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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
WONDERFUL REMEDY.

That's What Is Said Of Stomach Pre-
scription euaranteed by otis Pur-
dy.
Stephen Waite of Lansing. Mich,
writes:
For over three years suffered
much pain and annoyance from stom-
ach disease. I had no help from my
digestiveorgans, food would stay in
my stomach and ferment causing gas
and dizzy headache. ioctored
and used every remedy that heard
of, but lit remained for MONA to
cure me entirely. Before l had used
three boxs, my appetite and digestive
organs became all right 1t Is a won
derful remedy"
MONA stomach tablets are sunaH
and easy to swallow. They stop the
most painful stomach distress in 8
minutes. They drive out sourness and
gas and make the stomach clean and
sweet.
They are sold by Otis Purdy under
a positive guarantee to cure any
case Of indigestion, or money back.
They put vigor and vitality into
people run down by indigestion. Sold
by Otis Purdy and leading druggists
everywhere at SOC a large box.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
Zine FARM EoR SALE.

We offer until FeD. 18th only, a
good S0-acre farm, well located In
Audrain county, well fenced, 6 room
dwelling, medium size barn, good
chicken house, plenty fruits of all
kinds, land all lays well and is Of
good quality, a bargain at s42OO.OO.
Terms $1,000 cash, $1,000 April
list. Balance long time. Better see
this at once. dw1t
North Missouri Trust Co.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
DRAINING Is
SALVATION
OF AUDRAM

fAe salvation of this part of Mis-.
sqiisi vii be the proper drainage Of
lhe EEEn land" said Prof. S. NJ. JOr-
dai ii Ledger representative af-
l0f IiA Farmers Institute here Mon.
Iia 4 am sorry did not think
10 say more about drainage when
sDdte to ycur farmers. You have
fiot 6eid in this section and when
hrapNffg drained win pay for the ex-
IaM work of bitches and tillng in a
NV Ssars BY the increased yield.
'If the fsrmers would cooperate
II this work the expense would be
uich smaller and the work done
eyer eftater territory. / would
a&ast a large ditch, 20 It. wide by
VI deep every mile. Leading to
rs Mould b. smaller dltches into
A|rh The thing from the various
fields RoaMd empty In this manner
q eraa acreage could be drained
and ii benttits be farreachine.
Where yon haven't the machinery
IVl. l#ese disches, though II you wsnt
N I'LL 4 on as large a scheme as l
slieEed at FIRST, you could afford
% 4afehase machinery; you can ditch
n nall way with dynamite. One
nIaa IAN ditch from quarter to a
all nile in day easily with ex.-
alsi'iHes.
NSke dynamite and place the
iiess few inches in the ground and
speHt three feet apart; then light
<ase on the first stick and the
iIHsission of It's explosion win ex--
8'e the others Your ditch will be
4NIk five feet wide and three feet
eHN 1t win need no cleaning out for
VtAr or two and win be an excel
llrainer.
''1!e farmers in this section will
hostig realize the great need Of
ropaf drainage. Already 1 notice
lev are using bitches though they
I'D not deep enough. Mr., Coontz,
Il neal vandalia, is meeting with
Yreat success in his work along
his line and his tiled land. last
ear. brought him fully three dol
ai's more an acre than the untitled.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02

,,-rs.Je JeIa<sE; MELTON. of Deadwood.
South naAoia. formerly of Mexico,
ID Ia MeSleo shaking hands with
friends MI Melton is much Inn
pressed With the many Improvements
meade ii Mexico. but don't under
sialsd why more street paving is
lot nut dawn
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
INFANT OF MR.. AND MRS.
EDWARD CRAWFORD DIE

The three montha old infant Of Mr.,
and Mrs. Edward Crawford, resid-
ing west OF Thompson, died Tues
day afternoon. 1t had been III
for several weeks. The funeral was
held at Salt River church Wednes-
day and the remains interred IN the
church burying grounds. The Ledger
Joins other friends m extending sin
cere sympathy to the bereaved ones.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
Final Cleanup Ladies Suits Coaks Dresses 1915 # Values S75(
Pearl BUTTON.

so Gross Clear Pearl Button perfect
IN every respect not seconds us
ually retail at 1Oc dozen, White Sale
price, dozen Be
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02

Elfis following shows what one dol
lr usn do Il kept ait home: Ten
eaFa a d Kansas farmer put his
slslaA ah a dollar bin. The next
~ w Nent to the nearest town and
peut With a merchant. Before the
3agY was out he got the dollar back.
olE zAs in six years the dollar
afe beck to him for produce, and
JaAa times he heard OF 1t in the
qokeAH pf his neighbOrs. The last
ILL., III; Il. got 1t back years ago.
II has newer seen that dollar since,
u na s. Will That dollar will new
neg zBy more school or road tax
Y hals viii not build or brighten
- Il be homes of the community.
"A H@M It entirely out Of the cir
x If asefulness.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Klekamp
are back to Mexico and are llv-
ing in the Tom Null property on N.
Washington street. MIR. and Mrs.
Null are now living at the home of
G. B. Null.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02

VAN f'Af s. MO-. Is arranging to
haft a NeNIlt library. Every town
IA ina 6eEldI<y with 500 inhabitants
should a4k u public library, and we
arc &'8H " zee that an intelligent
move b. tIlis directlon Is being made
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
MARRIAGE LICENSES

ISSUED WEDNESDAY,
Henry Dubert and Miss Jennie Fen.
hewald, of Audradn.
Sylvester Il. Colligan, st. Louis,
and Miss Margaret Adams. Mexico
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02

Yl1 Ho5 want to buy one Of the
a9t txuls ia Audrain county You
mt to Ioblz out for the sale of
ie flniikIhs & Carter farm, IL
siIeA nesthwest Of Mexico, which
"A b2 sold to the highest bidder at
II S'esir House at'1s0 p. M. Sat
Fdag R 4, 1911 This Is a fine
sFan aad sphendidly located.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02

Mrs. Lonergan, of Denver. Is the
guest OF her mother, Mrs. s. f.
Crigler. Mrs. Lonergan has been in
Iowa ON a visit for the past few
weeks.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
as-lNcH BLEACH MUSLIN

1000 yds. fine quality bleach mus
lin, no dressing, S6 inches wide worth
at wholesale Sc yd White Sale price,
yard !. /. !. \. !. !. !. Tic
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02

RgffzElsENTATIvE MCROBERTs,
< l.svfis county, has introduced a
IN III Laa Missouri legislature look
n sN It'll Agricultural High School
litb eksianent farm and tools. The
NJ provide that any county court
say e'l6hlish an experiment farm Of
q less f'san twenty acres. erect a
ulfaAle bulldlnE. and equip 1t with
sNIqnllflh and technical laboratory.
llle UsQf ~ authorized to buy live
IQtk Hl'a hire teachers, and 10
,s.44s So month tuition. -
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02

NICE FARM FOR EXCHANGE,
4O,Acre farm, nicely improved farm.
located 8 miles from r. r. town.
Price $2500. Owner wants suburban
property dm Mexico. dw1t
North Missouri Trust Co.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02

JUDGE Nff.I.sAM SMITH and wife
arc sdsns Go return to Mexico from
flpskofte a1ppt the first of March.
+ fhNy alI crane back" aad we are ali
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02

~ ths ee1Hagton builds an e,ten-
iAan ana lha Alton moves lis dlEls-
ion to Hez'to. there win surely be
sonl9'h'Aa doing in tiie way Of maxi
Ing M2Iao elty.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02

Make Yqof arrangements to at
tend The hS Ellns' Charity Minstrel
w. t'Ae fat'|ellsn Theatre Wednesday
ulrAf f6h Look out, or you win
moi b s||a % fet e seat.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
RLEAcH ELAxoh

The lat t development in the
White Goods permanent, linen finish
zoe value. White Sale price !. l5c
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
ALFALFA HAY FOR SALE,

By the bale or ton; also dry alfal-
ia meal, and the molasses mixture.
VIM. Pollock Min. a. EIev. Co.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
e4INcH TABLE LINEN

All-linen part bleach table Isamask,
bleach out in two or three laundry
ings. a 75c value. White Sale price,
yard .- Acc
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
MONEY To LOAN

On farms in any quantity. low dn.
terest. dw1
North Missouri Trust Co.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
ELIzA5ETH REESE

DIES IN VANDALIA4
4s. Elizabeth Reese, Of vandalla,
i "A years, died at her home Wed
lpy, after a short illness. She
b. buried in that city Thursday.
husband died a few months ago.
survived by three daughters.
i4edger extends sympathy
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
PILLOW CASE LACE.

1000 yards wide pillow case lace,
linen finish, a beauty In pattern and
price, White Sale price yard . &c
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
FAcE TOWELS

so Dozen nice quality hemmed face
towels. soft finish and well made
White Sale dozen .42c
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
PLENTY oF MONEY

To loan on good improved farns at
low rate of interest. dw1t
North Missouri Trust Co.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
"a BLEACH sHEETlNc

Pieces well-kniwn brand bleach
Sheeting, 81 inches wide, best quail
ity, cheap at SOC yard, White Sale
price, yard !. ~. " Csc
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02

Mrs. l. M. Dawes and son, after
a leasant visit with Mr.. and Mrs. 10.
seph Miller, have returned to their
home near Slater, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02


Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. zevely, of
Muskogee, Okla, Jan. 2S, son.
Mrs. zevely was formerly Miss jamie
Clay, of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
Farms For Sale

Large or small farms.
Land $40 to 500 per acre.
Own a home cheap in Ar
kansas. Write us for par
ticulars. dw1
McClerkin- Wilson Land Co.,
Monticello, Drew Co., Ark.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02

Charcoal, Alfalfa, Steel Cut Oats,
Beef Scraps, Ground Bone, grits Of
an kinds.
Smith Bros,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
EpH HUGHES sELLs

STOCK OF GUUpSN
Eph Hughes sold the stock of
goods that he purchased from II. B!
Smith. Of the Bargain Place. Wednes
day, to J. w. McLoney. Mr.. Mci
Loney moved the stock to his store
on s. Washington street.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
APRON eiMaHAMs

so Pieces well known brand apron
Ginghams, absolutely fast colors,
are cheap at 1-9c yard, White Sale
price, yard 71c
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
WHITE couNTERPANEs.

White English Crochet Bed Spreads,
raised patterns, our regular st.25
value. White Sale price :. :. CSC
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02

James Powell and wife were the
guests of J.. F. vigal and wife last
SUNDAY.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
1o4 RLEAcH shEErINa

8 Pieces 9O-inch Bleach Sheeting,
wen known brand, a 35c value, best
quality White Sale price yd.. pic
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
LINEN NAPKINS.

Large size. all-linen bleach Nap
kins, good weight nice quality, SIPS
value, White Sale price, dozen CSC
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02

Miss Ruth Cook, who resides just
north of this city. Is recovering from
an rttaek Of the grip.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
DRESS eINeHAMs.

so Pieces fost colors Dress Cling
ham newest spring patterns, cheap
at 1Oc, White Sale price yd >. ..85c
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
Vol. LII.

NEW SPRING SILKS AND DRESS GOODS
The new and popular styles in Spring Dress
Goods and Foulards have arrived, and are
attracting considerable attention : Serges,
Homespuns, Poplins Foulards, Pongees,
ETC., Etc.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
BLEACH NAlNsook

500 yards 36-inch Nadnsook, soft
finish, Just the thing for underwear,
cheap at 15c yard, White Sale price,
yard 121c
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02

A elfH CROW law has been in,
|ros..s:' |.'.''s the Missouri ieslsia,.
Iura
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
TURKISH TOWELS.

25 Dozen Turkish Towels, extra
large 24x45 inch heavy bleach and
unbleached, hemmed, a 35c value,
White Sale price !. ). 49,. Csc
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02

r. NJ. White & Son,
Mexico, Mo.
Gentlemen
Replying to yours of january 30
l think well of your suggestions
on the line of organizations, and
will talk it over with DR.. Whitten
and Mr.. Quisenberry, and see IL we
can all get together, and have one
big "round up in Mexico, and organ
ize the fruit growers and the poul-
try raisers as well as the corn
growers. VIII write you as soon
as l have anything definite. The
Farmers Clubs is the first step i'm
this work
Very truly yours,
T. c. Wilson,
Secretary.
st. Louis, Mo-, Feb. /.
Married, at the residence of the
BRIDES mother on Bartmer avenue,
on Feb. LIST, Mrs. Hannah Bates
Mills to Mr. Henry sN by the
Rev. Robt. Evans.
The bride is a daughtA
Bates, formerly of ThompsA "
the groom holds responsible posi-,
ton with the Merchants Ice Co. Of
st. Louis.
After a wedding breakfast at the
brides mothers, they left for three
weeks honeymoon with the groomis
parents at Monticello, Wisconsin
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
NAPKINS.

20 Dozen Manintico Napkins
hemmed and ready for use, an ex-
cellent value, White Sale price
doz., ]. I. I. I. !. :. !. !. .49c
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02

NEW SPRING RUGS AND CARPETS
Having taken advantage of early purchas-
ing we are able to show you Rugs that to-
day are worth from So to S5 more than we
paid for Them Can show you SO SO Rugs Rugs Of of
the most choice patterns from which to
select
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
5.-INcH BLEACH muslin

25 Pieces 36--iuch Bleach Muslin,
an old standby. free from dressing,
10e value, White Sale price. I'd &c
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
CURTAIN SWISS

25 Pieces S6inch Curtain Swiss.
Dots and Figures, our regular IL 1-2
cent quality, White Sale padce .IOc
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
RLEAcHEp SHEETS

Bleached seamless Sheets made
!, from splendid grade of sheeting,
wide hem, no dressing, S1x90 inches,
SOC value, White Sale price ). CSC
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
ss.-INcH PERcALE.

1900 Yards 36dnch white ground
Percale. beautiful line new spring
patterns, 15c value, White Sale
price, yard 12Ic
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
72-lNcH TABLE LINEN.

Y Inch Part Bleach Table Dam.
ask, strictly all linen, heavy quality,
worth $1.25 yd., dn bleach, White Sale
price, yd z !. .75c
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
HANpKERcHlEFs

100 Dozen Ladies' all-linen embroid-
cred corner handkerchiefs, a spec.
ial. White Sale pdrce :. ). &c
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
PILLOW CASES.

% Dozen 42x96-inch Pillow Cases
good quality nicely made, a 15c value,
White Sale price -. .1Oc
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
BLEACH HucK TOWELS

BLEACH HUCK TOWELS
25 Dozen linen finish Huck Towels,
extra size, 15c value, white and
red border. a corker, White Sale
price :. :. !. :. :. :. :. !. .1Oc
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02

That's What is Said Of Stomach Pre-
scription euaranteed by OTIS Pur-
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02

R. M. WHITE & SON, EDITORS AND PRorRIEroRsj
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09
DEALING VIGOROUSLY WITH
 shAITiEN REvoLUTioNIsTs.
es~srd MiIIionsrd summariIy Exseut-
 ed-Fivs Other OfIseers Also Shot.

Cape Haitien, Haiti. Feb. S.-The Govsrnment of President Simeon is dealing vigorously with the revolution, cry leaders. General Miuionard of the department of vallieres- head of the revolutionary forces and . man os great influence in the districts of Trou and vallieires, who has been much feared by every administration. was summar1ly executed last night. Two other oflcerD. of whom one was Gen eral AppoIon. formerly commandant at Trou, ana four other revolutionaries from the same district. whose names are unknown. were also shot to death by the Haitien troops. These execu tions, following 60 closely on that of General Montrsuil Guillaune, are like ly fo havs e deterrent effect on the rising, which is the object of Presi dent. Simon, who has the situation now we'll In hand 1t h reported that Gen. eral Duval, at whose house a large quantity of arms and munitions were recently found, 10 to be shot tonight and that other prominent men are to share the same fate.
 General Xavier Memmon, another of the revolutionary leaders, is under ar rest. while General Clement Severe. who was captured some days ago, has been whipped for the purpose of ex- fraetfng a confession from him as to the prime moverS fin the rising.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09
lNFoRMER FATALLY SHOT.
Supposed Revenge of Countsrfsitersl
 for Aid. Given to Secret Service.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Feb. S.-Slfot down a he had feared he would be by two men suspected of being members of the counterfeiters' gang, many of whom were recently ceuvScted in New York, Sam Latfna,s an xtalfan sf Pittston, this morning is dying at his home. He was shot late laSt night as he was close to his home by two men who sprang from a hallway and fired at his back. One builst penetrated the back of his head and the other his neck.
 Latina gave the secret service men and the police valuable aid in locating distributing agents of the New York gang who worked in this section of the state. Recently. when he returned from New York,he told his family that members of the gang had sworn to kill him. and since then he has gone about armed and watohful.
 There is no clue to the two shooters except a general description by men who saw them waiting for Latina and members of the state constAbuiary are now searching for them.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09
Fearful Tales Of
 Famine In China
ONE MILLION WILL sTARvE uN-
 LESS AID IS GIVEN.
$1,500.0 900 NE EDED
Peer Arc Trying to Sell Thsie Children Sufferers Need Help Five Menths Yst-PIasue Decreasing at Dslny.

Washington, Feb. S.-EvAry ilsDozn ing nail brings to the state depart ment narrowing tales of distress among the unfortunate Chinese. Today the department made public . report by Consul Cracey at NankinE, enclosing letters from some of the n1issionaries in the famine district. Rev. E B, Lob stiene estimates that in the whole Fam inc district at least one million will die of starvation if not aided. One cent a day is the Smallest amount. that will support life for each person, so tliat $1,500.00o will be necessary for the five months the starving will require heln. The poor are trying to sell their chiI- dren, but they can scarcely obtain a pittanee for them, and as soon as the real cold and wet weather came lCllis letter was dated December 28 kst) the death rate would increase greatly
 MT. Caldwell. the acting consul at Dalny, telegrap4fs that there have been 66 cases and 5G deaths from plague et that port up to date. The cases arc de- creasfng, though there is no quararl- tine, and the bean trade is much crip- pied. s,s {,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09
Princeton Knows of No Offer.
DREADNAUGHT SUBMARINE. Cruiser Seal is Successfully Launched Designed for Long Ocean Cruises.

Newport News, Va, Feb s.-The dreadnaught submarine cruiser Seal, which when completed will be the largest and most powerful submarine in the United States navy, was suc- csssfully launched today at the yards of the Newport News Shipbuilding company Miss Marjorie Lake. daugI1- ter of the inventor of this type of sub marine, christened the vessel in the presence of a number of officials of the navy and the building company.
 Like her sister ships, the Luna, un- der construction at Bridgeport Conn, and the Turbot, being built here, the Seal is designed for long ocean cruises without convoy of q tender. She meas ures over all 161 feet in length, with an extreme beam of 13 feet. Her dis placement when submerged is 525 tons Six torpedo tubes compose her arma- ment and her magazines will hold ten torpedoes.
 Her cruising radius will be 2,500 knots on the surface. Fourteen knots is her contract speed on. the warer and nine and one half knots her submerged speed.
 Lieut. Kenneth Whiting will con1- nland the Seal when she is placed in commission,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09
usTHALIAAss iM~nREAD
 OF JAPANESE COMING.
Exeitemsnt Over Importation of 5000
 Minors Into New Caledonia.

Victoria, E. C., Feb. S.-Advices were brought by the steamship Zeaiandia that much excitement was caused in Australia and New Zealand by the re- by the French nickel mining companies in New Caledonia to bring live thou sand Japanese to the South Pacific MT. Fisher, premier of Aus tralia, in an interview, said the arrival of thousands of Japanese at Noumea was matter of grave importance to Australia, owing to the danger of New Caledonia being made an intermediate settling ground for hordes of Japanese with Australia as the final destination. Noumea correspondents state that the arrival of the first shipload of Japan ese is causing disturbances. The bring ing of the Japanese was arranged in France,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-09
John Norris Will Champion Wood and
 Paper Pulp Provisions <
HEARING BEFORE COMMITTEE TODAY
President Taft will Keep This Matter in First Place
 Legislative Programme Canada Looking Everywhere
 for Trade-Massachusetts Farmers Register Oppos- ton-New York Dairymen Against the Agreement.

opposed to the Canadian reciprocity agreement was received today by Pres- ident Allen T. Treadway of the Massa- chusetts senate from George s. Ladd, of the Massachusetts State grange, who is at present in New York.
 Canada seekinss MarI<sts Everywhere.
 Ottawa, Ont, Feb. S.-F1nance Min ister Fielding took steps todey to cor ous impressions in the minds of the public meen and among leading jour- nals in Great Britain in regard to the Canadian-Amerfcan reciprocity agree ment.
 1t can be said that sthe Canadian the idea reflected by q portion Of the British press that the agreement would have a detrimental effect upon the trade between Canada and the mother country and would adversely affect the preference granted to Great Britain. Minister Fielding has taken up the matter with Lord Strathcona, Canada high commissioner, in London, and in behalf of the Canadian government, has sent the following caIblegram:
 Canada is seeking markets every where for her surplus products, su'bsi- dizing steamship lines and sending out commercial agents. Would It nos pc
  icy to refuse to avail herself of the markets of the great nation lying alongside"
 Boston, Feb. S.-An order which seeks to ascertain the sentiment of Massa- chusetts regarding the proposed Cana diaa reciprocity agreement aroused de- bate in the house of representatives, today, when the question of its refer ence to the commtttee on federal re- lations were brought up. The order asks that the same committee on fed- crai relations "be authorized to inves- tigate the proposed reciprocity agree men between the United states and the Dominion of Canada, with the ob- feet of ascertaining the sentiment of Massachusetts,, and report its findings with recommendations to the general court not later than February ID, 1911"
 Although the joint committee on rules had reported m favor of l ref erence of the order to the federal rela- tions committees. much opposition de velopcd and on a vote the motion to refer to the committee was lost, sS to 50.