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

The saNdnst svin7Isfs aid bogus Jewel,
r men hars already eemmencda thair
spring eanpAIsn. and she country is being
flooded With eirculags Va warn our
readers not b BE- tempted into spending
their money for cheap jewelFy dry goods,
&e.s from bankrupt houses, which must be
ssla, 40 matter what price they bring, #
they Do they win be swindled. Always
buy Of dealers who have reputation, and
arc known 10 DO honest. Do not stop 70
read the circulars, but destroy them at
once. We fnd the following in one Of
our New York city exchanges, and publish
e in order to put our citizens upon their
guard
root FISHING REsVMEn.
The SaledHsf Gang again Filling ths Nails
Nth Circulars.
On Saturday the Post Office authorities
were informed Of another scheme for swim
ding the credulous through the agency Of
the mails. One Is entitled the Mercantile
Prize Association. and Processes through
It's circulars to have a grand daily distri-
button Of cash prizes 70 the amount Of
S955 900, and Of gold and silver watches.
jewelry Of all kinds, diamonds, silver.ware
dress goods, sewing machines, oil paintings,
engrayings, and musical instruments The
plan Of distribution is announced as fol
lows:
Tickets describing the prizes and their value
are placed in sealed envelopes aud the whole
thoroughly and continually mixed. On re.
eeipt Of twenty-five cents one will be indis-
eriuinately drawn without favor, and imme-
diately forwarded, and the prize drawn viii
be sent on receipt Of one dollar. Every ticket
draws a prize. The purchasers Of tickets will
know what their prizes are before paying for
them. No prizes exchanged
Special Agent B. X. Sharatts says that
the country is probably flooded with these
circulars. They are sent to farmers, store
keepers, and others in small towns and
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
five cents the Mercantile Prize Association
sends the forwardsr a neatly printed ticket
and another circular, which reads as fol-
lows:
In response to your order Of -, you will
End 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 yoa act in that capacity for
u.s. IL you should be one Of the fortunate,
and secure valuable prize, we trust that you
will show il TO your acquaintanees 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
latest patterns and designs, which we should
be glad 10 have you call and examine when
in this city. Address all orders for prizes or
tickets to our cashier, and they viii meet with
prompt attention. Send all money by express
and il is sure to reach us safely. Recolleci,
in future, address all correspondence TO our
cashier. All prizes drawn, regardless Of val
ne, viii 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. o. d.
or exchanged.