The Washington times., 1905-02-25
HOME[Y TRUTHS
FOR INAUGURATION
Major Sylvester's Advice to
Householders.
THINGS NOT TO Do THAT DAY
Watch Servants, Pay No Bills, and Be-
come Generally Alert and Sus-
picious of Everybody.
THINGS NOT TO Do THAT DAY

Proverbs dealing with the care of res
licences in Washington and the protec-
tion of property throughout the inaiIs-
uration have been sent out by Major
sylvester to the householders OF Wash
ington Much valuable information and
many good instructions are given in she
.sheart to heart talk with the house,
keepers, which follows:
This is a period when the residents
of the District should be alive to the
fact that they are under obligations toI
themselves and the community. from
a police standpoint, to take such pre-
cautions as will defeat the intentions OF
lawbreakers. and aid IN the detection
OF those who break the law. To that
end 1t might not be anaiss to invite at
tention to few suggestions. which. III
observed, will aid in preventing and de-
teeting crime
Sensible Suggestions.
Residents should not leave !; house
unoceupied at any time during the
week. and on Inauguration day in par
ticuIaF.
If possible leave the house in the
keeping of a member of the family, at
least IN the keeping OF a trusted en-
ploye.
downtown attractions the thief may en-
joy the freedom OF your home
Those In charge Of premises should
have q police whistle or call, to be used
and blown three times successfully. If
necessary.
Do not forget that the servant whom
you have trusted for years may prove
unreliable If an unusual opportunity pre-
sents itself.
These are times when the tramp, the
hobo, and the professional thief rings
your door-bell, and no response is an in
vttation to get into your house, if pos
sibIe
If away from home, have your jewelry
and silyerware placed in safekeeping
Keep Out Workmen.
Do not permit the man who wants to
repair a telephone wire on your roof,
plumbing inspector who wants to inspect
your pipes. health Inspector or meter ex-
an1iner, to enter your premises without
displaying satisfactory authority to do
SO.
Beware Of all kinds of agents for good
things, for they may prove to be i'm
posters and frauds.
In hotels, your next door guest may be
aware OF the fact that -zou have money
or jewelry which he would like to OBJ
tain.
Be very slow in cashing checks, espe-
cialIy where you have no acquaintance
with the one who presents 1t. The party
frs distress very often wants an accom-
mediation of this kind
Do not walk the streets carrying a
pocketb0ok or exposing your Jewelry.
II Is an invitation TO those who would
run great risk to get possession of it
If persons act suspiciously In the vicin-
fty OF your home or on the street, tele-
phone main 257 and relate your OBJ
servations 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
Eelia BILE.
Always keep number of your checks
Tor trunks. satchols or clothes, for if
of Identification.
Observe the number or name of vehicle
and appearance Of driver whom you en-
you.
Pay No Bills That Day.
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
correct.
Examine your attics and roof windows
to see that they are securely fastened.
The thief often enters the occupied
roof Of one unoccupied.
Keep your doors, windows, and back
gates securely locked and be careful
as to whom you entrust the might key
Be careful of agreeable roonners whom
you don't know and who have no Gre
dentials. They may make brief stay
and carry away articles belonging to
you or others in the house.
You should require credentials from
temporary servants. They may embrace
- he Nso(-a ae&r n u Vff4I'
You should be careful where you go to
partake of refreshments. and If under
the influence always know the number of
the vehicle IN which you ride.
Do not make loans, through sympathy,
TO strangers. AS a general proposition
they are poor pay.
Keep the number Of your watch and
name marks and initials in your Jewelry,
silyerware and clothing.
Tell your troubles to policeman and
his duty.
Officers and Firemen
Major Richard Sylvester and Chief En-
gineer Belt have selected the special Of
ficers and fremen respectively to serve
during the Inauguration period
The substitute hrenen are to be paid
at the rate OF $3.50 per day and the 40
special police officers at s. per day.
The appointments have been confirmed
by the District Commissioners.
The substitute fremen are to serve
from February Is to March 8, inclusive.
SIMON WOLF TO SPEAK
OF "IEWiSH IMMIGRANT"