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Show WOES OF THE TRAVELER. Variation of Moscow Clocks a Source of Annoyance. Arthur Symons in his book 01 "Cities" Bays that no two clocks lr Moscow agreo; ovon In tho host hotoli a clock will solomnly atriko 3 a quarter quar-ter of an hour boforo Its nelghboi 8trIkos 7. Tho confusion is Increased by tho fashion of sticking up dummj clocks in tho streets ns advcrtlso ments. Tho maddening moment comet when you have to catch a train al Moscow, Tho railway timetables an worked on St. Petersburg time, wbicl differs by hnlf nn hour from Moscow time. When you aro told that tho St Petersburg express leaves at 9 o'clocl you aro In doubt as to whether 11 loaves at 8:30, 9 or 9:30 by your care fully adjusted watch. |