Strike bulletin. (Clinton, Ill.) 1913-1915, 1915-01-06
l.C. SCABS CAUGHT MAKING
BOGUS MONEY At
WATERLOO
SCARS FRED MILLER, c. SMITH AND
J.J. LYONS CAUGHT WITH GOODS
SCABS UNLOAD ON MERCHANTS

WATERLOO. Iowa. Jan. i.-Waterloo has
been the headquarters for a shrewd gang of
coun,erfeuers. according to evidence gathered by
members OF the police department late Monday
afternoon, which resulted in the arrest OF Fred
Miller Clifford Smith and J. J. Lyons on charges
OF manufacturing bogus money. Although Smith
who II believed to be the leader of the crowd.
denies being implicated in the game. Miller and
Lyons are said to have made a complete con-
lesson and their story duplicates the other man.
Seven perfect molds for manufacturing silver
dollars metal and whiting compound dis
covered IN room, occupied by Lyons and Miller.
while two dollars IN Smiths possession are be-
he,ed to be counterfeit.
Many counterfeit dollars were passed in Wa
terloo and neghboring cities early in Septem-
Der, shortly after Miller and Smith arrived in
the city. Scores OF Waterloo merchants accepted
the worthless CONS and Tor several weeks every
dollar received tested There have been
few reports OF counterfeit money being passed
during the past month. and it is believed the men
became alarmed and gave up the game, at least
temporarily.
J. J. Lyons was placed under arrest just as
he had completed his days work at the Illinois
Central shops. Seven molds were found in a
trunk at his home.
Woman Gave Clue.
While Smith and Miller roomed at the home
of Mrs. A. NJ Blaiser on Jefferson street she
became suspicious OF the men, owing to the I'M
usual noises at night. Frequently she heard the
men pounding and tapping and later discovered
zinc and copper rivets. When she questioned
the men they refused to discuss their actions.
She reported the case at police headquarters.
but had no suspicion that the men were counter
feiting. Smith left the city at that time and il
is believed the manufacturing Of the queer"
stopped.
Miller Is alleged to have takea the sevea moids
| to the Lyons home. where they were placed in
trunk in the basement Lyons frequent visits
at the Jefferson street rooming place led to his
| arrest.
Miller was the first of the trio arrested.
while Lyons was placed under arrest within q
| short time. Miller refused to talk At that time.
| but Lyons told his story to Chief Of Police
Leighton. He became acquainted with Miller
shortly after the Illinois Central strike was de-
| clared in this city. when Miller accepted posi-
ton at the shops. Miller made . confession this
morning. Miller and Smith became acquainted
| in Chicago during the past fall.
Lyons admitted that he made the molds for
the two men and also furnished them With zinc
and copper. He was unable to tell how much
money had been manufactured by the trio and
also failed to state how the spoils were divided.
{. F. Wichmzn. collector Of delinquent taxes.
received bogus dollar from Lyons recently in
payment Of delinquent taxes. Lyons Was mott
| fled and the counterfeit coin was made good.
Chief Leighton wired the govesnment inspec-
tors last evening and received word this morning
/ that official would arrive in Waterloo We'd
| nesday morning to look after the prosecution Of
the cases. The men probably will have their
hearings before United States Commissioner
Dempster.
The arrests were the most important made by
the police department during the year and will
| result in breaking up what is believed to be an
expert band of counterfeiters