The Springdale news., 1889-03-22
THE LETT FIR.

THE LETTER.
 DEAR SIR: You have been refer red to me as u trustworthy person and one who can keep his own coun- sel, therefore I would be pleased to open correspondence with ycu in regard to the business which 1 pro- pose, and if you will be gnlded by my advice and experience there IS no reason why you should hot make q true and safe fortune, there Is ab- solutely no risk, as the article IS Good dJmoney and is peri ct IS the enclosed newspaper clipping will prove. The sizes are ls., 2s., 5s., and los. Ny terms are 2000 cost s25O, 5000 cost $500, 5000 cost s40o, 10000 cost s650. 10000 cost 5000, and so on at an increasing ratio, so tho more you invest the cheaper you get the goods, 200o in the goods costing s250, is the lowest amount I will sell under any circumstances and ifvou will take 10000 costing s650, or 10000 costing sl000, l will give you the right oi your state and no one else can get the goods Ill your state. Furthermore 1 do not give you the goods at these figures after the first deal, l charge at the rate of 25c. On the dollar. Now my friend if you wish to enter this spec ulation 1t will be absolutely neeessa- " for you 10 come Eere and see me personally as will only deal face 10 face with my customers which IS the safest and most satisfactory way for both as by your coming here you will see what you are buYlne and I see who am dealIng with and both feel better satisfied. l know its quite journey for you to come here, but look at the ad- yantages and again think Of the large profits to be made and no risks and as far as expense IS concerned l always make a liberal allowance in the goods to cover all expenses. Make up your mind to come here, you will find mo square white man in all my dealings and will nev er have cause to regret visit 10 me. will meet you in New York City any time you may appoint which trust will be soon and will show you my entire stock from which you can make your own selections, then If my goods are notall claim them 10 be, l will pay yoar fare from and to your home. Now what tairer can you ask2 In Gods name do not betray me, or mention to q living scul what passes between Us as have never done you any harm and nevr shall, but will prove true and lasting friend to you. Make mp your mind to come here and in my next letter l vii name hotel for you to stop at, how you will know know me and full instructions Be sure and send me your post of i fee address as might lose the one l now have, will always return your letters to you, and aS a guafah- tee fyour confidence l also request | The return of this letter and newspa- per clipping. Trusting you will all swer at once and return ths letter.
 1 remain yours in confidence.
 Address as per slip.
 On small strip was written, Jas Wilson, llo Park Ave, Hoboken, \. J.
 A number have expressed the idea that the money Is genuine-if i tho swindler has any-and he only l wants to get suckers" to New | York when they will be robbed.
 Below will be found the 'snewspa {! per clippipg" referred to in the letter. l. is no clipping at all, but is merely clever imitation, gotten up to deceive the unsuspectirg.
 THE "CLIPPING.'
 A LEAK IN THE ENGRAVING DEPART
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 United States District Court.
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