The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-07-23

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syndicate OF conspirsfors who, pursuing such
course until the processes of moral and social
vigiiancs COMMITTEES results. ne regarded per-
sonsi iniidelity to the duties OF citizenship AZ
underlying all the fearful struggles between
labor and capital which disturb the currents OF
healthful profitable industry, and eoald hope
for no abatement of the evil until to purchase .
vote was punished rs Q crime and to sell vote
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boast OF the possession OF any particular and the
only Simon pure theory of salvation, and his
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teulgent and practical apprehension OF that
faith which ID shown by works That be has
ielt, since the removal OF MS HE companion,
that the end must soon come, has been apparent
to those nearest in his confidence, and he has
expressed Q desire 70 go. He was ready, ana
Wiling, and anxious was with him apous
three hours before the final scene, and the last
sentence addressed TO me was wish that he
could be laid at rest by the side of his wife.
His wish IL now gratified, and as we gaze for the
last time upon his familiar features, we VIII
cherish the memcry of his virtues and bear
upon our hearts with tender sympathy share
In that sense of bereavement which comes 10
his two surviving sisters and other immediate
relations, together with tho multitude OF mourn
ing friends.
Alter Mr.. Damon's eulogium the casket was
uncovered and the people present marched in
silent order past the dead, and many tear
captains, sturdy ssamen, lumbermen, loggers
and all old friends in every walk OF lie as they
gazed for the last time upon the features that
will be known no more on earth.
Again the Masons formed in line with uncoy-
cred heads and the casket was taken to the
hesrse and thence to the grave, followed by
hundreds of carriages, making one of the most
imposing funeral processions ever seen In
Seattle.
At the grave the ceremonies were even more
impressive than at the church, while the num-
Der of mourners had not diminished in the
least. Kind friends had been at work upon the
grave and the inside was lined with the softest
OF eider-down, draped with smilax and further
beautifed by clusters OF small flowers. Ever
green twigs and boughs entirely covered the
banks on either side of the grave. SO that not
particle OF earth could be seen. When the first
clod fell upon the lid 1t dropped as o garland OF
roses in silent tribute to him who for three
score years and more had walked the earth rev.
erently and honestly. The final service OF
the Masonic rite was read by Wor-
shipful Master James Oldfield. of the
Port Blakeley lodge, concluding with prayer
by Rev. John +. Damon. While the earth was
falling into the grave the choir sang touching
ly, "Thy Will Be Done" and asleep in Jesus"
When the mound had been completed it was
covered with flowers, together with the grave of
Mrs Renton Immediately adjoining. Over the
captains grave was placed the floral anchor.
The floral square and compass on the easket
was presented by Mr.. E. D. Lewis, Port Blakeley.
The Tyre was the gift of Mrs. +. W. Clayton.
Mrs. H. K. struve gave the harp. Cut flowers
were given by Mrs. W. r. Phillips, and the
mammoth wreath of lilies by Mr. r. NJ. Hoskin-
son. The big anchor, presented by Crawford d
Conover, was the largest and most beautiful
floral emblem ever made in the city. 1t was 5xS
feet in size and was put together SO strongly
that it will last for long time as it lies upon
the grave in the beautiful cemetery.
Mrs Walker. who was to have sung in the
choir at the church services, was taken ill yes
terday morning, and her place was filled very
acceptably by Mrs Grambs.
The steamer Pelitkofsky, which conveyed the
body of Captain Renton from Port Blakeley to
Seattle, is an historic vessel She was built
many years ago by the Russian government for
revenue cutter and cruiser in Alaska For a
time she was the only vessel that Russia had in
that vast northern peninsula row owned by the
United States When Russia sold Alaska to
this government she threw i'll the steamer
PolitkCfsky. Afterwards the United States
through one of its marshals, sold the vessel to
Mr.. G. A. Meiggs, of Port Madison, who used her
for many years. Eight or nine years ago she
was sold under execution, and was bought by
Captain Rcnton. She was afterwards over
hauled and fitted up with extra upper works,
cabins, furniture, etc. Shortly afterwards,
when Mr.. r. K. Ham, the partner in the Port
Blakelev mills, who died three years ago, came
to the Sound, the Politkofsky was given the
honor of bringing him up. Since that time she
has been the flagship of the Blakeley fleet. Cap
tain Renton always rode on her when he went
about the Sound, and Mrs. Renton, in her life
time, would never travel on any other vessel.
Mr.. A. A. Denny. speaking of Captain Renton,
said yesterday: al have been acquainted with
Captain Renton for thirty eight years. l have
regarded him from an early period in that ac-
quaintance as one OF the best men / ever knew
a man OF sterling integrity and honesty. The
captain was man of great energy and enter
prise and was most valuable to the community
He was always ready to assist in every enter
prise intended to build up and improve the
Sound country