Democratic Sentinel, Volume 21, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 January 1897 — Evading the Rule. [ARTICLE]

Evading the Rule.

One of the regulations at the new Congressional Library In Washington Is that visitors must carry no parcels Into the building. So says the Post of that city, and then goes on to relate an amusing occurrence: A rather tall,broad-shouldered young woman arrived at tbo door of the library, having In her hand a neat brown paper package. “No bundles are allowed Inside the building,” said the attendant. “You must leave It here till you come out.” The young woman objected. 1 inman said It was the rule. The young woman said It was absurd. The to mi was tlrm. lie must obey order*. The young woman hesitated; then Bho undid the parcel, hung several pairs or black hose ove< her ami, banded the man the paper, and said: "There, you may keep that till I come out,”