The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-13
Allen Arrestcd-Iis Appearance at Bow
Street.
fFrom the London Herald. Sc,

street,
from the London Herald Sept. IL
Henry Allen pugiist, was brought before Sir
Thomas Henry, at Bow street, yesterday, charged
with intent to commit breach Of the peace.
Mr.. Abrams appeared for the prisoner
Inspector Tanner deposed that he knew the prts-
oner to be prize fighter. There was to be fight
LONDON district that meaning short distance rom
George Clarke, inspector, stated that he, in com.
pany with Inspector silverton, apprehended the
Rhe charge was told to the prsoner who sSd ssa
he would rather have lost $500 than that this should
have happened. He also asked. "Have you got tho
Sir Thomas Henry-what is the amount Of tho
StakesY
Inspector Tanner-s2oo side.
MIR. Abrams cross-examlned the second witness
with the view OF showing that the prisoner bv say
should have happened, intended that he would not
care to have to undergo the training again.
Sir Thomas Henry said he hoped Mr.. Abrams did
st Pub
sponsibility, and felt his unfortunate position.
Sir Thomas Henry remarked that full notice had
been given OF the responsibility a very recent and
important occasion. He also wished to remind Mr..
Abrams Of the fact that these men had hackers.
standing very backward with regard to finding ball.
Sir Thomas Henry said the stakes were very high
in $500, and his own recognizance to the same
amount for twelve months, and that within twenty.
Mr.. Abrams observed that in reference to the pris
oner's own surety he was certain he could not find
that amount. Sir Thomas Henry said he had taken
everything into consideration. and that he would
not be very particular as to the prisoners re-
cognizance.
Mr. Abrams said that on another occasion he
should apply to Sir Thomas Henry TO reduce the bail
The prisoner was then removed from the dock.
THE ARREST.
From the London Herald Sept. IL
II would appear from the circumstances connected
with the apprehension of Allen that the po ice have
resolved to put down prize fighting once for all
There Is no doubt whatever that the promised Hght
between Joe Goss and Allen was AT least genuine
This il proved by the fact OF the unusual caution
that had been exercised the part Of all concerned
10 keep the match secret from the police authori-
ties. In this essential particular. however they
one belligerent now confined in Bow street police
station for want OF very heavy ball. is unable to
put I'm an appearance In the ring. Inspector Slveron
who II Will be remembered had such lively encoun-
ter with Jem Mace the night before the fight that was
arranged between that scientific boxer and o. Bald
win, by some means or other got scent of the
present proposed fight, and the Secretary OF State
having, upon his information, granted warrant for
companled by Inspector Tanner, proceeded without
loss Of time to Manchester and thence to the train
ing quarters of Alien, In Cheshire. Upon arriving
there they found that Allen had Just left They traced
he had left by the four p. M. trdin accompanied by
Brown, his hacker, and Bill Lang. his trainer. This
left the officers the only alternative OF telegraphing
to London to Inspector Clarke, who, IL will be recol-
pursuit Of the murderer Muller. Mr. Clarke acting
upon the telegram, was In waiting at the Wiesden
station upon the arrival OF the train and at once ar
rested Allen, who appeared thunderstruck, and ex-
claimed IL would sooner have given $500 than this
should have happened |"