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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
lMERIcAys IND RUSSIANS RIoTING.
A DAKOTA VILLAGE THE SCENE OF BLOODY
FIGHT OVER GoosE-FoUR MENNoN'
TIES AND TWO AMEnICANs mURr.

A DAKOTA VILLAGE THE SCENE VI n nioopi
FIGHT OVER GoosE-FoUR MENNoN-
TIES AND TWO AMERICANS HURT.
st. Paul, Mimi, Dec 27.-A dispatch to The
Pioneer Press from Sioux City says: n serious
riot occurred this morning near Trip, Dakota,
between Russian Mcnnonites and Americans. A
public sale was held at the farm OF Russian
named Sink and an American farmer named
Merchant purchased at it a dozen chickens. When
ready to start home he found two chickens missing.
and complained to Sink, who told him TO take
something of equal value. Merchant caught
goose and started home with il, but was oveftaken
by a party of eight Russians, who claimed the
goose AS their property. wrange ensued that
attracted Others TO the scene and soon genera
fight was in progress, in which some twenty men
were engaged with the Russians as the aggressors.
Two brothers named Johnson. who were passing,
Joined in the melee with knives. a Russian
named Mayer was stabbed. and he in turn split
Charles ,Johnson's head with nccl-yoke. IN
Gicting fatal injury. The same weapon broke the
arm of George johnson, and the knives were used
to slash up three other Russians badly hut not
fatally. The Americans found the force 0ppos-
ing them too strong, and withdrew from the held
The wounded Russians were taken care OF ny
their companions Nothing can be learned from
them owing TO their clannsh customs. The
affair has created the most intense excitement in
the neighborhood. where the majority OF the
settlers are Russians Officers are now investi-
eating the case.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
NO FORMAL RISE IN THE PRICE OF COKE.

Pttsburr Dec. 81 (spcciall-The price of coke for
January will remain at 81 % per ton. The Councils
vile operators had lively time at their meeting TO
day. -Four of the largest were in favor Of an adj
vance, but no action taken 10 bring # about.
The facts OF the that the operators are
against the II. c. Frick Coke Company, and against
advance in coke workers wages. II appears that
coke is now really selling for more than 81 % tor
but IL shown that II any higher price agreed
upon the would demand an increase I'm their
wages To ward oil this, the operators left the sell
ing price at al % At the meeting to-day not :
single operator had any coke 10 sell az 81 %, but
several offered ther fenow-operators more than that
sum for their production.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
IN TROUDIE WITH THE LiCKAW4NNA.

Syracuse, Dec. 81 speciaD. Judge A. J. Norhrup
to-day granted an Injunction permitting the Peoples
Line Street Railway Company 10 run its line across
the tracks OF the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Railroad. In defiance Of tho order Of the Court tie
railroad officials stationed engines In the street and
across the tracks all the afternoon obstructing travel
IN one OF the most prominent streets I'm tho city.
Tonight fifty policemen marched 10 the scene and tho
engineer of the engine obs;rcting the street was
ordered to move his engine away. John Nice arthy,
one of sloan's officials. struck policeman ana was
promptly arrested and locked up. The engineer
then moved his engine away.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
A TRAFFIC. ASSOCIATION ~ DISTRESS

ST. Louis Dec. 27.-Te.egrams received In this city
to-day from Austin Texas, announce that the supreme
Court Of Texas has rendered decision In the case OF
the State against the Texas Traffic Association, making
permanent an injunction previously obtained. This
Injunction Restraints the association from continuing
I'm business. The Texas association was made up OF
railroads in Texas which united under an agree
ment as to rates ". VI. Newman, Of the Missouri
Pacific Railroad says the injunction VIII affect only
the roads that altogether I'm Texas, as they COM
posed the association. : ". FOrycc, of the III,
Louis Arkansas and Texas Pacific. says II Will not
have much effect on the Texas roads, A. tho asso-
oiItlon was dissolved last July by agreement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
TIE DINNER REPUDLICAy DISTINCT

AZ the regular meeting OF the XVIII Assembly Dis
rict Republican Association last night President Robert
A. Grcaccn, who is also Presidential eleetor presented
to the association handsome banner In behalf OF the
County Committee. which recognized that the XVIII was
the banner district OF county this year T. c. Lee
received the banner for the association and nea
little speech eoncmtuatna the largo number OF Repub
ncans present the fact that, although the district
has been known In the post the Bloody Eli
teonth, abiding place OF lighting factions 10 had
this year the distinction OF being the banner dis
trieL The banner wss large one Of blue silk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
NEWTON TWO HUNDRED YEARS OLD
fBY TELEGRAPH TO THE Tribune

Boston, Dec 27.-The City of Newton is celebrating
to-day the 200th anniversary Of rs incorporation a.
town. although there is othcr demonstration than
the formal exercises at the City Hall and banquet
al the Woodland Park Hotel The history Of the
town and present thriving municipality was given In
the address Of Newton's first Mayor, J. c. +. HYDE
deLverd at the exercises In the City Hal this after
noon This was preceded by music by the Germania
band an invocation by the Rev. DR.. Daniel L. Furbor
pastor emeritus OF the First Church OF Newton an ad
dress by Manor Kimball and poem by the Rev. Dr.
Smith The exercises concluded with speeches by Obs
Petit W d. Fowle and others and with music
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
oR1Ecr1vG ro rHE pR1cE on INNING POwpER

Scranton, Penn, Dec. p lspeclaIl.-A convention
of miners employed by the Delaware, Lackawanna
and Western and PENNSYLVANIA Coal Companies
was held here to-day. committee was sent
TO the general coal agent, Mr. Storrs. of the first
named company, to request him to reduce the price of
mining powder from 50 keg TO 81, the miners alleging
that the company pays only ~ 90 keg. Mr. stors
told the committee that he could not grant the request
al this time lie also said that about twenty years
ago the miners agreed 10 pay So a keg for powder
thereafter, on condition that the price should
be advanced beyond that amount The convention
after sitting for Ave hours, adjourned to meet at the
call of the chairman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
VESSELS A LONG TINE OVERDUE.

Philadelphia, Dec 27.-The Norwegian bark Ala
Captain Bach, with Of fourteen men and
cargo Of sugar. sailed from Demcrara October % for
this port and has not been heard of since. The All
built I'm Tonsbcrg in 1877 and owned by o. L.
Rod. of that place. The vessel and cargo valued
In the neighbOrhoOd of 1926, 600.
Mershon d Coz consignees Of tho schooner Annie +.
Hall, Captain Queen. which IS now out forty days
bound to MOorehead City, have given up all hopes Of
her ever arriving.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28

DISCUSSING ECONOMICS IN PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia, Dec. 81 specIaD.-The third annual
meeting OF the American Economic Association, Inc
active work of which was begun to-day at the Uni
versity OF Pennsylvania, drew to that institution
learned from various parts Of the country Among
the members present we're President FRANCIS A.
Walker OF tho Boston Institute OF Technology Prrsi-
dent Henry c. Adams, OF Cornell University Pro
lessor J. b. Clark OF Johns Hopkins University :
Professor Richard T. Ely, Of Johns Hopkins; Pro
fessor Edwin II. A. scligman. OF Columbia College
Professor F. n Thorpe. Of Philadelphia; Professor
J n jerks Professor f. W. Taussg, Of Harvard !;
Professor W. W. Folwe Dir. A. c. Warner Herbert
L. Osgood, s. Dana Horton, Professor f. Benjamin
Andrews Professor d. Il. Dewey, Professor simon y.
Patton, Colonel J. A. Price. Hugo Bilsram. Robert
Adams IT, Professor r. +. Thompson, OF the Uni
vcrsity OF Pennsylvania; Edward p. Cheney, and Dr.
f. W Bems. There also in attendance dozen
or more women. President Walker occupied the
chair number Of scientific papers were read and
discussed This evening General Walker delivered
an address which responded to by Provost Pepper
OF the University Of Pennsylvania and an address OF
greeting on the part Of citizens Of Philadelphia was
delivered BY eX State Senator Robert Adams. a re-
cepton by the University Of Pcnnsylvan.a and din
ner followed The session will be continued 10 morrow
and Saturday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28

one side Is an equestrian statue of Washington copied
from the statue in Tie State House grounds at Rich
mond. The only inscription upon the seal Is inc
following: This Confederate States OF America,
I'D February 1862, Dec vindrcce." In his litter,
Colonel Earle SAYS However men may q GER rs
10 the policy and principles upon which our
own country is or should be governed, those who
passed through the ordeal OF danger and prtvauon,
who fought and lost, VIII cherish with prize ue
memory OF the heroic endurance and manhood with
which the struggle was upheld and main Aimed" me
seal will be kept in handsome glass covered case
in the office of the Secretary of State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
A NATIONAL ACADEMY or THEOLOGY.

AT convention of theological professors held In
this city yesterday the National Academy Of Theology
founded The object Of The Academy IS the
prosecution of the study Of theology as science.
constitution and bylaws were adopted. The follow
Ing officers were elected President, Professor James
Strang, of Drew Theological Seminary eprcsident,
Professor f. " Gerhart, Of the Theological Seminary
of tho Reformed Church. Lancaster, Penn registrar,
Professor Marcus d. Buell. Boston University School
of Theology secretary, ProfssO G. ID IIar anf Hart.
ford Theological seminary; treasurer Professor L.
Gardiner, Berkely Divinity School, Mlddetown Conn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
MAJOR HENRY CLAYTON, U. S. A.

Baltimore Dec 81 (specaD.-A dispatch from Elktoa,
Cecil County Nd, that intelligence was received
there to-day Of the death OF Major Henry Clayton SUD
denly on Wednesday night at Fort Russell. wyoming
Territory Early In the War Of Rebellion he entered
the Union Army and served first Lieutenant in the
Purre Legion until It dsbanded In October 1854. On
July 2S 1896 he appointed captain in the 18th
Infantry, and in March, 1869 he was assigned to the
18th Infantry in which served until December, 1872
when h. resigned In 1882 he appointed major and
paymaser I'm United States Army and served In that
capacity in the Northwest. He gallant efficient
and Trustworthy officer. About twenty years ago he
married Miss Mary Black daughter of the late Judge
j. S. Black, OF Pennsylvania who, with several chill
dren survives him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
sMAsHUP on THE YEW-LOYDoy NORTHERN
ROAD

New-London, Conn, Dec 27.-The Boston express
freight, due here at 7 p. m. via the New London
Northern Railroad, parted about seven miles from
here The local freight following It into the
section Of the express demolishlng six Tho
locomotive OF the local freight overturned. and
narrowly escaped rolling down high embanlSment
into the river. The engineer and fireman escaped
injury by jumping. II IS impossible 10 clear the
wreck tonight. All passengers Will be transferred
10 Allyn's Point via the Norwich and Worcester Raj
road, from which point the Norwich Line steamers
VIII convey them TO New London and New-YOrh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
4 HoRsE Falls INTO HOLE IN TIE STREET.

horse attached to No. sc OF the Blocker Street
line fell into hole in front Of the Potter Building last
night at IL 80. 1t Of the excavations made by
the NewYork Steam Heating Company for the purpose
repairing their pipes and about three feet deep
-Four in there at work at the time, but Of
them injured The unfortunate animal struggled and
squirmed with all four feet in the pit for twenty-five
minutes while nine workmen were occupied in prying
him After lying short time the ground, the
plucky animal was able up and walk OF. though
his tanks cut in dozen places and he had suffered
badly from the escaping steam.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
THE GREAT SEAL OF THE CoNFEDERA oY.

Columbia, s. c., Dec. % (specIaD-The state of
Sou Carolina received to-day through the Secretary
Of State, j. Q. Marshall, the great seal OF the
Confederate States OF America The seal was pre-
sented by Colonel william T. Earle, Of Washington.
II was designed by Thomas J. Semmes, then Con
federate Senator from louisiana made In England
and reached here shortly before the close Of the war
Az the evacuation OF Richmond the seal
looked. II subsequently found, and turned over
10 Colonel John I. Pickett, Of Washington who sent
10 TO England had several copies made and some years
later presented Colonel Earle with the original which
he has now given 10 this State. Tho seal Is Of
polAhsd bronss and Is three inches IN diameter. On
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
REPUBLIoAy VICTORY IN ELMRA.

II ~
Elmira. n. Y, Dec. 81 Special. state senator
John J. NIcis elected ar the special election
held in tho Second Ward to-day IN MI
vacancy in the Board OF Aldermen. Mr. Nicks 4
Republican, and his majority of hrtysIx I'm ward
usually from $50 TO 900 Democratic Is significant,
particularly his opponent Police Commissioner
william Walsh, who served six years in he Common
Council Mr. Walsh's friends attribute his desG
to treachery In his party the result OF bitter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
FTNERIL OF "MARGERY DBANE.o

Newport, r. l., Dec. 27.-The funeral Of Mrs. T. T.
Pltman widely known as Margery Deane,7 was
held in Belmont Memorial Chapel at Island Cemetery,
this afternoon Among those present were Mss Jen-
kins of "The Boston Herald who with Mrs.
pItman at the time of her death in Paris last month ;
Judge and Mrs. W. S. shurtef. of Springfield. Mass.
Fred Perry Powers, Washington correspondent Of
"The Chicago Times" a brotherin-law of Mrs Pit
nam: and many prominent citizens. The service
was conducted py the Rev. j. A. l. Rich assisted by
the Rev. ID. p Leavltt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
Tie rNKyOwy THEE IN TIE rREAsrRY.

Washington, Dec. 27-Thc investigation In the onlce
Of the Controller OI the Currency in the matter OF the
SO National bank note presented for redemption after
having been once redeemed and cancelled has so far
failed TO Disclose hJw the note escaped destruction by
the macersting machine TIE impression Is growing
among those engaged in the Investigation that tho
note accidentally slipped from the package while
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
OBITUARY..
DIrccFII. GODRER.

Monticello ILL.,, Dec. % (specaD.-squre Russoi
Godber died at his home. near Petersburg Ill., on
Christmas Day. and buried yesterday He was
eighty years of age. lilo came from virginia IN
1880, and entered a piece OF Government land, when
was surveyed by Abraham Lincoln Lincoln received
for his work two small deerskins, which be used for
fading In his trousers when be surveying In those
early days In Illinois.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
DEBATING BEFORE LITERARY SOCIETY.

The annual entertainment "The Cooley" a literary
society connected with the New-York Evening High
School was given last night selnvay Hall IN the pres
ence largo number Of the friends OF the society.
sides music, recations and decamaons there "a
bate subject "Is party spirit NECESSARY for good
government Judge Lswrnce. chairman OF the
Judges the question Of the merits Of the debate,
decided In OF those who argued for the negative
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28

Minneapolis. Mimi. Dec. 27.-The United States
authorities have ordered all the dives in the Yer
million Iron Range district closed Some OF the dive
keepers have been arrested on charge OF selling
liquor without a license. and worse charges pend
Ing. II appears that tho methods OF the Wisconsin
pnerics werc rsorted to, 10 obtain recruits for n
dVcs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
BURGLARS LOOT TWO POST OFFICES

Sunbury Penn Dee o7.-Thc post Office at this
place was robbed last night. The robbers pfed 10
front doors open with jimmy, but they secured only
20 cents Tho Office at Northumberland. two miles
from here also entered. and all they secured al
that place was ~ cents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
TO REMOTE rHE1R WIRES From IN ExoHAXGE.

Cincinnati Dec. 27.-The Western Union and United
Lines telegraph companies few weeks ago gave
notice to the Board of Officers of the Chamber Of
Commerce that they would not pay rent for space in
the new Chamber OF Commerce The Board decided
to demand rent Yesterday the telegraph companies.
whose leases expire January /, gave the Chamber
official notice that they would not enter INTO new
lease but would withdraw from the Chamber, leav-
ing the Chamber without a telegraph line.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
Az AMERICAN BIG OYERDUE.

The American brig Sarah and Emma. Captain Nash
from Kingston. Jamaica, for the Delaware Breakwaer
for orders. is out sixty days, and fears
entertained for her safety. She spoken November
., but has since never been heard from. She had on
board a cargo of log wood, and is manned by
Of eight men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
GOV. BEAyER wIpryG OFT STATES DEBT.

GOV. BEIVER WIPING OUT SIIILS DEBT.
Harrisburg, Dec. Ex-Governor Beaver to-day Is
sued his proclamation declaring that the state debt has
been reduced during the past year S1.1ts.55o. ons
Of the Governors pet schemes is the total eXtnguish
mcnt OF the debt and he Is bending every energy
TO accomplish this before his term expires.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
VALUE OF FOREIGN COINS

Washington, Dec. 27.-Dr James p Kimball Di
rector of tho Mint has estimated the values Of the
standard coins OF the various nations Of the world TO
be proclaimed by the Secretary Of the Treasury on
January /, 1850. The decline in the price Of silver,
a little over . IL cents per ounce, occasoned
change in the estimated values the following coins:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28

being counted by the banks agent, and was pcAea
up by dishonest employe. This u strenstneneu "
the fact that a note of like denomination was iounu
In waste basket two days Dcioo 'nis ""'o W.
presented for redemption
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
Mr. pIrsoN,s BHQuEsr ZOE PooR MusrcIays

Doston, ,Dcs. ~ tspcciali.-ouver Dltson loft
$4,000 to be- expended under tho direction Of trustees
for The benefit of poor musicians. The trustees are
Charles ii. DsOn. J. X. Paire and u. J. Lang.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28

Mays Landing, n. j. Dec 27.-Chancellor McGnl has
denied the application for stay Of proceedings in the
case OF Robert Edert under Of death for tho
murder Of his father Hapmonton. last August Eder
will be hanged in the jail here on January 3.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
NEGROES BLOWN Up WITH DYNAMITE.

Harrisonburg, Va, Dec o7-Last night house In ne
eastern part Of this county I'm which a number Of
colored people holding party was blown no
by dynamite and several OF the inmates. II is said.
fatally wounded. NO particulars are given.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28

FELL OVER TILE BALUsTERS EIGHTY FEET.
Washington. Dec. 27.-Michael Heating, a messenger
in the War Department fell the balusters
fourth floor Of that building this morning and was in.
stantly killed. The fall about eighty feet. He
was intoxicated at the time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
A CLEAN OF LIGHT on A MURDER MYSTERY

FhIla1cphIa Dec. = INp'caI.-Ihe MlH8I7u TO
malus of a man found In two bags in Paramount Park
yesterday have not yet been Identified The remains
were photographed this morning, and VIII be en-
balmed Although two detective and two special
officers have been working the case, they have not
yet discovered any clcw to the mans identity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.

TRIBUNE OFFICE Dec. 2s.--l a. might rain prevailed
with clearing tendency evening The temperature ranged
between $50 and $50 the average io i2o higher
than the corresponding day last year. and as lower
than Wednesday.
In and tho city to-day there will probably be
colder fair weather.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-28

NIT6 BF'TTIII II1O'i
still of the opinion that tho body is that OF Georg;
EtZod. who boarded with her for some tine and
started for Phade .phia Two weeks ago. Etzod was
a stone cutter There Is difference OF opinion IN
fcation. Miss Mary Kosher IS inc ined TO the b ief
thar he murdered man IS not Etzold, because Etz-
ODDS hair. she says was light. Mis-. kOehler Insists
that Etzolds hair not light but rathar brown.
She says. however, that there IS possibility that
EfzOd may not be the In that case she thinks
the body might possibly be that Of a man named
Chrlstman, who stayed az her house about three
weeks ago Miss Mary Koehler declares that Christ
man is The man. that H. If it Is any man who has
ever staid at their house.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1888-01-14

production Of the Territory of New
Mexico, and the prospect is that
that production will be trcblcd in
1857.
The valuation OF the County in
1855. was 50, 900, 900, Hi incieas,
of 700 per cont. III . years. San
Miguel County, containing the
important city of Las Vegas, and
more than four times the popula-
ton o! our county, was the only
one which exceeded Lincoln In
wealth last year. Total taxation
for all purposes is but $1.30 per
800. County finances are -four
ishung, and the small debts Of past
years are being rapidly paid from
the surplus Of the present.
The heat is not great in Sum
mer, nor is the cold excessive or
long continued in Winter.
Our people are refined, cultivat-
ed, open, hospitable, and sincere.
No one coming to cast his lot with
us need tear the lack OF society, IN
aslnuch as it is as acceptable and
pleasing as any that he lett behind.
Strangers are welcome, o than
welcome, if they come to settle
among us.
The county has an efficient Pub.
lie School system, managed by II
County Superintendent, and the
Directors of twenty-five school dis
tricts. Upwards of twenty etici-
cient schools were in operation in
1887, and the number will be
greater in 1883. Public sentiment
favors a liberal expenditure of
public money for educational pur-
poses, and private lIberality can
be relied upon TO make good any
deficiencies. There are 10 ''land
grants" in Lincoln County 10
horri | octopus stretching out it's
tentaclcs to crush our people; no
Chinese dragon to weaken honest
labor. Our every citizen is free,
and a lover Of freedom. Here
there is M alliance between reli-
gion, politics, and manliness Man
is privileged 20 worship God In
what form he ~plcaseS, Or without
form, to vote what ticket he lcas-
es, or distranchise himself. The
Burns theory is our only touch:
stone:
Rank is hut the guinca's stamp,
A mans a man for a that"
The population Of Lincoln Coun.
ty is mainly Americun-W hltc
Oaks is distinctively an American
town. We have room, and t,
spare, for many thousands yet, %
farmers. merchants. ~artizans, man
utactnrcrs, miners, proSpectorS, ant
ladies.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1888-01-14

Subscriptions invariabl, IN advance.
SingtI optics 8 cents. Specimen copic.
free.