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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12
In Male Attire She Applied For
and Secured q Position.
RECOGNIZED BY ACQUAINTANCE
Parents Wsru Nullfl,d and She Was Called
10 Her Hums Ia Vermont --0augatG Of
aRsiITsd Clergyman

New York Oct 12.-Garbed as boy
young girl OF eminentls respectable pa
rents left her home in a quiet Vermont
town and for one week worked as a clerk
for the H. w. Johns company In this city.
But for a chance meeting with an ac-
ouaintance. who Informed her parents.
the young woman might still he at work
among her unsuspcctinE fellow clerks.
whether her masquerade was grish
prank or attempted in emulation Of Muir
ray Hall and other successful masculine
impersonators is not known, but the
yotsag woman ~ again In skirts and un-
der-thc parental roof.
when Myron Morgan applied for work
y Il the " w. Johns company. OF No. 100
William street. no one suspected that the
supposed lad OF about eighteen years was
young woman OF twenty one. Accord
ing 10 information that has since reached
tho company their caller was Miss MNra
Morgan. whose father Is a retired clergy
man. who formerly lived al Madison ave-
nuc and lesth street, and now resides at
.Myron" appeared 10 be a keen wide
awake lad. He told "a pititui story OF
bcinC an orphan. with no rela tiNes. eX-
cept married sister. Myron was dressed
in a dark blue suit. wore black DERBY
hat. and seemed perfectly AT home In
boys clothes.
Charles u. Horton. who employed she
supposed boy. said Yesterday:
Il gave him position as clerk IN the
mailing department. lie sat al desk
near me. and did not mingle much with
the other clerks. There was nothing IN
tho lads manner 10 arouse suspicion. !
think he was fearful we might learn
something from the letters We wrote TO
the references he gave. Al the end or
the week the supposed boy came 10 me
and said he was III and would have TO
leave.
II have since been told that an ac-
uuaintance OF Miss Morgan. I'm Harlem,
recognized her and notified her parents
They sent for her. and she went home al
once None OF our clerks have suspected
anything until one OF them. who lives IN
Harlem was told by friend OF his that
Myron Morgan was a girl.
Friends OF Mss Myra Morgan said yes
ierday that from child she has been
fond OF boXish pranks. and has on many
occasions donned boys clothes. She Is
said 10 have left her home ON a preteNt OF
visiting girl friends i'm this city. aud her
Parents were shocked when Informed OF
her doings.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12
FOR OVER 60 YEARS

MRS WINsLoW's SOOTHING SYRUP
mas been used FOR over hfty years by
millions Of mothers for their children
while teething with perfect success. II
soothes The child. softeny The gums, Al
laws all pain. cures wind collie and is the
best remedy for Diarfohea. u viii relieve
the poor little sufferer immediately. Sold
bv druggists in evcrl part ~ tho world.
Twentv-hvc cents a bottle. BE sure and
ask for Mrs Winslows Soothing syrup"
and take no other kind
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR sALE-yoC DON'T REALIzE
the many advantages we offer you to
own YOUR own home. We have the best
built houses ever offered for sale at the
lowest prices: easiest terms. ISAAC Ia
GOEF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR sALE-sHREv ID INVESTORS
know a good thing whei they soc H. Our
lots on Capitol Hill that We are selling
Tor $50 are going very fast Buy at oncs-
IsAAC A.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR sALE-CHEERrUL COSY AND
substan.iai cottages, all improvements
in splendid locations. for 500 down. bal.
ance monthly. ISAAC i. GOFr CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

USE DIR. HARRrsCN's PAIN CUR
ar this season; gives instant relief -
colds. severe cramps and La Gr!pof .
whore.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR sALE-FoR $500 WE WILL SELL
YOU a farm of So acres. with nice Groom
cottage and stable: don't miss this op-
ncrtunity to secure a bargain In q farm.
ISAAC L. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR sALE-WHY NOT BUY A FEW
of those $50 house lots that We are ofrAr-
ing but "A few minutes from electric or
steam cars? 81 down. soc. a week. ISAAC
l.. COFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12
rRoFEssIovaL cARps.
MISCELLANEOUS.

CASH GROCERY AND MARKET
for sale on busy corner: ught expense
and small capital resded hest ~ reason.
for selling store y in best % condition
and doing = sood trade. Address a. %
Prov. kcvs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR SALE-WE ARE GENERAL
agents for tEs General Accident insur-
ance OF Philadelphia. which insures you
ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR sALE-wHERE CAN YOU FIND
e. better way OF saving your small
amounts than In buying one OF our low
/. GOEF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR sALB-DOEs THIS INTEREST
you? A two-famly house OF 10 rooms.
steam hest and all tmpr oyemsnts. In q
GOFF Co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.
PUBLIC HEARING

NIdTc TIOUSe,
Providence r. L. Oct. 10. 1901.
The Joint special Committee OF The Gen.
eral Assembly appointed 10 consider lhe
question OF Free Transfers on the street
Railroads I'm the State will hear all per-
sous interested Ia room 3l3. state House.
Providence. Rhode Island, on Monday,
Oct H. AT 10 o'clock a. M
W. w. BLODGETT Chairman.
] y. RTRIINGAME, Clerk
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR sALE-FOR s. WE WILL IN
sure your household furniture nr dwell
ing for years 10 the amount of sl0oo IN
= most reliable company ISAAC l..
GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR sALE-Now IS THE TIME TO
seil vour place at auction Call or tele-
nhone us IL In need OF the services OF
an auctioneer ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR sAr.E-A SPLENDID RESI-
ssncs of 13 rooms on Princeton avenue.
With improvements galore and large
lot 90xiOO See ISAAC l. GoFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR sALE-IIERE YOU ARE: a
nSs niSs cottage OF room, and and acre er,es
$500. Particulars OF ISAAC l.. GOFE
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR SAVE YOU MIGHT AS WELL
make a start toward a home OF your own
as paying your money TO your landlord.
ISAAC l.. GObE CO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR sALE-oN ALABAMA AVENUE.
an s-room cottage. facing on two avenues.
also good barn, Will be sold on easy
terms. price $500. ISAAC L.. COFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

ron sALn-whY PAY RENT WHEN
xou can buy an up-to-date cottage In the
SVV, Nv ma Wing the same as you are now
SSinIrsy Let us talk IL over with YOU
ISxhC L. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR SALE - FINE ONE-FAMILf
house OF 10 rooms. fronting on two ave-
structed view OF the bay. For further
call cn ISAAC l.. GoFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR SALE ON CARPENTE ER
ctreet. q family house and barn; rents
t4l month. price $500. ISAAC l.. CoFF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR sAI.E-FOR A HOME OR IN
vestment: A two o-family house on, Capi::
large barn. all renting for sS5 month:
price $500 ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR sALE-THERE is NO END no
our list OF real estate bargains. We nav
property In all parts or the city A. so
uemely low prices ISAAC Ia SOff ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR sALE-A BRAND NEW COT
tage Of rooms located I'm = place sutta-
bic 20 keep poultry; 800 down.. balance
same rent ISAAC l.. COFP CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR sAI.E-CoTrAGE AND BARN:
on First street; 10 rooms with bath 9nd
steam heat and nice barn; only one ne, MIN if
ute from car line. ISAAC L.. EOFF Co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR SALE-AN UP-To-DATE 10
room cottage with all improvements.
thoroughly built and finely fiished. price
reasonable ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12
RAILROA
NEW YORK. NEW HAVEN AND
HARTFORD RAILROAD.

A Time Table giving full Information
as TO local ana through train service
may be obtained az Providence station
and stations below:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR sAr.E-oN HUNTINGTON AVE-
nue.. cottage OF 10 rooms, with modern
Improvements; lot i5x9a Inquire OF
ISAAC l.. GOFF 90.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR sALE-ss0o DOWN BUYS A
beautiful home at Washington Park: all
improvements; balance n monthly pay
co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR sALE-.HAvE yoJ A HEALTH
policy? For "a a year you can secure. u
sick, $40 week. Can YOU anoru 10 "
without one? ISAAC A.. GOFF W.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

al linds OF insurance at the lowest rates
In reliable companies ISAAC l.. GOFF
co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR SALE-ON CHAPLIN AVENUE. A
two-famliy house. with large lot. but two
minutes from car line. Particulars OK
ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR SALE-wE HAVE ONLY A FEW
of those lots left on Capitol Hill. between a
two lines OF eleetrics and 10 minutes from
centre OF tho city. Si50 ISAAC l.. 0OFP
Co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR sAr.E-A GOOD TIME TO PUT
xour money into real estate. Good bar
gains on easy terms are what We are
now Offering ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR sALr.-LoG CABfS AND COT
tarcs al Thorn Mountain Park Jackson.
MI. For beauty and scenery IL Is un.
surpa ssed. ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

rOp sAr,r--FARM IN No. SWAN
sea a splendid farm but miles from
f'rovidence, WITH house OF n rooms and
IS acres OF land: everything ready TO
commsace work with. ISAAC j.. GOFF
co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR sALE-A SACRIFICE IN A COT
tage and two lots or land: price only
$500: don't let this chance pass. For par
ticulars inquire OF ISAAC l.. GOEF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR SALE-IF YOU WISH TO BUY.
sell or exchange real estate. call at our
Office. III Westminster street ISAAC L.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12
WANTED.

wANTED-UPPER TENEMENT ON
West Side, or rooms with modern inn
provements for two adults Best or ref
ererces. Address Box $50. City.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

No Snip. HOUSE. TRUNK on
person sbould b out OF DR.. Harrison's
pain cur-r. Blsndinga ~ WeyocsssS
street. ~
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR sALE-A TWo-FAMILY HOUSE
on Concord street OF - rooms, With good
size lot, 4oxl00: price $500. ISAAC Il
COFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR sALE-No SECTION OF THE
city provides better eccommodit TONS for
Senfs than Warrington Park; see US be-
Ture buying elsewhere. ISAAC l.. GOFF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR sALE-AT oAKHuRsT. lots
800 up: buy now and get In before tho
rise In prices; 81 down. sOc. week
ISAAC L. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR sALE-A sRooM COTTAGE ON
penedt street all improvements. for $500:
a splendid home centrally located. ISAAC
1. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR sALE-AN Artistic. ,REAUTI-
fui and substantial i0-room house on
curbed, severed and macadsmized street.
ISAAC l.. GOEF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12
REAL ESTATE FOX SALE
ISAAC /. C0Fr Cu III Westminster ST.

FOR SALE-IN AUBURN. a GOOD
cottage of 10 rooms, with very large ~ los y
ot land for only s45oo. ISAAC Ia Sofs
co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

roR sALE-HERE - ANOTHER OF
thosa goGd investments that happen
SnIy onco In a long time: Two 2-fa:nly
GOEE co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

GET OUR PRICES ON BILLIARD
and Pool Tsbles before buying elsewhere;
sold on easy payments. our cushions
are guaranteed for twenty years and are
made hv q new vulcanizlng process. Old
tables fitted with our cushions are as
good as new Satisfaction guaranteed or
money refunded Sec our advertisement
Of Manager Wanted" for lawful slot
machine. Palmer Billiard Table Works.
Chicago Ills
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR sALE-oN BRIDGHAM STREET.
, two-family house, in good repair with
corner lot s0xi0o; will be sold reasonable. ..
Isaac l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR SALE-A TWC-FAMILY HOUSE.
with lot 50xl0o on DeSoto street for cniy
5000, a good chance to secure bsrgain-
ISAAC L. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR sALE-A SPLENDID INVEST
ment for some one: IL teneineuts on Ce-
dar street. renting for So month; will be
sold at a sacrifice. ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

i,ADrEs-DR LaFRANCo's PERIOD
ICAL COMPOUND. for delayed. irreg gular
or painful periods. has no equal; onlf s1c.
at ID gggists or Hail & Lyons Pharmacy,
Providence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

AMBITIOUS REPRESENTATIVES.
Wages s. day. Large house. new lines,
bona ndc opening men and women Of
good character willing TO work. Perma To-
mont position. chance advancement 20g
stale st, New Haven. Corn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12
ICE.
EARL CARPENTER & SONS GO.

No. a WestrInste- St. Cor. Dyer.
This old -esta abilshed house Wholesale
and retail ICE at fair prices, and by
prompt attention TO business and the EN-.
ployrnent OF good men In their several
departments. merit continuance of the
patronage so long enjoyed.
Telephone 2i6S.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12
FOR LADIES.

OLD Dk JACkS,JN = monthly tcg'ila-
tor nas saved thousands ot wOa.en from
suicide. Don't fret and worry. bat call hs
once. Don't waste t.nis and money on
worthless Pills. Tablets aud Capsa ies Bat
saDf lor a bottle OF OLD DR. IAC.S-
lutety safe fnd sure. 500 Tor case vs
fall 10 relic se IN ~ hours at offiCs vr ~
mail, 81 ~ not convenient .oT N0u %
call ws1ts and state your csse pIalciy. No
can treat YoG suCcefssally ny mail All
letters answered promptly IN pain soEel-
ope. Specialists foT. y years, adtiSs lgee
DIR JACt. SONS HOME REMEDY Co.
~ 2rsm"ut street. Boston. Asss
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12
WATCHES. CLOCKS. ETC.

SOMETHING NEW SSs sSq work. psy good si.s' 2.
whore zoe: will clean and oil your watch.
Snc nut in Jewel. bOc: pivot, soc. All work
warra nted one year. New England Loan
Co. I22 Charles street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

ron sALE-A BARGAIN IN A TWO
,.,,iiv house on Armstrong avenue: all
i,nmnrov,ments; good rental property.
isAAC L. GOFF CO
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12
AND IEWELRY,
REAL ESTATE FOX SALE.

ISAAC L G0Ff c.. III Westminster St
FOR sALE-FINE BUILDING LOTS
on Lillian and Norwich avenues. opposite
the Old Mems Home. Call for plat and
pr1oeA IaAAC l. GOFr Co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR sAI.E-JUsT THINK OF 1T. A
-, ,to ra and 80 600 So. ft. OF land at River
s,se for 1880; don't fall to call for paru-
oniars ISAAC l.. GOFF co.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12
STORE FIXTURES.

FURNISHED ROOMS FOR LIGHT
housekeeping. oS South Street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12
HELP WANTED.

Manager wanted I'm every large county
10 appoirt agents for the famous Game
O'SkllT" nickel slot machine Tor drinks or
cigars: lawful everywhere, takes place
OF all forbidden slot machines. Rented
or sold on easy payments Secure terri
tory quick Palmer Billiard Table
Works, Chicago, Ills
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

TO LET-TwO LARGE. UNFURNISH-
ed square rooms; front; plenty closet
room: conveniences: to quiet parties; lady
or gent OF both; terms reasonable. 49i
Pine street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

Monthly Regulator has brought Eappiiess ~
h4.fre,ia OF auX iCNs women. There ~ posi-
ttYe!y no OF ofhGrrcms,y kLCwn 20 medical sc'ance
tiaJ will 40 Quicklv aud safely do tbc ocrk.
I1upes . md bort obsi.nais .rseg gui.fi'ies froLi
any canse selIsNeG immsc Atei,. - ccc's EHsr-
antced 40 any stafe. No pat. dsrzer 81 inter,
feref,cs with work. Have relieved hG ndreds ~
cases wtSfs othefs have fatlec. Ite nost oinh-
eult case, successfully tseatsd D! mai ann toye'
hcial results guarantee6 ia every insonee. NO
IislS waaiSaeger. Ne .rrat hundreds OF aces
whom W., never see. " rite Tor fuftherIs rScnisIs
and fse. confidential advice. 10 no; pul on eco
long. ~ letters tTdihsuliy ansNelcd. kenom-
possi1le condition ami iosiiively iefves 20 sTer
in fee1 upon the heaith. sent BY rIsil, securely
saaIed, 500 Money letters should hc rssls'sf-i.
DIR w. .EaiMONSC CO, 10 Tre.p0ItS 81, Bos,or,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR sALE-SPLENDiD PROPERLY
on Broadway; one family brick house
OF 10 rooms, with sos so. II. OF land. and
all improvements; Will be sold at bar
gain ISAAC l.. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR sALE-oN ATwELL's AVENUE.
n oiL.story house OF 20 rooms. with ins-
nroyements; rent s45 q month. a bargain
ISAAC L. GOFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR sALE-Ar LINCOLN PARK. A
few choice corner lots on avenues near
eisct f.tcs: will be sold on very easy terms.
call for plat tickets and particulars on
ISAAC l.. 0OFF CO.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

FOR RENT-HALF HOUSE 431 PINE
street. nine rooms: modern; s2s per
month Apply at g. Exchange place.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-10-12

James Pugh, prop. M Charles ST he
pairing I'm an It's branches New ai'u
second hand bicycles from $500 up
good tire for sl.ia Try one.
M0TinE Rooms papered with border
wv lGLs TO match. INCLUDING hanSlug'
Tor tl..o. Rooms painted. N.5o. Whi'"-
washed. Poe. Can aud make your stkc--
ton or send postal. n. r. WALL PAPER
co. .44 f'rnuzfon al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-15
HOME AND CONTENTS LOST
GEN. n. G. DRUMS RESIDENCE DE-
sTROYED BY FIRE.
Members of Family Barely Escape
Believed to Have Started in
Furnace Room.

The residence of Gen. r. c. Drum, us. A,
retired, on the Georgetown and Rockville
road north of the District line, was last
night totally destroyed by fire. The flames
were discovered about II o'clock by Mrs.
Drum as she was about to retire for the
night, the other members of the family
having already gone to their rooms. Mrs.
Drum saw smoke coming up the stairway
from the cellar. and she at once aroused
the people in the house. Her prompt &C.
ton proved to be fortunate. for 1t was only
by the greatest haste that the members OF
the family were able to get out of the
burning building.
The fire made such Roadway that the &C.
cupants were obliged to leave with only the
Scantiest apparel and 1t was Impossible to
save the contents. Those in the neighbour
hood were aroused by the Eight of the burn
ing building. and a telephone message was
sent to Georgetown for fire engine which
little could be done, and the fire burned it
self out.
Nothing was left of the building, which
was a large, handsome structure of frame,
which was improved and enlarged several
years ago when General Drum went there
to live. Since his retirement from the Of
flee of adjutant general of the army Cen
eral Drum has made his home there, and
the loss of many articles about which we're
The many friends of General and Mrs.
Drum in this city express deep sympathy
in the loss which has come to them.
The origin of the fire IS uncertain, but
it is supposed to have started IN some way
from the furnace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-15
The Prince Of VALE. Violet.
Interment at Arlington,

A dark, single violet of extraord mary size
Beautiful and popular Guide, 1924 F-Adv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-15
School Children at Recess.
tho Editor NJ The Evening Star.

Has any one connected with the public
schools supervision Of the little children
attending the halliday schools at their re-
cess. If SO, who? If no one, why is this
so? I live near one Of these schools, and
1t Is a source Of daily distress to me to see
these babes of the first and second grades
playing near the street car tracks. 1t would
seem that after the death of the little
child at the Peabody school from this
cause a few years ago the school authori-
ties would have made 1t one Of the duties
Of the Janitors to oversee these children at
their play. Our new board of education will
add to the laurels 1t has already won If 1t
will insist on the tanitors overseeing the
pupils at all times when assembled outside
the school room. I asked the principal Of
the school in question why this was not
done She said she had grown tired Of re-
mindng the janitor that 1t was one Of his
duties, and that nothing short Of the fear
of losing his job would have any effect. 1
understand that new office-that of SUI
pervisor of janitors-has lately been Gre
ated. Why not make 1t compulsory on the
part of the principal to report the janitor
whenever derelict In this duty, which Is
quite as important that Of sweeping
and busting school rooms? Since beginning
this letter I have glanced out of my win
dow and seen boy not over ten years of
age jumping on and OFF the electric cars
passing near the school, e. A. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-15
MIR. GILMER.s VIEWS.
Questions PrOpriety of Proposed
Police Regulation.

Mr.. Thomas W. Gilmer writes the District
Commissioners that he has noticed that
some of their numerous correspondents de-
sire to have them adopt police regulation
forbidding the deposit Of circulars and bust
ness cards in the doorways and vestibules
of private houses. While admitting that
this method Of advertising is inferior to
newspaper advertising, he thinks 1t has
uses. for. strange to say" he adds, there
are some people in Washington who do not
read the newspapers"
Such a regulation" says Mr.. Gilmer.
would prove an unnecessary hardship to
the business community. and would be
very difficult to enforce. Conscientious and
t1mid people would obey 1t to their finan-
cial loss and Inconvenience. while others
would disobey 1t with impunity. Circulars
placed quietly in the vestibules where they
can be quickly gathered up do little or no
harm to any one. They should not be scat
tered about in the yards on the side
walks. The limited police force had better
ne employed in enforcing more important
laws and regulations.
The ringing of door bells by advertisers,
hucksters, peddlers and beggars is much
more objectionable practice. In that way the
servants have their work unnecessarily in
terrupted many times day. If you, as our
municipal housekeepers, will devise a regu-
lat1on to prevent unnecessary ringing Of
door bells, the people will call you blessed
until they find something else to growl
about"