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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
interesting Railway Statistics.

washington, April IS. = The inter-
state commerce commission issued a
bulletin on railroad accidents for the
three months ended Dec. 81, 1902. Il
shows that during that period in train
accidents 266 persons were killed and
2,7SS injured. Accidents of other
kinds, including those sustained by
employees while at work and by pas.
sengers in getting on and off cars,
etc., bring the total number of casual
ties up to 93S killed and 1873 in
jured. The damage to cars, engines
and roadbed by these accidents
amounted to S2,466, ,056.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
JEALOUSY THE CAUSE.
Maddened Lover Kills His Sweetheart
and Ends His Own Life.

Johnstown, Pa, April 2O.-Robert
Long, a carpenter shot and killed
Miss Emma Foust, then fired shot
into his head and died instantly. The
shooting took place at the girls home
at Seanor, II miles from here. Long
had been !rg attention to the girl
for some 1eonths, but she had recently
informed him that she could not re-
turn his affection. Maddened by jeal-
ousy he called on Miss Foust, and
after holding conversation with her
about an hour he killed her and him.
self. The girls parents rushed into
the room on hearing the shots and
found both dead.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
Declares Innocence.

Jefferson City, Mo-. April 20.-Sen-
ator Buell. Matthews OF st. Louis coun.
ty is among those for whom indlct-
ments have been returned by the Cole
county grand jury, and he is here ar
ranging for bond. Circuit Judge Ha-
zeil has fixed the amount of the bond
at $4,000. Senator Matthews declares
he is innocent Of any crime for any
vote he has cast and asks that the
public withhold criticism until he
comes to trial, when he will establish
his innocence. Further than this, on
the advice Of his attorney, he declined
to talk.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
Venezuela Paws Indemnify.

Caracas, April 18.--Venezuela, car
rying out the provisions of the proto-
coils signed by Minister Bowen with
the allies, has met the payment due to
Germany on March Is. Thirty per
cent of the customs will be delivered
to the Caracas branch of the Bank of
England, and the payment due to Italy
on April Is is ready. This is in spite
of the fact that all the Venezuelan
merchant vessels have not yet been
returned, and those that have been re-
turned had no cargo aboard.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
In Race to Win.

Salem, o., Apri, 11.-Dr. A. C.
Yengling Of this city has received a
communication from Colonel Weber
Weber of Columbus, department COM
mander of the Ohio G, A. r., inquiring
as to the truth of the report circulated
in some parts of the state that he
(Yengling) would not be candidate
for department commander at the en-.
campment which meets at Marietta
next month. DIR. Yengling replied by
wire that any such report was erro-
neous. The doctor declares that he is
in the fight to win.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
VIII Sell ArnoId,s stock.

Springfield. Ills, April IS. = Judge
Edward C. Kramer Of East st. Louis.
in the United States district court, Sc,
cured an order authorizing L. L.
Schwartz of East st. Louis. receiver
for e. ]. Arnold & Co., to sell the per-
ishable property of Arnold & Co. in
this district of the federal court. con-
sisting of race horses. farming uten.
sils. etc, ON the farm OF Arnold & Co..
two and one-half miles from Green
Vile, Bond county. The property ID
valued at $4,000.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
Death Of Noted Frontlersman.

Salt Lake City. April 1S.-Colonel
Bill Root, frontiersman, a companion
through his life of Buffalo Bill and
a friend of Bill Nye during the latter's
reportorial days in Laramie, died sud-
denly of heart failure in his apart
ments in this city. He was go years
old. When young man he settled in
Laramie, became interested in the
Laramie Boomerang and took Bill Nye
In partnership with him. This was
the beginning of the latter's fame as
writer. AS a catcher of wild ami
mails Colonel Root had international
fame.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
To Whom it May Concern.

Notice Is hereby given that until the 30th
day Of May, 1903 at 900 O'Clock n. m. sealed
proposals Will be received Mt the office Of
the clerk of the board of education of Green
Township, Hooking county, Ohio, for build
ing a brick school house on tho lot situated
in Sub-district No. 4. known as the Barthlow
school and according to plans and specih-
said township.
Each bid shall contain the name OF every
person interested In the same, and shall be
accompanied by sufficient guarantee OF
some disinterested person that III the bid Is
accepted contract will be entered into ana
the performance Oft properly secured.
None but the lowest responsible bid will
be accepted, and the board reserves the
right to reject any or all bids
By order of Board of Education.
S. G. KREITZ, Pres. Board
j. II. McSHERRY, CLERK OF Green TIP.
May 4-w
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
Farm For Sale.

l have for sale a good farm and
on favorable terms, containing
los acres, house, barn, corn crib,
wagon shed, fruit, ETC.; near the
town of Rockbridge, o.; close to
railroad, mill, churches and school,
and right in the center of gas field
and rock for building purposes and
the manufacture of glass near
railroad. For information call at
residence, one mile south of Rock :
bridge, O. DANIEL BRoUaHRR.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
Irish AGAINST Hay.

New York, April 2S.-The United
Irish societies of New York city have
adopted and sent to President Roose-
welt a resolution protesting against
the reported action of John Hay, sec
retary of state, in instructing the
United States minister to Peking to
reject the demands of Russia in Man
churia. The resolution declares that
such action is fraught with peril to
the United States and is taken at the
instance of England to promote inter-
ests which are not American. Presi-
dent Roosevelt was asked to note that
the course of the state department,
"since John Hay assumed control OF
1t, has been and Gtill is dictated by a
sole purpose to serve British at the
expense of American interests"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
C. & Nj. v. Excursions.

For full particulars relative to
these excursions, call ON nearest
c. & M. V. r. r. Ticket Agent.
Los Angeles, Cal.-General AS
sembly of the Presbyterian church.
Tickets will be sold May 2nd and
May 11th to 18th inclusive.
San Francisco, Cal.-National
Association of Master Plumbers.
Tickets will be sold May 2nd and
May 11th to 18th inclusive.
Homeseekers Excursions 70 the
South, Southwest, West and North
west on specific dates during the
summer. Call on your nearest
agent for informal
Marietta, o. ID Army of
the Republic 81 encampment,
Tickets will be .oi lay llth and
18th, good reii,r inS until May l6,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
Banks close rhelr Doors.

Chattanooga, Tenn. April 18.-The
private banks of Leroy G. Harding at
Fort Payne, Attala and Collinsville,
Ala, were closed on attachments is
sued by alleged creditors. Mr.. Hard
ing has not been, in Fort Payne for
several days. The attachment at Fort
Payne was served In the interest of a
Kentucky grain house to collect a
debt of $1,000. II is said here that
banks in Kentucky. Ohio. Indiana. At
lanta, Birmingham and Nashville are
interested.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
Was a Well Known Horseman.

Lafayette, Ind, April 2S. = George
Seeger, Jr., 3S years old. well known
horseman, died of acute pneumonia at
his home in this city after two-days'
illness. Mr.. Seeger was president of
the Lafayette Transfer company, the
Seeger Transfer and Lumber COM
pany, the Lafayette Horse Sale COM
pany and the Lafayette Racing asso-
citation. He was for 10 years manager
of the Grand opera house. During the
worlds fair in Chicago he was assist
ant to Secretary Mulhemer of the
Live Stock association.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
Indicted Senator Mlssina.

st. Louis, April 20.-Robert E. Lee
held long distance telephone conver-
sation with his brother, Lieutenant
Governor Lee, who is in Chicago. He
said that Lieutenant Governor Lee
thought he could return to st. Louis
the latter part of the week. Senator
Frank Farris Of Steelville, against
whom the grand jury returned an in
dictment, has been missing since Fri
day morning
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
Among The Churches.

Bi-Centenary of John Wesley.
Beginning next Sunday May 10th.
a full week will be given at the
Methodist church, to the celebra-
tion of the two hundredth ami
versarv Of John Wesley's birth.
PROGRAM.
Sunday 10 a. m, "The Worlds S
Preparation for the Coming of
John Wesley address by the
pastor. p. M, "The Doctrines
That Have Influenced the. World" T"
Monday evening, "The Origin
of the Class Meeting and its Place
in the Church. "
Tuesday evening, Young Peoples
Rally, subject "The Oxford Club
as the Birth Place of Methodism. "
Wednesday evening, "Power OF
the Prayer Meeting
Thursday evening, acquaint-
anceship meeting. A self-deniaI
offering for church improvement
fund. Something from each
Address by Judge Bright, subject
John Wesley and his Associates.
Friday evening, sacred concer
by select singers.
"Was Jesus Lonely9" will b'
DIR. H. j. Stewards Sunday morn
ing subject at the Presbyterian
church. At 1880 p. m. he vii
speak on "Sifting."
"Jesu ST h e Light Of th
World" and "Trembling Felix
will be the morning and evening
subjects at the U; b. church mex
Sunday. Special music.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
Elnd Raoterla Preaent.

Cleveland, April 11.-Tests of sam.
pies of lake water taken at the new
intake crib have struck the city ad-
ministration with CONSERVATION. Dur.
ing the cry about bad water the state
rlent has always BEEN wait until
I rew tunnel is in working order,
I, he city will have pure water"
~ II TIE samples shows that
the n So 70 means free from
germs and Lap.cr,a.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
Old Stand-New MiIIinery-New
Management.

On Saturday last Mrs. G. W.
Miller purchased the entire millin-
cry establishment and the six years
room lease of Mrs. Benadum Clark.
On Monday and Tuesday, Mrs.
Miller and her trimmer, Miss Nc
CURE, were in the city purchasing
an entire new and beautiful stock
of millinery. The formal opening
will come soon. Watch for the
date.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
WANT PASSES BACK.
Railway Companies Ask Legislators
to Turn In Their Cards.

St Paul, Mimi, April 28.-The 500
railway has notified the legislators Of
North Dakota to return all passes, as
under the Ellins law railroad passes
to state officials are illegal. This
same action is expected in MINES ota.
All other roads are expected to follow
the same course, and the question will
be settled, and state officials and leg
islators will pay their own railroad
fare hereafter. The Northern Pacific
passes to legislators expired with the
recent session.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
Wanted For Ora, ! Larceny.

Marion, Ind, April 28-Collie Dill
worth of this city was arrested on In
formation by Sheriff w. s. Reece OF
Bowling Green, o., who holds a war
rant alleging grand larceny. 1t Is
charged that Dilworth and another
man robbed business house at Port
age, O., last Wednesday night and OBJ
tanned $4,000. DilWUrth formerly lived
at North Baltimore, n, near the town
where the robbery occurred. After
being placed under arrest he said that
he had never been in the town of Port
age except to pass through on the
train
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
PAY THE PENALTY.
Missouri Packing Companies Pay
Their Fines Into Court.

Kansas City, Mo-, April 13. = The
FIVE Missouri packing companies
which were fined $4,000 each on
March 20 for violation of the anti
trust law through taeir attorney
Frank Hagerman of this city, have
mailed to the supreme court a draft
for $27,136, in payment of fines and
costs incident to the action against
them. The firms fined are the Armour
Packing company, Cudahy Packing
company, Hammond Packing comany,
Swift C Co. and Schwartzschild and
Sulzberger The payment was made
before it was due.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
souaa Pleaaes Parisians.

Paris, April 20.-Sousa and his band
opened at the Nouveau to a crowded
house and scored marked success.
most of tho numbers on the concert
receiving encores. Sousa responded
to each with something of his own
composition, to the great delight OF
the many Americans present. The last
numbers were plantation song and
dance music and fairly brought down
the house
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07

Plttsburg, April 20.--Beoa1sa an
electric brake refused to work
crowded Western avenue car of the
Pittsburg Railway company ran away
on Federal street, Allegheny, wrecked
carriage, broke through the safety
gates of the Fort Wayne railroad, de-
rallied a fast-moving freight train ant
then went to pieces. Almost all OF
the As passengers aboard the car were
hurt, though only one fatally.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
stepped Before a Train.

Conneaut. o., April 20-J. s. Por-
ter, a Lake Shore freight conductor,
whose home is in Buffalo, was injured
In the yard of that company here.
Porter had stepped from in front Of
one train only to get in front of an
other, which struck him.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
Stricken In the Pulpit.

Philadelphia, April 2O.-The Rev.
Dr. Francis A. Horton, well known in
the Presbyterian church, pastor OF
Temple Presbyterian church, this city,
was stricken with apoplexy while
preaching and died shortly after being
removed from the pulpit. DR.. Horton
was delivering special sermon to
vOunR men
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
Death of TheoIoalan.

Xenia, o., April 20.-Dr. David Nc
Dill, widely known as an author OF
theological works, died here from
heart trouble He was formerly pro-
fessor of philosophy at Monmouth col
iege and retired last year from pro-
fessorship in the Xenia theological
seminary, where he taught since 1885.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
Prisoner Dies of Wound.

Canton, o., April 20.-Owen Furry.
a prisoner, who escaped from the
workhouse and was shot by F. L.
Combs, station agent at Middlebranch,
died of his wounds. Furry had at
tackled Combs, who was assisting an
officer in pursuit, pelting him with
stones. Furry was from Bangor, Me.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
Arrested In Austria.

Alliance, o., April 27.-George Bor-
sia, charged with forging the name Of
a countryman and obtaining $500 at
the First National bank here six
weeks ago, is under arrest in Vista,
Austria. He will be brought here for
trial.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
Killed bx Rreaklna Chain.

Mansfield, o., April 20. = An east
boand passenger train was wrecked at
Ioudonville by broken rail- The en-
gine and the baggage car went ove-
on their sides and three Pullmans
were derailed. No passengers were
hurt. The train was en- route from
Chicago to Pittsburg and was well
filed with passengers. When the
wrecking crew got to the scene a man
name Cristine of Wooster, o., one OF
the crew, was killed by chain break
ing and striking him in the back OF
the head
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
sounht TerribIe Death.

Tifin, O., April 20. = Mrs. Samuel
Schriver, aged As. at her home north
of Tifin, while mentally unbalanced,
poured coal oil over her clothing and
walked from the house and set fire to
herself. She died four hours later
after suffering terrible agony.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
Interment at Portsmouth.

Washington, April 20-The funeral
Of the late Harry l.. Merrick, the para
grapher of the Washington Post, who
died here, will take place at Ports
mouth, o., next Wednesday. The re-
mains will leave here for Portsmouth
accompanied by the widow, her two
young sisters, and some personal
friends,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
STUDY THE CODE
CITY Solicitors Discuss New Laws Fer
Ohio Municipalities.

city Solicitors Discuss New Laws Fer
Ohio Municipalities.
Columbus. O., April 2s.-City solic-
itors from almost every municipality
In Ohio are in session at the Great
Southern hotel TO discuss the munich
pal code and formulate rules for a uni
form system of its construction and
the passage Of ordinances under It's
provisions. The meeting was called
to order by Smith Bennett, special
counsel in the office Of the attorney
general. 1t is probable that steps Will
be taken to form a permanent organ
ization of the solicitors and that a
constitution will be adopted and Off
cars elected
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
Lived over a Century.

Springfield, o., April 27.-Betsy
Clark, los years old, died here. She
was a native of Kentucky and lived
there until she was 70 years old. Her
mother died at the age of 113.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
BRIEFS.

Pastors, superintendent an d
teachers will be especially inter-
ested in the round tables st the
county convention.
"Timothy Standby" or in 9TH
er words DR.. Joseph Clark, State
Sunday School Secretary, will be
present at the County Sunday
School Convention.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
Made a Good Haul.

Bowling Green, o., April 27.-The
G. F. Mum & Sons private bank in
Portage was entered by three bur
glars. They blew the vault with nitro
glycerin and stole about $4,000 in
bank notes and currency.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
Asasllors identified.

Youngstown, o., April 20.-Edward
Anderson, meat cutter, aged %, Is
under arrest charged by Lieutenant
Kennedy of the police department
with being Jack the Grabber," who
has been terrorizing the women OF
this city the past two weeks. Two
young women whom he grabbed and
maltreated identified Anderson as
being their assailant Anderson ad-
mitted being where the assault oc-
CURED, but claimed he was intoxi-
Gated. A third woman near at the
time also identified Anderson.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
Mas Civil War Neteran.

Fort Wayne, April 20.--Colonel G.
B. Oakley, ex-mayor of Fort Wayne,
Ind, died of paralysis. He was 70
years of age and was lieutenant colo.
mel of the One Hundred and Thirty
second Indiana infantry during the
otVtl war.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07
Announcements.
FOR COMMISSIONER.

We are authorized to announce the name
of d. w. WRIGHT, as n candidate for County
Commissioner. subject to the decision OF the
Democratic primary election.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1903-05-07

Sick Headache absolutely and
permanently cured by using Moki
Tea. A pleasant herb drink. Cures
Constipation and Indigestion, makes
you eat, sleep, work and happy.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money
back. 26 cts. and 90 cts. Write to
w. H. HOOKER q Co., Buffalo, N.
Y, for a free sample. BoRT Co.,
Druggists,
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-02-20
TELEGRAPHiC BREVITIES.

The committee Of Presbyterian Cler.
gymen representing the synod and ap.
pointed to determine the site for a
Rocky Mountain college. has decided
in favor of Denver, which had offered
q complete college building, ready for
use.
The reports circulated respecting
the loss of stock in Idaho as result
Of the recent cold weather. have been
ereatly exaggerated. Idaho sheepmen
have lost a little stock-in fact. no
more than usual-during the winter
season.
a Halifax. y. S. dispatch says that
The Allan liner Liveniana, from elias
Cow and Liverpool. for this port. is
BOW six days overdue. and in shipping
circles it is thought that she has brok.
N down. The captain OF the oil
tank steamer Delaware. which arrived
on Monday. reported he had passed.
on Saturday. 2G0 miles southwest of
this port. a steamer thought to be the
overdue Iiveniana. The steamer was
making slow progress at the time, but
displayed no signals.
Prominent Liberals of Colon have
signed proclamation which an
nounCes that owing to the national
government not having officially re-
stored public order and individual
guarantees as agreed in the peace
treaties Of Nov. 81 last. the Liberals
will refrain from taking part in the
next election campaign.
John Dwight Morton, president OF
The Carpenter-Morton company. and
prominent in the paint and oil trade
is dead at his home in Boston. aged
IS years He was one of the found
ers Of the National Paint. Oil and Var
nish association. and was its president
n 1894
The II Psi Phi fraternity. which
numbers 1900 graduates and students
Of dental colleges. has held its annual
meeting in Chicago The following
officers OF the supreme chapter were
elected: President. DR.. George Brown
Glenn Falls. y. Y, secretary and treas
u,er. Or G. c. Makey. Chicago. The
next annual meeting viii be held al
St ! Cuis
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-02-20
GaiterVille.

This week opened with much wind
aud We are undergoing the experience
of severe sand storm.
The farmers are preparing TO plant
their crops of corn, melons and other
field produce.
The turpentine operators Of this Sec
ton are doing great deal of boxing.
Mr.. J. Smith aud wife of Cleveland,
Ohio, were through our little burg last
week. Mr.. Smith says he left his
home in Cluster Cross Roads, Cleve-
land, Ohio, on December Pod, and
came through the country with his
team, which was only one horse
outfit aud went "a far south as WAS
possible. or at least a. far south a. he
cared 10 go and was then on his way
back home. He said the cause of his
travelling through the country was
because he had heard so much talk of
the beautiful scenery there was to be
seen i'm Florida and a. he was getting
well along i'm years and loved to view
the land Of flowers he started out not
having any certain point in view only
the land Of flowers.
Uncle Joe. visited DunnelIon last
week and finds that il is growing in q
most wonderful way; an ice factory
and cold storagA and they are talking
OF starting a newspaper which ! guess
will soon be on hand.
Miss Cora Ross has returned home
after the close of her school at
Anthony.
Mr.. Robinson, of Levy county, was
seen i'm Gaiterville last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. \. w. Brass, made n
business trip to Ocala a few days past.
Mr.. c. NJ. Turner, of Ocala, is ex-
pected i'm Gaiterville soon.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1903-02-20
ANOTHER RICH GOLD
STRIKE IN ALASKA
Said to Equal That Of the Fa-
nous KlOndike.
GREAT STAMPEDE TO FIELDS.
Two Thousand Miners From Nome,
Dawson and Other Places Brave Per.
lis and Severe Weather to Reach the
New EIGcrado.

Chicago. Feb. 19-Federal officers
on the Yukon river confirm the story
that a gold strike equaIing that of the
Klondike has been made in Tamana
valley. says a dispatch 10 The ChrOn-
iCle from Tacoma. Wash.
Two thousand miners are stamped
ing thither from Nome. Dawson, Eagle
and Rampant. Some Of them will
probably perish. as the weather
throughout the Yukon has been most
severe. The stampeders are taking
only enough supplies TO last them on
the journey. This may endanger the
lives OF all. since provisions are very
short in the new camp.
United States Commissioner Clay
pool writes from Circle that 900 claims
have been recorded in the new dis
trict. which is officially known as Fair
banks, being named after Senator Fair
banks.
Bottles Of coarse gold have been
brought to Commissioner Claypool
fully confirming the richness Of the
strike
Pedro. Cold Stream and Pine Greeks
are the streams. running % to SO
cents per pan.