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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-02-19

completing or taking down connection
she holds an answering pIug i'm her
right hand and the left hand rests on
the keyboard with the listening key
open, 50 that when the little light
cores IN she merely inserts the plug
ana as she does so she uses the phrase
Number, please?' The subscriber then
gives her the number called for and she
repeats to him in an authorized manner
the number reQTIeStpd
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-02-19

are the trains? Just think how often
curing the day is this question asked.
the man wants 10 know how late No.
IS and Is told that IL comes in two
and just as often answered. But when
sections. the first one hour late and
Inc second two hours. and when he
asks you to tell him which section his
dear brother will be in on. we'll how
are you to known
The time, centraI2' was a ques-
ton asked US 407 times last Sunday.
and sometimes more on other days.
There is nothing that gives us more
pleasure than to tell the time when
people really want to know, but would
it be so very hard for the public to
be little courteous and say please
and thank you, just to break the mo-
notony-
Again the Precocious Child.
Most of our 'timekeepers' are chill
dren who possibly have not yet learned
how TO tell the time and perhaps
mother is too busy TO be bothered by
them. But the telephone is handy and
within easy reach, so the wee voice
comes to US: Please tell me the time
(Suci a novelty to use a telephone
all by yourself, just like a grown per
SOM 1t is just Q o'clock you reply.
and the child repeats 3 o'clock and
hangs up.
You can best answer the two fol-
lowing questions yourself. and per-
haDs find some way in which to make
time pass more quickly for the chief
operator: What would the home be
without the sound Of children's merry
voices2' question that finds an echo
in cur hearts What would the tele-
phone Office be without the sound of
the children's vOices2' and the answer
comes. Much better; but they might
be missed
Now we viii ramble along the
switchboard and see what the opera
tors have 70 contend with. OF course
on our limited service tables many dis
appointments and trials are to be met
with. We give the public some linn
tied service lines. and they can reach
almost everyone in town and those in
the surrounding places out of town by
using the dOllar-a-mOnth telephone,
commonly known as a register phone.
"Of course there is a funny and Sc
Tious side to everything, and the opera
tors hear both. Now, for instance, you
are the busy operator on a certain
table and one of your 100 subscribers
calls in and tells you he is an in
valid and would like you to talk to
him TO pass the time away: he gets
tired of thinking, reading and sitting
by himself. and would like to have
you talk to him every time he calls
up a friend of his is going TO give
him a musical treat over the 'DhOne,
he tells you, and you may listen If
you like. You appreciate his kind
ness, and your sympathy goes out to
him. but would the sympathies of the
ninety-nine subscribers who are left
go out to you If you should so devote
your time? Answer it yourself.
we all claim that courtesy demands
courtesy, and few words of encour-
9gement so a long way to putting the
operator i'm good humOr. so do not
be too cross and too hasty in judy
inS and placing blame on operators
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HERE is THE TEL EPH0NE sscENTRAE,sS" STORY
Continued from PageS setons
CONTINUED from Page 3, Section %

late. but that there would be a special
go out on time. she said:
''Oh. chief. my husband was going on
that train. Tell me which one he took.
the regular or the special2"
The chief operator was supposed to
know. 50 she informed the woman that
he undoubtedly took the special, if he
got 70 the depot ON time
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-02-19

and more consistent to use our own.
just as in other languages they do. For
tunately there is a growing tendency
in that direction among us. il is recog-
nized as quite proper TO say Mr.. Sar-
dou, Mr.. Hauptmann. Mr.. Galdcs. lust
as we would say Mr.. Meredith.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-02-19
Stylish sprinu Hats.

our name in the hat insures the buv-
ers of all that is 10 be expected in head
wear, style, proportion, long wear. This
governs in both $5-Oe and $500 grades.
BROWN, TERRY & WOODRTTFF co.
Tel. 1913, 166 Main Street.
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Sending in Fire Calls.

when a subscriber calls for the fire
departments mum bers at any one of
the three local stations the operator
questions the call as follows: Is there
n fire. This may seem strange TO the
public in general, but it is done to
shorten the time in giving I'm alarms.
As soon as the subscriber says, There
is a fire. the operator presses a button
which is located at the switchboard I'm
easy reach of all operators. AS soon
as the button is pressed it releases the
horses at the various stations.
Some subscribers are under the inn
preston that the operators listen to
their converse tons This. however is
not true as there is very little chance
for the operators to converse with
each other or with subscribers. or to
listen on connections, iuasmuch as il
Is against the rules To Go so. and there
is supervisor who is watching at all
times. Besides this, the company main
tains what are known as Joker tests.
These tests are nothing more than
stenographic report of whatever the
operator says or of what is said TO her
by subscribers, never. however. of con-
versattOns between subscribers. These
tests are gone over and corrected the
same as an examination paper at
school We never know when these
tests are taken, consequently il is very
easy for us to give good service and
Tot neglect our work. The company
endeavOrs to make our shifts as short
as possible, and that is accomplished
by giving each operator fifteen minutes
relief morning and afternoon. so that
the operator who is supposed to work
eight hours a day only works actually
seven and one-half hours.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05

i exquisite Dresden and cloisonne de-
| signs. On the bodice Of gown OF
rich wine shade were glass buttons
/ exactly matching in color, which spar
kled with unusual briliiancy, ana on j
blue cloth suit with white broadcloth
vest were gun metal buttons with sill
yer centers. Some of the handSOmer
buttons are brought out with ADJUST
able fastenings, making it possible to
use them for more than one purpose.
Dainty little chemisetteS, with deep
cuffs to match. give Il delightful feml-
nine touch to both street and house
gowns. In order to wear these a last
seasons frock may be easily cut in a
short V or a round neck effect Inc
prettiest chemisettes are fastened In
the back the collar being attached by
narrow beading or cut III one piece
Where a gown is fashioned trlf1e low
at the throat these lingerie effects add
a certain freshness to the appearance
an essential feature of well groom
ed woman ChemisetteS and cuffS,
handmade or of less expensive work
manshiD embroidered and tucked, are
brought out lust ready to slip into the
gown, changing it's entire appearance
i'll moments time.
Hats extremely tilted are the vogue
this season, and upon the cachepeiSne,
or high bandeau. most Of the trimming
is piled The trimming for these BAN
deaux, however, is noticeably light and
airy, frequently of tulle put on in bill
Lowry clouds and caught down with
bow OF velvet ribbon loops on one SIDE
Generally the outside of such hats are
comparatively simple, elaboration be-
ing confined to the bandeau trimming.
One sees an occasional hat almost
covered with superb bird with out
stretched wings, the tail dropping over
the hair, or chic little round velvet
shape with a wreath of velvet clematis
or orchids around the crown. Very
large wings are used on the more prac-
teal hats, and particularly stylish they
are with their pointed ends. Ostrich
feathers, of course, are worn in profu-
sion
Tulle ruches are seen on very dreSsy
white hats to be worn with the all
white theater frock and evening coat.
and sometimes a fluffy tulle boa and
charming little muff to match are
brought out to be worn with such hats.
Long soft Grape scarfs, flower strewn
with orchids. sweet peas or sprays of
buttercups are more than ever worn
over the hair and around the throat I'M
der the evening wrap. Some Of these
have fascinating borders in correspond
ing solid tints. Lace mantillas in black
also have an undeniable charm when
worn over the hair. Quaint little silk
sllaWls embroidered and fringed are
pretty evening accessory, and many
young woman will find one at the bot
tom Of grandmother trunk in the gar
ret Silk manufacturers, however, had
q happy inspiration when they evolved
a way to reproduce them this season in
many soft shades and WeaveS.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05
OUR new YORK
WEEKLY LETTER
Smart Frocks Seen on the Avenue,
In Fashionable Foyers and
at the Play.
Tip Tilted Hats In the Rial:o Parade.
Grape Scarfs, Chemisettes and
Other Accessories.
Bv RENE DEVERAUx.

It requires but few crisp typical
New York Fall days to bring forth ON
the avenue, in hotel foyers, shops and
goWned women as almost TO beWllder
one with their charm of contrasting
fashions. Certainly as many cOlors
are to be seen as there are in the au-
tunn foliage, but fortunately one point
is distinctly noticeable, and that is
that the general fashionable color tones
tend toward the subdued rather than
the brilliant shades which almost
startled one at the beginning of last
season.
Among the matinee crowds which al
ways throng Fifth avenue and Broad
way in the neiEhborhood of the RialtO
one would single out the different
shades of plum for their richness of
color and appropriateness for after
noon frccks. This shade, unGuestion-
ably the newest, is seen in its great
est beauty in the medium weight
broadcloths, which perhaps tailor best
after all. All the shades OF wine, from
the deep crimson to Il shade a trif1e
pinker than cerise, are popular, the
lighter shades in the soft henriettas,
cashlneres and chiffon cloths being eX-
tensiveIy used fer house gowns.
There is distinct style in small in
visible checks, in blue and green par
ticUlarly attractive in modified red
ingote and long severely tailored coat
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05

There is more Cstafrh in this section
Of tbs country than ail other diseases
put together, and until TIE last feF
years was supposed TO be incurab:e
For great many years doctors Pc
nounced 1t a local disease and prascr:h
ed local remedies, and by constantly
falling to cure with local treatment pro
nounced i. iccurable. Science has
proven catarrh to be a constitutional
disease and therefore requires cocstltc-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. J. Cheney q Co,
Toledo, Ohio, Is the only constitution
al cure on the market. it's taken In
ternaliy IN discs from 10 drops to 6
teaspoonful. 1t acts directly On the
blood and mucous surfaces OF the sss-
tenn. They offer enc hundred dollars
for any case it fails to cure. Send ter
circulars and testlm onials.
Address: F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo:
Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c..
Take Halls Family Pills for cons.i-
patton.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05

suits so becoming to tall women, but
quite as many boleros and Etons are
seen on the street here and in many
exclusive shops.
There is no time when these natty
little jacket suits seem more charming
than the early Fall. for it is then that
the tailor made girl is Seen in her great
est glory. When the season for wraps
rolls around, however. many of suits
best points are lost Particularly is
this true this season. for almost inyari
ably skirts are untrimmed, and the dis
tinctiye features are in effective col.
lars, Waistcoats, trimmings, smart but
tons and becoming belts and girdles
On the other hand. the long coat is FIRE.
Gucntly sufficiently heavy to be worn
without wrap. Il fur neci1piece and q
smart little golf vest underneath Civ
ing additional warmth.
Inscriptions arbiters of fashion
reckcned unwigely when they foretold
the passing of the plated skirt AS a
matter of fact, the plated skirt will
be with Us for at least season longer
Skirts are not SO universally plated all
around perhaps as formerly. but are
varied now and then with fitted side
yokes- terminating in fiat panel down
the front with box plated back. Of.
ten in such models fullness from the
yoke is formed by quite small tucks
and frequently this portion Of the skirt
is cut circular, giving Il pretty flare at
the bottom. In the making of success
full circular skirts most experienced
tailors often come to grief. These
skirts invariably sag after having been
worn few times, and the weave OF
the cloth employed is unauestionably
responsible for many such defects.
An extremely modish trimming for
the dressier tailor frocks is white
broadclcth, either finished with rows
Of very narrow braid or with applied
embroidered motifs or band effects.
Applied collars and smart little waist
coat effects are produced by the intro
duction Of white broadcloth, narrow
soutache braid stitched on crosswise
softening the white and adding to it's
serviceability. On many imported suits
both panne velvet and white broadclOth
are beautifully combined. and tinv
vests and straps are fastened with
modish bullet buttons in gun metal and
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05
LIKE FINDING MONEY.

Finding health is like finding money
80 think those who are sick. When
you have a cough, cold, sore throat, or
chest irritation, better act promptly
like w. G. Barber, OF Sandy Level, Va.
lie says 81 had terrible chest trouble,
caused by smoke and coal dust on my
lungs but, after finding no relief in
other remedies, / was cured by DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs and Colds" Greatest
sale OF any cough or lung medicine in
the world. At E. T. Whitehead & Co.'S.
drug store SOC aud $1.0O; guaranteed.
Trial bottle free.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for sixty years by millions @!
mothers for their children while teeth
Ing, with perfect success. 1t soothes
the child, sottens the gums, sliays all
pain, cures wind collie, and Is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea. L will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately
Sold by druggists in every part OF the
world. Twenty-Five cents a bottle. Be
sure and asE for Mrs. Wlnslow's Sooth-
ING Syrup.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05

The people rule it they will and
they must adopt some sure means Cl
preventing partnerships and bargains
between the rich corporations and the
government, BY which, in return fol
favors granted, favors viii be received
Richmond Times-Dispatch.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05
DON'T BORROW TROUBLE.

1t is bad habit to borrow anything
but the worst thing you can possibly
borrow, is trouble. When sick, sore
heavy, weary and WORKOUT by the
pains and poisons Of dyspepsia, bilious
ness, Bright's disease, and similar inter-
nal disorders, don't sit down and brood
over your symptoms, but fly for relief
to Electric Bilters. Here you will
fad sure ard permanent tcrgetfuimess
OF all your troubles, and your body
will not be husdened by load Of debt
disease. AT f. +. Whitehead & Cos
drug store. Price 50c. Guaranteed.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05

Sultor-Beg pardon for interrupt
ing, but-I-eT-have just come-er-
that is, / have just bean speaking to
your daughter, and che referred me to
YOU. Cd Gentlemaa-Gee, crickets
|, l wonser if that girl thinks l am made
of money. You arc ahon. the tortieth
hill collector she has sent in to day.
If shs doesn't marry pretty soon, IA
be bankruDt-NeY York VI eeklY.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05
PLANS TO GET RICH

are often frustrated b. sudden break
down, due to dysrepsia Or constipation.
Brace up and take DR.. Kings New
Life Pills They take out the mater
ials which are ciogglng your energies,
and give you new start. Cure head
ache and dizziness too. At E. T.
Whitehead & Cos drug store 23c =,
guaranteed.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05

Indigestion, constipation, dyspepsia
kidney and liver disorders, and al
stomach troubles positively cured By
using HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
IS cents, Tea Or Tablets. e. T. White.
head & Co., Scotland Neck, Jno. n
Brown, Halifax.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05
FULL OF TRAGIC MEANING

are these lines from J. II. Simmons, O!
Casey, Ia. Think what might have re-
suited irom his terrible cough if he had
not taken the medicine about which
he writes: 81 had fearful cough,
that disturbed nv nights rest. l tried
everything, but nothing would relieve
it, until took DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds, which completely cured me-"
Instantly relieves and permanently
cures all throat and lung diseases pre-
vents grip and pneumonia. At E. T.
Whitehead & Co. druggists; gnaran-
teed soc and ST co. Trial bottle free.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05

Kicd Lady-Have you no trade ?
The Hobo-Yes, a'am but dey amt
nothin' dom in my line just now.
Kind Lady-What Is your line? TIE
Hobo-Peddiin' earmuffs, ma'am.-
Chicago Daily News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05

Girls. if you wA..t rad lips, laughing
eyes, sweet hrea;!: AID good looks use
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tel. TIE
greatest beau;li;er known. IS cents,
Tea or Tablets. =. r. Whitehead &
Co, Scotland Mex, 1no. N. Brown,
HALIFAX.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05
speCia1 Rates
TO RALEIGH, n. G. VIA
SEABOARD account OF the
North Carolina STATE
FAIR, October 1926.

The Seaboard announces that they
will sell excursion tickets from all
points within the State Oh North Caro-
lima, including Norfolk, Portsmouth,
Richmond, Petersburg, Suffolk Frank
lin and intermediate poiuts ia the
State OF Virginia, account OF the State
Fair, October 1921, Tor one first class
limited fare for round trip, plus fifty
cents Tor one admission TO the tail
grounds minimum rate including ad-
mission cauron, 81 OO0
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05

sMiss Odum is an ideal bachelor
maid. She cares nothing about men"
thing. picked up her prayer book
yesterday, and it fell open naturally at
the marriage service" - Cleveland
Leader.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05

1t makes 20 difference how long you
have been sick, il YOU are troubled
with indigestion, constipation, liver
and kidney troubles, HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea will make you we'll. 80
cents. f. I. Whitehead & Co, Scot
lard Neck, Jno. =. Brown, Halifax.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05

Good advice to women. If you
want beautiful complexion, clear
skin, bright eyes, red lips, good health,
take HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
There is nothing like it. So cents,
Tea or Tablets. E r. Whitehead &
Co., Scotland Neck, Jno. N. Brown,
Halifax.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05
ASK YOUR DEALER FOR
ALIENS FOOT-EASE.

A powder for the feet. 1t cures
Swollen, Sore, Hot, Callous, Aching
Sweating Feet, Corns and Bunions
At all druggists and shoe stores, Csc
Alex to-day.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05

During the campaign" said the
political boss, "you must never fail to
hold up American industries" "For
how much !" asked the innocent can
didate.-Chicago Record.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05

Now that press agent has been
appointed for the Panama canal the
work OF digging the big waterway will
progress more satis'actori!y-in the
press dispatches.-Bs!tim Herald.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05

Wanted strong borse to do the
work OF q country mi. isier," is an 40
veitlseneut which appeared in an En-
slish newspaper the other day-N. Y.
Tribune
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05

"!Nhat have you in the shape Q.
cucumbers?" asked the wouid-ba Gus
toner, as he entered the grocery,
Nothing but bananas, sir" said tie
new CLERK Bristol Courier.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05

HowelI-A man Is considered in
nOcent until he is proved guilty.
Powell-SingIe min, aren't you?-Oc-
tOber Smart Set.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05
NEW CURE FOR CANCER.

ALI surface cancers are now known
to be durable, by Bucklen's Arnica
SaIve. Jas. Walters, Of Duiiield, Va,
writes: 81 had cancer on my lip for
years, that seemed incurable, till Buck
lens Arnica Salve healed it, and now
i. is perfectly WE'LL" Guaranteed cure
for cuts and burns. 25c at E. 7.
Whitehead & Cos drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05

We have sold many bargains in silk
waists, but we must say that we consider
this the greatest We have ever offered
We are practically selling a silk waist
for an amount that would ordinarily pay
only for the silk. We guarantee it to be
exactly as described, and if not absolute
ly satisfactory to the purchaser it may be
returned, and money will be promptly re-
funded. You dealing with MACY'S
the largest dry goods and department
store in the entire country
This chic waist is made of an excellent
quality soft taffeta silk, in black and all
desirable shades; full blouse effect; front
is trimmed with stitched side plaits form
ing yoke effect; back is trimmed with side
plaits; fastens in front under a narrow
rufle extending down center from collar
band to belt; full sleeves with tucked
cuffs; stitched and tucked collar Sizes.
80 to AZ inch bust. Price &2.40
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05
Write for our catalogue-its Free.
500 Pages of
New York Fashions for Fall

CiOaks, Suits, Furs, Skirts, Shirt Waists
everything needed for mems or Wonen,s
wear or in the home. A General Encyc1c.
pedia of the Largest Dry Goods and
Department Store under one roof in th;s
entire country.
If you arc interested in knowing and
having the advance New York STYLES r.
interested in saving money, write us for
this catalogue. It places the New York
Market at your disposal, the pleasure of
New York Styles, Mays Prices-ou ara
yours for the asking. Write US postal
today-nov-asking for our catalogue Ad-
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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05
R. Il. MACY { CO., New York CITY,

PinesaIve acts like poultice. Best
thing In the world for boils, burns,
cracked hands, letter, etc. Sold ny E.
I. Whitehead & Co., Scotland Neck,
Legget's drug store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1905-10-05
&c principal points

AAo t"ttoo HUH VIC piiEC1f1i piiHis
will be as follows:
Poftsn, outh, Va. 40 50
Norfolk, Va. 595
Suffolk, Va. 545
Franklin, Va. 495
Lewiston, n. &. AS
Rich Square, N. G.. AS
Richmond, Va. $50
Petersburg, Va. 40
Weldon, N. G. $50
Oxford, n. G. $40
Henderson, N. G. 1876
Sanford, n. G. 1856
Hamlet, NC. $50
Maxtcp, N. C. 1876
Lumberton, n. c.. 435
Wilmington, &C. 4SO
Monroe, N. c. 5S5
Charlotte, n. 6I5
Lincolnton. NC. $50
Rutherfordton, N. q. S45
Hickory, NC. $50
Lenolr, N. G. 40
For Military Companies and brass
bands in uniform. twenty or more OF.
one ticket the following rates will an
ply fo, round trip:
Portsmouth, Va. $3.50
Warren Plains. n G.. 1875
Henderson, N. G. .G9
IOnlShnrp NJ G. TX