The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-24
THOSE SWINDLING SYRENS.

Eva st. Valerie and Libby Doris Again ne
the Tombs Police Court Remarkable Trans-
formation of the Two Cap.ives-The Case
Again Postponed.
The case OF the two swindling syrenS-Eva st.
Valerie ana the charming Libby Dorls--came up for
the second time at Jne Tombs Police Court yester-
day morning, Judge Bowling presiding. There were
q large number Of witnesses present. all OF whom
had In one way another been duped by the "dar-
hngsn and were, as q natural consequence, anxious
to be heard in the case In this, however, they
were disappointed; tor with the exception OF two
parties they had all appeared with their evidence
incomplete inasmuch as the persons who actually
delivered the goods sold were thought OF SO little
consequence as not to be present, 30 the case was
adjourned until Monday next at ten A. M.
LIBBY's CHANCES.
From the first 1t has been thought that the
younger Of The two prisOners-Ltbby Doris-woud
escape the punishment she undoubtedly richly
merits and since this partial examination yesterday
her chances are even better than was anticipated
by her most Sangulne frlends-nOt but that sne may
be guilty Of oil, and perhaps much more than she is
charged with, but because 1t seems impossible to
her operations with those OF ST. valerie's,
so adroty did she play her part. In neither OF the
two complaints taken at this examination was any
thing adduced that could in any way compromise
her, the compliments having in one case sold and
delivered the goods to the elder sinner herself, and In
the DINER sold tnem to her S VaIerie aud delivered
them to a man whom size claimed to be her nus
band. as the subjoined Synopsis Of the testimony
APPEARANCE OF THE pAMsELs.
wo OF bny upon the occasion Of
the nrst examination were YESTERDAY wholly at
loss to comprehend how SO sudden anu com.
could have been effected In so short time
Instead Of the bewltcning little blue velvet nat
day she wore a common lmitallon Astrakhan Cap,
which had evidently seen considerable service; an
ordinary white veil was substituted for the costly
bluetinted AFFAIR which formerly partially c0ncealed
her Her back mar was not nearly so tenn
sal cnignOn having been lad aside in favor OF her own
scanty tresses, wnich were wound up and pinned
to the back part OF the head, la pine burr; the
vast quantities OF powder AMI paint, which before
gave her such luscious complexion. had vanished
the rich blue SILK scarf and pin and the unique
necklace and pendant lOcKet
WERE ALL DISCARDED
In favor OF bit Of black velvet ribbon carelessy
and tastelessly tied IN hard knot at the throat the
her now gave way to a common rusty-looking
waterproof her pretty hands upon WHICH
now nov naked ana ringess; richly wrough5
solid gold bracelets no longer glistened upon
and muc6iy trimmed black silk skirt which then
followed SO coafidingly alter her in yard and
halt trail was now nowhere TO be seen, buG IN us
frock OF calico. ''Alas what fall was there =, &c
Her own mother mould MOI have ave ae
had never seen her but once, and then only long
enough Tor her TO take from their hands parcel OF
goods, leaving them in the back parlor
WAITING FOR THEIR MONEY;
now, tnen, could they ne expected 10 recognize IN
her the stylish and dashing young miss VINO had
led thlm such dusty chase ana brought down
upon their devoted heads the severe censure OF
their employers upon whom Of course, the real loss
fell? 1t s Impossible, and such an expectation COULD
have but one neutrality-suspicious.. Nor was
the transformation OF the elder damsel st. Valerie,
less complete sne having laid aside her artihcial
teeth anu bumpers chignon and curls and dOnned,
instead OF the rlcn apparel in which she was w0ne
to appear and make her purchases ~, calico Wrap-
per, an old shawl and dilapidated brown ven.
which was thrown over the head and ued down
under her chin. indeed SO thoroughly disguised
was she that II WAS about an open question as 10
which OF the two mad the best OF It, alCnOugh many
declared IN favor OF the old lady, saying that as
Libby unfortunate 70 have sound teeth
and full face she could not or course, leave her
mOars and nclsors, nor yet ner blcuspids al nome,
while regards bumpers, she was In all pr0pabI-
lty quite ignorant OF their use.
THE PARTIAL EXAMINATION
Judge Downing did not make his appearance until
time after the arrival OF the prisoners and Wit
were afforded an excellent opportunity OF admir-.
ing C) the Two damsels above described His Honor
finally came IN, however, Rnd Mr.. James VTO0le
was called upon to relate his adventures with the
Captves. He said he was clerk IN tie store Nos.
249 ana 251 Grand street, kept By Mr. Fields; that
st. Valerie camo there on the 2Sth or last December
she directed it to be sent to q mousse
IN East TWeuty-elghth street, where her husband,
MIR. Golden, would receive the package and settle
the bill. "Mr. Golden" aid receive the GOODS. Dns
he having been lett IN the paror whle the gentle
man stepped up to his room 10 get the money.
ANOTHER VICTIM.
Mr. James stephenson, q clerk in the employ OF
Johnson Il Cartwright No. $40 Canal street, SOLD 10
ST Valerie goods the value OF 1882, anu delivered
them TO her himself, and was OF course, lett IN the
parlor. Sne gave her name In this case as MRS.
Al this stage OF the proceedings the examination
was postponed, at the request OF Mr. Howe, counsel
for the elder sinner, as above stated.