The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1874-02-28

Tho saWdnst suinAIers and bogus jewel
| y men have a.tcaay commenced their
spring sampaisn, and the country Is Being
flooded with circulars. We warn our
readers npt % be lempiea into spending
their mopey for cheap iewelry, dry goods,
&e,, from bankrupt houses, which must be
sold, no matter what price they bring, il
they do they win be swindled. Always
buy Of dealers who have a reputation, and
are known to Be honest. Do not stop to
read the circulars, but destroy them at
once. We find the following in one Of
orr New York city exchanges, and publish
il in order to put our citizens upon their
guard
EooL FlsHISG RESUMED.
The Sairdrst Gang again Filling nc Mails
,riih Circulars.
On Saturday the Post Ofice authorities
were informed Of another scheme for swim
ding the eredulous through the agency Of
the mails. One Is entitled the Mercantile
Prize Association, and Processes through
It's circulars TO have grand daily distri-
button Of cash prizes to the amount Of
1855, 900, and Of gold and silver watches,
jewelry of all kinds, diamonds, silver-ware
dress goods, sewing machines, oil paintings,
engravings, and musical instruments. The
plan Of distribution IS announced as fol-
lows:
Tickets describing the prizes and their value
are placed in sealed envelopes and the whole
thoroughly and continually mixed. On re-
ceipt Of twenty-five cents one viii be indis-
criminately drawn without favor, aud imme.
diaiely forwarded, and the prize drawn win
be sent on receipt Of one dollar. Every ticket
draws prize. The purchasers Of tickets will
know what their prizes are before paying for
them. No.prizes exchanged.
Special Agent B. X. Sharatta says that
the country IS probably flooded with these
circulars. They are sent to farmers, store
keepers, and others in small towns aud
villages The addresses are obtained from
mercantile Offices and business establish
ments in this city at the rate of ten cents
per hundred. On the receipt of twenty
Eve cents the Mercantile Prize Association
sends the forwarder neatly printed ticket
and another circular, which reads as fol-
lows:
In response to your order Of =, you will
find herewith enclosed ticket which we have
drawn for you, and circular Of terms, &c.
Having no agent in your locality we should
be glad to have you act in that capacity for
Us. If you should be one Of the fortunate,
and secure valuable prize, we trust that you
viii show it TO your aequaintances as an in
ducement for them TO favor US with their
patronage.
Our stock ofjewelry, silver ware, imported
and domestic fancy goods, embraces all the
lateg rstterns and designs, which we should
be glad to have you call aud examine when
in this city. Address all orders for prizes or
tickets to our cashier, and they will meet with
prompt attention. Send all money BY express
and il is sure to reach us safely. Recoileet,
in future, address all correspondence to our
cashier. All prizes drawn, regardless of val
ne, will be promptly sent as directed, by mail
or express, on receipt Of charges. Soliciting
further fayors, we remain, yours truly, the
managers. Be particular to send all money
letters BY express. All charges for express
age and packing must be forwarded with the
order for the prize. No goods sent @. o. ID.
or exchanged.