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of “Suspense 4 ceounta,

BE il eel oe: iM eetgitatonny ‘ ets » - i oe a a -

Local and Other ltems.

‘VOTE SQUARE.”

+ THe lab I trouble sin Toronto have el led ee Finxan Happies at the Fish Market. m | a [ue steamer “Carroll ’ left Boston for Charlottetown at noen to day. ~~ Remenper the Bible Clas: in Y. M.C. A. parior this evening ats o'clock. oo

Go to the Liberal-Conservative Mass Meet ing, in Market Hall, this evening. a

Suir carpenters are

: — A G00 assortment of Walnut Devonnorts

readily find employment at St. John, N. B. |) j , "ai cd . yn: ge ‘ a |} Cheap tur cash. —-M. SUTCHER, aay Z

Xintr Burren at George ( arter’s Grocery A , Lita rT of fresh \ egetable Seeds, or

Store, Great George Street 2i sat tu | the best quality and in great variety, just

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SHEDIAC HARBOR and the Straits are clear |

of ice.

pound,

Summerside Harbor yet remains ice-

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We had the pleasure, to-day, of a visit from | Mr. William N. LePage, late of this city, but | NEW

now of Boston. - LiveLy spercugs at the Liberal

evening oko Tur Steam Navigation Co’s steamers will, ice permitting, commence the summer’s \.ork on Monday. ica Tustug boat ‘“*Henry Aitken” left this harbor to-day, to visit some of the lobster fac- tories westward. ilies M. DeFreycrver has expressed himself in favour of acommercial treaty between France and the United States. decreed DowN Witt TRE TaXxationtsts—Down with Taxation and Tyranny of every kind by vot- ing for McLrop anp BLAKE. _— te os Fresh Eoos, 12 cents; Cheese, 16 aud 18 cents; Chow-Chow and Mixed Pickles at Fam- ily Grocery.—R. K. Brace. may 6 - J We regret that the secretary’s report of the meeting held at Crapaud Hall,on the 29th

ult., reached this office too late for insertion. |

- > Tuk American Seciety for the Prometion of Agriculture will hold its annual confer- ence in Montreal on the 2lst and 22nd of August. soil lalate Hox. Doxacp Fercrson is an ardent sup porter of the temperance cause. His election in the Third District will (politically) exter- minate Beer. = a - - Tue only hope the Oppesitionists in this City have is in ‘‘split voting.” Liberal-

Conservative electors ‘‘vote square” for Mc- |

Lrop & Biaxe. _ — > - —

Ex-Govekor Lairo is dancing attendance upon Hen. Mr. Ferguson. During the week, he attended four of Mr, Ferguson's meetings in the Third District !

deem ilpa ll

Ereenat ViGILence THE Prick or Linerty.

Electors, if you wish to be relieved of Direct Taxation for yeara to come, vote for the Guvernment Candidates.

initials

Tue Poll Tax Collector will be in his office, in the Colonial Building, on Monday, the 8th instant, from nine a. m., to five p, m., to grant receipts to all wishing to pay.

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Despatcues from St. John’s, Newfeund- [xnd, report the almost total failure of the Western Shore cod fishery and a very bad season. The Gulf seal fishery fleet also met With poor 81 Cless.

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A s.icut fire occurred this forenoon in a cooper shop, on Lord’s Wharf, occupled by Daniel Sullivan. The alarm was sounded and the engines turned out, but the fire was ex- tinguished before they arrived on th» scene.

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Mr. Henry Begr desires us to say that there is no truth in the statement that an agent of hisfis trying to persuade electors ‘‘ to plump Beer,” No one would, of course, sus: pect Mr. Beer of conniuing at such an unfair canvass.

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H. M. surps Griffon, Flamingo, Firebrand, Pheenix, and the flagship Northampton, are expected at Halifax in about ten days from the West Indies. The Tenedos, now at that port, will accompany the Griffon, Flamingo and Firebrand to Newfoundland.

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We hear shareholders complain that a full statement of liabilities and assets of the Bank of P. E. Island, at the present, has not been published. Cannot this be done at once, so that the people may know how the Bank stands ?

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Is the consistent temperance advocate of ‘‘forty years” citizenship aware that two prominent supporters of Messrs. Morris and Pete are canvassing for votes with a keg of beer, which they use very liberally in their efforts to persuade obstinate electors.

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Let the Taxationist Stewart back to office wnl piace the ex-Auditor again in charge of the public accounts, and the good old times * **Advanced Checks,” “Deficits” and Turation, with all the other accompaniments to the ‘‘ Dashaway Policy Party,” will return

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A retecraM from L. Arthur, of Arthur and Toombs, of this eity, announces his safe arrival in New York, ex route for Boston, from Londen, where he intends resuming the Commiesion Business, and will be pleased te take charge of bis regular consignments of eggs, potatoes, etc., which he handled last year to the satisfaction of so many of our Island ahippers

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McGiit Cottege —Convocation took place ou Tuesday last, and by the Witness of that date we notice with pleasure the high p'ace taken by students from the Island. In the fourth year Leigh R. Gregor graduated, with second rank bonors in Mental and Moral Philosophy. To him. also, at the beginning of the term, was awarded the new Shakspeare Society’s prize for knowledge of Shakspeare lu the third year Wellington takes rank as follows:—First rank honors and prize in Eog- lish; prize in Classics; prize in Moral Philoso phy; prize in Rhetoric; first rank General Standing. And in the second year Thomas Haythorne secured first rank General Stand- ing. The session just closed seems to have been a very prosperous one, and the Island students, not forgettirg those in medicine, have acquitted themselves very creditably.

ovata Weather Bulletin.

Probabilities for the next 24 hours for the

Ma) ilime Prowines 3.

Toronto, May 6—10 a. m.

Moderate to fresh westerly to northerly Witds; tine weather, nut wach change in teu-

in demand and will |

Con. | servative Mass Meeting, in Market Hall, this ;

Special Notices.

Marie SuGcan, Jams aud Jellies, very eheap | [may 3

at the Famity Grocery. Cat and see the variety of Bodroom Fur-

niturce, before buying elaewhere.—M,. Borcurn |

mays

OLD RUBBER wanted at the Junk Store, | f AM instrucid by M. P, Hogay, Ueq,, to}

New Spring Hats, Flowers, Feathers, Laces, | -

Ribbons, Lies, Silks, Satins, —jast opened at

head of Pownal whart. {mayl lw

J, B. Macdonalad’s. ml 3i

Persons wanting Brahma Hen Eqaas, (pure breed) for hatching, can procure them for ten cents each, on application at this office. Also Pekin Duck Eygs, same price,

Havitts Lone Hrsier—a good, simple remedy for a troublesome cough or cold—tor sale at The Apothecaries’ Hall.

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| received at Watson's Drug Store ald tf lo save the heels of your boots from wear-

ing get a pair of heel protectors, ouly 10 cents,

jat Dorsry, Gor & Co [ap28 tf Coprisi at Family Groeeery.—R. K. Brace taay4 hats, new Wersteds, new Tweeds,

| opening to-day at D. A. Bruce's, al2 tf

New Mapce Suesr at Been & Gorr’s, 1,000 Grain Sacks for sale cheap, at W. E. Dawson & Co's. ap24 ‘ ALL Rieu,’ is the general exclamation of }all who have used Minard’s Liniment, for it |always proves to be just what it is represent:

| ed, apl3 Go To W. P. Co_wIL1's for Clover, ‘Timothy jand Garden Seeds, {ap 7 wkly 2m

| » . ° ; ‘ | Via Georgetown per “ Northern Light,” 120 Suit Length Tweed, which will be made up at bottom prices to suit the times.

| —JoHn McLuop & Ceo. fap 4 3ieod 2w.

Fresh Flower Seeds at Bodd's Medical Mall. Fine fresh Garden Seeds coming in time for hot beds,

apll eod pat

Comer and see the splendid assortment of Spring Tweeds manufactured at the Char- lottetown Woolen Mills, and for sale cheap )}at Wm. Gordon’s store, sign of the Skeep,

Grafton Street, mear Walker’s corner. | THe usual full stock of fresh seeds has jfst | arrived at Watson's Drug Store. [ap 26 A worp to the ladies! Do not exchange | your old Sewing Machine for a new ore; but | fetch it to me and | will repair it and make it 'as good as new or no charge made.—WILLIAM Brown, shop on corner of Prince and Grafton Streets, Charlottetown, P. EB. 1. nov 1 tf wy

OnE hundred bushels Wheat, White Rus- sian, Lost Nation, and Fife ; Clover, early and late (red), Alsike and White Dutch, and afull line of vegetable and flower seeds, at George Carter’s Grocery and Seed Store, Great George Street. a27 d3i eod w2i.

ARRIVED per S. S. ‘‘ Copia,” in Halifax, and now on way, 26 cases Lekihed Goods, of | Latest Spring Fashions, selected persoually | by one of the firm. A large stock to fo-low, by S. S. ** Prince Edward,” ‘Ethel Blanche,”’

&c.—W. & A. Brown & Co alS Gid Bank Notes taken at Beer & Golf's. fap 10 A LARGE quantity of Flower Pots at W. P Golwells. m2] tf Old Bank Notes taken at Beer & Goff's. {ap 10

Otp Bank Parker vor Casu.—A few hun- dred dollars wanted. Apply to H, Coombs, Agent. {ap 19

Scoten Twrrps.—A splended assortment of Scotch Tweeds, just opened to-day, at L. E. Prowze’s. ap25

290 coils Manilla Rope, 9 and 12-thrend, for Lebster Packers, eic. —W. E. Dawson & Co. ap24

D. A. Bevce is showing to-day, English and American Hats, lates styles—splendid value, al2 tf

Tur only place on P. E. Island, where you can get every part of a Gun made, is at Brown's Shop, corner of Prince and Grafton Streets nov 1 tf wky

BiIkTH,

At Strathgartney, on Thursday, the 4th May, the wife of RK. Brace Stewart, junr., Esq., of a danghter.

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MILLINERY.

ISS GALLANT begs to inform her 4¥i friends, and the public generally, that she hag commenced business in the above line, at her residence, Upper Queen Street. Having had four years’ experience in the establishment of Robert Young, Esq., she feels confident of giving satisfaction to all who may favor her with their patronage,

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GARDEN SEEDS,

Carden Seeds.

Fresh and Good,

Opening To-day at HARVIE’S BOOKSTORE,

May 1, 1883—¢f

JUST PUBLISHED!

Short Speculative Essays,” BY ROBERT B. THOMAS,

For sale at the Bookstores of Mesars, Bremner Bres,, ry ay Harvie and G H., Hasaard. Priee 50 cats, 2 29 2w

Administration Notice, .

FEYHE undersigned Administrator of the j istate of Mary Walsh, late of Charlotte- town, in Queen’s County, widow, deceascd, hereby notifies all persons indebted to the said Estate to make immediate payment to bim, snd all persons having claims or demands againet the said Estate are hereby required to exhibit such claims and demands duly attested to him for payment, within twelve mouths trom this date, A. A McLEAN, Administrator, €h'town, Ist Marcir, 1882.—3m inw

angen ape wr pits VIANILLA. CAR LOADS 6 thread, 9 thread, 12 thread,

15 thread, to arrive first steamer from Pictou.

JARVELL BRO3,

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| VALUABLE AND | ‘Handsome Private Residence,

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sell at Auction, on the premises, on |

WEDNESD \Y, 17th inst, at 12 o'lock— = | His very handsome and valuable property on Prince Street, opposite St. Paul's Church, | Centrally located in one of the best neigh- | borhoods

The residence isa 3 storey French roof,com- | fortably and conveniently built for the owner’s | own use. Contains fourteen rooms, with | pantiy, zood frost-proof cellar, with stable, | coach house, and other outbuildings in the | rear. The land measures 42 feet on Prince Street, and extends back 169 feet.

three years, with interest at six per cent. per | annum,

Auctioneer,

WILLIAM DODD, Ch’town, May 4, 1882. eod

OX’ PRINCE SIREVE. |

Readymade

cone a ee se ee etl =~

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Clothing, Tweeds

A'T COST! and Heavy Cloths,

AS | WANT TO CLOSE OUT MY STOCK IN THIS LINE.

Some Expensive Ladies’ Cloth Mantles

; and Dolmans, and

Kaur dined Cloaks, Sealettes and Colored Dress Goods.

AT A LARGE REDUCTION. JUST OPENED AND MARKED Low,

Trkvs One half down, balesce in two or A SOLBCE Assortment of Flowers, Feathers, Velveteens, Ladies’

Sacgues, &, &e,

R. W. TREMAINE,

Nov. 1, 1881.

'immediate relicf, for no amount of profits

Notice to Debtors. —

LL parties indebted to the subscriber are 4 hereby notified that all Book Accounts and other debts remaining unpaid on the 15th inst.. will be placed in the hands of the Clerk of the Courts for collection. JOHN GAHAN, May 2, 82,

ALABASTINE The New Preparation for Cleansing

WALLS & CEILINGS.

Far superior to Kalsomine.

‘Try it. For sale at the CITY HARD- WARE STORE,

JOHN R. BOURKE, Jr. May 3, '82—2w 3aw, wkly li

4.000 GRAIN BAGS

AT THE

LONDON HOUSE.

May 1, ’82—6i eod thar EGGS. | AM still buying and paying top prices,

They must be clean and fresh,

H, COOMBS. May 4, ’*2—3i eod, wkly i, wkly pat 3i

POTATOES.

WANT a few hundred bushels Potatoes, Rose and Prolifics preferred. H. COOMBs, May 4, ’82—3i eod, wkly 3i, wkly pat 3: WAGONS (Second-Hand, ) 1 Express Wagon (strong), 1 do. (light), 1 Express Wagon, for 2 horses; 1 do. for fish ; 1 Barouche (nobby), 1 Covered Cab, 1 Vis-a-vis Folding Seat Carriage, { Common Single do., | Carriage (light), 1 Topy Buggy (cheap), 1 Top Buggy (good), 1 do. (low), 1 Large Mail Van Top, just the thing for camping out, price trifling, only $5. Lot old Doors and Sashes at a bargain, 6 Frames and Sashes, large Glass from 15x30 to 15436, James Butcher's build, very good. Old Bank Paper taken in payment on Jiberal terms at H, COOMBS’ STORE, May 4, 1882—3i eod, wkly pat 3i

190 Acres Freehold Land

FOR SALE.

YHAT VALUABLE FARM, consistirg of 190 Acres Freehold Land, on Lot 63, King’s County, is offered for sale. This farm is known as “ Fairchiid’s Farm.” ‘The soil is good, and a lerge part of farm under cultiva- toin, It is surrounded by inexhaustible Mus- sel Mud beds, and convenient to shipping. Terms easy and price low, HODGSON & McLEOD. Ch’town, April 21, ’82—dy oaw, w3w, wp3w

For Sale or to Let. HAT COTTAGE, beautifully situated on Lower Spring Park Road, together with outhouses and garden. For further par- ticulars apply to the owner, MRS. OFFER. Queen street, April 22, 1882.—tf 2aw

SALT. SALT.

(0 BAGS of COARSE FISHERY SALT FOR SALE,

PEAKE BROS. & CO. April 10, ’s2—3i law

TO LET.

YFIHE Store and Dwelling, No. 62 Queen Street, next door to W. A. Weeks & Co’s, and lately occupied -by the subscriber, to whom application is to be made,

JOHN GAHAN, Ch’tewn, March 31, 82—2w eod

For Sale.

HE pleasant residence of Dr. McIntosh,

Pownal, Private offers made until 15th June, If not then disposed of, will be sold to the highest bidder. Apply to Dr, McIyrosn and Joan Acorn. jap 15

PY\AVIE'S INSTANTANEOUS MUSIC for the Piano or Organ, by which any child or person can play any of the popular airs by note at sight, withoui study, pre- vious notice or even musical talent. Seven pieces of music, with instructions, mailed to any addreess on receipt of one dollar. Cata- logue of tunes mailed free. Agents wanted. Davik's Manxvuracrvrineg Co. P. O. Box 211, Amherst N_8. ffe 9 im A STH WA—Ask your Druggist for C A McKixson’s Asthma Remedy, or send 5) cents (in stamps), or $1, and you will receive it by mail (post-paid.) I guarante:

could induce me to tamper with sufferers from that driad disease, A:idress C. Mce Kinnon, Long Creek, Lot 65, P. E. I §, Conrey & Co, Annendaie, Agenis tor

perature,

Charlottetown, April 29 ’8%—1 pat

Kirg's County. [fe 10 caw

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‘Ciiy STEM BAER

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f\HE proprietor of this Establishment, owing to the increased

demand for his Goods, has added new facilities to his Bakery, consisting of the latest and most improved machinery, etc., and is now prepared to supply the trade with

Hard Bread, Plain and Fancy Biscuits, &e., AT TRE SHORTEST ROTICE.

1000 lbs. CHOICH CONFECTIONERY

To arrive per Steamship ‘‘ Miramichi,’ from Montreal.

Yes Orders by mail promplly executed. J QUIRK,

Prince Street, Charlottetown, P. E. Islaud. May, 4 i882.

British Warehouse,

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W. & A. BROWN & CO.

HAVE JUST OPENED 26 Cases of LONDON GOODS, of the Latest Spring Styles,

SELECTED BY ONE OF THEIR PARTNERS. Manchester and Glasgow Goods, alsea large fot Carpets of New Besignus and of Excellent Value, to follow by Steamship “ Prince Edward.”

RECEIVED EARLY BY “NORTHERN LIGHT,” 28 Bales English Paper Hangings, 3 Bales Grain Bags.

W. * A. BROWN & CO.

April 2S, 1882. — Sa

“CHEAPSIDE”’

oe

We are now offering a first-class assortment of

HOUSEKEEPERS GOODS

In Hardware, Groceries, Glassware, Ke., at prices to suit the times.

20:

Our Tea, Coffee, Flour, Molasses, Raisins, Currants, Spices, Canned Goods aud General Groceries are of the Very Besi Quality and Marked at Lowest Rates.

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NAILS, SPIKES, LOCKS, HINGES,

FORKS, SHOVELS, BACKBANDS, CHAIN TRACES, HAMES, PAINTS, WHIPS, OILS, &c., &e.,

IN GREAT VARIBTY.

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PLEASE CALL AND EXAMINE

part of the City and Raliroad

nmENRY BEER

Goods expressed to any Station free of charge.

Charlottetown, April i9, |382—Zaw, wkly

NOTICE, (Molasses and Sugar.

209 puns, Barbadoes Molasses, } 50 bhds, Bright Grocery Sugar.

. : : !Now losding at Barbadoes, and wiil be dug } J OTICE is heresy given that the Annual! pere on opening of navigation,

General Meeting of the Shareholders in > ay the Charlottetown Gas Light Company will; Ch’town, April 17 ee ZARD.

take place st the Gas Works on TUESDAY, BROGMS.

the 9th day of May nex!, at the bour of 11! “ts

o clock im the forenoon, fur the purpose of ! BagGMs electing Directors and the g«neral transact- | .

i ¢\NE HUNDRED DOZEN BROOMS for

By order, ' O cule at manufacturers’ pric: 8,

ing of business, WM. MURPHY, } HORACE mastane.

April 23, 'Si—2aw Manager and emeesiids | Ci’tuwn, April 17, S8/—tm

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83 QUEEN STREET

Prince Rdward Island Railway,

Y\EALED TENDERS, addressed to the uudersigned, and endorsed “ Tender for Steam Coal,’ will be received until WED- NESD AY, lvth May, inclusive, for the supply of

Six Thousand (6,000) Tons Best Fresh Mined Round Steam Coal, for Locomotive use.

Tenders to state the price per ton, of 2240 lbs,, delivered as follows :— Charlottetown...... .........3,000 Tons. RRM OTEIES W.0..2000 ccheapess 2,000 Deore 035i 6555 105k) 500s GOTTA, cc dowes ie oscibiiiebetd 500 At least one fourth of the whele quantity required at each of the above mentioned

Stations, to be delivered immediately after

notification of the acceptatice of the Tender,

and delivery of the whole to be completed on

or before FIRST DAY OF NOV ER, 1882.

The first payment will be made in —_ and monthly thereafter. Ten per cent. will be retained from each payment, until the final and satisfactory completion of the con- tract.

The Department does not bind itself to

‘accept the lowest or any Tender,

L. B. ARCHIBALD, Superintendent, Railway Offiec, Charloitetown, May 3, 1882.

TO LET e WELLING HOUSE, containing 10 rooms and 2 Kitchens, with Coach House, Garden, etc., opposite the residence of the subscriber. Dry Cellar,and | iain to he River, Fainters, etc., now at work. Possession ist May. Apply to

JNO. WM. MORRISON, April 18, 1882.

COAL. COAL.

FEW TONS ROUND PICTOU COAL for sale forcash on dclivery, Enquire

at KOUGHAN'S SCALES, April 28, 1882.

THE PERFECTION of WHISKY<@7' UNRIVALLED For |,

LYoATODDY. |[ors

ANALYIICAL SANITARY INSTITUTION | 54, Holbern-viaduct, E.C., London, Aug. 8,'T9, Report on the Lorns Hieutanp Waiexey:

“ We have visited the bottling stores of Greenlees Brothers, and have selected from the vats, samples of their Lorne Highland Whisky, and have subjected them to careful examination and analysis. The samples were very fragrant, mellow, and of pleasant flavor, and posserecd all the characteristics of pure and well- matured Scotch Whisky of the first quality.”

“Artucr Hitt, Hassarr, M. D, “Orro Heuner, F.C. $., F. 1 C.” Agent :— OWEN CONNOLLY Charlottetown, P. E. |,

| ORNE HIGHLAND WHISKY

Feb, 24, 1852,

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SADDLES & BRIDLES.

GREAT BARGAINS.

J UST OPENED,—

1 case English Manufacture,

Will be sold low for cash.

JOHN STUMBLES, Great @eorge Street, April 17, ’88—eed pd

TO SELL OR T0 LET,

A FIRST-CLASS BUSINESS STAND on Queen Street, with twelve rooms and a large shop, suitable for any kind of business, with @ good cellar, and every other accommo- dation For further perticulers enquire at the Bramines office. [ap 27

EMPIRE RESTAURANT GONE NORTH,

To the Naloon formeriy ovewpied by A.

McDonald, opposite the Law Courts op

Grafton Street, where the proprietor will furnish in first-class style,

Meals at all hours, Lunch at short notice, Oysters in every style, Fruits ot all kinds in their season, Pipes aod Tobacco of all kinds, Cigara of best quality at the cheapest prices. Fifteen years practical experience at Cigsr

ma‘cing enables me to purchase my Cigare of

the best quality, and at the lowest figure! and for iast and for flavor the public will find those Cigars will leave all others behind 3 aac} HART, ieter Pugtye Reptavrapt.

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