Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-23
CAPTURED IN FRANCE,
O'Brien, the Bunco Steerer, Was Retaken
at Havre, but Escaped.

O'Brien, the Bunco Steerer, Was Retaken
at Havre, but Escaped.
LONDON. May 23.-It is reported that Thomas
o Brien, the notorious bunco steerer. who was
extradited from England to the state of New
York and who escaped from the custody Of Of
fcers in that state after being convicted and
sentenced to state prison, has been arrested in
Paris today.
NEW YORK. May pat police headquarters
it is stated that nothing official has been re-
ceived about Buncoer O'Brien's reported arrest
in Paris. Inspector Steers thinks however
that it is very likely that the report is true, as
it has been known that O'Brien. after his es-
cape. took a steamer from Montreal for Havre
LArER.-The arrest of O'Brien. the New York
buncO steerer. has been confirmed. He was
captured at Havre while leaving the steamer
Marseille. which left New Orleans on Nav
for Havre and Antwerp. The fugitive
tried to leave the steamer with the
cargo. when he was detected and captured. The
French police appear to have been on the look
out for him. and one of their best detectives
was watching at the wharf.
OBrien appears to have waited on board until
all was quiet before attempting to 20 ashore
He tried to leave in the confusion attending
the removal of the cargo. and would have
escaped but for the fact that a watch had
been left at the steamer with instruc-
tons to keep close lookout for him. 1t is said
that on the way over some of O'Brien's actions
led the crew to suspect that they had an es-
capped criminal Of some importance on board
and it is also stated that hint was given to the
police authorities at Havre upon the arrival Of
the vessel.
OBrien was greatly taken aback by his cap
ture and inquired whether the new extradition
treaty between France and the United States
of which it appears he knew something had
yet gone into effect. As the French officers
were able to talk some English they in
fhQf he had MOI
been approved according to their information.
. Brien was very much relieved. Upon being
taken to headquarters he was at once subjected
to the aEthropometrical system of measure
ment in order that if he escaped again he might
be readily recognized. at least in France
OBrien submitted in good grace after at first
protesting that an American citizen should not
be subjected to the indgnity of having his toe
nail measured and calves inspected by inquisi-
tive foreigners.
The French police we're surprised at his gen.
tlemanly appearance and fine physique and
way to the English criminals who
fell occasionally into their hands. Apart
from taking the prisoners measurement
and keeping him in most vigilant charge they
treated him with every consideration. OBrien
Will be given an opportunity, it is stated, to
fight against extradition, and as soon as he was
arrested be inquired about getting counsel.
The proceedings for his extradition will have
to be under the present French treaty, which is
quite restricted in its terms compared with the
treaty negotiated by Mr.. Whitelaw Reid and
which has not, it is stated, been approved in
America. Soon after o Brien's escape an ac-
count Of the escape and the reward offered for
his capture was received in English. French and
other continental ports. The English and
French police have ever since been ON the look
ont for the man. and steamers arriving at Liv-
erpool, Hayre ani other places have been care
fully scrutinized.
o'BRIEN AGAIN ESCAPES.
HAvRE, May 80 Brien escaped from the
French police after being taken in custody.