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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-07-14
COMMITTEES APPOINTED.
Red Cross Society Following Up
Plans for Active Work.

A meeting Of the executive committee
of the Red Cross was held yesterday at
the residence of the president Mrs. j. e.
Haines. Mrs. Haines announced the men,
bers OF the various standing committees
as appointed by her. and the executive
committee by formal vote, approved the
appointments.
Mrs. Haines also announced that the So
cety had received the proffer of a special
Red Cross service to be held next Sunday
at st. Marks church, at which there will
be an address by the rector, Rev. J. p.
d. Llwyd. and short addresses from prom
inent laymen, while the offerings will be
given to the Red Cross Society. A COM
mittee is already at work planning suit
able floral and patriotic decorations
The society has also received from ST.
Marks church the generous offer of the
guild room for use as a general sewing
room. The plan OF the society contem-
plates division into small sewing circles.
but also occasional union of all these into
one general circle, to whose meeting the
guild room will be admirably adapted.
The standing committees. appointed by
the president and approved by the execu-
tive committee yesterday. are as follows:
Auditing committee Mrs. NJ. F. Backus,
Hughes and Mrs. Sillitoe
Ways and Means-Mrs. Montgomery Rus
sell chairman; Mrs; ]. r. Lewis, Mrs. f.
- StTout. MIS- =. II. NySgood, Mrs. ii. e.
Henry. Mrs. Charles Power, Mrs. ". T.
J. Smith. 49,
Relief-sMrs. Gilbert Meem, chairman:
Mrs. Charles Sheppard, Mrs Winfield
Smith. Mrs. L. j. Davis and Mrs. L. c.
Darling, Mrs, Charles Clary. Mrs. Frank
ADAMS Adams. MIS- . Thsodqrc Wagner. 49,, -
Mrs HsroIs + Prfs s Mrs E. N w. fres
Mrs. John Y. Terry. Mrs. E. w. Andrews.
Mrs. G. NJ. Paschall Mrs. Homer f. Nor
ton no and Mrs Charles les Rollins &
man: Mrs. J. w. Goodwin, Mrs. Degginger,
Mrs r. NJ. Hopkins. Mrs. G. NJ. Stewart,
Mrs. NJ p. Benton Miss Henrietta Hamil-
ton. Mrs. f. r. Hamilton, Mrs. j. w. Greg
Dry. Mrs. Lyman Banks, Mrs. c. p. Stone.
Mrs. NJ. d. Ballard Mrs. W. II. Fairbanks.
Mrs. s P. Randolph, Mrs. L. Schoenfeldt,
Mrs. Nolan.
Sewing committee-Mrs; P. B. NJ. MILLER,
chairman Mrs. W f. Giddings. Mrs j.
y. McDougall. Mrs. NJ. McMicken. Mrs f.
L. Terry, Mrs. II. s MacCuisky. Mrs. Hor-
Wing, Mrs. II. A. Noble. Mrs. Webb Vim
hedge. Mrs. c. l.. Hibbard and Mrs. ]. r.
Hayden.
House-Mrs. L. F. Blaine. chairman:
Mrs. F. s. Stlmsnn. Mrs. F. j. Burns. Mrs.
g. Coulter, Mrs f. r. Piper Mrs. Francis
Rotch: Mrs Baker Stevens, Mrs Frederick
Mary Strive. Mrs. Edwin Moale.
Printing-Mrs. John r. Allen, chairman;
Mrs. s. L. Crawford and Mrs. r. W. En-
mons.
Press-Mrs. j. c. Haines. chairman Mrs.
A. Il. Stewart and Mrs. II. c. Colver.
EXCURSION to SnoqUalmie Falls next
Sunday $50 a. m. Fare 500.
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The Post-Intelligencer prints more Alas
ka news than any other newspaper 1t
has uneaualed facilities for getting all the
live news, having correspondents in every
mining camp and trading post in the
north. Anyone having friends in Alaska
and wanting TO keep posted on the new
finds should subscribe for the Weekly
Post-In;elligencer. Subscription price post
paid to any part OF the United States or
Canada. 81 90 per year; 30 cents six months
or o cents for three months.
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Going Like hot Cakes.

The demand for the P0sf-In-
telligencer Standard War At
las has been almost unprece-
dented. The large sale n only
another illustration of the pa
triotie and Intelligent interest
which the American people
are taking Ina the war with
Spain. Don't wait until the
supply IN exhausted. The At
las II not for sale ut any of the
book atOres. You Will ind IL
only mt the observation-disclosures
business Office.
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COOK INLET MINERS
WHO BROUGHT OUT GOLD,
MANY who Came Down on the To
peLe Were We'll Supplied With
the Yellow stun

Considerable g0if was brought from
Geek Snlst 0u tho steamer t.sty % Toqeka
% heg lass "trip, The exact amount can
not p learned T2ln n,lseTs rrorss Cook ga.
Be- Bearded ;hs heat a. 1aars4. An1 ts<a@r
who had tae gol3 Ws~e tHe .,res wha
"AslS taasr tong le=' and yefraire., frs.si
giving tire country 81 back csc at.hours,
they admitted iass C5ok gn.es w4s . Sfe!-
CHI proposition ard required rnascA s,a-
tsenc. ara energy. Tres aAss, assr,.ste.!
that ssssny reegla we7e stranded as cock
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The civil service commission held a meet
ing last night and resolved that examina-
tons be held In the city council room on
July % for the following positions: Street
and sewer inspectors. axnen. computers.
transit men and head and rear chainmen.
All applications must be in not later than
July %.
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get which weighs fourteen ounces, and
collection. ana propose 10 remain there to
work their property. OF course. this IL
the bright side OF Cook inlet. and I have
not the least doubt that there is a gloomy
one also"
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the Young Mems Christian Association
appeared before the chamber with re-

Dawson. there 70 establish branch OF
the Young Mems Christian Association.
appeared before the chamber with re-
aaes, that their plan receive the official In
oorse.nent Of that body They are not
fully QUILTED, and il is their desire 10
get help in that line from the merchants
OF the city. Some have already contrib
uted. They do not wan. money; they
wan; an outfit. and in return they agree 10
do stereopticon advertising in Alaska OF
the firms which help them on their way
north. After listening 10 detailed ac-
count OF their plans. on motion OF MI.
Moore. seconded by Mr.. Piper. the cham
Der gave the desired official Endorsement.
The yeung men come. ii is understood.
provided with excellent letters from the
East. They hope TO leave Seattle for Daw-
son In the course OF a week or ten days.
From Secretary Schively.
Secretary Shive.y, OF the Chamber of
Commerce, makes the following official not
ice through the PEt-Inteiiigencer TO the
public:
ITO the Editor: II you will grant the
space 10 a worthy cause. l should ike 10
that the Seattle Chamber Of Commerce has
moved TO its new quarters. room d Of the
Halter block. where cordial welcome will
be given 10 the members and ali visiting
friends The rooms are comfortably fur
nished and well supplied with newspapers
and magazines from all parts OF the state,
together with a file of the Congressional
Record and numerous federal and state re-
ports
The rooms OF the chamber are open
from $50 a. m. until y. m. All residents
and business men OF the city are urged to
send in their names for enrolment as
members. The total cost of membership
is 81 per month, or so per year. with no
initiation fee. The advantages of the
Chamber of Commerce to the city of Sc
attic innumerahle, and Ii well deserves
the support and encouragement OF all those
who are Interested in the city's growth
Yours. very truly,
~ II. SCHIVELY, Secretary"
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The Weekly Post-Intelligencer. issued
today. contains the important news of the
past week. Send IL 70 your friends. Copies
can be had at the business Office. Price 5
cents per copy.
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EXCURSION to Snoqualmie Falls next
Sunday. $50 a. m. Fare, 500.
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FRIDAY evening will be march and
waltz night at Madison park.
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S1fsft wosk wi;hsn ;he ctgy e progress.
.@s wtj TIE TeplaAkiug O. YeS,er vxay
has been completed a1A IS reafg FOR in
st~c'i sen and acceptance Mr. Yclzee .
shrS= ;hst ere ~cxk on Tntes4 avenue 81!
= f'sa4seest witeln another week
TIE contract Ger rsplankinx University
S,fv~t traSo Railroad - FIRST avenue. let
oE sh~ beard @, pub5ic works % J 4
tSA5ey sas been sant 70 the ceaupsvoilsr, :
o''1e*, - e-s also tAAt iet 20 = } EYtcx-
So - tssi.a'aa = sewer CT jackson street
se'wseH TeCta ana rweltta avenues south
ENC7 EStoN - SaoGualrsie Fails rex.
sunday SIS r. Fare gaa
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FRIDAY evening ssll - rsarcA aza
eats aisag a. Msa.son parA~
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EXCURSION to Snoqualmie Falls next
Sunday, $50 a. m. Fare 500.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-04

residence during the day. Mr.. Grout. Re
of the Republicans of the house were very
impatient, he thought they would restrain
themselves if the president desired a few
days additional.
Mr.. Grout has prepared resolution which
he will introduce tomorrow appropriating
sl.o0r.0oo to raise the hull of the Maine. 'If
she was blown up." said he. I'VE can well
afford to spend a million to demonstrate
that fact. Her hull could be raised by
building Golfer dams. II she was blown
up. the truth will be known. Murder will
out
Representative Bishop, Republican. of
Michigan, says that the members of his
delegation. although strongly for action, are
willing to give the president a reasonable
time.
There may be influences making for
peace Of which We know nothing" said
he, 'and We ought TO defer few days if
Mr.. Mckinley desires. Besides. every day
adds TO our war preparations
Mr.. Loud. Republican. of California, said
80 "''' "a'''hS ~ "tAii AEOIi lIiS pL'.'lh'i4N
Mr.. Eabcock, Republican. Of Wisconsin,
chairman of the congressional campaign
committee, expressed doubt as to whether
the house could be held beyond tomorrow.
1t IS understood that the message TO be
sent 10 congress by the president will in
clude very comprehensive statement Of
the relations Of the United States to the
Cuban question. One member Of the cab
met said to-day il would cover q period
of perhaps fifty years, would detail at
length what had been the policy of the
past administration, how President Mckin-
ley found matters when he was inaugurated
and his recommendations at this time.
The threatened action Of Germany to
send warshlp 10 Havana 10 obtain in
demnity in the Cannamabra case was the
occasion Of considerable comment in vari-
Gus circles The discussion was predcated
entirely on the possibility Of the outcome
OF such action in the event of war follow
ing between the United States and Spain.
Fear was expressed that Germany would
not hesitate long IL Spain refused indem-
nifty, and that she might get her men-of-
war into Havana harbor and take possess
sion Of the place before war was declared
in this case, 1t was argued that the port
would then be regarded as a neutral one,
which would inhibit this government from
striking blow at the city, the vital point
OF the whole island.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-04
CoLORED TROOPS ENLIST.
Attuck Guards of Richmond Unani-
mOusly Agree to Fight in
Case of War.

Richmond, Va, April 3.-The Attuck
guards. the pride of the coIored troops here,
under command of W. A. Hankins, showed
up in patriotic style at their weekly drill
last night and agreed to a man to 20
straight 10 the front to fight Spain If need
ed in the national defense.
Captain Hankins addressed his men on
the impending crisis and asked how many
were ready and willing to go to war. Every
hand went up, except that of one man who
hesitated. He said he had a big family to
take care OF, had just gotten good job
and IT would be very inconvenient for him
10 leave town just at this time. That's no
excuse at all now when the Spanish tor
pedo boats are getting ready to attack u.s."
cried members of the company.
Then the lone man agreed to make II
unanimous and go with the company amid
cheers and q whoop of Down with the
Spaniards."
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-04
OUR NEWEST CRUISER.
1t Was Built in England for Peru,
and Was Secured Mt
BarRafn.

London, April 3.-The cruiser which Lieu
tenant Commander Colweil, United States
naval attache here, purchased yesterday
afternoon from the Thames Iron works,
and over which he hoisted the stars and
stripes, was built by the Thames Iron
woruks for Peru. 1t was finished during
the war between Peru and chilli, but the
British government would not permit it to
leave, on account of the neutrality law.
The cruiser has been entirely refitted
during the past year and modernized at
an expense of s125.Oo0. The negotiations
for the purchase were kept a secret, as
Mr.. Colwell wanted to secure the cruiser
at a good bargain, which was accom-
plished. The price asked was 100000, but
1t is understood that she has been secured
for about half that amount, after the
owner had been given to understand that
there was only forlorn hope of selling
her.
When Lieutenant Commander Colwell
raised the stars and stripes over the cruis-
er, which he did most informally and with
ONT MS uniform, crowd of English sail
ors on the docks cheered heartily.
The cruiser will coal and provision to-
morrow and sail on Tuesday. Lieutenant
Commander Colwell will enlist a part of his
crew tomorrow, having filed the applica-
tlohs OF American seamen, many of whom
have applied at the United States embassy
and consulate for enlistment. 1t has not
been decided who will officer the ship, but
possibly Lieutenant John ]. Knapp will
take command. He is expected here in a
day or two on board the torpedo boat re-
Gently purchased for the United States
government at the Schichau yards, where
she was built for Germany.
Lieutenant Commander Colwe11 savs
American naval officers will be surprised to
see now good ship the new cruiser is. He
is anxious to be transferred to active SER
vice on ship board in the event of war.
Ihe correspondent of the Associated Press
ascertained from reliable sources that some
or the Spanish ships are in bad condition.
Inc Peiayo started from Toulon for Cartha-
gena last night in tow. with 15O French
Workmen on board fixing up her boilers
and making other repairs. The Carlos "
started yesterday from the Seine shipbuild-
ing yards at Havre for Ferroll, with tur-
ret out of position and her guns unmounted
Neither ship will be ready for service for
month. They have left French waters
presumably In the fear that war might be-
gin before the repairs were finished, in
which event they would not be permitted to
leave.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-04
AS TO PAPAL MEDIATION.
Persistent Stories That Pope Leo Has
Been Asked to Mediate Are
FIatIy Denied.

Madrid, April 3.-Senor Capdepon, minis
ter OF the interior. states officially that
the pope has accepted the task of mediat-
ing between Spain and the United States,
at the suggestion of the latter, both ma
tions accepting his mediation.
Washington, April 3.-Assistant Secre-
tary of State Day has authorized an official
denial Of the statement that the pope is to
mediate between this country and Spain.
At the White House the dispatch was
promptly and emphatically denied.
London. April At is announced here,
and the announcement is confirmed by a
special dispatch from Madrid, that the pope
will mediate between Spain and the United
States, both governments having accepted
him. The news arrived too late to be
commented upon by the morning papers.
The special dispatch from Madrid which
confirms the announcement says it is
hoped in official circles there that this au-
gust mediation will still preserve peace.
The Daily Mail. in its second edition, pub
fishes special dispatch from Madrid, dat
ed midnight. confirming the announcement
of the pope's offer to mediate. The dis
patch says:
; His holiness applied to Spain, asking
her how, in case the United States should
invite him to mediate, with the sole object
of suspending hostilities in Cuba. Spain
would receive the request.
.'The Spanish government replied, affirm
ing their respectful consideration of the
offer. and declaring that, trusting in his
holiness sentiments of benevolent friend
ship, they would place themselves in his
hands. saving Spain's honor.
1T Is supposed that the pope was in
duced to offer mediation on Americas in
itiative. There is much doubt here how
the American chamber will accept the pro-
posal, but IL is hoped that 1t will have q
pacific effect.
''Senor Gullon. the foreign minister, and
General Woodford had very cordial con-
ference to-day Sunday.
Spain has received warm assurances of
sympathy from Austria and another power.
Public opinion is expectant, but unchanged
in its attitude. Only an honorable pacifi-
cation will be accepted"
The Vienna correspondent OF the Daily
Telegraph says:
Dispatches reaching Vienna from the
queen regent of Spain dwell upon the in
creasing difficulties with which her peaceful!
intentions are confronted in leading Mad
rid circles, where Il IS argued that Spain
has nothing 10 lose by war which could
be carried into American territory. Still
she does not despair of an honorable peace.
An interview appears in the TagebIatt
with the Spanish ambassador, who denies
that the United States has presented an
ultmatum. He says that Spain will not
fire the first shot. but that If war occurs
sh. will fight to the bitter end. Such a
war. continues the Spanish ambassador.
would paralyze Americas commerce and
industry, while the Spanish are born SOL
diers of uncomfortable toughness.
THE American navy, according to the
Spanish ambassador. consists of mercen-
aries who are not used to war"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-04

upon them until the Cuban parliament
meets on May 4. If Spain replied for them,
the government argues, she would undoubt-
edly usurp rights granted to Cuba by re-
cent legislation.
The ministers, who are desirous of be-
Ing Informed as to the latest news from
America. met again to-day and both the
official and private dispatches were read.
Senior Polo y Bernabe telegraphed from
washington that he considers President
Mckinley is being carried away by con-
gress. The president. in the opinion of the
Spanish minister. will decline all response
bility for the course events will take. while
congress will accept it. He asserts that
the affairs of Spain and Cuba will be dis
cussed on Monday.
The cabinet regards the situation as ex-
tremely unfavorabie, since it is generally
supposed that the American chambers Will
adopt a violent policy. memorandum has
been drawn up by Spain to be sent to the
powers on the breaking out of war. 1t
gives, in brief form, the story of the events
leading up to the attitude taken by the
United States. Preparations for the con-
fict are being brought to a head in Spain.
The country is anxious for vigorous ac-
ton. 1t laments that war wholly with
out motive should be commenced. but re-
signs itself to this. and even to defeat, in
order to save its honor.
THE leading men of all parties, including
those opposed to the present monarchy,
have made patriotic declarations in view
of the present crisis, while the generals are
coming forward to offer their services TO
the country. Senor Leon Castillo. the Span
ish ambassador at Paris, has teIegraphed
his congratulations to the government on
the reply to the Washington cabinet. Lieu
81 ,Trfas - hos
announced that it is unnecessary to call
out any more troops at present. The queen
regent will place herself at the head of a
national substitution for the navy"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-04
ALMOST READY TO MOVE.
Flying Squadron VIII he Prepared
for Business When the Texas
Arrives.

Flying Squadron VIII he Prepared
for Business When the Texas
Arrives.
Fort Monroe, Va. April 3.-Commodore
w. 8. Schey WILL tomorrow, notify the
authorities at Washington that, with the
arrival Of the Texas, he will be ready to
move at an hours notice. The most
formidable squadron of fast fighters ever
gotten together is complete with the ex-
ception Of the Texas. The cruiser Minne-
apolis began at noon to-day to change her
coat and the painting will be finished by
tomorrow afternoon. Her bunkers are
filled with coal and, like the other vessels
of the fleet, she Is fully ammunitioned.
Commodore Schley expects the battleship
Texas within the next forty-eight hours.
Despite the enforcement Of the Sunday OBJ
servance law in Newport News. which has
had the effect Of stopping Sunday work on
the battleships Kearsarge and Kentucky.
the divers. three in number, continued
work on the bottom Of the battleship
Massachusetts to-day and made such
progress that Captain Higginson believes
they will be able to finish by nightfall
tomorrow.
The work on the Brooklyn has been fully
completed. and her eight-inch turret guns
will now throw a much greater distance.
The Columbia has finished painting and
coaling, and it Is In splendid condition.
Commodore Schley understands that the
Texas is thoroughly completed in improve
ment, is painted the prevailing lead color
and is all ready for sea as soon as she
arrives here. Varying as are the opinions
as to this assemblage of fighting boats.
1t is generally admitted by naval and army
men here that it is imposing.
In addition to the active naval prepara-
tions here, Fortress Monroe Is being I'm
proved rapidly. The dynamo for the big
electric searchlight was adopted last night
and the light is now in operation. The en-
placements for the rapid fire and disap-
pearing guns will be finished this week,
and this important point will then be in
somewhat modern condition fom a war
standpoint.
Commodore Schley probably will take
the Brooklyn out to sea tomorrow to try
her turret guns.