The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-07-04
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inside and ont, asd the boats did paying
business
Trusting to the official programme OF
the celebration committee. which an
nounced that visitors would be welcome
from q. m. TO 8 p m, many people VINO
went out to the Monterey cary IN the
morning. were disappointed. Is the hours
for visitors are from 1880 q m.
to p. m. The regular drill occurs
1t $50 in the morning and occupies neariy
an hour. and it is impossible to receive
visitors at this time. After 1880 O'Clock
the boat 10 literally turned over to the
possession Of the public. The officers ap-
preciate tho fact that the monitors stay
here IS very short and for that reason they
allow long hours to visitors.
At 2 o'clock in the afternoon Big. Gen.
William r. Cariin, Z. s. A.. OF Vancou-
yer, commander Of the Department OF the
Columbia, called on Capt kempH, of the
Monterey. and upon his leaving the moni-
tor salute Of eleven gus was fired in his
honor. Gen. Cariin was accompanied by
Lieut.. Martin, Fourteenth infantry. aide
de-camp on his staff.
At 4 o'clock the members OF the city gov
eminent made call upon the officers Of
the Monterey. being taken out In the
steam launch Perhaps. The party
included the following: Mayor J.
T. Ronald. Chief of Police Jack
son, City Engineer Thomson. Super
intendent of Water Works Caiiigan,
Messrs. Van Brocklin and Cochran. of
the board of public works; Aldermen
To-
Delegates Cook. Drew. Lyon, Goddard and
Shields. Cant. Kemrff and his officers re-
ceived the party on the after deck and they
were shown about the vessel and enter
tanned for an hour. They were sent ashore
in the Montersy's steam launch. which
was awaiting to take them out when they
took the Perhaps.
At O'Clock Rev. J. B. Alexander, of
Tacoma. British vice-consul. called on
Capt. kempff. accompanied by W. H.
Whittlesey, secretary OF the Chamber of
Commerce. In honor of ais visit, the
British flag was hoisted at the peak. and
Is Mr.. Alexander left the vessel salute of
five guns was fired in his honor. this being
the salute of representative of q foreign
country.
The holiday feeling took full possession
OF the city government yesterday. although
all the offices were kept open. The public
remained away, and there was no business
done. Mayor Ronald received an invita-
ton from the officers Of the Monterey for
the city officials to pay them visit. He
called a speciai meeting of the city council
at 3 o'clock. which was attended by Alder
men earle. Miller, Cram. Brewer, Dauiton,
Sweeney. Jordan and Stocks, and Dele
gates Kloeber. Drew. Lyon. Shields and
Cook. 1t was resolved to accept, and to
leave abou; O'Clock from Budiong's boat
house. Besides those mentioned, Mayor
Ronald, Chairman Van Brocklin. and
Chief Jackson joined the party. Comp
troller Carson and City Clerk Stoneman
declining.
On the return an informal meeting was
held in the mayors Office, at which the
councilmen we're Joined by representa-
tives of the cele bration committee to con-
slider the application Of the latter for some
aid in the expenses. It was stated that
the merchants had given literally and
would also be put to expense in fitting up
floats for the parade; and they considered
that other citizens not so directly involved
could Contribute share. J. S. Goldsmith
proved a very effective orator on the
finance question. and 1t was agreed to send
messengers to absentees in order to insure
full attendance at the city ball in the
evening.
The board of aldermen, when it met, on
mot on of Alderman Stocks, seconded by
Jordan. reconsidered previous action on
the ordinance authorizing the board of
public works 10 purchase the material used
in the construction Of the coal palace on
Pioneer palace. At the last meeting OF
the board the ordinance Was killed.
Secretary Goldsmith. OF the celebration
committee, made an explanation OF the
matter. He said it was q legitimate propo-
si;ion. A big expense was incurred IN
building the palace, aud the city will de-
rive big benefit. He thought the coun-
Gil should agree to buy the building. SO as
to assist those who are working in the
welfare Of Seattle. When the ordinance
was placed on final passage it passed by a
vote OF to 2. Ingram and Carrie voting no.
Mr. Goldsmith thanked the board for ITS
action and then requested that all the
members be present at the Rainier CLUB
this morning at $50 O'Clock to take part in
the demonstration. An invitation was
also extended them to visit the mineral
pa ace this evening.
Fully 5000 people were assembled In
Leschi Park in the afternoon when Nine.
Leland, the fair aeronaut, who claims Seat
tie for her home. made her third balloon
scension and parachute jump under the
waiehiuI care of Prof. Soper. The balloon
did not go as hi gin as en- previous occasions.
but this did not detract from the pleasure
of witnessing the graceful descent OF the
noon, at 4 o'clock, Nine Leland will
astonish the crowd with her fearless feat.
In the afternoon at I O'Clock an Associa-
ton foo, ball game deligh ea good-s.zed
crowd. The players from Nana!mo
pouneed upon the local team and won by
q score of tour goals to zero. In TIE hrss
half the visitors were he'd down TO one
goal. but on the second their weight told
and they scored easily. Seattle "as strong
on the right wing Dat the same couia not
be said OF the left. Hugh ARK ana BOD
McCann played brilliantly.
Later in the afternoon the Maroons de-
feated the Bellingham Bay baseball cup
in . hot, kicking game. About St peop'e
saw the contest, and the universal opinion
vas that ii as a game where thihgs s'ooa
eighteen TO one against the poor ampire'
He stood his ground maninHy. however,
and no matter how much the payers pro-
tested his first decision on any poih1 sto'"'
During the game some really ofsd!ahs
plays were executed. his was esbc-
cia.iy noticeable in Lett held. where
Parks made two difficult rUnnin cEa'ehes-