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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-13
watch-Night ut the Mission.

The watch-night service held at Broad
Street Mission last night TO mark the
close of the mission year was very well
attended.
Stirring addresses were made. by Mrs.
stewart Of New York. who spoke of the
progress of the Christian, and OF the
firmness of the stand that follower OF
the Cross must make.
Mr. Curran. of the Railroad Department
of the Young Mems Christian Association,
gave an engrossing account OF the work
in the western country, and a most en-
c CO report Of the results attained.
pev DIR Cooper and Rev. j. w.
Daugherty spoke of the Christian life
and growth in holiness. The superintend-
ent read a very interesting report of the
work accomplished by the mission, ana
the new year was ushered in with prayer
and praise. The exercises were eonduct.
ed by Rev Z. II. Nugent, and were most
impressive.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-13
The Sons of Veterans.

The meeting of Sons of Veterans al
Lee Camp Hall last night was or great III
terest. and about one hundred members
were present, Lieutenant w. X. Walasn
presiding. communication from tne
Hollywood Memorial Association was
read. in which thanks were extended ihe
camp for the use of the hall on Nay
90. and the following committee
Of ushers to serve on that occasion was
thereupor appointed: Messrs. Courtney
l.. b. Spence, Lightfoot. Dorset, Gunh'
and Foll.es. -.
The following new members were ,,,.'.-
ed: Or. j. Mattan Winfree, Dr.. Nllllail
r. Jones. Messrs. w a. jacob, y: -
Beauchanp John A. Lamb, Lemuel -
Lynch. and Elben G. Folkes. Mr.. H. A.;
Watkins's application was received anu
referred. ,.,, .
Mr.. John A. Lamb was initiated as a
member and made a most sracelui
speech. He spoke of the gallant deeds Oh
the Confederate soldiers, and what
glorious privilege IL was TO be sprung
from the heroes who followed Lee anu
loved Jackson. ,,-, .ho
The Roster Committee delivered tne
handsome book to be used by the camp.
The Church Hill Quartette Favored the
camp with some.delightful music.
The Cuban Committee reported PlV
gress. in that two rehearsals had ALREADY
been held. and requested that all mem
hers OF the Spanish and Cuban armies De
present at the next rehearsal lhere VIII
be a rehearsal at the Academy or MUSIC
Thursday night at o'clock. The Cupan
insurgents will meet at Lee camp nan
tonight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-13
THAT HENRICO CONTEST.
Great Surprise Over the Declaration
Affribufed to Mr. Turner.

Considerable surprise was manifested
about the Henrico courthouse yesterday
over a publication in which Mr.. Charles
r. Turner. the contestant for the super
visorship Of Fairfield District. was al
legged TO have disclaimed any know
ledge Of the contest that is being made
I'm his name for the seat of Mr.. Hechler.
Mr.. Turner did not visit the court
house yesterday. but Mr. Myer Angle.
one of his most ardent supporters, said
that Mr. Turner had authorized DR..
Leftwch. In his presence, TO go on with
the contest. saying at the time that he
firmly believed that he had been cheated
out of the nomination and he wanted
to be vindicated.
The opinion is generally expressed that
Mr.. Turner being quite new to the ways
of politics, and the details of such
proceeding. authorized his friends to do
az they thought best. and they. so under
standing him. went ahead with the con-
test. Of which he was unaware when he
denied IL Saturday night. 1t was said
around the courthouse that ii was gene
rally understood that DR.. Leftwich was
authorized to make the contest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-13
SENATOR VOORHEES, FUNERAL.
The Remains to Lie In state at In
GianapoIis.

WASHINGTON, April l2.-The final
services over the remains OF ex-Sena-
tor Daniel w. Voorhees,, OF Indiana,
were held at ST. Johns Episcopal church
shortly after noon to-day. The mem
bers OF the Senate were present In
body, and among others in attendance
were many men prominent in official and
social life. The honorary pall-bearers
were Senator Morrill, Of Vermont; Sena-
tor Turpie. Of Indiana; Senator Jones.
Of Arkansas; Senator Wilson, OF Wash
lngton; ex-senator Butler. OF South
Carolina; Judge Lawrence Weldon, Hon.
Richard J. Bright. Of Indiana, and Sena-
tor Cullom, of Illinois. The simple burial
service OF the Episcopal Church was
held. Rev. DIR. Mackey Smith officiating.
After the ceremony at the church the
funeral cortege moved 10 the Sixth
Street Station, where the family OF the
late Senator. accompanied by Senator
Wilson, Of Washington. left with the re-
mains, at 200 o'clock, over the Chesa-
peake and Ohio road. They will lie in
state at the Indiana capital for twenty
four hours Thence they will be taken
on Thursday TO Terre Haute, the old
home OF the Senator for final interment
on Friday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-13
PENNSYLVANIA WON.
Defeated University of Virginia in
m Spirited Game

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA. April 70.
Especial 1.-THE University Of Pennsylva-
MIA team defeated the Virginia Varsity
this afternoon by the score Of 13 10 Z.
The game was an exciting one. and the
greatest cheering ever heard on Vir-
ginias field was given by the college
boys. The visitors put up steady game.
but their pitchers weakened noticeab,y
towards the last while the Virginia boys
were forced TO play an uphill game from
the start. Pennsylvania batted wen and
exhibited frst-rate fielding.
The rapidity with which Radcliffe threw
70 bases attracted much attention, while
the stops by Hoxton for Virginia OF hot
line balls were star plays. Virginia
catcher was serving In his first Varsity
contest, and deserves much credit, as
he had never caught Collier before. In
the seventh the visitors pitched into
things and secured six runs. In the
eighth inning Virginia go. the batting
fever after securing two singles putting
men on bases. Mellor lifted the ball over
left-neld fence for a home-run. Score:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-13
UAMPDEN-sIDNEy.
College Society Note--Union Tbeo-
logical Seminary.

HAMPDEN-SIDNEY, VA. April H.
Especial 1.-The PhIlanthropic Society OF
the college awarded last week Tho bo.t
dsbaters' medal for the sophomore class
TO Mr.. T. J. Payne. OF Chatham Va
and the best deciaimer's medal Tor the
freshman class to Mr. G. j. Hudson. q
Marion, Va. Both honors are wcll-do-
served. The award OF the prize medals
for the best essayst IN each society
has not yet been made. the matter D.
ing stlli under the advisemcnt o. their
respective committees. Orations b.
members Of the junior class will b. de-
livered before the public IN college
chapel on the two next successive Fiji
day nights. This Is a part Of their
college work. and is necessary 10 gradua-
ton in the Department Of English.
The grand concert" given unds-
the auspices Of the Hampden-sidncv
orchestra last Saturday night for tho
benefit Of the Kaleidoscope. was COM
plete success. The vocal solo Hone
Dearie Home" by Miss Stricken. vas
specially enjoyed. The catalogue q
Union Theological Seminary, just issued.
shows an attendance during the year of
sixty-six students. Of whom FIVE are spe-
cial. Virginia furnishes y; North Caro-
lima. 81 Scotland ?, and Ireland J. The
other seventeen are from ten different
States. Classed by literary institution,
Hamgden- Sidney College comes frst.
with .: Davidson College next with D..
Southwestern Presbyterian University
next. with D. The only Virginia instItl.
lions besides Hampden-Sidncy credited
with any are Washington and Lee Cn.-
versity, g. and University 81 Virginia.
l. The venerable H. Nye Hutchinson.
NJ D., Of Charlotte n. c., stands first
on the Board OF Trustees. his term OF
service dating back 10 ls59-nearly forty
years. only nine OF twenty-four men.
bers OF the board date back Of l9l
showing how rapidly death has done bis
work within the past seven years.
Ii Is announced that DR.. W. 5. CurraI
Of Washington and Lee University viii
deliver the missionary address on the
evening Of Sunday, May "a; Rev. Dr. @.
Il. Strickler will deliver his inaugural
address on the evening OF Tuesday. May
4th. and that Rev. DR.. G.. ". Finley VIII
address the graduating class or Wclnes-
day morning, May 5th, when The closing
exercises OF the present session VIII bs
held.
In the absence OF Rev. James Murray
d. D.. In attendance on West Hanover
Presbytery. Rev J. W. Lafferty OF WIZ.
chester Presbytery, occupied the pulpit.
of college church yesterday most ac-
ceptably
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-13
OFF DAY WITH BERTE
HE MAKES FOUR ERRORS AND ALL
OF THEM COSTLY.
THE DRIDVGRoOMS WIN EASILY.
Most ouc-sided Contest Yet Given
Here This scason--The Bluebirds
to vi.it Newport News and WASH
fngton-Notea of the Diamond.

The Richmond club played the Brook
lyns at Broad-street Park yesterday
afternoon and put up decidedly the
..yellowes;" game the boys nave play
"a this wear. The fielding OF the locals
was particularly OF color and WINE
they did redeem themselves somewhat
at the bat they showed little SIKH IN
running the bases.
The Brooklyns are a heavy lot OF men
and an aggregation Of rrst-class paii
players. Their work at the bat on 'he
bases. and in the field was exceptionally
GOOD. Nobody who went out to see the
game Yesterday expected the Biuebires
TO defeat the boys from the wrong emu
OF the bridge. but they did expect thern
10 play better BAH than they did.
RERTEs MANY ERRORS.
Berte did most OF the rank playing ac-
cumulating four errors. every one OF
which resulted disastrously for the team
II WAS evidently an off day with Harry.
and though he took every chance that
presented itself. he was 0nfortunaSe III
making connection with the balls, ana
they got away from him.
Sholta also made errors-a couple Vi
them-but his were by no means as
gricyous as Berte's. Aside from his TWO
Slips. Charley played n good game
The star OF the infield was Elberfeid.
The little Brownie played wonderful pail
and as a star his radiance was almost
equal 10 that OF any in-twinkler IN the
constellation of Venus. He went after
everything that came his way anu
made some remarkable stops. his
throwing was par excellence. too. ana
one of the Brooklyn players, In speaking
of him. said he Is peach
GAME TOO ONE SIDED.
The game was by no means interesting.
7, was TOO one sided for that. and many
of the spectators. including some OF the
most ardent rooters. left the park long
before the contest CD was concluded.
The Bluebirds started off well. and made
three runs in the first inning. The
Brooklyniies eclipsed this with a quar-
tette OF runsS though. and then they
kept on plling up their score. They rap
ned the ball out whenever they felt dis
posed. and Schmidt and McCord, our
Two twirlers. who have hitherto done
good work. were, completely at their
mercy.
The pitchers were not so much to
blame though as was the IN
field. Too much of a gap was left be-
tween first and second bags, and num-
bers OF safe hits. which should have been
putouts. were raped out through TINS
gap.
There is little to tell of the game. save
that the Bluebirds can do great deal
better than they did. Here's the score:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-13
Inst of the Brownies.

This week we will close our offer of
the Brownie Primers to our patrons.
These interesting little creations of Pal
mer Cox have been greatly appreciated,
as is evidenced by the demand for them
from our subscribers. There may be
some who have wanted them, but de-
layed sending in their orders. To such,
we give this timely notice. To secure
the books, cut coupon in advertisement,
and send with 10 cents. Be careful to
state whether you wish first. second, or
third set, and address Book Department,
the Dispatch Company. Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-13
city Hall Court News.

Charles II. Butler. the young WIZ .o.
man who was arrested last January Tor
forging the name of Mr.. j. q. Tlnsley
TO Several checks. was a prisoner in the
Hastings Court yesterday morning on
four indictments. He pleaded guilty 10
the charge of forging the name OF MI
Tinsley on a check cashed by Messrs ..
p Goode 4, Sons. and was given two
wears in the penitentiary by the jury,
Commonwealth's-Atto Richardson
entered a nolle prosequi in the othef
cases. ..,o..,,ou.,
In the City Circuit Court judgments
were rendered as follows Mortimer no
gan against A. 4. Ford for slOs.62; j. l..
Hil Printing Company against Virginia
state Agricultural and Mechanical So
ciety for sl4S75: John J.. Powers against a.
George r. King and c. l.. Todd for S5o;Ot.
Gilbert X. Pollock qualified to practlce
law in this court
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-13
A Church Hill Wedding.

Miss Ida f. Grafton and Mr.. Sylvester
Wright were married at $3.50 O'Clock yes
terday afternoon at the residence or tne
bride No 26OS east Clay street. Rev. j..
NJ. Omer. pastor OF the Third Christian
church. performed the ceremony
The bride was attired in blue travel
ling suit, and Is an accomplished and
attractive young lady. Mr.; wright IL an
estimable attache Of the Southern road.
The attendants were Messrs. Eddie Bur
ton and Archie Williams.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Wright took the train for a
trip through the North. Upon thelr re-
turn thev will reside in Manchester, the
former home OF the groom.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-13
Nnior Cfnter Gives n Dinner.

Major Lewis Ginter gave an elegant
dinner marty a few evenings since in
honor of Governor O'Ferrall. The occa-
sion was a most delightful one, the menu
was superb, and the Governor and one or
two OF the other guests made brief and
appropriate addresses. Among those IN
vited to meet the Governor were Rev
Moses ID. Hoge. ID. D.; Rev. Hartley car
michael ID. D.; Judge James keith
Judge Richard II. Cardwell. Judge Thomas
Smith. of New Mexico; Judge Lunsford
l.. Lewis. Colonel Morton Marye. DR..
Hunter Mcclure, DR.. James b. McCaw
Colonel William II. Palmer Colonel ".
Gordon McCabe, Major Charles ). String
fellow. Mr.. John Dunlop. Mr.. Wyndham
II. Meredith MIR. Ashton Starke, Mr.. Viz
ginius Newton. Mr.. T. c. Williams, ana
Mr.. Joseph Bryan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-13
Indy BadIy Injured.

About $50 o'clock yesterday morning,
as Mrs James Holleran, of ln9 north
Seventeenth street, vas crossing nay
street in her buggy at the corner or SlNtn
a car on the Clay-street line gong east
ran into the buggy and upset it,slhroMlns
Mrs Holleran 10 the ground with great
force. She was carried into Broadduss
store. on the corner Of Sixth and Gay
streets. ara restoratives gwen her. Dr.
George H. Bright was phoned Tor anu
hnrriad 10 the scene. He carried MRS.
Uolieran 10 her home. She was quite bad
" Injured. but not necessarily seriously.
She complained OF, pains in her back. and
NAV possibly have been injured inter
nallx. She was resting more quietly late
last night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-13

FREDERICKSBURG. VA. April p
tSpecial)-Mrs. Richard III. Powell dieA
ing. She was buried this afternoon. sl-
leaves a husband and eleven children
Mrs. f. T.. Curtis died SUNDAY morning
at her home. In Stafford county, leaving
husband and four children.
Several valuable additions have iet.
made lately TO the Masonic Museum "
Lodge No. 4. Of this city.
Mrs. A. c. Palmer and children OF.
Norfolk. who have been visiting tef
father. Judge Barton, here, returned hom'
this afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-13
Protracted Services mt Unnamed.

Protracted services are being held al
Emmanuel Baptist church this week. KEY
J. r.. Harrison. OF Fulton church is as
sisting Dr. Nelson, and will preach night
~. lie had good congregations Sunday
night and last night. and his earnest ser
mons. directed mainly to the church
members thus far, aroused deep interest
There were several requests for prayer
each night. Rev. Mr.. Harrison breaches
nightly at o'clock. and Mr.. Haddon =
Watkins will sing tonight. DR.. willing
ham preached at Innmanuel Sunday morn
ing, and his stirring sermon was greatly
nniONel.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-13

Governor OFerrall and staff have peen
in yited to attend the dinner and banquet
to be given by the Union League Clup OF
New York. in honor Of the President anu
Vice-President on Tuesday evening, Aprn
9th. The Governor has not made up his
mind whether he will attend the Grant
tomb ceremonies I'm New York on the
9TH or not. The Richmond Light Infantry
Blues are anxious for him TO accompany
them on this trip. IF / CO. SAID the
Governor. sit will. Of course. be with this
organization" Should Governor O Ferraii
go to New York IT Is believed that he
will receive considerable attention.
Referring 10 the intimation that ne
would probably attend the dinner OF tne
on Aprf 2ith the Governor said yester-
day: II have not given the matter a mo-
ments consideration"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-13
The Veteran Grays' Association.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
Veteran Grays' Association was held al
Concordia Hall last night. There was no
business of importance transacted ana
nothing out of the usual transplred save
that the associations president. Mr.. Miles
T. Phillips. announced to his comrades
that in attending last nights meeting ne
M the same time celebrated his 7ith
birthday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-13
MORE WARRANTS
BICYCLE WITH A SHOTGUN
A New Idea by Nimrod Rider OF
Iowa.

SIOUX CITY, IA, April l2.-Johnson
Brown, a mighty Nimrod. near Garner.
this State, IS having a bicycle bli.t
with a shotgun mounted across tho
handlebar. The gun will be fixed on
swivel. so that the rider OF the machine
can manipulate it at will. IL will he
breeehloader, and shells can be pushed
In without causing him the trouble VI
leaving his saddle.
Whenever his path crosses that Of FL
flock of geese or braut he will simply
set the gun at work. II the machine
proves TO be a success Brown Will have
IL nafonfDl-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-13
DEATHS.

BOSCHEN. Died. at the residence %
his parents. No. l25 south Laurel street.
at ll:3O A. NJ, April 18th, infant son
OF Theodore Il. and Augusta Boscaen.
aged II months and days.
REST In peace"
Funeral will take place from residence
az O'clock THIS EVENING.
DAVIS.-Died. suddenly. in Piedmont
w. Va, sunday, April 18th. JOHN CAL
WIN DAVIS. son Of Ledie ]. and me iaia
John c. Davis, Of this city; aged p years.
Funeral Will take place IN Baltimoi'
TUESDAY AFTERNOON. the 18Th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-13
Wanted to lie White.

Three very black boys, named John
Sadler. Daniel Holman, and Willie Hays,
conceived the very bright idea OF ihdhils
Themselves white and so each one went
into an uptown grocery store last night
and stole three bags OF flour. They
swiped the flour. but Officer Thomas
swiped the boys and -four, too. and lodged
them all in the Third Station Tor last
night and for safe-keeping.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-13
Rev. MIR. Martin Declines.

Rev. Hugh Med. Martin. OF st. Luke's
church, has declined the call extended
to him by a church in Columbus. o. Mr..
Martin has decided that he will be or
more service in church work here. St.
Luke's has prospered under his ministry.
Mr.. Martin will soon be ordained a min
lister. He Is a young man who promises
much In ministerial work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-13
Pickett Camp Auxiliary.

The Ladies' Auxiliary of Pickett Camp
held It's regular monthly meeting yester-
day afternoon A number OF persons were
reported sick, and were aided by tne
auxiIiary. Five members were added 10
sha roll and nine honorary members.
Great success was reported in the way
OF donations to the coming Confederate
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-13
A Yellow Kids Trick.

Henry Young, a yellow youth, was ar
rested yesterday evening by Otfcer
Thomas. Of the Third District, charged
with snatching a purse from the hand OF
Mrs. j. f.. Clarke. Mrs. clarke was pass
ing nm the street when the boy scudded
by her. and by a quick movement the
purse changed hands. Henry procured
lodging for the night by his little game
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-13
To Talk to the Carpenters.

Carpenters Union. No. lS2, VIII hold a
public meeting at Central Hall. on flitn
street between Broad and Marshall. to-
night at o'clock. TO which all branches
Of labor have been invited. Mr.. J. r.
Grimes. of the General Executive Board
of the United Brotherhood or carpenters
will make an address.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-13

The Council OF the city has been in
vited TO take a tour OF inspection as the
guests OF the Richmond Traction Com
pany tomorrow afternoon at 4:S0 O'clock.
The city fathers will meet at the City
Hall lust prior to that hour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-13
IN seriou. Damage Yet.

A .letter received here yesterday
under date Of Friday last, says that at
toat time the water lacked s feet OF reach
ing the point Of serious danger. There
was a daily boat TO carry the mail 10
Arkansas City. where rail connection was
made.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-13
The Last OF Our Lost Cause.

As we are now running the Palmer
Cox Primers FOR the little ones. we will
soon close our offer for Our Lost Cause"
Confederate souvenir. We wish TO no
tify our subscribers that the time In
which 70 secure them Is very limited.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-13
PRESIDENT SPALDING APPEARS.
He Gives Bond I'm the Case Against
Him.


CHICAGO, ILL, April 12-Presllent
Charles w. Spalding, OF the defunct
Globe Savings Bank, arrived in Chicago
last night. coming from Grand Calumet
Heights, Ind. After consultation with
some Of his friends. whom he met pr.-
vately. he went 10 the resiLf nee of Wiz
liam J.. Hall. Justice Of the Peace.
where he gave bond for his appearance
i'm court TO answer 10 the charge OF re-
ceiving money when he knew the bank
TO be insolyent. This charge had been
made by Frank +. Stone justice Hlil
placed the amount Of bond az 500 and
set April 18th for a hearing OF the case.
1t was nearly midnight when the bond
was signed.
MORE WARRANTS.
More warrants were issued for officials
OF the defunct Globe Savings Bank Ibis
afternoon, and officers were sent 20 ar-
rest c. w. Spaldlng. the president A..
ID. Averill, the vice-president. and O.. g..
Churchill, the cashier OF the institution.
The complainant, Adolph Edeman
charges them with embexzlement. in that
they accepted a deposit from him on
the afternoon of April 81. knowing that
the bank was lnsolvent. The bank
closed on April 9Th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-13
SCORE BY INNINGS. =
PENNSYLVANIA .............osoeessi..- E

pennsvlyanla ........,.03O 1916 IL
Virginia ..................oo WV
Summary: Earned runs-Pennsylvania.
g. Virginia, Z. Two-base hits--Blakeiy
and Collier Tbree-basc hits-Wnhelm.
and Mellor. Home Melior. Eases on
balls--Off Dickson, 3: off Collier. .. INV
by pitched balls--Huston, RadcliHe, anu
NalIe. Stolen bases-Pennsylyania, =.
Passed balls--McNair. 2. Struck out-By
Dickson, 2: by Collier, 6. Weather fair.
Umpire--Mr Morrison. OF Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-13

The days Of colds and Dr. Bulls Cough
Syrup are at hand. Better buy . bottle.