The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-14
THE BABDITT ENBElzLRNENH.
Arrival of Lewis, the Swindling Clerk
Beckwith's Accomplish.
HOW lie WAS CAPTURED
Interview with Detective Golden-Start.
Ing Developments Probable.


City Of Richmond yesterday morning. were two tall,
well dressed gentlemen, VINO talked and chatted to-
rchor with familiarity and Indicated friendship OF
long standing. They appeared to enjoy each others
company very much remaining inscparab!e through
out the hustle and confusion incident TO tho landing,
attending to each others baggage and making all prep.
arations together To tho outside observer they
might be taken for brothers. but TO the passenger,
they simply warm OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Ing homo after European trip, who had, during the
passage, occupied the stacroom and sat together
at table. One Timothy Golden, detective Of the
New York police, aud ,hc other was his prisoner,
Thomas r. Lewis the fugitive who stands indicted Tor
stealing nearly hall million dollars from his late en-
pioyer, b. Rabbit, the wealthy soap manufacturer
oil this city Tho passengers, however. knew them
only ms Dir. Golden and SIR. Lewis Their relationship
was kept profound secret
The first intimation OF their position when
government tug steamed up and took them on board
Then somebody whispered that Golden dctcc
tive and Lewis his prisoner The news was shocking
the ladies who had entertained Lewis throughout
the passage and had thought him such nn agreeable
and accomplished gentleman. than fam
one exclaimed ..Did you ever -
LEWIS LODGED IN JAZZ.
Arrived in New York Golden called cs5 ana soor
tho par beng driven rapidly toward the Police
Central ONCE. The welcomes and congratulations Of
his associates OF the detective force concluded Golden
formally delivered his prisoner who was locked up 10
await the action OF the District Attorney.
Up 10 the last moment Lewis retained his CON-
posture, bnl wncn the doorman swung buck the heavy
iron the cell and invited HIM enter his
ncss gave way and lie appeared much Affected.
Amer reporting 10 superintendent wailing Golden
TO the Grand Central Hotel and retired 10 his
room. Whom the reporter called yesterday afternoon
to learn the particulars oil the arrest the detective
about seiing Tor good nap ~ feel, said no, 'hke
taking good long sleep now he Is safely Gagged
lie Is smart one, and gave me u long chase. and !
couldn't Afford TO take any chances with him; but l
must give him credit tor acting fairly with me- Be-
taking tho steamer he legged not TO Let It DO
known that no was prisoner aud agrccd he prom
isins 10 come quietly Nobody suspected that he was
The detective was no, to be interviewed except IN
fragments. Having disposed OF tho Turk and detailed
length the incidents OF his voyage England
sil hndng the reporters patience incxhaustcd, the
cctive gave a brei outline OF his capture, promising
Il with saying s.Ihcre are many good reasons Why the
details should not be made pubic Babb,t and
Lewis stole over $500 900 from Mr. Beck 4th. Some
Of tho money has been recovered and the crim
nais rs state Prison. We want 10
much OF che balance MS possible We have recovered
from Lewis ~, 0oU Publicity binders success
anu there are others unnamed TO whom suspicion
points accompilces."
PREPARING 70. THs CHASE.
Early last December Golden bccanc satisfied that
Lewis was London. Mr.. Rabbit and A. Oakley Hall,
his counsel favor OF Golden starting ut once,
but the aiter's mmendation the trip post
poncd until the following month, Golden meanwhile
keeping up cable correspondence with the Scotland
Yard detectives. Eary IN January application Was
made 10 the Board OF Police tor Goldcn's leave vi
sence ctccy IN his movements was 0i vital impor-
TANGO, and the Commissioners approaching the Same,
granted his application in secret session.
Tho day before hts departure nm cntcrprs,ng reporter
nj the Central Office ierretted out The news Wudtht
next day II was III the columns OF morning Journal.
Il also autographed by the Associated Press aud
| ancously appeared IN some London and Liver.
pool papers. Golden grow frantic when he read OF ni
proposed departure but there was no help Tor IT, Ar
| rying London he went 10 Scotland Yard and SUPER.
intendent Williamson agreed 10 give him every facility.
LEWIS WIFE.
Lewis former dcnco was found deserted. HI
hnhp vid en Y len Ia
eral days traces oil HIM or his wife could DO found
At length Golden and Detective Littlcchild located c
IN the town of 81 Leonard on-Sea Sussex, where she
was boarding a highly respectable house. Golden
hired by and kent her close surveillance
She accustomed TO frequent a promenade In DaE
weather with her infant IN chd's carriage She
pearcd suspicious OF everybody and II was deemed
| imprudcut TO approach her under any disguise
| INTERCEPTED LETTER.
Oac day the detective learned that she received
letter IRON tuscany, and he succeeded interccptinS
letter from her, directed TO person with Italiaa
IN Tuscany. Golden reasoned rightly that TIT
her husband, aud at once took steps reach
him. Alter several weeks OF following he succeeded
IN running HIM down. oncc arrested LOWS made
full md lis details, Detective Golden hints
will astonish New York, when they become known.
Lewis was arraigncd before Sir james lngham and In
due time extruditcd.
4 Golden reported 10 Mr.. Babbitt last nigh, and was
ciosetcd with HIM until a late hour. To-day Assistant
District Attorney Rollins will take charge Of tho
aud push the prosecution.
| ABOUT A.
| Speaking OF A. Oakley Hall, Defective Golden said
l lcurncd about AIR. Hail. He was an old friend Of
mine aud also Mr. Babbitt's counsel aud
knew all about the case Before leaving London
obtained his address and went there. IL Is Ia poor
part OF the city. woman met mo at the door
handed her a note add rcssed to Mr. Garbett which
said that would like to see him before starting Tor
| New York. She returned, saying, lilo regrets
exceedingly That he cannot you now, but will cp'
| az your hote.' He never called"