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quisite smoothness, the melody swinging
out pure and sweet In the Meyerbeer-
List number the peculiar tempo and
melody was played with spirit and fine
Interpretation.
With a good, broad tone, a clean tech
mic and a continuity. in the expression
of musical thought Miss Findleys work
reached degree OF high excellence The
last number. the List concerto, tested
pianist and in this noble work she sur
prised even those who knew her best.
The breadth, brilliant technic and clear
phrasing of this concerto made the in
depreciation mastery.
Miss Jessie Clark played the orches-
the thoroughly artistic and satisfactory
way she always does her music. An in
formal reception was held after the pro-
gram TO meet Miss Findley, who has
been away the past year studying with
Leibling of Chicago. One word must be
said of her work: Her entire devotion to
her work Any talent of capacity for
genius that has not back Of it work. hard
and unceasing, will inevitably fall short
Of success or perfection. Miss Findley
couples with great artistic ability an in
defatigable, answering spirit that sees
only the goal and not the never ending.
ceaseless work leading to it. She is
young woman and a musician OF the
noblest type.
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Recommendations AFFAIR.

Last Thursday evening in the st. Johns
Episcopal church Mr.. John Kemper
Adams and Miss Ida Kendrick were
united in marriage by the Rev J. d.
Richie. In spite of the inciemency of
the weather the church was filed with
the friends of the young people The
decorations. consisting of palms and a
lovers knot of white roses. hanging over
the altar were very pretty. Promptly
at s O'Clock the procession led by the
boys choir moved towards the altar. AS
they marched the boys sang The Voice
That Breathes Ger Eden Dr. White
presided at the organ. Rev Ritchey
followed the choir and next came the
ushers and two groomsmen, MIR. Edgar
Hess. Mr.. Marshal Rumsey Of Batavia.
n. Y. Mr.. Harry Stinson. DR. Murray
Kirkwood and DR.. Herman. Miss May
Chapple and Miss Helen West as brides
maids walked alone followed by the maid
Of honor, Miss Catherine Kendrick. OF
st. Louis. Last came the bride and the
party was met at the altar by the groom
and his best man, Mr.. Louis Adams.
The choir softly SANG. "oh Perfect
Love" during the ceremony.
reception was held at the home Of
the brides mother Mrs. \. S. Kendrick.
SIS North Topeka avenue. after the oere-
mony The wedding party assisted by
Mrs Kendrick. Miss Martha Kendrsck.
and Mr.. and Mrs. c. A Adams received
the guests Mr. and Mrs Adams left
for the east whore they viii
spend few weeks. They Will be at home
TO their friends on Tuesdays in June Al
SIS North Topeka avenue. The bride is
the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs
a s. kendrick. and is a graduate OF the
Lewis academy Mr. Adams. the son II
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Adams Is a book
keeper for Davidson & Case and is we'll
known in Wichita business and society
circles. Mr.. and Mrs. Adams have the
best wishes OF host OF friends.
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TUESDAY
FIFTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY


Tuesday evening about twenty young
people met at the residence Of ]. d. Smith
and proceeded TO the home of Charles
kenworthy. where they took Mr. and
Mrs. Kenworthy by surprise. Mr. Smith
in behalf of the company, presented them
beautiful rocker, it being their fifth
wedding anniversary After an attempt
by Mrs. kenworthy to reply, Mr.. Ken
worthy responded in a few words thank
ing them for the beautiful gift The eve
ming was very pleasantly spent in play
ing whist, panic and finch and will long
be remembered as complete and happy
surprise.
Those present Were: Mr. and Mrs
Pratt, Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Smith. Mr.. and
Mrs. w. X. lsenhart, Mr.. and Mrs. Len
Papes, Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Smith
Misses Miller, Hoover, Howenstine Rob-
ertson, Rich; Messrs. Keller, Sweet,
Smith.
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BIRTHDAY PARTY.

One of the most enjoyable events Of
the week was spent Friday evening from
four to seven, when Edna Kratzer enter
tanned a few of her friends in honor of
her eleventh birthday. The evening was
spent in playing games. so the time passed
all tco soon. Refreshments were served.
consisting of ice cream, cake and pop
corn Mrs. Tappan was assisted by Mrs.
Waterbury and Miss Laura Graham.
Those present were. Ruby Moore. Ruth
Mckee, Ruth Lanyard tErinestine Yunk-
in. Ruth Carol. Ethel Tidmus, Gladys
Benner. Neoma Mckee, Willie Backus.
Viola Tidmus. Winifred Daisy, Esther
Backus, Drucella Graham. Clarence Wat
erbury. Raymond Daisy and Edna KRAFT
ger.
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ON FRED AVER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Funk chaper-
oned a surprise party on Fred Aver We'd
nesday night. The party swooped down
on him at his suite of rooms on East
Douglas avenue. The affair was in the
nattire of a hoase warming ssssssfss pillow
shower FOR Mr.. Aver has fitted up rooms
for his own use over the Barnes & New
comb music store. Each guest brought
something to add to the furnishing of the
rooms After an evening spent with mu-
sic refreshments were served. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Claude O..
Funk, Miss Winnie Barnes. Miss Hattie
McCiung. Miss Jennie NcClung. Miss
Julia McCabe. Miss Edwards. Miss En-
ma Johnson. Miss Tillie Brock Mrs. A.
H. Lauck, Mr.. Maurice Barnes, Mr.
Cook, Mr.. Dee Lauck. 49,
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JONES' BOCHEL.


Miss Maggie Jones and Mr.. Ed BocheI
were married last Tuesday evening Mr.
Bochel is one of the city's best young
men and is employed at the Kelchner
meat market Miss Jones is a true
Wichita girl She was born and raised
In this city. She is one of the city's moot
prominent and handsome young ladies'
She is the second daughters OF MI and
Mrs. Jones Of S39 North Market and
niece of Mrs. Holloway. She was en-
ployed at the Pioneer Shirt factory as
fore lady and has been with the firm for
(the past years and was one of the most
trusted Employees. She has a host of
friends who join in wishing them untold
happiness. Mr.. and Mrs Bochel were
remembered by their friends with many
handsome presents which viii help to
embellish their already furnished home.
G &
CARROLI-JOHNSO
Married, at the residence OF Mrs Fred
Harris. SS6 South TopeAa avenue, on Tues
day evening May 10, by Rev. n. f. Har-
mon. DR.. Stephen Johnson and Mrs.
frankie Carroll. both of this city. A few
intimate friends OF the contracting parties
were present TO see them married ana an
elegant repast was served.
y
COSMOPOLlS CLUB DANCE.
Tuesday evening tn Cusmopolis club
gave dancing party in Hartman's hall
A very pleasant evening was spent.
Among the guests We're: Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Myers, Misses Kenagy. Graves.
Shea, Young, Daugherty, Gray, Swain.
Dorsey. Petty, Husey. Hatfield, Human,
Rogers. kohlstadt. Winch. Gabrielle.
Human. Horton. Braitsch, Messrs Brown
Hardin, Hadler. Barnes. Abbot, Pegram
Dueser, Healey. Stanley, GwyGn, Black.
Herman. Dedrick. Dryden. Bailey, Milton,
Hyde, Bonney.
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SURPRISE PARTY.


A jolly crowd of boys and girls. led by
Miss Bessie Marley. met last Friday
evening at the home of Misses Anna and
Nellie Leahy and We're successful in
completely surprising both girls. Those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs VIII War
rem, Mrs. A e. Wright, Misses Bessie
Marley, Winifred Comfy, Ollie Worrall.
Bertha Southwell, Resula Schenebricker.
Jessie Southwell. Nina Francis. Rec Mar
key. Ethel Sweeney: Messrs. Francis
Clarity. Joe Warren. Jerry Fitzpatrick,
ice Braitsch. Olin Sternberg. Ed. Nc
Kinney and Will Dearsmith.
After numerous interesting games, the
most popular of which was The Ladies'
Secret Society" the guests departed at a
late hour much pleased with the oven
ing's entertainment.
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LINEN SHOWER.


Friday evening the friends Of Mr.. and
Mrs. C. A. Edwards gave them linen
and kitchen shower at their home at 357
North Market street. The evening was
spent at cards and music, after which
light refreshments were served consisting
of ice cream and cake. At a late hour
the guests departed, each declaring Mr..
and Mrs Edwards to be charming enter
tainers.- Many useful and valuable pres
ents were received. ~ .r,.s,
Those present were:s Nr.Nand Mrs. En-
erick, NJ. and Mrs. Smith, Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Wolf. Mr..
and Mrs F. NJ. Edwards. Mr.. and Mrs.
Pcachy. Mr. and Mrs. c. A. Edwards.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. G. Tapp. Mrs Axteu,
Misses Gussie Shrier; Pearl Davidson,
Minnie Carpenter, Uldene Cofheid, Mabel
Ronig. Amy Edie, Eva AXtell. Clara
Davidson, Julia Edwards. Viola Smith.
Nellie Edwards Anna Allen, Genevieve
OIiphant: and Messrs Charley Dumont.
Club Harris, Ed. McHugh. Pearl Lime
baugh, Frank Murray. Walter ketzler.
Howard Eide, Ruby Peachy and Jim
Hilton.
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The Weak iID Society

young people. the ceremony was marked
by happiness throughout and every one
! seemed to enjoy the occasion as much
as the newly married couple.
| Presents We're received from Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward L. Morton of Halstead; Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Johnston of FL Reno;
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Smith of Kiowa; Miss
Julia Winnie of Waller, Texas; w. G.
| Sanders of Houston, Texas. and Mr..
Chas. p McCollom of New York City.
The following were present: Mrs NJ
! Spencer. Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. Long, Mr.
and Mrs. N. II. Long and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. Grant Long, Mr.. and Mrs a. II.
Williams and daughter, L. Long, Rena
Long, Maud Hess. John Cole, Rev Nc
Lean and wife.
The bride was formerly of Houston.
Texas, and has resided in this city for
the past two years. having made host
of friends The groom is the oldest son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. f NJ Long and is con-
nected with the Boston Store, having
been in their employment for the past
eight years, and Is one of their most
valued statesmen.
Their many friends in the city wish
them much happiness in their new ven
turc.
They win be at home to their friends
after June /.
w. r. c. WORKERS.
The patriotic workers of w. r. c.
No. 40 met with Mrs Track at her home
on Wichita street last Wednesday after
noon, and accomplished a good bit OF
work
1t is to be understood that this Woman's
Relief Corps does not pretend to mon
opoly OF patriotism because this society
has been called Patriotic Workers" In
all the organizations auxiliary to veteran
associations are to be found enthusiastic
tireless workers whose one aim Is to aid
the veterans ard teach lessons Of patriot
ism. So much by way Of depression. Any
one passing Mrs. Tracy's houhe on the
afternoon in question would have known
there was something doing" All of the
rooms were pretty well filed. needles and
tongues were flying; but the tongues
ceased for a while. and Miss Gertrude
Cattell entertained the company with
recitation. 1t was so loudly applauded
that the little maiden seemed very much
confused; but she rallied and as an en-
core said a spirited song: America, Pride
of the World
Refreshments, of course. Strawberry
shortcake was the leading article. Now,
ii may be thought necessary at all times
to serve refreshments. But some people
do not think 50. The workers must
prepare the evening meal as soon as pos
sble after arriving at home-most of them
at least, and not being hungry. don't
think the rest are and a slim supper is
served in many cases.
But that is not the worst Of It, Think
of the stack of dishes to be washed at
the home OF the hostess lie seems time
for somebody to etnter a protest against
so much consumption of refreshments.
The question is: WHO WHIP" There
were thirty eight corps members at Mrs.
Tracy's, and five insisting ladies'
Mr. Tracy also had his company as
there were five comrades there to enter |
tain him with "reminiscences of the war. I
Among the comrades was Mr.. Ross. who {
has been. i'll SO long, and it Is pleasant TO |
see him so far recovered as to be able |
to. participate in the social functions of I
a "workers'' meeting.
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FOR MISS WALLENSTEIN.

tOR MISS NALLENSIEIN.
Mrs. Louis Solomon and Mrs l. Gold
smith gave a Dutch lunch on Thursday
evening in honor of Miss Leah Wallen-
stein. who is visiting here from her home
at Great Falls. Mont. The lunch was
spread at the Solomon home. Stems and
pretzlettes formed the basis of very
appropriate characterization of the dining
room and table a tall stein stood in
the middle on a mat of green dotted with
roses and lilies, On one. side. was the
initial wv The cover was of white
carnations with a white rose at the top.
Tiny stems were at each plate. The eve
ming passed with cards and dancing.
Prizes were won by Miss Esther Kauf-
man, Miss Ruth Hirsh and Mr. Michael
Goldsmith. The guests were: Miss Leah
Wahenstein, Miss Ida Joseph, Miss Sadie
Kaufman. Miss Ruth Hirsh of ST. Louis,
Miss Julia Hanover Miss Ora Samuels.
Miss Esther kaufman, Miss Lena Joseph,
Miss Sadie Joseph, Mr.. and Mrs. Ike
Goldsmith, Mr.. Hirsh, of ST. Louis, Mr.
Guy Levy, Mr.. Michael Goldsmith, Mr..
Sam Hess, Mr.. II. Wallenstein Mr. Ike
Greenfield. Mr.. Milton Greenfield, Mr.
Jacobs. Mr.. Ed Krailsheimer, Mr.. Joe
kaufman Mr. Willard Block
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THURSDAY COOKING CINB.


The Thursday Cooking club was en-
tertained by Mrs. Ed. Vail, at her home,
HOS North Market street, Thursday af-
ternoon. Mrs. McKibben, of Iowa, Miss
Hirsh and Miss Thompson, of st. Louis,
were the guests of the club. Mrs. u. II.
Campbell. who has just returned from
California. had a sample OF preserved
fresh California figs and salsufa jelly
made from a japanese jlub.
Resolutions were adopted concerning
the death of Mrs w. A. Reed.
The menu included WEIGH Rarebit with
Long Branch crackers. stuffed olives. Gu
cumber sandwiches, coffee, strawberry
cream, custard cake, white cake, sailed
almonds, buttercup minis. The next
meeting of the club will be with Mrs.
II. w. Lewis. Members present were:
Mrs. c. NJ. Whitney, Mrs. F. G. Smyth.
Mrs. George Steel. Mrs. Ed Robertson.
Mrs. G. c. Purdue, Mrs. George l.. Pratt,
Mrs. c. E. Potts, Mrs. Ralph l.. MilIson,
Mrs. III. w. Lewis, Mrs. z. c. Lewis, Mrs.
A. c. Jobes, Mrs. c. V. Ferguson, Mrs.
George Dickson, Mrs. Will Dixon, Mrs.
c. w. Brown, Mrs o. ID. Barnes, Mrs.
j. II. Alley, Mrs. &. H. Campbell.
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NET WITH MRS. MCLEAN.

NET WITH MRS. MCLEAN.
Thirty-iive members OF the Woman's
Home Missionary society of the Dodge
Avenue NJ r. church were entertained by
Mrs b. F. Mclean Tuesday afternoon at
her home on the West Side. Mrs. 8. Roy
conducted the session, which was taken
up with talks on Alaska. An interest
ing feature was the talk by Miss Anna
Milton. Miss Milton is a student at the
Friends university and IS a native Of
Alaska She told o: the country and
customs and sang songs in the native
tongue The ladies were also delighted
ct hearing read letters from Mr.. and
Mrs. James Allison. written a; Jerusalem
and Athens. Mrs. Mclean served de-
licious refreshments. including fruit sheT-
bet. cake and coffee.
ENTERTAINED HER FRIENDS. :.
merry crowd at her home. ieaa North
Main street, Friday evening. Those
present were Misses Kate Pettyiohn.
Ailye Helar. Vera Ioshbaugh, Holiday.
India Bates Clara Loshbausb. Sslie
Bales. Blanche Beard: Messrs. Wi. Her
rington. J. H Ferguson. willard Bnnds.
Clarence Rogers. Ernest Ferguson. Putt
ney. Charlie Beard. Hay knight. Ben
Jones and Sneeis. The evening was
spent IN cards ard dancing. otter which
light refreshments were served.
N TIE COUNTRY.
4 surprise party "a the form OF pic
nc He given 81 Mr.. swoHses-s home.
six miles west On Central. Nay $. ;S-s. in
honor Of Mrs Swansons birthday. She
being the recipient Of very beautiful sita-
Ter set given BY her many friends ard
neighhcrs who took This method 81 she~-
ing their appreciation q her Kindness and
whole sonIed hospitality. The party met
az Mr. Ola Bensozs and drove quietly 10
Mr. SvanSozs making a oerEpsste sup
prise The forenoon vas spent IN various
games and IN getting the tables rc@sy IN
Mr.. SSsussns 5ne maple grove for the
dinner In which the ladies al showed
ss.e.r skill BY the delicious vsasSs wfsies
were set forth and gentlemen their aD-
probation when the arrived at tbs
tables The afternoon was spent IL play
i-g Various games uatii tine 10 go home |
which came ali too soon. VIXEN gocS
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Mabel Lloyd, Frances Overman, Carotta
McClung. Leila Rea, Frances Parsons,
Mabel Sells. Kate Hibben, Anna Hum
feldt, Mabel Tucker. Edna King, Flor
ence Dubois Julia Willis, Esther Swab,
Mary Bean, Inez Payne. Nell Wood.
Ruth Lane. Evelyn Frasius. Winnie Da-
Wis, Miss Cele, Iva Cole. Angy Keister
Essie Downing, Appa Fosnot, Lulu
Crovton. Bertha Stewart Helen Jacobs,
May Ford, Ethel Taylor.
MISS DE MARS BIRTHDAY.
Miss May De Mar celebrated her sew
enth birthday Thursday morning at Miss
Bush's kindergarten. The morning was
spent very happily with games and music
and making a Kindergarten birthday
chain. A delicious lunch was then served.
The guests were: Evelyn Mclaughlin.
Eta Tanning. Harold Harvey, Farncis
Brown, Noble Taylor Harold Erins.
Adele House. Edgar WEIGH. Henriette os-
borne. Francis Woo&ard. Marion Gossow.
Edward Gossow, Richard Warren, Donald
Abacronbie, Maxine Henrion, Sallie To-
Ter, Dorothy Englehart, Della Kelso.
Marcia Murdoch. Edward, Peck, Hazel
Martin, Lillian Martin.
ENTERTAINED WILLING WORKERS.
The Willing Workers met May % with
Mary langley on South Topeka avenue
where they were royalty entertained with
games. Mary Welmon won first prize and
Mrs. Crossner second prize. after which
dainty refreshments were served, all
members voting il a grand success. \
number of visitors enjoyed the hospital
ity of the w ". Next meeting will be at
the home of Mrs Chas. A. Wilson, 529
South Topeka avenue, Friday. May 18th.
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Work Of Sixty Years

The Electrical World and Engineer,
in an article on "Sixty Years of the
Telegraph" says: ''The past week
has witnessed the sixtieth anniver-
sary of the electromagn gnetic telegraph,
it being May I, 1914 when Prof Morse
was able to demonstrate the use of
his invention in reporting at Washing
ton the proceedings of the Whig con-
vention at Baltimore. Since that time
the history Of the telegraph in this
country and elsewhere has been one of
universal benefit. 1t is certainly
moot question whether OF late years
the telegraph has advanced as rapidly
as it might have done, and whether it
has not become more or less crystal
lied and fossilized in it's apparatus and
methods. Yet even this statement
must be made guardedly, for, while
the great telegraph systems the world
over appear to look askance on auto
matte and machine methods, the wire
less telegraph inventions have been
generally taken up and pushed with
great success; and if there is anything
more wonderful and more stimulating
in the domain of electrical advance at
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HER CARDS ALL RIGHT.
Of Course Postmaster Read Them, but
She Did Not Care.

Of Course Postmaster Read Them, but
She Did Not Care.
"This craze for souvenir post cards
is the funnie est fad that has struck
people for a long time, l think; don't
you?" inquired a Brooklyn girl of her
friend from New Jersey, pausing in
front of a large stationery store Oh
Broadway.
why, are you receiving them, too?''
asked the young girl. "I have had
about two dozen of them sent to me
in the last ten days, and some of them
are pretty enough to mount
"0h, N.Y." sighed Miss Brooklyn,
'the ones I get are all battered up,
and the picture ruined by the re-
ceived' mark. I don't see how you
can mount them in that condition-or.
have you found way to take off the
stamps?"
~"I'm not bothered that way" re-
joined Miss Jersey. Mine are never
defaced; our postmaster = always
stamps them on the address only
side. I suppose he reads them, too,
but there is never very much on them,
so I don't care. You see, our town
is so small that he has plenty of time
to turn the cards over and stamp
them on the wrong side. Of course
you couldn't expect it in large place
like Brooklyn New York Times.
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':Chink" Pet of Whites

did you ever see a one-armed or
one-legged Chinaman?" asked George
". Otterson, the hydraulic engineer
yesterday. Of course, you new
er did. They are rare. l have
lived in California, in the Hawaiian
Islands, and in China, in all of which
places there are some Chinese, but
l never saw a crippled Mongolian
until l went to Quesnelle, 2. c., last
winter.
There one of the chief characters
of the town is a One-armed and one
legged Chinaman, the pet of the town.
He is the Quesnelle city -WaterMorks-
Reine Without pipe line of any char
acter, the people of Quesnelle have to
draw their water by bucket from the
Fraser river. This old Chinaman has
built up a substantial trade drawing
and carrying water for them. His
regular customers number the inhabi-
tants of nearly every house in town.
There is a quaint little story in
his being there. AS all who have
lived among the Chinese know, they
object strenuously to a crippled mem
ber of their race being allowed to
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MIRRORS OUT or. ELEVATORS.
Women Delayed the Progress of a
PHILADELPHIA City Hall Car.

Women Delayed the Progress of a
Philadelphia City Hall Car.
The mirrors in, the big elevator in
the southeast corner Of city hall, that
filled the entire side of the car, have
been ordered removed. Ever since
the elevator was installed there,
years ago, that car has been used
more than any other in the building.
The car serves to carry most of
the witnesses to the criminal and
magistrates courts on the sixth
floor. Among it's passengers were a
large number Of women. When the
other four elevators in that corner
were empty and waiting for passen-
gers, groups of women would stand
for five minutes for the big mirror
car to arrive. The operator would
protest in vain. The car could creak
and groan under it's heavy load, but
the women never forsook it.
When they arrived at their desired
floor, the operator would call out
Sixth" or. GAIL the way down." but
the women would be busily engaged
gazing into the glass fixing their friz-
zes or their bonnets. Sometimes ii
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the present time than the wireless, we
do not know what it is. The amount
of service rendered to the public by
the telegraph sixty years after it's
practical inception may be gagged
from the fact that in only four or five
of the leading countries 4OO,OOO,OOO or
5O0,000,000 authentic messages are dis
patched annually, exclusive of those
handled by leased private wires In
this country the record is now prob
ably about 100000,000 a, year, while
Great Britain does not fall very far
behind that. Germany and France
together are good for another 100000
600, while Russia, Italy, Austria and
Spain will probably account for an
other batch of equal magnitude. The
telephone to-day has asserted for itself
the function of knitting closely to-
gether the various communities in
which it is used.>but it is still the
proud boast of the telegraph and the
submarine cable that they have been
the great instrumentality In annihi-
lating distance, promoting intercourse
and commerce and bringing the ma
tiOns together"