The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-02
LOCAL TALKS.
what Persons, Prominent snd other
wise, Find to Interest Them.

What Persons, Prominent snd other
wise, Find To Interest Them.
Grant u. Howc-Why do telegraph
oparators usually write a nearly similar
hand2 We'll, it's hard TO say exactly but
when an operator takes message he falls
into the habit, unconsciously, of swinging
his hand and joining his words with the
peculiar letters that seem inseparably at
tachod to the profession. Young men
who are learning tclegraphy sometimes
copy the styles through the pure spirit of
imitation, and thus the style continues on
through many generations. or course,
the handwriting of every telegraph
operator varies with his peculiarities and
individuality but the most of them have
that not altogether displeasing style. II
Is only found among operators.
w. G.. Brewer, Reconsideration will
cat into the heart of many young man
when he views the cold wave flag floating
aggrcssively over the city to-day, for |
know myself OF many n youth who has
disposed of his heavy coat. The mild
and balmy weather Of the past week has
induced them to sell their coats TO meet
other pressing needs. When the first
nipping touches come on there will be u
scurrying for cover, and many will find
to their dismay that they will be unable
to procure their coats. It's tough world.
W. L. Blando--Thc outside public have
no conception of the time and trouble
expended by an advance agent in train
ing supcrnumeraries for their parts in u
show that requires the services of these
ladies and gentlemen who often undo us
quite. Monday night is an anxious one
for the star and every member of the
company. a super by getting ratified and
Ia AZ.
most pathetic and impressive scene one
that will provoke roars of laughter from
the audience.
II takes man gifted with sanity pa
thence and an angelic temper to rchearse
these people who have sprayed my golden
locks with many silver hair by their re-
markablc stupidity. great many of my
colleagues exhaust their good temper and
resort to words that are more forcibe
than elegant. find, however, kindness
and rcproof administered in gentle fash
ion accomplishes more with these humble
accessories to great effects than all the
'cuss words invented.
Charles II. Barney-How quick the
king or queen of fad in New York is de-
throned by the tickle Gothamitcs. II used
to be Dixey that was wined and dined.
Every one remembers the gorgeous ball
and reception rendered him few years
Now the Comedians name does not arouse
the slightest attention or interest. Car
mencita, with her fairy-daneing Spanish
toes that fall heavily on the hearts of the
ladders" wields her sceptre over these
creatures of impulse, but soon she will
fade from them, chilled by their differ
ence, and her triumph will be but cha
otto memory. These creators of ileeting
greatness cXclaim in one breath: 1.-THE
king is dead, long live the king!'
Operator Domer-Some people intimate
that the telephone operators here at Police
Headquarters have an easy time Of it, but
think we have about as many calls to
attend to as any other place in town, ex-
cept the Central Exchange. We are on
duty all day and all night, and a man
seldom has chance to leave his chair in
front of the telephone. There are three
men who have an equal number of hours
each.
In addition to receiving the calls from
all the stations and attending to all com
munications in connection with the head
| quarters there are numerous calls to be
| answered from private sources and public
| places about the District, including the
| asylum, Jail, engine houses etc. We have
to hello many time in twenty-four
hours.
Governor Berry-We are getting quite a
VI III w anu
there are number of very intelligent and
| well-educated ones. They make the Ma
| tional Hotel their headquarters in the
evenings, and you will see them CONVEX
sing with Senators Congressman and other
| public people. You would be surprised If
| you could hear some of them talk. They
seem to be well informed on all matters of
general interest, and are surprisingly well
Informed on politics.
| or course there are some of the chiefs
who come here who can only nod their
heads and say How" when asked up to
| the bar to takca drink. In some instances
they are instructed TO keep very mum ON
any conversation relative to the affairs of
the tribe. There are now four or five
| different tribes represented in Washing
ton independent of the Sioux delegation
that has Just come to the city.
ii. l.. Martin-Gencral Logan was one
Of my best and dearest friends, and | will
never forget one thing he said to me when
] called at his home in behalf of young
friend who desired an appointment.
asked him for Il letter to the head of the
Department He looked at me q moment
and asked: SIS this young man friend
of yours, and do you really wish him ap
pointed?' ] replied III the Affirmative
Very WE'LL continued the General she
shall have the place, but must go in per.
son. A letter would do no good" He
then told me that 1t was the understand
ing with heads of Departments, Senator:
and Representatives that letters meant
nothing save to get rid of the applicant.