New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-07
been warden nnety.two convicts have mysterfously
escaped from the penitenuary.
MARRIOT1'S THEFT OF DIAMONDS.
IMPROVING A CHANCE TO STEAL.

IMPROVING CHANCE III STEAL.
TRYING TO SELL THE PRECIOUS STONES TO W. W.
AsToR-THE STORY OF THE PRISONERS FLIGHT
AND CAPTURE
Henry Marriott and Marie Peseux, who were ar
rested on Saturday night for stealing diamonds ana
icwelry valued at $75 900, from Franz Kramer,
Paris jeweller, were takon to the Jefferson Market
Police Court yesterday by Special Officer Blonk OF
the Twenty. ninth Precinct, and united States
Marshal Bernhard. The prisoners looked pale and
haggard and their faces expressed disgust as they
were ostled about by a score OF filthy men and
women who were prisoners with them. Marriott Is
a good looking young man OF medium height, with
short, black side whiskers. He was dressed neatly
in dark clothes Miss Peseux is snort and plump.
Rudolf Dulong, of Solomon & Dulone, of No. III
Broadway, counsel in this city for the German
Gov ernment, appeared as complainant and IN his
affidavit charges Marriott only with theft. Accom-
panying the affidavit is full list of the stolen
property as follows:
one pair Of diamond earrings one bracelet set with
diamonds diamond ring fourteen.broken pieces OF
bracelet, each piece excepting one containing dia-
diamond earrings, twenty-four unset diamonds. one
necklace containing twenty diamonds, two gold
bracelets gold pin, pin set with diamond chps
one pair of small diamond studs one pair OF scales Tor
weighing diamonds.
Justice Gardner examined the affidavit and seeing
that il bore Marnotts admission OF guilt committed
him at once, without bail, for trial. AS there was
evidence that the woman had any hand in the
robbery, or any knowledge of IT, she was discharged
Mr. Weeks, in whose house at No. 210 West
Tw enty- second st., Marriott aud Miss Peseux had
lived since their arrival in this country advanced
toward her to lead her from court She resisted
the attempt and looked imploringly toward the
prison entrance. When asked what she
wanted she said she wanted to kiss I" Henri
before she left him. She was led to the
corridor where Marriott was seated. She ut
tered a FAINT cry and threw herself in his arms
Officer Blonk asked Mr. Weeks If the girl, VINO is
only nineteen years old and is in delicate con-
dition, would be provided for. Mr.. Weeks re
sponded that he would see that she was well Gated
for
To n reporter Marriott said that ne born in
London where his parents died whom he was
child. Having no relations he was taken to Paris
by friends and remained there until the robbery.
Several years ago he secured position as clerk in
the art gallery of Durand Ruel, at No. kue de la
Paix While there he formed the Acquaintance of
Mr. Kramer, whose jcwelry store was at No. 800
Rue St tIonore Mr.. Kramer did considerable busl
ness with Americans and owing to Marr0tts iainiI-
iarty with the English language the Jeweller ire
quentiy engaged HIM to assist in selling. OD March
I Mr. Kramer asked him to take the property
enumerated above to W. w. Astor who was then
STAYING at the Hotel Bristol and to sell the articles II
possible. Mr.. Kramer stipulated that the dlalnouds
and iewelry were to be sold for not less than
5000 OOO All over this, Marriott was 10 retain for
his trouble lie called on Mr. Astor and showed him
the collection. Tho latter hesVated about pur-
chasing them and told Marriott TO call again during
lhe evsning Marriott called as requested but
failed to lind Mr.. Astor. lie wandered about tor
awhile when it occurred to him to run away with
The same nlghtMarriott started for London where
he disposed OF several of the diamonds aud re-
G,,av ia ann Nyh
worp and from there took passage on the steamer
Pennland for this city where he arrived on April IL
When asked about Miss Peseux he struck his fore
hean with his fist aud said:
For Gods sake leave her out Don't make me
say anything about her"
:" Are ycu married to her !" he was asked
"No am single man"
lie said further that the officers promised him
that il he made full confession and returned what
remained OF tue stolen property he would be set as
Al the house No. 2l9 West Twenty -second-St. it
was stated that Miss Peseux had gone away on
SATURDAY. and had not eturned.
Officer Bcnk said he sat directly behind the man
and woman on their journey TO staten Island on
Saturday They left the boat at sag HaI0or en-
tered carriage and were driven into he village to
lock at a house that Marriott intended to purchase
Knowing they would have to return by the staten
Island boats the officer returned to this city and
teegraphed to Post Olhce Inspector Newcone tc
meet him At the Battery. Deputy Marshal Bern.
hard appeared In his stead Marriott and MISS
Peseux returned on the next boat and were at once
arrest ed in spite of their indignant protests. hey
were taken to the New Street Police Station IN u
cab. where the confession of guilt was made.
While in the cab Marriott tore savagely at his
throat in an effort TO commit suicide. From the
New Street Station they were taken to the Ihir-
tieth Street Police Station, where they were locked
up Miss Pesenx said on the way up town that she
would like to kill herself ana that Maulotts only
fault was thoughtlessness.
In Marriotts possession was $205 the proceeds OF
the sale OF three diamonds which were sold in this
city. lie gave the name of the Jeweler TO whom ne
sold them and the names OF other J:wellers with
whom he had intrusted several diamonds for Yalu-
nj