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The Washington times., 1902-02-16

THERE are thirty-six George Wash
ingtons in this city. Twenty are
i labcrers: four are drivers three
are clerks; two are frenen. Then
there is a cook, machinist, a plumber,
a Waterman. AMI a whitewasher. 1t was
to the latter that a representative of The
Times went few days ago to discover
what he knew about the original and i'm
mortal George. The Times man found
his quarry decorating a fence in the rear
of a house on Massachusetts Avenue.
who was George Washington" asked
the reporter.
Il was came the reply. as George
laid aside his brush and prepared fer the
ordeal of an interview.
''Oh, don't mean you" said The Times
man. Il was referring to the Father Of
His Country"
Well" replied George, thoughtfuIly. as
he knocked the ashes out of blackened
corn cob, Use got-lemme see-twelye;
no. thirteen children"
Then, of course, YOU have some slight
claim to the title; but I was referring
to the original George Washington. the
man. you know, who was the first Presi-
dent of the United States"
ooh, yes; but he's dead
The Times man acknowledged the in
formation; but added that he was not in
search of news. 1t was a special article
for the Sunday edition that he desired
That's all I know about him." said the
n / tatt aeba ri
do you mean to say that you know
nothing of the man for whom you were
named?"
"Nothin 'cept what done tole you"
Then you had certainly better read up
something on his life"
CANT read" said the man phlegmati
cally. and the reporter left him to his
work.
This George d LaboTer.
AT 1888 T Street, another George Wash
ington was found. He is laborer. He
works all day in a ditch. His tools of
trade are pick and shovel AS the re-
porter took chair in the humble little
parlor. sleeping. dining room and kitchen,
he asked: who was George Washing
tom"
'Fust in war; fust in peace; fust in the
hands of his countrymen," executing
little Jig step as he finished his state
ment.
rs that all you know about him." asked
the reporter.
"Ain't that enough" asked the dusky
"Gawge."
But don't you know something of his
The Washington times., 1902-02-16

life. something of his history? What did
he do 10 make him famous?''
"Scovercd America. didn't he?''
mo; Columbus discovered America"
well, it's the same thing. Somebody
had to scover it. Mought ez well be one
ez t'other."
OF course that was very philosophical
view to take of 1t; but it seemed rather
lan:entable that none of his namesakes
knew aught of the United States first
President
Enlightenment on the Island"
After journeying down into that part
of South Washington. which was once
known as the Island" the reporter
found another George Washington, who
was also laborer. He seemed to be bet
ter informed than the others.
DO you know anything about George
Washington" asked The Times man.
well, | reckon" was the reply.
who was he?"
"Fust an foremost" said this George,
he WIZ my great great grandfather
marster.
This was interesting
I'm what can,cjtv did YOUR ancestor
serve?"
..tJe vuz tho hody servant OF Gawge
Washington
DO you know anything about him.
We'll, ise read good deal OF him; but
besides that, my great-grandfather tole
his son an he tole his son an ne toie
his son an he tole me that Gen'rul Gawse
The Washington times., 1902-02-16
DID JOSEPH JEFFERSON PLAY HORSE WITH Dl| 2A DEWEY?

tient. He had received orders from an
authority on the art of angling and he
determined to obey those orders to the
letter, fail or succeed. 1t was the hard
est sort of work, sitting there with his
eyes fastened on the bobbing cork and
his imagination fastened on the unlucky
ward the mammoth refrigerator in the
cczy little cabin aboard the Marion-yet
he stuck to it with the cool perseverance
that has marked the greatest achieve
ments of his life.
Once he thought he heard the whistle
of the Marion; but it was only a curious
bird that had been attracted by the sight
of the lonely fisherman. Once he thought
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OF course, the latter promised faithfully;
but on reaching the Marion" he was
like sixteen-year-ol girl with the gig
giles. He sat down in the cabin and
chuckled to himself with great glee.
Finally with the remark that he would
have to tell it. or burst" Mr.. Jefferson
related the tale OF Admiral Dewey and his
live bait to his son and Captain CLOVIS.
At the hotel that night there was dis
Charge of champagne corks that sounded
like an infantry engagement and extended
far into the night.
1t is needless to say that the merry war
was carried on at the expense of Admiral
Dewey, who manfully acknowledged that
the drinks were on him. And after it
was all over, there occurred the dialogue
which appears at the beginning of this
story.
The Washington times., 1902-02-16

''Ho, no, ho,'' Mr. jefferson held his
sides. Then he choked. Then he coughed.
Then he found his voice You say you
didn't get bite?"
Not a bite"
"Well-ho, no. ho!-no wonder" said
Jefferson. between peals of laughter.
"Wby-ho, no. ho,-your bait is asleep on
that log over there.'
And sure enough. there was the frog,
just awakened by Mr.. Jefferson's laugh
ter. blinking his great eyes at the three
men. all of whom were now in hilarious
commissions.
The Drinks on Dewey.
When they mad gained some control over
their risible muscles. Admiral Dewey
made Mr.. Jefferson swear a terrible oath
that he would never tell the story on him.
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an finished It up, accordin' to orders.
'spect eff Gawge Washington lived long
enough an seen how things wuz goin'
he'd made us free same ez Ole abe did
finally; but in Washington's time that
part OF the house wuzn't ready to work
on yet. It's a pity" he continued. in =
rumnative tone, that Gawge Washing
ton didn't have no children; an yet, after
all, maybe it's jest ez well ez it It's
do you think so?"
"Oh. Lawd, yes"
Why"
We'll. it's the same wifi a man ez it tbs,
wifi a boss. Take a great racehoss an
everybody is willin' to pay big money for
his git; but how many of 'em pans out?
How many of 'em turns into stake bosses
like THAR father wuZ? lou Jest CANT
argy it out. Sometimes it's the mother,
sometimes it's the feed, sometimes it's
the trainin'; but most always they don't
amount to nothin' wuth braggin about
It's one of the things you CANT explain
an CANT understan'. There's some fancy
name for it, amt they? What is it?'
''Heredity?"
Yes, that's 1t. 'Redity. You CANT do
no bettin' on 'redity, no more than you
kin on the weather. This day is pleasant
an warm, sun shinin' an all that, and
the day that foilers it may be stormy an
no account. Same way VIII man an
his son. So, ez l tole you befoah, maybe
its jest ez well there wuzn't-no children"
WAS your fathers name George Wash
ington?"
Something in a Name.
"Yes, sab The name KEN right down
through the family from my grandfather.
Use got two boys christened wifi it, SOS
in case one of 'em should be killed or
die or something, there'd be t'other left
to keep the name a-goin'."
Then you think there's something N
a Nance
1T depends on whose name it is
Then, there is certainly something in
yours
yes. sab. there is. 1 amt a white
n1au,-'f know. Use jest common black
man; but many time when 1 core near
gittiE' loaded, 1 sorter thinks to myself
how outrageous it would look in the pa
pers next mawnin'-'Gawge Washington,
arrested for bein' drunk an disUrderly.'
| often thinks of that an when | does,
l quits drinkin' an come home. So you
see. sah maybe there is sOmethin' in !
name after aIl?"
The reporter came away strongly i'm
pressed that there was "somethin in a
name and also that there was blacl:
skinned man down on the Island" who
was white, clear white. inside.
The Washington times., 1902-02-16
A PitY George Was ChildIess

That's thel way it wuz with Him, -
continued the negro in tone of such rev.
erence that the capital H is pardonable.
He laid the plans an started the house
right an the rest on EN- jest come along
The Washington times., 1902-02-16

Before departing. Carl" the German
attendant, had baited the Admiral's line
with live frog. Dots the best bait
in all der world" he remarked in en-
couraging tones. Being a tyro, the Ad-
miral accepted Carts" word without
The Washington times., 1902-02-16

THERE are thirtysiX George Wash
ingtons in this city. Twenty are
i labcrers; four are drivers; three
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-10
A Grand Soloist With Creatorc.

The vocal portion Of the program
when Crcatorc and his Italian band
core 10 the Opera House on Friday af-
tcrnoon Nov. Ii, viii be furnished by
Mime. Barili, Il beautiful woman and
charming soprano with Il high range
voice OF excellent lyric quality. She
has been one Of the successes Of the
band throughout its career. The band
throughout is composed Of excellent
instrumental soloists, several Of whom
are famous in Italy. This gives all of
the music the best OF performance, and
under the almost hypnotic influence OF
the great conductor, some Of the grand
est effects ever heard in music are pro-
duced. OF course the most interesting
thing III the entertainment is the per-
soaalty OF Crcatore himself lie is an
Italian OF the highest artistic tcmpera-
ment, and throws such energy into all
Of his work that his gestures and agile
mannerisms rivct the attention of all
who witness the performance. Never
hos any conductor been caricaturcd
and cartooned like Creatore, and the
everest writers IN the country have
exhausted their adjectiycs in trying to
describe his actions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-10
AMUSEM ENTS
"Jcsse James"

Jesse James" thrilling mclo-
drama, purely American and dealing
with the famous James gang of out
laws which nearly a quarter of d cen
fury ago terrorized sections of the
west was presented at the Opera
house, Saturday evening, by the Car
side, Condit & Mack stock company.
4 large and apDreciative audience was
present and during the performance of
the play were enrapted in the closest
attention. There was plenty of blood
and thunder with just enough comedy
to relieve The monotOny of the pfoduc
ton.
Jesse James. the leader of the band
Sic Condit in the title role, was par
excellence and James Garside as Frank
James. also very cleverly acted his
part, Percy Warren as Humpy Dan,
playing the part of the villain, did ex-
cellent work as did Pete Corndodger
as the negro comedian. Bessie Over
ton us Calamity Jane, vivacious and a
dead game sport" immensely pleased
the audience. In fact there did not
appear to be q weak spot in the pro-
duction.
During the progress Of the play the
audience was on the tip-toe of anxiety,
there were SO many exciting ciimaxcS
Bursts of applause were frequent and
in the second act when the negro Pete
unshackled Jesse, in the guise of his
mother. the applause was of the tu-
muitCus variety.
Ben Ais famous troop of Arabs, the
whirlwinds of the desert. did all kind
of stunts, and We're loudly applauded.
With all due recognition to the other
members of the troop it must be said
that the littlest Arab of them all, he
of the apparently pugnacious tempera-
ment. carried off all the bouquets.
The company will play at Togus, to-
night. and here again next Tuesday
and Wednesday evenings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-10
"Sky Farm" Tonight.

The big production of last season,
''Sky Farm which is to be seen at the
Opera House this evening, was the
Boston Museums trump card of the
year for almost four consecutive
months and the equal delight of New
York City, at the Garrick Theatre, for
nearly $50 nights thereafter. But a
limited number of New England towns
could only be played in the interim.
The piece has been given a presenta-
ton which in extent and liberality ri
walls those weIl-remembered produc-
tons of 1.-The Sporting Duchess, Secret
Service The White Heather"
Hearts are Trumps." etc.
The cast of SKY Farm is regarded
as xceptionally strong. The play itself
is considered the equal of, if not supe-
rior to those other great successes of
Mr.. Kidder. "A Poor Relation and
Peaceful Valley which that author
furnished the late Sol Smith Russell.
The company cast to the various char
acters has never been surpassed in
rieee OF similar kind, for each indiviG-
ual is q finished actor in his or her re-
snecfiye line of work. The result is a
beautifully rounded and harmonious
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-10

Shortly after noon, Saturday, there
was stationed in front of the Augusta
Savings Bank man with two rifles,
who occasioned considerable surmising
by the curious. The idea Was advanced
that he intended TO bore a few holes
through .he cashiers hat rim, then it
was suggested the latter might be gone
TO lunch and that was on guard duty.
At any rate it was agreed finally that
he had no malicious designs as he was
a harmless looking gentleman. Es.
may have been ready for a hunt and
awaiting 2 companion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-10

At the beginning of 1891 kennepec
LAWYER told his two office girls that lot
that year he would give each one haiI
the receipts of his office in excess OF
s7oe0 which sum was a little less than
tho nroiits of his business the previous
vear This was to be in addition TO
their regular salaries. Their percent
,ges under this arrangement amounted
to s725 apiece, with which they were
well pleased. This year ne allows .heiii
the same privilege. Up to NOV. L lne
returns of the office aggregated S"oV
more than in 1891 at this time, so that
each of the young women IS LOOKING
forward to a profit of $1,000, not inciud-
ing salary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-10

At the present time there are five
cases an the docket against the Maine
Water Company for alleged iiowage
caused by their dam at Wings Mills
ON the Belgrade stream. OF these, four
have defaulted by agreement, the mat
ter of damages being left to be de-
termined by three commissioners TO De
appointed by the court. inc other
case which involves Fred Ingraham of
Mount Vernon. will be contested. The
five cases really represent but three
farms i'm Mount Vernon, namely those
occupied by Fred Ingraham, John Ii.
Stain and T.. ii. Turner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-10

Somebody. who evidently thinks ne
is very cunning and smart, but UNI
doubtedlv one who seldom does any
thing enterprisinS, has repeatedly
rolled the cannon balls from their posi-
ton at the park into the gutter rms
has been done several times OF late ana
as it requires considerable time to 40
this on account of the number and
weght of the cannon balls. it might be
suggested that the one who does IL
spend his energies in filling his moth
'cr's NoodboX.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-10

Lumber operations in the kennebec
section OF Maine will be carried on this
winter in greater volume than for sew
craI years. The Augusta Lumber Co.
will send in nearly 100 men; the Law
renee Newha1l & Page &c. are now
sending in large crews of men, and the
HoIlingsWcrt & Whitney Co. expect
to bavc from 500 to 600 men III the
woods during the winter. The scarcity
Of men is still apparent and wages ale
much higher than usual in conse-
duenCe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-10
tuck IN THIRTEEN.

Bv sending Is miles VIM. Spirey' OF
Walton Furnace, VT, got a. box OF
Rucklen's Arnica Salve, that wholly
c,,raa ! horrible Fever Sore on his leg.
No,bine else could. Positively cures
Bruises. Felons. Ulcers. op'loi'
Boils. Burns. Corns ana f '
csc. Guaranteed by Bowoi'ch' "eo-
ster & CO.. druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-10
PERSONAL MENTION.

Horace r.. BoWditch is on q business
visit to New York.
Virgil Scribncr OF Manchester, was in
the city, Saturday.
f. l.. Porter of Boothbay Harbor,
was in the city, yesterday.
Miss Mary Ames of Bangor, is visit
ing her brother, oscar Taylor.
Mrs. j. Il. Kingsley and Miss ida NJ.
Field are Oh carriage drive and visit
to the formers parents in Washington.
Tie cnga cement Of Miss Mabel Yves
ton Gould. formerly of this city, now of
Boston, to Mr.. Benjamin Brooks of San
Francisco, Ca, is announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-10

"A delicious repast," was the YER
dict of all who partook of the supper
given by the Seth Williams Relief
Corps, Saturday evening. The finan-
cial result is very gratifying to the
members who are earnestly endeavor-
ing to respond to the many calls for
fuel and ether necessities which are
50 frequently made during the winter
months. and the liberal patronage of
the public given to their suppers is
greatly appreciated by the corps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-10

A rather strange and dangerous
thing was done, about $50 o'clock Sat
ur,iay night. when an intoxicated man
in attempting to clude Officer Dutton
at the junction Of State street and
Western avenue, ran around an electric
car and concealed himself beneath the
car on the undergcar close to the
wheels Fortunately for the man, the
officer succeeded III finding him before
the car started.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-10

The probate court of Sagadahoc
county has ordered Charles Il. Pattcn
of Bath. administrator of the estate
of the late Thomas Patten of Topsham,
to distribute 500 among his heirs. The
money was his share in the Orange,
q fleet little craft seized by the French
many years ago. There are numerous
heirs and the shares of each will be
$;33:3:33. George 7. Sladc and Clara +.
Goodwin OF this city, are named as
heirs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-10

Associate Justice Frederick A. Pow
crs. Ex-Governor Henry Is. Cleaves
and Hon. Waldo Pettingill have de-
cided that the value of the Dover &
FoXcroft Water Co.'S. plant is $135,-
659.M. The plant is owned by the
Maine Water Co, of which Samuel G..
Manley of this city is the president.
At the hearing before the appraisers
Hon. O. -. Baker of this city was
principal counsel for the company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-10

The fair of Calanthe Lodge, X. of
F., recently held at City hall, will prob
ably net the lodge very nearly $1700.
The bills are not all in yet. and the
result is not yet ascertained, but the
Indications are that the above figures
will be realized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-10
Notes..

The Garside-Conditt 81 Mack com
pany will appear again at the Opera
House for three performances, com
mencing tomorrow night, when they
will present that very strong play en-
titled "Octoroon." A matinee Will be
given on Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-10

The wholesale price of kerosene oil
has jumped IL cents Il gallon over the
price that prevailed during the sum-
mer. Dealers may be obliged to raise
the retail price above II cents if the
wholesale price goes any higher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-10

Unity Club Will meet as usual, this
evening, at the Court house. Mr.
C"wan will give an essay on Malcolm
and the Normans to William IN" ana
there VIII be a 10-minute paper on
Margaret the Maid of Norway"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-10
A CARD.

We. the undersigned. do hereby agree
to refund the money on 80 cent bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if il
fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee q 25-cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded
Bowditch & Webster. kinsman Pharmacy,
Z. X Courtemanche, G. X. Partridge.
Arthur Tetrault, Temple Pharmacy
John Coughlin. Augusta
Jackson Bros. Chas. Ward d Co.,
j. G.. Houlehan, T. Ii. Beane.
noy3G& w6mos Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-10

Season tickets are out for the annual
fair of the North Augusta Grange
which will begin on Tuesday of next
week and will continue three evenings
Great plans are being made for a sue
ceSSful affair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-10
Facts About the w. l..
Douglas Shoe Business.


An addition to the factory is now
being built, which will increase the
output from $500 pairs to 10000 pairs
daily, and increase the volume Of
business to 81. 000, 600 for the year 1903.
The manufacturing plant is right
up to date, equipped with every
modern device. About Cne-hah Of
the present factory has been built
and equipped with machinery the
past four years. A new power plant,
sufficiently large to meet all demands
that may be made upon it for several
years, was installed two years ago.
The manufacturing plant. machinery,
:nd all the Ga retail stores throughout
thecountry are free from incrmlras &c
Of any sort. and the company as
sufficient cash on hand to conduct a
business of S7,000,o 600 annually with
out borrowing money.
Practically all the stock of the
w. L. Douglas Shoe Co. is owned by
me. l am the president of the cor
poration. The business has always
paid good profit, and is now paying
better than ever.
l believe that the best way to per-
petuate the business is to let the
people own it and control it. have,
therefore, capitalized the business for
two million dollars, one million dol
lars of which is preferred stock and
one million dollars common stock.
The preferred stock which is offered
to the public at par, is non-cumulative
and preferred both as to dividends
and assets. Every dollars worth of
stock offered the public in this sue
cessful business has more than a dol
lars worth of actual, tangible assets
behind it.
Dividends will be declared semi
annually, payable on January ! and
July l, and will be payable in funds
current in New York or Boston.
There is nothing whatever of
speculative nature about the purchase
of this stock. 1t is an old established
business, manufacturing n staple
article of merchandise. The business
has been continuously successful for
more than a quarter of a century, and
is more prosperous to-day than at any
period of its history. l retain half
interest in the business. My interest
in the business is represented by the
common stock, and / cannot receive
CDc CtflU Vi Oh AhN StONh
until the full ~ dividend has been
paid on all the preferred stock.
The Douglas business is not subject
to fierce competition or affected by
panics. therefore this is a better invest
ment than any other industrial stock.
This is the best opportunity ever
offered for the permanent investment
of large or small sums of money. The
principal is secure. and the ~ annual
dividend certain. have never known
of anything better.
To my friends and patrons OF many
years l unhesitatingly recommend
the purchase Of this stock as safe,
sound, conservative investment.
MyAr~.zM|
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-10

Rev. E. e. Newbert raised an even
1000 pumpkins on his farm the present
year The real, old-fashioned pumpkin
pie will be in evidence on his table
during the coming winter without a
doubt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-10

whole. Sky Farm succeeds with a
great mass CT theatrc-goers probably
because Of it's superabundancc of fun
and love-making. IL has given the
kcenest satisfaction to thousands Of the
best class of theatre patrons and is
destined to throng the house here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-10

The remains of the late A. Carney OF
Minneapolis. We're brought to this city
for interment. Friday. They were ac-
companied by Mrs. Carney and her son.
+. w. Carney, who returned, Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-10

"A coat of varnish has been put upon
the window and door frames of the
kennebec Savings Bank building, and
the place is being slicked up bit for
winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-11-10

Isaac Bait of Bodwell, set three traps
In MS cornfield, recently. The next
morning he found a racoon in one. a
dog in another and "a cat in the third.