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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-21
STRONACH & SONS

In the year of 1866 G. 7. and w. G..
Stronach established our firm. Their
business has been continued by w. G. &
A. B. Stronach and w. G. Stronach IL
Sons.
Through all the commercial vicissi-
tudes of nearly half of a century, the
Firm remains as firm as from the first.
solid, faithful to its friends, and respect
ed as the Oldest and best known of the
mercantile houses Of Raleigh.
Early to recognize the imposture long
practiced upon the Tea drinkers by the
racing and other adul .erations, adopted
to cheaper and give a deceptive appear
ance to inferior Teas, we secured the
Agency for an Absolutely Pure Tea
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-21
A
Public
Benefactor.!

Any man, or anything that enables you
to do more work and better work and he
more comfortable and more heal.hfoi
is Il benefactor This needs no argu-
ment. Hicks CAPUDINE does these
very things by soothing your tired nerves
and muscles and relieving your :.ches,
enabling you to concentrate the mind
upon your work or pleasure.
There are no disagreeable after-effects
whatever--no dangerous drugs.
25c at all well stocked Drug Stores.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-21
BRICK.

building and paving brick. Daily ca
pacity thirty thousand. Contracts for
paving, with best material, at 5 cents
per square foot. Leave orders at
Harding's stables, Corner Martin and
Blount. Raleigh Brick Company.
Interstate Phone 445-3.
till m
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-21
THE WEATHER TO-DAY.

North Carolina: Fair Wednesday and
Thursday; continued high temperature;
light sOuthwesterly winds.
Local forecast for Raleigh and vicinity
to 8 o'clock p. M: Fair and warmer.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday:
Maximum temperature, 90; minimum
temperature, 62; mean temperature, q;
total rainfall, % inches in twenty-forc
hours.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-21
THE PUBLIC PRINTING CASE.

1t was expected THAT the case of the
State Treasurer against the Stewards.
public printers, for the recovery of GER
tain moneys paid them, would come up
here this week before Referee Morde-
cal, but the hearing had to be post
raned on account of the sickness al
Mr.. J. G. Birdsomg, one OF the princ'Ta
witnesses. Tt lis not known now wne n
the matter will he heard.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-21
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The Great June Sale

Of Summer Goods marvellous exhibition Of low M opportunity tor
sales Special will be selling Shirt Waists Mems Linen Collars and
the
ar Shirts.
whole mail
to make this June
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The June Wash Waist Selling.

INTEREST TO YOUTHS SELLING OF SEVEN HUN
DRIED WAISTS AT HESE REDUCED PRICES
ADVERTISED IS ABARGAIN AND EvEIs4 WAIST GU
o. TOO LONG OR THE PICKING ON THESE LOT
DONE WITH
LOT SPECIAL
Shirt Wistsdacd collars
:
Striped and Shirt Waisal col
and Wais5Oc value, .3Sc
s.
Figured Striped Shirt Waists in Madras and Percae
IOT a.
and Blouse tucked
Polka Solids
of
collar 99c
g.
plain, tucked edged with
frontnen collars
-pon yoke values, $1l9.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-21

Yon can always bOr-r0w trouble with
out security. but the interest is ex nor BIZ
talm.
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/ Extra.
l24S MEMS COLLAR "a Sc.

lou n = ~
BY an extraordinary piece OF luck, we
offer to you a special sale of Mems Linen
Collars and Cuffs-all size coliars-~14 TO
17-Cuffs 91a to lat a ridiculous price.
Mems LINEN Collars-assorted
style and sizes-usual 12iac.--
June Sale Price ............. Sc.
Mems Linen Cuffs-assorted styles
and szes-usual 25c.--June Sale
Price Zoe.
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s09nbaunu11E9 z1yapB $50 81:
The University Of North Carolina.

history Faculty 49, students
professional schools
in splendid libra
laboratories,
Tuition board SIS month AM
Free
lii
Total enrrlm o aa
PRESIDENT ALDERMAN,
Chanel Hill IN c.
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MISS MAGGIE REESE
NOVELTIES IN
..,MILLINERY...

We are still receiv.
ing new things in Mil
linery; have novelties
in I trimmed Hats for
Ladies and Misses ev-
cry Tuesday and Wed
nesday. Or Childrens'
Caps are dainty and
well made as well as
very reasonable.
Goods sent On ap-
proval. Express paid
one way.
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HAVE YOU NOTICED

The abundance of real bargains in our at present?
We make example of the significance Of the word Bar
GAIN" when mark down goods and place them
separate tables to be Sold and you will find that the word
is used in store except IN its true meaning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-21

Best all wool extra supe
rior lngrains, worth IS and
CSC at SIC PEE yard
Eest merican Blu sells
worth Sr.oo at 75c per yard
Best body Brussels,worth
$I.25 at Csc. per yard.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-21

The Attorney General OF the United
States has called on the clerk of the
District Court for a full report of all
the bankruptcy cases filed in the dis
frict. The report must be made by
next Saturday. There have so far
been thirty-six filed. and some have
been filed with the deputy clerks at
Wilmington. Newbern ami Elizabeth
City. There are five referees and they
are also called on to make reports
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-21

The News and Observer is indebted
OF Mr.. Won Hermann. the weather fore
caster here, for a copy of the proceed
ings of the convention Of weather bu-
rean officials, held at Omaha. Nebraska,
October 1874. 1898. Accompanying it
is also an interesting monograph on
Weather Forecasting: Some Facts
Historical. Practical and Theoretical. =
by Willis L. Moore. chief e. s. Wealth
er Bureau.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-21

Cards have been issued for the mar
rage Of Capt. w. B. Williams, one
Of the Seaboard Air Lines most popular
conductors. to Miss Marion Budd, Of
Durham. formerly of Philadelphia. The
ceremony will take place at the brides
home in Durham on Wednesday, June
18th. Rev. Dr. NJ NJ. Marshall rector
of Christ church, this city, will offciate.
After the ceremony the happy couple
will leave for trip to Washington.
Philadelphia, New York, Niagara and
other Northern points.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-21

The pest house and the house of de-
tenti0n will be vacant next Monday
Even now there is only one occupant
of each. All the Others have been dis
missed. The smallpox patient kept is
named Spence. He is white man, and
is a so-called Holiness preacher" The
suspect is his son.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-21

Joe Munday. the evangelist and lee
turer, left here yesterday for Louis
burg.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-06-21

Mr.. Isaac NJ. Meekins, a prominent
young Republican living i'm Elizabeth
City, has been in the city this week
He tells the News and Observer that
he intends. at an early day, to write
an open letter in favor Of the Constitu-
tional Amendment Mr.. Meekins was
a candidate for solicitor on the Repub-
hcan ticket during the last campaign.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-14
Passengers from Ths Sou h.

The following passengers arrived this
morning on steamer Dorchester" from
Norfolk and Baltimore, Miss Annie
Beck. Miss Wells. Miss B Wells. w w
Grayson, J Clarke. Misses Benniger. V
n Lame. Miss Is q Calm. w a Hasler.
l. NJ Greycr Miss r Cloud Miss Hays.
J Stewart, Richmond. T. Wood. III
Il Springer. A w Proctor. J Hare. NJ
Meyer. A Bradley. n Hobson. Miss
Bessie smith Miss \ schoneld, Miss G.
Reed. Miss X Schoheld Mrs II Irone.
Mrs " Cushman. Miss l. Strait. Miss
V strait. Miss NJ Cohnson. j Harris. 4
Hefner. J Heath j X Keath. Miss n
Grimm. Miss + Ashva. ; Smith. J n
Neary. n A King. e A Skinman Mr. and
Mrs w w Cloud Mr. and Mrs Schwartz.
Miss II Randall Miss - Ridgly. Miss
1. schroeder. Miss II Schroeder Miss T.
Jones. r y Hui, Jr. J II Kennedy. Mrs
] M X nnedy. Mr and Mrs q Lashorn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-14
FINANCIAL.
BULLS AND BEARS.
7. c. |. and Panhandle Again Tho
Features Of ihe Market.
Business Turned Slow and Sagglng After
the Opening Euist
Especial 10 The New5)


Wall Street, Aug. 1.-THE market
opened with a Monday morning boom
but IL quickly relapsed into duliness
and the standard stocks resumed their
tendency TO sag.
Tennessee Coal and Iron, which
closed below sc, opened at s and
mounted rapidls'to 92si. There was a
natural reaction but no ,endency 1"
break developed even from this higc
figTe. Trading simply fell of as II
did throughout the list gen rally.
American Tobacco opened above lis.
but fell away rapidly and was unsteady
Tor the rest OF the session At an average
OF point decline from the opening.
Panhandle was IN other feature.
climbing rapidly above 20.
There was some acivity developed
IN the little fellows i'm the early after
noon. M. *. & II. moved up above 40,
and c. q. w. was strong on the bull
side of 10. Colorado Fuel also advanced
nimbly through "a.
The Grangers and the standard
stocks which participated somewhat in
the early strength were inactive and
failed to give indications of arenewal Of
strength at the figures about which
they have swung for six weeks. Sugar
was lifeless and the New York transit
stocks were notably slow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-14
Doctors Hopeful.

To correspondent Of the Associated
Press "A doctor said
lie has been pat to bsd and il being
watched by hs wife. He has spoken'
but mot of himself. always about the
trial We have strong hopes that he
win pull through and have sent an
optlmlctic Telegram 90 his family. II
Wlh be few hours however before
we can speak Ndu, certainty of his
deplorable length of time eIapsed
oeiore the ambulance arrived NJ Ia
oort lay on the ground half an hour
with the sky brewing a storm which
came In few minutes after he
reached home.
sun more incredible IS the fact tbat
an individual whe ert To the side Of
NJ. Labor as he lay wounded on tho
ground is said % have searched Inc
pockets - the sufferin,- man on tbe
preteNt OF ascertaining .ts identity and
stole their contents
Inc assailant He'd after the shooting
holdlng h'' revolver in his hand Win
MS fnger on the irgger and threatened
several men who showed a dIsnosS,ion
to block his way
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-14
Columbia a Mile Ahead.

The bosl,s "a they ran off shore found
the wind much Higher. Defender be-
ing ahead FOR the first few miles ran
into soft spot so that Columbia
rapidly gained on her and from this
point it looked as " she passed her
when out by Point Judith.
IL took time TO make the Ia five
miles OF this leg. before the Wind SO
that the boats did not round the Block
Island mark until nearly ! clock. 4
careful watching OF the boats seemed
10 show that Columbia rounded the
Block Island mark at i2:4g5 80 and De-
Tender following at 12:51:3S. a total gain
for Columbia on the l3 miles dead 10
leeward OF minutes ~ seconds
Yachts took Ia their sp.nnakers lust
before reaching the mark and gybed
booms over 10 starbOard A few min
utes after rounding the mark boat the
wind OF shore shifted 40 he northeast
and the bouts began a long Is mile beat
TO West Island buoy mark. which ap-
Tdrently gave Columbia a mile lead.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-14
Wounded Mans Removal.

The road that NJ. Labori had fol-
lowed tapered away back from the
scene Of the tragedy with row OF
trees along border OF the Vilaine, un-
der which he had walked. a Gordon Of
mounted gendarmes was drawn up as
quickly as possible about 10 yards
apart I'm the space within which were
the groups already described.
An ambulance arrived with four at
tendants of the military hospital bear
ing an ordinary stretcher. On this NJ.
Labori was tenderly laid and the
stretcher was born by friends of M.
Labori and some newspaper men. with
Nine. Labori walking beside II.
The only cry that NJ Labori gave
after his first groan was when he was
lifted 10 the stretcher. when the pain
caused by the movement drew from
him a moan. The party proceeded
slowly to NJ. Laboris temporary resi-
dcnce.
Accounts of the shooting related by
witnesses differ considerably, espe-
cially respecting the appearance Of the
would-be murderer, of whom the fol-
lowing is the official description:
Twenty-Five To thirty years: nat,
peaked hat; dressed like a working
man in a blue blouse"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-14
REFUSED A VACATION,
SHAW RESIGNED PLACE
Murdered Man Last Seen Alive a
Week Ago Sunday, When He
Reported Conductor.

, give him leave of absence and shaw
appeared satisfied.
ON Sunday last Shaw made a similar
request Of Mr., Powell. Bolen's assist
ant. Pow u also refused and shaw
went on to Coney Island About mid
night ne reached the stable and report
ed that a conductor who had lust pass-
ed on the way from Coney Island IN
New York had failed TO properly ring
up the fares. The conductor had for.
gotten 10 reverse the Indicator on the
return trip.
But To Shaw's great CONSERVATION.
when asked for particulars he discov-
cred that he had forgotten 10 rake The
conductors number. or even that OF the
car He seemed overwhelmed with en-
barrassment over this neglect on his
part and with the words: "I'i go and
find him. he jumped on another car
bound FOR the bridge
That was the last seen OF Shaw. So
far as can be learned, until his body
was found.
He never returned TO the stables. but
the next day-Monday last--Supt. Ro-
len received note from Shaw resign
ing his position.
Shaw had not gone home after Leav-
ing the car stable. His sister and
brother law made inquiries but can
tiously, for they still believed.he would
come back soon and explain his uueer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-14
American Tag Company.

Notice is hereby given that at "A gem
eral meeting OF the stockholders OF
the American Tag Co, a corporation
created under the laws OF the State OF
West Virginia, TO be held at the Office
of the company In the city of Provi-
dence. State OF Rhode Island. on the
First day OF September 1899 AT Twelve
o'clock NJ. the following resolution Will
be offered and its adoption moved:
Resolved, That the One Million Dollars
capital Of this company. consisting OF
AZ. 900 shares Of the par value OF $25
each shall be divided into two kinds,
Common and Preferred. Of which the
Common Stock shall consist of 5000, 600
being 30. 600 shares. and the Preferred
shall consist OF 100000 being 1000
shares The Preferred stock shall b.
entitled 90 n cumulative dividend at the
rate OF per cent. per annum. Hhe
Common Stock shall be entitled 90 div
idcnds after n dividend. and any ar
rears OF dividends. have been paid on
the preferred stock at the rate OF
per cent. per annum, such preferred
dividend being cumulative. The Pre-
ferred stock is 60 he preferred also as
to the assets OF the company upon dis
solution. All other earnings Of the
company are 20 belong to the holders OF
the common stock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-14

A dispatch from New York concern
ing Frank II. Shaw. who was murdere'
and whose body was found ar ScarborC
Beach the other day, says the story OF
Shaw's life promises to be an interest
ing one when all the facts are known
OF good education and excellent fam
lily. the son of an army officer ana
connected through his sisters marriage
with one of the best families on Long
Isiand-he yet seemed content with a
position as inspector on a street car
line at an income OF $3.50 per week.
Up to the time Of his sudden resigna-
rion one week ago he was faithful
employe OF the Brooklyn Rapid TRANSIT
company; sober. hard-working ana
loyal even under most trying circum-
stances.
When the consolidation OF the Bridge
roads was effected last fall Shaw was
set to work on the Third avenue line,
with Headquarters at SiXty-fifth street.
He Travelled between Coney Island ana
New York, and was known as strict"
ON wednesday. August 2 Shaw. who
had served faithfully night and day
during the recent strike, asked Supt.
Bolen for a couple of days OFF
II have some business to attend TO-"
he explained. Bolen said he could not
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-14
WORK AT THE COURT HOUSE.
Ru Idng Being Thoroughly Csanei During ihs
summsr Vacation.

There are a number OF improvements
being made about the County court
: house during the vacation season. Some
new carpeting has been laid and there
has been general ovrhauling OF the
place under the supervision of Janitor
Sweet. The need OF additional room for
the courts is being commented upon
again AMI there are hopes expressed
that before long work on the proposed
new quarters for the Sixth district
court Will be begun.
Judge Rogers is at the court house
this week attending to matters that
call for the attention OF a Judge even
IN the midst OF vacation. I'm the case of
this judge II Is but varying of the
scene of labor as his docket of iurv
trial waived cases was an important
one and. he had so many other courr
matters TO attend 90 during the last
session he has been kept busy consider
ing. important points involved i'm cssss
requiring considerable psinstaklng at
fcntiOn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-14
OOOFELLOWS' OUTING.
Franklin Lodge Of This City Enter
tainS Boston Namesake.
Short Street Parade Was Made Before
Taking The Boat for Rocky Point

The members of Franklin Lodge. No
%, |. O. o. f., of Boston. are being en-
tertained in royal manner to-day by
members of Franklin Lodge, No. 23,
/. O. O. f., Of Providence. and the
entire party is enjoying tie day down
the bay
TIL visitors from Boston reached this
city about $3.50 O'clock and were re-
ceived at fhe passenger station by the
ms embers OF the local lodge After
hurried greetings had been exchanged a
snCct street parade was made. the line
being headed by Stones Continental
baud, followed by Franklin lodge of
Providence. the rear OF the line being
composed Cf the members Of Franklin
lodge of Boston. BOth hodges carried
their respective tanners and the MEM
bers all were White linen caps.
The Hna marched through Dorrance
and Westminster streets, Market
square and South Water street. TO a
point JUST below Crawford street
bricge where the steamer Pioneer.
which had been chartered for the oc-
easfon was boarded and at once sailed
for Rocky Point, where Manager Har-
rington served a special shore dinner.
To which the odd Fellows did fun iu.-
tice. After dinner short time was
spent i'm going over the grounds. ami
thcn the entire party again boarded the
boat.
The balance OF the day was passed in
sailing about the lower bay. the boat
touching at Newport and then. by the
most picturesque route. returning tc
: Providence Light refreshments was
/ served on the boat and the band fur.
| mShed plenty OF lively music
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-14
DISTRICT COURT.
MI. Walsh Acted as His Own Lawyer
in This Case, and Was Beaten.
Sued by MI. CorcoTan for a Balance Of
$26.15-0iher Cases Disposed o.

There was but one trial in the civil
division OF the Sixth District court this
morning. but that trial furnished con-
siderable amusement for the members
OF the bar who were present. James
corcoran sued Patrick Walsh 10 recover
S26 Is on book account.
Mr.. Walsh did mot think 1t necessary
20 retain a lawyer, bur ne did think it
necessary 10 appear and fight the claim.
He was given as is usually the case
where partners do not engage counsel
an opportunity TO ask questions OF the
plaintiff. Alderman Thomas +. West
was attorney for Mr.. Corcoran.
The defendant was not an adept at
soft but searching questions ana he
went at the plaintiff hammer and
uos -" as tlro old expression Is. and
as isre vas 20 business waiting for
the court Mr.. w alsh was given an op-
portunbty to go much into detail. The
plamtIf Kept his temper pretty well for
a time. but the questions and comment
OF Walsh finally rather angered Mr..
Corcoran and he took part I'm what
proven a. very DilNh anu entertaining
warfare OF words. even ii N was fruit
less. MIR. Wes, couldfbnly caution his
client TO keep cool ard answer ques-
tons. 1t was hard advice 20 follow and
the plaintiff simply ignored IT, Both
the litigants i.nally got tired though
there was fire in their eyes when the
case was submitted 90 the court. Judge
Sweetland gave judgment for COrco-an
for the full amount Of his bill. with
costs.
Albert O. Robbins VS. James II. Con.
ley Judgment FOR the plaintiff for So
and costs.
The Hunt Jewelry company VS. ]. 4
Hodgkirson Judgment FOR defendant
for costs
James - Goff VS.. John f. Daniels
Decision for the plaintiff for SAC 81 and
costs
Jennit Topladv VS.. Jeremiah Grady
Judgment for the pgaintiff for s. and
costs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-14
IN SECRET,SESSION.
Grievances Of Boston & Maine En-
hoyes Being Considered.
Board Of Federation Of American Railway
Employees Meats al Boston,

Boston, Aug. 1.-THE federated board
of Federation of American Railway
Employees, who are here 10 discuss Ia
Dor questions. especially those involv-
ing the employees of the Boston and
Maine Railroad, hdld a secret SESSION az
tn United States hotel today. The
members present were Chairman clark
OF the Order OF Railway Conductors
acting vice chairman OF the Brother
hood Of Railway Brakemen and Grand
Master +. H. Sargent of the Brother
hood Of Locomotive Firemen. The board
took UP documents submitted by the
telegraphers organization bearing up
on the ease of the grievances Of that
organization on the Boston g. Maine
system There are "A number OF papers
i'm the case ANA the board did not seem
likely TO finish its preliminary work be-
fore tonight
Mr.. Sarg mt said today that IL was
impossible for him Co tell what would
happen IN case the Representatives OF
the federated board were refused.
a hearing by be Boston and Maine Of
ficials or If grar,ei a hearing their re-
guests were refused. The chief
complaint comes from the tele-
graphsrs although there is said 10
be some complaint from the trainmen
and firemen, also, and If a strike is or
dered il Will probably affect all branch
es OF employment. The situation OF the
New York. New Haven and Hartford
system has not advanced quite so near
climax as IL has on the Boston *
Maine. The Consolidated employees have
not yet called i'm the services OF the
federated board. AS individual bodies
they are trying 10 effect changes by
appealing directly to the president of
fbp road
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-14
ESTERHizY AGAIN.


London. Aug. i4.--In the Evening
News today Maj. Count Esterhazy
again tells the real truth" In regard
90 the bordereau In the Dreyfus case.
saying that ne wrote a. The document.
he alleges, was inliended TO serve as a
substantial basis for an accusation
against Dreyfus, who had been suspend
cd long time and against whom there
had already existed number Of grave
proofs ~ guilt. which. however. could
not be used without compromising Ger
tain Personages whom II was impera b
lively necessary to keep I'm the back.
ground altogether.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-14
flnanGia! Notes.

Money on call steady at 3 per cent.
Prime mercantile paper 4hG5 per cent.
Sterling exch nge steady at 4ssa
4s6h FOR demand and at 81 S2lsa4 s2s.
nor so days posted rates 81 s3Ibn4 "a
and $is7d4 S7ia; commercial bsils
81 Slh. Barsilver 6Oh Mexican dollars
AS. Government bonds strong.
New York exchanges S9f .942. .S25. hal
anc eS6,919.660. The sub-treasury had
a debit balance OF S529.S7l.
Boston exchanges Sl5.626 954: balance
sf.927,3i5. Money per cent.