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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-03-27
ON NONRESIDENT ROLL FOR TAX OF 49,
THE LICK TELESCOPE.
An Eye-Glass to Increase Its Power to Be
Added to 1t.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, March 20.-It is gen
orally known that the telescope at the Lick
Observatory in California is the largest in
the world, but it may surprise some to
learn that the largest eye-piece ever manu-
featured has just been completed in Ro-
chester, N. Y, for that great instru ment.
About three years ago Ernst Gundlach of
the Gundlach Optical company of this city
explained to the people in charge of the
Lick Observatory his system of construct
ing an eye piece which should utilize the
full quantity of the light taken up by the
objective and reduce the pencil of the light
to the diameter of the pupil of the eye,
thus showing the object with as full light
as possible. This is Mr.. Gundlach's own
discovery. He has made several smaller
eye-pieces of this character, one OF which
is in use at Warner Observatory. The or
der from California was received only
few months ago and the work has just been
completed. The finished article will be
shipped today and will soon be attached to
the great Clark objective at the Lick OBJ
servatory. The principle upon which this
eye-piece is constructed is an entirely new
one. The most important of modern astro-
nomical observations are on faint objects,
such as the more lnulStluCC neDulie Al
though the LICK telescope Is the greatest
ever made, and shows very faint objects, it
will DO entirely new work when this eye
piece is attached to it. A nebue may be
so faint that it cannot be seen with the
Lick telescope and an ordinary eye-piece.
Attach this new one to the tele-
scope and such nebul@ will appear
with clearness. 1t gives very large, dark
field and condenses the light, making 1t
brighter. Next the eye there are three
lenses cemented together. This
triple tense corretts the optical aberra-
tons and brings The image TO perfection.
Its diameter is three and quarter inches.
The field lens is single, of chrome glass
six and half inches in diameter, making
the eyepiece by far the largest ever made.
The larger lens increases the dark field on
which the images of the objects are seen.
The lenses are made OF the kind OF glass
| first used by Prof Able and manufactured
at Jena, Germany. AS this eyepiece has
| four lenses and the objective of the Lick
| telescope two, the astronomer who gazes
skyward from his California mountain peak
will look through six thicknesses Of glass
BY it ordinary light is seen 1000 times
brighter than with the naked eye.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-03-27
Mason Matters.

MASON, Tex, March 21.-There was a
move in town property this week. Messrs.
Moran q Schmidt purchased the large stone
business house on the north side of the
square owned by the l. o. o. F. society of
this place; size 25xS0 feet, paying there
tor $500. e. II. Stengel purchased
small frame store house on the
north side of the square on lot 20xl00 feet
Of r. J. Broad; consideration $500.
The health ofthe country is excellent and
the weather warm and deli ghtful.
Farming is progressing nicely. Every
thing pJints to prosperous and bountiful
year.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-03-27
Epoch.

The transition from long, lingering and
painful sickness to robust health marks an
epoch in the life of the individual. Such a
remarkable event is treasured in the mem
DRY, and the agency whereby the good
health has been attained is gratefully
bes ed. Hence it is that so much is heard
IN praise of Electric Bitters. So many feel
use of the Great Alternative and Tonic If
you are troubled with any disease of Kid
neys, Liver or Stomach, of long or short
standing, you will surely find relief by use
of Electric Bitters. Sold at SOC and 81 per
bottle at DR.. j. j. Tobin's drug store
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-03-27

decorative art has even invaded the
ki.,.cA, since it has become the lash
ion to GUY groceries flom A. ). John-
son.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-03-27

Don't fail to try DR.. i'hurmonds
Lone Star Catarrh Cure, the greatest
remedy on earth for catarrh and colds
II The lead.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-02-22
a Card.

The members of the Royal House
hold of His Most Gracious Majesty, the
King of the Carnival, who were present
and took part in the Mardi Gras fes-
tiyities at the Royal City of Opelousas,
sincere thanks to the Opelousas Female
Institute for the donation of a beauti-
fully decorated cake of mammoth pro-
portions, designed aud manufactured
especially for the occasion, and that this
famed Institution, with its worthy Prln-
cipal, assistants and pupils may have a
long and prosperous future is the prayer
of His Majesty.
Given at Carnival Palace, this 10Th
day Of February, 1890.
BY order of the King.
DUKE De ST. LANDRY,
Scribe
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-02-22
PERSONAL.

Mrs. L. S. Fontenot and daughter Miss
Bathilde, with E. Wallio, who have been
spending some days in the Crescent city,
returned home on Thursday.
Carlos Greig, the worthy editor and
publisher of the Washington Adr0cdte,
visited our office on Saturday last.
Capt. j. S. Satterley, of Melville, has
been spending some days during tho
past week among friends in town.
Miss Sidonie Bayhi departed on Sun
day last for New Orleans, where it is
probable she will remain for some time.
w. j. Sandoz departed on Monday for
Lexington, Ky, where he will enter the
Commercial College of Kentucky Uni
versity.
Miss Helen Leckie, OF Eola, is spend
ing some days in town as the guest Of
the family of Judge Culom.
r. O. Hardey, of Chataignier, has
spent several days in town during the
week.
Mrs. E. Miller, of Washington, has been
visiting friends and relatives in town
during the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Isacks, Mrs. j. De-
jean, Miss Ester Marks, Miss Louise
Voorhies, E. S. Clements, l.. /. Tansey,
Edward Wai'ior, Conrad Brand Mr.. aud
Mrs c.. Mornhinveg, should be added
to our list, published last week as Mardi
Gras visitors from our town to New Or
leans.
Drs. \. j. Bercier and E. j. Chachere
have been absent during the week, in
attendance at the session of the L0uisi-
ana State Dental Society at New Or
leans
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Bodemuler, of Crow
ley, have been visiting friends in town
during the week.
DIR. Geo. X. Pratt, of New Orleans,
has been in town on professional bust
ness during the week.
B. F. Hardesty, Of Washington, COM
pliinented our town with call on We'd
nesday.
DIR. C. ID. Owens, of Eola, called upon
friends in town on Wednesday.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-02-22
AStOnisEaesi.

The world was astonished at the
manifestation of love and admiration
that lay deep down in the hearts of the
Southern people for their late leader,
Hon. Jefferson Davis. Though the cause
was long since lost, aud they accepted
in good faith the new order of things,
their love for this great man was none
the less sincere, and the Overwhelming
demonstrations shown on every hand
speak eloquently indeed the sentiments
of millions of our best people. Many
now will be glad of the opportunity to
get the Memorial Volume, giving a
sketch of his career and the Worlds
Tribute to His Memory" DR.. Jones,
"ths fighting chaplain,n the author of
this great and popular book, shares the
royalty with Mrs. Davis. The pub
fishers, B. F. johnson & Co., Richmond.
Va, desire to place it in the hands OF
every family throughout the land. Be
sure to write them for particnlals.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-02-22
District Court.

The Court has held daily sessions
since our last weeks report, will, the
exception of Tuesday (Mardi Gras)
which being legal holiday, no session
was held.
The following is summary of the
most important business transacted:
Jos. Gradnigo, charged with carrying
concealed weapons. pleaded guilty, and
was sentenced to 30 days in Jail and a
fine of $25; if not paid, 90 days addi-
tional.
Sandy Babbs, violating Act 81, known
rs the hoodlum act; pleaded guilty, and
fined $40 and costs if not paid, 30 days
i'll Jail.
Lee Taylor, charged with Grand Lar
ceuy-tried by jury and found not
guilty.
Martin Gradnigo, charged with selling
liquor without a license, pleaded guilty
and sentenced to fine OF 800 and
costs; in default of payment 80 days in
Jail.
John Steward, charged with assault
and battery-tried by Il jury and acquit-
ted.
Hildevert Carriere, assault and bat
terry, tried 10y a jury and acquitted.
Henry Wilson, assault with danger
ous weapon with intent to kill, tried by
jury and acquitted.
Oscar Tate, charged with murder,
committed in 1879. tried by jury, and
a verdict of not guilty rendered.
The case of Fremont Fuseler, who
was charged with an assault with II
dangerous weapon with intent to kill,
was tried and the jury being unable to
agree upon verdict, IA mistrial was or
dered to be entered by the court and
the case continued until next term.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-02-22
Order Of Court.

All witnesses in criminal cases before
petit juries are hereby required:
1st. To report daily, to Deputy
Sheriff, at the Court House, appointed
for that purpose, their attendance upon
the court as such, which must be in the
court room and not outside.
2nd. And to make report to the same
officer the number of miles necessarially
travelled in once coming to.and return
ing from the court.
Witnesses who fail to comply with
this order will not be paid their fees, as
the Clerk of Court Is not allowed to is
sue certificates to witnesses who do not
remain in the court room subject to call
when needed, in the absence Of an Or
der discharging them.
Given in open court February 9th,
1890. E. t. LEWIS,
Judge 18th judicial District, La
fehS- 4t
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-02-22
A Card.

The Phunpy Phrolickers of the Royal
Household beg leave to explain that
some of the appointments ON Mardl
Gras night were unavoidably behind
time, owing to the large number OF calls
aud the inpossibility of limiting their
duration to the time fixed. We desire
to express our sincere regrets at the
disappointment OF some of our most
loyal subjects, and to extend to all our
grateful thanks for the most royal re-
ception granted US on that occasion.
Promising to "do better next time" we
remain
THE PHUNNY PHRoLICKERs.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-02-22
MARRIED.

At the residence Of Judge E. North Cullom in
this town, on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1880, by Rev.
T. W. Lewis, SETH B. CRAWFORD, of st. Mary
parish, and Miss MARY CULLoM SMALL, OF this
town.
After the ceremony, the happy couple
took the train for Franklin, where they
are to reside. We tender to them our
best wishes for long continued and
prosperous season of connubial bliss in
their new home, and pray that their
voyage through life may be a happy
one.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-02-22
NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE at New Orleans, La, 4
Jan. IS, 1890
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of hls intentio
to make final proof in support of his claim, am
that said proof will be made before the Jud2t
or in his absence the Clerk of Court, at Opelou
sas, La, CD Tuesday March l1th. 1890. viz:
OCTAVE GUELLGRX,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1888 for the
east of northwest and north of southwest
sec township south range, west Loulsi-
ana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses 20 prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land, viz: =
Euzebe Dnplechain, Paul Dupleehain, Man
uel P. Manuel, Raphael E. Manuel all of St.
Landry Parish Louisiana.
THOMAS j. BUTLER,
Feb. Let Register.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-02-22
Saturday, NEarca, fss, 1890.
at II O'Clock ii. D, the following describe prof
erty to-Wtu

at Ii O'Clock IL B, the following DESCRIBE j prop
erty to-Wit:
certain plantation situated near Rarry's
Landing, III the parish of It. Landry, lacas aI-
inss SIN a,pent front on Bayou Itcae by .lxty-
four arpents i'll depth, known fgrtneiry 7 as the
"Old Vacherie,' bounded uuIth by lands of he
neirs and widow If Outziuls Marks. south by
lands of the heirs OF AIeAandef Castillo east
by lands Nned by thf heirs II Charles Barre,
decd and west b Bayou reele. tagctter with
all the buildings aud improvements thereon. 4.
Terms and Cund t!o;ie-tuf cash 70 az amount
sufficient to satisfy tie five notes of three hum
,ired dollars each now due with eight per ce Mt
yearly interest from JhtIr respective mattlri-
ties, and also ten Pei cent attorney Is fees on
said SUNS, au;; fUi the remaining EUIes Lot due
Lo-wIt: One note IGr thlrt Lantstet doiafs fail
lng due Jan. 1sF, la91; anontc hut. For Ike,
amount failing uue Jan 1sJ, 1867 another ntts
for like amount falling due la3l. lst 1898 : an
other note tor like ahluunl failing Que Jan. st,
1894; another note for like alnonut fallfus due
Jan. 1st, 1885, on terms OF ci,etlit et respond
ing to nIatuiities OF the said nou-actrued notes,
together with ten per cent,attUrney's tees
thereon, and all accrued and accruil.g interest
thereon ami all Gusts of these proceedings.
L. >. tONlLNOT,
iau25-6t E0e.1ff
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-02-22

In the Police Jury Ordinance fixing
the annual license tax for the year 1S90'
section should read So for every
1000 barrels thrashed, instead of $500 as
first published. The mistake occurred
through an error in punctuation.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-02-22

At a meeting Of the Louisiana State
Dental Society, lately held at New Or
leans, Or. A. j. Bercier, of our town,
read treatise on Dental Legislation"
which was presented in most inter
esting manner.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-02-22

We arc under obligations to Mrs. Il.
Chaclerc for her kindness in sending to
our sanctum, a supply of delicious Mardi
Gras cake. May her shadow never
grow less.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-02-22

Messrs. A. I'll. Generes and Gns L. Du-
pre- have lately made an exchange of
properties and business. MIR. Generes
has secured the livery and feed stables
ON Court street, which he will hereafter
manage on his own account, while Mr..
Dupre has taken the grocery on Landry
street, which he will carry on for his
own benefit. We wish them both sue
cess in their new positions.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-02-22

Our young and affable friend, Jno.
Jacobs, wishes to announce to his jew
ish friends that lie has taken the agency
for the well known firm of Simon &
We'll, Cincinnati, Ohio, for the sale OF
Matsos, Meal, Potato Flour. &c, for
this vicinity. Anything in that line OF
goods will be furnished at manufactu-
rers, prices.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-02-22

Thanks to the amateur hunters, JOS.
A. Gil aud Hart IL. Sandoz, for the re-
quisites for game dinner, which they
bagged OH o hunt on Sunday last. Such
favors touch tender spot in our anato-
my, which arc highly appreciated.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-02-22

BY virtue OF an order OF the Honorable Dis.
rlGt Court, III and Tor tlie parish o. ST. Lanary,
there viii be sold l,tpiie auction, to tlls last
ana highest bidder, bs tLY undersigned aamln-
.strator, or any dui5 4aailu2d suctioneer, at
Tie residehee OF Iftsiiie j. Feutelui, at
h'ADse aux Pallles- parish oI ST. Landry on
Thursday, March aah, fssa,
at II O'clock, q. m., the foaowilg dtSaTibed
property be1onSinS 10 the estate OF kaneile
usllier, decetseo. late OF the parish uf et.
I4anury, to-wit:
A certain plantation situated in the parish Of
st. Landry, La, III u Anne aux Ealiics, colItaiIi-
ing sIXty-alx superficial aipGAIs. mere or ,.ss
ueing pIall ie iaIa, bounaed the nclfh lys
lailds OF Neslley liehardsOL, suath by IaIus
Of onezme j j.. tontenos. easg by i&nas of
rierre Young and Vest pJ itiiGs OF Eyg.iel, j
J. Fontenot, toSethei with all Tie 5uiluIlss:and
improvements thereon.
a tract of iard sitaated III sid State and
tTIsi, LABse aux Ial 10 ys,saes7-g Ii t;,li..e
.ifty arponiS, iEufe lees. bounuett n0r&ll w
.iiItls oT Julien j j. tOntelot, soata. bt lanJfr-
oT Francois L. PItIe, east ps aids oT JalieE j.
.. fontelot, ana west by id.ds oi Urtere Ma
uuei.
Another tract of WOOD land situated III said
parish aud state III L'Anse aux PaiIes woods
containing = acres, more or less bounded on
The north b. lanas u ltueSert L OnteEot or b.
L. Laheuf, souin By lands IurinCily belonging
the estate of Amee IeleGaLo, EAST i, tne
same, alla west by lands vi Pierre Young
Another tract of Nood lana situated IN said
state and pailsA. III L'Anac aux Eaflits 4 coos
containing tity arpents, bouAa.a en tiie north
oy lands Oh Efnest DeBaiiIun, south ;ina est
uy lands OF s1erre Young, ard east ily lands nf
uyprien b. EUntanol.
One gentle horse named John; one gentle
norse named buliiG; vne gentle horst Gal. ed
Blue; wagon and luriess.
About thirty five heau Vi gentle horned cat
tic.
I About fifty head of hogs.
Abou. fsty barrels vi corn ia snucks
Two poWs ole haftGa, 1Wo Ioes, two ar
luoirs, one beqste;tst, four leather beds ara
Deddlng elshL chairs, crGss-eut saw o,e n!T
ddale and brlale, exc double barrel ! Lot.1lu.
&c.
Terms and Conditions--All aajudicaf1aYs oF
zen doilals and under Eayabie easll o. CAV If
sale; ali adJuaieatioLs above tea dollars the
,llovat'les ald dluueNabes pay able iii two ef,i,aI
Instruments from the day et SALE credit iEYr-
>lasers to furnish their notes pay anle as ni...
said, with two good aud solvent sareties t. the
satisfaction or the administrator or elder a q
bearing interest dit thcrate of eiL ht Ter .tnT
pei annum from their respective maturity TIL
paid, and ten per cent ~ be ad, Ell in c3se t,F
suit TO recover pas lnchb oi said Lotes ur aI,a-
part thereof.
| Special mortgage and vendors privilege ri
be retained the Iaids III favur oil sale .sr,fa
tfll full payment OF the notes ar an, parI thafs
7 " IEEViLLi1 j E1lNTtsSTtsr
Ieoo-5b t.nmlTistra tor
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-02-22
NOTICE,

LAND OFFICE AT New cRLEAss. LAT
Feb Z, 1890
Notice Is hereby given that tne follow fns
named settler has ftea notice of his ihtertien
to make fnai proof In support OF his ciaiia, and
that said proef viii be utade before the it.tlge
n in his absence the clerk Of the Dfstrief eonrt
at Opelonsas, La, on Monday. Mareh s1tn, 1920
viz:
EUzARE p. koEPaEGsssr,
who made Homestead Entry No s;,o7 fnr t3tf,
south OF northeast and Iferti, Of sat,fleast
Sec. 8 Township south range west sotisi-
ana Meridian.
He names the following wItnesaes To preve
Of said land. viz:
Raphael e. Manuel Hypolite Dupiechain,
Pierre Guiliory, Octave GullIory all oil ST. Lam
dry Parish Louisiana
THOMAS J. BUTLER,
FED .l5-6G Register
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-02-22

Ii the Police Jury would expend lit
tie more money on bridges, it would
have the everlasting gratitude of many
u poor horse, and besides spare an i'm
mense amount of language that would
not sound well in Sunday School.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-02-22

A railroad from this place to Prairie
Mamou would do a large business and
besides would bring to Opelousas Il
large rice trade that will otherwise be
diverted to Lake Charles as soon as the
Watkins road is put in operation.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-02-22

On Friday night of last week, Will
liam O'Brien, who had been detained in
our parish Jail rs witness in a erimi-
nal case for some days, and who was re-
leased day or two previous, while
treating himself to u free ride on the
evening freight train, fell between the
cars near Grand Coteau station, and
was SO badly injured that he died in
about two hours.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-02-22
MARDI GRAS.
The Social Club Ball.


in our town, and the day was set apart
to mirtIl aud frolic. The weather in
the morning was somewhat threatening
and the skies were draped with heavy
black clouds, but, fortunately for the
merry makers, about noon Old Sol put
in an appearance and everything was
lovely.
Young America commenced paradiug
the streets at an early hour dccked out
in all sorts of rigs, fanciful and gro
tcsque, and with their pranks and jests
made fun for themselves and numerous
beholders. A large number of people
from the surrounding country were
present aud lent their aid in making
the day one Of mirth and enjoyment.
Quite large number of our residents
had taken advantage of the occasion to
visit the Crescent City, but, despite
this, a goodly number assembled at the
Social Club Hall in attendance ON the
ball that took place there. Notices lad
been received by some of our leading
families, through a proclamation from
His Most Gracious Majesty, the King of
the Carnival, that a delegation of gran
dees, members of the Royal Household,
would visit them during the day, and
put iu an appearance at the opening of
the ball at the hall. All were on the
qui rire to catch glimpse of the royal
party. About the set of sun NAM
moth chariot, drawn by richly capari-
soned steeds, was seen vending its way
up Main street, in which were comfort
ably seated the following noble per-
soflages, members of the Royal House.
hold:
Duke De Dummie, The Duchesse Funnio,
Count Siimmere, Countess De Obeso,
Prince Won Fateboi, Princess Leanio,
Baron De Fairmont, Baroness Dc Falrmout
MARQUIS of St Landry, Her Grace Louisiana,
and the inimitable Royal Baby.
The Royal party were richly clad in
costumes betokening their respective
ranks. Tn making the official visits as
announced, the Royal party were re-
ceiyed with the respect and considera-
ton due to their exalted rank. At 9:3O
they appeared at the Opera House,
where they were received by the cour-
teous officers of the Social Club and
escorted to the hall, where they were
received by the throng in attendance
with rapturous eclat. The ball was
opened by the Grand March, in which
some fifty couples took part, headed by
their illustrious guests. Dancing fol-
lowed, which was kept up unit! the
hour of warning told that the lenten
season had commenced. During the
progress Of the ball series Of tableaux
was arranged, in which the Royal yisi-
tors took prominent parts and which
were received with applause by those
present.
The whole affair from beginning to
end was decided success, and the
worthy managers are eutitled to praise
for their successful efforts in making
the day one OF mirth and pleasure to
all concerned.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-02-22

Tile hearing in the Regulator eases''
from our parish was concluded in the
Supreme Court. at New Orleans, on
Saturday last. Decisions have not yet
been rendeTed.