X0202 5 2004-12-31 0 0 0 0000002230 ADAMS EXPRESS CO ADX 0001202953 JONES MAUREEN A 7 ST PAUL STREET STE 1140 BALTIMORE MD 21202 0 1 0 0 V.P., CFO & Treasurer Common Stock 2004-12-31 5 J 0 1252 A 15419 I By Issuer's Thrift Plan Trust Common Stock 2004-12-31 5 J 0 4 A 56 I By ADX Thrift Plan Trust The number of shares of Common Stock reported as held by the Issuer's Thrift Plan Trust represents the undersigned' proportionate beneficial interest in such stock held in the Trust. Such number is based on information as of 12/31/2004, the most recent date as of which such information is available. This number reflects periodic contributions made during 2004, shares acquired by the Trust through dividend reinvestment, and changes in the number of shares previously reported due to fluctuations in the market price and interests in the Trust. Shares were acquired by the Trustee at various times during 2004. The Issuer's stock traded in a range of $12.06-$13.91. The number of shares of Common Stock reported as held by the Adams Express Company (ADX) Thrift Plan Trust represents the undersigned's proportionate beneficial interest in such stock held in the Trust. Such number is based on information as of 12/31/2004, the most recent date as of which such information is available. This number reflects periodic contributions made during 2004, shares acquired by the Trust through dividend reinvestment, and changes in the number of shares previously reported due to fluctuations in market price and interests in the Trust. Shares were acquired by the Trustee at varous times during 2004. The Issuer's stock traded in a range of $12.06-$13.91. Maureen A. Jones 2005-02-04