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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23
ORoHIBITIoN NOTICE.

And now On this day the court proceeded to
coant the returns of an election held 10 Justiees
Prcelnct No. hour 90 az the county Of Travis
Texas. on saturday, july "a. $50, under an or
der pscyiously made providing for said election
20 hs held-entered fifteenth - Nay. lsss--to de-
trrminc whether the sale OF tntoxteSting liquors
aud mediraled hltters prodrein tntoxteA,eon
skali DC prohibited In sAid ius,iee's pseeine',
and n appearing that st ssiu election - votes
were polied sFor Prohibition" sad II votes
were pollcd "Against Prohibition, showing =
Yaaloslty of q votes IN favor Of prcaibttion. "
IA declared than a. sand election ma1ortty y
IS votes wcre caet IN favor of prohieltion. eas
tits hereby oraeF<d tea3 Intoxicating fiqoors en1
nacdlcafed hittcrs proaaelgg intoxacstlan sasl!
BE- absolutely prohibited within the hnaitl q
eaid JusficeT freeinct No. -Four ca, Iresi,
coanty. Texas, except Ninee TOT secrAmentAl
purposes and alcoholic siimnlants a. mediclne
in cases of actual sickness when sold upon sas
written presesiption of regular ps.etictng ply
siclan certifylnE upon honor thai nc same u ac'
tnaily necessary - = medicine. until such lin,
u Inc Quallncd voeers therein nay. 81 inea
Election 10 be held Tor the pazpoee, oy ma1on
~ vofc decide otherwise
ecftlfT the foregoing 70 bs trac copy takel
from the minutes % mo Coneiissionefs. Ger
ofTrsyfs eonnfy, entered and dated July ~. lsst
fLsl FRANK brown, clsfk.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

PROPERTY Cn Broadway, New York,
is now valued by appraisers at one
third Its assessed price when mortgaged
a few years ago to insurance and other
money lending institutions. In many
places the depreciation in real estate
has been seventy-five per cent.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

MoRGAS and Mallory, Is owners OF
r1val steamship lines from Galveston,
have made terms with one another
They have advanced rates of freight
charges. snd are happy. Even so
when Scott and Gould and Hunting
ton fnd fighting proftlesz, they will
combine against the rest Of msnnod
and rule the continent, as well -as
ussr freight Charges euOrucrs.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

!. {. SIMPSON, Louisville, XIV.

DIR. Tut has been en-
gagged Ia the practice
Of medicine thirty
years, and for a long
time was demonstrl-
tor Of anatomy in the
Medical College OF
Georgia, hence, per-
sohs using his Pills
have the guarantee
that they are prepared
on scientific principles,
and are free from all
quackery.
lie has succeeded In
combining in them
the heretofore antaR-
onistic qualities of a
ltysngIhSHiAH, BEI1a-
lire d fPErfJyisgfoSie
Their first apparent
effect Is TO increase the
appetite by causingthe
food topuopeTly assinl.
Hate, thus the system
is nourished, and by
their tonic action on
the digestive organs,
regular & healthy ev.
acuationsare produced
The rapidity with
which pSrS0Hs take on
FSSh, while under the
Influence Of THESE pills,
Of itself indicates their
adaptabiliiy TO nourish
the body, and henco
their efficacy IN curing
nervous debility, mel.
ancholy, dyspe psia,
wasting Of the mus.
cles, sluggishneSs Of
the liver, chronic con-
supation, and impart-
, the system. Sold eV-
az Street. New York.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

THE Pathological Association at.
Houston has been permanently reor-
ganized and a most excellent set of
officers placed at the head of it for the
ensuing year.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23
SICK HEADACHE.

This distressing afiiction occurs most fire.
aneniiy. The disturbance OF the stomach arts-
ing from the imperfeetly digested contents,
causes severe pain in the head, accompanied
with disagreeable nausea, and this Constitutes
what Is popularity known as Sick Headache.
j. II ZEILIN d co.,
sole proprietors SImmons's Liver Regulator.
As Remedy In
MALARIoUs FEVERS, BOWEL COM
PLANTS, DYSPEPSIA, MENTAL DEPRES
SION, RESTI.ESSNESS, JAlNDlCk, NAu'
SEA SICK HEADACHE, Col.IC, CONsNtPA
TON AND BILlOuSNESS
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

wKSrED-A arst el.ss assistant ssaeseE IN
mtaia,esy. salsry 80 per nsntA address
Nrs. Z. LERs' Pslnetpel wkxssaeoie le1zie
Af<8s-S slssa,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

THE New York papers say that
brisk and heavy trade with the South
and Southwest is anticipated because
crops are uniformly most promising.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23
BAD BREATH,

Nothing is 40 unpleasant, nothing 20 common
as had breath and IN nearly every case II NEE
from tho stomach. and can be so easil, orrecied
N yau will take Simmons'H Liver Reg.ror, H
vol neglect so sure r~medy for this repulsiNe
dIsnrdrr IL will also Improve your Appelite
romblp xiou and general health.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23
PILES

How many suffer torture day after day, max,
Ing life burden and robbing existence oi al
Pilc. Yet relief Is ready 10 the hand OF almost
any one who VIII use systematically the remedy
that has perm ancntly cured thousands. No
drastic, violent purge, bat gentle assistant OF
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23

KANSAS CITY proposes to freight ten
refrigerator cars with ice for Galveston
to return burdened with tropical fruits.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1877-08-23
1T HAS NO EQUAL.
CauEion.

As there are nnmber Of limitations offered
10 the public We would caution the eommnn-
Nv 20 bay no Powders or prepared SlMMONS's
LIVER REGULATOR unless In our engraved
wrappers with Trade Marx. stamp and signature
nnbroken. None other is genuine
] III XEILIN a CO..
nosAeodAwfyr Macon. Ga, and Philadelphia
The New York herald., 1877-02-13
PROTECTION OF GAME.

Tho monthly meeting OF tho New York Association
for tho Protection OF Gamc held The residence OF
Mr. Charles II. Honsman, NO. - East Filtyfourh
street, last evening Mr. Clinton Gilbert presided, aud
Mr.. Thomas n. Cuthbert acted as secretary
Counsellor Whitehead reported that no new cases
were TO be presented, and the fcw commission mcr-
chants VI tins city who deal in venison tho only
vioators OF the Gamo laws " be found this seaso.
Tho commission in tho habit OF receiving
large consignmcnts OF venson from distances
aud much OF It arriving after the close
menccd, they hid Il away in cellars and sold Il
only to those with whom they were personally ac
Quaintod. The speaker had recently seen several
head OF the black tail deer from Wyoming Territory,
aud this fact illustrates most torcibly that the en-.
forccmcnt OF the game laws In the great centre o
sales must have constant attention. otherwise the OBJ
Ject tho society has la view will not DO attained IL
was suggested that much might he done TO this end
by correspondence with the sister associations vi
Pennsylvania ana other States, that when dealers
IN New York arc prohibited from exposing for sale
game out OF season they may not lni market IN ad
Jaccnt large cities
Mr. Seth Green suggested that In the future cgsIa
spcarng fish, much in vogue IN sections Of, he
State. No more monstrous evil existed, and II should
be stopped soon the offenders DO reached.
Mr. Green thought that the w0rkhouse the place
for all such culprlts.
vicc President Roosevelt indorsed the OF
Mr. Green and satd that the Fish Commissioners must
havo protective legislation In New York. Much money
was beng expended 20 stock the streams with ocl
fishes, but It seemed impossible tor the work to be OF
any future service II the practice OF spcaring fish
from cn their spawning beds IS not disco ucd.
Concert OF action and immediate attention 10 this
matter must be had to obtain suitable laws 10 prevent
tho continuance D, this great roug
Tne amsndcd game law, now up for passage by the
ton OF single section, which will be stricken out
when II comes up Tor final passage. This relates to
game Killed out Of the State, and found In this market
during tho close seasons.
The meeting adjourned until March TO-
The New York herald., 1877-02-13
NEW YORK HERALD TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 49, 877TRPLE

by Mr.. Field OF New York, adopted by yeas, 16s
maya. lOs-a party vote, except that Mr. Whitehousc
oil Now York. voted with tho republicans.
IL was then ordered, motion Mr. Field, that the
Clerk Inform tho senate of the action OF tho House.
and also that the House Is ready the Son.
ate In the hall oi the House.
A recess OF tive minutes then taken to allow
preparations TO be made Tor the reception the Senate
During the discussion and voting the seats In the
fronting the Clerks pied Messrs
Evarts, Stoughion. Matthews and Shexbar.cr, couu-
sci for the republican party before the commission,
and by Mcssrs Mcrrick aud Green. counsel for The
democratic party.
The galleries were fully occupied by spectators,
ladies having to content themselves with
IN tho aentlenen's Is gallery from which, however tho
coorcd people who usually lounge thcro appeared to
be plctey excluded Young Mr.. Ulysses s. Grant
occupied u members seat on the republican side.
After the proceedings Of the JOINT convention, Mr.
Cox, oil New YORK, from the Committee Rules r0-
ported n resolution so amending the rules OF tho
Hodso that pending tho count o the electoral vote,
aud when the House IL not engaged therein II shall
the day preceding proceed ut twelve O'Clock with It's
business AS though the legislative day had expired by
adjournment
lie explained that there but seventeen work
Ing days before the end OF the session; that there
eleven OF the regular Appropriation bills undis-
posed OF that there were 2Il bulls the private cal.
cndnr and nitv on the public calendar; that there
tercst the public debt of the District OF Columba
and the Mississippi Lcvee bill wero before the House,
anu that III order TO get through this OF
the resolution should be adopted.
Alter being amended so MS 10 prevent tho resolution
from interfering In any way with the counting OF tho
electoral votes was adopted and The House at halt
past four took recess until Tomorrow at ten o'clock
The New York herald., 1877-02-13
ORIENTAL ART.

most fascinating collection OF Oriental art nut
exhibition at Leavtt's Clinton Hall salesroom ycs-
tcrday, be sold Friday and Saturday afternoons
The articles directly imported from Turkey,
Japan and China and consist OF cmbrodcrics tapes.
tries and rugs of nne patterns portieres and ,abo
covers aud an elaborate satin embroidered Chinese
bcdsprcad. We have rarely ever seen beautiful
display OF cloisonte cnanes. both porcelain and
copper There several closonnc Jars not down on
the Catalogue that are OF tho most delicate workan
ship Then thcro are ine Helm porcelain urns. kaga,
kiOta crockle ware, bronZcs ami Chinese
iugs. The wloio room Is hung with rugs and tapos-
tries and decorated with brc brac aud the effect is
very rich. There some valuable tIqucs In ths
lot which, ako II on the whole, contains really
good things than often outside OF private
collection. Among tho rugs are Dogasan and prayer
rugs of unique patterns. Tho exhibition was largely
attended Yesterday, and the visitors very busy
marking their catalogues
The New York herald., 1877-02-13

OF legislative character was In order pending the
sideration Of decision the Electoral ission
BY twelve O'Clock nearly all the Senators were
present. but no business whatever was transacted.
The Senate having affirmed the decision Of the Elec-
toral Commission in the Florida awaited notca-
tion from tho House OF Representatives that that body
ready 70 resume :hs joint session continue the
count
AZ twenty minutes past two O'Clock Mr. Adams,
Clerk of thc House or Representatives. appeared ut the
bar Of tho senate and announced tho decision OF inc
House that inc counting OF the electoral Of tho
State Of Florida shall not proceed in conformity with
the decision OF the Electoral Commission but that
the votes OF the democratic electors be counted
and also notified the the House was ready
to meet II in the hall Of the House.
The Senate thcn proceeded In body to tho House Of
Representatives
WheL the senate returned from taking part In tho
Oregon from the Committee Privileges and Elec-
ti0ns, Submitted resolution providing tor the issue
OF an attachment for Conrad Z. Jourdan, cashier OF
the Third National Bank OF New York. he having
failed 70 appear before the committee and produces tho
accounts OF Samuel J. Tiden, William I. Pelton and
A. = Hewitt with that bank.
Mr. SALISBURY, Of Delaware, objected to the con-
sideraton OF tho resolution to-day, and II laid
over until Tomorrow. He said he objected to the
resolution because u not reported by tho uuan
consent OF the Committee Privileges and
Elections. Besides. there were matters connected
with which should be inquired into before any
resolution was passed
13y unanimous consent Il was understood that no
ten and twovc O'Clock 4. NJ. during the time the Ecc
tOra Commission have the Louisiana case under con-
siderat0n.
The Senate then, at forty-lvc minutes past four
doors reopcncd took until ten O'Clock to-
The New York herald., 1877-02-13
FATAL RESULT OF a DRIVE.

Mr.. Thomas skolly ono Of Brooklyn's wcathcst
buidors while driving In his carriage Ocean PARK
way. on tho afternoon OF tho 9th inst, codcd with
tho carriage OF Charity Commissioner Storms. rho
occupants Of both carriages thrown to tho ground
and the vehicles badly broken. Comm sslonsr storms
was found TO be but slightly injured Mr. Sicily. how
IN an DsensSblc condition, his shoulder being dis
located two ribs broken and having sustained severe
internal injuries. Mr. skcIiy, Notwithstanding tho
Efforts made by the attending physclans 10 save his
Iiic fingered Ia great pam until yesterday morning.
when he died. commissioner storms has fuly rccov
crcd IRON his Slight wounds. and expresses deep
grct the sad termination OF the drvc aud says
that he thinks the accident bvought about by tho
horse OF Mr. Sicily becoming frightened at something
the road Tho deceased was we'll Known through
Tho
The New York herald., 1877-02-13
LADIES DAY AT THE LOTUS CLUB.

1t was Iadies' Day at the Lotus Club yesterday Tho
parIors wcrc crowded with invited guests, among
whom were many ladies well known social and
literary circles Tho following excellent programme
gwen at the entertain mcnt In the parlors
Piano solo, "Tam O'Shabter, George William War.
rem; ballad, ''Margharretta" (Balcj, Thomas Whifen:
selections IRON 'Man o. AirI'c' A. 7. Burbank; Non
Giova u Sosprar (DoDzct), Mrs Izora Elder; piano
solo, 'song OF the Brook" George William Warren;
ballad, Miss Addic FIELD violin solo, ''Old Folks ut
Home" William Withcrs ballad. My Heart Sull
Beats Tor Thee (Otto Sutro) Nh Humphreys sketch
from Max AdeIer, w. $. Andrews, dues, 'Qual Mara
Quail Terra" Mrs. zora Elder aud MIR. X. Rouse; bal.
lad Nine. Clara Brinkcrhon.
Tho walls OF the art gallery and parlors hung
with picurcs most Of them the production OF members
uf
The New York herald., 1877-02-13
THE ELECToRAL COMMISSION.

WASHINGTON, Fcb. II. 1871.
The Electoral Commission was called to order al
half past four o'clock +. ~ to-day aud received Tho
certificates aud accompanying papers IN the OF
Louisiana from the presiding officer q the JOINT
Upon the arrival of the various counsel cssrs
Field, Campbell, TrumUu, Carpenter. Merrck. Hoad-
ley and Green for the democratic side OF tho question:
and Mcssrs Evarts. Matthews, Shcliabereer aud
Stoughton tor The republican sidel. the presiding
officer inquired who would represent the oDlcctors
Mr. FIELD responded that Senator Mcdonald aud Mr.
jerks, OF tho House. would appear obecors
tihcatcs Nos. I and ..
Mr. EvAKrs announced that Mr. Howe Of he Senate
and Mr. Hurlburt would appear as obJcctors 10 cer-
tihcate No 2
Tho m sslon then, motion OF Justice Field ad.
journed until eleven o'clock A. N. tomorrow
The New York herald., 1877-02-13
LITTLEFIELD'S TESTIMONY REPU.
DATED.

cnicAGo H., Feb. IL, 1877.
The journals Davenport nowa) despatch says Hon
Ira NJ. clifford, VINO Clerk Ltlcieid offered hirn
money 10 go TO Washington with the Vernon PARISH
turn saying he could get sioo 900 from the National
Republican Committee tor tho suppression OF that
dcncc, this morning publishes DENIAL OF this story
lie says Littleheld said prominent democrats, ncud-
ing Governor Palmer. approached hun and offered hun
large OF money disclose what he knew Of tho
Returning Board. He bong republican,, however.
preferred to keep silence for less sum Than the demo-
Gratis offered. Governor Palmer approached him IN
various ways aud intinatcd he could get 1900 tor
his information Mr.. Clifford says he Is ready 10 mako
these statelncnts under oath.
The New York herald., 1877-02-13

OUR MEXICAN VISITORS.

President Lcrdo do Tcjada, OF Mexico aud his suite,
who arc quartercd at tho Windsor Hotel. passed tho
day agrccably. Sehor Lcrdo remained during the day
pcctcd, to tho cl;y. He excellent spirits and
received several calls from friends in the o
afternoon. General Escobcio aud Senor Manuel
Romero Rubio took a promenade down Broadway and
expressed themselves being highy gratifcd at tho
appearance OF tho commercial prosperity which all
hands marks the condition OF mercantile and trading
establishments on our principal thoroughiarc. la tho
evening tho President Escobedo, Rubio and the other
gentlemen Of tho suite ducd together at their hotel
The New York herald., 1877-02-13
THE JERSEY WATER QUESTION.

powerful spur TO tho agitation for pure water
supply In Hudson Essex and Passac counties has been
given by tho recent report OF the State Gcoogs Pro-
lessor George II. Cook. As already announced In tho
HERALD. tho Newark Aqucduct Board has
under consideration proposition to pur-
chase tho Morris Canal with to
obtaining permanent possession OF It's great
feeders, Lakes Hopatcong aud Greenwood us supply
sources. Thc Board favors tho purchase, but has
very wholesome foar that the people vii, agree
10 tho enormous outlay required, sj,OO0001 Tax
payers arc prone IN these days to dread huge Job
all such undertakings, and Will not give their
until tully satisfied that there htc Africans IN
the fence aud no chance TOR "rrcgulartics' In tho
matter OF expenditures
The New York herald., 1877-02-13
A THlEvING TAILOR.

Twenty.six worstcd coats, valued ut $500, wero tho
proceeds OF Bernard Zowadsks nrst burglary, and
hneers In Jail Zowadski. who lives ut No. 20
Essex street, Is n tailor, aud employed In tho
sore Of Mr. Bernard Cohen, No 20 Esscx street. on
sunday evening the store was broken into and the
coats stolen Zowadski was seen TO leave by
n woman. On being arrested by Detective Pierce. of
tho Tcnsh precinct, ho protested his innocence Az
Essex Market Justice Wanden hold nm for trial IN
SL0vo kaAA
The New York herald., 1877-02-13

pause)-There being no further objection, all Of the
crncatcs from that state with the papers accompA
nying the same together with the objections, will b0
now submitted to the Electoral Comm ssion Tor JUDI.
mcnt and decision. rhe Senate VIII now Withdraw TO
It's chamber.
The Senate therupon withdrew and the curtain fep
upon the third act oi the JOINT Convention.
The New York herald., 1877-02-13

AAsOOAhDA1~0o VI 1hG SoENA1Ls
WASHINGTON Feb IL, 1871
Tho recess having expired NJ ten O'Clock this morn
Ing the Senate resumed ils sossen Mt that hour with
but few Senators present
In response TO a question Of Mr.. DAVIS (dem- OF
W. Va, the President pro tempore, Mr.. FERRY replied
that It would not be In order TO take recess except
upon question raised ia the JOINT convention. A
question raised therein Saturday and the
had avsiled itself OF It's privilege by taking recess
gssM this morning Ho iurther stated that NO business
The New York herald., 1877-02-13


who said
Mr. srEAKsn-scarccly had tho election taken place in
November when the resident ved of the
npS 81 witnessing .s counting the votes declaring as
fraud When Congress met In Decemuer. acting In the
snns spirit. !. sem eomm,,ses Of investigation Into the
ranacked hosts of have been exained piles OF
"d % s III s . : M
de~. a wsTe s ss % ~ . % and that his
crrand. THIS discovery is made by republicans.
Congress dIsow and reject t. !. Is to be-
now whether the repuelicans lisoSn IT, Is
to be that thcrepublcnn party has
great and heroic deeds OF its early days as to cry
in tho Uhs Sagstrscy Of the The se, IS asan.
all the history OF onsres aud all the prccedens Of tho
has resolved first that evidence bc received beyond
Of senate second that OF those cercatcs and
none & can be sssvd of any ss after the voting ey
nothing elsc-that the certificate OF Governor
r. cas-. the. state rejects the act; and
%ocsery know tha, IN scarcely state Is she ean~as
cast and know noreovsr that in The state q" fiords
the m Boar completed It's canvass =! three o'clock
the ssms day Aud yet we are told by this commission tina!
reused itself acting through It's
The IsGn % , "f ,s s hoard power Do
ing in Florida had on the morning Of the oh ot Decembcr
Of soldiers Returning hoard 20 Ger.
Ky their election the Governor TO supesdd his certificate.
four soldiers irom boing coanscd we whether Il
is the Judgment of the House. the solemn Judgment
this Housc composed OF both parties that that is tho
cf this land
CONVICTED
Let show what In tho consequence We offered
prove fraud; we were forbidden and how does II turn QUIT
One oil the electors OF the OF Florida Charles H.
feArcc Is certified by vote of the commission to be
lawful clcctor ot the state Florida Here nodug up
volumc s the record In the of For'ua that this
man Is convicted feou In the Fourteenth district OF
Florida Is the record of Chncs H. Pearcc
lcoiored), minister Of the Gospel and senator Of
Florida showing that he offered brIbe OF SOD
Legislature lie convicted
hc appealed to the supreme Court the supreme Court
affirmed the that rardoncd convict Is
the whose elects ut he elected at ALL Mr.
Hayes to the Presidential Office.
Mr. Speaker decision OF this tribunal II has been
Is entitled respect is nniounded IN morals,
is unsound In law and injurious and pernicions In its
consequence Tue spectacle OF successful viIIany
iupng proportion extent OF the theatre which
enacted aud TO tho prize which II wins The Presi
dency OF the United States has never been
fraud ift is won The example will be injurious
pond aud more To people than all
tho pccuaton and robberes and the frauds OF all our
history.
The debato having closed at nficcn minutes past one
r. n. tho House proceeded TO vote on the question
The amendment offered by Mr.. Hale was rejected by
yeas, 81; nays. lC5 and the original resolution offered
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-12-25
CoxpEpERArE AssETs.
Their Amount i'm EurOpe-EfOrts of THIS
Government to obtain Them.

Especial dispatch to the N. Y Evening Postl
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-For. several years
the government has considered the Feasibility
Sf obtaining the money and other property In
Europe belonging TO the Southern Confeder,,
aey at the time of Its downfall. Several
agents were sent to Europe to investigate
and report as to the amount Of such property
still standing In the name Of the Confederacy,
but nothing definite was accomplished.
During the closing months OF President
Grants Administration the question OIL 90,
tanning this property was seriously discussed e
in the Cabinet, and the matter took definite
form in report submitted to the Cabinet by
the Secretary OF the Treasury then IN ofice'
II was estimated that the value OF this prop
erty would reach from $10,oO0,00O to Sl5, ooo,
Ooo and it was believed that the United
States government could recover It. On a.
count Of the approaching change. OF admins F.
fration the matter was allowed to remain LA
.stdft quo. ,. ,,naidnrad
what Ia best TO be done in the matter, anu u
is understood that contracts Will be entereu
into with certain lawyers to collect the money
That ID in banks and the property belonging
In the Confederacy 1t is understood that
Under the terms of the proposed contracts the
LAWYERS s. will be allowed 80 per cent OF the
amount obtained.