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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-27
GOVERNOR Is CRITICISED
Continued From @age 1.

trouble would follow. I had my fears
and suspicious, but the civil authorities
differed with u.s. and they were the
parties responsible, and their people
the ones directly affected. I sent a
telegram to Major CutchinS, which IL
was intended that he should show to
the sheriff. and in it warned the sher-
If that the sole responsibility was on
him. When / did this ] felt sure he
would realize his responsibility. and if
he felt there was risk in sending the
troops away that he would counter
mand his order and that then during
the day I could send more troops. How
could have foreseen that it was all a
ruse to get the soldiers away. They
must have deceived the Judge. who. it
seemed to me, was faithfully trying to
do his duty. No. If under the circum-
stances. ! had declared martial law.
and other good lives had been sacrificed,
l would have been very much more
criticised. and justly, than fer the
course l pursued. had no intmation
that the sheriff was intoxicated, or
that he was other than n competent
officer Law and order, of course, must
be preserved, but it must be done in
an orderly and lawful maner."
The Governor contends that he act
cd entirely within the law. and, in con-
clusion. bestows the highest praise up
on Major Cutchins and the men un-
der him.
PROMOTION.
Major-General John B. Gordon. COM
mander of the United Confederate Vet
Grams. has appointed James Francis
Croker, of Portsmouth, commander of
the First Brigade. Virginia Division,
vice General Thee. S. Garnett, pro-
NOTED.
General Gordon has also issued cir
cular letter calling especial attention
to the admirable report of Dr. Hunter
Mcclure. chairman of the History
Committee. which was presented to
the Virginia Grand Camp, at Gull
pepper.
COL. BRADY WORSE.
The report that Col. James T. Brady's
condition showed n slight change for
the worse was received in Richmond
this morning. Though not considered
alarming, Col. Brady's illness has given
concern 10 his friends.
Mr.. Joseph =. Brady. Clerk OF the
United States District Court. his son.
left for Petersburg to-day.
WAITING ON THE COURT.
No further appointment OF Commits
sioners of Valuation have been made,
and II is understood that none will be
appointed until the Supreme Court
passes upon the cases that are to come
up Wednesday.
INVITATION ACCEPTED.
The Newport News Democratic Club
has invited Hon. ]. Taylor 1cllyson,
Lieutenant Governor Edward Echols
and Hon. Samuel Stern to attend
dollar dinner. to be given at the Casino
at Newport News March goth.
WHAT THE PEOPLE THINK.
The Democrats of Richmond are now
giving much attention to the proposed
Constitutional Convention. 1t must be
said that they regard the matter with
some misgivings, and as n rule desire
to pass upon all changes proposed be-
fore they pass beyond their control.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-03-27

Pretoria, March %, via Lourenzo
Marques.-General Joubcrt has return
ed from Kroonstad. He is full of hope
and may return to Natal shortly.
CAUSE OF ROBERTS DELAY.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-29

pal suthoritiss had announced thst ths
saioons should oioss 81 10 o'o1ock and
kesp elossd on Sunday ell day. This waa
. tacis conssnt 70 their doing businssu
every day until 10 o'clock on wsek days.
Ths same thing II going on In svsry
large town and city In Maine. The Gen.
tres Of population In Maine are In rsbsl-
lion. DO was tbs South in 1881. The
constitution Of the Unired 6tasss was ea !.
forced then. shall the constitution not
be enforced In Maine today?
The trouble 10 the oowardioe Of the men
OF this stats. The W. O. 7. o., has 1000
members in Msiue. II had 100 men
could swing the old STATE into line:
The saloon mon visit the municip.i and
county authorities every day and bring
monetary and political pressure 10 rees
on them to allow their business 70 80 on.
Have you been to 80 thess officials 70
get them 70 enforce the lawf II yon
haven't you have not done your duty.
I might 10 out today and secure the IN
dietment Of very rumselier In Portland,
but what would be the use II the omcieis
before whom these indictments would
come were not in sympathy with the
movement. A rops Of sandbinds togesh-
or the moral sentiment In this commus.
ity. A rvpe Of the strongest ligament
unites the saloons. We are not strong
enough TO form . new party, but We
hold the balance OF power In the present
parties and should exert 10.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-29
Personal.

Mrs. L. B. Cook gave charming re-
osption to her friends for Mrs. Florence
Collins Porter, who is her guest The
parlors were beautifully decorated with
roses and carnations Mrs. Harry jesse
lyn serve .herbct; Miss Prindle, tea
assisted by Misses Fobes, Haskell and
Hersey.
Charles NJ. Mao Donald. who has
been in the employ Of the Boston and
Maine railroad for the last - years
acting as chief clerk under X. A. Nc
Clutchy for the past years. has been
called to Boston to acceps positio n
In the general Offices there. Mr..
Macdonald is a most popular railroad
clerk in this city and has host OF friends
His place here will be taken by Il. f..
Iolman, who has been g. I. A. Of the
p. and K. X. X.
Bishop Hesly entertained the following
distinguished prelates during the week
Archbishop Bruohessi Of Montreal,
Bishop Cloutier OF Three Rivers. p. Q
and Rt. Rev. Mathew Harkius. ID. D.,
OF frOv1uence. LIE plsnop gave u ulu'
ner in their honor.
Mr.. Selden Fox has accepted posi-
ton in Porto Rico, which will keep him
thsre for two years.
Miss Sophie Dow, formerly of Portland,
now Of Brunswick, was the guest this
week of Mrs. Sterling Dow of State
street.
Mr.. John x. Paine, the well-knowr
musician of Boston. was in town the past
week. called here by the death Of hii
brother-in- law, the late VIM. Allen. Jr.
Mr.. Arthur d. Little Of Boston. form
erly Of this city, sailed on the Oceanic
from New York on the cath for six
weeks business trip sn Europe. This Ii
Mr.. Little's fourth trip across.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-29

the proceedings AID little prsspset Of Z
speedy ssttlsmsnt All othsr claim
rssuisins froa the eonflssrstios azs -
tied.
The Dominion line steamship uam-
brennan. arrived st Halifax 81 p. N. and
eft for Port land ut p. m. Sunday.
The many friends Of Miss Mamie v.
Ware assembled at her home on Walter
street, Friday evening, ~ sssist In max
ing her birthday happy one. Many mn
sical selections were rsndsrsd after which
| tasteful entertainments wsre served.
Mrs Waters, middle aged lady living
ct the w. q. I. y. building on Fres
street, trippe1 ana fell down flight Of
stairs Saturday noon, dislocating. one oil
her shoulders. A physician was called
and set the injured member. Mrs. Wat.
ers was quite comfortable In the after
noon.
There will be meeting OF the Republi.
can city committee Monday evening to
ssleot the date for the municipal oau.
cuses.
City Treasurer Libby said Saturday
that the city now owed $50. 900 ON Its
state tax Of Si29, 600. There 10. however.
credit of ss4, 900 on the school funi and
mill tax, reducing the net debt to $a5.
eco.
After al absence Of several weeks on
account Of broken finger, sustained IN
an encounter with . prisoner. Turnkey
John Measure has resumed his duties at
the police station.
There appearsto be slump In the mat
rimonial market just now During tbs
last week NO dsclarations'of matrimoni-
al intent were recorded ct the city clsrk' 6
affice, q coalition Of affairs which has
not occurred before this year.
The annual meeting Of the Woman q
Auxiliary OF the Y. III. q. A., will b.
held at 3 clock this afternoon. All
members are invited to be present. Al
ter the business meeting there will be a
brief entertainment and refreshments
served.
The next meeting Of the police exami-
nins board will be held on January ~
There are several candidates to come up
for examination at that time.
An entertainment for the plano fund
will be given In Emerson hall, Friday
with a Saturday matinee for children.
Martin Emmerton, a switchman at the
Maine Central yard. slipped from an Ice
covered step on o shifting engine early
Saturday morning and fell to the ground
dislocating his collar bone and bsing
considerably bruised. He was conveyed
to his home at 20 Church street, where q
ply sician attended his injuries.
The Utility Club of the New Jerusalem
church are to give an entertainment In
the vestry OF the church next Tuesday
evening. A fine programme has been ar
ranged con sisting of vocal and instru-
mental music. readings and one act
drama by members OF the club.
Petitions In bankruptcy have been filed
Loberge, Lewiston John ID. Pattee,
Houlton, (Houlton Grain and Grocery
Co. James r. Hall, Limo oln, Willis r.
Roberts. Enfield.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-29
BRIEF JOTTINGS.

On Tuesday evening occurs the Bschel-
ors' Bali, and Wilson'S hall viii be the
scene Of beautiful party. The bachelors
who give the party are Mr.. Wadsworth
Noyes. Mr.. John Emery, Mr.. John r.
A. Merrill. Mr.. Elias Thomas Jr.. Mr..
Ilsley Noyss, Mr.. Samuel Z. Manley,
Mr.. Charles 4. Noyes Mr.. Frederick 5.
Vail, Mr.. Selden q. Fox, Mr.. Arthur S.
Besworth. Mr.. Henry Deerng. Mr.. Fred
erick Hale. Mr.. Edward d. Noyss, Mr.
Fritz II. Jordan, Mr.. Richard G. Pnyson
Mr.. James Ii. Dyer, MIR. George y.
Noyes, Mr.. William d. Ingrnham, Mr..
John &. Allen, Mr.. Philip q. Brown,
Mr.. William w. Thomas, Mr.. James q.
Fox.
On the evening of February Second Mr..
Myrnn W. whitney Jr. will be heard at
Kot SEMINAR ball under the auspices of
the RossiDi club. The Boston Advertiser
gives the following criticism on Mr.. Whit
ney's solos in the Messiah: Mr.. whitney
belongs to q wonderful family Of singers,
he has an eminent vocal brother and a
father possessing still q beautiful voice.
The young bassO has a commercially
clear enpunciation. phrases finely. is easy
and unblurred in the most brilliant
roulades. No wonder under these cir
cumstanoes that be won such laurels in
"Why do the Nations" the best solo In
the Messiah.
The engagement is announced OF Miss
OTTAWA Carroll and Mr.. McCann of Bal
tlmore, Md. MIR. MoCann is an organist
In a church In Baltimore.
Mrs CHARLES Chapman of Spring street,
VINO Is al..-ys ertsrtaining the young
people 90 delightfully."-, will give a supper
next Wednesday evening complimentary
to the 20 .doin College dlee and Mando-
lin, Guitar club. There will be about
forty in the party. After supper the
guests will attend the concert TO be given
by the club at the Y. NJ. g. A. hall.
The Clinical society met with DR..
Charles A. Ring. Friday evening. Inter
esting papers were read by DIR. Merrill
of the board of health ON "Quarantin-
able Diseases" and DIR. Brooks of the
Marine hospital, on "1he Bubonic
Plague in India, China and Japan" at
which plsres DIR. Brooks formerly served
as special Office. Of inspection of the
bubonio plague.
Two cases OF diphtheTia at No. sc Par
ris street. have been report I'd to the board
of health.
The case against George n. Bean,
charged with the larceny Of a quantity
OF copper wire, was continued In the mu-
nioipal court Saturday for one week.
Beams ball was fixed at $500.
Mrs. W. f. Youland, regent OF the Bid
deford chapter, entertained the state coun-
oil Of the d. A. X. at her home In the
spindle city Saturday afternoon. The
council dinner was served at 1.s0. A
business session was held from 2 80 TO
$50. A reception and entertainment in
the evening was given in honor of the
visiting regents.
Z Saturday the insurance adjusters were
endsavoring to settle the loss sustained
by Lewis, Hall and Co., in the recent
Bailey fire. There lie a decided hitch in
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-29

absolutely
and
wesen a re pam o sl2oo W
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-29
NEW ADvERTIsEMENrs TODAY.
Mrs. win.low's Soothing syrup.

Bas been used over Fifty Years oy millions Of
nethers for their children while Teething.
with perfect success. II soothes the child.
softens the gums, allays Pain, cures Wind
Collie, regulates lie bowels. and IL the best
remedy for Dlarrhoea whether arising from
teething or other causes. For sale By Drug
gists In every part Of the world. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup. rs cts
O bottls
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-29
OWEN, MOORE & co.

Links, at 1-c, been 25c.
Stationery Counter /
One lot of envelopes,
at two packs for Sc.
Handkerrhsefs Counter
An assorted lot of
Swiss embroidered Hand
kerchiefs, (women's, at
three for 25c.
Toilet Goods Counter.
A lot of Buttermilk
Soap, at 1Oc a box. One
lot of Sea Salt (for a salt
bath at honey at 10c a
bag. One lot of rubber
back Hair Brushes, at
5Sc, been Toe and S5c.
Ha6eraasAery
One lot of white dress
Shirts, soiled and out of
fold, at 36c, been 75c
and $1.00.
Basement.
One lot of glass Ice
Pitchers, at 25c, were
4Sc. One lot of Japan
csc Hand Warmers, at
lie. One lot of japanese
Porcelain Butter Plates,
at 29c a dozen, been SOC.
One lot of nutmeg graf
ers, at DC, were Toe.
One lot of Basket Trays
-Chinese-at 10c, been
lie and 19c.
MEMS Hosiery Counter.
One lot of brown mix
ed merino Socks, at 19c,
been 25c. One lot of
mems Silken hose, at 19c,
been 25c.
MEMS UuaeyaVeay Counter.
One lot of mems white
Australian Lambs wool
Shirts and Drawers, at
$1.75, marked down
from $2.36. At same
counter a lot of boys
Norfolk and New Bruins.
wick Shirts and Drawers,
at SOC worth $1.00.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-29
CAST OR IA

Bears the signature Of cHAs. II. FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years, and
The Kind Yoa Have dlUays Bosghk.
cASTORIA
Bears the signature Of cHAs. II. FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years, and
The KIsd Yoa Have .fiys,s BoEgh.
cAsToRIA
Bears the signature Of CBAs. II. FLETCHER.
In use Tor more than thirty years, and
The Kind You Have 1iwo,s BoKgh..
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-29

VI
counter, q lot of chill
dren's white Shirts and
Drawers, at 36c and acc,
been SOC to SOC.
Trimmings Counter.
An assorted lot, five
colors, of fancy Trim
ming Braid, at SC yard,
been II lie.
Umbrellas Counter.
One lot of navy blue
double texture Mackin-
toshes (women's), single
capes, at $3.50, been
$500.
Neekweay Counter, Womex's
One lot of embroid-
cred Surah Silk Neckties,
at 25c, marked down
from SOC.
Em6roiaeyles Counter.
An assorted lot of
broad Swiss Flounces, at
29c a yard, marked down
from SOC. At same
counter, an assorted lot
of Swiss Insertions,
been 42c and soc a yard,
to go at half price today.
Laees Counter
One lot of narrow lace
edges and Gallons, white
and ecru, at 15c a yard,
been zoe and 25c.
Linens Counter.
An assorted lot Of pure
linen Huck or Monte
Towels, large sizes, at
two for 25c. At same
counter, a lot of table
Damask, pure linen. as
q sorted patterns, at 15c a
yard, marked down from
$1.00.
Ribbons Counter.
One lot of broad fancy
silk Ribbons, at 3Sc a
yard, been SOC.
Dyaber1es Room.
One lot of (forty-five
pairs) Nottingham Lace
Curtains, five styles, with
wood pole, rings, brack-
cts and all fixtures ready
for hanging, at S1.19 the
set.
Silks Counter.
An odd lot of printed
Florentine Silk, wide
width, assorted patterns,
at 39c a yard, marked
from SOC.
NeealezO0yk Counter.
An assorted lot of fan
cy Linens, Loutons,
Mouselines and fancy
Scrims, for embroidery
work, been Soc, soc, 75c,
to go at Half Price to-
day. An assorted lot of
linen hemstitched Side
board Scarfs, with OPEN
work corners, at 75c, been
S1.00 and $1.25.
Leather Goods Counter
An assorted lot of
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-29

Il lions winch we
have selected for
the 1900 series are in
the appended list. Each
one a genuine chance to
buy seasonable, wantable
merchandise at a fraction
of its real value.
Gioves Counter.
An assorted lot of
Glace Kid Gloves, seven
hook, grey, tan, mode
and black, at 9Sc a pair,
were $1.50. AT same
counter, a lot of heavy
dogskin street gloves
(men's) made by Adler
of New York, at CSC,
been $3.50.
Hosiery.
One lot of women's
heavy cotton Hosiery, at
three pairs for $1.OO. AT
same counter a specially
good lot of children's
heavy black ribbed
Stockings, at 19c a pair,
marked from 25c.
Undeywear, Muslin.
An assorted lot of fine
muslin Mig h t go W s,
trimmed with Swiss en-
broidery, at 69c, marked
from CSC.
Skirts Counter.
A lot of figured sat-
cen Skirts, with fancy
colored founce, lined
with outing flannel, at
&c, marked down from
$1.00.
Lsntngs Counter
A lot of brown Sile-
sia, assorted shades, at
Sc a yard, been II LIE.
One lot of French Hair
cloth, at 12c a yard.
Infants Quits.
One lot of knitted wool
Toques, fit for boys and
girls, at 19c, were 25c.
One lot of baby Bonnets,
trimmed with Otter
heads, at SLIGO, been 2.25
and 2.36. Also a lot of
colored Eiderdown Dress
ing Sacks or Bourdoir
Jackets, at 75c today,
other days S1.OO. One
lot of white worsted
Hoods (soiled), at 29c.
One lot of grey and
brown Flannel (em-
broidered) for Skirts,
Children's Clothing, etc,
at 49c a yard, been 75c.
One lot of children's
black wool Mittens, at
15c a pair. At this coun-
ter, one sample sleigh
Afghan (for baby's
sleigh), trimmed with
feathers, at $1.9S, was
$500.
Coyseks Counter.
One lot of long waist
Corsets. drab and white,
at SEC, marked down
from SOC.
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-29
ITO Err Is Human. "

But 10 err an tie time Is criminal or
idiotic. Don't continue the mistake of
nesteefins your blood. When impurities
manifest themselves IN cruptions or quten
disordered conditions of stomach. kidneys.
Rver or bozvels appear, take Hoods Sar-
saparil1a. n qpa make pure, hVe blood.
and Pot you b, good health.
GodJ SasJabaM
cIazl7slE 5E2I2uE
The Portland daily press., 1900-01-29
NAMES GREATEST STORE.
MATTRESS COMFORT.

Mattress making, rs we do IL,
is science. There's no guess
work, NO carelessress In our
mattress shop. All Our machin-
cry is of the latest pattern, run
by electricity. Every ounce of
material from the cheapest ex-
ceisiOr TO the choicest hair is
thoroughly picked and busted
before being used. We guar
antee the absolute cleanliness
OF every mattress that leaves
our store.
Our Special Mattress is made
from a new imported vegetable sub
stance, for which we are the sole agents
for Maine, 1t is known as India
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-12-19
Regulations Regarding The lnteTment o
the Dead In The District Of Honolulu.

Whereas, that there having been no
place prepared for the burial Of the dead as
required by law at the expiration Of the
period set, October Ist, 1900, and an extern
sion of time having been granted for such
special burial permit until cemeteries as
prescribed by law should be available, and
now that such feasible arrangements are
IN accomplished fact, therefore,
Resolved, that no permit for interments
shat be granted within the city limits
except to those already possessing burial
plots.
This regulation shall 20 into effect from
end after the Ist day Of January, A. D..
1901.
c. B. WOOD,
President Board Of Health.
Honolulu, Nov. 2, 1900. I6o2-6w
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-12-19
LOvEJOY { CO.,

SOLE AGENTS.:
For TERRITORY OF HAWAII.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-12-19
Low Prices, Good Terms.

Prices Of lots range from @Aoo to $3.50
each, according to size and location. One
fourth cash only Is asked. Balance In
installments al terms to suit purchasers.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-12-19

SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE
received at the office Of the Board Of Com.
missioners, Central Fire Station, until
January 18th, 1901, for the delivery In
Honolulu within three months after Motif.
cation Of acceptance Of tender, for
One first size Steam Piston Fire Engine
capacity 900 to r.2oo gal. per minute.
Approximate weight, 5000 pounds.
Specification must accompany all bids.
Also for
One two.hors. Hose Wagon equipped
for service) to carry LEO feet Of Fire
Hose.
Specification to accompany all bids.
The commissioners reserve the right to
reject any or all bids.
KENNETH r. 9. WALLACE,
Secretary, Board Of Commi, sioners
I7oS.td Honolulu Fire Dept.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-12-19
NOTICE..

Notice is hereby given that Edmund J.
Lord has this day been appointed Supel in.
tendent q Sewers for the City ri Homo.
lulu, Island Of Oahu, Territory Of Hawai-.
J. A. MeCANDLESS.
Supt. Of Public Works.
Department Of Public Works,
Honolulu, Dec ", 1000. I7iA.3t
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-12-19
W. R. CASTLE, JR.,
Real Estate
and Investment

Merchant street, opposite P0St Un1Ce
StangenwaId Building = A few good
rooms still left in this fine Office building
which will be ready for occupancy in
February. Apply now before they are
all gone.
Punahou-Two fine Residence Lots for
sale on Beckwith Street, on the line Of
the Rapid Transit. Terms very reason.
able, only $3.50 apiece. 90 feet frontage
and 200 feet deep.
Nuuanu VaIIey-Two Of the best resi-.
dence Lots In Honolulu. Good frontage
+ on Judd Street. One Of the coolest as
well as the most slightly locations in
town.
Waikiki-An excellent piece Of property
on the Kapahulu Road, over an acre in
size, including the VIII lie block, with a
good cottage and out house. For sale as
whole or in parts. Terms reasonable
| Apply to 'he above for II information.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-12-19
PACIFIC HEIGHTS!
ATTRACTIONS OFFERED SEEKERS
Water,

Water will be supplied at the rate Of
SIS per year for each lot, from our Pacific
Heights Water System. This Is less
than city rates.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-12-19
Location.

They are located on high ground at an
elevation Of from 200 to 500 feet, affording
unsurpassed scenic and marine views.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-27
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MARKET REPORTS.
NEW YORK STOCK MARkE::.
The Features Of the Days Dealings In All
the leading Stocks.

New York. July 26.-The waiting atti-
tude of the stock market was empha-
sized. today. The professional traders
had discouraging task in their at
tempts to get sufficient variation in prices
to make their trades. Brooklyn Transit
was lifted at one time over two points.
But the high price was very poorly held
and in fact was entirely lost. Baltimore
& Ohio was the most prominent sufferer
from selling and was, traded in two
points below yesterday. Missouri Paciti :
was notaply soft on the practical aban-
donment of recently encouraged hopes of
i dividend The steel stocks We're quiet
and irregular, pending the conference of
steel interests in Chicago. Metropolitan
Street Railway was sharply depressed
with no explanation and the loss in Della :
ware & Hudson was due to labor
troubles in the mines. Sterling exchange
advanced an additional fraction and the
tone was reported strong. Exchange
bankers say that the rate has not yet
advanced to a point that offers a profit
on exports of gold TO London. But it is
believed that the advance will continue
until the export point is reached. The
Paris requirements for gold from New
York seem to be satisfied for the time
being But sterling exchange in Paris
fell again. today, to l centime below the
Tuesday rate which had prevented the
expected movement of gold from New
York to Paris. The selling of high grade
bonds by foreign holders with the offer
ing in this market of foreign. government
and municipal bonds goes to explain how
the countrys enormous balance on mer-