The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-02-05
GOT A WESTERN TOGA.
FORMER ST. PAUL MAN ELECTED
TO THE SENATE FROM
WASHINGTON
ADDISON FOSTERS HONOR
He Will Sit In the Same Body with
Cushman IA. Davis, Whom He
Helped to- Elect and who Was
His Old-Tfme NeighbOr and
Frfend-Is Prospering ON Puget
Sound.

Addison G. Foster, who has been honored
by the people of Washington with a seat
In the United States senate, was but a
few years ago active In commercial and
business circles OF st. Paul and the Nortu-
west. He was associated with Col c. W.
Griggs In the coal and fuel business for al
most a decade, composing what was the rep
resentative firm Of the city during that period
He was also interested with Col. Griggs In
several other Northwestern enterprises which
have been uniformly successful.
: He was neighbor of Senator Davis en-
st. Anthony HILL and was of the same po-
lfticai- persuasion as the chairman of the
foreign relations committee. He took an
active and prominent part in Minnesota poll
tics and was an important factor in a mum
Der of memorable political conventions. 1t
might be said that he received his first train
Ing IN the game of politics in Minnesota and
he Is no novice in the articles Of the game
He managed the successful campaign of g.
P. Snider in the Fourth district and was in
strumentai In the election of Gov. L. F. Hub
bard. He was also strong supporter of
Senator S. J. r. Mcmillan for the United
States senate, and later brought out David S.
Hall, who was elected to congress.
senator Foster Is self-made man in the
fullest sense OF the word, and during his resi-
denee in St Paul he was known as one Of
the substantial business men of the city ana
was widely known for his innate goodness
ana sterling worth Of character. He is a
man possessing a pleasing personality and
leaves a lasting impression with all ne
meets He is fond of joke and would rather
attend minstrel show or comedy than a
SlaakeSperian production.
When he left ST. Paul ten years ago his TWO
sons were but children but now they are
grown to manhood, and Addison Jr is COM
pletfng course at Yale, and Harry G. Fos-
ter. the eldest son. IL actively engaged in
business at Tacoma The two sons of Harry
G. Foster call Senator Foster Grandpa" and
this perhaps, gives greater personal salts
faction than any honor which the legislature
could bestow.
The senator's career has not been one of
roses, and it has not been unmixed with
bitterness, but he has met ali obstacles in
the way with a CHEEKY good nature at peace
with himself and the rest Of the world
Mr.. Foster IS worth now perhaps 81 000. Coz
In acquiring his fortune he has not per-
mitted the cancer of envy to eat into his
heart. There may have been hard knocks
to undergo and long bitter struggles with
fate, but they have left no lines or seams in
his face. The stubby iron gray mustacne
and the firm, set lips indicate determination,
but there is almost absolutely no other
evidence of the wolf having ever been sight
ed near the door. He looks straight at YOU
when he talks. Words with him are not used
to conceal thoughts. He will freely tell YOU
what he thinks, but seems puzzled to know
why 1t should be considered of any import
ance.
Mr.. Foster makes his home in Tacoma
with his business partner, Col c. W. Griggs
Clubs and hotel Hobbies have no attraction for
him of an evening He would rather hurry
home after day OF hard work and defeat