The times., 1901-06-10
WlLKlB ON A STILL HUNT
Probing the MOyamensing Prison
COunterfeiting Case.
Taylor and BredcII Repeatedly Sub
Jected to the Sweating Process Mt
Philadelphia Expectations of
Further Interesting Developments

PHILADELPHIA, June 9.-Although
John e. Wilkie. Chief Of the Secret Serv-
ice Division. has repeatedly declared that
the big counterfeiting case came to an
end with the arrest of Semple, the attor-
ney. there are indications of unusual un-
rest among Mr. Wilkes men which SEEM
inEiy presage further developments. Mr..
Wilkie explains his frequent visits to this
city by stating that his trips are purely
in the nature of regular business and have
no special significance.
When Arthur Taylor and Baldwin s.
Bredell were taken to the postOffice build
ing several times following the indict-
ment of Semple. the Secret Service oper-
atives explained their presence by declar-
ing that the accused men had merely
been examined by District Attorney Hol-
land, who was preparing the Govern
ment's end of the celebrated case. Mr.
WilSie cheerfully vouchsafed this infor-
nation, but did not state that Taylor and
Bredell on the two visits had been sub
jected to a severe sweating process. Mr..
Wilkie naturally refused to talk on this
subject, but 1t is understood that the two
alleged cOunterfeiters underwent an un-
usually rigid inquisition.
Interest in the case has been revived
uuTlDB Ile past lOIlulbDl D9 lht iAtbNCa'N
appearance of Taylor and BredelI in the
United States marshals office. They are
usually brought up from prison early in
the day, and remain in the postoffice
building until late in the afternoon. The
usual methods pursued by the police in
what is known as the ''sweat-box system
are said to be as childs play compared
to the nerve-racI<ing ordeal to which
Federal prisoners are compelled to sub
nit.
1t has been said that Taylor and Bre-
dell in duplicating Semple in their alleged
operations in Moyamensing Prison in
formed the Secret Service men that they
were quite willing to divulge certain facts
in connection with the case, but would
proceed no further than a certain point.
That the prisoners have materially as
sisted the Government in the preparation
of the case is not denied by the Secret
Service men. 1t is alleged, however, that
they are in possession of certain knowl-
edge. which, If yielded up to the Secret
Service Division, would aid that office
IN making another arrest in the
case. From what is known of the status
of the case il is freely predicted by per-
sons acquainted with the facts that the
Secret Service officials VIII not rest on
their oars until another arrest has been
made. Already, it Is said, they have spot
ted their man. but have kept hands OF
because they are apprehensive of not es-
tablishing prima facie case. AS is well
known, the operatives never make an ar
rest until they are confident of an indiCt-
ment
The last visit of Taylor and Bredell TO
Marshal Robinsons Office was made on
Friday afternoon. The utmost secrecy
and precaution were observed by Marshal
Helms in taking his prisoners to the cage
in the TnarshalS Office, on the third floor
Acting as guards were Nash and Kelly,
the bailifs. Taylor and Bredell were
taken into the postOffice building through
the Chestnut Street end. When they en-
tered they We're met by Mr.. Vogel, the
custodian. who hurried them to the rear
of the postoffice, and they were escorted
to Mr.. Wilkes Office by way. of a secret
staircase. After remaining closeted with
Mr.. Wilkie for several hours, Taylor and
Bredell We're remanded to the custody of
the marshal. who returned with them
to MOyamensing Prison.
During the stay in the marshal's office
the prisoners We're closely guarded. Their
presence was only known to the Govern
ment officials. What took place at the
private conferences can only be surmised.
Since the preliminary hearing of Semple,
during which the case was merely out
lined many developments II is said have
come 20 light. The sweating process to
" hich Taylor and Bredell have been sub
jected has been going on for long time.