Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-09-10
Rules for Railroad Travellers.

LIST. Purchase through tickets be-
fore entering the cars. By observ-
ing this rule the traveller will save
trouble and expense.
I'd. Attend to checking your bag
gage in person before taking your
seat in the car.
Sd. Be polite to your fellow pas
sengers.
4th. When you leave your seat,
place parcel, coat, or something
belonging to you on it, which is an
evidence of the seat being engaged.
5th. Have the exact change to pay
your fare Oh the cars, or you are
subjected to be elected from the
cars-it has been decided by law
that a conductor is not obliged to
make change for a passenger.
9Th. Railroad checks are good on
ly for the train for which they are
used; passengers cannot lay over for
another train without making ar
rangements with the conductor.
7th. Ladies without escort in trav-
cling should be very particular with
whom they become acquainted.
IF your lips would save from slips,
Five things observe with care IT,,
Ofwhom you speak-to whom you speak,
And how-and when-and where
When you see a fellow oYer-anx-
ious for your comfort, and pushing
himself forward and saying, care
you travelling alone? Allow me to-"
etc, ETC., just say to him, 'sThank
you, sir, l require. no assistance Bv
observing this rule, ladies will oft
times save themselves and others
trouble.
8th. If you see lady unaccompa-
MED, do not obtrude yourself upon
her notice. va as.t.
9th. If she needs your services,
tender them as though they were
due her, without unnecessary for
wardness, OF undue empressment.
10th. Such services do not entitIe
you to after recognition, unless by
permission of the lady.
18th. Ladies travelling with chill
dren should invariably have basket
of eatables, tumbler, or a goblet
for the children to drink from, and
keep the children in their seats.
18th. Keep your head and arms in
side the car windows. s-- ~ z1 O
18th. Ladies without escort should
not stop over night before reaching
their place of destination-remember
this.
l4tn. Never talk on politics in
the cars-itis usually disagreeable
to some of your fellow-travelers.
18th. Never talk loudly while the
train is in motion: it may not annoy
any one, but it will injure your
lungs.
10th. A gentleman should not oc-
cupy more than one seat at time.
18th. Gentlemen should not spit
tobacco-iuice in the cars where there
are ladies; it soils thier skirts and
dresses. ...-..r.- e.r
18th. Children who are six or sew
EN- years old, and who are in the
habit of crying for everything they
see, should be taught differently.
10th. Always show your ticket
without getting into bad humor-
whenever the conductor asks for it.
Observe this rule and it viii pay.
goth. Never smoke in car where
there are ladies. No gentleman
would be guilty of such an act.
21st. Never use profane language
in a railroad car. 501lni
22d. If you cannot sleep yourself,
do not prevent others from doing so,
by whistling or loud talking.
2Sd. Make q bargain with the
hackman before getting into his car
riage. .al,7g 4is.,t a5sret
Gath. Look out for piek-pockets.
25th. Never dgive information
without being asked4then you will
uotbe contradicted.,--.i,-- '5sr...l,-z, lo1
26th. Remember, that unless you
pay for two seats you are entitled to
but one; and everyasg gentleman and
lady, too, will respect the rights of
others, and be mindful especially of
the weak, the aged aud the infrm.
27th. Provide yourself With sleep.
ing berths before istarting g you may
then have choice double low
er berth is preferable. sla 81 saoas
2sth. Always beat the railroad
station in good time to take the
train. Better be an hour too early
than a minute too late.