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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-08

Bert E. Lewis, of near Heller, was
caller on the DEMOCRAT, Tuesday.
We did not learn until after he had
gone that that unusually pleasant
smile on his face was all on account
of handsome girl baby which came
to his home recently.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-08

The Woman's Guild of the Episco-
pal church, will give a tea at the
home of Mrs. Poole, on Wednesday
afternoon, January 18th, at which
time they will also have on sale a
variety of fancy collars, and they
cordially invite their friends to be
present.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-08

The A. o. U. w. lodge at Heller
expect to have big blow out next
Monday evening, at their installation.
A number of the officers of Great
Bend lodge will go out and put on
the work.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lorimor, of
Eureka township, entertained a
number of their friends and
neighbors on New Years day. There
were so many good things to eat that
"panic" ensued directly after
dinner, and continued all afternoon.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-08

Our winter weather thus far has
been too fine to be fixture. One of
these days old Boreas will begin
cutting capers. See that the
''roughness; is where you can get at
it handy, and that the stock has
proper shelter.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-08

The young people of the whist club
were entertained by Arthur Taylor
and sister at the elegant country home
of their parents last Saturday evening
and as is usually the case with social
events at the Taylor home, it was a
very enjoyable affair and all had an
exceptionally good time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-08

Kansas State Board of Agricul-
ture, Kansas State Poultry Associa-
ton, and Kansas Improved Stock
Breeders Association meet at Tope-
ka, Kansas January I1-16, 1904.
Tickets ION sale to January ID, 1904.
Rate S7.55 for the round trip.
G. H. MOORE, agt.,
A. 7. & S. T. Ry.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-08

August CARING will be out in the
country for some time now laying out
orchards, ETC., and taking orders for
nursery stock, at wholesale or retail.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-08

The city council held an important
meeting on Monday evening of this
week. See full proceedings else
where in this issue.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-08
Agency Steam Washer.

1 have secured the agency for the
Missouri Steam Washer. Bring in
your old machines and trade for new
ones. FRANK WELLS,
Hulme's tin shop, Opera House.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-08

Mrs. Jennie Burns, of Waverly,
Cofey county. mother of Bert Lewis,
and formerly Mrs. Jennie Lewis of
this city, has been here during the
holidays. Mrs. Burns is a sister. of
Mrs. J. A. Purviance.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-08

Beginning with January LIST, 1904,
the rates at the Kendall Hotel are
S1.00 to $3.50 per day.
w. T. KINDALL, Prop.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-08

Henry Windhorst and F. NJ. Bur-
son have purchased the Christoph
restaurant on Main street, opposite
the Greene hotel, and invite all their
old friends to call and see them.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-08

Rooms for rent, furnished or IN
furnished, enquire of Mrs. E. ]
Dodge, on Main Street.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-08

Clarence Aldrich has returned
from his Oklahoma visit, and reports
all formerly of Barton county people
well, prosperous and happy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-08

The NJ. w. A. and Royal Neigh
bors held a joint installation of Off
GERS Monday evening, followed by a
banquet, and both orders now feel
prepared to have a successful year of
work.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-08

Our readers will notice we hav
an interesting correspondents fror
Sandago, now.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-08

When things don't run smooth
and darkness pervades the house
phone ia, The Oil Man.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-08

Mrs. w. F. Klein visited her par
ents at Ellinwood this week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-08
Mcpherson CoNeqe, m x
Mcpherson,
Kansas

Observation-Disclosures Review, Collegiate
Oratorical Office Work. Penmanshp Typewg
Musical, German Civil Service, Biblical, English
80 PROFESSORS
University Illinois Wesleyan University Columbia School
ese ndbomh
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-08

Mr.. Kerr's paper, the christian
Educator" has been denied adj
to the mails. Thus another
straw is added to Bro. Kerr's
Editorial back.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Purviance
entertained friends at Tuesday night
tea, in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Tom
Hart, of Wichita.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-08

The registration books for this city
are now open at the city clerks Office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-08

Mayor Moses like Mayor Zeigen-
heimer of st. Louis, says, anent the
light question s.Ve hat a moon, yet"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-08

Mrs. w. E. Beardsley is able to be
out again, after having been kept in
with a threatened attack of pneu-
mona.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-08

A Great Bend drummer for a
Kansas City house was out to take
Christmas dinner with a country
relative who observes the religious
forms In his home The young
travelling man was called upon to ask
the blessing. Not being accustomed
to it, he promptly tackled the
difficulty in the following words:
Eve acknowledge, o Lord, the re-
ceipt of your favor of this date. AL
low us to express our gratitude for
this expression of good WI Trust
ing that our house may merit your
confidence and we shall have many
orders from you we are yours truly,
amen.''
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-08

A full report of the proceedings of
the board of county commissioners at
their January meeting will be given
in the DEMOCRAT next week.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-08

Hot Chile, the kind that make,
you want more-the most elegant
cold weather dish made, Mcconnell
& Ewing's.
Although the coal strike is still on,
we can supply you with good coal, on
demand. S. A. NEWCOMER.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-01-08

CoAL-Yes, all you want, at S. A
Newcombe's.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20
REPUBLICAN MEETINGS.
Many Speeches Will Be Made In the
County This Week.

Joe Town.
Thursday, October 20, 1880 P. NJ
Ira E. Robinson and T. N. Parks.
Metz.
Thursday, October 20, 1880 P. M
NJ. A. Kendall and a. S. Fleming.
Mt. Nebo.
Thursday, October 20, 1880 P. M
E. F. Morgan and J. A. Meredith.
Rivesvile.
Friday, October 81, 1880 P. MN.
A. Kendall and J. A. Meredith n
Warrington.
Friday, October 81, 1880 P. NIB.
B. ,Dovener and Ira E. Robinson.
H. 9 BoothsviIle.
i Friday, October 81, 1880 P. M
w NJ. o. Dawson and ]. S. Darst.
N - Fafrview.
Saturday, October %, 1880 P. M
NJ A. Kendall and E. F.. Morgan.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20
Be On Your Guard.

4 With the tremendous corruption
fund sent into West Virginia it is the
plan of the Democratic managers to
attempt to buy up a large contingent
of the colored voters on election day.
1t is the open boast of some of them
that the black voter can be bought
one day and be disfranchised the
next, but from present. indications
there will be disappointment in that
respect this year. The colored voter
has been doubly warned.-Charlesto
Mail
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20
cowardice.

The Democratic misrepresentation
and Justification of the new tax laws
has caused everybody to make a study
of them, and the result is many Demo
Gratis who see wherein they will be
greatly benefited by the recent legis-
1ation are giving it their Endorsement
verbally and on the Sth of Novem-
Der will do so with their ballot--cast
it in favor of the party that believes
in and has given tax reform to the
people. The Democratic Endorsement
is not confined to Marion county. 1t
is pronounced throughout the State
and will be more so as the campaign
progresses. If the election could be
held a month later than it will be the
Republican majority instead Of being
between $4,000 AMI 10000 would be
100000 or more. The people have
been clamoring for tax reform for
years, and now that they have got it
they propose to give 1t a trial.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20
The Republican Way.

Democratic farmers in Esopus
township. N Y, are drifting over to
the Republican ticket because they
fear if Herrick be elected governor
the farm taxes of 1898 will reappear,
which have been. abolished under
Republican administration The
township farms pay $4,000 less tax
than in 1898, and the farmers say to
Neighbor Parker that if they are
compelled to vote for Higgins for gov
ernor there is no reason why they
should not voluntarily vote for Roose-
welt for observation-disclosures Amer
lean
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20

We welcome to our city Hon. An
tero Zagnoni, who addressed our Ital-
ian citizens at the Courthouse last
night Mr.. Zagnoni is a native of
Bologna, Italy, the city of the marvel
Gus Marconi. inventor of the wireless
system of telegraphy. He is the New
York correspondent and Journalist for
the "Bollettine Della Sera.' He
speaks Italian, French, Spanish. Ger
man, Modern Greek and several other
languages, and although it is little
troublesome, he can talk English.
Mr.. Zagnoni is here in the interest
of the Republican party and he will
do great deal of good for that or
sanization and subsequently for the
entire country.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20

Republican hearts are beating in
unison and Republican voices are
blending happily togethe. from Han
cock to Mcdowell and from Cabell to
Jefferson, all preaching one doctrine
and proclaiming the same truths con
corning the new tax laws. The
speakers all have the same theme aud
the newspapers are all giving the
same vigorous and valiant service and
he is either fool or a knaye who
thinks such united action shall come
to naught.s
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20
REPUBLICAN MEETINGS.


Ryner School House.
Monday, october "A, 1870 P. NE
F! Morgan and Harry Shaw
Downs School House.
Monday, October "a, 40 P. MA:
S. Fleming and NJ. c. Lougn.
Stringtown School House.
Tuesday, October rs, 1880 p. NJ
Dr.-J.>N. Deere and NJ w. Ogden
MccIeIIand School House.
Tuesday, October 25, 1880 p. NJ
Dr.. w. A. Morgan anl'M. c. Tough.
Nuzun's Mills.
Tuesday, October IS, 1880 P. NJ
A. o. Stanley, Harry Shaw and John
L. Lehman.
Fairmont Courthouse.
Wednesday, October Is. $50 P. NJ
&C. H. Payne.
Seven Pines School House.
Wednesday, October 90, 1880 p. NJ
DIR. w. A. Morgan and T. w Elem
ing.
Duncan School House.
Wednesday, October &c, 7:30 I. NJ.
pr. J. N. Devore and L. NJ Showal'
ter.
Mt. Harmony School House.
Wednesday, October 26, 1880 p. N
"A. S. Fleming and John l.. Lehman.
GIover,s Gap School House.
Thursday, October 81, .:30 ?. M.
DIR. J. N Devore and Harry Shaw.
BarrackvIIe School House.
Thursday, October q, 1850 P. M
E. F. Morgan and NC LouSn.
James Fork School House.
Thursday, October "a, 1880 p. NJ
John L. Lehman and NJ. W. Ogden.
Flat Run School House.
Friday, October %, $50 P. Me-.
F. Morgan and NJ. c. Tough.
Gray's Flat School House.
Friday, October %, 7:3o p. MA.
o. Stanley and Harry Shaw.
Shaw's School House.
Friday, October 2S. 1870 p Nm.
W. Ogden and John L. Lehman.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20
JUDGE PARKER ON WAGES.

"a think that dollar a day is
enough for any man, provided that his
work is steady. Any mar can live on
that, and that is all unskilled labor is
worth. am sorry to have to pay
more than that, a.ad wouldn't if we
had better supply of labor here
abouts.-Candidate Parker two years
aoo
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20
slsSrgEN TAx auEsrIoNs


The Fafrtr,ont FINES sesrna5 TO- sta,td.
lsPonsor5f or John cornNeII Che pern--;
oerati c eanetdates for sovernor,s and3ssi It
Ilssnaakina some very loud claims as
ito the result of the coming election.
Therefore we think It fair that the
people should know some thing OF the
Democratic program in case of their
success at the polls.
HE We ask the Times the following
questions ard desire
simple, direct, yes or no answers, with
out attempt at argument evasion or
muddlins:
I#s1. @In case of the election of Mr..
cornweII and a Democratic Lesisia-
ture, would your party repeal the
laws in toto as passed by the recent
session of the Legislature?
2. Would you offer any relief from
the present Ubiquitous system sooner
than your platform proposes by cali
ing constitutionaIEe convention?
8. Would you put back upon the
counties the full IS per cent. levy for
State purposes2
q. Would you repeal the Dawson
|corporation law which now brings in
to the TREASURY nearly four hundred
thousand dollars annuai.y2
5. Would you favor reassessment
of real estate before the regular time
for such assessment in 1910?
s. Would you advocate the true
and actual value as the standard for
assessing real estate and personal
property as recommended by the tax
commission2
z. Would you favor different stan
dards of valuation, say one STANDARD
for farms, another FOR gown lots, an
other for business houses, and an
other for residences?
Z. Would you assess the railroads,
telegraph and telephone lines at their
real and actual vaiue7
8. Would you assess the freehold es-
tates in coal, oil and gas to the own
ers Of the surface?
9. Would you endearor to get more
taxes out of the large coal fields and
vast tracts OF timber now practically
untaxed?
10. Would you remove the additional
license fees imposed upon various
forms of business by the new laws?
H. Would you let the fees of the
secretary of state ard auditor go into
the pockets of those officials as for
nerly instead of into the State treas
ury2
~ Would you levy a tax on the
production of coal, at say so much per
ton, or otherwise?
49, Would you levy tax on the
production OF oil, at say SO much per
barrel, or otherwise?
a. Would you levy a tax ON gas,
at say SO much per thousand cubic
feet, or otherwise7
49, Do you believe the present, or
old system of taxation, good enough ?
IS. In case of Mr.. cornweIIs cleo
ton without the Democrats being
able to control the Legislature, wouIc'
we not have hell, politically speaking,
for the next four years, with business
unsettled, the Republicans trying to
enforce the new laws and the Demo
Gratis trying to break them down?
These questions are asked in good
faith and if we do not get straight
forward answers to them we shall at
tribute the failure to hypocrisy or
cowardice.
The Democratic Misrepresentation
and Justification of the new tax laws
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20
Waiting For Decision.

Uriah Orr was found by 2 o'clock
and Immediately placed on the stand
and swore that he procured beer on
Sunday, October 9, at gambling
room in the Grand Opera House build
ing. Quite a little uneasiness is felt
by saloon keepers in the city who have
fagrantly dispensed the stuff on Sun
days and after hours. They fear this
is the beginning of concentrated
crusade against this form Of violation.
At press time the mayor had rendered
no decision.
Later-Mr. Bosserman has been
fined $50 and costs: He will take an
appeal.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20
Had Lots of Fun.

1t is putting it mildly to say that
the all-star Democratic combination
which toured West Virginia might
just as well have played solitaire in
Africa except for the real good time
they had.-Baltimore American
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20

We have just unloaded our car of
Novelty Ranges for fall trade, and are
in a position to make you close prices.
]. L. Halls Hardware Store. K
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20

The Democratic Of West Virginia
must rememb Der that they are not deal:
old Virginia, Alabama or
MISSISSIPPI i. r ublicaEs, and that they
VIII have to answer and pay dearly for
;alI their deception and brazen mis-:
representations.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20

Is J ohm Cornwel in favor OF taxing
! anybody but the farmer and 1aboring
man # he is why doesn't he say
so. and who, and how, and when?-
#Parkersburg State Journal.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20

IS For Assessor-Western District,
a. 3. MCDANIEL.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20

As vote for any Democrat on tbe
county ticket is a form of political
treason; It'll giving aid and comfort
to the enemy.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20

vote for a Democrat for the
House of Delegates, means vote for
John T. McGraw for United States
Senator.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20
BOARDING.

BOARDING.
After October the undersigned will
run first-class boarding house. Any
one desiring rooms or board apply at
81 Second street.
MRS. MOLLIE GUMP. f,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20

A vote for Cornwel means vote
for four years of pickering and strife
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20

Joseph Williams, one of the good
Republican farmers OF Union district,
brought us in beet today of his own
growing that weighs tx pounds. 1t is
really monster, suggesting the size
of the Republican maiorities this fall
in Nation, State and county. Mr.. Viii
liams is an industrious and prosperous
farmer and is pleased with our new
tax laws. elieving the ople, espec-
tally. The farmers, are Ding to be
greatly benefited by5them.
Il 'Tis the grand shoe of to-day7-W.
e. Douglass. b. Highland.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20

the manufacturer. Now on, sale. c..
F. Randall & Co. x
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20

55FsI II q CIlHPdlsH OF -Iuss anu UIuSCeT
and clouding OF issues could gain the
day the Democrats would win in a
walk :3
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20

River.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20

Great Musical event coming!
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20

For Assessor-Eastern District,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20

For Judge of Circuit Court,
JOHN w. MASON.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20

GILBERT HOLMAN.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20
For GoVernol

81 Indiana.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20
REPUBLIc AN TIcKET.
For President,
sTHEODoRE ROOSEVELT,
ECEARIlES4WARR FAIRBANKS,
of New York.

For Vice President,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20
ZOE County surveyer.

Il. ii. WILCC
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20

8 "a q campaign of fuss
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20

For County Commissioners,
C. p. MOORE.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20

Fer Secretary of State,
CHARLES W. SWIsHER,
Of Marion county.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20

.WILLIAM NJ. 8. DAWSON,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20

OF Kanawha county
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20
ofLin coin county.

For State Senator,
JOSEPH II. McDERMOTT,
rs electromagnetic county.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20

FOR SALE-One dresser, some lace
curtains, stand tables. hall carpet and
other furniture. Will sell cheap at
once Call at 423 Jackson street
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20

For Prosecuting Attorney,
HARRY SHAW.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20
For Auditor,

2, .
81. of Mineral county.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20

- =.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-10-20

FOR Rem IA number of hne Office
rooms for rent in the Geo. M. Jacobs
building. Monroe street. Inquire Of
Geo. M Jacobs, County Clerks once.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-05-06
SCOTS Brick Yard.

Last Monday Will Scott began
operations in his brick yard close to
the city, with every outlook for a
prosperous season. This industry
employs twenty men and manufacture
twenty-five Thousand bricks per day.
1t requires about eight hundred
cords OF wood per year for the burning
Of brick. Thus giving employment
to many men along the line. The
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-05-06
No More Pennies lse 4 Time.

According to advfces from the
treasury department the government
mill at Philadelphia will cease to grind
out pennies for time. there being
now surplusage of this kind of cur
rency in the country. During the last
five years 5000, Ooo, 1893 pennies have
been shipped from the Philadelphia
mint, which is the only one that coins
the one-cent pieces, to various parts
of the country. Between July 1. 1902,
and June l, 1908, 50, 600, 900 cents ~e.e
coined. II this fige-year output were
collected in heap it would make q
stable stage mountain at least.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-05-06
Growth Of the Tslephens.

Nine years ago there we're 800, 00C
telephones in use. That was the veal
the Bell patents expired. Today
there are 3,00o, 900 instruments
purveying business and gossip, but
it is largely because there are 60
many independent concerns. The
organization of the independent
companies has not, 90 it ID said,
caused the business of the Bell
company to be any the less, but has
caused it to expand in proportion far
beyond what it was expected it would
develop. At the meeting of the tele-
phone companies Of the country at
Cincinnati recently. the above figures
were given out. Then. too, it was
predicted that in all probability the
next advanced step that will be made
in telephone exchange construction
will be an automatic board that will
do away with the hello girl and will
make it possible for patrons to make
direct connections with other peoples
telephones.