The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1901-05-11

SeEomGly Endorsed.
With characteristic energy the
Times Democrat is exerting itself
In behalf Of good roads. 1t has in
teSviewed prominent men in the
various towns in the State and in
that way it has secured the strongest
endorsements of the movement SO
anspiciously begun by the New Or
leans convention. We reproduce
below the interviews of number OF
Lafayette people:
DR.. F. S. Mudd: ssThe good roads con-
vention recently convened in New Orleans
Is one of the best and most to be common
ded Of any meetings of recent date. Its
object and scope are certainly fraught with
great benefit and instruction all Southern
Communities. The most emphatic evidence
of advancement and civilization is the state
of the roads of any section of the country
through which travel and commerce traverse.
A scientific basis is the surest and speediest
way to attain these ends. This the good
roads convention recommends and supplies
c. u. Mouton. merchant: 81 am much
in regard to the project for good roads.
do not know of a cause more. worthy the at
tention of every pnblic-spirited citizen
S. r. Paterson, cashier of the First Ma
tioual Bank of Lafayette: 81 allure have
good roads has been the greatest obstacle to
the advancement of this section. The pro-
noters of the good roads movement should
be given every encouragement. The pros
ure depends upon well-kept highways. I
am pleased to see the great interes: shown
by the press and the people in the recent
good roads convention held in New Orleans.
The present agitation of the question should
be kept up until it is crystallized into prac-
teal movement that is bound to result in
more genuine benefits to the country than
anything else.'
Prof. w. A. LeRosen, principal of the
Lafayette High Schools: ssTo the country
town good roads mean business and pros
perity; to the farmer, economy in marketing
his crop, besides easy and ready access to
the town. Every movement toward better
roads should be zealously seconded by ALL
NJ. Bilieaud, Jr., President Police Jury
and delegate to the New Orleans conven-
ton: ssWhile the Police Jury of Lafayette
parish was well disposed toward the build
ing of good roads and had improved road
conditions generally, the convention has
served to further stimulate the good roads
cause. The convention has enlightened the
people in the way of organization. With
the enthusiasm and interest manifested, I
predict for Lafayette parish good roads.
with their beneficial results
B. N. Corona, manager of Lafayette
Compress and Storage Company: 81 con-
slider good roads to be almost absolute
essential to good business. This parish has
awakened to the necessity of improving its
highways, and liberal being APP
propriated by the Police Jury toward build
ing and maintaining parochial roads. Our
people are rapidly realizing the benefits that
the whole community derive from well-kept
thoroughfares, and it is believed this spirit
will be maintained, and even increased. as
the resultant benefits become more and more
apparent
I. A. Broussard, sheriff of Lafayette par
ish: ssThe good that will result from the
movement started by the good roads con-
vention at New Orleans cannot be over
estimated. No movement is more deserving
of the earnest support of every person in
terested in the welfare of this section. In
country like this, where agriculture is the
basis of the prosperity of the people, moth
ing is more needed than practical, we'll
directed system of public roads
Felix Demanade, merchant: ''Within
the last few years the public roads of this
parish have been greatly improved The
substitution of the present methods tor the
old Corvee system has been fruitful of good
results There is yet much to be done, and
I think all citizens of the town and country
should join the movement SO well begun at
the New Orleans good roads convention. |
believe the convention will do a great deal
of good. 1t will awaken the people to the
necessity of concerted action in this most
important matter
Cisternsi Cisterns! Cisterns! All
sizes. Factory or handmade. F.
H. Vurdenbaumen.