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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-10-28
THE COUNTY OFFERS 5000
ABOUT FIFTY ARRESTS HAVE
ALREADY BEEN MADE.
NONE OF THEM HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED
A Young White Man Against Whom There
Was Strong Circumstantal Evidence
Brought Here But He Has
Been Released.

Though Gov. Russell Is opposed to
lynchins even rapist, still he is deter.
mined that. il possible, the barbarian
brutes who commit these namcless
crimes shall be caught, tried and killed.
He is very much worried that the as.
sailant OF Miss Nora Cole, at Rocking
ham, has not been apprehended and
brought to justice. Perhaps fifty men
have been arrested, but none of them
could be identified as the guilty party. So
yesterday the Governor offered $500 re-
ward for his apprehension. This IS the
largest amount allowed by law. The
county commissioners of Richmond coun-
ty have also offered $500; making 5000
that will be paid to the man arresting
the culprit.
All the men so far arrested, except
Jack Flake, the negro now in Jail at Will
mington, have been released. At 2:16
o'clock yesterday morning Deputy Sheriff
r. NJ. Morrison, Of Rockingham,
brought a young white man, William
Allen. here for safe keeping. He was
suspected of being the guilty party.
About noon, however, Mr.. Morrison re-
lad been obtained that Allen was not
the man wanted, and ordering his re-
lease.
This was done and Mr.. Morrison and
young Alien left ON the 3 o'clock train
for Rockingham.
William Allen is white boy, sixteen
years old, but well grown for his age.
He was shabbily dressed and dirty look
ing, and might, therefore, have been
taken in the uncertain morning light
when the crime was committed, for a
very bright mulatto. 1t was also stated
by one or two persons that they saw him
coming from the scene of the attempted
rape soon after it occurred. Also it was
well known that Allen was a trifing
sort of fellow, familiar with all the sur
roundings and had once worked in the
cotton factory with the girl. In addi-
ton to this, when closely questioned be-
fore his arrest, he was unable to give
any very satisfactory account of his
whereabouts at the time Of the assault.
These circumstances were deemed
strong enough evidence to warrant his
arrest, 30 he was quietly taken into GUS
tody at the depot Wednesday night
about 1870, put on the vest;bule and
brought here by Mr.. Morrison and lodged
in jail.
1t seems that as soon as It became
known yesterday morning that Allen
had been arrested his family produced
satisfactory evidence that the boy was
at home at the time Of the assault. As
soon As this was done Sheriff Smith and
Mayor Everett wired here, ordering his
release.
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MARRIAGE NEAR OXFORD.
A Popular Couple Married-Reception
at Osborne House-Quail Hunting.


Oxford. N. c., Oct 27.-(Special)-.
This afternoon, at 5 o'clock, at the resi-.
dence of the brides father, near Cul-
breth, about seven miles from Oxford,
the marriage will be solemnized OF Mr..
Edward III. Osborn, one of Oxford $
popular and enterpr;sing tobacconists,
and Miss Fannie b. Allen, n very beau
Itiful and attractive young lady Of Gran
vile. Rev. Mr.. Walker, pastor OF Ge-
neva Presbyterian church, will perform
the ceremony. Mr.. w, II. Gulick is the
groom's best man and Miss Mary Bla-
lock maid of honor 10 the bride. Mrs. G..
ID. Osborn will tender a reception to the
newly welded couple tonight at the
Osborn House at $50 O'clock. They will
make their home in Oxford.
Mr.. Patterson, Of Boston, and his
family have come to Oxford 10 spend
the winter and are boarding at DR..
ICoggeshalrs in South Oxford.
Mr.. Hawkins, OF Fayetteville, has
moved to Oxford with his family and
they are boarding at the Williams
House.
Quail hunting Is the popular sport
here now and the birds ire more abun-
dant than for several years.
The ladies OF the Episcopal church
are preparing for a bazaar to be held In
November.
Rev. Mr.. Plummer announced on Sur
day that Bishop Cheshire will visit this
parish on Thanksgiving Day.
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MORE NEGRO PosTMAsTERs.
Harriage-A Fight-The Letters In The
News and Observer Created Pleasant
Interest.

Narriage-A Fight-The Letters In The
News and Observer Created Pleasant
Interest.
Scotland Neck, N. c., Oct. 27.-(Spe-
cial l-Miss Sallie Edwards, formerly of
this place, but resident Of Providence,
K. L., for the past few years, was mar
ried in that city few days ago to Mr.
Henry Milton Barry, member of the
staff of the Providence Evening and
Sunday Telegram. Mr.. and Mrs. Barry
arrived here Sunday on visit to the
brides father and other relatives. Mon
day night Mr.. j. B. Edwards, brother of
theb ride, rendered them a reception at
his home here. A number Of friends and
acQuaintances of the bride were invited,
called and renewed friendly greetings,
formed the acquaintance OF the groom,
Dartook Of dainty fruits which were serv-
Cd in abundance and had an hour Of
pleasant social converse.
There was some excitement in town
yesterday over little alteration which
occurred between Mr.. Jos. Stone, sa-
loon keeper, and citizen Of the town.
Mr.. Stone was cut with knife, but
his wounds were not serious. The case
10 still under the advisement Of the
mayor.
Heavy rains have fallen here during
the past few days. and despite the fact
shat the entire fall had been dry, many
farmers had cotton and field peas not
gathered. which will be greatly injured
BY the rains.
The cOlored postmasters in the county
multiply. News come to your CORE
spondent that besides those already re-
ported the officers at Essex and TIA
are managed by colored persons, and eff
forts are being made to get the office at
Ringwood.
That statement published in the News
and Observer Sunday showing the fact
abont Halifax county finances under the
present board of commissioners as COM
pared with the same under the Democra-
tic board, was quite interesting reading
to the people of this county.
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SLIPPED FROM THE SHERIFF..

A Negro From Caldwell County. Sem
fenced for 10 Years, Escapes Through
the Window.
Burlington, N. c., Oct. 27.-(Special)
-Early this morning negro prisoner
n route to the penitentiary from Cald-
well county. slipped away from rhe
sheriff Of thar county as the train stopped
at Gibsonville. seven miles above here.
The negro was being carried to Raleigh
to serve ten year sentence. and was al
lowed to step into the closet on the
train. He was missed at Gibsonville.
the open window in the closet showing
the manner Of his escape. The sheriff
came here. engaged Mr.. Harrsoe and
his blood honnds. and II now seeking for
Ais prisoner about Gibsonville.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-10-28

J. q. Berry. one Of the best known
citizens Of Spencer, No., testifies that
he cured himself Of the worst kind of
piles by using few boxes OF DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve. He had been trou.
bled with piles for over thirty years and
had used many different kinds of 60
called cures: but DeWitt's was the one
that did the work and he will verify
his statement IL any one wishes to write
him. Carolina Drug Company.
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NOTICE OF SALE.

By virtue of powers given me by
mnrtgage -xpcured by III. C. Cram on
5th nf March. lSa,1. will sell by aue-
tion 1T the conri house door Of Wake
county on Saturday. the 3''th " October.
lS9I. NJ II M. onr square kranich Il
Bach piano. in gOrd condition.
Terms Of sale. cash.
g. n. ALLEN.
October 9th. 1897.
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LOST COUNTY BONDS.

Five (5) bonds OF the Comfy of Durham,
Nor h faro Ina. numbered Is, 8 20. Il and
20. d tied an u>t list lss7. payable twenty
conpons attacn. d tor }l5.ts, ca h Que anc pay
able n, he VI erchants National Bank, B4lfi.
more. Md. $ 'd"rnds~ ere issued to build
the curt House of Durham CoupLy The
above Il. scribed Ave nds AVE been paid
of ny the Cou ty ut Durham, but have been
1 ~ or mislaid or have III AOme other way
disapi cared. AL persons are not fi-d no, 10
huy or sell or ne -otiats for said bonds This
October Nth. 1877.
MA A. d. MARKHAM,
Chairman Board of Commissioners Dur
ham County.
l0k2-30d
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BUCKLEN's ARNICA sALvE.

The Best Salve 10 the world for Cuts
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum
Fever Sores. letter, Chapped Hands
Chilblains. Corns. and all Skin Erup.
tons. and positively cures Piles. or nc
pay re0nired. 1t ID guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded
Price Is cents per box. For sale by al
druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-10-28
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab.
'ets. All Druggists refund the money II
1t fails to cure. 25c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-10-28

IAN excellent remedy" is what Mr.
w. III. Ames, 712 8. 18th street, ST.
Louis, Mo-, says of it, in these words
II have used DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
and found it to be an excellent remdey
for coughs and colds"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-10-28

There Is no need Of little children be
ing tortured by scald head. eczema and
skin eruptions. DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve gives instant relief and cures per
manentiy. Carolina Drug Company.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-10-28

You can't cure consumption, but you
can avoid 1t and cure every other torn
II throat or lung trouble by the use of
)ne Minute Cough Cure. Carolina Drug
Company.
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HON. DAVID II. MERCER.


 Mr. Mercer is HOW serving his third term in Congress as the Republican Representative from the Second District of Nebraska. He is grad uate of the Nebraska State Univer- sity and the Michigan Law School, at Ann Arbor. In State politics, he served US Secretary of the State Cen tral Committee, and in National politics, was Secretary of the Repub- lican National Congressional Com mittee. Mr. Mercer belongs to that class of Congressmen known as workers rather than speakers, for he rarely makes speech; he is indefat- igable in working for the interests of his constituency, and for the general good of the Union. When first elect ed overcome an adverse majority of over 4,000. His great popularity was ascribed by the New York Sun to the fact that "Dave could kiss more babies in 24 hours than any man who had ever run for public offiee;;" be this as it may, the people of Nebraska believe in "Dave" Mer- cer. He has integrity, industry, and ability. To all appearances, his lease of office will be long.
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DEADLY HIGH NOTES.
Tragical Achievements of the Village Erass
 Band In Paola, Kan.

TragicaI Achievements of the Village Eraes
 Band In Paola, Kan.
 The people of Paola, Kan, are peti- tioning the mayor and council to pass an ordinance prohibiting the village brass band from playing t certain piece. They say two deaths may be traced to the playing of the high notes in this tune. A short time ago man ascended in balloon at Paola, and when he was 300 feet i'll the air the band struck the high notes. The man dropped to the earth dead.
 On Christmas eve an entertainment was given in one of the churches. One of the features was tne entrance of Santa Claus through the skylight by means of q rope. The band was furnish Ing the music and was playing this par tioular air. When it reached the high notes, Santa Claus lost control of him. self, fell 25 feet and received injuries from which he will die. The band will be prohibited from playing the tune within the town limits.
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ever knew is his friend, although he may differ with him in politics, yet by reason of his courtesy "Buck always retains their personal respect. Although being new member of Congress he has already been recog- nized as one of the leaders of the Democratic party in Congress, as he is in National councils. He is per fectly honest as well as fearless and never hesitates to take the side which he believes to be right.
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A WELCOME GUIDE.

On receipt of 20 cents will forward to any address, postpaid, a hand some catalogue of P pages profuse,y illustrated, giving full description of fruit trees. small fruit, ornamental trees, evergreens, shrubs, vines, roses bulbs etc, also giving formulas for spraying, when to spray, plant etc. The descriptive catalogue is a wei come guide to all those in need oi information, and should not be with out it. Send for it, it will please you. From the first order you send of one dollar or more, the price of the cata- logue can be deducted therefrom.
 Yourcorrespondence kindly solicit ed. Yours very truly, Ambrose Martell, proprietor Peoria Banner Nurseries, office and sales grounds, Nos. III to IF s. Jefferson ave, Peoria, III. 2-23-d &sW II.
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The Germs of Consumption.

Dr. K. L. Watkins of New York claims to have discovered the indus or nest wherein the germ of consumption is nourished. Instead of waiting for the destroying disease to develop he says physicians may now detect the soil fa- vorable to its growth. By eliminating this condition the disease may be cured practically before its inception. For years Dr. Watkins has been working with drops of blood taken from various persons to see whether or not the blood has story to tell long i'll advance of the appearance of disease. He has been able to anticipate by one year the de- velopment of apoplexy, rheumatism. paralysis and cancer by the pathogno- monic condition of the blood
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Notice.

Are you interested in stylish and up-to-date clothing? By all means, pay Henry Marx & Co.'s Tailor Shop visit, where you can see the hand somest assortment of woolens on ex- hibition. We can make a suit to your measure just as cheap as you can buy one ready made. Why not have clothes to fit? It don't cost any more. A $l0O bicycle free. h. vestigate. HENRY MARK 6 Co.,,
 Up-To. Date Tailors, Main street. two doors from East corner of 2d ave.
 310dtf
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HON. ". II. HINRICHsEN.

There is but one "Buck" Hinrich- sen; he is known from Maine to Cali fornia, as the great Democratic lead CT of Illinois. He now represents the 16th District in Congress; has been Secretary of State of Illinois and held various other offices; has been for number of years the chair man of the Illinois State Central Democratic Committee. He made the fight against Grover Cleveland in 1895, against the single gold standard, and carried his State by an overwhelming majority, with all of the Federal power against him. As political organizer, he has but few equals. He might be termed a magnetic politician. Every man he
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turing the pendency of the debate on the repeal of the Sherman Act. tie commenced to speak at s o'clock at night and closed his argument at lO:45 the next day.
 He is an uncompromising advo. cate of the remonetization of silver, and believes that the Civil Service law should be repealed; has intro auced a bill now pending in the senate to that effect. In his person al relations between man and man, MT Allen is eongenial and pleasant, ana although Populist he has the strong personal friendship of many republicans and Democrats. Mir. Allen was the Chairman of the Pop ailst National Convention which net at St. Louis last year, and won steat praise for his firm stand in That Convention.
 lhe leader of his party hope to aominate Mr. Allen for the President ~ a convention to be held prior to 'ne Democratic Convention, and q. 'ofce that party to accept him as
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Eunion, Euploni, Euplon.!!

No doubt many people are aw ar that Eupion Oil makes a much bet ter light than the lower grades of coal oil, but we doubt if there are any that know that a gallon of Eupion lasts longer than cheap oil. Then, why not have the best light when the differencein cost is scarcely nothing. Eupion is sold at the fol lowing places;
 Mccain Grocery Co, John II Talbot Co Robinson $ Greenfield, J. L. Lloyd,
 Ma an- Tankersley Co, Fox Bros,
 " L. Dewoody & Go. Houston & Roane, I. E. oldsmitl $ Co. Thalheimer Bros, Ferguson & Russell, P. B. Mercantile Co, + F. seyeke, 9. Lumpkin,
 ]. E. Simmons. Bluff City Lumber Co. q. N. Hart Drug Go ". Beard, oeatf = Hearin & Alexander
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Napkins and Doylies that are away under the market value.
 We have secured from the auction rooms of New York City, some great bargains in white and colored Lawns, which we are offering at less than manufac- turers cost.
 They are too numerous to quote prices; so if you are interes- ted we will surely make it to your interest to call and see them.
 SHOEs-We bought the en- tire stock of S.A, ,I1ammons & Go. at a big discount, therefore we
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Americans are tbe most inventive peOg le on earth 'Ea thell have been issued nearly GAp000 patents. or more than one-tfifd 0i ail ae patents is- sued in the world. No discovery of modern years has been of greater benefit fo maakina thHn thamher- lain.s Colie, sholer0 aud DiarrllJsa Remedy. or has done more to relieve pain and suffering J ". Vaughn, of Oakt0n Ky. SAYS: ''l have used Ghamberlain's tolie, Cholera and Diafrhua Remedy in my family f0. several years, and find it to be the best medicine l eyer uaed for cramps in the stomach and bowels For sale by ". l.. Dewoody Co
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Mr Ed Rosenberg, of the Pine Bluff Cigar and News Go, has just received a select line af Kodaclts which he is offering at exceptionally tow prices. There are two classes Of these pocket cameras. the Comet, price $1 and the Crescent, price S2 They are very unique and take good pictures. dtf
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Mrs. 4. IneeD, residing at720 Henry St, Alton, ILL, suffered with sciatic rheumatism for over eight months. She doctUred forit nearly the whole of this time, using various remedies recommended bg friends. and was treated by the physicians. but re- ceived no relief. She then used one and a half bottles of Chamberlain's X Pain Balm, which effected complete cure. This is published at her request as she wants others similarly affiict- cd to know what cured her The 9 and 50 cent sizes for sale by ". l.. Dewoody.
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can save you from 20 to 50 per cent.
 Old Ladies Comforts. Ham mons & CO, price SIPS, our price, DOC.
 Old Ladies Comforts, made of bright Dongola Kid, all Leather, Hammons 3a Co, price $135, our price, ST.
 Ladies Dongola Buttons, opera toes, IIammon & Co, price SIPS, our price, SI
 Mems Cordoran. Congress and Balls, all leather, Hammons X O., price E, our price, SL45.
 Mems Cali, Congress and Balls,
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position Mr Morgan is the cham pion Of the Nicaragua Canal. and is a strong advocate of the rights of Cuba fibre.
 In his speeches he expresses much eloquenee much learning and re- search lie presents his argument with telling and convincing effect. Ne man in the Senate stands higher than Mr. Morgan among his fellow Senators, whose friendship he has won by his uniform courtesy, kind ness and candor
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HON JOIN MORGAN.

Nr Morgan was born in Tennessee iH 1891; his father moved to Alabama when he was nine wears nf a.-e, in which state he received his educa- tioH, where he practiced law 1S45 to lsG9. MH. Morgan was Brigadier General in the Confederate Army; WIS in active service ia that cause froGl IS6l until che close of the war
 He was first elected to tbe '. S. Senate in lS77, since which time he has continuously served in that
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Pen Pictures Of Public Men.
BoIEs PENRosE.


 The junior Senator from Pennsy1- vania was born in Philadelphia, in 1860. He is I graduate of Harvard University; as lawyer, won distine ton in the Pennsylvania courts, and As held numerous political offices in the State of Pennsylvania Mir. Pen rose is over six feet tall, dark com plexioned, and of q very distinctive intellectual personality. He has been II writer of reputation and great force on political, historical, and other themes in debate he is a 6eent and cogent speaker Being #now but little over 36 years ole, makes him one Of the yougest mem beFs of the United States Senate, yet not withstanding his youth he was elected to the legislature of the State Of Pennsylvania to succeed the vet pfan statesman, J. Donald Cameron.
 In politics. he k a Republican, and las always been in State politics a partisan of the Quay faction. and is destined to fill | conspicuous part in fhe history of his country
 Z HON. WILLIAM FINeENr ALLEN The subject of this sketch may vel be be known as the Hercules of the United state Senate; six feet, three inches Gall, weighing 225 pounds. straight as an arrow gives him physique rarely seen among men.
 In intellect, Mr. Allen well com. paees with these Of the first eraaein public life. He was born in Ohio in lS47; removed to Iowa when , child; received his education in the Iowa University and at fayette; served as private soldier during the war of the Rebellion has held the position of Judge of the Circuit Court in Ne braska. from which position he was elected to the United States Senate as Populist, in 1892, 10 succeed Senator \. $. Paddock
 To Mr. Allen is due the distinction of having made the longest speech ever made in the United States Senate, which was during the extra session of the Fifty-third Congress,
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SENT FREE.

To any person interested in hu- mane matters, or who loves animals, we will send free, upon aplication, a copy of the ALL ANCE, the organ of this Society. In adition to It's intensely inter- esting reading, it contains a list of the valuable and unusual pre- miums given by the. paper.
 Address THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE, 41O-41l United States Building, ". Y.
 3-23 d6w2m
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Hammon < Co., price $L65, our price, SIPS.
 We secured from s. A. Ham mons & Go, large quantity of Misses and Ladies Fans, Ok lords and Sandals, which We are offering at less than manufac- turers cost.
 Also a quantity of Mems blow shoes in one and two buckle, all grains and Congress, all war ranted goods, which we would be pleased to show to parties inter estcd.
 We are open for business and do not fear competition.
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Annual Meeting Arkansas ". C. r.U.

To be held at Hot Springs April 18th to l6th.
 For the above occasion the Cotton Belt Route will sell tickets Pine Bluff to Malvern and return at one and one-third fare, $3.40, on the certifi- cate plan. Tickets on sale April l2th to 18th, return limit April 19th, 1897.
 ]. W. FARLEY, Agent.
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o., scinG U ::as,...s-e.

Bystander--W Wasn't that pretty stiff price you asked that man for those shoes?
 Storekeeper - Yes; that's business. They're not good for anything, SO of course he won't come again. Therefore we might as well get as much as WE can out of him. Boston Transcript
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their candidate. He perhaps is less objectionable to the Democratic party than any other man of the Populist party.
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We have just received two cars of the Celebrated StudebaIxer Wagons, all sizes, a full line of one-horse wagons, suitable for gaTdners, at
 THE R. M. KNOX co. d4f
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Bleach Table Linen, worth regu- lar $G.35, our prices, 95c, When we say linen we don't mean cotton and linen mixed, but real goods as advertised.
 62-inch-wide Bleached Linen Table Damask, would be cheap at zoe, our buy enables us to sell at csc. 5S-inch one-baIf Linen Table Damask, cheap at 65c, our price,
 42c. 54-inch one-halef Bleach one half Linen Table Damask, worth 38c, our price, 25c. We carry a line of Towels.