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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-01-07

The AIKEN PREMIUM. LAND SALE.-We
print today the full particulars OF the Aiken
land sale, conducted on new, plan, With prizes
of the aggregate value Of $e5,ooo. Thepurchaser
OF O ticket Is sure 80 get a steel engraving worth
the cost OF the sicket; but the feature ofthe en-
terprse, which gives 1t peculiar value, is the dis
trlbution among the ticket holders ofthe valuable
real estate m Aiken known as the Derby Fruit
Farm. This property comprises aboutsevea hun!
dred acres OF desirable farming lands in and near
the Village OF Aiken, and is divided into ninety.
four lots, villa sites and farms. This is no IRE
spons;5le concern. Mr., J. G. Derby, the general
manager is well and favorable known through
out the United States as an experienced and sue
cessful book publisher in New York. For more
than two years he has been resident OF Aiken,
and for the past twelve months he has been at
the head OF large publishing house fn Augusta.
We have known him long and well. and feelno
hesitation in saying tnar ne would pot be con-
nected with any enterprise which Waa not meri-
torlous, and we are confident that all who pur-
chase tickets in his great land, sale WILL be fully
compensated forthe amount invested.
We may add that town lotsin Aiken are inde-
mandssnd arelrapidIy rising IN value.A The Rev.
J. b. Cornish Hhois' interested in the Hlnvalid
Clergyman's Home,nn q which institution por;
Iaon oslsfe proceeds OF tte-aate-is devoted, can
give further infornstion: His address isNo. aa
King street, Charleston.
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WORKING Coal MINE.-For some time
past the coal on BoyGes wharf has been dlsap-
pearlng in an unaccountable manner, and sharp
watch yesterday morning discovered the un-
known agency. Special oficer Johnson, OF the
Detective force, who was on the watch, discovered
four boys proceeding In stealthy manner to
wards the coal, each armed with large bag.
They were rapidly filing these with the coal when
the officer surprised and carried them to the
Detectives office. Upon being brought before
trial JUSTICE they were identified as John Robinson,
Zachariah Nelson, Edward Brown and Stephen
Kennedy, tot one OF whom Is over eleven years
OF age. They were about to be committed when
the quartette set up a huge blubberlng, and made
the most ample promises for the future. This
would not have proved Of much avail had not the
respective fathers OF the parties appeared on the
scene, and upon good security being given by
them for the future good behavior Of their Of.
spring. the latter we're sent on their way rejoicing.
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A SHAWL. PURCHASER IN TRoUBLE.-Yester-

A SHAWL PURCHASER IN TRoUBLE.-Yestsr-
day morning, a respectable colored woman from
the country was enjoying promenadeo on the
upper portion Of, King street. in all the. pride
and circumstance ofta gorgeous shawl, lately
purchased. Tho bright end fanciful pattern at.
tracted the attention Of two storekeepers in King
street. from whom very Similar article had been
stolen. The woman was stopped, and on going
into the store, her shaw. was seized. scufhe
ensued, aud the woman was thrown from the
door, and fell In the strecs AN appeal to law foi
lowed. and the two shopkeepers were brought
before Trial Justice Magrath, charged with an as
sault and battery. The prosecutrix proved the
purchase Of. her shawl, but the shopkeepers'
proved that they had merely taken hold OF the
shawl to examine it, and that the woman had
stumbled at the door, and fallen OF her own ac-
cord The case was dismissed, and the shawl re-
turned to the owner.
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HoteL MrfSals:Jaahary 8.
.Rly1rioh:RoTEIss !. !.

=, ,RlynioN H0TEE
Hardy HOLMAN, Graham's Cross Roads, j..
e. Heisse, Greenyille and Columbia Railroad; F.
j. Higdon, Orangeburg; A. Morgan and wife.
Thomas Morgan, Georgetown; r. D. Ogden, Rich
mond; T. ]. Woods, Graham's Cross Roads.
MILLS HOUSE.
william wilkinson, Chicago; J. Z. Heath, Chas.
A. Megs, Y. n. Talmage, New York; ]. A. Dunbar
and wife, Mrs. stringfelloW, Columbia; VIM H.
Taylor, wife and son, Brooklyn; John Chadwick,
Wadmalaw Island; A. P. Mason and wife, Miss E.
Gushing, Boston; Alfred Rhett, South Carolina; E.
Dubois J. v. Robertson, Blufton;-s. D. Ross Phil
adelphia.
CHARLHsToN HOTEL.
W. Stevenson, Aiken; O. 3. Smith, 2. ]. Brown,
W. VI woo!sey and wife. New York; 7. Norbury,
Augusta; ]. ". DeForrest. New Haven; F. ]. KIM
ball, Philadelphis; N. O. Dudley, Connecticut; R.
Wilson, New York; T. B. Watson, Philadelphia;
Miss F. Butler, Georgia; Miss Smith and maid,
Maryland; L. Archer, Spartanburg; R @. Ellerbe.
South Carolina; E. T. Moore, Sumter: ". q. Yves
sen, Virginia. John Il. Lynch, Philadelphia; &. D.
q. Thomson. Thomas Shaw, England; H. n.
Drane, North Carolina; Charles Il. Cohrs, South
Carolina
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METEOROLOGICAL OBsERvATIoNs.-Pu
to a Joint resolution passed by both Houses OF
Congress In February last, authorizing the secre-
tary Of War to provide for taking meteorological
observations at military stations and other points
In the States and Territories and for giving notice
on the Northern lakes and seacoast, by magnetic
telegraph aHd marine signals, Of the approach
and force OF storms, Mr.. j. E. Evans, observer SER
geaut In the signal service OF the United States.
has been sent to this city, and has now fitted up
his offices and instruments in the upper story OF
the old State Bank building at the corner OF East
Bay and Broad street. Mr.. Evans has been In
this branch Of the service for number OF years,
and Is thoroughly acquainted with his duties. He
is supplied with all the instruments necessary for
his observations. On the tin roof OF the building,
whence fine view Of the harbor and he city
Is 10 be had, substantial stage has been
erected for instruments. On this stage are,
Roblnson's apemometer, a Lords thermometer, a
rain gauge ae1d wind yane. The two former
are very simple and ingenious instruments, and
are used for measuring the velocity and pounds
pressure OF the wind. They work on different
plans and the calculation by one corrects that OF
the other The rain gauge shows the exact depth
of the rain that may have fallen, and the wind.
yane the direction OF the wind. At one OF the
windows in the Office there is small recess, en-
clos ed by lattice work. In this recess, which Is
exposed on the sides to the action OF the atmos-
.phere, are thermometer and barometer OF
Grun's standard, and q Masons hygrometer
which gives the relative humidity Of the atmos.
phere. These instruments are OF the most den-
cate workmanship, and the barometer In particu-
lar Ia a curiosity OF accurate finish. BY means
of these instruments, exact observations OF the
helghth Of the barometer and thermometer,
and their changes, the relative humidity OF the at
mosphere, the direction, velocity and pressure
the wind, and lts force, treduced to the Beaufort
scale) the amount Of cloud, the depth Of the rain
fallen since the previous report, and the general
state of the weather, will be taken three times
day.
The weather reports are made up in the morn
ing, in the evening and at night The
morning, evening and night reports, after
this week, will be posted regularly on the
bulletin board In the Chamber OF Commerce read
ing.room for the Information Of merchants and
shipmasters.
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USIN e s 8 NOTI @ II 8.

A CouGH, COLD OR SORE THROAT requires
immediate attention, as neglect oftentimes re.
suits In some lncurable Lung Disease. "Brown's
Bronchial Troches' are simple remedy, and will
almost invariably give immediate relief.
Owing to the good reputation and popularity OF
the Troches, many worthless and cheap limitations
are offered, which are good for nothing. Be sure
to obtain the true browns Bronchial Troches."
Sold everywhere, and by Dowie, Noise Davis,
Charleston, s. c.
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CRUMBs.-The crowd In front of the United
States Courthouse Is caused by the presence Of
the Offenders against the election laws, to De
tried at this court, and the witnessed In those
cases.
Mr.. W. G. Mazyck has removed his printing
Office to No. IL Broad street.
The big boiler ia resting quietly in wentworth
street, between'St. Philip and King.
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Iottert1.
Eotterp.
CREAT LAND SALE AT AIKEN.
Ss5,00o IN PREMIUMS
AWARDED TO

ss5,00o IN PREMIUMS
AWARDED TO
1900 ARE O L D ERS,
Each OF whom have an equal chance to
5000 IN VALUABLE REAL ESTATE PRIZES
Consisting OF FARMS, VILLA SITES, HOME.
STEADS. ORCHARDS, VINEYARDS, &c, In the
most delightful and healthy climate-the place to
avoid the rlgors OF Northern winters and TO enjoy
moderate summer temperature, exempt from
lung and throat diseases, mslarlal and other
fevers, at Aiken, S. O., well amed 1.-THE Southern
Saratoga Only forty.eIght hours from New
York, and eight hours from Charleston.
S96, 900 In prizes, to be distributed among the
shareholders. Only $4,000 shares will be issued,
at IS each.
The Great Premium Land Sale at Aiken, s. O.,
Is conducted on q new and popular plan for the
sale Of desirable and valuable improved Real Es
tate, Country Homes, Farms and Villa Sites
amounting to $4,000 In value, to be awarded to
Shareholders on the 3lst Of JANUARY, at which
time 1t is believed that oil the tickets will be
sold.
This is valuable property, either for residence
or to own as an investment, and Is now IN great
demand by Northern people.
GRAND PRIZES:
1st PrIze-Twenty. five Thousand Dollars.
Cd Prlze-Ten Thousand Dollars.
81 PrlZe-SlX Thousand Dollars.
4th Prize-Thirty.fye Hundred Dollars.
9th Prize-Three Thousand Dollars
9th PriZe-Twenty.nye Hundred Dollars
7th Prze-Flfteen Hundred Dollars.
And 81 other Prizes, aggregate value OF which
Is $95,000.
Every one remittIng S. becomes shareholder,
and receives at once, by return mail, one OF tRe
following superb Works Of Art, together with
ticket In the above Distribution.
Thus every purchaser OF u share is sure to re-
celve the value OF his money Immediately, ano
may also become the possessor OF one OF the
Grand Prizes.
This popular plan enables all to adorn their
homes with the following choice Works OF Art
which are now ready for delivery TO purchasers
Of shares, and are sent safely packed IN tubes by
mail, prepaid, on receipt OF the money, as follows
For S., One Share In the Distribution, and one
copy OF the large and beautiful Steel Engraving
'iThe Marriage OF lPocahoptas," on heavy plate
paper 32x42 inches.
Or One share In the Distribution, and one copy
of the fine Chrome, entitled IAN American Au
tumn,n printed in oil, with 81 color5, ttnts, &C.,
on plate paper, 25X34 inches.
Or One Share In the Distribution and the ele-
CANT Steel Engraving entitled "The Day We Cele-
on heavy plate p9Ger slze 2sxsS g. tho .e
CANT Steel Plate Engraving entitled "The Land
Ing OF Columbus" on heavy plate, size 2sxSS.
Terms to Agents and Clubs furnished On appll'
cation.
For description OF the valuable Real Estate
Prizes, &c. send postage stamp for catalogue.
Remittances for shares should be made Wltn
RGss9s sddesS monsy 0rde e. EEERB II
General Manager, Augusta, Ca,
Postottice Key Box No. 1884.
ONCE corner Jackson and Reynolds streets.
Specimens OF the Engravtugs can be seen at
CHARLES HlCKEY'S, No. 3l5 King street, who
will also receive orders for Shares Jan7-stushS
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-01-07

FRAMES FRAMES FRAMES AT REDUCED
PRICES AT REDUCED PRICES For Photo
graphs and Imperial Cards-the greatest variety
ever seen In this cty-the Ladies are especially
invited to call at No. 1s1 King street, or at the
Hasei street Bazaar. octl4-fs
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UNITED STATES COURT.-The District Court
was opened at 10 O'Clock yesterday morning, his
Honor Judge Bryan presiding
The grand and petit jurors were called and
answered to their names.
CRIMINAL poCKET.
The United States vs. David Adams, James
Honour, Frank Ladson and Peter conyers, for In
terfering with the rights OF voters The whole
morning was consumed in the examination and
argument in tllis case, which was left open until
to-day.
The grand jury returned into court with the
following findings: Against Thomas Brown,
Henry Campbell, Ishmael Read and Gwanza WILL
liams, for voting under age, no bills; jacob
West, for voting more than once, no bill; Robert
A. Weasy, for attempting to prevent voter
from exercising the right OF suffrage. no bill;
Sandy Brown, Jesse Grant, Samuel Gadsden and
Adam Richardson, for intlmidatlng voters, true
bills; David Brown and William Irving, for voting
under age, true bills George Houston, for Illegal
voting, being nonresident, true bill; Wilson
Young for voting twice, true bill.
Moses Reed and Andrew Washington, commit
ted for violation Of the election laws, were dis
charged and their recognlzances cancelled.
CIRCUIT COURT.
Thaddeus Kelly and Vim. st. Julien Jervey, ad-
mnistrators, and citizens OF South Carolina, In re
William NJ. Rowland, ct al, citizens OF New YORK.
An order In the case, dated November 1s, 1870
was amended by adding the words "tnat the de-
fendsnt have leave to answer further"
ADMIRALTY COURT.
In the cases OF J. T. Allberger l. Co., ct AL and
J. B. McKellum vs. the bark "Kedar," the libel
lsuts were ordered to give security for costs and
file the same with the clerk Of the court before
the 10th instant, and in default thereof the libel
to stand dismissed.
The court then adjourned until O'Clock this
morning.
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A WELI-DEsERyED CoNPLIMENT.--A'G Cold
headed cane suitably inscribed, and a pair OF
gold sleeve buttons, have been presented to Mr. P.
Brady, in recognition OF his untlring and success
ful exertions in the matter OF reducing the city
license tax upon drays. The presentation was
made at Mr.. Brady's residence by Messrs. E. a..
Gadsden, ]. ". Guy and z. F. Kinloch, who per-
formed the pleasant duty entrusted to them In a
very happy manner.
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BUSINESS EHvELoPEs.-THE NEWS Job Office
Is now prepared to furnish good envelopes, with
business cards printed thereon, ars4 per thous.
and Send your orders. Every merchant and
business man should have his card printed on
hia enyelopes
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ISeUEsr.-The jury Of inquest empanelled
to inquire into the circumstances OF the death OF
VIM. Robinson, met again yesterday morning pur-
suant to adjournment. Chlsolm still being at
large, the Jury adjourned until Wednesday next.
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DE.rH.-Mr. vachel A. Smith, of Kershaw,
died OF congestion Of the brain on Saturday night
He was found speeches. in the read leading from
Garden to Darlington about four miles from the
former place. and carried to house, where he
uooD pynirpl
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ST. PETBR's (CATHoL1c) CHURcH.-T
Right Reverend Bishop Lynch will preach at this
church tomorrow night, being the anniversary
OF the dedication OF the edldce. The services be-
gin at O'Clock. The Christmas decorations,
both elaborate and tasteful remain In the church,
and are richly worthy OF notice.
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,GEoRGErowS POLITICS.. F. BecEman has
been nominated at Radical meeting to Oil the
vacancy in the State Senate caused by the resig-
nation Of J. H. Rainey, promoted to Congress.
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FRsr-CLAss Observation-Disclosures Lu-
zler, whose taste and skill as mantuamaker
have already made her fayorably known to the
ladies Of Charleston, Is now in business exclu.
sively on her own account, and sollcits call
from those desiring nne work In her line. Her
establishment Is in King street, two doors above
wentworth street, and over the Dollar Store.
fao6
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Rustic GOODS RUSTIC GOODS Side and
corner brackets, book racks, wall pockets, paper
stands, match safes, and picture frames. Hasel
Street Bazaar and No. l61 King street, oct1S
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RANGE OF THE THERMOMETER at Joseph
BlacSman's drug store, No. 80 Broad street, Janu-
arye: O'Clock, SO; 10, co. IL, es; 2, "a; 4, 81;
%. q
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RAILROAD ACCIDENTAL accident occurred
to the freight train on the Charlotte, Columbia
and Augusta Railroad, near Pine House Station,
on Thursday morning, by the breaking Of rail.
The engine and several cars were thrown from
the track and badly damaged.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-01-07

The CH1coRA SOCIAL CLUB.-At meeting Of
this club, held on the evening OF the 5th instant.
the following officers were elected to serve for the
present year: VIM. McGinnis, president; P. M.
Murray, president; q. P. Sheridan, secretary;
Jas. Cullen, treasurer; E. crooke, hallkeeper
Committee on Finance-T. S. Butler John
O'Heron, G. Gardner.
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FUNERAL OF ALDERMAN BRowN.-Alderman
Brown, whose death was announced in our yes
terday's issue, was buried yesterday morning In
the cemetery Of the Brown Fellowship Society, In
Pitt street. The burial services were performed
in Centenary Church, and were attended by many
of the city officials and the relatives and friends
OF the deceased.
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MEETING OF CoUNcIL.-The special meeting
OF Council did not take place as expected last
evening, on account Of the death OF Alderman
Brown and other causes.
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No MEDICINE, whether made north or south,
will be found superior to that old established
remedy for Dyspepsia the Old Carolina Bltters.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-01-07

MARK Your CLOTHING !-Urder your Stencil
Plates at the Hssel street Bazaar. octl4-ls
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ATTENTION, TOURISTS -stereoscopic views
OF Charleston and vicinity, at No. 161 King street,
or at the Hasel street Bazaar. nov12
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HlisreIIanenus.

T L. LUNsFoRD, CABINET-MAKER
Cs and UPHOLSTERED, begs leave to inform
the people OF Charleston and Of the State, that
he is still carrying on his old business at No. 81
Queen street. he can make or repair q piece Of
Furniture OF any description. He also manufac.
lures new MATTRESSES and renovates old ones.
Cane Chair.bottoms replaced by an experienced
workman. Customers may rely upon the per-
formance Of work In prompt and faithful man
size, So so; Hair Mattresses, 81; Cotton or Wool
Mattresses, S.. PcisoDs having this work to be
done are assured that the contents Of mattresses
will not be exchanged for cheap or Inferior arti.
cles. J. L. LUNSFORD, P. B. II.
deCT
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BRANDY WHIsKEY, &c.-A fine assortment of
imported and domestic liquors has been received
and Is for sale at Gleasons Saloon No. Io4 Market
street. See advertisement
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Enmber, fuel, &r.
r :UAIBER, AT WHOLESALE AND RE-
TAIL.

ALL DESCRIPTIONS AND QUALITY.
A full stock OF WHITE PINE, from ts to II inches
thick, clear and we'll seasoned.
Mahogany, Walnut, Cherry, Birch Oak, Ash,
Poplar Boards and Planks, Rosewood, Walnut
and Mahogany Veneers, Newels, Balusters, all
kinds OF Meuldings, Sashes, Blinds, Doors, &c.
The attention OF builders and others is especial
ly requested, that we are prepared TO furnish the
above In any quantities with such prices that
compare fay0rably with New York rates.
/. H. HALL 4 CO.,
Corner East Bay and Market streets.
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The RAILROAD CONVENTION at Augusta, after
some discussion has agreed upon new schedule,
which will make the time between New York and
New Orleans seventy-seven instead OF nineey-sK
hours, the present time, making saving OF nine
teen hours for passengers. The new schedule will
take effect on the ed Of this month: The new
schedule will doubtless be OF great 'adFantageto
the business and travelling public.
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CHRoMos! "CHEAP" CHRoMos i Hasel
street Bazaar and No. 1e1 King street. nov12-s
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ONE OF THE BEST remedies extant for Dys-
pepsIa, General Debility and Chtlls, Is the Old
Carolina Bitters,
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wEEK OF PnAYRa.LUnited services may be
expected this afternoon, at O'Clock, at the Cir
cular Church Lecture-room. Subject-Prayer for
Christian Missions; for the Conversion Of the
World, and for "the Glorious Appearing OF our
Lord Jesus Christ" On Sunday night, January
s, there will be united services in Trinity Metho-
dist Church, Hasel street. at, half past O'Clock:
Addresses viii be delivered by ministers Of the
different denominations. Subjeet-Faith, Hope
and Loye-Essential Witnesses for the Truth.
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HoUsEKEEpEgs acknowledge Pioneer Yeast
Powder best in market. Sold by all grocers.
dec2Esw9
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sIeettngsThis Day.

Charleston Typographical Society, at half
Z past I P. NJ.
Ladies' Fue Society, at IL II.
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ACADEMY OF Mus1c.-The mixed entertain
ment at the Academy of Huslc last evening,
part Of which consisted OF sacred music, passed
OF, very successfully with the aid Of the nne Ger
man orchestra I'M sitendances The- different
pieces were executed In as manner that reelected
great creditor the correct taste and careful at;
tentlon Of the performers. The sappho sung With
her usual sortness and sweetness, and the duet
executed by herself and Miss Leila, was loudly ap
plauded and encored BY the audience MISS Har-
old was es graceful and sung ss correctly as;
ever, and the ballad Of Mr.. Ellis, .'Simon the
Cellarer,n was very welcome. The piano per-
formance by Mr.. Sealsmm was wen received,
nd did not fail to draw forth the applause OF the
house. The concluding operetta was played With
much spirit, and formed an agreeable change
after thepreceding solemn music To-day there
will be matinee commencing at one O'CLOCK,
and the ususfpeformance In theeyentng.
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THERE is but one verdict, and that is the Old
Carolina Bltters are a safe, sure and reliable
Tonic.