The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-08

King OF the CAPTAIN were due him for his
loyalty 70 the stars and Stripes. and tho
wonderful consideration he continu-
ally showing for his men. They say that
he looked upon the soldiers under him rs
members of family, and would incon-
venience himself for the comfort of his
boys" he called them.
such q man" said one OF the blue
coats mot only commanded! respect, but
won a loyal love that will live for years
TO come. The people IF Seattle may well
hold in reverence the tighting captain, who
absolutely without fear"
q -
ar the many divisions that made up
Mondays big parade. the most unique
" WAS that In which the public school
boys marched. The little fellows were
dressed in the cutest Of uniforms. and car
ried flags. while their officers had swords.
The nicely with which they maintained
their lines and step was marked a thousand
times One and all were thoroughly In
earnest
During the parade one little coiored fell
low fell Down and dropped his flag. The
hoy next ~ him greatly distressed
over this "unsoldierly'' conduct. and re-
marked in a side tone: Pick yourself up
and get into step. Don't you see what a
bad mess you are making of this. The
line is broken"
The delinquent looked thoroughly
ashamed and marched along as II deter
mined that he would make amends for his
conduct, The boys were trained out OF
school hours and It seems wonderful that
SO much was accomplished in so short 4
,, time.
Many funny incidents tina; were not
generally observed took place as the SOL
fiers and carriages moved slowly through
the crowded walls OF humanity on First
and Second avenues. One Is specially
amusing and is giving Coroner Sparkling
no end of fun. As the people OF Seattle
know. the coroner ia an old soldier. and
his every day bearing Is that OF the we'll
regulated army officer. He walks Ike II
soldier and does everything Ike a Hoiiior
In appearance he Is almost "a double for
Gov. Rogers and so far IA the general
outline Of his face goes might easily no
mistaken also for Gen Nelson a Miles
rel4 commander u the United States
army
The parade had come 20 a sudden stop
and the coroner was sitting hack In his
carriage taking things easy. Suddenly
after the other extending their hands
shook his heartily.
Gen Miles" said one Of the ministers.
1--WE are very glad to meet you. You have
honored tho volunteers ana Seattle by your
presence
Thank you. gentlemen" replied the
coroner. Allow me 70 present my staT.'
Then The coroner introduced the other gem
,Ie'neu In the carriage and 'he procession
al, -. linz Of ma n
Coroner Sparkling was mistaken either for
Gen. Miles Gov. Rogers
Such remarks as There goes the gov
e-r,or" That is Gen Miles" were con-
tlunagly reaching his ears and several
occasions the coroner was compelled 10 ac-
knowledge the cheers 0f the crowd. III
you knew what had been through yester-
Jay sad the coroner. you would not call
M by nay right name today. ! had com
ueuccd 70 mink VAS the general or the
governor before II sas through"
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~OLrCE; OFFICER JACK BAnCK lost
bis star ~ the time of the landing %
thr troops, and IL vas not recovered
Tor folly half hour III the fun
oles; experience / ever had" said Barck
last evening Il Was trying to keep the
crowd back as ;he big steamship queen
Rith her crowd II volunteers slid up To
Tho wharf Right behind me were three
ladies ard tho first thing / knew they
commenced 70 cry Frank. Frank and
push forward with al their might
y managed 20 keep them back for Il
moment wtth the remark, just wait "A
moment. ladies. and you can have Frank
ali 10 yo4rseiyea II vas only Il moment
too tnat / wss successful. for they shot
past ike n whiv.wind. and to mo
auaus"spcut 81 the big crowt grabbed
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