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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

Percy Hodgkins had the ill fortune to
lose a valuable 2-year-old heifer the
first of the week. The animal got out
Of the pasture and ate potato vines
which had been sprinklcd with arsenate
of lead and died of poisoning in conse-
uucnce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

Mrs. King blanchard, who was here
nursing her daughter, Mrs. Chester
Rand, has been called home to Liver
more Falls by the serious illness of her
son Vile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

Mrs. William Beard and Mrs. Charles
Irslline, assisted by Miss May Num-,
gave a delightful picnic yesterday I'M
der the trees at Lawrence's dam
to several little friends. Those present
We're: Ethel Beard, Evelyn Beard. Bar
bara Wight. Louise Lawton. Robert
Lawton, Lloyd Erskine and Harold
ErSkine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

Mrs. Crompton. who has been visit
ing Mrs. Carrie Ham of North street
mas gone to Waterville. where she will
visit fricnds--before returning to her
home in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

Mrs. Charles ana sister, Miss Day OF
Waterville. are visiting Mrs Marcia
Graham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

Fish and Edna Page ana Mrs E. p.
McIntire and son Lewis of Norridge-
wock are occupying the Head cot
tage at Fairs Cove for two weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

NOMINATED by WateTVIlIe RepubHcanS lOi
Representative to Legislature.
The nomination was seconded by
George F. Davies.
Attorney General w. c. Philbrook
then stepped to the front and spoke as
follows:
zone of the evidences of prosperity
under the form Of government which
is growth of Waterville, financial valu-
alton and population. .entitle US
to two representatives and want to
present the name of my old friend
Martin Blaisdell.
Mr.. Chairman and gentlemen:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Bullock and son
John of Quincy. Mass. are the guests
of Mr. Bullocks mother, Mrs. Law
MIA Rich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

William Trainor has concluded his
duties as signal tender at the Maine
Central station. His place has been
taken by Peter Welsh. formerly en-
ployed at the Lockwood mills
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Neal have gone
to their summer home at York Har-
Dor. after a visit to Mr.. Meals father.
Reuben Neal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30
Kramer Fail. to Lower Record

Nramer Fa'Is to Lower Record.
Providence, r. l., July 29.-Frank L.
Kramer Of East Orange, Nj, the
American bicycle champion. again fail
ed tonight in an attempt to lower the
worlds quarter mile record. His best
time was 243-5 seconds. Therecord 10
% AS seconds, made by liver Lawson
at Salt Lake City. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Norton and two
children returned Thursday from a stay
at their cottage at Five Islands
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

The Taconnet baseball team Will
leave this morning for Dover to play
the Dover and Foxcroft team. This
will be the rubber game. as each team
has a victory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

Mrs. +. P. Dunbar is critically i'll at
her home on Center street with bron-
cbitis and complication of diseases.
Her daughter, Miss Frances Dunbar.
who has been ill with bronchitis, is
imnroying
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

Miss Madelon Stewart of New York
is visiting her mother. Mrs. Harry
Sawyer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

Gen Thomas Hubbard and daughter,
Miss Anne. have gone to Bar Harbor
after a short visit to the Hubbard
homestead on winthrop street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

The Waterville Military Band has
been engaged by the Merchants Asso
citation to, accompany the party to
Long Island Wednesday, Aug. g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

Mrs. McPilee of Rumford Falls came
yesterday ahd is at the home of her
father, Ez"<'el Atkins, Johnson street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

George Densmore was painfully in
iured recently by stepping on a nail
While at work at the fire department
headquarters. Mr.. Densmore VIII be
unable to work for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

y. A. Drawn of Autumn street re-
~ ..aed Friday from two-weeks stay
sAn relatives i'm Waldo county. Mrs.
AsWh will return today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

Ai@ Hattie Messenger went to Bos-
mon the boat Friday. From Boston
- Will go to Halifax. N. S. for a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

The many friends of Rev. j. w.
Steele will be glad to learn that his
son. who has been very i'll. nov seems
somewhat improved in health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

Mrs. Sadie Annis, who had been il
Lewiston nursing for number o
weeks, is at home for a short stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

James f.. Parker, president of the
South Gardiner Lumber Co.. was in
town Thursday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

~ Cobb and family returned Fri
nom visit of several days with
'eIatlves in Livermore Falls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

Mrs. c. A. Knight and daughter are
Whiting relatives in Green for sever
d days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

Fred Atkins, who for the past week
has been visiting at his home in
Rockland and Crescent Beach, has re-
turned to this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

- al and Mrs. John Helali of Provi-
me H. l.. are visiting relatives in
htAer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

The new telephone directories We're
distributed yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

Judge F. x. Shaw and family will
leave this morning for Ocean Point
where they will pass their vacation.
His place will be taken by Recorder
Dana p. Foster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

Al Dent went to Woodstock. N. B..
Fdsy. called by the death of his ia
Af.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

NJ Carrie Hanson and daughter of
~ orange, n. j., are visiting her
M Mrs. Peaslee, and other rela-
ives In this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

k@s Beulah Chase of St. Peters,
,s Fla. who has been visiting
". s'' ' IN Augusta. is the guest of MT.
:" mrs. w. w. Kelley, School street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

county Attorney Guy A. Hildreth re-
Whed Friday from a trip to Boston
saa New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

M. N.Y. Margaret Wing, who has been
lhs ing ! friends 1T this city. returned
II, nome in Waterville Friday. She
hkNssohpa9ied by Miss Natalie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

Mrs. Ida Hassen passed the day
tuesday, with Mrs. F. H. Wellman.
'sfmlnsdale.. 81 g. ,.;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

MI and Mrs. Frederick I. Shaw have
gone to Auburn. where they will make
their home for a while with Mr..
SnawS parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

|fo,s y SFJackson has returned from
n Mass, where she was call
|tA No., .he illness of her daughter, Mrs.
Il h..t is much improved and gone
~ nome from the hospital. a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

Miss Pauline Freeman has returned
from a visit to friends in Woolwich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

Miss Winnie Swift of Auburn is the
kest of Miss Bertha Clason.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

George BurChard of New York is
the guest of Mrs Lizzie Boyden. Sec
ond street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

Miss Emma Dunn has been APP
pointed teacher Of the Laughton school
for the coming year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

Charles r. Clason left on the boat
Yesterday on a short trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

Mrs. II. Noel Sleeves is enjoying an
outing at Ocean Park.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

p.aln Salisbury of the Salvation
go Corps in Bath was visitor in
M aer Friday, making the trip up
W IN his motor boat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

\ son was born Tuesday to Mr. and
Mrs. Chester Rand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

m. Newell will speak at the SER
IN ~ the City Mission rooms Sun
|srd,a",e The geFeral public is
II. invited to s9ftend this ser
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

Miss Caddie Johnson went to Port
land yesterday for a short visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

Miss Beatrice Barker left Friday for
visit with friends in Attleboro, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

daughter Miss Vira. are visiting al
Chautauqua Lake. \. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

Mrs. H. L. Head and daughters,
.Rpth and Mildred, also Misses Claire
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

OF 10 days with relatives in Wolfboro
N. n.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

~ NSA.aGobb. Of Farmingdale AZ
~ i n rs IS, u1s! ! A1ner cbaa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

Parker tiaig, Colby 'o6, now insDSl.
las, Texas, is in the State and is ex-
pected here today to visit friends. He
has a fine position in Dallas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30
WhTERv LIE.

Ralph Nash. Colby 10. was in the
city visiting friends Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

have .retuIped from short visit at
Smit lfffAd thhd North ponds..s u III
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-30

j. Clement Murphy of Augusta was
visiting friends in the city Friday
evening.
The Washington times., 1910-11-17

The circuit court for the city, Judge
J 3. T Thornton presiding has been
busy TODAY with the case Of Charles W
Menzel VS.. the Emerson Engine Com
pany, a motion for judgment
The Washington times., 1910-11-17
PUBLIC UTIll[ES
BILL TO Be PUSHED
Data Ready for Action At
Citizens Federation
Meeting.

Initial plans for carrying a public
utilities commission bill to Congress at
the coming session viii be formulated
early next week
The committee - the Federation OF
Citizens Associations, appointed to
draft the bill, VIII hold its first meeting
probably Tuesday or Wednesday Presi-
dent Clayton, Of the federation. said to-
cav that he has been collecting data
bearing on the subject. and the com
mittee is expected not only TO organize
at its preliminary meeting, but 10 get
down 10 work framing the proposed
measure
In all probability, a decision viii be
reached TO appoint a subsidiary com
mittee, composed Of persons not belong
ing to the federation, TO assist in the
work. It is definitely settled that a
number OF hearings viii be held. Rep
Tesentatives Of ali interests that would
be affected by the creation Of public
utilities commission VIII be invited to
appear bE-9re the committee
The belief seems 70 De gaining ground
that President Taft favors a utilities
commission for the District, and viii
make some recommendation on the sub
jeCI IN his message to Congress
The committee expects 10 have its bill
ready BY the time President Taft's mes
sage is ira nsuitted, and wilI endeaVOr
TO have Il introduced N the House and
Senate through the ChaiTmen Of the
District committees
The Washington times., 1910-11-17

Bethany Methodist Protestant Church
win give an oyster supper at lee Camp
Hall, in Prince street, this evening
The Washington times., 1910-11-17

The WOman's Christian Temperance
Union Of this city held a meeting at the
Children's Home, corner OF Duke and
Royal streets. this afternoon Only bus
mess Of a routine nature was transacted.
The Washington times., 1910-11-17
DRAYHEN WANTED
TO START BATTLE
They Must Take Initiative
In Wagon Lights
Fight.

IF washington merchants make a COM
bined protest against the new police
regulation requiring lights on wagons,
the action viii come through the dray-
men Of the city
This much has been settled as the re-
sui Of an announcement that there viii
be a meeting OF draymen to consider the
aGvisa bility OF calling a general meet
ing TO protest against the regulation.
v. S. Knox, OF the Knox Express
Company, will get the drdyInen together
The time Of meeting has not been de-
cided upon. but an effort viii be made
to have II the latter part Of the present
week
Mr. Knox this morning said he had
been approached by so many business
men who were anxious TO get together
and make united protest that he had
decided to call the draymen together
and let them determine whether a gen
eral meeting should be held
He has already seen number OF
draymen, and expects 10 have plans per
fected for holding the meeting probably
by tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1910-11-17
VIRGINIANS AFTER
LIGHTHOUSE OFFICE
Norfolk Aids Portsmouth In Efforts
TO Have Headquarters Re
moved From Rqlfimora

Business men CT Norfolk aid Ports
mouth are renewing their efforts to have
the headquarters OF the Fifth Light
house District removed from Baltimore
20 Portsmouth
Committees OF the boards OF trade
OF the two Virginia cities asked the
commissioner Of lighthouses for a con-
ference Avah H Martin. Republican
national committeeman for virginia
heads the delegation, and his influence
With the various departments at Wash
ngtOn has long been established He
viii put forth every effort 70 have the
headquarters moved TO TideWater
Virginia
The Washington times., 1910-11-17

In the corporation court, Judge Bar
ley presiding, yesterday afternoon. q
final decree OF divorce was granted w
H Peck from Minnie r Peck
\ final decree Of divorce was also
granted Carrie Lee @ Johnston from
Robert Graham Johnston, on the
grounds OF desertion-
The Washington times., 1910-11-17

The ladies Of the BraddoCk Mission
viii give an oyster supper at the home
OF Thomas Elliott, in Braddock Heights,
next Friday evening The proceeds VIII
90 to the organ fund
The Washington times., 1910-11-17

At a meeting of the board OF police
commissioners held last evening, Police
man william Ferguson was suspended
for fifteen days for indulEing in whisky
and ouinine while on duty The police
nan, when summoned before the board
admitted that on the afternoon Of No
vembeT ,, he had taken too much
whisky end quinine," and had been
forced to IeIve his beat and 90 home
Owing 10 tie candOr Of the policeman
the commissioners were lenlent with
him
The con nfssiOners approved the plan
Of Commissioner Barrett Tor the pur-
chase Of a patrol wagon and the install
Iation Of a police telephone system, and
M Barrett was appointed a committee
Of one 10 appear before the council com
HliCtees and urge the passage Of E resO-
luton making an appropriation for
these adjunCtS 70 the police depart
ment- Il was stated that all that would
Re required 10 start the new system
would be an expenditure OF 500 as the
police justice has assured the commits
sjoners that when the system Is eSLab-
Iished he viii add % Der cent costs on
every fine imposed by him. these costs
10 20 TO defraylnE the expense OF main
ta3ninE the patrol wagon and police
telephones
The Washington times., 1910-11-17

Popular Excursion, Baltimore & Ohio
r r.. November 2oth-Leave Union Sta
ton s-15 a. nl- 800 TO HarpcTs Ferry
and AIartinsburE SIS5 TO Berkiey
Sprflls, and 500 60 mbeTland and
returJ, By special train. returning same
day. SrIendid opportunity for q delight
ful OCtfnE cheaP--Advt-
The Washington times., 1910-11-17
4. OF c. ELECTS
NEW OFFICERS
Alexandria TO Have EXempli-
fcauOn of Fourth Degree
on February p.
WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU,
ALEXADRIA- Va NOV II.

Fitzgerald Assembly, fourth degree
Knights Of Columbus, OF this city. has
elected the following officers for The
ensuing year: n. J. Mcfarland, F. n;
W II WhitcOmb, F. c., Dr. L A Cor
man, F A; s A. Breen, r C: G T
Eellmuth, F. P; R L CaTne. +. l. c.;
H L WheatIey, F o. G.; the Rev. L
+. Kelly, r F.
Arrangements are under way for the
eXemplidcatiOn OF the fourth degree IN
Alexandra on February . next This
vii be the first time that this degree Of
the order has ever been exempIifed II
this city.
The Washington times., 1910-11-17

Sleeping Car to Chicago On %PennsyI-
Tania Special" Beginning November q
g through sleeping car VIII be run from
Washington to Chicago on the Penn
sylyania Special" the Pennsylvania
Washington $40 D N. daily and arrive
Chicago $50 the next morning. Similar
service returningy-Advt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-19

in repertoire of classic music, with
spot light effects on their beautiful
costumes militant. makes an inspiring
scene. They follow with drums, bells.
telephones, neutrality-suspicious. and close
with national airs on the comets. This
act in no way resembles the musical
act of the week before but it is ono Of
the best acts of the season. in fact il
is a whole show in i;&o.f.
Rube Caldwell, is a ms st II 'a~i' :
appearing young lady ard her Icndi-
ton of good songs, was rendered with
proper technique and caught the SYM
pathy of the music lovers at once. Her
dancing, toe dancing, the most difficult
dances is the poetry of motion.
McAvoy and Powers are comedy
duo. whose efforts to please We're well
received. Theirs is d talking act and
part singing. not of the operate style,
but the supremely ridiculous, some
thing to cause laughter and they caus-
ed volumes of it.
The pictures are some of the best
that have been shown for some time
past, full of funny subjects.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-19
Advertised Mail,

Unclaimed mail matter for the fol-
terville post office:
Men-Bessey. Leon: Blaisdell. w. f..
Bumpus. l.. L.. Crosby. r.. H.; Leavitt.
barry: Dunbar VIM: French. George;
Click. Harry A.; Hilton. DR.. Geo. S.
How ard. Arthur j.: John. Thomas:
King. DR.. II. A.; Moneaux. Mons. JOS;
Perkins. r. G.; Poke. w. H.. Rendell,
Bert: Rowley. Mr.. and Mrs Ed; Saw
yer Robert E.; Shenson. Samuel:
Smith. Or. J. NJ.
-Rutterfield. Miss Eden. care
Ella Myron Rutterfield; Bush, Mrs. S.
A.: Cowsn. Miss A. Gail; Frost. Mrs.
Benjamin F.: Gouselin, Melle Elmina;
Kcrns. Mrs. Geo, co: kunstron. Miss
Christine; Murray. Mrs. Mary: Parrish.
Mrs Foster; Roderick Miss Lillian:
Rollins. Miss Florence: REYNOLDS. Miss
Bertha: Seaman. Mrs. Eftie F.; Smith.
Peter Co; Satengcr. Miss Theresa, care
Mrs Hanes\ Thompson. Mrs. ]. E.;
White, Mrs. 'Nettie G.
Miscellaneous-Ba illargeon. j.; But
Ter. Sarah.
Foreign-Bourque. Monsieur Berth
ms: Charlen. Monsieur Leuvraie: Char
len. Monse,ire Lecuraie: Daigle. Jennie;
Hebert, Dame Emerence: Mcclellan.
Clair: Parauctte. Monsieur Albert.
Rousseau. Mrs. Ferdinand; Whipp)e.
Mrs. Anna.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-19
AArra!iigned for
illegal Keeping.

Louis Brown of Fairfield and Thomas
O'Brien of Pittsfeld were arraigned
before Trial Justice d. p. Foster Mon
day morning. charged with illegal
keeping of liquors. They were arrest
ed In Benton Sunday afternoon by
Deputy Sheriff John Eastman and
brought to the Waterville Jail.
Saturday. Sheriff Eastman saw two
men carrying box into the woods in
benton. He suspected the nature of
the contents and followed and found
the liquor hidden in the ground. On
Sunday morning Deputy Eastman
again visited the place and remained
nearly all day. AS expected the men.
accompanied by third party, APP
preached the spot and were arrested.
They had bottles in their possession.
The third party was taken for wit
ness as he said that it was his inten-
ton to purchase liquor.
At the hearing Brown was sentenced
to nav 800 and costs and O'Brien to
nay 500. Neither were able to fur
nief, bonds and each was sentenced to
SeatSGy4 In jail. They were taken to
Augusta,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-07-19
BLACKSMITH" CoPPERS.
Peculiar History CT Some Canadian
Counterfeit Pennies,

A good deals has been heard of late
years amcng coin collectors about the
so-cal1ed "Blaclsmith'' tokens of Can
ada. The unsatisfactory condition of
the currency in Canada NJ to COM
paratively recent times EXPLAINS the
reason for the issue of such coins.
For many years the supply of legal
copper coins had been altogether in
adequate. so that often anything in
the shape of copper passed current.
At the beginning of the nineteenth CEN
fury the only legal copper circulating
medium was an insufficient and dimin-
ishing supply of worn out British half
pence sent over from England.
A little later this was slIppIemented
by a deluge of imported private
tokens. Their over abundance ac-
cording to writer in the Numis-
matist. soon caused them to be dis
credited and stringent means were
adopted to prevent further importation
of such coin into Canada or it's manu-
facture there.
But as the necessity for an ADEQUATE
supply Of small change became more
pressing various ways for evading the
blockade We're evolved. one of those
Ne'' ny iiihNiIS VI tokens
which bore date previous to the date
OF the edict excluding private coins.
Another way. which was att ono time
very prevalent in England was to
evade the counterfeiting laws by SUD-
pressing the legends and substituting
instead some capricious or meaningless
legend. as "Claudius Romans" Geo
ibigus ii RoX' George Rules" CHORUS
Ter Wis, etc. These spurious coins
presented the same general appearance
to the ignorant populace as the regal
coinage.
A third means, and this is charac-
teristic of the Canadian Blacksmiths
was by counterfeiting the worn Brit
ish half pense. the only legal conner
coins in circulation, on which the
date. legend and all but an indistinct
outline of the design had been cffaced
Although they thus produced a ride
coinage, these early Canadian coiners
showed considerable skill in so making
fresh coins bear the appearance Of an
old worn out but still legal currency
that they were able to circulate vast
quantities of their spurious limitations
1t is worth noting that the designs on
these Blacksmiths often face in The on.
posite direction to their prototypes.
AS an explanation of their name tho
old story is told that a blacksmith of
dissolute habits lived in Montreal and
''when he wished to have a good time,
struck two or three dollars of these
coppers and thereby supplied himself
with sufficient change to gratifv bis
wishes" The name was adopted nv
numismatists and applied to the whole
series.