Rensselaer Journal, Volume 12, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 October 1902 — She Carried Thirty-Two Hats. [ARTICLE]

She Carried Thirty-Two Hats.

A lady traveling by the Ostend express train de luxe arrived recently at the customs station at Passau and attracted the special attention of the customs officer by the enormous number of her trunks and boxeß. She' is a Viennese dame, living in London. The official had passed almost everything when he perceived a long box, and asked what was in it “Only hats, but nothing liable to duty!” “Whatl only hats?" said the officer, astounded that so large a case could be used for nothing but headgear. “Yes, there are thirty-two of them!” The official was still more astounded. “Thirty-two hats! That is incredible. 1 must see for myself; please open the case.” The lady became excited and retorted: “Do you think I can get along with only two hats? Why, I have twelve more at home!” The box had to be opened, all the same; and, 10, and behold! It turned out to be quite true. There were actually thirty-two hats of different kinds, which the elegant and pretty passenger was taking with her for use on her journey. The officer bowed, and asked pardon for the trouble he had caused her.—London Daily Telegraph.