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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-02-25

The following paragraph from the N. o.
States, concerning the magnificent new cap
itol building of our giant sister common
wealth, Texas, will be read with interest by
all our readers, and particularly by the news
paper fraternity of this State, which will hold
its animal meeting here May lst, as there is a
probability that the Press Association, at the
close Of its session, will proceed in body to
Austin to witness the dedication of one the
finest capitols in the country, well worthy of
The Empire State of the South-a State which,
if not dismembered, will soon become the EN-
pire State of the Union:
The people of Austin, Texas, are going to
have a weeks celebration in May over the
completion of their superb State capitol. The
edifce, which is one of the largest and hand
soonest in the Union, is of red granite; it has
been three years in construction it cost
5000 900 acres of land to build il. and it is en-
tirely built of native materials 1t is J75 feet
long, 2S7 feet deep. and the hight TO the
apex of the dome is 3li feet, being four feet
higher than the dome Of the national capital.
1t contains 256 rooms and it is heated by
fresh warm air from boiler room 500 feet
from the building. 1t will be ready for occu-
patton by the beginning of May and an asso-
cition has been formed with a capital stock
ohlS50 900 for the purpose of giving during
that month the grandest military and civic
display ever seen in the South, in honor of the
dedication. a superb edifce of this character
having been successfully reared without a
hitch, an5 without a cent of cost to the peo-
pie, il well becomes them TO jubilate. Thous-
ands from this city and district will no doubt
help in the celebration,
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-02-25

GHERT0F'S SALE.
District Court, Parish of 81. Landry H'o. 1878
C. Comeau VS.. BaziIie Thomas, in her own
riaht and as Natural Tutrix
SIMEON PAIN,
Administrator.

right and as Natural Tutrx.
By virtue of an order of seizure and sale is
sued out of the 18th Judicial District Court III
and for the parish of st. Landry. in the above
entitled and numbered suit, will proceed to
sell at public auction to the last and highest
bidder, at the Court House in the town OF
Opeleusas, parish of st. Landry, on SATUR,
DAY, the Sd day of March, AGD. 1883, at lO
IS. NJ, the following described property, to-
% 1t: inkl
.'-,certain tract of Md situated in the par
iudenS ST. Landry, continuing seventy-five ar
! nanen Il situated south of bayou Carron, being
ssu1iIbf . u1nlbf section 81, T ). s II Il, bounded
rJnorti by Bayou Carron, south and cast by
Powe g, west by 60 Cnmeau, as per parallel
lines Yum with a subdivision made of the
claim If Francois Iemeile. made and present
ed by aagerty, surveyor.
Terms and Conditions.--Fo cash to pay
and satisfy the sums Of
ist. Three hundred and fifteen dollars with
eight per cent yearly interest thereon frosa
Goth December, 1883 uess thirty dollars paid
December 10, 1885, and fnrtythree dollars
paid December 90, 1856;
I'd. Fbrty-one and 6oll0O dollars for attor-
ney's fees;
Sd. Four and 80u00 dollars cost incurred,
aud to cover the costs that may be incurred
in executing this order;
Aud on a term of credit TO satisfy the fol-
lowing sums, t0-wit
lst One hundred and live dollars, with
eight per cent yearly interest from Goth De
cember 1883, payable on the Goth December
I'd. One hundred and five dollars, with like
interest payable on December 20, 1889;
Sd. One hundred and five dollars, with like
interest payable on December 20, 1890;
4th. Like sums with like interest payable
respectively on December Goth, 1891 1882 ant
'0''' C. c.'DUsoN,
.I.r % 1898 Sheriff.
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The following is an extract from the miu-
utes of the proceedings of the meeting of the
Police Jury of st. Landry, held on February
18th:
The following resolution passed by the Po-
lice Jury of the parish of Rapides on the 81
January last, copy of which was sent this Po-
lice jury was read and endorsed by this Po-
lice Jury.
Resolved, That in the opinion of this body.
the expenses of the parishes of the State could
be materially reduced without detriment to
the public interest, by increasing the criminal
jurisdiction of Magistrates, and by laws com
pelling parties sentenced to pay fine or re-
main such time in Jail, to labor on the pub
lie roads during the time of their confinement
as in that event many would pay the fine
rather than suffer the Imprisonment. And
our Representatives in the General Assembly
are respectfully requested to assist in having
such legislation passed.
Resolved further, That the Clerk of the P0.
lice Jury be instructed to send copy of this
resolution to the President of the Police Jury
of each parish III the State inviting co-opera-
tion in this matter.
The follwing resolution, adopted at the same
meeting, is republisbed in corrected form:
On motion, Messrs. Albert Guidry, Leroy
McNicholls, j. NJ Ewes, r. A. Clayton, Leon
Wolff, Martin Carron, j. p Russell, j. Plonsky,
Charles Antonio, r. s. Wilkins, and A. ID.
Goodrich were appointed Il committee to ex-
anime the plans and specifications presented
by Messrs S. A. Oliver Bro, of Houston, Tex !,
| in behalf of the King Iron Bridge g. Mtg. Co.
Of Cleveland, Ohio, for the building of an iron
draw bridge over bayou Courtableau at Wash
ington at the foot of Main street, and report
{ their action as soon as practicable.
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Farmers Alliance.

yNyHE Committee OH Platform and ResOlu
i tions appointed at the last meeting o. tue
Parish Farmers, Union, will meet at the Court
House in Opelousas, on Wednesday, the 2sth
Eab 1893 THOS. j. HOUGH,
EaI, I1,a8 President.
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We are requested By the Chairman of the
Committees Of Arrangements and Finance to
announce that joint meeting OF those COM
mlttees, appointed by the citizens meeting
g g the 18th inst, will bo held at the GouIs
House this evening Saturday. at o'clock.
a4ee every member attend.
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Last Monday Congressman Robertson in
tEoaueed bill in the House appropriating
900 for public building at Opelousas.
We hope the bill will have a better fate thaS
the last and that it will be pushed through in
siine to receive the Presidents signature be-
Tore adjournment.
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Al Grand Excursion from Washington @
New Orleans, for the benefit of the Literary
and Gymnastic Club OF Breaux's Bridge VIII
be given on Saturday, March Sd, 1883 passing
here ait 10 d. M, and returning will leave New
Orleans on Tuesday. March 9Th, at Il:30 a. ~.
Fare for the round trip from Washington Up
elonsas, Grand Coteau and Carencro, -Four
Dollars from Lafayette So.
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ailA Washington Argus suggests that the
eltlzena Of that town give the Louisiana Press
association d reception, on their coming vlsiE
hares III our sister town undertakes 10 do 90,
we may bs sure the Press Association will get
royal reception, as they don't do such things
NY halves oilt there
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MACHINERY.

n AM Agent for Engines, Boilers. Saw Mills,
IL Corn Mills, Cotton Gins, Cotton Presses,
Threshers, and all fittings for Machinery. Par.
ties wanting Machinery may address me at
Opelousas and will go and take their orders
Feb il-6m MARTIN CARBON.
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70 License PAYERS.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Licenses
lN for the year 1888 are now due, and II not
paid by the 29th February will be turned over
to the States Attorney for collection, with ~
per cent additional for costs.
C. G. DUSON,
Feb. lift. Sheriff and Tax Collector.
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The parish has contracted with the King
Iron Bridge and Manufacturing Co., of Cleve-
land, Ohio, through their Agents, s. A. Oliver
z Bro, of Houston, Tex, to build an iron
draw bridge over fhe Conrtableau at Wash
ington, for s., 500, to be completed by the lst
of Anrnst
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-02-25

After about ten DAYS Of fair weather, tho
rains sch il again last Wednesday with g per
iect deluga. floating off many bridges. and CIV
ang q sci t-baek to our public roads and streets
which will REQUIRE weeks Of good weather TO
repair, besides retarding our farmers in their
planting operations n
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-02-25

John Buckner was shot and severely wound
ed in the arm, by Pete Gilmore both eolored)
on the st. Lucie plantation, near Washington,
q few days since; said TO be accidental Gil
more was iailed
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1888-02-25

Mr.. A. j. Lafargue, the talented editor of
the Marksviile Bulletin, is a candidate for the
Senate TO represent the district composed OF
theparishes of Avoyelles and Pointe- Coupce.
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slTIIRDAY, -: }: FEB. 25, 1883
5SI0CRATIC sTATE TICKET.
For Sheriff:

We are authorized to announce Gen. THOS.
d. ANDERSON as a candidate for Sheriff of
a. Landry at the coming election.
We are authorized to announce Mr.. OC
TAVE FONTENOT as a candidate for sheriff
at the election in April next.
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Remember that the citizens meeting held
on Feb. 13was adjourned until Monday next,
the 9th. Don't fail to bo on hand, at the
Court House, at p. m.
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Don't let the registration Office close before
you see that your name is on the registration
List. See Registrars appointments in another
eolumn
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Among the recent appointments by the Gov
ernor for this parish are Isaac Roos, notary
public, and e. p. Goodwin, clerk of registra-
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TOR SALE.

SMALL, farm situated one-half mile from
~ Clnelonsas. on road to Washington, CON
ta;ning SIS acres, all susceptible of cultivation
With dwelling house and several out houses.
Apply to SOL. iSAAc' opoiou0as'
Feb. li-3m.
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Yon can obtain one Of the best agricultural
papers published, free, by paying one years
subscription to this paper. This is spieatilh
opportunity to get farm ionrnaI that ls now
read bv nearly 200. 600 farmers. Come In and
take advantage of Ii. Mention il TO your
neighbors.
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DR.. j. III. Parker, charged with killing Pau
Bay at Vile Plate, was tried before our Dis
trict Court and acquitted.
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On Monday last one of the boilers in the
Walker & Gibbs shingle mill at West Mel
vile, on the Atchafa1aya, exploded, killing
three men and wounding eleven others.
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HRaREsa igrsaai0Rn.

The Lake Charles American in closing we'll
written article on the tide of immigratio.
pouring from the Northwestern States inS
Southwest Louisiana says
What is peculiar and exceptional is thf sn
nearly every case those who come to staLl re
the best of peore, the very cream O. ihe
Etethein farmers, men of intelligence hnd
courage. They are bringing health and strs il lth
to till the soil, intelligence to investigate and
adopt means to the end of profitable ptodpf-
ton, the success of ii past life crowned with
piosperity-,t success which admits of no dis.
eourageinents aud acknowledges no defeat,
and they arc bringing some money. All these
immigrants are temperate and most of them
are members of some christian organization
We estimate the present movement will add
to Southwestern Louisiana ten thousand fam
lilies and five millions OF money within the next
five years This good work will not stop here.
bnt will spread over the entire State. This is
tho first great inauguration of Northern farm.
ers to the South, it viii not be the last for all
are delighted with The change.
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Capt. Richard Sinnott, Surveyor of the
Port of New Orleans, died suddenly in that
city on the 18th, aged Sc years.
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Under the heading of ''Va Victis," the
Monroe Bulletin says;
From the vindietiyS course now being pur-
sued by Mr. Blanchard toward ex-senator
Jonas and the malignant spirit and tone OF
the Shreveport Democrat and other organs of
the victorious faction, it is now evident that
we may cry peace peace but there will bc
no peace. The programme set forth III the
notorious Hollingsworth letter to Senator
Jonas is to be carried out regardless OF party
harmony or party success, and this peerless
Democrat is to be hunted down to the death
and forever driven from public life and OK
cluded from The councils of his party because
he refused to degrade his manhood at the bid
ding of an arrogant parish ''boss" and to
align himself with the so-ealled reform
moyement. How long will these political Cat
alines abuse our patience Do they not know
that their triumph was achieved By the most
questionable methods, and that nothing ex-
cept the undying devotion of the friends of
Gov. McEnery TO the cause of Democracy in
Louisiana and in the Union ever induced them
; TO gracefully accept" the result of such po-
litical civil war as was preepitated upon us
in this campaign9
Senators b. L. Jonas, j. b. Eustis and Gov.
McEnery, supported by the rank and file
of the old Democratic guard of North Louisi-
ana, aGe now actuated by single purpose, to-
wit: the continuation of Democratic suprem
acyoin This State. No men have ever had
more to forgive or have ever been called up
on TO practice greater forbearance in the III
terest of Democracy than they. This they
I have done in despite of the firm conviction
that If Gov. McEnery had been the nominee
+ of the convention he would have met the fate
j of Uriah of old, and would have been baselJ
deserted by this same mongrel crew who now
seek to sacrifice and to subject to political os
traeism those friends Of his upon whose sup
uori alone they must rely for victory. wv
use the expression I. mongrel crew premedi
tateliy because large proportion OF thos
who assisted in the defeat of Gov. McEner,
in South Louisiana are now the strongest ad
herents OF Fl. G.. Warmoth, and viii work an,
vote for the success of the whole Republica
5i ticket
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The National Democratic Convention will
be held July 3--probably at San Francisco
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Our municipal election takes place on the
first Monday in April.
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A regular meeting of OpeIousas Council M
468 A. Il. of I'll. will be held next Friday
March 2, at 5 o'clock p. m,
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The Louisiana Press Association will hold
its annual session at Opelousas on the lst o.
May.
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Communications touching on anything Of
public interest are solicited.
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Twenty-one persons were killed by AZ cy
clone near Mount Vernon, ILL.,, last Sunday.
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nul,,le,,t at each Of the following places and
grom neighborhoosls where interest is taken In
their parish paper: Washington, Grand Co
team, Willie Plate, Arnaudville and LeonViiie-
ANY one wishing to become our correspon-
atias, by notifying US, will be sent writing
material and envelopes
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Bb1s. I.aaatareth' y Seed Potatoes at @6.60
per Mn. Apply at LitteA'a prug store.
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TIi8se Of our subscribers who are IN arrears
81, their subscription accounts, VIII hnd
notice at tho head Of our local columns that
is Of special interest to thern Read lG.
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WAnTEp.-A good, persevering collector.
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NTOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 1871
ESTATE OF ApELARD BouTTE.
Whereas, James O. Chachere, of the parish
of st. Landry, has applied by his petition to
be appointed administrator of the estate of
Adelard Boutt6, deceased, late of st. Lam
dry parish
J Therefore any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment will file the
same in writing, in my office, in the town Of
Opelousas, within ten days from the presens
notice. JAMES o. CHACHERE,
Feb. Is, 1885, Clerk.
NOTICE-U. S. Land Office, New Orleans
lY La, Janua2g 81, ISSS.-Notice is hereby
given that the following named settler hs1
filed notice of his intention to mako final proof
in support of his claim and that said proc
will be made before the Judge, or in his aU-
sence, the Clerk OF the District Court, at Opel
ousas La, on Tuesday, March 20, 1888, viz:
HldenegOtt Schultz
who made stomestead Entry No. 5000 for the
Nv /, Sec TIP S RI West Louisiana Meri-
dian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiya-
tion of, said land, viz: Andrew Wiefert, Christ
Rupert, Porter Klein, Jr., of Acadia Pa, La,
and Otto odlong, OF st. Landry I1Sr pa;; La; e.,
Feb. 4, '8S, ct. Register,
| NOTICE.-U. 5. Land Office, New Orleans,
ltlV La, Jan. 81, lS8S.-Notice is hereby given
that the following settler has filed mo-
tice of his intention to make final proof In sup
port of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the Judge, in his absence, the
Clerk of the District Court, at Opelousas, La,
on Tuesday, March 2Oth 1883, viz:
Constante PierOtte,
| who made Homestead Entry No. 1856 for the
s of E4, NEi of E !. and e of
/, Sec &c, TIP 6, S West, Louisiana Meri-
! dian.
| He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiva-
| ton of, said land, viz: Stephen Martel, of
| Acadia pari, Ii, La, Daniel Sittig, of st. Ian
dry Pa, La. Francois Ledoux, Of Acadia Pa,
La, b. E. Martcl, of st. Landry Pa, La.
| THOMAS j. BUTLER.
February 4, SO, ct. Register.
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The weather this week has'been damp.
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IL q.

E1 NOWN as Burleigh's Jack win stand On
IN Dr. Barry's Plantation in bellevue GUT
ing this year Terms $500 casn ioE ene seA'
son. umTTg
Feb. 1l-lm. RALFh " oaAA :.
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1t reads like old times to hear of Horny G.
Warmoth being nominated as Republican can.
tlidate for Governor of Louisiana; tue an
nouncement carries with it the nnwh0lesonie
odor of the carpet-bag days. 1t is not proba-
BILE that what is left Of the Republican party
in the canebrake State is in serious danger OF
having itself again thrust into power, espe-
eially under such leadership, but IT is not en-.
conraging to the organization, in national
sense. to See such 8 revival of the elements
which brought such disaster and disgrace up
on the party. Under such leadership the ist.-
publican party win never resume control of
any Southern State. The Warmoths, spcn-
GERS, Chamberlains, Mahones, ETC., having
for the good Of the party and the good of this
country. .--Ph philadelphia Telegraph. Ind.
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Jan. %, 1888.
geUBLIC SALE,
H. a, ,arc
Probate Court, Parish of ST. Landry, No. 1856.

n .o-,
Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry No. 1856.
ESTATE OF EUGENE LEBoEUF
By virtue of an order of the Honorable the
Probate Court in and for the parish of Saint
Landry, there will be sold at public auction,
to- the last and highest bidder, by the
undersigned or amy duly qualified
auctioneer, at the last residence OF the deceaS-
ed, near Pointe NOire, in the parish OF st: Ian
dry, on WEDNESDA Y, March 2lst, 1883. the
following described property, belonging, TO
the estate of Eugene Lebenf, deceased, late
of tie parish of st. Landry, to-wlt:
[. One tract of land, situated in the parish
of st. Landry and containing one huharen NJ
pents, bounded north by land OF Dr fafker,
south by Evans east by Evans, and west py
railroad land, being a portion OF the iahu
bought from DIR. Parker, together Win al
the buildings and improvements belonging 10
the estate.
9 Thirteen head of horned cattle.
g. Four head of horses.
a. One lot OF hogs.
& One lot of household furniture and kitch-
an utensils. one lot of FLOWS and farming
TOOLS one lot of corn and one old wagon; g;
q Terms-Cash. ADELISiA MATTE,
Feb. l8. 1883. Administrative.
MTOTICE.-U. S. Land Office, New Orleans,
La. Jan 27. 1883. Notice is hereby given
that the following-named settler has filed no
tice of his intention to make final proof In sup
port of his.clain, and that said proof Will pc
made before the Judge or, in his absence, the
Clerk ofthe District Court, at Opelousas, La,
on Tuesday, March Goth. 1888, viz;
.yeam P. Ea1aeWr.
who made Homestead Entry No. 6727, for the
S5ofSW /, Sec. 36, TIP a, s II East, and
M of N w /, Sec. 4, TIP s. IL =, Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses 10 prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiya
tion Of, said land viz. Joseph J Landre
neaux. Valcourt s. Fontenot, Augnstaye Des
hotels and Felicien Dogue, all OF St. Landry
parish, La. n,,,r,E Ep
Eahrnarv4 ,sS ft Register.
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Have you registered ?

Get our prices for job wohF.
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Total paid in. 960
for the present use of $500-a little less than
IL per cent straight.
Borrow this same 800 from capitalist Il,
per cent and we find that at the end of eight
years we have to pay him the principals 700
Interest at 8 per cent for eight years $56
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Total

I0Chl. Plt1o
Difference in favor os our association, at 80
per cent premium, $l83.
Now, then, my friends, what has this 500
earned US during the period ef eight years
AS speculation @ have purchased material
and put up building that, under the ordina-
ry credit system, has increased 90 per cent by
paying cash. T.en we have rented this house
for ninCty-slx months at So per month, hence
we find our real property and it's earnings is
worth as follows:
Building $500, with 20 p. c. added---.--$ $40
96 months rent at So per month --.--.-- 76s
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The New Iberia Enterprise Of the 10th says
in its local column:
AS the practical workings of the BuildiasA5
by the members aud the public, the interest
in it increases, as was evidenced by the num-
Der of bidders present at the sale of money,
last Wednesday. The loans were secured,
respectively, by Mrs. Nichols, $1,000 at 30 per
cent premium, Mr.. Jos. Judice, $1,000 at 81 /;
Mr.. j. w. Tayfor, $500 at 80; Mr.. C. E. Rey-
nolds, 5000 at 80; and Dr. A. C. GayIe-a sec
ond loan-S200 at 80 per cent-mahing total
loans, on this occasion, So, 600.