Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-02-21
WAGERS ACCEPTED ON THE RESULTS

The Central Onioe Is Mt jersey City, to
which Place the Local Bets Are Sent
by Tolesraph-ResuIts of tho Races
throughout tho Country Sent Out From
Headquarters and Bets Paid Accord
ingly- How Operations Arc Conducted
The Police Authorities Looking After
the Concern.
The National Bulletin Service" a
branch of gigantic pool concern which
claims to have headquarters in Jersey
City, has opened an office in the second
story of the Smith Building, No. 612
Market street, where, ever since the an
nouncement of the existence Of such u
place, a number of Wilmington sport.
ing" men have made daily visits, and
some OF them have played considerable
money on races in various parts of the
country.
A reporter of THE GAZETTE paid q
visit to the Office the other afternoon
and made inquiry as to the manner Of
conducting the business. The office is
located in a large room, part of which
is partitioned of with a counter and
frosted windows, giving one the idea on
entering of banking establishment.
Around the walls are number of
blackboards, upon which is written
what purports to be great deal of in
formation about current sporting events,
horse racing predominating. There is
ample space in the room te accom-
mediate large crowd OF people who
may wish TO stand around and read the
bulletins.
The reporter found two men behind
the counter summing up the days bust
ness, presumably, as they were handling
big rolls of notes and other money. A
telegraph operator was also at his desk,
busily engaged at the instrument.
"What is the method Of doing bust
ness J" the reporter inquired.
You pay your money to u.s." one of
the men replied, land we telegraph it to
the main Office Of the company in Jersey
City, where it is played on any race you
select. Then if you win, the money to
pay the bet is transmitted to US from
Jersey City by telegraph and VIC pay the
winnings here, according to instructions
from the main office"
The man in charge explained that the
races were all bulietined in the Will
mington office and the players could see
just how the thing was going. lie said
that all the information concerning the
races was posted Just as soon as it was
received at the Jersey City office. The
movements of the horses are given as
soon as they are sent out from the race
tracks.
"What is the lowest denomination
could play ?" the reporter inquired.
Zone dollar" was the reply.
"What commission do you take ?" was
asked.
"One per cent on all bets"
The man in charge OF the office vol
unteered the information that quite {
number of people have already taker
advantage of the opportunity to max,
money, and he gave the name of well
known man who was, he said, abou
500 ahead of the game. ..'
A visit to the room Tuesday after
noon confirmed the statement that thu
place is well patronized. Throughout
the office hours there was no time whel
business appeared to lag. There wer
lots Of people who were not only will
ing but anxious to take their chances, AM
hundreds of dollars changed hands dur
ing the afternoon. Money appeared t.
be easy and some of the bets were prett,
large.
The State and city authorities are in
vestigat:ng the operations of tn
National Bulletin Service" believing
that the concern IS in violation Of til
laws Of Delaware.