IMPORTAMAPTURE . Gang of Counterfeiters Found - , ended without an election, and unless at Last. IIlRCEROES 'SlLl’ER CERTIFICATES. The Government Experts Puzzled to Tell the Spurious From the Gen- uine—The Secret Service Work-' ed Over a Year on the Case. WASHINGTON. April 20.——Probably the most important capture in the his- Tory of the secret. service was made Tuesday in Philadelphia by Chief John E. Wilkic and his agents, when they ar— rested Arthtlr Taylor and Baldwin _S. Bredell, the makers of the famous counterfeit “Monroe heat” $100 silver certificates. These arrests were fol- lowed yesterday by the capture in Lan- caster, Pa., of Villiam M. Jacobs and VViliiam L. Kendig, two prominent cigar manufacturers, and James Burns, who was in Jacobs‘ employ. There were also captured the original plate from which the silver certificates were printed, a new $100 counterfeit plate and a new $50 plate and also three sets of plates for the printing of counterfeit ~revenue stamps, rolls, other parapher- nalia and about five tons of paper and a. large amount of counterfeit stamps. The "Monroe head” plate and also the stamp plates and the other ma- terials were found in. Lancaster, where the printing was done. The plates for the new $100 note and the $50 note were found in Philadelphia. The officials have taken possession of the factories of the cigar makers and have also at— tached their bank account. Taylor and Bredell, it is said, were captured while actually at work on the new plates. They are young men who were employ- ed in Philadelphia by different firms, but some time ago started in business for themselves. They are said to be expert engravers and never before have been under suspicion. The men will be brought before the United States commissioner and un- doubtedly will be brought to trial at the earliest possible moment. They are said to have confessed that less than $10,000'of the famous notes were put into circulation. The silver certificate, which was first discovered a year ago last fall by an official of the subtreas- ury at Philadelphia, was probably the most dangerous counterfeit ever put in circulation, and even the experts of the government for a. long time were undecided as to whether the note was genuine or counterfeit. After a. most careful search, however, a distinguishing mark was discovered which decided the question and enabled, the officials readily to distinguish the genuine from the spurious. Secretary Gage recognized the very great danger of this new note and at once called in the entire issue of many millions of dollars. At the same time he sent Warnings to all parts of the country fully describing the note. This prompt action balked the counterfeiters at the very beginning. Although less than 100 notes were issued, only about 26 have been discovered. Plans were set on foot to apprehend the counterfeiters, and; acting 'on the advice of Assistant Secretary Vander- lip, Mr. John E. W’ilkie, a newspaper man of Chicago who was known to have done some very clever detective work, Iwas sent forand placed in charge of the secret service bureau. He imme- diately laid his plans and on Feb. '1, 1898, found the clew which resulted in the above important captures. From the very first appearance of the notes Secretary Gage and Assistant Secretary Vanderlip have taken a great interest in the capture of the culprits and ,during the last 14 months have been in close touch with every move that has been made and have material- ly assisted Chief Vl'ilkie in his long hunt. A Sensational Arrest. PHILADELPHIA, April 20.—A sen- sational arrest was made in this city last night in connection with the cap— ture of the counterfeiting gang. Har- vey K. Newitt, who was as'sistant Unit— ed States district attorney in this city during the administration of President Harrison, was taken into custody by secret service men on a warrant sworn ' out by Chief VVilkie charging him with bribing Detective McManus of the Phil-' adelphia office. He was given a private hearing before United States Commis— sioner Edznunds and held in $15,000 bail, which was furnished by a wealthy friend. , Coast Defend-lee First. LONDON, April 20.—~The Madrid cor- respondent of The Daily Mail says: “There is no present likelihood of the reconstitution of the navy. The ordi- nary estimates will be presented to the new cortes, and if the country's finances are found to permit supplemental esti— mates will follow, the funds raised by the latter to be devoted first to the im- provement of the coast defenses.” No Hasty Judglucnt. PARIS, April lad—The cabinet council yesterday considered the Dreyfus affair, and it is semiofi‘icially denied that thP government is spurring the court of cassation to give a hasty judgment. According to the Soir, a private sitting of the court has decided upon the con— frontations. which will occur probably next Ty,’ :nday. . Fisheries Delayed. ST. JOHN’S. N. F., April. 20.—The French fishermen at St. Pierre are very backward in beginning the fishery on the Grand banks owing to the stormy weather, the heavy fields of ice from the gulf of St. Lawrence and the lack of bait from the Newfoundland coast. The Vice President’s Condition. WASHINGTON, April 20.——Vice Pres- ident Hobart shows little change. It was noticeable’that he did not sit up as much as usual yesterday, but his phy- sicians are urging him to take every precaution against overexertion. med From nun-mi. POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y., April 20.— Miss Mary McAuliffe, 19 years of age, died at her home in Tivoli yesterday from burns which she received winle burning leaves in her yard. Major General Chaflee Honored. 'WEST POINT, April 20.-A salute of 13 guns was fired yesterday afternoon in honor of Major General Adna 'R. Chattee, who distinguished himself at Santiago. NO SENATOR ELECTED. The Long and Fierce'Pennsylvunla Struggle Ends Without Choice. HARRISBURG, April 20.——The great battle for United States senator has , Governor Stone calls an extra session at which there should be an election Pennsylvania will have only one repre- sentative in the United States senate during the next two years. After the taking of the ballot in joint convention a motibn was offered 'by. Mr. Fow (Dem.) of. Philadelphia. and adopted that a vote of thanks be tendered the officers and that the convention adjourn sine die. The legislature adjourns final- ly at noon today. There was no change in yesterday’s voting, the friends of ex-Senator Quay standing by him and the anti-Quay Re- publicans by B. F. Jones of Pittsburg, while the Democrats cast their vote for ,George A. Jenks, who has been their candidate since the deadlock began. The senatorial contest began on Jan. 17. On that day Senator Quay received his highest vote, 112 senators and repre- sentatives casting their ballot for ,him. ThiSowas 13 less than the number nec- essary to a choice, and he never came ‘ nearer an election during the more than three months of the struggle. No such bitter political contest has probably ev- er before been waged in this country. A Place For-flock-l‘ii‘ll'. ' W’ASHINGTON, April 20,—The exec- utive committee of the bureau of Amer- ican republics has sanctioned the tender to Mr. Rockhill, the retired United States minister to Athens, of the posi- tion of director of the bureau of Amer- ican republics. Mr. Rockhill will leave Athens about May 6 for the United States. New York Markets. / FLOUR—State and western quiet and steady: winter patents, $3.75@4; winter straights, [email protected]; Minnesota patents, [email protected]; winter extras, $2.60@3. WHEAT—-—No. 2 red opened easy with cables, but rallied and was strong on bad crop news; May, 781,43@787Agc.; July, 78%@791/gc.. RYE—Steady; state, 61@62c.; western, 660., f. o. b., afloat. CORN—No. 2 inactive, but firmer on the advance in wheat; May; 401/3@401/20.; July, 401,{3@4014r;. OATS —No.- 2 dull- and featureless; track, white, state, 35@390.; track, white, western, 35@390. PORK—Steady; mess, [email protected]; fam- ily, $10.50@11. LARD—Steady; prime western steam, $5.47, nominal. ,, BUTTER—Barely steady; state dairy, 14%@18c.; state creamery, 16%@190. EGGS—Easy; state and Pennsylva- nia, 14%c.; western, 14@14%c. SUGAR—Raw strong; fair refining, 4 3460.; centrifugal, 96 test, 4%c.; re- fined firm; crushed, 5%c.; powdered, 5%0. MOLASSES—Flrm; New Orleans, 32 @370. , ' . TURPENTINE—Easy at 4'3@43%c. RICE—Firm; domestic, 415/2@7c.; pan, 56105140. TALLOW — Easy; country, 434634160. HAY—Firm; shipping, 45@550.; good to choice, 65@75<:. ' Ja- city, 414c. asked; SkIn-TorluredBahIes 6‘ OR! FOR OUTIGURA. _ cfihihatafiihh‘ttigln‘lil‘; Elli: UTICUBA Ointment. A b essing to skin tor- gured infants and worn-out, worried parents. where. SOAP. 25c.; OINTM'RNT. 50c. Pom-m: 0,8350%? 032., Props“ Boston. Send for 64p. book, free. NORWALK . HOT EL. 1. 6. Hamilton, Prop. Everything Modern! Newly Furnished! New Management! A AGENT FOR Highland Brewing Company.. EVERYTHING FIRST~CLASS. For Family or [Medicinal use WC‘hiLVO a fu[1 supply of the . Best Grade ' of Beer and Vv'hiskies, including: BEER;— Pillsner, Export,'and Bavarian Lager (steamed or plain.) ALES——— Golden Pale, Golden Dark. ' Stock, Malt Extract, and Mall. and Iron Bock Beer , PORTER—'— Whiskies Finest brands for medicinal use". “Hunter,” “King William Scotch," "Costair’s Rye,” “Pepper,” “Hermit- age,” “Taylor Kentucky,” etc. I. G. HAMILTON. PLYMOUTHHOCK ICE STBIGTLY PURE! Stores and families supplied. Lowe rates. ELLS a: 60., I I North Ave. Norwalk. ”WOURW‘ “.Ii'll‘i ‘___._.I_I_J TS NOW ARE THE TALK OF THE TOWN. our Suits are made and finished as Tailor—made Suits shoald be. Skirt is perfect. Vl-"e have added ‘; I to this growing department. E‘_ P. F STOll The tug Store of the Bounty The comparisons have been made, and the verdict is ' that Not only the Jackets of our Suits fit but the hang of the . d .efl'g 311' S and Separate Skirts " W. FERNALD, _ Practical ‘ Bookbinder Called For and ' ‘ Delivered. Postal Orders Promotly Attended to. 32 FRANKLIN STREET, SOUTH NORWALK Orders forBookbin'dingcan be 19 at. the GAZETTE OFFICE. A. .- . w. BAT as" 42 WATER STREET, You can find as fine an assortment of Nlfllllllllfllllfllllllfllflllflll Will I As can be found in anv Yard in the State. Look it over and get. prices before going,r elsewhere ism-M awnido" Ci'olooonm 5:099!“oncoouooooaonooolmnow K is invaluable to every modiste and indispen- iable to every dressmokcr. For gowns in avery issue are furnished two or more our mesa ,eArreens The patterns have been pronounced the sim- plest made, and in point of practical utility they ARE THE‘ BEST One needs only to give them a trial to be convinced that they are the most convenient AND SIMPLEST Price—VVaist, with sleeve, 25 cents: Skirt, 25 cents; Complete Costume, 50 cents. 10 Cents a. Copy $4 ()0 (l Your HARPER 8; BROTHERS, Publisners NEW YORK, N. Y. "w ~- J. 0. JENNINGS. flNflEETAKER! . ,No. 7 MAIN STREETJ NIGHT 'B ELL AT OFFICE ESTER“ A_‘.\‘.,- ‘Q l‘l‘" Children’s Garments. Shh-t Waists. first week of the opening, We have i , . . . ~ - t . ._ . _ 25 children’s spring jackets the $3.00 i\OW 15 3'01““ “me ? PICk your Style- Shiiwlfgle (17%;, alt-£1116 late asides ones for - $1.50 350,dozcn to choose from. 50c. to $2. 1- fil'y‘ ‘ , (‘e d can 1 u .Sult“ _ rec . - - ,. , u e skirt and a. shirt. waist, price 10 separate skirts Just, to alal'b them , . . ., , $1 50 for 6 to 10 leave old $2 75 Misses’ Suits, Tailor Made. - . ' . 16 suits made as a dress trimmed with ’12 to 16. ‘ . Ladies’ Suits Tailor Made. silk. Made .Of b1u"~ ”Ed and gift: Blue, cadet. and red reeferjacket. and The greatest. stock in the county. cashlllefe- _ _ > ' 3”-" skirt. . 7.50- 10 suits, Eton jacket,‘ Covert and La- 10 htoo suns tor children 8 to 1‘2 years Venetian cloth suits 12 to 16 ' die’s cloth $7 50 _ . . . , “'59 ' $10.00 and $13.50 . 15 suits Covert. cloth, blue and 1-.) spring Jackets for children i) to 1.2 (level-[.- jackets $5.00 brown ' $9 00 $3.50 ' . ‘ . ' . , - 10 black Venetian cloth suits $10.00 a 9, . ‘ . Ladies Spring JaCKets' 15 Scotch eifects in small checks “8’ Covert. cloths. 500 covert, cloths lin- $1350 and $1500 8 ed with silk $7. 50 to $10.00 10 black silk lined ch evict suits $18.00 ‘ Black Cheviots, $7.50 to $10 00- ' 10 different shades of fine broad cloth ‘ u , suits $22.00 g Silk Capes. » ’ . '_ r6 _ 5 silk capes . $2.98 Silk wa‘Sts' . § § 8 silk capes, $7.50 . Black silk waists, $3.50 to $7.50 a g _: 6 silk capes, $10.00 Colored silk waists, $3.50 to $8.50 ‘3 .. 2- 7 silk capes. $12 00 g: 73'; d 8 velvet. capes. $4.98 Cluth waiSts° ‘3 :7 3 .10 “ 0211383, $5.98 ‘ Black brilliantine sizes 3:3 to 42; E g :3 olOlll capes, $3.50 to $12.00 $1.98 E.“ 2 Bicycle separate skirts, $3.98 to $5 00 Separate Skirts. L .4 , 3 ‘53 Notice. 375 to choose from, $1.75 to $133.00 bl) z 3 .5 8 The two piece lawn house‘ dl‘CSSL‘a‘ . u. .3 — H,“ [i=- I; have arrived. You "emember thunyou THE E03] 0 \ 103E ‘ :3, mulrl not. act, Chem lvsr. season at‘mr lbw , ~ 0 We will sue you $3.00 to $5.00 on :1 Suit, that i.-: the (lllflrrl-I‘I‘cc belwlcn ourpl'ices an, {w Y: 15‘: , I‘ml’on the. same Garment. , , To - we Members of mg Womalk, Smith Nor-walk mm '- Eosl War-walla Fire Departments .' The year ’98 was a great year tor bicycles, 1 sold more Wheels during that year than ever before, but I desire to make the year ’99 a record breaker," and in order to do it I want your assistance in booming the Rambler Whee]; to spread its name and fame into every nook and corner of our town. -« To obtain your help I propose to give away Absolutely Free, to the most popular member of either .theNorwalk, South ~.N orwalk or East Norwalk Fire Departments a celebra- ted High Grade ’99 Rambler Wheel, the fleetest, the handsomest, the most graceful, the most durable and most reliable wheel built, up to date. _ - The popularity will be decided by ballot, and in order to vote for candidates the name of the member to be voted for together with the name of the 'fire company of which he is a member must be written on the coupon below and deposited in thezballot box at my store No. 45 Main street,.N‘orwaIk. Ballots for members of the South N orwalk department can be deposited in the ballot box at the store of Whelpley 8c Clark in the Lauder building. . Ballots for members of the East Norwalk department can be deposited in the ballot box in Haffiler’s Cigar and News store at the east end of the Washington street bridge, The contest is open to every member of the several fire (1 partmente, including members of the Fire Police. All ballots must be deposited by 7 o‘clock sharp, .on the evening of May 29th, and the name of the winner will be an nounced on May 3lst. - . ' V \ i ' J, T. PrOwiit, , , Agent RAMBLER WHEELS, No. 45 MAIN STREET, NORWALK, CONN c, K? THE GAZETTE covers the cream, oi the trade in. this section.- An advertise meat in its cOlumns will bay. 0 ‘ 1 ~,
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