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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-09-18
COUNTERFHTED IN Pen
Pennsylvania convicts Occupied Their
Time Making Bad Money.
DISCOVERED BY THE INSPECTORS
There Is a Belief That cee:a'n Employees Who
Did Favors for th, Prisoners, Ssch as
Mailing Letters, 10 Violation OF the Rules Of
the Institutio1. Were G.vea the Bogus
Money as Tips.

Philadelphia, Pa. (SpeciaD.-Coun-
terieiting within the walls Of the East
ern penitentiary, where more than hall
a score OF men are now expiating SIM
liar crimes, is the latest sensational de-
velopment in the investigation that is
being made into the alleged loose meth
DDS in the institution,
Criminals, principally men who are
undergoing sentences for counterfeiting
and it is believed at least one employ
of the Institution have been discov-
cred in a combination to manusac-
ture and put into circulation a large
quantity Of bogus dollars, half-do,lars
and quarters.
1t is known that large quantity OF
the coin is already in circulation if the
prison, but how much Of it has gone
outside is undetermined Enough evil
dence has been established to show that
at least a dozen men are concerned IN
the conspiracy.
>. 1t was learned from a man who was
released from the prison less than a
week ago that the discovery OF the
crime has been the sole topic OF dis
cussion within the prison walls for
weeks past among prisoners as we'll as
employees.
That the conspiracy, bold in its con
ception, daring in its execution, dis
playing a cunning that has so lar bat
fed the secret service men, reveals a
criminal condition that is almost with
out precedent, is the view expressed by
prominent police officials to whom the
details are known.
According to the statements OF the
man referred to above. it has been ap-
parently established that the man who
is looked upon with the greatest suspi-
cion BY the officials and the detectives
is ]. c. Hoffman, the expert conner,
who was arrested in this city i'll De
cembcr last for showing the queer in
Schuylkill county. A companion OF his,
who was arrested for the same offense,
is believed to be in the institution also.
Another, whom the same informant
indicated was looked upon with sus-
picion is Bart Ruello, who is probably
the most notorious OF all "coiners."
In the same institution are members
Of the notorious gang OF "coiners'
known as the Julian gang.
From statements made by this man ii
was apparent that the knowledge Of the
counterieiting conspiracy was known
throughout the prison for long time
A statement issued by the prison i'll,
spector infers the counterfeiting has
not been extensive. This is not believ.
ed is the case.
There is report to the effect that
FIVE men were engaged in the work, the
head Of the counterfeiters being Phil
adelphian now completing his second
term for this offense
The others were professional crimi-
nails, who secured through the plumb
ing department Of the prison the nee
essary metal made Of solder, tin and
ground glass. The molds. it is believ-
ed, were made of plaster OF paris scrap
ed from the walls OF cells. Some OF the
coins got into circulation, but in what
manner has not yet been fully deter
mined
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-09-18
Shot on the Road.

Spartanburg, S. c. (SpeciaD.-Mil-
Ter Mckinney, merchant of Tacapau
Mills, S. c., was shot and killed on the
public road near Spartanburg by Harry
Dean, aged IS years, Of Duncans, S.
c. Dean surrendered, claiming he shot
in self-defense, and saying Mckinney
attempted to shoot him as the result Of
quarrel over a debt of $3.50 which
Mckinney alleged Dean owed him
Both Dean and Mckinney were mem
bers Of well-to-do families.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-09-18
Anger Penetrates Neck.

Hanover, Pa. Especially John M.
Scholl, 60 years of age, well-known
farmer of Adams county, met horrible
death by having post auger pass
through his neck The unfortunate man
was operating horsepower post-boring
machine, when his sleeve was caught By
the gearing and he was drawn under tho
auger, which entered his back, causing
instant death
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-09-18

Wreck on the Frisco.

Joplin, Mo. (SpeciaD.-In a wreck
on the Frisco, one mile south of Bax'
ter Springs, Kan, twelve persons were
injured, two fatally. A local passenger
train ran into a freight train standing
On the main track. The fatally injured
are all unknown colored woman and an
invalid white woman who were travel.
ing with two small children.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-09-18
Plague Situation at Marsellles.

Paris (By Cable).-The official and
unofficial reports OF the condition Of
the plague suspects at Marseilles con-
fict. The officials affirm that the sit
uation is not alarming, but the unoffi-
cial versions say 10 deaths have occur
red, the last being an infant. The
causes OF the deaths are not definitely
traceablc. Marseilles, which is the
chief commercial port Of the Mediter-
rancan, is suffering considerably from
the scare. Spanish and other ports
are establishing quarantine against
ships and goods from Marseilles.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-09-18
Is the National Anthem.

The Navy Department has issued an
order declaring "The Star-Spangle
Banner" the national anthem, and di'
recting that whenever that composition
is played all officers and men shall
stand at attention, unless they are en-
gagged in duty that will not permit them
to do so. 1t is required that the same
respect shall be observed toward the
national air of any other country when
played in the presence OF official rep
resentatives of such country.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1903-09-18
Financial.

A cablegram says sH-AmeFtezn-C nx-
pany has offered $6o.ooogese- for the
clay mines in-Dorsetshire.
What will stockholders get out of a
receivership for Lake Superior? Very
little, it is quite evident.
Brokers are loaning money on the
Philadelphia Exchange at a per cent,
or one per cent. less than the bank
rate.
There was a break in sterling rate
from ten to fifteen points, OWN.
the large amount Of cotton bills offer
ed YESTERDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-18
A RAVING MANIAC
Alone Returns from a Picnic
Party Of Six.
Unable to Tell Whereabouts or Plight
of the Others.
Mystery at Santa Barbara, CAL,
Battles Everyone.

Santa Barbara, Calf, Aug. IL
Miss Catherine Crathwol of st. Paul,
Mimi, is dead, Frederick Lueders, an
artist Of this city, is a raving maniac,
and Fred Webster, Nellie Stone, Fred
Gilbert and Grace Porter, also of this
CITY cannot be located and at this time
mystery surrounds the whole affair.
The party left here, yesterday, for a
DAVIS picnic on the summit of the noun
tains. which is reached by the Lacum-
Der trail. Frederick Lueders arrived
in town, last night, and reported that
one of the party, Miss Grathwol, was
dying, but he was so exhausted that
none Of the particulars could be
learned.
A party then left for the scene and
Lueders followed them. They returned
at midnight with Lueders, who was
found at the foot of the grade, raw
ing maniac, and who could give no
account of the whereabouts of the rest
of the party.
The efforts of the searchers so lar
have been fruitless in finding any trace
of the lost excursionists. Miss Grath-
vol was staying in Santa Barbara fof
her health and was "a years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-18
PHILIPPINE CURRENCY LAW.
1t Will Be Put Into Effect on the list of
September.

Washington, August 1.-THE Phil
ippine currency law will be put into
effect on the 1st proXimo unless some
thing unforeseen happens in oriental
finances to make a delay necessary.
The insular bureau of the War. De-
partment has been informed that the
price of the Mexican dolIar.in Manila is
1914 cents; in Hong Kong, 544A, and in
New York, 42a. 1t has BEEN sug-
gested that the difference between the
price in Manila and Hong Kong will
result in a large Importation of Mex
leans, and the English bankers have
suggested that an import LEX be levied
upon the MeXicans in ordeFs toAprotect
the Filipino people who hold gMexica MS.
The War Department authorities take
the view that the bankers prabaply
hold more Mexicans than tie people,
and that such a tax is unnecessary.
These Mexicans will not be received
for public dues and imposts after sfng
new currency law goes into effect. -
The position of the War Department.
is that there should be no interference
with the MeXicans, as they are a float
ing foreign coin. 1t is probable that
the Spanish silver coins in circulation
will be redeemed, as We're the Spanish
coins in Porto Rico, as it is held that
the Spanish coins We're a part of the
government which was acquired by
the cesSion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-18
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The sd annual national tennis cham
piOnship tournament will begin on the
Casino courts at Newport, r. L., Tuesday
and the entry list of II names is thesec-
ond largest since 1895.
From developments at Holyoke Mass
Monday, there seems more chance of the
writing paper strike being broken up than
ever before. The Riverside No. mill ran
nearly full, Monday. The Linden mill
started two machines. There now seems
some chance of a general application for
tinues.
Judge Beatty in the United States circuit
court at San Francisco, Monday. rendered
Roland r. Conklin. ct al, asking that a
receiver be appointed for the Union Iron
Works in that city. and concurred with
the courts in the East in naming James
Smith. Jr, of Newark, n. j., to act as re-
ceiver.
John Leno, who claims Montreal as his
place of residence, but who says he has
recently stopped in Portland Me. was
arrested. early Monday, at HaverhilI
Mass, in the act of burglariZing the sa,
loon of Robert Shaw. He was arraigned
IN court and was held in $500 bonds for
the grand jury. Leno was caught lust
after he mad rif1ed five cash registers.
The Amateur Athletic Union has receiv-
cd a communication through j. E. SulIi-
van from w. NJ. Walsh of CharIevilla
county Cork, Ireland, entering the famous
athletes, Plehy and Clearly, who hold rec
ords, in the jumps for the national cham.
plonships to be held in Milwaukee in Sep
TENDER, and intimating that d. Morgan
the worlds greatest shot putter. NAV
INDY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-18
UNREQUITTED LOVE
Leads to Murder and Suicide, Monday,
at New Britain, CT.

New Britain. CT, Aug. 17.-Frank Shirt
left an insurance agent, aged 80, shot and
killed Mrs George Schofield at her home,
No. 275 Elm street this afternoon and
then shot and killed himself. Shirtleff
formerly boarded with Mrs. Schofed,
Jealousy and unrequited love is presumed
to be the cause.
The body of Mrs Schofield was in a sit
ting posture in a rocking chair and the
body of Shirtleff was sprawled on the floor
in front of her. Each had a large hole in
the right temple. the blood trickling over
the face and forming a pool on the floor.
Near Shirtleff was a revolver with six
chambers, four of which contained dis
charged shells and one an uneXploded bull
let. while one chamber was entirely empty
One loaded cartridge was found in pock
ct of Shirtleffs trousers.
The 4-year-old son of Mrs. Schofield was
the sole witness of the tragedy and from
him can be ELECTED only the statement:
Frank shot my mamma and he's dead,
too"
Besides this child Mrs. Schofield is sur
Vived by her husband, two sons, aged 16
and 10 years, andsa 6-months-old daugh-
The dead woman's age was SO years
Shirtleff was "a His parents live in Shell
burne Falls, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-18

C,,a,ns where nearly all the negro
u,orkinemen have been induced to enter
tba Federation of Labor, with the re-
suit of tying up the cotton trade ana
seriously embarrassing the building
trades. Albert Leonard was then sent
through Mississippi to work up the
negroes there. At Vicksburg, trouble
was soon precipitated.
A street car employees union was
formed there. and yesterday, within
week of it's organization and when 1t
incIuded only a fraction of the street
car employees, the railway company
was called upon to recognize the union
and m employ none but union labor.
I-non refusing to do SO, a strike was
ordered All the union men left the
COMPANY, but enough non-unlon men
remained to operate the cars.
When it was found that Organizer
leonard was organizing the negro
cooks. house girls and WasherWomen
into a union, it aroused great popular
nxciterlent A mass meeting was
orsaniZed and Leonard was notified to
,a.va the town at once. He promised
to do so Obtaining the assurance of
protection by some of the union men,
he reconsidered his promise and declined
to go A second mass meeting at the
CITY Hall was more stormy than the
first. Mayor Trowbridge succeeded in
restoring order by assuring the citizens
that Leonard had left Vlcksburg'
promising never to return.
| Considerable excitement is reported
cotton planter find that the negro field
| hands, in advance of the cotton picking
| season, are organizing unions through
out the state, and it is believed they vii
have all the regular pickers in the ranks
Of the union before the crop is ready for
| harvesting. The experiment in New
Orleans with negro labor unions has
been decidedly bad, generating racial
| and political disturbances and giving
rise to a great deal of complaint.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-18
LABOR AGITAToR RUN OUT.
Man Forming Negro Unions in Vicks-
burg, Miss, Forced toLeave Town.

New Orleans, Aug. 1.-THE attempt
OF the Federation of Labor to organize
the unskilled negro labor of the South
into unions. has struck snag in Vicks-
burg. where Albert Leonard, organizer
of the federation and formerly presi-
dent of the New Orleans Labor Council,
has been driven out of town for at
tempting to organize the negro cooks
into a union.
At the national meeting of the feder-
alton in New Orleans. last winter, the
question of organizing negroes into
unions was favored and a large sum of
money was devoted to this purpose to
employ organizers TO travel through the
South and work up union sentiment.
Alabama and Louisiana We're men,
TONED as excellent fields for the work.
The mission proved successful in New
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-18

then. you VIII be what | believe YOU
are ihe MOST efficient fighting force in
the world"
The President asked the name and
birthplace of each of the o,,n noin+orc
They included men from all states in
the uilioil' as we'll as from Germany
and Ireland Norway and Sweden.
on the olympia he was again re-
quested TO say word to the enlisted
men. He said in substance:
AS President of the United States T
wish ON behalf of the entire country to
greet you as representative of the Off
GERS ana the enlisted men of the United
states navy Every man aboard the
Olympia must feel that on him rests a
double duty, to see to it that the ships
name shall be forever more a symbol of
victory and Of glory to all the people of
our country.
MS ship commentaries forever
the name OF Admiral Dewey as the
Hartford commentaries that of Admir-
al Farragut. And | ask you all as
Americans, proud of your country,
from admiral down to the last enlisted
landsmen or the youngest apprentice,
to appreciate alike the high honor and
heavy responsibility of your positions -
At the conclusion the men cheered the
President and then Admiral Dewey.
Upon the return of the President to
the MayfioWer, after his calls upon the
flag officers, the vessel got under way
and steamed seward for several miles,
coming to anchor in order that the
fleet might pass in review The YES
sells of the fleet weighed anchor, and,
in single column. headed by the kear-
sarge, steamed slowly past the May
flower.
AS a termination of the review, Lieut..
Chambers squadron of destroyers
passed the Mayf1ower in flying wedge
formation
The vessels We're e-forming to pass
the reviewing ship as a flying wedge
at full speed when the accident al
ready described occurred.
At the conclusion of the review the
MayfloWer returned to her anchorage
in oyster Bay.
Upon the return of the President tC
Sycamore Hill, this evening, he found
awaiting him there information of the
rejection by the Colombian Congress
of the Panama canal treaty. While he
naturally is disappointed at the action
of the Congress he does not at this time
desire to make any comments upon it
During the review OF the North At
Iantic fleet by the President today
he and his guests discussed at some
length the international yacht races
which are to begin on Thursday. The
discussion finally resulted in the MAX
ing of a unique wager. Sir Thomas
Upton, if the Reliance should win, vii
present the pinnacle of the ShamrocF
to the New York Yacht Club, while
if the Shamrock should win, the bin
nacle of the Reliance will ho presented
to the Royal Ulster Yacht Club, which
the Shamrock represents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-18
THE RIVAL YACHTS
Admired by Big Crowd-WiII Be Of
fica!ly Measured, Today.

New York, Aug. T.-Reliance and Sham
rock III attracted a large crowd TO the
Eric Basin. today where they are in dry
dock. Both ruddcr and bow on the Re
lance had to be fixed, the former having
been strained cut of alignment and the
latter slightly dented in the last race
off Newport A few minutes work rene
died both injuries. In the meantime her
bronze underhody was given a thorough
polishing. while in the adjoining dock the
crew of the challenger gave that vessels
hull it's last coating of white enamel, The
great nainsail of Shamrock ! IL was also
bent during the morning under the super
vision of CAPTAIN Wringe.
Tomorrow, the water will be let into the
two docks and both vessels tloated to per
nit Charles ID. Mower, the official meas
urer of the New York Yacht Club, to put
his tape around the boats in order to fig
IRE ont time allowance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-18
Asthma Can Be Cured

The statement of Mr., j. F. Homan, 20
E. Adams ST, Chicago, proves that the
worst cases of Asthma in the world are
not only relieved, but are readily cured
by DR. Schiffman's Asthma Cure He
saws: Asthma kept me in terrible mis-.
erv for ten years until l used your
Asthma Cure. After the first trial l was
a changed man. l went to sleep that
night and awoke next day much relieved
and | have cotton entirely over the Asth-
ma. 1t is now nine years since I was
cured"
Sold by all druggists at soc. and 81. 90.
Send &c. stamp to DR.. r. Schiffmann, Box
S9i, St Paul, Mimi, for a free trial
mo- .l,A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-18
MR.. ALLEN REMOVED
From Position in Society Whose Cash
He Had "Removed."

Boston, Aug. 17-By the action of the
members of the New England methodist
today, Willard S Allen. the defauItins
treasurer of this society, was formally
removed as treasurer and librarian. He
was not expelled from membership. how
ever which fact, it is explained, resulted
from an oversight Rev DR. George Whit
akcr was elected to fill the vacant posi-
ton of treasurer and librarian The socie-
ty voted that the treasurer must hereafter
furnish bonds in $1,000.
The police have been informed that F,rn~
est G. Guenther, an artist visiting in this
city. who knows Allen. asserts that, last
Tuesday morning, he spent several hours
in Mr.. Aliens company at Ell Paso, Tex,
but they think it is case of mistaken
identity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-18

Ample evidence OF the narrow mar
gin of safety in the powerful automo-
biles is shown by the fact that in the
Paris Madrid race nearly all the big
cars came to grief through failure Of
working parts. The heat softened the
metal in the bearings, cylinder heads
crooked, rods bent, giving evidence
that the machinery was under proper
toned and overworked. 1t is more
than probable that this disastrous race
will prove useful in showing that the
limits of safety, either in construction
or operation, cannot be exceeded with
inpunity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-18
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
K ENNEBEC, SIS.

y ENNEBEC, IS. Aug. IS, A D. 1908.
we; the undersigned, having been duly
s apP0inted by the Honorable c. T.
STEVENS. Judge of Probate within and
aoI sad county, Comm ssioners to receive
a tnra decide 1 upon the Claims of the credi-
NJ Ne u EFiRlAM WILSON, late of
whose estate has been represented insol-
vent; hereby give public notice, agreeably
10 the order of the said Judge of Pro
gust 10Th, 1903, have been allowed to said
cIeultors to present and prove their
CLAIMS, and that we will attend to the
outv assigned us at G. A. r. Hall, Mon
mouth, Maine, on September 18th and
october 24th 1903 at three of the clock in
'he AFTERNOON of each Of said days.
CHARLES L. ANDREWS,
j. A. CUNNINGHAM,
Commissioners.
aug18dSw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-08-18
THE GRAND CIRCUIT.
Five Good Races-Lou Dillon Goes Ex'
hibition Miles in 2.0334. q.

New York. Aug. 1.-THE Grand cir
cult seaside began at Brighton Beach,
today. with ideal racing weather, an
attendance of 5000 spectators and an
excellent program. The star feature of
the card was to have been a mile
against the worlds trotting record of
2.O2A by the champion mare Lou Dill
lon. 1t was decided, however, that the
state of the track was not good and
the mare was merely sent for a fast
exhibition mile. She went the mile In
2.O3A She will go against the record
later in the week.
The $4,000 stake for the 2.20 trottefs
was a tedious affair of five heats with
Jaw McGregor as the choice at even
money against the field. John Taylor
was the hot one in the field and won
the odd trick with a little to spare
The first event on the card was the
215 pace with Frank Wilson as q
strong fayorite The first and second
heats were exceedingly close and eX-
citing. the favorite winning the first
by a head from Major c.. who beat
him in the second by the same margin.
Major C. won the deciding heat by two
lengths.
The 200 pace, a dash at one mile
and an eighth, had six starters, rage
Hal selling for 500 to $125 for the field.
Nonamie won by three lengths from
Ebony King. Betting was very heaVy
in the POI trot, Monte Carlo selling
for $500, Prince of Orange $500. Dan L.
$3.50. Rythmic and Susie J. 500 each,
and Ferno SIS. rhythmic won both
heats easily.
In the 2O9 mile pace, Prince Alert
sold for 2 to 1 over the field and won
nv four lengths. Summaries:
THE HIRAM WOODRUFF $4,000 STAKE,
-220 CLASS-TROTTlNG.
John TAYLOR, gr by Dispute
Dolly by Joe S. (Wilson......2 l ] i
Jay McGregor, b h Giudson)...l ! 3 =
Lady Patchie. b m QEckert...5 no
Horace w. Wilson, m QDe-
senator mat Mills iii; b h GiowelD ...4 6 70
McAdams. J'., ch II Johnsom.7 ! TO
Katrinka X. b m (Miler).....S 6 70
NickelIette, b m U'lsher). .......6 s DIR
month"; Fine. 2oss.. I'll Ill 2ioi5, 2.ia, 312.i.
215 PACING CLASS-PURSE 1900.
Major c.. by Coastman- Pearl
Hanson by Roger Hanson CoD...2 l !
Frank wilson b z tMcDonalD..-'.ll ,
Direct L., br g (Hudson). .............ds
Time 2.0624. 2.0S. 20S
200 PACING CLAss-PURSE $1,000 q
AND IL MILE DASID.
Nonamie, G by Boyle. dam by Alti- =.
tude Qoomis) ......;:...'.;.;. ...'........ !
Ebony King. blk g Bogash)..............
Diabliti, b m (Walker). Observation-Disclosures. 3
Birdina b m Davis. Observation-Disclosures.
Page Hal, b (Geers). OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. /.
Dart b g HumeD ......................... .
Time, 2.214.
2O7 TROTTING CLASS-PURSE $500
rhythmic. br h by Oakland Baron
Duchess by Strathmore Qiudson)....1
Fereno blk IN (Bunyon). ................3 :
Monte Carlo. b & (Walker). .
Prince of Orange. b & Cox. ............5 3
Dan T.. (Geers). ......................4 6
Susie j., TO m (Titer); ;..;.:.;:............G 4
Time. 2.09. 2.O74.
2-MINUTE PACE-PURSE $1,000 (MILE
DASHD.
Prince Alert, b by Crown Prince Dem
KnoX's Gelatine King. & (Amoy)...... =
Harold H., b (Geers). Observation-Disclosures. 3
9Ean r., CHI dolly. Observation-Disclosures. 4
Time, 2.03.