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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 23, 1906)
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: SEPTEirBEU 23, 1900. a . " fiAfTTT. TO)" 1 COIN QUEERED IN MAKING Drt Retorted to lr Coaatrfritr t Frac'MarkeaWl ' ' Artlel. "Although gold coins are not In circula tion tn tb east In comparison with the total amount of paper money which leaves the gray walla of this old building." said as official of the Treasury department to a Washington Star reporter, "there are. nevertheless, a great many of these coins current, and they are. counterfeited, to gether with our silver coins, more than the average person would suppose, . : "I will give you a few suggestions 'on the manufacture of good and counterfeit coins of the various denominations which will be of Interest and value to the public Th three principal treaoury Usts of coins are: First, the weight; second, the dlam , eter. and, third, the thickness. The coun terfeiter who succeeds In malting his dies and the spurious metal alloy which will meet all of the testa Is Indeed a smart one. With some alloys he may be able to 'work out the weight, but the diameter of the coin would reveal that it was a coun terfeit product, or even a very slight in crease In the thickness of the HliclUy-mAds article would show at ones its counterfeit origin. . , '; i- "The superior grade of coin counterfeits are made with a die. Borne of the more perfect ones arc almost exact replicas of our own minted products, and have a sharp, true ring, smooth, welt-finished sur faces, with the lettering and milling finely delineated. The reading the little raised and Indented marks on the edges of the coin--le not as sharp and clear as the reading on the genuine coins. While many of the finer counterfeits are of full weight, they are usually a little short of weight. Bom of these gold coin counterfeits are so well made and are of such a fine ap pearance that they pass current until they reach the hands of the coin experts In this building. ' , ; . "The standard gold used by the mint is KM line, or H.18 carats. The most deceptive gold counterfeits are made of a lower grade gold, of from 800 to 800 fine, and aa low as 400 fine In the more Inferior grades of counterfeits. The most deceptive gold counterfeits are those which are manu factured from an alloy of gold, copper and liver. Platinum la a metal which Is used by the expert counterfeiter to gain the necessary weight to his output, and When these platinum counterfeits are struck off In good dies, and then very ' beavtly gold plated, they prove to be very dangerous counterfeits when first 'shoved' by the aa complices of the man who generally does the spurious minting, he usually keeping out of sight, for he is too valuable a man In the trade to be 'nabbed' In the passing stunt. The gold plating wears off in due time and the base metal Is revealed. "A comparison of the piece with ' the genuine of the same coinage and date, to gether with a critical Inspection of the minting, general appearance, die Impress, ling,' slse and weight wtn be found ac curate testa when In doubt as to whether a coin Is genuine or spurious. The familiar acid test may also be applied. "Counterfeit coins made in molds are the more common and the more ecteMy detected The mold counterfeit usually applies to silver coins. A number of years ago there were many counterfeits of silver coins made of lead and type moral, but these have largely passed because of their easy detection. both aa to sight and feeling, as they are slippery to the touch as compared with the real sliver coin. The molding process is a cheap one to set up and is largely Indulged in by foreigners, who pass their bad products upon their own country, men when the latter are green as to genu Ine coin. "The sharp, clear cut appearance' of the genuine coin Is absent, the milling and let terlng are dim, while the reading is usually very faint and poorly delineated. Never. thelcss, some pretty fair sliver counterfeit coins arc turned out of molds, but the weight Is generally short' when sn attempt Is mads to bring them within the specified thickness and diameter. "That there is considerable counterfeiting In coins atlll attempted is shown by the fact that our secret service officers cap tured (4,000 In spurious gold coins and 111,000 In silver coins during the IsM year, The more expert silver coin counterfeiters use for their product of the larger silver coins an alloy of about two-thirds antimony and one-third lead, and when they, heavily plate these productions they get out a de ceptive coin which has a pretty fair ring, The good old stand-by test of the- re quired weight gives these coins away In the hands of one used to handling money, though In some sections of the country they get Into circulation easily. The dol lar piece makes the most dangerous of tnls class of counterfeits. "Sums of the molda are made of metal but most of them are made bf plaster of parts. The 15 and the $10 gold pieces are the most favored by the counterfeiter, the 130 gold piece being very hard to reproduce so as to baffle detection, as the die of this coin Is the most beautiful and the hardest to Imitate of our gold coins. The predomi natlng sliver pieces of counterfeit produc tion ara the GO and SS-cnt piece and the standard silver dollar. The drat two pieces at subsidiary coin are the most easily 'shoved. "Some counterfeiters give the gold coins an sold bath, or 'sweat' them out of a dol lar or two of the good metal and then pass them along. The coins are genuine, of course, but the "sweating deprives them of the required weight. These "sweated' coins pass In circulation from hand to hand until they reach the banks or the subtreasurles, when they sre at once caught up by the coin counters, and their careers come to a sudden and abrupt close as coins of th realm, - "A laborious task of extracting the In terlors of gold coins Is called ths 'flllln process, consisting of cutting the coins In two, or partially through at the edges, and extracting aa much of the Interior as pos aibis, replacing the good gold with an In feiior but weighty metal and braslng the edges together, This Job has to 'be don with exceeding cleverness to defy detec tlon, but wha don, well a lot of gold can thus be obtained." Curious Cfcla MedtHaes. There ara few places more Interesting tn Chinatown than the oriental laboratories and drug stores. Quaint and mysterious are some of ths prescribed remedies, although many of them are composed of herbs and are excellent for some maladies. This fact la pretty generally recognised, for the average Chinese doctor who - can . speak English counts among his patients Amer icans aa well as orientals. It Is a well known fact that the late Leland Stanford pinned his faith to Chinese herb treat ment and was a regular and unashamed patron of Pr. .Wong Woo. a prominent Chines physician of Ban Francisco. In on of th large drug- stores of New Tork there are over 1,000 different barks, roots and berries, all Imported from China. Boms few of th herbs grow In this country, but they hav aot tb strength f ths Chines plants. For Instance, ginseng grown la Pennsylvania, from which Mate large quantities are exported, brings only to oeots a pound. . while Chinese ginseng sells for Ft sad M a pound. A certain bark, which. upn being broka into piece, dis close a silvery-colored silken fiber. Is much weed a a tonic; It la th bark of a tree called Toy-chung. Orsnge skin, betel nut, licorice, aweet-tasting rod berries, bamboo having, and all sorts of roots and herbs ar - uee4 . by Chlns duotuca. LD's 11 JL I g-, . i hi ii" 1 17 IK I I .IV iltosvJSrrrri ,. fWW mm IrJllf Solid Oak IPS 1 1 Sideboard if 1 1 This Urge, handsomely designed. VI L j I 5 The furniture displays tomorrow at HartmaiVs store will represent the most advanced types in modern furniture, fresh from the workshops of the foremost makers of the land . Conspicuous among these meritorious displays will be seen many pieces of furniture made exclusively for the great Hartman chain of stores rare creations for which we rewarded the designers handsomely. Such designs, being exclusive with us, are not to be seen in any other establishment in, Omaha. And you may select whatever your fancy suggests and pay us at your convenience. v HARTMAW'S CREDIT SERVICE IS THE MOST HELPFUL A generous spirit and a sincere desire to help is evidenced in the liberal treatment which is given to customers of the Hartman stores. This is an institution with feeling full of human sympathy. "SVe are glad of the opportunity to render assistance and grant special favors to customers. jlRTMfilJ 28?? Wc offer you such freedom in making your payments ns to provide for every possible emergency that may arise. INo payments expected when you are ill, out of work, or when visited by misfortune of similar nature. So we say with positive assurance of correctness that Hartman's .credit plan is the most helpful ever devised and that the Hartman concern treats customers more generously than any other home furnishing concern in this great western metropolis. This sale represents the united efforts of the twenty-two great Hartman stores. The entire strength of this mighty organization has been directed toward the lessening of prices, and with telling effect. "We've an unusually large number of articles priced at about half real worth, which is bound to make the sale teem with interest for frugal buyers. Throughout the entire store every way you turn there will be confronting you these extraordinary sale specials, the price tickets on which articles clearly show a saving of one-third to one-half. M HI: CSS This large, handsomely designed, olid oak Sideboard is finl&h.d in rich 'golden full quartered sawed solid oak; Is beautlfull orna niented with hand carvings; has extra large French bevel mirror and lined drawer for silverware. l-'h'-'lH GoM jj Jill., .11 I I J 1 JIM' I I n k w t v - - T--'-"f f :mmmmmmm. IIMi ' Terms: . :lfM wisPffe r ife .Mily $85 worm' , . :JMm: yflim ' , i'wS!.! $4 a MontC. jjl f-mfje Mission Rocker J Everything Bold la Guaranteed No Matter now Low the Price. Bri'eU Rug, , Special ThU Week at These auiiurlor Kuks hav seams. Size 9x12 feet. The patterns 14!? These auiiurlor Hugs have no miter are exclusive and the colors most It has extra heavy frame, wide seat, broad arms and panel back; is made of solid oak, with weath ered oak finish. A most elegant and most substantial Mocker. Worth easily 6.e0. Credit Terms: $100 Worth $10 Cash $8 a Month. Larger Amounts Propoi- tlonatelf Eacjr Tern is. Solid Oak Pedestal Extension Table. This massive table has extra large round top, large round pedestal and heavy legs with carved claw feet, it la or tne nnesi possiDie workmanship and is richly finished In golden and highly polished. Special Fall Opening Sale price Terms: $1.50 Cash; 50c Weekly. China Closet Special at See cut. Made of finest quartered sawed oak, grooved shelves for standing plates, bouble thick bent glass ends, carved top, best of cabi net work throughout; easily a ja value. Special at Hartman. yUDOtUlV 14?? Morris Chair 0 " J-jjas' Jr : i.J. - r ij The frame Is made of solid oak or mahogany finish, with handsomely carved claw feet and large carved heads on arms. The cushions ara full spring and ' covered with French Velour of handsome color lngs. beautifully blended. They are extra well made, and. being firmly woven . from fine all wool and worsteds, will stand the sreateat amount of wear. Terms. $1.7B Cash, 0O0 Weekly. Solid Oak CamblnaVon T75 Bookcase and Desk 1J firrrTTT Tr? T r r r t 3 1 1 s i ssjsj aw asm .ass wm .sw asm m w i. A. A. . fA Hartman'a Great Special Jf75--& Bed DavenpTt Only sfaaD Th frame is massive In construction and mads of solid oak beau tifully polished, or In hand polished mahogany finish. The uphol stering Is of the most dependable quality covered . with imported velour of handsome colorings una uw-piy tufted. Credit Terma: $2.75 Cash, 50c Weekly. ' Kitchen Cab'neti It has large table, tilting flour bin, drawer for kitchen cutlery, large pot cupboard, kneading boards. Top Is most conveniently arranged. Has roomy cupboard with glass doors and full row of spice drawers. Positively lade of large flaked solid gold en oak with hand rubbed pol ish. It is fitted with adjustable shelves, double strength, full glass door, large fancy French bevel mirror. It is beautifully carved and is most substantial In construction. Madman's Prices Are Always Lower by 20 to 30 Tou can well understand that, wub 1 great retail stores through out the United States, Hart man's have a selling capacity equalled by no other home-furnlshlng concern in the world. The volume of busi ness don by this great chain of stores Is so extensive that we are able to reduce the cost of production to the minimum. Oak Princes 5 75 Dresser at AO Thl Colonial ' Library Table It. is made of Badger oak, selected stock, has massive frame, gracefully carved les;s and larg lower shelf. Is beautifully flaked and handsomely finished. Made to Hartman'a spe cial order for their 12 great stores, which makes the very low price possible. Terms, 1.00 Cash, SOo Weekly. tb biggest vaiu to be found unmna. Terms, " " Cask, BOo Weekly la CBEDXT TO OUT-OF-TOWTT Waging O 75 Qachlne O mi ' mmm m Wei t'; ; v ' Exactly like cut shown. Full swelled front, masr.lv French beveled plate mir ror, carved standards, fine ly rubbed and polished, full quartered oak; has best of kmanahtp throughout, elegant, rich and stylUlt Dresser. New designs. K jtllLiTrl Money" P I ( ' rYOU TM,:'ltr H m sssssnss ifl.'jdiii ii isss Hartman Soecla! 6-Mole Steel Ka nye 26?? Like cut. Hundreds of Omaha housewives will testify to the excellence of this range. Larg oven, six holes, deep firebox, elegantly nick eled trimmed, complete with high closet, fully guaranteed.. Mad of cold drawn steel, lined with asbestos; duplex grate, for wood or coal, largest range In Omaha selling for less than $40. Terms, aa.TS Caab, 60 Weekly. MATL ORDERS FILLED Center Table 95 1. Special Made of finest solid oak or mahogany nnlehej, finely rubbed and finished, quarter sawed, large top with carvings and fanny rim, slse Hxii, fancy shelf . beneath, turned legs. , Hartman Special Base Burner 31?? Special dent's ZJ15 Ch ffonier JLt-. The celebrated Waverly, simply constructed and easiest running-. This machine will last a llfatltna; will always wash clean andwill not tear even th daintiest gar ' ment. Guaranteed $1.00 Cash, 60 Weekly. Famous . Peninsular. Most powerful double heatere. made. Keturn flues, fatent Improved grata and shaker. Uas consuming. Large self feeding magazine. iegant ly nickeled trimmed. Guaranteed. I'i'r'.-.'irir.'iii'E-irir.-ij jui uiruuxn. Exactly Ilk cut shown. Mad of finest quartered sawed oak. Elegantly finished. Complete in every detail. Shaving Stand at tachment and fitted with coat and trouser hangers, t styles. 5p-clal Oak 'Z9S Haatera, at tJ . C slses, guaranteed make, elaborately nickeled trim med, made in 6 slses. Up from only $3.66. Heaviest castings, all new improve ments, bpeclal Introductory sale price, be thes beat-ra. O rent Iron Bed Xa5' Fully guaranteed, flv drawers, solid oak case, complete with full - sot of attachments and. ac cessories, new drophead style, easy running. Sold on easy terms. ""tarnea" Guaranteed Upholstered Furniture reninsalar, XJsooln, Howard, Xieblga and BTovelty Stoves, Heaters and Ranges "Oster Boer" Mattress; "K-lly" Adjustable Morris Chairs and tavnports "KiadeU" humersaultic Davenports "aunlocke" Mission Furnltur "Valley Ulty" Office Ijesks, eta. Amerloaa Seetional Bookcases. Largest lines, mure samples, newest designs, greatest assortments, best displayed, lowes: prices and mora high class factory products at Hartman's, both in Rugs, Carpets, etc.. Furniture and Stoves than any oilier Omaha or vicinity concern. Call and view the spleudld showings. It's a pleasure tor us to show you. Ion't feel obligated to buy. Courteous salesman at your disposal. je"" SALESROOMS: 1414-16-18 Douglas St. i B'bolesale and Mall Order DepL N. L Cor, Hlli an J Jones I i-mr m BMesIBIIaBaa,7W.T I r.n M I - I M . , ill " H as(-a--a-a-B-SB------SB9-f-atr M m M M Special, Only Our own exclusive design. Mad with beautiful ornamented Joints, post knobs and chills. This bed Is fin ished tn three coats of thoroughly baked-on enamel and can be had In any of th popular colors. Tinas, 11.00 Cash, so Weekly. rvfmMmiinrmHYrtWi liuivt ivu u siui Jjvui wy Home Furnishers rZ Twemy-wo orcat btorcs Vl ' Throughout the United V States. r 4 1? mm