Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-03
WHILE AWAY FROM HOME.
Precautions That Should Be Taken
During Crowded DAYS.

Doubtless there will be a number of nim-
hled-fngered crooks added to those who
are already residents of the national capt.
tai. For the benefit of householders
Major Sylvester, superintendent of police
has made suggestions that it would be well
to follow. He says:
Residents should not leave house I'M
occupied at any time during the week, and
on inauguration day in particular.
IF possible leave the house in the keep
ing of a member of the family, at least in
the keeping of 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
a police whistle or call, to be used and
blown three times successfully if neces-
sary.
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.
eff away from home have your jewelry
and silverware placed in safe keeping.
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
Jewelry which he would like to obtain.
BE very slow in cashing checks,
especially where you have no acquaintance
with the person who presents 1t. The party
In distress very often wants an accommo-
dation of this kind.
do not walk the streets carrying a
pocket book or exposing your jewelry. 1t
in an invitation to those who would run
great risk to get possession of it.
If persons act suspiciously in the vicinity
of your home or on the street telephone
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 numbers of your checks for
trunks, satchels 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-
p!Oy TO maui DdSSdSe OF any llilS LOT YOU
PAY no bills sent to you collect on de-
livery packages for yourself other
persons in your house until you examine
the package and know the same to be cor
rect.
Examine your attic 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 I'M
occupied.
Keep your doors, windows and back
gates securely locked and be careful as to
whom you intrust with the night key
BE careful of agreeable roomers whom
you don't know and who have no Gre
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
hicle 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,
siIverware and clothing.
Tell your troubles to a policeman and
report any policeman who does not do his
duty"