To the Editor of the "Norra-Cuiva Day News"
Sm;—One can sympathize with your correspondent OsseRver as to the arrogance of chauffeurs and the prevalence of street noises, Pedlars and food vendors are invariably responsible for a great deal of the weird wails shattering the peace of the city at night. "A few years ago an American resident succeeded in an assured night of undisturbed slumber. On a few occasions he released—by means of a pistol—tear gas whenever the ignorant and persistent pedlar raised his raucous voice. That area was immediately shunned. The French police sought clues in vain. The man had peace—at a price.
RESIDENT.
Shanghai, Aug. 31.
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