The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-03-21
IN THE TOLLS AGAIN.

MRS. R. W. PECK ARRESTED IN BROOKLYN ON
A CHARGE OF OBTAINING NINETEEN THOUSAND
DOLLARS WORTH OF DIAMONDS UNDER FALSE
PRErENcEs.
Mrs. r. W. Peck. genteel and delicate looking
woman. arrested yesterday by Detectives Will
Jams and Corwin. of the Brooklyn Police Central
ONCE squad. on a charge of obtaining under false
pretences $4,000 worth Of diamonds and jewelry,
from Lyonce LANCER, Broadway diamond broker
Mrs. Peek will be remembered having gained a
notoriety last summey, when she was accused by
Mr.. Babbitt, the soap manufacturer, of having OBJ
tanned about $4,000 from him in connection with
tho Beckwith robbery. Beckwith was confidential
clerk of Mr.. Babbitt, from whom he stole about
5000 and fed to Europe where he subsequently
captured. and his return to this country he was
tried. convicted and sentenced y imprisonment.
During the absence Of the ASCENDING clerk Mrs.
Peck called upon Mr.. Babbit and represented, it is
alleged that she in possession of certain infor-
nation that would aid in the detection of the Gull
prit and in the return of the stolen bonds. Upon
these representations she is said to have obtained
the money from Mr.. Babbitt. who subsequently sued
her. traT@
Since last December the Brooklyn detectives have
been in search of her, but she kept ont Of their way
till yesterday when Superintendent Campbell
informed that Mrs. Peck to be found at her
residence, No. 307 Putnam avenue. He accordingly
despatched the officers above named to arrest her.
They found her in her house. which Is fine three
story brick structure and is handsomely furnished.
Mrs Peck when informed of the nature of their
mission expressed no surprise. and. DOMINIC her
necessary wraps: accompanied them to the Police
Court. The prisoner, who is apparently about
forty years of age, has been inmate of
the Morrisown IN. ~ Lunatic Asylum for the past
three months. She discharged from that insti-
tuition a few weeks ago. Her husband is IN engineer
board of the steamships of the Alexandra line
running between New York and Havana. and is highly
respected The couple have three children, and are
much liked i'll the neighborhood, where they have
lived for years. 1t is claimed by her friends
that she has not been right in her mind for
time past and that therefore, she Is not responsible
for her present action. Mr.. Babbitt has suit now
pending against her in the Supreme Court on prom
issory note for several thousand dollars.
The affidavit of Lyonce LANCER. charging her with
"trick aud DEVICE" read by Justice Walsh to
the prisoner. who stood closely yelled. dressed in
neat plain suit OF black III front of the bench Mrs.
Peck listened attentively. with head bowed down
and hands folded, but evinced sign OF emotion
whatever.
..what have you to say to the chargcs?" asked
Justice Walsh. "Do you plead guilty or not
guilty?"
ssTve no answer to make; I've had no opportunity
Of securing counsel quietly responded Mrs. Peck
as she resumed her scat.
Justice Walsh then said that he would set the cx-
animation down for Wednesday moHping next III
der to enable her to procure counsek Subsequently
Mrs. Peck employed Counsellor James w. Ridgeway,
who appeared before Judge Moore. Kings County
Court Of Sessions and on application her bail was
fixed at $2,50O. Bonds Atlily furnished before
the District Attorney. Mrs. Pecks picture was taken
by order of superintendent Campbell, and will be
placed in the Rogues' Gallery at Brooklyn Police
Headquarters.