The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-05-22


rsrything readiness for the reception which the
os CITY and her thousands OF guests from surrounding
-. and hamlsts viii extend tomorrow afternoon Amer
ii great White squadron OF hateshps Of she Atlantic fleet
Never in the history oi the city has the spirit OF the wei
cns aheh viii be extended 70 Uncle Sans cvathans OF the
dep been manifested The very atmosphere is vibrating
0ad GLORY waves on every hand business blocks are
rsafmed towering shafts OF red white and blue and
k eudow window and IRON curb curb streams the
g AMI Tags and lights that Will bespeak tho voice OF
rtsng 20 Admiral Charles Spery charge al the fleet.
s@sAs blue girt who under his command.
Preparations Are Complete.
A the var dogs 81 the navy sweep by West Point their
b glstenng white there viii not be one detail lacking
xhss intended 10 be gorgeous climax 90 The remark
~ enthusiastic receptions which have been rendered the
this the last lap II their voyage before leaving home
oF their trip around the world Tired out but satisfied
xork we'll performed the Chamber OF Commerce commit
sd eommttces representing other organizations rested
hu their abors last night and announced thar al we'll
From the the fleet first steams through the
q Elctt Bay until the moment when Il viii be Good
zo Tor.
Thousands to Give Greeting.
Long before the fleet within sight q the hills and
pxn which wl be black with thousands and thousands Of
pas waiting cheer tho and ships which bespeak the
xuy the nation among the world powers viii be
y excursion loaded the guards With and
anxious catch the first glimpse OF the approaching
saduu. The steamship Imala, carrying members = the
osmr o Commerce and their friends TO leave her pier
q ne tot Of Washington 81 At o'clock sharp tomorrow
sArnoon The vessel vii probably meet The ileet dis
nace north OF Salmon bay.
before baffle@hp
u the flagship Of Rear Admiral sperry which leads the
saadou. shos sight around West Point She will
X allowed in line formation BY tbs remaining vessels IN the
aon. IN the various divisions and from the moment the
h al the sixteen aF0rcad vessels have been officially vel
ed by Mayor Miller and the reception committee the ships
NJ their 1900 boys IN blue viii be in the hands Of their
Mayor to Present Key.
When the fleet drops anchor III line which viii swing
sfsessos formation from the north 20 the south Mayor
Nae and the reception committee viii board the flagship and
ad<r Rear Admiral Spery the golden key evidence
the open house that Seattle has planned during the stay Of
ns squadron This key made OF Alaska gold donated by
FFz,s parties
Al 80 O'Clock the japanese residents viii cry their
Rzazaw and officially Join in the reverberang welcome with
brilliant display Of daylight fireworks fired from an Inn
Hnse float which viii be placed in the bay where
At eabaye uninterrupted view Of the proceeding The
espy viii include bombs and aerial figures. In the
s 1000 street tickets be distributed the
% Tie feei which viii provide them with free transportation
say~bere about the city during their stay here.
VIII Distribute Programs.
beautiful souvenir program issued under the auspices
ne Shambcr OF Commerce has been printed and copies viii
Z gwen each and officer Of the fleet, that they may
thoroughly informed Of everything which has been planned
2 make their visit pleasant This program also contains
am'on that will materially assist them in making their way
The display Of decorations which will greet eyes Of
ites visitors Is most lavish type and from end
e business district to the other buildings CARRIED from
crown with national eolor Every little store and boot
k stand and the small retail establishments swathed
a ags and gay eolor The decorations the streets fur
ea through the Chamber OF Commerce committee all
pace and complete picture which IS at once beautiful and
Arhng
Decorations Unique.
Some Of the schemes Of building decorations unique
M particularly attractive Along the line Of march the
nave outdouc all previous efforts IN the II lavish
pay Everywhere the cyc it IS greeted by apanoply
patriotic effects. weaved from generous Of bunting,
s and lights Building after building bids for the approval
Spectator cuyeopcd ~ the folds and designs that extend
ny nearies Of patriotic welcomes.
Illumination Brilliant
a. soasand Of electric lights in and designs will
an ne streets and buildings with brilliant glow after dusk
Vn The top ri the taest skyscrapers, in letters which
e seen and read ior mics appears the word Welcome
s'ds me line Of march and grng the streets above the
have been suspended strings Of electric lights alter
49, d white and blue. Every foot OF First and Second
am many side thoroughares will be cnveoped IN blaze
nancy that VIII almost transform night into day
a. gneer Place will be transformed into temple Of light
49,. uak falls From the top OF the Totem Pole the
on the adjacent sides Of the triangle Of
X 4na iiags have been acrnatcd Under this canopy Of
- color 1t viii appear ike peep into fsiryland
Depot Tower Decorated.
pe Dnon depot there viii be anohcr unusually strik
" lighting decoration The tail os<r Of the
zen n fged with hundreds OF neande Cent lights and
tower itself arc immense Ygs, with the differ