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The Newtown bee., 1905-06-16
Ten Paxes.
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
CnILDREN'S DAY SERVICES


The Children's day exercises at the Congregational church, Sunday morn- ing, brought out an audience which filled seats in the auditorium and all the available chairs in the gall ry. At least 100 children participated in the exercises, which were of highly in- spring nature. Across the front of the pulpit platform was a screen of green, over which the children'S gar lands of daisies were laid as they marched in. A pretty prOcessional song opened the service, the children marching down the center aisle and up the side aisles. The exercises of the children were all of an interesting nature, and reflected great credit on Mrs Hurd Hewitt, who had devoted much time to drilling them. Thanks are due Mrs Duncombe, Mrs Schermer- Miss Jessie Taylor and Mrs G. B. Beers for their assistance. Rev MT Barker gave bright and helpful talk to the children on "Indians." Mrs Keeler added to the service by her beautiful solos. The order of service was as follows:
 Processional, "Roses in Bloom"
 Congregational hymn, No. 55.
 PrayerOf Invocation.
 Responsive Reading.
 Song, "Oh, Mother Dear Jerusalem, {" Congregation.
 Address, the Superintendent. A. P. Smith.
 Hymn from leafiet. "Loudly We Sing"
 Baptism of infant.
 Hymn, By Cool Siloam's Shady Rill," Mrs Keeler.
 "A Bunch of Golden Keys" George Knapp.
 Song, "Roses Blooming in the Morn- ing," Loretta Hayes, Phillips Morris.
 Reading of Scripture by the Assist ant Superintendent, George Barnum.
 '"The Dewdrops' Blessing," Primary Department.
 "GodlWants the. Little Boys," Cor
 God Wants the Little Girls" Lil- lie Frank.
 Song, Mrs Keeler.
 If All the Flowers were Roses," Alice Smith, Pearl Garfield, May Ev- eretts, Bessie Ruffles, Ruth Ruffles.
 Collection Piece, Joseph Wright, Wesley Peck, James Peck, Clara Young, MayOla Davidson.
 Solo, "God is Love-" Clara Young.
 Story, Rev MT Barker.
 Trust and Obey" Congregation:
 "Oats, Peas, Beans and Barley Grows," Clara Young and six girls.
 Song, Mrs Keeler.
 Cross Piece, Lillie Frank, Mabel Gilbert, Helen Plumb, Loretta Hayes, Alice Smith.
 BenedictiOn.
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AN UNUSUAL OFFER.
SELLING DIR AMEs' SPECIFIC AT HALF
 PRICE EANDGUARANTEEIN A CURE.

SELLlN6 On A SfEClfIC AT HALF PRICE EANDGUARANTEEING A CURE. "1tS not often we have faith enough in medicine put up by other people to guarantee cure, but we're glad to refund the money if Dr Ames' Pleas ant Specific does not cure the worst case of constipation or dyspepsia in this town, said MT Betts, the popular druggist. to BEE reporter who drop ped into his store yesterday to pick up an item, and found that ali he could get the druggist to talk about was the wonderful success they were having with Dr Ames' Pleasant Spe- citic for the cure of all digestive ditfi- cultieS, liver troubles and bowel bOth- CTS.
 ''The Dr Ames' Company in order to secure quick introductory sale in NewtOwn and vicinity, have allowed us to sell their regular soc Specific at half price, and guarantee cure, or re- turn the money, and although we have sold a lot of it there has not been a single complaint! We do not expect to get much more to sell this way and wish you would tell your readers to hurry up and take advantage of this unusual offer.
 ''One of the principal advantages of this Specific" Mir Betts added, lis it's small dose and convenient form. There is full months treatment which can be carried in the purse or vest pocket, and every one has more power for good than big tablet or a pint of mineral water.
 "You can also tell your readers that any of them that are subject to con- stipation, sick headache, dizziness, numbness, gas on stomach, indigestion, specks before the eyes, or a general played-out condition, should not let this chance of cure slip by, for if Dr Ames' Specific doesn't cure they can come here and have their money back.'
 Betts & Betts have the sole agency for this pleasant medicine in this town, and have sold great many bot ties since they agreed to Sell it at half price--a full fifty cents' worth for twenty-five cents, and money back if it doesn't cure. Many people are buy ing several bottles at time so as to always have the Specific in the house and at the same time profit by the saving in price.
 C.. s. Curtiss has an attack of his old trouble, rheumatism.
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It is expected the selectmen will have work to keep the grass out of the road Zoar way as certain young man in town makes the assertion that his team will no longer travel that direc- tion. Perhaps he will follow Horace Greeley's advice to ''Go West, young man."
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Miss Edith Wales of Monroe, who has taught the Gray's Plain school for the past two years, closes her school to-day. As in other years, picnic will be held at the schoolhouse, to which parents and friends of the scholars are invited,
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0. E. Conger of Botsford has recent ly purchased the fine three-year-old stallion, "Leader," which will be at his stable for service for the season of 1905. The horse is jet black and IS a highly bred animal. MT Conger will be glad to have those who like to see a good horse call.
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STEVENsON.

A FINE CONCERT ASSURED.
 A concert will be given at the Union church, Stevenson, next Tuesday even- ing. R. T. Washington and his gifted children will sing, assisted by talent from Derby and Ansonia. It is hoped the patronage will be generous.
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Miss Retta Ellis of Paterson, N. J., has spent week in Newtown visiting Mrs R. $. Wheeler and Miss Minnie R. Thicket.
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Mrs John Webb and children of Bridgeport are visiting at the home of Mrs George Mattegatt in Stepney.
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY. ,
GREENFIELD HILL.
WEDDING BELLS

WEDDING BELLS.
 The marriage of Miss Ada R. Jen- nings, only daughter of MT and Mrs Martin Jennings of Hoyden's Hill dis tr1ct, to R. Bradley Jennings, son of
The Newtown bee., 1905-06-16

Warren Bliss and wife were Sunday guests at B. M. Peck's in Huntingtown district.
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Miss Jeannette Finley, who has been so seriously ill at the home of her grandmother, Mrs William H. Shep- ard, in Zoar district, has sufficiently recovered to be taken to her home in day accompanied by her mother, Mrs W. H. Finley, who has been with her the past eight weeks. Mrs French, who has been caring for Miss Finley, also went with them.
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The laxative effect of Chamberlain 5 Stomach and Liver Tablets is so agree able and so natural that you do not realize it is the effect of a medicine. For sale by R. H. Beers & Co.,, New town; Taylor, Curtis & Co.,, Sandy Hook; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford; s. J. Parks, Trumbull.
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Mrs c. s. Russell and children re- turned home, Friday, after spending a few days with friends in the Park City.
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At the store of Mrs George Durham, 1127 Broad street, Bridgeport, ladies will find the most complete assort- ment of summer millinery. Balance of trimmed spring hats are being sold at half value and less. Many are suit- able for midsummer wear. Special line of children's sailors and daintily trimmed white hats; wings, pompons and veilings.
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The ladies of the Street and vicinity give a whist party at the Beach Memo rial Library building this (Thursday) evening, June 15, at o'clock. Cakes will be offered as prizes. It is hoped there will be large attendance, as the proceeds are to be devoted to the library improvements.
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The telephone men who have been boarding with l.. c. Gilbert & Sons have taken board with Mr Taylor in HammertOwn district, Monroe.
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Edwards enjo yed trip to the beach, Monday, and brought home fine mess of clans.
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Attorney w. J. Beecher and family passed Sunday at the Berkshire Inn, Great Burlington, Mass.
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B. L. Johnson passed a few hours, Monday, in the beautiful college town of Amherst, Mass.
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Miss Kathryn Honan passed Sunday in Danbury.
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"HOW WE GOT OUR BlBLE."

VERY INSTRUCTIVE LECTURE GIVEN IN THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ON SUNDAY EVENING THAT WAS A HELP TO EVERY BIBLE SCHOLAR.
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Mrs F. B. Gilbert and Mrs Will Gill bert spent Friday in Bridgeport.
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Elmer w. Fairchild lost valuable COW, this week.
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D. R. Botsford, E. 0. Northrop and c. D. Ferris captured four young foxes, last week. The young men offer the foxes for sale.
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George B. Fairchild returned on Fri day from visit with Mrs Peter B. Parmelee in Stepney.
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TASHUA.

PERSONAL CHAT. Miss Ruth Mallett spent Saturday and Sunday in New Haven. Rev R. B. Whipple came on, last week, to move his family.
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Mrs H. M. Smith, who has been wis., iting friends 1T Amherst, Mass, and Hartford, returned home, Tuesday.
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MT and Mrs Rufus B. Jennings, O this nlace was S0lemnized ait the hnmI

this place, was solemnized at the home of the brides parents, Wednesday, June If. Rev w. H. Cane of the Con- gregational church, united the pair in the presence of large gathering of relatives of both bride and groom, the guests being confined to the immedi- ate family relatives of the young cou- pie. The bride, who is universally loved and respected, is prominent in the church and social life of Green field Hill and it is pleasant to know that her marriage will not remove her from our midst. Both MT and Mrs Jennings have scores of friends who wish them unlimited success along life'S journey.
The Newtown bee., 1905-06-16
DEERFIELD ITEMS.

MT and Mrs Edward Brotherton of Cross Highway were over Sunday guests at c. R. Nichols.
 Mrs Maria Banks of Lyons Plains is staying with Miss Elizabeth Wake man and Mrs Mary FantOn.
 Miss Charlotte Bradley has visited her cousin in Greenfield.
 Mrs H. E. Dowd has boarders from Bridgeport.
 CHILDREN's DAY EXERCISES POSITION
 Owing to the downpour of rain which prevented people from attend ing the service, the Children's day ex- erciSeS at the Congregational church were postponed until Sunday evening, June1S.
 MT and Mrs s. E. Lobdell visited MT Lobdell's sister, Mrs George Sher- wood, in Weston, Sunday.
 Mrs Frank s. Banks and daughter of San Diego, Cal, have arrived in town and will spend the summer with rela- tives in Greenfield.
 SerenO King of Burr'S street had the misfortune to lose fine horse which he recently bought, last week. The animal fell through floor, rupturing a blood vessel in consequence, WllCQ caused US OeaGl.
 M. l.. Wilson is erecting building for W. H. Banks on Greenfield Hill.
 Mrs Joel Banks, whose critical ill., ness was mentioned in last weeks BEE, is still alive but rapidly growing weak CT and her death is believed to be only question of days. MT Banks is also in very feeble health, Icing confined to the house most of the time.
 Quite number from this place at- tended the Ringing Brothers circus at Bridgeport, last Thursday.
 Announcement is made of the com ing marriage of Miss Georgia Gould, youngest daughter of Mrs N: W. Og- Merwin of Greenfield Hill. The we'd ding, it is said, will take place the last week in June.
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Owing to the. rain coming at such an hour, Sunday evening, some of the scholars, who were to take part in the children's exercises at the Methodist church in Stepney, did not attend, to the regret of the scholars if nothing more.
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We work with, not against, doctors We give doctors the formula for Ayers Sarsapari Then
 they tell, when asked, just what it will do. Suppose ask doctor about this medicine of impure bood
 thin bood debility exhaustion, nervousness anemia
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c. s. CurtiSs has an attack of his old trouble, rheumatism.
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Take the lead, with roller and ball bear plates and dozen other notable feature the cheaper machines, and are the lightes see sample at the store.
New-York tribune., 1905-06-28
E. R. THOMAS GETS BANK.
Twfmam Obtains Control Of the
Mechanics and Traders.

E r Thomas, the horSeman and automooliist
with whom are associated in the transaction his
brother O. F. Thomas and his brother-in-law r.
Livingston Beeckman, has purchased controlling
interest in the Mechanics and Traders Bank, 1t
was learned yesterday. The capital stock of the
institution is $4,000 and the surplus and undl-
vided profits amount to about s960O00. The shares.
the par value of which is $25. have within few
day sold at TO- an advance of twenty points since
the first of the month
Leo Schlesnger, who has been president of the
bank for several years. is to remain at its heac
and 1t is understood that the controlling in
terests have no intention of making any changes
i'm the executive staff. Mr.. Thomas has been a
director for some time.
The Mechanics and Traders Bank is State In
stitution at No. 565 Broadway and has branches at
Broadway and 46th-st and Madison-ave and 5sth-
st. A State bank is not permitted under the
banking law to operate branches outside of the
present city but it is reported that Mr.. Thomas
and his associates are contemplating the establish
ment of banks at YonkerS, Dobbs Ferry and other
nearby points, for which the Mechanics and Trad
ers' will be headquarters.
Mr. Thomas is himself not entirely inexperienced
as bank executive for It will be remembered that
a few years ago ne president of the Seventh
National Bank In that office he made a record
which has never been equalled in this city, as his
period of in the presidency covered only one
day when the bank failed Mr.. Tn0mas, who is a
Young man. has been prominent for the last four
wears as a horseman and an automoblist. He bought
Heris from Louis V. Bell for $4,000 and paid high
ship with Alex Shields he raced a large stable
with moderate success. He has recently been ar
rested several times for fast auto" driving de Is
renorted to have backed several theatrical ventures
and to own THE Morning Telegraph.
New-York tribune., 1905-06-28
MUST BUY At COMPANY STORES.
So Say Employees of Frick Coal Company
Attorney General Gives Hearing,

Harrisburg, Penn, June 27.-Attorney General
Carson gave hearing to-day on the petition of
Alfred E. Jones, of Connellsvile. for writ to de-
clare illegal the company stores of the II. c. Frick
Coke Company the btuTnnous regions of Fay
cite County under the name Of the Union Supply.
Company
Mr.. Jones appeared for George L. Moore and
Joseph Hartman. who conduct rival stores at
Edinboro and who allege that the employees OF the
Frick company are compelled to deal with the
Union Supply Company under pain of instant dis
rnissal and that the supply company is controlled
by the coke company.
Affidavits of employees and former employees Of
the coke company sustain the first contention
ciSion.
New-York tribune., 1905-06-28
THE LAckAWANNA's NEW TRAIN.

The I4ackawanna Railroad is anticipating an un-
usual exodus from town Independence Day,
particularly to its mountain resorts at Delaware
Water Gap, Mount Pocono, Stroudsburg and other
summer places in the Pocono and Blue Ridge
Mountains Of Pennsylvania.
The Pocono Mountain special. fast vestibuled
express to these resorts. will again be placed in
service beginning Friday June 80. 1t will leave
New-York at 12:40 D. instead of l p. M, in
previous seasons, making stop between New
York and Delaware Water Gap. This train is to
run Fridays and Saturdays only. Returning it
leaves the mountains Friday and Saturday
nights arriving at New-York at 10 p p. m. and on
Monday morning. arriving $685. making it a quick
and attractive business mans train for week end
trips. dining car VIII be attached TO the train
throughout the summer in addition 10 the coaches
and Pullman paror
The Lackawanna Railroad also has placed in
service a fast train leaving New York at 10
a. m daily excepting Sunday, arriving Delaware
Water Gap at 1913 p. m. A corresponding train
eastbound leaves Delaware Water Gap at sol
D. m arriving at NewYork at 10 p
New-York tribune., 1905-06-28
AFTER NEW FRANCHISES
Belmont Would "GridIon" Brona
5cith OUerhead TrolIeys.

The Interborough Railway Company, con-
trolled by August Belmont, has filed with the
Bureau of Franchises in the Finance Depart
ment applications for large extensions of its
original routes. The action of the aldermen
temporarily prevents the Board of Estimate and
Apportonment from acting; but it is probable
that in time the company's applications will be
granted The principal changes are as follows:
Along sedgwick-ave from Perot-st through
Heath-ave., to Boston-ave
Trough West 225th-st to the Rapid Transit sub
From Ryer-ave. along Tremont-ave., through
Carter and Webster aves:, and Burnside-ave.. to
From Kingsbrdge Road and Valentine-ave to
East 1S9th-st, to Park-ave, east to 3d-ave. and
East 1Ssth-st.
chises, are as follows:
E61@ Aquefo''x to East dths m to cayaSe
Webster and Wendover aves, to Sd-ave.
wick-ave, TO Fordham Road. to West 1S4th-st.,. to
Fordham Heights Bridge. to West 2o7th-st: to @ the
proposed Rapid Transit station at Amsterdam
From Lnd-ave and West 16sth-st to Jerome-ave..
to Mcclellan ST. to River-ave East l67th-st. to
CIay-ave, 10 East 16Sth-st.
CortIandt ave. to Van Cortlandt Park south
From 15Sthst viaducs on line yercaiYf f&6g aooye
West 15sth-st. to Broadway; 1ast ,77+,-.+ 70
From Prospect-ave, and East & 15sth,st. to Long
From Leggett-ave. and Dawson-st to Intervale-
ave, to Dongan-St. 80, ...
From Courtlandt-ave. and East 149th-St, 10 Austip
Place to Whitlock-ave., to Leggett-ave.
From Brook-ave. and East l56th-st. TO NaShiag-
ton-aVe to East 16sth-st -.
From Dongan-st and Intervale-ave. to Stebbins-
ave East 163d-st. and Washinston-aVe, ar,rp
From IntervaIe- ard Itast 16ota~'t- 70 i"iiA
lin-ave 16Sth-St, to Clay-aye- .
From yVendover-ave. and Crotona Park East to
pro.pect-ave and Crotona Park South, to Fulton
The lines are to be operated by the overhead
trolley system.
The Union Railway Company also has filed
annlications for new extensions covering ABOUT
twenty-two miles. These applications combined
Soverine every main thoroughfare in the bor-
Ough.
New-York tribune., 1905-06-28
THE CROPS AND THE WEATHER.
Rather Too Wet and Cool in Most Parts Of
the Country.

Washington June 27-The Weather Bureaus
weekly summary of crop conditions issued to-day
is follows:
The region from the upper lakes westward to
the North Pacific Coast received insufficient heat,
lack of sunshine being especially unfaVorabe III
ature Conditions were favorable. Excessively heavy
rains occurred in the Ce4a G M ars and ss6 u a1s d
Ohio valleys lower lake region and New England;
Central and Eastern Missouri continue to suffer
from drouh Sunshine is generally NEEDED @ n the
Except in the Upper Missouri and Red River of
the North valleys. where, as result of low tenn
peratures the growth of corn has been slow, this
crop has made good progress although suffering
8 lack nd dSa Gf s ate pSFns ns of m
entTa S aio and western Nebraska In Iowa corn has
made vigorous growth and is well cultivated, with
the outlook in illinois. Missouri and Kansas, where
early LAS reached the silk and tassei stage
proved the condition of corn in Texas Heavy rains
tbe ohio Valley. tennessee and portions Of the
Middle Atlantic States. but elsewhere this work has
souri, and Southern Kansas. Harvest is now in prog
in the soe d6mpas of G rust d weeW IN
Central and Western Ohio and of smut in New
been damaged by rains in Kentucky and Tennessee.
sppnS Wheat Is sdn en at from Tas but s
whole. this crop has made vigorous growth and
spring wheat region and also on the North Pacific
Except on lowlands in Southern Iowa and por
tions of the Dakotas and Minnesota. the oats crop
has In TeSas rains with harvest
ing and in Tennessee caused some injury to oats
in shock. ,.,..
of cotton over large part Of the Central Gulf dis
frcts and IN Central and Northern Texas, where
many fields are foul, the crop, as whole. has eX-
nerienced general Improvement throughput the cot
ton belt The plants generally understood. es-
neciallv in the central and eastern districts. but
t5ood growth is nearly everywhere reported. Com
Saints of lice continue from South Carolina and
Georgia In Texas less damage from webworms
and boil Weevils IS indicated; in Western Louisiana,
however some fields have been abandoned on ac-
count Of weevils. and in Oklahoma and Indian
Territories webworms continue damaging. Some
picking has been done in extreme Southern Texas,
Under favorable conditions for transplantng to-
bacco this work has been largely finished, and the
general condition OF the crop Is promising.
The weather has been unfavorabie for haytng in
the Middle Atlantic States and Ohio Valley and on
the North Pacific Coast, where considerable hay
has been spoed In portions Of the Central Mis-
sissippi Valley meadows have deteriorated but in
the lake region. the Dakotas. Nebraska and Kansas
a good hay crop Is promised
On account OF Independence Day the Weather
Bureau will fssus the next crop bulletin on July 0.
New-York tribune., 1905-06-28
MERCHANTS TRUST RECEIVERS.
New-York Trust and Douglas Robinson
Qualify for Position.

The New-York Trust Company and Douglas Rob
inson qualified yesterday permanent receivers Oh
the Merchants Trust Company and filed new
bonds The receivers are now in position to enter
into negotiations for the sale OF the failed trust
company's assets. from the proceeds of which II is
expected enough will be realized to pay in full or
nearly in full, the amount due the depositors :,
IT is understood that the Herbert-ColVin Syndl-
Gates offer of $S5OGO0 for the Merchants trust
ornnany's holdings of Hudson Valley Railway Sc
curitfes maze recently to the trust company d-
rectors has been withdrawn. and that the syndl-
cate win probably file bid with the receivers
New-York tribune., 1905-06-28
MORTGAGE OF FIFTEEN MILLIONS.
One of Largest Ever Given in State Filed IN
Westchester County.

The largest mortgage fled in Westchester
County and one of the largest ever given IN the
State was placed record at White Plans yesler-
day bv the General Transmission Company. or
T3nffaIo which mortgages its property for sl5'-
Co 600 TO the Buffalo Loan. Trust and Safe Deposit
COMPANY, as trustee. The object Of the mortgage
IS TO enable the transmission company to issue
x ooo one thousand dollar bonds, payable in gold.
~ forty wears The company operates an elec-
tric system and gets its power from Nlagala ga 6y
g,;I +e instrument at this time the company es-
lanes paving one-half of Ter cent tax CIicer @ CI
new Mortgage Tax law whlch YOU Wouio a,et Ir~ y, :
amounted 10 $1,000. The mortgage covers '"ei''@
eight printed pages in book form
New-York tribune., 1905-06-28
sEARoARD AIR LINE PLAN OPERATIVE.

Holders of voting trust certificates for 503205
shares of Seaboard Air Line Railway stock out of
total representing 609000 shares have assented TO
the modified financial plan prepared by the commit
tee of which Thomas F. Ryan is chairman. The
committee having declared the plan operative and
practically completed its work. will accept fur
ther deposits.
Holders of Morton Trust Company certificates of
deposit, who have not surrendered them for
change, are asked TO surrender them 70 the Nor
Trust Company Of New-York the Continental
Trust Company. of Baltimore, Old Colony Trust
Company, of Boston, and receive their new Sc
New-York tribune., 1905-06-28
RUSH OF MORTGAGES.
Big Corporations Anxious to-AEold Tax
Which Is Effective July J..

Binghamton. y. Y. June A.-There is rush
here TO get in mortgages before July l. so as TO
avoid the Mortgage Tax law. Three mortgages
have been fled In the last twenty-feur nours' the
largest of which is for $25,ooo0eo and is given ny
The United states Message Company, Of Albany, 20
the Knickerbocker Tfust Company, OF New orh ORR;
mortgage for S590o was given by the feIteI a. d
Transmission Company, of Buffalo. 10 the buIdio
aseaa, Trust and Safe Deposit Company