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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 38D, 1909.

make a vast difference to trade generally,

Stocks in the godowns of the importers were

smaller at the end of 1908 than they have bean for many years past. A comparative | statement of stocks in foreign godowns and at the public wharves at Shanghai, on the 31st December compiled by the Shanghai

CO., General Chamber of Commerce shows the vast difference at a glance, so far as that port is concerned, and the position at Shanghai is characteristic of the position at Hongkong and other importing centres. In cotton yarn the reduction is especially remarkable. A comparative table published in one of the recent reports issued by the well known. Shanghai firm of NOEL, MURRAY & Co., Limited, show that at the end of 1904 the stocks at Shaughai amounted to roughly 260,000 picula; at the end of 1905 FANCY there were over 400,000 pioals in the godowns; in 1906 nearly 700,000; in 1907, about 480,000, while at the end of 1908 the total stocke did not amount to more than

FANCY TOILET

ARTICLES.

IN

HANDSOME TOILET SETS,

SILVER MOUNTED

LEATHER CASES,

HANDSOME PUFF BOXES CUT GLASS BOXES,

in Great Variety.

38,000. So that what with the greatly reduced stocks, in nearly every line of business at the end of the year, and the HAIR BRUSHES IN LEATHER CASES bumper sróps that are reported from most

PERFUME SPRAYS,

MANICURE SETS,

SCISSORS IN CASES..

RAZORS IN CASES.

XT THE BEST MAKNES:

MIRRORS, HAND MIRRORS,

do. &o., &o.

Japanese papers report that despite the great

caution, exercised by the Chinese Government TELEGRAMS.

the smuggling of arms at Mamo, Amoy. Canton, and Swnlow in still being carried on, and the number of Chinese funks captured for carrying arus is on the ingresse,

In Telegraph Bay on Monday, as the steam passenger launch Lum On was coming to

Hongkong from Aberdeen, & Chinese passenger fell over the side and was drowned. The launch pat back immediately, but the body was not recovered.

Owing to a change in the plans of Mr. J. II. Scott, President of the China Association, it has been found that time does not admit of arrangements being made for helding members dinner at Shanghai in his honour. The Committee invited Mr. Boobt to dine with it last Saturday.

THE HOLOCAUST AF CANTON.

Our Canton correspondent sands the following account of the disastrous fire reported by tele- gram in our Monday's issus

A big fire illuminated Canton City on Batur day night. The flower boats at Tai-ska-tau, mostly now boats that had replace those des- troyed by the typhoon last year, were ablaze, and between 9.30 pm and 1 a.m. the noone was indescribable. Panio reigned and those who of the provinces of China hopes of a sub-escaped from the fame perished in the water. stantial revivel in trade seem to be welBy noon to-day (1st inst.) 300 bodies have been founded. The rapid recavery from the recovered by the River Police and the Canton Resone Lociety, Many sing-song girls were financial crisis in America is beneficially burnt alive or drowned and a number of guests, affecting trade throughout the world. One amongst whom were prominent members of of the London newspapers has recently been the Blandi banks, several deputies of the Sin

of gold bangles, sad jewellry were recovered

of the markets in England and is able to write confidently of a revival in trade. "The end of the period of bad trade", it says, "has come, and the first signs of improvement

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THE MANILA GARNIVAL,

MANILA, February 2nd. The Grand Carnival oponed to-day, the Band of the Rajputs playing the opening march.

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THE HARBOUR MASTER AND DEBASED COINAGE.

A TRAMWAT ETI:ODE. Interesting summons cases came on for hear ing before Mr. J. H. Kemp at the Magistracy yesterday morning: In one the Harbour Master proceeded against the motorman of trament. 23 for alleged assault, and in the other the Tram- way Co. summoned the Harbour Master for obstruction.

Mr. J. Gray Boott, manager of the. Tramway Co., drew the attention of the Court to an arter

The motorman was again called to the stand, and gave evidence similar to that adduced in the

-first caso.

He was then questioned by Mr. Scott.

How long was the car delayed About four or five minutes."

Are you quite sure that the defendant naked the conductor to return his dollar note Ya.

When he asked for the note back de tender, ten conte in exchange?-No

Cross-examined by Commander taylor: Did you see another car behind?Ye How did you manage to see it if you were in.

in the summons taken out by the complainant, front of your car? Did you see it through the

but remarked that he had the right defendant Present. The complainant in the case, he re- marked, hnd not dopted an attitude that encouraged thom to pasist him.

The Carnival was a magnificent spectacle, and immense crowds have come to Manila to witness it.

His Worship decided to take the charge of A most cordial reception was given assault first, and after a little delay the motor

man, Ho Kwong, appeared in Court." to visitors from other ports.

Commander Basil R. H. Taylor, R.N., Harbour Master, stated that at about 4.30 on tra offron of January 25th ho boarded tramcar No. 28 and handed the conductor dollar bill. He was tendered eighty cents change in Chinese money, and a tan cent Hong-

The Sports commenced to-day at the Hippodrome, and the Tennis tournament was also opened.

JAPAN AND THE EMIGRATION QUESTIONS.

TOKYO, February 2nd. Baron Komura delivered a speech in the Diet to-day on the country's relations with Foreign Powers.

In the debate which ensued speakers attacked the Government's diplomacy

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carP-I saw it when I was on the ground.

You had a hat on-You.

I think you said I held on to the car while it was going?--At that time I stopped the car.

You said just now I put up my hands to stop the curf-Yon pat your hands on the front of it. Do you think I am stronger than the car P I don't know about that.

John Ragoul, the tiger trainer at Harmston's

Cirons, was then called. He spoke to seting the Harbour. Manter tender a Hongkong dollar to the conductor, and refuse to take the change tendered because it was thinese money. The defendant got in front of the car and declined to allow it to proceed until he got his right muney.

Cross-examined by ommander Taylor: Where were you sitting in the car?-Right- in front.

ng piece. Complainant refused to accept the Chinese money, demanding either Hongkong coinage or the return of his dollar. On arrival ut his destination at the bottom of Icehouse Street he got out of the car, and the conductor, who was still arguing with him, got out also. Witness again asked for change in Hongkong money, or the return of his dollar, but the con- ductor declined to give him either. This was in front of the car. They stood there for about a on the other.

rate, and then the defendant started the nar. Neither the defendant nor the conductor had

Behind the driver P-Yes.

It

Wore you sitting next to me then? I was in the front seat.You were on one side, I wan

Mr. Scott informed the Court that this incident, which resulted in the appearance

him as it was to the defendant. would not have occurred, however, had not the defendant taken action-to his mind unjustifiable action-against, the motor. man of the trum. Mr. Scot asked his Worship to accept the statement that upon the Harbour Master alone rested the responsibility for his position. He thought it was clearly proved that an obstruction was caused under alanse 58 of Tramway Ordinance 10 of: 1902.

PATENT RAZOR STROPS, SHAVING / conducting an investigation into the state Han Kuts, and two Thetais. Tiro: cases full in reference to the developments in any number visible, so that probably accounted of both parties, was as objectionable to

from the dead bodies of the sing song girls. California and claimed that the for the error in the summons mentioned by Mr.

The fire originated, it is said, through Japanese emigrant was accessary for Butt. the Kitson system, on board the Tok Kes America and free emigration was are being experienced. In chemicals, cot-flower boat; the flare caught some of the upper essential to the prosperity of Japan. ton and wool-all sensitive indices to the woodwork and all being very dry the fire

SMOKERS*

BASH

REQUISITES state of trade bading manufacturers and

and AMBER CIGAR and CIGARETTE-

sto, TOBACCO POUCHES in BEAVER, TOBACCO BOXES and JARS, AGH TRAYS.

A Very Fine Seisotion in Great Variety merchants have unhesitatingly proffered

MERRSCHAUM and BRIAR PIPES, CALA-

PIPES, (A Special Assortment), the opinion that there are indications of SMOKERS COMPANIONS, HRERSCHAUM better times ahead" Among the state HOLDERS, CIGAR and CIGARETTE CASES sate published on the subject by our in rool CEOCODILE SKIN, SNAKE SKIN, London contemporary is one by Mr. H. CROCODILE, SNAKE and DOE SKIN, etc., GORDON SELFRIDGE, of the well-known American firm of dry goods merchants, who are establishing a Loadon branch of the ALL THESE GOODS ARE OF THE business. Since their initial purchases, Mr.

HIGHEST CLASS

SELFRIDGE told the interviewer, the firm's agents had several times visited the chief markets, and they report that largely throughout England and equally thoughout the primipal centres of Europe prices are

AND SPECIALLY SELECTED.

A. S. WATSON & CO.. tiffoning, and the result of this stiffening

LIMITED,

ALEXANDEA BUILDINGS AND KOWLOON DISPENSARY. urkoni. 6th Jannaue 1000

siums abovidbe addressed to Tux EDITOR.

No

insertad.

of prices he put in the form of a sequence of statements as follows: Stiffening of prices

the lighting of one of the keroine lamps on

spread rapidly owing to the streng nor wind

which fanned the flames.

After the typhoon last year, authority to rebuild the flower boats was obtained with great trouble, and it is likely that flower boats will now be a thing of the past. The number of lives lost is considerably more than I reported to yon by cable yesterday. Although over 300 dead bodies have been recovered the number of persons still missing is reported to be close on 250 altogether about 75 boats were totally destroyed and the valus of them is estimated tobe over $250,000.

His Worship-Supposing the conductor had given you back the dollar for

tan ceut picos in my pocket which I could have given him.

He didn't ask you for ton cents, did he P-No.. Did you tell him that if he gave back the dollar you would give him tea cente?-No.

Don't you think he would have returned the

LATER. Baron Komura dwelt on the necessity for the extension of trade, and for the concentration of emigra-dollar if you had offered him tan bents Anyone causing an obstruction of this nature was liable to the maximum pensity of $1,000, tion to regions in the Far East, instead suppose he would have, but 1 was in

tremendous hurry on the occasion.

and in the event of the fine not being paid, to of having it scattered at random over But the quickest way would have been to twelve months' imprisonment. He did not distant lands.

have given the ten cents, wouldn't. it-Inggest that this penalty should be inflicted on the defendant, but he appealed to the suppose, it would.

He felt confident that the Californian affair would be settled amicably.

[BEUTAR'S SERVICE 20 THE" HONGKONG DAILY PERSS."]

ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH, KOWLOON.

subscribers of the above Church convened in

The auntal meeting of seatholders and THE BULGARIAN SITUATION.

accordance with the Trest Deed was held in the

Vestry in Thaneday last at 5.30 p.m., Bight

Rev. Dr. Lander, the Bishop of Victoria, presiding.

The account for var 18to presented by

audited by Sir C. Pani

اهریا

Yes...

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The weak point in your case is that conductors are not obliged to give change!This man offered it to me, and he should have given me proper change,

Did you go in front of the car purposely Magistrate, in the event of his fading the case proven, to inflict a heavy penalty. The basis of the whole trouble was the sub- sidiary coin question, but he submitted that the Tramway Company were not responsible for the deplorable condition of the coinage of this The motorman was then called, and declared Colony. On the contrary, he believed this no that who the complainant stopped his car he company here suffered a more serious loss an LONDON, February 1st,

naked him to sign his aime. The Harbour the Tramway Company on this account The situation arising out of the Master would not sign, so the witness got hack the defendant desired to commencs a t attitude of Bulgaria and Turkey is on his car. Complainant continued to stand in against the condition of the coinage here he sufficiently strained to engage the treat, so the motorman sounded the gong to might find in the Tramway Company a staunch the start the oar. Elven when he sounded the gonthera subject to these unwarrantable attacks. supporter, but he was not justlied in making complainant did not move, so he again gat ant The draft of the Austro-uraren agreement has been forwarded Constantinople with amendments,

menue increased demand. Increased de Chater, C.M.G. were simonaly recepted, earnest attention of the Powers.

to

mand mesos aindatume of business ang better times ahead." From the HOT TO CORRESPONDENTS. standpoint of a house which is able to feel ONLT communications relating to the nows the pulse of the times as quickly as it can

addresses with communications addressed to the statement that there are decidedly better Correspondents must forward their names and be felt Mr. SELFRIDGE was emphatic in his Editor, not for publication but as evidence of times ahead. We hope that this will prove good faith..

All letters for publisation should be written on to be the case in China. The signs of one side of paper indy.

anonymously signed communications that revival are not so pronounced in South have already appeared in other papers will be China as they appear to be in the North.

Orders for extra copies of DAILY PRESS but unquestionably the outlook generally were re-elected, and Messrs. H. T. Richardson, posed to forego her claim to £4,800,000 100 should be seat before 11 am on day of is more hopeful and there is a growing B. L. Frust and T. Hunter elected as Vestry for sterling, representing arrears of the publication. After that hear the supply confidence that the end of the prolonged 1909

Commander Taylor said the first part of this limited. Only supply for Cash.

Russo-Turkish war indemnity. This remember anything being said about taking the story related to the conductor. He could not Telegraphic Address: PRESS,

The Chairman, after thanking the outgoing. Vestry for their past services, requested those 19 the amount Turkey claims from ninety cents to the Company for change. elected to use their individual influence with Bulgaria who will take up from Russia the residents of Kowloon to support the fran cial needs of the Church in order that satisfa&.& loan for £3,280,000, the amount she tory arrangements might be made to engage is prepared to pay Turkey, and the the services of a Chaplain in succession to the Rer. A. J. Stevens, to whom on the motion interest on the loan will be applied of the Bishop the members present expressed to the payment of the difference eneed during his Chaplaincy and their cordial £1,520,000. their sympathy in the difficulties he has experi

of his car, handed the (der a way bill The Company carried on its business not with. and pencil, and again asked him to sign his oat considerable diffenity, because it was not an name. Complainant pushed his hand away and easy thing to satisfy the public. But from the refused to sign, and refused a third time when evidence given by the defendant he showed askod. Witness told him to take the ninety that by a very simple operation the whole culties will be created.

It is considered unlikely that diffients to the Tramway Company and get it trouble might have been saved. He admitted

The receipts totalled $2,455.10 being amat rente 8380.001 offertories $929.79; donations including Chaplain's fees remitted $1,019.30) and the expenditure to $2,389.38,

referred to by the Chairman, and the thanks of leaving a balance of $45.72

The Auditor's honorary service was thankfully the meeting were accorded to Sir C. Paul Chater

changed there. Complainant continued to stand that he handed a dollar to the co- for his interest and assistance, the Auditor

LONDON, February 2nd..

some three or four fest in front of the car, soductor when he had a ten-cent piece in his witness started the car at one point. Com-pocket. The deferident had no right to demand Russia views the Turko-Bulgarian plainant pushed at the head of the car with his change, it was his daty to tender the fare. But elected for enaxing year being Mr. E. Hayward. Fielder, Mesurs. G. M. Eves and R. Packham The retiring VestryEngineer Captain situation as dangerous and has proton complainant stood to one side, but held on matters, they gave change where possible. It hands, Witness again sounded the gong, and as the Company were anxious to facilitate

would be very bad, however, in a place where the coinage was ninety per cent Chinese, were would only accept legal ontrendy of the Colony. the Company to adopt hie attitude and say they

As a matter of fact, had they chosen to be money in British copper, which was is fogal objectionable, they night have handed him the tender, but which he would no doubt have refused.

Codes: A.B.O. 5th Ed. Liaber.

P. O. Boz., 31. Telephone No. 12.

To Mr. and Mrs. G. Hora, a daughte

BIRTHS,

HEDWIG, at Canton, 31st January, 1909,

[Shanghai papara penso á pył,

On January 22nd, at shanghai, the wife of

W. TAIPTENBERG, of à son

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On January 24th, at Shanghai to Mr. and Mrs. Jamison, a daughter.

On January 25th, at Shanghai. the wife of Wa.

MARRIAGES.

Mowar Law, of a son.

On January 22nd, at Shanghai, WALTER BUET ANDERW to EDITH SARAH' Warkins, both - f

hanghai

F

Oa Javuary 25th, at Shanghai, HeseT (IROKGE HILL to DA BIDzemax, Modi, Western Bus-is,

On Januiry 20th, at Shanghi, AncurE WILLIAM BEAKESTON TO ELIZABETH LOOLEY, of Manchester. England.

DEATH.

period of trade depression is well in sight.

Hazkow on the 20th

Heavy snow fall at instant and at 4 a.m. the thermometer was at 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

A notification has been received by the Colonial Secretary that Singapore has been declared free of quarantine restrictions.

It will be observed among this annoucements

on page 4 that the A. D. C. are giving two performances of "A, ountry Girl" in the Race week.

At the Magistracy yesterday Mr. J.B. Wood convicted about thirty chair coolies for plying for hire without licences. In each case a fine of

1 was imposed

wishes for his future, welfare.

A vote of thanks was accorded to Miss Leaberil for her honorary services as Organist - since the departure of Miss Rooks.

HERR PREMYSLAV AT THE CITY HALL,

There was a large audience at the Theatre

SENSATIONAL ARRESTS IN:

RU-SIA.

right to stop the car, therefore the starting of His Worship thought the complainant had no of the car, which would otherwise have been au assault, was no assault. The charge would be

dismissed.

The summons against the Harbour Master For obstruction was then mentioned.

His Worship (to Mr. Scott) If you want to go on, I will go on with it.

Mr. Scott said the position was that the con- dactor did not specify the amount of the fare. He simply said "Fare please," and in this case if the fare had been tendered there would have been no trouble. Trouble like this did occur at

His Worship-The question is whether the defendant should get back the dollar.

Mr. Boott-Hia obvious remedy was to write to me, and I should have been most happy to have sent his change as he wished it, in British coinage. If your Worship decides that the evidence is sufficient to justify a conviction, I will instance other cuaca where the defendant has been a source of trouble in the carrying out of the tramway service.

His Worship-I cannot take that into consideration.

LONDON, February 1st. M Lopukhin, the Chief of Police times, but he had never known a conductor to attached to the Ministry of the In-refate to return a dollar. The defendant was The Earl and Countess of Meath were booked last night to hear the famous violinist Horr terior, who is a member of a princely

asked to write his name on the way bill. JAMES HALL (Inte of Shanghai), in his filst year, to leave Gauos for Japan by the Prinzess Alice, Leopold Premyslav, who with the kind assistance family has been arrested at St. Peters.deposed to receiving a dollar bank note.from the out he walked back towards the Hongkong

The conductor of our 29 was then called, and HONGKONG OFFica: 104, DES VEUX ROAD C a daughter of the Earl and countess, had booked of Mrs. J. Cochrane at the piano gave a concert burg. His brother-in-law. Prince in chinese money and a Hongkong ten cent Hotel, but could not see another car, and that

defendant. He returned ea change eighty conta

On Januwy 2nd, suddenly, ›t Annfiel-4, Rothesay,

LONDON OFFICE: 131, FLEET STREET, BC

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, FEBRUARY 3ED 1909. Tax hopes of an improvement in rade during the present. year which

were

which is due here next week, Lady V. Brabazos,

by the same steamer from Southampton.

We have received a copy of the annual report

ar the Leper Home founded at Tangkun, South China, in 1905 under the charge of Dr. John E. Kuhne, M.R.C.K. The average daily number of

which will long endure as a pleasant memory in the minds of all who were present.

HARMSTON'S CIRCUS.

There was another well Alled tent, and another

inmates during the past year was 124. The attractive programs at Marston's last night, debit balance, which at the end of September each and all of the performers being accorded a litting reception by the large audience. There 1906, was $10,908, has been reduced to $5,502. Grants mounting to $1,930 were made by the are many items on the revised programme of more than ordinary merit, and thus popularity

Commander Taylor remarked that one of the the Hongkong Hotel corner. When he got witnesses said the car following them was at

Urnsoff, has also been arrested on a piece. Defendant said he did not want Chinese bore out his contention that the delay was a mysterious charge which is supposed toey and naked witness to change it. The very short one. A great deal was mide of relate to dealings with revolutionaries. the Company and get change there. Defendant

conductor told him to take the ninety cents to asking him to sign a paper, but he could not 200 any obligation on his part to sigu LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS. car, and witness went to the rear. He was not know him perfectly well. Mr. Scott made a then put the ninety cents on the shelf of the anything as both the conductor and motorman

The LG.M, str. P. E. Friedrich which left

asked for the dollar again. Later witness great point of the currency of the Colony. He here on Wednesday, the 27th ult. at noon sounded the ball for the motorman to start the had never, by any chance, accepted Chinese arrived at Singapore on the 31st ult. at 8 am car, but as it did not start he went to the front money, and never intended to. Chinese Community of Hongkong contributed

The NY.K. tr. Wakamiya Moru (Bombay to see what was the matter. Bebing the defen-

Defendant then asked his Worship to read $1.758 and the annual subscriptions from the will, be maintained during their stay here. and is expected here on the 5th inst officials in antos mennt, to $1,024. The

The innovation last night was the amateur The N.G.I. str. Iochia left Singapore for this report is flustrated with portraits and riding contest, in which seven local horsemen port on the let inst, and may be expected here tried their skill. The grey on which they were

on or about the 8th just photographic views of the settlement, but the

The L.G.M. str. Princess Alice carrying the mounted had a splendid rough canter and the German Maila with dates from Berlin of the plutes, the smaller one particularly, are poor jockeys had a rather rough time. and not well printed. Particulars are given in it contest which provoked es much mirthas and may be expected here on or about Friday, for them. He then put the following questions converted by the conductor, and ander the After a 13th ultimo left Colombo on the 1st inst. p.m. tents were at his disposal when he liked to send contended that this money was wrongfully

expressed a month ago when, with the Edinbugh and London Mission to Lepers The of Harmston's has been, and without doubt Line) left Moji for this port on the 30th ultimu, dant standing in front of the car he lauded him the charge which ran "without lawful exonGU

passing of the old year and the dawn of the dow, we reviewed the past and endeavoured to dimly forecast the future, grow more confident as the weeks pass. Confining our attention for the moment to Chinn, we note that northern trade reports indicate a

the 12th inst.

and London left Singapore on the 2nd instant- The Ben Line str. Dengloe from Antworp for this pert

Oh Box P.M. str. China which sailed from this port 12th Dec., was delivered in New

York on 16th ultimo (35 days).

very satisfactory recovery. The purchasing of many of the cases under treatment and the Harmston's downs could bare, and which called capacity of the nation has been improved by Director confirms the statement of the Indian forth all the abilities of the competitors, bumper crops and the consequent reduction Commission that the disease is contagions Mr. Gegg of Kennedy's Stables carried off in the price of the staple food of the people. but not hereditary. His inquiries go to the prize offered, Sevmen Fenson of HMS- In the northern provinces the crops are des show that 155 patients out of 167 have a Flora coming secar. So popular was the local olean family history. Some observations are riding act that the management there and then cribed as "the best known for forty years

recorded in the report on experiemente with announced that another competition would taket and we read that shipments are being made in nestin, but the experiments have not been place next week, at that intending competitor balk to Europe, where presumably better suficiently extensive to enable him to give an could send in their names without delay. prices can be obtained than in Japan. These opinion on the subject and on appeal is made for

There will be a matineo at Causeway Bay on 2nd instant a.m., and may be expected here The H-A. Linie str. Constantia left Manila exceptionally heavy crops are certain to a sum to enable a new supply of nastin to be

hought for this propose.

his afternoon.

un or about the 5th instant al

Line) left Moji for this port is Shanghai on The NYE. x. Mislimo Maru (European the 1st inst, and is expected here on the 8th

inst

way bill and asked him to sign it, but the defendant refused

Mr. Scott explained that he had written the defondant telling him that the ninety

to

to the witness through the ourt:

Did you have your cap and badge number on ?-Yes.

did obstruct,"

Proceeding, Commander Taylor said he had a very lawful oxonse, as by section 4 of Ordinance ductor from committing. 5-of 1865 he was trying to prevent the con- felony. He

He also wished to point out that up till the section mentioned this amonated to larceny,

Do you know if the motorman had his cap had his money. Mr. Scott,taid if the speaker. présent moment the Tramway Company still and badge number on ? Yes.

had written he (Mr. Scott) would have sent the money. He called Mr. Boott up on the telephone, as he had no time to write letters qu

By Commander Taylor: Had either of you cape un at the time?-Yes we were on duty, and it is the custom to wear caps on duty.

ones. Did you,

a matter of fact, have your caps

these trivial subjects. When he rang up he could not get anyone on the telephone, but was told that Mr. Scott was expected back every moment, and that when he did arrive