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Customs Inspector Took No Chances With French Architect. Washington, April 15.—A_ customs inspector who knew his business and stood put, Eugene Duquesne, the French architect recently engaged #3 Instructor of architecture at board, and a set of plans for the new home of the governor of Havana province, Cuba, played parts in a little drama on the New York docks that week. The story has just leaked out. Duquesne, on his way to America, worked on his plans for the governor's house. But did not finish them. The custome inspector raised the question of their value. Unfinished they were worth nothing; should they win the competition In Havana, a would have a substantial value. ing un seaeen they could not be sent in ad. Duquesne solved the situation by setting up his drawing board on the dock and tneit four hours finished his plans, customs Inspector watching. ‘The ore were then sent to Havanay —
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Topeka State Journal
Topeka, Kansas, US
Sat, Apr 15, 1911
Page 20
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Isabelle J.
