A Boom For Ann Arbor

Many people are anxlously waiting for Thursday next, the day on which The Register's great special edition is to appear. This issue will be far superior in size, mechanical execijtion and completeness to anything heretofore published in Michigan, outside of the largest cities. From fifty to sixty cuts, of local interest, representing not only buildings but also more than fifteen of the most prominent citizens, will be used. The matter, so far as can be known at this writing, will be arranaed as follows: Pages lto8."The Athensof the West"-a short sketch of Ann Arbor's history, present population, wealth, health, etc. '"A Garden of Eden" - the teauties of Ann Arbor and the surrounding country. "Ann Arbor's Government." - Sketches of the city ofïïcers. "Public Works" - Fire departinent and proposed sewerage system. "Activity in Building." - a resume of the Improvements of the past and present year. "Metropolitan"- Hotels, street railway, waterworks, etc. "The Bassett Claim" concluded. "Mich,igan's Pride" - the University. Pages 8 to lfi. "Our Great Academy"- The Ann Arbor high school, ward schools and parochial schools. "Prominent Men" - four of Ann Arbor's most distinguished citizens. "Ann Arbor Societies" - Sketch of the various fraternal organizations. "The Cause of Religión" - an exhaustive account of all the churches. "The Fisherman of Naples" - a story by Alexander Dumas commenced. "Pages 16 to 24- "The Fisherinan of Naples" concluded. Pages 24 to 32- Sketch of Ann Arbor's Mercantile and Manufacturing industries, their present needs and hopes for the future. Pages 32 to 40. The general news of the day, including some special matter and editorial comment. It will be seen from the above tliat information will be conveyed in the issue which cannot but be not only interesting but also valuable to every citizen of Ann Arbor.