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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-07
MAKING BOGUS PENNIES.
Many Spurious Coins Circulated in
New York City.

Many Spurious Coins Circulated in
New York City.
NEW YORK. May 6-Wholesale coun-
terfeiting OF pennies is being carried on
upon large scale in the downtown Italian
quarter. Representatives Of the Govern
ment Secret Service Bureau have been at
work on the case. for several weeks and a
number Of arrests are expected very
shortly.
The discovery Of the counterfeits was
made by an agent Of the American Muto-
scope Company. This company has a large
number of moving picture machines in
different places all over town. One Of
their branches is in Park Row. not far
from the downtown Italian quarter.
1t is the custom to turn In the pennies
taken in by the machines to the main Of
fee. at Fourteenth Street and Broadway.
twice a week. From there the pennies are
taken weekly on a truck to the Sub-Treas-
ury.
Three or four weeks ago 200 pennies
were rejected as fraudulent. The same
experience was met with the following
week. Then a watch was set on the ar
irving pennies, and It was finally discov-
cred that all OF the counterfeits came from
the show room in Park Row
When the authorities were notified Of
the counterfeits an investigation was at
once set on foot which resulted in the dis
covery Of evidence that an extensive plant
for the manufacture Of the spurious cents
is in existence somewhere In the Italian
quarter.
The coins are a very fair counterfeit and
seem TO be made OF something much like
the alloy used by the Government in their
manufacture. When examined closely it is
easy TO detect the difference from the
genuine, however.
II is not customary to look at the small
coins with much attention, however. 70
that the counterfeits seem to pass almost
as readily as the genuine coins
The magnitude OF the operations Of the
counterfeiters is indicated by the fact that
the Mutoscope Company alone has taken
in an average Of more than 200 OF the
coins each week in one Of the places alone
where its machines have been exhibited.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-07
A MIDNIGHT SWIMMING RACE.
Unusual Wager of Life savers Ends
in m Arrest.

in nm Arrest.
NEW YORK. May 6.-while Hubert Cal
lahan and Francis Egan. two members OF
the Volunteer Life-Saving Association.
we're discussing methods in their favorlte
occupation in an uptown restaurant on
Friday night the question drifted to their
own dexterity anG resulted in a wager IS
TO whi-h could beat in a swimming match
from Fifty-niuth Street to Fifty-seconl
Street in the East River Their compan-
ions. who were TO be referees protested
that the time was not propitious. as 1t
WIS then after midnight but they would
not be dissuadel and with few prelimina-
ries the race WIS started.
The referees went down the river TO the
goal point and waited more than half
hour. when they began 10 fear for the
swimmers safety and started up along
the river front TO see what tidings they
could find. Their search was soon re-
warded for but a block away they met the
master Of a barge who was enquiring
where he might find a policeman. His
story was that he had seen two men
swimming down the river and thinking
that they were prisoners escaping from
Blsckwelis Island he rowed out into the
river with a couple OF sailors and took
the young men into custody. The contest
ants were found in the cabin Of the barge
wrapped in blankets which the captain
had furnished. and were reyiying their
chilled feeling from the same wOrthys
decanter. Explanations followed. with the
result that the in0ncnsive prisoners were
released and returned 10 don their clothes.
They say they -yill try 10 in daylight next
time. and swiS in another direction.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-07
A TOWN WITHOUT POLICE.
Only One Inmate of the Lookup in
Two Years.

Two Years.
BARBOURSNILLE. W. Va. May G.
The inhabitants Of this town have been
without police protection for years, yet no
bad results have followed.
Two years ago the council put up a
lookup at an expense Of several huudred
dollars. and the prison has had but one
occupant in that time. and he was a
tramp. who was given shelter from the
cold on a winter night.
4 circus Is to give an exhibition here In
a few days. and the council got together
AID decided that on such an occasion a
marshal was an absolute necessity to look
after the crowds. But no one could be in
du .ed 90 serve.
Ten or twelve powerful young fellows
declined after being rendered the position
and the town fathers were puzzled. until
Harvey Blackwood, a grey-haired citizen
Of seyeuty-two, agreed TO serve and was
unanimously chosen.
lie wa\ also appointed collector Of taxes.
street commissioner. and treasurer and
can ON all these Offices and have time to
discuss crops at the corner grocery. He
is the oldest police officer IN the state.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-07
BUSINESS IN THE HOUSE.


Suspension Day The First of the
Weeks Programme.
This is Suspension day in the House
and the understanding is that a great
variety Of bills will be called up and dis
cussed. Perhaps the feature Of the week
will be the contested election case Of
Richmond Pearson. Republican against
William T Crawford. Democrat. Of the
Ninth district Of North Carolina. Repre-
sentative Driscoll OF New York. a mem
ber Of the majority OF Elections Commit
tee No 8. and who is a Republican, re-
fused to sign the majority report against
MIR Crawford On the ground that the evl-
dence taken by the committee showed the
election in Asheville where frauds are
alleged by the contestant to have been
practiced. was fair.
He will make a determined fight on the
floor for Mr.. Crawford Il Is alleged that
the Republicans OF the Ninth North Caro-
lima district have not heartily endorsed
the contest, and Mr. Pearson was rot
renominated
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-07

CHARLOTTE. y. c.. May Samuel
Hawkins, a prominent young society man,
killed himself in a room in q hotel fn this
city today. Hawkins has been very melan-
choly for the past five months. Ii is said
this came from an indiscretion on last
New Years nigat Hawkins. with I party
OF friends, was ont New Year night calling.
and while at the home Of a prominent
banker of this city, showed some signs OF
being intoxicated and was ushered to the
aoor. This incident proved on bis mind
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-07
TIE INTERCOLLEGIATE A. A. A.

IIIEInlIIIN OF IInUN. OF btOrItIuN n.
May BE Questioned.
NEW YORK. May 6.-At the meeting
yesterday OF the intercollegiate Amateur
Athletic Association arrangements for the
international championship meeting were
made Il was practically decided to hold
the meet on Columbia Field, on May
% and 26. The GOO entries were gone over
and a number Of protests considered. The
names Of those protested were not an
nounced. though il was rumored that the
champion sprinter, A. +. Duffy. OF George
town University is one who viii have to
prove his eligibility.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-07
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot-Eass, powder. It cures painful
smarting. swollen feet and ingroving nails. arc
instantly takes the sting cut Of cors and bunions
It's the greatest comfort discovery Of the age
Aliens Foot-Else makes tight shoes .srl
easy. !. is a certain cure for sweating csllcus
and hot, tired. aching feet. Try it today. Soc
by all druggists aud shoe stores. By mail fr
Csc in Stamps. TIial package PRE-. ALds-=s
Allen S Olma.tc. Lel,oy. y. y.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-07

MILFORD. Pa. May "a term In jail
had no effect in curing Frank Hennessey
Of stealing. He vas sentenced here last
tall and was released Friday. He had 10
more than gained his liberty than he stole
S. from Sheriff Nduderm2r The money
was In a coat belonging TO the sheriff.
Nandermar captured his man and secured
the morey after which he released him.
Henucsscy claims that his father is the
president Of a bank in Chicago.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-07
KILLED BY A FAILING HOUSE
1'wo Women Smotbered I'm Bed By
Collapse of Dwelling.

1NO women NHAotnffeA an Areu hN
Collapse of Dwelling.
ST. LOUIS, May 6.-Sophia Eversoa. aged
twenty-seven. and her cousin. Melvina
Wilson, twenty-ihree years Old. were
smothered in bed this morning cw ing the
progress OF a violent storm. while Perry
Everson, an eightyear-old boy. who cc-
cupied the same bed, escaped uniujuTad
The Everson family, OF six persons lived
on the first floor Of a dilapidated structure
AT 1890 North Eighth Street. while Jerry
Moore lived on the second floor. The
heavy rains and high winds caused the
building 10 collapse. The mattress Of tie
bed on which the Mo0res slept fell square
ly on the two women. On TOP OF this
rested the roof OF the house
There we're no marks OF bruises upon
the bodies OF the victims. clearly sa0aius
that they had been smothered as Troy
slept. Firemen rescued from the rains The
seven other inmates OF the house. Nrs.
Moore being badly cut and bruised
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-07

JOHANNESBURG, May 6-Former
Councilman william E. Starry and his sis
ter-in-law. Mrs. Gregor. who elcped from
Mechanicsburg over eighteen months age
and we're captured in a Western town
brought back. and sentenced to one year
in the county Jail, completed their term
Yesterday and were released. Mr. Greg
CT was on hand TO meet his wife and
they left at once for some point in the
North Mrs. Starry was also on hand
and she and her erring husband immedi-
ately left for some point in the South
A thin. nervous person requires ten hours sleep
every night and bottle Of heurigh's Maarzcn.
senate. or Lager. Beer before retiring.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-07
MRS. MEYERHoPPER DEAD.

She Was Stricken with ApopIexy
Friday Afternoon.
Mrs. Caroline W. Meyerhopper. n clerk
in the War Department, who suffered a
stroke Of apopleXy at her desk late Fri
day afternoon last, died at the Emergency
Hospital about o'clock this morning.
Her husband and other friends were noti-
hed and the remains are expected to be
removed and prepared for burial today.
The deceased had been a resident Of this
city for many years. She resided with her
family at 1926 Third Street northwest
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-07
A East RICAcIE RInrp

WI often receive painful cuts SPA n-. 5f h-5fz-s
from areid-nis BucAicu's NHiHa SlIfe uIH i-I
the pain and heal TIE iliu1. It's tl. cyclists
tfie--' Cures Chadng, Caap.ial HaHl-. Sore L.rs.
Burns, iocr, and Piles Cure guaranteed. oGIg
- Try H. sold by Heuu Evans. drue..-t, g5l
D s. NV
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-07
z. HIANCHI & CO.

This frm dealt only in the finest material in
this line. and all will be sold without reserve to
the trade. This IS a chance seldom offered. Cat
alogues will be mailed application to the as
-ignce. OF 90 the nuctioEeers' office. Order Of
NATHANIEL 5. W. NANDERIOEF. Esq,
Assignee.
Goods will be on exhibition Tuesday. May S,
1900 All large buyers invited my6-2t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-07
DIED.

WILLARD Suddenly. on saturday, May 8. 1880,
al 4.i5 D. IN. HON. A. j. WILLARD. late Chief
Justice nf South Carolina.
Funeral at his hate residence, 1ii5 Corcoran
street. Monday, p. III. ntcTment at Arlington.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-07

u omcn as well as men ars
made miserable by kidney and
tlad1tr trouble. Or. kilmer's
Swamp Root, the great kidney
remedy. promptly cures At
druggists IN fifty cent AID dol
ay have 4 sample bottle BY mail
let telling al about IL and it1
mcr & Co. 3inghsuton. y. 7.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-07
4 BUSY week PROMISED
Matters of Importance TO Be Dis
posed of in the Senate.

Evidence of n Desire for nm Early
= Adjournment The Naval Appro-
BE Cousidered-Thc Clark Case TO
BE Called Up by senator Honr.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-07
Electrical Treatment.
Washington Is Given the First Bene-
ht of n New Discovery-It VIII
Work n Revolution in the
Treatment of Ger
tain Diseases.
FAITH IN MUNYON
MUNYON HAS THE CONFIDENCE OF
WASHINGTON, AND FOR
THESE REASONS;

Munyon's offices are always the
same; never change in name.
Munyon's Doctors are NIL Special
lists of large experience.
Munyon's Doctors are honest; il
you cHnnot be cured, they Will
frankly tell you so.
munyon's Doctors often make sur-
prising Cures after all others have
failed.
The families that use Munyon's Remedies have
no doctors bill to pay. When ailment seems
obscure or complicated they call on Munyon doc
tors, who direct them what remedies TO use or
give them electrical or other treatment. as
needed The Munyon Office is established for the
free use Of the people. Anybody can come and
have the benefit Of the bgst medical opinion and
Of the latest improved appliances without cost,
Munyon's doctors are not employed merely 10
sell MUNYON'S Remedies, but TO give honest. dis
interested advice to the afflicted. II you do not
need medicines, they viii candidly tell you so. II
they cannot cure your disease they will frankly
admit it. Hundreds Of patients are constantly
under their care There Is no reason why you
should not consult them If you are not absolutely
well. They are here for your good The staff OF
physicians has just been increased by the addition
Of Prot Munyon's leading specialist on Lung,
Kidney, and Nervous Diseases. He comes 10
Washington direct from Home office.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-07

Munyon's Doctors Are Free.
623 Thirteenth Street n. w.
am. to 6 pm. Week Days; l. to pm Sundays.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-07
EDUCATIONAL.

Open all summer.
Day and night sessions
Pupils erter any time
Moderate terms.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-07
WHO IS
TO
BLAME

iEr fizcs You m
see: ais, panFh
Hfnccfiui cures
ADDE'S L. kl.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-03-07
CRONJE TREATED WITH CON.
SIDER

Orange River, March 1-Gen
CFonje and bis wife passed here Last
night, en- route to Cape Town. Flat.
crate prfpara,iooe had been taken to
prevent the public from seeing him.
even the C6icers were ordered off Of
the station and TIE refresh meut room
was Kept closed before hip arrival, TO
the discomfort of the Kim berley pssseu-
gers. VINO we're obliged to go foodless.
Gen Cronje looks objected and niser-
able and Is mnoh nore gray. He
entered the refreshment room accom-
panied by bis wife, son and Interpreter
and Gen Pettyman and his staff. TAX.
ing bis scat at a table Gen Cronie
covered his face with his hands for a
few minutes as be engaged in prayer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-03-07
BOERS ABANDONED QUANTITY
OF SUPPLIES

Ladysmith, Thursday. March i
Gen Butler. accompanied by his staff,
arrived here at LAO a. % TODAY
He entered the town unuoticed ss more
cavalry was coming 10 during toe
morning. The news Of bis arrival
soon spread however. and Gen White
and his staff at once went to receive
him The two generals met amid
scenes of tremendous enth husiasn and
Gen Butler had 90 immense reception
1t is understood that the Beers are in
full ai.ht toward the Free State snd q
flying column of Ladysmith troops are
pursuing them The Beers left uany
wagons aud guos and quantities Of
provisions and ammunition behind
them
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-03-07
Cotton Spectators Wild to
Buy,

New York, Feb % The widest
excitement witnessed on the Cotton
Exchange 10 recent years prevailed
today, transactions reaching the euor-
NOUS total Of about 100000 bales.
The shorts were Dothiog less than
furious 10 cover At times, sc great
was the exotic ment, brokers would be
Offering to buy cotton a. two or three
points above the prices a: which Others
we're ofering TO sell i, " bile the
demand was general and largely from
European sources the feature OF tie
local market was tie Unsuitable demand
from Wall Street. concern. voputed 20
be heavily short Cf March contracts
aud also repuied to have been a hesvy
seller yesterday in keeping With large
number Of bearish dispatches which
they seot forth yesterday rais oon-
cern bought eaormcus 9ua0ti'ias Of
cotton, especially for August delivery.
A. the best po!Dt tho ket showed
the unusual advance Of Is 10 SO points.
The record Of Transactions oye.H,wed
The large board provided for their
accom- modation and aa auxiliary board
was provided TO complete tne record of
he days transactions JUS, before the
close there was a selog movement to
secure profos and the market flushed
irregular aud easy at net advance of
IL 10 "a poiuts.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-03-07
An Issue for the Democrats.

The Republicans forced their Porto
Rican tariff tariff bill through the
house and the little island which
came under the American flag with
such fair promises and high hopes ia
to suffer commercial oppression,
worse in its effect than The political
tyranny of Spain The consequences
OF this first enactment for the new
possessions of thu United States will
be far reaching and the policy will
bear upon our colonial ambitions
closely and with evil effect We
have started out very badly and
there is prospect that we will make
a sad mess of the whole business if
we are to continue in the course we
have entered upon.
The Republicans have inaugurated
a greedy and short. sighted policy for
dealing with the new possessions, in
respect to the Philippines and TO
Porto Rico, actual American terrific
ry. and Cuba, prospectively such
And in this situation is to be found
strong. sound, material from which
the Democrats could make a plat
form. There is something live in it,
something worth striving for, a
hearty prospect and lusty future to
develop The Democratic party
would do well to take it up. There
is something wholesome about this
feature Of The new Americanism.
something lasting and true, and a
party might thrive and grow upon it,
instead of sickening away on the
stale diet of free silver and anti i'm.
periallsm charleston Post
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-03-07
BRITISH CASUALTIES.

London, Feb %, 81 55 p. u The
rapidly growing casualty lists are being
classified as quickly as possible They
show that up to this morbiaR The total
number of casualties vas 1884, Of
which 2.3l9 we're added during, The last
fortnight Teu OF the IL Scotch repi.
uepts loss about 1850 men and eli ht
Of the Irish regiments 1000 Then
come the Cloucesters and Northamber.
lands. while Of nearly 200 coiouisls the
royal Canadians iost 12l and TIE Vic
soris mounted contingent 26 The
casualties are classified thus Killed
/ 903; wounded 6.S38 {; missing
3 l73; disease $50
London, Feb 2S Lord Roberts has
an additioosl lis; of the
British casualties during the three days
fighting al Psardeocrg. sho wing l2
killed. 81 wounded. and 4 missing and
including seven eff ,ers apd four Cana
dia0 pr,vates wounded
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-03-07
SUMTER s. c.. WEDNESDAY MARCH = 1000

naming prisoners vent 10 charge Of
the Earl OF Erroll aud escorted by the
Gloucesters aud Q hundred Imperial
volunteers. The Vomen and children
are being sent to their homes 10
derstaad tha, great dissatisfaction is
felt by the Boers at Crooje's refusal to
accept my offer Of safe conduct to the
women aud children. and medical cor 90
for the wounded. ITO Of whom are now
10 our hospital. Very maoy Of them
are 10 . terrible plight for want Of
care at 90 earlier stage
al inspected the Boers' iaager yes.
terday aod vas much struck by the
ingenuity and energy with which the
position was made almos. impregnable
30 assault
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-03-07

was given up lot the Gay, the schools
were closed. IN the harbors all the
vessels dressed ship. and at the
military and naval depots scenes of
the widest enthusiasm prevailed
At Liverpool, addressing a crowd
of 20 600 people assembled around
the town hall. the lord mayor said !:
III thank the Almighty God for the
glorious news We have awaited it
patiently We are satisfied that
under the humane laws of govern.
ment of this country, the Beers in a
very very short time will be loyal
citizens of the British empire /"
The queen has telegraphed her con.
gratulstions of Gen Buller and Gen
White. and the Prince of Wales has
telegraphed congratuIatiou to Gen
Butler.
Lady White. in message in reply
to congratulation. says:
"All the world is in sympathy with
me today, and l am in sympathy
with all the world. am dellg GIFTED
at the joyful news of the relief and
am happy at the intelligence that my
husband ia we'll and safe at last. As
wife can say no more. What
happy wife could say more ?"
All day long cheering thousands
kept up the inoessaot roar before the
mansion house. and all traffic in
what is London's busiest concourse
ceased Pandemonium reigned The
news OF the mansion house demon.
strstion had spread to all quarters of
the city and there poured in a stream
of hoodlums and fskirs, laden down
with flags; women. boys. aud all
sorts and conditions of people Silk
hats flew into the air and small fights
were of frequent occurrence The
policemen On the spot bad their
hands full. but as long az the enthu
siasm of the crowd was only confined
to horse play the officers did not iu.
terfere
Tons of fireworks are being bought
in preparation for elaborate celebra.
tions tonight.
In several provincial towns efigies
uf President Kruger and Gen Cronje
were paraded through the streets and
maltrested At Glasgow an effigy of
President Kruger was subjected to
indignities at the foot of the queens
statute
Over 700 university and college
students paraded the streets of Lon
don singing Rule Britannia" and
cheering
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-03-07
The Chickamauga Monument

Columbia Feb 27.-At the recent
session Of the General Assembly a
Joint resolution was adopted carrying
an appropriation of $4,000 with
which to erect suitable and substan.
tlal monument to the soldiers who
fought 80 gloriously on the Chicka-
mauga battlefield
Under the law Governor McSween.
ey was to appoint three commits.
sloners, who we've to CO operate with
Governor McSweeney and Gen Floyd
in the selection of monument and the
preparation for the unveiling.
Gov McSweeney appointed GenC
l. Walker, Col j. Harvey Wilson
and Mr. G. K Henderson, as the
three commissioners.
There was full meeting today of
the members of the commission in
the executive mansion The members
went over the whole situation care.
fully. There was a similar commie.
sion appointed in 1896, and thew
went to the trouble of having plans
made and accepting invitations. but
there was no money forthcoming.
The work of that commission was of
value to the present one, come of the
same members having served on both
commissions
Gov McSweeney was elected chair.
man at the meeting today and Gen
Z. Walker secretary
1t was decided to call for new bids
and plans, and it is to be distinctly
understood that the entire work ia
not to cost over $4,000
1t is of the utmost importance that
the monument be completed by the
first week in October The Chicks
mauga commission has announced
that it will have the park open to the
public on October 9, 10 and IL, and
under the rules of the park the
unveiling should occur during this
time
The commission will meet again on
March q in Gov McSweeney's Office
to award the contract News and
Courier.