Evening star., 1909-05-16
OFFICER COMING FOR HIM
Declares That q Great Mistake Has
Been Made.
FALSE PRETENSES ALLEG1
Claimed That He Professed to Rep
resent Societe Generate Of Paris
and Received Commissions.

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rested late yesterday afternoon by Cen
trail Office Detectives Pratt and Hewlett
on charge OF being 9. fugitive from
justice.
Capt Foxwell was arrested as he step
ped from street car and was returning
to his apartment. The arrest was maoe
upon a complaint of Herbert Moseley.
treasurer Of the Growler Copper Mining
Company of IA Kilby street. Boston, Mass.
1t is alleged that Capt. Foxwell obtained
SIS. $50 from the Growler Copper Mining
Company by false pretenses.
Capt Boardman, chief Of detectives. tele-
sraphed to the police authorities in Bos-
ton. notifying them of the arrest, and
stated last night that he had been re-
quested to hold Capt. Foxwell under ar
rest until an officer would arrive here for
him.
Mr.. Moseley's Charge.
According to the statement of Mr.. Nose
lej. Capt. Foxwell represented to the min
ing company that he was the American
agent for the "Societe Generate" Of Paris.
which Is one of the leading organizations
of its kind in Europe. fhis organization,
1t is stated, is composed of wealthy brok-
ers, who buy and sell bonds Of mining
companies, which they sell throughout
Europe.
Believing that the Societe Generate was
one OF the strongest organizations Of its
kind. George H. Merrell. president Of the
Growler Copper Mining Company. through
Mr.. Moseley, 1t is stated, contracted with
<n
worth Of bonds of the company. for which
he was to receive commission OF 81. 500.
1t Is stated Mr.. Moseley paid him S., 600
in January, 1908. and also $3.50 In October
OF the same year. The latter was paid
when Capt. FoxwelI was In Paris. 1t is
stated he telegraphed he must have It on
account OF q tax which had been levied.
It is stated. however, that the mining
company later got into communication
with the s.3ociete Generate" of Paris, and
WAS Informed that Capt. Foxwell did not
represent them and that further they did
not know him.
Foxwsu Found In Warrington.
A COON a. the company received this
Information. Mr.. Moseley said. they began
20 look for Capt Foxwell. but he had dis
appeared. Mr.. Thomas Nelson. q men,
Der Of q law firm representing the Growler
&xAhiih9 SoAupohyp hOWCS0Es was III w dSll-
ington for the past week and while walk
Ing down Connecticut avenue Friday
morning he saw Capt. Foxwell on the
street Mr.. Nelson telegraphed his in
formation to Mr.. Moseley, who i'm
mediately came to Washington from Bos-
ton.
The latter called at police headquarters
yesterday and after giving his informa-
inVl t. Va ~ Do,
and Hewlett were detailed to accompany
Mr.. Moseley to look for Capt. Foxwell.
The police learned that he had an apart
ment with his wife at the Connecticut,
but when they called there he was not in.
They started search for him downtown.
but were unable to locate him.
Later in the afternoon they again re-
turned to a point near the apartment
house and as he alighted from street
car and started for the apartment house
to police headquarters he was questioned
and the police say he admitted having re-
ceived the money from Mr.. Moseley.
Shortly after Capt. Foxwell had been
detained at headquarters his wife. who
Is said to be the daughter Of a millionaire
OF New York. called and conversed with
him until he was removed to the first pre-
cinct station.
"Great Mistake" Says Foxwell.
There is some venom somewhere"
Foxwell said last night. IA great mis-
take has been made. I cannot discuss
any phase OF the case until I consult my
attorneys My arrest Is the biggest sur
prise Of my career and I have not re-
covered from the shock Of 1t ALL" Fur
ther than this he would not talk.
To the police Foxwell stoutly denied
that he had ever represented himself to
be a representative OF the Societe Gen.
erale Of Paris, but that he was associated
IN q business way with another financial
concern OF Paris. He also told the police
answer any charges without requisition
papers.
Came Here Last Year.
Capt. Foxwell with his wife arrived In
Washington last year. It is thought he
came here some time in November. d.
dectly from Paris. For q time he was a
guest at the New Willard Hotel, where
he Is said to be quite well known to per-
sons about the hotel. Later he decided to
take an apartment at the Connecticut, and,
1t Is stated, when the proprietor Of the
apartment asked for references he was
directed to the Willard Hotel. where satis-
factory information was given.
During the past winter. although Capt.
Foxwell and his wife are said to have ap-
peared to spend money freely, they did
not mingle In the society Of the National
capital. In fact. when asked regarding
the extent of Capt and Mrs. Foxwells s
acquaintance in society circles. Star re-
ported was informed by one OF the mem
bers of the inner circle that they were not
known. 1t was stated by maids at the
apartment house that Capt. and Mrs
Foxwell spent a great deal Of their time
attending the performances at the thea
ters.
Other Claims Against Foxwell.
Among other companies said to have
claims against Capt. Foxwell are: John
Freed. Virginia Nickle Mining Company
Crookline. Mass, $4,000: Scott Bick-
-ord. Old Reliable Mining Company. &C
Congress street. Boston, Mass. $3.50
Warren B. Wheeler. Hillside Mining
Company. 70 Milk street. Boston. Mass.
$25OO q Mr.. Weed of Weed. Whitcomt
& Co., Congress street, Boston. Mass
$3.50. and George Otis Draper. Hopedale
Mass, $4,000.
Mr. Moseley stated last night that .
number of the above alleged complainants
would probably arrive in this city today
regarding their claims.