MONEY TIIKOWN AWAY.
In spite of the repeated warning which
luve been sent out from time to time by
the United States legislation at Londou
and by the press of America concerning
the fraudulent character of so-called
EnglUh estate agents In America, recent
developments have shown that the warn
ings hava been unheeded, and that the
number of dupes Is Increasing Instead of de
creasing. During the last few weeks more
letters vhan ever before have been received
from America Inquiring after imaginary
estates of fabulous sums awaiting the
writers In the banks of England. This
correspondence, as far back as Mr Lowell's
time, grew to such enormous proportions
that all letters of this description had to be
answered by prlnted'clrculars. Mr Lowell,
In his circulars, said:
The pretended prosecution of thee pre-
tended American claims to .niiisn
property is carried on with such persist
ence and Ingenuity by the men engaged
in it that we dispair of being able to make
their credulous victims understand what
&n utter imposture and delusion the whole
business is. 1 can not too strongly advise
you, since you have addressed us on the
suDiect, to nave nothing to do witn sucn
schemes, and especially to remit no money
to tneir agents.
In the case of many estates, such as the
Jennings, Lawrence-Townley, or Chase
Townley, Hyde, Heme, Bradford, Hedges,
and others, special circulars had to be
printed to answer the numerous applicants.
The plan generally adopted by the estate
agents Is to insert advertisements in the
country papers to the effect that a large
property hrs been left by a person of the
same same as that of some well known
family of the district of some exceedingly
common name likely to occur anywhere.
The modus operandi usually adopted by
these agents is to ask first for a remittance
of 2 or 3 to cover the cost of copying
.the will upon which the claim purports to
be based; then a larger Bum for the ex
penses of instituting Inquiries, and at each
successive stage moie blackmail Is levied,
the correspondence being so cleverly con
ducted that several years frequently elapse
before the fraud is discovered.
During Mr Lincoln's term of office as
minister here nearly all the letters have
come from small country towns
showing that the agents find them the
most profitable field. Texas, Kansas,Iowa,
and the far west seem to be especially
productive of them, although letters are
received from aK parts of the United
States. Among the letters recently re
ceived at the legation are communications
from. claimants to some thirty-rive estates.
Of all the claims investigated by English
solicitors not one has been found to have
any validity whatever. In every case the
legation .here fs uttery powerless to help
claimants or even investigate these cases,
as under positive Instructions from the
state department no one attached to the
legation .can take any part in the investi
gation of claims of this character, and In a
report drawn up by Mr While, secretary
of legation, it is plainly stated that the
Hire of anyone wishing to prosecute claims
will be wasted by addressing the legation
on the subject.
Claimants should also bear In mind that
a statute of ltmintations fixes a period
within which unclaimed estates revert to
the crown,and this period is twenty-years.
The limit withic which action c.in be
brought for the recovery of real property
fs twelve years.
There are no large sums of money
awai'.ing clMmunts in the Bank of Eng
lannd. There are very few amounts of
1,000, and none exceeding that sum by
more than 100 or 200. The amount of
money in chancery belonging to unknown
heirs is altogether less than 1,000,000.
Senator Quay, lias had another row with
the president. As officially' annonnaed In
the Pennsylvania boss organ, Quay made
an appointment with the president for a
long conference. The president, however,
received a special intimation from other
friends that a 'conference with Quay
would not be a very politic thing at this
junctue,and he therefore sent word to the
Pennsylvania senator, postponing the in
terview. Quay divined the president's
attitude, and replied to the White lloiife
that the interview could not be postponed
but might be declared off. No answer
was returned to this mesaitge, and Quav
packce his grip an.1 left fi.r Philadelphia
at 3 J'ertcrday afternoon.
A Florida widower is devoting hhmelf
to a peculiar and life long revenue. Some
years ago Ids wife fell overboard hi Jupiter
Inlet und was e iten by sharks. Since
then the bereaved husband has spent all
his lime on Hie waters of the inlet, and up
to date has killed 300 sharks, lie pro
poses to follow them until he dies.
The yodng republicans of Kansas who talk
of reorganizing the pany "on live National
1SSU2S rather than on war rcminmcenccs1' have
made a great start. Their attitude is proof
that while some persons arc too oU to learn
there are others who know uhen ami why
thcy have li;cn licked.
Hkkt Sunt) I'kkk. Call at the Dkmo.
crat office and get some government beet
seed free, for experiment. Vilrnoln's im
proved, is the name of it. If this c.uintv
can raise a fine nulir beet proliticly, it tnav
mean eventually 11 good deal lor it. Will
farmers try it nul report as requeued
Don't forget, Paisley & Smiley, Printers
A despatch from Toledo, Ohio says that
the Democrat of Springfield and the -View
of that citv and four or five other papers
are eut for Frank Hurd for governor
solely on the tariff grounds. It Is urgetl
that the dissatisfaction among the farmers
would cause them to support Hurd on
free trade platform.
The great republican party has thing:
"down fine." If the consumer buys
foreign goous Ids tariff tax goes Into the
treasury, from which it Is taken and squan
dcred bv republican congresses. If lie
buys American goods his tariff tax goes
Into the pocket) of the manufacturers
who then contribute a part of It 10 the re
publican campaign fund.
alsley & Smiley, The Printers, Fllnn Bloo
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
WANTED, A POSITION. -By the nn.
dersliriied, to look alter the basi
net's of a store 01 warehouse, having
many past year experience at sued
labors I foel satisfied that I can give
general satisfaction at very moderate
waees. Kkfhbknckn Any of tbo first
settlers in anu arouna a many.
MILTON 1JOAUU.
MONEY To LOAN.-In small and
larse amounts, from six months to
nve yeais, on good Albany and Linn
county real estate. Call on or address W
J Alcfuerson, First St., Albany, Or.
KOOMS TO LET. Furnished or un
furnished, inquire at this office.
AGENTS WANTED. Address Ktuart
Tbomprou,stationers,Fortland,Or.
ft r ANTED.. Place to do general house
T T fork. Leave word at the Democrat
ofliee.
TO DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS-
By order of (he County Court I am dl
reeled to force the collection of all taxes
standing nnpaid cn (he assessment rolls
of this counly. If such taxes are not
paid iiiimodiulely I shall rrroceed to Invv
upon and sell , ho property of dulinouents
to make collection. I mean business.
M. SCOTT.
Sheriff of Liuu county
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION,
"VTOTICI-: IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
J-l the directors of school dislrict No 5
Linn county. Oregon, will et tin a board of
luaiizatioo at the othce of tho clerk of raid
district, which i at tht. real estate office of
Hurbharta Kernev, io Albany. Oreaon. on
imay, may n; me Hour 01 4
'clock, pm of said day, for the Lurpoae o!
examining, correcting and eqaliziog the s-
seBsmenc rou or said district for the year
IS'.H. All oarous interested nr hertthv
notified to be piesentand make their desirea
nown, or hie a written ttUtameut of the
same with the clerk of wild district on or
before said date.
Done by order of the board of directors of
said district.
Dated May ICth, 1801.
C. G. BUHKHART,
District Clerk.
FARM FOR SALE.
A farm of 128 acres of land 2M miles
rfest of Millers Station on O. A C. K R.
All fenced, 130 acres in cnltivstion. 30
scies slashed, good house and barn sud
shed lor stock, well watered, (rood, young
orchard bearing all kinds Iruit Good
grain farm. P:onty tho her.
ClIAKLES WKTZEL.
LBANY PDBNITUBE C
Has Just received a laryo invoice ol new designs in
Window Shades and Curtains,
and new and beautiful patterns In
Wail Paper
with
Elegant Eorder3 to Match,
3agss?50c. SHADE !
ALBANY :CR.
WSITS5IAN & HUMERI ERGS.,
Real Estate Agents
for Kale,
Alhanr
Alfocity imurrty ii
ii ml C'orvallin,
YEGE7
JBLE PANACEA
KtPARtD FROM
rsa HERBS,
AMD ALL OTHER DISEASES
ARISING FROM A
DISORDERED STATEorTHE STOMACH
OR AN
inactive: liver.
POP 8Al.r By ALL
DRUGfilSTS A GENtirfAL DEALE3S
I
L. E.BLAIN'S COLUMN,
mm
e are now ready for
Spring trade fh. lie largest
and best selected stock of
Clothing that will bo shown
in the count' this season.
All varieties of styles
and patterns to please 'the
most fastidious.
We have many fine makes
including
4
!uJl
rhon -vo have the full
line of mens', youths' and
boys' clothing in the Albany
Woole" Mills poods, that we
specially recommend to the
public for trial,
The largest stock of Mens'
Shoes in the city, including
many celebrated makes,
Hats, from Stetson's best
down to a two bit straw.
Cannot enumerate Furn
ishing Goods every de
partment full.
Have used cash this year
during
and can
tight
offer
times east
genuine bar
departments, gains in all
my
Tho merchant tailoring
department, under charge of
Mr. E. A. Schifller, is well
stocked with suitings of latest
patterns. First-class work
i guaranteed. It will p;.- pat-
to see
E. BLAJN.
HOW DO YOU DO?
There is no doubt that
Stoek of Ml.VKKWAHK. coimUtlnit of
riiiuons. knives, lorks.frnit'liHhPH, eto.
gold nnd Mivor wntuha. Jewel y,
etc, is the laritHht and best lu
the oil)', and hy furl he
bust over brought
to ALU A NY.
PRICES Hie Most Reasonable.
Call and See tho GOODS.
c
ITY DBie NTOICE,
Pfeiffer Block,
Albany
Stanard & Cusick,
rnorsiKTou;
-DEALKilS IK-
Drilgs, Mcdirlncs, Chtmleale, Faricj
and Toilet Articles, Sponges. Brushes.
Perfumery, School Hooks, and
Artists' Supplies.
I'liy NiciniiN' rcN'rlp tons care
lull;' pcmiionuded.
TWO MEN AND ONE BOV
FOUND DEAD!!
3
While trying to Crowd theii
WAY INTO
DEYGE & FROMAN BROS
Store, where they alwa a have on hand
the largest Stock south of Portland, of
the latest improved Rifles and Shot
Guns; an Immense stock of Fishing
xacKie oi every oescripuon; lents,
Hammocks, Camp Chairs and thousands
of other things too numerous to mention
Repair Sliop
in connection with the Store, and one of
.he best workmen in the State to do any
lud all kinds of work.
Come one, Come al. No rouble to
ihow oor,ds. "Small nrofit and nulck
nl" is oui motto.
J. A. Camming.
Paper,
Drills, 1'a.ints, Oils
(jrlaSH, Etc.,
flLSMRSY,
OREGON.
PAISLEY a SMILEY.
Wholesale, Doalcrs in
OBACCfl - art - CIGARS,
Albany. OritEoii
cut l-Hi.-ii- iu:uvrtv far MotWate Fees.
0-if Ofliee is Opposite U.S. Patent 0!licc.
find wcr:uif"n:rc p;ilrnt in Ices time than those
rv'inrto fnn WnliiriTton.
ISc-ud itukI.-I. dniwiiii: or photo.. w!thIrprrip.
tlim. Wo aiivii", Jf jiiitcntiibld ot not. fn-o t,l
clnrL't. (ur f.o nut duo till n.itont is cecum!.
n ,?iTTit:l;t, "lliiw Ut OMafn I'litciitV with
Ilriinf"" Ol' tll't (I'll CJh-lltM fnVOUrStnte. nmnlv
t fr-.
0-posi: Patent oraco. Washir.nton. 0. C.
flNIOfl SEED '
irown From NrlcrtoI Bulbw.
Kirlr K.l
lio. v,Otfji;,,i
.-Il..W l,.liT
..per It. $1 w
Wiilic l'.iniiinl 2
fn ct tnpailnjf pHroi piriwe rtmumltor that above
Ui'tnti-ni inclinle I'lmTAtm.
Uico Uur Word n Trial.
fnrrcsixitnicnfc Mllfilcd.
TRUMBULL - &. - BEEBE
IMI'MHTN, (IRWKH(I AMI DKALF.RH IS
Seed?, Trees, Bulbs aiid Plaiits,
KmuMTiie St, Sin Francisco,
JT 7 'Mention thin pajwr.
w
NTKD Tho mull roiiine I wnt,t
io huy f:)ilnr nhiiint .......
uriiiRihfm to Ihcginccrv kk.io tf K J.
Kenton. WSJOIIN.
JCiiibiacing all tlio
Dr
ess
Both in WOOLEN
-To. The Ladies,-
Mako a Specialty of Ladies Underwear, in Kn
Riubki) and Musmn. My 1'kicks aro tie LOWEST
and my Goon tho Best. Am sob r gent
for the Celebrated
Y. S. F. HOSIERY,
Guaranteed stainless, Warranted absolutely
fast, and Free from Poison.
: To The Men :
Call and Look at My values in
Furnishing -:- Goods,
J have a Large Stock at the Loweat Pricoa over ottered i (he Valley.
I Chi ry
tor wear a
and he enr
II lino of tli wcirlJ-r.'nowiMl 'BKOAUIIEAD goodo, unoicelled
unian. iMrgv HtocK ot
Cfd tin'. A !: y i tho
17"-
He has received a large and
Coods, new sty'es and shades. Wauli fabrics, consisting of
ginghams, seersuckers, sateens and chambre. A complete
assortment of white goods, flouncings, hosiery, corsets,
gloves, ladies and children's shoes. Clothing for the spring
trade. A large and complete assortment for men and
youth's. Boots, shoos, hats,
if you want the best;; bargains
ALLEN BROTHERS,
WHOLf
sale s retail Grocers
CIGARS. TOBACCO. ArVE)
KINDS, JN LAHGE OR
IN THEIR
3VC-ttJ
-:-
I51nnibcrR' JMock,
"A 'i
nrBKliiii.il i II l. .!lWu.u.lr.rr-rn.Ti3fc; c m
nana
latest Novoltios in
Goods,
and WASH FABKIC?
humtoiDKitiES and I1 LOON-cixoa. Cl
host trading point in Oregon.
3E 3ES 33.
choice stock of spring Dres3
caps and furnishing goods, and
you will have to call on him.
r-.unirn emiire orr ALL
SMALL QUANTITIES,
SEASON.
ALBANY, OREGON
J. 2L 5S3
FIRST-GLASS GOODS,
EsasonaUq ; ; Prices.
.A. complete lino ol
Gen h FnrniNhiQgs
J OALIi.J
Albany, Oregon.
m r i
any ugar raci y.
J. Jcspi.n. -:- Prourictor.
jiWK0LESfiLE & SIETAU
,1 I Kit I
abor Employeo