Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-25
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SUGGESTIONS FOB HOUSEHOLD
Frs DURING INAUGURATION.
Major Sylvester Calls Attention to
Matter Of Great Importance to
Citizens Generally.

Major sylvester, CHIEF OF ponce, FeauziHg
that there will probably be a number of
crooks among the big influx Of visitors next
week. is of the opinion that efforts will be
made by the light-nngered ones to commit
depredations upon property. With the CO.
operation of the residents of the city he
feels assured that the efforts of the thieves
will not be rewarded to any great extent In
order to be of assistance to the residents
of the city he gave out some suggestions
today which he hopes win not go unheeded.
Major Sylvester says:
This is period when the residents of
the District should be alive to the fact
that they are under obligations to them
selves and the community, from a police
standpoint. to take such precautions as will
defeat the intentions Of law breakers and
aid in the detection of those who break the
law To that end it might not be amiss to
invite attention to few suggestions which,
If observed, will aid in preventing and de-
tectinG crime.
occupied at any time during the week, and
on Inauguration day in particular.
IF possible leave the house in the keep
ing of member of the family, at least in
the keeping of a trusted employee.
While the family is enjoying the down.
town attractions the thief may enjoy the
freedom of your home.
Those In charge Of premises should have
| d III,
blown three times successfully If necessary.
DO not forget that the servant whom
you have trusted for years may prove I'M
reliable if an unusual opportunity presents
itself.
These are times when the tramp, the
hobo and professional thief rings your door
bell, and no response is an invitation to
get into your house. if possible.
IF away from home have your jewelry
and silverware placed in safe keeping.
s'Do not permit the man who wants to re-
pair a telephone wire or your roof, plumb
ing inspector who wants to inspect your
pipes, health inspector or meter examiner
to enter your premises without displaying
satisfactory authority to do so.
May Be Impostors.
Beware of all kinds of agents for good
things. for they may prove to be impostors
and frauds.
'In hotels your next door guest may be
aware of the fact that you have money or
kjewelry which he would like to obtain.
"Be very slow in cashing checks, especial
ly where you have no acquaintance with
the person who presents it. The party in
distress very often wants an accommodate
ton of this kind.
pocket book or exposing your jewelry 1t
is an invitation to those who would run
great risk to get possession of 1t.
IF persons act suspicious in the vicinity
Main 257, and relate your observations to
the detectives. or through that telephone
number to the nearest police station.
BE careful where you leave your wraps,
hats umbrellas. or satchels. Know that
he who cares for them is reliable.
Always keep number of your checks for
trunks satcheIs or clothes, for If your
check is lost you have a measure of
Identification.
Observe the number or name of vehicle
and appearance of driver whom you en-
ploy to haul baggage anything for you
PAY no bills sent to you collect on de-
livery on packages for yourself or other
persons in your house, until you examine
the package and know the same to be cor
rect.
Examine your attics and roof windows
to see that they are securely fastened. The
thief often enters the occupied house by
first going through to the roof of one un-
occupied.
gates securely locked and be careful as to
whom you entrust the might key" 10 49,:
BE careful of agreeable roomers whom
you don't know and who have no ere
dentials. They may make a brief stay and
carry away articles belonging to you or
others in the house.
You should require credentials from
temporary servants. They may embrace
the occasion to do YOU
You should be careful where you go to
partake of refreshments, and If under the
influence always know the number of We
ficle In which you ride.
do not make loans through sympathy
to strangers. AS general proposition they
are poor pay.
Keep the number of your watch and
name marks and initials In your JeWelry,
silverware and clothing.
Tell your troubles to policeman and
report any policeman who does not do his
duty