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Show ADAMS A THIEF FOR PAST TWO YEARS SEATTLE. Nov. 27.-Superlntendent Leach of the San Francisco mint. In charge of the Investigation of the affairs of the local assay office, says' evidence has been discovered to show that Cashier Adams' defalcations have extended back as far as 19u3. An examination of Adams' property shows, too. that his assets will not reach the amount anticipated. The former cashier of the assay office Is confined In the county Jail, where he sits all day. gloomy and dejected, with his head in his hands. No- claims have been filed by those who say they have sustained losses, but the Government officials of-ficials have received notice that many such claims will be forwarded to the Treasury department. |