The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1903-04-22
ETIQUETTE FOR A LADY.
Advice for the Guidance of One Con-
tempIating a Trip on .
Trolley Car.

Persons of breeding and education
have long been aware that the trolley
car lends itself more particularly to q
species OF etiquette than any other
form Of public amusement, says the
Pittsburg Dispatch. From one Of the
highest authorities of the Point dis
trict it is understood that the follow
ing rules and usages are considered
peculiarly "au fait" in making use Of
a trolley:
1t is first absolutely necessary for q
lady to stand in the middle of the track
and wave three brown paper parcels
(minus the string). one handbag,
small reticule and an umbrella at the
genius who pilots the machine. Hav-
ing induced him to come to a stop you
pay no attention to the other individ-
uals who have taken it into their heads
to make use of the car you have
stopped.
You now rush at the rear steps, jab
your elbow in the abdomen Of the per-
SON nearest you, step on the corn of
the conductor and (having previously
eaten onions or garlic) breathe heavily
down the neck of the nearest person.
This is considered good way to
cause him to turn his head, and you
then have him at your mercy.
You now crowd past the unfortu-
mates who are trying to escape from
the vehicle and stand at the very en-
trance. If you are intending to get
off within three blocks you work your
way to the front and carefully find the
feet of the luclier (?) passengers who
are seated. This will afford you much
pleasant amusement and you will
doubtless add to your vocabulary Of
adjectives.
the line you remain at the door, where
you may annoy others by swinging
against them, jabbing damp UNI
brella in their eyes, or pushing one OF
the parcels into the features of an ell
derly choleric gentleman. This is pro-
duc,ive of great amusement at times,
especially should the gentleman be
apuplectic.
In the best circles 1t is considered
extremely de rigeuer' to ask the
conductor in strident tone Of voice
II he will caution the motorman
against starting and stopping too rap
idly. You may also express your views
on the trolley car andibly- Be careful
Of bestowing praise. II is not good
form.
A perfect lady always stamps heart
ily on the floor and talks about the
gentility OF men travelling in other
cities. This causes an uncomfortable
feeling in the hard d-hearted working
man who maintains his recumbcnt at
titude. In some cases II has been
found an excellent idea 10 insert the
hatpin so two or three inches stick out
on one side. The point will be almost
sure TO catch the eye Of someone on
your left. causing great amusement TO
other passengers.
II by the time you have ridden eight
blocks someone does not give You
seat speak 10 the conductor about the
class Of people permitted TO travel on
his car. Threaten 10 report him be-
cause he gave you plugged nickel and
then try to get change for $50 bill
first making sure you have the bilD.
This will cause the conductor 10 be-
lieve he is having the time OF his life.
When the car starts suddenly swing
and fall. saying at the same time: "Oh,
dear," "Gracions me-" and il your ed
ucation has not been neglected you
NAV make use Of other expressions.
such as You may have heard your pa
ternal parent use when he fell down the
cellar stairs.
When You are prepared 10 get of in
variably make a mistake once or twice
In the street. The motorman needs ex-
ercise ans way When you do get off
do so with as much difficulty as possi-
BILE. II convenient fall from the rear
steps. This viii necessitate the con-
ductor's getting Off TO pick you up.
These directions, II followed care
fully. will provide much harmless en-
tertainment and viii stamp You as be-
longing to the "haut tom"