Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-20
ARREST OF DR.. HERR.
The Leading Actor in the Panama
Canal Corruptions.
SANFORD MAYOR OF LONG ISLAND CITY
Dempsey Convicted of the Charge
Of Poisoning.
DISASTERS OF THE RAIL
DIR. HERR ARRESTED AT MIDNIGHT.

DIX. HERR ARRESTED AT MIDNIGHT.
| Although Frustrated with Illness He viii
Vigorously Fight Extradition Proceedings.
LONDON. Jan. 20.-Dr. Cornelius Herr wa,
arrested at midnight last night on warran,
issued on demand of the French government
on the charge of having been fraudulent!y i'm.
plicated in Panama swindling and corruption
The detectives assigned to make the arrest
went about their work very cautiously, az. al.
though it was reported that Herr was sick, il
was thought from his previous record both in
America and France that he might be sham
ming illness and would take an opportunity tc
escape.
THE DETECTIVES TRIP.
1t was known that Herr was at the Tanker
vile Hotel, Bournemouth. The detectives
started for Bournemouth after dark, and
although not especially disguised, they pre-.
sented the appearance of ordinary travellers.
When they presented themselves at the hotel
they at first stated that they had come down
from London and proposed to stay short time
| and. as IT incidentally. asked for DR.. Herr.
The reply was that DIR. Herr was too ill to be
seen. The detectives then replied: 1--WE are
officers Of the law and must see DR.. Herr"
The clerk said: "Alow me TO announce you
| in advance and no doubt he will be willing to
see you"
Will announce ourselves. Let the porter show
| us the rooms
The porter led the way to DR.. HERBS apart
ments and knocked at the door, 1t was then
midnight, and the indications were that all
within were asleep.
After few minutes the door opened slightly
and a female voice asked what was wanted
The porter. who appeared to have the best
Of feelings for Herr who is said to be very
liberal with tips, replied with much apology
that Some gentlemen were there that wanted
to zee the doctor. MAN."
But he is asleep and cannot be disturbed, "
answered the voice, which was that of Mrs.
Herr.
I'VE are sorry, madame" put in one Of the
detectives, but We must see DR.. Herr at once.
We are officers Of the law and. although we
wish to act with all proper consideration, we
must perform our duty. Please to tell DR..
Herr to dress at once. In the meantime we
will wait in the ante room"
The detectives quietly opened the door, Mrs.
Herr retiring to her husbands sleeping apar Z
ment. She came out in a few moments. Her
face showed signs OK grief and agitation, and
she could hardly restrain tears as she said
Gentlemen, DIR. Herr is too i'll to get up You
are welcome to go in and see for yourselves"
DIR. HERE'S APPEARANCE.
The detectives entered the sleeping room.
DIR. Herr was in bed. He had Just been
PioPPeu WIN piAiO"5 ny VIE. Ills lace
looked pale and wasted, his eyes were sunken
and he bore every sign Of being very sick
man.
II know your business, gentlemen" he said
In weak tones, as if it was difficult for him to
talk. You see nv condition. am willing to
go with You if it is possible for me to be
moved"
The detectives looked at the man and con-
cluded that it would not be proper to take
further action without medical advice.
The doctor who had been attending DR.. Herr
was called in. He declared that Herr was in
such serious condition of illness that he could
only be removed at the imminent peril of his
life. land that from present appearances it would
be impossible to remove him for some time.
The detectives telegraphed this statement to
London and were told to remain with the pris-
oner. but to take no action toward his reno al
without further instructions. The detectives
then took turns at watching. one of them re-
naming near the sick man while the other
found what rest he could within easy CALL
Herr, notwithstanding his illness, has made
energetic preparations to contest the effort to
extradite him to France. He has re aimed Mr.
Lewis. the weR-known solicitor. and Sir Edward
Clarke and Mr.. Bill are counsel in the case
Some surprise is expressed that Herr should
now prepare to contest extradition to the last
point when before arrest, he had professed his
readiness to surrender.