Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-10
TRADE BOOSTERS"
VISIT ALEXANDRIA
Rousing Welcome Extended to
Westinghouse in City
Across the Potomac.
GREETED BY MERCHANTS
AND OFFICIALS OF TOWN
Address Made by Acting Mayor
Marbury, Replied to by
Ross P. Andrews.

Ross P. Andrews.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA. Va, September 10, 1913.
A rousing welcome this morning was
extended to the large delegation OF
Washington trade boosters" from the
Chamber of Commerce and Retail Mer-
chants Association Of that city from
the time of their arrival here. shortly
before 10 o'clock. until the steamer
pulled out. The only regret was that
the visitors were not able to stay longer
than they did. As it was, however. the
delega ton remained here about an hour.
during which time they were welcomed
by Acting Mayor F. F. Marbury on be-
half of the city. In the absence of Mayor
Fisher At the chamber Of commerce
they were welcomed by President Carroll
Pierce on behalf of that organization,
and before their departure. at the sugges-
ton Of Ross p. Andrews. president Of the
Retail Merchants Association Of Wash
ington, three lusty cheers were given for
the acting mayor, chamber Of commerce.
retail merchants and the citizens. which
brought the visit of the Washingtonians
to an end.
The steamer St. Johns pulled into the
Cameron street wharf exactly at $500
o'clock and the visitors disembarked
and had their pictures taken at the
wharf. Headed by their own band.
which was escorted by a squad of po-
street. the main street of the city, to
the tune Of Dixie. Turning north into
Fairfax street, they marched to Cam
eron street and into the city hall, from
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the common council chamber, where
Acting Mayor Marbury welcomed
them. Throughout the line of march
hundreds Of citizens turned out to see
the visitors. and many OF those In the
party were hailed by Alexandrians
with whom they were acquainted.
Makes Address Of Welcome.
Acting Mayor Marbury made a brief
address of welcome. in which he said:
Il take pleasure In welcoming you in the
absence of Mayor Fisher. You gentle
men are out on mission which is good
one, and wish you much success. The
benefits you receive will also be benefit
to us as we'll as to Washington
Ross p. Andrews on behalf of the wash
ington Chamber of Commerce thanked
the acting mayor for the hearty welcome
accorded the visitors. Mr.. Andrews said:
Eve are not after your business. In a
few years II we keep on growing we Will
be all one. l suppose We will nave 10
have a special act of Congress rassed 10
take you back Concluding, Mr.. An
drews again thanked the city for Its
warm welcome, expressing regret that the
acting mayor and OF ers present were un-
able to make the trip with them.
d. J.. Kaufman In a brief speech re-
called his pleasant visits to Alexandra
as far hack as 1882-1883. He ex-
planned that the visitors simply came
for hospitality, not being after Alex
andrta's trade. Concluding. he said
We want Alex ndrta to be manu-
factfring city with Its splendid port
speaker extended an invitation to Act
ing Mayor Marbury and others to make
the trip.
City Councilman A. D. Brockett made
will say as a member Of city council
that I will indorse what Mr.. Marbury
has said. You are welcome. We are
simply separated by a river. There
is q feeling of brothers existing be-
tween us. as we are striving for the
same end We are doing all we can
to improve the city. When you re-
turn you can carry with you the good
feeling and good fellowship of the
people Of Alexandria"
At Chamber Of Commerce Rooms.
Following the welcoming addresses, the
visitors took up their march to the rooms
Of the chamber of commerce at King and
Washington streets. going from Royal
to King street, where they were again
met by large throng.
After a short march Of four blocks they
arrived at their destination. where the
best Of good fellowship prevailed. A large
de .egation Of members Of that organiza-
ton. together with members OF the Retail
Merchants Association. were on hand and
extended hearty welcome to the Wash
ingtonians. Refreshments and cigars
were rendered the visitors. The crowd
filled the rooms to their capacity. After
short reception the assemblage was
called to order. when Mr.. Andrews ex-
tended an invitation to the presidents OF
the chamber of commerce and Retail
Merchants Association to be their guests
on the trip. On behalf Of the chamber
of commerce, President Carroll Pierce
extended welcome to the visitors. He
said:
I'VE wish you Godspeed and pleasant
"This trip represents enterprise and
energy on behalf of our sister city. We
realize that we will receive a part, al
least. Of the benefits derived from the
trip
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Pierce's ad.
dress members Of the delegation left
headed by the squad Of policemen and Its
band, and marched up King street t.
Columbus street, passing historic Christ
Episcopal Church. where washington
was a worshiper. and then turned east
into Cameron street and down that thor
oughfare to the wharf. They were &C.
COMMANDED to the river front by mum
Der OF the members OF the chamber OF
commerce and Retail Merchants Asso-
citation.
At the wharf the visitors were met By
A. D. Brockett. representing the chamber
| of commerce. and Harrie White, secretar.
| Of the Retail Merchants Association.
Policemen in the squad as an escort
were Sergt. Wilkinson and Policemen
Nicholson, Talbot. Reid and Rawlett.
Those Who Welcomed Guests.
| The following delegation was at tn,
rooms of the chamber Of commerce t.
| welcome the visitors: Carroll Pierce.
| T. Preston. Worth Hulfish, T. e. Down
ham. r. r. knight. w. w. Ballenger
| Harrie White. l. III. Machen. ]. II. Trim
yer, H. d. Kirk, F. L. Slaymaker. Harr,
Hamond, c. d. Hubbard. F. C. Spinks
Llewellyn Dyson. Robert s. Barrett. o. u
1 Hopkins and b. AbramsOn.
| F. +. Marbury accompanied the visi
/ tors from the city hall to the rooms
being an escort for Mr.. Andrews. Sew.
eral other Alexandrians followed il
line.
taken at the wharf. the visitors after
| leaving the city hall assembled II
| front Of the Office of the Alexandria
/ Gazette, where they again had thei
picture taken.
All of the Washingtonians were lout
In their praise of the hospitable treat
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