The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-03-25

that the amount on hand be used for that
purpose, and the motion was carried with
out dissenting voice. Captain Booth,
Captain Ingraham and Captain Hilton
were appointed committee to confer
with the committee who have the DISPOSE
ton OF the prize money.
The chairman made the announcement
that resolutions had been prepared upon
the death of Colonel Haines and directed
AoJutanf Esplin to read them. They were
as follows:
WHEREAS, By the inscrutable order of the
naier Oh the universe, Him who doeth all
things fo- the best our late gallant commander
has oeen summoned from his post of duty
among us:
AND WHEREAS. The officers of the First regi-
ment, National Guard OF the state of Washing
'on, leei 1t especially duty to express the deep
s ,oriow which pervades the whole corps in the
loss OF our late commander comrade ana friend;
therefore, be it hereby
hesotred, That the death of Colonel j. C.
halnes has deprived this reg ment of an incom-
parable commander, the National Guard of the
state Oh " arlington of brave soldier adviser
ane friend, and the state OF Washington of a
trusted officer whose place 1t will be most diff.
el. 70 MI; That to his unfaltering zeal, tireless
ACTIVITY and superior abilities the present
Nauonai Guard OF the entire state, is mainly
uue' mat In the provisions for tie organization
VI our present military force his work
ano mis- hand can be traded in
the constitution and legislation of his
sea'e; eurmounting many difficulties in the
.ncep'lon oil the organization OF the guard, his
constant loyalty to it and its best interests soon
impressed his soldierly ardor upon the entire
structure and his noble spirit Infused its whole
Deing; that the memory of his chiyalrous bear
lug, MS ringing commands and his tender
soncitude OF, and unselfish interest in, the sue
GEES OF the regiment can never be forgotten
mat we will ever cherish these, his manly
virtues, till we, too, BY Divine com
mand, shall be mustered out" and
snail Join with our departed comrade
the ranks which are silently marching through
the Great Unknown; that we point to the
oraped and dropping colors of his regiment and
oio It's members emulate his high example
when In Life, and take his standard of excel
fence and soldierly duty as their own; that
they follow the rule which he chose and fixed
LOT MS own guidance, strict obedience to the
commands OF duty in both civil ahd military
lie, SO that when the last solemn bugle call has
sounded Taps" in your own career and life
you may leave behind you the memory of the
same answering loyalty to duty.
Sleep soldier! still In honor id rest
Your truth and valor wearing:
The bravest are the tenderest,
Inc loving are the daring.
To his bereaved wife and child our hearts 90
out in tenderest sympathy, aud invoke the
blessings OF kind providence upon them
throughout their lives.
Resolued, That these resolutions be spread
upon the record and a copy delivered to the
family OF our late commander
The resolutions were adopted by unani-
nous vote.
1t was decided to accept the invitation
Of Company K, of Aberdeen, and hold the
next regimental encampmens at Westport
Beach, near Aberdeen.
After vote of thanks to Colonel Scott
as presiding officer the meeting adjourned.
Joseph Green. the newly elected colonel
of the First regiment, was born in Eng
land in August, 1856. When but 5 years
of age he came with his parents to the
United States and overland 70 California
The journey from Omaha to Sacramento
was made in a ''prairie schooner" The
emigrants stopped at Salt Lake City dur
ing the winter of 1s60-61, reaching Sacra-
mento the following spring. Colonel
Green's military career began sixteen
years ago, when he enlisted as a drummer
boy in Company A of the Fifth infantry
of the California State Militia. He was
known then amony his comrades as
Little Joe." Afterwards he served in
the ranks as private, and then rose
successfully to the offices of first sergeant,
second lieutenant and first lieuentant of
Company A.
In May, 1883, Mr.. Green came to Seattle,
and not long after assisted materially in
organizing the Seattle Rides, the pioneer
military company of this city. The off,
GERS of the company were: ]. C. B. Hib-
bard, captain; Joseph Green. first lieuten-
ant; E. NJ. Carr, second lieutenant. Six
months later Lieutenant Green was chosen
captain of the Rifles. and received his
commission from Watson C. Squire, who
was then governor of the territory. In
June, 1885, when the Washington National
Guard was organized, the Seattle Rifles
were mustered into service and designated
as Company B, of the First Regiment.
Captain Green remained in command of
the company until June, 1891, when he
was elected to the lieutenant colonelcy of
the regiment.
Not only has Colonel Green seen extern
sive military service, but he has most
enviable record as q marksman. In 1882
he won the championship of the California
state militia at rifle range shooting. He
has also carried off a large number of
medals for superiority in craftsmanship,
and at one time wore no less than thirteen.
During his connection with the military
in this state Colonel Green has established
a high reputation as a brave and efficient
officer. His services in this respect during
the Chinese riots, the great fire and the
labor troubles at the mines last year are
well remembered. When the militia was
called out last summer he was placed in
command of the post at Franklin, the
only point where there had been any blood
shed. At no other of the raining towns
were the striking miners dlsarmed, and
Colonel Green conducted the disarmament
in person.
In business circles Colonel Green is well
known rs business manager Of the North
west Eruit CnmnanY.