The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-07-24
Meeting to Prepare for Erection
of Structure.
CONDITIONS OF GIFT OF SITE.
...rs Toward IncoJporation-Work Must
Re Done Before June, 1S93-The
Dame Hnead8.

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s.m ". Parry smith. ID. ]. Denny, Thomas w.
proseb. Frank II. winslow, Charles Prosch. P.
y lewis. L s. Rowe, II. G. Thornton, D. b.
ward. LYMAN Bonney, Rev. D. Z. Blaine, Mrs.
nr blaine. Edgar Bryan, Mrs Ursula Wyckoff
and Miss McConaha.
After Jesse w. Georye, the president, had
called the meeting to order the secretary,
charles Prosch, ex planned that P. II. Lewis had
offered a fine lot as q site for Pioneers build.
ing. and the next thing to be done was to take
the preliminary steps toward the erection OF the
structure
Mr. Lewis announced that he would give lot
sixty feet BY 12), on the south side of Madison
st,eet. between Third and Fourth. He would
give At once bond for the delivery OF d, d
when the association had fulfilled the coadi.
tiops These were that within a year there
shouId be erected before June l, 1893, substan-
tial structure OF brick and stone, with foun ja.
tlous capable OF carrying five stories. Only two
stories above the basement need be put up at
first This lot, Mr. Lewis said, was worth at
least 1850, and he wished the building to be a
credit to the association and to the city. His
plan was TO have 1t contain museum, libr ary,
art gallary and one or two halls with could be
rscd for meetings. The latter could not only
serve the purposes OF the association, but could
be rented for other purposes. Mr.. Lewis al ed
that he would put in the deed a condition that
should the building cease to be used by the Pio-
ueen IL should revert to the city Of Seattle.
Charles Proscn said that Henry L Yesler,
Thomas Mercer Mrs 81. J. Pontius, L. s. Rowe
E. C. Ferguson and others had already prom
ised to do what they could to help the buil1.ng
project
ceptsd. and hearty vote of thanks tead ed TO
him. Judge Orange Jacobs, d. I. Denny and
Charles Prosch were appointed to confer with
him in regard to an Extension of time.
Judge Orange Jacobs ID. b. Wt.d aud w. G.
Latimer were appointed to arrange for incor.
poration. Both committees will report at an
other meeting to be held next Saturday after
noon at o'clock in the same place.
4 short note was read frum ex Governor
Eugene Semple, inclosing the paper which fol-
lows He ex planned that Ii had been written
by his daughter, Mrs. Edward Ii. Mca e, for pre-
sentaton at the last annual meeting of the as.
ISOLATION, but he had not received it in time to
offer 1t there. The paper, which suggests the
ZANE Enead2 for the Washington pioneers, is
a. follows:
The document which / herewith present to
the association is one which has been compiled
after giving good deal of thought to the sub.
1ect treated, and l trust 1t may arouse the ill.,
terest OF the members to the end which il
recalled, and receive their appreciation.
II ID in regard TO the changing of the society's
name that l write, and of their adoption of q
more classical and original one than that by
which they now distinguish themselves.
Pioneer, alone, does not seem name conveying
enough strength and character to be borne by
the founders of this noble state; let them wear
a name which truly BELTS them. and which,
through the generations to come, will mark
them as distinct and noble band, whose hearts
and hands have been soreiy tried and found true
as steel In every instance.
have read over many accounts Of the early
Stafa I not httf f.a
deeply Impressed; how the glorious tales told of
the vast political importance of this territory
hsd caused many conten ted spirit to grow
restless, and led him to resolve to abandon a
nome OF peace and plenty to pierce his way
through the Indian tribes. of the Rockies, across
the bleak ana desolate wastes of prairie to reach
thls promised land, aud save it for the republic
and freedom.
There must have been every disappointment
In the hearts of these people, but nothing
oaunted them. they resolved to brave through
HAL, trusting the while that bright finale to
I'll their trials would soon dawn and each would
receive the reward he so Justly deserved.
:, Inc citizens OF the present state, enjoying all
!ne developments and outputs of the country.
nttie realize what it has cost the men who were
the hrst settlers, and from whose beginnings
nave followed ali the great results that are seen
To-Day We are great state, one of the richest
"a the Union, one on which much Is counted for
.ne future, and you who are the fathers of it.
VINO nave watched its growth from very infancy
70 maturity, can feel a just pride and look back
over the many years that have passed, recalling
every stage OF progress and rejoice that all You
had hoped Tor had been accomplished and the
country which, when you found II, was so crude
mas uecome one oil the most productive in the
Wnoe world. And, best of all, you see the stars
suu stripes hoating against the sky, where, but
been.
lou were the pioneers, it is true, but do not
longer call yourselves the society of Pioneers. I
nave project to mention which il seems II me
III and I..ex a
of IL
shave taken for the foundation the great
q. .aL4eIu Oh virgil, the ancient Latin poet In
s poem ne has recounted the trials and mis-
fortunes OF one of the MODEST of all the mytbo-
ioSicsi heroes. Hneas, the brave son OF Troy.
.,wfgl has begun with the life OF Eneas while
sii young Trojan fighting bravely Tor his
loved city, and has told us how much he bore
anu Whst great tribulation he passed through
siser ne had seen Troy conquered by the Greeks,
MS own people scattered, and he had resolved
sspoh 'ehtnring to new land, where he could
found new colony in a country where all was
bright and beautiful. He gathered together his
nousehed gods and goods. taking with him his
asea father, his loved wife and child and, COM
hhiauuihg small force OF men aud
s Sesah TO sail over the unknown
wnlch he. hoped to find a place of plenty,
snete ne could establish himself and
us nttie band, and where they could pass the
ss. vi their earthly days in content and quiet.
from the beginning to the close of his voyage,
one AFTER another, misfortune befell him. until
que que would marvel he had any strength 10 en-
H. u; storms overlook him when he had
p'oeeeded but short way, all his ships were
saI1ered In divers directions. and several of
, were completely wrecked by the angry
, Sases tossing them about aud lashiug over
slet sides .Eueas' heart was sad. but
ne prayed the gods To give him strength he col
ievled MS scattered fleet ami urged them not TO
rose heert; that soon a Joyous end would come
al All tneiF hardships, and the happiness they
were suffering
=, ne little squadron sailed away once more,
Wis TINE feeling theywere past their trouble and
on ~oulu come a respite from their tolls and
sOHles- The sea wss csl IN and they jOurneyed
.n 9t many days. bright skies oerheai, lovely
sunshine aud all Nature seemed striving to en-
t.ealage TIE dshearteued sailors Weeks passed
~ anu then came another storm;the dark, black
- 'ttnkehei an angry gale appr 1achiug. TIE
AIS We're steadied and all put in readiness but
.s.e sea arose AMI iashed the ships IN terrible
.aiy' -fueas fleet was not strong enough 10
stnstand The sugry tempest and many of his
wsstF weakened bosts gave way To Neptunes
slSth and went dowa. .Eueas again rallied
s .s remaining forces. There were now but
t seS shis lett, but he babe these be bravo and
100" him, ana SO indeed they did. He care
Ihily studied his movements and guided his
80 through many q narrow passage, bat
;,salsl safely 81 last in shlaing port, where he
.Ais, .a'eIy began the repairs TO all the dis
when they had completed all the repairs
-1less said 90 his men: Now we have nended
~ SHIPS and are once more strong feet: come,
X Hae' my men, sud We Will soon reach our
f'um'sed land" He directed his pilots TO steer
sSoufse which tie knew would bring them
he.eLy thFough 10 the land he sailed for. Merry
tAsa .'s We're theIrs aud light and they sang as
80 ~ sailed away. FnCss never lost his fear of
.e return of the dread tempest, however, and
- - night 20 prayed the gods. q quite him
LEY through the voyage anu bring them soon
% TIE land they longed 80 much 10 see AT
hS.k'a II ds.uei. .Eueas beheid tie howery
...s aud one by one his ie,.ow-men oeheld it
!'A Alia; JOY WAS IN their hearts ana in their
'.ASues great rejoicing; magnificent haTbor
sHetcAed before them ami -Eneas felt be had
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