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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26
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saturdays only; + 3 saggoooR. ssta9ggs o1 R'sice Is
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26
a ssis crisis " may recall the late

- ttis crisis w may recall the late
Ar>smus wsrd's "Toucbiss Letter From
0ory Msmber Of tbs Home Gusrd:''
Broadway, December 10. 'ei.-Dsar
oynsher asd Mother: We are all getting
szooo vssv we'll. We mess at DsImoni-
o'a % NOS rspi se for Jour son. Some
muBs suasr for the glorious Stars and
oos1pes and. ssar psrsnss why shouldn't
- 1od1 Mra skuIlsr that We DO not need
- blankets she 90 sIndIy sect to us ss
~ bunk - .ths 81 Nicholas and Me,ropol-
an. vbat our brave lads stand most In
>sr1-tf nov Il fruit cake and wnflas. DO
- ~ ~ ~ Hsary Ad9lsbs&"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26

The following passengers arrived yes.
terdsy from Norfolk and Baltimore per
s. b. Berkshire: Mr.. II. l.. Candy. Mr..
w. h. Green. Mr.. u. l.. Haskill, Mr.. p.
w. Eaton. Mr.. u. Thompson, hr. Charlss
Smith, Mr.. q. THOMPSON. Mr.. q. Jack
son, Mr.. Albert 6ustifield. Mr.. q. Conrad.
Mr.. j. Lindloff. Mr.. H. Counor, MI. T.
Hutchinson, Mr. M. Thomas. Mr.. II.
Winfield, Mr.. n. Barber, Miss p. Benson,
Mr.. George Miller, Miss II. L.. Gamble
Miss N. Coroorap, Mr.. q. Il. Haskell
Mr.. w. II. Ridgeway.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26

All the clerRymen in Spain are rra, ing
for the success Of the Spanish arms and
all the ministers in America are praying
for the triumph Of the American eagle.
There is prevailing telist that tho ap-
pcals Of the latter are supported by the
most guns.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26

II one Of New Enaiand's spring hurri-
Games happens along about the time the
epanish fleet gets In the vicinity of Block
Island, Block Island may be depended
upon to do the rest
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26

suoh persons 10 are not physically able
- 80 70 war, but who feel the need of a
litsls stimulating excitement are advised
- start on an oosan voyage to the east
ward on . ship dying tho American Gag.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26

MORO Castle is picturesque old ruin,
sut II the gums OF the blockading ieet
yer fnd she range on IL, It viii be oon-
saderably more of ruin. II not so plot
urssqus.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26

What hurrahing there will be from
ssventy million. throass when the smoke
from the Orseon's tunnels il made out on
he horizon Of wars activities.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26

The horses in the highway department
brsatnsd . sish OF relief on learning that
the cavalry would not be ordered to the
tronA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26
Deere. Entered.

A decree has been entered In Appellate
Court In the case OF Albert n. Angel
ct sl. W.. Mary J. Jones OF nj. appointing
Orrin Il. Jones commissioners TO make
partition by sale OF tie property involved
In the DILL. The value OF the property
which Is situated In Pawtucket Is about
HIM
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26

This generation hasn't been getting its
muscle up ON bicycling, tennis, golf.
baseball, bowling, pin hockey, rowing.
ths eymnasium and politics. for nothing.
Jgst watch rs tight!
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26

7he "war exsra"is getting to bs an ex.
traordinary nuisance The first one to con-
taln any reliable information of any i'm
portanos - Jet 70 be isued in this vicinity.
A. . rule. the war extra has 90 far been a
eross bstwssn . Dunoo game and petty
laeoooy.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26

Tho passing Of John Sherman, patriot
and statesman. IL one Of tho most pathetic
episodss in the political history of our
country.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26
ELECTRIC MOTORS
For Sale at a Bargain.

ONE az HORSE POWER. ITO VOLTS.
ONE HORSE POWER, 500 VOLTS.
These Motors are In FirstClass Condition and
Ready 20 Run They viii bc dsposcd of st
Prices that will insure a SPECIFY sac. Can be seen
Q. No. 90 SOUTH wATER 81 EEr.
For prices call or address No. wEYBOssEr
STREET. f23-a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26

Sergeant Potter and Ofllcer McGowsu
OF the Third police station , arrested
Charles W. wallsos in house on India
stress last night rs q fugitive from justice.
He was handed ovor to the East provi-
dence tolics. as ne is wanted tbors for nm
assault.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26

The baseball batteries are In action and
doubtless too, engagements VIII soon be
reported at Narragansstt Pier and New
port
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26

Rhoas Island expects every man to do
his duty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26

The marine insurance folk and the news
boys appear to be getting out about all
thsrs 10 in tho wsr. 90 tar.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26

There Is suspicion that Spain's sailors
IN mostly sogers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26

To Quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic. fun cf life, nerve and v.yor, take No-Tc
Bac. - wonder. worker thas r'akes weak men
strong. All druggists. soc or 81. Cure guarar
ted -Beeklet- -aHa-saupio- -freeA-A0drcss
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26

II Il requires rs much time to finish the
war o. It aid to begin 1t. it will indeed be
: long and arduous conflict
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26

When it comes to trochs, Admiral
ssmpsou can give General wsyler some
slightly useful points.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26

Ths y. L I. are all ready to 60 to
Caba. even though they will find it dssir-
able to leave their bearskins at home.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26

The reconcsntrados are living in the
bright anticipation Of shortly hearing the
olane Of the dinner gong.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26

A Yankee war declaration Ia the prompt
answer to that Spanish royal decree.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26
OFFICIAL
Advertising.

This newspaper ruhsishss ostolM
advertising Of the GOVERNMENT
y Tax UNITED sTATKs. Of che
TA1k or hhODa AsLAND A1A
veral TOWNS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26
or Timely application,

"0lorisnn-ths Don may attack us
Whenever his stomach DO faiu;
He n ust reach US before no can rack us
And where are the galleons Of npainH
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26

Take Laxative Pr9m oQuiDfne Tablets A
druggisss refund the morsy IL 10 fails 10 cure
&c. shs genuine has Lb Z. ~ zach able
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26
a GREAT SURPRISE IS IN STORE

for those who will 10 today and get pack
age of GRAIN-O. IL takes the place OF coffee
at about the cost 1t il food drink
rem as well as the adult with great benefit. IL
II made Of pure grains and looks and tastes
like the finest grades Of Mocha or Java coffee
better for the system than tonic, because its
benefit IL permanent. What coffee breaks
down, Grain-O builds mp. Ask yoar grocer
for Grain-O. l6c. and 25c
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26

Commodore Dewey is all ready to DO 1t
over In the Philippines
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26

HEV YORK, NEW HAVEN AND
HARTFORD RAILROAD.
OLD COLONY SYSTEM.

fine tables giving full informatlss
- TO local and through train service
may be obtained at Providence siA.
tion and stations below.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26


HOUSES TO IET
FOR RENT--cottagr house, Burnett street
ten rooms; s2s per month Apply TO u. Rus
sell brown. t2 EXCHANGE riscc
FURNISHED ROOMS TO RENT-Ons large
front room, also single rooms, bath, hot and
cold water. 2s Greene So n2y 6t
TO LET--ono nice tenement. six rooms.
water closet on floor, sig month: ais, one one
Call az IS Elm ST.. Robert Muir. a2I.ot
FERSONAL-
WANTED-Paintersu uuion and nom union,
TO attend the Shour mass meeting under the
Unions, Nos i95 and 100. on WEDNESDAY.
April ~, 1898, at o'clock p. m, M q. l.. II.
ball "a North Main street, corncr Stceple
william lrosbie, vice president Of the Broth
erhuod Of Painters nnG Decorators OF America,
Will address the meeting, also other good
speakers. Per order ofacommittee. ap25-2t
PUPILS-Tsken in writing. and calling cards
handsomely written. Young persons compe-
tent to undertake. the study Of telecraphy.
will also DO taken. Call or address, 81 Bur
rows ST., City a563t
DIVORCES qnietiy and legally Obtained for
eight causeA Dolman a. buettner. attorneys
81 law Established l3 years. highest refer
snces esvcn. 1873 Arch st.. Phil. a2o tt
8l.5O FOR 75c.
Watch cleaned 75c. main spring 75c.: price
on other work IN proportion; done by the
MER's, corner Westminster and Franklin
and ~ North Main.
ol5-tf
SIX OF THE FINEST.
Have your watch and clock repairing done
at HOSMER'S by skilled workmen nc one
Franklin and ~ North Nam. ol5-tf
s.-----------------------
SITUA TIONs WANTED.
A SMART YOUNG GIRL wants place;
second work Apply 10 winsIow street, Mr..
Closkey.
FOX sALE-NIsCELLANE
poses Address Handy Graham. Fletcher
Ledge, Box D, Thornton, X. l. a6-lm
MOTOR FOR SALk Manufactured by the
Waddeil- -Entz Company OF Bridgeport Conn.
IL IL horse power, l10 volts, II ampiers and
is In first class condition. Apply or address
Tia Evening News, W South Water street.
SPECIAL sAIE cF CLOCKS = Alarm
clocks, warranted one year, Soc. s-day oak
or walnut clocks, strike hours and half
hours, Sl.7h AT Hosmers corner Westmin
ster and Franklin streets JAZZ X
PROFESSIONAL CARDs.
ONE OF THE FINEsT.
Prof. j. ID. Emerson, the Optician, VIII a.
the most difficult eyes TO your perfect satisfao
zion at one-haif the price others charge; ex.
animation fres. At HosMER'S. aulitf
YOUR CLOCK Is OUT OF ORDER.
Drop us line; we win call for and deliver
II in perfect order cheaper. and better than
any one else. HOSMER. Westminster and
franklin stS and " NJ Main st aull-tf d
rOk SALE kEAL EsaA 10.
FOR sAI4E-Tsn-room nouse. IO4 Burnsts
street. Apply to -. Russell Brown. II
FOX sALZ-Nins.roon cottage at Oak.
land Beach Apply to J. b Randall 20 Oak.
land Beach avenue nov2-tf
GROCERIES GRAIN. etc.
an Choice Fami,yoroosri..
Pure TeaA Coffeos. Flour. Grain. Hay and
Straw. lUo Westminster St Telephone
LOAN ron GALE.
GRAVEL. wANTEnt
APPLY TO
j. B. RANDALL,
Oakland Doaohs 0s =
GEO. A. STOCkWELL-,
CBRITIsH VICE CON.UL,
Acts as Attorney In the Recovery aud Settle
ment Of Estates In Foreign Countries List Of
Heirs
I3 BOARD OF TRADE BUILDING,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26

FOR RENT--vottagr house, Burnett street,
ten rooms; s2s per month Apply TO ID. Rus
sell Brown. e2 Fxchangn rtacc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26
SITUATIONS WANTED.

A SMART YOUNG GIRL wants place
general. house work in q small family OF
second work. Apply 10 Winslow street, Mr..
Closkey.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-26

FURNISHED ROOMS TO hENT--Ons large
front room, also single rooms bath, hot and
cold water. 2s Greene 81. NO 90
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-12
PLEASED WITH OUTFITS.
fasteners Who Sail Today on the
Rering Sea Have Good Words
for seattle.

Schooner Bering Sea will sail today for
Copper river ports Alaska. with twenty
six passengers. all from Eastern cities and
outfitted here for a year and a half SIX
teen are in one party from Connecticut, at
the head Of which is.Charles O. Treat. Of
Manchester
We have purchased practically every
thing IN this city" he said yesterday.
"ani our experience with the merchants
has been so satisfactory that We have
recommended friends in our letters 10 the
East 10 buy nothing before reaching here.
Knowing what I do now ! should start
srom Connecticut for Seattle with only the
clothes On ms back. Everything that one
could wish for. even 10 the smallest detail.
can hc purchased here. and AZ less cost
than the zane articles would come to else
where. ] think express IN this the cpn-
ion OF al the members Of eur party.
We have no particular plans. save 10
reach the headwaters of the Copper river
as early as possible and prospect FOR gold.
We have chartered the Rerinc Sea for he
voyage over and have an option on her for
fifteen DAYS after she reaches port"
Following is a lis, of the Berug Sea :
passengers; Charles - Treat 6 Held
aeker, George + Smith Edward House
Tar Meonan Jerry pwyer james Rut-
letse Daniel Hayes II. VI. Talbot r. O
I'reG,iss. 81 Manchester Conn. l.. 8
Miner az Cornwall Conn: clark r. Smith.
II New London. Conn. j \. Carer. II. w.
smith OF Athol Mass. w -. COX \ L.
Wright ~ Boston Mass. \ H. Woods
George ". Woods. of rrooklne Mass W
\ Abbott. =. s VolN n Tuck. Chris
kuAl q. Z. t'hamherIl5n 81 Tlemlngten.
\ J.. C. i. Berron. OF Lsulhsrtyine y J.:
I. J MareUsen. Capt john Mailman. q.
puiu.h Nirn
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of McGrath. Ward said he was not sure
TO who fired the shots but was Of the
opinion that both came from point either
just TO the right or left OF the stove. few
PAGES north from the storm door of the
saloon. which faces the south. Ward said
he did not know Rowan. ana would not
know him again. dead or alive. bat he
thought Rowan must have stood near the
door facing the bar In that event a bull
lei from the direction Of the stove would
have struck Rowan in the right side,
which happens 10 have been the case.
MCGr3th stood 20 the right az Rowan. and
whether The bullet which entered lis bow
els a lltue 10 the left Of the center came
from the direction OF the stove also, or
from behind the bar Is "a matter Of grave
doubt The iurymcn wanted Ward placed
under bonds 10 appear al the Sitka trial.
next summer. iu the court az United
- ates District Judge Charles ;. Johnson.
bat Commissioner Smith did not take that
procantion.
salooukeepcr H. II Rice testified that
he was tending the bar. but as soon as the
FIRST shot was fred ne dropped down be
hind the bar for self-protec1on. lie said
thst afterwards Fay told him that he had
shot both McGrath and Rowan
The cor5uer's jury consisted OF iAndley
NJ Prcsnau. foreman. George Van Ness,
Of pves. H. A. Battin George NJ. Taylor.
Bernard Moore and :. Jones
over SNOW aud lee.
"a NJ Uenring. Il. ]. Alien, Dan Camp
he'll. q. wickstrom Joseph Abey. Gus
sproul sam Mathcson ana =. boutwell,
were members ~ "A party ~ men who
walked out over the snow and ia tr3ii
from Dawson IN thirty~one days, pulling
;hclr sfrds vita their provisions ana sup
plies behind them They lef; the klon-
dixie metropolis January ! and In the thir-
tV~one DAYS they We're ou the road they
Spent four days resting at various points
on the route This makes their actual
travelling timr twrnty-seven days. They
came tO seattle on the Huenvms.
a. the camp ne the mouth II the Stew
art river there was great excitement due
"a strikes that had heen made on The
,-isirn~ located last faH or Henderson
creek ssl3 Mr. Hsunl0s last uisht 30
po>t-tutelIlEeucc reporter The whole
creek is siaked out and o." mea, on low
IS innate. ere working the claims. That
tAey have founa reh pay dir ;aere IS
no doubt 1 was Informed hV efA }ie u'-n
thet pane "a bedrock had yielded as high
AZ s. 81 each and thaf a yield If IS ccnts
to s. "a 30 the peH vas common on ttcse
claims
The crock Was all located weeks ia
Tho Gsst prospecting vas dlae % .xc
creek ef}v Ia the faH auI ~ we're
feu35s frota the Ssrfsee da~. .Saigls ~
ga N }t3 asre t,ea lacatad Some ot my
friends advised we Us make 4 trip - the
f4s.res rlf { ku-N taac ali ot tse ground
hA3 pccn geEen 8p
we paes-} hut sery ssw people or the
t-aU coming asf 1r3 Ho nat bel. Sc mat
th.re W'I 5c mGts travel over fs uatll
tstsr tu the winter Sncw feit during a
large rerE of Rise t7ur9eY. ThGs u1sse
vasklcs sifs>cas and saw. We hsd go
+.~raN -ra.z fHr t@~s large nara nf fha
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-12

The voyage Of the steamer Utopia from
skagway 10 Seattle was very rough
Capt Frank White. her master. said that
he had never been 50 buffeted about IN all
his seafaring experience. The Utopia
vas compelled TO lay over TWO days in
Port Simpson. Anchors would not hold
even In the sheltered haroor. and the
vessel had 10 b. tied TO the dock. Several
vessels were passed on the down trip. and
al were having a hard time. Snow fell
heavily and strong head winds psvailed.
On board the Utopia was the body OF
Thomas u. Jackson. OF this city father
% "Budd" Jackson, a clerk in the Diler
hotel. The old man died at Lake Bennett
OF the combination OF pneumonia and
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-12
RIaLTO BLOCK,

~ admitted that ~ vas doing all ne could
70 get Fay out OF town. II "a also known
that Smith was requested 20 summon the
witnesses from among the fifteen or TWEEN
~ men who were Ia the saloon when the
shooting occurred, bat in securing them
ne utterly failed Finally L.ndIey II.
Presn8il. foreman % the jury. went out
ard secured Canadian Mounted Policeman
Ward bT masking the proper request on
Police Capt Wood. Other witnesses were
III. H. Rsce. owner Of the saloon where the
shooting took place william Charles
Garfield. a boy, and Dr. J. a. Horusby.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-12

A short. stout. middle-agsl woman,
whose counteRance and rudy complexion
postOtfice yesterday afternoon . few min
utes before l O'Clock. Her arms were
clasped with various and divers bundles.
and closely following her. with q tiny
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-12

Ii sos dent register YOU can't vote.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-12
Policeman wards Theory.

Wards testimony was the most impor
tant, because he offered a new and rather
plausible theory of the shooting. He
thought It was the first shot that killed
Rowan ard the second that ended the life
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-12

ieNef "hlch Is now epiuefnlc III lhat part
of Alaska.
Following is a list of the Utopia's pas
seugerS: j. T. Woodin. j. Matthews. f.
Matthews. l.. X. Brown, 5. NJ. Long. Sam
Grant j. 4. Mcmillan. w \. Kelly r.
NJ. Brien +. X. Johnson. NJ. Mcdonald,
r Il. Porter. j. +. Harrington, s. Ragen.
s T. Weisner
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-12
FREDERICK. NELSON & MUN RIO
Household Goods.
SECOND AVENUE


other start for the gold fields next month
He lives IN Los Angeles.
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hand clutchng her dark skirt. followed
little girl.
The woman's errand was written on her
face She wanted a letter, and as sire
stood with the water dripping off her UNI
brelIa, watching the big crowd that was
ahead Of her. she wondered. as doubtless
hundreds have before her. how long she
would have to wait until her turn came
to question the clerk one OF the win
dows.
Finally, after a moments reflection. the
woman tried to push and squeeze her way
through the crowd that stood in front of
the stamp and registered letter windows.
Just then big bronzed mail carrier came
out with sack stuffed fun of papers and
letters on his arm. The stout woman
tried TO get out OF his way, but there was
not room enough. The mail man pushed
through by main force and down went the
woman's bundles in shower about her
feet.
Some one helped her TO right matters
and the little fiaxen-haired girl began TO
cry. The big crowd OF anxious hurrving
people took little notice Of either woman
or child. 50 eager were thess 10 ct to ona
Of the three windows at which letters are
handed out
Al one OF the windows there was y
string of people that reached from the
entrance 10 the rear end OF the room,
From ten to fifteen people stood at each
ar the other windows and in front OF the
registered letter apd the money order
windows We're enough men ana women 10
MI twice the space between the iron rail.
ing that divides the room into two narfs
and the casing on the eastern side Of the
building '''e
Just then, as II TO illustrate one phas.
Of human life. a tall blonde Young Girl
WIN a white felt hat placed jauntllv on
'ep or her yellow curls. came hurrvIng
up 'he stairs She glanced quickly about
her' and then. elbowing her way through
the crowd. gained the rear OF the room
Then she turned. and. passing quickly in
'front.' Of the long string Of people stood
Tor an instant ia front of he window
Her blue eyes boamed on the man standing
next 20 the window. and he courieously
waited while she received from tho 1euv-
cry clerk a bundle 81 letters. A smil.
ana 4 gracious Thank you" paid the man
Tor ms sallantry. and the good looking
typewriter, fer such she appeared to be
hurried out of the building.
May he Seen Any DAY.
scene. bearing a resemblance 10 the
one described may be witnessed aIn1os,
any day AZ The building which Uncle sam
and The people Of Seattle dignity by the
name OF postoffec. The question or pro-
viding more room for the constantly IN
creasins numbers Of patrons % the office
has long been considered by the local de-
par men. officials. but il is hardly prob
able THAI anything VIII soon be done 20
bring about a better condition Of affairs
Postmaster Mems force was yesterday
Increased hy the addition Of 4 temporary
clerk. Two were need D. indeed more than
NO extra men could now be used TO adj
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-12
CRUSH At THE PDSTOFF|ct.
Klondike Business Causes Very
Heavy Increase in Mails.
MORE CLERKS ARE REQUIRED.

Employees of the Office Vow Work
Long Hours. without sunday Rest
and viii out Extra COmpe m IN ton
Work Accumulates Rapidly In
Some OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES in the
Once Inadequate for Patrons.