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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-02
aAWAIl'S WORTH In WAR.
Invaluable as a Goa Base In Troubled
Times to Friend or Foo.


Invaluable as a Coal Base in Troubled
Times to Friend or Foe.
To the negative advantages Of posses
sion, by removing conditions which. If
the islands were in the hands of any other
power. would constitute TO us disadvant-
ages and threats, allusion only will be
made. The serious menace to our Pacific
coast and our Pacific trade. II so imports
ant a position were held by q possible
enemy, has been freQHe ntly mentioned in
the press and jwelt upon in the diDlc-
matte papers which are from time to time
given to the public. 1t may be assumed
that it is generally acknowledged. Upon
q particular, however, too much stress
cannon be laid, one to which naval officers
cannot but be more sensitive than :he
general public, and that 10 the immense
disadvantage TO US OF any maritime en-
envy having a coaling station well within
1850 miles, as this is. of every point of
our coast line from Puget Sound TO Mex
leo. Were there many Others available
we might find IL difficult to exclude from
all. There is. however, but the one. Shut
out from the Sandwioh Islands as a coal
base, an enemy is thrown back for sup
plies of fuel to distances Of $500 or 1000
miles-or between 1900 and 5000. going
and DOMINICAN impeachment TO sustained
maritime operations well-nigh prohibit
ive.-Captdin a. Z. MGhGn, In the March
Forum.
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JUST LIKE A cHRYSANTHEMUM.

The Picturesque Adornment of Mr..
Glypp's Eye.
During the storm on Tuesday afternoon
several GLACIERS too refuge from the
cold and snow in Hoffmann's saloon, No.
500 Paiisade avenue. They were mostly
of the Polish tribe, n were fond of
cards. They played pinochle for some
time and several drinks were passed
around.
After a while, Herman Glypp Of Nc. 70
Liucoln street accused lsadore LYMAN.
who lives In New York of cheating
Lyman resented it and let fv u string OF
iovectives ar Giypp. Giypp threw down
his cards, saying that be wouldn't play
with such q "London Jew Things
grew from bad to worse. until Hyman
picked up a pack OF cards aud flung them
at his friends the enemy. His friend. the
enemy, caught the cards square in the
face and rose to do some damage to
Hymar:
But Hyman was up to time and struck
Glypp a terrific blow in the face, eending
him sprawlfng on the floor. Then he
kicked Giypp on the neck and showed his
No. s boot into Glypp's eye. Thl. morn
log the eye looked. as Justice BirdsRil
remarked, like q large, red c~hrysanthe-
man,
Hyman pleaded self defense, but evil
dence WIS Goo strong against him. and
Justice BirdsaIl held him SEQ bail
to await The action OF the Grand Jury.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-02
TWO M~oTHERLEss BOYS.

This morning Freddie and Max Meyer, thirteen
and eleven years OF age respectively, were sent
rom Hoboken to the Catholic Industrial Pro.
tectory at Arlington. Their case Is indee q sad
one, and as Freddie exclaimed IF our mamma
was living we wouldn't have to go away, would
we, Max?"
The father of the two boys is August Meyer.
He lived at No. 216 Willow avenue. The mother
died some time ago, end the father brought to
the house another woman, who ill-treated the
boys on every occasion. Last Sunday Freddie
went to the house Of Mrs. Annie Brossen, No. Clio
Court street. His father followed MIN there
Brossen had the. father arrested for this and
Monday he was sent to the County Jail. Ths
housekeeper of the father turned the boys out
and yesterday they appealed to the police for
protection. Captain Hayes interested himself
and secured the cooperation of Father Hof-
schneider of st. Peter and Paul's Church, and on
his Recommendation, the boys were sent to
Arlington.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-02
LUCKY MIR. BROOS.

drawing for a silver tea-set took place at
the Federal Club, last night. A large number of
members and their friends were present. Five
ing, and of these fo1 had been sold. Two tellers
and a judge conducted the drawing, which was
done In this manner:-The 101 tickets sold were
placed In a box. In a similar receptacle we're
placed 100 blank tickets and one ticket marked
1.-THE prize The judge would first draw q
numbered ticket from the first box and would
blanks and the ticket marked the prize. This
was done until the ticket owned by Mr.. William
r. Broos, Superintendent OF the letter carriers
at the Post Office, was drawn Then the Judge
placed his hand in the second box aud took
from it the ticket marked s.the price and Mr..
Broos was declared the winner. Billy did the
handsome after the draw Ing was ever.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-02
VAN SAUN DEFEATED SCOTT.

And the Two Experts are a Tie in the
j. C. A. c. Pool Tournament
The interest in the pool tournament OF
che Jersey City Athletic Club has been in
creased by the victory of Van Saun last
night. He defeated Scott who has held
the lead for several weeks. The two are
now a tie with six victories and TWO de-
feats. The game was not as close as
many anticipated. Van Saun was in his
finest form, and buried the balls rapidly.
Scott appeared to be nervous and did not
play with his customary dash. When
Van Saun had completed his string OF
sixty his opponent was twenty-etghu be-
hind.
Vaudeville had o close call with Huson.
The latter reached torty-thres. and had
only two to go to win when he missed,
and Vaudeville put in his ffty-afth ball
and
The third game was not played as
Houston forfeited to Fairchild.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-02
ATHLETIC ARENA.
Cahill Will Meet An Old Adversary
downtown Clubs Tourney.

Cahill Will Meet An Old Adversary
owntow Clubs Tourney.
The Scottish American A. G. will have
one Of its series Of monthly receptions this
evening at the club rooms on Grove
street.
Pat Cahil will meet Jim Butler in a
ten round bout for a purse of $1,000 at
the boxing exhibition Of the Eastern A.
G. in Brooklyn, on March II. Wilson OF
the Scots will meet Matt Rice in an eight
round bout at the same tournament.
The Downtown A. G. will have q box
ing tourney at Caledonian Park, next
Monday night.
The programme consists of eight-round
bouts between "Plucky Jackn Korske of
Newark and Billy Welsh of New York,
at 100 pounds; John McTiernan Of the
Down Town of New York, snd Paddy
Morgan of Newark. at $50 pounds, james
Mullin, the ex-amatear westar weight
champion of the New England States,
and mike" Moss of Newark, OF 145
pounds. The ten-round contast VIII be
between Owen Farley, the Down Neck
rusher, and Eugene Hornbacker OF New
York at 1lS pounds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-02
JERSEY CITY COUNCIL, R. A.

Jersey City Council, No. SO. of the Royal Ar
canum, celebrated its fifteenth anniversary last
night by an excellent concert at the Tabernacle.
The attendance fulfilled the highest expectation.
Every seat was taken on the floor of the aldi-
forum, and the gallery was comfortably filed.
The entertainment was furnished by the Jersey
Miss Marion Short. elocutionist; Miss En-
ma Wing, soprano; Howard s. Starrett,
ventriloquist; c. T. Steele, tenor; g. r. Reed,
basso; George Sangbier, accompanies. The au-
dience manifested high appreciation of all the
exercises. Secretary Alberrs of the State
Council made an address on the merits of the
order. The Committee of Arrangements were
N. K. Vanderhoof, R. j. Taylor, Henry Clark,
W. W. Baxter and Allen H. Dumont. The
Reception Committee were s, D. Williamson,
Chairman R. Macdonald, F. S. Peter, J. H.
Fallon, r. ]. Taylor, A. C. Wortendyke, A. P.
Dayton, o. c. Lewis, ]. H. Prison, Walter Muller,
r, b, Sternble and A. Fl. Dumont.
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five strikes, but carried down only six
with the sixth ball.
COUNTY BOWLING TOURNEY.

Union Athletes In Luck-McLaughlins
Won a Game.
The Mclaughlin team did a shade
better last night in the Hudson County
tournament than on their first night.
They won a game last evening but had
hard luck IN the second and were beaten
The games were bowled In Major Phili-
bert's alleys and a big crowd was present.
The Macs had u large delegation to en-
courage them. but they failed TO be mas
cottes in the final contest, when the Macs
had twenty-five bad splits.
The Union A. C.'s team was fortunate.
1t won two games and now leads with a
total of four victories. They opened with
the Hour Clubs team. n of the strong
est. Each had two victories. Meyer OF
the Hours raj up a score only q short
of two hundred, but The other members
OF the team. except Solleder, failed TO
drive the bali in the right spot. They
were beaten by "a pins. The scorer
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-02
PRINTERS HAVE A CAPITAL TIME.

The inaugural ball of the employees of the
Jersey City Printing Company. held at Opera
Hall last night, was well ATTENDED and merry.
Philip L. Thomas was floor manager and John
Reilly the assistant floor manager, The floor
committee were William Mccarthy, Charles
Robsbach, 7. J. Donovan. FL. Liebig. James
Goodman, William Freeland and William Ayers;
the reception committee, Henry Claussn, chair
man; Herbert Bundy, John }. Regain, Charles
Darres., John Genader, Fred Muir, Harry
ISOLATION are: D F.. Cody, President; D. Hend-
ricks, Vice President; George IT, Graf, Secre-
tary; Frank Duff, Treasurer; Charles Graf, Ser
peent-at-ArmS
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BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHoLDERs.
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS.
Continued.


Continued.
Regular meeting of the Board of Chosen Free.
holders of Hudson County, held ED in the Court House
on pr rhsrsaa y r psi''e ea III 81 assS Large Brugse-
mann and Freeholders Coyie, Ellis. Kelly and
Absent-Frseholders German. Hennessey, Perry,
Pfingsten. Kim meriy, IterneJ and Noonan.1
1ourusd to meet Tuesday. Deceater 6, 1892. at
The Director5at-Lsrge declared the Board ad-
journe to meet TUESDAY. December 6, 1892, at a
holders Of Hud son COUNTY,, held in the Court House
Pr rassusi 1t roll al aiigItireetosr,e Large Erugge-
pam psnn'q Egmn PesShol SeTson coy Noona a1lis po tennessee sSd
bsent-FreehoIdsr German and Pcrry-2,
PETITIONS AND coMMUHIcATIoNs.
From NJ. K. Everitt. superintendent STATE Luna
tic Asylu IN t IsVG staIs i Isna9is a g TIM n az Ssrr IS
Plains from Hudson County e be g.
sey. 9ec saae and orderei He'd i'0'~ nenn's-
from Henry Schneider, Town Clerk Of the Town
Of %a we est m moassen Il n s refsssaes K So slscai0n as slsIwsdI
and referred to the Committee on elections.
a claim s oP Joseph si Rs Mco9a, SG cor ssrsic n r rssdsrsa 70 70
tn e Commissioners of Condemnation was on mo-
to the ommitre on New Pnhuc Road.
EEPoETs OF OFFICERS.
To the Honorable the pirector.at.Larre and mem
bers Of the Board OF Chosen Freeholders of Hud-
GENTLEMEN--In pursuance Of an act Of the Legis
lature OF New Jersey. entitled IAN act to author
lie the Boards Of Chosen Freehold rs CT any of the
several counties of this tate TO lay out, open, CON
truct, improve and maintain q PUBLIC road there
fn."I am directed to make an ftemized report OF
the expenses IN urred In relation TO the new p ,bllc
have same filed in the office of the County Clerk
after said report is approved by your Honorable
body.
/ therefore beg leave to submit for your approval
the following detailed Il emfzed report Of expenses
count 10 compliance with the aforesaid act
Respectfully submitted. Ohm
CIork OF the Board OF Chosen Freeholders, Hudson
County
lsacember /, 1892.
May II. EW Harri-on. warrant No. 2p8, postase
and 5ncidentsls. &4t.9b; E W Harrison, warrant 70.
ze4. salary chief engiueert $3.50; Georpe w Thorn,
warrant No. 1876, salary assistant engineer, 100; John
II Cable warrant No 29t, salary CHIEF clerk, 125
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B%EI.LIGERENr HOBOKEN.
Threats to Tear Up the Tracks OF Three
Railways.

Threats to Tear Up the Tracks OF Three
Railways.
There will be some fun in Hoboken ten
days from now. The Hoboken Common
Council has decided TO take the bull by
the horns" In the matter OF railroads
trespassing on city streets, and 1t the
companies do not remove the tracks In to n
days, a gang of men in the city employ
will. The cases fu dispute are those of
the New Jersey junction Railroad, the
West Shore, and the New York aud Lake
Erie, which have tracks on Seventeenth
street, running from the foot OF the Hill
east to Park avenue. Corporation At
torney Minturn Investigated the rights
of the Company and concluded
the street was being used without author
fly. nThe Council last night decided to
give the companies ten days In which to
remove the tracks, and If IN that time
this is not done, the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
will tear them up.
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COMPANY E'S STAG.

Company E, of the Fourth Regiment, turn ed
out in full number and had a jolly time at a
stag in the company's reception room in the
Armory last night. Lieutenant Steup acted
as Chairman. Recitatlons, songs and in
strumental music were furnished by Sergeant
Pringle and Prlvates Reubsn Baker, Charles
Tourney, McBarron, Kranshaar, Van Voorhees,,
James Court, MoCafery Kieren. Smith,
Connell, Morrison aud Counsellor Joseph
Smith. William Gleech and William
Murray of New York gave 8 three
round sparring exhibition, in which Billy Nc
barron acted as timekeeper. Among those
present were Captains Steele, Graham, Bren-
singer and Graft; Color Sergeant Scott and
Quartermaster SergeantR Martin. Refreshments
and good tobacco and pipes were furnish ed with
generous abundance, and the fun was continued
To a late hour.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-02
FRANCHISES BY ORDINANCE.

Corpora ton Attorney Miptnrn last night, in
an opinio n to the Hoboken Common Couf cl
relative O whether franchises should be grant
section CT the supplement of 1861 to the charter
directed that permission to lay tracks and run
cars thereon could be granted only by general
law of 1874. a company has power to obtai n
these rights by motion or resolution: but Mr..
Minturn holds they were wrong. At the last
granted the North Hudson County Railway
Company for Marshall. Second and Fifteenth
streets by resolution. To comply with the Cor
~poration Attorneys decision, an ordinance for
the same right of way was last night passed on
first reading.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-02
CITY NEWS NOTES.

The Board of Education holds a special meet
ing this evening.
District Deputy Grand Master R. W. Benjamin
F. Wakefield will make an official visit to Amity
Lodge No. 1903, f. aud A. M, this evening.
A solemn high mass Of requiem was offered up
the Pastor, Rev. +. III, Carr, assisted by the Rev.
d. S. Clancy and w. A. Brothers, for the repose
OF the soul of James Kilgallon OF Skreen, County
Galway, Ireland, who died on February 8.
Michael KiIgallon, sou of the deceased is sexton
of the church and is very highly esteemed both
nv the clergy aud the parishfouers.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-02

judge E. lockwood Hoar disiiked
Wendell Phillips. They say that on the
day the great orators remains were borne
to the tomb some one met the judge and
inquired: "Aren't you going to the
funeral2" No." was the reply, but /
approve of it."
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Totala Isl 19 ls M Totals.. !. Iii

The McLaughlins then tackled the
Hour team, and the jersey City boys WOO.
Flaming helped them out with the not
total of 1876. Entrup ran up 1919 for tho
Hour team, and Meyer had ITO. but the
Macs did far better than the other three
u captured their FIRST victory by 81 pins.
The Macs gained 81 In the last three
frames. The score:-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-02
NO PApLEE FOR JOHN.

Judge Hoffman today destined to naturalize
Tom Lee, an intelligent Chinaman. Tom Lee
came TO this country February 10, 1878, and ia
Some manner procured his first papers on
December 2. 1890. Judge Hoffman's action Is
in accordance with a de ,isiol of ths United
States Supreme Court.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-02

The Macs made u fair start In the last
game. LUCE was with the Union Athletes
who made doubles ana triples while the
Credits of the Macs were scattered. The
Macs. did The better work Ia making
spares. but the Athletes got in the more
profitable strikes and woa by 6s pins.
The scOre:-
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scHwABIAks WILL CELEBRATE.

The Hudson County Schwabischer verein will
celebrate its sixth anniversary this evening at
Kraus, Hotel, on Ocean avenue, Greer vile. A
fiue programme Of music has been arranged
and the jolly Schwabs expect to have q big time.
An excellent supper Will bs q pronainsnt fes-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-02

mo WHOM IT MAY CoNCERN:-I WILL. SELL
i an FRIDAY, MARCH 18th 1888, at Public Anc-
ton, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon. at tho Stable,
No 5I Com munipaw avenue, Jersey City, to paw
HarneRs. " VAN ANTWEkks
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-02

Totals. /. IL Is Is 722 Totals.-.-,1 Is II Is 7s4
U-mpires-wtlliam G. votteler. A. Keller and b.
SEQ. ers-C. sroLr, ]. W.. Palmer, c. A. Kendig
and 7. Lainkauf.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-02
STEAMBOATS.
STONlNGTON LINE.

FARES REDUCED. BOSTON ONLY S.; ROW
DENCE. $225. WORCESTEk aod all Eastern points.
INSIDE Steel Steamers MAINE
and NEW HAaikS SHIRE, leave new Pier Sc. N. r.
cept sunday
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-02
S 1852 Totals. III Sc s. 1878

SCORE BY FRAMES.
pnritan. .Yao q5s 40 $50 $50 s46 s5s 1868 1923 1882
Friendly. FPS 2s7 45 56s 6s 50 sA IVA llsS lSls
Umpire-J. Rohenbeck.
Scorers-F. Rausser and +. Robinson.
The record of the teams III the Green
vIlie-Bayonne Amateur Bowling Lsague
is as follows:-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-02
Strikes, Spares and Breaks.

The ladies will bow this afternoon and
evening. on the Jersey City Athletic
Clubs alleys, in the clubs tourney.
The Hudson County Bowling tourna-
ment will be continued tbs evening, at
the. Assembly ROOMS alleys, Hoboken.
The teams of the Atlantic Boat Club,
Pioneer and Hilltop Clubs will compete.
Pavonias will bowl this evening, st
Mulier's alleys. Pavonia avenue.
The Head Pin Tournament began at
the new Nonpareii alleys last night.
There was a large attendance of bowleis
and spectators, and the halls were kept
going until long after midnight. Frank
Casey had the best total, SIS. He made
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-03-02
THE LAST FRAME CLOSED.
End of the Catholic Clubs Tourney
O'Brien in Great Luck

End of the Catholic Clubs Tourney
O'Brien in Great Luck.
The Catholic Clubs team bowling
tournament closed last night. Despite the
fact that Team f had won the honors
and prizes, the other teams wished to
complete the series, as there was q faint
prospect oil winning the prizes for the
best average score and the best individual
score.
Team F went through the series with
out a defeat. They defeated Team II Dy
80 pins. The score:-
Team F-Tierney. 1877; Sullivan, 113;
Cavanagh. $50; Moran, l24; OBrien, IA.
Team E-Williamson, 1855; Bruins. 101;
MaIlon, 9S; O'Donnell. 1877; Hopkins. 127.
Total, 628.
Team E had no better luck when it met
Team B and was beaten by A pins. Ihe
scorer
Team B-Williamson, 100; O'Donnell,
IS; Moran, 149; D. Sullivan. 123; Tierney,
135. Total, 6I2.
Team E-Cavanagh, "a; Burns. 13S;
Mallon, 104: I. Duane, ia; J. Hopkins.
Team F closed with a fair score and a
victory over Team G. They won by 81
pins, The score:-
Team F-Tierney, lis: O'Day. 1875; Sui
livan, Ill; Moran, LAG; O'Brisn, 165.
Total, 666.
Team C-Mallon. 1g1; Fay, Ia; Cavs-
nagh, 1871; MoriarJy, lob; James. 100.
Total, 612.
The last game OF the series and one of
the best was between Teams G and D..
There was a difference of only z pins at
the end of the ninth frame. Team G
made a fne windup. Nation closed with
three strikes, Kavanagh a strike and a
spare, Moriarity a strike and James a
spare. The two last named had credits
in the ninth. The total of the team for
The frame was 96 pins. an average Of 10
for each bowler. This gave c the victory
BY "a pins. The scorer
Team C.-Mallon, 1862; Fay, 115; Ca
varagh, 1923; Moriarty, 152; James. 135.
Total, 693.
Teum D-Duane. 1874; Basiel, 1903; Wall
1873; LaAertY. 1873; Hayes, 13l. Total, 65e
Tonight the Winners will receive their
prizes. Each of the four of the winning
team will be presented with a travelling
bag. The bowler with the highest aver
age will receive a pair Of handsome gold
cuff buttons, and to the bowler with the
highest individual score will be presented
u line of gentlemen's furnishing goois.
Team f wins The team honors, with &c
victories and no defeats. The team Is
composed Of O'Brien, Moran, Sullivan,
O'Day and Tierney.
O'Brien has the largest individual
average, and also the best individual
score. He rolled 1911 In one game. He is
followed by Cavanagh u James, who
each bowled 1870.
contest between ladies and gentlemen.
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CENTRAL. RAlLh0AlO OF NEW IERSEY

WASHINGTON 5-ROUR FLYER
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Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1893-01-05
LES FEMMEs PARLENT

Et voici CO qu'elles dissent: Nous
commissions toutes plus ou moins)
les miseres ct les soufrances alta
ch6es q notre sexe ct 81 nous nous
pclaignons quelquefois de CO que
nous appelons l'injustice de la pu-
milton infig6e a la femme au para
dis terrestre, nous admettons que
nous ayons un rem6de effcace q
toutes nos douleurs ct nous recon-
mandons le s.Regulateur de la San
t6 de la femme ct les "Female
Plasters'' du DR. Larriyiere toutes
femme ou file afectuee du S.Beau
map' sous qnelque forme quill Sc
pr6sente. On Iemploie aux Etats-
Unis dams les communautes rellg-
ieuses ct les hopitaux. Les mede
Gins du Boston Electric Hospital
certifent qu'ils emploient le Regu-
lateur pour fortifer les nerfs ct le
sang. rel. yer les forces, donner ap-
p6tit ct faciliter Ia digestion ct
dams tous les cas- de maladies com
munes aux femmes. Pour toute in
formation, 6crivez aux DR. ]. La
riyiAre. Manyille, r /. Enyoyez
rs cents pour un plaster.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1893-01-05

Dams une rue de Londres exis-
tent deux bureanx t6l6graphipues
Fun pour le cable LoDdres Paris
(via Douvres ct Calais), pautre
pour le cable Londres- -Bruxelles
(via Ostende Ces deux offices SO
font vis-a-vis ct les employees de
de chacun voisinent volontisrs.
Dernierement, le tel6graphiste
du bureau franeais, ayant oubli6
sa pipe sur la table de son cole
que den face, pria un groom DIAL
.ler Ia lui ehercher y phebe,
splein dia Is dlgnit6, repondit quesd des
courses de Sc genre ne rentraient
pas dans son service.
Tres froidement l'employ6 Sc
nit a son apparel ct pria Douvres
de le METRE en- communication ayec
Calais, puls Calais de lie meJCre eu
communication avec Paris, puls
Paris de le METRE en- communlca-
tion avec Brux les puis Bruxelles
de le METRE en- comm nicatlon avec
Ostende d le METRE en- coal m n :
ication avec ondres. La, IL sc
trouva en- rapport telegraph que
avec pemploy6 gull await quit e
quelques instants auparavant:
J'ai oublle ma pipe sur votre
table, lui traasmit.il, veuillez mt
la renvoyer par IN de vos "boys
Ls seul groom disponible q mon
bureau SO refuse q cette mission.
Trepte secondes plus tard, notie
homme 6tait en- possession De 50
pipe alnsl demand6e ia ravers IN
moroccan important de PEurope.