The New York herald., 1869-05-16
r r A u D s I.

How Imaginary Fortunes Can be Found
New York Sharpers and Few Of Their
DOdges.
The Mayors Court In this city, now fully under
way and conducted by Marshal Joseph IL. Tooker,
has during two or three months past been produc-
tive OF much real benefit to many poor people who
have been neeced by sharpers OF various kinds.
Aside from the complaints made by parties in pro
prta persona the Marshal is almost daily in receipt
OF letters calling his attention to swindes Of various
kinds which are carried on by persons In this
city, and which, owing TO the ignorance and
credulity OF many throughout the country,
prove highly remunerative to the concOctors and
conductors. Although the attention Of the public
has frequently been called to the existence OF these
various swlndles, yet there appears to be people
foolish enough 70 imagine that certain residents OF
New York will give them, for dollar or two, money
or goods equivalent to small fortunes. Mayor Hall
and his Marshal Mr. Tooker have been active in
exposing these frauds yet, despite their efforts and
despite the frequent warnings given IN the public
press, there seem to be many ready to prove the
truth Of the old saying, "A fool and his money are
soon parted"
One of the most frequent and apparently most
successful lodges is that styled the
GRAND GIFT ENTERPRISES.
In this city there are several OF these establish
ments and from the style Of the circulars which they
issue 1t would appear that few cents Will secure
property worth as many dollars One OF these which
has been brought to the attention of the Marshal.
may be taken as sample OF the rest. The managers
of the concern ascertain the address Of person.
send him note informing him that ticket bear
ing his name has drawn q prize and on the receipt
OF 81 Is the prize will be forwarded to HIM. II he
be fool enough to send the money he may obtain
following Is specimen OF the tickets issued by one
OF the establishments which has been brought to the
attention OF the Marshai on several OCCASIONS
{ HARPER, WILSON 4 CO., 17s Broadway, N. Y,
! BIG tioHfe GOLD SCARF SCAR ~ RING.
ENCLOSED md " 10 to pay for the article postage and
! Name Robert Merriheld
{ Town Of Coleraine.
Sign your name to the above return this order and
goods will be sent you by return mail or express.
In some complaints made by parties against this
concern the Marshal has succeeded in having the
he WAS fr the m SrouSht before f
him. This ''boOkkeeper' said he did not think the
firm would give exactly fifteen or twenty dollars
worth for one dollar but he did not inquire into the
matter, did not know the value Of the goods and did
only as he was told. Another establishment in an
swer to advertisements receives one dollar, and
thereup0n sends notice, OF which the following Is
q sample:-
Mr.. RoTH-Your letter, with dollar enclosed,
ceved, for which send you the tickets according your
order.
The prizes named these tickets will be forwarded to you
receipt of dollar for each prize All tickets must be
returned within fifteen days.
Money be remed to me by mail with perfect safety
and al my risk. Address all orders TO
JAMES LAWSON, Jr, 20 Broadway, New York
There another concern carried on by firm
styled Hunt, Anthony Co., at 1876 Broadway, and
another by Andrew Heath Co., at III Cedar street,
which issues tickets like the f0llOwng-
GRxSD Off ESTEsPsisE
The presenting this ticket ofS
81 will receive the prize here named. One
PATENT ENAMELLED LADIES' WATCH,
Marked No. 73, and valued at $15.
This watch warranted to be good timekeeper. The$
ceases gold plated and will for years equal
>solid gold, Z