THE LIBRARY
OF
THE UNIVERSITY
OF CALIFORNIA
LOS ANGELES
THE
UNIVERSAL DICTATION COURSE
NEW STANDARD SHORTHAND
MADE UP OF BUSINESS LETTERS FROM TWENTY-SIX DIFFERENT
BUSINESSES, TOGETHER WITH LEGAL PAPERS, DEPOSITIONS,
AND TESTIMONY FROM CIVIL AND CRIMINAL CASES.
...ARRANGED...
WITH COMPLETE VOCABULARY OF WORDS AND PHRASES (WITH PROPER SHORT-
HAND OUTLINES) PRECEDING EACH COLLECTION OR BUSINESS TO BE
PRACTISED BEFORE TAKING DICTATION IN THAT BUSINESS
BY
W. L. MUSICK
AND ADAPTED TO ANY OF THE PITMANIC SYSTEMS
(BOOK FOR EACH SYSTEM)
FIRST EDITION.
A METHOD OF INSTRUCTION
ESPECIALLY PREPARED FOR SHORTHAND SCHOOLS, ACADEMIES, COLLEGES
AND PRIVATE STUDY. THE METHOD AND ARRANGEMENT HAVE
BEEN USED IN SCHOOL TEN YEARS BY THE
AUTHOR BEFORE PUBLICATION
W. L. MUSICK, AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER
SPRINGFIELD, MO.
Entered, according to act of Congress, in the year 1897, by
W. L. MUSICK,
In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. C.
PRESS OF THE ELBW
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PREFACE.
THE text-book of this system is a complete instructor as far as the principles
of the system are concerned. It is not intended that this book shall take
JJJ the place of the text-book, but that it shall be used as an auxiliary to the
>_ text-book. It is designed to follow the text-book, as a graded, classified, Dic-
^ tation Course, for which there has always been a demand.
Throughout the Dictation Course the student is recommended to make free
13 use of the text-book, by frequent reference to it, in all cases in which an outline is
not understood, or a principle is forgotten.
M It is intended for all grades of writers, but especially, to take the student at
the very beginning of dictation and lead him, in a most systematic manner, through
a carefully graded course, from the easiest, ordinary business letters, to the most
^ difficult matter. The course should be practised and written through repeatedly,
occasionally reviewing work passed over, and speed and accuracy will result.
It will be of great advantage to the instructors, students and writers of the
3 system, for systematic study and practise, in systematically planning the work in
the schoolroom and classifying the school, for special preparation in any particular
$ line of business, for gaining speed and at the same time keeping the notes in good
form, and as a book of reference.
THE AUTHOR.
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CONTENTS.
Wood and Coal Business Vocabulary i
Wood and Coal Business Letters 5
Furniture Business Vocabulary 9
Furniture Business Letters 12
About typewriting 14
Care of machine 14
Loans and Collection Business Vocabulary 15
Loans and Collection Business Letters 18
Special Instructions
Form of letters 21
How to take letter-press copy in letter-press book 23
The vowel method . 23
Numbering letters for quick reference 24
How to manifold 24
How to make mimeograph copies 25
Paper and Printing Business Vocabulary 26
Paper and Printing Business Letters . . 28
Hay and Grain Business Vocabulary 30
Hay and Grain Business Letters 32
Lumber Business Vocabulary 34
Flour, Feed and Fuel Business Vocabulary 36
Lumber Business Letters 37
Flour, Feed and Fuel Business Letters . . . 39
Hesitation 39
General Advice Vocabulary 40
General Advice
Suggestions 43
Materials 43
Neatness 44
Keep your pencil sharp 44
Students studying position 44
How to become expert 45
The stenographer 46
Speed on the typewriter 46
Discouragement 47
Building and Loan Business Vocabulary 48
Building and Loan Business Letters 51
Hardware Business Vocabulary 56
Hardware Business Letters 58
Stove and Queensware Business Vocabulary 61
Stove and Queensware Business Letters 64
Dry Goods Business Vocabulary 69
Dry Goods Business Letters 72
Railroad Business Vocabulary 76
Railroad Business Letters 79
Implement Business Vocabulary 83
Implement Business Letters 86
Grain and Commission Business Vocabulary 89
Grain and Commission Business Letters 91
Real Estate and Insurance Business Vocabulary 93
CONTENTS (CONTINUED).
PAC.K
Real Estate and Insurance Business Letters 96
Grocery Business (wholesale) Vocabulary 99
Grocery Business (wholesale) Letters 102
Manufacturing Business Vocabulary 107
Manufacturing Business Letters no
Merchandise Brokerage Business Vocabulary 113
Merchandise Brokerage Business Letters 116
Mill Machinery Vocabulary 115
Mill Machinery Letters 120
Option Business Vocabulary 122
Option Business Letters 124
Law Correspondence Vocabulary 127
Law Correspondence Letters 132
Forms of Legal Papers Vocabulary 138
Forms of Legal Papers
Action on note 139
Action on account 139
Action on account 140
Motion for cost 140
Trustees sale. . . 141
Motion to set aside judgment 141
Motion for a new trial 142
Petition for partition 143
Petition for mandamus 144
Motion to set aside sheriffs' sale 145
Forms in bankruptcy 146
Court Reporting
Suggestions. 149
Stenographer's habits 149
Finding testimony Indexing notes 149
Another method of indexing notes 150
Indexing transcript , 150
Inserting opinion 151
Stopping proceedings 151
Rapid witness 152
Depositions 152
Exhibits 152
Offer of proof 152
What not to take 153
Questions by the Court or jurors 153
Filing of notes 153
Notes How preserved When written out 153
Objections, rulings, and exceptions 153
The ruling 154
Manuscript 154
Title page of transcript 155
Court Testimony
Forrest Case Vocabulary 156
Forrest Case Testimony ' * 159
Gideon Case Vocabulary . 165
Gideon Case Testimony 166
Railroad Case Vocabulary 175
Railroad Case Testimony 176
Abbott Case Vocabulary 184
Abbott Case Testimony 186
The Birthright, the Barter and the Bitter Cry Vocabulary ..-'.- 192
The Birthright, the Barter and the Bitter Cry 197
Group Dictation '. 195
Graded Dictation 196
Universal Dictation Course
ADAPTED TO
NEW STANDARD SHORTHAND.
INTRODUCTORY.
THIS course is made up of a large number of business letters, classified under
twenty-six different heads of business, as hereinafter explained, together with
other matter, such as legal documents, testimony in civil and criminal cases,
general information for students, etc.
The words and phrases are selected from all this matter and arranged in the
form of a vocabulary. The vocabulary of words and phrases for each business
(with the proper shorthand outline), being placed before the matter, or letters per-
taining to that business, so that the student may practise the words and phrases
preparatory to taking dictation. It is of great convenience to the instructor and the
student in the assignment of work to be done from day to day, and is a graded
dictation course from the time the student begins dictation until he graduates.
It is the result of several years' work and experience of the author and was
developed in the schoolroom. It has been tested by years of satisfactory use in
school. The shorthand outlines are strictly in accordance with the system. No
arbitrary changes have been made.
It is a step in advance of the old methods of teaching and studying shorthand,
and abreast of the present advanced methods of instructing and training students
in the Commercial Course.
The student is supposed to have carefully studied the text-book of the system
before taking up this Dictation Course, and even then to continue carefully to review
the principles in the text-book from time to time, as a foundation for the work
herein.
ARRANGEMENT.
The course is made up of business letters that have been taken in actual
work and classified under the following different heads of business : Wood and
Coal, Furniture, Paper and Printing, Loans and Collections, Lumber, Flour and
Feed, Hay and Grain, Wholesale and Retail Hardware, Railroading, Wholesale
Dry Goods, Wholesale and Retail Implements, Real Estate and Insurance, Manu-
facturing, Building and Loan, Wholesale Grocery Business, Grain and Commission,
INTRODUCTORY.
Merchandise Brokerage, Mill Machinery, Option Business, Law Correspondence,
Legal Documents, together with Civil and Criminal Cases that have been taken in
Actual Court Work.
The shortest and easiest Business Letters are put first and those which follow
are gradually longer and more difficult, furnishing all kinds of practise, from the
simplest to the most difficult, followed by the Court Work and other matter.
THE PLAN.
A vocabulary of words and phrases is selected from the letters of the Wood
and Coal Business and placed in the book preceding the letters of that business ;
then the vocabulary of the Furniture Business, followed by the letters selected
from the Furniture Business, and so on, the vocabulary of each business or line of
work being followed immediately by the letters, or the testimony, or other matter,
so that the student may thoroughly practise all the words and phrases before taking
the matter in dictation.
THE METHOD OF INSTRUCTION.
Classes should be graded as nearly as possible according to their speed and
accuracy (the instructor is his own best judge in this matter), and arranged in the
room in regular order, or so as to be convenient for instructors. The typewriter
program should be arranged as nearly as possible by classes, in the order in which
the dictation is done.
Students are supposed to have practised their words and phrases in advance,
so that, as soon as school is called, the instructor may at once dictate to the
advanced class wherever it may be in the course. The class may then be allowed
to go to the typewriters, when the instructor will proceed to dictate to the next
class, after which the students of this class should read their notes and practise
their words and phrases preparatory to taking the next dictation, going to the type-
writer at their time on the program, the instructor now proceeds as before, until
all the classes have had dictation, when he should go back to the first class, and
have them read part or all of the first dictation, and give them another dictation,
and so on, going around the same as before, using his own judgment as to how
much the class should read back to him. The students in each class should read
their notes and practise their vocabulary for the next dictation, while the instruc-
tors are dictating to the other classes.
The typewriter program should be written and posted up in a conspicuous
place, and each student is supposed to know his typewriting period, and to go to
the machine and come away promptly, so that every one can work systematically.
Changing the classes and promoting students will necessitate a frequent change
of the typewriter program, which change should be made known to the students at
the time.
In this way one instructor can handle five or six classes, and two instructors
can handle sixty to seventy-five students, and even more, depending, of course,
upon the classification of the school and the number of beginners. Each student
will get from fifteen to eighty letters a day, depending on the speed at which he is
able to take the dictation. Those who need more dictation may take the dictation
of the class in advance of them, and of the classes behind them.
The student has the correct outline to practise, and can prepare on ten times
as much matter as in the old way of study, and do it better.
The teacher is relieved of a great deal of tedious and annoying work, as the
student can readily refer to the vocabulary for any word or phrase he may want.
Every student has the letters and other matter that he will have to take in dictation
together with the vocabulary of the words and phrases to practise in preparing for
INTRODUCTORY.
the dictation so that he always knows just what comes next, and what he should do
to be ready. One teacher can do more and do it better, by this method, than two
can do in the old way. It is much more satisfactory to the student, hence, he is
not nearly so likely to become discouraged.
When the instructor has finished dictating to a class he has only to say where
he left off, and in what business the next dictation will be, and state the number of
the next letter, and the class will know exactly what to do to be prepared when
the instructor is ready to dictate again.
THE SECRET OF SUCCESS IS PRACTISE.
Let no one depend on dictation alone. Speed is acquired by reading as well
as by writing, and this method of practising each word and phrase in the vocabu-
lary over and over many times, gets the exact form of the correct outline thor-
oughly fixed in the mind and, at the same time, gives the student experience in
forming the characters.
SHORTHAND NUMERALS.
SHORTHAND NUMERALS.
For small numbers the Arabic numerals are preferable, however, several of
them, such as i, 2, 3, 6, and 10 may be written in shorthand to good advantage,
and for large numbers and denominations the following will be found very expedi-
ent and always perfectly legible. They are, of course, optional and the learner
may use them as they are here, or any of them that he may choose.
Hundred
Thousand
Million
Hundred thousand
Hundred million
Billion
100
3,600
1,600
1,000
2,000
10,000
3,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000,000
3,000,000,000
700.000,000
5,000,000,000
8 per cent
6 per cent
luper cent
30 days
15 days
10 days
1 month
3 months
.....
....
.//....
S3.
-* V"
JS.
2 weeks
7 weeks
1 year
3 years
$15,000
$500,000
$1
$2
$3
$28.65
$19.41
36 bbls.
951bs.
780 bushels
1,000 bushels
1,600 bushels
3 pecks
40 gal.
3qts.
3 gills
Ipint
12 inches
3 feet
5 yards
Irod
320 rods
1 mile
.z*?..
NOTE. When numbers like 125.75 are to be written, write the dollars on
the ad position and the cents on the ist position without any other marks.
To Teachers and Students.
IN compiling this work the text of the New Standard has been closely followed.
Although some writers may be advantaged by the use of special shorthand
devices and arbitrary characters, it is advisable for the student to learn the system
as it is and now in use by reporters before introducing into his practise any peculiar-
ities of outline which he may personally favor.
The author is pleased to acknowledge the valuable assistance of Mr. F. L.
Kelly of Hannibal, Mo., in preparing the shorthand copy preceding each business
or division of the work. Mr. Kelly is a writer and a teacher of sixteen years
experience, and is, at present, principal of the Hannibal Commercial College. His
notes are excellent, and writers of this system are assured of the best there is to be
had in the line of shorthand work in any system.
He also acknowledges the valuable assistance of Mr. Arthur D. Allen, official
reporter of the Twenty-third Judicial District of Missouri, and formerly reporter in
the District and Admiralty Courts of New York City, for assistance in preparing
matter pertaining to court work.
The following page contains words and phrases arranged for convenient refer-
ence, and, if practised often, will be a great help in the vocabulary and dictation
work in each business that follows.
The student's work in this book is supposed to commence with the " Coal and
Wood Business," but the student should carefully study pages 9 and n from time
to time, as they contain outlines with which students should be very familiar.
VOCABULARY OF ABBREVIATIONS AND PHRASEOGRAMS. xi
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All that you can
All the
All times
And all
And have been
And have their
And in
And is not
And never
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As far as
As good as
As if there
As the
As to
At some time
Because it is
For his
For the
Free trade
From the
Have had
Have not
He has been
How are
How could you
How must
I am glad
I believe
I hnd
I had not
I have been
I hope
I may as well
I may not be
I must be
I never
I shall
I shall not
I think there is
I will
I will say
I wish it
I wish there
If such
If that
If the
If there is
In any
In all
Inasmuch as
In fact
In its
In my
In my opinion
In order to
In reference to
In regard to
In relation to
In respect to
In such
In the first
In the first place
Into the
Is to
Is the
It is my opinion
It would not
Ladies and Gentlemen
More and more
Of course it is
Of his
Of importance
Of it
Of them
Of this
Of this subject
Of which
Of which you will
Per annum
Per cent
Shall be
Shall have
Should be able to
Should have
Should not do
Should the
So as to, be
So there is
That such
That you will have no
There are
There can
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VOCABULARY OF THE
WOOD AND COAL BUSINESS
in which the words and phrases are selected from the Business Letters which
follow, beginning on page 5. This vocabulary is arranged for convenience in study
and practise. The numbers in the vocabulary refer to the number of the letter
from which the words and phrases are taken, making a ready reference as well as
being convenient for preparation by the student and assignment of work by the
instructor.
The student should practise each word over and over, eight or ten times,
being careful to form the outline well, and taking care to write it in the correct
position. Don't try to remember "how it looks" and imitate it, but know what
"it is " and make it. The text-book should be kept near at hand, and any princi-
ple not thoroughly understood, promptly looked up.
The beginner should not endeavor to prepare on more than five letters for
each dictation for a while ; however, the instructor will be the best Judge of that
matter, and should be left free to have each student proceed as seems best in each
individual case. As the student becomes more familiar with the shorthand outlines,
he may prepare for and take a greater number of letters at a dictation.
It will be well to review the Wood and Coal letters two or three times before
taking up the Furniture Business.
Note. The student should be thoroughly familiar with the use of the vow-
els, so as to be able to vocalize all unfrequent words.
VOCABULARY OF WOOD AND COAL BUSINESS.
Gentlemen s~> ^_^_^
As soon as y
At hand
We will -V.
Comes ^^"^ *
We will send yon ~ .
Statement ^<-~> '"^ 20
The
Nut ,&
Coal - a -^\ Q
Receive -
Money y s^^i j/~~ti -D
At
And the ^
On us
For the ^-~^^^ / **, ,.
Hoping --y-^---.
To '
Receive '.-rrr $ ^ /
Yours truly
Sent
From /
It
This . , f -^
That
Understand / f~* x
On the
Will not
Allow ox ^
3
Your favor of the 25th ^% Q ^ ^ ^
Loaded T
Any more _
We do not V -s '* 'j
Care ^- o
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Invest ^> A v
Your favor of the 9th /f~7 & r\ ^~^
^ n( j vaf.y...\j if
You mention
It will ^^-v-^, *- ^
Dry
Cord -7-.x^r -7-ir^ .
Delivered /
Good property
When ^: ^^ J
Soon
With S-? /O O
Good ^
An
We may
Your letter of the 16th
Inst. v &-/& c \_0
Will say
To do something
With this ,-
Express
To-day '\Q / 3S~
1300 dollars
Together with -.
Purchase / ' x^ j .
As the
3tore (_ < C
Account
9
Has not
Yet . s 1 /^ x>/^ ~~''
Not *
Delect S=Sk- a )e ; _-=Hr-C~
VOCABULARY OF WOOD AND COAL BUSINESS.
Amount |
During g
You wish _ C _
July -
Us
There
Could '.f _ X
Object /^ ^\ /
Soon
We could x,
However s^^^f s~K J
We have your favor the 19th 2-7 ,~ f o / -*
j ns j. ..ro^.^.t - .Trr^/ 1 ....
Make yon
Cents
At the . ^ ,, . ^-^-^
And note contents
We are ^~ o^
Mines
14 *
To
Commence 9
Suit ..-<.. ..-^'--.D. ...
We will make
Mining 'N^-*'' , ,
Against
J. M. C. / v-
We would J ^~~ >--~-. o-c-.-rrx:...
To go
On our bond v. xx ^ 1
On the first
Which / /
When you get
Ready //^ /
Which
Will not be -s s \ _, J
Hard
Shipping , < s^i ^
Difference
In .o
Taken
Ft. Scott *
That t-f .'...S7.-4.
Write the s- y-> ,
Give you
Are the ^_ / Q
Our .. . / V
Forward
Your coal /^ /L _/^
Agent
Who p o,
Weighed _^ ,..-. W
Originally
Called
As ^3K\.,-<...JSL -
10 per cent
Must have been / ,
Deducted ^-^>. . B . __?. ^-g_ ....
Make /
13
Of a
Miner
Stopped
Work / XL-
One day <9fT J r!5^.^S.a
On that account
Had / N^_ /
Often
They will __ i/* i/j
Presume
Forget you
Want
Price x -.^ / s<.
17
Seen , / * ^
G. F. A. ir^.^:./.Ci.. ,r~^ ^
Draft --^ 7 -"^-7V,^r k ^
On us /
For coal
v 8 ^ ^ < o -0
Steady "~*ama *
Demand
VOCABULARY OF WOOD AND COAL BUSINESS.
Freight
Send us ez4rr^TT->A^-.c^-
Agents
Tracer
Showing
Delivered
These
Were
In which the
Numbers
Mixed
Receiving
Billed
Stipp
Getting
Expense-bill
Credit
22
Missed
Your
Frequent
Orders
Lately
And are
Anxious
Business
With yon
Time to time
Black-jack
Hickory
F. O. B.
Track
Half
Seasoned
Kind
Furnished
Above
Sawed
Twice
Split
Use
Cook
23
Foreman
Weir City
Instructions
Regularly
Will you
Write
Present
Indications
Supply
Winter
Just
Miners
Will say
It will not
Any way
24
Understood
Another
Shipped
If you are not
To you
Prepared
All
Best
On yon
Trust
Long
Going
It is good
Property
Charged
25
Came
Duly
Hand
Following
Year
July
During
Months
Aug.
April
May
June
Jan.
Feb.
Either
Wwr v^
Freight bills
Instructed x . -
He will be {**.. < O\
A scept \~
Credit.
Cashier ? s%S>*^\-t
-ry ..
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Mr. Aldrich
Before p
Cash ^ "^
18
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December ^^
Actual <5
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Think this \-y
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Ask ^,
Other dealers Cr. ^,^>
Prove satisfactory ~/~ ^
19
~
Continue
Shipment /S0 V_^ /r~s_
V- ^
At the
Rate of c3 '/^ / ^ &
Per day
Until
Countermand s~>-^-^
^.H.-.-
Carry x"*
Most X* ^-> f>
Iron
If the
Keep / *v
Tin ' ' /^^ \
Nc-.r-^ 6 -,
Grade
Diminish _? ___ ^s^
^ I,
This summer
We would like . ^_^"
~\_p ' ^ rf ID
Regularly
Possible x' ^x ^^ -
Crowd
Yards /? .
r o- W
20
L^
We have sent
On your order 1 /
We know Y.frrr^.arTv^T. x^~
\^
Other
Parties _
Are selling -Sri?._*CX..>ra ..
/*
Lower
uality ^^^ N
nt the quality V^rr-\.-.X . ...
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Of the
Is not / ^>
As good as ./-.?rr^^...6..
Ours
We have sold f "J /
Various ..*....A.-*^,_.jf....
Places
Remainder S (^
Of your >K_^..fr-^..../:...
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Together _/ y-^>
VOCABULARY OF WOOD AND COAL BUSINESS.
March _^ > s^*
30
Your letter of the 15th tf^-y S~^\S> '
Sept. irffT^J-.*. v. .,jT- -,
Oct. - V\ -
Nov. ^-^
Dec. -~~9^- *:
And will say that ^ /
Manager e^
Mr. Smith .<^>.^->- ^
And will not
Return /- -s.
Days -trj..rrW= > ----vc
Kansas City r
Railroad ,^
Left
Word / ^ L
As a
Basis .-
Home
He would see you . /
And that ?-/ s "4 O~ <., >
Acceptance " \j~~~
Offer 5 N
Could then
Be made . ,
As have >s ^. c /.CTN
Will be considered a
Contract -^
Already
Been .
Mentioned N ^~a % .1 ^/>
Tuesday
This will be satisfactory \ ^
Thursday '8~~> j^
31
Friday
Will you please ~x ^ 7 / /
Yesterday
f&
In recard f^~ "~V^ . 1 /}
Showing l v_< x (? 1 /-^__ ^^^
Mistake ^f.^_
Dispatch
We would send you
Report
Please ^-< v/
We would O^.^r^-^^...^-^.
Send you
Difference 9 __ .
Books
Cash ^-^V^-.CTrr^)....-
In the meantime
Down jS^\
Are more than
Its
We can
Stand _( /TU ,/JLS..f^..
27
Re-ship N
Statement
South
Requested fe~_^ V- ^
Make
F. O. B.
We can do /^ \ s^s 1 ^ ^
Weights
Something
For the coal ^ ^-^ -
Drift -
Mind sAA-.^S.-^earrrsxw.
R. R. Co.
Asked us sv^ a t ~ > /' ^ n
To give you
Price
Until V.CTSN v rra.-iM.
It is being
Used
Still o
Against " > \"7'' ""
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Monday ,
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You may send
To our place -x
There will be rpr X5 V.rr??^
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LETTERS SELECTED FROM THE
WOOD AND COAL BUSINESS.
NOTE. Students should prepare for dictation by writing each word from six to ten times
before taking the letters in dictation. Make the outline carefully and be sure you understand each as
you practise it. Learn the words and phrases in the vocabulary on five or six letters at a time, and
as you become mot <; familiar by review, more may be taken at a dictation. The number that should
be dictated at each dictation depends upon how well the student knows the wordk \nd phrases.
Gentlemen : Yours of the 2d at hand.
We will name you the nut coal at $3.25
and the lump at $3.50.
Hoping to receive your order, we are,
Yours truly, (36 words)
Sir; Your: nf the isth re
you 2 cars i; coal July 10.
was detains by washouts *
id yon prol ably have it h
i Sir : Youi tavor of the 258
i nd noted. A'e quote von j
it $3.011 pel <:ord, and wil
. 1 to have yoi order,
ling to hear :rom yitii in the
wt- are,
Y uirs truly, ( IT. wt
t>r cord, deli vred.
iinvr to hear ii.V->-
.icciHint has not yet a rip
send you in- exact ainoUHl;:;*^-
\s soon as i eomes^ w*
atetneut, aid, if you ne
, you may <1 aw on us for tli^'biE^-
^ >urs truly, ( 6i
6.
Gentlemen : Yours of the 28th at
hand and noted. The amount of bills
has been sent from our store at Spring-
field and does not agree. Please send to
this office a correct itemized statement,
and we will remit for ourselves. Do not
truly, (48 words)
to yours of the
erstand the road
o be loaded with
shall want about
any rate, about 2
ed over to us at
ly, (61 words)
yours of the I4th
at present we do
the property you
doubt, be good
railroad facil-
me in the future,
with this together
e.
truly, (60 words)
your favor of the
e have not heard
295 sent you July
eceived it, please
July bill and re-
m you soon, we
truly, (57 words)
WOOD AND COAL BUSINESS.
Dear Sir : We have your favor of the
i gth inst. and note contents. We are
about to commence suit against J. M. C.
and would like for you to go on our
bond for costs, which will not be more
than $10.00 or $15.00. If we have to pay
the costs, you will not be troubled, as we
will do so.
Yours truly, (65 words)
n.
Dear Sir : We have your order booked
for one car lump and one car stove.
Yours of the 28th orders one car addi-
tional, but does not say what size.
Please let us know, and we will ship as
you direct.
Yours truly, (42 words)
Gentlemen : Enclosed find bill for dif-
ference in weight on 2 cars of coal, taken
at Ft. Scott. The weights we give you
are the weights of our agent, who weighed
each of these cars.
We notice that the weights as vouch-
ered are 600 Ibs. less than the bill origi-
nally called for, so 20 per cent must have
been deducted.
Please make voucher for difference.
Yours truly, (66 words)
13-
Dear Sir : Yours of the 2d at hand
and noted. We presume you wou'.d not
want to pay the price we ask for coal, and,
as we have a steady demand during the
time you wish it, there could be no ob-
ject in cutting the price. We could, how-
ever, make you a price of 7^ cts. at the
mines.
Yours truly, (61 words)
14.
Gentlemen : Yours of the 2d received
and noted. We will make the nut coal
at $3.50, and the lump at $4.50.
You know the price of mining advanced
on the ist inst., which of course advanced
the cost. Let us know when you get
ready for the hard coal. We are ship-
ping considerable now.
Yours truly, (61 words)
15-
Gentlemen : Yours of the isth re-
ceived, and we will make you the anthra-
cite coal same as last time, although it is
higher, but I told you I would try and
make it the same for September. You
can mix the coal as you get it, can you
not?
Yours truly, ( 56 words )
1 6.
Gentlemen : We will write the mines
to hurry forward your coal. The strike
last week threw them behind somewhat;
this week there was an accident causing
the death of a miner, and they stopped
work one day on that account.
You had better write the mines often so
they will not forget you.
Yours truly, (63 words)
17-
Gentlemen : Yours of the 2gth at hand
and noted. We have seen the G. F. A.
You may give him a draft on us for full
amount of freight on three cars, and send
us the freight bills. He will be instructed
to accept the draft, and he can credit it to
the cashier, Mr. Aldrich, the same as be-
fore, as so much cash.
Yours truly, (74 words)
18.
Gentlemen : Yours of December ist
at hand. We quote you the actual cost
on car of hard coal, any size you want ;
namely, $7.40 per ton on track here. If
you do not think this bed-rock price, ask
other dealers for quotations, and you will
see that we are away down.
Hoping this will prove satisfactory, I
am,
Yours truly, (65 words)
19-
Gentlemen : Please continue ship-
ment of cinders at the rate of 2 cars per
day until we countermand the order.
Please send the cinders that carry the
most iron. If the cinders keep up to
grade, we will try to diminish your pile
for you this summer. We would like to
have them sent forward as regularly as
possible so as not to crowd the yards too
much.
Yours truly, (69 words)
Gentlemen : Yours of the 25th re-
ceived and noted. We will send you two
cars of coal on your order. We know
other parties are selling at lower prices
but if the quality of their coal were as
good as ours their prices would be as
high. We have sold against them at
various places. We will make the re-
mainder of your coal at $3.50 on stove
and nut, and $3.25 on soft. If this is
satisfactory, let us know.
Yours truly, (87 words)
21.
Gentlemen : Herewith enclosed find
statement of 2 cars of coal, together with
agent's tracer showing car delivered to
you. These were the cars in which the
numbers were mixed, you receiving the
car billed to Stipp, and he getting one
of your cars. Please remit for same to-
gether with expense-bills, as we need
them to credit you with the freight.
Yours truly, (63 words)
WOOD AND COAL BUSINESS.
Dear Sir : We have missed your fre-
quent orders lately, and are anxious to do
some business with you from time to
time.
We quote you dry cord wood, black-
jack and hickory, at $3.50 per cord f. o. b.
your track, and green and half-seasoned
wood, same kind, at $3.00 per cord your
track. We can furnish you wood same
as above, sawed twice in two, at $3.75
per cord on track here ; sawed twice
in two and split ready for use in cook
stove at $4.50 per cord f. o. b. your
track.
Trusting to receive an order in the near
future, we are,
Yours truly, (116 words)
23-
Gentlemen : Yours of the i ith at
hand. Our foreman at Weir City has in-
structions to ship you coal regularly.
Will you write and have him send the
balance of your order at once? From
present indications, we can supply you
with what coal you may want this winter.
We cannot quote you prices just now
as miners may want more pay for mining
the coal, but will say it will not be more
than 13 cents anyway.
Yours truly, (80 words)
24.
Gentlemen: Yours of the i3th at
hand. We understood your order to be
for another car of hard coal, and so
shipped it to you. If you are not pre-
pared to-day for all of it, do the best you
can, and we will wait on you for the bal-
ance which we trust will not be long, as
coal is going up. It is good property at
the price we have charged you.
Yours truly, (78 words)
25-
Dear Sir : Yours of the gth inst. came
duly to hand. We quote you the fol-
lowing prices for one year, from July
ist, '95, to July ist, '96 : during the
months of July and August, '95, and April,
May and June, '96, lump coal, either
Weir City or Fort Scott at 10 cts. ; and
for months from September ist, '95, to
March ist, '96, n cts. Slack for the year,
5/2 cts.
All the above f. o. b. Kansas City, and
railroad weights of the Kansas City, Fort
Scott & Gulf Railroad as a basis of settle-
ment. An acceptance of this offer will be
considered a contract.
Yours truly, (118 words)
26.
Dear Sir : Yours of the 24th at hand.
In regard to slack coal No. 20, C. & A.,
shipped you by mistake, we sent you dis-
patch yesterday directing you to take
$1.00 a ton on it, and we would send you
the difference in cash. In the meantime,
we will try and get the K. C. F. S. & G.
R. R. to cut the freight down, on account
of its being slack.
Yours truly, (75 words)
27-
Gentlemen : We sent you statement
of account as requested showing amount
due us $25.66. Can you not make ar-
rangements to pay us, if not all, some-
thing on account? If you commence
mining the drift, we should not mind
taking coal from you for the balance.
We understood from the R. R. Co., who
asked us about setting in cars for you,
that you wanted two cars to load. Let
us hear from you in regard to the matter.
Yours truly, (82 words)
28.
Dear Sir : We have still on our books
a balance against you of $26.75 for which
we have sent you several statements but
can get no reply to them.
Please let us hear from you on receipt
of this, and oblige,
Yours truly, (46 words)
29.
Gentlemen : We are in receipt of your
letter of the gth, and in reply will say Mr.
B. is away from town. He will be back
Monday, when he will write you about the
brick. In the meantime you may send
three cars of brick to our place in Weir
City, Kan., so there will be no delay.
Yours truly, (60 words)
30.
Dear Sir : Your letter of the isth re-
ceived and will say that our manager,
Mr. Smith, is away and will not return
for several days, but left word that as
soon as he came home he would see you
and that arrangements could then be
made as have already been mentioned.
Hoping this will be satisfactory, we
are,
Yours truly, ( 60 words )
31-
Gentlemen : Will you please inform
me if you have not yet found out any-
thing about car 2632, Jan. nth, and 3793,
Feb. 1 3th. We sent you statement of ac-
count showing $141.20 against you, but
had not taken into account the 1 eight on
car 3121, which you report as $50.75.
Please see whether we are correct as
our books show.
Yours truly, (76 words)
32.
Gentlemen : Yours of the 3d received
and noted. The prices named by you
are more than we can stand, as we have
WOOD AND COAL BUSINESS.
to re-ship this coal 125 miles south of here.
You might send us prices f . o. b. , and we
will see what we can do on weights south
of here. We will continue to give you
the price we have been paying for the
coal, until October ist. We understand it
is being used a great deal in place of lump.
Yours truly, (85 words)
33-
Dear Sir : The coal operators of Kan-
sas City and points south of here have
been talking of having a meeting here in
Kansas City with the operators north of
the river, with a view of taking some
united action on the mining bill recently
passed by the legislature. If the law is to
be obeyed, there will have to be some
change' in the price of mining, and the
change should be general and at the
same time. t
We should like your co-operation and
views in the matter, and also the views of
other operators. Will you talk the mat-
ter over with some of the operators, and
attend a meeting in Kansas City some
time in June ?
Yours truly, (118 words)
VOCABULARY OF THE
FURNITURE BUSINESS,
In which the words and phrases are selected for study, the same as in the previous
business. The student should prepare well on the words and phrases before taking
the letters in dictation, by practising each word and phrase over eight or ten times,
being careful to make the outline correct, and to understand how it spells the
word, unless it be a word-sign.
The number of letters to be given in each dictation must depend on how
well the student or class is prepared. The letters in the Furniture Business may be
given in two, three, four, or more dictations. The number of dictations should be
left entirely to the judgment of the instructor.
Keep your pencil sharp, but do not wait until the dictator begins to read
before you decide to sharpen it.
VOCABULARY OF FURNITURE BUSINESS.
1
Invoice 7 NO^ ^ 'V
Bill-lading V5i..Hr^r*H
8
36 inch
Opaque
Per yard
Spring
Rollers
Tin
Inside
Worth
Each
Drab
Opaque
Brown
Blue
Olive
Green
9
We do not
Carry
Sofa
Beds
White
Factory
Upholstered
Desired
Covering
Give you
Work
Regular
10
We regret
Very much
Furniture
Was not satisfactory
And are
Still
Take
Back
Exchange
Do not
Fit
Beds
Another
Write us
We will send them
And you can
Return
You have
Hand
Answer
And oblige
11
Found
Goods
To the
That there was
Enough
Of the
Gotten
Next
Gone
Forward
As soon as
Other
Parties
Load
Should
Space
You have
If you
Object
Cheap
Start
12
To-day
Prices
Dressers
One-half
Follows
Body
13
Looked
Over
City
Chenille
Fringe
Silk
^^^
Shipping-bill
Attached __p L-.
Furnished u.~f. . . a..^- . . ^O. ...
V^5
Trace
Charges I oS __,,
Failed .-J.^y-.tT^.
Destination
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2
Do you wish 7""*~^> f^~~~~
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Ingrain
Turkish _^X^ /** -X^-^.
'
There are no
Sizes ^_4_7 ^-B - p
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Is
We can make you ^/^-'tf'j *"\.
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Willing
Are willing f ~~^-^ 1 Q r
At the
Pald ^ ^ "^ ^Np^
> fi~ ft
Let us know
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4
Sometime ago ^*N -v
Illustrated -> >*?- r.u ^_
List
Then o
^/\,
Informed
That your
Was not <*.
Address
Parlor . x" v
Bed-room i g V^> f
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Member -v ^ <" "
Castors
Nearly S J*/
We have had
We have shipped 7L x/*~^
^ /
Getting
Lately ~\ S -^ 1 N *\
^^ S
Wheels
Lot "X 0- ^~* ^-a
& CL^> --
Promises
Supplied . . __
Arrive
NO / !*
We have no 7 /^ /o\
Cuts /^-^ / /
\ i ^^ ?~*
1
^_
Please send me
Samples V **XN_J^. C
^ / ^
Tapestry >-,
Brussels ,,> ^~-
Linoleum N- > a ^f
A 11 right J 3pB*BB
VOCABULARY OF FURNITURE BUSINESS.
ii
Solid
Color "~^i .X> No
18
We are in receipt of
Piece
Which is the /o
Nearest L.^a^ -. sx^ S
Would say
Regarding
Book-cases
HxV
If not
Suitable 7 _ ^ i^
Little "^
Perfectly
I am very
Sorry
Indeed
Misunderstanding
Taken
4**d-
Chair l^- 1 O
Place
Nothing
Commenced
Discounting /i_\
Bought ..T^r..7~?.\.^7^
At the time
Purchased
Badly
^ \ _xx
Owing
Moving
Into ,^...cr....S^?.
Hope
Consider
I would
\ \.-^^
Quarters f-^~.
Shortly v N
Benefit y- N _2
Act
Kindness
If vou will
^_^
Providing (. J f-~~
You will "= \ v
Postal \ X iCS
Advise
When you can
Send them
^
Bank
Check
Extra j< .^^Lsj
Very much
Discommoded
Because
1
19
Yours /^' S> S/T'
Moquette
Border
^ c^>
Says
Later ~V 1
As a matter
Of course
It will be
If you can not 1 s*i ^JLj ,/t
Rolls
If you will
Action
Credit
Regretting
16
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We will sell **\"\ ./*. 2
20
We have not **
Stock * 1 -v
Valued
Entered
/ c /
Have a ir^ a \,.
Felt
^J V
Will be ^
End
Next
Stated
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In case fl ***?
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Color
21
Desired ^^ ^ c. f
Last ^,,
Started
Holding
s _^- J ^_
Jf er . ll > 2.
Open
^O
Walnut
Until
To-morrow
c-S-^-o <^^
*
Came "*V *. /"* 9
Standard
After
Deliver
. -g
Stating ^ ^^
Include
^
All the
^ . Vr~ i IJ
17
Tables
Giving satisfaction
Mr. Seely ^f ^_/?- a_-_s>^ <.
Wardrobes
In the car
Maybe
^^^C^v-
Very
Ordered / f si
Local
Kindly
1 ^ ^
Confident i
Shall
^2 v^ o "*l
*
Shall be g^ S. 9
And oblige
22
To the ST , ^^
Shipment
It was the ^ ^_ -. .r* '
Understanding '^""i
Mr. Perrv
Accept our thanks
Invoice
Has been
/ ^ +>
Ordinarily _JP .f^' S
Herewith
We make
D , raft
Any time ^ ^a Q-^-jO/V
Knock down
Position
Prosecution
^^*t
Asked for '--^^ \r"
Reference
Have been ^"7, / 'N^rae
Explanation ---*v~-**"
Appreciate
Opportunity
Sideboard
^ v.-^vr
LETTERS SELECTED FROM THE
FURNITURE BUSINESS.
i.
Dear Sir : Enclosed find invoice, no
bill-lading or shipping-bill attached.
Please furnish me with invoice, that I
may trace those charges, which have
failed to reach destination.
Yours truly, (31 words)
2.
Dear Sir : Do you wish Kensington
Ingrain or Turkish rugs ? There are no
sizes 10 by 10. The nearest we have to
size is in Turkish 6 by 10 ft., price $45.
We can make you any kind of carpet
you wish.
Yours truly, (46 words)
Gentlemen : Your letter of Oct. 23d
received, and in reply would say that we
understand from the Kansas City Furni-
ture Co., that you are willing to take the
Chamber Suite, at the price we paid for
it. The price is $25, less 10 per cent.
Let us know, if this is satisfactory.
Yours truly, ( 56 words )
4-
Dear Sir : Some time ago I received
an Illustrated Price List of your furniture,
and then you informed me that your full
list was not yet out. If the same is out
now, please send to me at the above
address.
I want to get a Parlor and a Bed-room
set, and some Carpets, early in January.
Yours truly, (60 words)
5-
Dear Sir : Your favor of the loth inst.
at hand and noted. Our failure to ship
No. 4 Castors with balance of order, was
due to the fact that we are nearly out of
them. We have had considerable trouble
lately in getting No. 4 Porcelain Wheels.
We have a lot on the road now, and the
factory promises to keep us well supplied
with them.
We will fill your order from the first
that arrive.
f Yours truly, (78 words)
6.
Gentlemen : We have no cuts or cat-
alogue of the rattan rocker you wish.
Sorry we are unable to supply you.
Hoping to receive your favors in the
future, and that we may be able to fill
them satisfactorily, we are,
Yours truly, (42 words)
7-
Dear Sir : Please send me your illus-
trated catalogue of furniture and some
samples of Tapestry Brussels, and Lino-
leum Carpets with prices.
Yours truly, ( 23 words )
Gentlemen : We quote you 56-inch
opaque at 50 cts. per yard. The spring
rollers are made of tin, with spring inside,
and are worth $1.00 each. The opaque
we have in drab, brown, blue, and olive
green.
Yours truly, (43 words)
Gentlemen : We do not carry the sofa
beds in white. As we buy all of them
from the factory upholstered, we can fur-
nish you any desired covering as per
price list, and give you, for this work, 20
per cent off regular price.
Yours truly, (45 words)
Gentlemen : Your favor of Oct. 23d
at hand. We regret very much that the
furniture was not satisfactory, and are
still willing to take it back or exchange
it. If the springs do not fit the beds, and
you wish us to send others, write us 4 and
we will send them. You may then return
those you have on hand.
Please answer, and oblige,
Yours truly, (67 words)
Dear Sir: We found, on getting all
your goods to the depot, that there was
considerably too much for one car and
not enough for two, and some of the
FURNITURE BUSINESS.
goods could not be gotten ready until
next week. One car has gone forward,
and as soon as we can get all the goods
from other parties, we will load another
car. Should there be any space left we
will, if you do not object, fill up with
some of our cheap goods. The car will
start about Wednesday or Thursday.
Yours truly, (93 words)
12.
Dear Sir : We send you to-day cata-
logue, and quote you prices on dressers
one-half price of full suite. We quote
you prices on good Brussels carpet as fol-
lows :
Tapestry Brussels, 85 cts. to 95 cts.
per yard ; Body Brussels, $1.00 to $1.25
per yard.
Hoping to receive your order, we are,
Yours truly, (59 words)
13-
Gentlemen : We looked all over the
city but could not get chenille fringe, or
fringe of any kind in silk, solid color.
We express you a piece which is the
nearest we can get. If not suitable,
you may return it.
Yours truly, (43 words)
14.
Gentlemen : Your order for No. 50
chair at hand. As we have to upholster
it first, will ship same in a few days. We
commenced last Thursday discounting all
bills of furniture bought of us 20 per cent,
owing to moving into new quarters
shortly. We give you the benefit of this
discount, provided you will send postal
order or bank check for the amount ; by
so doing you will save fi.oo, which the
railroad company charges extra for all
goods sent C. O. D.
Yours truly, (88 words)
15-
Gentlemen : Yours in regard to opera
chairs at hand with catalogue. The
Earty that we wish to get prices for says
e wishes to buy 200 chairs now, and 300
later. If you can send your agent to see
him, it will do as well. We are willing
to sell the chairs in that way ; but if
you cannot send your agent to see him,
let us know, and we will send him cuts
and prices at once, and sell to him. He
says he has cuts and prices from other
houses, and will expect us to quote him
low prices.
Yours truly, (105 words)
1 6.
Gentlemen : We will sell you one of
those folding beds No. 28 ; we have not
another in stock, but have a car load on
the way, which will be here about the end
of the week. In case you want us to send
another, state color of wood desired.
Your last letter ordering walnut came the
day after we shipped the bed, and as you
did not state color of wood, we sent
mahogany.
Yours truly, (77 words)
17-
Gentlemen : Your favor of the ist at
hand. We regret very much that the
goods sent are not giving satisfaction.
Our Mr. Seely, who sold you the goods,
is very confident that he had the goods
shipped that were ordered ; but if there
has been an error, we shall be glad to
correct it.
In regard to the manner of shipment,
it was the understanding that the bill was
to be cash, and ordinarily in such cases we
make draft with bill-lading, which has al-
ways been satisfactory. If any time had
been asked for and references given, we
should have been very glad to have ship-
ped the goods in any manner desired.
Hoping this explanation will be satis-
factory, and that we may be favored
with your future orders, we are,
Yours truly, (133 words)
1 8.
Gentlemen : We are in receipt of
your favor of the 6th, and would say that
your explanation regarding book-cases is
perfectly satisfactory to us.
We are very sorry that a misunderstand-
ing should have taken place. Nothing
was said at the time we purchased the
goods, about your not having them in
stock. We need the goods very badly,
and hope you have received them by this
time. I shall consider it an act of kind-
ness, if you will advise me by return
mail when you can send them, as we are
very much discommoded because they
are not here now.
Yours truly, ( 104 words )
19-
Gentlemen : Regarding the 5059 B
Moquette carpet and border which you
returned us, we intended, as a matter of
course, to allow you the freight on those
two rolls, and if you will let us know
what it is, we will gladly credit your ac-
count.
Regretting the oversight on our part,
we beg to remain,
Very respectfully, (59 words)
20.
Gentlemen : We are in receipt of your
valued favor of the i8th, and in reply will
say that we now have your order entered
for 25 rolls of " C " carpet felt, which we
expect to ship the first part of next week,
as stated in our letter.
We trust this will be satisfactory.
Yours truly, (56 words)
Gentlemen : We started to load your
car this morning, but are holding it open
FURNITURE BUSINESS.
until to-morrow, by which time the Stand-
ard Furniture Co. will deliver their goods.
We are afraid that all you include in your
order cannot be put in this car, and we
may be obliged to leave some out. Shall
we ship same local ?
Kindly inform us, and oblige,
Yours truly, (64 words)
Gentlemen : We are in receipt of your
order kindly placed with our Mr. Perry,
for which please accept our thanks.
Same has been shipped to-day, and we
enclose the invoice herewith. No. 1238
is in dark only, and Nos. 1415, 1516, and
2003 are in white only.
Soliciting your further orders, we are,
Yours truly, (65 words)
23-
Dear Sir : We began loading your car
yesterday and intended to ship it to-day,
but found there would not be room in the
car for all your goods. Although the
tables are knock-down, there were some
tables and a sideboard left out. Please
let us know at once, whether we shall
ship same local.
We note what you say about the prose-
cution of the case in hand, and feel that
you are now in a position to make collec-
tion. Take advantage of every oppor-
tunity to secure it. We appreciate the
favor very much.
Trusting to hear from you soon, we are,
Yours truly, (103 words)
ABOUT TYPEWRITING.
Be constantly studying the spelling and meaning of words and the correct use
of sentences. When in doubt about a word, look it up in the dictionary. Learn to
put your paper in straight. Handle your machine quickly but gently ; do not slam
it as if it were a stove door. Keep it covered when not in use. Learn to write
without continually lifting the carriage to see your work ; it loses you much time and
is a bad habit. Strike the punctuation marks more lightly than the other keys.
You are not supposed to be a machinist and to know how to repair machines, and
should not try your hand at taking off parts and putting them back. Space once
after the comma, the semi-colon, and the period when used after an abbreviation.
Space twice after a period, question mark, or exclamation point at the end of a
sentence. For a dash use two hyphens without space between them, but spacing
before the first and after the second. Indent your paragraphs, beginning at 5 on
carriage scale. Don't hand in copy with errors and then make excuses. Your
excuses will do no good, even if they are good ones, and your employer has no time
to listen. If you do not feel sure your work is correct, read it over. You should look
it over anyhow, but don't waste time. " Make haste slowly," but hurry all the time.
Don't be careless because your work is "only practise." Be as careful as
though you were getting a good price for every page. You cannot be careless while
learning, and then when you get to work in an office, suddenly begin to be careful.
Your habits will remain with you. You cannot change them at your pleasure,
so keep them correct and you will not need to change them.
CARE OF MACHINE.
Carefully study your machine, learning how to clean it, how to oil it, and how to
keep the type clean. Don't say you are not familiar enough with the machine to know-
how to clean it. Any one can get the dust and dirt off whether they ever saw a
typewriter before or not. Of course, you can do it better after you are accustomed
to it. Remove the dust as thoroughly as if your typewriter were a piano.
Oil the working parts, that is, wherever there is any friction. Don't use too much oil,
a very little at a time, wiping off surplus. Keep carriage rod well oiled. If the
machine gets sticky or gummed from dust settling on it, put on coal oil or benzine
and wipe off thoroughly, and then put on a little typewriter oil.
Don't turn screws about the machine unless you are sure it ought to be done.
Keep your type clean. Often a machine is pronounced out of order when it only
needs cleaning. Don't keep on writing when the writing looks blurred and dirty.
Take a'brush and pin and clean the type so that the writing will be clear and neat.
. , VOCABULARY OF THE
LOANS AND COLLECTION BUSINESS.
Having written and re-written the letters in the "Wood and Coal" and
"Furniture" businesses, until they can be written readily and accurately, you should
be able to prepare on a larger number of letters, but should not let the desire to get
along rapidly lead to taking dictation without preparing for it. The secret of your
success is, PRACTISE on the words and phrases before taking the dictation.
Practise whether you like to practise or not, and you will soon see results. There
is, however, a practise that will hinder rather than improve ; it is the habit of practis-
ing or. writing carelessly in order to gain speed. Try to be both quick and accurate
as you practise. Mere copying is not worth much. You must know for yourself
what you are making. Faithfully follow the plan of practising each word and phrase
over and over before taking dictation.
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VOCABULARY OF LOANS AND COLLECTION BUSINESS.
1
Downing & Co. ., /
Weir City, Kans. -T5-,** / r'5~^Vir
7
Andrew Galand x\_^ /
Abstract
Pleased ^. ,.
Completion > a /^* r~s\..
Little Rock, Ark. drw s ..b.;>v i >,L-V .
Bond /
Execution ^y i v^
Mortgage
County treasurer xi ,fx-
Certify / -.'.Y~rj-C..r^?...
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Complete >> .
Application x'- > T7~ Os -^ ^\
Taxes S ^-^
Explanation .rrjf.__."_v^j.-C.-.
Description
Property ._
Customers
Wrong
Henry Wilson /f? s x . _
Cleveland, O. 77V. . ff^i. . .
8
C. D. Miller ^"v^
Springfield Mo > < T^.^rrv,*-^^^^
Payment
Offered f r~.
Interest %
Coupons s^ v
Intend
Foreclose
By you
On the \ /
Whereabouts a
Office
Brown & Co. n
J. H. Hardin [j/l^f n^
Mr. B. --*y&*.
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Us
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Payment .ir...O.J TT7
Person
Reason ^
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Your letter
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Changed CT?-...\.s^:.S.-
Means
Stock company
Personally
Extended .jw,. :. *"~~> .~X.
B. T. Ba ley & Co.
Sturgeon, Mo. \ \ .* ^>
Largely
Necessary
And oblige , ^_, n *S ~~*>^~
\varrants ^*~ ^v-^-^^j-"
Provided
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10
Attorney
Requirements f^~^-^ .7
J. V. Dalton
Lebanon, Mo. 1 / ~\ C
Urge I/: {r^- < *v^i-
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Settlement
Get their s s^
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Letter -*fc-J -j"
Papers
Notice a
Particularly . v/" / .
Easton -,
got y a__5 _. JT^
If the
Insurance /
Office Q. / \
Latter
Release ~^v_ /" X
Properly
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12
Williams & Strong
Detroit, Mich. ->. \ ^7
B. S. Carver 1 t/-'-c--' =-^V'^-^6 ---
Judgment ^
Against / ^
George D. Hope
Lincoln, Neb. 1 __ yvX_ >o L -
Johnson / ^.\ *rv'^v^--J
Absent
Business V V ^~
Prevents **"J O-...^R.-..
Inquire
Deed X*'^ -^
Ward
Government v^~ >i_^ ., -,
Lands " ^
Third party
Should make ^-- v _-/ x->
Whether , - 7 ^s_ B \,"T> .^2
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Credits ^
Own risk 9 ^-O^*^ /"
Rely S L *er~~' .C^..
Honor
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Particularly "\ ' *7t *i*f
VOCABULARY OF LOANS AND COLLECTION BUSINESS.
Clients
Effect o/"
17
T. M. Barber
Bellville, 111. _^ Nr^S.'N
Atlantic --rr>.S....>^. c ^_^x
Bank
Protested >> v ~*~^
Represent
Outside x -w
World -C^-errTT^-^....^
Suggest
States J . 3 /
Reports
Grounds /"^ , /* s rl i
Occurrence _
Happen / 5 /*
Appear XJ q
Commercial ^ XL_I5: \>
Regretting
Trouble ^ 9
Wholesale i.
Merchants '-. > > <"\_3
19
Importance ^ \y
Preserving
Presentation ->,, \, -^ x j
J.W. Farmer & Co. I XV^ra ^
Bostou, Mass. \/}.t^.O^:...x^) &...
Maintain 2_^.
Inquire
Standing ^, ^-_v
Glass Bros. ^N_. . 7 tr^^l
Reasonable
Extent / <\
Responsibility
20
Defendants *> *
Chattel mortgage
Since . f^t N ---
H. M. Zaner & Co. ^-<^_P-*/^v_ //
Lansing, Kans. ^--v e >-v'-v_
Relying
Discretion **> V /^"TS
Remitted
Protect
Immediate
Patrons
Proficient > i 7 /f~~^-
Command
Confidence ./ / 9 /
They have /p
Ample s - ; - ^
21
Begin
Foreclosure
Sum necessary .-~*2j^-~-^ a. x"
Stability 7 >, ~
Investigation c V fri~^-g
Discharge
Greatly
Obliged * 1^g. CO
Unmistakable
Evidence a *
Serious / ^ ^_a_^- ./^
Information
Intention
Subject "~A > /-^. V
Condition
Finances /
Looseness J^ ~T~^ - ^-v-
As you know
Always
Regularly /" ^-^^
Income ~* " \ "
Small
Transacting ^~>
Unanimity < ^~rr-^" ^N
Composing -/\c -^ i
Exist
Between \ ' -^~__ ,s*
16
Scott, King & Co. S^
St. Louis, Mo. r*5si.fc*^....
Desire
Request fr - x
Result
Dissolution .^ / /
It i.s a question
Whether ^ ^^ ~^~^
Meet
Obligation Nx* 6 -, V
Learn
Resources S^ 3 \ !TTX --V-i-.-.O
I am
3
LETTERS SELECTED FROM THE
LOANS AND COLLECTION BUSINESS.
Downing & Co.,
Weir City, Kans.
Gentlemen :
We have received abstract and are
pleased with the work. We enclose it for
completion. We do not want our second
mortgages to show, and we prefer to have
the County Treasurer certify as to the
taxes, as it saves us an explanation to our
customers.
Yours truly, (54 words)
2.
Henry Wilson,
Cleveland, O.
Dear Sir :
Yours received. Enclosed find
draft for 128.09 in payment of A's interest
which was due Jan. ist. J. W. has not
yet paid his interest, nor has he offered
any explanation. Unless he pays soon,
we intend to foreclose on him. We could
not find S. at the address you gave us,
our letter being returned.
Can you inform us as to his where-
abouts ?
Yours truly. (76 words)
3-
Brown & Co.,
Topeka, Kans.
Gentlemen :
Mr. B. appears to be a steady and
reliable young man, not more than 24
years of age, and a good worker. He
does quite a good business for us in farm
loans, and we have so far found him to
be a prompt and reliable person.
By reason of his youth he is apt to be
opinionative, but he means well.
Yours truly, (71 words)
4-
B. T. Bailey & Co.,
Sturgeon, Mo.
Gentlemen :
We will take your $1500 in county
warrants, and more, if you can get them
at 90 cents, provided they are legally
issued as per our attorney's list of require-
ments enclosed to you. This information
you can readily give us. We should like
to have them in as many even amounts as
possible, that is, 100, 200, 300, and 500.
You may draw on us through your bank
with warrants attached.
Yours truly, (87 words)
5-
J. S. Harding & Co.,
St. Louis, Mo.
Gentlemen :
Yours of the 27th at hand. When
you find a mistake, as you mention,
please correct it. See if we did not, by
mistake, enclose a draft for $117.60 in
Larkins' papers. If so, please return.
Also notice Larkins' mortgage very
particularly, and see whether the insur-
ance clause is properly filled out ; if not,
return at once.
Will send you a number of papers this
week.
Yours truly, (82 words)
6.
Williams & Strong,
Detroit, Mich.
Gentlemen :
The abstract of B. S. Carver shows
judgment against him, which prevents
the making of the loan. Please inquire
and let us know whether, if Carver were
to deed these lands to a third party,
and that party should make a loan, the
loan could be collected without a suit.
We want to know this particularly, as we
have loaned C. some money, and would
like to make a loan through him to the
party to whom he would deed the land.
Yours truly, (90 words)
7-
Andrew Galand,
Little Rock, Ark.
Dear Sir:
Enclosed find bond and mortgage
deed for execution by Mr. and Mrs. B.,
which please have executed and return
to us as soon as possible, with com-
plete abstract of C.'s loan enclosed.
In making out application for loan, be
careful to get the description of property
right. That of C.'s was wrong.
Yours truly, (61 words)
LOANS AND COLLECTION BUSINESS.
C. D. Miller,
Springfield, Mo.
Dear Sir :
Your interest coupon for $97.00
attached to mortgage 2700 made to us by
you on April 3oth, is due and payable at
our office.
Please remit the amount at the due
date, by bank draft or postal money
order.
Yours truly, (52 words)
9-
J. H. Hardin & Co.,
Ozark, Mo.
Gentlemen :
Yours of the 3d, asking us to with-
hold our draft on you for this month re-
ceived, and in reply will say that we
should like to know who constitutes your
Company; also if payment will be assured
us, in case we defer collection 30 days
longer. We have been carrying this ac-
count in the name of M. and H., and
your present letter is the first intimation
that it has been changed to a stock com-
pany. We know Mr. H. personally, and
have extended our present credit largely
on his account.
Please give us the necessary informa-
tion, and oblige,
Yours truly, (in words)
10.
J. V. Dalton,
Lebanon, Mo.
Dear Sir :
We enclose for collection, draft on
M. & K., amount $36.25. Please urge
settlement, and if not paid, get their ac-
ceptance and return to us.
Yours truly, (39 words)
ii.
J. A. McDonald,
Ash Grove, Mo.
Dear Sir :
We enclose you first and second
mortgages of T. H. B. for record. After
they have been acknowledged, fill in the
date of acknowledgment so it will be at
least one day later, and record these
mortgages. We trust our letter reached
you in time to hold the Easton mortgage
from record, but should that have already
been recorded, notify us at once; also D.
S. Henderson, asking the latter for the
release. If the third mortgage is in your
hands, record it; if not, we will send it to
you to be recorded with these.
Yours truly, (107 words)
12.
George D. Hope,
Lincoln, Neb.
Dear Sir :
I have your draft on J. T. Johnson
for $75.00. Mr. J. is absent on business.
On his return we will make collection, if
possible. Mr. J. is an Indian. An In-
dian is a ward of the government. When
a citizen credits him, he does so at his
own risk, and must rely on the honor of
the Indian so credited. We cannot make
collection by law in this country, and I
would advise you to instruct your clients
to that effect. Mr. J. is a man of some
means, but real estate here does not rep-
resent money to the outside world.
I would suggest to all parties in the
states that they sell goods to Indians for
cash only.
Yours truly, (132 words)
13-
J. H. Cunningham,
Topeka, Kans.
Dear Sir :
We received to-day, for collection, a
bill against you in favor of R. G. Scott &
Co., for $954.00. Our agent reports you as
paying promptly and we do not think there
are any grounds for different report or,
for placing claim in attorneys' hands, in
which case your name would appear on
the credit sheet of the commercial agen-
cies, which goes to all the wholesale mer-
chants, and on which they base their
credit. We trust you will see the impor-
tance of preserving your rating ; so we
draw on you to-day for this bill through
the bank.
Trusting you will honor the bank on
presentation and maintain your rating,
we are,
Yours truly, (122 words)
14.
Glass Bros.,
Freeman, Mo.
Gentlemen :
In reply to yours of the 24th we
notice, in Dunn's notification sheet of the
25th, defendants have given a chattel
mortgage for $50.00 on their stock of
goods. You have had this claim in your
hands since March 24th, and so far have
remitted only $5.00. We think you
should be able to protect your clients as
well as others secure theirs, and trust
you will give this immediate attention, as
our people look to us for prompt and
proficient services in all cases. We have
sent you two claims recently from which
we have had no reply.
Our success in this business depends
on how quickly we move.
Yours truly, (122 words)
15-
D. W. Bliss,
Baltimore, Md.
Dear Sir :
My note for $2500 for the security
of which you hold a mortgage deed on
my house and lot, is payable on the first
of next month. After that date I under-
LOANS AND COLLECTION BUSINESS.
stand, under the circumstances, you can,
if you desire, at once begin suit for fore-
closure. It is not in my power to raise
the sum necessary to discharge the debt,
and I should be obliged for information
as to your intentions on the subject. As
you know, I have always paid interest
regularly, and I enclose you herewith a
check for the last quarter, $37.50, payable
to your order. You are probably aware
that I have a small but regular income,
and am sure to pay interest. Under the
circumstances, I have great hopes that
you will allow the matter to stand as it is,
for the present.
Yours truly, (156 words)
1 6.
Scott, King & Co.,
St. Louis, Mo.
Gentlemen :
I respectfully request you to defer
the collection of this account until the
first of the month, when I shall be pre-
pared to meet my obligation.
Regretting that circumstances prevent
my being as prompt as usual, I am,
Yours truly, (48 words)
17-
T. M. Barber,
City.
Dear Sir :
Your note for $750.25 due yester-
day, payable at the Atlantic Bank, is pro-
tested for non-payment.
We beg to call your attention to the
matter in the hope that the probable
oversight may be rectified, and the note
taken up.
Yours truly, (53 words)
18.
Kimball & Co.,
City.
Gentlemen :
I have just returned to the city,
after an absence of several days, and
learn with much regret, from yours of the
nth inst, that my note has been protested
for non-payment.
I hasten to withdraw it from the bank,
and beg to say that such an occurrence
will not happen again.
Regretting the trouble it has caused
you, I am,
Yours truly, (68 words)
J. W. Farmer & Co.,
Boston, Mass.
Gentlemen :
Your favor of the loth inst. is at
hand. In reply would say that the house
about which you inquired is in good
standing.
I should not refuse them a reasonable
credit ; but I dp not know the extent of
their responsibility.
Respectfully yours, (52 words)
20.
H. M. Zaner & Co.,
Lansing, Kans.
Gentlemen :
Relying on your discretion, we
hasten to inform you that the parties of
whom you write do not command the
confidence of business men.
They have a large amount of over-
stock without the ability to dispose of it,
except at a loss, and they are, moreover,
quite unpunctual in their payments. We,
ourselves, have no faith in their capacity
to pay their already large indebtedness,
and would certainly not enter into busi-
ness relations with them, without ample
security.
Respectfully, (88 words)
21.
Gentlemen :
Regarding the stability of the par-
ties of whom you write, we reply that
upon investigation, we found unmistak-
able evidence of a serious condition of
their finances, and a looseness in their
method of transacting business, together
with a want of unanimity on the part of
the gentlemen composing the firm.
The harmony that should exist between
them is, it seems, unattainable ; and this,
in our opinion, can only result in a disso-
lution of the firm. Should this happen,
it is a question whether they would be able
to meet their obligations, as from all we
can learn their resources are at a low ebb.
Yours confidentially, (107 words)
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS.
FORM OF LETTERS.
In letter-writing, the matter of form should have careful attention. Don't
lose sight of the fact that each of the little things is one of the important things,
however simple it may seem to you.
There are different forms for letters, each of which is correct. As long as
there are people in the world, there will be different ideas on every subject, and this
very fact gives to each person an opportunity to think for himself, thus bringing out
his originality.
One business man will prefer one form of letter, while another may insist on
a different form. We suggest that each person decide definitely upon some cor-
rect form that suits his idea, and always take pains to arrange and punctuate the
letter in that way, but be quick to adapt himself to his instructor's or his employer's
views on the subject.
In the following forms, the figures "o, 5, 10, etc.," refer to the figures on the
scale of the typewriter :
(o) J. L. King & Co.,
(5) New Haven, Conn.
(o) Gentlemen :
(10) We are in receipt of your favor of the isth inst. and
(o) W. J. Griffin, Esq.,
(5) Memphis, Tenn.
(o) Dear Sir :
(10) We have your favor of the 25th inst. and in reply have
to say, etc.
(o) Elmer E. Lacey & Co.,
(5) No. 318 N. 8th St.,
(10) St. Louis, Mo.
(o) Gentlemen :
We are in receipt of your favor of the isth inst. and note
what you say in regard to, etc.
(o) B. P. Richardson,
(5) Denver, Colo,
(o) Dear Sir :
(10) We are in receipt of your esteemed favor of the 25th
and in regard to the manner of shipment will say, etc.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS.
Paragraph. When a change is made in the subject, a new paragraph is
commenced. Make the paragraphs as the sense may demand, but keep the
appearance of the page in view, and do not make too many paragraphs in a letter.
Indent the paragraph beginning at 5 on the carriage scale. Some prefer to indent
the paragraph at 10. Whichever is observed, the indentation should be the same
in each paragraph.
The Hyphen. When lack of space prevents the completion of a word
at the end of a line, place the hyphen at the end of the line and follow with the
remainder of the word on the next line. Words may be divided in this way, but
never divide syllables.
Order of Arrangement. In writing an article, a letter of some length,
or a paper on some subject, it will be found a good plan to arrange the points
desired to be brought out, in the order in which they should appear, and, having
the subjects clearly fixed in the mind, begin with the least important and follow to
the close, ending with the most important. This is not merely a principle of
letter-writing, but a principle of composition which should be observed in writing
letters as well.
Folding Letters. If the sheet is the regular letter size, S>XIT, fold
the sheet lengthwise in half, then turn it half way round to the right and fold the
lower third up over the middle third and the upper third down over that, keeping
the edges even. If the letter is note size, just fold the lower third up over the
middle third, and the upper third down over that.
Addressing Envelopes. No set rule can be given for addressing envelopes
and when emergencies arise, as in the case of very large or very small
envelopes, and a very short or a very long address, the student must use his own
good judgment, as to the best appearance. The following directions will apply, in
most cases, for the ordinary sized envelope.
Insert the envelope at the right-hand side of the machine, so that the end of it
will be held by the rubber band or paper holder at the right-hand side, the other end
being held by the envelope holder in the center (on the Remington, press the center
holder against the roller or platen). Turn the roller with the left hand, until the
lower edge of the envelope is just visible over the roller, as you sit at the machine.
Always open the flap before putting it in the machine, and put the flap in first.
Begin at 30 on the carriage scale and write the name. Now press envelope
against the roller with one hand and double-space with the other, and, beginning at
40, write the name of the place, then press envelope and space as before, and begin
name of state at 50.
Place a comma at the end of each line except the last which is followed by a
period. Any special directions necessary may be written in the left-hand lower
corner. If the address looks blurred, clean the type, and see that the envelope is
pressed against the roller. These directions will apply to any of the standard
machines, with very slight modifications. On the Smith Premier or any machine
with the wide carriage scale, begin at 35 instead of 30 on the scale. The following
will serve to give an idea of the form of the address:
(30) Mr. James R. Perkins,
(40) No. 25 Laclede Building,
(50) St. Louis, Mo.
(30) J. Alfred White,
(45) Burlington,
(55) Iowa.
(30) George W. Wheeler & Co.,
(40) No. 1812 Market St.,
(50) Louisville, Ky.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS. 23
In some instances it adds to the appearance to spell out the name of the state,
and in very short names, to space between each letter and double space between
words. No rule will apply to all cases, and you will have to use your judgment in
regard to the appearance.
HOW TO TAKE LETTER-PRESS COPY IN
LETTER-PRESS BOOK.
Take as many pieces of cheese cloth as are necessary to make the required
number of copies, each the size of the letter-book page. When ready to take the
copies, wet the cloths thoroughly so that there will be no dry spots in them. Wring
them out and place the oil board in the book and the damp cloth thereon and turn
the leaf of the book down over the cloth and your copy, face down, upon the tissue
leaf ; then for other copies lay another oil board, a wet cloth, a leaf and another
copy, and so on for as many copies as desired. Often two or three and sometimes
many more copies are put on the same page.
In this way clear copies may be produced as long as there is sufficient ink in
the ribbon. There are other processes, as hair and felt brushes, and blotter, but
the above is certainly the most satisfactory, and any one who understands this pro-
cess can easily learn the other, if necessary.
Indexing Letter-Book. You will notice that each letter-press book
has an index, and for convenience in referring to any letter, all letters should
be indexed promptly. The index of the letter-book is used the same as the index
of a ledger, and has several extra pages in the front part arranged with the alphabet.
In placing the names in the index, write the surname first, followed by the
initials, and write the page on which the first letter is written to that party immedi-
ately after the name; and, when another letter is written to that party and copied, turn
at once to the index and write the number of that page immediately after the one
before, placing a dash ( ) between the numbers to avoid confusion, and so on for
each name and letter, until the book is filled.
Of course, you will understand always to place the name under the letter in
the index, with which the surname begins, thus : J. B. Dalton belongs under "D"
in the index, and E. G. Rathbone under " R." The following will, perhaps, give a
more accurate idea :
Under "D."
Dalton, J. B. 15-18-24-30-45-64-77-81-85.
Under "R."
Rathbone, E. G. 5-8-12-15-20-25-81-136-142.
Under"]."
Jeffries, J. W. 6-9-14-26-32-45-48-76.
Jones & Miller Mctl. Co. 12-18-26-43-45-69.
THE VOWEL METHOD.
Each leaf of the index of the letter-press copying book has three columns on a
page, in which to write the names when indexing the letters. Head these columns
with the letters " a, e, i, o, u, y," in the order they come, and write the names in the
columns under the letter representing the first vowel following the first letter in the
surname.
Write the name and the number of the page the same as in the ordinary way
of indexing. This will be found the most convenient method of indexing letters,
as the list of names in any column will not be so long.
24 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS.
NUMBERING LETTERS FOR QUICK REFERENCE.
All the correspondence to any one person or firm may be easily and quickly
traced through the entire letter-book, if you will write the page of the last preceding
letter above the last letter copied, just when you index it.
In this way you will trace the correspondence of that party or firm, beginning
with the last letter written them, and tracing the numbers toward the front of the
book, without referring to the index each time.
What To Do With Telegrams. Telegrams should be copied in the
letter-press book and confirmed by letter which should be sent by first mail
following the telegram. Copy letter and telegram on same page in letter-book, the
telegram above the letter.
Confirm telegram at the beginning of the letter, in something like the follow-
WOrds : We to-day wired you as follows : (Here write message sent.)
in response to your message of even date ( stating, quoting, or as follows )
(Here write the substance of message received, or write exact wording of message as may seem best.)
Enclosures. There are different ways of handling enclosures. In some
offices the enclosures are handed to the stenographer when the letter is dictated and
should be pinned to the letter as soon as it is written.
Another way is for the person who dictates the letters to keep the enclosures,
and the stenographer to write on the left-hand lower corner of the letter, ' ' enclos-
ures i, 2, or 3," depending, of course, on the number of enclosures which the letter
calls for. After the letters have been copied and envelopes addressed, the party
who dictated them puts in the enclosures. Of course, the envelope should be
addressed by the stenographer in either case.
Looking up Names in a New Position. A stenographer changing to a new
position, or taking up the work in his first position (or at all times, for that matter),
should be very particular to get the correct initials and the name spelled correctly.
In any case in which he is not absolutely certain, he should refer to the index of the
letter-press books, and to the index to bookkeeper's ledger, and be sure to get the
correct name and address, and that they are spelled correctly. It will be well to take
the first opportunity to carefully look over all names and addresses in the index
of above mentioned books.
Peculiar Terms. The stenographer will find it very necessary to become
familiar with the terms of the business. Each business has its specialties and pecu-
liar names and terms. Carefully study all the advertising matter pertaining to the
business, make a list of all the new and hard words, practise them in shorthand and
learn to spell them correctly. When new terms come up from time to time, take
care of them in the same way, at the first opportunity.
HOW TO MANIFOLD.
From three to fifteen copies may be made at a time, depending of course
upon the thickness of the paper and the quality of the carbon.
To prepare copies for the machine, lay a carbon sheet on a sheet of writing
paper, with the carbon side down, next to the writing paper, then a sheet of writing
paper on the carbon sheet, and then another sheet of writing paper, and so on, until
there are as many sheets of writing paper as copies desired, the last sheet being a
sheet of writing paper, so that you will have one more sheet of writing paper than
carbon. See that they are straight and insert them in the typewriter, as you would
a single sheet, with the carbon side next to the roller.
Do not press them tightly with your fingers in handling, nor undertake to
make an erasure in case of a mistake, as you will make a blur on every sheet.
Strike the keys a little more strongly than in ordinary writing.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS. 25
HOW TO MAKE MIMEOGRAPH COPIES.
To Prepare Machine. If you have a ribbon machine, remove the ribbon and
clean the type thoroughly. Good clean work cannot be done unless the type is clean.
Just brushing them is not sufficient. The type that are most likely to fill up, such
as the O, U, A, P, E, etc. , should be cleaned with a pin and brush.
To Prepare Stencil Paper for Machine. Lay a sheet of stencil paper, with
the writing side down, on a smooth clean surface, and place the perforating silk
over it, leaving about equal margins at the ends and sides. Cover the silk with a
sheet of oil " Backing" and fold the extended margins of the stencil sheet up over
this, folding the ends first and then the sides, and crease the folds so they will stay
in place.
Now place the sheets as arranged, in the typewriter, just as you would a
sheet of letter paper, so that the writing will be upon the face of the stencil sheet.
Touch the keys with an even, firm stroke, a little stronger than in ordinary writing.
If the copy is a full page in length, it will be safer to stop when about half through
writing the page, and clean out some of the letters as mentioned above. When copy
is written, remove it from the machine, being careful not to let it wrinkle in hand-
ling, and lay it on the smooth surface, face down, and carefully unfold margins and
take off " Backing" first, then the silk, taking hold of corner.
To Arrange it in the Mimeograph. Lay the stencil sheet with face upward
and apply the MIMEOGRAPH VARNISH with a brush to the creases caused by folding
and to any other wrinkles that may have been made in handling it, let it dry two
minutes, then place a thin fibrous sheet, found between the stencil sheets, over
the face of the stencil sheet and place both UPSIDE-DOWN in the printing frame.
The .object of the varnish is to close the small holes made in folding or handling.
Take care that none of the varnish touches the writing. Putting the varnish on face
of stencil will cause fibrous sheets to stay in place and if varnish is not at hand,
"mucilage paste " may be used and narrow strips of paper placed over it before the
fibrous paper is put on.
Attach printing frame to printing board by means of the hinges at the end.
Place a small quantity of ink on the slate and get it evenly distributed with the
roller, rolling it in different directions. Then run the roller over the stencil sheet
gently but firmly. Keep adding a little ink at a time, until the fibrous sheet is satu-
rated and a plain copy is produced with each roll of the ink roller. Place from fifty
to one hundred sheets, or more, in the frame at a time. Take out each sheet as it is
printed and scatter them about so they may dry before putting them together, or
interleave, that is, place sheets of paper between each copy.
Use enough ink so that you will not have to press too heavily on the roller, and
the stencil sheet will last longer and make a greater number of copies; but don't waste
ink. Be very careful in handling stencil paper not to wrinkle it. When through
always put everything where it belongs. It is just as much your place to do that as
it is to make the copy. You can be neat with the Mimeograph or you can be careless
and bungling.
VOCABULARY OF THE
PAPER AND PRINTING BUSINESS.
Many of the most eminent reporters use a limited number of contractions and
comparatively few word-signs. Writing by sound soon becomes mechanical, and
whatever is done mechanically can be done swiftly and easily.
Write so you can read your notes. Even when you are most hurried, aim to
make each character as nearly perfect as possible. A careless habit is hard to
overcome and is fatal to success. You can do better and quicker work, if you feel
sure while writing, that you can read your notes when you are through.
VOCABULARY OF PAPER AND PRINTING BUSINESS.
1 Answering _ - -K
gince ..**?:.. -?~.?.-~w.-?>* ,
Envelope /^- i
6 pound
Heads >-'
Ton may chip ,i< ./? Wsv *f. ..
To be shipped x ^X
This is the -t
Here ^
Careful x^7 _
That they are X?....rrif_ -&.; .
Item
Of your order j^/^^*- n*.
Action iC_ <| >
Seetaetr
Packed . ./ ^X"
("o as ,riST..~rr^. <-. . _.
Approval
12 We received ^ * <*./
Out S) f sf T
Error
Awaiting /
Further ^ - L f/ .
Favors ..-y...
2 Small
Plates "~2f\ Is " *N
Expect /
Reach / ~\ \
We will ship V. 3k *^
Hold " X" '
13 Through /
Mr. Chapman ~~3' *__cL cr ^
At least -us-^-j.....
14 Wrapping
Rolls S^*^^/*^/* ^
Similar ,
Signette __ ,
Finish s_-^ J^. & \_ ,
Anticipate ^Jj
Valued / ^g^ ^
Reams _^ ^/^ 9-
At once ---^-u-.
15 Arlington .<=> , % \
Special ....j,....X O. ^
Wove
Cream ~\ w.
Upon
Respectively x - r \ -vX^ / /"
We quote yon ** -%-^ar. K.-t^ J...
Shall be
Deduct _Xx~ V* -i
Which will have our < y
16 Safely ^/ /" ^X^
Remittance
4 Relative i ~^v-^ / '
Marking
Distance 3 T S
Lenox / (
Ask you / s~~--
Kindlv JGK~&4ti. jOTjJtt^f,
Perforated
Morning s~*r~^\ /^f- '
As to the
Typewriter . ~/~~ > / ff
Heard .rrX^r7...^TT-..^..S^.
Advise us /
Arrived s~7 ^ /f^~
Tare
In a better ^_^ \_ , ^
If you wish
17 Colored /^ / V \:Ti
Cardboard
By this mail
Rather than /**"" /^"^ -^
Strange \
On an order .s~^i .
Ply
18 Column /^ -V^SO "^-rj-^.
It is very
Seldom Sv 3 / ^
Portraits
Investigate 9^ - ~\-^
Advertisement ..f...fT7:...^ ?T7>...,
More than
Either ~ , ^
Very much obliged | \
5 Discount _ ., f
Referred >r\rrrv^.rrr:...Wr-...
Outline
Unfortunately 7 xv
Completed ../..... X...' r^fjTx..
Drawing
Proof v C/<. i
Original
Mr. Reton ,
Bu t can not .<3te_J5^1iTXJE,
Herewith
19 Mr. Rice ^_^ ^^-^
Figure ^
How / ox .
Allowed --^ ^- X
Pleasure
6 Through XO~x
Reams ^^
Flat /_X~ /
Bundles .
Per cwt. sS \ a L^/f ) \^s~^
Assorted /
Cover .f s ^
And be shipped n . % ^_^
As soon as possible \ U ,- \ ^6
Attention
7 Mr. Thurman /^>-^__/
Antique _ >s.,
Sample
Bristol /j / /-
Patiibridffe V S ^* ^- *feafc ,
20 C. W. Spencer -*^a'\^-~iJ^~' '
For your city
Before he leaves \ y ~s\ ,
His stay
Limited -. -^
Per hundred
8 Referring ,^-2 J^~> ^
Clarendon ^y.... . *^^-
To a day
We would suggest . ^~
Folio
Thought
Does not
Miss you n
Send him ^rrrsi^f.CTTtv^Tnr*^^
In as much as \3
9 Telegram
Metropolitan
Hotel . v ._.
Best time _ i.r~D '/^^
We are very much ^\
Surprised f
To call
And the proper ^ .,
Will take pleasure CT J - *-^> V " x -
However
10 Separate
Manila S^.X^C^-v-^OT^
Per Ib. ^ r O
11 Esteemed 4
To you og--. _ f-~^^~.
Explaining
System -s
Labor-saving <: - <\~r * **
Interested t^r*n v.
Evening
LETTERS SELECTED FROM THE
PAPER AND PRINTING BUSINESS.
Gentlemen : Answering yours of the
1 8th inst. will say that since you cannot
use the six pound note heads, you may
ship them back to us, being careful,
please, to see that they are securely packed
so as to arrive in good condition.
We regret the error, and awaiting your
further favors, we are,
Yours truly, (56 words)
2.
Gentlemen : Answering your favor of
the 8th, we have to say that our prices
for the plates, similar to those mentioned
in the signet finish, will be $2.20 each.
We anticipate no trouble in making you
satisfactory plates and hope to be favored
with your order.
Yours truly, (50 words)
3-
Gentlemen : We are in receipt of your
valued favor for four reams four pound
turkey linen packet note heads. You
do not state whether white wove, or
cream laid is wanted, and we shall be
glad to have you advise us. If you will
remit the amount of your purchase, less 2
per cent, which you may deduct for cash,
we will be glad to ship on receipt of your
reply with remittance.
Yours truly, (75 words)
Gentlemen : Yours of the i6th inst.
relative to short weight of Lenox book
received. We would ask that you kindly
advise us how you arrived at the short
weight, giving the gross, tare and net, so
that we can complain to the mill more
intelligently. It seems strange that on
an order for 100 reams paper that it should
be 300 pounds short, as it is very seldom
that paper varies more than one pound
either way.
Hope you will give us the information
asked for, and very much oblige,
Yours truly, (94 words)
5-
Gentlemen : We have looked up the
matter regarding the discount on your
28
last bill, and have referred to the original
order given our Mr. Reton, but cannot
find how you figure the discount any
other way than as we have it. We have
allowed you full cash discount on this
bill, as per your arrangement with Mr.
Reton. Please look the matter up and
see if we are not correct, and advise us
how you figured this discount.
Awaiting your further pleasure, we
remain,
Yours very truly, (86 words)
6.
Gentlemen : We have your valued or-
der through our Mr. Ralph for 100 reams
22x32, 20 Ib. Lenox, at $3.85, less freight,
to be shipped from mill direct, as quickly
as possible ; also your order for five reams
20x25, 35 Ib. assorted cover, to be shipped
from here May lotli. We shall give all
the above our best attention and ship
promptly.
Thanking you, we are,
Yours truly, (75 words)
7-
Dear Sir : Mr. Thurman writes us to
quote you prices on Antique laid paper
like the sample he enclosed. We have
nothing like it in stock, nor are we able
to buy it in the city. We also, at his re-
quest, enclose samples of Cambridge
Bristol.
We hope to receive your order.
Yours truly, (54 words)
Gentlemen : Referring to your order
of the gth, given our Mr. Thurman, for
16, 18, 20, and 24 Ib. Clarendon folio,
would say we thought best to send sam-
ples of stock we now have on hand, inas-
much as the last lot sent was not satisfac-
tory. We enclose samples of each weight.
Kindly advise us if satisfactory, and we
will fill the order promptly.
Yours truly, (68 words)
Gentlemen : In reply to your telegram
we wired you to-day that your type was
sent Thursday. We are very much sur-
PAPER AND PRINTING BUSINESS.
29
prised to learn that you have not yet re-
ceived it, as the order was filled the same
day it reached us. We trust, however,
that it has come to hand by this time.
Yours truly, (55 words)
10.
Gentlemen : In reply to yours of the
2oth inst., we sent you under separate
cover, samples of 24x36, 25 Ib. Trade
Manila as requested, and quote you sc
per pound, f. o. b. Kansas City, Kas.
Hoping to receive your order, we are,
Yours truly, (50 words)
ii.
Gentlemen : We shipped your es-
teemed order of the 251)1, as per invoice, to
you this evening. We have sent your
order for 30,000 envelopes to the factory
to be shipped with other goods. This is
the best way we can serve you in filling
this item of your order, and trust it will
meet with your approval.
Thanking you for your order, we are,
Yours truly, (67 words)
12.
Gentlemen : We received this morn-
ing your esteemed order of the 3d, and
ship your goods, as per invoice, to you
to-day. We are, at the present time, out
of the No. 50, 6)4 envelopes. We expect
a stock to reach us Monday, when we
will ship you the 50,000 which we trust
will reach you promptly and be satis-
factory.
Yours truly, (63 words)
13-
Dear Sir : We have your esteemed
order through our Mr. Chapman, but we
are out of the 6> envelopes at present.
We have more of these envelopes on the
way and they should reach us at least by
Monday. We will hold your order and
make shipment as soon as possible,
which we trust will be satisfactory.
Yours truly, (60 words)
14.
Dear Sir : We returned to you for
signature some days ago, a bill of lading
for shipment of six rolls of Manila wrap-
ping paper, 200 Ibs., which was consigned
to Wm. Reese & Co., Kepkuk, la. We
shall be glad if you will sign and send it
to us, at once.
Yours truly, (52 words)
15-
Gentlemen : We ship your esteemed
order of Jan. 2yth to-day, which we trust
will reach you promptly. We send you
in this mail, samples of 24x36, 90 Ibs.
Arlington and Special upon which we
quote you $6.30 and $4.50 per hundred,
respectively, f. o. b. Kansas City.
We are at present out of this size in 100
Ibs. We shall be glad to have your or-
der, which we will give prompt attention.
Yours truly, (85 words)
1 6.
Dear Sir : We have received, this
morning, samples of safety-ruled paper
with marking some distance from the
edge where you wish the paper perfor-
ated. We will have this done at once
and ruled, and will ship same Saturday
morning, together with 50 Ibs. No. 2
Manila envelopes.
We wrote you in regard to typewriter
paper, and have not as yet heard from you.
If you wish us to fill this part of your
order, please advise us so that it will
reach us by Monday.
Yours truly, (88 words)
17-
Gentlemen : We have your esteemed
order of the 28th for 100 sheets of 3-ply
assorted colored card board. We send
you by this mail, samples of our No. i
Bristol, which we think will suit you on
your order ; but, rather than risk sending
something you do not want, we write
to ask whether or not we shall send 100
sheets of this board.
This is the only 3-ply card board we
carry in stock.
Yours truly, (80 words)
18.
Gentlemen : Answering your favor of
the 22d, we have to say that our price
for single column half-shade portraits is
$3.00. If you will investigate the advt.
you mention, you will find that the price
of 12.50 is for outline instead of half-
shade. Unfortunately we have completed
the drawing, and will send you a proof
for inspection Wednesday.
We hand you herewith our portrait sam-
ple sheet with prices on the back.
Yours respectfully, (79 words)
19.
Gentlemen : We are in receipt of
your order given our Mr. Rice for N. N.
Print paper, 12 reams 24x36, 30 Ib. flat,
and 10 bundles 24x36, 56 Ib. folded in
quires, at $2.75 per cwt., delivered. Also
25 M No. 425, 6^ envelopes at 75 cts. per
M, delivered.
The above will have our careful atten-
tion, and shall be shipped as soon as
possible.
Thanking you for the favor, we are,
Yours truly, (90 words)
20.
Gentlemen : Our Mr. C. W. Spencer
will leave to-night for your city, and will
no doubt call on you before he leaves ;
but as his stay is limited to a day, we
would suggest that, in order that he does
not miss you, you send him a note at the
Metropolitan hotel, stating the best time
to call on you and the proper party to
see. Mr. Spencer will take pleasure in
explaining, to all interested, our new sys-
tem of labor-saving type.
Very truly yours, (86 words)
VOCABULARY OF THE
HAY AND GRAIN BUSINESS.
VOCABULARY OF HAY AND GRAIN BUSINESS.
1
H. L. Shotwell /\V N^T>
Peoria ^.jNfJx.O: *~~..
8 Northrop Bros.
Tipton, Mo.
Desirous
Test
Would
Pounds
Average
Effort
Above
Extra
We do not know
Other
Parties
Bidding
Consider
Strong
Whom
We make it
Succeed
Early
Thursday
9 Geo. Anderson
Great Bend, Kans.
Arrived
Graded
Rejected
Elevator
While there is
Very
Sample
Sacrifice
Former
Subject
10 E. 3. Roberts & Son
Fort Smith
C. B. & Q.
Taken
Top
Inspection
But the
Damaged
Mixed
Inspector
Examine
Certificate
Hold
If you wish
At any price
11 West
Factory
Position
Handle
Large
Share
Western
Station
St. Joseph
12 Consignments
Solicit
Particularly
Specially
Crop
Young
Vicinity
Insects
Season
At all times
Grain
Futures
As any other
House
In your
13 Excitement
Continues
And there are no
Indications
Reaction
Predicted
Bears
For some time
On the contrary
Situation
Inconceivably
Strong
Fashioned
Opened
Higher than
There was no
Were received
Station
Frightened
Shorts
Covering
Action
Clearly
Disposition
^_
White
Oats *
Was satisfactory err'.s^.^afcL **..
Condition r*
Inspect < \^O\^~ S
All right X. Y-..&S.JZ
/ y <\
We can make
Out
Profit a i S&2
7
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2 B. B. Thornton & Co. i\ st-^ * ~>
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Wheat __-. _
Telegraph dnrr....TP/.-..rrv.
Deposit
To the best f \ X
Probable ' ^
We may be able /^Q
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Trade (1 \^
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Since
Gilt edge
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4 Elias Platt ,7s. s> -^
Columbus, O. *-$ -_s\0 >.
Little ">Z"
Especially On
Offered \ L s-iS*^-
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Perhaps \ ff\
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5 H. W. Foster , / \ /
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Month ^ ^ /
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Inquiry
6 Moore & Thompson \ s^>
Bentonville .o.n^j.:>.jS~IJj.-..
VO^^-V^
Written
Promised
Answer ^^""^ Q/
^
Concerning _ J\
Up to this tim ^~ 3 \ fc- 9 \
Omaha, Neb. JxGr><^~v*rr2>^.-A._.
Just
Cancel _^\ . _ / /- /""
28ft. ~T tUT/. i -S
Immediately
Transfer crti f /^
Through
Thanking ,, ,
Our order
Take x -s, 1
8 Hummel Lumber Co.
Bolivar J -v. ^>\
Joist
Whenever o-\ s
Montgomery '
Griffith ;* J /
Of this city ^rrv-T.*-^-'"' - ?.
Give you
Instructions
That you have
Ash / P -N.
When you >^
Notify ^-o
Ready . ^.jfl. f~*.
If the lot
Is not / ~\
Sold J. ' \ '3 . <
Simply S
Did not
Want them iZr^r""^ J
Quotations
Description s 6" s\
Quality -'. -rrt.^../C^7....
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Yards
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Sizes .
Dryness ^__j r if~^-S
Some other
Points x --
Outside
Particularly -^ V-~a- X
Dispatch X^
Buyer
In the north ^Sr~~^ *
Quantity
Something . -
More than ^_7~" . - 4
9 J. G. Maynard
Neosho, Mo. 1 jg^f^,^. ^
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Providence /^ S r-,
Stating
Dimension .
Shingles f-$ \f-~^s> JL
Filled "7^"*"
Get them ,,, . /
Advice S^TT-^
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Checked
Over is*^/ \
Otherwise ....^-u...o-f..
Drag
Along longer than _/' or 'Vv^
Error ..
Extension f~^ . f-\ *-f
10 T. H. Graham **
Lebanon, Ark. Ss0~~-^ 1^
4 J. W. Lewis . ~
Lamar, Mo. ] ^ V- d~~^-a_ C
Directions
St. Louis ~y^ -_.
Windows
Church -, a I *\
Barges .
Enroute \^ S*^ '\s^
Office /
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5 C. W. Graham /3
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11 W. H. Walker
Memphis , . xr~>
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Kansas * >
Minn. Lumber Co. -p ^^ o-^
Name us ^^ k /
Yellow .^^.^-..X-A^
Jeopardize
Trade -~.
Considerable
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Hesitation
Having noticed
On many
Occasions
Dictation
To those
Who have
Ambition
Aspiration
Disposition
Opposition
Inaction
Desire
Acquisition
Of a business
Education
Not only
As a matter
Remuneration
To have
Occupation
And to be able to
Follow
Vocation
For the satisfaction
Reputation
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Congregation
Concentration
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Own satisfaction
Compensation
Termination
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Vexation
Prevention
Interruption
Solicitation
Accommodation
Consolation
Instruction
Introduction
Information
Undertake
Collection
Combination
Classification
Investigation
Incapacitation
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Successful
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Contemplation
Enumeration
Anticipation
Expectation
Calculation
Growing
Inclination
Accumulation
Composition
Recollection
Consultation
Conversation
Revision
Reflection
Selection
Inspection
Disaffection
Disapprobation.
Merit
Recognition
Appreciation
Demonstration
Admiration
Consideration
Honest
Application
Donation
Approbation
Commendation
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Provocation
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LETTERS SELECTED FROM
THE LUMBER BUSINESS.
J. H. Morgan,
Omaha, Neb.
Dear Sir:
In reply to yours of the 24th, just
received, we requested you to cancel the
2x12x24, an d 2x12x28 feet on our order
No. 1169. We can take the long joists
whenever they are ready, and will give
you instructions when to ship, when you
notify us they are ready. We simply did
not want them sent to the Wichita yards.
We can use them at some other points to
good advantage, so please see that they
are not shipped there.
Yours truly, (102 words)
2.
W. A. Bishop,
Moberly, Mo.
Dear Sir:
We have just received a dispatch
from our buyer in the North, stating he
could not get the dimension shingles for
you. We sent both of your orders to him
to be filled. You requested us to let you
know if we failed to get them, so we
advise you now. We can get them in
Chicago. Know of no other place where
we can get the fancy cut. May possibly
be able to get them on the Mississippi
River, but are not sure.
Yours truly, (93 words)
3-
L. B. Hopkins & Co.,
Kansas City; Mo.
Gentlemen:
Your invoice of June 23d for car
736, we have checked over and find you
have made a slight error in the extension
of feet. You have it 31,528 and it should
be 31,690.
We have corrected same.
Yours truly, (58 words)
J. W. Lewis, 4.
Lamar, Mo.
Dear Sir:
In reply to your letter of the 2yth
will say that the circular windows for the
church were shipped on July 3d. Advice
has been sent from this office and we
trust you will receive them without delay.
Yours truly, (48 words)
C. W. Graham, 5.
Pacific, Mo.
Dear Sir:
Your letter of the 6th with memor-
anda of contents of car 400 which you
have at Winfield to dispose of, is at hand.
We do not care to take it at the prices
named. We might possibly take it if you
would name us a reasonable price.
We have been buying all our yellow
pine dimension and fencing, of the size
you have, for considerably less money
than your figures.
As requested, we return the correspond-
ence.
Yours truly, (86 words)
H. D. Myers, 6 -
Lincolnville, Kans.
Dear Sir:
In reply to your letter of the 5th, as
to cancelling the 2x12x24, and 2x12x28
feet on your order No 1176, placed with
you May 3ist, will say that you ac-
knowledged this order June 9th, stating
that it would be impossible to fill it with
promptness, as your dry kilns were
burned, and it would be 30 days before
you could get it out. We wrote you to
hold the order and make shipment as
soon as possible.
Yours truly, (100 words)
7-
P. H. Curtis & Co.,
Winona, Mo.
Gentlemen:
Your telegram is just this moment
received, and we have wired the mill to
get out three cars of 2x14x25 ft. joists for
you immediately. As soon as they come
m we will transfer them and rush them
through.
Thanking you for the order, we are,
Yours truly, (62 words)
8.
Hummel Lumber Co.,
Bolivar, Mo.
Gentlemen:
We are informed by Messrs. Mont-
gomery & Griffith, of this city, that you
have a lot of Ash lumber for sale. If the
lot is not already sold, we would like to
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37
THE LUMBER BUSINESS.
have your quotations and description of
quality, sizes and dryness.
We are in the market for Ash lumber,
and will pay outside prices for same
delivered here in St. Louis. We would
particularly like a quantity of 6x6x16 ft.
and would pay something more than
ordinary prices for that size.
Please let us know immediately, if you
have the lumber to sell, and oblige,
Yours truly, (112 words)
J. G. Maynard,
Neosho, Mo.
Dear Sir:
We received your telegram this
morning asking us to see Mr. Scudder,
and have him order the City of Providence
to take out the balance of the Ash, etc.,
at the mill. We did our best to do this,
but without avail. The only promise
that we could get from the boat people
here, was that they would take it as soon
as possible, and that it was probable
they would get it out within a week.
More than this we could not get them to
promise.
You will have to look out for a boat
yourself down there, and whenever one
comes up lightly loaded, you may be able
to get them to take it, otherwise we fear
it will drag along longer than a week.
Yours very truly, (139 words)
10.
T. H. Graham,
Lebanon, Ark.
Dear Sir:
Your kind favor of the 2yth is
received. We will ship you the three
cars of first and second Walnut at once as
per your shipping directions, price to be
$80 per thousand f. o. b. cars St. Louis.
In regard to the 2 in., 2> in. and 3 in. we
have not quite enough on hand to fill
your order. We have, however, two
barges en route which we expect will
arrive about the end of the week, when
we will forward your six cars.
Yours truly, (97 words)
W. H. Walker,
Memphis, Tenn.
Dear Sir:
Please see that order No. 888, sent
you April ist, to Grainfield, Kansas, and
placed by you with the Minnesota Lumber
Company, on the 2d of May, is cancelled.
We have ordered this elsewhere. We
cannot jeopardize trade by allowing such
orders to remain so long unfilled. This
is simply outrageous. Also cancel the
following items on order No. 1101 to
Grainfield:
5,000 feet D. siding, fence grade.
3,000 feet 12 inch boards, 10 feet.
300 feet of moulding, No. 4073.
We have bought this elsewhere.
Yours truly, (no words)
Gentlemen:
We are advised by our Armourdale
yards of the following shortage in car
No. 15154, shipped by you on the 2oth of
June.
They find only 1,272 bunches of lath in
the car and your invoice calls for 1,872.
We' have taken the liberty of charging
you back with 600 at the price charged,
$22.00 per thousand, amounting to $13.20.
Please send us credit memorandum.
Yours truly, (79 words)
Gentlemen:
In reply to yours of the 6th, as to
the reclamation of $12.80 allowed on car
5062, will say that this was credited to
your account on May 2oth. See May
statement for it. We probably wrote you
in June, after the claim had been adjusted
to the shipper. We had quite a time to
get the amount allowed.
Always when a claim is presented to us
from any of the yards, we immediately
charge it, so as not to lose sight of it in
settling.
We probably wrote you in June that
the account had been settled.
Yours truly, (no words)
14.
Gentlemen:
You may ship us the following
Long Leaf pine:
i car %x4, ist and 2d clear at $25.00.
i car %X4 Standard ist and 2d clear at
$20.00.
i car 1x4 ist and 2d clear S 2 S and
E at $18.00.
We shall need 10 cars each for imme-
diate shipment, providing the quality is
satisfactory. We want all the straight
grained we can possibly get of the ist and
2d clear. It should run at least 75 per
cent.
Yours truly, (97 words)
15-
Dear Sir:
We want to sell you cigar box lum-
ber. We can supply yo with best grades
of lumber f. o. b. cars here at the fol-
lowing prices, to-wit:
Best Log Run Cedar. . .$31.00 per M
Veneered 21.00 "
Poplar Imitation 13.00 "
Bass Wood Imitation. .. 12.00 "
Terms net cash, less 2 per cent, and one-
third of the amount must accompany the
order. We guarantee the lumber to be
first-class and the best in the market.
Buying of us would save considerable in
time and freight, as the distance is so
much shorter. This, of itself, ought to be
quite an object to you.
We hope to hear from you soon and
remain.
Yours truly, (125 words)
LETTERS SELECTED FROM THE
FLOUR, FEED, AND FUEL BUSINESS.
Gentlemen:
Replying to yours of the 29th inst.
we wrote you yesterday, that your order
for car of Anthracite coal had been for-
warded to Chicago, and shipment will be
made promptly. It will be hurried for-
ward as rapidly as possible. Will also
make your order for lump coke read
crushed coke instead of lump.
Yours truly, (57 words)
2.
Gentlemen:
Our Mr. Hatch requests us to write
in regard to furnishing you some mill
coal at Republic, Mo. We regret to state
that, at present, we are not handling any
of this coal, but can furnish either nut
or slack, and would be pleased to have
you place your order with us for your
supply. We can quote you slack at 50
cents per ton and nut at $1.00 per ton
f. o. b. mines. Shall be glad to have your
orders.
Yours truly, (93 words)
3-
Gentlemen:
On July 29 we wrote you for infor-
mation as to whether your hard coal
order, which you were holding when our
Mr. Boyer left Springfield, had been
placed yet. Up to date, we have received
no reply and would like to ask, if you are
still in the market for anything in our line.
We would like very much to figure with
you, if you have not bought your hard
coal yet. Do you think there is any pos-
sibility of doing anything with our Kansas
coals this year, and if so, at what time ?
Yours truly, (100 words)
4-
Dear Sir:
We quote you prices, f. o. b. mines,
on different grades of coal, per ton of
2,000 pounds, as follows:
Weir City and Cherokee lump $i-5
nut 1.25
mine run . . 1.25
Rich Hill slack 60
lump 1.35
mine run. . .50
Deepwater lump 1.50
In regard to Anthracite, Semi-Anthra-
cite, and smithing coals, we will name
you prices promptly on application.
We shall be pleased to receive your
orders, and will give them prompt atten-
tion.
Yours truly, (105 words)
5-
Gentlemen:
Enclosed find invoice and bill of
lading for car of bran shipped you to-day.
We have been unable to get any wood
loaded until to-day. Will get one car off
this evening, if possible, and one to-
morrow.
We are not getting in any wood now,
do not know why ; so you had better
look out for some other place to get it, as
we are not going to be able to supply you
unless they get to hauling more.
Yours truly, (79 words)
6.
Gentlemen:
Yours of the 6th at hand and noted.
We are at a loss to account for bad flour
now, as our wheat is in much better shape
than it was.
We are selling considerable Patent at
Monett now, and they are saying it is the
best they can get. It took the lead of
Pierce City Mills without any trouble.
We are saving you all our bran. Was
south a day or so and could have sold a
few cars of flour, if I had promised them
any bran. The demand for flour is very
dull now.
Yours truly, ( 100 words )
7-
Gentlemen:
Yours of the 6th at hand. We can
not ship a full car of bran at present, and it
will be some time before we can. Have
about 12 sacks on hand now. Have
plenty of flour and are not running nights,
as we can not find wheat cheap enough
to make anything at present flour prices.
The writer will start south to-night to
sell a few cars of flour, and get the condi-
tion of the market.
Yours truly, (78 words i
HESITATION.
The following selection will be an excellent exercise for practisingon the "shun" termination.
Having noticed, on many occasions, that in giving dictation to those who have
ambition, aspiration and a disposition in opposition to inaction ; and who desire to
make the acquisition of a business education, not only as a matter of remuneration,
but to have an occupation, and to be able to follow a vocation for the satisfaction of
an
40 HESITATION.
gaining a reputation, as well as the accumulation, congregation, and concentration
of wealth, from a just compensation, much hesitation is caused on account of the
shun termination, I have some conception of the vexation; and, for the prevention of
any interruption, and for my own satisfaction, consolation and instruction, and their
accommodation and information, and without solicitation, I undertake the collection,
combination and classification of such words. While my investigation may prove
my incapacitation, and may not lead to a successful consummation of the work in
contemplation, on account of the enumeration falling short of their anticipation,
expectation or calculation, I feel a growing inclination to extend the accumulation in
this composition, by recollection, consultation, conversation, revision and reflection,
until the selection for inspection may not cause disaffection, nor meet with disap-
probation, but merit some recognition and appreciation of this demonstration of my
admiration and consideration of honest application, and, for their gratification and
the honor of making this donation, hope to obtain their approval and commendation
of the production, and without any provocation, lead them to a declaration of their
intention to become familiar with words in this relation. (247 words)
VOCABULARY OF
GENERAL ADVICE.
VOCABULARY OF GENERAL ADVICE.
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Letter-heads
Envelopes
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School
Economy
Typewriting
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GENERAL ADVICE.
i.
SUGGESTIONS.
Always keep your notes in shape so that you can readily inform the instructor
where your next dictation begins, and so that you can find ,your place when called
upon to read your notes. Sit squarely in front of the table, putting as little weight on
the right arm as possible. Sit erect, in about the same position as if practising pen-
manship with the fore-arm movement, but do not rest the chest against the table.
The weight put upon the table should be on the left arm, principally, leaving the
right arm free and easy, using the combined fore-arm and finger movement. Use
your left hand to turn your paper and hold it in position, and study about how to
manage your paper so as not to lose time. Be regular in your habits in the room,
following, faithfully, the daily program of the instructor, and you will learn to be
systematic.
Make your notes small ; it will have much to do with your success. If your
notes are large at a low rate of speed, what will they be at a rapid rate ? You can
not attain to a high speed with large notes, but it is equally dangerous to make them
too very small and with too much precision. Try to strike the happy medium.
You should have dictation at a slow, medium and rapid rate, so that you will have
opportunity to make perfect notes at a low rate of speed, and become accustomed
to poor notes made at a high rate, and avoid getting into a rut, or a sluggish habit
of the hand.
The pencil, if kept sharp, is the better instrument to use while learning. Don't
use a poor quality of pencil or paper, and don't try to write with a dull pencil ; either
will damage your notes and retard your speed. To train the hand for accurate
work the pen is preferable, if it is a good one, but the student or the reporter should
accustom himself to either.
Carefully study the individuality of notes made at a rapid rate. Become accus-
tomed to these peculiarities, and it will lead to greater facility in reading.
(360 words)
2.
MATERIALS.
"A workman is known by his tools," is a common and very true saying, and
especially is this the case with the stenographer. The character of his work depends
largely upon what he has to work with. Pens, ink, pencil, and paper are necessary
equipments. With poor material any one will turn out clumsy work.
Pens. Reporters differ as to the kind of pens to use. The student is recom-
mended to select a smooth, flexible, medium fine-pointed pen, about the grade of
Spencerian No. i, or Gillott No. 604 E. F. Use black ink that will flow freely, so
that the pen may not fail.
Pencils. Some reporters do not use pens at all, but use lead pencils entirely.
We would recommend the use of both pen and pencil, as there are many occasions
on which it is convenient to use the pencil and necessary to use the pen. Always be
sure to provide beforehand a sufficient number of well-sharpened pencils. Use a
good quality of pencil, medium soft with smooth, tough lead. Hold the pen or pen-
cil in the usual manner when writing longhand. Everyone will not hold it exactly
the same, but the holding of the pen and ease of movement will be governed by the
same rules as longhand writing.
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44 GENERAL ADVICE.
Paper. The kind of paper depends on whether you use pen or pencil. For the
pen use good smooth paper, in which the pen will not catch and blur. For the pen-
cil, the paper should not be so smooth. If a note-book is used, fill all of one side,
and when the book is thus written through, turn it over and write it through the
other way. 3 (286 words)
NEATNESS.
If the student understood properly the requirements that will be demanded of
him when he takes a position, he would do more to fit himself for his future work.
If he could realize the briefness of the time within which he is supposed to complete
the course, and what should be done in that time, he would study and practise a
great deal more at the beginning of the course, and not leave so many things unprac-
tised until the end ; and he would be very much more willing to profit by the advice
of those who have been over the road instead of opposing his ideas of what he
should do and how he should work, to the judgment of those who know by experi-
ence what he cannot possibly understand, until he has really been there. Much
time and labor, and many mistakes in life would be saved if he would decide in the
outset to profit by the advice and experience of others.
If he had supposed for a moment that employers would object to the indiscrimi-
nate destruction of letter-heads, envelopes, etc., on account of errors, he would
not have formed the habit in school of wasting so much of his paper, but would have
practised economy, and have been careful in his typewriting, and would have learned
to get along without a Typewriter Eraser, thus saving a great deal of time, and con-
tributing much to the neatness of the typewritten page.
Of course, the student is not supposed to be familiar with these facts ; and there
are many others which should be considered by him, for it is his duty to obtain infor-
mation along every line that will have to do with his success. He should carefully
weigh the wise words of his teacher and do everything that will help to make him an
expert. If he take pains to be neat in appearance, to keep his material in order,
and his desk neat, his work will be neat. The word "expert" has almost become a
synonym for neatness and accuracy.
Don't do any waste-paper-basket work. If you intend to do some careless type-
writing, only practise, and then throw it into the waste-basket, you will save time,
and guard yourself against a very bad habit, by putting the blank paper into the
waste-basket. As we are, so we do. (390 words)
4.
KEEP YOUR PENCIL SHARP.
In the face of all that has been said in regard to this matter, it seems that
scores of stenographers never have more than one pencil at a time, which they
sharpen about once a day, and then wonder why they cannot do better work in
shorthand, and make progress, instead of growing worse.
We often hear beginners say, " if my pencil is sharp, I always break the point."
Now that is just the reason it should be kept sharp, for it will compel the cultivation
of a light touch which is absolutely necessary to speed. Of course the touch must
be heavy enough to be plain, but it is impossible to make good clear notes unless
the pencil is sharp. You should have two or three pencils at hand so that if the
point should break you can take another ; but if your touch is right it will seldom
break. ^ (153 words)
THE STUDENT'S STUDYING POSITION.
Too much can hardly be said with reference to the position the student occupies
at the table or desk while writing or studying shorthand. All works on penmanship
give this subject special attention, but in the face of it all we find penmanship
students more or less careless about their position, and making poor progress on
account of inattention to this very important matter.
GENERAL ADVICE. 45
It is even more necessary, if possible, for the shorthand student to observe a
correct position while at work than for the writer of longhand to do so, because the
shorthand writer must put forth a greater effort. One may do fairly good work at a
slow rate of speed, while writing with his head in his hand, or partially lying down
in his chair, or with his body hanging over on the table and feet pushed back of his
chair, or extended straight out in front, but he will not do his best work in such a
position. Often he will say, " I am doing the best I can," but unless he is occupy-
ing the correct position at his table, and taxing his nerves fully, he is not nearly
doing his best.
Enthusiasm, also, is a very important factor, and enthusiasm generally assumes
a position that denotes energy. The student who sits erect, with both feet on the
floor, and with one hand holding the paper in position and turning the leaves as
occasion requires, while the other hand does the writing, and who is willing to tax
every nerve in his body in order that he may do his very best to reach a higher
standard of work at a high rate of speed, is already far on the road to success. Of
course a correct position, and an enthusiastic way of working may not be comfort-
able at first, but the more it is followed the easier it becomes, and will soon be natu-
ral, so that finally the work of a good shorthand writer is very pleasant. Let the
student keep in mind that the habits he forms in school will cling to him in all his
practise in shorthand, and that what may be an easy position for two or three min-
utes of ordinary writing, may not be an easy position for two or three hours at a time,
on difficult matter. g (391 words)
HOW TO BECOME EXPERT.
The secret of becoming an expert in writing shorthand is the same as in every
other line of manual or mental skill. It lies in perfect familiarity with the subject
matter, which calls for skillful, painstaking practise, together with close, clear, and
accurate thinking at the same time. Great skill in any manual craft is reached only
by constant and thoughtful practise, during which the student is always on the alert
to avoid errors, and to detect and correct them when once made. Hap-hazard and
unthinking practise is productive of more harm than good.
The correct outlines should first be determined upon, and then they should be
written over and over again, until the words and phrases become thoroughly famil-
iar, after which the selection should be taken in dictation and the notes read, until it
can be written rapidly and read like print.
The student will find that his notes are always legible, if well written, though
ease in reading requires some practise in reading. It is a waste of time to take dicta-
tion after dictation without preparation. He should write with such care as to feel,
while writing, that he can read his notes. Of course, he cannot always do that at
first, and should not allow himself to become discouraged on this line, but exercise
patience. He is supposed to take advantage of every opportunity in and out of
school to practise words and phrases preparatory to taking dictation.
The instructor should not be expected to wait on the student to prepare for his
dictation. Everyone should have prepared in advance, so that the instructor may do
his work in his usual systematic way. Don't say, " I have not practised that," when
you have had plenty of time to do so. You should do everything that will help to
make you an expert. You can be an expert when you leave school. As a rule,
what you do, and what you undertake to do, are a picture of you. Be anxious, be
energetic, be enthusiastic, be willing to do as your teacher says, and be determined
to succeed, but don't allow yourself to become discouraged.
VALUE OF REPETITION. In gaining speed in shorthand, the value of repetition
and constant review can not be over-estimated. That which is done repeatedly soon
becomes almost mechanical, and what is done mechanically can be done rapidly.
The words that are represented by word-signs and contractions are of very fre-
quent occurrence, are spoken rapidly, and, consequently, must be written rapidly.
46 GENERAL ADVICE.
In learning word-signs, you must memorize them so thoroughly as to be able to use
any one of them independently of all others. Don't think you know them well
enough when you can write them and read them in regular order, but learn them so
that it will not matter to you how they come. In your practise, take care to have
your notes well made and correctly written. It is possible to adopt word-signs of
one's own, and be able to read the notes, but we would advise the student not to do
it. Put that off a few years, and it will not be necessary. (506 words)
7.
THE STENOGRAPHER.
The stenographer should make it his or her business to keep things well arranged
in the office, chairs in their places, wraps and hats where they belong, and desks
in order, so that anything that is wanted pertaining to his work, or his employer's
convenience, can be readily found.
You should have two or three well-sharpened pencils always ready, and your
note book lying near and open, or arranged so that it will at once open to the place, so
that you will not have to turn any leaves to get ready to write. It is annoying to
wait for the writer to sharpen his pencil or turn over a dozen leaves in a tablet, before
he is ready to begin. You should always be on time, and never in a rush to get
away from the office. You cannot have the business well in mind unless you have
your mind constantly on it, studying its interests. When you talk, talk business.
Don't speak unless you have something necessary to say. We do not mean by this
that you should have to be persuaded to speak, but that you should use discretion in
the matter. Use common sense, of course, and do what is necessary to be pleasant.
Keep pins, pens, pencils, and all papers belonging to yours and your employer's desk
in place, so that you can tell him where they are and get them for him readily, if
necessary. Be quick about everything. You may be naturally slow but you can learn
to hurry. Don't have spells of rushing, during which you make mistakes and actually
lose time, but hurry without seeming to. Don't debate in your mind about doing a
thing, but take hold and do it at once. Decide quickly and act, don't hesitate. Lack
of decision stands in the way of the success of many. There is no way around these
things. They must be met squarely. You must master them or they will master you.
Life is a struggle. Living is doing, and doing means struggling. Many a man with
large brains has been gradually worked to the bottom of the great mass of humanity
like small potatoes work to the bottom of the barrel, because he would not toil,
neither would he spin. Have an object in life and train for it. Have courage; you will
succeed if you have the staying qualities. With every victory comes added strength.
Observe these things in school and it will not be hard for you in the office and
your work will be all the more pleasant for you and your employer. Remember
that as you are in school so will you be in the office. (455 words)
8.
SPEED ON TYPEWRITER.
More people fail on account of lack of speed on the machine, perhaps, than any
other one thing ; but speed without accuracy is of no value.
In the beginning of your typewriter practise be very careful, and do not allow your
anxiety for speed to keep you from doing neat and accurate work. Strike the keys
with an even touch, quickly but lightly. The slip-shod, inaccurate typewritist does
not stand any chance for a position. Although he may claim to be a stenographer,
he is really a detriment to the school he attended, and to the profession. Instead of
taking up the work in a careful, systematic way that will insure him success, he
blames the system, the typewriter, or the instructor, but never once blames himself.
To gain speed, a sure and safe way is to take a letter of 150 or 200 words and
write it twenty-five times, as rapidly as possible consistent with neatness and accu-
racy. Then change to another letter of 200 words or more, and write it fifty times,
GENERAL ADVICE. 47
as rapidly as possible, and so on, taking other letters. Save every copy while you
are writing from it, and count only the correct ones. Be sure to insert the punctu-
ation marks, and to strike them lightly. It is a good plan to practise some sentence
containing all the letters of the alphabet four or five minutes before beginning your
work, such as "John quickly extemporized five tow bags." "Pack my box with
five dozen liquor jugs." " The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog." But do
not practise such sentences so much as to neglect all other practise. Many students
waste time on some speed sentence that they like to write.
This method of gaining speed requires patience, perseverance, determination,
and ambition, but it is a sure winner. It is not to be followed by the beginner, but
by the more advanced student who has become somewhat familiar with the machine.
The student should do a great deal of typewriting from shorthand notes, and
should learn to carry long sentences in his mind, and not have to look at the copy
often nor raise the carriage to look at the writing. This also requires patience and
perseverance. You must guard against discouragement in all your work, both in
typewriting and in shorthand, and just keep on working.
Study the proper heading of legal documents and practise tabulated work, such
as invoices and tabulated letters, until you have confidence in your ability to make a
satisfactory copy. In long invoices with prices and amounts and a long tabulated
price-list, you may omit the period, using a space instead, with good effect.
9. (449 words)
DISCOURAGEMENT.
A great deal of talent is lost to the world for the want of a little courage. Pro-
gress is impossible to a discouraged student. Discouragement is brought on by try-
ing to cross the river before you get to it. Don't borrow trouble. How often we
hear the expression: "Oh, I never can learn it" "I don't believe I ever can
learn it " " Oh, I know I can not learn it." These expressions are almost equiva-
lent to saying, " I won't learn it." There is no such thing as " standing still ;" and
if you will have patience enough to work on for awhile, and not worry about some-
thing that you have not come to, you are sure to move forward.
You may not be able to see any marked improvement from day to day, but your
teacher, who has taken many just like you over the same road, can notice it. You
cannot see the grass grow, but it grows just the same ; and if you do the work faith-
fully, just as you come to it, you will just as surely improve. The person with great
courage and moderate ability will accomplish more than a person of great ability and
moderate courage, so don't be worried, because some one seems to be moving
along faster than you. What appears to be true is not always true.
Many times discouragement comes, after the student has worked diligently.
This is often caused by the student following his own ideas of how to study, instead
of the teacher's, or by listening to what other students have to say, or what some
office stenographer has to advise, neither of whom are competent to advise any one,
for they have never taught and know nothing of the experiences of a competent and
conscientious instructor.
One-third of your teacher's labor would be lifted from his shoulders, if you
would follow his advice ; and your own labors would be materially lessened. He
has been over the same ground you are traveling, knows all the hard points, has
advised and guided many students along the thorny way, so to speak, and can do
the same thing with you, if you will let him. He cannot make something out of
nothing, in other words, he cannot show results unless you do the work.
Your instructor cannot "do shorthand up in packages and deliver it to you,"
else he would do it promptly. He cannot learn you one thing. He can teach you,
but YOU will have to do the learning. He can show you the road and make it
plain ; he can go with you to the very door, as it were, but you will have to go in
alone.
VOCABULARY OF THE
BUILDING AND LOAN BUSINESS.
NOTE : While practising the words and phrases in the vocabulary, there may
be an occasional instance in which the outline is not understood. In all such cases,
look up the word or phrase in your text-book and study the principle used in writ-
ing it.
VOCABUL
:NG AND LOAN BUSI
1 G. W. Campbell
Waterloo, 111.
I send you
Herewith
Papers
Executed
By you
And your
Wife
$600
Wilkinson
Property
Sold
And you will
Promptly
The first payment
Thereon
Third Saturday
Of this month
Are received
We will send the
Deed of trust
Warranty
Record
Howell county
Please send
And that you will
Ypu will
Give the same
Prompt attention
2 James Hodkins
Bethalto, 111.
To advise you
Applied
Margaret Finch
That I have
Our board
For their
Further
Consideration
Representation
Importance
Originally
I have succeeded
Allowed
And yon will therefore
Abstract
Drawn
3 W. C. Stonebraker
Evanston
I return
Title
William Chapman
For correction
Proper corrections
Indicated
Thereto
And return
Prepared
C. B. Burton
Application
You should send these
At once
Can be closed
At
Office
4 J. D. Carney
Wausau
In the matter
Melissa Jordan
Of an
I would say
I have brought
Our directors
Report
Mr. Howser
And they have
Declined
Do not consider
Desirably
Located
And knowing
Whatever
Of the
Character
Moral
Applicant
5 Buck & Fleming
Binghamton
Complying
With your request
This day
Dr. Keith
Geo. W. Easton
Release
Pprtiticate
6 Dr. A. W. Keith
Bonne Terre
I am in receipt of
And I send them
Except
Accept
Possession
In case
Continues
However
To us
Remittance
7 I have your favor of the
Relative
And will say that
I am satisfied
It w ia be
Useless
Bybee
For an
Increase
Previou. ;ly
As the property
We are receiving
At this time
Within
Established
Exception
In this case
Especially
We have been
Liberal
People
Recently
If he cannot
Advise me
8 Martinsburg
For the month
This day
And I find
Error
Short
And you have remitted
On account
Mary Lorry
August Hooper
Monthly
Advance
Whereas
Discount
Should be
Average time
On the total
3 months
Please send check
To balance
And oblige
9 T. J. Howser
Tacoma, Wash.
Prospects
Are good there
Hope you will
Gilliam
Judy
I have written him
Begin
To spend
Good man
Pretty
If you could get him
Started
A few days
If you can
Do so
Without
Neglecting
The other
Of course
It is necessary
In the field
Opportunity
That is
i Offered
Advantage
10 Seattle, Wash.
I have your letter
That you are
Again ready
Resume
Believe
Additional
Ought
So far as
Blockfield
Concerned
Stock-holders
A
VOCABU1
It is my
Impression
Meadville
Towns
On that
I will send
Your letter
Who is now
In the midst
I am sure
Separate
Annual
I think you will find
Gratifying
Assuring
Isaac K. Sobey
Manchester, Va.
Suggestion
Benefits
Small
Placard
Advertising
And the fact that
Advisability
Distribution
Among
Windsor
Security
First-class
Approved
12 Edward Merrlck
Danville, Va.
Decided
The first
Regular
Membership
Association
Withdrawn
Entitle
13 W. A. Horn
Burlington, Vt.
And I return
Submitted
Accepted
Compared
14 Bennington, Vt.
Chester P. Purton
And I send you
Labor
Fully
Settled
15 Wm. C. McClure
I have
Issued
What you say
Probability
Through
Dr. Fleet
New Franklin
I am very sorry
That you had
Difficulty
Does not pay
Public
Argument
Any other
And a man
Avoid
Discussion
Differences
It is a bad thing
Wrangle
Injure
In that place
Peacefully
Prosperously
Discord
Tendency
Complications
Misunderstanding
Thoroughly
16 T. W. Cook
Ogden, Utah
Mountain
Equal
Accordance
Indicated
Poplar Bluff
Renew
Required
17 J. S. Henderson
Knoxville
Misfortune
Suffered
Cheerfully
Duplicate
<>..
O
'ING AND LOAN BUSI>
(
Therein
Reports
Supplies
Destroyed
Extra
Ample
18 M. L. Thomas
Franklin
Jas. Collins
Advises
Accordingly
Blank
Instalment
Thereafter
Period
Share
Withdrawal
As you are aware
Consequently
Delinquent
C. E. Isle
Easily
Explanation
Any other
Suspending
Favored
Perfectly
20 Mrs. Reager
Personal
Resources
Possessed
Confidential
Borrowed
Finally
Opinion .
Whether
It is desirably
Situated
Approximate
21 Sufficient
Seligman
Organize
Organization
Reasonable
Acceptable
Officers
President
Secretary
Treasurer
Appraisers
Charter
22 Consideration
Attorney
Examiner
Remittance
Definite
Property
23 As directed
However
We are not able to
Series
I trust
You will be able to
24 Representative
East St. Louis
Legislature
Foreign
Associations
Soliciting
Depositing
Capital
Entirely
Unproductive
Communicate
Reference
James Atkinson
Stationery
Whereabouts
25 Inquiring
Phillips
Chillicothe
Thereto
Penalties J
Standing
Regularly
Indebtedness
Release
Discount
On this claim
Handle
26 Dear Madam
Simpson & Flavins
Divide
Impair
Impossible
Visit
\
LETTERS SELECTED FROM THE
BUILDING AND LOAN BUSINESS.
G. W. Campbell,
Waterloo, 111.
Dear Sir:
I send you to-day herewith papers
to be executed by you and your wife, M.
G. Campbell, for $600, the loan made on
the Wijkinson property sold to you, and
you will please execute the same and
return to us promptly. The first pay-
ment will be due thereon the third Satur-
day of this month. As soon as these
papers are received, we will send the deed
of trust together with a warranty deed to
you to be recorded in Howell county, and
you will please remit $2.60 to pay for
recording.
Trusting this will be satisfactory, and
that you will give the matter prompt
attention, I remain,
Very truly yours, (121 words)
2.
James Hodkins,
Bethalto, 111.
Dear Sir:
I have to advise you in regard to
the loan applied for by Margaret Finch,
that I have brought the same before our
board for their further consideration.
Upon the representation made by you of
the importance of making this loan, for
the amount originally asked for, viz: $600,
I have succeeded in having the amount
allowed, and you will therefore, send
abstract as soon as possible and papers
will be drawn for that amount and sent to
you to be executed.
Yours truly, (92 words)
3-
W. C. Stonebraker,
Evanston, Wyo.
Dear Sir:
I return herewith the abstract of
title of William Chapman for correction.
Please have proper corrections made as
indicated in the letter attached thereto,
and return as soon as possible. We are
also prepared to close the loan of C. B.
Burton, but find no application for loan
stock with his application for loan, or with
that of William Chapman. You should
send these at once so these loans can be
closed. These are all the applications
for which we have abstracts at this office.
Very truly yours, (95 words)
4-
J. D. Carney, Esq.,
Wausau, Wis.
Dear Sir:
In the matter of an application for
a loan by Melissa J. Jordon for $500.00,
would say that I have brought the matter
before our directors with the report of Mr.
Houser, and they have declined the loan,
for the reason that they do not consider
the property desirably located, being so
near the railroad, and know nothing
whatever of the character and moral risk
of the applicant.
Yours truly, (80 words)
5-
Buck & Fleming,
Binghamton, N. Y.
Dear Sir:
Complying with your request of the
6th inst. we have this day mailed Dr.
Keith, at Bonne Terre, all the papers we
hold in the loan of George W. Easton,
together with release deed, with instruc-
tions to deliver the same to him upon the
payment of $504.50 ; or, if he desires to
cancel his stock, they will be delivered to
him upon the receipt of his certificate to
Dr. Keith and the payment of $402.90.
Trusting this will be satisfactory and
that prompt payment will be made, I am,
Very truly yours, (108 words)
6.
Dr. A. W. Keith,
Bonne Terre, Mo.
Dear Sir:
I am in receipt of a letter from
Messrs. Buck & Fleming, enclosing the
papers of George W. Easton, together
with release deed to be sent to you, and I
send them herewith, all except the ab-
stract which you have in your possession,
and you will collect of Mr. Easton, in case
he continues his stock in force, $504.50.
If, however, he desires to cancel his stock,
you will collect from him $402.90, and
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BUILDING AND LOAN BUSINESS.
also take up his certificate of stock and
return to us with remittance.
Trusting this will be satisfactory, I
remain,
Very truly yours, (114 words)
7-
W. A. Horn, Esq.,
Buckhannon, W. Va.
Dear Sir:
I have your favor of the 6th inst. ,
relative to the loan now pending in your
town, and will say that I am satisfied it
will be useless to bring the Bybee loan
before our board for an increase over the
amount previously allowed, as the prop-
erty will not justify such a loan, and we
are receiving so many applications at this
time for loans that come within our estab-
lished rule that I am satisfied they could
not make an exception in this case, espe-
cially, as we have been very liberal with
your people in loans, recently having
made quite a number of them for you. If
he cannot arrange to use this amount
advise me and I will return his applica-
tion.
Very truly yours, (134 words)
8.
W. C. Stonebraker,
Martinsburg, W. Va.
Dear Sir:
Your report for the month of Janu-
ary received this day, and I find you have
made an error of $4.16 in your footing,
and that your remittance is $4.35 short.
You have remitted on account of Mary M.
Lorry, certificate No. 4486, $1.80 too
much. You have also allowed on certifi-
cate No. 6429, August Hooper, a discount
of $1.40 for six monthly payments in
advance, whereas the discount should be
70 cents, as we allow 6 per cent for the
average time, which would be 5 per cent
on the total amount due for three months,
which leaves a total of $3.70 still due us.
Please send check for this amount to
balance our cash, and oblige,
Yours very truly, (145 words)
T. J. Howser, Esq.,
TacOma, Wash.
Dear Sir:
I have your favor of the 8th inst.
enclosing application for stock and am
glad the prospects are good there and
hope you will get Mr. Gilliam in shape
to do better work than he has been doing
since you left. I also send you herewith
a letter just received from C. W. Judy.
I have written him that we are glad to
have him begin work again, and that
I would forward his letter to you and you
would probably arrange to spend a few
days with him as soon as possible. Mr.
Judy is a pretty good man. If you could
get him started out again, it would be
well to arrange to join him for a few
days, if you can do so, without neglecting
the other work you have in hand. Of
course, it is necessary to get every man
in the field or we shall not sell the stock
we should, and every opportunity that is
offered should be taken advantage of.
Yours very truly, (180 words)
10.
C. W. Judy, Esq.,
Seattle, Wash.
Dear Sir:
I have your letter of the yth inst.
and am glad to know that you are again
ready to resume work, and believe that
additional work ought to be done, though,
of course, cannot tell what the prospects
are. So far as Blockfield is concerned,
would say that we have some stockhold-
ers there that have been carrying stock
with us for about two years, and it is my
impression that considerable work could
be done at that place, also at Meadville
and at other towns on that road.
I will send your letter to Mr. Howser
who is now at Tacoma in the midst of
some very pressing work, and I am sure
he will arrange to spend a few days with
you as soon as possible. I send you,
under separate cover, some of our annual
statements, which I think you will find
very gratifying and of considerable use to
you.
Very truly, (163 words)
n.
Isaac K. Sobey, Esq.,
Manchester, Va.
Dear Sir:
I have your favor of the 8th inst.
and note your suggestion in regard to the
benefits of having a small placard adver-
tising our business, and the fact that loans
can be made promptly. We think the
suggestion is a good one, and have for
some time considered the advisability of
having a large number of these prepared
for distribution among our local branches,
which we shall probably do at an early
date, sending one to our board at Wind-
sor. In the meantime, we are prepared to
promptly make all loans offered, where
the security is first-class and can be
approved by our directors.
Yours truly, (114 words)
12.
Edward Merrick, Esq.,
Danville, Va.
Dear Sir:
I have your favor of the i2th inst. and
am glad to know that you have decided
to take some stock with us, and we have,
in accordance with your letter, issued a
certificate for $1,000 of stock to you in our
March series. The first regular payment
of $6.00 thereon will be due the third
Saturday in March. You are correct in
BUILDING AND LOAN BUSINESS.
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regard to the membership fee paid on the
stock withdrawn, which entitles you to
the same amount of stock in this associa-
tion. You will, therefore, remit $5.00
direct to this office in payment of the
other $600 of stock.
Thanking you for your favor, I remain,
Yours truly, (125 words)
13-
W. A. Horn, Esq.,
Burlington, Vt.
Dear Sir:
I have your favor of the I2th inst.
advising me that Mrs. Sarah H. Bybee
will accept a loan of $2,000 on her prop-
erty, and I return herewith an abstract of
title submitted in this loan, showing some
corrections necessary to be made, before
the title can be accepted. Please have
title compared promptly and return as
soon as it has been approved by your
attorney. Papers will be drawn and
sent to you for execution. I also send
you herewith papers for additional loan
of $2,000 to L. Watts, which have been
properly executed and recorded, shown
on the abstract and returned. On receipt
of same, check will be sent you for the
amount.
Yours truly, (128 words)
14.
W. C. Stonebraker, Esq.,
Bennington, Vt.
Dear Sir:
I have your favor of the I3th inst.,
enclosing the bond and abstract in the
loan of Chester P. Purton. I send you
herewith check for $345 which, with the
fee of $5.00 for examining the abstract,
makes the full amount of this loan. Please
see that all bills for material and labor
are fully settled, and receipts for same
sent to us.
Yours truly, (76 words)
15-
Wm. C. McClure,
Burlington, Iowa.
Dear Sir:
I have your favor of the nth inst.
enclosing two applications for stock, and
certificates will be promptly issued and
mailed.
I also note what you say in regard to
the probability of some trouble through
Dr. Fleet, of New Franklin. I am very
sorry that you had any difficulty whatever
with him. It does not pay to get into
public argument with representatives of
any other company, and you should in
every way avoid an open discussion or
open differences, as far as possible, as it is
a bad thing to get a fight on your hands
in any town, or to get into a wrangle over
matters, as it is sure to injure your busi-
ness in that place. I had hoped that the
board in New Franklin would get along
peacefully and prosperously, without any
discord, and am sorry to know that any-
thing has come up which has a tendency to
injure the business. If possible, I trust
you will avoid all such complications, and
in selling stock have the membership fee
thoroughly understood, so that there can
be no misunderstanding in regard to it.
Yours truly, (196 words)
16.
T. W. Cook, Esq.,
Ogden, Utah.
Dear Sir:
I have your favor of the i3th inst.
and note what you say in regard to desir-
ing a loan on some property at Mountain
Home, and would say that we could loan
you an amount equal to one-half the value
of your lot and house, when completed.
Our basis of loaning is not to exceed 50
per cent of the cash value of the security;
but we can loan to you upon any terms
that will suit you, from 5 to 10 years, in
accordance with the rates indicated in our
book which I enclose you herewith.
I trust you will make an effort to secure
some new stockholders for us at Poplar
Bluff, and we will allow you one-half the
membership fee on all stock which you
secure. We would also be glad to have
you renew the amount of stock with us,
equal to that withdrawn, at any time you
can arrange to do so, in which case you
will be required to pay no membership
fee.
Yours truly, (182 words)
17-
J. S. Henderson, Esq.,
Knpxville, Tenn.
Dear Sir:
I have your favor of the i3th inst.
and regret to learn of your misfortune, in
that you have suffered the loss of your
store by fire. We cheerfully comply with
your request and send by mail, under
separate cover, a duplicate of the stock-
holders' ledger with the names of our
stockholders entered therein, and the
payments made by them, also reports and
other supplies. I presume the stockhold-
ers have their pass books and that they
were not destroyed, but for fear they
might have been, we send a few extra
books and trust they will reach you in
ample time.
Yours truly, (114 words)
18.
M. L. Thomas,
Franklin, Tenn.
Dear Sir:
Mr. James Collins, who carries con-
siderable stock in our association, advises
us that you desire some stock. I, accord-
ingly, send you herewith blank applica-
tion, which please fill out for the amount
desired, and return to us. Our shares are
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BUILDING AND LOAN BUSINESS.
|5oo each, on which a membership fee
of $5.00 is paid, when the application is
made, and on which a monthly install-
ment of $3.00 on each share is payable
on the third Saturday of each month
thereafter, for a period of not to exceed
84 months. I trust to receive your appli-
cation for any amount you may desire.
Awaiting your reply, I beg to remain,
Yours truly, (117 words)
19.
Dear Sir:
I have your favor of the 15th inst.
in regard to withdrawal statements sent
you for certificates No. 5915 and 5968,
and in reply would state that these certifi-
cates were received February 5th. As
you are aware, our pay-day for the month
of January occurred January 2oth, conse-
quently, certificate No. 5915, C. R. Bu-
chanan, was delinquent for the month of
December and January and subject to
fines for three months. Certificate No.
5968, C. E. Isle, was delinquent for the
month of January, and subject to a fine of
$ i.oo, though I find in making his state-
ment he was only charged with 50 cents,
which was an error. Of course, we do
not desire to have you pay any fines on
this stock, but you will easily see from
the time these certificates were received
by us, that they are properly subject to
fines as above indicated; but, if there is
any other explanation, which will warrant
us in suspending these fines, we would be
glad to be favored with the same, for we
desire to be perfectly just in the matter.
Yours truly, (202 words)
20.
Dear Sir:
I have your favor of the i^th inst.
inquiring in regard to an application for a
loan made by Mrs. Reager, and in reply
would say that on February 5th, I wrote
you a personal letter, asking about this
property and the resources possessed by
her for making her monthly payments. I
also want some confidential advice as to
her son ; I understand it is for him the
money is borrowed, and we are awaiting
your reply to this letter, in order to pass
finally on the application. If you will
supply me with the above information,
and also advise me as to your opinion
concerning the property and its present
value, we will, on receipt of your letter,
advise Mrs. Reager in regard to her
application and will be prepared to close
the same promptly.
Yours truly, (141 words)
Gentlemen:
I have your favor of the isth inst.
and will say that if sufficient stock can be
obtained at Seligman to organize a local
board, we are prepared to make loans to
you upon the property, if it can be
approved by our directors. We could
not organize a local board for less than
$5,000 of stock, and if you can secure
that amount for us, we will perfect the
organization, and can supply you with all
reasonable demands for loans upon accept-
able security. I send you, under separate
cover, some of our printed matter and
blank applications for your stock. If
you can secure the above amount, please
make your applications for stock, send-
ing them to us, together with the mem-
bership fee of the same, and advising us
whom you desire to select as officers of
the local board, viz: President, Secre-
tary and Treasurer, which is filled by one
person, and three appraisers. On receipt
of these a local charter will be issued and
supplies sent.
Yours truly, (184 words)
22.
Dear Sir:
I have your favor of the I4th inst.
enclosing remittance of $5.00 to pay attor-
ney's fees on the application for loan of
Messrs. Long Bros. Their application
will have prompt consideration, and it is
likely that a special examiner for the
association will visit New Franklin the
latter part of the week and report on this
property. As soon as his report is re-
ceived, a definite answer will be given
in regard to the loans.
Yours truly, (86 words)
23-
Dear Sir:
I have your favor of the I4th inst.
enclosing application for $ 1,000 of stock,
and the certificates have been duly issued
and mailed as directed, together with
receipts for membership fees. We are
not able to issue this stock in our Febru-
ary series as requested, as that series has
been closed. We, therefore, issue it in
the March series, which I trust will be
satisfactory.
In regard to the stock of J. D. Mason,
I would state that the withdrawal value
of certificate No. 2777 is $151.20, and cer-
tificate No. 2784 is $144.90. I trust that
you will be able to dispose of them at
Lincoln.
Trusting to receive additional stock
from you, and assuring you of our best
wishes, I remain,
Yours truly, (140 words)
24.
Dear Sir :
I have your favor of the isth inst.
inquiring in regard to our association, and
in reply would say that we would be glad
to have a representative in East St. Louis,
were it possible for us to do business in the
state of Illinois. The last legislature in that
state passed a law preventing foreign asso-
BUILDING AND LOAN BUSINESS.
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ciations from soliciting business in the state
of Illinois, without depositing $100,000,
which of course no association could do,
as it would take that amount of capital
and render it entirely unproductive, and
without any security to its stock-holders
for its return. If you desire to do any
work in Missouri, we should be glad to
communicate with you in reference to
same.
I note the name of James E. Atkinson
upon the stationery used by you ; if you
could advise me in regard to him and his
present whereabouts, I would consider
it a favor.
Yours truly, (i 60 words)
25-
Dear Sir :
I have your letter of the i6th inst.
inquiring in regard to the loan which we
have upon the property of A. C. Phillips,
at Chillicothe. The amount of delinquent
payments and penalties up to the first of
March will amount to $138.60, which
amount, if paid by that time, will place
the loan in good standing, so that the
payment of $14.70 per month can be reg-
ularly made thereafter.
The amount of the loan is $700, making
the total indebtedness March ist, $838.60,
and there would be a credit on account of
dues paid on stock, amounting to $59.50,
so that it would require $779.10 to pay
the loan in full to March ist, and secure a
complete release of the deed of trust and
the return of all papers.
If you can arrange to take this loan, we
will make a discount on this claim and
accept $760 in cash March ist, for a full
release, and I trust ,you will be able to
handle it one way or the other.
Please let me hear from you, promptly,
whether or not you can do anything
with it.
Very truly yours, (215 words)
26.
Dear Madam :
I have your favor of the i6th inst.
and note what you say in regard to hav-
ing made remittance, for part of the
amount of your dues, to Simpson &
Flavin; and trust you will be able to
arrange to pay the balance at an early
date.
I note also what you say in regard
to selling part of the property upon
which the loan is made, and divid-
ing the loan. In reply will say that
we would be glad to do this for you,
if it would not in any way impair our se-
curity. However, it would be impossible
for us to make such change, until some
one of our agents should visit Flavin,
look at the property, and advise us as to
the relative value of the two different
pieces on which the loan is made. I can-
not, at this time, say how soon any one of
the officers will be there.
Very truly yours, (158 words)
VOCABULARY OF THE
HARDWARE BUSINESS.
VOCAB TTT AT " r "* IT *"DWARE BUSINESS.
1 Harold. Smart & Co.
Maysviile, Ark.
Finished
Wagon tongues
Queen
Heater
Carvers
Coal oil
We have these
Almost
Handle
Engraved
Already
Manufacturer
Pleasure
2 Merrick & Lee
Sparta, Mo.
Entirely
Lard cans
Looking
Latter
On your order
Shall send them
Please advise us
3 Current River Granite Co.
Willow Springs
Iron
Common
Round
Length
4 W. H. Owen
Lebanon, Mo.
South Bend
Chilled Plow Co.
We do not
Ourselves
Ferret
Give them
Information
5 T. J. Carter
Little Rock, Ark.
Spokes
Bookkeeper
Opinion
That he
Simply
Customers
Regularly
Whether there is
If there is
Comparison
If you wish
Difference
Overlook
Honor
Error
Unintentional
6 Coleman Bros.
Aurora, Mo.
Yourself
Tongueless
Cultivators
Circumstances
7 Derge, Stables & Co.
Koshkonong
24,000 Ibs.
Painted
Barbed
Galvanized
Staples
Fluctuation
Clear
8 John Stough Lumber Co.
Chicopee
Exception
Item
Remittance
Hub
Front,
Awaiting
We remain
9 Smith & Evans
Walnut Grove, Mo.
Note what you say
Drayage
Balancing
Views
In the matter
Every one
In your case
10 Cordz-Fisher Lumber Co.
Birch Tree, Mo.
Crating
Joints
Cases
Would make it
11 Church & Kissell
Winona, Mo.
Evaporators
Usual
Width
Distance
Between
Lineal
If you wish us
12 T. J. Boyd & Co.
Thayer, Mo.
Strip
Shall we have
Soldered
On the side
13 Henson & Stone
Cape Fair, Mo.
Pottery
Vicinitv
Groceries
Wholesale
Powder
And you could
Houses
14 Messrs. Parker & Co.
Denver, Colo.
Investigating
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Plow
If this is not
Greenfield
Northern
15 G. W. Zeigler & Son
Reading, Pa.
Largest
Twist
Drill
Square
Shank
Doubtful
Tool
16 Mitchell & Sholes
Oranby, Mo.
Unfinished
State if you
Single
Double
Carry
Kither
Toledo
17 Huff & Turk
Scranton, Pa.
Russian
In the city
Per dozen
Kindly advise us
18 G. W. Whittington
Lincoln, Neb.
Extras
Wringers
You will favor us
When you are ready
19 J. Holland & Co.
Memphis, Tenn.
Hazard
Agency
Assistance
Reputation
20 Thomas Garwood
Maysville, Ark.
E. C. Meacham
Arms Co.
Remington
Pistol
Blued
Barrel
5 1-2 in.
Nickel
These will
Kindly advise
21 J. K. Reer
Jerico, Mo.
Con ntermanding
Loaded
Shells
Factories
Are able
Jobber
United States
22 Calls
Thimble skein
Of the size
We are inclined
Telegraph
Purpose
LETTERS SELECTED FROM THE
HARDWARE BUSINESS
Harold, Smart & Co.,
Maysville, Ark.
Gentlemen:
The finished wagon tongues and
Queen B Heaters will be forwarded you
in a day or two. We regret to say that
we are unable to find the two-burner
coal oil stove in the city. Regarding the
carvers, will say that we have these only
in complete sets. It will be almost im-
possible to get the knife only, with the
handle engraved, so as to match the fork
and steel you already have. To do this,
we must have the number of the set and
the name of the manufacturer. If you
can give us these, we will take pleasure
in getting the knife for you.
Thanking you for the order, we remain,
Yours truly, (123 words)
2.
Merrick & Lee,
Sparta, Mo.
Gentlemen:
We are entirely out of the lard cans
on your order given our Mr. Moore. We
are looking for a shipment of lard cans
the latter part of this week or the first of
next.
Please advise us if we are to send
them to you as soon as received.
Yours truly, (58 words)
3-
Current River Granite Co. ,
Willow Springs, Mo.
Gentlemen:
We have your order of the 2d
inst. and before shipping same, we
thought best to wire you in regard to it.
Your order calls for 16 ft. each, % and y 2
in. round iron, and 8 ft. of i in. round
iron. This iron all comes in bars 12 ft.
long. We cannot cut bars of common
iron. Shall we send you 2 bars each, y 2
and % in. and one bar of i inch ? The
tool steel comes in bars of from 6 to 8 ft.
We presume you wish us to send the
steel as near 16 ft. in length as we can.
Please advise us in regard to this
matter by return mail, and oblige,
Yours truly, (133 words)
4-
W. H. Owens,
Lebanon, Mo.
Dear Sir:
We enclose order of the 2gth ult.
and also letter from the South Bend
Chilled Plow Co. We do not, ourselves,
understand this letter of Oct. ist. Prob-
ably you can ferret the matter out and
give the information desired.
Yours respectfully, (50 words)
5-
T. J. Carter,
Little Rock, Ark.
Dear Sir:
We have your remittance of Oct.
2d and in reply to your letter would say,
we are very sorry that you view the mat-
ter as you do. Our bookkeeper is of
the opinion that he simply sent you a
statement, and asked you to remit the
amount due. According to our books,
the first of this month there was $24. 1 2 of
your account due. This, of course, is all
we ask or expect you to remit us. We
send a statement to all of our customers
regularly the first of every month,
whether there is anything due or not. If
there is nothing due, the statement is
simply sent for comparison. You may,
if you wish, draw on us for the difference,
$61.17, an d we will honor your draft.
We had no intention of dunning you for
goods that are not due.
We trust this explanation will make the
matter satisfactory, and that you will over-
look any error that we may have made in
the matter, as we assure you it was en-
tirely unintentional.
Yours truly, (191 words)
6.
Coleman Bros.,
Aurora, Mo.
Gentlemen:
Replying to your favor of the 2d
inst. will say we, like yourself, do not
understand what the trouble is with the
Tongueless Cultivator, but suppose that
the best thing to do, under the circum-
stances, is to have you return it to us at
once, and we will ship you a cultivator
HARDWARE BUSINESS.
59
with tongue, charging you with the differ-
ence in price.
We regret very much to have caused
you any trouble in this matter, and are
sorry that the cultivator did not give sat-
isfaction.
Yours respectfully, (91 words)
7-
Derge, Stables & Co.,
Koskonong, Mo.
Gentlemen :
We quote you delivered at Kosh-
konong, Mo., in car lots of 24,000 pounds
or more:
Painted Barbed Wire .......... $ 2 - 2 5
Galvanized Barbed Wire ...... 2.60
Fence Staples per keg ........ 2. 25
Terms 60 days, or 2 per cent off for
cash in ten days.
These would be shipped you direct
from the factory. On account of the
fluctuation in price, these quotations
would be for prompt acceptance only.
Trusting you will see your way clear to
favor us with your order, we remain,
Yours truly, (97 words)
8.
John Stough Lumber Co.,
Chicopee, Mo.
Gentlemen:
We have your order of the ist inst.
and ship same to-day with the exception
of one item, which reads i set of i^
wagon spokes. If the size you give is
correct, do you want them for a patent or
common hub? Balance of order calling
for log wagon spokes, we suppose you
mean all front, so we send them that
way.
Awaiting your reply in regard to road
wagon spokes, we remain,
Yours truly, (85 words)
Smith & Evans,
Walnut Grove, Mo.
Gentlemen:
We have your remittance of the 3d
inst. and find it lacks 98 cents of balancing
your account to date. We note what you
say in regard to box and drayage, and
are very sorry that we are unable to meet
your views in the matter. We are com-
pelled to charge box and drayage to
everyone, and cannot make an exception
in your case, and will have to ask you to
remit us the 98 cents to balance your
account.
Yours respectfully, (91 words)
10.
Cordz-Fisher Lumber Co.,
Birch Tree, Mo.
Gentlemen:
Replying to your favor of the 2d
inst. regarding the stove pipe billed you
on Sept. 1 3th. will say that there was no
charge for crating on the pipe. The 50
cents on the bill refers to 50 joints. The
reason we do this, is that we have the
pipe packed in 25 and 50 joint cases, and it
is worth 9 cents per joint, which in the 50
joint case, would make it cost $4.50.
Yours truly, (89 words)
ii.
Church & Kissee,
Winona, Mo.
Gentlemen:
Replying to your favor of the 4th
inst. will say that we are entirely out of
evaporators of all kinds. We believe we
can get you a Cook evaporator 9 or ia
feet long, usual width, and the usual dis-
tance between bars, for $1.00 or f i.io per
lineal foot. We would have to order this,
and have it come direct from the factory.
If you wish us to attend to the matter for
you, kindly advise us.
Yours truly, (88 words)
12.
T. J. Boyd & Co.,
Thayer, Mo.
Gentlemen :
Your order of the 3d calls for gal-
vanized iron 40 in. wide. 36 in. is as
wide as we carry in stock. Will this size
do, or shall we make a 4 in. strip and
solder it on the side ?
Please advise us in regard to the mat-
ter, and oblige,
Yours truly, (60 words)
13-
Henson & Stone,
Cape Fair, Mo.
Gentlemen:
Replying to your favor of the 3d'
inst. will say there is no pottery in the
immediate vicinity of Springfield that we
know of. There was one here about twa
years ago, but it has been closed down.
However, we believe that the wholesale
grocer houses here ship these goods in,
in car lots, and you could possibly buy it
from them very low. If we can be of any
assistance to you in this matter, kindly
advise us.
Yours truly, (88 words).
14.
Messrs. Parker & Co.,
Denver, Colo.
Gentlemen:
We have your favor of the 2d inst.
and in reply will say that upon inves-
tigating this matter, we find the plow
points were bought from Mr. Smith,
the agent of the Chattanooga Plow Co.,
and were shipped to you from Chatta-
nooga, Term., with back charges of 75
cents; that is, if you had to pay freight
from Springfield to your point. If this is
not correct, you will have to get after Mr.
Smith of the Chattanooga Plow Co.
HARDWARE BUSINESS.
We enclose you the expense-bill and
the letter from the Greenfield & Northern
Railroad.
Yours truly, (103 words)
15-
C. W. Zeigler & Son.
Reading, Pa.
Gentlemen:
Replying to your favor of the 2
We have your esteemed
Further claim
Your company
As the bill
Was duly
Trusting
This win be satisfactory
9 M. Thennesy
Indianapolis, Ind.
Accept our thanks
Herewith
Remainder
That you request
Longer time
We give
Largest
Under the circumstances
Unwilling
With your request
10 F. O. Buell
Heber City, Utah
Stated remittance
We enclose
You will notice
Discount
11 Credit memoranda
Please accept our thanks
Pearl buttons
We do not see
How they could
Omitted from
As they were
Down stairs
Of the goods
We regret
Very much
That you
Should be
Inconvenienced
Forward
Trusting
Avoid
Similar
12 Marley & Kirby
St. Paul, Minn.
To band
Consider
We did not
Have the
VOCABULARY OF DRY GOODS BUSINESS.
Curtain
Brass trimmings
Instructed
Mr. Roper
Were the
Lowest
Thought
Acceptable
We think there
Must be
If you cannot
Use the goods
You may return
Credit you
Entire
13 Oscar Jenkins
Evansville
Indiana
Visit
Call your attention
Do our best
In the selection
Of any goods
You may ordei-
burnishing
Squalled
*u the west
Dry goods
Notions
We are sure
Offered you
Kindly remember us
When you come
14 Lvons County
Co"-Op. Ass'n
Skidmore, Mo.
Samples
Zephyr
Flannel
Armenian
Sprge
We are considerably
Broken
But have a fine
Woven
On these goodt
We would be pleased
To sell you
15 M. 5. Marshall
Denuison, Tex.
We no :ice
By the papers
That you have
Purchased
Messrs. Lake & Roupe
Osage
Mission
And will ship it
An order
From them
Mr. Mosher
Allow us
To do so
Appreciate
Any favors
Way clear
Which you can see
If you desire
We will send you
Copy
Of the order
Our salesman
Selection
When you are
To please you
Gardiner Bros.
Medicine Lodge
Black
E nbroidery
P ! yard
Fancy
Trimming
M->ire
Ribbon
Substitute
Further favors
W.: remain
17 Wall Bros.
Mansfield, O.
Ladies hose
W i have nothing
Apron
Novelties
Equally
Desirable
Value
x-T->
^C^i.
18 J. C. Manning
Minneapolis
Minn.
Yesterday
Shirts
Summer
Coats and vests
As per your
Kind order
Through
Mr. Watson
We are able to
Complete
With the exception
And will no doubt
Have them
By express
Prepaid
At our expense
It is very difficult
Promptness
Exceptions
Relieve
Styles
Sizes
Entire satisfaction
Customers
19 And are
Very much obliged
Mistake
A few days
Than any other
In the country
If you will favor us
When he calls
Highly
20 Reported
Mohair
Which time
It had not
Do you sell
That are reported
Thereby
Displeasing
Trouble
Neighbors
You should
Pay more attention
Weekly
Circulars
Occur
21 In which you complain
Complain
Challies
Rapidly
It is a very
To keep these
Dav to day
Always
Endeavor
Like the samples
As possible
Instance
It is very much
As it is
To please you
22 Notifying
Chambray
Damage
If vou will
To us
Credit you
With it
We received
If you prefer
To kepp it
Should very much
Like to have you
You could
Use it
And we will make you
Allowanc e
If you favor us
Please tend us
Of th- damaged
Msinufactu-e's
To hear
Ever
Very
Every
Over
Howevcr
Offer
LETTERS SELECTED FROM THE
DRY GOODS BUSINESS.
W. H. Wright & Co.,
New York City.
Gentlemen :
We are in receipt of your favor of
the gth and carefully note contents. In
reply will say that we will be perfectly
willing to give you 15 days' time on the
draft now at the bank, which we trust
will be sufficient, and enable you to meet
the same promptly.
In regard to your indebtedness will
say that, while you are permitting the old
debt to run so far behind, you are not
making remittances sufficient to cover
the purchases made since the first of
June; consequently, instead of the debt
decreasing, since the time you were re-
ported embarrassed, our claim has actu-
ally increased in amount, and the pay-
ments you make are so few and far be-
tween, that there is absolutely no profit
in selling you the goods.
If you expect us to carry your future
bills as we have done in the past, we
must say frankly, that we cannot consent
to do so, unless you make some arrange-
ments to meet them when they come due.
Yours truly, (179 words)
M. L. Nesbit,
Cheyenne Wells, Wyo.
Dear Sir :
We are in receipt of your letter of
the 7th inst. enclosing a statement of your
financial standing, exhibiting your assets
to be $52,000, while your liabilities are
$27,000. In view of the large proportion
of liabilities as compared with the assets,
we must say that prudence would not
justify us in shipping you the goods, upon
the usual terms of credit ; because we
cannot understand how so large an in-
debtedness could be carried without in-
curring a liability to embarrassment, in a
season of dull times, or a stringency in
the money market.
Regretting, therefore, that we cannot
consistently ship the goods, excepting
payable cash on delivery, we are,
Yours truly, (124 words)
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Heineke & Johnson,
Santa Fe, Cal.
Gentlemen :
We are in receipt of your letter of
the 7th inst. unaccompanied with a re-
mittance and it is very discouraging to
learn that you cannot pay us anything
whatever. Our money is long past due,
and we cannot consent to wait indefi-
nitely, and must, therefore, place the ac-
count in the hands of an attorney, unless
you remit promptly on receipt of this
letter.
Hoping to receive an early remittance
in full settlement of your account, we
remain,
Yours truly, (85 words)
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Kaplin & Arnold,
Norcator, Kans.
Gentlemen :
Accept our thanks for your favor
of the gth inst. received, covering enclos-
ure as stated, check for $342.19 which we
have placed to your credit. There is a
remainder due us of $136.52, as you will
see by the enclosed statement.
Yours truly, (58 words)
5-
H. S. Smalley,
Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dear Sir :
We are in receipt of your favor of
the 8th inst. and carefully note contents.
We presume the deposit ticket which you
send us, represents your net cash receipts,
after all expenses of every kind have
been paid. If such is not the case, please
advise us so that we may know just exactly
what the net receipts are. In case these
deposits are intended to be the gross re-
ceipts, we would like to have a statement
of the expenses.
Hoping you will give this matter the
attention necessary for a complete settle-
ment, we remain,
Yours truly, (106 words)
DRY GOODS BUSINESS.
73
6.
J. L. Thompson,
Trenton, N. J.
Dear Sir:
We are in receipt of your favor of
the 5th inst. giving us a list of the collat-
erals which you nold as security for our
.claim against J. M. Jordan. We note
what you say about the horses, and
would beg to inquire as to whether or
not any expenses are being incurred for
the keeping of these horses, and if such is
the case, please notify Mr. Jordan at once
that he must pay the expenses, or we
shall be compelled to sell the stock, as
we cannot permit them to eat their heads
off at the high price of produce now pre-
vailing.
Yours truly, (115 words)
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A. E. Smythe, Esq.
(Traveling Salesman).
Dear Sir :
We are compelled to hold your
order from Atterbury & Co., of Oyster
Falls, Wyo., because we are unable to
obtain any definite information of a satis-
factory character, such as would justify
us in shipping the goods.
We have asked for a statement, and if
the same should prove satisfactory, we
may then conclude to ship the goods.
Yours truly, (68 words)
James J. Gilpin, Jr.,
Cassidy, Mo.
Dear Sir :
We have your esteemed favor of
the 25th, and in reply would say that we
have no further claim against your com-
pany, as the bill of March 2oth was duly
paid April loth, and your account bal-
anced.
Trusting this will be satisfactory, we
are,
Yours truly, (55 words)
M. Thennesy, Esq.,
Indianapolis, Ind.
Dear Sir :
Accept our thanks for your favor of
the 2ist inst. received, covering enclosure
as stated, draft for $209.98, for which find
the receipt herewith.
In regard to the shipment of the re-
mainder of your order, on two and four
months' time, would say that you request
longer time than we give to the largest
trade we sell. Therefore, under the cir-
cumstances, we regret being unwilling to
comply with your request.
Yours truly, (85 words)
10.
F. O. Buel, Esq.,
Heber City, Utah.
Dear Sir :
We are in receipt of your favor of
the 6th inst. and carefully note contents.
We have also received the stated remit-
tance from the State Bank of Utah, for
which we enclose a receipt herewith.
You will notice that we have credited
your account with 13.22, for discount,
which we hope will prove satisfactory.
Yours truly, (68 words)
ii.
J. R. Perkins,
Bolivar, Mo.
Dear Sir :
Your favor of the 8th inst. at hand.
Enclosed you will find credit memoranda
for $1.00, for which please accept our
thanks. Regarding the Pearl buttons,
we do not see how they could have been
omitted from your order, as they were
gotten out and sent down stairs with the
rest of the goods.
We regret very much that you should
suffer any inconvenience by the delay,
and will forward you all the goods that
are on back order to-day.
Trusting to avoid similar errors in the
future, we remain,
Yours truly, (100 words)
12.
Marley & Kirby,
St. Paul, Minn.
Gentlemen :
Your favor of the i4th came duly
to hand, and was carefully considered.
We did not have curtain poles with brass
trimmings, and, as instructed by our Mr.
Roper, we bought them out.
The goods we sent you were the lowest
priced goods we could find that we
thought would be acceptable to you, and
we regret very much that they did not
prove satisfactory. We think there must
be quite a difference between the goods
we sent you and the goods you had on
hand that cost you $2.00 per dozen.
If you cannot use the goods, you may
return them and we will credit you with
them, when they are received.
Yours truly, (125 words)
13-
Oscar Jenkins, Esq.,
Evansville, Ind.
Dear Sir :
We understand from our Mr. Kite,
that you intend to visit the market soon,
and wish to call your attention to our
house.
We would like to have you come in
and see us, and will do our best in the
selection of any goods that you may
order. Our Furnishing line is not to be
74
DRY GOODS BUSINESS.
equalled in the West, and, in Dry Goods
and Notions, we are sure that better
goods and lower prices cannot be of-
fered you.
Kindly remember us when you come
in, and oblige,
Yours truly, (97 words)
14.
Lyons Co. Co-Op. Ass'n.,
Skidmore, Mo.
Gentlemen :
Enclosed herewith find samples of
Zephyr Flannels and Armenian Serge, as
per your request of the nth inst.
Would say, regarding the Zephyr Flan-
nels, that we are considerably broken on
these goods, but have a fine line of Woven
Flannels which we would be pleased to
sell you. Shall we send you samples?
Yours respectfully, (62 words)
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M. S. Marshall,
Denison, Texas.
Dear Sir:
We notice by the papers that you
have purchased the stock of Messrs. Lake
& Roupe, of Osage Mission, Kan., and
will ship it to Denison. We have an
order from them, taken by our Mr.
Moshier about a week ago. We would
like very much to ship these goods to
you, if you will allow us to do so.
We should like to sell you goods, and
shall appreciate any favors with which
you can see your way clear to favor us.
If you desire, we will send you a copy of
the order, or we will send our salesman
to see you, so that you may make selec-
tions of your own.
Kindly remember us when in need of
goods, and we will do our best to please
you in selecting any goods that you may
order.
Yours very truly, (148 words)
1 6.
Gardiner Bros.,
Medicine Lodge, Kans.
Gentlemen :
We are short on your favor to-day
one piece of Black Embroidery at 10 cts.
per yard ; one piece of fancy dress trim-
ming, at 14% cts. per yard ; and four
pieces of Moire Ribbon, closed out, and
for which we have no substitute.
Hoping you will not suffer any incon-
venience, and asking your further favors,
we remain,
Yours very truly, (69 words)
17-
Wall Bros.,
Mansfield, Ohio.
Gentlemen :
Five dozen Ladies' Hose are short on
your order to-day, having been closed
out, and we have nothing to substitute
for them.
We have substituted for No. 662 Apron
novelties, sending you instead No. 76 at 15
cts., which we consider an equally desir-
able value.
Yours very truly, (58 words)
18.
J. C. Manning,
Minneapolis, Minn.
Dear Sir :
We, yesterday, forwarded you
shirts and summer coats and vests, as
per your kind order through our Mr.
Watson.
We were able to fill complete, with the
exception of two No. 3350 coats and
three No. 3075 coats and vests. These
we will have made special for you, and
will no doubt have them done to-day.
We will forward them by express, pre-
paid, as soon as they are out of the fac-
tory, at our expense.
It is very difficult, at this season of the
year, to fill orders complete with prompt-
ness, but with these two exceptions, we
believe you will find all styles and sizes
as ordered.
Trusting that the goods may open to-
your entire satisfaction, and please both
you and your customers, and that we
may be favored with your future orders,
we are,
Yours truly, (151 words)
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Dear Sir :
We have your letter of May 7th,.
and are very much obliged, indeed, for
being allowed to ship the goods ordered
of us by mistake a few days ago.
We feel that we can give you better
goods for lower prices than any other
house in the country, and if you will
favor us by giving our salesman an order,
when he calls again, we will highly ap-
preciate it.
Hoping to hear from you often, we re-
main,
Yours truly, (81 words)
Dear Sir :
May i4th, we reported black mo-
hair at 62 y z cts. out, since which time
you have been selling it as though it had
not been reported out, thereby displeas-
ing your customers, and making us
trouble in buying the goods of our neigh-
bors. You should pay more attention to
the weekly circulars, and mark out every-
thing checked out on the circular; then
no trouble of this kind will occur.
Yours truly, (72 words)
DRY GOODS BUSINESS.
75
Dear Madam :
We are in receipt of your favor of
the :6th, in which you complain that the
Challies and the piece of Gingham sent
you are not like the goods ordered.
At this season of the year, these goods
are being sold very rapidly, and it is a
very difficult matter to keep these styles
in stock from day to day. When we are
out of the styles ordered, we always en-
deavor to send something just as good
and as nearly like the sample as possible.
If we have failed in this instance to give
you what will suit your trade, we re-
gret it very much, as it is our desire to
please you.
If you cannot use the goods, you may
return them to us.
Yours truly, (130 words)
22.
Manlard & Wilson,
Hannibal, Mo.
Gentlemen :
We have your favor of the i8th
ult. notifying us that the Light Chambray
sent you was damaged. If you will
kindly return it to us, we will credit you
with it, when received ; or if you prefer
to keep it, we would like very much to
have you say at about what price you
could use it, and we will make you
an allowance to bring it down to that
price.
If you favor us by keeping it, please
send us a sample of the damaged part, so
that we can send it to the manufacturers.
Hoping to hear from you by return
mail, we remain,
Yours truly, (115 words)
VOCABULARY OF THE
RAILROAD BUSINESS
VOCABULARY OF RAILROAD BUSINESS.
77
I Geo. H. Wheeler & Bro.
Louisville, Ky.
We are in receipt of
Bill of lading
Expense bill
Overcharged
Referring
Per hundred pounds
You had better
Amounts
Difference
That you can make
t L. J. Bruner
Topeka, Kans.
Order number
With all
Dispatch
Let nothing
Stand in the way
Pushing
If you cannot
Telegraph
And I will see
Depend
Delay
In no case
Disappoint
3 L. B. Hunt
Hoi- en. Mo.
Carefully
Examined
Demands
Learn
Driver
Baggage
Covered
Transferring
Union depot
St. James
Hotel
Afternoon
And am of the opinion
Slight
Is just as
Occurred
Afterwards
In our
Custody
Usual
Ordinary
Why this company
Should be called upon
To pay
Believe
After you have
Investigated
Conclusion
4 M. C. Baker
Harrisonville
Answering
We have no
Section
Steel rail
Here
Loaded
Drilling
From the center
To the center
Material
6 David Benjamin
Rosed ale, Kans.
Division
Report
In the case
James Monroe
Duration
Disability
He is s
Single
Single man
Require
Daily
Surgical
Nursing
6 D. M. Hendricks
Gen. Pass. Agt.
N. Y. C. R. R.
New York
Kindly
Buffalo
In favor of
Maynard
Employe of this
Department
And the favor
Gladly
--y
.C...
./.&..
, Reciprocated
Limit
60 days
7 J. H. Mason
G. P. T. A.
I have your letter
Chas. G. Bragg
J.J. Miller
Tickets
Los Angeles
Ascertain
Out of the city
Early
That I have
He will be
8 D. B. Ormiston
A. G. F. A.
Grand Rapids
St. L. & S. F. R. R.
Reports
To come
Should have conic
Delivered
K. C. Ft. S. & M.
Instead
Greatly
If you can arrange
9 S. F. Hopkins
Dallas, Tex.
Frequently
In which
You make
To the manner
Interchanged
Form
Consecutive
Locals
Foreign
According
Rule
Lastly
Clinton
Southern
Initials
Current
Together
Hereafter
That your report
Is made
Correctly
With those
10 R. H. Frank
Gen. Supt.
Building
It is my
Understanding
Steam
Wrecking
Which was received
H. & St. Joe
Evidently
Don't you think
Either
Assign
Cancelled
Entirely
II D. L. McAdoo
Chicago, 111.
Refrigerator
Junction
Texas Pacific
St. Louis Bridge Co.
12 Concerning
Inability
Sufficient
Flat cars
Yesterday
Unfilled
Complete
Spi cific
Please return
13 Messrs. Poage & Co.
Boston. Mass.
Lowest
2,000 tons
Sandsburg
Spikes
Kegs
Plates
Angle bars
Track bolts
Hexagon
Will oblige
14 Order No. 12
Supts.
Agents
VOCABULARY OF RAILROAD BUSINESS.
Conductors
Porters
Knot be
Particularly
Passengers
That ther"
15 Upon receipt of this
Length
Body ,
Corner
Width
Eaves
Of all cars
Inclusive
Station
Wheels
Send this
How many
16 M Hoffman
Burlington, la.
Authority
Attached
Sheep
Baxter Springs
Shipment
Double-decked
Correspondence
17 P. A. Robinson
Cincinnati, O.
Household
Owners risk
Risk
Valuation
Total
Shortest
Protected
18 J. L. Dickson
Albany
Disposition
Mouldings
St. Paul, Minn.
Disposed
Way-bill
Dislike
Of course
19 P. J. Murphy
Savannah, Ga.
Shortage
Simmons Hdw. Co.
Destination
Atlanta
And our agent
Exception
However
You would say
If you know
As it has
Hanging
Long time
Please do not
Side-track
Located
Important
20 S. V Barnes
Milwaukee, Wls.
Forwarding
Collier
Consigned
Shippers
Arrival
Oil
Error
21 Harter Medicine Co.
Hartford, Conn.
Reference
Unclaimed
Thorough
Search
22 Roscoe Bros.
Warsaw. Mo.
Triplicate
Poster
Ground
Elevator
Witness
Signature
Approval
23 John Nelson
Salina, Kans.
Investigation
Wilson & Co.
Damage
Overcharge
Cattle
Inclusive
Claim Agent
^ZZ*^
Urgent
Rush
As much as possible
24 Henry Underwood
Cherryvale, Kans
Water
Tanks
Impressions
That you will be
Market
First-class
Hoops
Lugs
I am familiar
Cypress
It is claimed
Longer
Opinion
Purchased
Complete
Depends
Wholly
On the price
Quality
25 Geo C. Cooper
Council Bluffs, la.
I am advised
John Clark
Cherryvale
Acting
Yard master
Who was
Injured
Last December
Between
Drawheads
Causing
Thumb
Fingers
Brought suit
Against the company
Damage
82,000
Summons
Has been
Served
Upon our agent
Springfield
Requested you
If you could not
Effect
With him
Neglect
Personal
26 Nathan Ortenburg
Hannibal
Please note
Correspondence
Destined
In care
Memphis
Via.
Harrisonville
And that attached
Are simply
Subterfuge
To have you
Investigate
Also
Uncollected
Really
Business
En routed
Some time ago
Assured
Give me
Southeast
Mississippi Valley
Territory
I think
Should have
More than
Local
Equalize
Tons
From us
Diverted
Next
Oats
In care of
Our line
We understood them
They were
I think they were
Like to have you
Over your line
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LETTERS SELECTED FROM THE
RAILROAD BUSINESS.
Ceo. H. Wheeler,
Louisville, Ky.
Dear Sir:
We are in receipt of your letter of
the gth, enclosing bill of lading and ex-
pense bill. I find that you have been
overcharged on same. By referring to
shipment of Sept. 6th, you will notice
that the rate is 60 cts. per hundred
pounds over this road. You had better
make claim. Enclosed find papers,
which I return to you so that you can
make claim from your end of the road.
Yours respectfully, (82 words)
L. J. Bruner,
Topeka, Kans.
Dear Sir :
Order No. 6n to you Jan. ist, is
wanted with all possible dispatch. Let
nothing stand in the way of pushing it
forward. If you cannot get cars, tele-
graph me at once and I will see that you
are furnished. I depend upon you to see
that the order is forwarded without de-
lay. In no case disappoint me.
Let me know by return mail when you
will ship.
Yours truly (80 words)
L. B. Hunt,
Holden, Mo.
Dear Sir :
I have carefully examined the de-
mands of your claim for damage to your
baggage, in transferring from the Union
depot to the St. James hotel, this after-
noon, and am of the opinion that the
slight damage done is just as possible
to have occurred while in the Union de-
pot, as afterwards in our custody. I
learned that the driver had the luggage
covered and took, as usual, the ordinary
care of it. We see no reason, therefore,
why this company should be called upon
to pay any damage, and believe that you
will, after you have investigated the mat-
ter, come to the same conclusion.
Yours truly, (116 words)
M. C. Baker,
Harrison ville, Mo.
Dear Sir :
Answering yours of the isth, will
say we have no section of the 33 Ib. steel
rail here that we know of. We under-
stand it is being loaded now, and proba-
bly, by telegraphing, you can get a sec-
tion at once, which I trust you will do.
The drilling of the rail to the center of
the first hole is 2^ inches, and from the
center of the first to the center of the
second is 5 inches.
I trust you will give this your best at-
tention, as we are really in a hurry for
the material.
Yours truly, (108 words)
5-
David Benjamin,
Rosedale, Kans.
Dear Sir :
Your division report, in the case of
James Monroe, was received this morn-
ing. I see from your report that you
have placed the duration of disability at
three weeks. If he is a single man and
will require daily surgical attention and
nursing, please forward him at once to
Kansas City. I will forward you a pass.
Yours truly, (65 words)
6.
D. M. Hendricks,
Gen. Pass. Agt., N. Y. C. R. R.,
New York City.
Dear Sir :
Will you kindly favor me with a
pass, New York to Buffalo and return, in
favor of J. B. Maynard? Mr. Maynard is
an employee of this department, and the
favor will be gladly reciprocated by me.
Kindly limit pass 60 days from Dec. ist,
and oblige,
Yours very truly, (66 words)
7-
J. H. Mason, G. P. T. A.,
New York City.
Dear Sir :
I have your letter of Oct. 2oth in
regard to orders from Chas. G. Bragg
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RAILROAD BUSINESS.
and J. J. Miller for thirteen or fourteen
tickets to Los Angeles and return.
I still have the orders, and now ascer-
tain that both Mr. Bragg and Mr. Miller
are out of the city. Mr. Bragg left early
last week for Omaha, and asked that I
have these tickets forwarded to Mr.
Smith at Omaha, as he will be there on
Wednesday, the 2d of November.
Therefore, I will forward them to Mr.
Smith to-day.
Yours truly, ( 104 words)
8.
D. B. Ormiston,
A. G. F. A., B. &O. R. R. (
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Dear Sir :
The St. L. & S. F. R. R. reports
delivery of K. C. Ft. S. & M. coal car
647 to you Nov. 8th. This car left our
line early in May. We have not had
time to come to you about it. It should
have been delivered to the St. L. & S. F.,
by the above line instead of being deliv-
ered to your line. We are greatly
pressed for cars of this class and will be
obliged, if you can arrange to have this
car returned as soon as possible. Wire
me when you do so, in order that I may
have cars returned home without further
delay.
Yours truly, (132 words)
9-
S. F. Hopkins,
Dallas, Texas.
Dear Sir :
Your attention has frequently been
called to the manner in which you are
making up your interchange report, form
310. You failed to enter cars in their
consecutive order, locals first and then
foreign, according to rule three on back
of said report. The number of K. C. F.
S. & M., K. C. Clinton & Southern, K. C.
C. & B., and Current River cars in or-
der, and lastly box cars having same in-
itials, together in like order, and not set
with those having different initials.
Please see hereafter that your report is
made up correctly.
Yours truly, (109 words)
10.
R. H. Frank,
Gen. Supt. Bldg.
Dear Sir :
It is my understanding that the
new steam wrecking car which was re-
ceived from the Hannibal & St. Joe
R. R., Kansas City, Nov. 6th, was not
numbered. It, evidently, has the number
30 either on the car or the wrecker some
place, as it was reported received at Ft.
Scott and Springfield as No. 30. Do you
not think it well to have this number can-
celled and leave it without a number en-
tirely, or assign it some special number ?
Yours truly, (89 words)
D. L. McAdoo,
Chicago, 111.
Dear Sir :
Kansas City, Fort Scott & Mem-
phis refrigerator car No. 169 delivered
Oct 3d. The next junction of car is Texas
Pacific, Oct. 8th. The car turned up at
Kansas City Nov. 4th, and was given to
the St. Louis Bridge Co. Nov. 8th. This
is only one of a number of instances
that have recently occurred, several of
which I have brought to your notice.
Will you kindly take this matter in hand
and see that such disposition of our refrig-
erator cars is not made in the future ?
Please let us hear from you further.
Yours truly, (105 words)
12.
J. T. Burlingame, Esq.,
Springfield, Mo.
Dear Sir :
Please note papers herewith, con-
cerning the inability of shippers of your
road to get a sufficient number of flat
cars to load tiling on. I wish you would
investigate the matter and advise me
whether or not these parties have ordered
cars for loading, and if any of the orders of
yesterday are unfilled. If so, state how
many cars will be required to complete
the order, and we will have them deliv-
ered for that specific purpose. Please
return all papers, and oblige,
Yours truly, (83 words)
13-
Messrs. Rogers & Co.,
Boston, Mass.
Gentlemen :
Please quote us your lowest prices
for the following :
2,000 tons, 56 Ibs., 3^ inch steel rail,
Sandsburg section.
1,500 kegs, 5% xg-i6 bestR. R. spikes.
10,000 fish plates, and angle bars.
40,000 3^" x % track bolts with hexa-
gon nuts.
All to be delivered by April ist. An
immediate reply will oblige,
Yours truly, (77 words)
14.
Order No. 12.
To Superintendents and Agents :
Instruct at once all conductors and
porters that care must be taken in receiv-
ing passengers, to see that their tickets
are good on the train they are about to
take.
This refers particularly to the limited
express, and trains Nos. i and 4 on Lake
Shore Road.
Yours truly, (56 words)
RAILROAD BUSINESS.
15-
Order No. 14.
To Superintendents and Agents :
Upon receipt of this, please for-
ward to this office the length of body,
corner post, and width of body at eaves,
of all cars shown on our printed list, from
Nos. i to 112 inclusive, which may leave
or arrive at your station, during the next
ten days. Send this information daily,
the Gates car in particular.
Please note also which cars, if any,
have steel as well as iron wheels under
them, and how many of each kind there
are on each truck.
Yours truly, (95 words)
16.
M. Hoffman,
Burlington, Iowa.
Dear Sir :
Referring to attached letter, this
will be your authority for making rates on
two cars of sheep shipped by Mr. M. from
Baxter Springs same as one car. Should
this shipment be delayed on account of
not having double-decked cars to furnish,
you can attach this correspondence to
your corrected sheet as authority for
doing same.
Yours truly, (65 words)
17-
F. A. Robinson,
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Dear Sir :
In reply to yours of even date, beg
to name you rates on household goods
C. L. and less, St. Louis to above
point $1.39 per hundred, if taken at
owner's risk ; $5.00 per 100 valuation
in case of total loss.
We represent the shortest line, and will
give attention to shipments with which
you may favor us. We hope to hear
from you in the future.
Please advise us whether this rate is
accepted, and date of shipment, so we
can have same protected.
Yours truly, (98 words)
18.
]. L. Dickson & Co.,
Albany, N. Y.
Gentlemen :
Give disposition one box mould-
ings at St. Paul, Minn. Goods shipped
to your order. Notified you at 222
Clark street, St. Paul, Minn., from St.
Louis, way bill D 189, Aug. ist. Local
agents claim they can get no reply from
you as to disposition.
If shipment is not disposed of, of course
the R. R. Co. will have to sell the goods
for freight charges. We dislike to do
this, and would thank you for disposition.
Yours truly, (93 words)
P. ]. Murphy,
Savannah, Ga.
Dear Sir :
Shortage on shipment from Sim-
mons Hdw. Co., St. Louis way bill F
41, June ist, '86, 3 boxes hardware and
one spring, from above to B. F. Wilson,
Savannah, checked O. K., at this station,
but claimed short at destination. This
shipment seems to have passed Atlanta
in good condition, and our agent here
has received no exception report.
However, shipment seems to have been
lost. I wish you would say whether or
not you know anything concerning this
matter, as it has been hanging fire for a
long time. Please do not side-track this
tracer, as it is important that this delivery
should be shown. Claim will be pre-
sented, if goods are not located soon.
Yours truly, (128 words)
20.
S. V. Barnes,
Milwaukee, Wis.
Dear Sir :
Forwarding goods account of Col-
lier White Lead Co., please refer to St.
Louis way bill F 1342, Oct. 24th, for lot
white lead and oil from above firm, con-
signed to shipper's order. Notify J. E.
Wilkes & Co., Kansas City. Please for-
ward this shipment to order, and notify
same party at Denver.
As this was an error, on the part of
the shippers, allow all charges to follow.
Trace through for date of arrival and de-
livery at proper destination, advising,
Yours truly, (94 words)
Harter Medicine Co.,
City.
Gentlemen :
Disposition thirteen boxes medicine
for J. H. Greer. This shipment was
made Sept. i3th. It seems that the local
agent is unable to get disposition from
you. In your letter you spoke of better
reference. It is impossible to give any
better reference. You have the name of
the man you shipped the goods to, and
date forwarded. This is all we know of
the matter.
If disposition is not given, the shipment
will have to go to the unclaimed freight
depot and be sold for the freight. Please
make a thorough search and see if you
cannot locate the shipment.
Yours truly, ( 108 words)
22.
Roscoe Bros.,
Warsaw, Kans.
Gentlemen :
Herewith triplicate made with Mr.
Foster for ground for grain elevator at
your station. Please have Mr. Foster
82
RAILROAD BUSINESS.
sign all three copies, witness his signa-
ture yourself, and return the three copies
to me for approval by the company. I
will then send you one copy for delivery
to Mr. Foster.
Yours truly, (57 words)
John Nelson, 23.
Salina, Kans.
Dear Sir :
Herewith investigation papers in
claim C, account of Wilson & Co.,
$234.64, loss, damage and overcharge in
freight on four cars of cattle to Chicago,
way bill C and A to 4 inclusive, to June
i5th, 1896.
Please note letter of Mr. Dennis, claim
agent, under date of July i2th, and fur-
nish all the information you can. Re-
member that this matter is urgent, and
rush investigation as much as possible.
Yours truly, (87 words)
24.
Henry Underwood,
San Francisco, Cal.
Dear Sir :
Answering yours of the 28th, in re-
gard to water tanks, my impression is
that you will be unable to get into this
market, that is, if your prices are any-
thing near what you quoted me. I am
able to buy a first-class pine 3-in. water
tank with 13 hoops, 3 lugs to each hoop,
for $325, f. o. b. Kansas City. I am
familiar with the Cypress tank and the
pine tank also, and while it is claimed
that the Cypress tank will last longer
than the pine tank, I am of the opinion
that a good white pine tank will last the
longer. Three years ago I purchased
one of the white pine tanks of the S. F. R.
R., and it is still working away and is
good yet. Of course, you can compete
in this market for any material. We
would be glad to place orders with you,
but it depends wholly on the price and
the quality of the goods.
Yours truly, (179 words)
25-
Geo. C. Cooper,
Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Dear Sir :
I am advised by wire that John
Clark, of Cherryvale, recently acting as
yard-master, and who was injured last
December by having his hand caught be-
tween the draw-heads, causing the loss
of a thumb and two fingers, has brought
suit against the company, laying the
damages at $2,000. Summons has been
served on our agent at Springfield.
I requested you, about four weeks ago,
to go and see Mr. Clark and see if you
could not effect a settlement with him,
and to bring him to our office, if possible.
I have had no answer to this letter nor
any report from you concerning the
matter. Please explain the neglect, and
see that more attention is paid to these
personal injury cases.
Yours truly, (136 words)
26.
Nathan Ortenburg,
Harrisonville, Mo.
Dear Sir :
Please note correspondence next
attached to letter concerning two cars of
oats, destined to Springfield, ordered in
care of our line, Memphis via Harrison-
ville. We understood them so billed. I
think they were diverted from us at
Memphis, and that attached papers are
simply a subterfuge. We would like to
have you investigate and advise if uncol-
lected ; also advise if we can have busi-
ness enrouted to us via L. when coming
over your line. Some time ago you
assured us you would give us charge of
the business that is enrouted to us.
I think we should have something more
than local trade to equalize our loss here.
Yours truly, (117 words)
VOCABULARY OF THE
IMPLEMENT BUSINESS.
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VOCABULARY OF IMPLEMENT BUSINESS.
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Pacific. Mo. /s f v-
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Catalogue
Cultivator
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Supplyingyou
Limited
At the same price
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Also some
This one
We are
Especially
Texas
Trade
Adjustable
Standards
Gangs
Changed
That they can be
Apart
Shovels
Scour
Readily
Soil "
Early mail
6 John Faber
Dayton, O.
Enclosed you will find
Drawing
Galvanized
Iron
Cornice
Square
Length
Cresting
Between
Bracket
Pedestal
Post
Include
Proposal
There are
Caps
Window
Front
Mouldings
Similar
Trust Co. Building
Started
As soon as
Spring opens
Earliest convenience
There will be
Sky-lights
Floor
7 J. E. Glass
Freeman
Davis, Means & Co.
That they are
Loading
Desire
On the following
Left hand
Wood beam plows
Right hand
Steel
Plows
Balance
Of the order
Except
Brewster
Buggy
Extra
Dash
Whittie-trees
Exactly
Let us know
Particularly
Make these
8 Geo. T. Weber
Troy
Last named
Sell you
As follows
Namely
Walking
Wheels
Bull tongues
Combined
Riding
Payable
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Boston, Mass. a
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LETTERS SELECTED FROM THE
GRAIN AND COMMISSION BUSINESS.
Jos. W. Hall,
Topeka, Kans.
Dear Sir :
Yours of the 5th at hand. ,We are
in receipt of your consignment which is
now in our store. The contents of sev-
eral barrels have been examined, and
prove satisfactory.
We will forward account-sales upon
disposal, meanwhile, think it important
that you should know that the price of
apples has advanced since our last report.
Yours truly, (65 words)
L. D. Mason,
Wheeling, W. Va.
Dear Sir :
Enclosed we hand you account-
sales of your 500 barrels of apples, net
proceeds amounting to $1,561.24, which
we have placed to the credit of your ac-
count, and hold subject to your order.
Hoping this is satisfactory, and solicit-
ing further shipments, we remain,
Yours truly, (63 words)
3-
Elias Platt,
Boston, Mass.
Dear Sir :
In accordance with your request,
through Mr. W. C. Noble, for market
report and general information concern-
ing expenses connected with the sale of
fruit, we beg to say that the market has
advanced within a few days, and we
have no reason for expecting a decline
in prices for some time, unless too liberal
shipments are received. This, of course,
would materially affect the market. Our
printed market report for this week, in-
closed, will inform you as to prices cur-
rent. We would impress you, before
closing, that choice, hand-picked, care-
fully packed apples will always command
a top figure. Our charges are 5 per cent
on sales, and 5 cents additional per bar-
rel for cartage and labor.
Hoping to hear from you, we remain,
Yours truly, (130 words)
4-
Fairbank & Co.,
Charleston, S. C.
Gentlemen :
Yours of the 3d received. We
shall be glad to have your favors and will
give them prompt attention. We cannot
advise as to the course of the market. In
this business we have learned, long ago,
that the more experience one has, the
less safely can he guess the future course
of values. Our commission on grain is
YJ, cts. per bushel ; on pork and lard, 5
cts. per tierce ; on ribs 2> cts. per hun-
dred. We require New York margins of
2^ cts. per bushel, on grain ; 50 cts. per
barrel on pork ; $1.00 per tierce on lard;
and 60 cts. per hundred on ribs.
Yours truly, ( 124 words)
5-
T. H. Moore,
Holden, Mo.
Dear Sir :
Your favor of the 2d received and
contents noted. We did not charge the
$1.00 commission ; only charged on your
return shipment, 40 cts. for inspection.
Please examine same and see whether
or not we are correct. On account of
Chicago and St. Louis market decline
from i to \y 2 to-day, our corn market
closed weak and, as usual, no one is
willing to buy even at the decline. Pres-
ent prices have advanced some, but are
so light that the order trade has been
about wiped out. We hardly know what
to say corn would be worth this evening.
Yours truly, (in words)
6.
J. H. Dunnegan,
McPherson, Kans.
Dear Sir :
We confirm purchase of two cars
of mixed corn for immediate shipment
at 44 cts., your track. The sample of
wheat you sent us is too small to form
any correct estimate of the correct value.
We send you a sample bag to-day, which
please fill and send us another sample,
stating how much there is of it, and we
will try and handle it for you. Our corn
GRAIN AND COMMISSION BUSINESS.
market seems to have struck the top
prices at the bin. Orders are very light.
If we were able to carry them until we
could get used to the advance, we might
be able to maintain them.
Yours truly, (116 words)
J. P. Thorn,
Columbus, Ohio.
Dear Sir :
We bought to-day, and will ship as
soon as we can get it loaded into cars,
some No. 2 corn. This corn will cost
you, on car, 44 cts. per bushel. There is
a great demand for cash corn and the
supply is light. Corn in elevator is worth
42 cts. The elevator charges, special
weighing, and our commission make
the net cost to you 44 cts. Will make
sight draft attached to bill-lading on ship-
ment of corn.
Having your favor, we are,
Yours truly, (94 words)
Charles D. Curry,
Albany, N. Y.
Dear Sir :
Yours of the i8th just received this
morning. We wired you that the seed
was not what we bought, and we would
not receive it. The seed is still in St.
Louis, on track, subject to your order.
We cannot understand why you insist on
our accepting the seed. We have written
you twice this season, and we wired you
as soon as we found the seed was not
what we ordered, being irregular in
quality, and badly mixed with white
clover and timothy. There is some seed
in the lot that is poorer than the sack lot
of seed you sent us. We again say we
cannot accept this lot of seed.
Yours truly, (125 words)
George C. Henry, '
Philadelphia, Pa.
Dear Sir :
Your favor of the 26th received.
Please mail us a sample of your choice
Alfalfa, and the very lowest price you can
sell us a car load job there, and rate of
freight to St. Louis. We offer you as
follows :
Choice timothy seed, $1.78 per bushel ;
Red top, 42 cts. to 48 cts. per bushel ;
Orchard grass, $1.57 ; extra clean blue
grass, 55 cts. per bushel ; choice red
clover, $4.52 ; prime, $4.50.
All f. o. b. here. We would be pleased
to hear from you.
Yours truly, (no words)
10.
Howe & Powers,
Pacific, Mo.
Gentlemen :
I have your order of the 5th, and
in reply will say that we have a mail
train going through here on the Sabbath,
and I supposed my letter would reach
you on that day, or early Monday morn-
ing. I see that you are very much like
all other grain dealers, myself not ex-
cepted, waiting for the top of the market,
before selling. I trust that your experi-
ence along this line does not corroborate
mine, that is so often letting the golden
opportunity pass, waiting for something
better. The market closed about one-
half cent higher to-day than yesterday,
and advices from Chicago are to the
effect that the line is high enough, and
we look for a reaction. I will wire you
a bid on corn to-morrow morning, sub-
ject to your prompt acceptance, and trust
it will be high enough to secure some of
your shipments. I shall be pleased to
make a trade with you.
Yours truly, (165 words)
VOCABULARY OF THE
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
BUSINESS.
94 VOCABULARY OF REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE BUSINESS.
1 A. W. Cleveland On 'f~~^-S~^f^-^
Decided
Cancellation
Various
Companies
Interested
Question
Issue
On the subject
Any company
To take this
Position
Preferring
To place the
Outside
Jurisdiction
And thus dispose
Numerous
Complications
6 Robert Laird & Co.
Newark, N. J.
Phoenix
London
On the building
Owned
T. J. Lawson
Contains
Three-quarter
Clause
This is not
Acceptable
We must ask you
Kindly advise us
Immediately
7 N. B. Griffin
Newport, R. I.
Abstract
Title
Lots
Block
Addition
To this city
Given it careful
Defects
In the deed
A. Brown
Wife
J. C. Allen
Acknowledgement
Defective
Cured
Law
Transfer
Conveyance
Martin
Whether
Married
Single
It will be necessary
If he was married
Procure
Widow
Heirs
If there are
Aside
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Objection
8 Chas. P. Wells
Hannibal
I have
$5,000
Worth
Unquestionable
First-class
Mortgage
G months
At the rate of
9 1-2 per cent
Annum
9 J. T. Turner
Suincy. 111.
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Farm
In your county
Cedarvale
Desires
To dispose
You would look it up
Value
Encumbered
How much
Also send me
By return mail
Description
Reasonable
And greatly oblige
Nashville, Tenn. "Tr^
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LETTERS SELECTED FROM THE
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
BUSINESS.
A. W. Cleveland,
Nashville, Tenn.
Dear Sir :
Since seeing you this afternoon, I
have thoroughly considered the matter of
your insurance. I have also consulted
Mr. John Means, the gentleman who
wrote your application. As a part of
the premium is in the hands of the com
pany in New York, and as the agent and
examining surgeon have been paid, none
of the money remains in my hands.
I, therefore, could not return same to
you, if there was a legal or moral obliga-
tion to do so.
Yours truly, (89 words)
2.
M. B. Donovan,
Topeka, Kans.
Dear Sir :
We are in receipt of your favor of
the ist, enclosing policy, together with a
request in writing from Mr. Black to
change the name of the beneficiary, to
suit those whose names he mentioned in
his letter. He does not, however, state
their relationship.
We return the policy, with his letter,
and as we cannot, under our form of
policy, divide the interest in the insur-
ance, as specified by him, he can write out
an assignment on a sheet of legal cap,
properly execute same in the presence of
witnesses, and forward it to this office
for record and approval.
Yours truly, (109 words)
3-
G. H. Wheeler,
Louisville, Ky.
Dear Sir :
Your valued favor of the 2gth inst.
has had careful attention, and we fully
appreciate the compliment conveyed in
your wish to represent our interests in
your town. At present, however, we
are not desirous of opening an agency
for this company, nor the Williamsburg
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City Fire Insurance Co., and, therefore,
have to thank you for the opportunity
presented, which we most respectfully
decline.
Yours truly, (74 words)
4-
Shotwell & Co.,
Fall River, Mass.
Gentlemen :
Will you please take notice that
the Continental Insurance Co., of New
York, desire to terminate the insurance
on your policy, No. 32295, in accordance
with the terms, and we hereby tender you
$250, the unearned premium for pro-rata,
for the unexpired term of said policy ;
the company not being responsible for
any loss or damage that may occur after
this date.
Yours truly, (81 words)
5-
B. T. Newcomer,
Baltimore, Md.
Dear Sir :
While we see no reason whatever
for changing our opinion regarding the
alleged violation of the rules of the Anglo-
Saxon Company, we have decided to re-
turn all the policies for cancellation to
the various companies interested.
While we have considered the question
of asking the companies to stand by us
in an issue on the subject, we have not
asked any company to take this position,
preferring to place the insurance outside
of your jurisdiction, and thus dispose of
the numerous complications.
Yours very truly, (93 words)
6.
Robert Laird & Co.,
Newark, N. J.
Gentlemen :
Your policy in the "Phoenix," of
London, on the building owned by T. J.
Lawson, contains a three-quarter loss
clause. This is not acceptable to us,
and we must ask you to furnish us a policy
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE BUSINESS.
97
in a responsible company without such a
clause. Kindly advise us immediately,
and oblige,
Yours respectfully, (61 words)
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N. B. Griffin,
Newport, R. I.
Dear Sir :
Enclosed find abstract and title to
lots 24 and 25, in block 72, B.'s addition
to this city. We have given it a careful
examination and find the following de-
fects : In the deed from A. Brown and
wife to J. C. Allen and wife, the acknowl-
edgment is defective, but is probably
cured by the law of '85. The transfer
number 22, being the conveyance from S.
Martin, does not indicate, in any part of
it, whether he was married or single.
It will be necessary for you to get some
information on this subject. If he was
married, you will have to procure a deed
from his widow, if living, and if she be
dead, from the heirs, if there are any.
Aside from this objection, we pass the
title.
Yours truly, (145 words)
Charles P. Wells,
Hannibal, Mo.
Dear Sir :
I have $5,000 worth of unquestion-
able, first-class mortgage-papers, to run
about six months, and would net you at
the rate of about 9^4 per cent interest per
annum. Please let me know if this will
interest you.
Yours truly, (52 words)
J. T. Turner,
Quincy, 111.
Dear Sir :
I understand that Mr. D. D. Thomas
who owns a large farm in your county,
near Cedarville, desires to dispose of it.
I wish you would look it up and wire me
the size of the farm, its value, and whether
encumbered, and if encumbered, for how
much. Also send me by return mail
description of the farm, and your charges,
which make reasonably low, and greatly
oblige,
Yours truly, (77 words)
T. R. Wallace,
Alton, 111.
Dear Sir :
I have, this day, mailed a copy of
the enclosed letter to L.W. Davies, .Sweet
Springs, Mo. The letter explains itself,
and asserts what will be required to make
the title of the property you have con-
tracted for acceptable.
Yours truly, (49 words)
n.
R. B. Crainer,
Kansas City, Mo.
Dear Sir :
I demand that you give, and sur-
render to me, the possession of lots 9 and
10, in block 4, of Waldron Place and
Addition, to the City of Kansas, county of
Jackson, and state of Missouri, which lots
are now in your possession.
Yours truly, (53 words)
D. B. Barnes,
Denver, Col.
Dear sir :
Please place for sale, on your
books, the following property :
Lot 5 or 6, either one, in block i, in
Elwood Place, 30 days' time, reasonable
terms. Five 8-room, new frame houses,
having ground 33^ feet front on Lexing-
ton avenue, one-half block east of Wal-
dron avenue. Each house is fenced and
has good cistern and stable. Price $4, 500
each. Terms very reasonable.
Yours truly, (78 words)
J. M. Russell,
Sioux Falls, S. D.
Dear Sir :
Replying to yours of the 15th, the
policy of Kelly & Harris was sent on the
1 2th inst., and we should have heard
from you by the isth. The applications
for these policies were received here on
June 2oth, and must have been delayed
in Kansas City.
We wrote you on June 3oth, asking for
the correction in the age of Charles Mar-
tin. He states in his application that he
was born April 29, 1858, and his age at
nearest birthday is 30. The statements
conflict, and the society will want to
know which is correct before they will
know at what age to write the policy. If
he was born in 1858, he is nearest 29, and
if he is nearest 30, he must have been
born in 1857.
Yours truly, (152 words)
14.
Henry James, Esq.,
Boston, Mass.
Dear Sir :
Your letter of the i8th, enclosing
certificate of good health of Thomas Gor-
don, policy 334, is received. We for-
warded the certificate to the company,
with a request for a return of the re-
newal. We note you say you have col-
lected this premium some three weeks
since. We are surprised to learn this, in
view of the fact that we have returned the
money sent us to pay this premium, de-
clining to receive it until the certificate of
good health was forwarded. If the com-
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REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE BUSINESS.
pany decides to restore these policies, we
will have to ask Mr. Gannt to send us a
check for the amount of the premium
before we can send the renewal.
Yours truly, (124 words)
J. W. Purdy,
Dunning, N. Y.
Dear Sir :
Yours of the 23d inst. received,
but you did not enclose C.'s policy for re-
newal. I suppose you overlooked it. I
regret I am obliged to refuse payment on
your draft for $50. I am doing all in my
power to reduce agents' balance.
Mr. Gannt has turned over to me your
note, Oct. ist, for $177.50; this, with the
$105 charged to your account on our
books, makes a balance against you of
$282.50, and I am obliged to ask that it
be reduced instead of being increased.
I hope you will not be seriously incon-
venienced by our course in the matter,
and that you will be able to harvest some
of your crop very soon and put yourself
and your account in better shape.
We will send you all we have of the
Northwestern, and also application
blanks.
Yours truly, (167 words)
16.
F. G. Altman,
Maryville, Mo.
Dear Sir :
We are in receipt of proposals of
Dr. Brown and Robert Anderson, with
coupons attached, showing that notes
were taken. The application of Ander-
son was dated Aug. i4th and that of
Brown, Aug. igth.
No medical examinations have been
received. If the medical examinations
have been made, they should be for-
warded at once.
We issued a receipt for the cash and
note, before the examination had been
made and the parties recommended by
the examiner, which is a violation of the
rules. If the examinations are not favor-
able, please take up and return the re-
ceipts, 326 and 328, for cancellation.
Yours truly, (115 words)
J. P. Carter, 17.
Sedalia, Mo.
Dear Sir :
Replying to yours of the 3oth inst,
we have just wired the State National
Bank not to pay the note. We do this to
save further cost. It is unnecessary for
us to add that we hope you will pay this
soon.
Respectfully enclose reports for the
three-quarters of the year, as we are ex-
pected to make a very close settlement
of accounts in the September report. It
is of great importance that you should
put this matter in shape, not later than
the 8th inst. Can we rely on you to do
this?
Yours truly, (104 words)
18.
T. A. Wheeler, Esq.,
Kansas City, Mo.
Dear Sir :
Enclosed find your policy for fire
and lightning on your property located in
Jefferson county. I am unable to put the
vacancy permit in the policy, and return
the application, as the company will not
permit it. For that reason, I ask you to
sign the enclosed application and return
same to me. This rule, I suppose, Mr.
Barnes was not aware of, at the time he
wrote the policy. I received the $5.00 to
pay for the policy, all O. K.
Trusting this will be satisfactory to
you, I remain,
Yours truly, (103 words)
Dear Sir :
Your favor of the igth at hand.
When the plans of the risk arrive (as we
presume they will during the day), we
will send them to the treasurer, who
has had other plans to study since
Wednesday.
We think we have said before, that we
did not feel disposed to advise our insur-
ance customers as to what sprinkler they
should put in, much preferring they
should make their own selection. All
we shall have to do with this, will con-
sist of endeavoring to arrange the best
possible plan of equipment. The insured
will decide what sprinkler to accept, en-
tirely independent of us. If we find that
it is necessary for you to come to Boston,
we will advise you. Undoubtedly, the
party whose sprinkler appears the most
attractive will be communicated with, by
Mr. Flushing, the treasurer, before the
contract is closed.
Yours very sincerely, (148 words)
VOCABULARY OF THE
WHOLESALE GROCERY BUSINESS.
VOCABULARY OF WHOLESALE GROCERY BUSINESS.
Headley Grocer Co
Harrisburg, Pa.
Cold
Storage
Of which are
In good condition
Sacks
Silver
Prunes
Eagle
Hallo wees
Condensed
We quote you [tance
To your immediate accep-
Immediate
Acceptance
Fancy
Re-cleaned
Currants
Packages
To a case
Brand
Ground pepper
Imported
Ceylon
Cocoanut
Quarters
Halves
Pounds
Changes
1 Milligan Grocer Co.
Although
Competitors
Beans
California
They are unable to
Sorts
Execute
Below
Lima
Lady
Washington
2 Middleton
We enclose invoice
Blocks
Instead
Measurement
Correspond
Per dozen
Exceptionally
Should be pleased
13 W. A. Bald
Louisville, Ky.
Western
Agents
R: A. Kelly Co.
Zenia, O.
Sisal
Manilla
Cordage
Assortment
Lath
Yarn
Reputation
None
United States
Process ..
Decidedly
Superior
Article
Figures
In it
Encourage
Advantageous
Herewith
Inside
Larger
Smaller
Scale
Basis
Help us
14 L. P. Jones
Pittsburg, Pa.
Southern
Oysters
Popular
Mississippi
Lunch
Flat
Either give you
You may
We must make
Should we be able to
From the factory
To better advantage
1 We would do so
Starch Co. d ^
New Haven, Conn. j ^
In our city '
You are surely -3 /
Entitled
Overcharge >
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Purchased ^ \2__
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American Tobacco Co. d^? *^-^
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At the regular
J. A. Benedict & Co. .!b\_ < <^X/dJ^_
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Sandusky, O. \ "1 f_
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Necessity
That you will be able to "\ ^^ d^~^
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We regret i^^S^K^AK^V-
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16 Joseph French, Esq. k-y.f^Qt-.i^^rZ ^j
Charleston, " C.
We desire
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Different makes
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18 J. R. Larabee & Co. ^> --
Addressed \(. .^f^f^^-r <&*
Stewart & Co.
Representative /
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Coffee
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Rejected /
At all /""I/ a &>, /^lC~~
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Of your reputation
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5lbs.,2&: 1.85
The lowest regular prices we can make
you on these goods to-day are those at-
tached. The 4% Ib. is exceptionally fine
block, and we should be pleased to have
your order.
Yours truly, (123 words)
WHOLESALE GROCERY BUSINESS.
W. A. Bald,
Louisville, Ky.
Dear Sir :
We have just been made Western
Selling Agents for the R. A. Kelly Co.,
of Xenia, O., manufacturers of Sisal,
Manila Rope and Cordage, and have re-
ceived a complete assortment of Sisal,
Manila Rope and Lath Yarn.
The R. A. Kelly Co. has the reputation
of making rope second to none in the
United States. They do not make what
is called "New Process" rope, but a de-
cidedly superior article. We want your
inquiries for car load orders on which we
will make you very close figures. On
spot cash, we are and mean to be " in it"
all the time, and hope you will encour-
age the R. A. Kelly Co., and us, for this
spot stock is certainly advantageous to
you.
We enclose herewith our inside prices.
We quote you 7-16 Sisal and larger at 5^
cts, basis ; smaller sizes regular scale.
Manila, 7^ cts. basis ; smaller sizes,
regular scale, f. o. b. Kansas City.
Terms : 60 days, 2 per cent off, if paid
in 10 days.
We ask you to help us on this account
and will see that you do not regret it.
Yours very truly, (200 words)
14.
L. P. Jones,
Pittsburg, Pa.
Dear Sir :
We beg to quote you prices on
southern packed oysters, the most pop-
ular brand packed in Mississippi. Prices
delivered f. o. b. St. Louis.
i's 5 oz. Oysters at $ .67 >
2's 10 oz. " i.22>
I's 4 oz. " 62^
2's 8 oz. " 1. 10
i's Light Weight at 40
2*S " 60
i's Lunch Oysters, flat can 77^
Terms : 60 days, or less 2 per cent for
cash.
We can either give you prompt shipment
or hold until you want the goods, up to
Jan. 15th. We must make above prices
subject to change of market. Should we
be able to ship you direct from factory to
better advantage, would do so.
Hope these prices will interest you,
and that we may have the pleasure of an
order from you.
Yours truly, (i 66 words)
J. W. Wilson & Co., '
Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
Gentlemen :
We have in stock the following lots
of nuts at prices quoted below, which
ought to look attractive :
50 bags " Medium " Brazils 6%
30 bags Tarragona Almonds 8%
75 6o-lb. bags Cal. Almonds *]%
50 bags Cal. Shell Walnuts 10
50 bags handsomely polished
"Jumbo " Texas Pecans 6%
50 bags handsomely polished
"Large " Texas Pecans 5^
50 bags handsomely polished
" Medium " Texas Pecans 4%
50 bags handsomely polished
Central American Pecans, very
large 7^
In addition to these, we have a fine lot
of imported Smyrna Figs, varying in
price from 7^ to 12^ cts. and a com-
plete line of the celebrated "American
Brand " Citron.
Yours truly, (138 words)
16.
Joseph French, Esq.,
Charleston, S. C.
Dear Sir :
We desire to bring before you
our different makes and brands of sau-
sage, all of which are manufactured of
the best materal, by improved processes,
and are all that experience and a desire
to make a superior article could produce.
We are especially desirous of your
judging the merits of our sausage by a
trial order, and quote you the following
prices, f. o. b. Kansas City :
Fresh Pork sausage, loose 6
Fresh Pork sausage, link 6%
Smoked Pork sausage 7
Bologna Large 4
. Small 4
Ring 4
Garlic bologna 5
Vienna sausage 7^
Liver sausage 5
Tongue or Blood sausage 5
Head cheese 5
Leber Kase 10
Summer sausage 12^
Pressed Pigs' feet 7
Excelsior Farm sausage 1 1
These prices are very low and the sau-
sage is all we claim it to be.
We enclose herewith a booklet in re-
gard to Excelsior Farm sausage and ask
that you kindly consider same. For a
discriminating trade, for the lovers of
pure, old-fashioned, all-pork sausage,
Excelsior Farm sausage has no rival.
Thanking you in advance for any favor
sent us, and assuring you that all orders
will receive prompt and careful attention,
we remain,
Yours truly, (226 words)
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H. P. Ditmar,
Knpxville, Tenn.
Dear Sir:
We quote you below an article
which may interest you at the very low
price prevailing :
WHOLESALE GROCERY BUSINESS.
105
Beans This article certainly looks
cheap, and our merchants here regard
this month the best time to lay in sup-
plies, as, if we may judge from past ex-
perience, beans have, as a rule, advanced
materially the latter part of December, or
early in January. The very lowest price
we have been able to get this week is
$1.20 for choice H. P. Michigan, delivered
East St. Louis. Should you be in need of
any, and we are able to buy these goods
for direct shipment to better advantage,
you will get the benefit. This price ap-
plies to car lots, of course, and we can
furnish them either in bags or barrels.
Should we be able to shade the price, in
case you order, will do so. Terms: Draft
attached to bill-lading to be held by bank
for examination of goods.
Yours truly, (176 words)
1 8.
Messrs. J. R. Larabee & Co.,
New York, N. Y.
Dear Sirs :
We were just shown your letter of
June 2d, addressed to Messrs. Stewart
& Co., your representative brokers in
Springfield, Mo.
We are certainly very much surprised
at the position you have taken in regard
to this purchase of coffee, as the two
numbers which we have rejected are
nothing at all like samples by which we
purchased, and which we yet hold for
comparison. Business men of your repu-
tation certainly would not take this po-
sition, if you could see the samples by
which we purchased, and the coffee which
we received from you. We are confident
there is some mistake in your sending the
samples to your brokers here in Spring-
field, or they are confused, neither of
which we would be responsible for.
It is useless for you to talk of compel-
ling us to take this coffee under these cir-
cumstances, in fact, we do not want the
two coffees at all, as they are not good
enough in grade ; besides, we have other
coffees in stock just the same grade as
this, and it will give us more of such
grade of coffee than we can carry. For
these reasons we would like for you to
make some disposition of the coffee right
away, as we are in need of the storage
room.
We are willing to keep the L. E. No. 4,
and will remit for same at once, accord-
ing to terms of purchase.
Yours very truly, (250 words)
M. W. Schapp, I9>
New York, N. Y.
Dear Sir :
Please ship us :
10, 15 Ib. cases % Ib. packages shredded
Cocoanut.
5, 30 Ib. cases % and ^ Ib. packages
shredded Cocoanut.
We have in stock about two pails of
cocoanut that were bought from you sev-
eral years ago, which has spoiled. We
asked you once before to give us credit
for it and you declined on account of
our not buying goods from ypu. It
seems to us now that we have been buy-
ing enough to justify you to protect us
against this loss.
Yours very truly, (102 words)
Dear Sir:
We are in receipt of your kind
favor of the nth inst., and are forwarding
goods as ordered to-day. Hope same
will open to your entire satisfaction.
We quote you prices as follows :
Diamond axle grease, 4 doz. incase, $1.50
1 Ib. corned beef, per doz i.oc
2 Ib. corned beef, per doz 1.90
Spot Cash baking powder 65
J/3 pint tumbler jelly 85
5 Ib. wood or tin bucket jelly 3.00
Standard lemon extract, per doz... .50
Standard vanilla, per doz 60
Knoxall lemon, per doz 75
Knoxall vanilla, per doz 90
2 hoop water pails 1.30
No. 2 wash tubs 5.50
No. 3 wash tubs 4.75
You will find Hosmer's axle grease su-
perior to anything 1 else on the market,
and we are sure you will have a good
trade on same. Shall be pleased to have
your order for any of the above goods.
Yours very truly, (180 words)
Dear Sir :
Received your orders from 77 to 82,
all of which will have our prompt atten-
tion. We notice that you are selling
Battle Ax tobacco right along at 19 cts.
This will not do, as it costs us 19 cts., and
we must get at least 21 cts. or we do not
care to sell it at all.
Do not accept any more orders on salt
without first getting prices from us, unless
parties giving you the orders are willing
to give them to you on the condition that
they are to be filled provided we can
get them accepted by the salt companies
at their limit prices. We look for the
salt companies to get together now and
make a higher price. We received a let-
ter to-day from the Kansas Salt Co. re-
questing us not to make any more prices
on salt without first securing quotations
from them. We think all of our custom-
ers will save money by buying their salt
now, as we feel satisfied it has touched
bottom.
Yours very truly, (197 words)
io6
WHOLESALE GROCERY BUSINESS.
Traveling Salesman.
Dear Sir :
In the late mail to-day we received
your orders from 68 to 78. Order from
Adam Herd is not numbered.
We received a postal card from Mr.
Seidel requesting us to cancel order for
millet seed. He requests us to ship
sugar, and add to the order a box of Ivory
soap and a box of crackers.
We are entirely out of millet seed,
berry boxes and crates, and California
evaporated peaches, and we do not ex-
pect to have any more in stock this
season. We are also out of Pacific Union
%-\\). salmon, but have bought and have
in transit Saw Log brand, which we con-
sider equally as good, and we sell at
the same price.
Yours very truly, (127 words)
P. S. We have just received the fol-
lowing telegram from the Association :
" Effective 10 : 30 A. M., decline all sugars
one-eighth cent."
23-
Dear Sir :
We are in receipt of your favor of
the 23d inst., and quote you prices on
sugar f. o. b. Springfield, as you do not
state what station you ship to :
Granulated Sugar $5-76
Ideal Extra C. No. 5 5.20
Bullion No. 7 5.07
California B. No. 9 4.88
We have the Granulated, Bullion and
California B., in bags and barrels, and the
Ideal Extra C. in barrels only.
These prices are subject to cash dis-
count of i per cent, cash to accompany
order, and are also subject to fluctuations
of the market. Shall be glad to have
your order for anything in our line and
will make you low prices.
Hoping to be favored with an order
from you, we are,
Yours very truly, (139 words)
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VOCABULARY OF THE
MANUFACTURING BUSINESS.
io8
VOCABULARY OF MANUFACTURING BUSINESS.
1 Q. D. Brown & Co.
Detroit, Mich.
Have you
Passenger
Elevator
Estimates
Grateful
If you will advise us
As to your
Wants
Submit
Etc.
2 Hinton Bros.
Red Oak, la.
When I was
At your place
A few days ago
Who make
Rivets
I have
Enough
I think
One of them
Bridgeport
Certain
As to the exact
Address
3 P. J. Williams & Son
Iowa City, la.
Don't you
Small
Hangings
Yon will be able to
Get the goods
Shall not be able to
Complete
As I have
To the present
Don't take much
Capital
And I think you will fin!
To your advantage
To do so
Express
Charges
4 J. H. Hamil
Brazil, Ind.
We do not have
Bevel
German
French plate
We will make
And send same
As soon as possible
Unless
Contrary
Sizes
Cards
To keep
On hand
At all times
We can make to order
In French plates
5 F. M. Clark & Co.
Monroe
Several
Inquiries
Architects
In regard
To the different
Constantly
By the dealers
We take the
Liberty
Advantage
Openings
We would
Also consider it
To quote yon
On goods
At any time
May be
Assistance
Calculating
6 Johnson & Johnson
Columbus, Miss.
Plated
Telephoned
Factory
For them
And they will be
We can send then 1
Noon
That you can
Have them
Monday night
\r>..._t)...^r^:
2crx
7 To our customers
Hereby
Withdraw
All quotations
Cutlery
Scale
To take
This day
Illustrating
Patterns
Distribution
In a very short time
We shall be glad
If you care for it
When you are
In the market
We believe
It will be of
To your advantage
To give us
Opportunity
We desire
Consider
Your trade
In the past
Effort
Retain
And wishing you
Prosperity
In the coming
8 W. W. Thomas
Natchez, Miss.
Harrington & Son
Philadelphia
Axles
Wheels
On talking
As simple as I suppose (
At first
But I will
To make it clear
Replaced
All of which are
Thread
Flange
Where there are
Bemis
Dust
Rings
They will be the
Reset
Shrunk
Kindly follow
Haverhill
9 M. B. Markham
Helena
Montana
To do
Kinds
Stained glass
Leaded
Churches
Houses
Stores
In the best
Manner
Lowest rates
We are making
Specialty
Of our
And are in a position
To make it an object
For you
Confer
With us
We should be pleased
Submit
Designs
10 Rogers & Rucker
St. Joseph
Your remittance
In settlement
Of the enclosed
As you will notice
On the statement
Accidently
Envelope
Misdirected
Been returned
This morning
Why
You have not
Your receipt before
Excuse
Mistake
. Further favors
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V? __ Tt
VOCABULARY OF MANUFACTURING BUSINESS.
109
11 G. H. Davis
^^^
14 Doling & Bell
Syracuse
V^s
With this
Cold water
^Sar^-o^
Asbestos
Roofing
Manufacturers
^
A trial
At your
rtZ^zt****
Advices
As to the
Suality of the material
,^^/J
It will suit you
' Use no other
^ f /_^_^
four
Of our representatives
Upon you
J. ^ ^
Tried this
Circular
C S~
-S *<- ^7--
Quote you
Correspond
With you direct
^
Advantages
We have menUoneo
TT-VO " S
Liquid
Paints
Confident
Occur
Barrel
.V _/o *?.
16 Phyfer & Johnson
Washington, D. C.
Box
We are sure
V-^
Attachments
-M^ -
Springer
/\
Workmanship
cr~P ^ x/ ^"x^<*v.
New Mexico
Description
*\ - S>~ - \
Finely
Adjusted
*^ ~~^
Copper
First-class
./^-.. ...-1 t-s.2
Boiler
Introducing
r ^r > <5 --V<
In every respect
We shall be pleased
Collapse
Leakage
Vl 7^~ s-^~-
16 J. M. Frost
Greenville
p>AV-^
None
On the market
Representative
Will be there
With a sample
Jjr-V
Kind enough
To call
Mr. Rogan
Of your placb
Examine
Glass
-^-^
Explain the construction
Which is made
^ ^ \
In some
Windows
Heavy
Pressure
Information
7-9 \ Jr*
Strength
Furnish us
With the size
Pleasure
Give the matter
That you maybe
*^{ ^~
And number
Of the glass
That are
Single
^
Impressed
13 Glass Bros.
Utica N. Y.
^^ory^L.a.v:
It seems
There is some
Mistake
^^ .^^^
We beg
To call your attention
J
Double
We wish
To correct
\ ^
Machinery
Handled
n>l ^ ^
Let us know
How much
Cost us
^Z- j~J^
Inform you
Estimates
a _^ x ^ ^b
To have them
Replaced
'
Plans
Specifications
Hydraulic
S*\ ^ 7
17 H. D. Simmons
MarshUeld, Mo.
Yours
7 "' n
Service
Office buildings
Av^ja^A
Contents noted
Enclosed you will find
Wholesale
/^,/V^^
Hotels
Boilers
Combined
I send you
Another
Enclosure
Country
Services
/ v *-^
Prepared
Promptly
Larger
Plants
Municipal
/ . ^
And will give you
That will
Your trade
-\^ \ ~ s*f
Middleton, Grocer Co. t -^__ j J
Granulated -_ ^*
Jumbos y 0"^^* - 1^1.
Anchors \
Accordingly V^ ^.^
Rush
Quickly ^^^ , /
Confirm O~~
Milligan }'
Which you sav
That you had ^-j
We sold V^* >
Sugar i /
Thought you XT =< J *~~
Via gCS J o' 1
Santa Fe .
Seedlings >jPri i. .. i -*
Regular
Central National Bank ^r-s^v-^vi. L ^ ^
Jobbers GZCe^fX^J^-^**
Perfectly
Hopes . ^\ /^ \ / D
Choice
Bloods -^ --.
Utmost *rrrO ,^c.X*^'\
Efforts
As quickly as possible o
If that is so J^- ^^0^^/7^ ^
Have this
2 8. Slager ->., -^>/
Prevent us ^~^
We would be able to
Were there
8 Mexican *~/*^ ^f J
Coffees ^^ "*" SBb
Message
Ventilated ,A^ ^ xt _^
We don't think
Potatoes \ - - Jt_^
It is not ..T^tt-..rra ^?r
Customary
For this season ^ o
Cheaper
Freights _o /-r>
Afford
Risk ^
Destination ... ^-Q. ^_^
Fours
Glossy ,f^ ^
Polish - L./-rTTjrrx.
Medium
Dark ^
Colors r r*3 .. **,
Somewhat
Disappointed s \-._/CFJ\,'_
Already V~x i
You would advise us
3 Anchor Peanut Co. O~^~^^-r < Le^J5o\(^'.
Hamil & Hall ^OSL^
We are satisfied - /
They will be -jr. r). / \
With the way you have ' V
Appreciate
Devore Fruit Co. f /) ^
Heretofore *
9 Messrs. B. Presley & Co. . . ,*
St. Paul rrajXT^P/trrv ./rrrr>
Minnesota o*\
We believe j /
In a few days > ~
Ourselves
In the most
It is much
Tracer ^ s ~
Sacked - .. -^_tTT 4 ^v^
Whether or not ^ 3
We will accept ~\s!\ ^\ ^_,
When the car
10 Crystal
Rogers * x^T 3 /^^2^
Decision
4 W. P. Stewart & Co. /- .,
Cheyenne, Wyo. fj\z-a/\sr-~~- ^V,
Between
Asst. Gen'l. Frt. Agt. \ I . ,^>
Frisco R. R. \ ' yJa*-^ KfKi
Billings ^'^ d
Neosho ,
Canning ^-t^ '^^~\//4 ^tt^.
Guarantee
Cold x o ^3
Give you prices xi
Tomatoes n
Wichita ^ii- i-^ -^1
Forehead
Afloat y q
Hutchinson ^J
Parties / />
Of the other *^..j- / &
Forfeit
Accrue 4 x"^ -x
As good as
As you know G>-^CT-^ 4
Route .-c, T.
Texas Pacific / __ X\j_ V^
You were
Owing ,y_ e^-ff.
Protect
When the rate \ ^/ X^^s-DC
Unable to
Apples ^ , ^si 7
Surely
Figuring i ^ o ^>
We have nothing
Any importance ^ G
When you have
As their price
Point . v l
President
You can accept /7 ^~
In this way -..Jj:..?.,
Sooner
TTnrInnht*r"y , ^ " V
Duplicate
Except
Cherries >-v - Nc^ 3 <^r,-s^~
Raspberries
Strawberries /o r ^cr~s
Gallon C..V. : C\ _<...J.
To place the order
With some one .^"^--s. So
Pie peaches
Crawford \ J> &^/^
Apricots "*^,~ ^~*
Privilege S
Irregular f> .* ^i^.
Wax
Edgar J, .
Triumph .a. orrrrfT.-r^r^..-
That you can do ' ->
6 When your ,-5
Mr. Schapker *-~^^-x\D. 1 > y
lu our city " "- -^V
13 On the following
Stick candy s C _ < ^/T _/"
Jellv
Cinnamon 1 , ^ *~Sr
VOCABULARY OF MERCHANDISE BROKERAGE BUSINESS. 115
Keep you g 1 ^,
Advised /\4....-CF~3. \4?
MILL ~J&J&
MACHINERY. ^^^^^^
1 H. P. Roberts v
Montgomery -/\/^_, .4^*1^
Sugars f
13 Subject ^-x v 7
Cases *~
Corned beef
All right
Engine \s^~ 'J-^ "^
Quality y
Oil sardines
Mustards *->s~~0 i'~^-^->- < '
Closer s~
You would have ^ f ,
Monkey
Oysters frr^ *f ^~ff^
Bleac-hed
Sacks
Fancy p^-9 - rJ J Tia^\_
You had better *
Belts ^/\ \
It is not necessary "
We don't think
Towards o a =^ ^i 1 -> n a
Peeled pie peaches 7j|
Label -^
Manila Q. /Tj v-_
Miller's hand brushes
Wisconsin 3
Navy beans s .
Pea beans .^~t, b-v /^~6
Confirmation jr~ " 9 i'
15 Eagle V~~*
Beauty f \ ,, g^, s
Notify
That they are -/"" ^ , .0
Mistaken ,
P e n n v ' a * --- ^-
Per box
Which you may 1 c/^w- -^Ta
Favor us ^~T 'V Jf
Immediate attention
16 We submit ~~^<^~^S~n/ ^~^
In your bill ^^ **^|
Fisher & Hart
Write us / Q y / ^cr-^ \~s_
Place them
Idea . Jo , -x J ai.
As the discounts Q-
Scattered x^: y^* 3 -& ^^\
Boneless
Banquet J"^-^ *$<^~ > *^~
Bacon
Flour
Delicious 'f \--^ x* '
And would like
5 Felix Prater / n
Bologna ^^ i~>)
Casings
Ham sausage ^J-~. n *-^^~ > o
Wiener Wurst -^T^-S-^ir^...-^Si^\.
Sausage
17 Pumpkin \ ^ -u> /
Wooden
Hangers i
Plansifter c^s/^ 7 i ,* \ ,
Besides -
Timbers
Cleaner ^~~ , ^-
Overland 0^
Sifted i -- ^
6 Wm. Harris
Morgan, Tex. ~N A~~<>'-~s''~>/'
Scarce /
Scotch .^f .sG~~lf \^>
Think you can
Gin s^ 1 i >
At a distance sc. rfT^aTTQ. .
Deed of trust -'~a^^^
Buyers
18 Prompt x , ^" -t -
Re-cleaned
Exceedingly
Loose \ , -is^* ,
Perishable
Straighten . __
Muscatels
Dried
Srrup ^ / / /^
Complied
7 Ed. McGowan _^*^/ x?
Visited xcn_x < r r.-.'C
Testimonial ^
Machine ^TT^
Wonderful rrrb. Jr^..-(.-...^
Reels v^ Wiw "*
Strictly
First-class (^^9 . .< C
New York State ^ f ~
River
Spot 'X / ,. /
Stock -\ <^.. a./-.,
We offer
LETTERS SELECTED FROM THE
MERCHANDISE BROKERAGE
BUSINESS.
Wamsley & Co.,
New Orleans, La.
Gentlemen :
We sent you the following wire to-
day: "Ship Middleton Grocer Co. 50
barrels fine Granulated, 170 bags fine
Granulated, 5 cts.," which we now con-
firm. We sent this order in regular, and
thought you would be willing to confirm
same on the usual terms sold Milligan,
Headley, and the Springfield Grocer Co.
We sold a car of sugar for you to this con-
cern, which they discounted, but they want
this car billed on the regular terms, and
they will discount, if they see fit, or they
will take the terms regular.
We stated in a former letter to you
that if Middleton Grocer Co. should
order three to five cars of sugar, it will be
as safe as selling to other jobbers here.
They are perfectly good and always pay
their bills. We hope you will be able to
have this order confirmed as sent in. We
refer you to the Central National Bank.
Trusting to hear from you promptly, we
are,
Yours truly, (171 words)
S. Slager,
La Crosse, Wis.
Dear Sir :
We are to-day in receipt of your
message saying: "Loading in box car;
can't get ventilated car; shall we ship?"
And have answered you as follows :
" Don't ship; will not carry in box car "
which we now confirm. It is not cus-
tomary to ship potatoes in a box car, and
for this reason we have wired you as we
have.
If you can get a ventilated car, we will
use the potatoes, otherwise, we cannot
afford to take them and run the risk of
their reaching their destination in good
condition. We are somewhat disap-
pointed in not getting this car, as we had
116
it already sold. If it is possible for yoi
to ship in a ventilated car, we wish you
would advise us at once.
Yours truly, (134 words
Anchor Peanut Co.,
Fayetteville, W. Va.
Gentlemen :
We are in receipt of yours of th<
iith inst, and notice that you are ship
ping Hamil & Hall the remainder of theit
order. We are satisfied that they will b
well pleased with the way you have
treated them, and will appreciate it
They say they will give us all of then
peanut trade, and we feel confident thai
they will do just as they say. We notice
to-day that the Devore Fruit Co. havt
sold out their interest here, and that a new
firm now has possession. We understand
they are good. They have promised us
all their trade on peanuts hereafter.
As to the insurance on the peanuts, we
will have our policies written as you
suggest, and have it understood that the
stock is ours. We have never been com-
pelled to carry insurance for any of our
correspondents. However, we will take
this matter up later with you, and decide
whether or not we shall accept the prop-
osition, and let you know our decision.
Yours truly, ( 188 words )
4-
W. P. Stewart & Co.,
Cheyenne, Wyo.
Gentlemen :
Your letter of the loth inst. received,
and we note what you say about writing
to the Billings & Neosho Canning Co. to
give you prices and samples. If tht-
Neosho Canning Co. has not done this,
we can sell your trade Missouri tomatoes
at 70 cts. per dozen f. o. b. Neosho, net
cash. Send the orders through us, and
we will get them confirmed for you. We
MERCHANDISE BROKERAGE BUSINESS.
117
have sold the Wichita and Hutchinson,
Kan. parties in this way, through a
Wichita broker, from five to seven and
one-half cents below the price of any
other brokers, and the tomato is fully as
good. As you know, Milligan handled
this brand of goods, while you were with
him.
If you can work your trade on any future
orders on these tomatoes, and turn the
orders through us, you will receive the
full amount of brokerage the same as
though you sold direct.
Owing to the wet weather, we are unable
to ship any apples, and probably will not
do much in the apple business for the
next two weeks, as the early apples are
getting too ripe to ship.
We have nothing of any importance
to write you, but wish, when you have a
little time, that you would send us a state-
ment of your business for the past two
months, as, up to the present time, we
have had no statement from you.
Yours truly, (246 words)
The California Canning Co.,
Chicago, 111.
Gentlemen :
We enclose you contract for one
car of canned goods signed by Mr. Head-
ley, president, for shipment in October,
or sooner if wanted, and we trust you
can accept it in this way, as it is the only
way they will give the order. August
shipment is sooner than they usually have
such goods shipped to them. We think
they will, undoubtedly, order it to be
shipped about the last of September.
If you will duplicate the order for
shipment November ist, 1896, all except
the cherries, we believe we can get them
to accept it at your price on the pears.
They are going to place their order for
future shipment with some one, and we
would like to sell it. They can get it
accepted for shipment in October through
Armsbee. The chances are that they will
want it before that time, but they want
the privilege of having the shipment
made in October, if they do not need
the goods before that time. We have
worked very hard to keep them from
placing their order with Armsbee or
Cutting. Both have made them irregular
offers, to get their order, and we would
like for you to accept, if it is possible for
you to do so, as we have assured Mr.
Headley that you would give him as
good a deal as any of our competitors.
Trusting that you can do this, and
awaiting your reply, we are,
Yours truly, (252 words)
6.
The Anchor Peanut Co.,
St. Louis, Mo.
Gentlemen :
When your Mr. Schapker was in
our city he took an order from the Mis-
souri Fruit Co. for fifteen bags Jumbos,
and fifteen bags Anchors, to be delivered
out of the car, to be shipped to us this
month, and agreed that, if they should
wish to change their order to all Jumbos
or Anchors, they could do so before the
car was shipped. They have to-day re-
quested us to change their order to thirty
bags of Jumbos, and no Anchors. We
ask that you change the order accord-
ingly.
We wrote you yesterday that some of
the parties were wanting their peanuts,
and we trust you will rush the car out as
quickly as possible.
Yours truly, (126 words)
Gentlemen :
We are in receipt of your telegram
of the 6th, in which you say that you had
shipped us on the 5th, via Santa Fe, a
car of oranges, composed of Bloods, to
be sold for your account. We will use
our utmost efforts to dispose of it as
quickly as possible, and to your advan-
tage. We heard yesterday that Earl
Bros. Fruit Co., of San Francisco, were
consigning a car of oranges here to their
brokers, to sell for their account. If it is
true, it will prevent our closing out the
car as quickly as we would be able to do,
were there no other stock here. The
jobbers, however, have no stock on
hand, and we note there is considerable
demand for oranges, which, at this season
of the year, is bound to increase.
We will write y-.u if anything of im-
portance comes up, and will also let you
know how we are getting along with the
sale of the car.
Yours truly, (166 words)
Gentlemen :
On account of New Orleans having
large stocks of Mexican coffees, our job-
bers have been buying their coffees there,
but, as the season advances and stocks
have run down, we think we shall be
able to do some business for you. Our
jobbers do this every year, because the
prices are cheaper and freight less, and
they like Mexican coffee. It is a seller
in this market. We have not been able
to sell New York coffee in competition
with New Orleans. One of our jobbers
will be on the market about the isth
of the month, and will want all good
coffee. Our market does not use any
low grades. In sending samples, send us
n8
MERCHANDISE BROKERAGE BUSINESS.
a line that will grade threes, fours, fives,
and sixes, with nice, glossy polish,
medium dark colors. We will try to
make a sale for you, and we think our
jobbers will consider New York coffees
from this on, but heretofore we could not
get them to make us any offer. They
claimed that they preferred the Mexican
coffee, and we could not interest them.
Trusting to hear from you, we are,
Yours truly, (194 words)
Messrs. B. Dresler & Co. ,
St. Paul, Minn.
Gentlemen :
We are to-day shipping you a car
of early potatoes, which we believe are
excellent stock. We want you to sell
them for our account, and trust you
will get the best price possible. We will
probably send you some apples in a few
days, if it only stops raining long enough
for us to get them together. They will
be fine stock. We will pack them our-
selves, and will only put in the most de-
sirable for shipment. We have shipped
some of them and the parties who got
them are well pleased.
We have sent tracer after the car of
potatoes, and trust they will reach you
in good time and in good condition.
They are all sacked. Please wire us the
condition of the car when it arrives, and
oblige,
Yours truly, (146 words)
Wamsley & Co.,
New Orleans, La.
Gentlemen :
We sent you last night, by wire,
order from Milligan & Son, for thirtv-five
barrels and 200 bags of Granulated, and
50 bags Crystal C., to be shipped to
Rogers, Ark., also 300 barrels and 200
bags Granulated, to be shipped to Spring-
field, Mo., at $4.95 for Granulated, and
$4.38 for Crystal, shipment to be made
a car one week apart, beginning with July
8th.
We have your message declining the
shipment to Rogers, Ark., and giving
the price at which the refinery will fill the
order, $5.22 Granulated, on account of
freight rates, and that they would ship
Milligan four days apart only. We are
unable to see why the refinery makes
such a difference in the rates between
Rogers and Springfield, and believe they
have made a mistake, as the assistant
general freight agent of the Frisco R. R.
was here to-day and will guarantee the
rate to Rogers, Ark., the same as the
Springfield rate, and has wired their
agent in your city to see the refinery, and
guarantee the rate to them. We have
therefore sent you the following message :
"Ship Milligan, Rogers, Ark., cold,
dupress, forehead, afloat, dreadful, for-
feit, accrue ; ship to Springfield, dainty,
dupress, forehead, afloat, shipments ; car
four days apart, route Texas Pacific, care
Frisco at Paris, Tex. Frisco will protect
the Springfield rate," which we now con-
firm, and we trust that you will be able
to get the refinery to confirm the order.
We do not see why they should not do so,
when the rate is the same as to our city.
They surely made an error in figuring, as
the price that your message showed was
27 cents higher than the Springfield price.
If they will not accept, the order will be
placed with the eastern refiners, as their
price to that point is only 6 cts. higher
than the Springfield price, and the sugar
is hauled right through here, while yours
would be on a direct line to Springfield,
coming through Rogers, Ark. Milligan
Grocer Co. would like very much for
them to delay the shipment some, if
they can do so, as they are in no need of
it at present.
Trusting that you will be able to get
this order confirmed, and awaiting your
reply, we are,
Yours truly, (398 words)
Dear Sir :
We quote you on spot, subject to
being unsold :
Standard 2 Ib. Blackberries $o-95
Standard 2 Ib. Raspberries 95
Standard 2 Ib. Strawberries i.oo
Gallon Pie Peaches 3.50
Gallon Apples 3.00
3 Ib. Peaches 1.12)^
Second Crawford Peaches 1.75
" Apricots i. 80
Standard White Wax Beans 82
String Beans 77^
2/lb. Corn, Edgar brand i.oo
2 Ib. Corn, Triumph " i.i2>
" 3 Ib. Tomatoes 1.25
F. O. B. Kansas City.
3 Ib. Tomatoes 1.25
F. O. B. Emporia.
Yours truly, (105 words)
12.
Gentlemen :
Owing to a continued rise in price
of sugars, we have been compelled to ad-
vance on the following, to take effect
April loth :
All grades of Stick candy. % ct. per Ib.
" Mixed " 1 4 "
Jelly Beans % " " "
Cinnamon Imperials /4 " " "
We will keep you advised on further
advances, which no doubt will take place
in the near future, unless we have a de-
cline in the price of sugars.
Yours respectfully, (92 words)
MERCHANDISE BROKERAGE BUSINESS.
119
Gentlemen :
We quote subject to previous sale
and advance in market the following:
500 cases 2 Ib. Corned Beef, stand-
ard quality $1-3
300 cases % Oil Sardines 3.90
75 cases $ Mustards 3.40
250 cases Monkey Brand, i Ib.
Oysters 85
2op cases Monkey Brand, 2 Ib.
Oysters
Choice bright % apples, barrels . . .05
Strictly choice California bleached
Peaches 13
50 sacks Prime Quality California
Peaches \\%
Fancy Moorepark Apricots 17
McMurray's Mountain Corn 1.02^
Fancy brand picked Peanuts 06^
Extra large "Jupiter" brand Pea-
nuts 07
Yours truly, (no words)
14.
Dear Sir :
We quote you on spot subject to
confirmation, as follows:
Three Crown L L Raisins, fair
quality $1.35
Dried Grapes 04
Choice bleached Peaches 12
White Nectarines ii)^
Yellow Nectarines ii>
Quarter Apples 04^
Evaporated Apples 09^
Second Apricots 1.50
Columbia River Salmon 1.25
California peeled Pie Peaches,
word "Pie" not on label, can
readily be sold for Second Cali-
fornia Peaches 1.40
Manila Rope, basis 10
Sisal Rope 08
Car choice hand-picked Wiscon-
sin Navy Beans 2.02%
Delivered in your city subject to con-
firmation.
We will offer $1.98 delivered in your
city for our choice, hand-picked, Michigan
Pea Beans, subject to confirmation.
Yours truly, (125 words)
15-
Dear Sir:
We quote you to-day subject to
change without further notice :
Eagle brand stick, full weight. . . . $0.06
Imperial stick 07
Gem Mixed candy 06
Standard Mixed 07
Crystal cut Mixed
Beauty Mixed 10
Hand-made, 5 Ib. pails 12
Machine-work, 5 Ib. boxes 07
Gumdrops 06
Chocolate Drops 10
Burnt Almonds 15
Hand-made Creams $o. 12%
l /2. string Rock Candy . . .08
Rock Candy string o8>
Penny goods, per box .45
Any order with which you may favor
us will have our prompt and immediate
attention.
Yours truly, (96 words)
16.
Gentlemen :
We submit our prices for your
favorable consideration. "Quality" is
our watchword, and careful, prompt and
personal attention to all orders our strong
point. One trial is all we ask to prove
our statement :
Sugar Cured Meats Wood Cock Brand.
Hams, any average $o. 14
California Hams 1 1
N. Y. Shoulders 1 1
Boneless Hams 12
Banquet Bacon, 12 Ib. average. . .
Bell Flower Hams
Try " Banquet Bacon," something new
and delicious.
Bacon Meats.
Short Clear, about 45 average $0.12*4
Backs, 16 to 20 average 10%
Shoulders
Magnolia Brand of Sausage.
Bologna, large or small casings. . .07
Ham sausage 16
Weiner Wurst 10
Weiner Wurst, in lard or oil 10
Pork sausage, in lard or oil 10
Bologna, large or small, in oil 10
Send for special price list on sausage.
Yours truly, (141 words)
17-
Gentlemen :
We quote you to-day as follows :
Canned Goods.
White Wax Beans $0.82
String Beans 75
3 Ib. Pumpkin 75
Sweet Potatoes 05
3 Ib. Peaches, " Seconds " 1.55
Raspberries, "Overland" 95
Blackberries, 2 Ib 80
Gallon Apples , 3.00
Strawberries i.oo
Sifted Peas 1.25
2)4 Ib. Pie Peaches 1.40
Peaches, bleached 12
Raisins, bags 03 ^
Sugar Advance on Granulated has
turned attention to low grades which arc-
in good demand and very scarce. We
offer Scotch sugars, Canary, at 3^ de-
livered in Kansas City or 3^ f- o. b.
New York. Can offer this sugar in 112
or 234 Ib. bags, at option of buyers. If
in the market for low grades, let us hear
from you. Market is very strong and
advancing.
Yours truly, (140 words)
MERCHANDISE BROKERAGE BUSINESS.
A
Gentlemen :
We quote you for prompt shipment
from spot stock and subject to previous
sale the following :
"Jupiter" brand, extra large, fancy
hand-picked and re-cleaned Pea-
nuts $0-07
In the present state of the peanut mar-
ket this is an exceptionally low price for
the quality of the goods we offer.
Strictly choice, bright California
bleached Peaches $0.12
Choice dried Grapes, sacks 04
3 Crown Loose Muscatel Raisins,
boxes 1.25
Choice White Nectarines, sacks $0.13
Choice bright Apricots 16
Choice N. Y. state Evaporated Ap-
ples, boxes 09
Choice sun-dried, quartered Apples,
bright stock, barrels 06
3 Ib. Standard Apples 09
2^ Ib. Cal. Apricots, Standard qual-
ity, fruit in light syrup 1.50
These are elegant goods for this
price.
Cruiser brand pale Salmon i.oo
Scandinavian Fisherman brand,
strictly first-class 1.25
Columbia River Salmon 1.47
Yours truly, (139 words)
LETTERS SELECTED FROM THE
MILL MACHINERY BUSINESS.
H. P. Roberts, Esq.,
Montgomery, Ala.
Dear Sir :
Yours of the isth received and
noted. Think it would be all right to
let the engine set where it is, and push
the elevator a little closer to the wall ; in
fact, you would have to move all the
machinery some, but should not move it
very much, as the rolls will drive all
right set pi obably one foot in front of the
line shaft. You might compromise the
distance all around, but, before setting
the rolls that much out of perpendicular
of the line shaft, you had better be care-
ful to see that your belts will run. It is
my opinion that they should not be set
over that much, probably not more than
six inches. We do not think it is neces-
sary for those belts to run perpendicu-
larly. Of course, the further out of per-
pendicular you set the rolls, the less you
will have to move your mill toward the
track, and this is what you want to do.
If the rolls are set three or four inches
closer to the elevators than the plans
show, it will be all right. What you want
to do is to keep them out from the wall
as much as possible, in order to get back
of them.
Very respectfully, (216 words)
2.
C. W. Lee, Esq.,
Ludlow, Me.
The two No. 6 Millers' hand-
brushes, the company says, are packed
in the barrels that had the cups, belting,
etc., in them. Please look this up and,
if you dp not find them, notify us and we
will write the company that they are
mistaken.
Have given these people credit for
$10.00 on their sale as referred to in your
letter.
Very respectfully, (72 words)
3-
Barnard & Co.,
Moline, 111.
Gentlemen :
In your bill of July 2oth to Fisher
& Hart, Dublin, Tex., you billed 1005x4
steel cups and 200 elevator bolts. Fisher
& Hart write us that they have not re-
ceived these articles, and that they are
badly in need of them.
Would you kindly give this matter im-
mediate attention and ship them as
quickly as possible ?
Very respectfully, (70 words)
4-
Morse & Co.,
St. Louis, Mo.
Gentlemen :
Yours of Aug. 17th received and
noted. We note you say the prices on
boilers and engines have advanced ten
per cent. Please send us, by return mail,
a new discount sheet covering boilers and
engines, pumps, pipe fittings, etc., also
send us a few blank discount sheets, so
that we can place them in the hands of
our men. It might be a good idea to
send us a complete discount sheet of
MILL MACHINERY BUSINESS.
everything, as the discounts we have
from you are scattered over too many dif-
ferent sheets, and should like to have
them all together.
Kindly give this matter your immediate
attention, and oblige,
Very respectfully, (116 words)
5-
Kelix Prater, Esq.,
Birmingham, Ala.
1 )ear Sir :
Barnard & Co. have agreed to fur-
nish us wooden hangers for our plansifter.
We find them to be better than the iron
ones, besides they take away all of the oil
and grease around the machine, and
make it much cleaner and nicer. Please
give me the exact distance, from the un-
der side of the lower sill of the plansifter,
through to the lower side of the timbers,
-it the top of which the hangers are at-
tached. I have to have this in order to
y;et the exact length. As soon as these
hangers come, I should like to have you
put them on and clean up nicely, and it
will do away with all oiling around the
hangers and save considerable work, and
it will be much cleaner.
Yours truly, ( 137 words)
6.
Wm. Harris, Esq.,
Morgan, Tex.
Dear Sir:
Replying to yours of August 28th,
in regard to insurance on your mill, we
certainly think you can get a policy on it.
If not, you should put your gin at a suffi-
cient distance so you can. It will cer-
tainly be better for you as well as Barnard
& Co., and, as we have a deed of trust on
it which calls for insurance, we must re-
quest you to take it out at once and send
to us, or give us additional security on
something else that is not perishable.
We can not carry the risk ourselves, and
must request you to give this immediate
attention. In case you fail to give it im-
mediate attention, and refuse to straighten
this matter up at once, we shall have but
one course left, and that is to begin fore-
closure proceedings on your paper, which
we will do, unless we receive an immedi-
ate reply from you.
We sold you the machinery very close,
and, in fact, we have had so many inter-
ruptions that we can assure you that we
sold it practically at a loss. It is just
like swapping dollars, possibly a little
worse.
We also requested you to send us an
abstract of the property, which you have
not yet done. We do not like to take
any action in this matter, but, in case of
failure on your part to give it attention
within a reasonable time, we shall have to
take this course, in order to protect our
interests.
Yours truly, (260 words)
Gentlemen :
We are informed by Mr. Ed Mc-
Gowan, the miller who recently visited
you, that you contemplate building a
4<>barrel mill, and write to inquire if you
are ready to place a contract for the ma-
chinery, provided we could make you
prices, terms, etc. to suit.
On receipt of this please give us infor-
mation on this subject, and, if you have
not yet put up the building, the salesman
that we will send to see you may be able
to render you some assistance in planning
the building to the best advantage for the
machinery used.
Under separate cover we mail you one
of our late catalogues and testimonial
letters in regard to the plansifter. We
are putting this wonderful machine in
all of the mills that we are building,
and a large number of mills using reels
have thrown them out and adopted this
machine.
We trust to hear from you at an early
date, stating when you would like to meet
our salesman, and we will have him see
you at the appointed time.
Yours truly, (179 words)
VOCABULARY OF THE
OPTION BUSINESS.
VOCABULARY OF OPTION BUSINESS.
123
1 Gaff ney & Bennett a . s^f
Portland, Ore. ^%JC~^v(. f .&.j!ff^.
10,000
Margins _
Exhausted s^&l. -o f0&
Fever
Expended
Itself
For the present
On the first
Why not close
1 Messrs. Case & Simmons
Jacksonville
Florida
We have executed
Slip
Exhibited
Wide
Fluctuations
Unusual
Strength
Foreign
Nearly
Rushed
Unanimity
Altogether
Evinces
Gladsome
Faces
Handsome
We close
On a sharp
8 Vim
Vanishing
Glory
On the breakers
Best thins
Join
Procession
Lookout
Oats
To-night
Cereal
Sustain
9 Evidently
Increasing
Portion
Country
Encouraged
Wholesale
Outside
Accounts
Frightened
Declining
Are expected
Eliminated
Whatever
Deposits
In he near future
10 Offer
Bursted
Previous
Sharp
Unexpectedly
Who are
Merely
Nominal
Sorry
11 Excitement
Predicted
Contrary
Situation
Inconceivably
Station
Action
Clearly
Indicates
12 Ear
Shelled
At your pleasure
All right
Emphatically
Extremely
Anxious
Crib
Half million bushels
Average
Localities
Readily
Estimate
Outcome
Seemingly
Unprofitable
As I look
Observation
Unhesitatingly
Unfit
Financial
Rattlesnake
Rather than
As a friend
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80 1-2 cts.
Per bushel
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Exports __, (>.
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Indiana
Ohio j^,
5 A. G. Warner
Washington, D. C. s'S~*^> ,(^>
Yours O.-f.-'^Q ~\;TTTii<-K
s5 ?.^v
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LETTERS SELECTED FROM THE
OPTION BUSINESS.
Gaffney & Bennett,
Chanute, Kans.
( ientlemen :
Your 10,000 May wheat was closed
to-day, margins being exhausted at 80)^
cts. per bushel. We telegraphed for
additional margins, but, getting no reply,
we were compelled to let the purchase go
out at the limit. We are inclined to be-
lieve that bottom will be reached here in
the reaction to-day, and anticipate an im-
provement from these prices. A great
deal of wheat was thrown over to-day by
the longs realizing, and the shorts have
probably been put out again. Exports
from New York are light, the amount to-
day being only 25,000 bushels.
Yours truly, (106 words)
2.
T. Dilm,
Kansas City, Mo.
Dear Sir:
Pork is lifeless. All there is of a
corner has been anticipated and the mar-
ket is neglected.
The Swift, Fowler & Co. combination
seems to have sold out and pocketed
their losses. Hog receipts are heavy.
Packing to date is ample. We see noth-
ing to bull productions on, and advise
leaving them alone. Wheat is the daisy
speculative article and takes the lead.
Yours truly, (172 words)
3-
H. C. Day,
Topeka, Kans.
Dear Sir:
We have your favor of yesterday,
and regret that we are unable to score
any profits for you. The bears have con-
trol of the market, and per ton values on
every occasion. Longs are weary of
their load, and indications still point to
lower prices. Reports of damage to
growing crops continue to come in worse
than ever, but these reports have no
effect on values. There is a large short
interest in wheat in Chicago, and when
the turn does come, there will be some
lively scrambling to get ashore.
Yours truly, (100 words)
4-
D. L. Hunt,
Lincoln, Neb.
Dear Sir :
Just now we would prefer trading
in the July option of wheat. That option
will show the greatest profit should the
present outlook of crops continue. All
depends on the growing crop. While
the outlook in Kansas is excellent, that
of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan,
is very poor. July wheat in Chicago to-
day is selling at about 80 cents per
bushel.
We hope to hear from you frequently.
Yours truly, (79 words)
5-
A. G. Warner Sz Co.,
Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen :
Yours asking information in regard
to speculation on the board of trade is
received. Briefly told, speculations in
futures, in grain and products, is just as
legitimate and simple as trading in unim-
proved real estate, with this difference : in
real estate you can sell only after having
bought, and in grain you can sell before
having purchased. In real estate more
money must be paid down on completion
of contract than in grain ; hence, grain is
the more seductive. The margins put
up with a broker are equivalent to a
stated payment in a real estate deal.
Yours truly, (106 words)
6.
H. H. Tucker, Esq.,
Rochester, N. Y.
Dear Sir:
The bears have succeeded in rais-
ing wheat to-day. The opening was
strong at 82 cts. for July, but broke rap-
idly from that figure to 80 cts.
It is probable that the bull fever has
expended itself for the present and that
values will work still lower, but we are
inclined to the bull side. In case of any
further break, why not close the short
side of your deal, and on the first ad-
vance close the long side ?
Yours truly, (90 words)
OPTION BUSINESS.
125
7-
Messrs. Case & Simmons,
Jacksonville, Fla.
Gentlemen :
We have executed your order as
per enclosed slip. The markets during
the day have exhibited wide fluctuations
and unusual strength. Foreign houses
have been large buyers of the near-by
options, and the bears broke frequently,
early in the day, and rushed to cover
their shorts with great unanimity. Alto-
gether the wheat market evinces much
strength, and the bulls have gone home
with gladsome faces.
Your long wheat shows quite a hand-
some profit. Shall we close on a sharp
advance to-morrow ?
Yours truly, (90 words)
8.
Messrs Ncyer & Co.,
Toledo, Ohio.
Gentlemen :
Pork has lost its vim ; it is a dead
deal. Suppose you let it alone, in its
vanishing glory. Try the long side of
wheat on the breakers just now. A bull
market is on now, and about the best
thing to do is to join the procession and
keep a sharp lookout for the breakers.
Oats broke to-day and look weak to-night.
That cereal is low enough compared
with corn, but there is not trade enough
in it to sustain any further advance.
Yours truly, (93 words)
Messrs. Nelson & Co.,
Savannah, Ga.
Gentlemen :
The market closed very strong
with top prices of the day at 81 cts. for
May, a gain of % ct. with every indica-
tion of higher prices. The condition of
the market can be briefly stated. Crop
damage reports are evidently increasing
and are received from every portion of
the country, which, with the spring seeding
now over two weeks late, has encouraged
more wholesale buying for outside ac-
counts. Frightened shorts are declining
to cover their contracts and are lively.
These are expected before the heavy
short interest will have been eliminated.
Corn is very strong with closing prices $
ct. higher, but, as there are no indica-
tions whatever of increasing deposits in
the near future, still higher prices seem
probable.
Yours truly, (133 words)
Gentlemen :
Your telegram received to-day say-
ing : " Your oner of 75 cts. for No. 2
wheat accepted. Five cars just received. ' '
In reply we wired you : " Market burster!
in No. 2 wheat, cannot pay more than
70 cts."
The unusual demand for No. 2 wheat has
been caused by parties running short on
heavy wheat, and, being unable to load
out sales made previous to the late sharp
advance, they are bidding very strong
for No. 2 wheat to raise the test weignt
and standard ; but the decline of the last
day or so has unexpectedly turned quite
a good deal of No. 2 wheat on the mar-
ket, and has enabled buyers who are
short to cover their sales, so that No. 2
has gone down to merely a nominal price,
selling to-day for 67 cts. f. o. b.
You see that our offer was about 5 cts.
too high. In our letter of yesterday, we
stated that 75 cts., your track, would be
a fair price, but yesterday and to-day
are very different as noted above.
After this, when you find a Kansas
City man wanting wheat badly, paying a
big price, the best way is to let him have
it at once.
Sorry we cannot make a trade with
you.
Yours truly, (117 words)
n.
Gentlemen :
There has been a great deal of ex-
citement in the wheat market on our
Board of Trade, but it is predicted that
there will be no reaction for some time.
This is contrary to the usual condition,
as the situation is inconceivably strong
in favor of an unusual bull market. The
present action of the market clearly indi-
cates that there is less disposition to short
the market than for many months past.
Yours truly, (75 words)
Dear Sir :-
Yours of the 8th received and
noted. The matter of shipping the corn
in the ear or shelled, at your pleasure, is
all right. If you can get it off this week
it will be well, if not, you may load it
next week.
As to my opinion of buying and hold-
ing corn I would say, emphatically, I do
not think wise. Had you asked me a
year ago, I would have advised you to
do so. I was extremely anxious to crib
corn and hold it, at that time, which
would have been on a basis of specu-
lation. I had arrangements all made
with a Chicago party, with sufficient
money to crib one-half million bush-
els, but he was disappointed in getting
his money which was loaned out to
others, hence failed to complete arrange-
ments with me. Later, another party
offered me the money to crib any part of
two million bushels, but corn was then
126
OPTION BUSINESS.
lo per cent higher than the average price
in Chicago, one year with another.
We are very liable to judge the entire
corn crop by the locality in which we
live, and I readily see that you would
feel very bullish upon prospects of better
prices. It is very probable that corn will
sell in Chicago as low as 20 cts a bushel,
some time between now and when we
can fairly estimate the outcome of the
next crop. Our crop this year is esti-
mated to be 600 million bushels short of
last year, but we must bear in mind that
there is a great deal of old corn left on
hand, which, with the sixteen hundred mil-
lion bushels that we will raise this year,
will give us equal to an average crop of
corn. Aside from the seemingly unprof-
itable investment, as I look at it, I would
say to you leave all options alone. My
observation, based upon some sad exper-
ience from 4 to 7 years ago, leads me to
say, unhesitatingly, never touch an op-
tion. It will bias your judgment so that
you will be unfit to judge of the future
of the market. I can call to miud so
many financial wrecks, from option deal-
ing, that I would play with a rattle-snake,
in the hope of receiving no injury, rather
than try to make money by dealing in
Chicago options. I will guarantee that
you will have more money one year from
to-day, by leaving Chicago or any other
market with its options alone, than you
will have by undertaking to make money
on that kind of an investment.
I will simply repeat it as a friend, that
the best advice I can give you, based
upon past experience and observation, is
to let it alone.
Yours truly, (453 words)
VOCABULARY OF
LAW CORRESPONDENCE.
128
VOCABULARY OF LAW CORRESPONDENCE.
1 A. S. Lacy. Esq.
Underi-igned
Committee
Appointed
Association
Hereby
Cordially
Extend
Invitation
Body
At the next
Celebrated
Lecture
Ancient,
Favorable
'1 Mr. S. Simmons
Paola, Kans.
This day
Attorney
Wife
Divorce
Pending
Commence
Depositions
Witnesses
Parsons
10A.M.
At your
Earliest convenience
In reference
:J 8. M. Brown
Bloomfleld.N. J.
As directed
By you
Foreclosed
Chattel mortgage
Into our
Possession
Household
Goods
Effects
Hours
Afterwards
He came
Proposition
80 days
Settled
If yon are willing
4 Havdon Bros.
Sioux City, la.
Mr. Blanks
Handed
Your letter
Unexpected
Delays
Litigation
Raymond
Yourself
Et.al.
Adams & Flora
Lawyers
On the other side
Fighting
Technical
Points
Trying
Stave
Trial
On the merits
Opportunity
In this case
Questions
Involved
Are rather difficult
Occurrences
Plaintiff
Of the defendants
Col. Rainey
Judge
Thauer
Court
Would have been
Tried
Long time
After n great deal
Succeeded
Submitting
Argument
Demurrer
Advisement
Confidently
Decision
Decided
In our favor
Slightest
Ultimate
o^VW
Success
Whatever
Should he decide
I would advise
Appeal
Supreme Court
5 J. H. Hume
Storm Lake
Iowa
800
Ultimo
Our notice
Against him
Surprise
He had
Accordingly
Conference
Our clients
That the account
Was sent
And that
It was returned
Unpaid
This draft
For the amount
Instructed us
To collect at once
Adopting
Summary
Measures
Apprise
Condition
Affairs
Adjustment
To harm you
We trust
You will favor us
With a remittance
Unless
Furnish us
Evidence
Mistake
6 N. M. Lyman
Evanston. Wvo.
We hand yon
First Natiouiil Bank
Abilene
With enclosed
Slip
As this is the
Third
Occurrence
Of this kind
Ask you
If you cannot
Aid
Securing
Ordinary
Current
Collections
As you may be aware
Feature
Of our business
Enables us
First-class
Claims
Agencies
In the effective
Services
Rendered
Prior
Grant
Materially
Helpful
Ourselves
Because
Often
Occurs
Is refused
Debtor
Aroused
Xoticrs
By the time
Reaches
Subsequently
Comparativelv
Easy
Approval
Experience
And we seldom
Have occasion
Complain
Treatment
Of the bank
In this case
Instance
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129
11 R. E. Howard
Stockton, Cal.
We have your letter
Examination
Of the books
Of the plaintiff
We are sure
Covers
Compromise
Remains
Unpaid
Purporting
Kindly send
Lieu
And they will
Should same
Genuine
Early mail
12 D. J. Hunter
Baugor, Me.
Telegrams
Indemnifying
Character
Effort
Be necessary
You will not
Hesitate
Utmost
Expedient
Alternative
Vigorous
Value
Stock of goods
Before the bill of sale
Myself
Pleasure
Opportunity
Held
We may have
Mutu ally-
Agreeably
Profitable
13 Eli Lewis
Toledo, O.
With enclosure
We have examined
Abstract
Title
Lots
Which yon desire
James Gray
J. Edgar
Was married
Harriet Lane
Subsequently
Conveyed
Peter Smith
In the meantime
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Recording
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To the property
Explains
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Blackmail
Endeavored
Refuses
Release
Desirous
Without
U F. W. Cosgrove
Cleveland, O.
Of this month
Obtained
Of this county
I am of the opinion
This time
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Rely
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Buffalo. N. Y.
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Balance f -*.
And to make
Individual
Triable
Thereof
Prepared
On this question
21 A. B. Moore & Co.
Utica, N. Y.
Held
Pertle Springs
You were
As a delegate
Delegate
For the association
Cleveland
Organized
Proceedings
Addressing
M. D. Kelsey
Secretary
Washington, D. C.
22 J. P. Warden
Davenport, la.
Was received
Extension
Of the time
For the payment
Seligman
Inconvenience
I am obliged
Pasturage
Take
Continuance
23 E. A. Atwood
Seattle, Wash.
Versus (vs.)
Compromised
Dismissed
Clerk
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Referring
James Allen
Western
Avenue
Corner
Somewhat
Perplexed
By the fact
At the time
Actual
Possession
You should have
Ascertained
Principle
You will have
Difficulty
You will have difficulty
25 J. W. Davidson
Louisiana, Mo.
Notify
Interplea
Bridget Maloney
O'Mara
26 R. H. Hornidy
Covington, Ky
Southwest
Granted
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Heirs
J. L. Taylor
Treaty
Great Britain
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Declared
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Deeds
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Source
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LETTERS SELECTED FROM
LAW CORRESPONDENCE
A. S. Lacey, Esq.,
Chicago, 111.
Dear Sir :
We, the undersigned committee,
appointed by the Missouri Bar Associa-
tion, hereby cordially extend to you an
invitation to deliver before that body, at
the next meeting, on the 2d inst., your
celebrated lecture on Ancient Law.
An early and favorable reply will greatly
oblige,
Yours truly, (54 words)
2.
Mr. S. Simmons,
Paola, Kans.
Dear Sir :
We have this day received notice
from the attorneys of your wife, in the
divorce suit now pending, that they will
commence taking depositions of Wit-
nesses at Parsons on the 26th inst. , at the
office of James Kelly, commencing at 10
A. M.
Please confer with us at your earliest
convenience in reference to same.
Yours truly, (65 words)
3-
Mr. S. M. Brown,
Bloomfield, N. J.
Dear Sir :
As directed by you, we have fore-
closed your chattel mortgage against C.
Grady, by taking into our possession all
of his household goods and effects. _
Two hours afterwards he came in and
made us a proposition to pay $10.00 down
and $10.00 every 30 days, until the whole
amount of $150.00 is settled.
If you are willing to make this arrange
ment, please let us know.
Yours truly, (80 words)
4-
Haydpn Bros.,
Sioux City, la.
Gentlemen :
Mr. Blank has handed me your let-
ter to him and requested me to answer it.
There have been unexpected delays in
the litigation of Raymond, yourself et al.,
132
against Adams & Flora. The delays are
owing, in part, to the fact that the lawyers
on the other side are fighting at every
step on technical points, trying to stave
off the trial on the merits. This they
have a good opportunity to do in this
case. The plaintiff, Mr. Raymond, died;
one of the defendants, Col. Rainey, died
some little time after; and, last of all,
Judge Thauer, before whom the case was
pending, was appointed judge of the
United States Court, and the case had to
be taken up by a new judge who knew
nothing of what had gone before. But
for these facts the case would have been
tried a long time ago. After a great deal
of pushing, I succeeded in submitting an
argument on the demurrer last week.
The demurrer is now under advisement.
I confidently expect a decision on the de-
murrer in our favor, and, if decided in
our favor, the case will come up for trial
this fall. I have not the slightest doubt
about the ultimate success of the case,
whatever may be the views of the present
judge. Should he decide against us on
the merits, I would advise an appeal to
the Supreme Court at once.
Yours truly, (245 words)
5-
J. H. Hume,
Storm Lake, la.
Dear Sir :
In re 800 we note yours of the gth
ult., but have, under date of March 28th, a
letter from S. T. Smith stating that pur
notice that we hold an account against
him is a surprise, as he had paid it in full
to you last fall and has your receipt for
same. Accordingly, after conference with
our clients we find that the account was
sent to you and that it was returned
unpaid. We now hold their draft on
you for the amount which they have
instructed us to collect at once. Before
adopting any summary measures, how-
ever, we deem it but fair to apprise you
of the condition of affairs with a view to
adjustment by you, as we do not desire to
harm you.
LAW CORRESPONDENCE.
133
We trust, however, you will favor us
with a remittance, unless you can furnish
us with evidence of a mistake.
Yours respectfully, (163 words)
6.
Mr. N. M. Lyman,
Evanston, Wyo.
Dear Sir :
In re 774 we hand you herewith
papers returned to us by the First National
Bank of Abilene, with enclosed slip.
As this is the third occurrence of this
kind, we write you now to ask if you can-
not aid us in securing a bank at Abilene,
through which to send our ordinary cur-
rent collections. As you may be aware,
the feature of our business which enables
us to secure first-class claims, in advance
of other agencies, is in the effective ser-
vices rendered prior to suit. This is ma-
terially helpful in the end, to attorneys,
our clients and ourselves, because, as
often occurs, when payment is refused
through a bank, the debtor is fully aroused
through the medium of our notices, etc.,
and by the time the claim reaches your
hands the subsequent steps are rendered
comparatively easy. Of course, we use
the banks as above, only for what we
consider fresh, easy claims, and not for
the purpose of keeping the business out of
the hands of attorneys.
Our plan is approved by years of ex-
perience, and we seldom have occasion
to complain of the treatment received at
the hands of banks, as in this case. We
trust you will kindly look into the matter,
and set us right with this bank, or if you
will establish for us proper relations with
another bank equally as good, we shall be
pleased to hear from you. In this in-
stance, as you see, several days' valuable
time has been lost and no advantage
gained to anyone.
Please push this matter with vigor, re-
porting to us fully on blank enclosed.
ours truly, (284 words)
Mr. H. E. Harris,
Alleghany, Pa.
Dear Sir :
Thanks for report of the 2oth inst.
Clients say hold matter in statu quo until
Thursday or Friday of this week, when
Mr. H. will probably be in Topeka, and
look over the ground carefully to decide
further action. However, be careful to
ascertain whether the mortgagee shows
any disposition to claim the stock. Take
possession if he does, or if in your judg-
ment there is any danger of this, wire us
at once, and we will wire you instructions
for summary measures. By reference to
bond furnished, I think you will find that
it covers the attachment also, should
same be necessary. If not, notify us
when you write and we will provide same.
We note that you have not, as yet, re-
turned our contract accepted. Keep us
fully advised. Protect our interests at all
hazards, as we deem these parties treach-
erous.
Yours truly, (154 words)
8.
Mr. J. M. Jones,
St. Joseph, Mo.
Dear Sir :
In reference to the above claim, the
defendants were burned out February 3d,
at the time they were owing heavily, their
debts amounting to $15,000. A whole-
sale house of Kansas City brought suit
against them in the United States court.
What stock they had saved from the fire
and also their insurance was attached by
the plaintiff. If they had been let alone,
they would soon have been able to pay
everybody, but now they are out of busi-
ness, and their property is tied up. The
claim is a bad one. However, if you de-
sire judgment taken, please advise us.
Yours truly, (113 words)
9-
Mr. Alf. Hopkins,
Houston, Tex.
Dear Sir :
We notice in Dun's notification
sheet of to-day that C. L. Brady has given
a chattel mortgage on his stock of goods
for $80.
We have a similar claim in your hands
and state this for your information.
Yours truly, (48 words)
10.
Mr. W. Randolph,
Pierce City, Mo.
Dear Sir :
In regard to claims 435 and 437, we
enclose $25 in this instance and beg to
call your attention to the bank upon
which all our collections are made. We
pay banks usual exchange and, as we deal
very exclusively with banks, pur corre-
spondents are all very well satisfied with
these terms. We trust you will hereafter
be willing to attend to our collections at
similar rates. Having recently established
these offices to handle western collec-
tions, we trust to have considerable busi-
ness with you from time to time, and
desire, if possible, to have an under-
standing at the outset, regarding the
rate upon which our business will be
transacted.
Hoping this will be satisfactory to you,
we are
Yours truly, (135 words)
n.
Mr. R. E. Howard,
Stockton, Cal.
Dear Sir :
In reference to claims 635 and 637,
we have your letter to the First National
134
LAW CORRESPONDENCE.
Bank, but, after careful examination of the
books of the plaintiff, we are sure that the
receipt you hold simply covers the settle-
ment of the old account by compromise,
and that the account remains unpaid. If,
however, you hold a receipt purporting
to cover same, kindly send it to the
First National Bank, taking their receipt
in lieu, and they will forward to us for
examination. Should same prove to be
genuine, we will, of course, receipt you.
Trusting to hear from you by early
mail, we are,
Yours truly, (117 words)
12.
Mr. D. J. Hunter,
Bangor, Me.
Dear Sir :
In reference to claim 262, yours of
the 2d and two telegrams received. They
are for prompt action, which we hope is
in time. We have to-day exchanges for
indemnifying bonds. As requested, we
look to you for anything further required
in regard to the character of the parties.
We think this to be, as you say, an effort
to beat the plaintiff. Should any sum-
mary measures be necessary, you will
not hesitate to push it with utmost vigor.
Mr. B. found on going to Mr. E. that the
case had gone so far that a compromise
would not be expedient, so unless you
can secure the claim required, we see no
alternative but a vigorous suit. Please
report to us promptly the value of the
stock of goods invoiced before the bill of
sale. I shall give myself the pleasure of
calling upon you the first opportunity,
and trust in this field we may have con-
siderable business with you mutually,
agreeably and profitably.
Yours truly, (175 words)
13-
Mr. Eli Lewis,
Toledo, Ohio.
Dear Sir :
Your favor of the 25th at hand with
enclosure. We have examined the ab-
stract of title to lots which you desire to
purchase from James Gray and find
that in 1838 J. Edgar was married to Har-
riet Lane ; that three years subsequently
they conveyed it to one Peter Smith from
whom J. Edgar received his title. This
deed was not placed on record for five
years after. In the meantime, Harriet
Lane died, and about a year after her
death, or two years prior to the recording
of the deed, he married one Maria Allen.
About six months prior to the recording
of the deed, he died, and his wife married
one James Lanning. You have called
our attention to the fact that Maria L.
claims title, or some title, to the prop-
erty. The above explains the basis of
her claim. We, unhesitatingly, pronounce
it a piece of blackmail. We called upon
her and endeavored to show her that the
fact of said deed not having been placed
on record gave her no right to claim the
property, but she refuses to release for
less than $100. If you are desirous ol
owning the property, we think you would
be safe, in fact, we know you would be
safe, in purchasing it without reference to
her claim.
Yours truly, (231 words)
14.
F. W. Cosgrove & Co.,
Cleveland, Ohio.
Gentlemen :
On the 2oth of this month, I ob-
tained judgment in the Supreme Court of
this county, against C. & Co., for $ 560. 25
on your note. I am of the opinion that
the judgment, at this time, is entirely un-
collectible, because I think they are prob-
ably stranded. However, I will keep my
eye on them, and if opportunity presents
itself to make this claim, you may rely -on
its being done.
Yours truly, (86 words)
15-
Mr. F. Kelsey,
Buffalo, N. Y.
Dear Sir :
The first of the L. & Co. garnish-
ment cases which was filed for trial to-
day came up, and, after a short examina-
tion of the clients, the jury promptly
rendered a verdict in our favor. I am
rather inclined to the opinion that the
balance of the garnishments will be drop-
ped, for the reason that S., who is the
counsel for the defendant, I feel quite
confident, is fully satisfied that there is
nothing in the garnishment and that the
claim of L. is valid and will stick. You
might, in a few days, see our friends in
Steelville and see how they feel about
going any further in the matter, because
if they insist on going to trial, we might
as well begin taking testimony and get
ready.
With best wishes, I am,
Yours truly, ( 143 words)
16.
Mr. B. Winton,
Rockport, N. Y.
Dear Sir :
Please give the bearer, if you can
possibly find it, the contract made and
signed between your company and A. &
C., whose case will come up in the morn-
ing. I would like very much to have the
written contract, as it is the best evidence
of agreement that you have.
If convenient send by bearer, and greatly
oblige,
Yours truly, (69 words)
LAW CORRESPONDENCE.
135
17-
Mr. W. H. Acres,
Des Moines, la.
Dear Sir :
Herein I hand you form of bond for
a bond in replevin, which please prepare
for S. B. & C. Book and Stationery Co.,
whose place of business is in the base-
ment of the Q. building. I think you will
find it a very satisfactory bond.
Yours truly, (55 words)
18.
W. C. Atkins, Esq.,
Hartford, Conn.
Dear Sir :
Your proxy to Mr. Little by tele-
gram came in time. We held the meet-
ing this afternoon and everything went
through all right. I shall send you cer-
tificate of incorporation by Monday or
Tuesday.
Please send me, as soon as you can
conveniently, statement of how much
stock was contributed by each party in
the Garland Co., also description of
land belonging to that company. I
understand that 140,000 shares is to be
developed stock, and that you are to con-
tribute 70,000, and Garland, Williams,
and Hopkins are to contribute 70,000.
Mr. Hopkins instructed me to buy
books for the Cobalt Co., the same
as you bought for the Garland, and
they instructed me to send my bill for
fees, books and other items to you. which
I will do after I have paid for the books.
The Garland charter has been recorded
and is now ready for delivery to you. I
shall hold it here, however, until I get
the charter for the Cobalt ready and send
them both at the same time.
Yours truly, (188 words)
19-
Edward Johnson,
Atlanta, Ga.
Dear Sir :
You will take notice that motions
have been filed by George Jones, the sole
devisee under the last will and testament
of William James, asking for order of
Probate Court of Jackson county, Mis-
souri, to pay over to him all, or a portion,
of the assets of said estate, and that said
motion will be called up at the earliest
date on which the same can be heard in
the Probate Court of Jackson county,
Missouri, at Kansas City.
Yours truly, (87 words)
20.
H. S. Tipton, Esq.,
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Dear Sir :
The Executive Committee of the
Missouri Bar Association was in session
to-day and changed the subject of debate
on which you were, heretofore, selected
to lead the affirmative, as follows :
"It is advisable to so amend Section
3514, Revised Statutes, as to abolish the
distinction there made between counties
having more or less than forty thousand
population, and to make all individual
cases in the Supreme Court triable at the
first term thereof."
Please be prepared to lead the affirma-
tive on this question.
Yours truly, (98 words)
21.
A. B. Morse & Co.,
Utica, N: Y.
Gentlemen :
At the meeting of the Bar Associa-
tion, held at Pertle Springs on June i8th,
you were selected as a delegate to the
National Bar Association, which meets at
Cleveland, O., August 8th next. The
National Bar Association was organized
at Washington on the 22d day of May
last, and a full report of the proceedings
of that meeting can be had by addressing
M. D. Kelsey, Esq., secretary of the Na-
tional Bar Association, Washington, D.C.
Yours truly, (88 words)
22.
J. P. Worden, Esq.,
Davenport, la.
Dear Sir :
Your note of the aoth ult. was re-
ceived to-day. The extension of the time
for the payment of the Seligman note
to August 6th, I hope will prevent put-
ting you to any inconvenience to pay
the interest, up to the time of the payment
of the note.
I am obliged for the information con-
cerning the pasturage and will take steps
to prevent its further continuance.
Yours truly, (77 words)
23-
E. A. Atwood,
Seattle, Wash.
Dear Sir :
The case of John Smith vs. Robert
Browning has been compromised and
settled, and is to be dismissed at the cost
of Smith.
Please get the amount of cost from the
clerk and report to us without delay.
Yours truly, (47 words)
24.
F. E. Smith,
Kansas City, Mo.
Dear Sir :
Referring to your suit against James
Allen for possession of the 28th and
Western Avenue corner, we are some-
what perplexed by the fact that, at the
time you purchased the property, Allen
was in actual possession, and the attor-
ney representing him claims that this fact
was sufficient to put you on your guard, and
was a notice to you that he held posses-
sion of the land by some title, and that
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you should have ascertained what the
title was before buying. This seems to
us to be a statement of correct principle,
and one which you will have difficulty in
getting over.
Yours truly, (113 words)
25-
J. W. Davidson,
Louisiana, Mo.
Dear Sir :
This is to notify you that your inter-
plea was filed in the case of Bridget Ma-
loney vs. Bridget O'Mara, and is set for
trial on the 28th inst. Please be on hand
with your witnesses.
Yours truly, (45 words)
26.
R. H. Hornidy,
Covington, Ky.
Dear Sir :
Yours of the 24th at hand, and in
reply will state that in 1792 all Southwest
Missouri was granted to one Joseph Mur-
phy, and transferred by his heirs to J. L.
Taylor ; but in the treaty of 1803, between
the United States and Great Britain, this
particular grant was ignored, and after
much litigation was, finally, by the Su-
preme Court of the United States, de-
clared null and void.
In the meantime, the land was traded
to different parties and they have kept it
up to this day. There are thousands ot
deeds upon record, coming through the
above title. At the same time, the United
States had the land, embraced in this
large grant, surveyed and put upon the
market.
There are two sets of claims with
straight titles frorr .he source of each
base. Now, in Section 4, lot 6, and range
19, the United States issued patents, as
is designated in each tract. Of course, if
you can trace your title through any or
all of these red ink gentlemen, you are
all O. K., but I am sure you cannot. The
land is absolutely owned by the parties
who occupy it. You are simply left with
a bogus title.
Yours truly, (213 words)
27.
R. D. Porter,
Wentworth, Col.
Dear Sir :
Your favor of the 23d inst., in re-
lation to suit brought by John Smith vs.
the Landis Transfer Co., came duly to
hand. In reply thereto we have to say, Mr.
Smith is not in any way the general mana-
ger of the company. He is the director and
treasurer and pays no attention to the
operating department, either in buying,
selling, receiving, or issuing orders, and
his business in Wyandotte, on the day on
which service was had in this case, was
for the express purpose of saving the
property and for no other reason what-
ever. Mr. Smith's duties in connection
with the business is simply to receive
money due the company, he realizing
that his only responsibility is to keep a
correct record of the same and to have
his checks agree and accounts corre-
spond with the American National Bank,
through which we transact our business.
Yours truly, (155 words)
28.
J. B. Carter, Esq.,
Harrisonville, Tex.
Dear Sir :
Yours of the 2d, in reference to the
Degarno suit, is at hand. We brought
suit on notes against Degarno & Co.,
the firm consisting of Degarno, Bradley
and Smith. The suit was brought at the
first term in April. Summons were served
on Degarno. Smith and Bradley were
not to be found in the country. We have
been unable to find Bradley, and in order
to bring him into ^ourt had to serve an
attachment-in-aid, as ne owns property
in the southwestern part of the state. After
considerable trouble and expense, we
succeeded in locating him in an adjoining
county. We had predicted an alias, and
had the summons served on him. He
filed answer setting up as his defense
that the two notes on which we sued were
signed by the firm of Degarno & Co.,
without his knowledge or consent, and
after the firm had dissolved partnership.
We were limited to five days for reply,
and could not communicate with you,
but, anticipating that you had received
notice, we filed reply, setting up that
the notes were given in payment of mer-
chandise sold by you to the firm of
Degarno & Co. while Smith was a mem-
ber. We understand that your agent
took these notes while passing through
the city. Please get a statement from
him on all forms of assignment and exe-
cution of notes, by whom the same were
signed, in whose presence, if any one,
and whether or not in his presence.
Yours truly, (259 words)
29.
Mr. T. H. Cosgrove,
Lowell, Mass.
Dear Sir :
Your letter of the 28th was dropped
into my office this morning, just as I was
starting out on a trip in your behalf.
Sickness in place of business and a failure
to find any satisfactory investment for
you, have caused the delay in the matter
which I very much regret. I will submit
for your consideration the purchase of
two lots, which I had about decided on,
before the receipt of your letter and my
examination to-day of the property.
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137
Armourdale is one of Kansas City's
manufacturing suburbs, located just
across the line in Kansas, but now a
part of Kansas City, Kans., and West-
port. In Armourdale is located the
Standard Oil Works, the Swift Packing
Co., the Alcott Packing House, and other
establishments. After fully inquiring into
the real estate in Kansas City, that would
be reasonable and profitable for |6oo, I
visited Armourdale and was at once im-
pressed with the inducements offered
there. I had selected for you two con-
tiguous lots of 25 feet front each, located
in a thickly settled portion of the town,
not far from the street railway, now in
operation, and still nearer one now in con-
struction, with sidewalks now constructed
in front.
The price of these lots is $1,600, and
can be purchased on the following terms :
$600 cash, 1500 in one year, and $500 in
two years, interest at the rate of 10 per
cent per annum, payable semi-annually.
If you purchase this property, there will
be nothing to pay beyond the $600 until
six months hence, when the first instal-
ment of interest, $50,- will be due. Then
you will be required to pay nothing more
until the end of the year. My idea about
the matter is this, that before the end of
the year the lots can be sold at a fair
profit, and thus you would be released
from paying any more on them ; but at
all events, you could dispose of the lots
before the next $500 note would be due.
My opinion in regard to it was approved
by two gentlemen who were with me, that
these lots would be worth, one year from
now, |3,ooo. I feel as well satisfied as
any one can, on mundane matters, that
this price for these lots would insure you
against all loss and would net you in the
end more than 10 per cent. If this seems
to be too much of an undertaking for you,
I will endeavor to select a single lot in
Armourdale. The lots go in pairs and, I
think, will sell better in that way.
I will make this further proposition to
you, if you will make the $600 payment
on these lots, I will take one-half interest
with you by assuming and paying interest
on the |8oo to be secured in two notes of
$400 each, which would leave you only
$200 and interest, regardless of how long
the property might remain in your hands.
In addition I will attend to all the de-
tails of the purchase and sale of the prop-
erty. Let me hear from you, at your
earliest convenience, and do not hesitate
to reject the matter submitted for your
consideration, if it does not entirely meet
your approval.
Yours truly, (578 words)
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FORMS OF LEGAL PAPERS.
FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF STENOGRAPHERS.
NOTE. The student should study these forms carefully and practise writing
them on the typewriter, to become familiar with them.
STATE OF MISSOURI, \ ss
GREENE COUNTY. /
In the Circuit Court of Greene County, Missouri, May term, 1898.
J.- C. Graham, Plaintiff, \
vs. [ ACTION ON NOTE.
D. M. Noble, Defendant. )
Plaintiff for his cause of action says that defendant, on the first day of Decem-
ber, 1897, by his promissory note of that date, by him duly executed, promised, for
value received, to pay to plaintiff in one year after the date thereof, Five Hundred
Dollars, with interest from date of note at the rate of eight per cent, per annum '
said note being filed herewith and marked exhibit "A" ; that defendant has failed and
refused to pay any part of said note and interest, all of which remains due and
unpaid. Wherefore, plaintiff prays judgment for the sum of Five Hundred Dollars,
together with interest thereon at eight per cent, per annum, from the date of said
note.
JAMES W. RICHARDSON,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
(The note should be filed with the above paper.) ( 158 words)
2.
STATE OF MISSOURI,
GREENE COUNTY.
In the Circuit Court of Greene County, Missouri, May term, 1898.
L. D. Martin, Plaintiff, -j
vs. [ ACTION ON ACCOUNT.
D. B. Anderson, Defendant. J
Plaintiff for his cause of action states that defendant is indebted to him in the
sum of Three Hundred Dollars for goods sold and delivered to defendant by plaint-
139
140 FORMS OF LEGAL PAPERS.
iff, the particulars of which will appear in an itemized account herewith filed and
marked exhibit " A " ; that said sum is due and wholly unpaid. Wherefore, plaintiff
prays judgment for the sum of Three Hundred Dollars, together with six per cent,
interest per annum thereon, from November 13, 1897, the date when demand of
payment was made on the defendant herein.
W. H. BARTHOLEMEW,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
(An itemized statement of the account must be filed with the above paper.)
(132 words)
3.
In the Circuit Court of Greene County, Missouri, May term, 1897.
Queen City Mercantile Co., Plaintiff, }
vs. [ ACTION ON ACCOUNT.
Perry Hampton Mercantile Co., Defendant. )
Plaintiff states that it is a corporation organized under the laws of the State of
Missouri, that the defendant is also a corporation organized under the laws of the
state of Missouri. That the defendant owes the plaintiff the sum of Seven Hun-
dred and Fifty Dollars ($750.00), for goods, wares, and merchandise sold and deliv-
ered by plaintiff to defendant, at defendant's special request, a statement of the
various bills of goods, the dates of sales and credits thereon being hereto attached,
marked exhibit "A". That said sum is due, demand having been made on the
defendant and payment refused, wherefore, the plaintiff asks judgment for said
amount and interest.
T. J. DELANEY,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
(145 words)
4.
In the Circuit Court of Greene County, Missouri, March term, 1897.
Farmers' Hedge Company, Plaintiff, )
vs. ' MOTION FOR COST.
St. Louis National Bank, Defendant. j
Now comes the defendant and moves the court to require plaintiff to give
security for costs in this action, for the reason that said plaintiff is an insolvent cor-
poration, that there are large claims against it, and an unsatisfied judgment in this
court for the sum of $6,200, and that said plaintiff has no property out of which the
cost can be collected.
Wherefore, defendant states that it ought not to be compelled to defend this
suit until a good and sufficient cost bond is filed.
C. W. HAMLIN,
Attorney for Defendant.
FORMS OF LEGAL PAPERS. 141
STATE OF MISSOURI, \ ss
COUNTY OF GREENE. /
C. W. Hamlin being duly sworn upon his oath says that the facts stated in the
above motion for costs are true, as he verily believes.
L. DALRYMPLE,
Clerk of Court.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this first day of May, 1897.
My term as a Notary Public expires the 25th day of May, 1898.
W. B. SANFORD,
Notary Public.
( 1 88 words)
5.
TRUSTEE'S SALE.
Whereas, Jesse M. Kelly and Mary Kelly, his wife, by their certain deed of
trust, dated the i4th day of July, 1892, and recorded in deed of trust book 118, at
page 361, in the recorder's office, within and for Greene County, Mo., conveyed to
L. D. Mason, trustee, the following described real estate, to-wit :
The south half of the east half of the southeast quarter of the southwest quar-
ter of section 23, township 29, of range 22, containing ten (10) acres, except that
part deducted and used for streets l and alleys, all situated in Greene County, Mis-
souri, in trust to secure the payment of certain promissory notes in said deed of
trust described, and whereas, default has been made in the payment of said notes,
interest and principal now past due. Now, therefore, at the request of the legal
holders and owners of said notes, notice is hereby given that the undersigned, W.
H. Wilson, trustee, in accordance with the terms of said deed of trust, will sell
to the highest bidder for cash in hand, at the east front door of the circuit court
house, in the city of 20 Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, on Saturday, the i7th
day of April, 1897, between the hours of 9 o'clock A. M., and 5 o'clock p. M., of that
day, to pay said notes and interest, together with the cost of executing this trust.
W. H. WILSON, Trustee.
(252 words)
6.
In the Circuit Court of Greene County, Missouri, March term, 1898.
James M. Patterson, Collector of Rev-
enue for Greene County, Missouri,
Plaintiff, f. MOTION TO SET ASIDE JUDGMENT,
vs.
The unknown heirs of J. D. Morgan,
deceased, Defendants.
Now come W. D. and J. M. Morgan, the sole surviving heirs of the late J. D.
Morgan, deceased, and state to the court that at the present term of this court, and
on the 24th day of May, 1897, there was rendered in this court a judgment in the
above entitled cause against the unknown heirs of I0 J. D. Morgan, deceased, against
certain real estate in said suit set out and described. Your petitioners respectfully
represent to the court that they are the sole surviving heirs of the said J. D. Morgan,
142 FORMS OF LEGAL PAPERS.
deceased. That they are now, and have been, at all times since the death of said
J. D. Morgan, residents of the county of Greene, and state of Missouri.
Wherefore, your petitioners pray the court to set aside the judgment herein
rendered, on said day of said term of court, for the reason that your petitioners, the
heirs, etc., of said deceased, were residents of Greene County, Missouri, and that no
service was had upon them by reason of the publication had in this cause.
BARBOUR & M'DAVID,
Attorneys for Defendant.
IN TESTIMONY of all of which we have hereunto set our hands and seals
this day of 189 . .
(Signed) W. D. MORGAN.
J. M. MORGAN.
(255 words)
STATE OF MISSOURI, )
COUNTY OF GREENE. J SS '
On this day of , 189. . , before me personally appeared W. D.
Morgan and J. D. Morgan, to me known to be the persons described in and who
executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledge that they executed the same
as their free act and deed.
WITNESS my hand and seal, this day of , 189 . .
My commission expires as notary public on the day of , 189. .
Notary Public.
(343 words)
(NOTE. Of course the stenographer will understand to substitute names de-
sired in place of names here used, and to leave all places for signatures blank. )
In the Circuit Court of Greene County, Missouri, April term, 1898.
7.
O. H. Mitchell, Plaintiff, }
vs. o MOTION FOR A NEW TRIAL.
J. E. Watson, Defendant. )
Now, at this day, comes the above-named plaintiff and moves the court to set
aside the verdict of the jury in this case, and judgments rendered herein, and grant
the plaintiff a new trial for the following reasons, to-wit :
I.
Because the court erred in admitting irrelevant, incompetent and immaterial
evidence offered by the defendant.
II.
Because the court refused to admit competent and material evidence offered by
the plaintiff.
III.
Because the court erred 10 in refusing to give proper instructions offered by the
plaintiff.
IV.
Because the court erred in giving improper instructions in behalf of the defend-
ant over the objections of the plaintiff.
FORMS OF LEGAL PAPERS. 143
V.
Because the verdict of the jury is against the evidence, and the law and the
evidence.
VI.
Because there is no evidence to support the verdict in this case, and the court
erred in submitting the case to the jury at all.
A. B. LOVAN,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
(179 words)
In the Kansas City Court of Appeals, March term, 1897.
James Smith, Plaintiff,
vs.
James B. Jones, Defendant.
M. C. Green, Interpleader.
Appeal from Greene County Circuit Court.
Abstract of record, assignment of errors and Brief for Appellant.
On March 25th, 1894, in the Circuit Court of Greene County, Missouri, the fol-
lowing petition was filed :
AMENDED PETITION.
In the Circuit Court of Greene County, Missouri, May term, 1896.
Samuel Smith, Plaintiff, , PETITION FOR PARTITION OF
James B. Jones, Defendant \ PERSONAL PROPERTY.
Plaintiff for cause of action against the defendant states that on the 25th day of
October, I0 1893, and long prior thereto, said defendant and one M. C. Green had
formed a co-partnership to carry on a general mercantile business in Greene County,
Missouri. That prior to the said 25th day of October, 1893, a judgment was duly
rendered in the Circuit Court of the United States for the Western District of Mis-
souri, in favor of one James Smith, and against James B. Jones, for the sum of eight
hundred and fifty dollars, with interest and cost, and on the 2oth day of December,
1893, said judgment was, 20 for value received, duly assigned by said James Smith to
A. G. Davidson, and on the loth day of January, 1894, an execution was duly issued
on said judgment, directed and delivered to United States marshal for Western
District of Missouri ; that on the 3oth day of January, 1894, said marshal, under and
by virtue of said execution, and while the same was unsatisfied and in full force and
effect, levied upon and seized all the right, title, interest, and estate of the said James
B. Jones, of, in and to the aforesaid 3 mercantile business.
That the said marshal gave due notice of the time, terms and place of said
sale of said property, as required by law, under the said execution, on the 2yth day of
February, 1894, pursuant to said execution, levy and notice said marshal offered
for sale at public vendue said property to the highest bidder for cash in hand to
satisfy said execution, and at the said sale the plaintiff was the highest and best
bidder, and the same was knocked down and struck off to plaintiff by said marshal
for the sum of six hundred and 4 fifty dollars.
144 FORMS OF LEGAL PAPERS.
That by virtue of the purchase of the property at said sale, this plaintiff has
become an owner in common of said property.
Plaintiff states that the United States marshal refused to deliver said property
to this plaintiff, although requested to do so.
Wherefore, plaintiff prays the court for judgment, ordering the sale of said
property, and partition of the proceeds thereof between the plaintiff and defendant,
according to their respective interests, and for the appointment of some suitable
person as receiver to keep and preserve said property until the further orders of this
court.
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
(500 words)
9.
In the Circuit Court of Greene County, Missouri, September term,
State Ex. Rel. B. S. Chinn, Plaintiff,
vs
A. B. Appleby, H. M. Houston and ^ PETITION FOR MANDAMUS.
T. S. B. Denby, Defendants.
To the Honorable Court of the County and State aforesaid :
Your relator, B. S. Chinn, for his cause of action, states :
That the defendants are each members of the County Court of Greene County,
Missouri, and that they together represent and constitute the said County Court of
Greene County, Missouri.
That as such court it is their duty, under the law, to audit I0 and allow any and
all claims presented to them as indebtedness against their said county.
That under certain contingencies the said Greene County becomes and is
liable for certain criminal costs, and that there is now outstanding against said
county, and allowed by the defendants as the County Court, certain criminal costs
that will more fully appear in the statement hereinafter referred to.
Your relator further represents that he is the owner of certain criminal costs
for which the said Greene County is liable, and that he became such owner by pur-
chase, paying value therefor and taking an assignment of the 20 same, and that he,
therefore, has a right to collect the same.
That the itemized statement of said costs belonging to him, as aforesaid, is
hereto attached and made a part hereof.
That said items of costs referred to are included in and are a part of certain
bills of costs which were duly examined, approved, and signed by the judge of the
Criminal Court, and by the prosecuting attorney of said Greene County, Missouri,
as required by law under Article 14, Revised statutes of the state of Missouri, 1889,
and that said bills of cost, 3 as aforesaid, duly examined, approved, and signed, as
aforesaid, were, on the dates indicated in said itemized statement herewith filed in
the office of the clerk of said County Court, and were by the defendants as said
County Court, on the dates indicated in said itemized statement, duly audited and
allowed by said court as an indebtedness against said county.
Your relator further represents that on the several dates on which said items
of cost were allowed, as aforesaid, there were ample moneys in the funds, and to
come in, with which to pay said items of cost, and that 4 it was the duty of the
defendants as said court to order a warrant drawn for said sum ; but
FORMS OF LEGAL PAPERS. 145
That they have refused, failed and neglected to do so, although often de-
manded by this relator, and requested to perform their duty in that regard, and that
said defendants still fail and refuse to draw their said warrant for said sums.
That the total amount due this relator, as aforesaid, and for which he is
entitled to a warrant, as aforesaid, is the sum of Two Thousand Sixty-nine
Dollars and Twenty-eight Cents ($2,069.28).
Your relator further states that he is s wholly without remedy except by writ of
mandamus ; and, therefore,
Your relator prays this honorable court to grant a writ of mandamus under thr
seal of this court, and directed to the said defendants, commanding them to forth
with draw their warrants according to law,, payable to this relator, for the said sum
due him, as aforesaid, to-wit : Two Thousand Sixty-nine Dollars and Twenty-
eight Cents ($2,069.28), or show cause why they ought not so to do, if any they
have.
STATE OF MISSOURI, )
COUNTY OF GREENE. J b
B. S. Chinn, of lawful age, first being duly sworn according to law, 6o on his
oath states, that he is the relator in the above entitled petition for mandamus ; that
he knows the contents of said petition, and states that the matters and things therein
alleged are true, except such as are alleged on information and belief, and also such
matter and things he believes to be true.
Signed :
Subscribed and sworn to before me this I3th day of September, 1898.
(670 words)
10.
In the Circuit Court of Greene County, Missouri, May term, 1896.
J. M. Hudson, Plaintiff,
vs. I MOTION TO SET ASIDE SHERIFF SALE.
H. D. Manning, Defendant. J
Now comes the defendant and for his cause of action against the defendant
complains and says that on the 5th day of February, 1896, he was the legal and
rightful owner of the following real estate in Greene County, Missouri, to-wit :
Beginning at a point two hundred and eighteen (218) feet north of the north-
west corner of Block forty-one (41) in the original plat of North Springfield, Mis-
souri, thence east one hundred 10 and forty-two and one-half (142^) feet, thence
south seventy-six (76) feet, thence west one hundred and forty-two and one-half
(142^) feet, thence north seventy-six (76) feet to place of beginning.
That on the day of , 189. .., the judgment creditor caused
an execution to be issued to the sheriff of Lawrence County, Missouri, and by him
levied upon the real estate of this defendant, the judgment debtor and the owner of
said real estate, and caused and procured said real estate to be sold without notice
to said defendant of the issuance of said 20 execution sale, of said real estate, and to
what term of this court said execution is returnable according to Section 4943.
Revised Statutes of Missouri, 1889.
That said execution is returnable at this term of court, and is now returned.
Wherefore defendant prays this honorable court to set aside said sheriff sale.
Attorney Tor Defendant and owner of said land.
( 266 words )
146 FORMS OF LEGAL PAPERS.
11.
FORMS IN BANKRUPTCY.
DEBTOR'S PETITION.
To the Honorable James W. Jones,
Judge of the District Court of the United States for the Southern Division of
the Western District of Missouri.
The petition of H. M. Davis, of Springfield, in the County of Greene, and
District and State of Missouri, engaged in the Wholesale Stove Business, respectfully
represents :
That he has had his principal place of business ( or has had his domicil ) for
the greater portion of six months next immediately preceding the filing of this peti-
tion at Springfield, within said judicial district ; that he owes debts which he is
unable I0 to pay in full ; that he is willing to surrender all his property for the benefit
of his creditors except such as is exempt by law, and desires to obtain the benefit of
the acts of Congress relating to bankruptcy.
That the schedule hereto annexed, marked "A", and verified by your peti-
tioner's oath, contains a full and true statement of all his debts, and (so far as it is
possible to ascertain) the names and places of residence of his creditors, and such
further statements concerning said debts as are required by the provisions of said
acts:
That the schedule ao hereto annexed, marked " B", and verified by your peti-
tioner's oath, contains an accurate inventory of all his property, both real and per-
sonal, and such further statements concerning said property as are required by the
provisions of said acts : That no part of said debt has been paid, except Seventy-
five Dollars ($75) June ist, 1895, and Sixty-five Dollars ($65) March ist, 1896, and
that deponent has not, nor has any person by his order, or to his knowledge or
belief, for his use, had or received any manner of security for said debt whatever.
(300 words)
Creditor.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of A. D. 18. .
12.
PROOF OF UNSECURED DEBT.
In the District Court of the United States for the Southern Division of the
Western District of Missouri.
In the matter of }
Henry M. Taylor, > IN BANKRUPTCY.
Bankrupt. )
At Springfield, in said district of Missouri, on the 25th day of March, A. D.
1898, came Jeremiah Fenton, of Springfield, in the County of Greene, in said district
of Missouri, and made oath, and says that Henry M. Taylor, the person by (or
against) whom a petition for adjudication of bankruptcy has been filed, was, at and
before the filing of said petition, I0 and still is, justly and truly indebted to said depo-
nent in the sum of Six Hundred and Seventy-four Dollars ($674); that the consider-
ation of said debt is the following note :
FORMS OF LEGAL PAPERS. 147
$674. Springfield, Mo., March i, 1898.
Ninety Days after date we or either of us promise to pay to the order of
Jeremiah Fenton at the Bank of
THE HOLLAND BANKING Co.,
Six Hundred and Seventy-four Dollars ($674), for value received without defalca-
tion or discount, with eight per cent, per annum interest from maturity, payable
semi-annually, and if not paid annually to become as principal and bear 20 the same
rate of interest.
HENRY M. TAYLOR.
Wherefore, your petitioner prays that he may be adjudged by the Court to be a
bankrupt within the purview of said acts.
Attorney.
United States of America, District of Missouri, SS. :
I, Henry M. Taylor, the petitioning Debtor mentioned and described in the
foregoing petition, do hereby make solemn oath that the statements contained
therein are true to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. (273 words)
Petitioner.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of A. D. 18. .
13.
PROOF OF DEBT DUE CORPORATION.
In the District Court of the United States for the Southern Division of the
Western District of Missouri.
In the matter of 1
William H. Martin, - IN BANKRUPTCY.
Bankrupt. J
At Springfield, in said district of Missouri, on the i6th day of March, A. D.
1899, came Charles M. Watson, of Springfield, in the county of Greene and state of
Missouri, and made oath and says that he is president of the Queen City Manufac-
turing Co., a corporation incorporated by and under the laws of the state of Mis-
souri, and carrying on business at Springfield, in the county of Greene and state of
Missouri, and that he I0 is duly authorized to make this proof, and says that the said
William H. Martin, the person by (or against) whom a petition for adjudication of
bankruptcy has been filed, was, at and before the filing of the said petition, and still
is, justly and truly indebted to said corporation in the sum of Eight Hundred Ninety-
seven and T 5 ($j Dollars. (1897.50); that the consideration of said debt is the following
note :
$897.50 Springfield, Mo., March 16, 1898.
Six months after date, I promise to pay to the
QUEEN CITY MANUFACTURING Co., or order,
Eight Hundred Ninety-seven and T 5 ^y Dollars ^ ($897.50), for value received, at
148
FORMS OF LEGAL PAPERS.
THE SPRINGFIELD SAVINGS BANK, Springfield, Mo., with interest at the rate of eight
per cent, per annum from date, payable annually, and if not so paid, compounded.
WILLIAM H. MARTIN.
That no part of said Debt has been paid (except ) ; that there
are no set-offs or counterclaims to the same (except ) ; and that said
corporation has not, nor has any person by its order, or to the knowledge or belief
of said deponent for its use, had or received any manner of security for said debt
whatever.
President of said corporation.
Subscribed and 3 sworn to before me this day of A. D. 18. .
(328 words)
COURT REPORTING.
SUGGESTIONS IN REGARD TO THE DETAILS OF
ACTUAL COURT WORK,
Which should be carefully observed by the student, who should not only read and
study them from a standpoint of theory, but master them in minutest detail, by
taking the testimony in the following cases, from dictation, and making transcripts
with Title Page, Caption, and Index, until it can be done accurately, neatly and
quickly. Notes should be indexed so that anything in them may be found readily.
Make full transcript on legal length paper several times and put together
properly with fasteners ready for delivery, until you are confident you can furnish
a neat, well-prepared and satisfactory transcript.
NOTE. These articles may, from time to time, be dictated to students as new
matter, for which there is no vocabulary of words from which to prepare for dicta-
tion.
STENOGRAPHERS' HABITS.
Confidence is the cornerstone of success as a ready and accurate reader.
Some persons who are really competent, from lack of confidence, underrate their
capabilities, which tends to unnerve and confuse them. Such persons should culti-
vate the feeling that they are as proficient as others ; and believe what others can
do they can do. Steady nerves and a "cool head" are essentials, and depend
largely on habits. The reporter cannot stay out until the ' ' wee sma ' ' hours of the
morning and then expect to either read or write as accurately and rapidly as if he
had taken the proper rest at the right time.
If the stenographer is called upon to read his notes and has to spend much
time in " finding the place," he will become confused, if at all sensitive to criticism.
FINDING TESTIMONY, INDEXING NOTES.
Experience has shown that certain expedients may be used for finding any
given portion of testimony, thus facilitating the ease of reading. First, the name
of each witness should be written out in bold, conspicuous longhand. The names
149
150 COURT REPORTING.
of witnesses and the pages upon which their testimony appears should be written on
a "temporary memorandum" sheet or "index sheet." Cross-examination, re-
direct examination, and re-called, should also be indexed on the ' ' temporary
memorandum" sheet. In fact, this sheet should cover everything in the testimony
that can be indexed. The stenographer being called upon to read the testimony
of any witness on a particular subject, must first learn exactly what is wanted, and
then refer to his "index sheet" for the page upon which the examination from
which he is to read begins ; he can then run through his notes and quickly find the
testimony desired. The above method is recommended when loose sheets are used.
ANOTHER METHOD OF INDEXING NOTES.
When a tablet is used, a simple, convenient method of indexing is to write
the name of each witness in longhand, as follows : Turn up the lower end of the
first leaf before you, about three inches, and write the name of witness on first line
at bottom of page, or underside, and turn it back as it was at first, then, holding the
leaf down with the left hand, take hold of the right-hand corner of the leaf and fold
it over to the left, until the bottom of leaf on which name is written, extends about
. ^ of an inch past the left-hand edge of the tablet, with the edges parallel. Crease
it with the right hand so that it will stay in place, and turn the leaf forward in front
of you in the direction . all the leaves will be turned, and begin writing the testi-
mony on the next page. Cross-examination, re-direct examination, re-called,
plaintiff rests, defendant rests, rebuttal of plaintiff, rebuttal of defendant, and
everything in the testimony that can be indexed should be treated in the same
manner.
If called upon to read, ascertain exactly what is wanted and bring all the
leaves of the note-book back, and your index will be in front of you and all you
have to do is to read the different items on the left-hand edge of the note-book until
you find the one you want, when you can at once open your tablet to the right
place.
By this method your tablet is neatly indexed when you are through with it,
and is a convenient reference if filed away as it is. The same method may be used
in commercial work to good advantage. It will be convenient if only the dates are
indexed, and it often saves time, but anything of special import may be indexed in
this way and easily referred to in the future.
INDEXING TRANSCRIPT.
When a case is transcribed, the transcript should be indexed, showing the page
upon which examination of witness commences ; pages upon which plaintiff and
defendant rested ; page at which testimony closed, etc. The index may appear in
the front of the transcript, upon the page preceding that upon which the case com-
mences, in something like the following form, which should be written after the
" Title of the Court," name of the county, title of the case, names of the parties, etc.
The abbreviations "Dr.," Cr.," " R. D.," " R. C," indicate the respective
examinations :
COURT REPORTING. i 51
In the Circuit Court of Greene County, Missouri, September term, i{
Richard Roe, Plaintiff,
vs. > EMBEZZLEMENT.
John Doe, Defendant.
- PAGES. -
Dr. Cr. R. D. R. C.
Richard Roe i 3 9 15
John Doe 20 25 29
Dan Horn 35
Plaintiff rested 36
Continue defendant's witnesses in same form :
Defendant Rested 67
Plaintiff's Rebuttal 95
Testimony Closed 109
Charge of Court 112
Reported by
INSERTING OPINION.
The stenographer should seldom insert his opinion of distance or measure-
ment in the record until he has requested witness, court or council to state it, and
if necessary to do so, he should insert in parentheses as follows : (showing about
two feet). If, however, the distance, space or measurement indicated by the wit-
ness can be determined with approximate accuracy, a stoppage should not be
caused in the proceedings, but the distance or measurement inscribed in the notes
in parentheses. Always use parentheses when putting in your own language, by way
of explanation.
STOPPING PROCEEDINGS.
Never unnecessarily interrupt the proceedings ; but bring the whole legal
machinery to a complete standstill, if necessary, to make the record ABSOLUTELY
CORRECT. Some stenographers are afraid to stop the proceedings for any reason,
for fear it will be taken as an admission that they cannot report as fast as one
can talk.
The transcript of a stenographer who has extreme fears along this line, will
often require close examination, while, usually, confidence may be reposed in the
reporter who unhesitatingly stops counsel, witness and proceedings whenever neces-
sary, and his transcript is not subject to such careful scrutiny. A stenographer is
supposed to accurately report everything said and done in heated discussion in
which two or more persons are speaking at once, and the reporter must, in such a
case, use discretion and endeavor to catch as much of the discussion as may seem
at all relevant to the cause. It is often surprising to the stenographer himself the
amount of a discussion he can report under such circumstances. It frequently hap-
pens that, during such tilts, a counsel may make admissions or statements which
opposing counsel may wish to take advantage of, and it, not unfrequently, devolves
upon the reporter to furnish an accurate statement thereof.
i 5 2 COURT REPORTING.
RAPID WITNESS.
A speaker who uses grammatical language and speaks distinctly, is much more
easily reported than one who speaks less rapidly, but who uses a confused anc
jumbled mass of words to express his meaning. In the latter case, the speaker gen-
erally repeats his statements, and breaks his sentences, which is confusing to the
reporter. A very frequent (but unnecessary) expression used by witnesses is the
phrase " I says," "he says," "says he," etc.
While it might be imprudent for the reporter to make any suggestions directly
to the witness, an intimation to the counsel that the meaning of the witness' last
statement was not clear, will, often have the effect of making the witness more de-
liberate and clear in his statements. Tact and discretion must be used in such an
instance, howsver, to avoid criticism from opposing counsel.
In instances where the witness is a rapid talker and indulges in long rambling
explanations of facts, the reporter may get a respite by innocently asking the wit-
ness to repeat some name, place or date. This is only justifiable as a matter of rest,
and must be ingenuously done.
DEPOSITIONS.
Depositions are read in the trial of cases either to the court or jury, in instances
where the attendance of witnesses cannot be procured. The proceedings, in taking
depositions, in respect to form of stating the direct, cross and re-cross examinations,
are the same as those taken upon the trial of the cause, except that they are taken
before an inferior officer (most frequently before a notary public), and without a
jury. Objections may be interposed in the same manner, and indicated in the same
way as in the trial. The party offering the deposition will, at the proper time, read
it to the court or jury. The minutes of the reporter should show the name of the
witness, the place of taking the deposition, and the party on whose behalf it is
taken. They should also show the rulings of the trial court upon objections made
to testimony, as in such testimony there are no rulings upon objections, it being
the function of the trial ; udge to pass upon them.
EXHIBITS.
By practise it has become the duty of reporters to carefully mark, for identifi-
cation, formal record evidence when offered, such as notes, bonds, contracts, etc.,
etc., unless the character of the exhibit is such that, from the nature of the cause
and the testimony regarding it, the identity is complete. Of course, the instrument
would be of no value unless identified by transcript. Such instruments are marked
as follows : " For Identification, Plaintiff's Exhibit A" when formally offered and
admitted in evidence, "Defendant's Exhibit i." It is advisable to use letters
for either plaintiff's or defendant's exhibits, and figures for the other.
OFFER OF PROOF.
When an objection is made to a question, the attorney asking the question is
sometimes called upon by the court to state the fact which he expects to prove by
the witness, in order that the court may know whether testimony called for by the
COURT REPORTING. 153
question is competent. The facts stated in reply should be recorded, preceded by
the words: "Plaintiff (or defendant) offered to prove" or " offered to show the
following facts." The objections, and the ruling of the court should appear in
regular form.
WHAT NOT TO TAKE.
Frequently a question is asked and the opposing attorney addresses the court
with "I object." The attorney asking the question, knowing it to be improper,
asks another question before the court can rule upon the preceding one. Strike the
first question out by running the pen through it. When anything is repeated two or
three times, but clothed in different words, it is unnecessary to produce it in the
transcript. When a question is repeated, some writing may be saved by writing the
first word of it followed by " question repeated " written in shorthand.
The stenographer should take no risk on leaving out anything. He must be
sure that everything is definite and certain.
QUESTIONS BY THE COURT OR JURORS
And the answers to them should be taken, the first question being introduced by
the words " by the court" or "by a juror" as the case may be, and then when the
counsel takes up the examination, precede his first question by the words "by the
counsel."
FILING OF NOTES.
The court, or judge thereof, may make an order, directing the stenographer to
file at once, or within a specified time, the original stenographic notes, taken in any
particular case ; whereupon the stenographer must file same as required.
NOTES HOW PRESERVED WHEN WRITTEN OUT.
The original stenographic notes in a cause, unless ordered filed, must be
carefully preserved by the stenographer, for five years after the hearing of the trial ;
at the end of which time they may be destroyed, and in case he vacates his office
for any reason within that time, he shall deliver same to his successor to be kept in
like manner, but unless called upon to do so by some one entitled by law to a copy,
he is not required to write them out.
OBJECTIONS, RULINGS, AND EXCEPTIONS.
There is nothing in the reporter's record so important to the appellant as the
careful and proper recording of objections, rulings, and exceptions. It is because
of these that causes are appealed and reviewed by superior courts. Objections are
formal and must be fully stated, and when ruled upon, to be available, must be
excepted to.
154 COURT REPORTING.
For the convenience of the reporter, we may class objections as general and
specific. Of the former there are three, to wit : Irrelevant, Incompetent, and Im-
material. These are general because, usually, the specific grounds or reasons are
not stated, but are manifest from the nature of the matter objected to.
Specific objections are detailed statements of the grounds or reasons against
the action proposed to be taken. Inasmuch as the objections and exceptions form
the gist of the matter reviewed by an appellant court, it is imperatively necessary
that they be carefully and fully set forth.
Forms of objections are variously stated, and much depends upon the intelli-
gence of the reporter to put them in proper form. The following is a common man-
ner of putting an objection : " Now it appears, if your honor please, that this ques-
tion calls upon the witness for a conclusion based upon these facts. The question
is incompetent and improper because it does not state the time and place of the
occurrences therein specified, and is indefinite and uncertain. And, generally, I
object to the question as irrelevant and immaterial." This objection may be con-
densed in the reporter's transcript to read as follows :
"Objected to as incompetent because it is calling for a conclusion of the wit-
ness. Also improper because the question fixes neither time nor place, being
indefinite and uncertain, and generally, as irrelevant and immaterial."
Having made a general objection, the counsel, during the argument, may
urge upon the court additional grounds of objection, and may or may not intimate
to the stenographer that he desires same added to objection already stated. In
either case, the objection ought to appear, because the court may sustain it on those
grounds. The stenographer may, where objections are general, and are made to
several successive questions, just write, " Objected to, same as before," or "same
objection."
The decision of the court in passing upon an objection is termed
THE RULING,
And is generally stated as follows: "I sustain (or overrule) the objection;" or
"sustained," or "overruled," or "the witness may answer," or " I will allow the
question." No matter in what form of language the court announces its ruling, if
the witness is permitted to answer, the objection is overruled, and, if not allowed to
answer, the objection is sustained. The ruling need not be in the precise language
of the court, but the stenographer will write "objection overruled," or "sus-
tained," as the case may be. If, however, the court before or after announcing
its ruling, states its reasons therefor, sometimes termed the " holding of the court,"
they should be reported verbatim. Sometimes propositions are stated to be held
by the court in informal language, which should be properly worded by the stenog-
rapher in his transcript.
The noting of an exception, while merely formal in fact, must be stated in the
record to become available, and must be taken at the time.
The following is a common form of stating an exception : " To which plaintiff
(or defendant) duly excepted at the time."
MANUSCRIPT.
The stenographer has the same lien upon a transcript for his fees, for making
it, that the law gives a mechanic upon an article or building which lie has made, or
on which he performed work, the nature of which is the right to hold the article
until the fee is paid. If he voluntarily parts with the possession of it, he loses his
lien and must resort to the ordinary remedies for collecting other debts. Let the
COURT REPORTING. 155
stenographer be on his guard against the beautiful, smooth promises to pay. The
majority of the legal profession are honest and the stenographer may deliver tran-
script to them and rely on their promises, but there are those who will beat the sten-
ographer with impunity. Do not deliver transcript (and thus sacrifice your rights)
to the attorney whose ability or willingness to pay is doubtful (or with whom you
are not acquainted), unless his client is financially responsible. Never refuse to
accept a payment, no matter how small, on account.
If there is an agreement made in regard to any work, always write it out fully
before beginning work, so there will be no quibbling at the end.
; FORM OF TITLE PAGE OF TRANSCRIPT
Should be in the following order :
1. Title of Court. (Written in capitals.)
2. Term of Court.
3. Title of Cause.
4. Name of Trial Judge. (In capitals, spaced.)
5. Nature of Cause.
6. Place of Trial, and the Date.
7. Appearances.
And written as follows :
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF GREENE COUNTY, MISSOURI.
SEPTEMBER TERM, 1897.
W. A. Longstreet, ) Before HON. B. D. CARMAN, Judge, and
jury).
Springfield, Mo., Sept 30, 1897.
A.RSettlem. ' a jury (if a jury).
EJECTMENT.
APPEARANCES :
A. B. Morton, Esq., Counsel for Plaintiff.
James B. Henry, Esq., Counsel for Defendant.
VOCABULARY OF
COURT TESTIMONY
IN THE FORREST CASE.
NOTE. The words and phrases between " i " and " 2 " in the vocabulary are
selected from the first " 100 " words in the testimony. The words and phrases
between " 2 " and "3" are selected from the second " 100" words in the testimony,
and so on, "5" in the vocabulary corresponding with "500" in the testimony and
" 12" with ' ' 1 200 ' ' etc.
Notice that statements like "being duly sworn and examined on the part of
plaintiff, testified as follows," are not written in full in the vocabulary as it is deemed
unnecessary, because the stenographer must always supply the wording in such
statements when making the transcript.
VOCABULARY OF COURT TESTIMONY.
'57
[amined \ <> tf"^o s^"*
Pillow
Which you were
Sleeping
I have
Identify
That was
7 Do you know anything
Yes sir
Tell the jury
What that is
Diagram
Interior
Represents
Slept
House
Where was the defendant
They were
At a table
8 If there
Had been
Difficulty
Between yon
And the defendant
No sir
No more than
What you have
What was the
We had not
Each other
Detailed
All the conversation
That took place
Cross examination
What is your name
Son-in-law
Brother-in-law
9 Of the defendant
How long
Had you been
And your family
Been there
Very near a year
I am not positive
As to the exact time
This difficulty
At that time
Traveling
Phrenologist
Didn't have very
Good success
Examining
As to the character
You been
Examiner
10 Were you
Such a matter
As to the time
Buried
Before you got there
I was sent
Did you arrive
Did you remain there
Remained
A few days
Old man
Treated you
11 Prior
Unfriendly
He called me
You were not
That is
Re-direct examination
After this difficulty
Officer
After you had
Into the
Half an hour
Where he came
12 Jail
With the defendant
Child
When you got
Objected
Impertinent
Objection
Sustained
Did you not
Clark
Husband
Step-fathers
Is that the
Only reason
How old are you
Counsel
By the court [ there
How long have you lived
On the part of plaintiff *~7
Testified as follows i ?
Geo. E. Kiner C
Ask you
Where do you live is-p-^s~* L ~y i 1 ,
I now live /
Independence
State where you were < t^? J t' Vr*' <
IS i Tf^ v C~^
I was
Forrest ^ ^_
What relation ^
At the same place Q~X- T >\O t ~^i ti~~
With the defendant ./--t-^.w..
Acquainted
With him ^-9 e y^"
Occurred
Betweenyou \/7 /7 /^
4
I came
3 Walked ^X , A ~
And then
Into the , , /
Front (T7T!/rT>. .V.:..'yi.
Where the defendant
It isn't !C>r^, _/"
Retired
Eyes /
Inorderto .v^r" .6 C 3CZ
Into his room
There was nothing <\ ^~
Up ttir" +^rr~* ^ s*^
ziir
Quickly
4 I looked _ o
Saw him ^N s^ > -/..
Blood
Was the first ^_^ . ^_^_ 0-^/7
t.
On your face
6 Of these /
jjy e .asfi * J.r..^Q-
7 ^\> <-^
Is that the place
Right there x ^~ / f/
If there was {.. /..T>_*--.rr>.r..,
Any effect
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With it .1" (^ < y/
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158
VOCABULARY OF COURT TESTIMONY.
13 Sworn for plaintiff OA. ^ / -^~S
Motorman
Conductor
Any place
Difficulty
When this difficulty
Did you see him
I was running
Had a bottle
Whiskey
19 What was their
Any other
Intoxicated
Drink
How long
Had you Known him
Saw him
Take a drink
In your life
20 You are only
He was bumming
Fellows
Do you know
It was not
Don't generally
Did you go
Of this man
I don't
How long ago
Tell the jury
How they are
21 Each other
Is there a
Partition
What is it
What position
Did you hold
In this county
Last May
Jailer
Do you remember
Of the difficulty
For which this defendant
22 Did you notice
Idid
What that was
Was there any
Left side
I don't think
Might have been
On the other side
On that side
23 Were you there
Brought there
No sir
Who was
In charge
O'clock
Before I got there
State if this man
Did not have
Near his
Eye
Think he did
Flesh
Wound
Re-called
How long von
Had known
Prosecuting witness
24 Previous
Was the first time
To that time
Reputation
Sustained
As to being
Peaceable
With his
Of him
What is that reputation
I have never
Contrary
25 The first time
Ever saw him
That is my recollection
Refore this difficulty
I don't remember
As near as you know
Never discussed the
Man
With any one
_^
Direct examination ^^-x-^
Your name is ^I^..~^f^^t^ T\
^J?
C. L. Sweet /
Where do you live
Boonville -17^
Were you acquainted
State if you saw _
Immediately dlnr-i..?.<^I.T......7.),
S-JTV
I-*!.
After he was
Alleged .
To have been C7 *? /*l
rr^TT^....^\..^yr^r^\
He came \
Gallery > t
AskedTiim o^.2 U ' ^Tfx '->
State what was his
14 Appearance ^sJ. . 7 } y
State if you have *~ r 3 ^** 1 L f
Been there
Describe ^ ^_ /A. /^^ Q
V^^T2
_^__
Inside
I saw ^ ,^j^ 'Nj''
^ ^\
Representing
In what part f * .^ / /^
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17 It was
Overhead fjf s _o
...
State to the jury
From the direction . /
^p^
The other room
It could not ^-) ,^-5
Tell the jury :JKT-C (n%T..^.j..J.
Have to be
To fire that / i^- -
Some where ,.f^r^^.fT..'. s_3-.
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Theodore
How was the _^- \
Papered ..u...^.??*-t. O*..
Newspaper
Did you examine
** .A^
18 There is ' N
In that room -~. 9
If there was .-^a f^i.f..:..jfr^^.
J^^
I could not
Did you make s"^) ^,
What is your business
Work ' ^ ss
COURT TESTIMONY
IN THE FORREST CASE.
In the Criminal Court of Greene county, Missouri, September term, 1897.
State of Missouri, ^
vs. INDICTMENT, FELONIOUS ASSAULT.
Theodore Forrest. ;
SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Sept. 20, 1897.
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 2oth day of September, A. D. 1897, this cause
coming on to be heard before Charles B. McAfee, judge of the Greene County
Criminal Court, and a jury, the following proceedings were had, to wit :
The state, to sustain the issues on its part, offered evidence as follows :
GEORGE E. KINER, being duly sworn and examined as a witness on the part of
plaintiff, testified as follows :
DIRECT EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Wear
Q. State your name. A. George E. Kiner.
Q. I will ask you where you live? A. I now live at Independence, Mo.
Q. State where you were last May ? A. I was staying with Mr. and Mrs. S. T.
Forrest, 1003 Scott Street, Springfield, Missouri.
Q. What relation had you become to that family ? A. I married Mr. and Mrs.
Forrest's daughter.
Q. State if your wife was dead at the time of the trouble? A. Yes, sir, had 100
been dead a little more than two months.
Q. State where your wife died ? A. At the same place.
Q. Where were you at the time of her death ? A. At home, in Schuyler,
Nebraska.
Q State if you are acquainted with the defendant? A. Yes, sir, well ac-
quainted with him.
Q. Now, I will ask you to state to the jury what occurred on the night of the i2th
of May, last, between you and the defendant ? A. I came home the night
ot the i2th of May, some time after dark, walked into the kitchen and then
into the 20 front room, where the defendant and his mother were sitting
at a table, and said, "It isn't as late as I thought it was." I then went on
upstairs and retired. About n o'clock I was awakened by some one coming
upstairs. I opened my eyes and saw the defendant there, and I closed my
eyes again. He had to pass the foot of my bed in order to get into his
room. I heard him step quickly to the head of my bed, and I knew there
was nothing up there that he wanted. I looked 3 and saw him standing
over me with a revolver in his hanu. Just as I looked he shot and I felt my
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face burn. He stepped back, and, as he stepped back, I jumped up. He
pointed the revolver at my breast and I was trying to grasp the weapon, and
shoved the revolver up, when he fired again. I then grabbed him by both
arms, and in the scuffle fell down stairs, and ran out into the yard.
Q. I will ask you, as you lay upon that bed, which way was your face ? A.
Towards the south, facing this 4 way.
Q. On which side of the bed did he come ? A. Left-hand side, west.
Q. State now, at the time of the shot, where he was standing ? A. At the time of
the first shot, he was standing directly over my left side. I was lying on the
left-hand side of the bed.
Q. Did that ball take effect ? A. Yes, sir, but I don't know whether the first or sec-
ond shot. I felt blood running down my face, that was the first I noticed.
Q. Was there any wound on your face made by either one of these shots? s
A. Yes, sir, right above the eye there.
Q. Is that the place right there ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. Now, I will ask you, if there was any effect from powder about you ? A. Yes,
sir, my face was all burned with it, and it left some marks.
Q. State whether you have here the pillow upon which you were sleeping ? A. I
have.
Q. I will ask you to present it and identify it. (Witness produces pillow. )
Q. Which way did the ball go that was shot at the time you were lying on the bed ?
Do you know anything 6o about where it went ? A. Only by the pillow
I was lying on.
Q. Let us have the pillow.
Q. Is that the pillow you were lying on ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. Tell the jury what that is, and did you bring it here ? A. Yes, sir, a diagram
of the interior of the house.
Q. I will ask you what that is ? A. That represents the interior of the house, the
bed I slept in.
Q. Where was the defendant when you went in that night ? A. They were sitting
at a table, he and his mother.
Q. Now, 7 I will ask you, if there had been any difficulty or words that night
between you and the defendant ? A. No, sir.
Q. No more than what you have stated ? A. No, sir.
Q. What was the feeling between you and the defendant ? A. We had not spoken
to each other for two or three days.
Q. You have detailed all the conversation that took place that night ? A.
Yes, sir.
CROSS EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Young
Q. What is your name ? A. George E. Kiner.
Q. You are son-in-law of old man Forrest, and brother-in-law of this defendant ?
A. 8o I am.
Q. How long had you been there, you and your family? A. Been there very
nearly a year, I am not positive as to the exact time, but I think very nearly
a year.
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Q. Two months before the difficulty your wife died ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. Where were you at the time ? A. I was traveling in Phrenology and did not
have very good success and went home.
Q. What is traveling in Phrenology ? A. Examining heads as to character.
Q. How long had you been head examiner ? A. Three weeks.
Q. How long were you away 9 before your wife died ? A. I believe three
weeks or such a matter. I am not positive as to the time. I think about
three weeks.
Q. You didn't keep a record ? A. No, sir.
Q. Was your wife dead and buried before you got there ? A. No, sir, I was sent
for and came.
Q. Did you arrive home before her death ? A. No, sir.
Q. How long did you remain there after her death ? A. I remained two months
and a few days more.
Q And the old man treated you nicely? A. No, sir, wouldn't speak to 1000
me. Three or four days before the difficulty he was unfriendly, and the day
before I started to travel in Phrenology he called me a liar.
Q. You weren't mad about that? A. That's my statement.
RE-DIRECT EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Wear
Q I will ask you if, after this difficulty occurred, any officer came ? A. Not at
the time of the difficulty.
Q How long after you had gone out into the street until an officer came? A.
About half an hour.
Q. I will ask you to state what he did when he came ? A. I was taken and put
in " jail along with the defendant.
Q. I will ask you when you got your child away from Mr Forrest's ?
Objected to by the counsel for the defendant as impertinent. Objection sus-
tained by the court, to which ruling of the court the defendant duly excepted
at the time.
Q. Did you not go by the name of George Clark? A. My mother married the third
time and her husband's name was Clark, so I went by my step-father's name.
Q. Is that the only reason ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. How old are you now ? A. Twenty-eight last October.
Q. How long have you lived here ? A. About three years.
C. L. SWEET, being duly I20 sworn and examined as a witness on the part
of the plaintiff, testified as follows :
DIRECT EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Wear
Q. Your name is C. L. Sweet? A. Yes, sir.
Q. Where do you live ? A. 1003 Boonville street.
Q. Were you acquainted with George E. Kiner last May ? A. Yes, sir.
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Q. State if you saw him immediately or soon after he was alleged to have been
shot ? A. He came to my gallery next day and I asked him what was the
matter. He said he had been shot.
Q. State what was his appearance in the face, if you remember? A. '3 Had
power marks all over his face on the right side of his face, and looked like
something had hit him.
Q. Next day after ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. Do you know what time it was ? A. It was some time during the day.
Q. Are you acquainted with Theodore Forrest ? A. No, sir. I have never seen
him.
CROSS EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Young
Q. You saw the powder burns ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. Did you see any under his jaw ? A. He had his eye tied up with a rag.
Q Did he take it off and show it to you ? A. Yes, I4 sir, told me he was
shot. He didn't call my attention to the powder burns on his neck, I don't
remember seeing any there.
Q. How tall is Kiner ? A. I cannot say.
Q. Is he six feet ? A. Perhaps he is taller.
( Pillow identified by witness, and pistol offered in evidence by the plaintiff. )
Here the plaintiff rested its case, and the defendant offered on its part evidence as
follows :
EVERETT LEE, being duly sworn and examined on the part of the defendant, testified
as follows :
DIRECT EXAMINATION.
By Mr, Harrington
Q. Are you acquainted with the defendant ? A. Yes, sir. 'S 00
Q. Are you acquainted with the plaintiff ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. And with the Forrest family ? A. Yes, sir.
O. Do you kno^w where they live ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. State if you have been there and if so, whether your attention has been called
to any marks about the upstairs of the house.
Objected to by the counsel for the plaintiff as immaterial. Objection over-
ruled by the court, to which ruling the plaintiff duly excepted at the time.
Q. Describe what you saw in the building? A. I saw a pistol mark between the
door and bed.
Q. Here is a map I6o representing the rooms there. Now, this pistol mark was
in what part of the room ? A. It was right overhead in the ceiling.
Q. State to the jury if, from the direction of that bullet mark, it could have been
fired from the other room and make that mark? A. It couldn't that way
Q. Tell the jury where a man would have to be, to fire that shot? A. He would
have to be somewhere near Theodore's bed.
Q. How was the ceiling? A It was low enough to reach with my hand, and
papered with newspapers.
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<2 Did (1700) you examine the other room, Mr. Lee? A. Yes, sir.
Q. Tell the jury whether or not there is any bullet mark in that room ? A. If
there was I couldn't find any.
Q. Did you make an examination to find any ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. What is your business ? A. I work for the street car company as motorman,
conductor, or any place they want a man.
Q. Were you acquainted with _Mr. Kiner when this difficulty came up. A. Yes, sir.
Q. Did you see him on Sunday, the day the difficulty occurred at night ? A. Yes,
sir, l8o I was running a car from Zoo park to Doling park when he,
with two other men, got on my car and one of them had a bottle of whiskey.
Q. What was their appearance ? A. Like any other three men bumming around
together
Q. Intoxicated ? A. Some that way, that's the way I took it.
CROSS EXAMINATION.
By Mr Wear
Q. Did you see Mr. Kiner drink any whiskey that day ? A. No, sir.
Q. How long had you known him at that time ? A. Two or three months.
Q. Had you known him pretty well ? A. I had seen him several '9 times
and talked with him.
Q. Never saw him take a drink of whiskey in your life ? A. No, sir.
Q. You are only supposing he was bumming around with those fellows and drink-
ing, because you saw him with two parties and one had a bottle of whiskey ?
A. Yes, sir.
Q. How do you know it wasn't water? A. They don't generally carry water
around that way.
Q. When did you go to the house of this man Forrest and make examination of
this wall? A. I don't recollect just the date.
Q. How long ago has it been ? 200 A. A couple or three weeks.
Q. There are two rooms upstairs, tell the jury how they are separated from each
other. Is there a partition wall or what is it ? A. I could not say. Never
examined it close enough
J. BEN ALSUP, being duly sworn and examined as a witness on the part of the
defendant, testified as follows .
DIRECT EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Harrington
Q. What position did you hold in this county last May ? A. Jailer.
Q. Of Greene county ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. Do you remember of hearing of the difficulty for which this defendant is on
trial? A. Yes, sir. 2IO
Q. Was this man Kiner brought to the Greene county jail while you were jailer ?
A. Yes, sir.
Q. Did you notice the condition of his face ? A. I did.
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Q. State to the jury what that was and which side it was? A. His face was pow-
der burned on the right side of his face and down his neck.
Q. On the right side of his neck ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. Was there any signs of powder burns on the left side of his face and neck? A.
I don't think there was. I know the main burn was 220 on that side.
There might have been some on the other.
CROSS EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Wear
Q. Were you there the night the two parties were brought there ? A. No, sir.
Q. Who was in charge ? A. Mr. Hooper.
Q. Were you there next morning ? A. It was 10 or n o'clock perhaps before I
got there.
Q. State if this man Kiner did not have a wound on the right side of his head
near the eye ? A. I think he did.
Q. A flesh wound ? A. Yes, sir
C. L. SWEET Recalled by plaintiff.
Q. State how long you had known ** 00 the prosecuting witness, George Kiner,
previous to hearing of this difficulty? A. The day he came back here to
bury his wife was the first time I ever met him.
Q. Had you known him previous to that time ? A. I never heard of him before.
Q. Are you acquainted with the general reputation he sustained here as to being a
peaceable, law-abiding citizen ? A. I got acquainted with him. He gener-
ally stopped at my place every day.
Q. Are you acquainted with his reputation, from what people generally say of him ?
A. Yes, sir.
Q. What is that 24 reputation? A. I have never heard anything to the
contrary.
CROSS EXAMINATION.
By Mr Harrington
Q. The first time you ever saw him was the day he came back to bury his wife ?
A. That's my recollection.
Q. Two months before this difficulty ? A. I don't remember the day.
Q. Wasn't that about two months before this difficulty, the day he buried his wife ?
A. I couldn't say.
Q. About as near as you know ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. You never discussed the man with anyone ? A. No, sir. 2 * 8 ?
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COURT TESTIMONY
IN THE GIDEON CASE.
In the Circuit Court of the county of Christian, state of Missouri, May term, 1898.
Keet-Rountree Dry Goods Co. et al.
vs.
Gideon Mercantile Co., W. W. Gid- \ IN E Q UITY -
eon, Trustee.
OZARK, Mo., May 24, 1898.
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 24th day of May, A. D. 1898, this cause com-
ing on to be heard before fames T. Neville, judge of the Circuit Court of Chris-
tian County, and a jury, the following proceedings were had, to wit :
The plaintiffs, to sustain the issues on their part, offered evidence as follows :
W. W. GIDEON, being duly sworn and examined as a witness on the part of the
plaintiffs, testified as follows :
DIRECT EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Sebree
Q. Please state your name and residence ? A. W. W. Gideon ; I live in Spring-
field, Missouri.
Q. How long have you lived in Springfield ? A. Well, since 1 first moved here is
about nine years. I was away a couple of years at Ozark during that time.
Q. Where did you live in 1897 ? A. In 1897 I lived in Ozark, Christian County,
Missouri.
Q. What were you doing there in the fall of 1897, and 10 prior to September
first ? A. I was clerking for the Gideon Mercantile Company.
Q. You say you were clerking for them ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. How long had you been clerking for that company? A. About a year and
one month.
Q. Now it is shown here in evidence that, on the first of September, the W. W.
Gideon Mercantile Company executed a deed of trust to W. W. Gideon, for
the benefit of creditors. Are you the W. W. Gideon who was made trustee ?
A. Yes, sir.
Q. Tell the court what you did with that stock of goods, ^ and all about the way
the trust was executed by you. About how long did you keep the goods, and
what did you do with them, and how long did you handle them? A. Well,
I retailed the goods until March 12, 1898. On February loth I saw that the
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sales were running so low that it was not paying expenses, and the best thing
I could do for the creditors was to sell it in bulk, as the deed of trust pro-
vided and I notified the creditors, and I also put my notice in the newspapers
of the 3 date and terms of sale, and on the i2th of March I sold them.
Q. At public auction ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. Where were you when this deed of trust was executed? Where was it executed?
A. It was executed in Ozark.
Q. Do you know who drew the deed of trust ? A. Well, I think I know the hand-
writing. I didn't see it drawn.
Q. Whose handwriting is it? A. I think it is T. J. Gideon's.
Q. He signed this deed of trust as president ? A. Yes, sir.
Q Was he at Ozark when this deed of trust 4 was executed, Mr. T. J. Gideon?
A. I think so ; yes, sir. That is my recollection.
Q Have you your book showing the amounts received and the disbursements?
A Yes, sir.
Q. You may state the amount of goods invoiced when they were turned over to you
as trustee, just in round numbers? A. They invoiced $6,778.92, including
furniture. The furniture was estimated to be worth $250. The goods actually
invoiced $6,528.92.
Q. Now, what is the amount of the accounts ? A. The accounts amounted to
$1,017.50, I think, soo
Q. What was the amount of the indebtedness of the W. W. Gideon Mercantile
Company, when this deed of trust was executed? A. I don't know that I
can tell you exactly.
Q. Well, about? A. $4,100 or $4,200.
Q. That is what the Gideon Mercantile Company owed creditors ? A. Y'es, sir.
Q. How much were these creditors paid by retail sales ? A. You mean how much
did I distribute to them all ?
Q. Yes, sir. A. I distributed $3,112.63.
Q. You distributed that altogether ? A. Yes, to the different creditors.
Q. You pro 6o rated it ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. Was that on retail sales, or did that include the public sale of $1,000 and some-
thing? A. Well, that was on the total amount of sales.
Q. In conducting this private sale did you buy any staple articles in order to enable
you to keep the stock up ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. You kept a separate account of that ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. You advertised the stock for sale ? A. Yes, sir
Q. And sold it on that day in March ? A. Yes, sir ; i2th of March, 1898.
Q. Please state to 7 the court who bought the goods and the amount realized at
that public sale? A. G. W. Logan bought the goods and the amount he
paid for them was $1,000.
168 COURT TESTIMONY.
CROSS EXAMINED BY DEFENDANT'S COUNSEL.
By Mr. Watson
Q. You stated in your answer that at this public sale the plaintiffs were represented
by agents ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. Who were the agents pepresenting them? A. Well, Mr. Rountree was there
himself, of the firm of Keet-Rountree
Plaintiff's counsel here objects to this question and answer, and this character
of examination because irrelevant, incompetent and immaterial. Objec-
tion overruled, 8o to which ruling plaintiffs then and there duly excepted
at the time.
Q. I will ask you whether or not you consulted these parties as to whether you
should keep this stock up? A I did. I went to Keet-Rountree's wholesale
house to talk about that matter. They thought the thing to do was to
brighten up the stock and keep staples on hand.
Q. Those goods were paid for in cash ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. The profits on those staples went to the creditors the same as any other sale ?
A. Yes, sir. I sold them for ten per cent above cost. 9
Q. You said in your examination in chief that you agreed to pay $100 a month
for these goods, until you had paid what they were obligated to pay ? A.
Yes, sir.
Q. Had you ever owned any stock in it ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. How long before this deed of trust was executed to you, how long had it been
before that, since you had owned any stock ? A. I suppose a year and a half.
I sold out the latter part of February or first of March, 1896.
Q. To whom did you sell your stock ? I00 A. To M. V. Gideon.
Q. Then you were not a stock-holder at that time ? A. No, sir. Had no inter-
est in it.
Q. When you took charge of these goods as trustee did you have any interest in
the goods ? A. No, sir ; not a thing.
Q. Were these goods bought in for you at that sale by your consent or knowledge ?
A. No, sir.
Q. Did you authorize anybody to bid for you ? A. No, sir.
Q. Did you acquire any interest whatever by the purchase of these goods by G. W.
Logan at that sale ?
Objected to as irrelevant, I10 incompetent and immaterial. Objection over-
ruled, to which ruling plaintiffs then and there duly excepted at the time.
A. No, sir ; I did not.
Q. You had had no talk with him or anyone about buying the goods prior to
that for yourself? A. No, sir.
Q. You stated that you came up, after these goods were bought on Monday? A.
Yes, sir.
COURT TESTIMONY. 169
RE-DIRECT EXAMINATION BY PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL.
By Mr. Sebree
Q. Where was F. M. Gideon, if you know, at the time of the public sale ; was he
there ? A. I think not.
Q. Where does he live ? A. He lives I20 in Washington City. My opinion is
that h*e was in Nebraska visiting his brother-in-law.
Q. He wasn't in Ozark ? A. No, sir.
Q. How long before the sale had he been in Ozark ; since the failure ? A. I think
so ; yes, sir.
Q. How long before the public sale ? A. I think he left there before Christmas.
He was there perhaps a month.
Q. What position, if you know, did F. M. Gideon hold in the Gideon Mercantile
Company? A. I couldn't tell you ; he was a stock-holder, I know that.
Q. Was he a director? A. I couldn't tell I3 you whether he was or not ; I don't
know.
Q. What other property, if any. did you take charge of under this deed of trust as
trustee other than the stock of goods, furniture and accounts ? A. Only the
stock of goods, furniture and accounts.
M. C. BAKER, being duly sworn and examined as a witness on behalf of the plaintiffs,
testified as follows :
DIRECT EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Sebree
Cj. What is your business ? A. I am secretary of the Keet-Rountree Dry Goods
Company
Q. How long have you held that position ? A. Several years.
Q. What position did you occupy with 14 this house in 1897, if any ? A. I was
secretary.
Q. What are your duties as secretary regarding the accounts and credits of the
Keet-Rountree Dry Goods Company ? A. I have charge of them.
Q. Charge of the accounts and notes ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. Did your house have any dealings with W. W. Gideon Mercantile Company?
A. Yes, sir.
Q. State about what they owed you in September, 1897, at the time they made the
deed of trust? A. It was about $1,100. They owed us a note of $1,033, and
the account was about I don't remember just what the account was. I have
a '5 statement there. It was about |i,ioo altogether.
Cj. Is that the note you hold there ? A. Yes, sir ; there is a credit on this note.
Q. Was the amount paid in full ? A. The account was paid in full after the assign-
ment. At the time they made the assignment our claim was something like
$1,100 and the interest, I think, up to that time.
1 70 COURT TESTIMONY.
CROSS EXAMINED BY DEFENDANTS' COUNSEL.
By J. J. Gideon
Q. You say that he had been there and handed you checks and transacted business
for W. W. Gideon ? A. Trustee ; yes, sir.
Q. For whom did he transact business with you before that ? A. The Mercantile
Company. l6o
It is admitted that at the time of the execution of the deed of trust offered in
evidence, the directors of the W. W. Gideon Mercantile Company were :
T. J. Gideon, president ; F. M. Gideon, E. F. Gideon, I. F. Gideon, and M.
V. Gideon, secretary.
J. T. WHITE, being duly sworn and examined as a witness on behalf of the plaint-
iffs, testified as follows :
DIRECT EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Sebree
Q. You live in Springfield, Missouri ? A. Yes.
Q. What is your business ? A. Lawyer.
Q. What was your business in 1897 and 1898, and where? A. I was in the law
business here. I represented Barton Brothers in this collection.
Q. In their claim ^ against the Gideon Mercantile Company ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. How were you representing them ? A. I was representing them as attorney
for them for the purpose of making the collection.
Q. They sent the claim to you ? A. They sent the claim to me ; yes, sir.
Q. You collected the money on the claim ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. What was the first payment? A. The first payment was made by T. J. Gid-
eon ; that is, he came to my office with a check. I knew a payment was to be
made about that time. Whether it was payable to me I8o or payable to him
and then indorsed to me, I don't remember.
Q. Who was he purporting to represent ? A. The trustee, Mr. W. W. Gideon.
Q. Were you present at the sale ? A. I was present when he sold the goods, and;
bid on them.
Q. Did you know who got the goods ? A. I did not.
Q. Did you know that the goods were bid in for T. J. Gideon? A. I did not. I
had no idea of it ; never dreamed of it until some time after ; I learned it
through you, or someone connected with this 19 matter.
Q. Did he ever speak to you or any other creditor, to your knowledge, about buy-
ing these goods in ? A. Never did.
CROSS EXAMINED BY DEFENDANTS' COUNSEL.
By Mr. Watson
Q. You say you bid on these goods ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. As attorney for Barton Brothers ? A. As attorney for Barton Brothers ; yes,
COURT TESTIMONY. 171
Q. Do you remember your highest bid ? A. I think I ran them up about as high
as they went. I didn't have the slightest idea what they were worth.
Q. I will ask you if you remember having a talk with W. W. Gideon in 200 which
you instructed him to send checks to you by T. J. Gideon? A. No, I don't
remember that I did.
Plaintiffs here rested their case.
Defendants, to sustain the issues on their part, offered evidence as follows :
THOMAS J. GIDEON, one of the defendants, being duly sworn and examined as a
witness for the defendants, testified as follows :
DIRECT EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Watson
Q. Are you the Thomas J. Gideon mentioned in these pleadings? A. Yes, sir;
I am.
Q. I will ask you what relation you had with the W. W. Gideon Mercantile Com-
pany while it was in existence ? A. 1 2IO was a director, stock-holder and
president.
Q. When this deed of trust was executed by the Gideon Mercantile Company did
W. W. Gideon have any interest in the goods or hold any stock in the corpo-
ration? A. None, he hadn't for over a year.
Q. And did he at the time of the sale have any interest in the goods, or in the stock
of the corporation ? A. He did not. He was merely an employee of the
corporation, a clerk.
Q. I will ask you whether or not these obligations that you were personally liable
for have been 220 paid by you ? A. Every one of them has been paid by me
and F. M. Gideon.
Plaintiffs object to the last answer and statement of the witness for the reason
that it is irrelevant, incompetent and immaterial and relates to debts not
secured by the deed of trust, and not pleaded in the answer. Objections
overruled, to which plaintiffs then and there duly excepted at the time.
CROSS EXAMINED BY PLAINTIFFS' COUNSEL.
Q. How long were you president of the Gideon Mercantile Company? A. I
think I was from its organization down to the time of making the deed of
trust. 2 3
Q. Do you remember when it was organized? A. I think it was organized in
March or April, 1893, at the breaking out of the panic.
Q. Who drew the deed of trust when they made their assignment ? A. I drew it.
Q. Did you act as the attorney in that matter, for the Gideon Mercantile Company,
or the trustee ? A. No, sir ; there was no attorney about it.
Q. Well, in drawing the deed of trust it required one. A. I don't know what
you call it. I acted as president and did the work and 24 didn't charge any-
body anything.
Q. You had no other attorney to transact this business? A. No, sir; I had no.
other one.
COURT TESTIMONY.
Q. Well, during the time you were president of the company in any legal matters
that came up you advised them? A. Oh, certainly, if there was anything
that affected the corporation, as president of the corporation, I thought it
was my duty to let the board of directors know it, or the manager, and I
did so.
<3. After the deed of trust was drawn did you still look out for the interest of the
company the same as 2 s usual, as president or attorney either? A. After
the deed of trust was drawn, I didn't regard the company as being in active
life at all, and I looked after the interest of myself as indorser for it.
GEORGE W. LOGAN, being duly sworn and examined as a witness on behalf of
defendants, testified as follows :
DIRECT EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Watson
Q. What is your name ? A. G. W. Logan.
Q. State whether or not you had anything to do with the sale of the W. W. Gideon
stock of goods at Ozark, and, if so, what relation you acted in, and 26o for
whom, and what you did ? A. I bought that stock of goods, sold under the
deed of trust. I was employed or spoken to by Mr. T. J. Gideon to buy the
stock of goods. I went to my office about i o'clock, I think it was, on the
day of the sale, I2th of March, 1898, and he was there ; and the incident and
surrounding circumstances, of course, I couldn't relate, but anyhow this
question came up. Mr. Gideon asked if I would represent him at that sale,
and I told him that I would. He 2 7 authorized me to bid f 1,000 for the stock
of goods, and I attended the sale and bid $1,000, and the stock of goods was
knocked off to me.
Q. I will ask you whether or not you represented W. W. Gideon at that sale
directly or indirectly ? A. I did not.
Q. Now, in the sale of these accounts I will ask you whether the same state of facts
existed as in the sale of the goods ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. What were your instructions as to that ? A. He instructed me to buy the ac-
counts, provided they did not 28o go for more than $100, I think ; my recollec-
tion is it was $ 100, I won't be sure as to that.
Q. You think he instructed you to give as much as $100 for them ? A. Yes.
CROSS EXAMINED BY PLAINTIFFS' COUNSEL.
By Mr. White
Q. You say that the trustee, Mr. W. W. Gideon, consulted you frequently as
attorney, while he was running that store ? A. Yes, previous to this time.
Cj. Previous to the public sale ? A. Yes.
Q. What was your first bid on those goods? A. I don't remember. I know
what 29 my last bid was.
COURT TESTIMONY. 173
Q. Give your best judgment as to what your first bid was. A. Well, I don't
know. If I knew whether I made the first bid or not I could guess pretty
well.
Q. You were trying to buy them just as cheap as you could ? A. I was repre-
senting my client.
Q. Your first bid wasn't in excess of $600? A. I don't think it was.
Q. He told you to buy the accounts and not bid over f 100 ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. And you got them at $25 ? A. I 3 did, because I was the only man that bid
on them.
Q. Did you tell anybody there that day that you were bidding for T. J. Gideon?
A. I don't think I did.
This was all the testimony offered. Whereupon the Court on the 3oth day of
January, 1899, rendered judgment for defendants and dismissed plaintiffs*
bill. 3060
VOCABULARY OF
COURT TESTIMONY
IN THE ROSS CASE.
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IN THE ROSS CASE.
In the Circuit Court of the county of Barton, state of Missouri, September
term, 1898.
Edward and Thirza Ross, by their
next friend, George Ross,
vs. [ SUIT FOR DAMAGES.
Kansas City, Ft. Scott & Memphis
R. R. Co.
LAMAR, Mo., Sept. 15, 1898.
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on the isth day of September, A. D. 1898, this cause
coming on to be heard before James T. Neville, judge of the Circuit Court of
Barton County, and a jury, the following proceedings were had, to wit :
The plaintiffs, to sustain the issues on their part, offered evidence as follows :
GEORGE Ross, sworn and examined as a witness on the part of the plaintiffs, testi-
fied as follows :
DIRECT EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Cravens
Q. How old are you ? A. Twenty-five years old.
Q. What relation are you, if any, to the plaintiffs, Edward Ross and Thirza Ross ?
A. I am a brother to them.
Q. How old is your brother, Edward Ross ? A. He is seventeen years old.
Q. How old is your sister, Thirza Ross ? A. She is thirteen years old.
Q. Have you any brothers or sisters younger than Thirza ? A. No, sir.
Q. Who is the next older than Thirza ?
Objected to I0 by the counsel for the defendant, as irrelevant and immaterial..
Overruled. To which ruling the defendant by its counsel, then and there,
duly excepted at the time.
A. Edward.
Q. Is Edward the only boy that is under twenty-one years of age, or that was
under twenty-one years of age last Christmas? A. Yes, sir.
Q. Is Thirza the only girl that was under eighteen years of age at that time ? A.
Yes, sir.
Q. Where did your father reside ? A. A mile southwest of Liberal.
Q. In this county ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. Do you know whether 20 he was in the town of Liberal on the night of
December 24th, last ? A. Yes, sir, he was there.
176
COURT TESTIMONY 177
Q. Do you know whether he was expecting any one to arrive on the train ? A.
Yes, sir; he was.
Q. Where was the person coming from that he was expecting ? A. From the
Territory.
Q. How many railroads are there in the town of Liberal ? A, Two.
Q. Which one of those roads might he have come on, in coming from the
Territory ?
Objected to by counsel for defendant as vague, indefinite, and uncertain,
and as immaterial in 3 this case. Overruled. To which ruling of the court,
the defendant by its counsel, then and there, duly excepted at the time.
A. He could come on either road.
Q. Did your father know which road he was intending to come on? A. I
can't say.
Q. Did you know ? A. No, sir.
Q. What time that night did you last see your father alive and where was he ? A.
Well, I should judge it was about half-past eight and it might have been as
late as half-past nine.
Q. Did you make any search for him 4 after that ? A. Yes, sir, I did.
Q. About what time did you make the search? A. Why, it was just about ten
o'clock.
Q. Where did you go? A. I went down to the crossing, and to the stopping
post, west of the crossing.
Q. Did you find your father there then ? A. No, sir.
Q. Did you see him any more that night ? A. No, sir, I did not.
Q. Did you hear any train come in on the K. C. F. S. & M. after you left
town? A. Yes, sir.
Q. Do you remember s what time you got home ? A. I don't remember just
what time it was when I got to the house.
Q. Where did you next see your father ? A. I never saw him any more after that
evening ; I never looked at him.
Q. Do you know whether or not your father was drinking somewhat that night ?
A. Why, I suppose he was, yes, sir.
CROSS EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Hamlin
Q. Where was your father at half-past eight that evening, the time you say was
the last time you ever saw him? A. It was about 8 o'clock I think. He
was 600 going up Main street, near the hardware store ; going north.
Q. Was he with anybody ? A. No, sir; he was alone.
Q. Did you notice where he went ? A. I did not ; no, sir.
Q. You didn't go beyond the stopping post ? A. Yes, sir, we went 20 or 30 feet
beyond it, far enough so that I could see that he wasn't on either side of the
track there.
iy8 COURT TESTIMONY.
RE-DIRECT EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Timmonds
Q. Who did you say went down there with you ? A. My cousin.
Q. The one that came in on the train ? A. Yes, sir. 7
Q. Had he and your father met yet ; did your father know that he was in town ? A.
No, sir.
Q. Why did you and your cousin go down and look for your father? A I just
went down ; I said, " we will go down and see if father knows you. He
thinks you are coming on the train ; if he is very drunk he will look on all the
trains."
Objected to by the counsel for the defendant as immaterial and incompetent.
By Mr. Timmonds : They drew out the fact as to what he went there to look for,
800 and I want to know why he went there. Overruled. To which ruling the
defendant by its counsel, then and there, duly excepted at the time.
Q. What is the condition of the railroad track on the K. C. F. S. & M. rail-
road where this stopping post west of the crossing is ; explain how the track
lays there what condition it was in, and all about it ? A. I could not state
what condition it was in then ; I guess it is in good condition.
Q. Are you acquainted with the ground on the Memphis road between the 9
crossing and the first street west ? Do you know what is the first street west
of the crossing? A. Yes, the first street is Pedro, west of the Missouri
Pacific crossing.
Q. Do you know whether the grounds are fenced on either side of the Memphis
road between that street and the railroad crossing ? A. Part of the way, it is.
Q. Do you know anything about whether it is cultivated or not ? A. Yes, sir,
it is cultivated, a part of it.
J. W. SHERMAN, sworn and examined as a witness on the part of the plaintiffs,
testified as I00 follows :
DIRECT EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Timmonds
Q. Where do you reside ? A. At present at Liberal, Mo.
Q. In this county ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. Are you the Station Agent of the Memphis railroad at that point? A.
Yes, sir.
Q. How long have you been holding that position? A Since July, 1888, I
think it was.
Q. Are you able to state what was the regular running passenger and freight
trains over that railroad last winter, about Christmas time ? A. I don't know
that I understand your question.
Q. I want to learn from you what trains, what passenger and what " freight
trains passed regularly through that town over this road, last winter about
Christmas time ? A. My memory is not clear on that point just now.
Q. If a person should ask you what time a train arrived there, could you tell him ?
A. Yes, sir, the passenger trains that run on schedule time.
COURT TESTIMONY. 179
Q. Do you know whether or not this railroad company received and discharged
passengers at the stopping place at the crossing ?
Objected to by counsel for defendant as irrelevant and immaterial. Over-
ruled. To which ruling the defendant by its counsel, then and there, duly
excepted at I20 the time.
A. They are not supposed to receive and discharge passengers there. If a man
gets on or off there, he does so entirely on his own risk.
Q. Do you know whether the company receive and discharge them there ? A.
They are not supposed to.
Q. Do you know whether they do that or not? A. I don't know, I am hardly
ever down there ; my station, you know, is at the depot.
CROSS EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Hamlin
Q. I understand you to say that it is positively against the instructions to the agents
to sell tickets on any train that T 3 does not stop at the stations ? A. Yes,
sir.
Q. A man can come and buy a ticket to-day, and ride on it at any time when he
can catch a train ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. When they are sold, they are not sold with the understanding that the pur-
chaser is to ride on trains that do not stop at the station, where it is sold ? A.
No, sir.
Q. It is a fact that an agent would be fired if he should authorize or attempt to
authorize a person to get on a train that didn't stop there? A. I4 Yes, sir ;
those are the rules of the company.
E. W. KELLS, sworn and examined as a witness on the part of the plaintiffs, testi-
fied as follows :
DIRECT EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Timmonds
Q. Where do you reside ? A. At Fort Scott, Kans.
Q. What is your business ? A. I am a locomotive engineer.
Q. For what company ? A. The K. C. F. S. & M.
Q. How long have you been employed by that company ? A. Almost ten years,
it will be in a month or two.
Q. Where do you run now? A. I am running between Kansas City and
Springfield.
Q. How long '5 have you been a locomotive engineer? A. I commenced my
first running in 1873 ; that is, to go any distance on the road ; I had been
handling an engine before that.
Q. How old are you ? A. Fifty-one past.
Q. Did you as an engineer have control of an engine pulling freight train No. 48
over this railroad through this county, on the night of the 24th of December
last? A. Yes, sir.
Q. Were you on time or behind time ? A. I was behind time.
Q. About how much behind time ? A. I I6o don't just recollect, but I presume I
was a couple of hours behind time.
i8o COURT TESTIMONY.
Q. What sort of an engine did you have? A. I had an eight-wheel engine, 17x24.
Q. What do you mean by 17x24? A. The diameter of the cylinder is 17 inches
and the stroke is 24 inches.
Q. What sort of brakes did you have on that train? A. The train had hand
brakes and a few cars with air brakes.
Q. About how many cars did you have air brakes on ? A. I '7 don't recollect.
Q. Da you remember, Mr. Kells, whether or not you stopped the train before you
passed over the railroad crossing at Liberal ? A. Yes, sir ; I stopped at the
stopping post.
Q. How soon did you start your train, after you came to a stop ? A. Well, right
away ; my recollection is that I started right up. We only waited to make the
stop required at the crossing.
CROSS EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Hamlin
Q. I understand you to say now that you saw a pile of ashes before your engine,
somewhere in front of you, not far from the stopping post I8o west of the
crossing? A. Yes, sir.
Q. Did you see anything else on the track ahead of you except the pile of ashes,
and afterward the piece of garment at about the same place ? A. No, sir.
Q. What were you doing there, as you drew your train over the Missouri Pacific
track ? A. Looking up the Missouri Pacific track to the right and left ; look-
ing out for my train.
Q. Is it the duty of an engineer, when he crosses another railroad, to keep looking
to the right and left ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. Is there any danger 19 that trains on that road might come in and not see you,
or might not obey the law, and run into you ? A. Yes, it is very frequent
that trains come together on a crossing.
Q. And you were acting in the discharge of your duty in looking to the right and
left? A. Yes, sir.
Q. I will ask you to state whether it is customary to clean ashes out at that place ?
A. Yes, at any time or place where we make a stop, if we think there is any
danger of burning the grates. The stopping post 200 at a crossing is a very
common place, and at the water-tank.
Q. Can an engineer clean the pan without stopping the train f A. No, sir.
Q. Are you allowed to clean it at the platform or near the station. A. No, sir.
We do it sometimes if there is not a great deal, to save a stop, if we are short
of time, but it is not allowable.
RE-DIRECT EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Timmonds
Q. Did I understand you to say that this object was a pile of ashes, or that you
supposed it to be one ? A. I supposed it to 2I be one ; it had that ap-
pearance.
Q. I understood you to say that this object which you supposed to be a pile of
ashes, when you got closer, you supposed it to be a garment ? A. Yes, sir.
. COURT TESTIMONY. 181
RE-CROSS EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Hamlin
Q. What kind of a night was that ? A. It was a moonlight night ; a hazy moon-
light night.
Q. What effect does moonlight have upon a headlight? A. Well, the moonlight
neutralizes the headlight.
JACK LAVERY, sworn and examined as a witness on the part of the plaintiffs, testified
as follows :
RE-DIRECT EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Timmonds
Q. Where do you reside ? A. At Liberal, Mo. 220
Q. How long have you resided there ? A. About eight years.
Q. Did you know James Ross in his life time ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. Were you at Liberal on the morning of last Christmas? A. Yes, sir.
Q. Where did you see him after he had been hurt ? A. I saw him at the side of
the railroad track.
Q. How did you happen to be down there? A. The conductor came up and
asked me to go down and take care of him until morning.
Q. The conductor of the passenger train ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. The east 23 bound train coming this way from Liberal ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. When you moved him what did you discover? A. When we washed and
dressed him we found that his arm was broken, his leg was broken in two
places, and his left eye was gone,
CROSS EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Hamlin
Q. Isn't it true that there are a number of places along there that show where ashes
have been dumped ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. A good many places ? A. Yes, sir ; but they had been leveled down even with
the track and looked like a shadow.
JACK LAVERY, recalled for the plaintiffs, testified 24 as follows :
RE-DIRECT EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Timmonds
Q. Just before you went off the stand, and while I was talking with some one at
the rail, there were two questions put by Mr. Hamlin and answered by you
which I did not hear. I find, from the record of the stenographer, they are
these: "Isn't it true that there are a number of places along there where
ashes have been dumped," and you answered "yes." The other question is
"a good many places," and your answer "yes"? A. Yes, but I said they
had been scraped down level with the track, and they looked like 2 s a
shadow.
Q. Where were the piles of ashes, and in what condition were the several piles
that you referred to ? A. They were where the ashes had been dumped and
were leveled down with the rest of the track, and they looked like a shadow
at night ; it made the track spotted in the dark.
i82 COURT TESTIMONY.
RE-CROSS EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Hamlin
Q. You say you mistook one of these ash-piles or spots for the body of Ross, when
you were looking for him ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. How close were you to it when you thought it was the body ? A. About 30
feet. 26o
Q. How near did you get to it before you discovered the mistake ? A. About 9
or 10 feet.
The plaintiffs here rested their case.
The defendant, to maintain the issues on its part, offered the following testimony,
to-wit :
M. Fox, sworn and examined as a witness on the part of the defendant, testified
as follows :
DIRECT EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Hamlin
Q. Where do you reside ? A. I live out in Kansas.
Q. Where did you live last Christmas ? A. I lived in Pedro, Mo.
Q. What were you doing ? A. I was track foreman on the Memphis road.
Q. Do you remember going 2 7 along the track of the Memphis road, early on the
morning of the 25th of December last ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. If you found anything there, state what it was and where you found it? A. I
found a piece of an old vest.
Q. Where ? A. In the center of the track.
Q. At what point on the track, with reference to the stopping post ? A. To the
best of my judgment it was about 150 feet west of the stopping post.
OLIVER HOLLINGSWORTH, sworn and examined as a witness on the part of the
defendant, 28o testified as follows :
DIRECT EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Hamlin
Q. Where do you reside ? A. In Fort Scott, Kansas.
Q. What is your business ? A. Locomotive inspector.
Q. For what company ? A. For the Gulf.
Q. How long have you been car and engine inspector ? A. About two years and
three months.
Q. I will ask you to state to the jury if you inspected engine No. 55 on its arrival
in Fort Scott, on the morning of the 25th of December? A. Yes, sir, 1
think so.
COURT TESTIMONY. 183
Q. That morning after its arrival ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. About what time in the day 29 did you inspect it ? A. Somewhere between
eight and nine o'clock.
Q. I will ask you whether you examined it to see whether it was bespattered with
blood, or other evidence of its having come in contact with a living body? A.
Yes, sir ; I gave her a thorough examination for that purpose.
Q. Did you find any indications of that kind ? A. No, sir ; I didn't find any-
thing.
CROSS EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Timmonds
Q. What caused you to make such an examination that morning ? A. I heard
some of the boys say that engine No. 55 had run over a man 3 down the
road, and that called my attention to it in particular.
Q. Who did you hear say it had run over a man? A. It was the wipers, I don't
know their names.
Q. Some of the employes of the road ? A. Yes, sir.
Defendant here rested its case, ^s
VOCABULARY OF
IN THE ABBOTT CASE.
VOCABULARY OF COURT TESTIMONY.
185
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COURT TESTIMONY
IN THE ABBOTT CASE.
In the Circuit Court of the county of Greene, state of Missouri, May term, 1898.
Thompson Manufacturing Company, }
vs. > SUIT ON SUBSCRIPTION.
James Abbott.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo., May 26, 1898.
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on the 26th day of May, A. D. 1898, this cause com-
ing on to be heard before James T. Neville, judge of the Circuit Court of
Greene county, and a jury, the following proceedings were had, to wit :
The plaintiff, to sustain the issues on its part, offered evidence as follows :
JAMES ABBOTT, the defendant, introduced as a witness by the plaintiff's counsel,
testified as follows :
DIRECT EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Heffernan
Q. (Showing witness subscription list. ) Is that your signature ? A. Yes, sir, that
is my signature.
Q. I will ask you, if you ever paid that subscription of $5,000 to the Thompson
Manufacturing Company ? A. I consider' that I paid it ; yes, sir.
Q. Did you ever pay that $5,000 in money to the Thompson Manufacturing
Company? A. No, sir; I never paid it in money to the Thompson Manufac-
turing Company.
Q. You mean to say that you did pay it? A. I0 I mean to say that I can
explain the circumstances and conditions under which it was paid.
Q. You say you didn't pay it in money? A. Yes, sir.
Q. Did you pay it in property ? A. Do you want all the facts ?
Q. I want you to say yes or no to that question ? A. There was a contract for
the delivery of property.
Q. Did you pay that in property ? A. No, sir ; I didn't pay it.
CROSS EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Massey
Q. You stated in your direct examination that you considered this paid. Now will
you explain in what way 20 that payment was made? A. By contract
with the gentlemen composing the Thompson Manufacturing Company for
the conveyance of property to them.
186
COURT TESTIMONY. 187
Q. Examine that paper. I will ask you whether or not that is the contract under
which you signed these articles of association ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. What became of your subscription to the Thompson Manufacturing Company ?
Plaintiff objected to this question as incompetent. Objection sustained by
the court. To which ruling of the court the defendant duly excepted at
the time.
By the Court
Q. Did you ever get any stock issued to you ? A. I never 3 had a certificate.
By Mr. White
Q. I would like to ask you what you did with the subscription to that stock ?
Q. What disposition was made of that certificate of $5,000 of stock subscribed
by you?
Objected to by the counsel for plaintiff as incompetent and immaterial.
Objection sustained. To which ruling the defendant duly excepted at the
time.
JAMES ABBOTT, sworn, testified in his own behalf as follows :
DIRECT EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Massey
Q. You may state just what was done in relation to your subscription to that stock,
which they have introduced in evidence. What was done by 4 you and
the Thompson Manufacturing Company, and the Scott Investment Company
in relation to it ? A. My subscription was cancelled by the substitution of
other subscriptions and the issuance of other stock.
Q. What subscriptions were these which you say were substituted for yours ? A.
Subscriptions which were procured by the officers and members of the Scott
Investment Company.
To which question and answer plaintiff objected, and the objection was, by
the court, sustained and evidence not permitted, to which ruling of the
court the defendant duly excepted at the time.
Q. How long was it after this subscription was made s before these other
subscriptions were returned in lieu of it, as you stated ? A. Immediately ,
it wasn't more than one or two days ; possibly the same day ; possibly the
next day after. I know that there was canvassing going on for subscriptions,
and they were turned in.
Q. Had they been taken before this ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. I will ask you whether or not all of those arrangements, that you speak of, were
understood and agreed upon by the officers of the Thompson Manufacturing
Company ?
Mr. Vaughan
We object to that question because it calls for the opinion 6o of the witness.
By the Court That objection is sustained. You may state what was done. A.
The officers were present at our final action and received these sub-
scription lists. Mr. Thompson, Mr. Frizzel, Mr. Pomeroy, and possibly Mr.
Kirst, if I remember right, did that.
1 88 COURT TESTIMONY.
By the Court State the facts about the acceptance of the subscription ? A. The
reception of that subscription was in lieu of the subscription made by myself
and Mr. At wood.
By Mr. Massey
Q. I will ask you whether or not you ever received the certificate of stock? A.
I did not.
V
Q. Did 7 you know, at any time before this suit was brought against you, any-
thing in relation to your name being on the books, or whether it was or not,
as a stockholder ?
Objected to by the defendant as irrelevant and immaterial. Objection sus-
tained by the court and the witness not permitted to answer said question,
to which ruling of the court the defendant excepted at the time.
Q. I will ask you what you know, if anything, in relation to your name being used
by the officers of the Thompson Manufacturing Company, in any way what-
ever ; if so, what did 8o you know prior to the bringing of the suit? A.
I supposed that the subscription of this stock and the aid that we rendered
them, entirely dissevered my connection with the Thompson Manufacturing
Company, and there was nobody more surprised than I when proceedings
were instituted against me on this motion. I know nothing about their busi-
ness ; nothing about their methods ; nothing about their books.
CROSS EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Heffernan
Q. You said you did not know your name was ever connected with it, and that
you were very much surprised that it was. How do you explain your testi-
mony? A. I did 9 not make that remark, as I understand you. The
remark I made was that, after the substitution of these subscriptions to the
Thompson Manufacturing Company, I had no connection with them in any
way, manner or shape. I know nothing about their business.
Q. You were surprised, you stated, that this suit was instituted? A. I was
surprised.
Q. Didn't you sign the articles of association, and didn't you acknowledge before
Mr. J. J. Hibler that you had paid in $2,500, and that it was in the hands of the
directors? A. I certainly signed the articles of I00 association. I testi-
fied to that here yesterday.
Q. Didn't you know that it would put you on record ? A. Certainly I did.
Q. You knew of that fact ? A. I knew that I signed the articles of association,
and have explained here to-day the circumstances and conditions under which
I signed them.
Q. You also signed the subscription obligating yourself to pay the further sum of
$2,500 ? A. I obligated myself to pay what the document says I did.
Q. What did you mean by the payment of money and the execution of notes ?
A. I mean the IIO parties that were substituted for my subscription paid
their money and executed their notes to the Thompson Manufacturing
Company.
Q. Where was the substitution made ? A. It was made in the office ot the Scott
Investment Company at Mr. Hibler's office.
Q. Who was present? A. To the best of my recollection, most of the directors
were there.
COURT TESTIMONY. 189
Q. You say that subscription was made ? Tell the court how that was done ? A.
I have told it plainly So far as the question of details are concerned, it is a
question for the officers of the Thompson Manufacturing Company to I30
supply the details as to how it was done. I know we turned them over the
subscription lists of solvent men who were willing to subscribe.
Q. You just turned that subscription over to them? A. We turned the subscrip-
tion over to them.
Q. How long after the organization of the company was that ? A. My recol-
lection is that it was the next day after the organization. I know it was a few
days after the officers of the Thompson Manufacturing Company were around
on the streets closing up the subscriptions. My recollection is that it was the
next day. I3
Q. Do you know whether there is any record of these transactions made by the
Thompson Manufacturing Company ? A. I do not.
Q. These transactions were just transactions made with these officers at their meet-
ing ? A. At the meeting of the Scott Investment Company, the Thompson
Manufacturing Company's officers were present.
Q. You don't know that any record of the transactions was made ? A. I don't
know.
Q. Do you know whether there was any record ever made of their receiving these
subscriptions which you mention, in lieu of your stock, and releasing your
subscription? A. I don't know. I4
J. J. HIBLER, sworn and examined as a witness for the defendant, testified as
follows :
DIRECT EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Massey
Q. What agreement was there with the Thompson Manufacturing Company in
regard to these subscriptions ? A. There was an agreement by the members
of the Thompson Manufacturing Company with the directors of the Scott
Investment Company that those subscriptions were to be substituted for the
subscriptions made by Atwood and Abbott.
By the Court
Q. You say there was an agreement made between the directors of the Scott In-
vestment Company and the directors of the Thompson Manufacturing Com-
pany to substitute these subscriptions ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. That was made by them '5 and put down on their books, or was it just
talked between them ? A. I don't remember that it was put down on the
books at that meeting in my office.
Q. You say it was not the official act of the companies themselves? A. I am
of the impression it was a conversation immediately after the adjournment,
though it might not have been.
By Mr. White
Q. I will ask you if you heard any talk on the part of the officers of the Thompson
Manufacturing Company, at other times than this, in relation to this matter ?
1600 A. Yes, sir, I had a talk with them.
Q. What was the understanding? A. That these subscriptions were to take the
place of the subscriptions made by Abbott and Atwood.
'
i 9 o COURT TESTIMONY.
Q. I will ask you if they ever said anything to you in relation to the cancellation of
the subscriptions of Abbott and Atwood ? A. They told me that the Abbott
and Atwood subscriptions were cancelled.
By the Court
Q. Did you ever see anything on the records of the Thompson Manufacturing
Company ? A. I never saw them.
Q. I will ask you whether or not you were one '7 of these subscribers ? A.
I was.
Q. I will ask you whether or not you ever received a certificate of stock on that
subscription? A. I did.
Objected to by the plaintiff. Objection sustained by the court, to which ruling
of the court the defendant duly excepted at the time.
Q. I will ask you if you know of certificates of stock being delivered to others of
these subscribers ? A. I do.
Q. Were you a director ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. Could you tell by an examination of the record of the date as to any other
business that occurred I8o there? A. I think this was a called meeting
for this purpose. I don't know what the Scott Investment Association's
records do state. I have never seen them. I do not recollect any other
business being done that day only pertaining to the Thompson Manufacturing
Company, although it may have been a regular meeting of the Scott Invest-
ment Company, where other business came up.
Q. Can you give the day of the month and year that occurred ? A. I could not.
Q. I wish you would take this book and look over it and see if you can refresh
your I ^ memory as to the date. A. There is a meeting here in May,
1897. I see that was the date they were present, and this was authorized.
Q. Was it talked of at any other meeting that you remember? A. I don't
recollect that it was talked of at any other regular board meeting.
Q. The question I asked you was if this talk occurred there, as you say, after the
board meeting adjourned, according to your recollection ? A. To the best
of my recollection it was talked of afterwards. Whether it was talked of
during the meeting 200 I am not positive. My impression is it was ; but it
was also talked of after the meeting.
Q. Isn't it a fact, it was merely talk ; there was no making of any contract at that
time ? A. I think the secretary of the Scott Investment Company has the
contracts, if there were any.
F. E. ATWOOD, being duly sworn and examined as a witness on the part of the
defendant, testified as follows :
By Mr. Massey
Q. Did the Scott Investment Company have any arrangement with these gentle-
men, who were acting for the Thompson Manufacturing Company, to aid them
in getting up that corporation? A. They had 2IO an arrangement to
assist them in placing some of the capital stock in the city of Springfield.
Q. Do you know anything about a subscription made to the capital stock of the
Thompson Manufacturing Company by James Abbott ? A. Yes, sir.
COURT TESTIMONY. I9I
Q. State what you know in relation to that subscription, and what arrangements
were made concerning it ? A. The Scott Investment Company were effect-
ing the sale of the cotton mill to the Thompson Manufacturing Company,
which they were to use as a manufacturing building, and under the conditions
of this sale the purchase price, or a portion of the " purchase price, was
$5,000 paid-up stock.
CROSS EXAMINATION.
By Mr. Heffernan
Q. You were interested in the result of these suits, more or less ? A. Yes, sir.
Q. There were several similar suits against yourself? A. Yes ; I have a $300
certificate of their stock in my pocket ; I am sued also besides this.
Q. Have you any subscription papers in your possession ? A. No, sir.
Q. Do you know where they are ? A. No, sir.
Q. Do you know whether Mr. J. T. White, attorney for the defendant in this case,
has any of them? A. I 2 3 heard Mr. Hibler say he had the one he had.
Q. When did you see it? A. I saw one of them since the commencement of
this suit.
Q. I mean outside of that ; do you know whether Mr. White has one of them ?
A. I think he has ; yes.
Q. Did you ever see any more ? A. No, never.
Q. In reply to Mr. Massey's question, you stated that' the Scott Investment Com-
pany was helping along this enterprise started by this Thompson Manufactur-
ing Company ; that is, they wanted to get all the subscriptions they could
for them? A. They 24 wanted to get manufacturing interests here and
wanted to sell the property also.
Q. You obligated yourself to get a certain amount of the subscription ? A. We
did not obligate ourselves to raise anything. We merely, at their request,
said we would assist them. ****
VOCABULARY OF
THE BIRTHRIGHT,
THE BARTER, AND
THE BITTER CRY
VOCABULARY OF BIRTHRIGHT, BARTER, AND BITTER CRY. 193
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GROUP DICTATION.
Group dictation if rightly managed is,
no doubt, of the highest possible value to
the shorthand student in gaining speed in
writing and readiness in reading ; but
the student should be very careful not to
destroy its value by working carelessly or
mechanically.
After carefully practising the short-
hand outlines preparatory to taking dic-
tation, one member of the class or group
(all sitting near together) should read
the letters or selection, while the other
members of the group write. The read-
ing should be slow enough so the notes
may be made accurately. It is a great
mistake to dictate too rapidly. One can-
not jump all at once from a certain speed
to ten, fifteen, or fifty words per minute
higher.
Shorthand speed is of slow growth, and
comes from repetition, gradually increas-
ing. Do not try to force speed. As be-
fore stated, it is a growth and cannot be
forced any more than the grass can be
forced to grow. Take good care of the
notes, and constant and patient practise
will bring the desired result. The first
person in the group having dictated the
j selection, No. 2 should read from his
notes until an error is made, when the
next to the left should be called upon and
so on, until the selection is read ; then
let No. 2 dictate the same matter or se-
lection, and the other members of the
class read around in the same way, until
the article has been read at least five
times, being careful about dictating too
rapidly. If the selection is very long,
one person should not be required to
read all of it from his notes, but read so
far and allow the next to take it up.
The other members of the group
should not assist the reader ; in fact, it
should be an invariable rule that all
members of the group should keep si-
lent all of the time, unless dictating. In
reading from the notes, if the student
realizes that he is alone in his work, there
is no possible help at hand, that it is sink
or swim, he will be stimulated to read,
and in case of a little difficulty, to think,
and, in this way, cultivate self-reliance,
and this self-reliance will do more than
anything else to straighten him out. In
fact, the only difference between the re-
porter who can read his notes rapidly
and easily and one who cannot do so,
is in the matter of self-reliance or con-
fidence in his ability. If you have not
confidence in your ability to read your
own notes, you will make a miserable
failure of it, no matter how much you
know of shorthand.
This practise may be varied in this
way : Let one dictate the same as be-
fore, after which let No. 2 read from his
196
GROUP DICTATION.
notes, while the others write ; then the
next one to the left read from his notes
and the others write the same as before,
and continue in this way (being careful
not to dictate too rapidly), until the sub-
ject has been written and read several
times ; then prepare, by practising the
words and phrases in the vocabulary, for
another dictation and proceed in the
same manner.
Many prominent teachers and report-
ers claim that one's speed can be in-
creased from thirty to fifty words per
minute in six weeks by the proper
use of this method.
Group dictation mechanically done and
unthinkingly practised is not worth the
time put into it. If it is to be used at
Sill, it must be used in the manner de-
scribed. One variation of a single hair's
breadth is liable to destroy its worth. If
you wish to increase your shorthand
speed, whether you are now writing fifty
words a minute, one hundred words a
minute, or one hundred and fifty words a
minute, you cannot follow any surer or
more direct method than of group dicta-
tion.
Neither can you waste your time any
more completely or any more effectively
than through the improper use of this
method. Unless you are willing to work
patiently, energetically, thinkingly, and
methodically, you should not take it up
on this plan.
GRADED DICTATION.
Wonderful strides forward have been
made in the methods of teaching and
training students in the commercial
course, and the average student, with an
equal amount of time, has been better
prepared as a bookkeeper than the stu-
dent of stenography has as a stenogra-
pher, all because the student has been
better directed in the commercial course,
so that his time has been spent to better
advantage. In a well-regulated business
college, after the commercial student has
completed a certain amount of work, he
gets practise in different college offices,
as the wholesale house, college bank,
commission house, jobbing house, etc.;
in other words, his work is arranged in
such a manner that he is constantly doing
the very things he will have to do in
actual business.
In this Graded Dictation Course the
same end is accomplished for the stu-
dent, as, if the same systematic method
of practise is patiently and energetically
followed up throughout the various busi-
nesses in this course, the stenographer
will become acquainted with the terms
used in any particular line of work, and
when he learns to use the office expedi-
ents, he will be as well prepared for act-
ual work as the student from the most
practical commercial department.
Discipline in the schoolroom is the
corner stone in the foundation of educa-
tional success. It is the lever by which
the teacher is enabled to lift the pupil to
a plane upon which he, himself, stands
Without discipline, there can be no real
attention; without attention, there can be
no progress ; and without progress on
the part of the student, the school is a
failure.
NOTE. The above explained method of handling advanced students depends largely on the
class and the question of using the method must be left entirely to the discretion of the instructor, and
he in turn, of course, will be governed by the manner in which the class works. If the members of the
class put in a good part of the time talking and laughing or doing the work in a careless manner, it
would be the part of good judgment to discontinue this method, until the prescribed instructions of the
teacher can be followed without any deviation.
THE BIRTHRIGHT,
THE BARTER, AND
THE BITTER CRY.
I. THE BIRTHRIGHT.
What was it ? It was not worldly prosperity ; for though Esau lost it, he had
an abundant fortune ; four hundred armed retainers followed at his heel ; the great
country of Edom owned his sway ; till, after a life of splendid and unbroken pros-
perity, he went down to the grave in peace at a good old age. There is nothing
in the brief record which we have of him to make us think that he lived a broken or
disappointed life. All that this world could give was his. The sunshine of worldly
prosperity touched with golden light all the wavelets that broke upon the beach of
his life. The exceeding bitter wail of momentary disappointment was soon forgot-
ten in his satisfaction of having lost nothing which he really cared for, while so much
was still left to him that his soul loved. Whatever the birthright was, it evidently
was not worldly prosperity ; for of this, Esau, who lost it, probably had more than
Jacob, who won it.
It was not immunity from sorrow. When Jacob had secured it, it seemed as
if the mystic box of Pandora had been opened in his home ; for every human ill was
let free into his life. Staff in hand, he tears himself from home, and seeks a distant
country. A hireling in a kinsman's house, he spends the best years of manhood's
prime. Halting on his thigh, he bows before Esau ; buries his favorite Rachel ;
chafes over the open sores of his home life ; is bereaved of his children ; and moans
that the days of the years of his pilgrimage have been few and evil. Few have
trodden a more rugged path, or bound about their brows a crown more set with
thorns. It was a sad and weary life that breathed itself out in that hieroglyphed
chamber in the land of the Pharaohs, when for the last time he gathered his feet into
his bed and was gathered unto his people. Whatever the birthright was, it evi-
dently was not freedom from pain and grief, for of these, Jacob, who won it, had
infinitely more than Esau, who lost it.
The birthright was a spiritual heritage. It gave the right which ever be-
longed to its possessor of being the priest of the family or clan. It carried the
privilege of being the depositary and communicator of the Divine secrets. It con-
stituted a link in the line of descent by which the Messiah was to be born into
the world. The right of wielding power with God and men ; the right of catching
up and handing on as in the old Greek race the torch of Messianic hope ; the
right of heirship to the promises of the covenant made to Abraham ; the right of
standing among the spiritual aristocracy of mankind ; the right of being a pilgrim
of eternity, owning no foot of earth, because all heaven was held in fee this, and
more than this, was summed up in the possession of the birthright.
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It was a fair heritage ; but a fairer one is the birthright of every reader of these
lines. You have been born into a world which has been trodden by the feet and
wet by the tears of the Son of God. You have been born of a race whose redemp-
tion has been purchased at the exceeding great price of His precious blood. You
have been born of a nature which has been taken up by Him, who passed by that of
angels. And such a birth carries with it rights, given by the matchless grace of God,
which as much outshine the birthrights of the old world as the regalia of England
does the crown of Alfred.
Your birth gives you the right to be translated from the kingdom of darkness
into the kingdom of God's dear Son ; the right to claim of the Holy Ghost the
second birth ; the right to be forgiven and saved ; the right to become the sons and
daughters of the Lord God Almighty ; the right to stand side by side with the Son
in His glory, joint-heirs with Him of all that is His ; the right to be more than con-
querors over all the power of your foes ; the right to be delivered from sin, and to
join the jubilant throng that stands on the shores of the sea of glass mingled
with fire.
This may be your glorious heritage. It cannot be purchased or won
by might of arms. It is reserved for those only who, having been
born of woman, have also been born of the Holy Ghost. It may be amid
tears and storms that the heart will first realize its right to participate in this inheri-
tance ; yet, even then, the thought and hope of its future heritage will cheer the
spirit when passing through the stern discipline of life, on its way to the promised
rest. That hope shall not be ashamed. And surely it will be the standing marvel
of eternity that a destiny so bright was ever put within the reach of the fallen chil-
dren of this sin-cursed earth.
II. THE BARTER.
One day Jacob was standing over a caldron of savory pottage, made of those
red lentiles which to the present day form a dish highly relished in Syria and in
Egypt. The appetizing odor soon filled the air, enticing enough for a full, to say
nothing of a hungry man. At that moment, who should come in but Esau, faint
with hunger. He did not know the name ; his active life left him little time for
such trifles as domestic cookery ; but the sight and smell were quite enough to con-
vince him that Jacob's preparations would be marvellously suitable to stay the
cravings of his hunter's hunger. "Give me some of that red that red," he cried
impatiently.
Now Jacob was not wholly a selfish man ; but it suddenly occurred to him that
this would be a good opportunity of winning the right to be the spiritual leader of
the clan. So, knowing well how little his brother counted on his rights, he made
the extraordinary proposal to exchange the mess of pottage for the birthright.
Esau closed with the proposal. "Behold," said the bluff hunter, "I am on
the point to die ; and what profit shall this birthright do to me ?" On the one hand
was the birthright a myth, so far as he could see, a vision of the far future, wholly
unseen and spiritual. On the other hand was this pottage, right before him, and very
tempting to his hunger. So he made over his birthright to Jacob. And Jacob gave
him bread and pottage of lentiles ; and he did eat and drink, and went his way
not, I think, without some qualms of conscience ; and thus Esau despised his
birthright.
We cannot exonerate either of these men from blame. Jacob was not only a
traitor to his brother, but he was faithless towards his God. Had it not been dis-
tinctly whispered in his mother's ear that the elder of the brothers should serve the
younger? Had not the realization of his loftiest ambition been pledged by One
whose faithfulness had been the theme of repeated talks with Abraham, who had
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survived during the first eighteen years of his young life ? He might have been
well assured that what the God of Abraham had promised He was able also to per-
form ; and would perform, without the aid of his own miserable schemes. But how
hard it is for us to quietly wait for God ! We are too apt to outrun Him ; to fore-
stall the quiet unfolding of His purposes ; and to snatch at promised blessings
before they are ripe.
And as for Esau, we can never forget the beacon words of Scripture : " Look
diligently, lest there be any profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat
sold his birthright." (Heb. xii, 16. ) Yet let us, in condemning him across the
ages, look close at home. How many are there amongst ourselves, born into the
world with splendid talents ; dowried with unusual powers ; inheritors of noble
names ; heirs to vast estates ; gifted with keys to unlock any of the many doors to
name, and fame, and usefulness who yet fling away all these possibilities of bless-
ing and blessedness, for one brief plunge into the Stygian pool of selfish and sen-
sual indulgence !
The strongest and bravest men in build and muscle are often the weakest in
resisting the appeals of momentary passion. Esau is mastered by the fragrance of a
mess of pottage ; Samson by the charms of a Philistine girl ; Peter by the question
of a servant. There is no strength apart from the strong Son of God.
And the appeals to sense come oftenest when we are least expecting them.
When we say, peace and safety, then sudden destruction comes. The foe creeps
through the postern gate. The arrow penetrates the joints of the harness. The
moment of crisis is the moment when we come in from the dangers of the
chase to the home which promised us immunity from the attack. "Watch ye,
therefore, and pray always ; that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these
things."
These appeals, moreover, come in the most trivial things. One mess of pot-
tage ; one glass of drink ; one moment's unbridled passion ; one afternoon's saun-
ter ; a question and an answer, a movement or a look. It is in such small things
small as the angle at which railway lines diverge from each other to east and west
that great alternatives are offered and great decisions made. When we fail in some
such thing, we often comfort ourselves with the reflection that we could and would
do right in some all-important crisis. We cannot pray in a bedroom, but we could
burn at a stake. We cannot speak to an individual ; but we could preach at a Pente-
cost. We little understand ourselves. We do not see that trifles are the truest test
of character ; and that if we cannot run with footmen, we certainly could not con-
tend with horses ; and if we have been wearied in the land of peace, we certainly
shall stand no chance when we are called to battle with the swellings of Jordan.
There are no trifles in Christian living. Everything is great ; because the mightiest
events revolve on the smallest pivots, and the greatest harvests for good and ill
spring from the tiniest seed.
Had we been at Esau's side how eagerly should we have laid our hand upon
his shoulder, entreating him to pause and consider, before he bartered the spiritual
for the physical; the eternal for the temporal; the unseen for the seen. "Will it
pay?" "Is it wise?" "Will you get an equivalent for that which you forfeit
now forever?" And such questions are asked still of all Esaus who are tempted
to barter their peace, their manhood, their heaven, for one mess of the devil's pot-
tage. It steams. It smells savory. It promises to do more good to you than all
the Bible put together. The tempter whispers, " Thou shalt not surely die. Bow
down and worship me, and all shall be thine. Give me that which thou hast ; and I
will give thee this and much more." Then it is that a still, small voice asks, " What
shall it profit a man if he gain the world and lose himself ? How much less will it
profit him to lose his all for one small mess of pottage, which will only secure a
BIRTHRIGHT, BARTER, AND BITTER CRY.
brief respite from the cravings of appetite." Learn to master appetite in Christ's
strength ; this will serve thee better far than warding off its urgency for a time,
leaving it to return with whetted hunger, like a pack of wolves which have tasted
blood. " Hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown."
III. THE BITTER CRY.
When Esau saw that God had taken him at his word, and had taken away
from him the birthright of spiritual primacy, "he cried with an exceeding great and
bitter cry." (Gen. xxviii, 34, R. V.) But that cry came too late to alter the con-
sequences of his rash act. " He found no place of repentance " (no way to change
his father's decision), " though he sought it carefully with tears."
"No place of repentance!" On many hearts those words have rung the
knell of hope. As the heart-broken sinner has reviewed a blighted past with bitter
tears and cries, the adversary of souls has whispered that he has sinned too deeply
for repentance, and wandered too far to return ; and he has backed the insinuation
with these terrible words, "Noplace of repentance."
And is it so ? Is it possible for a soul, on this side of death, to reach a position
where tears and prayers will strike against the brazen heavens, and rebound, only
an echo ? It cannot be. It is possible that a man should become too callous and
hard to desire salvation : this is the sin unto death ; this is the sin that hath never
forgiveness ; and it has no forgiveness because the sinner does not desire or seek it.
But it is impossible for a man to desire to repent and not find a ready help in the
grace of the Holy Ghost. It is impossible for a man to seek forgiveness with bitter
tears and not obtain it. It is impossible for a man to knock at the door of mercy,
and not find it open at last, though after long delay: "All manner of sin and
blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men." In point of fact, these desires and tears
and prayers are blessed symptoms that the work of grace and forgiveness has
begun within the soul. They are not of man ; or of the will of the flesh ; but of
God. But when God puts His hand to the plough in a human spirit, He never
looks back.
But the "repentance" mentioned here is not repentance to salvation ; but the
power of reversing the past. Esau could not undo what he had done. He had
long despised his birthright. That act of surrender was not a solitary one, but the
outcome of a state of heart. It simply revealed thoughts that had been long admit-
ted guests in the inner chamber of his being. But when once this temper had
taken effect in a definite promise, asseverated by an oath, God held him to it
yea, nature and righteousness and conscience held him to it, too ; and he could
not alter it by his tears or bitter cries.
The sinful past is irrevocable. Eve might bitterly regret her choice ; but as
she stood with Adam outside the cherub-guarded gate, with the faded rose in her
hand of which Rabbis tells us her bitter regrets could not replace the apple on
the tree, or reinstate her within the golden bowers of Paradise. Peter went out
and wept bitterly ; but those tears of uncontrollable anguish could not recall the
words of denial, or blot from his memory that look of pain. The Virgins might
beat their breasts in bitter self-reproach ; but no complaints, however pitiable, could
reverse the decision of the Bridegroom's lips.
We all know this. We remember bursts of passion which have broken hearts ;
sundered ties of love ; clouded sunny skies ; withered hopes ; and shattered prom-
ising prospects. We would give worlds to blot out the record, and to make them
as if they had never been. But it is impossible. We cannot bring back the shadow
on the dial. We cannot reverse the writing of the faithful chronicler. We cannot
find a chance for altering the decisions, which had been long floating in solution in
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our minds, but which have had one fatal and irrevocable crystallization in word or
act. There is no place of repentance, though we seek it carefully and with tears.
You cannot undo it.
But though the past is irrevocable, it is not irreparable. In the garden of
Gethsemane our Lord said mournfully to the chosen three, "Sleep on now, and
take your rest;" but He instantly added, "Arise: let us be going." In the first
sentence, He taught the irrevocableness of the past ; they might as well sleep, for
any good that watching could now do. But in the second sentence, He taught that
there was still a future before them, with new chances, and opportunities, and
hopes.
So shall it ever be. God Himself cannot undo the past. But He can and will
forgive. He will not mention the past ; but give us a fair, fresh start. He will even
"restore the years that the cankerworm has eaten." He will give us new oppor-
tunities of showing how truly we repent the decisions of the past ; and how loyally
we desire to serve Him in the decisions of the future. He will not even mention
the thrice denial ; but He will give us three opportunities of saying how much we
love Him, as He thrice bids us tend His flock. " The King is dead !" that is the
proclamation of the irrevocable past. "Long live the King!" that is the an-
nouncement of an available future.
F. B. MEYER.
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