National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-25

SNYDER the burglar, and his release on straw
bail OF, at least on fraudulent bond IL still
much talked Of in police circles. From the sew
srsl statements made BY the ofticials connected
with the case Il would appear that the release
was secured by bold and daring personation OF
well known citizen, the result Of well laid
job, certainly put up by parties well acquainted
with the city and who took big chances 10 secure
the release Of their "pal."
The facts as derived from the statements are
as follows: After his arrest Snyder vss sent 70
jail TO await an examination, and there he was
held without It until the day Of his release, In
the meantime Assistant District Attorney Fisher
decided to give him Q hearing before the Police
Court, and directed that the witnesses should be
sgbpenasd, but, ct the suggestion Of Detective
McDevitt that he wss not prepared, the hearing
was postponed. subsequently,, without the pre-
liminary hearing with Snyder in jail, the wit
nesses were taken before the Grand Jury and
testified, and that body presented the accused for
grand larceny. This presentment Mr.. Fisher
states was found the last day Of the session Of
the Grand Jury, and consequently ~
THE INDICTMENT
was not and could not be drawn in time for their
oficial approval, but was duly prepared and 10
held waiting the action Of the new Grand Jury.
Mr.. william M. Evans who has been counsel
for Snyder since his arrest, about ten days or two
weeks ago at the suggestion Of Mrs. Snyder,
wife OF the accused, called upon Mr.. Fisher and
asked what amount OF ball would be re-
quIred, and after looking over the papers In the
case, he replied, three thousand dollars This in
and she informed the counsel that she could fur.
n,sh 1t. On Friday last, the day Of the release,
she called upon Mr.. Evans and told him that she
then called upon Mr.. Fisher. obtained IL note
from him to Mr.. Leighton, not knowing, or men
tioniDg the name Of the proposed bondsnsn. Sub,
he lam AZ off and
walked with him to the Police Court, where he
turned him over to the clerk with the remark;
r.. 70 en 70, SSaS
the necessary forms, he (Evsns) conrersed with
acting Judge Mills. .y...E
THE SHAM EpEs.
Both Mr. Evans and Mr.. Leighton say 10 sll
appearance q gentleman, being Intelligent and
well dressed, that In his connection with the case
he acted in the most matter Of fact manner. Mr..
and Hss We dG readily an and
without hesitation, "David Edes.n "Residense?"
Georgetown" When asked whether he was the
'syes." Where is 1t locatedf" mostly in
enron 1000 to si5, 900" and he went so far as
to give the exact location Of some Of the alleged
property. This Is the form ordinarily observed,
and as the idea Of there being anything wrong
did not enter bis head for moment, Mr.. Leigh
ton made out the necessary papers, and the gen.
tleman bsde him good bye and departed. Mr..
LsightOn ADDS, and have not seen him since,
b quite number Of the citizens Of this District.
Tne following card of Mr.. Evans is published
with pleasure
: - CARD OF WIN. N. EVANS.
TO the Edior orths National Republican:
SIR-As my name has been used in connection
with the relrase Of Edward W. Snyder, the al
legged silk robber,r you will do me favor BY in
serttnK the following statement, IN order that my
friends and the public may understand my con-
ntction with what seems to be q Questionable
trsnssction: have been the attorney for Snyder
Mri. Amelia Snyder, the wife Of the defendant,
called at my ONCE and stated that she had found
q gentleman who would 90 on the bail bond OF her
q long time; that he had large amount Of prop
erty In this city; and that he would either come
to my office during the day or go to the court.
Q note 70 the clerk of the Police Court fixing the
amount Of the bail. then sent Q note 70 the
deputy warden Of the jail, Mr.. Ross, and asked
him to send me q copy Of the commitment under
which Snyder was held. The copy was sent to
me, and showed that the defendant had been in
jail since June awaiting hearing in the Police
Court.
LOOKING ToR KDEs.
went to the Police COURT and made inquiry as
to whether any one had been there asking for me-
and vi o wanted TO go bail for Edward ". Snyder.
was answe tered In the negative. When returned
to my office found Mrs Snyder and gentleman,
whom she introduced to me as Mr.. Eads, and said
be the m SH OT h6
the Police Court, which he did Immediately in
my company. When we arrived there said to the
Edward W. SnS der" The clerk, Mr.. LeiE hton,
then asked him his name and administered the
usual oath, and he was accepted. The man gave
was the first time that had ever heard the name
of David Eads, never having known or heard of
that name TO the best OF my knowledge or belief.
or David Eads, or as any one else; and did not
knew tnis man from the intrOductiOn given By
ieonsider tia. simply did my duty towards
my client in Q fair, straig htforward manner as
have slSsys done. Very respectfully,
WASHINGTON, oath August, 1875.
- AwoRp ABOUT Mr. EVANS.
Mr.. william Nd. Evans, the young gentleman
who appears in this case, is we'll known in this
community, and bis reputation for honesty and
uprightness is fully ample to insure for his state
mept general belief, and when he says that he
simply did his duty TO his client, no one who
Tpa1 he aiS not msSs an tHs sa,s
owing 70 the fact OF sickness In his family OF
serious nature, which kept him at home since
Mr.. Evans has been for some time in public
life and his entire previous record 10 certainly of
such character as to render him worthy Of
court during the famous investigation which re.
suited In the disgrace Of Marshal Thomas and
other officials, and so apparent was his honesty
and so ready the assistance he rendered the com.
nittee that when their report was submitted It
contained paragraph doing justice 70 his truth
and honesty as evidenced TO the committee. AZ
ter graduating at law he entered the once OF the
United Sta>es District Attorney, and during
THE TRYING TIMES
Of the charges, trials and Investigations OF that
ONCE, not even hint of suspicion Of dishonesty
was breathef against him. On the appointment
Of Mr.. Charles q. Fisher, MT. Evans resigned
from the ONCE and has since been practicing law
and maintaining in his intercourse with his fellow
nen and In the practice Of his profession the env
able reputation be won while IN oficIal position
but until Il Is clearly proven that he has done 30
their confidence In him will remain undated.