The San Francisco call., 1896-04-02
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made most miserable by those who are
supposed to be our protectors, and finally
four OF us left there this morning and have
secured quarters elsewhere. What is more
there are others there who will follow US
in a short time"
Thus spoke one of the four when seen
by reporter to-day. She was in highly
indignant frame of mind regarding the
way in which she had been treated.
Then upon all the other things" she
continued, ait has been told about that
we we're charity boarders. The idea! We
have paid our board ever since we went
there, and paid we'll. 1t is nice place to
live. but when you pay your bills you
expect to be allowed some privileges. 1t
is not at iall likely l would publish any
thing about place where l was living, is
it? The management is such as to require
an overhauling. Our former matron had
a daughter ana knew how to treat girls.
The present matron has very peculiar
views, to say the least, regarding the sub
ject.''
The trouble in the home has caused a
division among the lady managers. Said
one of them to-day: "The girls came be-
fore US with their CONF plants as sort of a
trial court and expected to secure some
kind of justice. Instead they were ex-
pelled without any reference to what
others had done, which the girls them
selves admitted WAS even worse Why.
tha Fabiola nurses were even told to leave
the room while the others were expelled,
but they left Immediately after because
they were equally guilty with the others.
THAT appeared TO irritate certain ones,
and these last four who left to-day were
made to feel that they were not wanted.
l know life was made miserable for them,
and can only rejoice to know that they
have left there.
''The whole story has not yet been told,
and when it is there will be scandal that
will stir things to the very center. | fear
it would be the downfall of the home or |
would tell it now. l am in the minority.
however, and must await developments.
There have been nine girls who have left
the home since the trouble started, and
others are to follow. l know of four who
have refused to enter since the trouble
arose, and others will hesitate to go there
until it is settled.
Mrs. Arson Barstow, treasurer of the
association, thinks the whole thing has
been given too much publicity for a SUBJ
ject that only affects the people who board
in the home. When seen last night she
said:
The whole affair makes me laugh.
Some time ago one of the girls had some
company, and the matron, not knowing it,
turned the gas out in the hall at 10 o clock,
a rule all boarders know is strictly fol-
lowed. When the young man started to
leave both were surprised to find them
selves in dark halls. The directors sat one
night until 2 o'clock in the morning listen.
ing to string of such complaints, but
decided that the boarders had nothing to
complain OF.
miss Reta Mylott left this morning.
taking number of the girls with her. Her
sister went, as she deemed it necessary so
as TO keep an eye on tie younger sister.
Miss Mylott Is young, pretty and ex-
ceedingly bright girl, and has been the pet
of the Home ever since it was opened
She says she leaves because people outside
say the Home is a charity institution but
it is not, as all must pay thei; share Like
other young people, full of life, she wants
excitement. Her sister, on the other hand,
did not want to leave, but was forced to
do so that her sister should be protected.
Some time ago the girls petitioned the
directors to allow them to dance and play
cards in the home occasionally, but it was
refused. for fear that some of the Christian
ladies who are patrons of the home might
be offended. We will get in as many as
leave, but we are sorry to lose those We
have. Especially is this true regarding
Miss Mylott, who is a general favorite
with all, as she is leader among the girls
in keeping things moving"
The Misses Mylott were quite indignant
to think any one should say they left for
any reason except that, with others, they
were made to feel most uncomfortable.
Miss Reta said: 81 left because things
were being made very uncomfortable, and