Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 May 1902 — WANTED TO CLIMB OVER THE GATE [ARTICLE]

WANTED TO CLIMB OVER THE GATE

ttary •( Secretary Moody Ml k Haughty Boston Women. They are telling a story in Washington' about the new Secretary of the Navy. Mr. Moody was riding on one of the Boston surface cars, and was standing on the platform on the side next the gate that protected .-passengers from cars coming on the other track. A lady—a Boston lady—came to the door of the car, and, as It stopped, started to move toward the gate, which was hidden from her by the men standing before it. “Other side, please, lady,” said the conductor. He was ignored as only a born and bred Bostonian can ignore a man. The lady took another step toward the gate. “You must get off the other side,” said the conductor. “I wish to get off on this side,” came the answer, in tones that congealed the official into momentary silence. Before he could either explain or expostulate, Mr. Moody came to his assistance. “Stand to one side, gentlemen,” he remarked, quietly. “The lady wants to climb over the gate.”—New York Times.