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White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1901-02-14
THE NEW COINAGE BILL.

Following is a text of bill in
troduced recently in Congress by
Representative Hill of Connecti-
cut. It was at once referred to
the Committee on Coinage. On
the oath, by vote of nine Repub-
licars to six Democrats, the COM
mittee reported it favorably for
passage:
Be it enacted, etc. that the Sec
retary of the Treasury is hereby
authorized to coin the silver bull
lion purchased under the act of
July IA, 1890, into such denomi-
nations of subsidiary silver coin as
he may deem necessary to meet
public requirements and thereafter
as public necessities may demand,
to recoin silver dollars into subsi-
diary coin and so much of any act
as fixes limit to the aggregate
of subsidiary silver coin outstand-
ing and as much of any act as
directs to the coinage of any por-
tion of the bullion purchased
under the act of July IA, 1890, in
to standard silver dollars is here
by repealed. The Secretary of the
Treasury is hereby directed to
maintain at all times at parity
with gold the legal tender silver
dollars remaining outstanding;
and to that end he is hereby dir
ected to exchange gold for legal
tender silver dollars when present.
cd to the treasury in the sum of
IS or any multiple thereof, and all
provisions of law for the use or
maintenance of the reserve fund
in the treasury relating to the
United States notes are in the dis
cretion of the Secretary of the
Treasury hereby made applicable
to the exchange of legal tender
silver dollars.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1901-02-14
HAPPENINGS IN White OAKS
TWENTY YEARS Ago.
from The GOLDEN ERA.

citizens good bye, and said that
now he would still have a chance
to kill the three men he spoke
about while in the Mesilla Jail.
1t is also reported that he carried
away three revolvers and win
chester, arming himself to the
teeth. That his hands were
smaller than his wrists and that
he could slip any hand cuffs that
were put on him. That after he
got the cuffs of he procured file
and severed one Shackle from his
ankle ald rode OFF with the other
one dangling. 1t seems hard to
get at the exact facts, as every
thing was done so quick and every
one taken 50 by surprise.
]. W. Bell was made deputy
sheriff last January and filled the
office becoming an officer of the
law and had won the esteem of all
law abiding citizens. His loss is
greatly mourned by all the citi-
zers of White Oaks and surround
ing camps.
Mr.. Robert Olinger, was a
deputy United States Marshal,
and we understand was admired
for his efficiency as an officer and
his bravery and geriality as a
man. Mr.. Olinger was buried at
Fort Stanton and Deputy Sheriff
Bell was buried at Lincoln.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1901-02-14
Run DOWN AT LAST,

The Ell Paso Times the morn
ing of the sixth inst. contained
the following:
Albuquerque, N. NJ, Feb. o.
abel Sedillo, notorious desper-
ado, was killed this morning in
battle with the officers, and Claude
Duran, one of the most danger
Gus desperadoes in the west was
badly wounded. A band of five
desperadoes have been terrorizing
the surrounding country for
months, stealing horses and cattle,
holding up travellers and daring
the officers to seek them. Yester-
day the gang sold twenty-five
stolen cattle to Indians at Isleta,
only twelve miles below Albu-
querque. Ben Williams, special
Santa Fe officer, hero of a hum
dred fights, and Deputies Cooper
of Albuquerque and Barela of Las
Cruces secreted themselves at
ranch six miles from here. At s
o'clock this morning Sedillo and
Duran rode up. They refused to
surrender at the officers command.
A fierce battle followed. Sedillo's
body was riddled with bullets, and
he died within an hour. Duran's
leg was shattered by a ball, and
two horses were killed. The Of
ticers were unhurt. A large re-
ward is out for the capture of all
the members of the band. Duran
has served two years in the peni-
tertiary for cattle stealing. He
broke Jail at Bland last year by
cutting his way through wall.
Two weeks ago, single handed,
he made an attempt to hold up
the California express sixty miles
west of Albuquerque. Sedillo, for
years, has been reputed to be one
of the worst cattle thieves and
desperadoes in the territory. He
always eludcd capture. A de-
termined attempt will be made to
secure the other men dead or alive.
The gang has for the past few
months confined its operations to
Bernalillo, Valencia and Lincoln
counties. Stockmen were in con-
sternation as their lives had re-
peatedly been threatened if they
ventured to take any measure of
opposition. The chief credit of
the successful raid must be given
to Ben Williams, who directed
the posse"
The dispatch is in error as to
the name of one of the despera-
does. 1t is Claude Doane instead
of Claude Duran
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1901-02-14
STEEL RAILS.

Steel rails began to be used in
the United States in 1868. Pre-
viouS to that all track was of iron.
When first introduced the price
was Sl74 per ton. BY 1873 it had
fallen to S4l.50, rising again to
SS5 in 1880. In 1888 the price was
$3.50, i'll 1898 it was $500; at
present it is $50. OF the total
mileage of track in the country
at this date (about $50, OOO) nine
ty-two per cent. is of steel. The
iron track remaining is almost
wholly in old sidings, or short
branches in backwoods regions.
Mining Reporter.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1901-02-14
SANTA Fl, ALBUQUfR,
QUE & PACIFIC RY.

The Santa Fe New Mexican is
authority for the following state
ment:
A. W. Kennedy, chief engineer
of the Santa Fc, Albuquerque &
Pacific railway, is now engaged
actively in surveying the perman-
ent location of the road from AL
buquerque to Santa Fe. His first
camp is four miles out of Albu-
querque, where he and his crew
ar eamped. Stakes have been
driven from that city to the first
camp. Mr.. Kennedy expects to
reach Santa Fe in about month.
The line will go east from Albu-
querque through Tejeras canon,
thence by San Pedro, thence
north passing in the vicinity of
Ortiz to this city. After locating
the line to Santa Fe, Mr.. kenne-
dy will start out and locate the
line of connection with the pro-
posed Rock Island extenson
through New Mexico. 1t is un-
derstood construction will begin
as soon as arrangements can be
made with different towns along
the line for right of way.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1901-02-14
THE EAGLES CLUBBING RATES.

This offer applies to old sub
scribers renewing their subscrip-
tion to the EAGLE ard paying
one year in advance; also to new
subscribers paying one year in
advance.
The regular subscription to
these papers is largely in excess
of the clubbing rate given above,
and any one desiring to secure
two papers (the EAGLE and any
one of the others named) for a
little more than the price of one
should take advantage of this
liberal offer.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1901-02-14
STATEHOOD.

The Legislature should send a
memorial to congress setting
forth clearly and succinctly the
reasons why New Mexico is enti-
tied to statehood. New Mexican.
If such a thing could be shown
statehood would be an easy mat
ter, but.
White Oaks eagle. (White Oaks, N.M.) 189?-190?, 1901-02-14
A REIGN OF TERROR.

telligence that Billy Kid had kill
ed two of his guards and made
good his escape. About three
o'clock in the afternoon of the
same day courier confirmed the
report and the following account
of the daring break for liberty.
1t seems that while Mr.. Il
Ollnger was at supper on last
Thursday evening as usual Depu-
ty Sheriff J. w. Bell was guard
ing the prisoner, when it is sup
posed that Kid, Watching his op-
portunity, slipped his handcuifs
and struck Bell over the head and
then grabbed the revolver from
Bells scabbard while he was in
dazed or stunned condition and
shot him through the heart, kill
ing him instantly. About this
time it seems Mr.. Olinger was re-
turning from his supper when Kid
aimed at him through the window
with a double-barreled shot gun,
and fired, hitting Olinger in the
breast and after he fell emptied
the other barrel, loaded with
buCk-shot, in his shoulder. It is
reported that Kid then came out
on the porch, broke the stock of
the gun from the barrel and threw
the pieces at the corpse, at the
same time saying, You will ney-
er follow me again with that
gun" He then ordered a Mr..
GoSS, under covero Of winchester,
which he secured in the adjoining
room where he was being guard
ed, to saddle Billy Burt's horse.
Whick Mr.. Goss did, and as he
(kid) attempted to mount, the
horse jumped sidewise, breaking
loose from the new master. Again
the winchester came into position,
threatening one on Mr.. Goss, and
again ordered to get the horse.
This done, Billy Kid bid the peo-
pie of Lincoln adioS and rode off
at rapid gait. These are the
facts as reported to us in a nut
shell. A great deal may be sur
missed as to how he first secured
the revolver and got his handouts
and shackles off. But there is no
surmising the fact that two brave
and vigilant men were killed and
Billy Kid is at large.
Lincoln county is at present
without a Jail and prisoners must
all be guarded instead of closely
confined, as is the custom and
proper way in such cases, in other
counties in New Mexico. Why
Lincoln county has remained so
long in this condition we are un-
able to state. Surely in days gone
by she has needed one as badly
as now. However one is now be-
ing erected of sufficient size and
character to hold all classes of
criminals. But this does not help
matters in the least. 1t has in
this instance proven disastrous in
the extreme that such is the con-
dition of affairs. 1t has been the
means, i'll a measure, of dcpriving
two good men of their lives i'll the
Hush OF their manhood, and also
turned loose desperate whom
the county and territory has spent
much money in trying to capture.
Runors state that Kid said to
one or two after he was free that
he did not want to kill Bell, but
Bell would not surrender to him
and that he had to do so to effect
his escape. Also that he had
revolver on his person ever since
he left the Pecos river, when the
posse of men were escorting him
from La Mesilia to Lincoln, where
he was to be executed on the 18th
OF this month. Other reports say
that he went round the town of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-05

THE MACCABEEs.-Alsga ldria Teat,
No. 2 Knights Of the Maccabees, held
their regular review 10 Old Fellows
Hall last night. The degree team and
Fix knights from Mt. Vernon Tent, No.
4, of WASHINGTON, paid them visit and
exempliiied toe degree work la full up
on five candidates, exhibit g great
skill and familiarity in every character.
After the initiation was over
at the hall the knights repaired 10 the
Coucordia Hotel where they we're hand
somely entertained by the Sir Heights
of Alexandra. Fraternity was respond
cd TO by Sir Knight Swift, OF Minueso-
ia, who highly eulogizsd the Mscca'
bees in their noble CAUSE in providing
for the widows and c,reing for the or
phans. He also highly oomplimented
Mount Vernon degree team. 10 all OF
his travels and experience be bad seen
none who 80 elegantly and handsomely
performed their duties as they, and az
ter oil bad joined in good night song
the visiting knights returned 10 WASH
ington on the Ills train.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-05
LOCAL BREyITIES.

George Mason Council, Royal AIcsnun,
will hold smoker tonight.
The work Of oveIhauling the boilers of tb Q
steamer Samuel j. Pentz will be b,gun at
once at Washington.
A marriage license was issuod in Wsshins-
ton yesterday TO Edwin N. Russell and Diu-
sila S. Otterbsck, both Of Marshall.
Mr.. Samuel H. Iunt has sold for the Henry
Bonz estate two houses ut The west end OF
King street to Mr.. Robert ]. Thomas.
Two men from St Asaph who came here
last night were mistaken for suspicious per.
sons and required to prove their identity.
w. N. Tansill, of Fredericksburg, a former
member of Mosby's command, has sold his
interest in the Baron Massow money for four
cents
1t is generally believed that il the ground
hog had been out last night and todsy be
would have been blown off the face OF the
earth.
Ed Bryant al Jim Walters, oolored boyt'
were ARE ted today by officers Arlington
and Hall for stealing cosl from the Southern
Railway yard.
Mr. Herman Fischer, formerly Of this CITY,
where he WAS well known AID has . number
Of relatives died at his home in Washington
yesterday aged rs years.
Mr.. NJ. Dugsn. who has been engineer al
the electric Zig works f,r some year,, has
resigned and his place will be filed by the
committee on light at it's next meeting.
The tug spIsy, belonging to Mr.. James
McEuep, is at the shipysrd where her boiler
will be retubed and ether work done to fl
her for work when the spring opens.
Mr.. James wiIisms while at work ct Rish
ellis planning mil this evening got bis hand
clught in joiner machine which cut of on,
Of his fipglrs and badly mashed another. HI
was attended by DR.. Smith.
The police have been requested to look on
for q man giving his nsme as Edward Rivers
who Is wanted on q charge Of jumping hi
board bill at the boarding house conducted
| BY Brs. Laura w. Becbtel, OF King street
| Rivers is described "a being shout 81 year
old and about feet 6 inches high
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad ferr,
continues TO increase the volume of Its bu'i
ness. Saturday night over so cars we're fer
ried between Alexandra and Shepherd:
During January Just past over 90 10 car
were ferrled across the river being the lars
est number transferred since the ferry began
The Randall Company has been AWARDS
the contract for carrying the mails betweel
Washington, this city and Glymont for !ou
years from the first Of July, 1901. Tb
contract csls for he delivery of mail pouche
TO and from the postoffice at New Glstz, For
Washington, Msrshsll Hall, Guns.on AM
Glymont and Indian Head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-05

OPERA HoUsE.-The sensational
rural comedy drama. "Joshua Simp-
kins," will be produced at the Opera
House Thursday night. This play con.
tains au interesting plot. and the fun is
said to be in abundance. During the
run OF the play there are some startling
scenes and situations principal Of
which is a country saw mill, shown
in complete operation. Two excellent
bands and a fine orchestra &C company
this attraction. The band will parade
at noon, when some good music may be
looked for, one of the bands being
dr. ssed uD az countrymeD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-05
A CoMPLIMENr FROM THE MAYOR =

A COMPLIMENT FROM THE MAYOR -
George Parker aud Robert Smith were
before the poles court this morning
charged with robbing Geo. Emmert's
store. They were sent on to the
grand jury. Ex-sergeant Smith, with
Officers Knight and Davis, worked up
tho case and the Mayor included 10 hjs
summing up OF the matter the follow
ing: II appears that your reduction to
the ranks hss not impaired your USE
fitness as most efficient member OF
the police force aad / am more than
ryrati6ed to find your energies and ef.
forts go we'll directed that the conf
dence OF our order-loving people still
belongs to you. 1t was Epaminonda
/ think, celebrated Theban, who had
performed services ofincslcalable beDe-
FL to his people, but "A no fell under the
ban of vile prosecutor, and was
placed 10 q position far below that
which he formally occupied and H.
finiteIy bsneath that which he msrited,
but Instead OF being cast down, he
said: "While the position is not IL.
tend ID TO honor me, yet will | honor
the position By performing faithfully
and honestly its duties"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-05

Baltimore Cattle Market, Feb 4.-Hogs-
Light receipts for trade and strong demand
at following quotations Westerns, $6; Wes'.
ern pigs, $5.80A5. 80; from other points,
SIS 65a5.75; rough COWS, "a 25s6; stag,
$4a4.50.
sheep and Lambs.-Fair supply; sheep
about steady; common to medium lambs
sbou, quarter lower and prime lambs about
steady. Quote Fair to good sheep, $225s
4.25; common TO fair sheep. % 26s3. %.
Lsmbs-Common, $450A5; fair, $5a5.5 so;
fair to choice, S5.50s6.
Calves.-Fsir receipt, and market abont
25c lower. Quote Common to good calves.
STAT.
New York Cattle Market, Feb. 4.-Beeves.
Market rather slow, but centrally ste dy.
Steers, $4.50a5 so; bulls, $3a4. %; cow,
81 O5s3 rs; heifers. s3a4 A.. Calves--De.
10 nd fair, veals 25a50s lower; other calves
about steady. vesls, "a 404S50; tops,
S.62lhs8 10; little calves. 81; bsrnyard
stock, $3a3 so; Westerns, 81.
sheep and Lambs.-Good sheep tribe
finer, others steady; lambs slow and 20A40c
of; sheer, $3a4 62ia; eho'ce, $4.75; few
prime weihers. %; culls. $1.75a2.75; lambs,
$4.75s5 80; 1 car at $6; calls, $4a4.60
Hoes-MsIket Arm at IS 65a5 80; desk
inferior light pigs $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-05

BEAUTIFUL ENTERTAINMENT. 49, DR..
and Mrs. t. Marshall Jones were the
hosts last evening of bountiful func.
ton 10 honor of Marshall Day."
Whist was played and the successful
contestants were Mrs. Jamss d. Gate
wood aud Mr.. Anthony Armstrong.
Ia the dining room, ablaze with color
aud light, menu worthy of Lucullus
Tor the Incompatible hostess) was
served. The portrait oftheir illustrious
ancestor, the chief justice, wreathed
with flowers. was toasted many rounds
Ia the "wiDe of Kings" Mrs. Jones
was charming, 10 a charming gown
of white, and 10 her always happy vein,
made OF marshall Day." a red letter
day, which her guests will long remem'
her
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-05

PERsoNAL.-Mrs. w. Key Howard,
of fredericksburg, and Miss Eleanor
French, OF this city, left yesterday for
St. Augustine, Fla, where they will
spend the remainder OF the winter.
Mrs. Robert Taylor continues very
sick OF her home In Alexandria county,
Miss Dixie Stringfellow, Of Elkwood,
Culpeper county, Is visiting her sister,
Mrs Aubrey Bowie. on south st. Asaph
street.
Mr. Lambert Lyles, clerk Of the mar
ket, is confined TO bis home By sickness
George d. Hopkins has returned
from Olesn. N. Y, whore he has been
to confer with Lorenzo Wolford, with
whom he will be associated 10 the new
glass factory to b, established here.
Work on the plant will be commenced
as soon as the weather will permit.
Mrs. Mary V. Clarke is coDfioed to
her home, 90 Duke street, by sickness,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-05
Lansburgh&Bro.,
42o to 426 Seventh street.
WASHINGTON. DC.

FUNERALs.-The funeral of the late
William Faunon took place from g.
Mary's Church this morning al S:3(
o'clock, and was attended by Dum.
Der OF friends OF the deceased. at 9;3(
o'clock the funeral OF the late John Nc.
Gahey took place from the same church
and was also attended by numbers o.
friends Of the deceased. Rsv. Father
Payne officiated at both funerals.
The funeral of Mrs Johanna Hayes will
take p ace from st. Msry's Church tomorrow
wednesday, morning at 9 o'clock, and not
at 3 O'Clock In the evening, as heretofore
stated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-05

ANOTHER BANK.-The talk OF estab
fishing another bank in this city, tt
which allusiou was recently made II
the Gszstte, has been renewed, and il
is said that Messrs. ]. NJ. Hill, Henry
Bladder, John A. Marshall. Henry
Slruss and others contemplate establish
ing q new national bank in this city al
an early date.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-05

THE WIND, which veered to the
northwest yesterday evening, blew
great guns last night and continued
with but slightly undated fury today
Many people were kept awake by the
fierce blasts aud the slamming Of win.
dow blinds, &C., but so far as heard but
little damage wss done. The wind
caused Very low tide today and the
fats were exposed on both sides of the
river
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-05

MEETING The Rosslyn Brick Co
held their annual stockholders meeting
at the Concorda Hotel last night and
elected officers for the year as follows
I. B. Weaver, president; G.. w. Wise,
vice president; E. r. Haight, secretary;
Il. T. Simpson, treasurer; George A.
Weaver. general manager; @. r. Clark
son, local agent. This company is con
emplstine making extensive improve
ments to their plant at Rosslyn, in the
county, in the near future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-05

FARM SALEs.--A number OF farms
near WoodlswD. Fairfax county, have
recently been sold, among them the
following The John Bsllneer firm
TO Mr.. Daniel Thompson for $4,000; The
James Hunter farm to MIR. Egberi
Thompson for Sc 900 and the Johnston
place to Mr.. w. L. Talbot for 81 200.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-05

The HOME CLUB will hold q reunion
tonight at Mr.. Jacob Brill's restaurant,
at the foot of King street, and the
members are anticipating pleasant
time. During the evening center
piece will be rafflsd for q charitable
object.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-05

ENTERTAINMENTS Preparations are
being made for a magic lantern enter
tainment to bs held at Christ Church
Parish Hall, Friday evening, February
s, By the Ministstiog Cnildyen's League
OF that church. The proceeds are to be
devoted to the maintenance of the
League cot at the Infrmsry.
The ladies' of the r. E. Lee Chapter,
q. ID. c., will give a S.. Valentines
dance aud oyster supper at Odd Eel.
lows Hall, Falls Church, February IA.
Tbs supper will be given from $50 to
10 so p. to, and there will be fine
music and plenty OF fun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-05
A Prominent Chicago, Woman Speaks

a Prominent Chicago, Woman Speaks.
Prof. Roxa Tyler. of Chicago, Vice
President Illinois Woman's Alliance, 10
speaking of Cbamberlain's Cough
Remedy, says: II suffered with severe
cold this winter which threatened to
run into pneumonia. tried different
remedies but seemed TO grow worse
and the medicine upset my stomach.
A friend advised me to try Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy and l found It
was pleasant TO take and 1t relieved me
at once. l am now entirely recovered,
saved DOCTORS bill, time and suffer-
ing, and will never be without this
spendid medicine again." For sale by
Richard Gibson, druggist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-05
MONETARY AND COMM ERCIAL.

New York. Feb. 5.-The market opened
strong and with dealings we'll distributed.
The ease OF the money market appeared to
be the only explanation for the continuance
OF speculative buoysncy In the railway list
there were sharp advances. There were
SINE recessions after the opening bat the
undertone OF speculation was strong.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-05
HOUSE.

Consideration of the postofice az
preparation was resumed by the House
committee of the whole today. Mr..
Griegs took the fl or for q speech on the
measure.
Mr.. Griegs's speech throughout was
denunciation Of the organ'z ,tion OF pos
tai employees. These organizations were
first formed for benevolent purpose O.,
he said, but bad deeenerated into sal
airy grabbing institutions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-05

EUcHRE PARTY.-A euchre party
was gwen at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Theodore Ale, 707 Duke street,
last night, in honor OF Mr.. Thomas
Whelao, of New Jersey. who is visiting
his brother, Mr.. Lawrence Whelan. OF
this city. The prizes were won by Miss
Mary Murtsugh, OF this city, aud Mr..
f. p. Burnett, Of New Jersey. After
the game a delicious luncheon was
served, and at late hour the guests de-
parted, with many thanks to mine
host and hostess for their hospitable
and entertaining reception.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-05

ReportSshOw greatly increased death rate
from throat and lung troubles, due to the
prevalence Of Group, pneumonia and grip.
We sdvi:e the use Of One Minute Cough Cure
in sll Of these difficulties. Il is the only
ms mlets remedy that gives immediate results.
Children like it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-02-05
Stops the Cough
and Works OF the Cold.

Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure
cold 10 one day, No Cure, no Pay. Price
% cents.