Tue Daicy EXAMINER. |

AUGUSI 24. 1883. }

Branch Railway.

Cape Traverse

NorwitustANpine Grit prophecics to the covirary, the contract for grading, | fencing d masomyv, of the Branch|

- Railway from County Line to Cape Tra-

ve > was iel Gyev & Wheaton. There were in all! nine tenders received tor the work, and | each te der was ac ompani d by cash or | a certified cheque to the amount of five] per cent of the sum named on the tender.

Ihe tenders stood as follows

Grey & Wheaton $39.25!

W. Bright 40.599 R. Deboe & ¢ 40.6438 Richard Hunt cose 44.247 RT. Hoiman & J McMannas..... 44,575 Boom & McDonald £5,032 Metiregor & Meintosh 45,091

MecArraw & Cameron. 47,254 Oakes & Co.. 55, 554

The contract will be completed on the Ist of December. The road will be bal lasted, the track laid and wired by the Government, as the main lise and rolling stock will be largely used in the work. It is intended that cars shall be rua on the Branch Line this fall.

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The Temperance Work.

Con. Hickman addressed a meeting last night on the sabject of ‘Temperance. There was atolerably large audience, and, doubtless, many who were present were attracted by the speaker rather than by his theme. The people of Char. lottetown make a spasmodic effort two oi three tifmes a year to listeu to temperance speeches out of compliment to their respective clergymen; and, as habit is strong, not even the close air of last evening could prevent a moderate gather- ing to hear one of America’s ‘foremost orators.” Col. Hickman is middie age, with a vigorous, command- ing look, and a strong voice. Either he is accustomed to speak in the open air, and in large halls, or else be looks for success in proportion to the lung-power expended ; for he does not spare himsell or the ears of his hearers. It is always a pity when earnesiness has no better way of expressing itself than by noise For then the ideas never get direct into the seat of mind; the words that convey them have first to be softened down by asilent, imaginative process. The wheels ot thought do not run smoothly when they are clogged by speech.

The subject of temperance is an old one, and perhaps more than evough bas been said upon it. That the temperance people have a weakness to an excess of talk and a misimum of work, was plainly enengh stated last evening by

the lecturer himself; and he gauged pretty well the actual earnestness o! “temperance people” when he said that he found them cluonically out of fuuds They will attend meetings, applaud specches, appear moved by affecting tales; but they always prefer the sub-cription to be taken at the close of the meeting. Ou such occasions they are rigidly addicted to the keeping of punctual hours.

Col. Hickman’s object is to found aa order, the watchword of which shall be entire ab-tinence for the individual avd

prohibition for the nation. There ure such orders here already, and one more may not do avy harm Bot unless it has something of

apostolic zeal, it has small prospect of doing good. The truth may as well be told—temperance orgabizitions are not

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They doubtless ease their conscience, if they can be conceived to possess one, by reflecting that the existence of customers justifies their sale. They may imagine they are doing a self-sacrificing act in ‘ndangering themselves, to oblige the thirsty refagees who who are willing to xchange money for the sensations which strong drink gives. But vo high-minded man would thus deliberately evade a law. The question of mental overwork is constantly recurring, aud on account of the half knowledge that is generally possessed ou the subject the views ex- Lu the robust mind the mere stress of excessive work, apart from other causes, is very seldom dangerous; but in the case of children where studies are stimulated |by competition or enforced by punish- ments, the results may be very differ- ent. The London Lancet says that no growing child should be kept longer than half or at most three quarters of av hour at one task or even the same description

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

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Dear Sin,—Some one, assuming the} pseudonym of ‘Justitia,’ has been cruelly | hoaxing the editor of the Presbyterian as | members of St. Peter's | Church, whom he vulgarly names *‘Pusey- ites, holding situations under the Dominion | Government. ‘The letter itself carries | absurdity on its face, which it is a simple, matter to point out. The list; of names is | headed by the Lieutenant Governor, a gen- | tleman of over thirty vears political hfe, | who, we are asked to believe, owes his} present bigh position to his membership in | this insignificant congregation. Mr. E. J. Hodsson is a prominent Conservative lawyer, and it is probable that he receives |

\no more for his professional services than |

any others of the long robe, none of whom | work for nothing. Mr. Janes Brown is charged with receiving $2,000, but what for is not «tated. Mr. John Robins, who resides at Ottawa, yet, if we are to believe ‘Justitia,’ regularly attends St. Peter's Church, distant only 1,000 miles, has been in Government service since 1851, and he is classed among the wire pullers at a salary of $1,800, being at the same time, as is well

of work, This is about as long as the attention of young children can be | steadily directed to one subject, and with half an hour’s earnest work in oue direction the teacher ought to be satisfied, and then refresh the mind by directing the ideas into another chau- vel. For adults the chances are that desultory and insufficient work are more to be feared than overwork

| Cattle Shipment.

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Says the Canadian Gazette of Aug. 9th— ‘‘A large consignment of cattle has recently been shipped to Glasgow by some breeders of Sackville, N. B., being the fourth sent during the present season. By the same vessel 900 sheep were also forwarded—the first large consignment ever sent to Euro-

kuown, a fervent Grit, Mr, MeNab is credited to St. Peter's Church at a pension

‘of $1,700. This gentleman at the time he

retired had been some twenty-five years in the Civil Service, eighteen months of which time he lived in Charlottetown. . He now resides in England, yet, extraordinary to relate, worships in St. Peter’s Church with commendable regularity: Mr. W. E. Bagnall, now of Ottawa, still attends St. Peter’s, which, strange to say, he never did

when he lived here. If Mr. Brecken enjoys $1,000 it is by the consent of the people. lf Dz. Jenkins had been successful, he would also have

been included in the list, and as Mr. L. H. Davies attends that church about one half his time, it would seem that the people oi ()veen’sCounty place more confiden¢e in men of that congregation than in Presbyterians a8 represented by Mr. Laird or Mr. Lawson. Mr. R. Brecken, now of Ottawa, but who,

pean markets from the maritime provinces. Should the venture’ prove profitable the business will be rapidly extended. Farm- ers throughout the province are watching the experiment with some interest, as should it succeed they will have a strong inducement for increasing the number of their sheep.”

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Our Advertisers.

A. McNeill advertises the sale of the Mc- Kinnon farm at Rocky Point.

Dr. Bennet will be at the Rankin House on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday next.

| Perkins & Sterns have received, ex ‘‘Neweastle City,” a large consignment of gloves, hats, feathers, flannels, etc., which are being sold low.

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THe Larest Goip Excrrement. — A friend from the west informed us the other day that three persons living in that neigh- borhood all at once became impressed with the idea that the ubiquitous Capt. Kidd or some other bold pirate had deposit ed untold treasures at Ferry Point, Lot 11, After delay and trouble, they secured a ‘‘mineral rod,” also the assistance of two other men and proceeded to the place. The ‘‘yod” gave unmistakeable proofs of the “metal” being there in piles and plenty and excitement ran high. Each grabbed his digging iren, still they hesitated to strike as the treasure was supposed to be guarded by fierce and vindictive spirits. At length the most intrepid of the party got his courage up to the reckless point and turned the first sod. No evil agency inter- fering, all began to diy cautiously at first but gaining confidence as the work ad- vanced, After the excavation had attained the dimensions of 2 small celler without striking nary pot or kettle, work was sus- pended and the disapp inted parties put off for home, no doubt much disgusted and probably more tired if not wiser men.— Pioneer.

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for ten years previously, had not seen P.E. ' Island, yet, it appears, worships in Ch'town, | Mr. Albert Carvell was and isa Methodist. | Major Freeland obtained his position on the Militia staff by promotion and because ‘he wascompetent. Mr. Carman, now in Winnipeg. yet worshipping in Charlotte- town, obtained his position in the Postal Department years before ever he saw St. Peters Church or P. E. I. either. Neither T. A. nor Colledge Pope, both of whom are in the Northwest Territories, yet worship in Charlottetown, held appointments, nor were they ever connected with St. Peter's Church. If Capt. H. W, Mutch receives $540.00 it is owing far more to his fight in

politics than to any religious warfare against his spiritual enemies. As for

the Messrs. Jarvis, the former is a resident of Ottawa, yet continuing to attend St. Peter’s Church, which he never did while on the Island, as he always lived in Sum- merside, and the Jatter gentleman, Dr. Jarvis, lives there also. Dr. Hobkirk re-

Government. As to Tur Examiner Co. receiving $5,000 a year. I have always understood that a corporation, such a3 it is, has neither body to be kicked nor soul to be lost, yet this particular one goes to church.

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Summerside Exports.

SUMMERSIDE, Aug 23. Shipped per steamer ‘‘St. Lawrence,” Evans, master, for Point du Chene :—

1 horse, - - ° $125.00 51 cases eggs, - . ° vie 275.00 70 bush oats, - - - . 32.00 24 bbls. mackerel, - - - 192.00

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100 yds Island cloth - ° ‘

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George Hazel is in trainivg at Williams- burg, and Mr, Albert F. Smith will match him to run twenty miles for from $1,000 to $5,000 a side against any man in the world.

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ceived his paltry appointment from a Grit |

aggressive. They have not had the

inflaence which their promoter o a inflaen et I ers looked | pleasant affair. The number attending was so

for. They have had indeed very much to fight against ; but iu most cases they have become petrified iato 1ustiiutions for the safe enclosure of the original mem-

bers. This is perhaps a great deal. Judging by the intemperate nabit of

mind of not a few temperance speakers, it is quite plain that their only safety from the effects of alcohol, lies in total abstinence. But they have not won ad- herents ; there is a sort of narrowness about the range of their ideas and sym

pathies which repels more strongly than it attracts. Perhaps they cannot help this; yet the fact remains, that the very parties who are likely to develop into steady drinkers, the very parties wkom it would be a glory to rescue, have a sus- picion, if not a contempt, for the leaders of the temperance movement. At any rate they have very little respect for them ; they regard them as weak plants that need the artificial railing of a pledge to keep them from falling.

There is, doubtless, much that is un just ia this way of regarding societies, which certainly coutain some men of sterling character, and others who need to supplement their native frailty by

large that it was found necessary to attach a second car. On arrival at the grounds the ladies proceeded immediately to lay the cloths, while no time was lost in starting games of qnoits, wheel-barrow races, &c, Tea being ready the company surrounded the tables and sang, “Be present at our table Lord, &c,” after which the feast ef good things com- menced, When the cloths were removed, the party proceeded to the Station, where a quantity ef confectionery was scrambled for, after which speeches were given by the Rev. Dr. FitzGerald, Col, Hickman, G. W. Millmer, Esq., and J. J. Chappell, G. 8. The train came along on time when the party got on board. On their arrival in the city three cheers were given for the old Order, and a very pleasant timeb was brought to aclose. Royalty Junction seems to be admirably suited for picnic purposes. On the field in which the picnic was held, a fine view of the country for many miles around, is presented. With abundance of pure wager, obliging neighbors, and cheap excursion rates, such as was kindly | granted by Superintendent Coleman yester- | day, we have no doubt that in future the | Jauction will become a favorite resort for picnic parties, —————

Tue Sons of Temp ‘rance Picnic, at Royalty | Mr, F, 8. Giles, who saw Rowell in London, | Junction yesterday afternoon, was a very |

writes that the holder®of the Astley belt has been examined by a celebrated physi- cian, who pronounced him as sound and fit fora race ashe ever was, It is possible that Rowell will be seen on this side of the Atlantic this fall.

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A LARGE fire occurred in Milltown, N. B., on Wednesday, the 22nd inst,

FREEHOLD FARM 1 £ - i ' Y AUCTION, WEDNESDAY, August 29th, at one o'clock, p m., that valuable and beautifully situated Farm, known as the residence of the late Roderick McKinnon, fronting on West River, within half a mile of Rocky Point Wharf, conteining 1124 acres, 80 of which are under cultivation, the remainder well wooded. With mussel mud close by, good shipping facilities, and a steamer running daily between Charlottetown and Rocky Point, this excellent Farm offers special in-

ducements to intending purchasers, A good title given. Terms at sale.

A. McNEILL,

VeENNor’s ALMANAC FOR 1884.—The Gazette | Printing Co., Moutreal., have acquired from | Mr. Vennor the copyright of his Almanac for next year, and it will be issued by them | in October, printed on good paper, and other- vise got up in an attractive form. Mr,

the encouragement they receive from | their fellow members. But the feeling | would not be so general and so deep-rooted | if there were not something in these or- | ganizations for it to feed and thrive upon. | One thing however bas been made clear | by the attempted working of the Scotti | Act, which the temperance people carried | but were not ready to enforce—let them | have the eredit of carrying it, however, | and of thus indirectly showing up the| real character of liquor-sel!ers—and that | i3 this: The parties who justified their business two years ago on the ground | that it was lawful, that they had liceuse

to sell Intoxicatiug liquors, almost with- |

ont exception continued that business when they knew that it was unlawful; |

Vennor states that the contents will be of unusual interest, several new features being added. Booksellers and news agents should send in their orders early, and spplications for advertising space or almanacs should be add¥%essed to Mr. Richard White, Managing Director, Gazette Printing Co., Montreal. aug 23 dw 2i

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Tne Steam Navigation Company have pur- chased the property knewa a: Dupcan’s Wharf and connected it with their own. We hope now to see the very necessary repairs com pleted, and the wharf made safe.

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Kespait’s Spavin CuRE aNbD Busrer—| Six groes just received. For sale, wholesale) aud retail.—Fraser & Reppin.

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We understand that 2 vacancy will soon occur in Ward Four fcr representation in the

Auctioneer, Ch tewn, Aug, 24, L883.

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ES R J. G. BENNET will be at the Rankin L7 House, Uharlottetown. three days only, viz—Wecnesday, 29th, Thursday, 30th, and Friday, 31st. In consequence of Dr. Bennet’s extensive practice, not only in Canada but the United

| States, he has been unable to visit the Island

as frequently as he would have done other- wise, ‘This is gathered from the fact that no less than five hundred and twenty-three patients received treatment at Dr. Bennet’s

they hy ve "rth ‘ ° . . : . . . : we ventured with. more or leas | Qity Conncil. The name of ex-t ouncillor | hands in nine days, in Yarmouth County

Becrecy to dety the law; they have been | Mmeau enough t> steal ny iheir back dco: a} . ' ' i. eel ok wa : ' and privat parlors the patronage they |

were forbidden to get hovestly, This!

shows how much respect they have tor jaw,

Chappelle is mentioned as a candidate —— - i EvANGELIST PREACHING by Rev G. W., Copnitt, on Sundsy. Aug. 26th, at eight o'clock, p. m.. in the Acrdemy of Music, on the near coming of the Lurti, [aug2d 2i |

alone Two hundred and cighty-two of these visited him at the American House, Yar- mouth, OR. BENNBT’S PADS can be had at FRasek & Keppiy’s Deve Srore, [aug2d

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LONDON HOUSE.

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Sabbati School Pignig. i Bk lea nn of St. Seems! Church Sap.

bath School purpose to hold a Pienie for the scholars and thei. friends, at

ROCKY POINT,

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WE ARE SHOWING A HEAVY STOCK OF «thursday Next, 30h instant,

Grey Cottons,

White Cottons, Bed Tickings,

Sheetings, Denims, &c.

Bought since the \ecent Reduction in Frices, and swarked Accordingty.

GEO. DAVIES & CO.

Ch’town, August 17, 1883.

Great Summer Resort of P. fi, Island

SEASIDE HOTEL

Rustico Beach, P, E. Island.

This beautiful and well known watcring place will bé opered for the season on July Ist. The Proprietcrs have taken pains to improve this establishment, soas to merit the con- tinuance of the distinguished patronage of former years, from Charlottetown and all parts of the world. For charming scenery, beautifel shores, shady walks, boating, surf bathing, fishing, gun- ning, etc., ‘“The Seaside Hotel ” is unrivalled, in America. TER MS— $1.75 to $2.00 pe: day, $10.00 per week, $8.00 per week per month. rates four families for lengthened periods. _ Coach will leave Chaylottetown every Wednesday and Saturday Evening, call ng for Guests; returning every Thursday and Monday Morning, at 9 o’clock, p. m. Trains leave Charlottetown for Hunter River at 6 45, 9.20 a. m., and 4.15 p. m. * Hunter River for Charlottetown 9.48 a. m., 2.08 and 7.00 p. m, we Hunter River for Summerside 7.45, 11.06 a. m., and 5.40 p. m, oe Summerside for Hunter River 6.45 a, m. and 12, noon, and 5 40 p. m. Mr. Bagnall will meet trains from all points at Hunter River to convey passengers to

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ssh pe ae : Proprierors. B +, + ritish Warehsuse, 00- — To the Wholesale and Retail Trade. a |

W.&A. BROWN & CO.

AVE now opened the completion of their large stock of SPRING AND SUMMER

DRY GOODS.

They are offering special inducement. 10 cash buyers. It will be to your advantage to inspect their stock before purchasing

elsewhere.

* Kstablishment closes every evening at ti. ‘clock (Saturdays «xcepted.)

W. & A. BROWN & (0.

Ch’town, June 1, 1882.—wkly

HURRAH! HURRAH!

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Charlottetown Boot and Shoe Factory.

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IT ISAGREAT BENEFIT TO THE ISLAND.

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THEIR BOOTS AND SHOES TAKE THE LEAD.

Z#- This is the best place to spend your money for Boots.

DORSEY, GOFF & Co.

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FURNITURE, FURNITURE, AT COST.

Opposite Post Office, Charlottetown.

Bedroom Suits, Looking Glasses and Mirrors, Window Furniture, Picture Frames and

Picture Mouldings. JOHN NEWSON,

Ch'town, July 9, 1883.— aw wkly

Chariottetown, Jan. %, 1883. 1,

The sicam+?) will cave the Ferry Wharf at 93/4 mM,aniatzp.m, The scholars will be carried over iree, Adulis will be charged | L? cents each,

Reireshments will be served to visitors on the grounds,

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. aera : Household Furniture, rg 0 be sold by AU: TION, on WEDNEvs.

DAY NEXI', 29th instant, at eleven o'clock, at the residence of William F, Hickey,

| Great George Street, directly opposite the Old

Benk,—

All his Heusehold Furniture, viz: 1 Grand Piano (by Webber), b Music stoolp’ar- pets, | set Parlor Furniture (Tapestry and Velvet), 1 de. Hair Cloth, Centre Tables, \\ hat.ot, beou; Kes, 1 sidel oard, Chefi. cir, 1% **'* @ Rew Oba Window Curtains ana ules, ivi Liwccros, Bedroom Furniture, in Chamber Sets, Bedsteads, ‘toilet Seta, Fiock and Stra Matrasses; Kitchen Furniture—Cooki Stove, Tables, (hairs, Hall Stove a Pipe, Oil Cloth, Crockery ware,

—ALSO 1 Carrioge.

: WILLIAM DODD, Ch'town, Aug. 22, °S3. Auctioncer,

QUEEN’S COUNTY Rifle Association.

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TP NHE Annual Meeting of the above Assoct- ation will be held in the City Marshal's Office, en

Saturday Next, 25th instant,

AT 7.30 P. M. By order,

J. A. LONGWORTH, Sec retary. Ch’town, Aug. 22—4i

Partnership Notice.

r eg Partnership heretofore existing under the name of Wright Bros, Souris, has this day been dissolved by mp consent. The business, in future, will be conducted by George Db. Wright & Co., to whom all accounts are to be paid, 4nd who will discharge all liabilities. Dated this the tenth day of August, 1883.

M. N. WRIGIIT. G. D. WRIGHT.

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OPENED is O-DAY,

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UNION HOUSE,

NE CASE of imported Hovana Cigars,

the best in the city, and which will be sold very DOS Parties buyiag small lots ought to cell and see our steck, Also a new lot of

Pines aud Smokers’ Materials,

Ch’town, Aug, 13.—lw

J OB PRINTING of every description @F executed with Neatness and Despatch at the EXAMINER JCR PRINTING

ROOM Saar Water and Oraat Ceorgea Street,

WANTS, LOST, FOUND, de.

\ ANTED—A Housemaid, good charac- ter from last situation and good outtit required, Apply C. Lean, Water street. {aug22 | OY WANTED—A boy, 15 to 16 years of oge, to take charge of a horse and cow, ‘and work in a garden, will fiitd employment by applyingto Major Freeland, on Market ays, at Admiral Bayfield’s, Brighton Lodge. {aug 21

R EMOVAL —We have leased Monagban’s \ Brick Store, next door to Dodd & Rogers’ Hardware Store, where we intend moving in aiew weeks. The shop at present occupied by us, to which is attached a large yard and warehouse, is to let, Enquire on the prem- ises,—J. C. Spracus & Co., Sign of the Big Buot, Queen Street. faug2l tu tr wy tf

eee ee Ler pasture, on the Lower St. Peter’s Koad, last Thurday evening, a BLACK COW. Any information as to her whereabouts will be thankfully re- ceived by Robert Young, Quecn Street, Char- lottetown, faugal

7 LET—A Stabie, with Coachhouse and Loft, on Pownal Street. Apply at Ex- MINER OFFICE, [aug20

ANTED—At the Union House, a first- class Restaurant Cook. ‘Yo the right party good wages wiil be paid, {aulS lw

ANTED IWMEDIATELY—A man for general work, Also a gul tor dining

room, Apply at the Revere House.

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f¥SHE CREAMER that I] manufacture with . iron tap is the ** howpiwn.”—Hewxy D, WavMAN, d0 Powual Si. (auld

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- LET—-A house containing six rooms.

gear? to Jamee Mcicod, sprivg ~~

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OARDERKS—A few boarders can be ac- commodated at Mrs. Rodd’s, opposite Vickard 8 Bakery, yly Bt We Se of Tinsmith’s Toole, also J @ lot Tinware, cheap. Apply io Mrs. Rodd, opp. sice Pickara’s bakery. fjly 3!

INEGAR—Just received a supply of Freueh Impercal Triple Vinegar, war- ranted of vest quality, For sale at John Hobbs’ G.ocery store. [aug 2 3w law