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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-08

acl under an oath OF ofice-H by not, then
consider their judgment final up
on the matter, rather thar
gave al appeal to coordinate depart
menti A recognition OF such an appeal
would render the judiciar, not co-Ordin
ate but superior to the executive depart
meDt, contrary to the plain design of the
constitution of the state"
In the same case, on page $3.50. it is said
"But suppose The case of state under
great embarrassments in its fiscal affairs
witch an empty treasury and only occa
| sionallY replenished by annual taxation
| The best financial talent is called into
requisitiou 10 disenthrali its finances
| The monetary affairs OF the state must bs
managed somewhat like prudent mai
manages his own business. Meritoriou!
creditors mus: sometimes be postponed
/ although there be some money in thu
| treasury, for the wheels OF government
must not stop. A fund must be reserved
i for anticipated emergencies which canno
\ be dispensed with. Now, subject thi.
| financial officer of the state TO supervis
ION and control of court as to wheI
money shall be paid out and when not
and the consequences eau be bette
4 imagined than expressed This case wa
| decided in 1859. The same provision O.
| the constitution was again considered b,
the supreme court In 1874, in the case o
Bledsoe versus international rallroa,
company, volume 40, Texas reports. ans
on page e66 IL Is said by the court. 1T 4
Observable, that whereas under the ole
constitution the supreme executive
pswer was vested in the chief magistrate
and under the present eonstitutio 1t |
vested In the entire magtstry composing
the executive department. with the pow
ers Of each separately defined. Are al
these changes meaniDglessf surrey not
They must have been intended TO NOR
clearly define the boundaries of powe
between the three great departments o
the government. ana al.o between tn
different officers composing the executiv
department.
Again, on page SO, the court says
tsThe limitations to the remedy 10 purel
ministerial acts, ~ announces
In tue decisions OF the suprem
court OF the United States, and they wer
never practically applied TO the eommi.
sioner in any Of the decisions, as applie'
70 the acts OF the heads OF Departments Q
the government OF the United States.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07
LIGHT SPARKS.

Mr.. II. J. Raleigh has taken out "A license for
marriage with Miss Ella +. Sanford.
The police report dangerous hole upon
the Alazan ditch, West Commerce street.
The wife of George w. Saunders died this
morning at her resdence, corner Rusk ana
North streets.
Mr. Willie b. Edgar, well-knOwn in this
city was married this morning to Miss Camille
De COen of Houston.
The bi-monthly, meeting of the Bexar
Benevolent association takes place this even
ing i'll Strives hall at O'Clock.
The inclemency of the weather prevented
the commencing of work on the line OF the pro-
posed railway to Fredericksburg.
Mrs. n. X. Wallace has permit for the
erection of a lumber dwelling, 24xS2 feet, south
side of Nolan street, costing S2U
The Street Car company yesterday sold for
an average price of $40 q mules it had con-
dcmned for being less than the requisite size
-Chas Bragg, and Green McCullagh had a
shooting scrape at COtulla on MOndae and in
the melee, Judge Williams was accldentally
shot and KILLED,
The death of Julius Schneider, aged 2s
years, for some time bar tender in Hilger's
saloon, is announced as having occurred yes
tcrday from consumption.
Engineer Fairchds had the honor of
bringing in the first freight train from San
Francisco. 1t consisted of eight cars, six laa
cned with wine and two with lead.
Mr.. William HOetling Jr, President of the
Young Men Benevolent association, was mar
ricd last evening to Miss Mary Nixon at the
house Of the brides parents in the thind ward.
Mr.. Frank Umsched and his wife this
morning transferred to Mr.. George Dullnig the
property lying at the corner OF Commerce and
Alamo streets, known as Umschcid's corner,
for the sum of $4,000.
Mr.. Leo Tarlcton has left San Antonio to
contest the LaSae county shricYalty election,
on the ground of illegal voting, and telcgraphs
that he has no doubt that he will be able to dis
qualify Capt Mckinney.
Mr.. Leonardo Cara, having defeated Mr.. I.
n. Bakers motion in the Galveston courts fora
nandamus to prevent further trial of the
Central hotel case in this city, has filed another
suit in Justice Shields court to recover pos
session of the hotel,
On Saturday night the choir boys of st,
Marks were the recipients of an entertainment
by the ladies of the Altar society, at tho resi-
dence of the Dean. In spite of the bitter cold
without all had a thOrOughblc enjoyable time
and the boys feel themselves under great obi
CATION to the young ladies for their thoughtful
kindness contributing so gracefully to their
pleasure.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07
LAWRENCE BARRETT.

| Engagement of the Popular Tragedian fol
| Three Performances at Turner Hall.
Mr. Lawrence Barrett will appear in Tur'
ner opera-hall Friday and Saturday evenings
and on the afternoon of the latter day. On
Friday the company will present Lord Lyt-
toms admired play of Richelieu, Mr.. Bar
rett sustaining the title role, and, as he is al
most universally recognized as the best Richie
lieu on the American stage, an excellent per-
Torrance may be expected. At the matinee
on Saturday, Mr.. w. D. Howells transla-
ton and adaptation of Estabanez's beautiful
play, Yorick's Love, will be presented for the
first time in this city. The time of the play is
the days of Shakespeare; the plot is a very
strong but simple one. Yorick, the come
dian of the Globe theatre, is married to Mis-
ress Alice, the leading lady, very beautiful
woman and much his junior. His foster son,
Edmund, an actor, who owes everything in
life to Yorick, falls in love with Alice, and
she returns his affection. Walton, the lead
ing actor, discovers their love, and, being
Jealous of Yorick, concludes to acquaint him
with the state of affairs. Haywood, the man.
ager, notices that the two have fallen in love,
and endeavors to keep the knowledge from
Yorick. Woodford has written a play in
which the chief characters are loving hus-
band, faithess wife and an ungrateful ward.
These characters are taken by Yorick, Mis-
tress Alice and Edmund, and gradually the
truth is unfolded. The last act presents the
stage of the Globe theatre, and during the
scene Walton hands Yorick a letter written by
Edmund to Alice. Yorick becomes Infatuated
and in the fencing scene.he kills Edmund.
Mr.. Lawrence Barrett plays the character of
Vortex. On Saturday evening Shakespeare's
Julius Cesar will be performed, MIR. Barrett.
enacting the character of Brutus.
1t may be remarked that Mr.. Barrett, when
playing Richelieu, will wear costumes es-
pecially prepared for him, after the Roman
formula, by the celebrated tailors, Messrs.
Nanheems & Walker, Of London.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07
SHOT WHILE WRITING.
Green McCullagh Wants to Fight and Acct
dentally Shoots Judge Williams.

From information received from Major Tee
it would appeaFthat Charles Bragg and Green
McCullagh had quarrel in store at COtulla
OH Monday and resolved to adjourn to the
street to fight 1t out. Pistols were then drawn
and shots exchanged. The shot from Green
McCullagb's pistol passed into the Office Of
Judge Williams and killed him instantly as be
was writing Mt his desk. McCulIagh was at
once arrested, and charged with negligent
homicide.
Green McCullagh is said to have been tried
for killing man about year since and bears
an unenviable reputation. Judge Williams was
formerly County Judge of Washington county,
and was held in very high estimation by those
who knew him. He leaves widow and seV-
eral grown daughters. and as his means were
limited it is feared that they are not well pro-
yiied for.
There appears To be no doubt that the shoot
ing was of an accidental character.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07
She Kissed Them All.

The Cincinnati Enquirer tells a story of a
young lady receiving a surprise party. The
girls entered first and she kissed them; but
some young men followed and the hostess, all
smiles and bushes, in the dim, religious Ii ht
made a mistake. The first young man that
stepped in to surprise was himself surprised
by a warm hug and most decided osculatory
salute square in the middle Of his mouth
With courage bordering on the sublime, the
hostess did not faint. She saw she had made
a miscalculation that was simply awful
Nothing remained to her but to rest ever after
under the suspicion of Partially, or to treat all
the boys alike. She chose the latter course.
1t is alleged that the young men bringing up
the rear, as they saw how matters were pro-
crossing in front, braced themselves up and
moved forward with an air no painter can ever
do Justice to.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07
WHAT vENNOR FORETELLs.
More Gold Weather Predicted During the
Present Month, With u Variety
of Mild Intervals.

The following are vennors representations
of the weather for the month of February and as
his prediction for the first few days are correct
the prospect is not very pleasant
lto3.-Probably moderate or mild weather,
changing To colder evening OF 81, In most
sections. %,
4, sunday 5, 6.-Stormy and colder, with
general snowtals aud rainfalls according TO
locality, up to the 9th day, Il decided dip
Ash Wednesday; mild with snow.
S-Fair and mild.
9-Fair and mild.
I0.-C Oudy and threatening.
III Sunday).-PrOhably stormy and wet
weather.
II, 10, IA Valentines day, Is, 16.-Mld period;
generally open weather; rain in some sections.
n, 1S, (Sunday).-COlder and stormy weather.
Ig-Gcnerally stormy; heavy snOwfalls again.
20. q, y, 23.-MOdeFafc and changable; with
snOwfalls, possible rains and floods west.
"a %, Sunday, 26.-Mild with windy weather;
seowfalls aud stormy weather west.
n 2S-Marcb bluster commencing. rain and
snowfall.
Ee states further that should the first three
day5 of the month prove stormy and cold the
same condition Is likely to occur at the end of
the month: but the weather will be neatly as
here given,
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07
Did Guiteau Murder Garfield?

Emerson sells nickle watches cheap.
Is the BCrnhardt great actress
Money in sums to suit at EmcrsOn'S.
Did Ben Butler steal any spoons
Cheap musical instruments at EmersonS.
Is John Wilkes Booth really dead
Gold and silver bought at EmeTSOn's.
Is Sullivan TO remain the boss
Forfeited pledges at half price at Emerson's S.
Who is to be our next President
a full line of guns and pistols at EmerSOn's.
Did Aaron Burr kill Alex. Hamilton
Emerson makes private loans at residences.
Why was Napoleon J. Il fataisty
Very low prices on watches at EmerSOns
How far will man walk to Il telephone?
Emerson has taken in thousands of pledges
during the past 80 days, and his stock is in
creasng too fast. He has determined to sell
for the next 30 days at prices he advanced on
goods, interest added. Call at once and secure
bargains
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07
One Phase of Civilization.

A sad picture of one phase of civilization
in the Quaker City was revealed recently in
the arrest Of Catherine Langan on the charge
OF drunkenness and neglect of her six chill
dren, the eldest of whom is 10 and the young
est four years of age. The husband and
father died six years ago, and since that time
the entire family has been living in a OK hen
coop with leaky roof and hole for win
dow. During the recent bitter weather two
moss-covered logs served as a bed for the
entire family OF furniture they had not an
article, and of clothing next to nothing. Sew
eral of the finest mansions in the city are
within a few minutes walk Of the coop.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07
Hotel Arrivals

At the Menger: |. r. Merryfeld, Dallas; ]. II.
Waugh, Columbia, Missouri; 7. and Mrs Gallon,
Duyal; p. Guagdon, San Diego; George a.
Gross United States; w. G. Butler, Helena;
John Hertz, New York; P. W Thomson, Nav
erick county: J. Whitman, New Braunfels; j.
W. Moor, Paris; f. :. Vaughan, II. +. Moore,
Pembroke.
At the HOrd hotel: f. Franks, Houston; j.
II. Drinkwater, Chicago; NJ: D. sullivan, Nc
Mullen; F. NJ. Giraud, Palestine; I. ID. Hobart,
Eureka: A. Berger, Dallas: !. J. McAllister,
Kansas: E. Gilmore, Lago; J. X. O'Neil, Nc
Mullen; ]. H. White, Kendall; L. W. Putnam.
Boston; w. C. Foreman, Hannibal; q. T..
Thornton. LampaZOs.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07
District Court Cases.

Peter Ingleman, theft of cattle, tried by
jury; acquitted.
Archer Lopez, theft of valise, tried by jury;
sentenced to five days in Jail, having already
been imprisoned three months awaiting trial
Sam Johnson theft of coat, pleaded guilty;
sentenced to three months IN jail.
The case of George Gleason, charged with
bribery, was continued on affidavit of the de-
PENDANT.
This morning Claude Duval, Fannie Kelly,
Lille Gibson, Sallie Brewer, Blanch DeerwOOd,
sadie Smith, Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Brown
were each fined 500 for keeping houses of
prostitution The other cases, including that
Of W. X. Lyle Cor shooting Mr.. G. NJ. Barnes,
were continued until the next term.
The $3.50 bond of Blanche DeerwOOd, who
failed TO appear. was declared forfeited.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07
LOCAL PERSONALS.
Items Cleaned In the Hotel Corridors and
From Various Other Sources.


Mr. Tom Pigott, of Brackett, is in the city.
City Marshal Shardein is again confined to
his room.
District Clerk Baldus has gone to Austin on
business.
Aldermen Sam Allen and Henry Fox, OF
Houston, are at the Menger.
Mr. George II. Kateyer is much better and
was able to sit up for while yesterday.
p. Guaydon, an extensive stoclman OF San
Diego, is registered at the Menger hotel.
Mr.. II. II. Benson, formerly district attorney
of Davenport, Iowa, is here seeking location.
Mr.. Dick Cox, who has been upon map sur
veying expedition, has returned to san An
tonic.
w. II. Harris, of Marion, and j. f. Harris, or
Gonzales. both extensive lumber men, are IN
in the city.
Charles Hammer and John Weber, of Toledo,
Illinois, friends of Mr.. Charles kurtZ, are In the
city prospecting for location.
s. II. Steinhardt, of San Pueblo, Colorado.
formerly with Messrs. ID. & A. Oppenheimer of
this city, is visiting San Antonio.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07
Sheen Killed by Cold.

Information has been received from Bandem
county showing that 800 out of one flock of
1900 sheep died, 200 out of a flock of 200 have
been killed by cold. Mr.. Moss, of the firm OF
Chabot, Moss s. Co, a very reliable authority
on such matters, is of an OPINION tlat tne los s
per cent. The the firms rancho they have lost
iOD sheen out of flock of 5000.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07

Z Panama Star and Herald.

From the Panama Star and Herald.
Passengers on the Peninsula and Oriental
steamer Malwa were placed in a strange pre-
dicament recently. An Indian knife cleaner
on board got drunk, tied all the table knives
foyer GOO in number) round his waist and
jumped overheard. The ship was stopped
and turned round, but all efforts to rescue the
unfortunate man, with the much needed table
knives, were unavailing, and the passengers
were compelled to eat with penknives and
other substitutes until the vessel reached Alex
andria.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07
The Travis Park Concert.

II the weather is favorable the Eighth Cavalry
hand. conducted by Mr. Frank A. Hall, will
nerform the following selections in Travis park
this afternoon:
/ March, "CIickety Click" Baker.
. Grand selection from der FreiSchutZ,
=. Waite, "Blue Alsatan Mountains" La
4. Potpourri, 1.-THE Devil Let Loose" Boyer.
B. Polka, Leaf by Leaf" Ripley.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07
A Boarding House on Fire.

Defective tiue was the cause of an outbreak
of fire at Mrs. Warren's boarding house, on
Pecan street, this morning. On sending To the
fire station no one could be found to attend 70
the ALARM The boarders thin turned out ana
,houS S25 $40
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07
THE CATTLE MARKET.
reported Especially for the Light by
McGown 81 Maher, Live Stock Agents.

The market has not changed materially since
our last. Good shipping horses are in demand,
bat supply light. Demand for sheep light at u
sight decline in price. Demand for cattle
good, but not much doing. The severe weather
has greatly intCrfcred with the stock. Stock of
all kinds have severely suffered, sheep especial
ly. Several small punches of horses have
entered the market since Sunday.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07
ExGoyernor Il. j. Davis Dead.

special Dispatch to the Evening Light.
AUSTIN, TEXAS, February 7, 1883, l:Oo p. m'-
Ex-Governor E. j. Davis died at his residence
to-day, after short illness. The most pro-
found sympathy exists.
memory tomorrow.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07
Recorders Court.

Ten cases were before the Recorder this
morning, seven of WEIGH were convicted, viz.
Pat Kinney, c. Pewor D. Flanagan, j. COrtez,
for being drunk, fined s., j. l.. Butts and +.
Hopkins, tor using insulting language, fined
$40. and Ed Dean for fighting, fined $40. Two
Cases were dismissed. and one continued.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07
SHEEP FOR SALE.
WOOL COMMISSION HOUSE.

We are prepared to receive Wool on consign-
ment, making Liberal Arrangements on same.
CHAB0T, MOSS g. CO.,
4-11-tf San Antonio. Texas.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07
Ep. STEvEs.

As Armstrong, on Houston street, makes e
speciality of butter and fruits those who are
cpicures in taste should see his elegant fresh
butter which he is receiving semi-weekly from
the best dairy in the southwest. II they try it
they will have no other.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07
Newcomb's Appointment Confirmed.

Telegrams have been received Ill TINS city
and elsewhere conveying the information that
the appointment of Mr.. j. p. Newcomb, the
senior editor of the LIGHT, to be Postmaster
al San Antonio was on Saturday confirmed py
sl.x.S
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07

We have concluded that it is wiser TO sell
our goods at cost than it would be to pack them
up and save them for next winter. therefore,
do not miss the opportunity for bargains, but
call nj HAAS & OPPENHEIMERS.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07
j. j. Killing.

Has removed his tin shop to 425 East Com
merce street Mr.. X. will rs heretofore make
a speciality of roofing, guttering and ever
thing else in his branch. All orders promptly
attended To and satisfaction guaranteed.
liz I'm.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07
For Sale.

A good grocery store, adjoining Buffalo
Camp Yard. Will have entire trade of yard.
Apply at once. MCGOwN Il MAHER,
No. lG to % North Flores street.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07
Two Rooms Wanted.

Thirty to thirty-five dollars per month will
be paid by good tenant for one furnished room
and kitchen near Military plaza. Address,
Mrs. l.. SCOTT,
2-I-2t San Antonio, Texas
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07
Just Received.

For staple and fancy groceries, wines and
liquors and all delicacies i'm the eating line, go
to ii. G.. Summers, the old Mission store,
cOrIier of South Alamo and Martinez streets.
I-N-:}m
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07

We have never deceived the people yet and
never will. We propose to sell our goods at
cost and will do SO. Convince yourself by call
ing at HAAS & DEPENDENCIES,
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07
For Sale Cheap.

The land for one mile race track with all the
improvements, known as the Race Course
three miles south OF Main plaza, this city. In
quire of George Caldwell.
Lett ED STEyEs
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07
Wanted,

Situation as clerk in a wholesale or retail
grocery, by young married man. Address J.
NJ, this Office. D-@-It
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07
Corner Main Plaza and Commerce Street
Butter, Butter,

Fresh country butter, the very best in the
market, always on hand at Armstrong;, Hous.
ctpa
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07

Our Stetson hats for winter just in.
8-H-tf. PANCOAsT & Son.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07

HART SAYS he has imported brandy, gin,
wines and ale, fancy, distilled and malt liquors,
as well as cigars, but no imported whiskey; yet
the latter takes the cake, such as r., j. Nom
arch, I, b. Ripy, and other chuice brands. 2-j-3t
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07
For Rent.
Furnished rooms Apply at Mission Garden


An employee of the LIGHT wants a fur
nishcd room in house where few, if any,
other rooms are rented. Must be not more
than half mile from the LIGHT office. Adj
dress, LIGHT
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07

Go to Hcuermann u Peterson for all kinds o
feed oG-N
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07

Heuermann & Peterson, 32S Houston street,
have bran, feed, forage, corn and hay. 2-6-3t.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07

Pancoast & Son is the place to get a nice fit-
ting suit. 8-l2-tf
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07

Bran at IIcucrmann & Peterson's, a23 Hous-
ton street, 2-6-3t
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07

Fine line of imported piece goods for winter
just In, PANCOAsT & Son.
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07

Sole leather trunks and valises at Pancoast
q a .e
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07

For REET.-A saloon and boarding house. to
gcthcr or separately; a good business Local
ton on W. Commerce ST. Apply TO w. j.
HnrLnrt q %
The evening light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1881-1883, 1883-02-07

We are determined that when our new
establishment is completed, that not one
dollars worth Of old goods shall go into it. All
must be sold, therefore everything will be
offered at actual cost for thirty days only.
ll0tf HAAS q OPPFNHEiMER
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1883-11-15
DOMESTIO.

The Troy pound, sIiiiii used in this
country for weighing the precious met
ais, is believed to have been derived
from the Roman weight 5759.2 grains,
the 125th part Of the Alexandrian tai
ent, this weight like tho Troy pound,
having beon divided by the Romans in
to twelve ounces. The earliest statute
of this kingdom in which the Troy
weight is namod, is the 2 Henry V,
statute 2. chapter 4, but the Troy
weight is universally allowed to have
been in general use from the time of
King Edward l. The most ancient sys-
tenn of weights in the Kingdom of Eng
land, was the monoyer's pound or tho
money pound of tho Anglo.Saxons,
which was continued in use for some
centuries after tho conquest, being then
known as the slower pound,' or some-
times tho goldsmith's pound. 1t con-
tanned twelve ounces or 450 grains each,
or 400 grains, and this weight Of sill
ver was n pound sterling. The tower
pound was abolished in 1927 by a
statute Of Horny VIII, which first estab-
lished Troy weight as the only legal
weight for gold and silver, and from
this time to the present our system of
coinage has been based OH tho Troy
weight, the Troy pound containing
5,7G0 grains.