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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-04-28
THINGS EDUCATIONAL.
BY E. j. QUIGLEY.
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT

The final eighth grade examination
will occur at Mitchell, Mt. Vernon
and Ethan on Friday, June I'd.
Those..who pass this examination will
be entitled to attend any high
school in the county for four years
unless their home district furnish
es such high school instruction. The
tuition must be paid by the district
sending them. BY having the exam
nation at three places it is expected
that more candidates will attend.
The state superintendent has call
ed a meeting OF the city and town
superintendent to meet ct Pierre
May 18th, and 10Th. The school
law. the course of study and other
subjects will be considered.
The Southeastern Teachers Associa-
tion met at Vermillion last week.
There was a good attendance and
many interesting subjects were dis
cussed. Among W hich we're the CEN
%tralization Of the schools and elemen-
tary agriculture. The meetings were
held in the State University chapel.
This institution now has five build
ings and is prospecting finely. There
are other cities in our state that DO
much more business, but there is
none more beautiful.
Misses Vida Shane and Edith Ors-
we'll are to teach spring terms near
Mason City, Iowa and, Miss Blanche
Orswell is to teach a spring term in
Brown county.
There are now eight spring terms
in session in this county and Others
are being considered. There can be
no better school weather than this.
Give the country boys and girls
a chance.
Miss Mary Pratt is recovering irom
a severe sickness.
Miss Minnie Lewis is the s'hello
girl'N at the central office.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-04-28
SOUTH DAkoTA's BONDS
Cove rnor Elrod Shows Just What is
Amount of Bonded Indebted
ness OF the State.

A Clark special says: Gov. 5. I'll.
Elrod has been spending the week in
his old home looking after business,
visiting with mis- many friends and
incidentally planting trees. Since
coming home he has been up with
the birds, taken..his spade and..sallied
forth to aid in converting the re-
manning rairie into a more..pleasanl
and habitable dwelling place for nan
kind. His efforts of the past years
have horne much fruit, IS is evil.
denced by the large and healthy trees
that add so much TO the beauty of
his home.
AS to the financial condition of the
state Gov. Elrod makes the follow
ING statement:
Bonded Indebtedness of the state of
South Dakota April /, 1905
Four and one half per cent
bends, dated May /, 1887,
payable May l, 1907, issued
for the University OF South
Dakota at Vermillion.. $50, 900. 90
Four and one-half per cent
bonds, dated May L, 1887,
payable May 1907, issued
for the agricultural col
lege at Brookings......... ga, 500. 90
Four per cent bonds, dated
May j, 1889 payable May
i, 1909, issued for the con-
struction Of the soldiers
home at Hot Springs. As, 0oo.o 90
Four per cent bonds dated
September 16, 1889 issue
for reflnding S per cent
bonds, dated May /, 1888,
s77, 500; also 6 per cent
bonds, dated May /, pay
able September Ii, 1909,
$50, 900 ....... ...... lo7,5 500. 90
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-04-28
A Tried and True Friend.

One Minute Cough Cure contains
not an atom of any harmful drug,
and it has been curing coughs, colds,
Group and whooping cough so long
that it has proven itself a tried and
true friend to the many who use it.
Mrs. Gertrude e. Fenner, Marion,
Ind, says: "Joughing and stra!ning
so weakened me that / run down in
weight from las to 90 pounds. After
trying a number Of remedies to nc
avail, One Minute Cough Cure entire
ly cured me-" Sold by l.. o. Gale.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-04-28
The h Name.

"Name this child" said the clergy
man.
"s~uperfluous," replied young Mrs.
v%erdigris. the mother of the cherub.
"What?''
"~Superauous."
my dear madam" said the preacher
in a whisper, that will never do. !
can't give the baby such a name as
that. What suggested it to you?"
"My husbands brother"
"Is he a married man?"
mo, sir. He's an old bachelor"
"As | suspected. Madam, we will
call this baby Blessing"
I've no objection. sir. but like the
sound of the other better."-Chicago
Tribune,
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-04-28
The Doctor. Advice

"Say. doc, do you think | ought to
give up smoking:"
well. yes. 1 think it would be a
good thing for you to do that, at least
until you feel able to pay me for pull
ing your little girl through the scarlet
fever two years ago.''-Chicago Rec
ord-Herald.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-04-28
The Ilnow1cdge That Pays.

II you glance round at the work OF
some of or big men you will be sur
prised to see how many have mlde
their reputation by doing one small
thing. but doing it well. If a nan gets
to the front in Il narrow subject the
world credits him with knowledge of
all the rest. 1t is. however, even easier
to acquire a large general knowledge
than an advanced special knowledge of
one narrow subject. The speciality
must not be too narrow either. 1t is
often said that the pursuit of knowl-
edge has a nobility Of its own. But
what knowledge? No knowledge is
worth obtaining for its OWN or any
other sake unless it is or will probably
be useful to man.-James Swinburne in
Electrical Review.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-04-28
No Room For Fear.

Naggsby- I've been having pains in
the back of my neck. and I'm scared
about the cerebro spinal meningitis ep-
idemic.
Waggsby-Calm yourself. my dea,
fellow. You're an immune. That dis
ease has to have a brain to start in
Baltimore American.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-04-28

Gunner-I think there should be an
authorship class connected with every
big college. | mean so students would
be enabled to write fiction for money.
Guyer-Fiction? Say, did you ever
see the letters the students write their
parents when they need a check ?-De
troit Tribune.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-04-28
Not Serious.
"You killed hiln?"

"YOu Killed him!"
ooh. that was only a joke"
"Joke?'
"Certainly. You don't imagine a per.
son of my experience ever takes life
seriously. do you?"
And the nan of the world laughed
harshly.-Town Topics.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-04-28

Total bonded Indebtedness 1921, 0oo.o
Floating Indebtedness
Current revenue warrants
az per cent? due January
10, 1906, issued January
10, 1905, to redeem out
standing general fund
warrants which we're
drawing I per ent...... .s400, OOo.O C
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-04-28
Grand total. .s637, o
Amount on hand in bond
and sinking fund April i

1905. $500, 951. 80
The careful persual of the above
figures will give an idea of the excel
lent condition IN which this state is
today. The very economical legis-
lation of the past winter is respon-
sible for this condition to a great
extent. The possibilities of the
next two or four years will be watch
ed with much interest. 1t will be re-
membered that Gov. Elrod in his
message, made a plea for a more &C.
onomical management of state
affairs. He has personally labored
to bring it about, much to the sat
isfaction of the taxpayers.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-04-28
Caste In Indin.

The BARRIERS of India rank with the
Washerwomen. The son of a barber
must be Il barber all his life, and his
wife must be a BARRIERS daughter. The
dtnloo shaver travels about in search
Of customers. and the barbering is done
in the street. There are no stools. both
barber and customer squatting on their
heels while the operation is performed.
The Hindoo barber is a manicure anf
a chiropodist as we'll. and his pay is
wretchedly small. They often act as
surgeons. and they make & speciality Of
piercing the ears of young girls for ear
rings. while BARRIERS wives are almost
always hairdlessers.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-04-28

"How did you cure yourself of in
somnia:"
81 left a lot of my days work unfin
ished and tried to stay awake and d
1t at night.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1905-04-28

"Name this child" said the clergy.
man
The St. Louis Republic., 1905-09-24
p0)ce asDDeeD foo QOlek SALE.
I2e0. md 4,soo coet Avesoe.

FaS- asa eve r,a-e eA'' So tsis s'hhs.
,.r~~t esd as;sy ra,-. - - f~.: - Ah.N !:
~sa ~N-. . sr-s. rss .: 80 .SE- 80 q;
fs,.h ,,s.sars fEti sH,.s:-=t =.
The St. Louis Republic., 1905-09-24
elArs WORTH 0vv,Mo.

SrN ,;rs>n f<s sa:s rert 80 .-.--.--.---. 3. ~
ss,- .,-.-- ia . ss.. torf-a, ..-.-. -... ~
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s,y - f.nu.. la,, ~; Ss.. Grade .-.-- -
Crr Nazs-se--sr a. scstAre- AEEs~s -s. Is
Ta., ~S-tec Ernss s-o1t~cs~i
.:rs a Sf-A EEEr. Gt C~es--s- q.
The St. Louis Republic., 1905-09-24
FOR SALE
47Ie MCPHERSON AVE,

Just he.ng finished: one ~ the finest and
Isnst complete s-rE.c,n houses ever co:nrl"ted
IA the city: very Ere reception hall. win
leaned ceiling fine light living rom: ,he
pret,iest arta and crafts d!Eing-r,om ever I'm
.shsd n St. Louis: very elegant plumb L2.
with marble sn6 tie aoors. hardwood floors:
hardwood finish throughout: Of the incest
and NOS, conyenfent locations In the city.
Ihnt fail 20 zee this hous.. Price iow- Any
ROYAL. INVESTMENT CD. iT n. seventh
The St. Louis Republic., 1905-09-24

rs, Eai. ave q wet.-tt.il- cxa--torv 1u~.s
Sgr~ sfsn--rr-'rs to. c~~Ili-c. with hath h1.
ar -rt! v.t.- s=r=A.~. sic p, .sSi.i Price
~
AIrI.E EENME.I.MASN y r. 90.
az
The St. Louis Republic., 1905-09-24
FOR SALE cnEAP,

f-- Vine Grow. a. iis-s-o-y stock -r.,'k =
sfon: r.-i'nnc-. rooms finished bl 8. r..
sTg. dry ",ilsT rsr'ry AMI closets. -t,N wafer
ard gas. I.-inch Sals. Inch Foundation: g. n
vssnl~ai - thrr> i!r~~ 200 er1slf foo S-vr
ell s-li or 'raie ror ssr,h-- particulars see
'VAS. r. NJ-;Ei. so ,-,-.',Tt ct
The St. Louis Republic., 1905-09-24

.Sss 5+s- and :iiS Csitten:cn ST. opposite
Grand ave. entrance Tower Grove Park.
block u: Grand ave. without q doubt che
nr-s; ld--.tio- In -!ty ans: the tuii.;.ngs riost
h surl.uI AMI b. = ..rstrgcs.! the market. !.
are .IpH. al! brick !ruE: - ak an! seven
fC-rms. With ani ~!ticrI: AIT, ~: tao goons:
E.ps-s With attic six .sG mine rJO,y.s EA-
cu;~ir. interior finish. all rari~oi- ,idsssie
tS1.S tfgp.:,'ilf. Eg.Tfsr. ~ select risfsi~ h.d
VERY rr- Tusr'si>. i'I--a G.r'fl:- ra hsA.i.t
s.!!i-C. riIsG bathroom. best sanitary ~ -ke..S
plumbing I.s.d"rs. entrance II s.c.l 81 ;o-Dr
rst. r'-r.;'lIu hall o. ...s- flu- 70: cp~a
e,srxav VIII gDu nav" never sen ASy-
thing !iks ;.'m Can make Terms 20 suit
AIpi.E 4 uENNE!.NaSS REAL. EFT. %.
g ,-.srnu.
The St. Louis Republic., 1905-09-24
64i2 0avtmev Ave., So, 500.

Splendid s'rtx-h,ic, hcise: : .arEe rooms and
.sc.Y:,"n hall. modern and desirable. lot oax
NJ: o.xu.- desires quick sale
HOW ARD GAMER1lI. 4 co p; CheSfru'.
The St. Louis Republic., 1905-09-24

4 Uell.OullI 3ROo0 Nat onlY ea,Soa
<S.c-.A farin ave: . neW :stcry .-rnnrn
Nrt-k tG~i!i.a. arrange! IN to- fat-. with e"s-
frr-t AMI e.tf1a'~.s -aUn:sy. gas
CRATES and gas aA:urvs. !.; .sSiio. F.: k.ss
cs:i az oSrc": 'h:. house mist i- seen 10 be
APPRECIATED.
AIpLf; 4 HEMMEI.NANN T. E 20.
G. Chestnut 0s
The St. Louis Republic., 1905-09-24
sNfROvED ClTS PROPERTY FOx
SALE.

4 EaRCiTN. h"u-e % y ronrss and ta-h
tr' sNi-e. % carcl!Er- r.ea. I.scT>1r. r-sc-
So
IN Lafayette ave. a t~a4;!:-i fat, 7s,ory
.g' zsSfsr . rr.s--~ Ard bath ~ rsst Sn.lr
-o1-n. a-3 ta;h won: :.py. snl.ss1
A.tis Torr<. sf-c- D 90
\ beautiful Eat On rni.1-n ave n.ar Van
a.ves-~-. Z ron.sss an. ha-h OF r-st -prT
r-rns an. sA;. ..cnra ro.l.. ts' A.! eaIG
ss'sr marble .inAs. al an s-s.-e!ass c1lfi-
tia. r-t-. Nss
~ wy-r,ns asa- C-aa1 IA: - and :
Y1s--.s arr hs.es Al t-nr-uNSr-.-rs pric. g. 90
\ .-su.ie.i -o.-as- sN~-5k-~. near cali
s--1ia ave = ruo-as As.i t.7asri.gi ia~r u,.ce
So
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s-p-s an. ta-h. s~aa.isg! la1l. ~! oorv..-
s.,o~s. n-se IA'svsci- Fsrk
hoe e.. rprs a, ts.h -scn soor l..
SI.G For -. ss-.ys y-os~-.v
sCHWESKEg REALTY co
ASHLAND fiA~ slS-sy-.-s-aFy al. ns~-
r,.s. s<l-s cwsl.lnf y. Sr,=. ..ice (. ~
Atsr w~e~-. Eli FrArsiin ss~
REIIlSs"NTsISE Raaa. r1-rvo-..ary &
r--1n t-ick. .A'-s ~ :r7-ts - 90 s..u-i.-
saa. s:--.sirzn oa, N Brsa.s.y
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s,-SA--as. ~ B-uss~N
,NoNNysrcCT s<n-Nsce s,u.-r1cn eo,:see:
e.s.Ag- A?p'T - Hehory.
The St. Louis Republic., 1905-09-24
OWNER o. SEAJuE
WANTS 10 Sill inns NONE.
Price R egset 70 So. s00-Miee loe,tlOa

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The St. Louis Republic., 1905-09-24
LOOK! LOOK! LOOK!

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tssvfn~A -vsttra 80 81 = s-- -4s-.-s- asfs.
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ARTHUR . fRfNTE. ~ H.ssra ave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-06
LIGHT COMMITTEE AGREES 0N PLAN EnsIey Council Will Probably
 Decide to Build HOLD MEETING TONIGHT Committee Met Yesterday Afternoon and 1t Is Understood They Will
 Recommend Erection
 os Plant.

Ensley, July 5.-(Special.) .)-At a meeting of the street and light committee of the City Council in the mayors office this af- ternon, it was practically agreed, it is understood to recommend the. erection or an electric light plant to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen tomorrow night At the last meeting of the board the commit tee, with the mayor added, was appointed to investigate the practicaprlty of build ing an electric light plant and report back to the council.
 The committee has been hard at work for the past two weeks, getting up the estimates on the cost of the machinery for a power plant, and to fi-sd the cost of maintaining the plant.
 It is more than probable that the eoun- eil will adopt the recommendations of the committee, and will take immediate steps to raise the money to erect the plant. It is possible that bonds will be issued with which to build the plant
 A number of Ensley citizens have ex- pressed themselves as favorlng the con- struction of the proposed plant, and the indications are that all the bonds will be taken by home citizens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-06
News of Brewton.

Brewton, July 5.-(Special.)- )--Mr. and Mrs. T. w. Curry celebrated their crys- tai wedding anniversary Monday night which was largely attended by their nu- merous friends Weirs orchestra of Pen sacola. furnished music for the occasion and the presents were numerous, useful and pretty. Among those present from A distance were John McDuffy, Jr.. and sitser Miss Bessie, from River Ridge.
 Miss Ethel Downing rendered delight full reception last night to her friends Miss Moselle Hill of Mobile, and Miss Kate Murphree of Troy. A large number of young people were present to enjoy the hospitality of the young hostess.
 Matthew Wilson. Jr., and Miss Lula Philpot, two young people from the App pleton settlement, were married at the court house Monday afternoon, Rev. M. l.. Lisle officiating
 Judge John Purifoy of Montgomery. who has been in Brewton the past six weeks balancing up and Investigating the hooks of the various county officers, has completed his labors and returned to his home. He will make his report to Judge Bicbardson. after which it will be made nublic. The books were balanced up from 1898 to June 1, 1905. and his report is said to he A yoluminous document.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-06
WANT ID DECLARE DEVL|N BANKRUPT Kansas City Creditors File the
 Petition AIRS ARE IN BAD SHAPE  Friends of the Failed Banker Declare the Creditors Will Yet Be
 Paid Dollar for
 Dollar.
FEARS ARE IN BAD SHAPE

Topeka, Kan. July 5.-Affairs in the
 sumed a different phase today when
 Kansas city creditors petitioned the
 United States district court to declare
 Charles J. Devlin bankrupt. The petl-
 ton was made returnable on July 20, and it's effect is to prevent any further attachments of Devlin property and to set aside real estate valued at $7o0000. ferred to the filed bank. Today's action thus reduces the banks assets at least temporarily to just that extent
 The action does not affect the life in- surance which is in Mrs. Devlips name and which she insists be left among the assets of the bank. MT. Devlin's business associate declare he is far from being bankrupt and still insists that the bank will be enabled to pay dollar for dollar. Receiver Bradley. yho began delving in- to the books of the bank, today announce cd that it would be ten days before he could make statement of its condi- ton. He announced that it wHT doubt full if the state which had half mil- lion dollars in the bank would be con sidered preferred creditors. Governor Hoch stated tonight that the executive council would tomorrow consider the ae- ton of State Treasurer Kelley in placing so much of the state's money in the bank There was ne run today on any of the other banks, all fear having ap- parently been allayed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-06
wELL-kNowN COUPLE WE'D.
Miss Gussie Bell Is Married to Mir. E
 P. Daniel of EnsIey.

Ensley. July 5.--(Special.) )-Tonight at S:3O o'clock at the home of the brides parents MT. and Mrs B. B. Bell Miss Gussie Bell was married to MT. E. P. Daniel. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. H. Longcrier, pastor of the First Baptist church, and only the immediate relatives of the young people were present The home was beautifully decorated for the occasion.
 The bride was beautiful in a gown of white chiffon and carried shower bou- quet of brides roses. Mrs. Daniel Is a beautiful and talented young woman and is very popular with her large circle of friends.
 MT Daniel is a well known and promi- nent young man of Ensley and holds the important position of night foreman in the electrical department of the steel plant.
 MT. and Mrs. Daniel will be at home to their friends at the residence of MT. and Mrs. McIlheran on Avenue E and Twenty-hfth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-06
Fashions Color Freaks.
Philadelphia Record.

From the Philadelphia Record.
 I'm glad I'm not my wife," said the dyspeptic as he settled down 10 his hy- gienic luncheon of rare roast beef, cream ed onions and boiled rice; "Pd be dead If were. I have trouble enough keeping alive as it is. Fancy the shape I'd be in if had to change my spots-I mean my color-as often ss fickle fashion dictates Why, I've forgotten what color my wife originally was, she's undergone so many beauty transformations. And now she's got to do it again. A friend just back from the other side has told her that though red hair continues to be the proper caper 1t must now be backed up by green eyes and dead white skin. The hair and skin are easy enough, but even my wife is little afraid of the beauty specialist who is willing to undertake to make her eyes look green. There's just one grain of comfort in 1t all for me-though she achieve the pallid skin. the green eyes and the red haid 1t will not give her a temperament to correspond. I shall yet enjoy the modicum of peace it is in her capricious nature to allow me-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-06
FAIRVIEW LODGE
 INSTALLS OFFICERS
Knights of Pythias Hold Big Meeting at Nolan's Hall--Picnic at
 Village Falls.

Ensley July 5.-(Special.) 1.-The Fair view lodge Knights of Pythias held an interesting meeting tonight at Nolans hall, the chief business before the lodge being the installation of officers, recently elected for the ensuing term.
 The semi-annual reports of the officers of tn lodge were read, which showed that during the first six months of the lodges existence it had made a splendid record.
 Enjoyed Picnic.
 A number of young people went out to Village Falls yesterday where they en- joyed a delightful picnic and outing. The party that was chaperoned by Mrs. D. s. McEachin, was composed of the following young people:
 Misses Elizabeth Lanigan, Carrie Lou McEachin, Lester Lemont, Mamie Lam igan, Virginia Davis, Agnes Gettis, Ro- berta Russell Norma Lombard; Messrs. Harry McEachin. Gibson Atkins, Harry Simpson, Ed McIlheran, Frank Jones, Ed win Brazelton, Tom Brooks. Smiley Lipsey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-06
BIG DAY IN GREENvlLLE.
Veterans Picnic Is Followed By Turn
 ina on New Electric Lights.


 Greenville July 5-(special) 1.-The old town of Greenville had great day yes terday The veterans of the civil war were royalty entertained by big picnic which was given in their honor at the fair grounds. The invitation was general and the crowd was composed of people from all over the country and from all points between Montgomery and l7ewton. It was estimated that about 40OO were on the grounds during the day.
 Speeches were made by Congressman Hefin and Judge J. M. Carmichael and the eager listeners crowded around the stand to hear them. Many came long distances and said they felt repaid by the splendid addresses. A sumptuous din- ner was spread on ten tables, each llO feet long. and afterwards dancing in the main building and a ball game attracted the attention of the young people. At night a german was danced, participated in by number of young people. There were 1855 veterans present. and the re- union was delightful affair to them all.
 At o'clock last night the electric lights were turned on all over the city. Little Frankie Sanders, of Washington, D. C., neice of c. Henderson, who has charge or the work, turned on the light and speech of congratulation was made by Mayor Hamilton. Quite number of cit izens were present as guests of MT. Hen derson, and he had refreshments served before they returned home.
 Mrs Susan Amerine was laid to rest yesterday afternoon at Magnolia ceme- tery. She was a native of Georgia, was the widow of Dr. John Amerine, to whom she was married 49 years ago. She leaves a son and daughter, J. K. Amer inc and Mrs. w. J. Butler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-06
FEN SLEY D DEP "A R T M E N T l
FURNITURE FOR
 ELKS' NEW HALL
F. o. HARRIS LEAVES FOR CHI cAGo TO PURCHASE FURNI- TURE-WILL EXTEND OVER S3ooo TO FIT UP HALL.

Ensley. July 5.-(special)-F O. Har- ris, a member of the committee appointed to decide upon the way the new Elks ball will be furnished left today for Chi cago to purchase the furniture. The Elks propose to expend something like sSOOO in fitting up the hall.
 As soon as the new furniture arrives and when the carpenters and decorators finish the interior of the hall the date for the institution of the lodge will be set.
 This occasion is being looked forward to with much interest as the local Elks expect to make one of the greatest events in the Ensley lodge circles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-06
To Tunnel Mont Blanc.

Paris Letter to London Telegraph.
 M. Gautheirs scheme is to open a yet quicker means of communication, first of all with Switzerland. This would be provided by tunnelling the Faucille Pass, an engineering work estimated to cost $23.00O,OO0 and to take five years. The sec ond and more sensational part of the scheme is the proposed continuation of the line from Geneva, via Chamonix, through the Mont Blanc to Aosta, thus connecting with all the Italian system. The magnitude of such an enterprise as tunnelling Mont Balnc rather takes one s have been already well thought out and elaborated in detail. It would certainly be gigantic scheme for France, as it would probably divert half the traffic of the St. Gothard and Simplon routes to French railways.