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The Political Pic Nic at Tracadie.

Tue Liberal-Conservative pie nic on Saturday was quite a success. The threat-

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The Ministerial Visit to time Provinces.

VE MINISTERS IN HALIFAX. ae Hon. A. McKenzie, Premier of Canada, and his Finance Minister, Tlon. Richard J. Cartwright, on their political campaign, addressed a meeting held at Hali fax city on Friday evening last. The Rink

ening appearances of the weather im the

was about two-thirds full. The meeting 1s

morning prevented hundreds from. going who intended to be present. But, as the forenoon cleared up, large numbers who intended to have gone by the train took their private conveyances and repaired to The new hotel building im

the ground. freshment

course of erection was used as a re hooth. and numerous tents were scattered along the beach. A platform was raised for the accommodation of the speakers. A. C. McDonald, Esq., was the first to address the meeting and was very enthusiastically received. His popularity is evidently not confined to his own county. He was fol- lowed by Dr. Muttart, who delivered a manly, st raightforward speech which made a capital impression. Hon. J. C. Pope spoke at considerable length and justified his own conduct as a_ representative. He went fully into the trade question hollow — hypocrisy

exposed the He proclaimed him-

and of the Government. self an uncompromising Reciprocal Free Trader. and would use his best efforts to obtain Reciprocity with the United States. Mr. Brecken spoke with his usual elo- quence. He also advocated Free Trade based on just principles, with such a re- adjustment of the tariff as would make the burdens of taxation ss light as possible. Senator Haviland pointed out the base treachery of our Island members in their attempt to deprive the young men of their franchise, the violation of nearly every pledge made by the present Government while in Opposition, and the reckless ex- penditure of the public money in works of no practical utility, but intended merely for the benefit of favorite supporters. He fully exposed the Goderich, Neebing Hotel and Steel Rails Scandals, and concluded an ex- cellent speech amid the enthusiastic cheers of. the audience. Donald Ferguson, Esq., spoke pointedly and well; and was followed by other gentlemen in short, pithy ad- dresses. The heavy rain in the afternoon brought the proceedings to a close, and the large crowd who congregated from all the surrounding County, numbering between 1,500 and 2,000, separated with hearty

‘cheers for Messrs. Pope and Brecken and

the Liberal-Conservative party. Altogeth- er, the demonstration was a grand success. As far as this County is concerned, the days of Grit domination are numbered.

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Grit Inconsistency and Ministerial Greed.

Up to December, 1872, the

Cabinet salaries were—

Dominion

The Premier . ee ‘ x 5,000 Twelve Ministers, at $5,000 each 60,000

Total $65,000 When it was proposed to increase those salaries, in January, 1873, Mr. McKenzie, then Leader of the Opposition, moved the following resolution :—

‘That, in the opinion of this House it is uot expedient to increase the salaries of Ministers in the manner proposed ; that uniformity of amount is quite unnecessary, as the heads of the less important depart- ments are now sufficiently well paid with $5,000 per annum ; and that the resolution be not concurred in, but referred back to Committee of the Whole, with instructions io graduate the salaries, so that the aggre- vate shall not exceed $75,000.”

Now, in all honor and honesty, the man who was elected—as Mr. McKenzie was— to cut down salaries, as well as to effect re- trenchments in other departments of the Public Service, should have been content with the amount named in his own resolu- tion. But what is the fact? Here is the yearly record — from November, 1873, to November, 1878—

The Premier . ‘ . $ 8,000 ‘Twelve Ministers, at $7,000 each 84,000 Thirteen Ministers, at $1,000 each 13,000

Total, per annum . $105,000 So that the economical men—the men who promised the country better government

for less money—will draw much more in jive years of general depression than their prede- cessors drew in five and a half years of gen- eral prosperity. We want to know from the ‘‘Patriot” if that is Reform. ————_> ~<- <> -o oe

Tue Toronto Giobe—McKenzie’s organ — says : ‘* The Oppositioa have not the ghost of a show in the Maritime Provinces.” And yet the Premier and his Finance Minister must be trotted out to ask the electors of those Provinces to vote for the Grit candi- dates. This ministerial visit is a true indi- cation of the weakness of tae Grit party who are now depending upon the Maritime Provinces for their majority at the coming election. How true it is that ‘‘ the best laid schemes of mice and men gang aft aglee.”

How can Gass sell Boots and Shoes so cheap? Call “« will tell you, s

political meeting

pronounced the dullest Only

held in that city fora long time. ticket-holders were allowed to occupy the platform. There was, wood sprinkling of Liberal-Conservatives present, both on the platform and in the body of the building. The speakers got a fair hearing, subject (as the Halifax Herald of Saturday states) to interruptions from some more alive to the interests of the Province than others who could not restrain their feelings when they found the Premier following his old course of **burking” sub jects of particu- lar interest to Nova Scotia in general and Halifax in particular.

When Mr. Cartwright, in his speech, at- tempted to criticise the Hon. Dr. Tupper’s recent statements against the Grit Ministry, the audience at the mention of Dr. Tupper’s name, gave round after round of applause, fully proving that more than one-half the audience were that gentleman’s friends and followers.

THE MINISTERS AT GEORGETOWN.

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Tue steamer Albert arrived at George- town on Saturday evening, at half-past ten o'clock. About one hundred and fifty peo- ple assembled on Queen’s Wharf, some tifty of which were Grit Dominion officials, and afew others who arrived in the special train from Charlottetown. The steamer having been made fast, three cheers were proposed for McKenzie and his honor- able colleague, which were responded to loudly by the Grit officials and a few others. Immediately the cheering had ceased for the two celebrities, three rousing cheers were proposed for Sir John A. McDonald and Dr. Tupper, which were responded to by over two-thirds of the people present, in tones loud enough to be piainly heard for two miles around. Mr. McKenzie and his honorable colleague were then escorted to a carriage, and immediately proceeded to the Drill Shed, where a platform about four feet high had been erected for the speakers.

Mr. R. Munroe mounted the rostrum and, in a few words, made known his _ business there, which was to present Mr. McKenzie with an address. He, however, having for- gotten his spectaeles was unable to read it. The Rev. Mr. MeKinnon was then called

{upon to do so, and immediately proceeded

The address was signed by about twenty or thirty names. After the address having been read, Mr. McKenzie came forward and replied by stating he was sorry he had been prevented from getting here earlier, and was happy to meet so many people at such a late hour, &e. After which he reviewed the general political questions of the day, the management of affairs under Sir John’s Government, and also under his own. A question was put to him regarding the Steel Rail scandal by an intelligent and respectable gentlemen, which he, however, declined to answer, except by sarcasm and slander, unbecoming a gentlemen of his stamp. Finding, however, that his slanderous abuse had created some little ex- citement and would not ‘‘go down,” he pro- ceeded to review the question which he had been asked. After a few more preliminary remarks his honor retired, to make room for his hon. colleague, Mr. Cartwright, without even a cheer. Mr. Cartwright then came forward and, after a few brief remarks, stated he was unable to go into the political history of his Government, owing to the lateness of the evening. His speech, being much the same as Mr. McKenzie’s, was not listened to with very great interest. He, however, concluded his remarks. Three cheers were proposed for Mr. McK. and his hon. colleague, which were responded to inuch the same as before. Three more rousing cheers for Sir John were again re- sponded to by loud and prolonged cheering. THE MINISTERS IN FP. £. ISLAND—THE ESCORT

to present it.

A goodly number of Government employes left the city on Saturday to meet the Premier at Georgetown and escort him in state to the capital. They were, we understand, duly delegated by the Grit party here and properly commissioned to represent the whole army of officials. Among them were D. Currie, Esq., and his two subalterns, Mr. White and Mr. Jaznes McDonald ; Mr. A. B. McKenzie and Mr. D. Farquharson, of tax-imposing notoriety; Mr. Speaker Beer, who for the sake of a petty office, gave a casting vote in favor of additional assess- jment, and who now violates the Indepen- dence of Parliament act by holding the post oftice at Southport ; Mr. 5. H. Brown, the independent and disinterested railway store- keeper; Mr. McKechnie, the Railway Superintendent; Mr. Stronach, the mechanical engineer; Hon. B. Davies, Railway Paymaster and general Grit can- vasser during his official peregrinations ; Col. MeGill, the Grit candidate for Queen’s County and the Island apologist for Cart- weight’s insolent slanders on the Highland- ers, With other hirelings of the Adminis- tration of less celebrity but equally fervent in ti..© worship of their official masters. We irust that Messrs McKenzie and Cart- wright will have the grace to accept with becoming resignation the obsequious atten- tions of these gentry. They can scarcely expect an enthusiastic reception at the hands of an indignant people.

ARRIVAL OF THE MINISTERS IN CHARLOTTE- TOWN.

. The Ministers were met at the Charlotte- ‘town station by Mr. McKechnie, Superin- tendent of the Railway, and other railway officials; Mr. Robert Shaw, Mr. Henry Mutch and Mr. W. L. Cotton of the Ex- AMINER. Not a cheer was heard. They passed in funereal silence to the carriage in waiting and, accompanied by Mr. Brydges,

proceeded to the Rankin House.

the Mari- !

Certificates af Character, {

THE sit, JOHN “ TRLEGRAPH ” COMPARES STR in its issue of May 7th, 1873, long after it knew all about the charter-selling slander (for no charter was ever sold), the Telegraph had the following : “Tu appearance, Sir John has often been described as reseanbling Disracli, and there

isno dout of the faci. But we soup

mn 1 ’ ° RATHER COMPARE THE FIRST CANADIAN Minister vO Lonp PALMERSTON. We

should not call either a tirst-class orator, though on great occasions bot h have reached a high piteh of eloquence ; ut in their kind of humor, in their good nature, in their knowledge of men, in their elevated nation- al spirit, in their knowledge of British tra- ditions and precedents, in their general political leadership, we have a strong re- semblance. A PARTIZAN PRESS MAY BE- LITTLE SUCH MEN as much as it pleases, but the impartial historian will aftirm it is no small honor and advantage to any country to produce such men and to be able to call thei to the highest position which the country has to bestow. They prevent dis- integration and national humiliation, and by means of party government,temperately and constitutionally carried out, they con- tribute much to the onward progress and glory of the country which claim them as her sons.” TIMOTHY WARREN ANGLIN DECLARES THAT TO POPE, HOWLAN AND HA‘ILAND THE ISLAND OWES UNDYING GRATITUDE.

The Hon. Timothy Warren Anglin-——First Commoner of Canada—in his editorial cor-

John Freeman of

respondence to the St. May 22, 1873, said -—-

**Subjoined will be found the terms agreed upon between the Dominion Govern- ment and Messrs. Pope, Haviland and Howlan, the delegates from BP. E. Island. The Island, according to these, inay come in with adebt of $50 per head. This is jive dollars move than the Laird delegates bar- gained for, and thus nearly HALF A MILLION DOLLARS is gained for the Island, * * * To those who honestly opposed that [the Laird scheme} she owes UNDYING GRAT- ITU DE.”

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POLITICAL PIC-NIC AT TRACADIE.

A Great 3 Success.

SPEECHES BY VPOrt, BRECKEN, FERGUSON AND OTHERS.

HAVILAND,

Wr regret that we have not space for a summary of theexcellent speeches of Messrs. MeDonald and Muttart—— the candidates for King’s County.

Hon. J. C. Pope stepped to the front,and delivered a sound, practical, common sense wldress, which was listened to with the closest attention. He announced himself asa Reciprocal Free Trader. There was no Free Trade, he contended, when taxes were levied on one side and not on the other. He disposed of the charge of incon- sisteucy preferred ayainst him by unscrupu- lous opponents in regard to his vote on the trade resolution, tabled by Sir John in the House of Commons, during the last two sessions, and that, too, to the entire satis- faction of those who heard his ex- planation. He quoted trade statistics to show that there is no _ pros pect of obtaining reciprocity with the United States, so long as the Dominion Government persists in its present suicidal trade policy, because we have no advan- tages to offer them which they do not al- ready possess. ‘he imports of Canada from the United States for the last fiscal year amounted to $51,000,000—$27 ,000,000 worth of which came in free, and the bal- ance-—$24,000,000—under a low tariff ; while the value of goods which came into Canada, during the same period, free of duty, from all other parts of the world, amounted to only $6,000,000 ! Our Ameri- can neighbors would find it to be to their interest to retain this large trade with Canada, and, sooner than see it crippled, they would grant reciprocity. The farmers of this Island lost $173,000 duty on the potatoes shipped from here to the United States in 1876. In like manner the farmers of the Dominion lost $900,000 duty on bar- ley exported to the States last year, while eight and a quarter millions bushels Indian jcorn were brought across the line into Canada free of duty. This was used chiefly for the purpose of distillation, and thus the manufacture of bad liquors is en- couraged by the Government. We should hold on to the rights and privileges we en- joy, and, if the Americans are not prepared to grant us Reciprocal Free Trade, let us collect a revenue tariff from articles coming into Canada from their country. If $500,- 000 revenue can be raised from corn im- ported from the States, that will enable the Government to take the duty off tea—the poor man’s necessity. Mr. Pope referred to the absurdity of the cry raised about a duty on flour increasing its cost to the con- sumer, and quoted Premier McKenzie’s ut- terances to show that there was danger to’ be apprehended on this head. The coal | owners did not want an increased price for | that article--all they required was a larger market, which would enable them to de- velop this branch of industry. It was the: policy of Sir John’s party to foster the fish- | eries, as well as other industries, and it was | not his intention to place a duty on salt. McKenzie raised the duties after coming’ into power, increased the burdens of : the people 34 milliens of but still had to meet a large deficit every

refineries, which employed hundreds of people, crushed out of existence. If we want to build up acountry we must en- courage its manufactures. Some industries can be protected by lowering the duties, as in the case of materials used in the con- struction of ships. The Government tried to cripple the shipping interest, and had

we - eae ese — }

{Mr. Laird and his colleagues from Sir John,

they succeeded it would be ruinous ta the farmers of this Province. Statesmen must

legislate according to the varied cireum- |

stances of the country. Mr. Pope ably

dealt with many other matters, to which we |

have no space to refer, and his poinied re- marks created a very favorable inpression. He retired amid the enthusiastic cheers of the audience,

Mr. Brecken was then loudly called for. He came forward, and appeared at hts best. The writer never heard him to better advan taye than on Saturday. He was cloquent in denunciation, convincing in argument, and vigorous throughout in the delivery of his masterly address. He handled his opponents without gloves, and his blows were dwelt with telling etfect. He began by denouncing the Government for withholding from the people information regarding time of holding the elec- tions. ‘The Liberal-Conservative party were denounced by their opponents here as Pro- tectionis, who were going to ruin the trade of the country; but they had no right to build a platform for the Opposition. Instead of at- tempting to show what they had done for the Island during the past five years, our repre- sentatives were exercising their political souls as to what Sir John is going to do, He re- ferred, in vigorous terms, to the desertion of

the bargain made with Mr. McKenzie about a seat in the Vabinet being given to this Island, and the gross violation of said agreement when \the seat vacated by Mr. Laird was given to ‘Ontario, Mr, Brecken then took up the sugar question, and handled it in a manner which showed that he studied it to good purpose. He styled the Government a ‘* Band of Or- ‘ganized Hypocrisy,” aud proceeded to prove

is assertion. While in Opposition they con

tended that no money should be expended un- less by consent of Parliament, and yet they purchased 50,000 tons of steel rails—-only 6,210 tons of which were used three years afterwards —at a cost of $3,352,369, equal to the sum of $167,613 a year at 5 per cent. interest. The amount lost on this transaction alone amounted to $75,000 annually at 5 per cent. interest. MeKeuzie could squander the public money as he liked, and his band of abject followers would back him up. Mr. MeKenzie also had a hor- ror of coalitions while in Opposition; but when he came mto power he took to his bosom such Tories as Cauchon, Burpee and Scott. They gave thousands of Collars of public money to papers owned by Jeaes and Vail in Halifax, and Anglin in St. John, in violation of the Statutes, though ow houled at Sir John for

aying Hon. Jolm H. Gray for codifying the aws a few years ago, though no law was vio

lated. Mr. Brecken referred to the number of supporters of the Government unseated for bribery and corruption, as an evidence of the manner in which the Grits elevated the stan- dard of political morality. When Mr. Cart- wright visited London to negotiate a loan he exhibited there the silver side of the financial shield of Canada; but when in his own coun- try he exposed the brazen side. Mr. Cart- wright entertains the idea that statesmen can do nothing to better the condition of a coun- try, but obstruction of trade can be removed by wise laws. Cartwright was a Liberal-Con- servative in politics till 1870, when he left Sir John because he was not made Finance Minis- ter in place of Sir Francis Hincks. Mr. Breck en resented the gross insult sought to be heaped upon the ‘Vlighland race in this Do minion, when Mr, Cartwright called them a set of hereditary thieves and robbers; and wound up with an eloquent tribute to Sir John’s patriotism and broadness of views as a statesman, Mr. Brecken took his seat, amidst the ringing-cheers of the crowd.

In response to the repeated calls of the audience, Mr. Haviland took the platform, and drove a good many nails into the poli- tical coffin of the Grits. The handwriting was on the wall, and in a few months we would see Gritism buried. The trade ques- tion was made a bug-a-hoo of, to scare the electors; but, if the Liberal-Conservatives were returned to power, the burdens of the people would be less than they are now. The platform of Sir John’s party was en- couragement to native industries and a judicious readjustment of the tariff. The banner of Free Trade was now flying over Mr. Sinclair, who voted for placing a duty on tea in 1874, which article was admitted free from 1870 till that time. Such men as he (Mr. 8.) were wolves in sheep’s clothing when they put themselves forward as Free Traders. A readjustment of the tariff was the only lever by the aid of which we can hope to obtain Free Trade. He charac- terized the party now in power asa ‘‘ Government of unredeemed pledges. They were guilty of some of the grossest jobs of political corruption ever perpetrated by any party. The country sustained a loss of about two millions of money on the steel rail tran- saction alone, and not twenty miles of the Pacific Railway was yet of any public utility whatever. Mr. Haviland dealt with the God- erich Harbor job, the contract of which was awarded to a friend of Mr. Blake, at a ligure $30,000 higher than the lowest tender ; the Necbing Hotel Swindle and the Kaministiquai Land Job, exposing the iniquity in connection with each. Every good Act on the Statute Books of the Dominion was the product of the brains of the Liberal-Conservative Party. While in Opposition, the Government party contended that it was monstrous to have thirteen Ministers in the Cabinet, and that no Minister should sit at the Council Board without a portfolio ; but their own first Cabi- not contained fourteen members, with Mr. Blake without a portfolio, Mr. Haviland then took up the Big Push letter of Geo. Brown to Senator Simpson. Never was a greater piece of corruption brought to light

dollars annually, |

year ; trade has been crippled ; the sugar trade was driven from the country, and the’

than that practiced by Senator Simpson, when he used the influence of the Ontario Bank, of which he was President, to defeat the Messrs. Gibbs in North and South Ontario, He ex- horted those present not to support a Govern- ment which deprived the Lalas of its seat in the Cabinet, after which he exposed the das- tardly attempt made a few years ago to de- —_s the young men of the Island of their ranchise. Mr. Haviland’s address was a mas- terly effort, and he carried conviction to the minds of his hearers, by whom he was fre- quently applauded.

_ Short and pointed speeches were then de- livered by D. Ferguson, Esq., M. P. P., Dr. MeNeill, of Stanley, and John P. Tanton,

+» City, for a summary of which we

the want ot space. About 5.30 o’clock the speaking was brought to a close, and the peo- ple wended their way to their homes, well pleased with the successful result of the first political pie-nic held on P, E, Island.

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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,

EXCURSION !

fravtk ANNUAL PICNIC of St James’ Kirk Sabbath School will be held at

ROCKY POINT On Wednesday, 2ist instant,

(weather permitting).

Steainer South port will leave Ferry Wharf at 10a. m., 2p. m., and 4.30 p.m. Returning, will leave Rocky Point Wharf at Ila. m., 3

- in, and 6.30 p. m., touching at Connolly’s Vharf both ways, —Gamies at the grounds, Return tickets, 15 cents ; children, 8 centa. The Public are invited, T. C. JAMES, } ,. S. SMALL. Committee, Aug. 19, 15738--

POLITICAL MEETINGS. MESSRS. POPE & BRECKEN

will meet the Electors of Queen's County at the following places :

ELDON, on Monday, th 2th inst., at 6 p. mm.

WOOD ISLANDS, on Tuesday, the 27th inst,, at 6 p. m,

MURRAY HARBOR ROAD (Green Marsh Schoolhouse), on Wednesday, the 28th inst.,; at 6 p. m.

O'NEILL'S (* Half-Way House”), on Thurs. day, the 29th inst., at 6 p. m.

KELLY’S CROSS, Fort Augustus, on Friday, the 30th inst., at 6 p. m. '

POWNAL HALL, Lot 49, on Saturday, the 31st inst., at 6 p. m.

MOUNT STEWART HALL, on Monday, September 2, at 6 p. m.

SAW-MILL BRIDGE, on Tuesday, Sept, 3, at 6 p. m. ;

RUSTICO HALL, on Wednesday, September 4, at 6 p, m.

NEW GLASGOW, Thursday, September 5, at 6 p. m.

HOPE RIVER, Friday, Sept. 6, at 6 p. m.

BRADALBANE, Saturday, September 7, at 4p. m.

SPRINGTON, Monday, Sept. 9, at 6 p. m.

KELLY’S CROSS, Lot 29, Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 6 p. m.

BONSHAW, Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 6 p. m.

LONG CREEK, Thursdiy, September 12, at 6 p. m.

SOUTH WILTSHIRE, Friday, September 13, at 6 p. m.

CORNWALL, Saturday, Sept. 14, at 6 p. m.

PISQUID ROAD SCHOOLHOUSE, Monday, Sept. 16, at 6 p. m.

Aug. 17, 1878—

Victoria Coal Company,

SYDNEY, C. B.

ce Subscribers having been appointed Agents for the Lessee of the above Mines, are prepared to issue orders for Round & Slack Coal.

This Coal is becoming very favorably known, has proved of superior quality, both for do- mestic and steam purposes, and given, in ali cases, the highest satisfaction.

Professor Dawson, in his report on the Vic toria Coal Mines, says :—‘* The Coke is versi- cular and of excellent quality, and leaves very little ashes, so that, on the whole, it may be regarded as one of the finest coals of Cape Breton for any uses to which Bituminous (Coal is applied.” Versons using it for grates and other domestic purposes agree, also, in saying that it burns quite as well, and can seayeely be distinguished from, the OLD Mixes Sydney Coal. Price of 2,240 Ibs. The Company’s Shipping Wharf, inside South Bar, Sydney Harbor, has capacious ac- commodation for vessels drawing 25 feet.

FENTON T. NEWBERY & CO. Ch’town, Aug. 14—pat 2w

Oats Wanted.

rPXWE HIGHEST CASH PRICE will be paid by the Subscribers for from 3,000 to 5,000 bushels good sound Black Oats, deliver. able at any time before the 10th September next.

found Coal, f. o. b., $1.70 per

HASZARD BROS. 61 Water Street, Ch’town, } Aug. 13. \ pat 5i eod PON arrival of the Brigantine TARRY DA V1ésS, due here from Boston about the 25th inst., the Subscribers will offer te the Trade, at Low Prices and upon LIBERAL TERMS, a \arge Consignment, consisting of-— S Bbls. Granulated } S ‘* Refined , 100“ Choice Yellow ugar, 20 Puns. MOLASSES, 300 Bbls, Extra Southern FLOUR, 50 “* Kiln-dried CORNMEAL, 300 Casks KEROSENE OTL (130° test), 300 Cases ss ‘* in tins (130° test) 300 Bbls. BALDWIN APPLES, 50 Bbls. ONIONS, Cases Matches, bbls. Pitch, bbls. Stockholm Tar, bbls. Resin, bbls. ‘Turpentine, &e. sf Being a CONSIGNMENT, these Goeds will be sold at a very slight advance on cost. RD 61 Water Street, Ch’tewn, 0 . Aug. 14, 1878. pat 10i eod Molasses and Sugar. UST ARRIVED, direct from Barbadoes, per schooner ‘‘ Ada R.”— 157 Puns. 4 aa 20 Hhds. Bright Retailing Molasses

20 Bui’ { Choice Grocery Sugar

ASK your grocer for Dearborn & Co's,

DANDELION COEFEE.—6in

oe will sell at Lowest Prices while

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