Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1883-05-11
,r.uNroN rrIEpHoNE EXCHANGE.

G,TAuNToN TELEPHONE EXCHANGE.
To Subscribers:
Please cut the following instructions and list Of
subsc, ibers out and post them In conspicuous po-
sition beside your Telephones.
TO ORDER A CONNECTION.
Put the Receiver to your ear, pull down and hold
steadily the ebonite lever In center OF the Bell box
and repeat FIRST the NUMBER Of the station you
wish to communicate with. and then your own
number thus '1g7 on 5.' WHEN YOUR BELL
RINGS IN RESPONSE TO YOUR ORDER mot before)
RELEASE THE LEV R." and listen for the party for
whom YOU called to give you his number. Then
give him YOUR number and proceed with your com
munication
10 ORDER A DISCONNECTION.
Having finished your conversation press down
ard h. Id the lever as before and simply repeat
YorR NUMBER followed by the word "off." thus.
.75 cffr The order will be acknowledged as before
by a tap of your bell.
TO ANSWER A CALL.
When your Bell rings. put the Receiver to your
ear as on,ekly as possible. and repeat the number
OF your station. Don't touch the lever
FOR NIGHT AND SUNDAY SERVICE
Modify the instructions ito order a connection"
or a dsconnection. by moving the Ebonite lever
s,oczg mn and down and wait for the Central Office
operator to answer you thr ,ugh YOUR Phone.
The Head Phones are discarded at nipht and on
the sabbath, and a vibrating alarm bell is used
to a,ti act the parator.s attention instead.
CENTRAL INSTRUCTIONS.
TAa ssyeful and In. ege mt use of the instruments
by subss rbers and their Ell pl yees, and a rigid
observance of the rules and inst uetions. is
tial to a reliable prompt and satisfactory
service. 4 failure to attract the alterations
of or obtain q satisfactory response from
the Csntra. Office aeau almost Invariably
be found to result from detective line or a
damaged or Improperly used Instrument. Any
difficulty experienced IN the of the Telephones
should be promptly reported to the Central of1ieo
through your own or neigbborng Teie-Aene, or
to the Manager In writing Such complaints Will
eceive Immediate attention.
Unavoidable damages to the lines from storms,
confagrations or other causes will be repaired as
quickly as possible.
Alacays speak into Transmtter from distance
of aboattsx inches Speak clearly. distinctly. ant
culately and in an ordinary conversational tone II
you SPEAK lo,cer, get closer If louder, further or
Keep the Hand Phone pressed against your ear
cnnst nty while carrying on Telephone CONVEX
sAtion.
S,tbsc riders are earnestly requested to dTlSacef
their "cdus'' promptly Delay in this respect IS
Injurious to the serrice and ueratfous to sa6scri
bers and employees alike, and gioes rise to unjust
complaints against the efficiency OF the seroice.
ATAIuays hang the Telephone ON the hook.
Don't use the Calling wire for ANY PURPOSE
except the TRANSMISSION OF ORDERS to the Central
Office. II you desire to make complaint, ask for
an explanation, talk TO the Central Office, tell
| the Circle" wire operator to answer OIL number
43" or '-59'' Or whatever your number may be.
| Subscribers can transmit kilograms by Telephone
direct TO The operating Room of the Western Union
| Telegraph Company. for transmission by Tele
| grarh 10 any pal. of the world.
kilograms will also be delivered by Telephone
| whenever direct, By subscribers.
| The MANAGER asks that any errors in names or
| addresses may be brought to his attention, that
| they may be corrected.
Regular service will commence Monday mo m
| ing, May Ath, at O'clock, I'm.
| All communications regarding the service of the
| Exchange should be addressed to
W. W. GIBBS.
| Stanton. Va. May 10th. Manager.