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two of land. in some instances nm acre or
two attached; and. although the sugar cul-
tivation on these alIotments does not come
,p generally to the standard OF the cut Va
ton on the plantations, the vegetables grown
are usually quite equal to what is obtained
on the estates. The #aothcr OF fhe past
four on five months has been all that could
he desired. aud it is likely that the cuItly9-
tors have made good use OF then opportu-
nifty.
The General Exhibition at Quoeu.s Park
on the 18th proX1m ought also To he a very
satisfactory junction, conditions being equal
" favourable for the supporters OF the more
important Show.
At n special meeting Of the Agricultural
Society on Friday the 17lh Iusi, Sin tleI-
erick Clarke, kCMG, presiding, Mr. , H.
Bowel. superintendent Of the Local Depart
ment of Agriculture, on behalf Of Professor
d'Albuoueraue and himself, read a paper
embodvIns Il summary OF the results OF the
SUGAR cane and mauurial experiments car
RED ON in this island for the season
1qO4-l 1t was stated That the rainfall
1urinu the growth aud relp.ng OF the crop
under consideration had been exceptionally
Good, except for a dry spell iurn9 the latter
part of the planting period and Ton q lihe
of drought that set in about tine mlddIe "l
A-L AIn l ,-,4,.,,l rDtIl the end
October l9lo "'" eo,''iI, 5'L n -, ,,ra,oi.aI
OF the year me crop Wy n'' ~.
up to Oc'ooer 70 SiI'o 'a,I, nn
seriously "IIee'e" au" u = NJ ,,.t li.a,.o
defate fG'u'l was o". 5rIl ytant ana for
preVa'ied 10 a gous'"eIao,' ,,a hla,,a ~
lnlS ,no D9p',, aro M r,refuI ononuh %
dlrn;J t5a nso as plants of cuttings taken
from canes which probably had the mycolium
If fine FUNGUS on them. ana for not in every
case soaNuo their plants in Bordeaux mix
turo
With rnsnarf 10 The experiments of the
.oogon if wa, repoltcd that among PLAN
oono. for. bI,ck soils. the White transparent,
ne standard cane. cave 1929 Ibs. OF saccha-
rose, equal to 3,943 lbs. Of muscoyajo sugar
Der acre. In compa ison with this, the best
results were obtained from the seeding
b $500. which gave a yield OF 7,7t1 lbs. Of
,arcbaro-4 per acre, cquul to CLOS HIS. ot
Suoar, an excess OF shout II ton over the
standard cane. Tie second best results
were from B7Is9. then followed IN orI4-
seedlings $500. b. $50, I0650, B.630N,
, B457S. BI376. Ban, B.34l2, Dtt-
moud lS5 and ) others, which were all high
Grin tbejr return tlau the White Trou-pl-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-10
HIGHWAY CROSSINGS.
Bill to Keep Them Free From Snow
Subject of Hearing.

Forrest Goodwin OF Skowhegan and
Seth VI. Carter of AUBURN, represent
ing the Maine Central Railroad; Judge
Louis c. Stearne of Bangor repre-
senting the Fangor x Aroostook and
+. {. RYDER OF Bangor. representing
the Canadian Pacific appeared before
tho committee on State lands and State
roads Thursday afternoon in oppDsi-
ton to amend Section 6S Of Chapter
> Of the Revised Statutes SO that rail-
way companies viii be Obliged 10 keep
highway crossings tree from snow dur
ing III" winter months. There was
no similar law in any other state they
said, and the idea wGs impracticable
and its expense would be enormous.
\ hearing was also held on the bill
providing for the construction Of a
new road around Chicks hill in PEN
obscGt and Hancock counties. The
measure carries with it an appropri-
alton Of 5000 Representative Mace
of Great Pond conducted the hearing
for the proponents. He explained that
the hill was n mile in length on either
side and that a large amount Of
freight was hauled over it each year
AlbtIl l +. idCt vi - Au4Ol Il, anu INpdu
Commissioner Smith Of Amherst also
favored the bill.
George l.. Thompson of Bangor
county attorney of Penobscot county
objected To anything being done with
out giving til" county a chance to
| Introduce evidence after the sugges-
ton that tho bill be amended 50 that
| TIE expense be divided between the
state and Hancock and Pcnob2c0'
counties had been made. This sug-
| gestion came from Representative
| BCarce of East Eddington. member
| Of the committee. Representative
| Strickland Of Bangor told the COM
mttce that the bill was bad one
hut that. as 4 member Of the COM
mit'ee IN appropriations. he couldn't
I consistently advocate the passage Of
| the resolve.
| Moses Chick of Clifton opposed the
| BIN on behalf Of his town. He thought
! the petitions mad jumped in the dark
and that they didn't know what the
| proposed new road would cost. He
| doubted if anv time could be saved
| by IL over tho old route
y petition signed by a number OF
Bangor wholesale firms was presented
| in favor of the measure.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-10
a Cemetery Matter

a cemetery matter came next and was
contested. The bill proposes the repeal of
the present law which provides that a
cemetery Shall not be extended nearer
than % rods Of dwelling. It was repre-
resented by c. y. Corners of Bangor.
who explained that in one of the GENE
teries of that city there is nearly an acre
of land thar cannot be used because Of
this limitation and it was desired to have
a chang" 50 this part could be sold. II
proved, however. that while a chang
might be benefit 10 Bangor. it would
'ause no end Of trouble in other sections
Of the state. Walter Gray of South Paris
appeared in behalf OF some Of the prop
erty Owner oc his town who would be
affected b the repeal of the present law
and he Vas supported by w. O. Froth-
ingham of Paris. II. II. Chamberlain of
Round Pond and Representative Andrews
of Norwar and Hon. John A. Merrill of
Auburn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-10
LABOR LEGISLATION.
Several Measures introduced Thurs.
day Morning in the House.

several labor measures We're lntr0-
dueed Thursday morning in the House.
REPRESENTATIVE Weymouth of Sat5 pre-
s'nted an act requiring safeguards
FOR the protection Of all persons en-
pioEtd or laaorlng in manufacturing
establishments and providing civil
remedies for all persons 50 engaged. OF
their personal representatives IN cases
where any such person may be killed
or injured While employed or laboring
in any manufacturing establishment
which is not properly provided with
the Safeguards required in this act.
Representative Strickland Of Bangor
presented an act to amend Chapter &c
of the Revised Statutes. as amended
by the laws of 1909, relating To doors
swinging outward. FIRE escapes OF
egresses from factories. workshops
tenement houses and halls The b.l.
provides that the matter of inspection
be placed i'll the hands of the labor
commissioner
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-10
pabic Buildings On Park Land.

The act - alioS the City OF Portland
o BALD public buildings on park lane
,tarted /: Lively little hearing. Rep
'esentative Murphy ot Portland APP
cared in hehalf OF the bin ard stated
nat tn" city IS considering the con-
'truetien of a new High school build
ng at a cost Of some $301oon ana tha
I lot for such a building Would prob
bly, cost some sl4o,o47. Some favored
2laeinS the building on 4 section ot
)eerinS 0aks but this could not be
lone without special permission.
Mr.. Murphy was asked by Charles
2. Flagg Il he would favor placing the
building on Lincoln park and ne re-
died that he would not. Mr.. F1ags
hen took The floor and said that he
opposed the bill because it placed toe
much authority in the hands OF few
non. The city might wake up some
morning and find that its parl. plans
ipon which il had been working fo1
Years had been all upset because of the
lights granted by this mcasuro. Mr.
Murphy asked him if he had favored
llacing City hall in Lincoln parl: and
Mr.. Flagg admitted that he had so vot-
ID hut explained al length why he had
done so
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-10
HIS FINAL PLEA.
m'''lken Makes Last Stand Against
Alegash Extension.

Inc senate was the storm center
Thursday morning Senator .dillken
Of Arc ostoot raked his fellow sena-
tors fore and aft and Charged the
Il. n \. lobby with questionable meth
DDS in his final protest agains, th,
passage of the A!legash extension bin
Of the Bangor & 4Aruoslook Railroad
without attaching the amend ments
which had been previously offer cd by
linn and rejected by the Senate. He
also charged a member of III" Gov
ornor's Council with appearing upon
the floor of the Senate when the vote
on the amendment was being 10 Ken
and urging members to vote. His
charges brought Senator Staples ol
knoG. who voted against the amend
merit te his feet in indignant protest
and with n demand for an apology
from Senator Miilikcn. senator kel-
l0'gg of Penobscot made Il touching ap-
peal TO Senator Staples To know why
, he Knox county senator. who fought
thu. railroads so nobly in the past. had
de serted the opponents of the Allegasf
extension bill. After a debate which
Jcppied the greater part Of the time
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-10
Loan Sharks.

H. VI. Gardiner OF Portland had two
propositions aimed at the loan sharks.
one OF them IL eharte: for loan com
panv intended Ia loan money on Il fair
basis and the other limiting the rate %
interest that can be charged to two per
cent = month With 81 as a fee for exam
nation or tho loan. Tie briefly explained
the great hardships that are caused By
the sharks ard stated that his PROPOSE
tions arc backed by the charitable organ
cations Of Portland. He declared that Il
company Of loan sharks that has been
driven ont Of several states Is doing bus-
ness in Name and that something should
he done a. drive il oar of This state and
10 hettcr REGULATE the business.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-10
OUGHT TO PASS.
7ailroad Committee Favors Aroostook
VaIty Railroad Extension.

The committees on railroads has vot-
d 10 rcpur- "op%ht to pass" on the bill
% authuriZc thc building ot tn" AruoS-
took Valley Railroad from Washhurn
TO New Sweden and from Washburn
West TO the Canadian boundary. y. L.
Could. who is behind the project. gave
assurances at the committee hearing
that the road would be built Il soon as
the charter has life which Will he 90
days alter the Legislature closes. Til"
proponents OF the road are highly de
lighted with the favorable committee
report and 10 not anticipate serious
opposition ia the legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-10
Poisoning of Amin ais.

Representative Lambert of Orono and
Representative Bearce Of Eddington
spoke in behalf of a change in the law
relating TO poisoning OF animals. explain
ing that farmers often wish to put out
poison for Wild animals but are prohibited
from so doing by the present law.
Representative Allen of Jonesboro ap-
peared in behalf Of the act providing for
a moro stringent regulation of the prac-
tice of dentistry
DIR. Young Of the state Board of Health
explained the changes the board wished
in the law relating to the handling Of in
fectious disease.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-10
COMMITTEE HEARINGS.
OlCiARf.

v0OtOtA6ks .AHz
Tns Committee on judiciary win give
a public hearing in its room at the State
house ip Augusta
MARCH l0 at p. NJ.
No. 22l. An Act relating to limitation
No. DO. An Act relating 10 county at
torneys
No. 2:::S. An Act relating 10 the protec-
tion of life on buildlngs
No. 225. An Act relating to the execu-
ton of deeds by authorized agent.
No. 22S. An Act relating to compensa-
ZION of executors. administrators, guard
No. 2S9. An ACT relating to real ac-
tions.
No. 21S. \ resolve authorizing the
county of York to procure loan.
No. 219. An Act TO estaDnsh a munici-
pal court in the city of Belfast.
No. 226. An Act to authorize the city
OF Belfast 10 grant permission TO manu-
featuring Real Estate Co. 10 construct Il
wing to its shoe factory.
No. 227. An Act to extend the charter
or the Weld Water Company.
hS: On an act enlarglns the territory
OF the Rumfbrd Falls Village Corpora
tion.
246. On an act to provide for publicity
of mercantile partnerships and for identi-
hcation of individual merchants in GER
tain cases.
245. on an act relating to the sale Of
shares of capital stock of a corporation
on execution.
pa. On an act relating to fill vacancies
In town Offices.
247. on an order for the appointment
of a committee by the Governor TO in
vestigate the Municipal Courts in the
state, in relation to their practice and
procedure.
ll9. On an act to Incorporate the Clark
Power Company. (Reorened and Reas-
signed.)
No. 24S On An Act to amend Section 20
Of Chapter of the Revised statutes, re-
Ia ting 10 polling places.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-10
Alleged Confession in Bank
Case al Pittsfis|d, Mass.
Arrest Of Former Draft Clerk
al The Third National Bank.
Shortage Placed at SASS Is Gov
cred by Friends and Relatives.

Pittsfeld, Mass. March 9-"Ab-
s'facting funds from q national bank
ing association" was the charge up
on which Arthur Edward Feeley. un-
til recently draft clerk at the Third
National Bank u Pittsficld, was ar
rested today upon q warrant issued
at the request Of National Bank t,x-
amincr Smith OF Boston. The war
rant was issued yesterday by United
States Commissioner Hayes of BOs-
ton ana was served today by Deputy
United states Marshal Edward ]. Ley
don Of Springfield. When brought be-
fore United states Commissioner Ar
thur II. Wood in this city. Feeley
entered q plea OF not guilty and was
held IN $3.50 bail for a continued hear
ing on the forenoon of Wednesday.
March 10. Bail was furnished by Ar
thur y. Cooley.
Announcement that a shortage in
the funds of the bank had been dis
covered was made yesterday by off :
cials OF the bank who also said that
Feeiey had made a confession to them
and had promised to make restitution.
Last night the bank was given br
relatives and friends of Feeley sum
sufficient TO cover the estimated
amount OF the shortage. When the
examination of the banks books had
beo.l completed this afternoon it was
ann unced that the exact amount OF
the shortage was sl436. In the com
plant against Feeley. Bank Examiner
Smith places the amount at $4,000.
;s. LID <,tora1
the employ Of the bank six years ago
after having pursued two year course
of study at the Massachusetts In
stitute Of Technology, Boston. Feeley's $
salary as bank draft clerk was small,
and in order to increase his income
he kept the books of Edward Larkin.
a local tailor. On Feb. 15 Feeley
was married to Miss George Nellie
Womble and according to the ofli-
cials of the bank, he went on a we'd
ding trip without notifying his en-
ployers that he intended to be absent
from business
When he returned he was discharg-
ed
4 little later. it is alleged, Mr.. Lar
kin had tho bank balance his account
a shortage of $500 in Mr. Larkn's de-
poeits. The matter was brought to the
attention of the chief of police. but be-
fore any formal complaint against
Feeley had been made. friends of the
young man made restitution to Mr..
Larkin.
In response to requests from the
bank officials, Feeley appeared at the
institution yesterday, when it is al
legged, he confessed to having abstract
ed funas and manipulated accounts for
mis- cwn benefit. He offered To help the
officials unravel the tanele, and his
offer was accepted. Bank Examiner
Smith also appeared upon the scene to
supervise the examination.
In newspaper interview. Feeley
is quoted today as saying:
Il know too much about bookkeep-
ing. l worked at various times on all
the books and I had access to the cash.
IT gas. easy to juggle tie figures on
Tie 'profft and, Toss and other accounts
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-10

bury. aged : weeks: March c. Alfred A.
Kendall. aged 81 years. days
HANCOCK.
East Bucksport-Ma 3. Mrs. Mary a.
Fish, aged a years. months
Deer -Ise-Eeb II, George Weed, aged
So years. >
KENNEBEC.
Gardiner-March 5. Miss Charity Nc
Causand. aged 81 years.
Observation-Disclosures ). Mrs Lucy Glass
aged Sc years. -
Chelsea-March s. George r. Fairfield.
formerly of Portland aged 72 years. ?
months. 80
Randolph-March 3. Donald French.
aged months.
Augusta-March . Mary shannon.
Ltchfield-March 2, Samuel Williams.
Togus-Mchael Hynes; James Nc
NalIy. aged 6i years
Rockland-Feb. %, Mrs. James Curtis
aged 55 years. months, days.
Camden-Feb. Is, Mrs. Betsey Clark
aged IS years; Feb. g Mrs. MARY "a.
Oger. aged 81 years; Mrs Harriet a, joy.
North Haven-Feb. %, Frederick Han
son Crockett. aged month, 10 days,
nerm,r rk-NarCS 0HrosiihR p Miss Ruth ,sanborn
Ger1'risrN SnmnerNMarch 5. Mss salomS Town
send, aged about II years; March s, Miss
Ann Townsend. aged 6s Years
Old Town-March 2. Rachel Chase aged
IS years: March >, Mrs. Hannah r. Saw
yer. aged II years: .narcii 3, Lafayette c.
Titcomb of Corinna. aged so Years. -
North Orrington-March 4. Capt. Elijah
A. Baker, aged 81 years, months, Il
davs -
Holden-March ., Miss Viola Batcheider,
Rangor-March 4, Augustus J. Smith.
aged "A wears, II months; March 3. Mrs.
I!unice T.. Small. aged 62 years: March 1,
Gilbert Arsineault of Amherst n. s.,
aged % years: March 3. Mrs. Lucy
Thompson Green. aged 70 years. months,
10 davs: March 3, Robert Ellis. OF Mont
Vile. aged 80 years.
PISCATAQuIS
Brownvile Junction-Feb. 2S. Alexander
j.. Dougherty. aged oa years. months, 2,
days. .F
aged 80 years.
SAC;ADAHOC
Bath--March 6. Richard Gibbs, aged CT
years; March g. Maria \. MOulton, aged
81 years. months.
Bowdonham-Feb. q, Mrs. Lydia Nj.
Beais, aged 81 years.
Phippsburg-March 4, Fannie Newell
Minott, aged l month. days. ~.
SOMERSET
Skowhegan-Feb. 2s, J. Smith Nutting,
= Madison I, 'ss, Mrs. ,Jalh,a Gray
i. No1'ridgewock- Il, Edwihalfs.
Bachelor, aged 81 years.nr --"Fe.it rtas
4itfnao.s,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-10
STATE PRINTING AUDITOR
Appears Against Bill AboIishing Office
"A Iona Docket.

Auditor Of the State Printing Edgar
y. Carver appeared before the COM
miftee on legal affairs late Thursdav
afternoon in opposition to the bill
apohshing the office. The attention OF
'he committee had been previously
called to cemeteries. poisoning of anil
mails. changes in the corporation law.
new charters, loan sharks and many
othcr tihnGs. before Mr.. Carvcrs turn
came SO that 1t was not in any mood
to listen to his argument. lie was in
the midst OF the history of State print
ing when he was stopped by Chair-
man Harrington with request to
eondense his remarks
Charles L. Turgeon. a member o..
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-10
RAILROADS AND EXPRESSES

n Committee on Railroads and Ex-
presses will give a public hearing in it's
room. number llS, at the State House in
Augusta.
TUESDAY MARCH Il. . p. NJ.
No. 2J. tReassgned) An Act 10 regula o
the naming of railway stations
No. 35. An Act to extend the rights
and charter of the Penobecot Bay Rail-
road Company.
No. 80. An Act to amend the charter of
the Portland Union Eaii}.- station Com
pany and TO enlarge its upNers under the
name OF the Portland F.fn.iual Company
THURSDAY, MARC 10. p NJ
No. II. (Reassigned) j., Act lr relation
TO n railroad from SkuWd"@al through
East Madison to Athens villac.
WIN. j. Sk kl:lIAN, Sec'y.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-10
Corporation Law Changes.

Judge j. T.. Moore OF Thomaston and
Ernest l.. Mclean of Augusta clashed
over the aft Proposing Il change IN the
corporation lawa SO that in case Of tie
vote among directors the court can in
tervene and settle the dispute and where
by minoiIIy stockholders can force q
meeting. Judge Moore favored the bin
and said it was intended to meet n con-
dition in corporation business not cover
ed by present laws. Mr.. Mclean thought
the present law sufficient and that r
change Is not only unnecessary but may
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-10

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE.
Sophonn nore- Freshman Debate Will Be
Held Tuesday, March IA.

0rono. Mo. March 9.-(Special) y
The annual Sophomore Fres shman
debate will be- held in TIE chapel, Tues
day evening. March IA. The subject
to he debated is. "Rcsolved. That the
United States Should Make No Dis
elimination Between tho Immigrants
from China aud Those from Other
Countries" Tho .sophomores will have
the Affirmative and the Freshmen the
negative Enih teams have been work.
ing hard and "a good contest is looked
for
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-10
TAXATION.

The Committee Oh Taxation will give a
public nearing in its room at the State
House in Augusta, as follows:
WEDNESDAY. MARCH l5, 2 P. NJ.
No. p. An Act to amend Section As of
Chapter Of the Revised statutes re-
latins 10 taxation of Insurance companies
No. q An Act TO permit local option
in taxation,
No. ls. An Act relating 10 taxing in
surance in companies not authorized TO do
business in Maine.
MARCH l6 at . +. VI.
No. .. An Act to amend Section 40 Of
Chapter Of the Revised Statutes as
amended By Chapter l67 of the Public
Laws OF l9o1 and as further amended by
Chaptrr - Of the Public Laws of 1893.
relating 10 taxation of express companies.
HARRY STETSON. Secy
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-10
The Committee on Legal Affairs will
give public hearings az follows:

The Committee on Legal Affairs will
give nnhlic bearings az follows:
No. 1877. Resolve TO provide for recall of
unworthy public officers.
No. 14i. Act TO revive and extend char
ter of South Paris Light, Heat and Pow
No li5 Act additional to law in rela-
ton to South Paris NjhaGa CORPORATION.
No 14e. Act relating 10 termination OF
contracts for sale or transfer of real es-
No. 147. Act relating to liability of en-
ployers for Injuries to employes
No. 14S Act to prevent eXiortion in
publication of legal notices,
No. l49. Act to punish derogatory state
ments affecting banks
No. $50. Act TO punish the making or
use of false statements to obtain property
No. Isl. Act to amend law relating to
seals Of notary public and validating their
acts.
No 1872 Act concerning notaries public
who are stockholders of hanks.
No. 100. Act in relation to Ellsworth
Municipal Court.
No l61. Act to amend law referring tc
discharge of mortgages.
No. 162. Act authorizing use OF check
list at ,s{ special town ." sn. mseSngs regulating
practice of Optometry.
No 1855 Act to consolidate manage
ment of state Institutions for Insane and
=
No. 50. Act to incorporate Island Light
and Water Company Of Portland
No. los. Act amending acr to incorpo-
rate Liberty & Belfast Telegraph Co.
No. LOG Act relating to the Police
Court Of the City Of Rockland.
No. l0s Act to Incorporate the Cascn
Bay Water Company.
No 40. Act to incorporate the Hart
land Water Company.
No. Ill Act to amend Revised statutee
relating to Conditional SaAs
No. l12, Act relating to the removal
Of county attorneys by the governor
No 1l5 Act to amend law relating to
desertion and non-support Of families.
No. l16 ACT to amend law regulating
appointment of members of police force
of Bangor.
No III. Act to incorporate Bangor
Chamber of Commerce
No. 1l8 Act to amend charter Of Cen
tral Power company.
No 187. Act 10 amend law relating to
support of law libraries.
No lj9. fRea ssigned) Act for creation
of water districts and control and regu-
lation of water storage and water power
companies.
No. 1863 An Act 10 amend law entitled
Act for protection of children.
No. l69. An Act to amend law relating
to fraternal beneficial ry association nsur-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-10
DIED..
ANDROSCOGGIN.

Webster March H. Mrs. Caroline Farms
worth. aged 81 years.
CUMBERLAND.
Gorham- March 4. Cornelius Wasgatt.
aged IS years. 3 months. II days.
Standish--March 5. Ralph Higgins. aged
IS years 4 months.
Portland March 4. Thomas J. Connolly.
formerly Manchester. \. H.. aged IS
years: March g. Abbie Jane Wiggin. aged
~ years; March 4. Stuart r. Greenleaf,
aged year, months; March 8. Addie NJ.
Small; March 3. Nellie Aobacoowk: Mrs.
George w Harrigan. formerly of Bangor:
March G. Florice +. Swasey, aged g
years: March 6, Edward Waldron, aged
% years: March 6, Wellington Sprague.
aged 80 years: March G, Kenneth Brad
Daily Kennebec journal., 1911-03-10

on the general ledger and to take s1o0
whenever | needed it. I simply desired
to live beyond my means: that Is all
there was to il. I have never gambled
nor operated in the stock market. and
have never drank liquor l had a good
time going to the theater, driving and
in these and other ways ! liked to
spend money"
Fceley was bonded to the amount OF
$l0at by New York surety company.