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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-03-03
HOTTER Fits, BH MHRMoN4
THE SHIRT WAIST SUIT

introduced year and met with popular favor
the fashions Manufacturers of fabrics
busy designing materials suitable for these desirable and
of tho just look the
convincing that they have been equaed from style
point of ew meeting with the superb
collection of dressma ever congregaed by us,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-03-03
THE READY r1ADE
SHIRT WAIST SUIT

WILL BE::A PROMINENT FEATURE
IN OUR READYMADE DEPART
MENT IN SILK, CO7TON, LINEN,
AND WOOL GOODS.
Prices from s.. 9S TO $500
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-03-03
PLAIINFIELD.

The funeral of s. d. Gate was held
ON Monday at his late home. Rev. q.
H. Wright, assisted by Rev. s. l..
Shear, conducted the service. The
music was by the Methodist choir Of
which Mrs. Gate is a member. In
terment was in the village cemetery
The floral offerings we're numerous
and beautiful from the brothers and
sisters, the church choir, the W. O. T.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-03-03
MIDDLESEX.

Mrs. j. II. Daniels and Mrs. Mary
Daniels were in Waterbury Saturday.
Mrs. Wallace Goodwin is visiting in
New York for few days. Mr.. Good.
win Is to meet her there.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-03-03
Mather G. Temple AatAev G. Temple
rs and 20 State Street IS and 20 State Street

every day from now on at this store
shown here this week are SPRIN
such as the w. B., ii. c., Gre
All grades from $l.OO to $500 D
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-03-03

We wish to extend our sincere thanks
to the neighboIs and friends for their
kindly assistance and sympathy ten
dered in our great sorrow and to the
singers and also to those who contrib
uted flowers.
Mr.. @. p. Tucker and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Durkee,
Mr.. and Mrs. III. p. Coleman,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. III. Ketchum.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31

turntable yesterday at noon as a result
Of an experiment made by a hostler. The
hostler started the fires in the engine to
make q test Of what he thought defect
in the machinery, and when q head Of
steam accumulated In the boiler the
engine started, as the throttle had been
left open.
The engine ran out Of the round house
shed and pitched headlong into the pit.
the table being turned towards another
track. The engine turned completely
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31

which a nolle prosequi was entered,
that the case against me was dismissed
because witness was in California.
This might imply that I was instru-
mental in having the man leave, which
is not so.
"The case was dismissed. as the
county attorney informed the court,
for the reason that there was not suf-
ficient evidence to warrant trial. A
similar case was tried some time ago
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31

torney had dismissed the Indictment
against w. L. Keefe because an impor-
tant witness was in California Mr..
Keefe was indicted upon charge Of
attempting to bribe jurors and was
tried last spring. The jury in the case
failed to agree. Regarding T h g
GIob s statement, Mr.. Keefe said
yesterday:
In your issue Of Saturday you stat
ed In connection with the cases in
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31

and resulted in a verdict Of not guilty.
'The witness Owens resided In st.
Paul for thirteen months after the in
dictment had been returned, and the
prosecution had ample opportunity to
secure his evidence. There was not
scintilla of truth in his @ims"
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31

over. and q wrecking crew with derricks
worked several hours before 1t was re-
stored to the track.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31

There are many ways Of finding
good things, but the best is to read
"The Globes Paying Wants"
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31
AI-KI Makes a Perfect Skin.

N-NI Wakes FeFTect SKIN.
Cures chapped and rough skin, ,blemishes,
Inflammation and eruptions. Druggists,
or by mail, 25c. Al-Ki Chem. Co., st.
Paul, MINI.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31

If you want to buy anything and don't
know where to find 1t, look among
THE Globes Paying Wants"
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31
w. L. KEEFE TELLS WHY
CASE WAS DISMISSED
Says Indictment Against Him Was
NoIIed for Lack of Evidence.

In yesterdays issue of T h e Clio b e
appeared notice that the county at
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-01-31

One doz. sheer linen handkerchiefs for0
We can't guarantee that 900 dozen will - a.
last through the day, especially when -
we're selling good Ioc handkerchief
made. Pure Irish linen. very sheer, dainty
hemstitched borders and unlaundered. Sold
only in dozen lots, more, less one customer
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-10-14
HE ISSUES

Shall economy OF administration re
demanded or shall extravaganza be
encouraged
Shall the wrongdoer be brought fc
bay by the people. or must Justice
wall upon political obligarchy1
Shall our government. stand TO,
equal opportunity or for special
privilege
Shall it remain = government OF
law Or become one OF individual
capricel
Shall we cling to the rule of the
people, or shall we embrace berefi.
cient despotism3
With calmness and confidence, we
await the peoples verdict.
If called to the office OF President.
shall consider myself the chief mayis.
trate of all the people and not Of an,
fiction, and shall ever be mindful Of
the fact that on many questions Of
national policy there are honest diff.
erences OF opinion. believe in the
patriotism, good sense and absolute
sincerity of all the people. I shall
strive to remember that he may serve
his party best who serves his
country best.
lfit be the wish Of the people tina,
| undertake the duties of the presi-
dency pledge myself, with God s
help, TO devote all my powers and
energy to the duties OF this exhalted
office
Alton B Parker.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-10-14
DEAFNRss CANNOT BE CURED

DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED
by local appli cations. as they cannot
reach the diseased portion OF the ear.
There IS only one way to cure deafne, .
and that Is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness Is caused by an inffam1d con.
dition of the mucous lining of the Eus.
tachian Tube. When this tube Is in.
flamed you have rumbling sound Of
imperfect hearing, and when IL is en-.
tirely closed, Deafness Is the result, and
unless the inflammation can be taken Out
aud this tube restored to its normal
condition, bearing will be DESTROYED
forever; nine cases out of ten are cau,.
ee by Catarrb, which Is nothing but an
nfiamed condition of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give one hundred dollars
for any case of Deafness (caused by
catarrh THAT cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh tnre, send for circulate, free
f. J. Cheney, Il Co, Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, Toe.
Take Halls Family Pills fol
constipation,
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-10-14
Testimony of a Minister.

Rev. Jno s. Cox, of Wake. Ark,
writes, For II years I suffered from
Yellow Jauniice. | consulted number
of physicians aud tried all sorts of med
icine, but got no relief. Then / began
the use of E ec'ric Bitters and feel that
/ am now cured of disease that had
me in its grasp for twelve years - If
you vant reliable medicine for liver
and Kidney tronble, stomach disorder
or general debility, get Electric Bit. rs
It's guaranteed sby G. w. Tabler.
Dolly soc
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-10-14
B IL o. RAILRy)A b.
VIC RLDS. FAIR.
VERY LOW RATES.

Various forms of excursion tickets 10
st Louis via Baltimore 81 Ohio Rail-
rold now on sale from Martinsburg ~
follows:
Season Tickets good to return until
December, Is 1904 to oe SOLD daily at
rate of 1920 round trip.
Sixty Day Excursion Tickets, final
limits not later than December Is, 1904
to be sold daily at rate OF S2750 round
trip.
Fifteen Day Excursion Tickets to be
sold Daily at rate of S22.75 round trip
Variable Route Excursion Tickels
either season or sixty day, vii, be sold
going via one direct route, and return
ing via another direct route, full infor-
nation concerning which can be o.-
tanned from Ticket Agent
stop Overs not exceeding ten days
at all points will be allowed at Wash
ingt0n, Deer Park, Mountain Lake
Park, Oakland aud Mitchell, Ind.
(for French Lick and West Baden
Springs within return Limit, upon
notice TO conductor and deposit Of
ticket with Depot Ticket Agent I'M
! mediately upon arrival.
Stop Overs not exceeding ten days
will be allowed at 81. Louis en- I'll one
way except Colonists' Tic&e.s to the
Pacific Coast, aud round trip tickets
resding to points beyond ST. Louis, up-
on deposit of ticket with Validating
Agent and payment OF fee Of Sl.00.
Three Solid Vestibuled trains are
run daily from New York, PhiIadel-
phia Baltimore and Washington via
Parkersburg and Gin ,innati TO st
Louis.
Three Solid Vestibuled trains are run
daily from Pittsburg, Wheeling aud
Columbus via Cincinnati 70 st. Louis.
Magnificent coaches, Sleeping car,
observation cars and anexcelled dining
car service.
For illustrated folder, time table and
full information. call at rickot Office,
Baltimore Il Ohio Raiiro al.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-10-14
IMPERIALISM HIT BY JUDGE
BREWER

st. Louis, Sept. sS.--"You can see
twenty acres of Philippine life at the
Worlds Fair but You cannot see a
square rod ofthe Constitution.
Judge David ]. Brewer, Associate
Justice OF the United States Supreme
Court. had to stop FIVE minutes when
tae international Congress ofL.awyers
and Jurisis at Festival Hall, Worlds
Fair this afternoon. and wait for the
chez ing T. subside.
There was more prolonged cheering
when he added:
'Perhrps it is because it has been
)udieially declared that there is no
connection between the two"
He had been speaking about the
greatness Of the work of the lawyer,
which was potent, though it could not
be seen.
Leading up to the Philippines and
the constitution, he said:
he purchase which this great
Exposition commentaries was not
tue result OF conquest and came not
at the end of war. Not a gun was
hred or lite lost. A lawyer, not a
soldier made the transfer. The glory
oil that transfer is one of the lacIels
OF our profession.
The applause which followed this
vas almost as prolonged as that fol-
lowing his remark about the Philip
pines and the Constitution.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-10-14

The Christian churches at Constau-
tinople. Turkey, and Yokahoma, ia
pan, have long used the Long man &
Martinez Paints for painting their
churches.
Liberal contributions Of L. & M,
Paint will be given for such purpose
wherever church is located.
+. NJ. Sco6eld. Harris Springs, S.
c., writes painted our old home
stead with l.. Il NJ. Paint twenty six
years ago Not painted since: looks
better than houses painted in the last
{ ur years.
w. B. Barr Charleston, w. Va,
writes:
painted Frankenburg Block with
L. & NJ. Paint shows better than any
uildings here have ever done; stands
out as though vanished, and actual
cost oil paint was less than $40 per
gallon. Wears and covers like gold.
These Celebrated Paints are sold by
H. l.. Doll & Co.,
c. w. Meyers, Shenandoah juno
ton.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-10-14
SAVED TWO FROM DEATH.

My daughter had au almost fatal
attack of whooping cough and bron-
chitis.' writes Mrs. w. X. Haviiand,
of Armonk, n. V, "Bat, when all
other remedies failed, we saved her.life
with DIR. Kings New Discovery. Our
niece, who had Consumption in an adj
medicine and to-day she is perfect fy
we'll" Desperate throat and lung dis
easesy ield 70 DR.. Kings New Disco
very AS tn no other medicine on earth.
Infaliblo for Cous hs anc Celds. soc
and 800 bottles guaranteed by G. w.
Tabler. Trial bottles Free.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-10-14
NIAGkA FALLS EXCURSION 3.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Compau y
has selected the following dates for it,
popular txn day excursions to Niagara
Falls from Washington and Baltiuoie
July s aud y, Angus II and %, = .sp-
tember ami % and Oct. IA. On these
dates the special train viii Lave Wash
ington a am. Baltimore 9.05 o. m.
York 1915 a. m. Harrisburg RI 4, a.m
Milersburg L 20 p. ms Sunbury l2'5
M Willlamsport $50 p. IN. Lock
Haven 3.0S y. M. Rerova 3.55 p. m.
Emporium junction sos p, III. arriv-
ing Niagara Falls at $50 p. M.
Excursion tickets good for return
passage on any regular train, exclusive
of limited express traius, within ten
days will be sold at $1,000 from Wash
ington and Baltimore 1913 from York
$l000-from Littlestown, $1,000 from
Oxford, 1886 from Columbia, $3.50
from Harrisburg, $1,000 from Witches
.er, $3.50 from Altoona, $40 from
B .Ilefonte $40 from Riogeway $500
from Sunbury and " ilkesbarIe 1910
from Willism-port and at proportion
ate rates from principal points. "A stop
over will be all0 we'd at Buffalo witn-
in limit of ticket returning.
The special trans Of Pullm IN Parlor
cars and day coaches will be run with
each excursion running through to
Niagara Fails. An extra charge VIII be
made for parlor ear seats
An experienced tourist agent and
chaperon will accompany each excur-
sion.
For descriptive pamphlet, time OF
connecting trains aud further informa-
ton apply to nearest ticket agent or
address Geo. W. Boyd, General Pas
senger agent, B'oad street station
Philadelphia 1921.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-10-14

LETTER TO w. H. CRAWFORD.
Dear Sir:
As president Of cotton
mill at Union, S Che don't want to
see his name in print--had two offers
OF 500 gallons of paint: 81 80 and 81 2s
Took the 81 IS; and got skinned. He'd
have got three-quarters skinned il
he'd taken the other.
The 81. 80 was full gallon the 81 zs
was rs per cent short, The full meas.
ARE paint was adultered as per cent,
besides benzine in the oil, don,
know how much.
Devoe lead and was mt sold in the
town then.
1t don't pay to monkey with paint.
Devoe costs less than any of them
not by the gallon, of course: by the
house and year. That's how to reck-
on it I. Go by the name.
Yours ruly
F. w. Devoe & Co.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-10-14


MS what a woman doesn't say the
puzzles man.
Your mistake may contribute to The
wisdom o. o,h,rs.
Anyway, it's none Of man busi~
ness how old a woman is
Dyspepsia-bane Of human exist.
enee. Bnrdock Blood Bittsrs cures II
promptly. permanently Regulates
aud tones the stomach.
Is IL a burn' Use DIR. Thomas El.c.
trio OIL. A cutp Use DIR. Thoma a.
Electric Oil At your druggists.
The threatened street strike in
Toronto. Canada has been averted.
A strike OF 500 hundred miners is
on at Dux Bohemia against the new
service regulations.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-10-14

Aliens Foot Ease, q powder. r. I'D
painful, smarting, nervous feet
ingrowlng nails, and Instantly u.
the sting out Of corns and buniones 4
the greatest comfort discovery of
age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight
new shoes feel easy. II il certain q
for sweating. callous and hot, I'M
aching feet Try IL today. Sold bYS
Druggists aud Shoe stores 25c. p
accept any substitute. Trial pact
FREE. Address, Allen s. OImste /;
Ry. N. Y.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-10-14

BUCKLEN'S ARAICA SALVE
h as world vide fame for marvellous
cures. IL SURPRISES any other salve ,lo-
tioh, ointment or balm for Cuts, Corns
Burns, Boils, Sores. Felons, Ulcers, Tet-
ter, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores Chspped
Hands, Skin Eruptions: Infalnble for
Piles. Cure guaranteed Only 25c at
q. w. Iabler. Druggist
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-10-14
sPEER's PORT WINE is MADE.

From the dead ripe Oporto Grape
lett on the vine until ssy raisin some,
until part of the water dries out and
Sugar forms, thus making less wine
by one half, but that which is made
is double in richness, heavier body,
and more acceptable than other wines
Just the wines for invalids. female S
and the aged.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-10-14
WORLDS FAIR EXCURSIONS.

WORLDS FAIR EXCURSIONS.
.rateten- lay coach excursio ms
via Pennsylvania Railroad. Oct. S. IL,
10 and 90. Rate $40 from Martinsburg
Tram leaves Martinsburg at $40 a..
m., connecting with special train
from New York arriving ST. Louis
4.T5 p. N. next day.
1926.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-10-14

Pearl culture " or the artificial pro-
duction Of pearls. is illustrated in the
japanese section of the palace of For
estry. Fish and Game.
A table top, composed of over $500
pieces of steel tubing of different
shapes and sizes. 1t is tenwheeler
add is perfect in every detail.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-10-14
STRAIN TO GREAT

Hundreds OF Martinsburg readers
find it so.
The hustle and worry OF business
men.
The hard working and STOPPING o
workmen,
The woman's household cares.
Are to great strain on the kid
neys.
Backache. headache. sideache.
Kidney troubles, urinary troubles
follow.
A Mariinsburg citizen tells them
how 10 cure them all.
7. Y. Culp, OF East Martin street
between Queen and Spring, agent iot
sewing machines, say: My back be-
came so painful | was compelled 10
give up. for could not stand the
pain which the jarring Of the buggy
caused. Much discouraged aud not he-
ing able to follow my business, and
suffering severely, when Doan's Kid
ney Pills were recommended highIY2
by my brother. r. CUP, Of New Som
eiset w had used lhsm. procured M
box. 1t required but few days
treatment to prove their merit and
before | had finished one box wa@
benefited in every way
For sale by all dealers Price sx|
cents. Foster Milburn Co.. BusIalQ3
n. y, sole agents Tor the Unise3
States
Remember the name Doau Il Til
take no other.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-10-14
A LOVE LETTER

Would not interest you IL you're
looking fora guaranteed Salve for Sores
Burns or Piles. OTTO Dodd, of Ponder
Mo writes" | suffered with an ugly
sore for year, but a box of Buckle n 4
Arnica Salve cured me. It's the best
Salve on earth. 25c at G. w. Tab. er's
Drug Store.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-10-14
GREATLY REDUCED on E-W AY
COLONIST FARE TO THE WEST
BALTIMORE & ONO RAILROAD

coniiuueinp dalv to and ! Gliding
Octoper IA h, 1904 the Baltimore b
Ohio Railroad will placs on sale dali
from All s.afions, ONE-WAY COL
ONlSf fIijkE IS to uiincipal points
in California, Arizona, British Columbus
Colorado, Mogtapa, New Mexico Ore
gon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah,
Washington, Wyoming, ect., at
GREATLY REDUCED RATES.
For tickets aud full information, call
on or addressTicket Agents, Baltimore
& Ohio Railroad
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-10-14
F. W. Devoe & Co

One hundred varieties of Mexican
cactus are growing in the country. s
exhibit.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-10-14
VERY Low RATES.

VERY LOW RATES.
TO
Frederick Fair.
October Is, 10, 20, 81,
VIA
Baltimore IL Ohio R. r.
Tickets sold on above dates good
r-turning until October 22nd, inclu-
siye.
Get details from Ticket Agent.
Unusual Attractions.
Better Than Ever.
Exciting Races Every Dav.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-10-14

The Chinese are being driven
of New South Wales.
Typewriter girls OF Montreal C
are talking about forming uni
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-10-14

Only one remedy in the world that
will at once stop itchiness of the skin
in any part OF the body. Doan' 4
Ointment At any drug store 5octs.
A fine display OF redwood furniture
is exhibited in the San Francisco
building.
A large tapestry made sin 1850 is
exhibited in the Belgin section of the
Art. Palace.
Too late to cure cold after con-
sumption has fastened its deadly grip
on the lung Take DIR. Woods Nor
way Pine Syrup while yet there is
time.
The strike on the ore docks at Ash
land, Wis. has ended.
It's mistake to imagine that itch
ing piles can't be cured; mistake to
suffer day longer than you can help.
Dosn's Ointment brings instant relief
and permanent cure. AT any drug
store, so cents.
Eleven millions of people have now
seen the Fair
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-10-14

An inlaid table made from 1000
hard woods is exhibited in Nicara-
guas pavilion.
The jockey should wear fast colors.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-10-14
WANTED: SO MEN AND WOMEN
To take Advantage of Special Offer
Made by G. o. Weaving.

G. o. Weaning, the enterpr,sinp
druggist, Is advertising To-Day Tor fifty
men and women to take advantage ~
the special half-price offer he ~ max
ing on DIR. Towards celebrated sp. al.
fic for the cure OF constipation aud d vs.
pepsia, and get fifty cent pack a. g nj
half price, IS cents.
So positive Is he of the remarkable
power OF this specific TO cure these dis.
eases, AS well IA sick headaches and
liver troubles, that he agrees to refund
the money to any customer whom this
medicine does not quickly relieve and
cure.
With DR.. owsrd's specific at hand
you can eat what you want and have
no fear OF i'll consequences. 1t strength
en- the stomach, gives perfect diQes.
ton, regulates the bowels. creates an
appetite. and makes life worth the liv.
ing.
rms IL 81 urUsI al opportunity 10
obtain 90 doses of the best uodicin,
ever made for naif its regular price
with the personal guarantee OF wei
known business firm to refund thu
meney If H. does not vi satisfaction.
IL you cannot call nj g. O. Wean-
ing's sture to-day. send him % cents b,
mail, and he will send yoc IA package
promptly, charges paid.
G. o. WEAVING has been abls To Sc.
cure only limited supply Of the spe
ciflc, so great il the demand, and 20.
should not delay aliDg advantage Of
the liberal offer he il making this week
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-10-14
Speer's Port & -

Wine.
The Finest Wine in the
his 50 Acres of VineYa
the soil is rich in iron
il to theOporto grape a1l
to the Winc-causes th&
rich color, and Btu
property of this Iife-ei
The Iron In it. This
t.aat beats the world
BILE medicinal qualitie
use and evening n
especially beneficial
invalids and aged pen
The Port Wine IS II
and the Burgundy, d
eight years old.
The Cisret eq lals a
product
Drug - aua Gro
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1904-10-14
Special Locals.

TO tURh COLD INxONf.pAY.
fske Laxative Bronlo Quinira Tahleia
All druggists refund the mnney If ID
fails to cure. f. w. rove's signature
ON each box. 25e.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1904-11-04
Telephone Girls of Europe.

A London correspondent who has a
London-P Paris Milan wire in his room
writes that in his opinion the tele-
phone girl is not quite an angel. He
finds the London telephone girls slow
and Indifferent, the French intractable
and impertinent. When the Whitaker
Wright trial was proceeding he found
himself late with some news and
rushed to the telephone. Absolute
silence followed his frantic ringing,
until he almost pulled the telephone
from the wall, After twenty minutes
or so a sweet voice said: Number,
please?" But" he protested, 81 have
been ringing for half an hour!" "Oh
really! l am so sorry, l was drinking
my teal"
In Paris the girls are absent minded
and usually make the connections
badly, but have invariably an excuse
and will not hear remonstrances.
The Italian telephone girl by the
side of her London and Paris sisters
shines indeed. She is obliged to re-
peat the number wanted and so sell
dom makes a wrong connection, she
is prompt, and not exceptionally pert,
but she is lazy and will often tell you
that the person you want does not re-
ply when she has made no effort to
ring him up.