Miss V. S., Warm Springs, Va. Gold and silver coins are made for several reasons. The notched edges are for the double purpose of enabling a person to hold the coins more readily and to make it easy to detect any abrasion. A smooth-edged coin could be filled or ground slightly and passed without detection. Enough metal could thus be taken from gold coins to make the frauds profitable to a person wishing to engage in it. The raised rim around the surface of coins is also called milling, and is for the purpose of preventing abrasion of the surface design and of making the coin-tack compact.

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What of Bryan?

To the Editor of The Times - In reply,

Sir.?The Sherman war lords want war with the United States. Let them have it: In the meantime, what of William Bryan?

Nothing? He was thrice submitted to a referendum of the people in his aspirations to dominate the policies of the country, and each time was invited to take a back seat. He isn't satisfied with conditions as they should be escorted to the White House and introduced to Mr. Wilson, who will probably inform Mr. Bryan.  Vail llnil lie is now President of the country, and that the job will not be vacant for another four years. 