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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28

The meeting of the Labor Day
Committee, who was set for tonight,
has been postponed until tomorrow
evening, when it is hoped all hands
will be there and help talk and act
on affairs that has come up
The reason given FOR the postpone
ment is that a number of features
are partially presented to the commit
tee and it is hoped that something
definite will come about before to-
morrow evening.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
PROPOSALS FOX BIDS

NOTICE is hereby given that the
Board of Capitol Commissioners will
receive proposals up to Twelve
o'clock noon on August Is, 1913. for
the construction and completion CT
additions and alterations to the Me-
vada State Capitol Building in Car
son City. Nevada. according to ofh-
cial plans and specifications now on
file.
Plans and specifications may be
had at the office of Architect F. !
De Longchamps, 2O4 Clay-Peter~
Building. Reno, Nevada.
A deposit of Ten $50 Dollars vii
be required for each set OF blue
Prints and Specifications. Each
contractor will be entitled to one
Proposals shall be made accord
ing to instructions in Architects
Specifications.
Each proposal shall be accom-
panied by a certified check
ing to not less than Five 60 per cent
of the mount OF the Contractors
bid. and payable to the State Board
of Capitol Commissioners
Proposals shall be sealed in an
opaque envelope and marked Bid
for Additions and Alterations to Ne
vada State Capitol Building" by
Coptr,rtn,
and directed to the Clerk, Board OF
Capitol Commissioners, Carson City.
Nevada.
The Board reserves the right to
any and all bids.
By order OF the Board Of Capitol
Commissioners.
-AUSTIN JACKSON,
Clerk.
Board of Capitol COMMISSIONS.
Dated: Carson City. Nevada, July 3,
1913.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28
A TRIP

judge Langan, who attempted to
come from Yerington to Virginia
City finally made the trip to his
home. He left Y~erington Saturday
and landed in Virginia Sunday. walk
ing about twenty miles to do the
business. Bad roads, or pas able
roads did the business, and he was
compelled to leave his auto and hike
to Dayton where he took a rig home.
Some great experiences are dcvlop-
ing during the storms.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28
REWARD FOR MURDER

A reward OF $3.50 dollars has been
offered for the arrest of G.. \. Har-
per, charged with the murder OF
Frank Robinson at Caliente on June
80. Harper disappeared on the night
Of the killing. which was the after
moth OF a quarrel between himself
For the arrest OF a Martin Fenner,
alleged TO have been implicated in
the crime, a reward OF $3.50 has been
offered.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28
MORE DAMAGE

Word comes from Glenbrook that
the Kings Canyon road was gain
damaged yesterday. when another
heavy storm set in. Parties coming
down last evening had some difficult
ties and a crew of men were sent
up this morning to make repairs.
The Commissioners like others are
growing a little weary of too much
moisture.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28
TO Be Welded
After Many Years

NEW YORK, July 2S-After twenty years OF waiting for
word that her fance in America was ready to marry her, Miss
BeMann OF London, England, arrived here to-day on the steam
ship MinneorOnka and will be married next week to James Rus
sell Ross of Isip, L. |. In the twenty-five years that Miss Mann
had been waiting the word from him, he married another woman,
who died some years ago.
Ross, when little more than a boy, became engaged to Miss
Mann. Then he decided to, come to America. Five years later
he married a Manhattan woman and they moved to lslip in Aug
ut, 1912. Mrs. Ross died last January, and her husband, left
alone, communicated with his forgotten love in London. She
had never married.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28
RAWHIDE IS HIT

A telegram from Rawhide this at
ernoon is to the effect that the
town has suffered from a clOudburSt
which swept down the business sec
ton OF the camp. wreCking houses
and otherwise doing damage.
As the camp is set in a canyon.
where the evidence OF many wash
outs are plainly shown. the report
does not come as a surprise. \ few
years G the camp was partially
destroyed by a cloudburst and the
section was completely rebuilt.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28
LOST THE HAY

A number of hay hands came in
from the Miller ranch in Pleasant
valley and reported that Messrs. Rus
sell and Cooper, who are leasing the
ranch, had about $50 tons Of hay cut
and piled up when a ~cloudburst came
and swept it away. the hay being a
total loss.-Humboldt Star.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28

The Board OF County Commission
ers OF Ormsby County will meet in
regular session on Monday, August
4th All persons having claims
against the County of Ormsby will
present them to the Clerk OF the
Board prior to that date
E. O. PATTERSON. Clerk.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28

First-class meals. short orders, etc.
at Calvert's Cafe. All white help and
a lady cook. Try Calvert's when you
want something good to eat. One
block north of the postotfice.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28
FINE ROAD

The kingsberry grade, which has
been a mess of sand for years, has
been placed in excellent condition.
The sand has been scraped off, the
road widened and other improve
ments made, The result is that
there are two roads leading this way,
which give the auto tourists a splen-
did chance to visit this section of
Nevada. 1t is but a short run either
way from Lake Tahoe.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28
FOR SALE

Choice building lots on the
block of land south of the Spring
meyer bungalows. Lots will be
sold to suit purchasers. This is
ideal property being on South
Carson Street. Inquire at All
West sd street for particulars.
limo.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28
TO LOVELOCK

John Wilson leaves this evening TO
accept a position as linotype operate
at Lovelock. There is no doubt
about John making good in his new
position.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28

LOST-Last Friday evening on
Carson Street, between the dc
pot and King Street, a large
amethyst bel t pin. Finder
kindly return to this office, as
it is valued as a keepsake
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28

LOST-An Epworth League EN-,
blem watch charm Valued as
a keepsake. Finder please re.
turn to this office.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28

Call in and see Charley Evans at
the Sacramento Saloon, south Carson
street, and ask for a glass of that fa-
nous Fredericksburg beer. It's fine.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28
FROM RENO

judge Massey was among those
coming in this morning. He has
legal business in this city during
the day.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28
July 28th in History

1S0S-Valencia, in Spain, assaulted by the French.
lS15-Prussians, under Butcher, defeated the French.
1S4S-Revoluton of Walachia ended.
1S55-Battle of Rivas, in Central America.
1s62-Gen. Mcclellan prepares to withdraw to James River, in
seven days battle his center having been pierced.
1S92-Battleship Texas launched at Norfolk, Va.
1S95-The bond syndicate completes the transfer Of gold to the
United States Treasury.
alphabetically admitted by japanese government that there
there was no hope for the life of the Mikado.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28

Here are a few bargains for you;
A good single harness. for $3.50. Two
machines in good repair, $50
and SIS each; and a splendid run
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28

Call at the Sacramento Saloon and
have something good TO drink.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28
OFFICIAL MONEY COUNT


County of Ormsby.
Hon. Tasker L. Oddie, Governor,
Being duly sworn, severally say
they are members Of the Board Of
Examiners at the State Of Nevada;
that on the 30th day Of June, 1913,
they CATER having a~scertained from
the books of the State Controller the
mount of money which should be in
the Treasury made an official exam
nation and oun of the money and
vouchers for money in the State
Treasury of Nevada, and found same
correct, as follows:
Total as per controller....-.$3o5 ,268.39
Paid Coin Vouchers not re-
turned to Controller 10000. S4,595.47
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28

Iced drinks. Ice Cream and Sher-
bets. Ice Cream delivered in guam
tity for parties, etc. The Bon Tor
candy Store
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28
TO THE COAST

Several parties from this city are
preparing to go to Santa Cruz this
week for a summers outing.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28
FROM WOODSFORDS

Grant Merrill came down from
Woodsfords in his machine this
morning. He reports heavy rains
and some damage up his way.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28

Cooling drinks OF all kinds. Ice
Cream and Sherberts at the Bon Ton
kinds of cold drinks at the Bon Ton
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28

Mrs. FrankWilde S and daughter
were arrivals on the morning train.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28
VISITING THIS CITY

Billy Wilson and family are over
from Reno, visiting in this city,
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28

Best Of meals, good cooking. all
white help at Calvert's Cafe.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28

The BON TON candy store will re-
ceive fresh vegetables of all kinds ev,
cry Monday evening.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28

Everything IN season at the Bon
Ton Candy Store.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28

The only fresh Candies in Carson
City are made at Bakers,
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28
WOOD-COAL

Coal and dry wood, also first
class feed of all kinds for sale
at the H. c. Kattelman Hay
and Feed Yard. All orders
promptly delivered. Phone No.
l-5-l-1.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28
Total Coin in Treasury.w-$310,672.9
State School Fund Securities:

Total Coin in Treasury----$3l0,672.9 90
State School Fund Securities:
lrredeemable Nevada State
School Bond $3.50, 10000
Nevada State 5 per cent
Bonds 800, 100000
United States 4 per cent
Bonds 215,OOO.oO
Massachusetts, State 3 per
cent Bonds .-.... 49, 10000
Massachusetts State 81
per cent Bonds~.-~-.. 313,eeOeo
Idaho State 4 per cen
Bonds 1875, Ooo.oO
California State Highway
4 per CEN Bonds-..-.. 157, 10000
Churchill Co. High School
5 per cent Bonds-. 6,50O.9O
Total as per Controller. 1896, 26S.3o
| otal 81, 74S, 768. 80
TASKER L. ODDIE,
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
this 3Oth day OF June A D., 1913.
J. DOANE, i
(SeaD Notary Public
Ormsby County, Nevada.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-07-28
COL. MULHAUL

WASHINGTON, July 2S.-Lobby probe reporters are writ
ing it Col. Mulhaul.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-01-09
DEVOE CLAIMS HONORS
OF YOUNGEST SOLDIER
IN THE union SERVICE
Hot Springs Veteran, Born In
1852, Sees Western Service
After War.

Hot Springs. S. D.. Jan. I'm the
controversy as to whose is the young
est civil soldier, Henry Devoe, of the
national sanatorium. in this city, is an
active claimant. In addition to being
one of tie youngest veterans, there is
scarcely/a wearer of the blu who has
seen longer or harder service h this
man. His career as soldier, sheriff and
United States marshal covers most all
of the period from 1852 up to 1912.
Devoe was enlisted in Brooklyn, N.
Y, and has seen service in the east
with the rebels, through the west in
Indian fights, has suffered in Death
valley, and finally settled down to more
peaceful duty, such as guard and dep
uty warden in the Montana peni-
tertiary. sheriff and the like. His hom
is at Livingston. Mont, and he was
last year admitted to the government
home at Danville, H.. Uncle o Cam
mons town, and from there was trans
ferred to the governments 81, 900, 900
sanatoriu1n here for treatment. He is
still active and able bodied. and il this
country were called TO arms he would
make an effort TO go to the battle line.
Born in 1852 Devoe lived in New
York city till he was 10 years old,
WlSn ne ran away TO JOIN the army
He enlisted at Governors island, then
called Fort Columbus. He was q
drummer boy and in all the engage
ments of his regiment afterward he
kept up with the soldiers on their
hardest marches.
Devoe's real name is Defan. The
head of the New York publishing house
of Fred Defan & Co. is his brother.
When he was enrolled as q drummer
boy ii got on the company roll as De-
voc and. once becoming known by that
name, it was never changed. Two
years after he a ava TO join the
union army. his brother, two a
older. did the same. His name was
Louis Defan. They met after
Henry left home without saying good
bye, though when Henry was stationed
at Bort Boise. in Idaho, he learned
from a conrade hat the brother was
In Oregon at Camp Warner Louis
died years afterward in Tennessee.
q member Of b Seventh United
States cavalry.
In 1879 Deyoe received his dis
charge from the Second cavalry and
took up work In the government serv-
ice as d packer From this he became
sheriff at Glendive, a job that in those
days required the Same sort of bravery
and careful judgment as had charac-
tsrized his long service in the army.
Later he was deputy United States
marshal and deputy sheriff at Living
ston, wher he claims residence. He
also acted as guard and deputy warden
IN the Montana prison, at Deer Lodge,
for a period of four years.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-01-09
DISMISSED AGENT BACK
WITH INCREASED SALARY

Rapid City s. d, Jan, rs. T.
Skeen. agent for he Northwestern
railroad at this point, was dismissed
from the employ of the road about two
months ago. following an investigation
of irregularities in the freight depart
lnent involving a score or more en-
ployes and several Rapid City mer-
chants. The grating amounted to
thousands of dollars. one shipper pay
ing back nearly $4,000 which had been
deducted from weigh bills and whacked
up. AT the time of Skeen's dismissal
It was stated that he was in no way
to blame for the irregularities and BEN
efitted in no way from the Illegal
transactions. The road. however.
brought II. E. E. Hill here from Chad
ron Neb.. and installed him In Skeen's
place. the latter taking a long trip over
the country A telegram found him in
southern California and he was sum-
rnoned to this city. supposedly to tes-
tify in suits involving the thefts from
b road. He arrived Thursday and
was agreeably surprised when in
formed hat his old place awaited him
at an increased salary. Mr.. Hill has
been transferred to Norfolk. Neb.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-01-09
Fire In Bank Of EnoIand.

The first fire within memory oc-
Cured at the Bank of England, Lon
don. a few days ago. The fire broke
out In the southeastern portion Of
the building. The flooring and joist-
Ing were considerably damaged. The
outbreak was discovered by the Bank
Of England authorities, and subdued
by their own appliances in 80 min
utes. A lieutenant and a dozen men
of the Irish Guards on duty at the
bank. with fixed bayonets, assisted
the police in keeping the crowd back
from the building.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-01-09
REBUILDING TO DEPEND
ON ARRlVAl nE RAlI pnAn

White Owl. S. D., Jan. TT. q. Fraz-
er, whose store and meat market were
destroyed by fire at the time White Owl
was wiped out. has decided not to re-
build here, but will open up a meat
shop at Marcus. The First State bank
will also locate at Marcus. Marcus is
about Is miles northeast Of here, and
As miles south Of Faith. United States
Commissioner Johnston states he will
remain at White Owl. while the post
office will be move about three-fourths
of a mile southwest OF the old town
site While no one. who is in q post
ton to know, can be found who will
confirm the report, d great many feel
Very sure the railroad will build
through in the spring. The result is,
no Very extensive building operations
Will be started here until then, ais
should the road build. 1t would pass
n buildings put up at White Owl, at
least six miles to the north. Marcus be-
ms the expected terminus.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-01-09
Our Discomfort.

Brand Whitlock, the mayor Of To-
ledo, was talking about discomfort.
ut is our discomfort, our divine dis
content" he said, that will make a
great nation of us. /
II believe in discomfort. / can
%sympathize yer with the discomfort
ed old farmer, who said:
1"tContented? When'Il I be CON
tented? Wall, I'll be contented when
| own all the land adjoinin' mine-and
not befur, be gum!'"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-01-09
SIOUX FALLS PHYSICIAN
IN BANKRUPTCY c0tipr

Sioux Falls. S. D.. Jan. THE filing
in the United States court of a petition
in voluntary bankruptcy by DR.. w. O.,
Durham, for some years one of the
most prominent physicians of Sioux
Falls, and who established a hospital
some years Ago.. which he has con-
Quoted VI to the present time, occas-
Toned surprise. AS an outgrowth Of
his financial difficulties he has insti-
tuted an action claiming $1,000 dam
ages against a business man and the
sheriff, on the allegation that they
without authority attached his prop
erty at what is known as the Durham
hospital. In the schedule accompany
ing his petition in bankruptcy he
his assets at $4,2S5. OF his assets
property to the value of $3.50 is claimed
to be exempt. DR.. Durham, 1t is
stated by those familiar with his af-
fairs, was a great money maker, but
permitted large sums to slip through
his fingers for alleged unnecessary
purposes, apparently not making any
effort to satisfy his creditors.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-01-09

A novelty in picture making is pro-
duced by cutting out of black paper a
silhouette which is placed between two
pieces of semi-transparent silk or fine
meshed netting. n hung up in a place
where the light will fall through the
mesh. Striking effects are produced in
this way, and advertisers as well as
artists nave caught up the idea.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-01-09

A bureau of labor was established
In Porto Rico in September. This bu-
reau says the American Federation of
Labor weekly news letter. will be OF
special value to the working people of
the island. Labor conditions, the news
letter goes IN, are steadily improving
In Porto Rico, and as evidence it cites
the fact that a daily labor paper has
been successfully started.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-01-09

Amid the general chorus Of grumb-
ling at the high price of meat, there is
one dissenting note-that Of the Ladies'
Home Journal, which. In its current
number, says: I'VE rejoice at the high
prices of meats. and fervently say,
May they soar higher. n yet high
er!'" Americans eat too much meat,
the Journal thinks, and high prices
Will lessen the conSumption.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-01-09

I don't want a woman to weigh me
in a balance; there are men enough
for that sort Of work.-Oliver Wen
dell Holmes.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-01-09

The problems of Edwin Brood"
Dickens unfinished novel, have a per-
petual fascination for the inquirer, like
those of Junius and the Man in the
Iron Mask. says the London Athe-
naeum. One problem, according to
the Athenaeum, is settled by Sir Rob
ertson Nicoli's recent book on the
Methods Of Dickens:" 1t is that
brood was murdered. IF he rose
again to confuta JASPER, we'll estab-
lished human testimony means moth
Ing" the reviewer concludes.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-01-09

A recen pension office report states
that there were at the close Of the last
fiscal year S60,2s4 pensioners on the
rolls. OF whom 2Ss were widows of SOL
diers of the war OF 1912. Tho last &C.
tual survivor OF that war died in 1905,
at the age of Ie5; the last surviving
soldier of the revolution died In 1869,
age 1os years.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-01-09

Chile yields to no other country in
the extent OF her unbroken coast line,
which extends from Peru to Cape Horn,
q distance of about 1000 miles. The
Chilean government is now engaged in
making this great coast safe for mar
liners by erecting lighthouses at dam
gerous points along lis entire length.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-01-09

Sublime porte" frequently used to
denote the government OF the Turkish
empire or the country itself, Is derived
o the French. III means lofty gate.
1t had its origin IN the gateway Of the
outer court of 1he seraglso at Constan-
t1nopsa. from which justice was sup
poSed 10 be administered
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-01-09
FIVE CENTS PENALTY FOR
USE OF PROEANE SpEErl,

Rec Heights. S.. D., ian. Gone Of
the most unique clubs ever organized
In the state has just been formed here.
with many male residents Of Rec
Heights as members. It will be known
as the Anti-Profane Language lea pl,e
and as an aid I o the memory Of the
members a n is provided for those
who forget themselves OF S cents per
|euss. The money thus collected viii
be sent to the Children's home al Sioux
Pals. h fund is expected to grow
rapidly until some of the more profane
members become accustomed To- reiievS
Ing their feelings in some other man
|ner.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-01-09

have occurred In France from eating
stale oysters. or those grown In wa
ter containing sewage, that consumers
are very critical about shellfish which
have come q long distance.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-01-09

The f1ea, according to a public hesll+b
report on .tFlea Destruction res;sts
many Observation-Disclosures. phannI
mercuric chloride, sulphur: he snr.
curfbs readily. however, to q mixture
OF Eoap and watert
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-01-09
PARKER JUVENILE BAND
GIVES EIRSTxCONcER1

Parker, S. D, Jan. 6.-The Parker
Juvenile band gave its first concert in
The Parker opera house New Year,g
night The entertainment was very
Icreditable The band has been under
drsll for shout q year. The good sized
audience which greeted the first en-
Etertainment Is an evidence OF the pom
appreciation In which the orran-
.ization is held by the Parker people.
The band is. composed OF abou Al
pieces Other entertainments vim Be
provided in b near future.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-01-09

Actresses are commonly reputAd to
wsRr 'pasts" jewetry On tbs stage. THAT
snme OF than year genuine diamonds,
however, iB atteBted by the New York
sity custom house, which recently as
seHsed the Eenas of EN- incoming French
actreas at S32. ,OOG.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-01-09

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infamma.
ton. allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c q bottle An.