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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
The Oldest Wheelman Found.

An item has been going about the
press, claiming veteran championship
for two. eighty -year-old bicyclists, but
in the light OF recent information they
are mere children Thomas. llrnstone,
or Gloucester, England, who Is LOB
Years old, and therefore. doubtless, the
Oldest rider. in the universe, is IN q
hospital, and in q very dangerous con
dltlon, rs the result OF n collision with
q bieyclist Mr.. lcnstone was taking
his daily constitutional on his tricycle.
when the accident occurred. He was
thrown to the ground and his thigh
inl a. serious mishap when you
nave passed the century marx.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
The Bike as a Weight Carrier.

Did you ever realize what perfect
instrument for the purposes intend
ed a bicycle, really is? There was a
point brought out recently in rail-
road investigation, Intended to prove
nomically a comparison was made
with other wheel transportation which
showed that the bicycle heads thei
often over rough track, thirteen.
pounds for each pound OF its own
weight. A freight car hauled over
the finest roadway ever devised: only
carries two pounds of dead weight Or
each pound that the Cur weighs,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
BRITONS WINNERS.
Field Goal Deciding Point After
r Hard Contest

The basketball game Saturday night
at the Y. NJ c. A. between the top
notche-s was close all the way
through. and required extra time to
decide the winner as the score was
tied at to 5 when time was called.
In the extra playing the Britons Sc
cured field basket. giving them the
two points necessary to win the game
from their worthy opponents. the
Greeks. The game was a trine rough
at times, but the good feeling existing
between opponents proved conclusively
that young men can compete together
in true sportsmanlike spirit, even
when much depends upon the winning
OF 81 game. Basketball is 4 game de-
handing head work, and the man who
loses his temper Is Immediately Mt a
decided disadvantage.
The league games are intensely in
,srcssine, ana the public IS inyi!ed
to witness them. On TUESDAY night
two games ere scheduled
Line up: l.s
Britons. 10, Greeks, S.
b. w. Gates. .F.......P H. Davis
d. A. Copeland, -, F,,,... &C. a.. Rady
H. e. Van SAINT. ......V. A.Wells
! d. II. FoS.,, q ...2. &C. G.. Burcll
(CaptaIn}
G. M sc.oefer ,G,..,H. A. Littleton
Field b. 'kyts--Van SAINT, 3. Wells,
Rady, Copeland. Free throws--Wclls,
3; Gates, Points awarded--Wells
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
Wants
ONE CENT A WORD.

THE RATE for Classified
Want Advertising is l cent per
word, with minimum cost OF
10 cents, for each insertion, when
paid in advance, and IS cents
when charged. Tie same rate
applies to deaths, marriages, obit.
uaries and all other classified
notices. No display type allowed
in the classified columns.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25

a third baseman of more than usual
ability, and would have strengthened
the team considerably, especially as
he Is a good hitter.
From present indications, Virginiae
1907 team bids fair to equal. u not
surpass, the enviable record made by
the varsity nine last spring.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
Favor PLAYERS Pension Fund.

CHICAGO, February 24--Presidents
j. taylor of the Boston Americans, are
heartily IN favor OF the scheme pro-
posed BY Ban Johnson. president of tho
American League, to establish n fund
for the old ball-players and their fam
HES, Before leaving for New York
to-day both said they hoped that the
plan would be worked out sat!stac-
torily, and they expressed the belief
that IL would.
Baseball clubs owners should have
heen the first to establish, benefit
fund. instead Of the last" said Comis-
key.
"a ball-player who spends his life
ON the diamond is not always 1T for
less strenuous lines OF business when
they quit the game and II they ere
in need or their families. at any time
after resign!ng from baseball they
should be assisted in the same man
/ ncr as the actors are helped by the
fund maintained by their profession"
MI Taylor said the scheme would
need the cooperation of every club
owner, and doubted not that all would
push the movement along. @
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
Executors Notice.

Having qualified as executor under
tho will Of James F. Chalmers, de-
ceased I hereby request all persons
having claims against and debts due
by the testator to imme diately file
persons Indebted to said estate to come
forward and pay the same to me.
JOHN M. MILLER, JR.,
Executor Jas. T. Chalmers. Deceased.
p. o. Box $50. Richmond, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
Notices..

EVERY DEPosIToR IN A BANK IS
equally entitled to the greatest Sc
curity and the best service. The
First National Bank. OF Richmond,
Va... undoubtedly affords both, and
needing the facilities OF strong,
large. courteous bank. Assets,
$4,000. 100000. Organized April, 1855.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
Lost and Found.

LOST. ON. THURSDAY. AFTERNOON,
from the Deep Run Hunt Club. one
couple of foNhounds. The hounds were
coupled when last seen near the club
house. a suitable reward will be
given for their return. Notify either
DEEP RUN HUNT CLUB. or c. L.
MOODY, No. 1926 Porter Street. Man
chester.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25

LOST. "A POINTER PUPPY, WHITE
with large brown or liver colored
$, DIS: is about eleven months old.
Answers to the name of Richmond.
Liberal reward If returned to w. 4.
4 REED, Larus Bro. & Co., Twenty first
A and Main Streets.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
srANn1NG nr ruE TEAMs.
$1,000 for Expenses for Football
Games.

WELLINGTON, N, ~ February "a
The committee of the New Zealand
Rugby Football Union has offered So
600 toward the expenses of u team to
ford University. at San Francisco.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
Real Estate For Sale.

10 ACRES FRONTING on THE ATT
iaaliG n 1eea ,;d s from n,eS Marfa
Jamestown Exposition FOR $4,000
cash Excellent opportunity. promo,
ter or investor. For further particu-
q lars address zoe Law Building, Nor
folk, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
w. Fl. HALL, Secretary.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
annual meeting of the stockholders Of
the Pocahontas Company will DO held
Mt the principal office of the Company,
No. Cos Mutual Assurance Building,
9Th day Of March, 1907. at 10 o'clock
noon. for the election of directors. and
the transaction of such other business
MS may properly come before the meet
ing. w. II. HALL. Secretary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
TRUNKS AND BAGS.

WE WANT YOU TO CALL AT 7o3 EAST
Broad Street and convince yourself that
we have the largest and best line OF
Trunks and Travelling Necessities in the
city: repairing DONE H. w. ROUN-
TREE & BRO, Trunk and Bag Co.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
Real Estate For Rent.

FARM For RENT OR SALE-SEVSN
miles from Richmond on new electric
line; a station ut door, Apply 311
rnst Br n.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25

LOST, FRIDAY, FEB. 22D. BETWEEN
First and Fourth, or in Thalhimcr's
Fourqureans, Cohen's or Craig's one
Lady's Large Hand Painted Pin. Re-
ward. Address Box SO, or Phone
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
For Sale.

THIRTY MILLION FEET OF STAND
Ing gum timber. easily accessible to
railroad and within 80 miles OF Nor
folk, Va. Running in size from 10 to
36 inches; tllickly set and covering
only small area. Advertiser hasn't
the capital for developing this prop
erty and will sell at a sacrifice. Adj
dress p. O.. Box No. 2. Ncwsoms, Va.
FOR SALE--A LARGE ASSORTMENT
of buggies. surveys, runabouts. Day
ton wagons, laundry and grocery
wagons, at special prices. Several
CHEAP. K. MEYisR'S SONS. c 10 South u
Eighth st.
FOR SALE CHEAP, PAIR NATIVE
horses; kind and gentle good drivers;
used by travelling salesman who is
retiring from trade. DAVENPORT
STABLE, East Franklin Street, rear
ITO.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
" w. III. HALL, Secretary.

NOTICE, IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT tn p
annual meeting of tho stockholders Of
the Chesapeake Western Company VIII
be held ut the principal office OF the ls
Company, No. COS Mutual Assurance
Building, Richmond, Virginia, on Tues
day. the 9Th day OF March. 1907, at IL
O'Clock A. NJ, for the election Of direc-
tors and the transaction of such other
business as may properly come before
the meeting
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25

.LOsT-sMALL BROWN AND WHITE
setter dog. Answers to name Scla.
Reward II returned to II. T. RICE
SON, No. s North Eleventh Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25

Tigers Star Player Hart.
IT is reported from Princeton that
badly and will he unable to take part
In the Championships. As hg was the
Tigers hest water polo bafk ana q
e. saaly q ss r. relay team Y 1928 W.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
Fox-Hunters Entertained.

Mr.. st. George Bryan, M. F. II. of
Deep Run Hunt, entertained the ACTIVE:
members of the hunt at supper on
Saturday evening at the Westmoreland
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
Flats For Rent,

CHEST ERFlIcLD APARTM EMF FOR
rent--three rooms and bath, uniur-
Z nished, outside corner, fine view
Lease expires October lst may be
4: renewed. Possession April. Address
3&A a. r. O.. Chesterfield.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25

NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
annual meeting OF the Stockholders OF
tho Chesapeake Western Railway VIII
be held at the principal office OF the
Company, No. 6O5 Mutual Assurance
Building. Richmond, Virginia. on Tues :
day. the 9Th day of March. 1907, at 10
o'clock A. NJ, for the election OF direc-
tors and the transaction of such other
business as may properly come berore
the meeting.
w TT. HALL. Secretary.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25

WANTED. SALESMAN FOR VIRGINIA
or North Carolina, to sell trade only
+ Staple line. Address G 600, care this
9 Office
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
Wants
ONE CENT A WORD.
Meetings.

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
stockholders OF the Virginia Hot
Springs Company. for the purpose OF
clecting directors and for the trans
lawfully come before tho meeting, in.
Guiding the approval Of oil Of tho
acts OF tho directors OF. said company
in tho past year, will be held ut the
office or tho company. Eighth and
Mali streets, Richmond, Va. on
TUESDAY, February 26, 1907. Mt !?
o'clock M. The transfer of books. VIII
close Monday, February IS, 1907, ut
3 p. NJ and remain closed until 10
A. M Wednesday,. February ~. 1907.
A. TREVVIIT'r, Sccy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
Wants
ONE CENT A WORD.
Real Estate Wanted.

WANTED, TO RENT FURNISHED,
from May list to October LIST, n de-
sirnblc suburban home. The neigh
borhood Of Chester or similar local
ity preferred. Answer, With descrip-
ton to G 577. care this office.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
Wanted,

WANTED-GRowIN PINE TIMBER,
from six inches up. State locatior.
size and 9pantIt a,nt A1so , F1yfe nae
tlon and price will insure prompt
attention. Address TIMBER, 11O3
Hull ST, Manchester. Va
WANTED, BILLS TIC. COLLECT IN
all portions of the E~ted States. No
collection. no charge. Agents want
LECTING AGENCY. oil Main Street,
Richmond, Va.
BOOKKEEPER AND STEM OGRAPH-
er wanted, by gentleman in small
town, four hours from Richmond.
Must be under thirty five and single.
Address BANKER" care Times-Dis-
patch.
WANTED-YoUR DIE1NG. FRENCH
Mrs. A. j. PYLE, SO North Fifth
Street eIHy4E
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25

FOR RENT OR sALE--THE FAMOUS
watering place. Rawley Springs, Va,
1 EWITzER Executor. Harrisonburg,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
Situation Wanted-Female.

WANTED, A POSITION AS sTENo-
grapher, by young lady graduate OF
Virginia Christian College. with
some months experience. MARILLA
MtSICK, v. G. c., Lynchburg, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
3abv Lions at Bostock's.

Baby Lions at Bostock's.
Five new baby lions were added to
the Bostock Wild animal aroma Friday
night, making the largest number ever
born at one time Four OF the cubs
are alive and hearty. One died Sat
urday.
II all four of these cubs live and
have manners like their father. the
notorious Baltimore. they will be
were a human being instead Of a lion
he would have been hung or sent to
the electric chair. unless he had had
sufficient money to prove temporary
emotional insanity, as lie has killed
more than one man. -.
Victoria. called Vic by the Bostock
attaches. Is by no means noted for her
amlable disposition. In fact, Vic has
earned the reputation Of being one of
the worst lionesses Of all those in the
arena building. and so starting out In
life as these bankruptcies do. with both
parents well-known for ferocity, it
will be small wonder II they turn out
to be fighters themselves.
The arrival OF the five baby lions
makes eight added to Mr.. Bostock's
collection since It's arrival here. The
mother. with her four youngsters. and
the lioness sappho and her interest
IuS IAAo VI auhDIeo, VIII pG seen III lUo
arena building for the first time this
afternoon and tonight.
Thriller at Bijou.
The smell of burnt powder will
hover about the Bijou all this week.
for Harry Clay Blaney, equipped with
four Calling guns. a score of Win
chesters and fully four dozen Colts
revolvers. will make things lively at
Manager McKee's popular playhouse in
his thriller. "rhe Boy Behind the Gum"
Admirers of melodrama. who have
seen Harry Clay Blancy in the past,
know that he has capacity for making
good" In all his plays, and can appre-
ciate what he means when no says that
his present vehicle makes his former
production look like target practice
alongside a real battle. A mighty ar
ray Of artillery is turned loose in the
last act showing the destruction of
the Russian warships by Admiral
Togos fleet in the Sea of Japan.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
MACHINERY.

SPECIAL. AND PATENTED MACHIN-
cry built. Let us develop your mechani-
cal Ideas along that patent you have
been thinking about: liberal proposition.
c. B. FORD CO.. Trigg Shipyard.
Phone 3O2S.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25

EVERY DEPosITOR IN A BANK IS
eapay the 10 lest me
FIRST NATIONAL BANK, OF RICH
MOND. VA. undoubtedly affords both,
and invites accounts from all classes
needing the facilities Of strong
large, courteous bank. Assets,
$4,000. 100000. Organized April, 1865.
RUGS AND DRUGGETs
woven from old carpets. Mrs. A. ].
PYLE, 315 North Fifth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25

BOY OR YOUNG MAN. WITH DEC1D-
ed mechanical turn, as apprentice in
typewriter business; excellent oppor-
tunity. Apply III. T. nIMAN. 704 II.
Main Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
Business Opportunities.

i MADE $4,000 IN FIVE YEARS IN
che mail order business; began with
e SO; anyone can do the work IN spare
time al home; send for free booklet;
tells howto get started. MANAGER,
y BOX $40. Lockport. n, Y
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
Boarding,

WANTED. PIcRMAN ENT AND TRAN
slent borders at THE LuRAY, 400
y u. Main Street; excellent table. nice
y rooms.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25

WANTED, AT ONCE, FOR OUR COR
set department, bright, active sales
. woman of neat appearance and good
address, preferably one who Is accus-
toned to fitting corsets; permanent
position and good salary. Apply by
letter. at once, giving references, j.
3. MOSBY e COMPANY.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25

THE N1CEsT,'.' PLACE FOR YOUNG
n LADIES OR GIRLS, STEADY EN-.
PIGMENT, SIS no Sc PAID PER
WEEK WHILE LEARNING; AFTER
4 BECOMING EXPERT CAN EARN 50
TO SIP PER WEEK. WHITLOCK
z BRANCH AMERICAN CIGAR COM
PANY. TNYENTY-THIRD AND CARY
STREETS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
Help Wanted Female.

ANY INTELLIGENT PERSON NAY
earn SIS to 800 monthly corresponding
for newspapers; sure, steady work: no
canvassing; experience unnecessary.
Send for particulars. PRESS SYNDl-
CATE. Lockpork N. Y,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
PHONOGRAPHS.

COMPLETE LINE OF EDISON PHO
nographs, records and supplies; whole
sale and retail. c. 3. HAYNES. COZ
East Main.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
Help Wanted Male.

ANY INTELLIGENT PERSON MAY
ing for newspapers; sure, steady
work; no canvas sing; experience un-
necessary. Send for particulars.
PRESS SYNDICATE. Lockport, N. Y.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
SHOE REPAIRING.

75c HALF-soLE MEMS SHOES. La
dies, Goo; children. AGO., every pair
sewcd: no squeak: no nails: no pegs;
"Rock Oak" soles DREW ELEC-
TRIO SHOE FACTORY. TIC E. Main
Street,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
ADJUSTMENTS.

Academy Of Music--Adamowski Trio.
Biiou Theatre-"The Boy Behind the
Cum
Bostock's-Wild Animal Show.
misunderstanding Rink.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
SHOE REPAIRING

SHOE REPAIRING, BEST WHITE
oak leather. No red leather used in
the NORFOLK SHOE SHOP. No. 52l
w. Broad Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
Personal.

GooD. sTEADY pos1T1oN, VERY
AGREEABLE WORK, AND EARN SIS
TO Sc A WEEK WHILE LEARNING,
AFTERWARDS EARN So TO $12 A
WEEK? 1T SO. COME TO WHIT
LOCK BRANCH. AMERICAN CIGAR
COMPANY, TWENTY-Tl1IRD AND
CARY STREETS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25

TEACHER IN PRIVATE
family for four or five children
Qualifications: English. Latin, music,
mathematics Gncludng agebra) :.
Terms: Board. laundry, $40 per
month: T. NJ. G., care Of postmaster,
z Shanghai. Va,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25

WANTED. A COMPANION FOR AN
elderly lady; also to assist in house
hold duties. Apply SIG East Byrd
Street
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
The Valentine Museum

TWELFTH AND CLAY STREETS.
Opcn daily from A. NJ. to s i. NJ Adj
tnisaiop. 20 cents. Free on Saturday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-25
TUXEDO SUITS FOR RENT.

TUXEDO AND DRESS SUITS FOR
rent. SCHNuRN1AN, 91S Z. Main. st.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-26

Now that the jamestown Exposi-
zion Is about over and nothing In
prospect next year to take our peo-
BILE away from home, wouldn't it be
!vsli Tor the proper authorities to get
ktogsSher and fix a day early in April
fo- the unwilling OF the monument
TO Gen. Hugh Mercer? Here the gov
|ernment has erected, at great cost,
h splendid monument to the memory
|oi this old Revolutionary hero and
he have absolutely done nothing
hooking to proper unveiling cere-
monies. Months have passed by
and still no action. live are to give
up This ceremony entirely the people
would like to be officially informed
q This feet. L not then something
) thsaassby the committee
ale matter in charge.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-26
Mr.. BRYAN

We thought Mr.. Bryan was doing II
all for TIE good of his country, when II
reality he was getting $3.50 per. and
thus another dream is shattered.-Soutn
Hill Enterprise. ~
This is hardly fair to Mr.. Bryan. dc
charged for lectures aud for addresses
delivered at fairs and other places where
his presence was expected to attract
large audiences and to make money for
what was intended to be money-mak
ing enterprises. Such charges are custo-
mary. and there was no reason why MI
BRYAN should be an exception to the rule
and give his time and talents witnou,
compensation that Others might prom
thereby. Let us be fair, even TO Mr.
Bryan.-Peterspurg lndex-Appeai.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-26

sheet anchor OF Ameri AN liberty Is the pu-
ritz OF our ballot II monopolists may
first tax US uniustly aud use this tax to
purchase another election the power oithe
people is destroyed. In the last canvass
| did not spend dollar improperly, Tor
then believed aud still believe that the
purity OF the ballot Is more important
than the success OF any individual, and
shall conduct this canvass upon the
same principle 1t is impossible In the
space OF card to state fully my political
convictions. but hope during the pro-
gress OF the canvass to have the oppor-
tunity OF discussing them publicly. | can
not close this card without thanking my
friends for their warm and generous sup
port in the recent contest, aud look ior'
ward with pleasure to the opportunity
OF seeing them again, and trust that
shall make the acquaintance oil the peo-
ole of the district generally, and hope to
enlist the sympathy and support oil gen
tlemen who have not heretofore support
ed NE.
Very respectfully yours,
r. l.. GORDON, JR.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-11-26
BANKS To GET NOTES
VIII be Used as Basis For In
creasing Circulation.
SUGGESTED BY J. P. MORGAN

Il IL Feared Private Investors Would
Draw Money From Banks to Pay For
Them-Bids For the Panama Bonds
Coming In.
Washington. Nov. 25.-The events
of the past week in the financial sit
uation have centered around the offer
by the government to receive bids Tor
$50. 100000 in 2 per cent. bonds Tor
Panama canal construction and offers
at par for 500, 100000 in treasury GER
tificates running one year at per
cent.
There was secrecy at the treasury
department as to the progress of the
aotation Of the debt certificates and
the manner in which they were to be
allotted to national banks to the prac-
teal exclusion of individual investors.
The only information was to the effect
that the new certificates Of debt have
already made their appearance in the
treasury as security for circulation.
Additional national bank notes to the
amount of 100000. based on the new
certificates, were shipped to New
York. and other large sums are In
sight for shipment during the week
Among other engagements. is one OF
&. 200 900 that has been made by vice
President Wexler, Of the Whitney Cen
trail National bank. of New Orleans,
acting for several other New Orleans
banks.
No one connected with the treasury
could let in any light on the situation
as Secretary Cortelyou keeps In his
own hands all details respecting the
Notation Of the debt certificates. He Is
personally making the allotments and
exercising all his ingenuity to prevent
the certificates from falling into the
hands OF privste investors who cannot
give him assurances that they will not
call on the banks to furnish the cash
with which they propose to pay Tor
the certificates they seek to acquire.
The secretary seems determined 70
get as large a proportion OF the GER
tiicates as possible into the hands oil
national banks that VIII use them as
basis for increasing their note circu-
lation. He is apparently giving no
thought to the interests of individuals
who seek 70 buy the certificates as an
investment nor to the interests OF the
government as borrower His sole
aim seems to be to make the one-year
Llaan 50 tempting TO the banks that
thew VIII take the entire amount OF ~
for purposes OF Increased note c'ren'