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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-23
Nex ADVERTISEMENTS.

A lis, Of Bargsins Fer This Saturday s
Sale-rhe Miller Bros. Co. Popular Cash
Stores. Westminster, Nd,
Wedding and Commencement Presents
James H. Cassell, The JeWrler sal Oprlcian,
Westminster, Nd.
Hot Weather Specials For Tnis Wr~s-I
". MaIher Il Sons, Westminster and Man
chester.
Baltimore, Westminster and Gettysburg
Railroad Company F. Durham, See.
Sale OF Wool Dress Goods-CAarles +.
Hering's Department Store. Westminster, Md.
We Want A Bright Boy-Ihe tTtI- Pub
fishing Co, Philadelphia Pa
Wanted-Charles Hesson, President West
minister AbaiOir Company.
Examination Of Public School Teachers
s Simpson. Examiner.
List of Unclaimed Matter IN the Pn,lothce.
Westminster, Md.
Cold Spring Dairy Levi Black 4 Son,
Westminster. Nd.
Notice to Iuves,ors-George l.. Mobley
Westminster. Md.
Kimball Pianos. Walter 5 Goriog. West.
minister. Nd.
Horses. H. A. Smith, Hanover, Pa.
Legal Notices.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-23
CITY COUNCIL ORGANIZED.
The Recently Elected Officers Organize
And Elect officers.

Last Monday night the recently elected
Mayor and Common Council of Westminster
were sworn in-the Mayor, Oscar ID. Gilbert,
qualified before DIR. James H. Bilhngslea,
Clerk of the Circuit Circuit, and the members
of the Council took the oath of office before
Justice James F. Rinker. The council or
ganized by electing John T. Zahn, president
Mayor Gilbert nominated and the council
confirmed the following officers:
Clerk and Tax Collector-Henry B. Gram
mer.
a,seasurer-John J. Reese.
Saiiff and Street miSsioner-Chauncey
+. Jerome.
Corporation Counsel-Iohn Milton Ref.
snder
President Zahn appointed the following
standing committees
On Lights-John II. Elgen, John I. Sire
Wig and William d. Henry.
On Finance-Johu }. Reese, John I. Lahn
and John H. Elgin.
On Streets-William d. Henry, John II.
Elgen and John /. Sueyig,
The council passed an order, which was
approved by the MAYOR, donating the amount
received from FIRE insurance companies for
licenses for the current year To the NeStmln.
ster Fire Department. The sum aggregated
$50
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-23
OF PUBLICATION.
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County,
Ia Equity.
NO. 1913 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County,
in Equity.
NO. 1913 EQUITY.
Florence VI. Hesson, against Samuel ID. lies
son
The object OF this suit is 10 procure a de-
cree, by the plaintiff. viuculo matrimoniI
from the defendant. Samuel d. Hessou.
The bill states that the plaintiff and defend
ant were married on the twenty fifth day Of
February, A. D.. Nineteen Hundred and
further states that the conduct of the plaintiff
towards her husband, the said Samuel ID. Hes
son. has always been kind. aiiectionate, and
above reprcach; the said Samuel d. Hesson
has without any just cause or reason abandon
ed aud deserted her. declares his intention 10
live with her no longer, and that such aban
Comment has continued uninterruptedly for 1t
least three years, and is deliberate and final,
and the separation Of the parties beyond any
reasonable expectation of reconciliation.
And further prays that the nsme of the
plaintiff may be changed from that of Flor
ence NJ. HeSson 10 that OF Florence NJ. Harner.
II is ihereupon, this 10Th day of May, Nine
teen Hundred and Three, ordered by the Cir
cult Court for Carroll County, in equity, that
the plaintiff, by causing copy of this order
10 be inserted in some newspaper published
in said Carroll county once in each of four
successive weeks before the 10th day Of June,
Nineteen Hundred and Three, give notice to
the said absent defendant of the object and
substance of this Bill, warning bin to appear
in this Cour: in person or by solicitor, on or
before the 9TH day of July, next, to show
cause, it any he has, why q decree ought not
to be passed as prayed.
JAS. II. BILLINGSLEA, Clerk.
True Copy.-Test:
myl6 At JAS. II. BILLiSGSLEA, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-23
EnnnIain YalleY liens.

4 quiet. bat very pretty wedding took place
ou Y "Wednesday evening. 2nih instant 81 :
O. clock, at the home of The bride mother,
Mrs " H. Hragy, NEAR Frizelibnrs. The
contracting parties were Mr.. George William
Hopkins, ii Baltimore, aud Miss Fannie Bay
Babylon. Elder W. +. Roop, Of the German
Baptist Church, performed the marriage cere.
mony. There were no attendants. Ohly ian
mediate relatives were present. The bride
earned beautiful hoque, OF white CARNATIONS
Mr. and Mrs Hopkrn, will reside ia Wal
brook. Baltimore.
Mrs. 2. NJ HAudley, OF Frederick, Is a
guest of her mother, Mrs. W. ii. Heagy
W. j. Babylon has young chicken saith
four feet.
F. c. Brown IS making improvements TO
his tenant house.
William j. Babylon IS in Caudo, \. D.,
and saws the country is beautiful.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-23
nanieI Items.

Misses Eta and Sidney Lewis, Of Mount
Airy, spent Sunday recently with Miss Stella
Shipley. ON.
Miss Myrtle Gilliss aud Maurice Gilllss, OF
Rockville, spent few days with relatives here
this week.
Misses Gertie Hammond and Cora Richard
son have returned from a trip to Baltimore
Mrs. Adam Linder. accompanied by her
sister. Mrs Green. Of Washington, d. e., left
Wednesday for a visit to friends IN Elllcott
City.
Ebenezer Epworth League elected the fol-
lowing officers last Sunday Albert Easton,
president; C. V. Conway. first president
Mrs. II. NJ. lille. second vice-presideut; 5.
Stambaugh, third vice president; Laura Eas-
ton, fourth vice president; Mrs. Il. l.. Shipley,
treasurer. and c. Bale, secretary.
Rev. Mr.. Watson will preach the annual
sermon to the old soldiers on Sunday, May
"a, at Ebenezer NJ. f. Church.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-23
MIller'S Items.

Mrs. Barber. of near Arcadia, spent week
recently with her son, George Barber aud
family
Alfred Frizzell and wife, of near Baltimore,
we're guests last Saturday and Sunday OF rela-
tives here
Richard Deagen left Wednesday Of last
week for Spoomer. Wis. where be has EN-
ployment.
Ross Hoffacker. Of Baltimore, spent several
DAYS the past week visiting relatives IN aud
near here
George Smith and wife, near Suydersburg.
were guests last Saturday of her parents. Geo.
Barber and wife.
Edward Brown, Of Baltimore, visited his
parents near here last Saturday aud sunday.
Wm. Bender and wife are entertaining
friends from New York city.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-23
Ilninnrnxn District LENS.

The Society Of Frensis = iI bold their quar-
terry meeting NEAR Union Bridge, iuHloFrpS
SUNDAY.
WINTERS church soil be- re,ie,i,eatei san
day. Nay sls,.
S5x rooms and the ball II the l.aihesaf
larseuars, VnionioSu. hAvr b-rn IAperrs
by Ihr four congregation Inlonlowa.
BAasi'. Water and NJ. Uuiuu.
Joseph l. HAlnrs and sif- and Charlie
iiAsues and ste, who sailed : lev seeks ago,
have reached Europe "a safety.
J. J. R.5nIollAz, af Fairfield. ia, visited
Il II Broazh aud sifs this seek,
ThomAs Fritz Will pat oul fourteen acres Of
s~rs, corn ter Shrirer's factory.
Wheat IS beading The crop does not book
As promising 50 some limv back. Il sIll take
rnrRdrF seine Beds
H5shAm ShaW ploEvd da~n tssnty acres
~ cFsm4aa Glover "a b. planted Ia corn.
pieasy Il potato bvES As higb A. fourteen
hsye h~ea taken irosa one plant jlsi e7ntng
iaruagh the grpaEd,
Tapcy,u~u bad e asat sAo~sr 81! vAin ou
~asariss
W,liaal Eekrnr15e. living ~ "Evsrcr--a
lawn sh- faraa 1T epunty commissioner
nsutc4 urbE, solid lAst SatsssiAy, fhsrtS -1n~
ss~rrs Co Harry r Cover. 90 FuseilburE
Waru thss ~-r~ b.aaEhl 10 l'rv~mter itry
a-s1arI - pa a. average at ~ Ieraai-
,asst Whea -4i4 th~g ~.Eh~t 81, 80, aH
av.r.s. af iui9 ge,suis. ssl.lsE 80 peanuts.
ss - g=,uais ler uaa'h.
4.rru.spa nsy sse observed Hy sszar psa
81, a tas. HriEAl.syhoosi bui yaa p.lpl
5s.-u# Rad ,4ek q sa4 tla % st5i sab sli,
g. Hay74~T ta-aS.na. last 'r=F Fiu~r,i,
rs..s.i. tarsa~~i as.d plsstst ,afs De IS log
,.sH at i@ruly sese h~id Naru haEyretrd
.a tac TALL tho yistA @ss s- Es-oi as $50 lp 'hr
~ Ebtaybs-.J asi She hsid ild ryi sa>H.
s,.A3rr ur.tlhlss svt~5,rd 50 tDr t~ra',
tssr~ t2p9as-
Al aaass.ai ugssbvy Of ssak-, haze t,cn
killed Tbs, ,yEuE. ssusi % ssiga have beer
hauE or lracys. ~aa4r .sgEs ia.i
ls sIaas< rni-s uHrn blatktrgrtrs srr Iu
AAa..sm. Tarrc ~lji b. By rain pgs-s.i,tiv
Ths-r 8. . stnsli aaalbss 1t locust hias,nsia-,
indicating a small crop ui cora
Nr ksau CrrAgvr 5 rel,se,l tarn'rr, deed ~
Nalk~rstslsr. Frcirrck eosuiy, Nsg lNth,
aged - year. lie i. .afsls~d by one dAugh
Ter. Nrs Jss,suh Eng'aF Of ian~oed. Judge
( T.. S4nsfad. Ernest S,oufirr and Dr. l.
E. SlaaHsr attended the inners! "Wednesday
The sgf.rfnrag as Il Frrderics
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-23
A EataI Accident.

Last Thursday, Marshall Knipple, young
married man, was severely injured and is at
the home of Eli NJ. Dutterer, in Middlebnrg
district, in an unconscious condition caused
by the explosion Of traction engine; The
engine was being used TO draw road plo~on
the Middleburg and Taneytown road when
the explosion occurred, scalding and other
wise injuring him severely. 1t IS SAID ne can
not recover John White, who was running
The plow. was thrown 20 feet into the bushes,
but was not injured.
telephone message from Middleburg yes
terday says 'Mr. Knipple died at an early
hour this morning"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-23
Markers Mill Items.

There will be Sunday school at Green Val
les schoolhouse next Sunday, May -, at ,. 30
o clock
Win Maus aud wife visited John Ulrich
aud wife. Of near kiugsdale, Pa, last Sunday.
jacob koonlz and wife, OF near Silver Run.
visited their daughter, Mrs. John H. Marker,
on Sunday.
Jacob, son Of George II. Wolf Of this
place is confined TO his he'd with the measles.
Miss Lille krebs Is still on the sick list.
Levi Maus, Sr, OF near Tyrone, visited has
brother. Wm H. Maus, Of this place, Tues
day.
Wesley Hahn aud wife are visiting friends
is Union Bridge, this week.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-23
McKinStrV Items,

Farmers are getting along very well with
corn. planting.
Mrs. c. A. Parrish, Mrs Fannie Parrish,
Il. +. Ecker aud ". X. Zumbrun were in
Baltimore Wednesday
Mrs. Amos. of Hartford county, visited her
sister. Miss Rebecca Wetherell, of Mckins-
try, the past week.
Mrs. c. A. Parrish and Mrs. W. $. Sen
seney visited friends in Emmitsburg last Sat
urdAy.
5. n. Keefauver spent Wednesday evening
with his parents.
Mrs. Harry Hollenbaugh and mother spent
last Friday with her mother-inlaw at Mars
ton
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-23
Weather record for the week.

May l6-mercury go at a. IN. aud ~ at
p. m: partly cloudy. May l7-mercnry 62 at
a. M and 70 at 2 p. m. heavy fog, fol
lowed by fair weather. May lS-mercnry 60
at a. M aud IS at p. NJ; hazy and partly
cloudy May - mercury 62 at ! a. m. and
50 at p. M; hazy. May 20-mercury ~ at
a. m. and So at p. m; generally clear.
Nav 2I-mercury 81 at a m. and Sc at p.
M; generally clear. May 22-mercury 81 at
a. m. and SO at 2 p M; very light shower
about o clock, followed by clear and blustery
weather.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-23
Cruel Murders by Turks.

SALoxIcA, EUROPEAN TuRkEY, May 20
The long list OF recent deliberate murders in
The Nilayet Of Mouastir, with preponderance
Of Bulgarian victims, indicates that the Turks
are getting beyond control
OF p officially admitted murders, 10 Bul-
gsrians were among the victims. la some
cases the bodies were mutilated. One man
murdered by Turks had bis eyes torn out, his
face burned and his tongue cut out.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-23
SandyYilIe Items.

Mrs. Thomas Shillingand son James visited
friends in Baltimore.
Misses Carrie Zepp. Coda Shilling, Myrtle
Caple and Wuifred Hoff were Sandy Mount
delegates 10 the c. +. convention Thursday
and Friday Of this week at Lineboro,
Miss Eta Zepp, of East View, was gaest
for several days of Miss GoIda Shilling the
past week
Qute number OF young people attended
the dance Tuesday night al Theodore Taylor 5.
Mrs. Andrew Dreschler spent Sunday with
her daughter, Mrs. Denton Leister.
Bertrand Caple, wife aud son Sterling, Wis
tied George Zepp aud family, at Houeksvilie
last Sunday
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-23

DR.. j. +. Myers. of Myers Brothers, Sar
eeon Dentists. New Windsor and Nrstmiu
ster. will spend three days of each week lu
Westminster with hIs brother, DIR. ). :. Ny
ers.
W,Srrn.-Seyeral Industrious Persons it
each state To travel for house established
eleven years aud with large capital, 10 cal
upon merchants and agents for successful ant
profitable line Permanent engagement
Weekly cash salary Of SIS and all lrayeiu.
EXPENSES and hotel bills advanced IN cash eact
week. Experience not essential Mentor
reference and enclose self. addressed envelope
The National, 334 Dearborn St, Chicago.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-23
A High Compliment to Prof. S. Simpson

Bureau of Education. Washington, ID. I.
Rev. S. Simpson, Examiner Of Carroll
county. Dear Sir The work of our photo
grapber in making pictures of the schools in
Your county has been completed, and desire
70 extend to You my cordial thanks for your
cooperation. wish also through you to
thank the teachers Of the county, for they
were uniformly courteous and helpful in their
attitude, and evidently did all they could to
facilitate the work.
The pictures indicate satisfactory degree
of efficiency in your schools, and upon this |
heartily congratulate you.
Believe me to be, very respectfully yours,
w. L. HARRIS, Commissioner.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-23
DUBLIC SALE
OF
VALUABLE SMALL FARM.

will sell at Public Sale on the premises,
on the Gorsuch Road about of mile from
Westminster, on
TUESDAY, MAY 10Th, 1908,
at O'Clock p M, my farm containing
II ACRES AND IL PERCHES,
more or less The improve
men,s consist of Good Wealth. an =
erboarded House 6 rooms; eel 80 EHG
lar under house; Bank Barn, &assssa19ssad7
Chicken House, Hog House and all necessary
outhuidings; well at house ana barn, ana a
neyer-Giling spring of excellent water, with
Dairy at spring The land is in high state
Of cultivation Anyone desiring first class
home, this is their opportunity.
The above property will be sold on easy
terms. ,>-,,,c
LOUIS P. MANNING.
p. A. Gorsuch, AuctiOneer. may9 3t'
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-05-23
DUBLIC SALE
OF
DRIVING & WORK HORSES.

will sell at Public Sale, AT my Sales Sta
bles, on John Street, in Westminster. on
SATURDAY, MAY %. 1903, at O'Clock,
D. M. carload of West Virginia Horses, con
signed to me by 0. S. Good. Can be seen
after Wednesday, both inst, at my stables.
All the above are Good Drivers and Workers.
Sale positive. JACOB IHOMSON.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-01-05
Educa ton in Porto Ricoa

Under Spanish rule Porto Rico was
shockingly illiterate. When the United
States assumed possession of the
island, So per cent of the population
could neither read nor write What
is und rstood by popular education in
this country was practically unknown,
although there were so-callcd puDlic
schools. On June 30 1898, three
months before General Miles tri-
umphal march inland from Ponce, the
number OF children officially given as
attending school was 1913. There
We're no public school houses. the
small schools being kept in tile dwell
ing OF the teacher. who often, because
OF his inadequate remuneration was
compelled TO pursue some side Occu-
patton to enable him to exc out
subsistence This condition with a
total school population OF some 30
600. enables one 10 form some slight
conception OF Porto RiCan iliiteracy.
From the recently issued annual re-
port of the commissioner Of education
for Porto Rico it is gratifying to
learn that popular education there is
fast becoming a reality in the iul
American sense. A free public school
is now in operation i'm every Porto
Rican municipalities The highest att
tendance given for the year was 3ae96.
which figures do uot include the 200
students enrolled iu the public normal
and high schools. Thus II H}iI lee
seen that The number d. children OF
school age attending school has in-
creased rcm s. to i9 per cent The
%
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-01-05
THE WI.

and democratic H.
NIT that we oughFTI.o, 10 delas-
tainly, the enlargement of our NAY =
until it shall be quickly brought I"
an invincibe strength. The people
are prepared 10 indorse any action
OF congress to that effect and the
present congress should seriously
study the rational need in this regard
and provide a scheme Of naval con-
struction that viii put the United
States on parity with any other navy
that lilos tho seas.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-01-05

fiuence the general assembly to that
end is to be made it should begin
quickly. be thoroughly and influential
ly organized and take up the campaign
of making conversions Of legislators
long before the June session conyenes.
Time is of great value to the success
of any exhibit we may conclude 10
make and We should reach the speed
lest decision pOssihle
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-01-05

fresh and perfect stocks of potatoes
at handsome prices The draw back
Of the bugs. as Mr. J. G. 0glesby, in
recent letter to The Constitution,
shows can be easily and cheaply got
toa over 50 that he viii be a wise
man ana a happy one who prepares to
mine potatoes in Georgia this year in
stead of going off to bore for oil in
Texas OF dig for gold AT Cane Nome.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-01-05
Songs Of the Soil"
By FRANK /. STANTON


Theren be light and JOY forever
When the long lane turns
The singing Of the river
When the long lane turns;
The singing Of the river as it rippies to
the sea
IN the light that falls in showers over
you and over me.
And vol revel in tho gardens where tne
farest roses be
When the Iane-w when the long lane
turns,
Wen forget our cares and crosses
When The long lane turns,
With gaine .or all our losses
When the long lane turns;
The birds will fill with music all the
forests ana the deis
TO the ringing and the singing Of the
golden-throated bells.
Whom the lane-wheu The long lane
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-01-05
= /
OUR WEEKLY SERMON
The Armor Of Victory.

Put on the whole armor of God, that
yc may be able to stand against the Wiles
of the Ephesiaus vi, II.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-07
TWO ENGINEERS IN THE Can.

Cleveland Plain Dealer: 1t has been sug-
gested that every locomotive cab, at least
the locomotive cabs Of express trains,
should have two engineers. who can divide
between them the responsibility Of con-
slant watchfulness of the track ahead.
When the lives of so many are dependent
upon the steadiness and conetancy OF a
single pair of eyes, it would seem as II
this were a happy suggestion
New York Tribune: The Plainheld hor-
ror and other railroad disasters prove the
necessity OF having two engineers in the
cab Of every m~ile-e-minut express. Two
pilots stand in the warehouses Of our
ferryboats. II one Of them is overcome
suddenly by illness the other is at his side
ready to relieve him. AS a mere matter
OF economy the railroads would save money
by putting two engineers close to the
throttles Of the meteors on the rails. . 4"
There's a tidal wave of public opinion
here and now which comes rolling in to
overwhelm unwise disregard of public well
fare in transportation policies and meth
DDS. Who can stand against a tidal wave?
Two engineers in the cabs Of fast passen-
ger trains are as necessary as two pilots
in the warehouses on the ferries watch
ing for possible dangers. Railroads which
/ Itlubt " mcbl 80 I6dbouabio q utlldlu Will
not long enjoy public confidence.
Springfield Republican: TIL fearful acct
dent on the Central of New Jersey railroad
is likely to result in the voluntary or en-
forced practice by railroads using a certain
type Of locomotive of placing an extra man
in the cab besides the engineer and fire.
man. On the ordinary locomotive the fire.
man is always close by the engineer in
prosecuting his work. But on the so-called
camel-back locomotives the fireman is
placed beyond the assistance Of the engi-
neer when coaling and stocking the fires
Such an engine was drawing the express
which telescoped the local train at West
field, n. j.. According 10 the dying state
ment Of the engineer. he was giving his
momentary attention TO a break which was
filling the cab with steam, and so missed
the danger signals thrown along the rear
OF the delayed local train. II the fireman
or a third employe had been in the cat
with the engineer the accident would in all
probability have been prevented. The
blame would seem to lie upon the railroad
company quite as much as upon the engi-
neer OF the express. II provided an engine
which kept engineer and fireman apart, and
left TO one man the duty of regulating
speed, looking out for signals and attend
ing TO any little accidents that may harper
at any time 10 the mechanism OF the loco
motive
Omaha daily bee., 1903-02-07
TIE NATIONAL CREDIT.

1t is an interesting fact both as evil
dence of the national credit and the
abundant supply Of capital that the Sec
rotary of the treasury has been deluged
with letters from persons who want to
bid for the Panama canal bonds that
are to be issued to defray the cost Of
constructing the isthmian waterway. A
Washington dispatch says that from the
amount of interest shown by the public,
Secretary Shaw is inclined to believe
that a fiat 2 per cent loan could be
foated at par. The last bond issue was
made at par, but in addition to bearing
2 per cent interest the bonds were worth
another one-half per cent interest when
deposited by national banks to secure
circulation. Some of the treasury Off
Gals feared that unless the canal bonds
were placed on the same basis as the
2 per cent bonds of 1900 they could not
be sold at par, but the great desire man
ifested by the public to buy them has
changed this feeling and the opinion is
that they could be sold at par without
difficulty.
The Panama canal measure authorizes
the secretary of the treasury to borrow
on the credit Of the United States from
time to time, as the proceeds may be
required to defray expenditures author
lied by the act. the sum of $130, 10000.
or so much thereof as may be necessary,
and to issue coupon or registered bonds,
redeemable in gold coin and bearing in
terest in gold at the rate of 2 per cent
per annum, to be disposed of at not less
than par. All citizens Of the United
States are to be given an equal oppor-
tunity to subscribe therefor. Il will
be seen that the bonds are to be issued
only as required to meet expenditures
and they are not made available as
security for bank note circulation. Yet
there is no doubt that they would be
promptly disposed of, since undoubtedly
a considerable amount OF capital is not
returning even so small an interest as
the bonds will bear.