The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-22

connection with this office. This he con-
tinued TO do until Feb. !, 1896, when he
returned with Mr.. Carpenter to service in
the city postotiice, the increased force of
railway mail clerks doing the work form
erly done by Messrs. Seaver and Car
pent or. He continued to sort In this
Office till Feb. %, wien he went home
unable to work and died March 8. Mr..
Seaver was most faithful and efficient
worker, a good companion, ready to.heip
any employee OF Uncle Sam to make
his task pleasant and agreea bic. His sort
ing was as near perfect as quick and care
fu, work could make it, and we mourn
the loss of one who was well worthy OF
our full respect AMI regard.
On March 8, less than "a hours after the
decease OF Mr.. Seaver, occurred the death
of Smith Burrows, one OF our oldest,
most faithful and beloved carriers.
Mr.. Burrows was born in Providence,
X. L., in 1929. When of proper age, he
engaged insthe lumber business which he
followed during his younger manhood.
Later he became interested in woolen
manufacture. He entered the govern
ment. service as carrier, in this office in
1872. At that time there were bat II car
riers in this office. The carriers at that
time, opened the mail pouches, sepa-
rated the city letters from the out OF
town, and sorted the city mail. Now
there are GO and there is pressing need Of
20 more. Mrs DuIIOFS tIaVeleo
over territory now covered by seven men,
two whole routes and parts Of five other
routes, besides some outside the city line,
now undeiivered. He worked from 6
q. m. to as late as 8 p. m, with just
sufficient time out to hastily eat some
dinner. Although strong, healthy man,
he doubtless never wholly recovered rom
the effects of such pnwarranted and IN
human hardship. Since the writer's ac-
quaintance with him, and for numb
OF years previous, he had q route in one
of the best locations IN the city, and
surely he was entitled to 1t. More than
22 years of faithful service, conscientious
ly performed, and clear record during
all that time, he leaves behind him.
About one year ago, failing health COM
PEELED him TO obtain leave OF absence, and
he has done but one or two days work
since At the last interview the writer
had with him, he expected to return to
his route this spring. Only few hours
before his death, he sustained . shock OF
paralysis, from the effects OF which he
never recovered. In the decease Of Mr..
Burrows we have been deprived OF one
whom those who knew him best, could not
fail to love and respect. His kindness
of heart, the desire to help and relieve
those In trouble, financially or otherwise,
when deserving, and manly, upright life,
made him like father to his younger
companions
Through the kindness of Postmaster
Hayward, Assistant Postmaster Walker
and Superintendent Newton, the carriers,
with few unavoidable exceptions, were
permitted to attend his funeral IN a body,
wearing full Uniform with Grape rosette
on left arm, and white gloves. After
taking our long farewell of our departed
comrade, we then marched TO Mr..
Seaver's residence, and bid him our sad
farewell also, then returning to the Office.
The older clerks who had been most
largely associated with Mr.. Seaver, were
permitted TO attend mis- funeral. Just as
we formed In line TO begin our march to
Brother Burrows residence the news OF
the death Of the wife OF Brother John &.
Kingsford. one OF our worthy and re-
spected comrades, who was delegate to
the Philadelphia ccnyenton ives announc-
ed. &c =
Thus March II was indeed day OF sor-
row at this Office. Fitting floral contri-
buttons were made TO all three OF the
departed. May they rest In peace, and
obtain a glorious and triumphant resur-
rection, is my heartfelt prayer. I do not
feel justified in closing this articls, with
out again peferring TO the kindness of
our superior offcers. Postmaster Hayward
not only permitted our attendance at the
last sad rites Of our departed friends and
comrades, but also led the march of the
carriers In company with Superintendent
Newton, who acted as marshal.
GEORGE l.. SPENCER.
Providence, April ~.