67. After "namely," "viz.," etc.—Place a dash after namely, as, that is, viz., etc., when introducing an example or an illustration.
Right.—The mob seemed to hold him responsible for two things, namely—the lost key and the barred door.
68. Lists of Officers.—In giving lists of officers, put a dash between the name of the office and the officer. Thus:
The newly elected officers are: President—O. N. Homer; Vice President—Abner King; Secretary—David Thoeder; Treasurer—Mark Bronson.
69. Dialogue, Questions and Answers.—In quoting questions and answers, proceedings of public bodies or trials, and dialogue generally, put a dash between the Q. or the A., or the name of the speaker, and the statement made. And make a new paragraph for each speaker. Thus:
Q.—Are you a resident of Montana?
A.—I have been for four years.
70. Slowness of Speech.—Put a dash between words or phrases to indicate slowness or hesitancy in speech. Thus: "These, he said, were his—er—wife's slippers."
7. Parentheses
71. Political Parties.—In legislative or congressional reports in which the political affiliation of a member, or the state or county from which he comes, is given, enclose the party, state, or county name in parentheses: as, Mr. Smith (Dem., S. C.), Mr. Harris (Jefferson).