Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1890-04-29
FAIRHAVEN'S VISITORS
General Russell A. Alger and
Party Visit this City
Yesterday
An lmpromptu Reception Ten
dered Them on Their
Departure
Promise from the General to
Aid in Securing the Port
of Entry

gehllthtl' some ol whom nave "A HdiiOnal
reputation and standing, men. who have
and still occupy high positions in This
country. The party while here were the
guests of Nelson Bennett. Esq. who ac-
companied them from Tacoma. In the
party were, General Russell 4. Alger and
son Fred. of Detroit. General Ilawley. of
Cleveland, and Mes,ers. Loudcrhack. of
Tacoma. William Knight, Tacoma. Judge
Eben X. Smith. Of seattle. Colonel Park
inson. of this city. aud Mr.. Nelson Ben
nett. The gentlemen arrived in the
morning ON the State of Washington be-
ing the guests of Mr.. Bennett. ON their
arrival they We're invited to the chamber
of commerce rooms. where they were met
by committee Of that body. Who eS-
corted the guests around tine city.
At 10 o'clock, accompanied hy
several of the leading bust
ness men 0f the city theparty boarded
the train ON the FairhaNen aud southern
for a trip To SedrO and ysW of he
country surrounding the city. The "Trip
was all that could be desired. aud all OF
those present expressed themselves a.
more than well pleased with their jaunt
They returned un the evening train aud
at once repaired ~ the offices OF the Land
company to rest before starting on their
return trip up the sound. Governor Al
ger and General llawley are in the coast
country Ia the interests OF the order Of the
Grand Army OF the Republic. of which
General Alger j. the commanderin-ch
They have since starting on their tour
visited over fifty encampments Ia different
parts of the country west OF Chicago. On
their arrival IN Tacoma they We're met by
Mr. Bennett. who invited them to visit
this city. both for pleasure and to look
over their property here aud In this vi
cinity. General Alger Is the owner of a
large tract of timber land on the line Of
the Fairhaven aud southern railroad,
which he bought some months ago
Mr.. Benefits invitation was ac-
cepted and accordingly they arrived yes
terday and were not only pleased with the
city but were surprised as well. at her
rapid growth aud the evidences Of pros
perity on every hand Before leaving the
General had decided to at once commence
/ the erection of a large mill on his proper
/ ty. and will on his return home. make
preparations for 81 doing. During the
| afternoon an impromptu reception was
gotten up and when the visitors repaired
To the wharf they w,i greeted by a large
concoarSe of people, representing the very
/ best element Of FairhaNpn's husines, and
professional mcn. Their arrival wa.
heralded by the We'll known air, March.
ing through Gcurgia' which was rendered
in very acceptable manner by the bras
band of the Casino theatre. As soon a
the General aud his party were aboar,
the boat call for a speech, was heard Oi
every hand and shortly after a number q
the passengers. headed by General Alge
and Mr.. Bennett appeared on the hurfi
cane deck Al once three cheer
were given the eminent commando
who standing with his head uncovered
showed plainly that he appreciated tli
efforts of those present to do him honoi
He is ready aud easy speaker and has
very commanding presence which DIRE,
and held the attention OF all. In re~pun~
to the call for "A speech he said:
Gentlemen. thank you for your Kind
ness in showing me this honor and rcspec
and appreciate il. | wish first OF all
congratulate you ON your citN an
your enterprise Ia making II wha
ID is. Here. where today you have
fine growing city. year ag
, stood forest aud am astonished To Sc
, what has been done and what j. propose
To be- done. II ANYTHING can be born IN
minute this is the place that thing can
accomplished. II ever a town had prom
p Use of a bright future. FairhaNen l. thi
= town. and | am sure the promise VII
your energy. will be- fulfilled. All pei
I son has to do is 10 buy piece oi real e.
D tate and hang on "a 1t and III snort lin
; he will become rich. Your property
4 valuable. very valuable. and to-day J vi
4 sorry To see the wind blow, for your sake
\ for had been property holder here
n would not want any oi the surface blow
/. away when | know it, real worth. ]. N,
n self. am interested here ia property az
= hone TO return AZ no Tar distant dai
k and / know will lind the same improN
}. ment then that has taken place ~ u
!. past.
lie then gave cordial invitation l9a
when i'm his home in Detroit. To call :
: him. and though things were not accor
= plished there and done there in the san
4. way that they are here. he co'l
n assure them 0f cordial Welcon
. The latch string was uul Tor y
l. lie again thanked all. and especial
ii The band for their cordial welcome al
Ie retired. When the band struck np 'ila
Il Columbia.
,e only few remarks. and ihu>e were
IL thanks and commentator.
nj Colonel Parkinson. being called on. u
~ handed. and said a he was one ol
nj number who had been living here io
il long time he had enioyed the presence
in General Alger in this part 9th stat" q
At especially IN this city, II showed "
Il the enterprise aud thrift, combined "
Is the natural resources oi tht sulfouhu,
country. were being recognized by
peoplc all over the country and especia
by the business men and those Who WI
A. ed TO make Investments ihat were -
in and safe. lie said hc was especially Y
a. TO be- present az the exercises oi thr
ar and was glad to see the people uf IA
he haven recognize the worth 9i the y
en- whom they were honuring. lie consid
n ed General Alger one OF the most =
er minent men of the country. both ON
he connt of his record as % soldier and .
nm as a citizen phllanthropist and Christ
e- gentleman. lie then called for tl
he more cheers for the guest. which
i'm given with will and a tiger.
- General Alger responded to the rcma
he of Colonel Parkinson and then introdu
nd Judge Ehen Il. Smith. a boyhood tri'
nj and one who had remained staunch
RS true throughout their whole lives. /
he had been married at the same time.
ON never had their regard aud frlend'
hi wavered. Judge Smiths remarks
,er brief. hut to the point. and he alSo G
pized General Alger. saying that he G.
never stand in the presence ot sol
but what he felt heart thrill Tor
an man who had offered his life for his &C
Ids try and his principle. aud especially
ms he have that feeling when with the ~
on lust what soldier aud gcntle
no should be.
he Mr.. Thompson said he had been tall
he 10 the people OF Fairhaven for a year
Iat his remarks would be- few.
ed was glad To have the eopportunityof sh
lis ing General Alger any honor that &C
Ist be shown him. He then turned To
General and said. 1--WE have attained
position when we should receive som,
cognition" and as he considered the
lie aud place appropriate. he would then
he the General to use his influence and b
ge TO bear, all he. in honor, could. 20
hn Fairhaven made a port OF entry an
": the name OF all present hc presented
lr- petition. lie closed his remarks by
%. Ing the General to give an answer I,
petition. and amidst cheers the Ger
stepped forward aud announced tht
would do all In his power To accom-
ew this object.
rrs At the same time he said that he hi
net the war commanded the cavalry aud :
to the steamer was painted with the cay
ION colors and he and others. although il
d a In times Of peace, were wearing
colors, as unfortunately they had ru