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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-19
POLAND CHINA PIGS.

Choice lot registered Poland China pigs
for sale. Write for prices.
J. A. SHIELDS,
Morton. Miss.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-19
NOTICE OF TRUSTEES SALE.

A. M. SHIELDS, Clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-03
AND ''COURANT" METHOD
 EXPERIMENTATION
Newspapers Method of "Direc- tory Census" Appliedto Count of Telephone Subscribers

The Hartford Courant. which is the leading eXenplar in this country and Europe of the directory method of cen- sus taking. is now applying similar statistical methods to the telephone census
 Hartford includes in it's directory the names of inhabitants of many neigh boring communities and the Courant claims them all for Hartford. Hart ford includes in it's telephone directory the telephone subscribers in Bloom field, Burnside. East Hartford. West Hartford, East Windsor Hill. Elm wood, Newington. Newington Junction. Parkville, Rocky Hill, South Windsor and Vinton's Mills.
 And the Courant claims them all for Hartford, as follows:
 Figures published by the Southern New England Telephone Company as to the number of telephones in use on October 31, 1910, show that the Hart ford exchange is a close second to that of New Haven. the first city in the State and the home of the telephone company. while Bridgeport, the second city in the State. according to the cen sus enumeration, is a poor third as a phone user. New Haven leads Hart ford by only 478: while Bridgeport is 4,409 behind Hartford The telephones on the three leading exchanges follow New Haven, 12,324; Hartford, 11.S46; Bridgeport, 7,437.'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-03
POINTS OF INTEREST.
Christmas suggestions

Put your name down on your list as one of the stores that yo'I must look over before buying. You'll nev- CT regret it because we will save you money. We have some splendid sug- gestions just come in and let us help you get useful, attractive and reason able gifts Perfumes standard brands all size packages. Lowney's and Schrafft's candies in pretty fancy box for the sick friend or some member TOTS, safety raZorS, manicure sets, hair brushes and combs, hot water bottles es and baskets. Thermometers, mir of the family, chamois vests. chest protectors. and ever so many other articles; bottles of wine, whiskey. boxes of fine cigars, etc. Remember this is the place, for you to get all your regular drug needs. Lady al- ways in attendance. The Woman's Drug Store, 129 State street. Tele- phone.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-03
T. L. WATSON & co.
PEOPLES SAVINGS ! B ANk
 Marble Building
 ocl.V2G MAIN STREET

6EPOSITS ....... .$5, ,4Z1.6 I4.uS @ STTRpTJTS .... 16S. .OOO.O0 Pays FOUR per cent. interest.
 Interest begins first of month foi- lowing deposit.
 DiVidends- and July.
 Deposits of $1 to S1.O00 received in one year. 7~
 SAMUEL w. BALDWIN. President. EDWARD w. MARSH. Treasurer.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-03
TNFLAMMATORY RHEUMATISM
 CURED IN 3DAYS

Morton L. HiN of Lebanon, Ind. says: My wife had Inflammatory Rheumatism in every muscle and joint; her suffering was terrible and beyond recognition: had been in beu for six weeks and had eight physi- clans, but received no benefit until she tried Dr. Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism. It gave immediate re- lief and she was able to walk about in three days. l am sure it. saved her life.'' Sold by Curtis Pharmacy. D .ug gist. 1149 Main St. G2s6tf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-03
Four Reasons Why First
 Mortgage Real Estate Loans Are the Safest and

BeSt lnVeSC1ne enJ.
 r~ Because they arc not affected by 2. Not affected by condition of tho money market.
 q Not affected by manipulation. q. If well selected they never de. y,reciate in value.
 Now is the Time to Invest. We offer, subject to sale. the fOi- lowing list of Bridgeport Mortgages. a.-.,.,,< Arv,r~1aa1 Rafe. Insurance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-03
FINANCIAL
l9f |!||('| l
OF BRIDGEPORT, CONN. Letters of Credit

If you contemplate travelling in this foreign coun- tries invite you to avail yourself of the Travellers Cheques Letters of Credit issued by this Bank which affords safe and convenient method of obtaining funds in all cities of the United States and abroad.
 Sanford
 Brothwen, Cashier; As.C
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-03

A Most Acceptable Christmas Gift would be a handsome fur scarf. fur huff or fur set, purchased at E.. H. Dillon & Co.'S. 1105 Main street, at prices 1-3 less than elsewhere.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-03
N o T ICE

Tor fOrty-four gears wc have been conducting business at fhe samo oiu Socation, corner of Main and John Streets. Bridgcpor-. Conn.,. and Ouf Private Bank has been teblisied ahere continuously. We hase received and paid out On demand without no. sice millions of dollars Of money oe. ,,ositesi with us and we continue to receive money subject tO deposi;ore check nt eight. on which we nMow .s ahree per cent. per annum. credte0 so each account monthly We. sOIic,s ahc accounts Of individuals. buSiness men. Rrnis and corporations. anu ass who want hank account where tney ousi Ieave it for one day. one wcek.One month or ono year, and draw interest or. 1t for any time it is Iefe with ua We give to the business our f"s" Ccrsonol attention as the oldest hrm Dr private ba,lsers in this state.
 T. l.. WATSON & co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
BALLOONS ARE
STILL MOVING
Only Three Of the Ten That Left
st. Louis Known to Have
Landed.
OTHERS TOO FAR NORTH
Scattered Out Over Lake Region
Some OF Them Being Probably
on Canadian Side.

st. Louis, Mo-, Oct. 1e.-Seven of
the ten balloons, which left here
Monday in the international race,
are believed to be in the air in Can
ada. They were last reported from
northern Michigan near Lake Huron.
One, the Dusseldorf IL, is taking a
more northerly course than the
others st. Louis No. 4 landed near
Hilman. Mich; the Million Club is
also down In Michigan and the Con
dor landed near Two Rivers, Wis.
Passed Over Michigan.
Detroit, Oct 19.-Most of the bal
looms which started Monday from
st. Louis are reported as having
passed over Michigan towns yester-
day. The course in some instances
was erratic. The American H., hav-
ing been reported at Reed City about
Z a. m. and back on the Lake Mich
igan shore at Mainstee at 2:30.
Last night two balloons that had
crossed Lake Michigan appeared
over Ludington. One was reported
to be flying back over the lake again
in a northwesterly direction. - The
other was flying high toward the
northeast. 1t was impossible to
identify either. Altogether five bal
looms were sighted at Ludington yes
terday.
All Go Northeast.
The Azurea passed over Reed City
about 1 o'clock. Hamburg Ill, pass
ed two hours later. Three unidenti-
fed balloons were sighted at Reed
Citv All were sailing northeast.
At Hart, four balloons were seen
during the day, one being taken for
the Condor which later recrossed
Lake Michigan and landed.
An unidentified balloon was re-
ported to have passed out over Lake
Huron at Alpen late today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
In OFFICE 40 YEARS,
YET NOT A CITIZEN

Hancock, Mich, Oct ia. ]. Scott,
president of this village and subse-
quently mayor, when Hancock became
a city for seven years; supervisor OF
Hancock township for So years, and
prominent in other official life. and in
business and fraternal circles in Han
cock for many years, has just discov-
cred he is not a citizen Of the United
States and has just made application
for naturalization. His service in the
sgd Wisconsin regiment during the
civil war he thought had naturalized
him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
CHARGES HURLED At |. C. DIRECTORS:
STOCKHOLDERS SUE FOR DAMACE E

Only the praecipe of the suit was
filed. 1t was marked suppressed for
service During the stockholders
meeting Edgar, who said he represent
ed so shares of stock, introduced a
resolution demanding an investigation
into the management of the road. It
was lost, 7S4,160 shares against GAL.
The principal allegation is that the
annual reports are not correct and
that the directors are responsible for
the losses which the road is alleged
to have sustained.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19

Chicago, Oct. 9.-Unexpected ex-
citement was furnished today at the
annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Illinois Central when Attorney
Edgar, holding proxies from an inde-
pendent committee, including Secre-
tary Franklin MacVeagh of the United
States treasury, made charges Of gross
mismanagement of the affairs of the
railroad. Almost simultaneously dep
uty sheriffs served subpoenaes on Off.
GERS OF the road to appear in S10,-
600. 900 damage suit brought by Edgar.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
David RANKIN,
FARMER, DEAD
Millionaire Missourian Made q
Fortune from Soil and
Never Retired.
HAD NOTHING AT START
Owned Thousands of Acres of Land
and Raised 1000, 900 Bushels
of Corn Yearly.

Tarkio, Mo. Oct. 19.-Stricken with
paralysis last Saturday, David Rankin,
operator of the largest farm in the
world, died at his home here yester-
day. Mr.. Rankin was prominent in
north Missouri afairs- apd-&as- well
known for his generosity to education
al and philanthropic institutions.
He began his career in 1916 with
half a yoke of oxen-one bull. On the
25,64O broad acres he leaves $50 men
are employed. He planted $4,000 acres
to corn a year, yielding about 100000
bushels One thousand horses and
mules are required to do the work of
this vast farm, and Mr.. Rankin bought
$50 car loads of feeding cattle at
time.
Largest Corn Field In World.
In one field he had 5000 acres of
corn. the largest corn field in the
world He gave 100000 to Tarkio
college and regarded it as one of the
best investments he ever made. In
speaking of this he was wont to dwell
on the Importance of an education, say
ing he needed more than he had him
self, and wished to make it easy for
boys and girls of the present time to
acquire learning. This millionaire
farmer raised more corn each year
than the nine states of Utah, Oregon,
Washington, Arizona, Idaho, Montana,
Rhode Island, Wyoming and Nevada
combined.
Grew Up in Warren County.
Born in Sullivan county, Indiana, in
1925. Mr.. Rankin was taken by his
panents at the age of years to War
ren county, Illinois, where he grew to
manhood. His early life was full of
privations. and when he launched out
for himself in 1916 he was almost pen
niless.
Mr.. Rankin was married in 1850, and
he paid his last 81 to the preacher
But he had so acres of land at that
time and a few head of cattle. They
had to trade for everything to eat and
wear.
Ii was in 1865 that Mr.. Rankin first
began to make big money. He bought
cattle in Chicago at $125 a hundred,
took them to Paxton, fed them corn,
fattened them, and sold them in New
York at $3.50 per hundred Then he
embarked in the broom corn business,
having purchased a large area of land,
and he cleaned up 100000 in this
venture, which people said would
break him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
BIXBY KNOCKS
Deep WATERWAY;
PERIL IN RIVER

Chicago, H., Oct. 19.-Isham Ran
dolph representing the state of Illi-
nois, and a number of United States
army officers conferred informally to-
day concerning the proposed 14-foot
waterway. A trip
down the drainage canal and Illinois
river to st. Louis is planned to begin
later in the day. Randolph explained
how the Mississippi could be deepen
ed, but General Bixby declared vessel
men would not attempt to navigate the
big river owing to the dangerous cur
rents and sandbars.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
talk POSSIBLE
CIRCUIT CHANGE
Three Eye Delegates Urged by
Kinsella to Drop Waterloo
and Dubuque.
NO FORMAL ACTION YET
Old Officials Unanimously Reelected
Sentiment Strongly Favors
Holding Down Salaries.

Chicago, Oct. 19.-(Special.) )-Posst-
BILE changes in the Three-Eye league
membership created more earnest dis
cussion than any other subject that
came before the magnates at their an
nual session here today. Up to $3.50
this afternoon the matter had not been
brought up on the floor, but R F. Kin
sella of Springfield and Ed Holland of
Bloomington felt the delegates out in
formally upon dropping Waterloo and
Dubuque in favor of Decatur and
Quincy.
Officers Reelected
At the opening of the afternoon ses-
sion the old officers were unanimously
reelected, Al Tearney of Chicago as
president, and James T. Hayes of Dav-
export as vice president. The presi-
dents of the different associations or
their proxies present in the meeting
were recognized as constituting the
board of directors.
President Dave Rowan of Peoria
made a motion that the term of the
league executive be extended to three
or five years, but was ruled out Of or
der by President Tearney, under the
constitution.
After the election of officers the sal
ary matter was brought up, and it was
quickly shown that the sentiment was
strongly in favor of fixing low salary
limit and of closely adhering to It
The matter of the leagues classifl-
cation will not be taken up till later.
John Powars, the new owner of the
Danville team, was present.
Roy Snyder and Paul Davidson Of
the Islander squad, were mingling with
the magnates in the hotel lobby be-
tween sessions.
Called to Order at II.
Chicago, Oct 19.-(Special.)- .)-The
annual meeting of the Three-Eye
league was called to order at the Pal
mer house at IL o'clock this morning,
with President Al Tearney in the chair.
The various cities in the league were
represented as follows:
Rock Island-F. o. VanGalder, NJ. H.
Sexton, H. E. Casteel. S. F. Parker
Davenport-D R Lane, ]. T Hayes,
Frank Harrison.
Dubuque - Joseph Palen, Samuel
Swift, John Anderson, ]. Scharle.
Waterloo-C. E. Ewald, Frank Boyle,
P. J. Martin.
Peoria-David Rowan.
Springfeld-R. F. Kinsella.
Danville-J. NJ. Boyle, Thomas Bow
ers, Jack Mccarthy.
Bloomington-Edwar Holland, Will
liam Merna, E. E. Pierson.
Rock Island Second.
The presidents annual report show
ed the attendance during the year was
as follows: Rock Island, 57,0S4; Dav-
enport, 57,S76; Dubuque, 39,065. Water
loo, 5O.44s; Peoria, 3S,9O3; Springfield,
39,077; Bloomington, 1896; Danville,
4S,741
The receipts were $21.501S5, and
disbursements $1S,525.1O, leaving a bal
ance in the treasury of $2,976.75.
Wind Up Business of 1910.
The league then proceeded to wind
up the affairs of the season of 1910.
Mr.. Hayes of Davenport moved that
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
TWO SEVERE STORMS RACE
THOUSAND MILES APART

the balance IN the treasury be pulled
down and distributed among the clubs,
but a substitute motion by Mr.. Palen
of Dubuque, that the amount be not
distributed. carried, Rock Island and
Davenport alone voting for the distri-
button.
Van is FacetiOus.
Mr.. VanGalder, representing the re-
firing champions, moved that the pen
nant for the season of 1910 be awarded
to Springfield. "If this is not satisfac-
tory to Mr.. Kinsella," said Mr.. Van
Calder, Rock Island will keep it,"
Mr.. Kinsella said the motion suited
him beautifully, and 1t was carried.
Mr.. Kinsella thereupon, with the com
phments Of the pennant winners, pre-
sented to each club tickets of admis-
sion to the two games of the worlds
championship series opening in Chi
cago tomorrow, and received a vote of
thanks from the league,
Starts Something.
Mr.. VanGalder brought up the moot
ed question as to what the champion
ship pennant meant-the champions of
the year it was won or of the succeed
ing year. Baseball writer's in my
town." said Mr.. VanGalder, "have rails
ed this question, and l think it is up
to the Three-Eye league to put the
baseball world at ease on the sub
ject."
President Tearney replied that the
subject was one that had engaged a
wide range of discussion among base
ball authorities, the consensus of opin-
ion being that the championship per
tanned to the year in which it was con-
tested for.
Is Left Unsettled.
An informal discussion followed,
and the matter was still undecided
when the meeting, after finishing the
seasons business, adjourned until 2
o'clock to partake of the hospitalities
of President Tearney at luncheon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
PORTUGUESE RULER
EXILED BY DECREE
Promises That Ex-King
Manuel's Rights in Property
VIII BE Respected.

Lisbon, Oct. 19.-The government
of Portugal has issued a decree pro-
scribing the Braganza family 20 the
position OF an exiled house.
Concerning the property in Portu-
gal owned personally by King Man
uel and others OF the royal family,
the decree states that this matter
will be settled as soon as possible.
The government promises that the
legitimate rights Of the eXiled OF
the royal family shall be respected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
CALLED TO DOOR
AND SHOT DEAD

Jackson, Ky, Oct. 19.-Matt Craw-
ford, a prominent politician, distiller
and business man, was called to his
door early today, and as he appeared,
his body was riddled with bullets. The
cause for the shooting is not known.
Charles Little and wife have been ar
rested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
Southern Hurricane Pass
es North With Lessen
ing Force.
NO WORD OF DAMAGE
Western Disturbance Moving
East With Extreme Low
Temperature in Wake.

Washington, Oct. 19.-Two re-
markable storm conditions exist on
the weather map of the United
States. The situation is declared TO
be a serious one. With a gulf storm
sweeping nOrtheastward from Flor
ida at a velocity of So miles an hour,
threatening great damage to the
eastern coast, another storm ia ap-
preaching from the west bringing
with it the coolest weather of the
season. In the middle states an ex-
cessive drop in temperature prob
ably will come in "a hours.
Behind the western storm which
extends from Lake Superior to
Texas is an extensive area that has
developed extreme cold.
Storm AbntinE.
st. Augustine, Fla, Oct. 10. - The
storm is slightly abating but no word
has been received from southern Flor
ida. Much anxiety is felt about Miami.
No fatalities are reported in this vi
cinity, but property damage Will be
heavy.
Passing North.
Atlanta, Ca, Oct 19.-The West In
dies hurricane is now sweeping north
along the Atlantic coast, with the
storm center over northern Florida and
moving north-northwestward
Every town on the Atlantic coast
from Key West. Fla, 10 Charleston.
S. c., is in the grip of the storm, but
as wires are down where II is worst.
little is definitely known as to loss Of
life and damage to property.
Reports from Jacksonville, Fla tell
of three persons drowned and of sew
eral million dollars property damage
Every telegraph wire in Florida south
Of Jacksonville is down.
Town Half Destroyed.
The town of haywood Fla, with a
population of 700, is reported half de.
stroyed.
Three persons are reported dead at
Key West and heavy damage done TO
the naval station.
The water is breaking over the sea
wall at St. Augustine, Fla, power
city in darkness.
Storm casualties in Cuba are estima,
ted at 1000. The property damage in
Havana alone was $1.OOO.OOO.
Savannah and Brunswick, Ca, are
in the grasp Of the hurricane. and
heavy damage at both places is threat
ened.
FIOrfda Loss Runs Into Millions.
Jacksonville, Fla, Oct. 19-Every
telegraph wire In the state south OF
Jacksonville is down and reports OF
the damage by the hurricane are mea
ger. That the property damage
throughout the state will total several
millions and that there has been heavy
loss of life is not doubted here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
PICKING JURY
AT SPRINGFIELD

Springfield. Oct. 19-Judge Thomp-
son in the circuit court today ordered
a special venire of so men to report
tomorrow for trial of Senator Pember.
ton and Representative Clark, indicted
for conspiracy in connection with tho
letting Of contracts for furniture for
the assembly chambers. It is believed
the present venire will be exhausteg
before night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
lNsPEcEoR-pEW WITNESS
Repeats Story of Flight and Capture
of CTippen and Leneve.

London, Oct 19.-The prosecution
today continued the case against DR..
Crippen by introducing the testimony
Of Inspector Dew, who pursued the
doctor and companion across the At
lantic and brought them back TO Eng
land under arrest. The inspectors ev-
idence was a repetition of the story
already published.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
RHODE ISLANDERS
ENDORSE ALDRICH

Providence, r. L, Oct 19.-The en-
dorsement of the administration of
President Taft and of the Payne-Ald-
rich tariff bill, and expressions of re
gret at the retirement of Senator Aid
rich are contained in the platform
adopted by the republicans of Rhode
Island in convention here today.
Governor Pothier was renominated,
as were also all the other state Off
GERS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
Reflect Page Senator.

Montpelier, Vermont, Oct. 19.--Both
branches of the legislature yesterday
unanimously voted for the reelection
Of United States Senator Carroll S.
Page. Page is a republican but his
name was presented by democrats. To-
morrow the two houses will meet In
joint session to complete the election.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
MEYER is GOING SOUTH
Secretary OF War VIII Sail for In.
spection of Guantanamo BAY.

Washington, Oct 19.-The gunboat
Dolphin left the Washington navy
yards this morning for Key West. She
will then go to New Orleans, where
the secretary Of the navy will board
her. From New Orleans Secretary
Meyer and party will go on a trip OF
inspection to the Guantanamo naval
station.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
Goes Into Effect Feb. II.

Washington, Oct. 19.-By an order
issued today the long and short haul
provision Of the interstate commerce
act becomes effective Feb. II next.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
SNOW BLOCKING
TRAINS IN WEST

Denver, Col, Oct 19-Snow is re-.
ported from all parts of Colorado to-
day. the first general storm of the sea
SON. In some of the mountain passes
snow is from to 10 feet deep and
trains are blocked.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
Is Left Unsettled.
LAMBERT TREE WAS RICH
Late Chicago Jurist and Diplomat
Left Fortune of $4,5OO,OOO.

Chicago, Oct. 19.-The late Lambert
Tree, jurist and diplomat, died possess
ed of an estate valued at S4,500,0OO,
according to a petition filed in the pro-
bate court today by the executor OF
the estate. The personal property is ST.
100000; real estate in Illinois, $780,,
900, and in the District Of Columbia,
100000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
ELKINS' ILLNESS
ALARMS FRIENDS

Elkins, w. Va, Oct. 19-Friends of
Senator Elkins are much concerned
over his failure TO rally from the i'll
ness which has held him at home dur
ing the past summer. 1t is reported
he is suffering from a nervous disease
which is aaid to be nearing a critical
stage. None but relatives will be al
lowed to visit him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
MANSFIELD OUT OF RACE

Leaves Congressman FOss Only DEM
ocratic Candidate in Bay State.
Boston, Oct. 19.-Through the
withdrawal today Of Frederick w.
Mansfield, named by the recent dem
ocratic state convention as a stop
gap" candidate for governor, Con-
gresham Foss became the only dem
ocratic gubernatorial candidate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19

Temperature at z a. M, "a. Maxi
mum in "a hours, SO; minimum in II
hours, 64. Precipitation in "a hours,
none Wind velocity at 7 a. M, 6
miles. Relative humidity, last evening
SO, this morning 76.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
SUGAR Down 5 Cents More.

New York, Oct. 19.-All grades of
refined sugar we're reduced cents
a hundred pounds today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-10-19
cIowry Reelected by w. U.

New York, Oct. 19.-Robert G. Glow
~ was today reelected president Of
the Western Union. All other officers
were also reelected.