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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-26

in zigzag course to a spot near Sois-
sons.
He saw the German hosts not
merely in retreat but in flight.
1t was a wonderful sight the air
man said. to look down upon those
hundreds and thousands of moving
military columns, the long gray lines
of the kaiser's picked troops. some
marching in a northerly. others in
northeasterly direction, and all NOV
ing with tremendous rapidly.
The retreat, the aviator declared
was not confined to the highways. but
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-26
GERMAN RETREAT AS
SEEN FROM THE SKY

London.--The following dispatch
comes from the Standards correspond
ent In Paris:
The best view Of the retreating
German armies was obtained by a
French military airman. who, ascend
ing from a point near Vitry flew
northxard across the Marine and then
eastward by way OF Reims down to
the region of verdun and back again
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-26
Out of Pan.

The small boys sister came in from
play on the first day of her visit and
asked for a drink.
There's the water pail" said her
grandmother.
But what shall | use to drink
with?"
Use this" said the old lady, hand
ing the child a tin dipper.
"Honest?" cried the little girl. do
you want me to drink out of this PAM
New York News.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-26

many German soldiers were running
across fields, jumping over fences.
crawling through hedges, and making
their way through woods without any
semblance Of order or discipline.
These men doubtless belong to reg
iments Which were badly cut up in the
fierce fighting which preceded the gen
eral retreat Deprived of the ma
jority of their officers. they made a
mere rabble of fugitives."
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-26

A magazine writer says: 'To love
a widow is a liberal eduaction for any
man" Yes. but a little learning is a
dangerous thing.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-26
Poorer Girls Grade HIuh,

Records of the University Of Wis.
consin show that the average grade
for young women working their way
through college is higher than that OF
girls of the leisure class and whose
expenses are paid for them.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-26
Appendicitis Insurance Higher.

The Lloyds OF London have recent
ly issued a form of insurance against
appendicitis. The claims have become
so numerous that they have found II
necessary to double their premiums.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-26
Physicians Recommend CastOria

ASTOR has met with pronounced favor the part physicians phama
~ Ceucal societies and medical authorities Tt is used by physicians with
results gratifying. The extended of CastOra nquionaby tho
result Of three facts f-The indsputable evidence that it is harmless:
SeoIhat not only alas stomach pains and qs the nerves. but a
ate the food T agreeable and perfect substitute for Castor Oil
absolutely SAFE It does contain any Opium Morphine other narcotic
and does supe unlike Soothing Syups Baans Drops GOdfs
Cordial This is good deal for Medical Journal say. Our duty, how
expose danger and record the advancing health The day
for poisoning innocent children through greed ignorance ought end To
knowledge Castoa remedy which produces coposure health
regulating the emnot by supplying and readers entitled to
the infomatiOn.-HaU,s Journal of HEALTH.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-26
No SIX-SlXTY-SIX

This is a prescription prepared es-
pecially for Malaria or Chills and
Fever. Five or six doses will break
any case, and if taken then as a tonic
the fever will not return. 25c.-Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-26

II man worries about his debts IT'S
a sign that he is honest: the dishonest
man lets the other fellow worry.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-26
Data Startles General.

But how about a womans body
saw, with her hands and feet cut off?
How about a white-haired man and his
son whom helped bury outside Semp-
stad. who had been killed merely be-
cause a retreating Belgian had shot a
German soldier outside their house?
There were 22 bayonet wounds on the
old mans face. | counted them. How
about the little girl two years old who
was shot while in her mothers arms
by a uhlan, and whose funeral | at
tended at Beystopdenberg? How about
the old man who was hung from the
rafters in his house by his hands and
roasted to death by a bonfire being
built under him."
The general seemed somewhat
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-26
Natural Mistake.

How perfectly you pronounce those
Russian names!"
81 think you are bistaked. That's by
hay fever"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-26

Glasgow now forbids the opening OF
saloons earlier than 10 a. m.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-26
Take CAPUDINE-

For HEADACHES and GRIPP. It's
Liquid-Prompt and Pleasant-Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-26

Johnstown, Pa. has 1854 factory
aed shop workers.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-26

Switzerland is heavy importer Of
American apples.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-26
A MINISTER'S WIFE

Mrs. O. +. McHargue. 147 w. 9th
St. Jacksonville. Florida. writes: Il
had catarrh and throat trouble.
Three bottles OF Peruna cured me.
AS a minister's wife | come IN con-
tact with all classes Of people. and
shall always speak a good word for
Peruna. | have given trial bottles
to n few friends. Wishing you album
dant success. l remain, yours truly"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-26

Six days printing OF postage stamps
placed end to end would reach from
New York to San Francisco.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-26

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU
Try Murine bye Remedy for Red, Weak, watery
Eyes and GRADUATED Byelids; No smartipg-
Just Eye Comfort Write for Book of the Rye
By mail Free. Murine BYE Reuedy Co., Chicago.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-26

DICKEY'S Old RELIABLE EVE WATER
once used. always wanted. Doesn't hurt. Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-26

More than forty-six hundred Ger
mans settled last year in Canada.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-26

Canada has now debt of s51s.7i4.
649.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-26
Iaste,s lmprovino.

Rankin-In spite of wars and cor
rupt politics the world is getting bet
ter.
Phyle-I suppose you are prepared
to furnish the proof.
"Of course / am"
Fire away"
well, nobody likes pug dogs any
more. "-Youngstown Telegram.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-26
The Heroes.

I'D like to rent your hall, please"
What for7"
We'll, you see. we're organizing ;
fraternal society called the Sons o
Moving Picture Veterans OF the Mexi
can War"-Musical Courier.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-26
Letters from Prominent Physicians
addressed to Chas. II, Fletcher.

Halstead Scott prescribed your
often
Dr. William Belmont. Of Cleveland Ohio Your
first in its
anything so
Dr. H. Taft. Of Brooklyn.
found excellent remedy household and
ormu s
Dr. R. Hamlen of Detroit
extensively have
troubles
that patients FIetcher's"
of Omaha
children
family
toria popular and efficient remedy almost
tora has made itself the thousands
ment the medical profession but heartily
believe an
NJ Ward. physicians
prescribe
like that of other physicians
ception prescribe Caoa practice
thoroughly reliable phy
clan family. join
ndation FCacor
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-09-26

Minnesota's population is now 1880.
900.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
T HE PL A Y s
T HIS w EE K
within the Law" Packs House.

within the Law" Packs House.
Within the Law" returned to the
Atlanta last night and drew packed
house. More enthusiasm was shown
over the play and players than over
any show this season. indications
are that this engagement will be ever
more successful than the former visit
of the play. when new record Wa
made for attendance.
Clara Joel again is playing the
leading role. Last night she Nor
many curtain calls. No show Q!
the year has created so much favor
able comment. The play rises supe
rior 10 the very obvious defects Of
ne company.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
Continental Trust
Profits Boost City's
Claim for Big Bank

Atlanta. . Claim so a regional bank
were emphasized friday by The re
ports submitted so the directors 0i
the Continental Trust Company at
their annual meeting THURSDAY
The reports covered the eight
months ending December 81. The date
for the closing Of the company's ifs
cal year The net profits for this pc
Rod were SIS, 600 equivalent to
per cent ou The capital stotk Of $500,
600
Joel iIur} Was reelected president
of the company and Boiling H. Jones
president Of the board Of trustees
consisting Of the following Joel Hurt
Boiling II Jones, Hugh NJ. Willet, J
*. Orr Walter H. Rich r. w Pee
pies, T. r Human, Charles A. Bick-
crstaff, e. g. Horn, Porter Langstou
w. f. WinecoT, w. J. Blalock, r. F
ShcGden J. ". Conway and A B
Sjmms.
Charles A. RickerstaG was re-elect-
Cd temporary secretary and Urea surcr
but he viii be succeeded February /
by Charles T. Evcritj. Of New York
who has been associated with the
dominant financial Institutions of
that metropolis. Moore & PomerOy
were elected general counsel.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
|NVESTMENTSTO
REFLECT NEW
CONF |DENCE
Forbes Finds Cheer in Prospect Of
Freight Rate Advance-Fail-
ureS as Benefit,
BY q. c. FORBES.

can announce, on first hand in
formation. that influential financial
railroad and business interests have
hanged their attitude and now iook
for early Improvement IN conditions
MS new cheerfu]ness in the very
near future
Commercial failures are still count
ed upon, but this cleaning process
is no: now likely 10 be very pro
tracted II lie painful but necessary
for the laying or a sound foundation
on which to build anew.
The worst OF the railroad troubles
that were threatened VIII not occur,
It is now confidently declared,
The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion's ready acceptance OF the rail
roads explanation that they could
not. except at great expense and pro
longed delay, comply with Mr.. Bran
deis' request for additional data goini'
mack nfteen years is interpreted a
significant. The railroads have had
other strong indications that the au
thortties are alive TO the importance
Of rendering an EARLY decision.
The sudden Frightening OF fnancia
and railroad sentiment Is indeed, due
in large measure to a belief based OF
a combination Of circumstances, tina,
the application for permission to &C.
vance freight rates III be favOrably
acted upon without UNDUE delay.
The avowedly friendly attitude al
the Administration toward the bust
ness world, with prospects OF the am.
icable readjustment OF many trust
problems, has also been an element n
allaylng nervousness and incubating
confidence.
II is now taken for granted that
President Wilson will name a Fed
eral Reserve Board worthy OF com
plete confidence.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16

capacity at every performance ali
advance sale for the remaining per
formances that indicates standing
room only, is the record the Forsyth
las repeated this week-all because
The theatergoers find real entertain
ment In the Forsyth. Sophie Tucker
has scored a great personal success
Jim Cullen is quite a favorite. and
Harry Richards and Bessie Kyle have
become we'll liked The bill for next
week will introduce owen McGive
ney, the famous Irish star who will
present Bill Skies" taken from
Charles Dickens "Oliver Twist"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
Haekett to Play Rafflen.

Attendance at the Lyric proves thai
he theatergoers have accepted Nor
man Hackett and the stock players
who are here for an indefinite period
The production this week of "Th,
Witching Hour" is about the fines
stock piece given in Atlanta Mex
week Mr., Hackett viii present Raj.
fees" one of the best and most IN
teresting of the modern dramas
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
Notable Picture Cnminn.

Traffic in Souls sensational mo
ton picture play that has attracted
a wonderful interest IN the largest
cities, will be the all week attraction
at the Grand starting with matinee
Monday The picture drew out police
reserves In some towns to keep the
crowds in order. Extra performance
had to he given TO accommodate Ia,
overflow
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
DON'T MISTAKE THE CAUSE:
Many Atlanta People Have Kidney
Trouble and Do Not Know t.


Do you have bscksche7
Are you tired and worn OUT
Feel dizzy, nervous and depressed
Are the kidney secretions irregular
Highly colored, contain sediment
Likely your kidneys are az fault
Weak kidneys give warning OF dis
,ress.
Heed the warning; don't delay
Use a tested kidney remedy
Read this East Point testimony
Mrs. W c Carroll, Ware avenue, East
Point. Ga, says; II gladly iudurSt
Doans Kidney Pills. for | certainly
found them to be a good kidney medi-
cine About q year ago ! began 10 sui.
fer from kidney complaint. and had
heard such favorable reports about
Doans Kidney Pulls that ! at once. Eut
a supply ] used in all four boxes uf
this remedy and every symptom Of the
complaint was cured. Since then ] have
had no further trouble "
Price Soc, al all dealers Don't sim
ply esk for a kidney remedy--get boa n :
Kidney Pills--the same that Mrs Caro-.
had Foster Milburr Company Props
Buffalo. n. Y.-Advt
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
LEE DAY ORATOR.

SAVANNAH Jan. is--Colonel T. X.
Ogiesby ~ Augusta, who was secre-
tary to Alexander Stephens while Vice
President Of the Confederacy, will make
the memorial address here Monday at
the celebration of the birthday of Cen
eral Robert l.. Lee
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
Champ Clark Sees
Business Revival

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16-Speaker
Clark said; ~ have no doubt bust
ness viii revive speedily. Now the
uncertainty is practically over, bust
ness will go ahead
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
Union Men to Explain
Cause From Pulpit

The labor leaders Of Atlanta will
have an opportunity Sunday night 10
state the basic principles of their
cause at the Tabernacle Church, They
have been invited by Dr. Mcconnell 10
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16

take charge of the service.
Among the speakers will be lar.
Jones. editor of the local trade =. y
and Jesse Armistead, head of TIA !.
lanta printers. y
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16

in the Crawford will litigation January
26. Special Prosecutor John y. Smith,
recently appointed by Judge Ben HID,
announces he is ready to proceed with
the Grand Jury Investigation.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
Grand Jury Calls
Crawford Probe
Witnesses Jan. 81

Many OF the out-of-towr witnesses
who are to testify in the Joshua B.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
BUSIN ESS NOTICE

Colds Cause Headache and GTi.-
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE 2.
remove cause There is only One 'Ss ny
MO QUININE. 1t has signatur, n 81
w Grove on box. csc. oi
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
Peg o. My Heart"

The interest being shown in tas
coming visit of Peg o. My Heart
Is universal The reports Of the de-
lightful comedy of youth have been
20 fiattering that the engagement all
next week at the Atlanta promises to
be another record breaker. Tue seat
sale opened yesterday and all day "a
line OF purchasers kept the treasurer
busy. Seats are selling for all the
week, including the matinees OF Wed
nesday and Saturday.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-16
TEXAS BLOCK BURNS.

BRONSON. TEXAS, Jan. 16.--One
block OF business buildings was de
stroyed by fire here to-day causing a
loss Of 100000.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-11
TO BLOCKADE PUERTO PLATA.
snnto DOnsinxO's President T~IIs Y
=. Captain He VIII seize Port.

WAsHtSGToS. May i0.--Presdent Bor-
las of Santo Domingo to-day declared to
Capt; Eberle OF the United states sr-
no-ei cruiser Washington tuu he in
tended 90 maintain "a hlpckad, and to-
SEIZE Puerto Plata. according 20 IN" cat
20 IN" Navy Department. Tho Rorja>
uoto declared that the President intend.
70 give "guuantec OF safety to all peace
ful residents. safe conduct IL isn-cum-
hatants. to protect tho lives and interests
of the inhabitants w general and 20 con-
tlnue til. siege OF the plac. without bonn
ba rdmcnt"
While both parties lave agreed To- send
Representatives to the conference with q
view 10 establishing peace. thu suspcu-
sion 81 hostlities j. impract cable. cant
Ebcrk reported. occasional >kirmishrS
haN. occurred recently outside OF Puerto
Plata
Capt. B'c-er II the guubolt Wheeling
Cahlsd from san Juan TODAY that Il
dominican steamer has sailed for Puerto
Plata and sanchez with ia volunteers on
board II j. cNpcct"d this number viii
l.. increased ~ SANCHEZ Til" small band
OF revolutiuuiSt~ has landed near sal
cedo. Som. lighting ho, been reported
near San Cristobal.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-11
MILITANT BOMB IN CHURCH

Special Ca6ie De.pc,ch 10 rnr St,

LONDON. May l0.--The militant suf
frase'"s exploded aroth-r 1.1mh IN 3,
church to-day. The remnants of an in
f"rnil machinc wer. found in the Mat
ropol!;an Tas rnac!e. formerly presided
over by l'r Sturgeon. OF when IN. Rev
Amzi DIXON. formerly OF Chicago. is now
the pastor, after the morning service. II
was identical IN appearance with N.
bombs previously exploded IN TN. churches
OF -. Martin in the Fields and -, John
tho Evangelist.
The explosion occurred just abou, an
hour after the conclusion OF the morning
service. The verger and several policemen
rushed into the church. Tho air in IN.
building was thick with smoke and IN.
Police had difficulty in finding ANYTHING
mat might lead to the identification OF
those responsible for the Outrage. They
hnally found pair OF Homan's gloves and
small grip. which bore a card inscribed
Pint your religion into practice. 500 that
women obtain ther freedom"
Tie only danag. caused was 70 a pew
IN the gallery ard this was very slight.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-11
SOCIALISTS IN FRANCE
WIN 20 MORE SEATS
Final Balloting Shows They
Will Have 81 Representa-
tives in Chamber.

PARIS, May Ii.--Extra police were on
duty throughout France yesterday for the
elections In 252 constituencies, where can.
didatcs failed to obtain the necessary
majorities al the first voting on April %.
AT yesterdays balioting Il bare majority
was sufficient 10 elect. The police had
nothing TO do as II raiucd all day and the
weather put a damper on the enthusiasm
OF the voters and reduced the crowds
around the bulletin boards to the most
modest dimensions
Tho results in 23i constituencies wer.
announced at the Ministry of the Interior
az o'clock this morning. The most strik-
ing feature of tho elections was the sue.
cess OF the Unified Socialists. They Sc.
cured % seats. winning 20 now ones and
losing which they had previously held
As they secured 80 seats at the election
on April .6 they will have " representa-
tives In tho new Chamber of Deputies, as
compared with - In the last one.
The Radicals and Socialist Radicals
carried "a seats IN yesterdays contests
and will have 203 seats In the next CHAM
her. The chief losers yesterday were the
Progrcssists.
Among the candidates defeated yester-
day was VI. Lepinc. the former Paris
prefect % rolico.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-11
CARDINAL FARLEY IN
AUDIENCE WITH POPE
POntiff Chats Earnestly With
Prelate About New
York Affairs.
PRESENTS HIS ENCOURAGE
Plus Y. Tells Mgr. Edwards.
Aged 81. He's Youngest
Priest Here.
PRESENTS HIS ENTOURAGE
Special Cable DesDot~A TO Tur s,v


H"aE' Nay lo'-Cardinal Farley OF
New York had an audience Of nearly an
hours duration with tho po,o ,o.d,.. ,rh.
pont,fy uaa co u.a,, go, .,,,, 49,, I've
al, p'e'eu WIN inc '"r-
1'" an' so ANXIOUS 10 talk with him
about New York that he checked tho Car
dina1 on two occasions when The i,,.sr
arose 10 take hts ieava
TIL. 1,,no no., -.
g., ~, =. s'e"''' interested
!" >e" iorH ever since lie read or the
enthusiastic reception 70 Cardinal Far.
ley January 1C, 1912. on his ,e,u-, ero,,
Rome after roceIv,,r ~. r.a 40.
1.,,d,r., t,or,. ,e a'
a. -. p'eaeiteu 10 inc rope
''e iHsnt REV. Mgr. John Edwards, one
OF the board OF consultcrs OF the arch.
diocese OF New York the Rirb, Rev No.
Patrick 7 J;.yes ~, &, pn..,.,.,
49,, a.. -. Nat"e-
80 .'e" ''r"' ana the heN. Thomas g.
S"froIi' private secretary TO the Cardinal
The Pope congratulated Ngr. Edwards
on his good health and joklnglv referred
To him as the youngest priest In the arch
diocese or New York. Mgr. Edwards (. ~
years of age ana was for more than thirty
years pastor of the Church of Tho I.,,.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-11
TELLS OF CHAOS IN
HUERTA'S CABINET
Correspondent Back From Cap
ital Says President Acts
Like a FataliSt.
cBp Central Neus Of America

1-rs. C,rz MAJ ,o,,fr.d r Ror,<o
corresnopd.rt ~ the Central News of
,,,er;c, u,bo r.,urrod ves,erdav from
NexIco civ vn.ra ha WAS arrested To-
p.ther with three other CORRESPONDENTS
tails NJ cond,,ions ~ confusion bordering
~, chaos T., tho cani.al which extend 10
tho h,,hos, c,,.c,.o of IN. covernmsnt
prasidsp, Ytuer,s h. said TODAY has be-
come c.-.lsss Tn al, ra,t.rs ~ detail
cor,ac,od with bis office
"ce, ,yuer,,.s C.h,n., >iinis.ers and
,,I,er bt,h oa,ciol. nv. ,,..n, b,sv chasing
o,,h o,harn .aia NJ porl. .'tr,.,rs ~
-. -. -. 80, '..... 3D., 49,
'"''s WI WIN '""' '"9 "''' "P"'' ~ w.
PRESIDENTS taiure I" Keep important ap-
pointments and 10y his abrupt surnmonses
IN heads Of d.partmeuts nj unusual hours.
10, tIuo,,a .,,.r n.y,.c,s ., n,..t ,oreiyr
,,.',,. .,..' a., .,,,a.,. ,,,.,,,.,a h,,
"'p'o""'s ~ ''''o "'' p'"N.' '"'''' ~
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-11
FRENCH TROOPS OCCUPY TAXA.


SPECIAL cable Despdtch 10 Tn- SIS
PARIS, May 1o.--A despatch from
Rabat. Morocco says French troops to-
day occupied Taxa. which IL midway be-
tween Fec and the frontier of Algeria The
resistance to the French was very slight.
tho losses being only four killed and thir-
teen wounded. The losses suffered by
the rebelious Moors are not given.
Tho occupation of Tdzi by French
troops under Gen. Bdunsarten Is re-
garded Is the most important step ye:
taken by til, French Ia Morocco The
town, which is seventy-'ive miles east Of
Fec. IS the key to the approaches 70 the
latter city Prior tn this all expeditions
into the interior have been made from the
Atlantic coast
Tho occupation OF Taxa Will result IN
the completion of the railroad from Oran
Algeria. to Fee and bring the latter city
within sixty-two hours OF Paris.