Hints to Correspondents.
By Editor
The following simple rules for the guidance of those who write for the press, if observed, would save editors and printers a world of trouble. Correspondents should adhere to them. 1. Write with black ink, on white paper, with ruled lines. 2. Write only on one side of the paper. 3. Give the written pages an ample margin all around. 4. Number the pages in the order of their succession. 5. Write a plain, bold hand, with less respect for beauty. 6. Use no observations which are not to appear in print. 7. Punctuate the manuscript as it should be printed. 8. For italics, underscore one line; for small capitals, two; capitals, three. 9. Take special pains with every letter in proper names. 10. Review every word to be sure that none is illegible. 11. Put directions to the printer at the head of the first page. 12. Never write a private letter to the editor on the printer's copy. 13. Don't depend on the editor to correct your manuscript. 14. Don't ask him to return the copy. 15. Don't press him to tell you why he refused to publish your article.