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The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-05-18

ne learn that there is a prob
salllty that abent twenty or more
pug veterans and there families
Y. aaa trends from Opelousas will
s1tend \ the Memphis reunion, and
/ y y the Intention of several of
" sIe Maids Of Honor to accompany
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-05-18
NO. ;}6
JUDICIAL ADVEEsTsSEMEN
DURHIHG SALE.
DISTRICT COURT. PARISH OF 81 LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
ESTATE OF JULIEN GUILLORY.

By virtue of an order OF the Honorable the
sixteenth Judicial District Court OF louisiana
holding sessions in and for the Parish of st.
Landry, there will be sold at public auction to
the last and highest bidder by the undersigned
administrator or any duly qualified anr-
tioneer, at the last residence of the deceased III
Mallet, Parish of st. Landry, La, on
Wednesday, May 23, 1895,
commencing at the hour OF IL IL. m, the +, :!
lowing described property, to-wt; Z.
Forty-three arpcnts OF wood land situated at
Mallet woods in said parish, bounded north hy
Jean g. Gutlory south by Cashmere Gu!iUry
east by John j. Guil0ry and Jules FtIrodiu
and west by jules Perr0din.
Ten arpents of prairie land. situated at
Mallet i'll said parish. bounded north by Sanutl
Green, south by Joseph BtliaId east by Jules
Gulllory and west by same.
One COW and calf heifer COW: bead OF
horses; colts; lnaies; hlly: 3 lead u hGgs;
feather beds; household iurnIt;!r2, kitchen
utensils; about A. bushels Of corn; 800 bundles
fodder branding iron, etc
Terms-Novablcs cash; Immovahles. one
half cash on day Of sale, balance III twelve
mouths from day 81 sale. Purchaser 10 glC6
notes to be secured hy special mortgage and
vendors privilege
JULES GIIILOkI,
April 90 1901 Administrator.
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The COURIER is in receipt Of an
invitation to be present at the
Commencement Exercises of the
Law Department Of Tulane Uni
versity, New Orleans. The grad
uating class is composed of thirty
three members, one Of whom is
Mr.. Peyton r. Sandoz, SON of our
editor. Mr.. Sandoz. who COM
pleted the course in one session,
was complimented on his fitness by
Judge Ellis, one of the examiners
aud Judge of the Circuit District
Court. He was the first boy to
graduate from the St. Landry
High School, and his having sue
ceeded in completing the law
course in one session is quite a
recommendation for the young
man. The exercises will be
held Monday, May Goth.
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A committee was recently APP
pointed by the Opelousas Board
of Trade to nemorialize the Board
of Aldermen to devise some
means of abating the dust nuis-
ance in town. The petition of
the comittee was laid before the
Board at its last meeting, on the
10th, and we are pleased to. learn
that our town Solons are alive to
the necessity of carrying out the
suggestions of the Board OF
Trade, not simply as matter OF
public convenience, but of public
health, and acted upon said petit
ton by appointing committee
to look into the matter of sprink-
ling the streets and report at the
next meeting of the Board.
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No. 1875.
District Court, Parish OF 81. Landry. State Of
Louisiana.
By virtue of an order OF seizure aud sale issued
cut CT the Hon. the Sixteenth Judicial District
Court of the state of Louisiana, In and for the
Parish of st. Landry, in the above entitled ana
numbered suit, and to ME directed, have selz-
ed and will proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the principal
front door OF Court House i'll OpetOusas, st.
Landry parish, La, on
Saturday, June Sth. 1904,
at IL oclock a. M, the following described prop
erty, to-wit:
In,r2 SR East, Southwestern District:
E3 of N t, section 50, containing an area OF
4O.14 acres.
InT2,S s East, Southwestern District: N
Wa of N Wa, section 33. containing All area OF
1906 acres
InT3,s East. Southwestern District: 8
of N i sna s of N w l. section 81. containing
an area of 1878 A.
IuT3 8 r East, Southwestern District:
WI Of s E3, section 49, s W3ofsE |, section
II: 8 of n w /, sectiCn %; s OF N + ana
s T. df N W /. section s4-containins au area
in said township Of 24llO
| IuTs,s ,sR6 East, Southwestern District: Z
| OF Il and 8 W of 8 L !, section 10, contain
| ing all area in said township OF l2o.2s acres.
InT4,sR5 East. Southwestern District: w
| of L /. section 3i-s041 acres.
IuT5.sR6 East. Southwestern District:
of W ] and 8 l of 8 E !, section %; 9 Of 9
W / and 1 of Z /, section "a; W 3Of n n
W section and g J. section %; E ~ Of 4 \ ~ l.
| ! section and section 35; ali OF section S6;
Containing all area OF 2575.64 acres III SAID
| township
rnT5,sR7 East. Southwestern District: W
| OF N E}Wa OF Il 1 and w o; section !; all
Of sections 13, IA and ls; all of except n OF
N W oection 10; of N E / 8 OF NV
| of IS E and W section 30; } OF N Z b
Of s / and W 1 section 81, containing an area
| in said township OF 40l7.10 A.
| into, r East, Southwestern District: All
| of seetions and 2; N l. of N u w or
n Z section 10; MI Of section -; OF
| and of N / section 10; OF 8 sec
a1o s1oI ) e. ONE IN W Of N E.3 NV ! section
and section %; Lots /, 2, 3, At g. 8, section
2G Lots /. 2. 8, C aud section 36, containing an
ale Of 3l95 80, acres in said township.
InT6.sR7 East. Southwestern District; n
E section aud " section p all Of sections y, 3
and 4, E4Ea ofsW IS W OF w
i OF N W and n " OF v section s; E
ct Ell W offs Waof EE = Il and daa.a W sec. &c
e section u; all Of. except N 2 OF 8 sec.
lion Is; WI of NE 3W hof E3 and W
section IA; WI ofsW3N 3ofs WI ~ Of
sW4srd Of seetiSn as "; v o. D, 4 v
and 4 section 81; OF n W and sec,
lion %; ail Of section 23; 9 e OF va W or .
W ! aud W of n w section "a, containing III
said township an area OF 6717.44 acres.
TpT7.sR7 East, Southwestern District: 8 !
ofsEiN IVA OF sE1sW4of Ed OF n
W3sW OF w and W section I; Lots !,
q & and and OF lots aud section b; Lot
OF section g. Lots and orN section ION e. y,
acres
ie'nn'-' '"s"' NIL. SWORDS,
Nav 1ao1. Sheriff.
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It is said that attorney General
Guion has written q letter to Hon.
j. H. Poe, of Lake Charles, in
which he gives the opinion that
no voter can be denied the right
to vote by reason of failure to
pay his poll taxes until the year
1902. This construction of the
law will enable registered voters
to participate in all the elections
held this year.
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Al Confederate Veterans and
;aelr u I, friends who propose attend
w Lhe Memphis Reunion are re-
dssssed to leave their names at
s sas FOURIER Office in order that
e ngements may be made for
~ s.sn recommendation. It is pro-
ssea 70 leave here on the 25th,
ss a y = necessary that the NUM-
NV b gong should be known before
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-05-18

Buy "Old Homestead" Patent
flour, guaranteed absolutely pure
jobbers prices to merchants. j.
4. Sandoz & Bro, sole distribut-
ufers. Flour guaranteed in both
quality and price or money re-
funded.
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DeWberrying is ut its height.
Any quantity may be seen on our
stfeets daily, The berries are
plentiful this season and pickers
aFe busily at work. From ali ap-
pearances the blackberry crop
Rlll be very large this year also.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-05-18

DeWitt's Little Early Risers
search the remotest parts of the
bowels and remove the impurities
speedily with no discomfort.
They are famous for their efficacy.
Easy to take, never gripe. Opera
House Drug Store.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-05-18

Mr.W.J. Baxter of North Brook,
N. c., says he suffered with piles
for fifteen years. He tried many
remedies with no results until ne
used DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
and that quickly cured him. OPP
era House Drug Store.
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Died-At Crowley, La, on Sun
day, May 18th, at 10 o'clock pm,
Sidney, infant son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jos. A. Sabatier. We ex-
tend sincere sympathy to the sor-
rowing parents in their bereave-
ment.
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I am overstocked with em-
broideries, the finest lot ever
brought to Opelousas, and will
unload the entire lot at prices
that will astonish the natives for
cheapness. FRED l.. SANDoz.
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Skin affections will readily dis
appear By using DeWitt's Witch
hazel Salye. Look out for coun-
seffeits. IF you get DeWitt's 8
5Ou will get good results. 1t is
ule quick and positive cure for
Piles. Opera House Drug Store.
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PUBLIC SALE
Ofa Lot of Bar Fixtures.
Bar Counters, Cash
Register. Billiard
Balls Sc, sc.
AT DEvARGAS' OLD STAND.
Saturday, June 1st, 9OI,

BY consent of parties will offer for sale at
public auction. FOR CASH. the contents OF
the saloon formerly occupied by Joseph De-
vargas, consisting OF one set of bar fixtures,
cash register, one billiard cue rack. "a billiard
cues, two leather pool bottles, one billiard
bridge, one billiard mace, one set lockwood
pins, one wash board, 2 round card tables, one
sofa, i set chairs, 2 poker tables one desk with
book case attached, ono long distance tele.
phone box, one cigar show case. and lot OF
other articles too numerous to mention.
The property will be sold for whatever 1t will
bring SPOT CASH. A splendid opportunity
for bargalus
Remember the day and date: Saturday, June
LIST, 1901.
m1s JOHN A. HAAS.
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Tell your neighbor that you've
used Old Homestead Flour from
j. K. Sandoz & Bro, sole agents,
and that in future you want no
other. 1t is fully guaranteed.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-05-18

tne Hope Hook & Ladder Co.
y heI tuesday evening and admitted
sne M following to membership !:
SssnaEles ssan and Paul Heno, Mason
!; sl;cnflde, I. ]. Dossman, j. Car
aasfe, a.a Y. A. Reynolds. Several
osneF 7. applications were received
sa..l, sau vii be acted upon at the next
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We have had some decidedly
summerish weather this week
The thermometer going up to 80
ID the shade on several occasions.
Rain is badly needed both in town
and the country.
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Mrs. Sallie l.. Jastremski of
Baton Rouge, wife of Gen. Leon
Jastremski, private secretary to
Gov. Heard, has been chosen
to chaperone the sponsor and
maids of honor from this State to
the reunion of United Confederate
Veterans at Memphis, Tenn.
Mrs. Jastremski is the daughter
of Judge L. T. Land, of Shreve-
port and had three brothers in the
Confederate army. Her husband,
Gen. Jastremski is a prominent
figure in IT,. G. V. circles and a
survivor of the Army of Northern
Virginia.
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The least in quanty and most
IN quality describes DeWitt's Lit
tie Early Risers, the famous pills
for constipation and liver COM
plants. Opera House Drug Store
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1901-05-18

The Arkansas Senate has passed
i bill requiring that a person who
drinks intoxicating liquors shall
take out license, for which he
must pay $5 a year.
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From Opelousas to Memphis
and return for $11.55, for Con-
federate Reunion May %, 20 and
80, 1901, for all old soldiers and
tbsir families and friends.
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To the Ladies--Fred.L. Sandoz
has just received a beautiful line
of embroideries which he is selling
out cheap.
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WANTED-Capable, reliable person in every
county to represent large company of solid
financial regulations; 1886 salary per year, pay
able weekly; $5 per day absolutely sure and all
expenses; straight, bona-hCe. definite salary.
10 commissions; salary paid each Saturday aud
expense money advanced each week. STAMP
ARD HOUSE, 33a. DEARBORN ST., CHICAGO.
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Mr.. b. T. Pearly, the we'll
known gin-wright, desires us to
announce that he will be prepared
to do any work in his line in this
parish as usual the coming season.
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Persons having land for sale
With Cypress or Pine on it, will
fnd purchasers by applying to
Ben Bloomfield, Opelousas.
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The Alumni Society of the Lou
isiana State University propose
holding a grand reunion at Baton
Rouge on the occasion of the
closing of this session of the Uni
versity, on Tuesday and Wednes-
day, June 4th and 5th, 1901. A
circular containing the prelim-
mary announcement and program
has been issued, and further de-
tails, with additional features of
program as well as personnel OF
all committees will be given in the
final announcement. The COM
mencement of the L. S. y. begins
on Friday, May 31st and closes on
Wednesday, June 9Th.
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When in need of anything to
read, it will do good to visit
Aaron Jacobs news depot, lately
opened in the old Latreyte stand.
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Thursday was the feast of AS
cension and was observed as a
day of obligation by all Catholics.
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A ten-horse power Portable
Engine and Boiler, in good order,
for sale. Apply to j. B. Sandoz.
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Call up Phone No. 20 when you
want the Opera House Drugstore.
Prescriptions q speciality.
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State Superintendent Calhoun
has designated May 27, % and ~
as the dates and the State Nor
NAL School at Natchitoches as the
place for holding the annual con-
vention of parish superintendent
of public schools.
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GHERIFF's SALE.
DR.. HORATTO s. JOSEPH VS.. FRANCIS X.
BENNEN.
No. 1878.

DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF 81. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
BY virtue of writ of feri facas, issued
out of the Hon. the Sixtet nth judicial District
Court of the State of Louisiana, iii and for tho
parish of st. Landry, i'll the above entitled and
numbered suit, and to me directed, have seiz-
ed and will proceed to sell at public auction. to-
the last and highest bidder, at the principal
front door of the Courthouse, in the town of
Opelousas, i'll the parish OF st. Landry, on
Saturday, May 18th, 1905,
at II o'clock a. H., the following described pro
perty, to-wit:
A parcel of land. situated i'll the town oi
Eunice, La being block slxty-six, (G6l per
plat of the town of Eunice, fronting 154it Usl
7th street by 207 ST. deep west between parallel
lines, with all the improvements thereon
Terms-Cash.
NJ. l.. SWORDS.
April 13, 1901. sheriff:
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Good milch cows with young
calves for sale cheap for cash.
Annly to II. L. Garland.
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Embroideries-A splendid as
sortment at F. L. Sandoz, cheap.
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If you need embroideries of any
lind, call on +. L. Sandoz. Large
assortment, low prices.
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OPELOUSAS:

# YOU, want any job work
done, send it to us.
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Soda water at the Opera House
Drug Store.
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& HI Il RIFFS SALE.

JAMES NJ. HAYES rs. JOHN ). sAITERLY.
No. 1879
District Court, Parish Of 81. LandFy state Of
louisiana
By virtue of an order of 1eri tacias issued
out Of the Honorable the Sixteenth Judicial
District Court, in and for the parish of ST.
Landry, in the above entitled and numbered
case. and to me directed will proceed to sell
at the front door of the Court House, i'll the
town of Opelousas, i'll the parish OF St. Landry,
at IL o'clock a. m, OH
Saturday, June 22, 1901,
the following described property, to-wit:
One steam Tug, Pearl NJ - fifty feet long by
ten teet wide; two Skitfs; two Well Cars and
one Fish Dock.
Also one house and lot situated i'll the town
OF Melville, seventy-fve feet front by on, half
acre deep, bounded north by Mike Walker,
south by T. P. Railroad, east by Mrs. NJ. A.
Satterly and west by Mike Walker.
Terms-Cash.
NJ. l.. SWORDS,
Sheriff of the Paiish of st Landry.
May 18 1900
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FOR SALE.

i house and lot in the town Of Washington
La, IN the square bounded by Carrere, VIII
klns. Ewes and Dupre. Frame building. made
outside, 20x30 feet. Will be sold cheap for
cash or part cash and balance on time to snit.
For particulars apply at the COURIER oiilce'
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For. sale.

A desirable residence and business stand on
the road leading Into town. jnst west OF tho
railroad with o.thauses, etc. For prices ana
particulars, apply to
Opelousas, April 20, 1901.
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FOR SALE.

A good Secondhand Soda Water Genera
tori can bo purchased cheaply by APPLYING to
JAMES H HOUSTON.
Feb. %, 1901.
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Mrs. Mckinley, wife of the
President is very sick at San
Francisco.
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Gasoline oil for sale at the OPP
era House Drug Store.
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We publish this week the char
ter of The Opelousas Land, Oil,
Mineral and Development Co.,
Ltd. The gentlemen at the head
of this company are among our
largest and most responsible busi-
ness men, and their records
in other enterprises are sure rec
concentrations of their ability to
wisely manage the affairs of the
new company. The charter gives
full details as to the objects, etc. ,
Of the company.
Fresh garden seeds for sale at
tho Opera House Drug Store.
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DUBLHC SALE.
ESTATE OF WILLIAM RASPBERRY.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT,
PARISH OF ST LANDRY


By virtue of an order Of the Honorable Six
teenth Judicial District Court of the State ot
Louisiana, in and for the parish of st. Landry,
there will be sold at public auction to the last
and highest bidder, by the undersigned admin
istrator or any duly qualified auctoneer, at
the last residence of the deceased, on Bayou
Cocodrie, Parish of St Landry, La.
Saturday, June s3, 1901,
at II o'clock a. In., the following described pro
perty, to-Wlt:
IA certain tract or parcel of land with all
the buildings and improvements, situated on
Bayou Cocodrie, aforesaid State and parish,
containing ninety four acres, and bounded It's
follows: North by John ID. Grmball, East by
public land, South by z, II. Oliver and West by
Bayou COcOdrie.
Two mares; one twO-h0rso wagon; three
cows and one yearling; one lot of household
effects, consisting of furniture, bedding aud
cooking utensils
Terms-Cash.
RUFFIN Is. WALKER,
Nav 1S 1901. Administrator
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NOTICE 0E ADssENEsvRATsoN.

NOTICE OF TABAz&V.
ESTATE OF THOs. c. ANDERSON.
PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
No. 1920.
Whereas Z. NJ. Boagni, of the Parish
st. Landry, administrator of the above
named estate, has filed a provisional tahlcaH AMI
account, accompanied by his petition praying
for the h0mologatiun OF the same;
Now, therefore. notice is hereby given to
persons interested to make opposition ia said
tableau. to file same in writing, III my office il
the town of Opelousas within he lime required
by law, why the said tablGau should lot he
homologated and confirmed
H. f. ES'CORGE.
May IL. 1901. Clerk.
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Cheap Rates To Memphis.

We are pleased to be able to
announce that we have secured,
through the appreciated efforts of
Mr.. &. W. Owen, the courteous
agent of the S. z. r. R., at Ope-
lousas, "a very favorable rate for
those desiring to attend the Con-
federate Reunion at Memphis, on
the 28th, 29th and 30th of MAJ,
1901. Arrangements have been
made by which tickets can be had
at Opelousas for $l1.55 for the
round trip, good going on the
25th, 26th and 9th, and good re-
turning any time up to June 9TH.
This is Il splendid opportunity to
attend the Confederate Reunion
at Memphis at very little expense,
and is not confined to the old SOL
diers, but their families and
friends as we'll are entitled to the
same cheap rate.
In addition to this cheap rate,
the Adjutant of r. E. Lee Camp
No. IA, U. G. v, has been prom
ised a special coach from Opelou
sas to New Orleans in case the
number of passengers will be suf-
ticient to Justify it; therefore, all
who intend going are requested to
report to Leonce Sandoz, Adj, at
Opelousas as early as possible, in
order that arrangements can be
made for their accommodation.
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GHREHgHFR,s SALE.

LEONARD MATHEWS vs. JOHN V. MOI
FIT, ct. ais.
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District Court, Parish OF st. Landry. State OF
Louisiana.
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By virtue of an order OF seizure aud sale issued
cut CT the Hon. the Sixteenth Judicial District
Court of the state of Louisiana, In and for the
Parish OF St. Landry, in the above entitled and
numbered suit, and to me directed, have selz-
ed aud win proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the principal
front door OF Court House i'll Opelousas, St.
Landry nariah. La. on
The Savannah morning news., 1901-01-07
THE FRENCH MARINE.
Difficulty i'm Securing Trans
ports for French Troops.

Washington, Jan. 6-United States
Consul Thackera at Havre forwards a
resume of an interesting report on the
condition of the French marine by Mr..
Thierry, deputy from Marseies, which
will form the basis OF the discussion of
the matter in the lower chamber. Mr..
Thierry advocates the diminution of the
advantages enjoyed by the sailing feet
under the law of 1898, the increase Of
bounties granted to steamers and the re-
juvenation Of the material composing the
merchant fleet,
when the commercial fleet shall have
obtained a greater number of well equip
red vessels says Mr. Thierry, then IL
will be of the greatest service to the
lighting navy when the occasion arises"
Mr.. Thierry calls attention to the diff
ficulties which the French government
experienced every time it was necessary
to transport troops TO Tonkin, Madagas-
car, Dahomy and China. He speaks of
the great services rendered by English
shipoWners during the Transvaal cam
paign. lie gives INTERESTING details Of
the part which our auxiliary fleet took
in the ,payal pagraioqs in Cuban waters.
III commenting on the Spanish-American
war, Mr. T'hierA'y Gays that by the organ
ization of powerful commercial fleet, by
the transformation of fast steamers into
auxiliary vessels the United States APP
pied system to which in large measure,
was due the great American victories. In
other words, the United States, instead. of
having fixed base of supply for It's fleet
Crea ted a movable one