Withers was apprehended in front of the saloon of Otto Tosch, across the street from the sausage factory... Withers went into the saloon at 2 o'clock and entered into conversation with Mrs. Tosch. While he was talking he heard some newsboys crying, "All about the Luetgert case," and stopping his talk said: "It is a shame to permit those boys to 'holler' in that way about an honest citizen like Luetgert."

He then took a paper from his pocket, and holding it so that Mrs. Tosch and Mrs. Schaffer, a neighbor who lives above the saloon and who was present, could see it, said: "I have the names of four witnesses who have testified against Luetgert knowing that it was not the truth, and if any one will say anything against Mr. Luetgert that is not the truth he will be arrested and punished." He then put the paper in his pocket, and, shaking his finger at Mrs. Tosch, left the saloon.

When he reached the sidewalk he was arrested by Detective Griebenow, who had been sent to watch the vicinity of the sausage factory by Inspector Schaack, as the police have feared that attempts might be made to interview witnesses for the prosecution. When Withers was arrested he begged to be released, claiming that he was doing no harm. The detective took a paper from his prisoner which purported to be a subscription blank for the family of James Walsh, a former engineer of the Northwestern railroad, and whose boy, according to the caption, had just died, leaving the family in needy circumstances. The paper was signed by ten persons, each agreeing to contribute $1. The police believe this to be a mere "fake," to be used in the event of contact with detectives.

Asked about the paper, Withers refused to say anything, but demanded that he be released. He said first that he lived in Clybourn place, and afterward said that his home was in Market street. Afterward he insisted that he did not live at either place and refused to give his present address.

A patrol wagon was called and Withers sent to the police station. Griebenow immediately went to the courtroom and called Inspector Schaack. Then in company with Capt. Schuettler they entered the state's attorney office and held a long conference.

Withers is an American and a salesman for a clothing house. He is an intelligent-appearing man, about 40 years old, was dressed in a neat blue suit, is of light complexion and wears a mustache. Both Inspector Schaack and Capt. Schuettler insist that the man has nothing to do with the Luetgert case, and that he was merely arrested because he was an imposter soliciting subscriptions. The detective who arrested him is employed exclusively in the Luetgert case, and reported the arrest the moment it was possible.