For some time past, a large quantity of false 20-cent pieces have been flooding the city, and the French Police have been' actively engaged in fan effort to find the source of supply. As the result of their inquiries, raid was made on Sunday evening, Aug. 25, on a house in an alleyway off Rue Brenier-Montmorand.
Three women were arrested, and found to be in possession of §00'false 20-cent pieces and a stamp. Although they admitted trying to pass the money, all three dented knowledge of where' the money was made. A watch was kept on the premises, and next morning Tsang Fou-ding was rested; in his possession were 620 false coins.
'After questioning him, a raid was made on 843 Chenglu' Road, but proved fruitless. The police believe that the forgers got wind of the intended raid, and moved accordingly.
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