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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-10
THE PHOTOGRAPHIC CLOCK.
Evils and Benefits of an Invention
Just Put on the Market.
New York Sun


Some modern inventions are q boon IA
humanity and others are not. The pho
nographic clock, which has lust been
launched upon the market in Germany. be-
longs To the latter category. one must
admit the alarm clock in the theory of
modern life. hat photographic alarm
clock adds insult TO injury. Il one must
be Weakened. one must: but how can one
turn over and take the final luxurious
forty Uinks when the depressing pro-
graulme of q busy day has been shouted
into ones ears7 Things that seemed nat
ural and practicable the night before pre-
seTt an appalling front in the early morn
ing, and the breakfast hour, announced
IN stTtceDt tones, Is much more inSistent
than when suggested by an inlpersonal
meta Tic clang.
Some valuable poss biiities the new In
yentton does possess. The housewife.
needn't laborious,y explain breakfast de-
tails TO the servant at night. and find the
next morning that all important points
have been conscientionsIy forgotten She
sets the ph0nogra Dfic alarm for an early
hour. talks directions into il. and the next
mornins the cook Is Weakened BY stern
voice telling her exactly what Is expected
OF her in regard To breakfast preparation
PasertamiAas. too. can work the coynha-
nation. No more Will he sit up until his
pretty daughters caller goes home and re-
sort 80 time-hcnored hints 10 hasten the
departure. He will not Slam shutters and
nosssIy lock doors and hid the other mem
eers OF the family goodnight Al the top
bedroom floor with a force that snakes
the parlor chandeliers and can down TO
the daughter that she must be careful,
about turning off the gas and locking enc
door. tie Viii never be gcaGed By a sense
OF parental duty into walking into TIE
parsor and making "a scene and reducing
the daughter 10 point OF tears. Oh. no;
he Will simply SET the phonozra phi
alarm for the hour when he thinks Young
men should end their calls Then he vii
go serenely 10 bed. and when the fatal
hour strikes a specimen OF the old gentle
mans finest irony VIII be hurled at the
offending guest Exit young man The
maiden Eratkfuliy Wsens alone
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-10

npecial Dispatch to the Post-Intei,igencer
TACOMA Dec. 9.--Father H.lebos, Of
ne local Catholic church. is one OF the
more recent victims OF petty burglary here
HIS home in the North end has twice been
entered by thieves within the past two
weeks. Or the first occasion a few dollars
Kefth OF plumber was carried away but
fhe second wis., resulted In papers of much
value being carried away.
Father Hiiehos has advertised for his
lost documents. announcing that all he
wants are the records taken. and the re-
turn Of them viii mean mo questions
asktd" along with suitable reward The
exact nature OF the papers stolen l. not
made public. bu. IL Is understood they are
Of no particular value to any one beside
isielr owner. and are OF much Importance
10 him.
In the hope Of assisting the police. to
whom the burglary was reported, Father
HIiebos has begun advertising on his own
account. believing that under proper un-
Outstanding the stolen documents may be
returned.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-10

Old Officers Of Spokane Falls 4
N0rthern Are Reelected.

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer.
SPOKANE, Dec. 9.-Presdent Hill and
party returned this morning from trip
over the Spokane Falls Il Northern. and
after six hours stay in Spokane, the spe-
cial train pulled out for St. Paul. Shortly
after reaching Spokane. Mr.. Hill, who is
also president of the Spokane Falls &
Northern. called the directors Of that road
together for the annual election OF officers.
The Old officers were reelected.
After the meeting President Hill stated
that the branch road would be improved
throughout. The report that he intended
applying TO the Dominion parliament for a
charter into the Boundary creek district
he said. was without foundation as he had
no intention OF making any extensions of
the line into British Columbia. When ask
ed IL he contemplated building into Repub-
lie soon. he would make no direct answer
While here Mr.. Hill visited the site OF
the proposed depot grounds and later an
nounced that the Great Northern would
expend half million dollars in improve
mentS here the coming year.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-10

Special Dispatch to the Post-Inielligencer.
OLYMPIA. Dec a.-Acting upon advice
from the attorney general. State Superin-
tendent Browne win refuse 10 ISSUE a re-
newaf Of any first grade certificates IL ap-
plication is not made for renewal before
the expiration of the original certificate.
This decision has the effect of barring sew
eral renewals for which application was
made at the November examination, and
viii necessitate promptness on the part of
those applying in future.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-10

Special Dispatch 10 the Post-Inteigencer.
SOUTH BEND. Dec 9.-News has
reached here OF the sudden death OF James
Stocker. a Frances rancher who was killed
by the breaking of wire cable in log
ging camp. The lire struck him with such
force as to lift him out of his boots, which
were found upright In the mud. He was
thrown several feet and picked up dead.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-10
Offer for school warrants.

Special Dispatch 10 the Post-In;elgencer.
TACOMA. Dec. s--Tacoma's school
board has a new proposition looking to
the care Of the outstanding warrants.
them az par. with contract for 6 per
cent interest to be drawn At present
they are at premium of iis cents and
are drawing per cent. interest. The fin
ance committee Is TO investigate the pro-
posal and make its report at the next reg
ular meeting
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a great disadvantage. IL was none too
wei supplied with ammunition, and tha
admira very wisely desired to keep
enough in reserve TO use on the Germans
In case of necessity. The German admiral
had acted with such insolenee during this
whole crisis that. had We attacked and
failed TO take Manila. there were good
carried his interference TO the point where
Admiral Dewey's forbearance would cease
and his guns be brought into play.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-10
CONCENTRATING PRECINCTS.
Pierce County Commissioners Make
Needed Innovations.

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer.
TACOMA. Dec. a--The board of county
commissioners have made new adjust
nients OF precincts near the city bound
aries. With Q view TO arranging more
compact precincts. they have had new
Ines drawn and have officially announced
the readjusted precincts.
Reservation district No. 81 has been made
% include all Of the Indian reservation ly-
ing within the county. Midland. SmeIter.
Lemons Beach. Fern HIN and Lake View
have all been slightly altered TO bring
them within more compact boundaries.
and the change means general improve
mfHt
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-10
Meeting of Oyster Men,

Special Dispatch 20 the ost-Intelligencer
SOUTH BEND. Dec. 9.-State Fish Com
missioner A. c. Little has issued call for
a meeting OF all oystermen and others in
tcrested In the oyster industry at Bay
Center December Is to discuss oyster
legislation. and particularly the better pro-
lection OF natural oyster beds.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-10

Stripes. La In port TO load grain for the
continent The weasel was lined at Seat
tie. and came in tow of the Tyee. She Is
under charter by Eppinger & Co. The
DTrtgo Is very handsome craft, 3le feet
long. s. feet beam. S feet deep. with a
net tonnage of 1.S45 tons she was built
in Bath Ne
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-10
New Hoat for Grays Harhor

Special Dispatch 10 the Post Inte,asenee-
hogt LAM, Dee. s.-Capt Reed. Of the
tug Traveller. brought In today the steam.
er Hattie Bell from Columbia river. Sh.
has been purchased by Capt Smith. Tor
merry with {. T.. Burrows a Co. and
~il ply on the waters OF Grsys hgrfanr
carving both Passengers and fright Her
neaGqoarters VIII he cosraopo.is ans her
speed viii max. her a IVA. of the a. So.
CT I. {. Reed. placed on the route Iasc
scsSoH. ~
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-10

Football Game 1T Tacoma Between
Puyallups and Acmes.

Special Dispatch TO the Post-Inteisigencer.
TACOMA. Dec. 9.-The Puyailup Indian
football team. which thus far has a rec
team OF the Seattle business college to-
morrow afternoon al the Eleventh street
grounds. The excellent work of the Acme
aggregation in its game with the Port
Townsend eleven gives promise that the
Puyaiiups may at last find a match worthy
OF their prowess
The Indians have put In hard practice
daily for several weeks past. and II the
Acmes SHOW up as strong as they are ex-
peeted 10. fine exhibition Is sure to fol-
low Their lineup Will no. include Booth,
the big center. VINO has been retired per-
manently On account of sickness.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-10
FORGER BECKER SENTENCED.


SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 9--Carl Becker
known to che police all over the country as
the prince Of forgers. was sentenced TO
serve seven years In San Quentin today
for defrauding the Nevada bank of this
city out OF over $4,000 by means of a
raised check which he and three others
presented to the bank for payment.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-10

Teasing Friend-What makes the new
baby al your house cry so much. Tommy
Tommy fsndignantyp-ft don't cry so
very much; and. anyway. II all your teeth
were out. and your hair Off. and your legs
so weak YOU couldn't stand on Them
fancy you'd feel like CRYING yourself
New Orleans T.mes-Democrat.
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Gen Brooke at Newport News.

NEWPORT NEWS. Dec. a-The United
states transport Berlin arrived here this
afternoon from San Juan. On the transport
We're Maj. Gen. John Brooke. his staff and
the First Kentucky volunteer infantry.
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der of the mate of the schooner Olive
Pecker. When near the coast of Brazil
Andersen shot the mate and the captain OF
the vessel, and single handed forced tina
crew to set FIRE to the vessel. He was
apprehended at Bahia. Brazil
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Admiral Dewey and the Germans.

Capt T. b. Mott. in Scribner's
As for the fleet. the Monterey, Il is true
had arrived and was ready to match her
10 and 12-inch guns against the 9ts-incn
krupps OF the enemy; but the bay was so
rough that our fleet would have fought at
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-10
Connella Case Set for Tri.I

EVERETT. Dec. 9.-The Connella murder
case has been set for trial at Sidney. Kit
sap county, on December 20. John F. Dore,
of Seattle. has been retained for the de-
Tense, and j. T. Ronald win assist the
prosecuting attorney.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-10

Special Dispatch to the Post-Inte,ligencer
HOQUIAM. Dec. 9.-City Attorney Sgd
ney Moor Heath has resigned and At
torney J. II. Parker, formerly of Seattle,
has been appointed to fill the vacancy.
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Parker and BeaIs have decided to hold a
conference with their constituents TO the
end that they may gain better under
standing Of the wishes and requirements Of
the people o. the county. Tie meeting
viii be held at Sedro- WooIley on Satur-
day. December IL
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-10

If you wish 10 bring any OF your friends
from the East or from Europe, we can ar
range for you Cali al the Northern Pa
cifc Office for particulars.
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WHO PAYS FOR THE STAMPS.
Another Express Company Case II
Brought Into Court.

IAN FKANUISLO, Dec. y.--WeiIs, Far
R0 & Co. have filed an answer TO a suit
recently filed to compel the company to
bear the expenses OF war stamps. on
packages transmitted by the company. in
which II admits the allegations OF the
complaint but denies that they are violat-
ing their franchise or acting In any way
not according to the law. Ii contends that
an adverse decision would compe! the COM
pany TO pay $40 day for war stamps
and that II would be unjust were they COM
uelled 10 do 50
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-10

Special Dispatch to the Post-Inteliigencer
TACOMA. Dec. a.--The four-masted snip
piriso., one OF the few steel vessels in
- corying trade flying the Stars aud
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Strike at Van Anda Mine.

VANCOUVER, B. G.. Dec. s-There is a
strike al the Van Anda mine. Texada ISL
and The men refuse to work ten hours
daily, and demand an eigh. hour day.
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DR. GEO. w. BRAGDON has moved to
his new dental offices. fourth floor Mutual
Life building.
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MISS WII.ZINSKI. Optician. liz Cherry.
Consultation free.
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Special Dispatch to the rosf-IntcTisee,rer
WopLf-EX, Dec S-The Skacsr eom,n.v
legislative decoration, consisting of Sena-
tor Emerson Hammer and Representa- tvs.
The herald., 1898-05-01
A Bicycle Romance.

That a night ride should lead to the
Hymeneal altar may sound strange, yet
such (writes correspondent of THE
Cycle") was the result of a peculiar
midnight adventure, in which a friend
of mine participated He had been
spending the day with some relations,
in Orpington, and was riding home in
the wee sma' 'oors ayont the twar."
Passing through Lewisham, he hap
pened to notice a SuspiciouS-looking
fellow carrying a still more suspicious
looking parcel under his arm, and my
friend, being somewhat of an inquisi-
tive nature, thought he would ask the
man few questions. The stranger,
however, did not seem to appreciate
the pertinacity of his midnight inter-
viewer, and only replied to his quns-
lions in unintelligible grunts. Sudden
ly his right arm shot out and rider
and machine were sent topping over
into the gutter, when the burglar, for
such, it was now evident, was the
mans business, made off as fast as his
legs could carry him.
AS soon as my friend picked himself
and his machine up again, he tore af-
ter the man as fast as he could but
the knowing Bill Sykes made use of his
knowledge of many hooks and alleys,
down which cycling was matter of
no little difficulty. My friend, however.
rather enjoying the midnight man
hunt, still kept up the pursuit hotly,
and had the pleasure of seeing the
scoundrel at last run straight into the
hands of policeman.
The burglar was fairly exhausted,
and when his mysterious parcel was
opened it was found to contain a mass
of valuable old plate. The owner was
found next day, and when the case
came on for trial my friend came in for
the most glowing eulogies from the
judge. The sequel added the final touch
of romance to the episode, for the last
news 1 had of my friend came in the
form of a wedding-card and a piece of
cake, announcing his marriage with the
daughter of the man whose property
he had so STRANGELY saved
The herald., 1898-05-01

" and abundantly chased with allie
gorical and symbolic figures and in
scriptions. but the two Englishmen
scarcely glanced at them in their
eagerness to discover what was hidden
beneath the lid
The lanterns were raised and then
the doctor noticed for the first time
that the lid of the sarcophagus was I'M
evenly fitted and upon walking round
to the other side, he discovered that it
was wedged up fully two inches, with
pieces of wood roughly shaped for the
purpose. The exclamation of surprise
to which he gave vent, brought Grant
to his side.
I'VE are about to make an important
discovery" he said. 1.-The reason Of
these wedges we shall learn in a min
ute or two; 1 can only guess them"
Grants face was white with sup
pressed but intense excitement, and
his eyes shone in the dim light like two
stars.
"Quick, Hasan." he exclaimed, 'Iet
those fellows come in, and help us to
get this lid Off"
Three of the fellahin entered after
considerable persuasion by Hasan and
the crowbars were inserted in the
crack.
Gently!" cried out the doctor, as they
put their weight on the iron bars. For
Heavens sake do not injure the sar-
cophagus," he continued, as the mar
BILE edge Clipped slightly and the frag-
ment fell on the sandy floor.
1t needed the exertion of all seven ere
the lid could be moved slid back, lifted
Off, and then-on account of it's inn
mense weight-somewhat precipitately
lowered on to the floor with a thud
The lanterns which had been placed
on the ground rested on the corners Of
the sarcophagus, and then Grant and
the doctor leaned over and looked in.
TO BE CONTINUED.
The herald., 1898-05-01

innate success, was anxious, when
they reached the head of the valley
under the shadow of the pyramid
shaped hill to attempt few eXcava-
tons. So far they had seen nothing re-
sembling the spot which was imprinted
so wildly upon Grants mind. There
was not much to be done, and the next
day was spent by the doctor in making
excavations in some of the tomb cham
bers, and by Grant in fruitless climb
lrgs and journeyings over and around
the hills of the valley.
In the evening, Grant came back
tagged out and dispirited; and he sat
down to write to Mr.. Murray and Ethel
with no good news to tell.
The next day was spent in similar
searchings, and Grant began to quite
give up all hope. He had been accom-
panied by Hasan and two of the fell
lahin, whilst Haflz and the rest of the
men remained with Doctor Gerard.
It's no go, evidently" said Grant
after supper, as they sat around the
fire in the tent.
We'll stay here one day more, and
then if nothing turns up you'd better
telegraph home to Murray, and see
what he says" said the doctor.
VERY we'll" replied Grant, well de-
eide to do that"
The silence which ensued was broken
by Hasan, who suddenly entered the
tent accompanied by Hafz. whom he
was dragging by his left arm.
Gentlemen! Gentlemen" he excit-
eddy exclaimed, this Hafiz here knows
place, an hours journey from here,
which is like the one we come to find
unless" he added, with a menacing
glance, "the rogue is lying"
Grant sprang up, ready, like a
drowning man, to catch at a straw.
After a babel of questions, during
which Hasan became so confused and
excited that his English became an al
most incomprehensible jargon of Ara
bic-c French cum English, the old
er man suggested that the dragoman
should be allowed to tell his story in
his own way.
II was talking to Hafiz, tonight"
said Hasan, telling him that we were
soon going back again if we did not
find the tomb we we're looking for.
told him what you gentlemen had
spoken to me about the place we have
been searching for, when he says: I
know place up yonder, an hours jour-
ney off. l found it not expecting to,
one day when I was looking for a new
tomb for some French savants to dis
cover and I have brought him here to
speak for himself"
After searching questions and Hafiz's
assurance that he would be able to find
the spot again, it was decided to break
up the camp the next morning; and
after proceeding down the valley till
they got opposite the spur of the hills
in which Hafiz said the little plain
lay, to climb with one tent and the
tools and some provisions, leaving two
of the men to guard the horses, mules,
and rest of the baggage.
They were afoot soon after sunrise,
and moved the camp about mile fur
Their down the valley to opposite the
place from which Hafiz said they must
strike UP amongst the hills.
The herald., 1898-05-01

eggs, and both Grant and the doctor
being anxious to get the men set to
work digging as speedily as possible, it
was soon finished. Hafiz had set the
fellahin making prospective holes in
the sand before Grant and Doctor Ger
ard came out of the tent, and part of
the base of the larger rock was by this
time laid bare.
There's not much depth of sand
here, it seems" exclaimed Grant, as he
came up.
mo, gentlemen, there is not much
sand" replied the dragoman. "Hafiz
says lot of this sand is come since the
years ago when he came here"
The fellahin, having thrown aside all
clothing except their waist-cloths, were
hard at work, digging with all their
might, throwing out the sand till the
heaps at the sides of the holes were
shoulder high.
At the end of a couple of hours dig
ging. the rocks were laid quite bare.
Grant, who had jumped down into
the trench as soon as 1t was large
enough to allow of his presence with
out inconvenience to the diggers, peered
round and underneath the boulders
with a disappointed look.
Nothing here" he said to the doc
tor, who had contented himself with
watching the operations from above.
I'VE must have made some mistake
Throw down the sketch, will you?"
TRY the farther end" suggested
Doctor Gerard.
One of the men drove a crowbar into
the wall of sand at the end furthest
from the hillside. 1t gave forth ring
ing sound as when iron meets rock.
Grant pushed between the men and
drove another probing bar in beside it,
After two feet had disappeared in the
sand it, like the crowbar, came against