The Savannah morning news., 1904-12-26
HE LEFT TO GET
DR.. CHADWICK
THE SHERIFF WILL MEET
STEAMSHIP ON WHICH ARE DIR.
AND MISS CHADWICK.

Mrs. Chadwick Seemed Greatly Per-
turbed Because OF the Prospec-
tive Arrest OF Her Husband.
Begged That Her Stepdaughter
Might Receive Kind Treatment.
The Sheriff Has Promised 1t for
Both the Father and the Daughter.
Cleveland, o.. Dec. 25.-Sheriff Bar
ny left for Albany and New York to-
night, carrying with him the papers
for the arrest of DIR. Leroy S. Chad
wick, who is expected to land at New
York on the steamer Pretoria some
time Wednesday morning.
This afternoon Mrs. Chadwick show
ed unusual nervousness. The sheriff
spent almost an hour with the woman
in her cell, during which time she
wept convulsively. 81 know you will
treat my husband as kindly as possible
under the circumstances. but please re-
member that he is innocent of any
wrong doing" said Mrs Chadwick as
the sheriff entered her Jail quarters
Mrs. Chadwick repeatedly asked him
to be kind to DIR. Chadwick.
This is the worst thing that has
happened during all the trouble of the
last few weeks" said Mrs. Chadwick
ST never thought my husband would
be dragged into this affair. 1t is so
unjust, for if ever an honest man liv-
ed, it is my husband
To Make 1t Easy for the Girl.
Several times she referred to the
doctors daughter, by a former wife,
who is returning with DR.. Chadwick
to this country The woman also es-
pecially asked that the sheriff do ev-
erythfng possible to make the situa-
ton as easy as possible for the young
girl. Remember all 1 have told you,''
called out Mrs. Chadwick. as Sheriff
Barry was leaving the Jail. This is
terrible, but there is one satisfaction;
] will see my husband SOON"
Before leaving, Sheriff Barry tee-
graphed to Albany, asking that the pa
pers in the case be made out in adj
vance. so as to insure no delay.
1t has been arranged for relatives of
Miss Mary Chadwick to meet her.
Whether she will remain in New York
or come on to Cleveland with her
father is not yet settled. 1t is thought,
however, that she will stay in New
York with relatives and friends for a
few days at least.
Expects 1t to BE a Blow.
L suppose it will be a severe blow
to DR.. Chadwick to be met with pa
pers for his arrest upon his arrival in
this country" said the sheriff tonight.
l intend to do everything possible to
ease the situation as much as the cir
cunstances will permit for both DR..
Chadwick and his daughter"
The exact course the sheriff will fol-
low is to be determined Tuesday morn
ing after a conference with New York
officials The sheriff expects to go out
to meet the Pretoria on either a gov
eminent lighter or a police patrol boat
He plans to catch the big steamer out
side of Sandy Hook and to notify Dr.
Chadwick of his arrest before the land
ing is made at quarantine.
If Dr. Chadwick is not a sick man
I shall return with him on the first
train / can make out of New York
Wednesday, reaching Cleveland, if pos
sible, some time Wednesday night or
Thursday morning." said the sheriff
If he is a sick man my plans may
necessarily have to be changed. At any
rate, / shall remain in New York long
enough to be certain of the proper care
of Miss Chadwick"