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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-04-04
Many Children Take Sacrament.

A notable confirmation took place
recently in Dublin, at the pro-cathed-
raj. Archbishop Walsh conferred the
sacrament Of confirmation on nearly
a thousand children. The actual con-
ferring lasted two hours, and the cere-
mony was concluded by the admins
tering of the temperance pledge and a
strong exhortation to the children to
discharge faithfully all their religious
duties.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-04-04

Balance to my good. 49,. "a, 530.75
Particulars as to how to secure low
railway rates to the free homestead
lands of Western Canada may be Sc
cured from any Canadian Government
Agent.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-04-04
Kissed Jananesa Elao.

At the Star Theater, Seattle, the
other evening the flags of several ma.
tons were exhibited in succession dur
Ing an act on the stage. All except
the flags of Russia and Japan were
applauded. The former was received
in silence, tho latter was loudly
Kissed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-04-04

Garfield Tea is for those who desire an
ideal laxative; it is simple, pure, mild and
potent; it regulates the liver and kidneys,
overcomes constipation, and brings Good
Health. It is guaranteed under the Pure
Food and Drugs Law.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-04-04
FIGURES OF A CROP IN WESTERN
CANADA.
How a Swan River Settler Has
Succeeded.

Benito, Manitoba, Nov. 26, 1906.
At Swan River Valley, in May, 1900,
a settler took up a homestead on Sec
ton 80, in TOWNSHIPS "a, Range 20
West of the First Meridian, at that
time so miles from a railway, tele-
graph, school or church. There is
low a railway within two miles of
my farm, and all these other advant-
ages close at hand. His story is:
After making my homestead entry
fee of $40 1 had $500 total (~forty-ive
dollars) capital. Through doing
homestead duties Ia slack times Of
the year, 1 managed to get a start. /
am a married man Of % years of age.
Il built my first house, or shack,
and broke up s acres, putting FIVE
acres in crop the first year.
This year, 1906, 1 mad 80 acres in
crop-65 acres in wheat, 20 acres of
which yielded $50 bushels, or AM
bushels per acre; Is acres of oats,
which yielded 355 bushels, and one
stack of oats in sheaf for feed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-04-04
Photographs Of Brave Men.

The Mikado and the crown prince Of
Japan are each having an album made
Of photographs Of all the military and
naval officers killed in the war with
Russia,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-04-04
Il Cures While You Walk.

Aliens Foot-Ease is a certain cure for
hot, sweating, ,%callous, and swollen, aching
feet. Sold by all druggists. Price 25c. Don't
accepta any substitute. Trial package FREE.
Address Allen s. Olmsted. lie Roy, N. Y.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-04-04

Plan for Good Health! Take Garfield
Tea now; it regulates the liver and kid
nIeys, overcomes constipation, purifes the
blood and eradicates disease. 1t is made
wholly of Herbs.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-04-04

FITS, st. Vitus Dance and all Nervous
Diseases permanently cured by DR.. Kline's
rial bottle and treatise. DR.. R. H. Kline,
Id, 93l Arch St.. Philadelphia, Pa.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-04-04

Lewis, Single Binder Cigar has a rich
taste. Your dealer or Lewis Factory.
Peoria. Ill. 1890
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-04-04
Animals With Baokbonea.

The number of different species of
animals known to naturalists is,
roughly, $4,000, of which 1890 are
vertebrates, or b~aHkboned.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-04-04
Puzzles .the Small Bow.

The small boy is apt to wonder why
q young man has the shoulders of his
coat padded instead of the seat of
his trousers.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-04-04

Smokers have to call for Lewis Single
Binder cigar to get it. Your dealer or
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-04-04

Carpet rags 1;ed with PUTNAM
FADELESS DYES will remain fright and
beautiful. No trouble TO use.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-04-04

It is not sc much the being exempt
from faults as the having overcome
them, that is an advantage to u.s.
Swift.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-04-04

Persistent people begin their sue.
cess where Others end in failure.--Ed-
ward Eggleston.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-04-04

1t avails little to the unfortunate to
be brave.-From the Spanish.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-04-04

Conscience is the highest Of all
courts.-Victor Hugo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-04-04

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children %teething, softens the gums. reducen IN.
nammation, allays pain, cures wind collie. CSC bottle.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-04-04

A man may know much and yet be
nothing.-Dr. Parker.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-04-04

It sometimes happens that when an
actor finds things coming his way he
tries to dodge them.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-04-04

A woman either loves or hates;
there Is no third part-Publius Syrua.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-07-26
NEW YORK LETTER.


New York. July 26.-The same old
rumor was brushed up. busted and
brought forth 10 cause a slight advance
in Brooklyn Rapid Transit For the
twentieth time within the last year
talk of a dividend on the stock was in
dulged in. This perennial rumor Is
sprung in the street every time there
is a short interest in the stock. II has
the desired effect, causing the bears TO
cover their short contract II IS theh
but Oh the shelf for future use Brook
lyn was marked UP 10 60la, but at the
advance sufficient long stock was
dumped on tie market TO cause a re-
action Of point Some optimistic
traders argue that the constant increas-
ing travel to Coney Island should en-
nance the earning power of the Brook
lyn system and the prospective divi-
dends are not as remote as at this
time a year ago.
Selling pressure appeared in the Har-
riman stocks in a rather liberal volume.
Union Pacific sold off point from the
opening figure Southern Pacific de-
clined about half 1t is said in the
street influential interests are desirious
Of an upward swing In some Of the
stocks, which have not advanced rela-
lively as much as Atchison, Union Pa
cific, Southern Pacific and the Hill
shares.
A little selling appeared IN Amalga-
mated Copper based on the rumor OF
the serious illness Of II. II. Rogers.
This report was promptly denied at 70
Broadway.
The Erie issues were again weak and
lower. The belief seems TO be grow
ing that the dividend upon the first
preferred will be cut while that of the
second preferred may be passed en-
tirely. The common stock declined a
point from 241A to % the other two
issues suffered a slight recession in
prices.
More reassuring crop returns from
the southwest gave an impetus to
bulls upon Atchison. 1t reached the
highest price on the present upward
movement, selling at 50. Mr.. Harri-
man is quoted as saying Southern Pa
cific Will be put upon a 6 per cent
basis at the directors meeting next
week. There is no plausible reason
why Southern Pacific should not sell
as high as Atchison, both paying the
same rate of interest.
The market as a whole closed ir-
regular with gains in some quarters
and losses In others.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-07-26
Stocks, Grain and Provisions
LATEST MOVEMENTS IN BY ExGLU sIvE5 NvIFeE. TO


being general enough or well supported
by buying orders. Cash houses gave
the market little support on the first
break, but in some cases resold on
fractional rally later. Many profess
sional longs of the larger class sold
out today Cash sales 10000.
CORN-Cooler weather with rains in
portions Of Kansas over night result
ed in a material decline in prices here.
particularly for new crop months Much
corn bought on the hot weather scare in
Kansas yesterday was sold al a sacri-
flee today. Reports regarding export
call for corn are unanimous that it is
for the present out of the question
Eastern demand today was fair, but by
no means as much as should have been
expected in view of the decline in flu
lures. The chief cause Of this was the
relative steadiness of the near months
as compared to the distant deliveries
and the fact that there is comparative
ly little corn available for immediate
loading that has not already been
placed. Southwestern markets fully re
hected the Improvement in the crop
prospects there today. Cash sales 49,
600, export thirteen loads.
OATS-Unusually dull but the mar
ket was steadier than other gAlins.
| Unfavorable crop reports came all day
from various sources, but they were
not effective as they We're mainly in
line with previous claims. Larger pro-
| ducing sections Of this state report
HARVESTING in full blast and crop turn
ing out spotted.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-07-26
2-CENT RATE LAW
PUZZLES ALL
Attorney General Opines In
terurbans Affected; Com
missioners Make Test.

Indianapolis, Ind, July 26.-When CO
ordinate branches OF the state govern
ment disagree, the courts may settle
Attorney general James Bingham has
opined that the two cent rate law does
not apply to interurbans. an opinion
that if adopted by the courts might
lead to a declaration Of unconstitution-
atty
The Railroad Commission has views
exactly contrary. All of the members
Of this commission believe that the two
cent law applies TO the interurbans as
well as TO the steam roads and to set
\ tie the matter suits will be instituted
soon to compel all the interurbans to
observe this law.
Most interurbans do now, especially
I or long hauls. But on short hauls the
/ interurbans violate the law. and the
case win probably be made on these
short hauls. The commissioners viii
not say against what interurban the
suit VIII be directed. but IL is thought
that the Fl. Wayne and Wabash Valley
Traction company VIII be the defends
ant corporation.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-07-26
PRODUCE MARKETS.

Chicago, July ga stronger feel
ing existed in the poultry market,
with hens &c higher Supplies were
not so liberal as of late, while dressers
were active buyers There are good
many complaints being heard from but
ter dealers in regard to the quotation
posted dealer said: We are getting
20 24c for firsts let alone extras and
sales of the latter were made at zoe
TO arrive In the next few days. Ar
rivals are light and consumptive de-
mandS is the best noted for years
during the summer season" For eggs
the demand was active and yesterday 5
advanced prices were firmly held. Ber-
ries were in light supply, with prices
generally a shade easier because of
the poor condition of the offerings.
showed no change to speak of. Quota
lions on round lots ranged:
Butter-Receipts, 8,516 tubs. Extra
| creamery, jobbing. 2412c; price to retail
dealers, 26c; prints. &c; frsts, 23 a 24ci
seconds. 21Q 22c; dairies, CooIeys, % rs;
firsts. zoe; renovated, &c; packing
Eggs Receipts, 6.12O cases. Mis-
cellaneous lots as received from the
country, cases returned, 121a @14ci
cases included, $50 413c; tlrsts, packed
! in new wildwood cases, grading IS
per cent fresh stock, 15c; prime firsts,
packed in Whitewood cases, grading so
per cent fresh stock. 1615c; extra high
grade stock, grading so per cent fresh,
especially packed for city trade, 10 y c.
New OtaIOeS-RecelptS, 20 cars.
Choice to fancy, s0Qs2c; fair to good,
'VVeaI-Quotations for calves in good
order We're as follows; 90 to SO ID
to 100 lbs, s " Q91ac.
Dressed beef-No. 1 ribs, lac; No. l
loius, 1715c; No. 1 round, SC; No.
chuck, Z 12c; No. 1 plate, 1Rc.
Live poultry-Turkeys. per lb, lie;
chickens. fowls, 11Q111ac; springs, Is
@16c; ROSTERS, &c; geese, $500 q 100
Fruit@Apples. 75cQ$2OO per box
| bananas, Jumbo, per bunch. $1.750 200
/ lemons, California, $4.50Q 600; oranges
California, $225Q450.
Standardization S2.50@ 800 pei
24-qt case; gooseberries, $1.5091.75 pei
1917. case; red raspberries, s2.00@ go!
per 24-qt case; blackcaps, S2.25 a I'll
per loot case; blueberries. $4,000 2. 81
per Loot case; currants, $3.50 @ lis pei
loot case.
California green fruits-Plums, SIZE
/ 62.25 per 4-basket case; grapes, s2.1(
a ESQ per case; pears. $2.4O@ sis pei
blu box; peaches. 60 Q90c per box.
! Green getables-Asparagu $1.75 a
$50 per box beets, $1.00 per 100 bunch
es; cabbage, 25c@ $3.50 per crate; car
rots. $125 per 100 punches; caulifOwer
zoe q $1.25 per box; celery, 45075c pc
crate; cucumbers, 800 soc per basket.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-07-26
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Indiana Harbor-Lqt 3. block 4
Co. to Mary Charles Faber. 800
TolestOn-Lot Y, block Is, c. T.
l. & I. Co.'S third addition,
Hypolite LaRoche to Charles B.
East ChicagoEi,ot Is. block J. iOO
Lake Shore addition. William
H. Gore to Guy r. Cockley... $50
East Chicago-Lot 40, block 9 in
Riverdale addition, Peter I.
Peterson to Peter Figved. 10
Hammond-Lot 20 block 3,
TOwle & Young's second addi
ton, Henry +. W. Margenau
to Ralph B. Bradford, lone
Hunt ct al. ...........-.
Hammond-Lot 20. block 3,
Towle 81 Youngs second addi-
ton. Louis II. Stafford to Emil
Hammond-Lot i. block /. Nor
riS addition, Joseph o. Morris
TO Thomas F. Monahan. $500. 1000
Hammond-Lot 8, block /, Morris
addition, Joseph o. Morris TO
Gary@Lot AZ. block /. lincoln
Park addition, I. S. Land Co.
to Carl J. Rosen ....... 100
Gary-Lot 126, block IN Lincoln
park addition. L. S. Land Co. TO
Carl J. Rosen ............ $50
Gary-Lot SIS, block /. In Lincoln
Park addition, L. S. Land Co TO
Section 1859 W. interest
w 6 2-3 acres Il ne L Sc u.
| James X. Stinson to Samuel 4.
section clio i6-36-9 w-san.e de-
cription as ia foregoing deed,
John NJ. Stinson to Samuel A.
Section 5-36-9 W-Part nv I NV -O''O
/ a. Ernestine Block TO August
! Peitch
Section 1868 VS. 80 feet of
l acre of ne 4 NV 4 August
Peitch TO Catherine Burns.
! Section 16-36-S VS. p 10
acres lot 5. William ". Drury
TO y c. nSton....... 1000
In addition TO the foregoing trans
fers there have been filed for record
four mortgages. three releases anC
fifteen miscellaneous instruments
East Chicago-Lot 10. block IS
in " sw L 29-31-9. Swan
Wik To Matilda Wik. S
East Chicago-LOt 2T, block a.
in sw 2S37-9, Joe Reed to
Matilda Matteya. observation-disclosures. $50
East Chicago-Lot q. block IA
in sw 4 26-37-9, Andrew Mat
teya TO Joe Reed. T. so
, East ChicagO-Lot 90, block 20,
e Al sw 4 29-37-9 East Chi
cago Co. TO Max Smallberg so
/ East Chicago-Lot Il. block I
in NV L 1887 8. East Chicago
Co. TO Fannie Smallberg 80
Gary-Lot ?. block 8, Broadway
: addition, Alice Bacon 10 Theo-
dor S. Rocan .............. 50
Gary-Lot 4S. block l. Logan
Park addition; lots 19 and 20.
l block l in second Logan Park
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-07-26
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Notice is hereby given that bids will
be received at my office on the base
ment floor of the superior court build
ing, Hammond, Indiana, on Saturday,
July 27, 1907. at 10 O'Clock a m, for
constructing concrete walks, filling and
grading the school yard and building
a fence around the school house and
grounds of the SaXony school in North
township, Lake county, Indiana. Speci-
fications of the work may be seen,
and copies furnished TO prospective
bidders upon application to me All
contractors prepared to do this class
of work are respectfully solicited to
submit bids. in accordance with the
laws of the state. however, I reserve
the right to reject any or all bids and
to accept any bid either as a whole
or in part. A certified check or mon
ey in the sum of Twenty five Dollars
shall accompany each bid as a guaran-
tee OF good faith and will be return
ed in case the bid is not accepted, and
will be returned to the successful bid
der after said bidder has entered into
4 contract and furnished bond guaran-
teeing the permanence Of said work
+. RICHARD SCHAAF,
Trustee Of North Township. Lake
County. Ind
9Th day of July, 1907. 7-12-3weod
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-07-26
CHICAGO LETTER.

chicago, July -WHEAT-LaclIed
support ain DAY. Bearish influences
We're numerous and more than usually
effective. Trade too narrow to furnish
even ordinary support Important I'M
settling factor was heavy offerings of
Russian wheat in northern European
market Demands for cash wheat was
disappointing here and elsewhere. al
though acceptances by the country were
light Weather northwest has been
clear and cool. Conditions not favor
able for black rust. Latter was a
failure as a market factor. reports not
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-07-26

LICENSE NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to the citf-
zens of Hammond, North township.
Lake county, Indiana that l am a male
inhabitant and resident of said city
and township and above the age Of II
years, and that / have been continu-
ously resident of said city and town
ship and that l will apply TO the board
OF county commissioners of Lake coun-
cense to sell spirituous, vinous and
malt liquors in less quantities than a
quart at a time. to be drunk on the
premises. The premises on which /
desire to sell intoxicating liquors and
permit the same to be drunk, is as fol-
lows:
two-story frame building, with living
rooms above, situated on lot 4, block
In Morris addition. on Columbia ave-
nue. in the city of Hammond, Lake
county, Indiana.
Signed, JOE MUNDO.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-07-26
GRAIN MARKET.

Chicago, July 26.-Car lots today:
Wheat, 80 cars; corn, 191 cars; oats, y
cars; hogs 10000 head
cars; corn 10 ears; oats. II cars;
hogs, $4,000 head.
Argentine shipments-Wheat, this
week, 10000 bu; previous week, l.
corn, this week 2.112.00O bu; previous
week. $4,000 blu; last year, 3,494,Oo
bu.
$4,000 Blu; corn, 10000 blu; oats, 1000
bu.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-07-26
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Notice is hereby given that bids will
be received for calcimining the North
township school buildings at Highland.
Munster and Hessvlle, at my office on
the basement floor of the superior court
building, Hammond, Indiana. at 10
o'clock a. m. Saturday, July q, 1907.
Specifications of the work required may
be seen, and copies will be furnished
to prospective bidders upon appIica-
ton to me. All contractors prepared
to do this class of work are respect
fully solicited to submit bids; In &C
cordance with the law of the state,
however, I reserve the right to reject
any or all bids. and to accept any bid
either as a whole or in part. A certi-
fed check or money in the sum Of Ten
an evidence of good faith, and will be
returned to the bidder, if the bid is
not accepted, and will be returned to
the successful bidder after he has en-
tered into contract with bond for
the faithful performance of said work
f. RICHARD SCHAAF,
Trustee of North Township, Lake
County, Ind.
Dated at Hammond, Indiana. this
9Th day of July, 1907. G-12-3weod
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-07-26

Southern Pacific was the feature of
the trading during the first hour. The
stock opened one-quarter below yes
terday's closing and on buying from
many sources moved up to S914. Near
" all the buyers had information to
the effect that it had been decided to
put the stock on a 6 per cent dividend
basis and it is expected that the di-
rectors will take this action tomorrow
Union Pacific in the same period made
an advance of PA points with Hop
kns Bros. prominent in the buying
Room traders, including the most ag-
gressive operators on the floor, sold
large blocks of the stock, one of them
throwing 5000 shares on the market al
145, but all the offers were taken as
quickly as made up to 144.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-07-26
NOTICE TO FURNISHERS OF. SCHOOL
SUPPLIES


Notice is hereby given that bids will
be received at my office on the base
ment floor of the superior court build
ing, Hammond. Indiana, on Saturday,
July q, 1907, at 10 o'clock a. m, of
said day for the furnishing of the ne
cessary school supplies to the schools
of North township, Lake county, Indi-
ana, for the ensuing year. Specifica-
lions Of and an itemiZed statement of
the amounts and character of supplies
required may be seen and copies OBJ
tanned upon application to me. All
dealers in and furnishers of school
supplies are respectfully solicited to
submit bids. In accordance with the
laws of the state Of indiana. however,
reserve the right to reject any or all
bids and to accept any bid either as
a whole or in part. A certified check
or money in the sum of Twenty FIVE
Dollars shall accompany each bid as
guarantee of good faith on the part
of the bidder. which sum will be re-
turned to the bidder in case the bid is
not accepted, and will be returned to
the successful bidder after said bidder
has entered into a contract and fur
nished bond guaranteeing the per-
Torrance of said contract to furnish
the necessary school supplies needed
for the ensuing year in North township.
F. RICHARD SCHAAF,
Trustee of North Township, Lake
County. Ind.
Dated at Hammond, Indiana. this
9Th day of July, 1907. 7-12-3weod
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-07-26

A few desirable Offices on the ffth
floor of the Hammond Building are for
rent. They will be finished and ready
for occupancy In few days. Apply TO
r. II. Nellie, agent.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-07-26

There was a fair amount of COM
mission business, the west generally
buying stocks all around the room and
being an important factor in the lead
ing railroad shares. Arbitrage brokers
did little in the first hour, buying about
5 1000 on balance.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-07-26

Buy the Hill stocks. don't neglect
them in this market, they have had no
advance yet. Buy Great Northern ore,
it will be on per cent dividend basis
before January.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-07-26
WEATHER FORECAST.

Illinois and Indiana-Fair and cooler
tonight; fair Saturday with rising tenn
perature.
Iowa-Fair tonight and tomorrow;
warmer extreme north tonight; warm
er SATURDAY..
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-07-26
Northwest Cars.
HEARD ON BOURSE.

The trend of the market is upward,
but we cannot do much more than guess
as to possible set backs. Beyond that
they are not likely to prove serious.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-07-26

Joseph says: The trend of prices
will be towards moderate improvement.
The question of increasing the dividend
on Southern Pacific. so KuhnLoeb fac
lions insist, is still in advance. The
company's earnings fully warrant a
larger distribution of profits among
shareholders. Southern Pacific is an
excellent investment Atchison will
soon cross 100. That the dividends on
Erie stock will be declared at an early
date. There is big short interest in
Brooklyn Rapid Transit. Buy trac-
ton conservatively."
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-07-26

NJ. K. & T. will on its annual state
ment shows about 10 per cent earned on
it's preferred stock on which it only
pays 4 per cent. the controlling inter-
est is owned by Hill in interest of the
Burlington. AS soon as the Burlington
takes over NJ. X. & T. the common will
pay per cent. The earnings of 80 per
cent this years compares with IL per
cent in 1906. The corn prospects and
the cotton on the line of NJ. K. & t.
are better than last year.