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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-17

| Sometimes three or more colors enter
into the mixture. and the manufactur-
ers have achieved genuine triumphs in
the blending of these colorings.
Not so many buttons are used on the
tailored out of door garments for this
fall, but the buttons that are used. par
ticularly on dressy coats, are very
handsome and quite costly. It is moth
ing unusual for some of these buttons
to cost 50 or IS apiece. Much braiding
viii be used during the coming season.
chiefly in fiat, panel effects and large
motifs Frogs and passementerie or
naments are also shown on the dressier
models, sometimes loops of cord simu-
lating buttonholes for huge buttons OF
jet. or in jewel effects. These Jewel
buttons. with colored stones set in rims
of dull silver or bronze metal, are very
smart.
1t is reported from Paris that the
large hats now worn have very high
crowns with immense choux of wide
MORE ribbon. To give the contrast for
which every one strives, there is the
facing of black velvet But perhaps
the newest note in millinery is sounded
in two small models which Paris mill
liners are showing. One is a three
cornered style, worn, not as the Ma
poleon of a few years ago, but with the
corner Ger the right eye. This gives
an attractive curved line at the front
and side. The crown IS a large soft
one Of silk covered with net. Moire
is also seen. On the turned-up parts
a facing of velvet appears Aigrettes
give a fluffy height to the side. and one
model had a long, dropping plume.
Another small shape is a draped fur-
ban with the folds OF silk plush or
moire pointing toward the front. These
give a lateral width and soft effect at
the sides. The Egyptian lines of head
dress are very well carried out in this
model, and are emphasized by two rings
Of large beads in black or colors which
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-17
SHORT VISIT
IN LA CROSSE

La Crosse. Wis. Sept 1T.-Au La
Crosse lent itself to the reception Of
President Taft in his half hour stay
here this afternoon. There was a gem
eral closing of all business houses and
along the route OF the procession from
the Milwaukee station to the heart Of
the business district, where, at Seventh
and Main streets. the president OFF,
eiated at the dedication of the new Y
NJ c. A. building, residences We're COW
cred with flags and bunting IN the ma
uonal colors. The sidewalks and
streets were packed. and at Market
Square and one or two points hundreds
OF school children were massed
The president was met at the train
by the full committee in charge of the
days arrangements. Ali approaches to
the depot were roped off for block
In each direction. A military escort
was lined up on either side of Second
street, leading to the station. where
carriages were IN waiting for the presi-
Dental party. The crowds along the
line of the procession We're the largest
ever seen here. The presidential party
left here for Winona and Minneapolis
amid the cheering and waving OF hand
kerchiefs from all who could get with
in block of the station.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-17
a Square Deal

is assured you when you buy DR.. Pierce,s
family medicineS-for all the inrradi-
ents entering into them are printed on
the bottle-wrappers and their formulas
are e5teSted under oath as being complete
and correct. You know Just what YOU are
paying for and that the ingredients are
gathered from Natures laboratory. being
selected from the most valuable native
medlclnal roots found growing in our
American forests and while potent to cure
are perfectly harmless even to the most
dehcate women and children. Not a drop
OF alcohol enters into their comnosition
a much better agent is used both for ex-
tracing and preserving the medicinal
prlncl pies used in them, viz.-pure triple
refined glycerine. This agent possesses
intrinsic medicinal properties of its own.
Delng a most valuable antiseptic and anti
1erment nutritiye and soothing demul-
cent.
Glycerine plays an important part IN
Or. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery in
the cure OF indigestion, dyspepsia and
weak stomach, attended by sour risinrs.
heartburn, foul breath, coated tongue,
poor appetite, gnawing feeling In stom-
ach, billousness and kindred derange-
mentS OF the stomach, liver and bowels.
Besides curing all the aoove distressing
ailments, the Golden Medical Discovery
is specific for s.ll diseases of the mucous
membranes, as catarrh, whether of the
nasal passages or of the stomach, bowels
or pelvic organs. Even in its ulceratiye
stages it will yield to this sovereign rem
edy If its use be persevered in. In Chronic
Catarrh of the Nasal passages. it is we'll.
while taking the cGOlden Medical Dis
covery for the necessary constitutional
treatment, to cleanse the passages freely.
two or three times day with DR.. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy. This thorough course
of treatment generally cures the worst
cases.
In coughs and hoarseness caused by bron-
chial. throat and lung affections. except con-
sumption in its advanced stages, the uCsOl;leD
Medical Discovery IS most efficient rem
edy, especially in those obstinate hanc-Ou
coughs caused by irritation and CONGESTION If
the bronchial mucous membranes. The uDis-
covery 2 IS not so good for acute coughs aris-
Ing from sudden colds nor must It be ex-
pected to cure consumption in its advanced
sJageS-no medicine viii do that-but for all
the obstinate. chronic coughs, which. If neg
lected. or badly treated, lead up TO consump-
IeE$tt is the best medicine that can be taken.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-17
FADS AND FASHION.

sugar Is an admirable ingredient in
curing meat and fish.
Moistened cream of tartar is excell-
ent for removing iron rust
To stop a wound from bleeding use
hot water. Cold water will not stop
the flow.
Grass stains in white goods should
be saturated with paraffn and put out
in the sun.
Nutmegs may be tested by pricking
with pin, when oil will exude from the
skin If they are fresh.
Lemons will keep great deal longer
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-17

Of Turkish toweling or eheesecloth. and
using that as II it were a cake of soap.
A handful OF oatmeal may be added
A good furniture polish may be made
Of parafdn. oil and turpentine Kero-
sene is also very good for cleaning and
polishing furniture and crude oil may
be used to darken the wood of furni-
ture that has not been vanished
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-17
CHILD'S YOKE DRESS

CHILD'S YOKE DRESS
The yoke and sleeves of this little dress
are made of blue taffeta tucling. The
dress itself is of blue cloth finished WITH
bright colored fancy button and a knot
of black satin ribbon.
This pattern is cut in three sizes. A. &
and years. Size 6 requires go wards of
So-inch material. Price of Pattern 454 is
10 cents. =
No. 454.
Name '.....'.......,s...........
Aduress ''.'..''.s..''.......ee,'. ..."........
''''''-,' '''''...................
Fill out blank and send to Pattern
Department OF this newspaper.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-09-17

ADVERTISE IN THE TIMES.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11

Boys summer underwear, at w.
D. Rhoad's.
If it's new and to be had. Hooton
has it.
The Herald Book Store sells at one
cent each a lead pencil which other
stores sell at sc. and 2 for sc. We
are always cheaper.
See my clothing before buying
your Easter suit. They are beauties,
and right price. w. D. RHOAD.
More fine stationery than every
other store in Bamberg put together,
at The Herald Book Store. Come in
and see what large and beautiful
stock we have and what reasonable
prices.
Hooton has Flaxon; be sure and
ask to see it.
The friends of J. Aldrich Wyman,
ESQ.,, nominate him in this issue as
a candidate for mayor. Mr.. Wyman
has been a member of city council
for the past two years, and now his
friends want him to serve as mayor.
Mr.. Wyman is a successful young at
torney, is identified with the best in
terests of the town, and will, We feel
sure, make progressive, yet conser-
vative official.
New shipment of w. B. corsets
lust in at Hooton's; all the new
spring shapes.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11
Sir. Sam Beard Killed.

The body of Mr.. Sam Beard, who
was killed near Rowesville last Mon
day afternoon, arrived here Tuesday
morning on the II o'clock train, and
was carried down to Colston church
for burial. Mr. Beard was killed in
an accident to the log train OF the
Blake Lumber Company at Rowes-
Vile. He had been out in the
woods with a crew and coming back
it is stated that a coupling pin came
loose and caused a wreck. One or
two negroes were seriously hurt, and
Mr.. Beard was instantly killed. Mr..
Beard was about twenty-five years
old, and was born and raised in this
county. He was a son Of the late
Charles Beard. whose widow recently
married Mr.. w. F. Hughes. He was
raised in the Colston section. where
he had a number of relatives. The
body was met here by his mother
and other relatives. Messrs. T. D.
and G. w. Beard, Jr., who were here
serving on the jury this week, were
excused by Judge Watts, and they
also accompanied the body to the
burial place.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11
LYCEUM ATTRACTION.
Walden, the Great Magician and IL
lusionist. Coming Soon.

luSiOniSt. Coming Soon.
The engagement of Mr.. Walden
the great magician, on the regular
lyceum course on Tuesday, March
23rd, promises a change from the
regular routine. He proposes to rest
our emotional senses and arouse the
faculty for fathoming the mysteries
He also promises to please and fasci-
nate the eye with beautiful creations
in magic.
Mr.. Walden has his own stage
manager, who sees to the proper
placing of the paraphernalia and all
the accessories used.
Read what the Atlanta Georgian
has to say about Walden:
The star attraction in an enter
tainment for the children at the
Chautauqua Wednesday was Loren
20 Walden, the magician. 1t Is the
consensus of opinion that many OF
his tricks of the mystic art have
never been surpassed. His enter
tainment was clever and artistic in
the highest degree. A notable fea-
ture of his entertainment is the un-
affected ease with which he performs
his mysterious feats. As a magician
he is q revelation to Atlanta people.
His performance was continro GUS
mirth and mystery from start to fin
ish."
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11
Baptist Church News and Notices.
DIRECTORY.

Preaching service every Sunday
morning at II o'clock and evening
at 1880 O'Clock by the pastor, Rev.
o. J. t'rier.
Sunday-schuo. every Sunday morn
ing at 10 o. ~, il, y. W. Rentz, su-
perintendent.
B. Y.P. l.. e,ery Tuesday evening
at 7:30 o'c.o;k, David G. Fielder.
president.
Prayer meeting every Thursday
evening at 1880 o'clock.
Woman's NJ. U. meets Wednesday
afternoon alter each 2nd Sunday.
Conference each fourth Sunday
after preaching service.
Observance of the Lords Supper
the first Sunday in each quarter.
NEWS AND NOTICES.
The Sunbeams had an interesting
meeting last Friday afternoon. Quite
a goodly number of the little folks
were present.
The pastor made a talk to the
B. Y. P. U. last Tuesday evening. on
individuality, or religion a personal
matter between each soul and the
Lord. This being one Of the great
denominational principles out OF
which our denominational attitudes
and practices grow, naturally and
consistently, as the branches of
tree grown out of it's trunk. He
used the blackboard to illustrate
this. Misses Kate Rentz and Erma
Black sang a beautiful duet.
The pastor preached Sunday morn
ing on Christian Stewardship. All
we are and have is Gods, entrusted
to US, and for which he will hold us
accountable, shown in parable OF the
talents in Matthew 25th chapter,
also in parable of the wicked hus-
bandmen in 21st chapter OF Matthew.
So that Gods claims on us and our
means or other endowments are just
dues, not optional gifts.
At night his chalk talk on right
and wrong directions from the cross
showed that some stumble at the
cross, and many stumble from 1t. The
only right direction from the cross Is
the way of the cross, emphasized by
Christ in his law of discipleship In
Luke, 9th chapter and 23rd verse.
The Sunday-school is still BOOM
ing. There were 1876 in attendance
last Sunday. This is more than the
enrolment.
Rev. Arch C. Cree, D. D., repre-
senting our foreign mission board,
will give a free stereopticon lecture
on Touring the Orient, at the Baptist
church next Tuesday night. 1t will
doubtless be very instructing and in
spring. Don't miss it.
Ladies' Missionary Society meets
in regular meeting, remember, next
Wednesday afternoon, 18th instant.
Reflections: If all the members
were just like me, what sort OF a
church would my church be?
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11
New Advertisements.

Many Friends-For Mayor.
H. ]. Brabham, Jr.-Walk Over.
Malcolm Moye-For Sale.
C. R. Brabham's Sons-Why Not
be Well Dressed?
w. D. Bennett-Wanted-
H. NJ. Graham-For Sale.
w. NJ. Brabham ct al, Board OF
Corporators-Notice.
Goose Grease Liniment Co.-Goose
Grease Liniment.
M. w. Brabham-Sixty-four
Years.
County Dispensary Board-Notice
to Liquor Dealers.
Herald Book Store-A Place for
Everything.
T. J. Counts, Referee in Bank
to Creditors.
Kritchfield's Pavilion Shows
Deadwood Dick.
Conrad Ehrhardt Co.-Talk About
Spring Clothing.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11
Birthday Dinner.

There was a birthday dinner at Mr..
l.. M. Ayers last Saturday, it being
the occasion of his fifty-ninth birth
day. There were several of his rela-
tives present, among them being
Miss Minnie Aver, his daughter, who
is teaching at Grover. She was ac-
companied by one of her pupils, little
Miss Mamie Myrtle Westberry. Mrs.
NJ. E. Aver, of this city, and Miss
Virginia Aver, were also present. All
Joined in wishing Mr.. Aver many
happy returns, and a most pleasant
day was spent. .s4.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
United States District Court-East-
ern District of South Carolina
Charleston Division.
In the matter of J. A. Spann,
Bankrupt.
The defendant, J. A. Spann, bank
rupt, having offered composition
of twenty-five (25) per cent. to his
creditors, and a majority OF the
creditors, both in number and in
amount, having signed an acceptance
of said composition:
You are therefore notified that q
meeting is called of the said credi-
tors of J. A. Spann, bankrupt, to be
held at the court house in the coun-
ty of Bamberg, city of Bamberg, on
the goth day of March, 1909, at ten
o'clock, a. M, to pass on said &C.
ceptance, and to take such other
steps as may be necessary in con-
firmation or rejection thereof as may
be deemed proper.
T. ]. COUNTS,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Bamberg, S. c., March 9Th, 1909.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11
NOTICE..

Bamberg, S. c., March 8, 1909.
BY request of good many, l call
the Memorial Association to meet In
the court house on Tuesday, March
the 18th, at eleven o'clock in the
forenoon, for the purpose of reorgan-
building Confederate monument in
front of the court house in Bamberg.
Everyone interested is invited to at
tend. j. B. HUNTER,
President.
J. D. FIELDER,
Secretary.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11

to-date and reliable merchants make
speciality of the best brands OF
shoes, for men, women, and children.
They also carry a strong line OF
mems hats, furnishings, etc. They
can clothe you from head to feet,
and they carry nothing but the best
goods and latest styles. See their
advertisement.
Is your account too large each pay
day where you are now trading? Our
customers keep the books"
D. A. KINARD & co.
Ladies, for spring dress goods,
white goods of all kinds, spring foot
wear, ETC., you should see J. A. Byrd.
He has handsome stocks in all these
lines.
Mr.. J. L. Quattlebaum has COM
menced an automobile line for the
transportation of passengers to and
fsom surrounding towns. He uses
the large touring car of J. A. wy
man, ESQ, which has a storm top,
and he can carry passengers quickly
and comfortably. This will be quite
a convenience to the travelling pub
lie, and Mr.. Quattlebaum will no
doubt do good business.
General merchandise and other
stores cannot compete with The
Herald Book Store in fine cor
respondence paper, tablets, etc.
Come see our line and note our
cheaper prices and better values.
The best automobile oil on earth,
Veroline, only 75c. the gallon, at G.
Frank Bamberg's.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11
NOTICE..
Bamberg, S. c., March 9Th, 19

Please take notice that the books
of subscription to the capital stock
of the corporation to be known as
The Cotton Oil Company will be
opened at ten o'clock a. m. on Fri
day, March 18th, 1909, and will re-
main open until twelve O'Clock, noon,
of same day, at the Offices of Bam-
berg Banking Company, Bamberg, S.
c.. BY order of
w. M. BRABHAM,
G. MOVE DICKINSON,
G.. FRANK BAMBERG,
J. ALDRICH WYMAN,
Board Of Corporators.
Bamberg, 8. c., March 9Th, 1909.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11
LESS TIME ALLOWANCE.
Mortgages and Papers Must be Re-
corded Within Ten Days.

One of the important acts passed
at the recent session of the general
assembly changes, after May 1, the
time in which mortgages and papers
should be recorded. The law now
gives forty days in which such pa
pers can be recorded. Under the new
statute they are to be recorded
within ten days. The act provides:
Section 2,546. All deeds of con-
veyance of lands, tenements or her
editaments, either in fee simple or
for life; all deeds or trusts or in
|struments in writing, conveying eth
er real or personal estate and Great
ing a trust or trusts in regard to
such property, oc charging or encum-
bering the same; ali mortgages or in
struments in writing in the nature Of
Ia mortgage of any property, real or
personal; all marriage settlements or
instruments in the nature of a set
tlement of marriages.; all leases or
contracts in writing made between
landlord and tenant for a longer Pc
riod than twelve months; all statu-
tory liens on buildings ard lands for
materials or labor furnished on
them; all statutory liens on ships and
vessels; all certificates or renuncia-
ton of dover; and, generally, all In
struments in writing now required
by law to be recorded in the Office
of register of mesne conveyances or
clerk of court in those counties
where the Office of register Of mesne
lconveyances has been abolished or In
the Office of the Secretary of State,
delivered or executed on and after
the first day of May, in the year OF
our Lord one thousand nine hundred
and nine, shall be valid, so as to af-
| feet from time to such delivery or
execution the rights of subsequent
creditors (whether lien creditors or
simple contract creditors) or pur-
chasers for valuable consideration
without notice, only when recorded
within ten days from the time OF
such delivery or execution in the Of
flee of the register Of mesne convey
ance or clerk of court of the county
where the property affected thereby
| is situated, in the case of real estate; !;
and in the case of personal property
of the county where the owner OF
said property resides, If he resides
within the State, sor, If he resides
without the State, of the county
where such personal property is sit
uated at the time of the delivery OF
execution of said deeds or instru'
ments: Provided, nevertheless, that
the recording and record of the
above mentioned deeds or instru-
ments of writing subsequent to the
expiration of said twenty days shall
from the date of such record, operate
as notice to all who may subsequent
ly thereto become creditors or pur'
| chasers."
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11
Personal Mention.

Mr.. Jacob Ehrhardt, of Ehr-
hardt, was in the city yesterday.
Col. T. J. Counts is at home
again from a visit to the family OF
his son-in-law, Mr.. S. H. Saunders,
in. Florence. >,,>i.@
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11

Two nice young mules for sale.
Will sell cheap for cash or on time
with good security. They are six
or seven years old, and worked here
about one year.
C. r. BRABHAM'S SONS.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11
so. CAR. RALLY CRY.

So. Car. Ra! Ra! Ra!
The dispensary is a curse and it mus
60,
Will push it along and do it we'll,
The So. Car. L. T. L.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11

To show that the nicely gotten up
manuals used by the l.. T. L. are
splendid, request has been recent
ly sent in by the editor of the Metho-
dist Sunday-school publications for
the use of Volume in these publica-
tions, which will cause our course
of study to be extended to over
million Sunday-school scholars.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11
February Honor Roll.

description TO The Herald durir
le month of February. The publ
Ltion of these names acts as a r
.ipt, and if your date is not pushe
D, let us know at once:
J. NJ. Mcmillan,
Mrs. NJ. A. Kittrell,
Mrs. NJ. A. Adams,
J. F. Kea-se, Sr.,
B. ]. Lawson,
w. G. Black,
I. w. Rentz,
S. Harrison,
E. F. Free,
G.. NJ. Goodson,
R. L. Risher,
]. NJ. Steedly, ::
Vernon Brabham, :: =:
Austin Il. Neal,
Berry Padgett, !
G.. A. Best, ::
J. E. Fielder, -,
Hayward Johnson,
Willie Dickinson, -
Prof. J. A. Klein, :.
J. NJ. Mckenzie,
J. l.. Priester, !
Joe H. Glover, =,
Miss Mary Livingston,
E. D. Fielder, <.
A. Shep Pearlstine, ::
Mrs. H. ]. Hays,
w. B. Smith,
Josh Nimmons,
D. H. Rice,
C. B. Free,
B. H. Carter, J:
Simon Mcmillan, :.
G. E. Hutto,
Lieuvneia Tyler, a..
w. H. Dewitt.
Spann Brothers, *,::
E. C. Bruce, s.
Mrs. H. w. Beard,
Mrs. c.. F. E!lzey, - -:
J. B. Copeland, i;
H. I. Chassereau,
P. K. Hughes,
G. w. Garland, ..
Otis Brabham.
Rev. Edward Simms,
J. H. Fender,
Mrs. F.. M. Bamberg,
S. G. Mayf1eld,
G.. R. Antley, a,
Geo. H. Smoak,
w. F. Smoak,
J. NJ. Dannelly,
Mrs. L. E. Livingston,
Jasper Warn,
C.. E. Walker,
A. D. Williams,
G. W. Hughes,
G.. o. Mather,
C. E. Sandifer,
E. F.. Zeigler,
J. w. Blocker,
F. E. Copeland,
H. q. Mcmillan,
E. J. Guinyard,
Mrs. M. E. Edwards,
w. S. Cooper,
Adam Boatwright,
J. E. Bishop,
A. P. Carter,
John Green,
C. A. Milhous, Jr.,
J. w. Washington,
J. A. J. Rice,
J. E. Hair,
Mrs. R. B. Still,
H. C. Copeland,
J. G.. Dickinson,
Susan Bryant,
Mrs. B. H. Knots,
J. F. Maree,
l.. A. Carroll,
VIM. S. Clayton.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-03-11
Loyal Temperance Legion.

The Loyal Temperance Legion
will hold it's regular meeting in the
Sunday-school room of the Metho-
dist church, Friday afternoon at 4
O'Clock. We want to see each mem
Der in his place. and on time. Please
be prompt! A program is in prep
aration for our quarterly temperance
Sunday, therefore it is important
that we have a large attendance in
order that we may "get down to-
earnest work.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-28
Labor Leaders to Meet.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 27.-Franis Nor
rison, secretary OF the American Fedora
ton Of Labor. explained the coming con-
ference OF leaders OF the railroad de-
partment of the federation as a step in
the general agitation for wage increases
all along the line for railroad men,
While the four big railroad brother
hoods-engineers conductors. liremen and
trainmen-are not members OF the rail-
road department. Secretary Morrison said
he believed they would be represented at
the conference, or II they are not repre-
sented directly they VIII work in a meas
ure with those organizations which are
Telegraphers, boiler makers. machin-
lists. freight handlers, clerks, swltchmen
and various unions of the shop workers
comprise the railroad department OF the
federation.
Charles p Neill. commissioner of labor
said tonight that ne had heard nothing
Of the conference, but supposed a poll
of all organizations affected would have
TO indicate a strike sentiment before one
can be ordered.
II. B, Perham, president of the teleg-
raphers. Is chairman OF the railroad de-
partment Of the federation.