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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-08
HE HEARD FROM JIMMIE.

The Wounded Soldier Would Not Die Un-
I'll tho Looked-For Letter Came.
The man on the cot to my right in the
hospital had been wounded by frag-
ment OF shell, and for the first three or
four days the surgeons said he had n
living chance. Then there was change
for the worse, and one afternoon the
nurse told him that his hours were num-
bcred. Two or three times a day he
had asked II any letter had come for
him, and one night had heard him
talking about Jimmie" and praying
that he might live 10 see him again.
said 10 myself that Jimmie was the boy
baby he had left behind him when he
marched away TO the 'front.' and hoped
for the letter almost as much as he did.
That day, during an hour when he
suffered bit less than usual, ! figured
with him about his expected letter. IL
would 60 down to his regiment and fol-
low him back TO the hospital, and he
had not given 1t enough time. 1t might
possibly come on the afternoon the
nurse feelingly notified him that his
hours were hurrying away, but he
could surely expect 1t by next day noon
"IIas my letter Gomez" he asked, as
he looked up at the nurse. who was a
man, but yet had tears in his eyes.
"No letter for you"
"Then | shall not die tonight. I
must hear from Jimmie first. The let
ter will come tomorrow"
1t was a strange thing to witness that
man fighting death away--fighting TO
gain II few hours more time. They said
he could not live till midnight, but they
did not know what was giving him
strength to fight on. When that hour
came he was whispering prayer.
When sunrise came the mark of death
was on his face, but his eyes fairly
blazed with determination. lie lay
where he could see the clock, and for
the last three hours Of his life he never
lost sight Of the hands marking the
hours and minutes which carried him
nearer and nearer the shore of the dark
river lie must have lived n lifetime
during those hours As both hands
pointed to high noon he whispered TO
me;
"It is noon and the mail Is here. |
shall hear from Jimmie before der
Five minutes later the nurse brought
him the expected letter, mailed from a
New England village.
Read it and tell me OF Jimmie" said
the dying man.
Tie nurse opened the letter and read
few lines and handed it to me and
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-08
Chapman's Contest.

Special to THE REFLECTOR.
CHAPMAN, JuGe ga large audi
ence enjoyed the county high schoo
Oratorical and declamatory contests
last evening. The judges were Rev.
DIR. Blayney Of Abilene, Rev. TIarshaw
Of junction City and Mrs. Weller of
Enterprise. The contestants In oratory
were Misses Lille Rugh. May White,
Mary PETIT and Richard Cline Miss
pett received the }. X. Burton S25
silver medal, the first prize, and MIR.
Cline was awarded second place and
prize, lrying's complete works. In
defamation Misses Lizzie Chambers,
Bertha Livingston, Emma Martin,
Maggie Erwin, Sadie Engle, Messrs
Horace King and Bruce Stewart COM
peted. Miss Martin gave "rhe
Chariot Race aud was easily first and
received the S25 silver medal given by
the faculty; Mr. Stewart gave "Fhe
Stage Driver and was second, receiv.
ing Hawthorne's works During the
evening awards were made for prize
essays, Aisg CdrIls Clayton received
the first, $40; May Waite second, SIS.
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Mrs. Jacoby Dead,

Mrs. NJ. j. Jacoby, wife Of d. W.
Jacoby, living four miles southeast of
town died Saturday of paralysis.
She had a severe stroke about year
ago from which she never fully recov-
cred. A few days ago another came
as result of which she has slowly
failed until death came to relieve her
sufTeripgs.
Mrs. Jacopy was born March 4, 1887,
at Marion, Ohio. She graduated at
the Ohio Wesleyan University, at
Delaware, Ohio; was married Aug. 20,
1862, and was the mother of six child
rem. Five are living: Mrs. II. L.
Broughton Of this city; Frank NJ. Of
Montana; Willis H., Of Kansas City;
Loren, Homer and Merton ID. at home.
The sorrowing husband and children
mourn the loss of devoted and
loving wife and mother and her many
friends a kind and warm hearted
woman.
The funeral services Of the late Mrs.
ID. w. Jaeoby were held Mon lay a. m
AZ the house AZ $40 and at the Presby-
terian church at 10. A large number
Of the friends of the family were pres
ent to show their sympathy in the great
sorrow that has come to the husband
and children. All the children Of the
deceased were home for the funeral.
Rev. DR.. f. S. hlayney conducted the
services and preached II brief but
touching sermon. The A. U W.
If which Mr.. Jacoby Is member met
the funeral procession on South Buck.
eye and accompanied the remains to
the church. AT noon the remains were
shipped to Marion, Ohio, for burial,
Mr., Jacoby and son Frank accompany
ing the body to place it in its final
resting place,
Mrs. Maryanna j. Mouser Jacohy
was born at Marion Ohio, March 4,h,
1887, died at Abilene, Kansas, June
2nd 1898. aged SO years, > months. 20
days. She was the older daughter Of
Isaac aud Ann Eliza Mouser, who were
among the early settlers of Marion Co.
IOhio.
She united with the Methodist
Episcopal church of Marion at the aye
OF II years, coming to Abilene in 1881
with her family, joined the Presbyter-
ian church. She was graduated from
the Ohio Wesleyan University in 1862
aud on August 26th of the same yeaI
WAS united in marriage to ID. W,
Jacoby.
or their six children Ave are left tc
mourn the loss of most tender, Low.
ing and affectiona'e o mother, while one.
the oldest girl died in infancy, by whose
side aud where her mother father and
brother rest, the mother at her own re.
quest will be laid.
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THEY ALL DUCKED.
Cannon Shot That Went Everywhere a
Once.


Once.
This story is told by n naval officer,
who at the time Of the occurrence was
a midshipman just out of the academy.
His vessel was destroying blockade
runner, aground near the entrance Of
Mobile bay. All at once the disabled
craft returned the fire, and n shot passed
directly over the union vessel.
81 was stationed on the forecastle," ,"
said the naval officer, land give you
my word thought that shot was COM
ing straight for my head, or at any rate
was going TO Craze 1t. My first impulse
was TO dodge; my next was TO feel
ashamed of my cowardice, and TO glance
around TO see II anyone had observed it.
"A consoling sight met my eyes. The
captain and the first lieutenant, aft on
the poop deck, were just strengthening
up, and | heard the captain say In tone
OF relief:
by Georgel that was q close shave.
The confounded thing must have passed
just over our heads
II wondered how that could be, see
ing it had gone directly over mine, and
at that instant heard the voice of an
lrishman who had occupied position
midway between me and the officers.
"'Begorry, b'yes,' said he, Il could
have caught it in me hatr"-Youth's
Companion
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-08
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming 80 we'll
known aud 30 popular as to need no
special mention. All who have used
Electric Bitters sing the same song Of
praise.-A purer medicine does not
exis. and it is guaranteed TO do all that
is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure
all diseases Of the liver and kidneys,
will remove pimples, boils, salt rheum
and other affections caused by impure
blood. win drive malaria from the
system and prevent as well as cure all
malarial fevers.-For cure of headache,
constipation and indigestion try Elect
Tic Bitters Entire satisfaction guarap-
teed, or money refunded. Price soc,
and $l.OO per bottle at JIM. M.Gleissner's
Drugstore.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-08
COUNCIL QUOTATIONS.
The City Fathers Hold an Interest.
ing Session.

The City Fathers Hold an Interest.
ing Session.
The city council met last night with
Mayor Nissey presiding.
Minutes of May meetings we're read
and approved.
Bills to the amount of S2s7.42 were
allowed.
Citv printing bids were received as
follows: REFLECTOR, daily and weekly
so per cent of legal rates. News,
weekly, 10 per cent Of legal rates. A
motion to let 10 the News was lost.
On motion the matter was deferred for
the present.
The w. G. T. U. was granted
privilege of using city hall for meet,
ings, provided schools are not inter
feTred with.
The Fire departments oficers-G
d. Kitffer, chief; VIM. Lipps, assist
ant; G. II, Pattison, president were
confirmed.
O. =, Crawford's claim was cut dowI
Ia S25 and allowed.
1t was agreed to allow Mira, Shively
$50 for Injuries received in fall ol
the sidewalk,
G, G. Spangler was allowed S45 pei
season for street sprinkling.
G.. W. lIurd, attorney for Mrs
Risley injured in sidewalk fall, mad'
some remarks advising the council I,
settle the claim.
DR.. +, j. Boutin was retained a
chairman of sanitary committee.
Mayor Nissley suggested that par
ticular care be taken by firms handling
fireworks,
Council adjourned to meet fire
Friday in July.
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Gbe Rfflettor.
THURSDAY, JUNE s, 1893,
RECENT REFLECTIONS

f. ii. Staatz and S. II. Gugler, Of
woodbine, were at the Worlds Fair
Saturday.
--Enterptise is 10 have cheese
factory with A. G. Eyth as as manager
1t will be run in connection with the
creamery,
Prophet Kropff predicts that there
will be u large corn crop this year
ard good times next fall. II he pulls
through that kind of a prophecy all
will be forgiven,
Another large stucco mill is being
built south OF Dillon by the j. Is.
Ehrsam Machine Company. South
Dickinson is fast coming to the front.
-[Enterprise Journal.
WIN. Lamb, OF Detroit, writes
from northwest Kansas that Washing
ton, Phillips, Jewell, Cloud and Nor
ton counties will not raise enough
wheat and oats for seed.
The colored Baptist church has a
new pastor in the person Of Rev. $. W.
Beasley who is working hard to build
up the organization. Special meetings
are being held every night.
"A subscription paper Ia being cir
culated to pay off the amount of Deputy
Postmaster Potter's embezzlement IL
the hope that he will not be prosecuted
II the sum taken is made good,
-Obtrlin correspondence Topek'
Capital; Rev. McWright was the orato
of the day. This gentleman has re
Gently taken charge of the Methods
church Of this city. He is not only
The Talmage creamery paid out ovc
1000 last month for milk. Talmag
has a lumber yard conducted by d. II
Gorden and II. II. Floyd of this city
Laney & Fulton will rebuild thei
burned store building.
e. Il. Potter remains in jail bein
unable to secure bond. His wife wa
seriously III with nervous prostratiol
caused by her husbands disgrace yes
terday and he was taken to the hous
to see her, She is better today.
"A. O. Dietz has purchased the in
terest of Mayor Nlssley in the grocer
nrm of Kump & Nissley, Mr.. Die
one OF Abilene's most progressive bus
moss men aud will add strength TO tn
firm Kump a. Dietz will make a SUE
cess.
Tue Mt st. Joseph academy wil
have it's nth annual commencement
exercises in the opera house, Tuesda
evening, June 20. An italian oper
will be rendered by the pupils, 1t
sure to be success as are all of tn
academy exercises,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-08
GOING TO THE PORT.
The Annual Excursion TO Fort Riley
June Goth.

Arrangements were completed yes
terday by which the Lutheran Sunday
school of this city will run its fifth
annual excursion to Fort Riley on
Tuesday, June goth.
A special train including baggage car
for baskets will leave the Union Pacific
depot at $40 "a. IN. and return in the
evening. The fare for the round trip
will be IS cents for adults and 40 cents
for children. Tickets will be on sale
at the stores of G.. 9. Sterl, j. M.
Gleissner and Finley & Brewer.
Col. Forsythe who is in command of
this famous post has extended a very
kind invitation to our citizens to visit
them this year and has arranged the
following program for our entertain
ment.
10:00-Guard mounting.
1880 Dismounted drill.
ll:00-Artillery drill.
100 Riding hall drill.
2:l5-iIospital corps drill.
3:00-Regimental band concert.
40O-Mounted parade.
900 Public buildings visited.
Great improvements have been made
since our last visit. A large monu-
ment erected to the heroes who died in
the Indian massacre at Wounded Knee
is almost completed and all are anxious
to see it. Many other interesting
features have been added and the COM
mander informed the committee who
called on him yesterday that everything
10 his power would be done to make
the visit pleasant one,
A cordial invitation is extended tc
every one both in city and country
schools TO join the excursion and spend
a day in the finest military post in the
United States.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-08
Nusz- -Brueggen,

A quiet wedding occurred this after
noon at o'clock at the home of Mrs.
ID G. Smith on southside when Mrs.
Smiths daughter, Miss Lena Brueg.
gen and Theodore Nusz, one OF
Abilene's most successful statesmen,
were Joined in matrimony by Rev. W,
l.. Seabrook. Only the immediate
relatives we're present. The bride and
groom left over the Rock Island fol
Colorado Springs to spend the honey
moon. They will have the congrstula
tlons Of many friends.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-08
It Should Be ia Every House

j. b. Wilson, S7l Clay ST., Sharps.
burg, Pa, says lac viii not be without
DR.. Kings New Discovery for con
sumrtion, coughs colds, that 1t cured
his wife who SAs threatened with
pneumonia after an att OF "la
grippe, " when various other remedies
and several physicians had done her no
good. Robert Barber. of Cooksport.
"a, claims DIR. Kings New Discovery
has done him more good than ANYTHING
he ever used for lung trouble. Moth,
ing IKE It. Try IL, Free trial bottles
Az Nj. Gleissner's Drugstore, Large
bottles, SOC. and 81. 90.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-08

wen, Mcpherson, Conway, uaIoa, WIN
dom, Sterling, Sylvia, Belle Plaine,
Coldwater, Kingsley, Concordia, Angus
Ia, Mulvane, Kiowa and Ellinwood,
The elevators represent an investment
of sl6l, 900 The capital stock of the
company is $4,000, fully paid up, and
the surplus is placed at 5000
The company has two principal of
fees, one in the Exchange building in
this city under management of II. M.
Kirkpatrick, secretary and treasurer,
and the other in Hutchinson, Kan, un-
der the supervision of Il. j. Templer,
the president Of the company, C, w.
Templer is vice president and L. u,
Young assistant secretary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-08
MAKING TAXATION EQUAL.
Commissioners Wrestling with As.
sessments.

County Commissioners Kgpke,
Baker aud Patterson are busily engaged
equalizing the assessments of the
county.
The following trustees have been in
attendance on the board meeting;
Jas Dautel, A. f. Hart, j. y. Blake,
@. W. Peterson, i. Curtis, j. II. Cork
huff, z. b. Ross, NJ. Cogan, B. d. Fry
l. NJ. Marlatt, II. s. Mauchley, d. B,
Horton, J. w. Lowe. q. Krsybill, f.
W. Wright, A. f. Weber.
Trustee Dautel was ordered to list
all implements and real estate in Ban.
ner.
The assessment Of j. d. Pyke OF
Center was reduced $500.
A number Of complaints were heard
but no more specific cases were taken
up.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-08
Arranging for the Normal.

Supt. Shirk is sending out hand.
some prospectus OF the coming normal
ins,itute-t seventeenth In the his
tory Of the county. 1t will commence
at s Il, m. July Sd and go to work at
once-no time wasted on windy
speeches. Supt. Nihart, of IIerington,
Supt. Gray. of Abilene, and Prof.
IIulliuger, of Chapman. make up the
corps of instructors, Miss Edith
johnson of this city will conduct a
model primary department with so
little folks of Abilene, Among the
excellent lectures provided will be one
by VIM. Hawley Smith, author of
Evolution Of Dodd.n Supt, ShirlS
intends to have the best institute in
county's history aud seems likely to
succeed,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-08
FAILURE IN GRAIN.
Kansas City Concern with Elevators at
Numerous Places

Numerous Places
KANSAS, CITY, Mo-, June 6.-There
was furry created on change yes
terday when the announcement was
made that the Kansas Grain Co. had
suspended payment The news was a
surprise TO nearly all the members on
the floor, most of whom considered the
company solid and able TO meet it's OBJ
legations. The report Of the failure
quickly spread and several of the com.
pany's creditors fastened TO levy at
tachments in the hopes of realizing
something from the wreck.
The Kansas Grain Co was formerly
known as the Kansas Grain & Live
Stock Co., but changed its name in
June, 1899. II Is said that II purchases
more grain from producers than any
other firm in the world. IL has l0G ele-
VatorP ia Kansas, located along the
lines Of the Atchison, Topeka y
santa Fc, the Missouri Pacific and
Rock Island railways The largest Of
th5 company's elevators are located at
Hutchinson. Newton. Douglass. Cald-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-08
Cut in Chicago Rates.

The Union Pacific announced this
afternoon a round trip rate from abb
lene to Chicago of $29 S5, the lowest
yet made.
The Santa Fe met the cut and is
selling at the same rate, $2S S5 for the
round trip.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-08

GALLA,IS, Mo-, June 6.-F-ed Fulton
and Ja,Ies Griffith undertook 10 ford
Muddy creek near home, in wagon.
The .ream, swelled by recent rains,
was raging torrent and the wagon
and team were carried down stream,
resulting in the drowning of James
Griffith and the loss of horse. The
wife and children of Fred Fulton stood
on the bank and witnessed the scene,
they having refused to cross in the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-08

Damon lodge, X. of l. elected the
following officers last night; Jay Hard
ing, @. G.; II. |. Woods, V. g.; Chas.
McElhaney, r.; +. l.. Ball, NJ. Of W.;
A. j. Oowles, NJ. of Il VIC Hill, NJ.
Of f.; +. A. Wilcox, X. Of II, Il s.;
Martin Echollz, NJ. of A.
The Pop caucuses are listing up
the candidates for county offices.
Charlie Pattison Seems to have "A dead
cinch" on nomination for treasurer and
J. $. Smith for sheriff; j. IL. Hoffman.
+. ID. CaIman and q. d. Kieifer are
rustling for the county clerkship and
the perennial and uEabashed cand-
dates, II. IL. Kane aud @, s. Crawford,
are after the county attorneyShip, The
boys NAV have their fun now but the
Republicans will laugh after November
The News aud those other cafperS
who sit around from January until
December sneeriug ut the &. A. Il are
Exceedingly Indignant at the progress
sive and patriotic business men OF
town who voluntarily secured the opera
house for Memorial Sunday services
The News forgets that Memorial day
Is fOr all lovers of the United States
and though II zee llt to sneer at the
sentiment which prompts aid In The
day's observance the great mass OF
Americana honor ths Oocasioa aud
cherish lts noble lesson.
sheriff Smith attended the sheriff,
convention In Topeka last week. The
chief business Of the meeting WAS |,
decide on the application Of the new
mortgage redemption law 60 sheriffs
fees. At the last meeting Of the asso
citation Jndge Martin Of Atchison wai
employed to look up the law and xiv,
an opinion an this subject. Judge Mar
tin sent in his opinion Saturday; 1t wa
read at the meeting that night. II,
did no' go into the law in all it's point,
but decided that in his opinion the ac
was against the sherilTs collecting fee
. on foreclosure sales. The sheTiffs hay
7 determined to mSka test case for tn
supreme court and an rnHeagor will N
made to have 1t decided Immediately
I Mr.. and Mis-. J,R. Aispaugh ten
: dered u reception at their home laa
p Tuesday evening to Mrs. Ida W. Moor
Of Abilene, National !. aud |. officer q
tie w. II. g. and past department presI
dent Of the order. The storm kept
large number away but the pleasan
little home was lilled with members @
the g, a, r., S. of V. and W, II. G. VIII
enjoyed yery delightful evening Gu
made the acquaintance of most estI
meble lady, the wife Of veteran an
an earnest and conscientious worker Q
the W. r. G. in Kansas. Mrs. Moor
made many warm friends during h,
. short stay and will be made welcom
3 at any time she may choose To retur
to Washington. Washington (Kas,
Register.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-08
TEACHERS CHOSEN.
The Board of Education Selects In
structors for Next Year.

bbIuCbOlb lOI NtAb AOais
The regular meeting Of the board Of
education last evening was fruitful Of
results in the amount Of business trans
acted. The entire corps Of teachers
for the ensuing year was selected and
much other work accomplished.
The meeting was called to order by
President L. II. Malott. Minutes Of
May session we're read and approved.
The report Of the clerk showing $50
netted by the Eighth grads exercises
was read and the amount ordered added
to the library fund.
Bills to the amount of $500 were
allowed.
The committee on buildings and
grounds reported general repairs need
ed. The committee was ordered to
advertise for bids for reshingling the
central building.
The bond Of the treasurer Of the
board was fixed at $1,000.
On motion 1t was decided to revise
the rules for tuition from pupils from
outside the district, making 1t neces-
ssry for such pupils to pay tuition
three months in advance upon entering
school.
On recommendation of committee on
schools and Supt. Gray, the following
teachers were elected at the salaries
stated, making complete list for the
ensuing year:
man agtfopT
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-08

MISS Adualns IL from Cawker City
and Miss Rice from Emporia.
The present janitors were reelected
for the coming year. Their salaries
were fixed at $40 for central grounds
and $35 for First ward.
Supt. Gray was granted a leave of
ahsen nee for one month to conduct an
institute. Board adjourned.
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Six Per Cent.

have funds to loan at above rate.
One note and one mortgage AID small
cash commission. Privilege Of paying
any amount at any time. Interest and
principal payable in Abilene. Call and
ee ma. HILANp soyTIIwoRTH.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-08
For Sale or Trade.

A lot a. NV"'0 VI nNe INV 'ooI's
cisten, with filter a., Jump oe''a',
located within one block of the co.,.
house and city school buildings In
Smith Center, Kas. A bargain ia
offered. Address Rev. NJ. II. Myer,
Enterprise, Kansas. 25 ItSc
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dying man as / laia the letter down.

dying man as laid the letter down.
HE is better off" finally answered.
"Dead"
"Yes."
Thank Godl ! shall be with him
this very day. It is good news-glori-
Gus newsl God knows what is best!"
Then he closed his eyes, clasped his
hands together and death came so quiet
ly that we knew IL not.-ChicaVo Times.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-08

For RENT-0n good terms house
and garden of the late Mrs. Nicolai
southwest of the city. Inquire at this
office. 9t&ctf
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-06-08

Dark Plaid Challies worth loo, selling
price 4 1-2c.
Ladies' Jersey Ribbed Vests Is and zoe,
selling price &C.
Ladies' Silk Mitts all colors and styles
from 15c up.
Ladies' Silk Elbow Mitts in all varieties.
We can save you from 20 to 4Oc on every
pair of Silk Mitts you buy.
Parasols of every description.
A great whirl has swept through every
department. The high price Clothing bubble
bursts. Competition there is none, for the
prices paralyze all opposition.
10, Is and zoe Rockford Socks Qmperfec-
tion Of mild 35c dozen.
"a inch Turkey Red Handkerchiefs, fast
color, Sc each.
Mems Outing Shirts 25c and up
Black Satine Shirts SOC and up.
Children's Summer Suits 75c and up.
One-half Wool Drill Pants 15c pair.