New-York tribune., 1906-08-23
BAD COIN FOR REVOLT
TSro Charged srith Countsrfeiting to
Aid Ccstro's Foes.

3y the arrest yesterday OF TWO men in this
city by Secret Service agents charged with a
plan TO counterfeit Venezuelan silver collars.
there was revealed gigantic and unique scheme
20 organize and maintain insurrecton against
President Castro with spurious money.
The men arrested in connection with this re-
markable plan were Captain George r. Boyn-
ton and Lewis NJ. Thomson, who said he was
lawyer, with offices al No. ~ Broadway and
residing at BaypOrt, Lcng Island. while Joseph
and Sydney Keller, who constitute the firm OF
Keller Brothers. die makers. at No go West
Broadway. were arrested for having the dies
Sor making the money IN their possession.
Captain BoyntOn. who told Of the purpose Of
the money which ne had planned 10 have turned
out. explained that the issue was TO be legal
ized by executive decree as soon as the lrevOlu-
ton had succeeded in deposing President Cas-
rro. The captain also exhibited document pur-
porting to be signed by A Y. Salinas. secre-
tary general OF the "Regenerating Revolution
lists" which appointed Captain Boynton supreme
chief Of the cause.
Local Venezuelans some of whom inter
ested I'm a revolutionary movement against Cas-
tro backed with good meney. said last night that
they had never heard OF sehor Salinas.
Captain Boynton and Mr. Thomson. who char
acterized their alleged counterfeiting scheme as
q war measure" were arraigned before Com
where they entered a formal plea Of not guilty.
They were released. pending examination on next
Monday in 5000 bail Surety was furnished
by Joel NJ Marx who appeared for the men,
The arrest Of Captain Boynton and NJ. Thom-
son. who said he acting as adviser, was evil
IDENTIFY regarded by the Secret Service men as of
unusual Importance. for Chief Wilkie came 10
New York from Washington. accompanied by
Auguste F. Pulido secretary Of the Venezuelan
legation.
Captain Boynton was arrested as he was cross
ing the Wall street ferry his way to his
home the ST. George Hotel. Brooklyn
When Captain Boynton to New York
from Venezuela in June he first Mr. Thorn
son, an old acquaintance, and interested him
in the revolution. He wanted TO find man
who would advance $4,000 with which to buy
silver bullion. The captain held out the prom
ise Of bonus OF Si,ltkD TO such a contribu-
should be successful Mr. Thomson talked
the thing with few of his friends, among
whom were some members of the sporting fra
ternity who are used to taking long chance for
their money. One of these men told Chief
Flynn what he had learned Chief Flynn
signed AgAsat Mosler TO investigate he was
introduced to Mr.. Thomson as the keeper of
gambling house and a prospective angel" and
was in turn introduced to Captain Boynton, who
unfolded his remarkable plans
Silver bullion was to be purchased for the
s10000 he sought and with dies made in New
delta of the Orinoco and make money" When
the bad money had been exchanged for good
money they to buy ships, munitions and
the other accessories of war.
Mr.. Mosier liked the plan" and wanted
opportunity To see the dies in which his money
was 10 be sunk. Captain BOyntOn. il is said,
had these dies in his possession when arrested.
At the office of Chief Flynn Captain BoyntOn
showed his authorization from the "Regener-
atlng Revolutionsts' 10 do anything he deemed
necessary 20 advance the cause of 'regenera-
ton" There was also found in the captains
cefr
$500 in part payment for dies. hubs and plates
The receipt showed that there was still $1,000
due
a search was made of Keller Brothers estab-
hshment. where more dies found. Mr..
Thomson denied all knowledge of the ordering
cf the dies. saying he was interested only in OBJ
tanning money for the revolution.
Joseph and Sydney Keller were held in 81, 500
han each for having the dies in their possession
Their examination was set down for Septem-
Der 6.
According to the sign on Mr. Thomsons Of
fee door at No - Broadway. he is book
buyer" Captain BoyntOn has also been engaged
in selling books. and il is said that he sold TO
the tiaekwar of BarOda. that dgnitary's
recent visit to New York. a series of editions de
luxe amounting $4,000.
When seen al his home No 30 West 23d
street, last night, General Antonio Parades head
Cf a movement against Castro. said: Il have
never heard OF any by the name of CAPTAIN
Boynton. nor do know any general in my cOun-
try by the name of Salinas. If you ask me- I
think The Whpe thing is a fake. We will fight
Castro. tut not with those If the So
called Captain BoynJon had any revolutionary
plot on foot I would surely know Of it, since as
II is known / am very TO start a revo,u-
ton against the government Of Castro"