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and base and having longitudinally-extend- ing bores, the enlargements extending in- wardly from the end surfaces of the rails to such a distance as to extend partially over 5 the two adjacent cross ties at the meeting ends of the rails, and bolts extending through the bores of corresponding enlargements to secure the abutting ends of the rails together,
said enlargements forming housings for the shank portions of the bolt. In testimony whereof, I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses. FRANK A. COLLIER. Witnesses: BERNHARD GOLDBERG, BREWSTER S. HART.