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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-06
FATHER SUES RAILROAD
FOR BOYS INJURIES

Benjamin n FarE, the father Of John
j., Earr, eleyeH years old has begun
suit in the District Supreme Court
against the Philadelphia, Wilmington
and Washington Railroad Company. and
the Philadelphia, Baltimore and Wash
InEuOn Railroad Company 10 recover
So. 90 as damages because or injuries 10
mis- son.
II SIS explained as basis Of action that
November ., 1892, one OF John Z. Fairs
feet was caught between the rails OF
the track OF the defendants. near Ben
ming racetrack. The boy was unable 70
free lts foot from its holding and ne
was struck BY an approaching engine.
His foot. leg and body, IL is alleged.
were badly cut asd bruised.
Burton T. Doyle is named as counsel
Tor the plaIut9z-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-06
80 ii VaadeviIIe.

Charles HaUtrry, the weu-kuown
light comedian OF England. comes 10
Chase's next week. Considering the diff
ference between the Chase scale and the
g. admission for ga Message from
Mars" and 'sTha Man from Blanl-Iey s. o.
IL iz noe q matter OF wonder that the
Eawtrey engagement at Chase's is re
garded as bargain by amusement
seekers. Judging from press opinion in
the cities where ar HaWJrey has APP
peared ia vaudeville, MS success lE mis-
new sphere has been won wholly upon
his merits as au actor. he VIII present
Time Us Money" "a typical little Eng
Iish comedy with fits scene laid in Lon
don. He is supported by Dorothy Ham
mCud and Mona Harrison. Miss Nor
ton and Paul Nicholson. until lately ia
comic opera. iE 'The Lady and the Pug
tlist-" Billy Link In the iEdlspeusab 3. a.
position Of mouoIoE.st, Maud HuJh. in
dialect comedy the Rio Brothers in
aerial athletic featss Farker's dogs, iu-
Guiding the reHuled highest ieaplus grey
hounds tu the world Pierce and Malice
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-06
''Only a Shop Clip

TIC musical COMEDY drama "OuIv a
sAop GIRL the phenomenal success OF
tne past seasons VIII again be the at
traction at the Academy for the week
Of October 10.
Ihe authGress of the play is Marie
n ellesiey Sterling who is also response
pc Tor ION tEe SuWauee River" The
Shop Glrl deals with the struggles Of
a young woman against poverty and per-
=ecullon, and her final triumph over the
~ "ets or eFii by reason Of her innate
virtue and goodness.
ne east includes LOttie Williams. Lii
4au Amcs, Margaret Br0Wulec. Maude
Nelett. May Woods. Gordon Gray,
rank Richardson, a. J.. Lester William
j. woods. and Eugene La Rue
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-06
WILL LAY CORNERSTONE
OF ST. Marks CHURCH

impressive services yin be held az 4.a5
o'clock this afternoon when the corner
stone or the new ST. Marks Lutheran
Church viii be laid by the pastor, the
Rev j. J. FTautz. The new church viii
D. located az Eighth and j Streets
southwest
Since the ola church was DESTROYED by
Ale services nave been held iu Potomac
ian. corner ~ Eleventh Street and
Atar3 land Avenue southwest
Lhe Rev. w. III. Dunbar ID D. Uast5r
OF 81 Marx IS Lutheran Church. Halti-
more. ana the Rev. j. q. Bowers. Of Cai-
very CuGre-l Baltimore. formerly pastor
Of 81 MARKS. VIII deliver addresses at
the services tlis afternoon
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-06
GEORGE REED TAKEN
BACK TO ALEXANDRIA

Accompanied by Lieutenant smith, Of
the Alexandria police force, George
Reed. negro. supposed 10 be respon-
sible for assault made upon a uegress
on Princess Street. returned 20 Virginia
today 10 stand trial lie was arrested
By the police of the First precinct on d
description furnished them by the Alex
audFia GutlOFitles The shooting &C.
CURED on Monday night, when Julie
Shirley. "a uegrcssf was walking along
Princess Street and was ordered by Ia
s,-s.ssEs=s=- man 90 stop. She refused 20 halt
and the inau fired three shots across the
street at her. One bullet struck her
near her LETT knee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-06

WORCESTER, Mass. oct. 6-Senator
Hears viii. which was filed in the pro-
bate court yesterday, was drawn Jan
uary 8. 1894 II gives 10 his daughter
Mary al the articles OF silver, jewelry,
and wearing apparel which belonged TO
her mother, the Senator's hrst wife
The daughter also receives the family
Bible which was given by her grand
mother TO her mother at the time of the
larter's marriage. in 1853. She gets a
desk which belonged TO her grandfather.
Samuel Hoar, the silver loving cup pre-
scented 70 Senator IIOar on his seventeen
birthday, and such books, furniture or
household ornaments as she may select,
not exceeding $500 in value; also a life
interest in one undivided half OF the
home estate ia Oak Avenue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-06
University OF Music and ORA
matte Art,
IsIAH St n. W, WASHINGTON. ID. c.

An institution to give thorough and complete
musical education Patterned after the Conser-
vatories Of Vienna Brussels and Paris Presi-
DENT Frauein Marie Won Uuschuid, court uiau-
isl 10 her majesty the Queen OF Roumauia; vice
president Prince de CT0y lBrussels}i treasurer
SIR s. C. Monaghan. The faculty includes Marie
y Uuschuld liieuna). author Of -a Hand OF
the Pianist, Method Leschetitzky; Dr. H. H.
Wetzler, conductor Of the Symphony Orl-estra in
New York AR. Johannes Mlersch, court Yioinist
10 his majesty the King OF Greece (Berlinj- Mrs
B. Prose graduate of Dresden Grlseryatory: Ar.
Mirko BeTlinsky, yi1l0uceiO yirtuoSO; Mr. W.
SautgImann, conductor Of the T. s. Marine
Band: Ny. Ch koehler, master OF dramatic art
etc. etc. Registration Of pupils began sept. 10,
8-I2 am, % pm Entrance examinations.
From sept. 20 20 Oct. ], inclusive String in-
strumeuts: g-lO-81 am Piano and training
courses for teachers; l0.50-I2 80. Singing and
dramatic arr: % $50 pm. Theory and organ.
3.SJ-4.3O pm. Wind instruments; s;30-5.3O
pm. SCHOOL YEAR OPENS OCI. 8. Free
Scholarships one for piano, advanced: Tor
harp, violin, each oi the wind instruments. dra-
matt. art harmony. counlerpoInt, and compost
tion. F0r application bla-As, CATALOGUES AMI
particulars address MF. h p. COLE. Sec'y.
EeptI2-tf
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-06
Mr.. DAWSON TO LECTURE
UPON "SAVONAR0LA"

Pubic exercises VIII he held AT S
O'Clock tonight In the Mount Pleasant
congregational Church when ths SER
vices attending The conservation Of the
church win be continued
Cnlet among the speakers VIII be the
y ~ j. ~. Dawson pastor OF the High
bury Quadrant Church. London. III Ffs
lecture entitled 'SaVOnaroia-" bIr Daw-
son .s an eminent orator and this lee
t-t7 mas won MN much notice through
out England and America He is "a nov
elsL OF note and his most recent work.
The Quest of the Simple Lie" hss
attracted wide attention.
LOmMissi1ner Henry L. West viii rra.
side ar the meeting.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-06
HORSE RUNS AWAY; FALLS;
BREAKS LEGS, AND IS SHOT

Frightened at a car at Seventh Street
and Pennsylvania Avenue northwest a
horse driven by James @. Thomas, OF
Gl9 Sheridan Avenue northwest, ran
away last night and did nOt stop until
the Peace Monument was reached.
Al First Street the animal tried 10
make a quick turn and fell, Iuyestiga-
LlJu showed that one OF the horses legs
D'as broken and 10 was shot.
-Four men were seated In the surrey,
bat none of them were able TO bring the
animal % a halt. All Of the occupants
escaped injury.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-06
THE benny BTier BUSH

The announcement az the Lafayette
opera House for the coming week Is
me Bonnie Brier Bush" with the vet
eran player. J. III. Stoddart as Lachlan
campbell and TIE quaint comedian Reu-
ben Fax as "Posty." As q dra..latic
achievement. this stage adoption Of Ian
MacLaFen's widely read tales OF Scotia
IoIk mas proven very successful II has
peeh accepted everywhere as portraying
simple nome life Iu Drumt0chty in a
ilatutel aQd convincing manner The
characters in the PLAY were taken from
tlLe, ana Ira their transfer 90 the stage
nave losL nothing OF their native charm.
y. =, 5toddart as the stern old shep-
nero ls known 90 be fitted with a part
tnoEoughiy I'm accord with his style, and
ms Interpretation OF the role IS regard
ed as exceptionally artistic.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-06
Senator HOar'S VIII
LeapeS Estate to Son
Bequest of Personal Effects to Daughter-As-
nebumskit Holding TO GrandChiIdren-PiC-
lures or Books to Friends.

To Henry A. Marsh, OF Worcester. as
q slight token Of respect for his charac-
ter and his constant and unfailing
friendship. Senator HOar left two
framed Princess engTavings 10 be Sc
lected by Mr. Marsh, or If he prefers.
knights Wordsworth" in eleven vol
umes. which are ia Senator Hoar's Ii
braTy.
To the Senator'S grandchildren. Fran
els Helen H0ar and Louisa Ruth HOar.
is left all that estate ia Paxton town
known as Asuebumskit, containing
about 100 acres.
Ali the rest Of the estate, real and
personal. is left TO the Senator's son,
General lockwood Hoar, who is 10 be
excused from giving bonds. The Seua-
tor explained that the terms Of the viii
received the approval of his daughter,
who was provided for in the viii OF his
wife.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-06
INDIANS LEARNING
WHITE MANS WAYS
Study, Build Homes, Learn Agriculture.
Some Distinguished in Pro
feSsiOnal Life.

According 10 the annual report at the
Superintendent of Indian Schools Miss
Estele Reel, made 10 the Indian Com
missioner, the few Indians remaining
OF the hordes that once overran North
America are not now disappearing as
fast as they We're a few years ago. They
are rapidly adapting themselves. because
of the intelligent training they are re-
ceivinE, TO the new conditions confront
ing them.
The report covers all or the iustitu-
tiOus for the education Of Indians. In
GLIDING Arizona, Kansas, Montana, Ok
lahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania. South
Dakota. Virginia ana Wisconsin
kindergarten System.
It shows that the children are now
taught by means OF the kindergarten
system. the older ones by corelating
manual training and common schooling,
so that on graduation the pupil has a
trade as wei as an education equal TO
that obtained by the farmers boy at
she district school
OF the larger institutions have given zap
the camp lives Of their fOrefathers. IN
stead OF Iepees they are now building
cottages on all of the reservations that
rank very well with those OF the whites
Much attention IS given 10 agriculture,
and slowly but surely the Indians are
turning their attention 70 farming, and
reports show that they are succeeding
Distinguished in Professions.
Many Of the Indians. and especially
some of those with white blood iu them
are showing uasuaI capacity in the
higher walks OF lie.
The career Of Thomas W, Afford as
teacher. surveyor, farmer, and depart
mental clerk IS an example. He has had
an important influence for good upon
the Shawnee Indians OF Oklahoma
Graduated from Hampton q number Of
years ago, he and his son. also grad
uate Of this institution. tOck q post
graduate course in agriculture this year.
The mayor OF Peuder, NeD.. IS Thomas
j.. Sloan, q Hampton graduate, who IS a
lawyer OF prominence, having recently
been admitted 10 practice before the
Supreme Court Of the United States
There are now 300 children attending
the schools. The Government IS exc
pending s.. ZOJ0 600 annually on their edu-
cation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-06
RaymoEl Hitchcock in Yankee Consul

Raymond Hitchcock in Yankee Consul"
Raymond Hitchcock. in THE Yankee
Consul. a comic opera i'm two acts, Dy
Henry NJ Blossom, jr., and Alfred c.
RObyu will be offered by Henry W.
Savage as the attraction at the Co
lumbia Theater for the week c0mmenc-
ms next Monday night. October TO- In
OfLering AIR Hitchcock IL is promised
by AR. Savage that Washington is to
have the entire original cast and pro-
ducuCu which was part and parcel OF
the opera during it's five months ten
aucy of the Broadway Iheater, New
AOrE5 two months =oJouru az the
StudsbaEer Theaier. Chicago, and "a
months visit at the Garrick Theater
Philadelphia, which viii be terminated
on Saturday night of this week.
Chief among inc song hits are the
three sung by Mr.. Hitchcock Amt
10 Funny What "a Difference just a Few
Hours Make "Iu the Days OF OLD
and "In Old New York The cas- nc
De seen ia support of 1IT. Hitchcock viii
include Eva Davenport Flora Laoelle
Rose B1Jti Seu0TiLa Lolita Tavara
Sally Mcneil. Albert Parr. Joseph NJ
EatLiu, William DaufOrth, j. j.. Haz-
gard. and q chorus and an augmented
orchestra of more than seventy persons
AR HitchColz's work I'm the tiJular char
acIer has been praised as one OF -he
most artistic characterizatlo or any
comedy roles seen in some years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-06
GOVERNMENT WINS
FIRST CRIMINAL CASE

The Government scored a victory In
the FIRST criminal case tried al this
term Of the Supreme Court Of the Dis
trict. II was the case OF Clarence Hi,
who was tried before Justice Wright.
in Criminal Court No. /. for housebreak-
ing with intent 10 commit rape. He
was found guilty and sentenced TO ten
years imprisonment in the Ienlteutiary.
Assistant District Attorneys Charles A.
Turner and James :. Easby-Smith
represented the Government.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-06
EGYPTIAN DELEGATE HAS
COLONIZATION SCHEME

Abdul Hamid Abaza. Egyptian dele
gate % the Worlds Fair. was a caller at
the Department OF Commerce and La
Dor yesterday.
He announced that he intended 10
bring a number OF Egyptians 10 this
country u COLOMBO some OF the south
western NeFritOry. and wanted 10 find
out "a few things about the immigration
laws. He said The colonization scheme
would be taken up Immediately after
his return home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-06
TWO $4,000 SUITS
IN CLUB SCANDAL
Ex-Calumet Club Member
Sues Its President.
SAYS He WAS SLANDERED
In Their Answers Defendants Point to
Plaintiffs Resignation and Claim
Justification.

NEW YORK, Oct. 6.-Frauk de Pey-
ster Han, member OF an old New YORK
family and formerly a prominent mem
Der Of the Calumet Club, has brought
suit IN The suprme court for sue rec9N-
cry OF $4,000 damages from aired H.
Bond president OF the club, ana an
other in the city court against George
A. Carmack, secretary OF the New OK
Yacht Club, for a similar amount, based
on slanderous charges he declares they
made against him
Mr.. Hail lives at I13 East Twenty
eighth Street. He was formerly presl-
dent of i. de Peyster Hail Company, inn
porters OF wines at 10 Cedar Street.
Detective Employed.
When the gossip which has eliminated
in the suits reached the ears of the
house committee OF the Calumet Club
q detective is said TO have been en-
ployed 70 ascertain If there was any
foundation for the talk. and IT IS al
legged. as the result OF his report re-
quest was made for the resignation OF
lIr. Hail, which was presented 10 the
board OF governors OF The club ana ac-
copied at a meeting on July Is, 1905
AIr Hall says the charges were base
less and outrageous, and his suits have
been made public by the hiing OF the
papers Ou a motion made before Judge
LeVenuitt 10 compel AIR Bond 70 Iur-
uish q bin OF particulars specifying the
times, places and names concerned III
the charges. This request mas Deen
granted, Morgan & SeaDury appearing
Tor Mr.. Han, and NtcOu, Anable d Lind
say for Mr. Bond.
Member Of Many Clubs.
AIr. Hall is also a member Of the New
York Yacht Club, the Trinity Alumni
and the St. Anthony Club. and both Mr..
Carmack and BIr. Bond are prominent
In club and social life. The action
against Mr.. Carmack IS brought ia the
city court. and it is said 70 be the in
tention OF mr.. Han 10 prosecute both
salts regardless Of the revelations that
may follow.
AIr. Han charges in the document that
on October lS, 1893 with intent 10 ma
liciOusly injure and SANDER him, Mr.
Bond told Russell II. dOadley, a director
OF i. de Peyster HallACOmpany that the
house committee of the Calumet Club
had notified the board of governors Ia
: aly, 1sl5, Inat frenk dc Feyster Han
had been guilty of disgTacerul conduct
IN the club house
Malicious Accusations.
AIr. HAN not only denies the truth Of
these statements. but says they were
maliciously made and that they have
injured him IN his name and reputation
70 such an extent that he was obliged
20 resign as president Of +. de Peyster
Hall Company where he received large
salary, and that his social and business
acquaintance refuse 10 associate or Go
business with him. so that he has been
forced 10 give up his Occupation
Ar. Bond, in an amended answer, does
not deny having made The statements
complained or bat adds on Information
ana belief that the charges were true.
Nh Carmack says fl Is true he made
ne statements attributed 20 him By Mr.
Halll 70 Ernest Staples, also a member
on tne New York Yacht Club and he
believes he was justified by the facts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-06
C. H. RUDOLPH CHOSEN
FOREMAN OF GRAND Jury

The empaneling % the grand jury
was completed yesterday and Cuuo III
Rudolph was elected foreman. District
Attorney Beach has instructed Assist
ana DistFict Attorney Alexander H. Mul-
lOWuy % take charge of tie WORK Oh
the once before the grand jur,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-06

efedlted with furnishing the pretticst
costumed singing act iu vaudeville, and
MOllon pictures OF comic scenes IN a
the bin.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-06
sberidaa's City Sports Show.

The bin at the Lyceum Tneater for
next week VIII be Phil sheridans Rig
City Sports show" There are thirty
girls. The Clio is said 10 be of excep-
-iOuaI strength
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-06
''PERUVA, BY CREATING ALTHYAfUCOUS MEMBRANES,
IS A GREAT PPECAUTTON AGAINST ACQUIRING DISEASES
EROM IMPURE DRINKING WATER 2-DE S. 3. Hartman

CITY reservoirs furnish the water for
- the vast multitude OF people vino
constitute the population of our
numerous cities
These reservoirs are liable to be con-
tamiHated. Contamination is almost uu-
ayOidable.
II the people wrO drink city water
could know what happens 10 the water
they are drinking. they would be more
careful
Many cities furnish water absolutely
unit for drinking.
The dangerous qualities can be re-
moved by boiling the drinking wafer
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-06

subject TO CONCENTRATIONS of this SORT
Al least this much BIS certain. "a mu-
cous membrane perfectly free from ra-
tarrh is not 50 liable To become infected
as mucous membrane Jh1 is deraugei
BE catarrhal congestion
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-06

Miss Minnie Coop, 80 HsstHg Louis No., writes:
81 highly PeIuna
o
colds and Affections resulting therefrom
my bre m poor TJ,a5l
month flt
o. ani Iuiit
amy
Coop.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-06
AN OUNCE or
PREVENTION IS
WoRTh a POUND
OF CURE

But, iu spite OF all precautions, people
are especially during the fail months,
exposed 20 the dangers OF impure drink
ing water
wherever the exposure IS unavoidable
the system can be protected in some
degree Dy healthy mucous membranes.
A mucous membrane free from catarrh
is not so liable 20 absorb disease germs
as an unhealthy mucous membrane
Indeed, u may be doubted whether a
perfectly healthy mucous membrane is
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-06
The oLNEY SCHOOL

IL0- LrLN 81
Primary. Academic, College Preparatory.
Miss virginia Mason D0Fseg.
Miss Laura Lee Dorsey
THE OLNEY ATHLETIC COURT.
Ten pins, tennis. tGther-ball. crOquet. ETC.
may be rented by small clu1s for special hours
daily On low terms. se-4-tt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-06

NINE j. ESPUTA DAILY.
School of Music ana Physical Culture
Thorough Musical Education. Reading
Singing and Piano
ll2S j. n. H.. Phone t.. g25-K
se-4-5oI
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-06
Pr -RU-NA
PROVIDES
PROTECTION.


OF Feruua.
special instructions
feruuas write 70
president OF The
Columbus. Ohio.
the benefit of his
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-06

In some cases this
Is very iuCOuVeu-
lent and puts a
great burden upon
the people Yet IL
ought TO be done
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-06
Mandolin, Guitar and Banio

Pupils. Club advantages TO Pupils free.
WALTER q. HOLT Washfngton COL
lege OF Music 1Zl8-Izz0 = st. NV.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-06
KEEP THE
MUCOUS
MEMBRANES
Ii ALIHT.

e mucous membrane by
una
or two Of pcruua taken
lg che fan months. when
aieI is az it's worst, is a
H against acquiring dis
IIe drinking water
II Peruua put the mucous
ll and guard the system
.Ies.
.auuoJ protect the iuhab-
pure drinking water. the
81 protect them seIves los
dcous membranes clean
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-06

The logic of this
Is that during tue
month Of October
every one should
take the preclu-
ton OF clean sing
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-06

and healthy. and
entirely free from
catarEh. This can
only Ec success
luuy accomplished
by the intelligent as
Should you desire
regarding the use %
Dr.. S. B. Hartman
Hartman SauitaTiUu
and he viii give VOC
valuable advice graft
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-02
HOSPITAL AT Usage.

DR.. Pond has been obliged to close
his sanitarium in Chicago OIL account
Of poor health. He has spent the past
winter in Usage and so much improved
has he become that he has decided to
reside here permanently. While no
definite arrangements have been made
it is probable that he will rent the
old Park hotel property and open a
hospital for the treatment of cancers
having made that disease specially
and bren very successful in his treat.
ment of it. 1t is expected that DR..
Virgins will be associated with him
in the work. We are glad 20 number
DR.. Pond as one of our citizens and
hope he NAV continue to improve in
health in this climate. Usage Press.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-03-02
LONG DISTANCE PHONE.

The possibilities of the present gen.
GRAFTON we're wildly illustrated OIL
February %, when ". r. Williamson
summoned Rev. Meyer to the long
distance telephone for sharp 5 80 p
III. Some one in New York City
wanted to talk to him. After a few
preliminaries Mr.. Meyer heard a
voice ask him. is this Hopkinton
Here is New York." and without the
least difficulty Mr.. Meyer and his
cousin who was OH the other end OF
the line in New York, talked over q
business proposition. Mr.. Meyers
cousin seems to want him in his large
establishment. The distance covered
thus by telephone was eleven hundred
miles, and Mr.. Meyer says that though
he had to siiont &C the top Of his voice
he could understand his cousin we'll.
even knowing the sound Of his voice.
The connection was over common
iron wire from here to Manchester,
and over copper wires from Manches
ter to Chicago and to New York. The
rate was %. 90 for three minutes talk.
-Hopkinton Leader.