The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-11-21
ARBUcKLE TO BE AVENGED.
THE POLICE NOW HOT ON THE
TRAIL OF HIS sLAYERs.

Three Men Known to Have Been in
the Dead Politicians Company I'm
der Arrest-One of the Prisoners "A
Gambler Who Tried to Induce Ar
buckle TO Go Into a Game of Cards.
New York, Nov. 20.--The Central Office
detectives have arrested three men on sus-
picion of being the assailants of Hon.
Frank p. Arbuckle of Denver. o., who
was found unconscious and dying at
Eighth avenue and One Hundred and
Fifty-second street early yesterday morn
ing. Capt .oBrien detailed Detectives
Valley, Mannon. Murphy, Gale and
Thompson to investigate the case They
learned that on Wednesday night Ar
buckle was seen in the company of
gambler named George Stevens, in Luch-
ows's restaurant on Fourteenth street,
near Union Square, with two other men,
The detectives arrested Stevens last night
He is SO years old Stevens at first de-
MED all knowledge of Arbuckle or having
been in his company. After being lock-
ed up for a while, Joseph Davidson 20
years old, who said he was a stenograph-
er, was confronted with Stevens in his
CELL When Davidson saw Stevens in
the lookup he said: well, l see you
are In trouble, too, about Arbuckle."
stevens made no reply. When Davidson
was searched one of Arbuckle's cards
was found in his pockets
The detectives also arrested Fred Men
ger, "A years old, a bartender. Menger
says they were all together in Luchow's
restaurant, and that Stevens was trying
to induce Arbuckle to go up town and
play cards. Menger had a row in front
OF the restaurant, when he punched David
nnf L xrrl,a4 l.
came of Arbuckle after that. On the card
found in Davidson's pocket was an APP
pointment to meet Arbuckle some time yes
terday.
Capt. O'Brien sent the three men to the
Harlem police court They will be turned
over to Capt Kirschner of the 152nd street
police station, to help him in his investiga-
ton of the case.
Charles Butler, negro night Waterman,
arrested late last night on suspicion of
having some knowledge of the death. and
supposed robbery of Mr.. Arbuckle was
discharged from custody this morning.
The police have become satisfied that But
Ter knew nothing about the case
The developments in Arbuckle's case lead
to the belief that he was the victim of a
plot to rob him. 1t is believed by the ponce
that Arbuckle was first drugged, and then
placed in a cab somewhere down town,
taken to Bradhurst avenue and 152nd
sidewalk on Eighth avenue and left to die.
Samuel Stewart, alias "Sheeny Sam" q
years of age who is one of the four men
believed to be concerned in the alleged rob-
berry, and possible murder of Arbuckle,
was arrested this afternoon and arraigned
before Magistrate Brani at the Harlem
court. He was remanded until tomorrow
Stewart is said by the police to be a
race track tout. He appeared surprised
at his arrest, and when told the reason al
once became communicative. When
taken to police headquarters, however, he
acknowledged that he had been in Arbuck-
les company on Wednesday night, along
with Davidson, Menger, and Stevens, and
that the party had several drinks in Luz
chow's and the Academy Saloons on Four
teenth street, near Third avenue. Arbuckle
was intoxicated. Some one suggested
game of cards and Arbuckle refused to
play. Then there was a quarrel between
Menger and Stevens, and Stewart said he
left the party going to a Third avenue bar
Der shop to get shaved. He did not see
any of the party again, and positively did
not know what became of Arbuckle.
All of the prisoners will be re-arraign-
ed in court tomorrow. They are now in
custody of Police Captain Kirschner, who,
with detectives and policemen, is scour-
ing the precinct for clews.
Acting Inspector Thompson, who has
taken charge of the case, said this after
noon that he expected the whole mystery
would be solved by tomorrow. 1t was
known that the men now in custody had
arranged a scheme to swindle Arbuckle
and they were none too good to drug and
rob him.