RETIRING From Business. Stock must ' be‘lsold at once. TAFT BROS, Wall Street. “Equal and Exact J usticc to all Men. of Whatever State or Persuasion, Religious o‘r Politica Jamaal. vol. v. Whole Ne. l060. unsung READING The Bonholders’ Trustee Wants the Mortgage Foreclosed. IN BAD FINANCIAL STRAITS. The Company’s :aniness Last Year Showed a Deficit of Nearly $2,000,000, and the Indications Are That It EVE: Be 33,000,000 This Year. ', PHILADELPHIA, March 4.—-The Penn- sylvania Company For Insurance on Live: and- Granting Annuities, as trustee for the Philadelphia. and Reading railroad mort- gage bondholders, has filed in the United States court a bill in equity praying for the foreclosure of the mortgage. The Pennsylvania company represents as trustee over $4, 000,000 Reading general mortgage bonds. The action of the com- pany was unexpected, although there has been talk in the direction of foreclosure ever since the failure of the Olcott-Earle reorganization plan. The Pennsylvania company has, it is said, been actuated in its course by the theory that a foreclosure and reorganization can now be efiected at a smaller outlay and upon better general terms than at any other time. Since the appointment of receivers, a lit~ ' tle over two years ago, the financial condi- tion of the Reading Railroad company has steadily deteriorated, and the reorganiza- tion plans that have in the meantime been presented have each in turn failed of adop- tion by the security holders. The com; pany’s business reached its lowest ebb in 1894, when there was a deficit of $1,993,- 007, including the operations of both the railroad and coal and-iron companies. In the first two months of the present fiscal year—December - and J anuary—there :has been a deficit of $865,154, indicating that the deficit for the year Will be in the neigh- borhood of $3,000, 000. The companyhas a definite floating debt of over 812, 000,000, not including notes in addition to which there are nearly $1,300,- 000 of unadjusted accounts with the Lehigh Valley and Prince & 00., an acknowl- edged debt to the holders of Philadelphia Reading arid New England bonds, and a contingelgtdiabillty for a large sum. The Company In a Bad \Vay. As evidence of the straits to which the company is now reduced, the surprising fact has developed that the receivers had not given enough money to pay the car trust" certificates as they mature. To the holdei's of the Series “C” certificates this is no new experience. Every three months 330:000 of these mature, but none have been paid off since September, 1893, and this holders have been compelled to consent t9 an extension. Friday being one of the interest periods. $30, 000 more matured, but the holders, instead of getting their money, were asked to accept an extension until March 1, 1897, with interest at 6 per cent per annum instead of 5 per cent, as at present. ‘ . The holders of the ” Series D” our trust certificates are also being kept waiting. In November last $310,000 of these ma- tured, and the holders were asked to wait a few months, as the receivers would not be able to pay them until March 1. That day has now come and gone, but the cor- tificate holders are still waiting for then money. ' The Reading general mortgage, for the fOreclosure of which proceedings have at last begun, is for $100, 000, 000, against which bonds for a like amount are authors ized, but only $44,615,188 are outstand- ing. The bonds mature in 1958 and bear, interest at the rate of 4 per cent per an- num, ‘ payable semiannually, but no in- terest has been paid since January, 1893, two years’ coupons being in default. The “mortgage provides that in the event of default foreclosure proceedings may be in- Stituted by the holders of not less than 10 per cent of the amount of'bonds outstand- ing. In this case the request was made by a committee, with whom over $30,000,000 or something like 70 per cent, are on de- m « IT FOLLOWS AFTER -- a._ disordered liver —— that ou’rc subject to attacks of cold or chills on slight expos- ure. You get “tired” easily. A “tired” digestion fails to assimilate food. This often results in what we call Indi- gestion or Biliousness. Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets rouse the liver to vigorous action, and, this in turn starts the machinery of the body into activity, Liver, stomach and bowels. feeljthe tonic effect, Iand’in consequence the entire system, is invigorated. ‘ The prOcesSes become self-regulat- ing, and a reserve. force is Stored up against exposure to disease. If you’re too thin, too weak or nervous, it must be that food assimilation is wrong. This is the time to take Pleas- ant Pellets. They perma- nently cure Constipation, Sour Stomach, Dyspepsia, Sick or Bilious Headache, Dizziness and Jaundice. DISEASE GRIPS BERLIN Forty Thousand Victims of Influenza In the German Capital. DEATH HAS A BUSY HARVEST Several Hundred Cases a Week Terminate . Fatally—The Reichstag Refuses a Grant Tor New Torpedo Boats—Pope Leo's Anniversary. BERLIN, March 4.—-Influenza has taken hold of the people of. Berlin with a strong grip. In fact, according to the statistics of the local sanitary bureau, three-quarters of all the sickness in the city at present is due to influenza. The epidemic has ap- parently taken the firmest hold of the Well .to do classes, and few houses in the west, southwest and northwest districts have escaped. It is also noted that the com- plaint has grown much more dangerous, and the number of deaths from influenza and its complications this week has reach- ed several hundreds. The total number of cases in Berlin is estimated at from 30,000 to 40. 000. Among the sufferers are the two vice presidents of the rcichstag. Freiherr von Buol—Berenberg and Herr Buerk'lin; Ad- miral von Golzt, Prince von Uject, Lieu- tenant General Spitz, Prince Carolath- Beuthen and numerous court officials. It also transpired that Emperor William had just recovered from a mild attack of in- fluenza when he started for Vienna in or- der to attend the funeral of Archduke A1- brecht. The United States embassador, Mr. Theodore Runyon, has also suffered from a slight attack of the disease. As foreshadowed some weeks ago the emperor has convened the state council for March 12. The Post says that the three great questions to be considered by the state council will be the matter of the rais- ing of the price of wheat, the adjustment of the new railway tariff schedule and the prevention of a crisis in the sugar trade. An interesting question arose in connec- tion with the convening of the state\coun- oil, as to whether Prince Bismarck is still a member of that body. This was settled by a note in the North German Gazette announcing that the prince was not onlya member, but that he still retains the vice presidency of the council. The Government Rebufl‘ed. The' reichstag has been busy with the naval estimates during the past week, and although the need for new cruisers was conceded, the .reichstag testified its deter- mination to oppose expenditure: upon an increase of the navy merely for display by refusing the credits asked for to build tor- pedo boats. This rebuff of the government is due to the abstentions and in some cases to the opposition of the Conservatives, who acted thus in defiance of their traditional policy as a warning to the government to pay greater attention to agrarian interests. After concluding the debate on the naval estimates, resulting in the adoption of the recommendations of the committee in nearly every case, the reichstag commenced Qhe consideration of the military budget. 'pn the vote upon the salary of the minis- !ter of war, Herr Licbknocht, the Socialist leader, moved an amendment proposing to convert the German army into a militia force. He advanced the Swiss military system as a model and referred to a sim- ilar proposal brought forward by the French Socialists. Continuing. the speaker declared that the socialists were far from wishing to render the country defenseless, but, he added, the democratic spirit of the militia system served as a. protection for the soldiers against the tyranny of their superior Oflicers. He also said: ‘ ‘ In Germany unfortunately it is the cus- tom to foster preterianism in order that the army might be employed against the people. ” (Loud protests.) ' Herr von Podbiclski. Conservative, in a vigorous speech, said: “The Socialists Wish to give us a blunt knife, but we want a sharp syvord in order to be able at all times to act effectually for Germany’s honor and protection. ” (Cheers) The debate was then adjourned. The Pope’s Anniversary. ROME, March 4.—-The pope yesterday gave a reception in honor of the seventeenth anniversary of his coronation. Cardinals and many of the nobles were in attend- ance. Addressing the members of the sa- cred college. the pope said: ~ “The Heavenly Spirit has borne us to- ward the eastern churches. We desire that these churches may again flourish by rea- son of their union with the see of St. Pe~ ter. While their elements of faith, their de- votion to the Christian life will prove of advantage to the west, the whole church will experience from them a vigor which will not be without an effect upon the brethren of other religions. ” The pope expressed the conviction that the church would ultimately triumph over political hindrances,which have a tendency to prevent the union‘of the churches of the east and the west.“ He exhorted his hearers to pray for this cause, the day of the real- ization of which would be one of the most memorable for the church, giving to all nations a. new religious life. The pope is in good health and did not appear fatigued by the reception. .—" — .__.— Fourth Class Postmasters. WASHINGTON, March 4.-The following fourth class postmasters have been appoint- ed: Connecticut—Bolton Notch. W. B. Mar. tin; Saybrook Point, Dean Pratt, and West Hartford, M. S. Buckland. Pennsylvan ia——Allston,Lewis Wicks, and Warsaw, A. C. McWilliams. Afflicted With Rheumatism. ‘ Mr. Geo. A. rMills of Lebanon, Conn, says: “I was afflicted with rheumatism in my back all last winter. It was so severe at tunes that I could not stand up straight, but was drawn over on one side. I tried [different ;remedies without receiving any rehef until I bought a bottle of Chamberlain’s Pam Balm. After using it for three days, according to directions, my rheumatism was gone and has not returned since. I have since recommended it to others and know they have been benefited by its use. For sale by Gregory & Co. - Norwalk, Conn, Monday Evening, March 4, 1895. , THE W GENES CG'UNCIL ItDeclares For Industrial (lo-operation Instead of Competition. A WARM TALK 0N RELIGION. The Resolution Finally Amended by Insert- ing the ‘Vords “0r Unbelief”——A Nation- al Divorce Law Favored—Dress Re- form Worthy of Serious Attention. WASHINGTON, March 4.——-The national council of women began its last day’s ses« sion with a business meeting behind closed doors and devoted itself principally to the adoption of a series of resolutions relating to woman’s work. A feature of the morn- ing session was the reading of a cordial letter, presenting greetingsfrom the Catho- lic Women‘s National league and signed by Olive Risley Seward. The , resolutions adopted were submitted by the committee on resolutions. One of them declared that— , “We, the council, urge that co-operation, instead of competition, should be adopted as the standard to which industrial rela- tions should be brought. As an immediate remedial measure, we urge that all dis- putes between capital and labor be referred to national, state or voluntary tribunals- of conciliation and arbitration, and that the whole strength of public opinion be brought to bear to compel such reference and the acceptance of the decision. ” “'omen and \Vages. Industry was dealt with in the adoption of a resolution stating that— “Sincc justice requires that in all de- partments of service efficiency and not sex shall be considered, we demand that the United States government shall set the standard for the Country by paying its em- ployees equal wages for equal work and by holding women equally eligible for all competitive examinations and for employ- ment and promotion. ” A lively debate was caused by a resolu— tion with rcgard to education. Some of the delegates wanted to endorse the pro- posed natioual university at Washington, but others thought some recognition should be given to national sectarian institutions of learning. The council, however, was . plainly against indorsing the work of any religious body and was opposed to favor- ing the proposed national university, be- cause it bore a political aspect in the pro- vision of the bill creating it, allowing con- gressmen to appoint the students. There was some talk against sanctioning any national educational institution ex- cept one established for advanced study. The resolution was adopted at longth,prac- tically as submitted. It asks that women as well as men shall be established on all school boards in the several states and ter- ritories, earnestly favors the establishment of a national university at the nation’s capital for postgraduate study, indorses scientific temperance education in the pub- lic schools and requests the school boards of the United States to adopt the kinder- garten method and manual training. “Nearly the whole of the afternoon busi- ness session was devoted to discussing reso- lutions with reference to religion. Dress reform was not indorsed, but “commended to the serious attention of women, ” a na- tional divorce law favored, and the sugges- tion urged that a peace commission be ap- pointed by the United States to confer with other nations upon the subject of cs— tablishlng an international court of arbi- tration. - The Marriage "Obey.” Then the resolutions on religion came up, and the discussion grow warm. One resolution voiced a protest against the per- secution of any people on account of re- ligious belief, race or condition, and after a long argument, this was finally amended by inserting the words “or unbelief. ” Miss Susan B. Anthony secured a. radical change in a resolution submitted by the committee on resolutions appealing to all ecclesiastical bodies to make such changes in the marriage laws as shall recognize the equality of husband and wife. The resolu- tion was made to say that “we appeal to all ecclesiastical bodies to amend their laws, if necessary, so that they shall not in any way discriminate between husband and wife. ” A resolution condemning lynch law was also adopted after Miss Mary Desha of Kentucky and other southern women had secured assurances that it was not aimed directly at the south. ‘ Resolutions con- demnatory of Armenian and Jewish out- rages were adopted, and Great Britain and other European countries were asked to prevent further persecutions in Armenia. Theiother resolutions urge the enforcement of the immigration laws and inquiry as to what further legislation is necessary to make them cfiectlve; state that illiteracy should be a bar to the ballot; protest against the admittance ofivlcious foreign- ers and anarchists; favor patriotic teach ings in the public schools and commend the patriotic “Balch salute. ” After the newly elected officers had been introduced, Mary Lowe Dickinson of New York city, the incoming pl'dsident, deliv- ered an address, followed by the farewell address of May Wright Sewall, the retiring president, who reviewed the progress and principles of the council. . An address by the Countess of Aberdeen of Scotland, president of the international council 0! women, closed the meeting. An Editor Arrested. Four WAYNE, March 4.—N. R. Leonard, editor of the Fort Wayne Gazette, was ar- rested last night for contempt of court, growing out of editorial criticisms of the actions of Judge Dawson of the superior court, wherein he dismissed proceedings against the bondsmen to recover alleged overcharges by ex-County Clerk Souder. Fastening a. Murder. CHICAGO, March 4.—-Nio Marsen was held by the coroner’s jury today for the nifirdcr of Fred Holzhuter, the Prussian, whose mutilated body, half cremated and eaten by, dogs, was found on the prairie at Ninety-fifth street last Monday. Moreen, who is a German saloon keeper, has been' identified as having been the last person seen with Holzhuter before his death, and a steady chain of circumstantial evidence has been found by the police. Ayevis 'cHERsv' Federal ' For Colds and Coughs RECEIVED AT, THE sAlR. NNNNNMNAAIMWNM'VVWM The life of the pudding is the flavor. 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