THE “BARON’S” BATH.
HUMORS OF THE RUHR. By Telegraph.—Press Assn. —Copyrifht. Received Feb. 4, 5.5 p.m. London, Feb. 3. The Dusseldorf correspondent of the Morning Post gives a quaint example of * the French treatment of a recalcitrant industrial magnate. One of the minor German coal “barons,” occupying a fine mansion near his mine*, churlishly refused to allow the French soldiers guarding the mines to use the baths provided for thq miners. ‘‘Very well, monsieur,” replied thd French officer, “if that is inconvenient we will meet your wishes. From to-morrow my men will use your bathroom in youg private housA” The coal baron now regrets his decision, —Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.
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Taranaki Daily News, 5 February 1923, Page 5
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