The Weekly Epigram -- Vol 3. No. 13. -- Dec. 18, 1897.

Date

1897-12-18

Authors

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

Harsell, J. T.
Harsell, Agnes C.

Abstract

"A gentleman who came over the Northern from Spokane yesterday, stopping at all the small towns on the way, informs our readers that an army of tramps are on the roads Westward. He estimates that there at least 500 between North Yakima and Spokane, representing every possible description of humanity. Not all of them are hobos in the true sense of the term, however, says our informant. An investigation by the police in a few of the towns where a large number had rendezvoused, proved many had money and were well clothed in heavy winter coats, and such as one would want in a much colder climate than Washington. It is believed that many of them are prospective Klondikers, who are traveling this way to save money for the last end of the trip to buy outfits, and as time just now is new object, prefer 'beating' their way to spending the money for fares, which they may need much worse later on."

Description

2 sheets 22 x 15 inch. Printed.

Keywords

Washington (State) -- Yakima, Yakima, WA -- Newspapers.

Citation

Harsell, J.T. and Agnes C. Harsell 1898. “Title of Article.” The Weekly Epigram, 18 DEC 1897, https://archives.yvl.org/handle/20.500.11867/2174.  Yakima Valley Libraries Digital Repository, WE-1897-12-18

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