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New-York tribune., 1909-11-21
Preparing for the Capture

T. --- .. Perry Randolph az olt-iue c0ur-
N-.-e Pigeon. Michigan ~ the
e-- looked --9- 4s a feat ~ unusual ----
----e- Q. open the way Tor The ar
t a-. conviction at the foxy Gleason.
'--- --.e- ---o custody. had ~ ll- pos
-r.-.- ... .---- - ea----c-teIr money. Seeing
e--- .t The trouble DE had fallen INTO he
a .e -al purchased has supply II the
Frank Gleason, and SAID i had been
peg express from AeW York CITY he
gag Pee -.---l--a. interview with Gleason. but
--- ..-- .- -ar-e--oute-lr with LIU and felt
-'- --. -.- arrange "a deal with LIrl ~ such
-- arrest H--- "a package ri counter
possession
.-'- .---.-..-. .ie-.e between the -Vy0 C0un-
...-.-- was arranged. - take place On
-' -" ..~ rle 25---r entrance ~ the Furh
1.-e -.. r.- --r purpose at recognition Kan
~. yellow ribbon IL the tu-t0Dhoe
-- ... lapel ~ Lls ca4t. Gleason. when he
. .-e bogus money. was - ,Fear a white
80 ar Tie appointed time ana
--'--.a..- place. Secret service officers were hover
-- Le-- IS -le movements and De ready %
Gleason AZ --e orporruue moment
. agreed upon "a neatly dressed, mol
Is - wearing "a white rose II the upper
-- --..a ~ Els coat and CARRYING a pack
- . - ----e- tle corner out ~ Broadway
-- along passed Randolph, nodded ms
- -- . 1-- "a significant glance. Passing Oh
-'.h "a. -. -er.r turned and -etralrl Els steps.
r. -e ----- ..e- Le seemed % recognize Randolph
D. -e-.-.. .Hr "a moment. hI-t moved on toward
-- -- --r-e- ~ the right He no" crossed
- stepped away arlaLE.
1.s watching Ll- mos e--erts. though ilz-
e- q -e .er- ~ 4-.rs aelIde5 ~ arrest the sup
---- '.7a. and take the chances, Whate' eI iAe
Ii --err -r - Tie suspected man
:. hand va lIs shoulder and itel nm
I. ." ~ The Government secret service
. .--e-- -s answered .. ] a-r unable 70 imagine
S-.- e business the chief ~ the GoNeri-iI-ei-l
t.- -- H--l me Although oI nay way
ar a aL street. shah gladly make the
New-York tribune., 1909-11-21
The Staten Island Crusade

WEAR or more after his chance detention had
~ been 1Otted down II my notebook As a ~ sterg
that appeared unsolvable steps were taken that led
tr 10 a crusade that was Tar reachiiS ana lll-'Itlt
----l,e If the Staten Island gang Of cOuntertelters
and f0rgers including a score or more Oi wen kho"i!
criminals The onslaught made upon tins coFey 81
couspIrat0rs perhaps as successfully eiiIle- L
- f,5-,sl IN rs results as any that had heretofore
f,,--7 undertaken The ever elusive Gleason was
nov, believed u be the principal capitalist and Pro
-r ii the scheme that was planned 10 counterfeit
-, every stamp used bv the Government, be
l,5-s the issuance Of bonds and currency galore.
Iftbe scheme had been successfully carried OUT. as
routerlplated 10 IL imagined iuIlness. bieiaoA
-, f.,e become the possess0r 4 millions but
5,soyerv came III time 20 explode the plot ana brlIS
--,,yy and disgrace T. al engaged IL II 4 number
f persons had been arrested up 10 the time ahlileu
- l.,-- named Pierce was taken al has office IL an
- room Al 80 Nassau-st. This arrest was the
beginnIug If the end.
When entered the room occupied hf pierce.
FIRST exhibited nay badge u olee and then, almost
New-York tribune., 1909-11-21
GL E A S ON T H E
COUNTERFEIT
By Colonel H. c. Whitley
Former CH.et United States Secret Service
D-osns, by Ho~ari Giles

T. -a-- decade during and following The
L ..- --e-- --- -l---er-el-ers carried or
r--- a- e---1--e-- that would
--.-1-- IL any other country.
---. .- counterfeit lTaE e----ue-- SCI
c----e-c- a-1a- some IT
-a- almost perfect -acs---es ~ the
--. * the crime Il u----e--e----g
-.-- that period. could h be written
would .e q marvellous .ela-Io-
t --- effects Il way. AID --C-eV when
---- men
j. --a- --a-e crime II This character
@ -ar A.-s -la- .r al other critics II
Pie --- --- --- together The men furnishing
.-- .- This dangerous --l----. though
- "=-- --= ------ra. offenders and the
-s- convict
r---. .-.1- -l- many years among
---e IS --r most subtle and successful
thar -.r- attempted 20 V--la-e The
--- F1- wears this great cr----l-
- e.--- The vigilance ot Government
----.-- shield bis Ua-v crimes from The
-- --- MASK aI pretended rlerE and
-ll- Has personality was sLr1ulel II
--re1e- Er-- elusive and impossible
..--e ---e- IL leading the officers weary
-ss --a- -e WAS credited % New 1rh
.-r--s were -a- quite sure ri has
r--. place L-- home might have been
e--r.--.
New-York tribune., 1909-11-21

Certainly. sir haven't the slightest objection.
he replied
! uuloo-ed the string and opened IT, Il was just
plain u0-erapeT. except the monogram VI b en-
b0ssed Oh IT, was greatly perpleXed al this dis
c0Verv as i had expected 10 disclose q package Ot
counterfeit money What puzzled me most was how
did this man happen 10 pass along wearing white
rose IL his burt0uhoe and carrying package Al al
most the precise time agreed upon by the two coun-
re-felters Whv DID BelascO cast significant gances
and nod his head as he passed Randolph, Why did
he rerrace his steps and again nod with apparent
recognition of Randolph: 4 most singular occur
renee L was strange 10 say the least ENeu though
he might have been Gleason. there evidence
upon which he could be held and while greatly puz-
lied was not quite certain that the officer had made
mistake / determined 10 apologize as the easiest
way out II Il Ny explanation OF the SITUATION
seemed 10 aruuse and comfort the broker. lie eN-
pressed himself as being well satisfied with what
told hlrr and said that. Inasmuch as no onense was
intended bv the officer he not resentiul. lis
conversation was cheerful and his manner SO dis
rirctfveIv free and easy that he really appeared
g,15r- above suspicion He declared apologies TO be
wholly unnecessary. and assured me that ne haa
been most agreeablv entertained, and that ne ieIt
ratfef 10 learn that the officers were so taIthiul III
their pursuit II criminals
The circumstances attending the detention ol
BeascO were so contradictory that / was ~ loss
10 solve the mystery. On careful investigation
learned that Belasco was rated among ms busi-
ness acquaintanCes as man ot reSfectablilE anu
wealth He moved II good society. attended Popu-
lar church with punctllous regularity anu W.
a narvel0usly proper man lie had beautiiu4 we
and Young daughter 70 whom he seemed 70 DC
warmly attached
New-York tribune., 1909-11-21
The Same Old Story

WTHEN he recovered his bewildered senses suf-
w hcienriv 20 be able 10 speak he had little dIt-
fCultv in convincing that he not naturally a
bad man rs hIle his story was but . repetition Ot
the Oftt0d tale OF temptations and causes that usr
ally uuderlIe the foundation OF wrOngdOIng l could
only conclude that his dread OF punishment was
mostly IN a moral sense and that he felt keenly
the humiliation and shame Of exposure than the
chances Of physical punishment imposed by the
law. He not aVaTlCIOus. he cared only Tor
money that he might enjoy good time with ms
friends OF a COutdIng disposition and unable 10
resist temptation he had by imperceptibe degrees
been brought within the control OF men who We're
pursuing cold blooded criminal lives Once in the
grasp 0f such as these Of the surest roads 10
form Is through arrest and confession
Pierce made no attempt At cOncealment. he sand
he now experienced a relief from the mortal dread
that had long haunted his every footstep In coun-
terfeiting Of this kind, the engraver Is Hnpor
tant though not always the most vicious man. lie
NAV lead a mild life coOped up III some garret where
he labOrs necessarily N a paInstakIng way, possibly
feeling no more computations Of conscience on aC-
count OF what may result from his skilled labor than
does the man who manufactures firearms and eN-
cuses himself the ground that he does not use
them Nothing could exceed PIerces seeming dis
tress Of mind There was no resIs tance, he was
willing 10 Weld everything, confess, and take that
which was properly coming 10 hIm.
I really had no heart 20 punish such a rabbit
The spirit Of EVIL had departed from hun, and de-
terrulred 10 use hun 20 best advantage tor the hene
nj of the Government and give hun chance 10 begin
new lfe-a measure that resulted III ms return 10
the path of rectitude and usefulness some months
after he had borne testimony upon the stand against
ms associates III crime he was again working at ms
trade for a well known banknOte company.
From Pierce l learned that one Caruther OF
New-York tribune., 1909-11-21

in the flash Of "a moment thrust hand into his in
side vest pocket and drew forth the engraved bed
plate IF a -hret-i0lar counterfeit manifest stamp.
clever imitation of the genuine The plate was quite
warm as Pierce was II the act OF temperIng II only
few minutes before and had hastily put II into his
pocket as / entered had been posted by one of his
COufederates hence ! knew Iust where 10 reach for
Il The tenpering OF what Is known as a bed Is for
the purpose Of making transfer 70 a roller. From
this roller a number Of impressions are made
which 20 print large sheets Of stamps
Pierce II form and appearance was quite a good
looking man. He wore a wide turned down collar
and iauntv tie which II connection with his pleas
ant face gave him sort of careree appearance when
al his best but my unexpected visit and familiarity
with his inside pocket now seemed 10 have com
Iletelv taken the sand out of him II he had been
paralvzed he could not have appeared more stupid
and statue ike \ corpselike paIor overspread ms
face and great beads Of perspIratIOn started from
ms forehead as he sank into a chair.
New-York tribune., 1909-11-21
Cot the Wrong Man

w ---. e. entered mr private ONCE the detec-
Er. ' -i.r.--.r1 rLc stranger as Alr Gleason,
s.--- ..--t ur gIrl much seer. -ug amaze
liz - a-i- char Gleason was NOT ll- name Al
aar5-.s -f.e drawing card from hls pocket he
y 2. .r ] read Marcus Belasco Broker,
Wall Street
de - ~ =. Dos. rl understand what al. tins means,
~ 'l questioning Nar
o. EN-. oe--sc. Hl-L your permission ! should hAe
-1 --e package you carry
The Holly chieftain., 1909-05-28
- STANDS FOR nax
~ QUALITY "

Miss Alice Beers, the popular
and efficient assistant principal of
the Granada pnblic schools, has
been appointed principal vice, G.
5. Shively, who seeks the degree
OF h. A. at the State university.
Miss Beers has the best wishes of
a large number of friends herea-
bouts, who are glad to note her
rapid progress.
White Bros. are giving away
beautifully framed pictures 27x23
inches wide, with each $500 pur.
chase of yard goods. These pic
tnres and frames are worth Sl.5O
each. Don't miss this opportu.
nifty.
The Presbyterian Aid Society will
meet with Mrs. }. w. Bryce next
Wednes day. June End at 2.3O o'clock
Col. w. NJ. Wiley, manager of
the Holly and Swink sugar fac
tories, accompanied by his wife.
were in the city yesterday for
short time Mr.. and Mrs. Wiley
have just recently returned from
an extended wedding tour of the
east, and are being warmly greeted
by their friends in all parts of the
valley.-La Junta Democrat.
Everything in the hardware line at
Harrington s.
For burn scaId apply Chamberlain
Salve. 1t will sllay the pain almost instantl,
and quickly heal the injured parts For sale
by The iolv Pharmacy. F. D. Baird &
Co. prop'~
The J-W. furniture polish is
guaranteed in every respect.
Sold at the Holly Pharmacy.
Bed bug poison. furniture polish
household ammonia. The very best at
the Holly Pharmacy.
Three room house for rent.
Apply to English Lumber Co.
The Holly Pharmacy carries the
J-W Bed Bug poison. There. is
nothing better on the market.
Fine piano for sale on easy
terms. A. II. Price.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-05-28
GRADUATING EXERCISES
Ejih,h Crsde

The Methodist church last
Thursday e ening was crowded to
the doors with PARENTS and friends
Of the pup Is who were graduated
from the eighth grade, and the ex-
ereises were highly interesting.
After aa unusually goed program
the following pupils were present.
ed by Supt. G. l. Collins with GER
tificates:'
Matte Hiney, Ruth Robinson,
Eula James. Jessie slaven, Eva
Padley. Walter Jones. Ivan
Thompson, Willard McGraw and
Gould Hollis.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-05-28
HARTMAN BANK SOLD
wichits ComMsscisl Club

The Commercial club of Wich-
ita. Kansas, on an itinerary of
five days duration, will stop at
Holly, Granada, Amity, etc, June
10th next. They will arrive here
at 2 p. M. and make u stay of 20
minutes.
Ammonia water is household
necessity. Get the J.W brand. 1t
is stronger and superior in every
way to other makes.
Sold by the Holly Pharmacy.
The largest and most extensive
hardware establishment in the Arkan-
sas Valley, Farrinsten's.
Do yol neel uoneyy We have
barrels of it to loan on irrigated
land. Come in and let us .explan.
alion' you.
Holly Investment 4 Lean Co.
White Bros. are giving away
beautifully framed pictures 27x23
inches wide, with every $500 pur,
chase of yard goods. These pic.
lures pnd frames are worth 81. so
each. Don't miss this oppartu-
nifty.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-05-28
High School

The graduating exercises of the
Holly Union high school last Fri.
day, held In the Methodist church,
were both interesting and impres.
siye and the musical renditons
were excellent.
Kathryn Thomas The Value of
Imagination was especially clever.
aud VIM. u, Bakers oration.
Commerce the Builder of Our
Nation WAS an able paper show
ing care in preparation. Harry
Garfield distinguished himself by
giving a practical demonstration
ef the various uses OF electricity,
explaining the Flnclples In 4 man
ner suggestive Vt deep thought,
aud the applause given to Holly's
promising electrician was deafen.
Ing.
After the High School quartet
had acquitted itself most admir-
ably, Col. W. NJ. Wiley, in neat
address, presented the gragnat-s
with their diplomas, and the even
inR's entertainment concluded with
q selection from Martha by the
High School Glee Club.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-05-28
MEN AND THINGS
Epitome Of the Weeks Doinfs in
Holly and Vicinity
IN GEN ERAl

w. S. MCPHERSON, the old reliable.
has assumed the management Of L. T.
McMurtrys grocery at Amity, and he
surely is the right man in the right
place
Marshal House. while in the
west end last Monday, gathered in
stray mare belonging to VIM.
Nichols of Florence, Colo. who
sent a relative here to bring back
the animal.
Miss Grace Shelton left for
Rocky Ford last Sunday, where
she will visit with relatives and
friends, then wend her way to
Denver, where her parents now
reside.
For Rent One good-sized room
upstairs. The Home Bakery.
Miss Margaret McGlashen was
among the many passengers for
Granada last Sun ay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Appel were
Granada visitors, last Sunday.
The Forthcoming nuptials of
one of Holly's fairest daughters
will come as a surprise, even to
the oldest inhaoitant.
Miss Elizabeth, Tate one of our
accomplished school teachers. left
last Monday on her annual outing
for Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-05-28
Chicken Pie Supper June Ah

The Fsirview Ladies' Aid Society
will give a chicken pie supper at the
Fsirview school house on Friday,
June 18th. Every body cordially in
vited.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-05-28


the best machines ever seen he
Word comes from Alicevil
Kansas, that "Auntie" Garfield
slowly improving. and her ma
friends will rejoice at the 60
news.
Mrs. Frank Phillips return,
from the La Junta hospital Sund;
where she was operated upon
appendicitis, and is much ii
proved III consequence. Mr.. Phi
lips accompanied her.
l.. T. McMurtry, the popul
grocer, opened splendid groce3
at Amity last Wednesday. Su
cess to him.
Go to Farrinaton's for gIasswsl
chinaware and tinware.
Mrs. w. W. Ealy, wife of IL
popular meat cutter, is very
with rheumatism, but number
her friends are standing constal
vigil at her bedside.
Mr.. Robert Arneson, the agre
able Chesterfieldian who preside
over the destinies of the stem,
graphic department of the Holj
Sugar Co., leaves for Chicago t
morrow on business. One wor
Bobby: Beware of the red tlowe,
on the brink
Misses May and Jessie Porte
went to Lamar last Monday.
Mr.. Charley Christopher lei
for Kansas last Monday on bus
ness.
Misses Anna and Marie Bryc
left for Kansas last Saturday fo
an extended visit.
Miss Mabel Stanley is spendin.
this week with the Misses Ev
and Cora Baxter.
Mr.. Frank Puntenney is now a
Hartman running the Farmers
bank and Mr.. Ray Brown, one o
Holly's Beau Brummels, now hold
the position of assistant to Cashie
Harden of the First National bank
Mr.. Harry Garfield left 70
Aliceville, Kansas to visit hi
mother Mrs. Ella Garfield, Monda
last.
Preparations are being made TO
the observance of Decoration daI
at Eads in the most approved
manner. Visitors are expectes
from all over Kiowa.
Don't forget the grand ball to.
night at the Opera house. A gooe
time is promised to all.
Mr.. r. N. Mofat, the genial or
ganizer of the Modern Woodman
now resides at Carlton, and has
one of the prettiest places in tina,
vicinity.
Henry. Cunningham, night clerk
at the New Holly hotel, arrived
last Tuesday from Topeka, Kans..
where he has been sojourning the
past ten days.
Stephen Garfield, the land To-
cater. is busy these days showing
parties attractive 32O.acre home.
steads. Steve can be depended
upon for reliable information.
Charles +. Merwin. whom ev-
erybody knows. is convalescipp
from severe attack of erysipels.
and was out last Monday for the
first time in two weeks. His MANY
friends are glad to hear the malodv
was not as serious as reported.
Have you seen those handsome
wedding invitations The Cbicftain
is turning outy Prices always
reasonAble
The Holly chieftain., 1909-05-28
AMITY
BY A BLUE JEANS POET


Matthews bought the townsiie
A man'we atl know.
He'll lix her proper now
Because he's got the dough.
The way he will fix 'er up
1t sure will be sight
The street cars soon will be running
he town'll be Ii, b, electric light.
He !. going to have sugar factory
And hay mill too. | suppose
And what he won't h.ve
Nobody but himself knows
Then when nine o'cieck comes
Playing on the streets Il be no more
Or bother Tosnbouah
Like they hsve done before
Our town will no, be like Chicago
For two or three years or so.
But when she does get started
My golly. watch her grow.
You'll feel swfully funny
When you hear Matthews say:
Hartman. plesss clear the track
For Amity coming this way
III" and ''msybe" are all that bothers them.
Those two wsrds are in their way
But il thsy don't get theirs now
May ts thsy will some dsy
Fsrrinaton's hardware store is the
place to trade. Investigate.
White Bros. are giving away
beautifully framed pictures 27x23
zinchSssxtists sGltti each s. IN mr.
chase Of yard goods, These pic
lures aud frames are worth $l.5O
each. Don't miss this opportu-
nifty
John Arison. the eminent authority
on the sheep industry, left last We'd
nesday for Billings, Montana, his old
stamping ground. where he will so.
journ for several months. He declares
he will communicate with his many
friends hsreabouts through the medium
OF The Chieitain columns.
Let US show you the goods. We
know the price will be satisfactory.
A. ], Harrington d Son.
Shakespeare said that "The
world is much deceived with orna-
ment." He was apparently cor
rect, so give us your business
whether it's insurance, caring
for property or whatnot,
Holly Investment & Loan Co.
A Farewell Dinner
Mrs. q. w. Smeltzer was hostess
last Monday to farewell dinner
in honor of the departing school.
aams, and the occasion will long
be remembered by all participants.
The parlor was prettily decorated
with cape jasamine roses and the
table in colors to match. The
game of hearts" followed until
train time, when the trio of teach
ers, bade fondest farewell to the
assembled guests. Those present
We're. Misses Williamson, Appel.
Tate land Messrs. Sid Ballinger.
John Shull, Gaines Tyler. and
Mrs. G.. G. Smeltzer.
"Amuckahi" being translated,
means we are the people--to in.
sure your home, loan you money
ard care for your property.
The Holly Investment 4 Loan
Co,
For Sale.
AT uuhearl of low prices, all
kinds of farm tools, wa ,ons. fine
surrey. carpet loom. stoves. har-
ness and well seasoned rock.
Thomas Holland.
Amity, Colo,
The Holly chieftain., 1909-05-28
To Trade.

A coupe, aailver plated harness.
also single topped buggy. built to or.
der from the lumber of old coaches,
and a single harness for improved
land or lots that are desirable, out Of
Denver. For description address Dr.,
Elsner, Box 4s4, Denver, Colo,
Female Baseball Club
All those dssiroua Of becoming
members Of the new ladies' base.b ball
club please call at the New Holly hotel
between hours Of S and 6 D. m.
III. L. Cunningham.
The Holly chieftain., 1909-05-28
BANNER SUGAR.BEET CROP

O~-> '~'>~-~ - A~AAA/A
The Chieftan. the past week. interviewed number
Of experts sugarbee culture but the following; from
men Of veraciy. will suffice:
Chief Agriculur CrowProspects better taking
everything into consideration for banner beet CROP and believe
this will be record.breaker in the Valley
Supt Sid Sinshemer-In my years experience the Val
ley have such prospects for phenomenal sugar.
beet CROP Both Holly and Swnk factories be congratulated
WATERWORkS
The Holly municipal waerwork plant the last stages
peion simply the pump from the factory before actual
pumping begin.
Experts who have investigated the plant declare the acme
Of perfection and that unsurpassed similar either
Texas Okshoms. Kansas or Colorado
SANITARY SEWER
The sanitary problem which has been somewhat difficult Of
solution taking shape and will be ready for from
the The consulting engineer expected any
now and HoHys ssntary will soon be reality
HARTMAN BANK SOLD
The Farmers Bank Hartman operating under the State bank
ing laws sold Monday last Mayor McMuy Of Holly
who will continue the business the location
The bank founded by D. Adamson who disposed Of it
years ago August Back The capital stock 100000
The Holly chieftain., 1909-05-28

Wanted One hundred head
yearling steers or heifers, to pas.
tare at rs cents per month,
A. A. Stewart. Towner Colo
The Holly chieftain., 1909-05-28
Farm Seeds

For cane seed, maize. kaffir-
corn, millet, seed oats, and al.
falfa seed, call on the Granada
Milling and Elevator Go.
Granada. Colo,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-06
ToDDLER TAKES WITNESS BOX
Followed Example of Parents while
Attending an Inquest, but ts
Excused.

Toddling up TO the witness stand and
climbing into the chair. the little son Of
Mr.. and Mrs Chris Jensen. Forty-first
a4d Corby streets. caused a ripple Of
Naughter at the inquest held yesterday by
Coroner Heafey over the body OF Peter
Jerging, who committed suicide. even
though an inquest is not supposed TO be
a place OF amusement
Mr.. Jensen first testified as to what he
knew of the death OF Peter JerednK, and
then Mrs. Jensen was called to the stand.
When she was dismissed the child,
Gcarcely ? years OF age, toddled to the wit
ness stand and sat down facing the coro-
ner ready to be Questioned as had his
parents The little fellow is not old enough
10 talk and therefore he was not ques-
toned. but he could understand the coro-
ner when he said:
You are excused"
This Is what had been said to his parents
when they were at liberty to leave the
stand. and upon receiving the signal from
Mr.. Heafey the child returned to his
mother.