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J. B. New, scale inspector for the Santa Fe, was a W1nslow visitor Thursday, making all necessary arrangements for the installation of the track scales which are now being erected on the North side of the track op- posite the agents office. MT. New
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from Washington D. C. where he has been for a couple of weeks as the representative of the Ari- zOna Wool Growers Association. Besides meeting the President and Mir. Pinchot, Mir. Scott had the pleasure of visiting with Mir. A. F. Potter, who now holds a high position in the Bureau of Forestry. Mir. Potter wished to be remembered to all his old friends in Arizona. Mir. Scott will continue on to Phoenix.
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Fireman John Whelan has re- turned from Turlock, California, wither he went last week tolook after his farm near that place. Mir. Whelan says the town ot Turlock IS improving rapidly, numerous buildings being in the course of construction and others contemplated. Farms in that vi cinity are in great demand at present and prices rerapidly ad- vancing.
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w. H. Clark left during the week for Tucson where he. goes to attend a meeting of the Terri torial Republican Executive Con-
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w. H. Daum, Industrial Agent for the Santa Fe Ky. Co.,. with headquarters in Los Angeles was here last week on business con- nected with the Arizona Trans portation and Automobile Co.,. returning to that city on Sun days limited.
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Judge K. M. Jackson accom- panied by Mrs. Jackson are re- turning to their Showlow ranch after having spent the greater part of the winter i'll travel, lin gering in Southern California during the latter part oftheir so- journ. They are bringing with them a thoroughbred mare, a beautiful and particularly intelli- gent animal of the famous Red Wilkes stock.
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MT. and Mrs. C. H. BrOwnell, of HolbroOk, visited with Mir. and Mrs. B. L. Holmes this week on their way home from Phoenix, where Mir. BrOwnell was initiated in the Shrine.
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mittee of which he is member.
WinsIOw Notes.
From the Mail. The Proposed
 Town Charter

With reference to the special election to be held on the 16th ot March to either adopt or reject the new charter, we will state that there is practically no tun- damental difference between the old charter and the new one un- der discussion except as outlined below.
 All the rights and privileges now existing under the present incorporation, with few eXcep. tiOns, are included in the new.
 Under the new charter the town is obliged to keep a thorC and complete set of books show ing all expenditures. income, etc the different items being allotted to separate accounts as now pre- vail in county books.
 At each and every meeting O. the council the treasurer Is Oblig ed to submit a statement in ful showing the condition of the towns finances, the total eXpen ditures, etc in the different ac counts. These books are oper at all times to the inspection o the council.
 The council has absolute power to supervise the discharge of al official duties. Under the present state of affairs, an officer of the town might mismanage his office and the only redress on the part of the town would be awaiting the action of the grand jury anC that sits but once a year in thi. county.
 The council may grant con tracts to the sum of $500, there by avoiding the item of advertis ing, etc, as IS now the rule under the present act.
 The new law prescribes a slm pie method for the collection O delinquent taxes and compels the city attorney to appear in al cases whether civil or criminal II which the town may be a party interested. This is wise departure from the present state of affairs where the hands of the city attorney are tied in the mat ter of the prosecution of all case: unless he is explicitly authorized by the action of the council.
 The act further provides thar the town shall not be compelled to furnish bond in any case. wherein the town may be a par ty. 1t provides further that tht property of the town shall be ex empt from attachment, garnish ment or execution. This matter alone is sufficient consideration for the approval of the act. Ii | also states that the town Sha1
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returned to San Bernardino Fri day morning, the work not yet being far enongh along to need his expert attention.
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A. J. Mackay, Forest Supervi- sor of the Black Mesa Reserve whose office is at Showlow pass ed through here Saturday even- ing enroute to Flagstaff expect ing to return through here with in a few days.
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Walter Dean, formerly employ ed by the Santa Fe as operator and agent at this place, but who is now agent tor the Company at Sunshine came down last Sunday on business and is incidently re- newing old acquaintances.
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Sleep

Sleep is natures re- building period, when the energy used by the brain, muscles and organs is re- newed. If you lose sleep, your system is robbed of the strength sleep should give. Continued loss of sleep multiplies this loss until you become a phys ical wreck. Dr. Miles, Nervine quiets the irri- tated nerves and brings refreshing, invigorating sleep. Nervine contains no opiates, and therefor leaves no bad after-effects.
 For over two years I suffered un- was going crazy. I could not sIeep nor rest at all. I tried different doc tors. but failed to find relief. My head would ache all the time; I was like one drunk; could not concentrate my mind, and was so restless and worried that sleep was out of the question. After taking one bottle of Dr. Miles Nervine I felt wonderfully changed. I am now on my third bot tie and am gaining all the time. I can lie down and sleep like a child, and am able to do my wOrk.''
 MRS. MAY SCOTT, English, Ind.
 Your druggist sells pr. Miles, Nerv- inc, and we authorize him to return price of first bottle (only) if it fails to benefit you.
 Miles Medical Co.,, Elkhart, Ind
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Dr. K. G. Bazell and Gus Han son returned to town Friday morning after a short stay at Snowflake, where they went on business a few days ago.
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Harry Vaughan is now night operator at Holbrook, having relieved Operator Shoemaker, who leaves for Illinois.
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J. Huntly St. Clair, who is quiet well known here, having been a clerk in the superintendent's off, ce last summer, has succeeded in passing the required examina- tiOns at Tucson, which entities him to one of the famous Cecil Rhodes scholarships. We are glad to note that a former resi- dent of Winslow carried off the honOrs for Arizona.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-11-05
IT IS SERIOUS.
Some People Fall to Realize
the Seriousness.

The constant aching Of bad back,
The WEAKNESS, the tired feeling,
The pains and aches OF kidney ills
Are serious--if neglected.
Dangerous urinary troubles follow.
A Randolph citizen shows you how to
avoid them.
Chas. M. Angel, living on School St.,
Randolph, Vt, says: ssLast spring be-
gan to have duh. heavy pains in the
small Of my back. / believe that the
trouble was the result " 8 cold I con-
tracted and which settled in MY kidneys.
There was soreness through my kidneys
which was more noticeable when arose
in the morning. A weakness Of these or
gans also existed. Learning OF Deans
Kidney Pills, procured them at Victor
A. Grants drug store and when had
taken the contents Of two boxes. q COM
plete cure was Effected
For sale by all dealers. Price SO csnts.
Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo, New
York, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the DOan's-and take
no other.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-11-20
COTTON RECEIPTS
ARE VERY LARGE
greenwood VIII Receive Over 100. 900
Bales This Season.

areenwood's cotton receipts this sea.
son are far In excess Of any previous
year and from all indications the total
crop marketed in Greenwood will foot
up about $4,000 bales.
Up to the close of business on Nov.
18th, total Of 4a,i40 bales had been
brought in this season as against s6,o7e
bales same date last year, an increase Of
fa,764 bales.
Greenwood boasts eighteen compet-
'tlve cotton buying Arms, each making
mighty effort for business, which puts
this market from one half to one and
one-fourth cents per pound higher than
other points in the State.
The receipts for the past week have
run the total considerably above the
$4,000 mark, and still the fleecy stanle
continues to come here from every al.
rection.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-11-20
StRItS OF LECTURES
AT CATHOLIC CHURCH
Rev. Father w. L. Polk VIII Discuss
Doctrine OF the Church.

Beginning Sunday, November 22nd,
Rev. W. r. Polk. G. s. 8. H., Catholic
priest, will deliver series nf lectures
at st. Mary's Catholic church, explain
ing the Catholic doctrines, what Cath
olics believe and why they believe it.
There will be no abuse Of Protestant
doctrines and no controversy.
These lectures will be interesting and
instructive to both Catholics and nom
Catholics.
Everybody Is cordially invited to at
tend these lectures. Anyone wishing to
ask answer questions can place them In
the question box and they will bo care
fully answered.
These sermons will begin promptly at
7:s0 every evening until the series is
closed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-11-20
GREENWOOD FLoRE MORNING nov 20 1908
Mr.. GEO. ". WRIGHT
SHOT AND KILLED
On streets OF Greenwood Last Sstur.
day Afternoon.

| On last Saturday afternoon at about
a'ao o'clock, Geo. W. Wright, substan.
tiai farmer of Valley Hill, Carroll coun-
ty, was shot and almost instantly killed
on the streets OF this city byJ. s. Giiien,
OF near Hemingway, Carroll county.
Two shots were fired, the second TAX
ing deadly effect. Mr.. Wright was not
armed. He was talking to two friends
on the street when Giifen, 1t is alleged,
approached the party without warning
OF any sort and fired the fatal shot into
Wright's back, Giffen, IL Ia said, started
TO make crop on Mr.. Wrights place
last spring, but II la alleged on account
OF his unsatisfactory work Wright was
forced to make him leave the place.
6ifen came to Greenwood last Satur.
day. filled up on mean whIskey, and
made Inquiries, 1t Ia said. IA to wright's
whereabouts. 1t is also reported that
he remarked to some one just before the
shooting took place that "there would
be something doing soon," and tho next
thing following the remark was heard
the report Of his pistol.
GiiIen was promptly arrested by Mar
shal Miller and Policeman Slack, who
took his pistol and bottle Of whiskey
away from him and placed him In jail.
Giffen claims that he demanded q set.
tIement of Mr.. Wright, and that the lat
ter attempted to draw pistol AZ his
reason for shooting him. The eye wit
nesses deny this statement and assert
that Giffen deliberately assasslnated
Wright.
Quite number Of persons from Green
wood attended Mr.. Wright's funeral at
Malmalson, Carroll county, Sunday af-
ternoon. He was well and favorabIy
known here, and bis uncalled- for and |
tragic death is regretted.
Giffen will be given preliminary tria!
today friday or Saturday before Judge
ID. ?. Montgomery at the court house In
this city.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-11-20
Earnest Workers EXCHANGE.

The Exchange Of the Earnest Workers
Society is ready for business every Sat-
urday at the Handy Kitchen from
10 o'clock a. m. until p. IN. Cakes,
homemade pickles, beaten biscuits,
chicken salad dressing and salads will
be on sale, and the patronage Of the
public is solicited. Telephone your
orders to Mrs. T. r. Steele, chair
man, and they will be given prompt
attention.
NEXT week the Exchange will be con-
aneted on Wednesday in order to sup.
ply the wants ~ tbe public for Thanks
giving dinners. Place yosy orders earlis
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-11-20
An Excursion TO Cuba for lOC
COMING TO GREENWOOD.


The Cuban Museum Car, "CUBA ON
WHEELS, which has been en- route
since the st. Louis Fair, and was the on
Iy exhibit Of Cuba at Jamestown, now
scheduled for Seattle Exposition. will
exhibit 10 Greenwood four days next
week, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, Nov. %, "a, 25 and 20, on the
Southern Ry. tracks. The Car Ia filled
with relics from the Main Wreck, all
kinds Of products from Cuba, Manufact-
urers and Merchants exhibits, valued at
thousands Of dollars, fish and game, etc.
An admission Of 10c Ia charged TO help
defray expenses en- route. School class
e., with teachers, &c.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-11-20
The New Baptist Church.

The building committee who have In
charge the construction Of the proposed
new Baptist church announced at tho
church last Sunday that the actual work
OF construction will be begun Ia the
very near future. This means more
progress for Greenwood. This house
when completed will certainly add
greatly to the beauty Of our city. Let
all the people congratulate our Baptist
friends.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-11-20
THANKSGIVING SERVICES
NEXT THURSDAY
OferlnG Goes to Kings Daughters
Hospital.

The usual INSTRUMENTATION Thanks
giving services will be held this year on
Nov. 18th at the Presbyterian church at
eleven o'clock.
DIR. VIM. Irvine will preach tho annual
sermon.
The usual Offering to be taken will be
for the work OF the Kings Daughters
hospital.
IL is hoped that all the business houses
and Offices will close and all the people
OF Greenwood attend this most time
honored and worthy service Of Thanks
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-11-20
The Rummdqe Sale

will begin Saturday, Nov. 2lst, on Car
rollton avenue, for the benefit Of the
Kings Daughters.
All who wish to contribute to this sale,
and the committees appointed to solicit
for same, will please send their articles
70 Mrs. W. p. Weaver, chairman. The
young men Of the city are requested to
send all their old clothes such az suits,
hats, shoes, ties, etc.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-11-20
.STANBACk'S BODY
FOUND IN BAYOU.
verdict Of Coroner's Jury Charges
Several Negroes With Murder.

On the night Of November 8, 1908,
Porter StaDback, negro, mysteriously
disappeared on the Madison Jones plan
tation, adjacent to the city Of Green,
wood.
II was thought at the time that he had
been murdered, and the matter was re-
ported to Deputy Sheriff ". G. Taylor,
who went to work getting evidence and
having Pelucia Bayou dragged for Stan
back s body.
Last Sunday negro hoy discovered
Stanford's body in the bayou, near the
place where he was supposed to have
been killed.
Judge D. P. Montgomery had an in
quest jury summoned, Deputy Sheriff
/ Taylor arrested the negroes suspected
Of having killed Stanback and summoned
a number Of witnesses to appear before
the coroner's jury Monday. After hear
ing the evidence the jury rendered the
following verdict:
"We, the jury, find that Porter Stan
back came to his death on the night of
Nov. 8, 1908, at the hands Of Lee San
ders, Frank Sanders, Son Whitehead,
Ella Sanders and John Sanders"
Whereupon Judge D. P. Montgomery
ordered the Sheriff to place the above
parties charged with the murder in Jail,
to await further investigation at the
hands Of the January, 1909, session OF
the grand jury Of Lefore county.
The killing ofStanback is said to have
been about woman. It is said that
after killing him his body was thrown
into the bayon, while another theory is
that in fleeing from his assailants he
run into the bayou and drowned -hav-
Ing been struck with bricks and badly
cut in the fight at the house Of the ne
groes charged with the killing.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-11-20

We direct special attention TO tho
charter Of incorporation Of the y. Good
man Dry Goods Co. In this issue Of The
Commonwealth. The incorporators are
Messrs. Jake Kantrovitz, p. Goodman
and 8. A. Thalheimer, and the capital
stock $4,000. The company will con-
duct Wholesale and retail mercantile
business In Greenwood, and we predict
for its stockholders successful career.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-11-20
Equal, If Not Better.

Kendrick, Miss, Oct. 10, 1908.
Tennessee Valley Fertilizer Co., Flor
ence, Ala.
Gentlemen used your King Cotton
Fertilizer last year and liked II no we'll
that used It again this year. fnd IL
TO be equal, II not better, than any ]
have used.
have used some Of Ashcraft's Form
ula this year. It has proven ell right 70
faf. Yours truly.
]. L. WILLIAMSON.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-11-20
B. 6. Settler, Surveyor.

Special attention Is directed to the
card Of Mr.. B. G. SETTLER, surveyor. in
this issue OF The Commonwealth. Mr..
Settler understands bis business and
will appreciate your favors In the sur
veying line. His headquarters are ut
the Office Of the Greenwood Insurance
Agency, on Market street, where calls
for his services will receive prompt at
tention.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-11-20
James ]. Sims for ]. r.

The announcement Of Mr.. James J.
Sims as candidate for Justice Of the
Peace of Beat Ono, 1t the special cleo
tion TO be held tomorrow, the 2lst inst,
appears 10 this issuc Of The Common
wealth. Mr.. SINS submits hls claims 70
tho voters Of that district and will ap-
preciate their support for the cflce q
Justice of the Peace.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-11-20
ACCOUNTS ALLOWED.


Greenwood Light Plant " .......$ 2S rs
Brandon Printing Co. o..........,...... Is So
9. G. Reid, costs ..,..,.., J. .......-- 8 90
City Of Greenwood, road 1923 "a
Town Of Itta Bena, road ............. 20S 81
Town Of sidon, road ..... ....,.....,... 80 SO
R A. Beard, board paupers... !. Is 90
g. B. Gillespie & Cocoon. .,..,... 60
9. w. Crockett let ais, ,lunacy case IA 80
I P. Quinn, mdse. 2 85
MARSHALL q Bruce Co...........,.. 64 80
VT. Young Bridge Co.. 1920 90
8 2. Prophet, sheriff. m. ........ 40 90
Solomon Shoe Store. .......... Q 90
Mrs I. G. Topp, teaching .,. IS 90
hrvy Bros. & Co., culverts, etc. 1928 81
WIZ Davis, iani'or ,.....,.........,.. 60 90
Y WCooly, tending bridge..y 40 O0
" B. Humphreys, stamps. ..... 8 90
Y ". Crockett, stamps. ....... $50
cumberland Telephone Co.. Ill. Q 90
The Commonwealth ...~........~.. 56 90
n. N. Phillips, ct ais, teaching. 235 90
". NJ. Peteet, salary ry......,........., 101 S5
a. 0. Flynn, building bridge. 4S5 so
Earnest Wall, building bridge. 145 40
Mack Smith, lumber M It'll. III. 100 90
Linsley- -Randle Lumber Co.. 1870 so
+. Jones, cement, etc. .............. 4s 90
Miss Bertha Jones, teaching 10 90
Aiss May Davis, teaching ........... 80 90
w Prophet 100 80
!. H. Smith, making f,lli............. 80 90
flanagan 4 Ross, b'ldi'e bridges e4e 80
vi N. Turner, working roads 1886 90
LIN ch.na,a. \ an
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-11-20

The Earnest Workers will give annual
bazaar and dinner on Thursday, Decem-
ber the 10th. These ladies' will have
quite an assortment Of pretty fancy arti-
cles for sale which will make lovely
Christmas gifts.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-11-20
PROCEEDINGS OF
BOARD SUPERVISORS
November, 1908. Session Of the Count y
Legislature.

The Board Of Supervisors of Leflore
county convened in regular session Mon
day, Nov. 2, 1908, the following members
and officers being present: R. A. Joiner,
J. M. Sykes, F. M. Aldridge, ]. L. Haley,
!. !. Brown, members; c. W. Crockett,
clerk; S.-Z. Prophet, sheriff.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-11-20
For Rent.

A room cottage near the corner OF
Main and Washington streets. Apply
to Mrs. J. Y. McNeill, Jr.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-11-20
For Sale.

Pack well-bred, well trained hounds
for sale; good reason for selling.
LOCK BOX 22,
Woodland, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-11-20
Lest You Forget
DO n Now.

Open thst Bank account with us. We
have every facility for giving your bus
iness the best attention. Accounts 80
licited, no matter how small. One dol
lar will start the account, and You can
add to II 1t youe pleasure. We pay 4
pr cent on savings.
BANK or LERLORE,
Savings Department.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-11-20

Don't fail to call and see the new fall
and winter stock of Ladies' Shoes just
received by d. G. PETEET q BRO.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-11-20

OUR MOTTO MOT HOW CHEAP, BUT HOW GOOD"
MATCH AND JEwELRY REPAIRING.
4. mfilfr 4 Gnmtpa1ty
JOBBERS IN JEWELRY
Diamonds, Novelties Fine China Leather Gooas u,u,,..a
Headquarse for Pianos Organs and Musical Instruments

20,
Kline Friend
announce
ooprlse everything
our
selectlon at
At of
approval or if
in appropriate Holiday
affords o st upplyyou
wants
on published price city
rents beral 1tion.
We O.
this line is
prices
fr-das work is
money
lin ando
solicit patronage
Yours
NJ H1ah5> K 703
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-11-20
Found.

A key. Apply at this Office, prove
property, pay for this advertisement
and get same.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-11-20

Everybody should lay aside all the r
secondhand clothing for the Kings
Daughters Rummage sale to begin
Nov. FL.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-11-20
Bronze Turkeys for Sale.

have several mammoth Bronze Tur-
keys for breeding purposes for sale at
$1,000 per trio. Apply to B. 7. sAYRE,
Minter City, Miss. Telephone No. 149,
rings.
Fresh Gunther's Candies at the Handy
Kitchen.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-05-12
FEMININE CAIRO
AFTER BARGAINS
BIG CROWD THRoNGE0 GRAND
LEADER ON FIRST DAY OF
BIG sALE-DooRS LOCKED
SEVERAL TIME FOR SAFETY.

Rampant in their gu. st Tor the lur.
ing bargain, feminine Cairo thrCnged
the Grand Leader Yesterday and
crowded aud pushed into the bliliing
until it became necessary several
times to lock the doors to keep the
aisles from being dangerously con
gestcd.
There are many real bargai"s to
be found at this sale aud to see is
to buy New goods is b ing added to
the stock and there viii BE- enough
goods on hand to meet all the wants
of the customers.
This sale has been the most talked
of affair in commercial circles r
months and so eager were the women
for chance to see the goods aiveg-
tised that some of them. finding the
front doors locked several days be
fore the sale began, tried to get in
at the rear door. Samuel Gould, the
proprietor and his saleswomen We're
interrupted so often that the work
of marking goods was accomplished
with difficulty.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-05-12

but the sufferer returned TO his home
unimproyed.
Dr. Russell was 81. years Of age
leaves his wife and two daughters,
Miss Annie and Elizabeth Russell. In
early manhood he was graduated from
q medical college in 81 Louis and EN-
barked in the practice OF his pro-
fession there but his property inter
ests in Mississippi county demanding
attention he went to Birds FONT and
located there He left an estate con.
sisting of Goo acres of valuable fam
lands in Mississippi county besides
property at Jackson Mo. his birth
place and elsewhere. Funeral services
will be held at the Birds Point church
this afternoon at 2:30 O'Clock con-
Quoted by the Rev Mr. Rooney and
the remains viii be taken on an after
noon train to Jackson for interment
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-05-12
sto,ooo,ooo SHOW IN LONDON.

London. Nav l1.-Imre Kiralfys
greatest undertaking. the FranccB Brit
ish Exhibition, opened Its gates to the
public today and will doubtless con.
tinue through the coming sumner
The promoters expect to have q irty
million visitors. a large proportion
of whom win come from the ether
side of the channel The exhibition
is the largest enterprise of its kind
ever undertaken in Eng ami. II oc
cupies a park of nearly $50 acres.
conveniently located in a North Len
don suburb. 4 score OF sra ious ex-
hibition palaces house a fairylaud of
exhibits Illustrating the science art
and industry q Great Britain and
France.