Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-05-08

and Mr.. Donavan made way for speaker
j. N. Miller came forward and re-
marked "Why don't you cheer? am
waiting for cheers when he delivered
telling speech which went straight as an
arrow 10 the hearts of all within his hear
ing. He said his faith was unbOunded In
the future of Fairhaven. and that here
he proposed TO spend the rest Of his life.
He advised unity to prevail in the future
as in the past, and II, as councilman, he
done anything wrong he wanted to he
told of it to his face. as he proposed to act
as his conscience dictated, always for the
right and the best interests of the city.
He retired amid rounds OF applaua' and
music by the band.
w. A. Woodin appeared and said lr was
no hand at public speaking, but his heart
and hands were in the good work 50
nobly begun. and thanked the voters for
placing enough confidence in him TO place
him in such an important Office as cOun-
Gilman.
NJ. McKechnie was In full sympathy
with everything that had been said and
hoped the good work would go on until
FairhaVen became the grandest city. not
only of the coast, but Of the continent.
The band cheered this remark with a
lively strain when Mr.. Mckechnic bowed
his thanks to make room for other
speakers.
II. Y. Thompson was called and re.
sponded In hearty manner, giving good
advice, rendering congratulations upon
the vote and advised unity In everything.
which, he said, was the secret of building
large cities and putting them upon the
foundation of sure aud complete success.
Il hold In my hand" he said. IA copy Of
a petition, signed by over l,600 voters, for
a port of entry to be established In the
city of fairhaven, and there Is no reason
l.KrK won al mn rat
be- sent to Washington at once, and very
soon Fairhaven will have achieved,
through her unanimity. another victory
almost as grand as that which you have
gained today" The band thought this
line opportunity TO play the Battle Cry
of Freedom" and the melody was equal
TO the occasion.
Gov. Black was then called. lie was IN
the crowd but was picked up bodily and
landed up stairs where he made his usual
happy remarks, saying he was proud Of
the distinction of being a citizen Of
Fairhaven, having come here when
there was nothing but stumps and trees
and seen the town grow until II was able
to cast l.4O5 votes and become city.
which In few years would be rival TO
any town on the coast. Hecomplimented
the voters on their choice Of officers and
wished them every prosperity known to
the mind of man. "Marching through
Georgia" was played as the Governor
disappeared through the door.
Pierce Evans was loudly called and re-
sponded In tones which showed he was as
enthusiastic over the result as any man
| in the audience. He said there was no
reason why Fairhaven should fear COM
pettors, as she had resources enough be-
hind her, and money plenty TO back their
development TO make Eairhaven the
largest city on the Pacific coast and the
mart of trade for all commerce which now
| seeks other ports. Only a few months
more and Fairhaven would have a grand
transcontinental railroad, trayersing some
/ of the richest mineral and agricultural
lands in the country, the productof which
would necessarily seek the nearest port
available for ready shipping. and that
port would be Fairhayen.
This closed the exercises so far a.
| speeches and congratulations were con
cerned. and the crowd dispersed To their
places Of amusement. and we do not doubt
that mutual congratulations were ex-
changed until words failed toeXpress theil
feelings, when an adjournment was had
TO await the meeting Of the first city
council Of the City of Fairhaven.
The election Is over aud everybody III
the city is satisfied with the result, nc
one taking the responsibility OF even
wishing Il were to be done over. The vote
east shows that Fairhaven's population
has increased wonderfully, and why
should any one marvel at II, when once Il
| is taken into consideration that vast mum
bers and multitudcs OF men have beet
employed by diife ent companies who arr
doing business within Fairhaven's Dor
ders. all Of whom are Woodworking, re
spectacle citizens, seeking to make hom'
In what is destined 10 be a wonderful ant
beautiful metropolis. The increase OF thu
past Is but forerunner OF the future, al
all of New England and the southern state
are seeking 30 gain knowledge of the new
city and OF the mighty undeveloped re-
sources which lie at her command. an'
which are being rapidly developed by cap
ital that has fun faith in her future
/ Railroads are heading for Bellinghan
bay, while merchandising vessels ar
, seeking our port. knowing full well tha
in few months here will be grand cen
ter Of commerce for the upper. Pacii
coast. and headquarters for vessels boun'
, for Japan. China and other eastern EN-
pires. Everything tends TO show tha
, fairhaven will sustain the prediction
made for her. aud with such willinI
, hands as those who appeared yesterday
there Is but one word that will convey tn
full meaning Of what Fairhaven is boun'
; to accomplish
, | While the election was In pr0gres
i several of our energetic citizens took tn
. opportunity of killing two birds with on
, stone and provided themselves witt
, plenty of legal cap. headed with petitlO
4 to the United States congress for the es
ia ablishment OF a port OF entry at this city
/ and stationed themselves where no vote
! or citizen could get away from them. L
this matter they were ably assisted b
r numerous parties. who, as soon as yot
I was deposited, invited the depositOr I
. put his name down on this petition.
/ These gentlemen labOred nobly and In
!. good cause, and were amply rewarded 70
/ the good deed they han done when Tn
r grand summing up was made. To sa
: they were jubllant would but family ex
A press their emotions, for when the resul
a was announced they found the petition
( bear over 1000 names, all OF whom az
/ anxious TO put their shoulder 20 the whe,
n and help the wagon along until II Is land
\ ed on terra iirma. This Is another evi
. dence of Fairhaven's enterprise. and th
g HERALD has no doubt that good result
Il Twill follow as soon as congress receive
: and acts upon this document. as IL Is a
n utter impOssihility to overcome the dt
/. sires and wishes OF so many good men an
!, true. especially In the banner wester
. state Of the union. where naught but pusl
N energy. enterprise and success prevail
10 Upon the establishment of port OF entr
n at FairhaVen will dawn another era {
; progression. and seafarlng vessels wi
j not be slow to avail themselves OF castln
. anchor IN one OF the grandest bodies {
l
= bay. IL will open the channels Of com
4 merce. invite shippers and capital, an
E through this medium will be made know
!. the greatness OF this city, which Is nov
= confined TO the few vessels which com
: and go through the natural course o
4 business arrangements. with port Q
p entry Fairhaven will be able TO cope will
. fany and all cities. aud her growth will b.
4 the more marvellous through this on
I agency alone.
The newly elected mayor. Il. \. Turner
2 was born IN 81. George, Maine in th
. year 1852. In 1873 he came to the Pacili
I coast aud located at Stockton. California
] In 1875 he came to Seattle having. Will
g engaged In the newspaper business. hear
9 Of the wonderful resources Of Washing
!. ton. and last July he came To FairhaveI
where he has made permanent home.
: James +. Wardner, member of th
d council, was born In 1915 In the city {
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