Chalk Marks As Tip Signals

Notwithstanding all denials from hotel managers on the continent regarding recent complaints made by tourists of systematic signaling by means of chalk marks on luggage passed between servants between hotel and hotel as to the value of tips, the charge holds good, for a Nice correspondent writes to Mr. Labouchere of the London Truth that he finds upon inquiry that there is no doubt such a system is in existence. "The moral of which is," says Mr. Labouchere, "if you have not been overgenerous to the servants wipe off the chalk marks you may see on your luggage after leaving any hotel."