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Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21
Trustees Sale

Whereas, @. D. Green sud u
Jane Green, his wife, by their CIT
deed of trust, dated April 1. 4
and recorded in the Recorderso a
of Audrain County, Missouri, 3 n
16, at page 316, conveyed =
undersigned trustee the followinsd
scribed real estate situated "a Audr1
County, Missouri, to- wit:
Ten (10) acres, the north @d
the west half % of the noethal
quarter and thirty (30) acre, 4
north end of the east one-hslf ~,
the northwest quarter Of HDcH
Eleven l11), Township Fifty-one (l
Range Eight (S) west OF tke
P. M; also two. hundred and IN
(220) yards east and west by hfty-t
and one-third (5215) north and -
in the southwest corner of the M
west fourth 90 of the southel
quarter land ten acres of 81 TIE ~
side Of the northeast fourth IA
the northwest quarter and two
acres, the north half of the s0pthel
fourth "a of the northwest quut
6u0 VIC Wo6b HhiA Vi III UUu1NU.
fourth of the northeast qnsrter I
six (6) acres in the southwest on
Of last-named tract. All In Heej
Eleven (11), Township Fifty-ons q
Range Eight 90 west of the 81 +,
In Audrain County, Missouri, M
said conveyance was made Ii TIT
secure the payment Of the prom
sorry note in said deed descfibe
and, whereas, said note remains 1
and unpaid; and, therefore, Il tai
quest of the legal holder OF said u
and by authority of the proyidons
said deed of trust, / will, on
Friday, the 29th Day Of Oetsbl
A. d. 1897,
proceed to sell the property hsFui
before described, at public venau
the highest bidder, for cash. q 4
east front door of the Court Houn,
Mexico, Missouri, between the kog
OF 8 O'Clock in the forenoon M
O'Clock in the afternoon Of that n
to satisfy said debt and the expeDI
OF executing this trust.
r. L. McFADN,
Tfustea
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21
Pleaded GUILTY.

This morning before Police Judge
Bass, Bud Taylor, colored, pleaded
guilty to a charge of assault under cir
cumstances not to constitute a felony.
He was fined $15 and costs, ali
amounting to 1924
Taylor attempted to hold up James
Finn a short time ago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21
MARBLEHEAD LIME,
La Crosse Lumber Co.
Eldon and st. Louis Railroad,

Eld0n and st. Louis Railroad.
Speaking Of the proposed new road
the Paris appeal says:
The surveyors of the proposed
Eldon and st. Louis railroad passed
through Paris last Thursday. The
line enters town from the branch
out by the big trestle and crosses the
river just below the wagon bridge,
following the branch until 1t crosses
Main street just below 8. P. Birkit'e
residence. From there the line runs
southwest between John Morehead's
house and barn to the next street and
runs from there due south to Elk
Fork, south of town. From there the
line runs along the west side of the
road through the old Harbit place,
through the widow Bryant's and Chas.
Crutcher's and strikes the branch on
the old Jake Tanzy place. 1t follows
the branch up to Geo. Bryant's place
and passes through the northeast cor
ner OF the big Miller field. From there
the surveyors went southeast through
VIM. Boyd's pasture for half a mile,
passed through Jack Lips place near
the house, through Joe Pitchers, A.
O. Donanvant's, Jack Lipp's and
Prank Edwards; then half a mile
through John Rudasill's and across
John Henry Berry's into Audrain
county.
A careful estimate of the cost of
making Q road-bed Ia being made by
the engineers, 10 that after their re.
port is made the line win not only be
located but the cost Of It's c~onstruc-
ton win also be estimated.
~ MHS .@# z NJ ~ <& q #W
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21
LA CROSSE LUMBER co.
Employ Competent Managers

]. M. Thirswend, OF tlrosbeck, Tex,
says that when he has q spell of indi-
gestion, and feels bad and sluggish he
takes two OF DeWitt's Little Early
Risers at night, and he is all right the
next morning. Many thousand others
do the same thing. Do you? For
sale by Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21
READY MIXED PAINT,
La Crosse Lumber Co.

THE fear that the United States dis
play at the great Paris exposition in
1900 would be crowded has led to q
petition for larger space, and the
United States commissioner, Handy,
has succeeded in obtaining an increase
of one-fourth, which Will place the
United States on an equality with the
other great nations in regard to space
for its display. Now, if the United
States will do itself the credit to make
proper use OF this space, it will be
well.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21
Friday, the 18th Day of Nuvsale
1897. A. D..
Public administrator HcHse

uoiiS hulniuistrat0f D NVeePs
Notice Is hereby given tlaf -,
OF administration with will -
upon the estate of Hugh w.
deceased, have been grante1 "
undersigned by the Probate Con-
Audrain County, Missouri, bsssng
date Oct. 9th, 1897.
All persons having claims 49,
said estate are requested - exnN
them for allowance to the sdmini1as
tor within one year after 49,
granting letters, or they msy q
Guided from any benefit Of su1lf z
and IL such claims be not exhioa..s.
within two years from the dsfe -
Will be forever barred.
]. II. JE8et
2S-ft. Public Administrae9.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21
imported PORTLAND CEMENT,
La Crosse Lumber Co.

WARNING-Persons who suffer
from coughs and colds should heed
the warnings of danger and save
themselves suffering and fatal results
by using One Minute Cough Cure. 1t
is an infallible remedy for coughs,
colds, Group and all throat and lung
troubles. For sale by Woodbridge &
Purdy. T. a.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21
Trustee S Sale

Whereas, Ernst Stratam....
Frediricke Stratemeier. - -, e
their certain deed of trn.e
March 1, 1890, and recorSsSMa
Recorders office of Audrain o.
Missouri, In Book z, at PAGE ~ -
veyed to the undersigned t,n.sse g
following described real eatsss u. !
ed in Audrain County, Missou. y.
wit: 7
The east half of the south~.
ter Of Section Thirty four Gll.sE
ship Fifty-two (52), Range
west, excepting and reserv;n.
following: Twenty feet M "
north end, also about one.on.,s.l
an acre embracing what IL ,nov 4.
as a graveyard near the eat IN
southeast southeast quarter -.
"a, Township So, Range . 49,. y
two acres in the southeast oos.ss
said southeast fourth southeasf -
ter said Section Thirty -four. Y.
By this deed is also eonvev.a !.
following: Begin at the norssa
corner of the west half OF the ~,
west quarter of Section ThirtS.s
1857, Township Fifty two (E0s
Nine (9)lwest; run thence - r.
yards more or less to Counts :.
Run thence in a southweeterlv ~
about 175 yards to the Hn0 ~.
Sections "a and So, said tovnshjs \
range; thence north with said
the place of beginning. $780,.
about one acre, and hereby cosss.s
IS acres more or less, which ~ =
veyance was made in trust rs -
the payment of the promissors ~
in said deed described; and. ukes
said note remains due and us.ss
and, therefore, at the reque6i n r
legal holder of said note, anaehv J
thority of the provisions Of 49,
of trust, ] will on
Saturday, the 9Th Day OF NoyanA
A. D. 1897.
proceed to sell the properly ~,
before described, at public yenSns
the highest bidder, for cash. a I
east front door of the Court Hoosa
Mexico, Missouri, between the ~
of 8 O'Clock in the forenoon ~
o'clock in the afternoon Of fhat r,
to satisfy said debt and the o.
of executing this trust.
CHARLES SCHOENEMAN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21

ATCHIsoN, KAN, Oct. 15.-F. M.
Baker, an Atchison grain dealer, who
ows a large number Of elevators in
Northern Kansas and Southern Me-
braska, says there IL no foundation
for the impression abroad that wheat
Ia Kansas is very poor. He says he
has received only one complaint of
unfavorable weather this fall. The
acreage lie very Q and he considers
the crop in fair condition.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21
Masonic Delegates,

The delegates who have been select.
ed to 60 from here this week to at.
tend the annual meeting of the Ma
sonic Grand Lodge of Missouri are:
From Hebron Lodge, No. 354, j.. E,
Jesse, L. P. Crigler and ]. ]. Weimer;
from Mexico Lodge, No. GA, James
Wilkins, F. v. Gentry and r. M.
White.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21

Home and hospital established and controlled
by Baptists, but admits of sick and afiicted OF
All denominations or of no Denomination 3 rhe
medical staf is composed Of some OF the best
Known physicians OF the city and who ara
recognized authority In their special iines Of
work. ANY physician Of good standinS can
treat his own patients In this sanitarium and
patients can choose their own physician m thev
SO deaire. It has a nurses training sci,ool snd
q woman board of charity. The location ~
the santtarfum to good and with ia many nthe,
superior advantages, without a doubt- makas n
one OF the most attractive and deairahia 5nstt.
buttons OF IT'S kind IN the West, and there are
nunureds OF patients who need Treatment ana
YET they hesftate 10 come because thev are mot
acquainted with santtarium methods. ID All
such we VIII say that the Nayfeld Sapftsrinn
isa christian Home and you viii feel that Won
are with friends; win be tenderly cared Tor NV
trained nurses and viii receive such skiIIed
medical and surgical treatment as each indi.
vlduaI case may require, and we soljcit vour
patronage. Elegant Accommodation fnrutshed
az y, y, Sl0 and Sla per week. Nursing Al y 10
ssasonaoie. Our aims tn this new sanitarfu,o
wofk WE'VE I'D years ago Az in the past.
mes reeve rec Professional treatment. Also
no charges for professional serv ices reudsreS
inaigeEf persons whose board and nurse bills
arg paad ~ churches. lodges, &c ~
For further Information address u-
ii. MAYTEED. M n
sac AaSnead sAnitsrium. 81. Louis, No.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21
PICKED UP HIS ARM
An Carried 1t to the Hospital-An
Inspectors Dream.

PHILADELPHIA, Penn, October H.
Thos. Woodring, a Lehigh Valley car
inspector, living at Easton, dreamed
last night that he had fallen under an
engine and had his arm cut Off. This
morning after inspecting a train in the
Glendon yard he attempted to jump
on an engine, when he fell underneath,
and his left arm was completely sew
cred above the elbow. Woodring,
with wonderful nerve, picked up the
severed arm, boarded the engine and
rode to the Easton station, where his
arm was dressed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21

j. @. Berry, one of the best known
citizens of Spencer, No.. testihes that
he cured himself of the worst Kind
of piles by using q few boxes of De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. He had
been troubled with piles for over
thirty years and had many different
kinds of so-called cures; but DeWitt'f
was the one that did the work and he
will verify this statement if any one
wishes to write him. For sale by
Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21
RED CEDAR SHINGLES,
La Crosse Lumber Co.
Riggs Held For Bigamy.

1859 AOtu EVA oA6oMys
FAfETTE, Mo-, Oct. 15.-Dr. Riggs,
the much,married horse trainer, had
his preliminary examination before
Justice MARYLAND and was bound over
to await the action of the grand jury
in November In the sum of $500. Being
Unable to give bond, he was placed in
the Howard county jail. Mrs. Riggs
No. 2, who caused his arrest, turned
her marriage certificate over to Pros
ecuting Attorney Denny, who says he
will have wives Nos. !, 2 and 8 present
at the trial to testify against Riggs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21
Double Wedding at Vaudala, Mo.

Double Wedding at Vandalia, Mo.
VANDALIA, Mo-, Oct. ia double
wedding took place in this city thii
afternoon at the residence of Elder
R. D. Chinn, the contracting parties
being DR.. F. Walter prominent ply
stefan Of Perry, Mo-, and Miss Josie
Yaeger,'a most estimable young lady
also at the same time Mr.. John A
Coil, of Hutchinson, Mo-, and Miss Eva
Evans, OF Rails county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21
WHITE PINE SHINGLES,
La Crosse Lumber Co.

The Laddonia Herald says: At a
meeting of the Baptist church OF Lad
donna last Saturday Rev. FIN. shoush,
of Mexico, was called as pastor. A
~protracted meeting is announced to
begin Sunday, Oct. "a.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21

Rev. A. A. Wallace, VIM. Pollock
and Mr.. Robert Kerr attended Synod
in st. Louis October 10, ii and Is.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21

The Montgomery County Republican
says: Mr. Platt, proprietor of the
"Racket" at Mexico, Mo-, was in
Montgomery City Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. PIatt has one of the busiest and
best Bracket" stores In the State.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21

Capt. Dix, of Martinsburg, was in
Mexico this week and informs us that
quite a number of farms around Mar
tinsburg have been burned over. Fire
started from SPARKS from an engine.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21

You can't cure consumption but
you can avoid it and cure every other
form Of throat or lung trouble by the
use of One Minute Cough Cure. For
sale by Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

To-day is Missouri Day at the Nash
vile Exposition.
The Luetgert case will not be given
to the jury until next Tuesday.
Dr.. 1. Snyder, of Eldora, To-, died
yesterday at the age of 80 years.
The Greene county (Ill.) fair closed
Friday with an attendance of 10000.
Fifty thousand people attended the
free street fair at Nation, Ill, Fri
day.
]. Pierpont Morgan won a suit for
8 100000 900 against the Union Pacific
railway.
Cooler weather is predicted for
New Orleans, but frost is not expected
within a month.
The dead body OF man was found
near Edwardsport, Ind, Friday. 1t has
not been Unidentified.
O. A. Pillsbury says that on account
of the wheat shortage -four mills will
not be able to run regularly.
President Mckinley has offered the
Attorney Generalship to Judge Nath-
an Goff. He lis not expected to accept.
Maud Gardner Badgley, a clerk in
the General Land Office, jumped from
a bridge into a ravine 100 feet deep.
Secretary Gage and the President
have decided upon the currency re-
form plan to be submitted to Con-
|gress.
The statement of the condition of
the Treasury shows: Available cash
balance, s211, 1890, 1925; gold reserve,
$3.50, 1874, 1876.
Weyler's police, probably in an
effort to get even for the escape of
Miss Cisneros, have imprisoned two
girls Of distinguished family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21
AGATITE CEMENT PLASTER,
La Crosse Lumber Co

A barn belonging to Catherine
Chambers, of near artinsburg, burn
ed a few days since with contents.
LOSS, $500 or $500. Insured with ]. D.
Tucker for $500.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21

Farley Campbell, of near Long
Branch, sold two calves averaging 604
pounds to 8. Carter on Saturday, Oct.
8, at $751; o They were the best calves
sold for some time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21

Small pill, safe pill, best pill. De
Wits Little Early Risers cure bilious
ness, constipation, sick headache.
For sale by Woodbridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21
LA CROSSE LUMBER co.
Operate their own
Private Telephone System.

@. M. Barger, of Laddonia, is now
in the employ of the Pollock Milling
Company of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21
Has Changed His Location

Has Changed His Location.
A. N. Trimble, the secondhand
dealer, has removed from the building
south OF L. Phillip & Sons to the City
Hotel building, one door north of R.
O. Paul. Mr.. Trimble will continue to
buy and sell second hand household
goods, d&W1t,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21

P. II. Cullen and 8. B. Cook will
address the Wright City Democratic
Club on Friday, Nov. II.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21
MICHIGAN PLASTER,
La Crosse Lumber Co.

Marriage license have been issued to
the following: J. G. Hall, of Au-
drain, and Viola Spurlock, of Mont
gomery; Herman Koldehof and Min
ME Couch, both of Audrain.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21

Fred Shootman has received a posi-
ton as night telegraph operator at
Pleasant Hill, Ill. Fred is a good
operator and the LEDGER is glad to
see him get the position,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21

Lewis Moore is working in Hopkins
& Ricketts, real estate Office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21
Repairing Neatly DOM

Repairing Neatly Done
If you want your watch cleaned or
repairing of any kind done neatly,
cheaply and promptly call on T. 8.
Riley. Satisfaction guaranteed.
WITT 7. s. RILEY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21

John H. Field is having a large
pond made on his fine farm just east
of town. When finished it will be
twenty feet deep and will contain
plenty of water the year round. Mr.,
Field is right when he says a farm il
no good without plenty of water. AL
of Mr.. Fields farms have large ponds
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21
BARN PAINT In BULK,
La Crosse Lumber CO,

Work is progressing rapidly on the
granitoid walks in the Court House
yard.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21

Mrs. W. F. Strother, of Bunceton,
Mo-, ia the guest of her niece, Mrs.
A. P. johnson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21
YELLOW PINE,
La Crosse Lumber Co.

j. F. Rebman, of Rushville, ILL.,, is
the guest of his uncle, Phil Rebman.
Mr.. Rebman will probably locate in
this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21

Miss Emma Buckner, of Paris, Mo-,
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. O. R.
Gibbs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21

w. P. Bolts, of Santa Fe, was in
town Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21
GOOD GRADES,
La Crosse Lumber Co.
AN OLD FEUD ENDS IN DEATH.
Galloway Farmer Shoots His Neigh.
Dor and Wounds His Wife.

JEFFERSON CITY, NO., Oct. 15.-As
o result Of trouble for years between
John McMichaels and John Lanahan,
leading farmers of Galloway county.
about 2 O'Clock last night, McMich-
aels, after drinking heavily nearly ali
day, went to Lanahan's home, six
miles from Jefferson City, called him
out Of the house and filled his body
full of buckshot, and also shot his
wife. Lanahan is dangerously hur,
and will die. His wife is not seriously
injured. McMichael is in jail at Fnl-
ton awaiting the result of the wound
ed mans injuries.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21

SIX hundred and four tax suits were
fled by the city Of Moberly in one
day. Mexico should follow suit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21
LA CROSSE LUMBER co.
Save their Customers One Profit

Coughs, colds, pneumonia and fevers
may be prevented by keeping the
blood pure and the system toned up
Hoods Saraaparilla,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21
DR.. T. M. LAWRENCE
Physician and Sun.
HAS LOCATEn ~

Champ, Audrain Cow
Six miles southwest of Mexico -,ss
where he will be glad % mseT - - IN
rounding country. He Is q @t4ss
minister College, the Missouri Ne63ss
York. Had me years erper,anc~s1 II
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21

SOME have claimed that the present
administration is a very modest one,
yet every time Webster Davis opens
his mouth 1t Ia said that he speaks for
the administration,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21

Mrs. W. H. Richie, of Sturgeon has
returned home after q visit with her
son, r. r. Han.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21

Oscar Lewis, who has been quite
Ill, is improving rapidly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21
trustees Sale.

Whereas, T. Il. Davenport, b. 4
certain deed of trust, dated Janu1E
%, 1892, and recorded in tAs Rsce
der's office In Audrian County -
souri,, in book 10, at page I56, ~
veyed to the undersigned tFustee .
following described real estate, -
ated in Audrain County, Miepoui
to- wit:
That is to say the west haif CT I
the northeast fourth % oftheSuuA
east quarter Of section twelve %
township fifty-one (5l), rsngp T.
(1O) west, containing twenty ~
more or less. Which said convo4x1s
was made in trust to secure thappf
OF the promissory notes In I'D ~
OF trust described, and, whete6lI =
notes remain due and UNPAID. No.
therefore, at the request OF The ~
holder of said notes, and by autboea
of the provisions of said deed Of ~
I will, on SGD III ~
Friday, the 18th Day of Nuyslhe
1897, A. D.,
proceed to sell the property hee1'
before described, at public vendnet
the highest bidder for cash, atthsm
front door of the Court Honsem -.
leo, Missouri, between the h0uls q!
O'Clock In the forenoon and 8 &C.
In the afternoon of that day, ton1lg
said debt and the expenses 81 Ct
ing this trust. ]. ". PICKETT
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21

There is no need of little children
being tortured by scald head, eczems
and skin eruptions. DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve gives instant relief and
cnres permanently. For sale byWool-
bridge & Purdy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21
TO loan

Money IN Any Amons
On cattle, sheep, hogs, NM
and all other personal prou~t. -
BsHrFire and Cyclone in,r.
specially. 1nH
e. q. Talbn.
Under Windsor Hotel, MOI. !.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21

Mrs. H.B. Graves, of Fayette, is the
guest of her aunt, Mrs. r. P. Hop
kina
Mexico weekly ledger., 1897-10-21

Mrs. W. e. West 10 m with malarial
fever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06
INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION.

International arbitrat ton can not be omit
ted from the list of subjects claiming our
consideration Events have only served to
strengthen the general views on this ques-
ton expressed in my inaugural address.
The best sentiment of the civilized world is
moving toward the settlement of differ
ences between nations without resorting to
the horrors of war. Treaties emooGying
these humane principles on broad lines
without in any way importing our interests
or our honor shall have my constant en-
cOura cement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-06

The Eiet was not willing to accent him
because he Was not accredited to that bocy
L could not accrediI him to that body he
cause the appropriation law of Congress
did not permit II. MIR. Baker, the present
Minister at Manasua, mas been directed to
pre- SEM his letters of recall
l1r. W. Godfrey Hunter has likewise been
accredited to the Governments Of Gualema-
Id and Honduras. the same as his predeces-
SCR. Guatemala is not II member of the
Greater Republic of Central America bit
Honduras Is. Should this latter Govern
ment decline to rec Give him, he has been
instructed to report this fact to his Gov
eminent and await it's further instruc-
tiCns.
NICARAGUA CANAL,
A subject of large Importance to our
country and increasing appreciation on the
part of the people. is, the completion of the
great highwayIof trade between the At
lantic and Pacific known as the Nicaragua
CaLal. Its utility and value to American
commerce is universally admitted. The
Commission appointed under date of .Jplv
oath last Ito continue the SURVEYS and ex,
aminations authorized by the act approved
March 2, 1885," in regard to 1.-The propor
route, feasibility and cost of construction
OF the Nicaragua Canal with a view of
making complete plans for the entire work
Of construction. of such canal" is now EN-.
ployed in the undertaking. In the future
snail take occasion to transmit to Con.
gress the report Of this Commission. MAX
ing at the same time such further susyes-
tons as may then seem advisable.
BIME1.ALLIC COMMISSION.
Under the provisions of the act of Con-
gress, approved March 8, 1897, for the pro-
motion of an international agreement re-
speeding bimetallism. I appointed ON the
l4th day of April. 1897, Hon. Edward O.
Wolcott of Colorado. Hon. Adlai E, Steven
son Of Illinois. and Hon. Charles ]. Paine
of Massachusetts,. as Special ENJOYS to
represent the United States. They have
been diligent in their efforts to secure the
concurrence sandlco-operation of European
countries In the International ettlement OF
the question, but up to this time shavev not.
been able to secure an agreement con-.
.templated by, their mission.
The gratifying action of our great sister.
Republic of France In joining this country'
in the attempt Ito bring about an agree.