The Archive · 1923

"BOSS OF 'THE PLACE.'

"examined, wine:

dan hotel Alaska. His connexion with hotels probably did not last for more than two y On joining Hyde, witness said he had no experience in the cafe business. At first he received $300 and $50 for his wi with board and lodging in addi: lion, There was never any definite time for dinner. At the time the agreement was drawn up witness said he wanted to leave because of the trouble at the cate. Defendant was always quarrelling with his wife. He had never, wanted to buy the Crest. On April 9 he was very tired of the whole propo: tion. After the Russian woman came she wanted to be boss of the place, said witness. He did vot consider that he was hired by her. He took his orders from Mr. Hyde.

Mr. Reader Harris—On the 20th you had a quarrel with your wife? She was very jealous with regard

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