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The herald., 1897-11-04
THE LAW DEFIED AGAIN

The Poker Davis gang took advantage
Of the "preponderance of evidence"
again yesterday and relieved confid-
ing young man from the country Of $245.
the sum representing all his savings for
two years. The Job was done in the
same old place in the same old way
and there is no need to repeat the de-
tails.
The police are indignant over the fu-
tility of their efforts to make out cases
against this gang of card sharps and
bunco men. Chief of Police Glass
charges positively that the custom and
ruling Of the city courts in dealing with
the cases of this nature are calculated
to perpetuate this kind of robbery and
to protect the robbers.
It is understood that an attempt will
be made to shut off the 'preponderance
of testimony" upon which the city courts
place so much stress, by prosecuting
the bunco men upon charges of con-
spiracy to defraud. Under this charge
none Of the alleged parties to con-
spiracy can plead in behalf of the others,
and the statements of the card sharps
cannot therefore be held to be better
than those Of their victims.
1t is a shameful outrage that Poker"
Davis and his gang should be able to
snap their fingers in the face of justice
and publicly defy all efforts to convict
them of their crimes. The Herald does
not believe that such an evil is newt
able. The police department should not
be discouraged in its efforts to secure
the conviction of the confidence men.
1t is perhaps too much to expect the
hearty cooperation Of the district at
torneys Office, while the ''preponder-
ance of testimony" is a stumbling block
in the way.
The herald., 1897-11-04
LOOKING OVER THE FIELD

The expected came to pass. Judge
Van Wyck will be the first mayor OF
Greater New York. Tammany and the
Democratic party are again in power.
The people have placed them there by a
plurality so large that the efforts of the
other candidates in the light of the re-
suit may appear to have been superflu-
Gus and useless.
The outcome is tribute to the cour-
age and training of the Tammany organ
ization, and it testifies to the solidity of
the Democratic party in the boroughs
that go to make up the new great city.
The death of Henry George, eliminating
his personality from the campaign, re-
moved the last doubt as to whether Van
Wyck would be elected. There are a
great many people in New York and
elsewhere in the country who are not
happy over the prospect that Richard
Croker will dominate municipal politics
in the city during the next four years
but even these seem to have preferred
Croker to Platt.
The election was a forlorn hope for
Platt. 1t was to make or mar his for
tunes as political dictator. He chose to
ALLEVIATE the reformers of his party and
called upon all his resources to help him
in the struggle. He had aid and comfort
from the national administration, which
cracked the party lash over the heads
1o;+ Ha inn
ported speakers from abroad to sound
the praises of his man Tracy. One of
them, Senator Thurston, declared that
if a Democratic mayor was elected there
would be no more Republican presi-
dents. A Democratic mayor has been
elected.
Tammany WILL on January 1, 1898, con-
troll political patronage second only to
the United States. 1t will cost some
thing like S65 100000 a year to run the
city of Greater New York, with all the
public improvements taken into account,
and Tammany will dispense it all. Tam
many has an opportunity before it that
kings might envy, or a state legislature.
1t may use it's powers and it's opportu
mites wisely, or it may make it's admin
istration the scandal of the age.
Nothing could be more frank than the
announcement by Mayor Van
Wyck of his policy as the head of the
government in Greater New York. The
offices will be filled by Democrats. Moth
ing else was to be expected. The people
declared in favor of such a policy by
their vote at the polls, and Tammany is
not in the habit of showing favors to it's
political enemies.
The prerequisites to holding an office
under Mayor Van Wyck, if his an
nounced policy is carried into effect,
will be fitness, honesty and worth.
"i3ut," he says, "to find such man for
every place of appointment under me,
I need not leave the ranks of the De-
mocracy, and l will not
The responsibility will be upon Mayor
Van Wyck and upon Tammany The
organization has an opportunity to in
trench itself SO firmly in good works
that all the powers of Republicanism
mugwumpery and what not cannot
wrest from it the municipal government
of the second city of the world.
Ohio is still in doubt. Bushnell is prob
The herald., 1897-11-04
California Fruit Abroad

The persistent efforts of California
fruit growers to get the lions share Of
trade in the English markets are begin
ming to have effect. The California
pears are said to be driving out the
French fruit because of their superior
size and quality. If the fruit raisers of
this state will use eternal vigilance to
see that California fruit goes always un-
der California name, the superiority Of
the product will make a market.-Ocean-
side Blade.
The herald., 1897-11-04
LOS ANGELES DAILY HERALD
SWORN STATEMENT CIRCULATION


State OF California. County of Los Ange-
les.-ss.
L. M. Holt, superintendent Of circulation
Of the Los Angeles Daily Herald. being
first duly sworn. deposes and says: That
for the five months from February l. 1897.
to June 30. 1897 Gnclusive), the total circu-
lation of the said Daily Herald was 1,290 6So
copies, being nm average daily circula-
tiOn of S0O4.
That the weekday circulation during the
above time was 1,O71,567. being a daily
average of S3O0 copies.
That the Sunday circulation during the
above time was 219.059, being an average
for each Sunday of 1O.431.
L. NJ. HOLT.
Superintendent of Circulation.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day Of July, 1897.
FRANK ]. COOPER.
Notary Public in and for the County OF
Los Angeles State of California.
The herald., 1897-11-04
Uucle Coils Included

There is no other city in the state OF
California or west of the Rockies that is
attracting SO much attention at the
present time as the city of San Pedro.
All the leading capitalists east and west,
Uncle Coils included. have their eyes on
San Pedro at the present moment.-San
Pedro Times.
The herald., 1897-11-04

While J. Pierpont Morgan is gobbling
all the important railroads of the coun-
control the commerce of the great lakes
Then, when Morgan and Rockefeller
shall combine their forces, competition
will be forced to flee the country
The herald., 1897-11-04

Democrat, that party having elected
enough members of the Maryland legis-
lature to give it a ma jority of five on
joint ballot. In Colorado the Silver Re-
be remembered that had Judge Gabbert,
the Democrat-Populist, been elected,
the result would have been the same
so far as silver is concerned.
This is an off year, in some respects,
but it is not in others. The results of
Tuesdays election simply show that
silver is still the prime issue before the
people, and that it will be the issue in
the presidential election of 1900
The herald., 1897-11-04

Monsieur Thomeguex, a Frenchman,
and Signor Casella, an Italian, fought a
duel the other day, and the signor's
cheek was slightly scratched. Blood
will be split if these duels are not
StOnned
The herald., 1897-11-04
For Honor and Benefit

The Herald has pertinent article
giving unanswerable reasons why Sen
ator White should succeed himself. For
the honor Of California abroad and her
material benefit at home there should
be no opposition to Senator White, par
ticularly in Southern California.-Los
Angeles Independent.
The herald., 1897-11-04

The Esquimaux brought from the
north to New York by Lieut.. Peary are
fighting pneumonia caused by the "ex-
cessive heat" The white man of the
temperate zone can stand climatic ex-
tremes better than any other people on
earth.
The herald., 1897-11-04

The Kansas Pacific is earning per
cent on $25, ,000,0 900. If the reorganization
committee really does not want the line,
as it asserts, the government might
make little money by taking the sys-
tenn itself. The road owes the govern
ment something like s13,000,0O
The herald., 1897-11-04

The charitably inclined should not for
get the Associated Charities. They can
put their money where it will do the
most good. by turning it over to the as
sociation.
The herald., 1897-11-04

complete by next year that the party
which supports trusts and monopoly.
and in turn relies on them to maintain
its ascendancy, can hardly escape from
defeat all along the line.
The herald., 1897-11-04
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4. 1897.

The business office of The Herald has
been moved from the Bradbury build
ing on Third street to The Herald's new
home at 1873 South Broadway.
The herald., 1897-11-04
THE PUBLIC PULSE

CThe Herald under this heading prinsa
eummuntcstlons, but does not assume re-
sponsihiltty for the sentiments expressed.
Correspondents are reQuestSd to cultivate
brevity ~ tar - b consistent with the
proper expression Of their vloWs.l
The herald., 1897-11-04

ably safely elected governor. but the
question OF the legislature. q matter Of
vastly greater Importance. IL still un-
settled. The Democratic state central
committee announced late yesterday
afternoon that the party majority in
the legislature would be not less than
six and possibly nine; while Chair
man Nash OF the Republican state CEN
trail committee was still confident that
the Republicans would have a majority
of from three to five. This morn
ing's dispatches show neither side
yielding in it's claims. Upon the COM
plexion of the legislature depends the
election or the defeat of Mr.. Hanna for
the United States senate. An official
count will doubtless be necessary in
order to settle the matter. In the mean
time charges of fraud are heard on both
sides. However the matter is decided.
the Democrats will have a majority of
the state senators and the Republicans
a majority of the representatives, SC
that partisan legislation at the next ses-
sion of the legislative body will be I'M
possible.
Whether Mr.. Hanna is elected or not,
the result of the election amounts to
practical reputation of the man and a
stern rebuke of his methods.
The herald., 1897-11-04

They make a business Of voting in
all but a small fraction Of the registered
vote had been cast. The precedent is a
good one to follow everywhere.
The herald., 1897-11-04

The Spanish note to the American
government covers thirty-eight closely
written pages. 1t is to be hoped that it
is not written on both sides Of the paper.
The herald., 1897-11-04

Nebraska, the home of Mr.. Bryan, re-
mains true to the silver cause. Ken
lucky swings back into the Democratic
column with majority of from 25. 900 to
10000 for Shackelford, the Silver Demo-
cratic nominee for clerk of the appellate
court. while the Silver Democrats will
have majority of 20 in the two houses
of the general assembly.
The herald., 1897-11-04

Coming west to Iowa we find the Re-
publican majority greatly reduced and
silver a live issue. Shaw, the Republi-
can nominee for governor, is elected by
only 10000 majority, a great falling off
from last year. Two hundred thousand
Silver Democratic votes were cast in
Iowa last Tuesday against only 5000 Gold
Democratic votes.
The herald., 1897-11-04

Luetgert has got new lawyer. Judge
Vincent ought to be happy.
The herald., 1897-11-04

until after the elections; from which 1t
is inferred that the verdict of the court
will be in favor Of the railroads"
The herald., 1897-11-04
Rough and
Ready
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! Corner +
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Suits are sights. Do you know ours as we'll They
have distinctive merit Our lowpced ones are good;
good ones low priced We ask you ST. 50 or $1,000
we show you others at $500 and $1,000 You know they
are all good You know which one belongs to
The herald., 1897-11-04

The result in Massachusetts showed
the surprising vitality of the free silver
issue in one of the most conservative
states of conservative New England.
George Fred Williams was nominated
as a silver man and because he was a
silver man. The present governor, VOL
colt. had the party machinery in power
to aid him besides his great personal
popularity; yet his vote showed a tre-
mendous decline from last year. Will
Jams suffered also, but not nearly as
much. Seventy-nine thousand votes in
Massachusetts for a silver candidate is
not bad for this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-23
COURT CHARGES JURY.
Appraisers Receive Instructions I'm
condemnation ProceediuR~,

Judge Cox. presiding in Equity Court No
L. today charged the jury sitting in the
case involving the condemnation proceed
ings in the matter of widening 18th street
between Florida avenue and California
avenue, according to the plan for the ex-
tension OF a permanent system of high
ways IN the District of Columbia. As
stated in The Star. the introduction of tes-
timony and the arguments to the Jury were
concluded yesterday afternoon.
The charge of the court was similar in
general way TO the instructions in con-
termination proceedings heretofore held UNI
aer the highway act. The duty of the Jury
Is 10 designate the property and the area
through which the proposed benefits shall
extend They VIII not submit a report
untii after the Christmas holidays After
the report is made the persons who own
the property involved will be called into
court and examined as to the amount %
the benefits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-23
WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS.
Mrs. Deborah Carriers Attorney Nov
ing TO Secure Her RcIcn.e


Mr.. j. III. Smith, attorney for Mrs. De-
borah III. Carter, who was adjudged insane
by marshal's jury after a hearing held
tuesday afternoon, today appeared before
Judge Cox in Equity Court No l. and
moved that Mrs. Carter be granted hear
ing before the judgment of the marshaTs
jury is confirmed. on the ground that the
verdict was contrary 10 the evidence and in
violation of law. Judge Cox overruled the
motion. without going into the matter.
Attorney Smith stated to a Star reporter
mat 1t Is his intention to apply to Judge
Bradley for a writ of habeas corpus, di-
recting the release of Mrs. Carter from the
insane asylum on the ground that the YER
dict was improper Application for this
writ would have been made today said the
attorney, had Judge Bradley visited the
court house.
1t Will be remembered that Judge Brad
ley ordered the release of Mrs. Carter from
the insane asylum the 18th of last MON II
under habeas corpus proceedings, on the
ground that her commitment to that In
stitution by judge of the Police Court was
Illegal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-23
I.anpD ENDloslek,

The explosion of a coal oil lamp about 4
O'Clock last evening in the house of Joan
A. Brahler, No. 427 llth street southwest,
caused damage to the property 10 the ex-
tent of about $500 and also resulted in
the painful burning of Mrs. Brahler Tho
explosion occurred in the front room on
the lower floor, and Mrs. Brahler who
was in the room at the time attempted to
eXtinguish the flames. In doing so she
vas seriously burned about the hands and
face. An alarm sounded from box 423
brought the fire department to the house
and the flames were soon eXtineuished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-23
The Evidence Conflicting.

Judge" said Thomas Carter to Judge
Kimball in the Police Court today, when
John Connors struck me in the head about
ten days ago he paralyzed me. I had to 20
to the hospital a number Of times. and
even now 1 have no feeling in that part Of
my head"
Are you sure it was the accused who
struck you?" inquired the Judge.
well. they told me 1t was John Connors.
and II that is John Connors he is the man"
Judge Kimball called Connors to the
stand and the latter asserted that he had
nothing to do with the affair, but that he
saw Lewis Harris hit Carter.
The court at this point ordered the fur
tier hearing Of the case to be postponed
until tomorrow, and that Lewis Harris
should also be required to be present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-23
THE MORAN oBsEQVuEs.
Services To he Held Mt st. Matthew.
Catholic Church.

Funeral services will be held at ST. Mat
tbew's Church tomorrow morning at $50
O'Clock over the remains OF Mr.. William
Plume Moran. the venerable registrar Of
the Navy Department, who died Tuesday
last at his residence, 24I6 Pennsylvani,
avenue.
The interment will be made In Oak Hill
cemetery. and the following named of,,cers
ana others will act as pallbearers: Rear
admirai James +. Jouett, Medical Director
nlchard g Dean. Pay Inspector L. A.
rIsiiey, Chief Engineer Harrie Webster
and Lieutenant Downs L, Wilson ali q,
the navy. and Messrs. F. II. Stickney. An
Sustus E. Merritt and Rufus T. Cheynev
OF the Navy Department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-23
Gave Him a Chance.

The hearing Of the charge against Lemuel
Stlother an old colored man. of VIOLA
ton of the regulations of the sewer de-
partment in reference to making proper
connections between his house and the
public sewer, which was set for today. was
pc stponed for one week by Judge Kimball
in order to allow Strother an opportunity
to have the work done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-23
DIED.

cLARyoE. suddeniy on December %. 1897. at
Ia;$ se, an q, her res,dsnee as, = street
Robert q. Claryoe.
Notice OF funeral hereafter. p
HEURICK. On "Wednesday. December % 1887 ht
9 O'Clock pm, RALPH IL. HEt RICK. the
beloved son of VIM. Il. and Mary l.. Heurick
aged two years.
Funeral private.
HERZoG. On "Wednesday December % 1897, at
GGloc hE a% of GGeGmonia ~, Mrs: hiInE
Chns. HerZog.
| Funeral private at pm Friday, December "a.
0n T n9. SAR3 e. M r. lss at
seventy ninth year Of her age.
Funeral private.
MORAN. After long illness. his residence
24la Pennsylvania avenue northwest, at $40
WILLIAM Wilt Plume hs'S %SRaS 'f foa@fry of Ss
folk Va; aged eighty-six years.
Church VII Rhode Island avenue and r7th strrr
Friday, December "a, at $3.50 am. Friends
are respectfully invited to attend. Intermcnt
NErTLEToN. On Wednesday December % 1887
Funeral from the residence Of his SON e24 French
street northwest, Friday, December "a. at
1:30 O'Clock.
! SHEPPARD Suddenly, on Wednesday morning
December %. 1897. his residence, $50. l.
street northwest, DAVID G. SHEPPARD, hus-
band Of Lavinia Sheppard.
Funeral from Asbury NJ. T.. Church, 11th and X
streets northwest, Friday December "a, at :
pm. Interment at Chestertown, Md. odd Eel
lows in charge Of the body.
SrOOPS. On Wednesday. December -. 1897 nj
10 am, MARGARET j., relict of the late
William ]. Stoopsi in the eighty-third year Of
her age.
Funeral from her late residence, 1116 4th street
northwest, thence TO st. Patricks Church.
Requiem mass at $3.50 am. Friday, December
"a.
T.NnEPyJIJ, On Wednesday, December ID
1897 at 5 O'Clock am. HARRIET BARKER
UNDERHILL, widow OF Amaziah tnderhill,
I'm her eightieth year.
Funeral Friday, December "a, at O'Clock PIN.
riages will be in waiting corner 11th and East
Capitol streets at L. O'Clock.
wAYMAN. On Wednesday, December %. 1887
Hampshire avenue, ALCINDA HOWARD, the
beloved wife Of Geo. W. WaymHn.
Sleep mother dear. and take thy rest,
It's Jesus calls thee to His loving tender breast
We loved thee well, He loves thee best.
Sleep on sleep on. sleep on.
Funeral from Mt. Zion NJ. L. Church. 9th street
between Dumbarton avenue and % street sun
day. December &c, at pm. Friends and rela-
tives invited to attend d
In MemoriaR.
REST In loving remembrance Of my dear hus-
band ROBERT W. BEST. who died one year
ago today, December % 1896.
He sleeps in death, to rest with God.
BY HIS WIFE. A. C. BEST.
XANDER In loving remembrance Of my wife
and our mother, MARC ERITE XANDER, who
died one year ago to-day. December g, 1sej.
By HER HUSBAND AND CHILDREN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-23
l21zc.

Ladies' Embroidered SILK and Linen
Handkerchiefs Toe. To s. each.
Ladies' Pure Linen Initial Handker-
chiefs-12Lzc.. DC. and soc.
Men, Pure Linen Initial Handkerchiefs
IKE, 25c. and soc.
Ladies' japanese Silk Initial Handker-
chiefs-25c.
Mems japanese Silk Initial Handker-
chiefs-25c.. Zoe. zoe. and 81.
Children's Handkerchiefs-three in a
fancy bpx-l5c-, 25c. and zoe
Children's Pure Linen Embroidered
Handkerchiefs-12L.c. and 25c
Fancy Silk Mufiers-5Oc to 81.
White Brocaded japanese Silk Muffiers-
SOC. To- 81 80.
Each dollars worth OF
handkerchief will be put in a
box worth having-free.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-23
Holiday Ribbons.

No. 1 Picct Edge Ribbon, all shades.
3 yards for Sc.
Nos. ! and IL Satin Ribbon-all art
shades-25c., 35c. and 45c. d piece
Great values in Satin Ribbons--in Pink,
Blue. Yellow, Red, Lilac, &c-and ali
widths-Sc. to 2Ic. yard.
Two widths OF Taffeta Ribbons-in Pink,
Blue. Mais, Cardinal, Lilac, Red, Black,
White Cream, &c.-19c. and 25c. yard.
5-inch Satin Ribbons-in White. Cream,
Pink. blue, Red, &c.-39c. yard.
CoIored Velvet Ribbons-in all shades
all widths, and all reliable qualities.
and 5-inch Fancy Plaid and Roman
Striped RAILROADS.&C.. to 15c. a yard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-23
Holiday Hosiery.

Ladies' Pure SILK Combination Hose
In fancy bJx-S2.25 pair.
Ladies' Pure SIX Fast Black Hose-in
fancy box-S1.9s a pair.
Ladies' Silk Hose-in plain colors and
combinations and plain black-S1 to 81 IJ
pair.
Ladies' Black Pure Silk Dropped Stitch
Hose-each pair in box-s2 10 and So
Children's Fast Black Ribbed Hose.
with double knees-12tzc. to Acc. a pair
Infants Black and White Cashmere
Hose-2oc-. 3Jc.. 39c. and soc. a pair.
Boys Heavy Ribbed Hose with spliced
heels and toes and double knees-2Ic for
size 6-rIse Be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-23
Plea OF Gailty E.terea.

Michael Howard, colored. today pleaded
guilty before Judge Kimball of the larceny
of a package Of goods. valued at $3.50, from
Edward Fields. and was sent to laid for
six months. The goods were placed in
charge Of q local company to deliver. and
Howard stole 1t from their wagon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-23
You have the advantage of reduced prices ALI
through the special holiday stocks. Helpful i'm
your gift=buying.
==AT==
PERRY'S.

You have today and tomorrow left in which to COM
pee your Christmas purchases The greater hurry you
in the for coming the Greater Store All
here right the last vestige OF gift goods All
carefully seecedand in spite of the business have done
the assortments in good shape yet.
We put a reminder of four departments
that hold unusual attractions Handkerchiefs Hosiery
Ribbons and Toilet Articles will pay you give these
offerings special attention
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-23
MAR RIED.

CARMAN- GAMBRIIL On December 30 1851.
at II m. at I'LL i street northwest. 10y III
Rev. Il. W. III. Weech. Dr. l.. II. rARMAN L.
DEAVERS-NIILFR. On "Wednesday. December
% 1897. at $50 O'Clock pm. at the Baptist
Church Of Alexandria. by Rev. ]. VI. Butler.
Miss HELEN L. MILLER OF Alexandria to
Mr. II. l.. BEAVERS Of Washington, u. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-23

Matthew Delane, who was thrown from a
carriage. and. 1t was thought. fatally hurt,
as stated in The Star. recovered conscious
ness today at Freedman's Hospital. and
there Is a good chance now of his recovery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-23
Reduces His CHARGE. to WRITING.

The charges of alleged persecution pre-
ferred against Detective Lacy by Henry
Roston, as published in The Star two days
ago, have been reduced to writing, and a
copy of them served on the officer. Tomor-
Pugh. as judge of the police trial court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-23
Carriers.

Ladies' six Elastic Carriers, will
buckl: = and ribbon bows-each pair in ;
box-I5c.. 81, $1.25. 81 so. 81 and So 80.
We put each pair of Silk
Hose in fancy box-free.