davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-01-18

day with only variations In employment
Feb, IL. 1TGs, Mt Mount Vernon busy
with farming interests, visiting his plan
tations and fox hunting. on this birth
day the Journal merely says II, Went
into tho Neck, and returned to dinner.
Tho Neck meant Clfton's Neck, where
Washington had farm that was then
leased TO John Shcridine. on Feb. 10
Washington rid TO Muddy Hole, DocG
Run nTd Mil" and on the 18th he went
fox hunting,
on February II. 1863. Washington wrote
In his diary: Went ducking TIL dinner.
ridge came In the evening"
We must now skip 10 the Revolutionary
war period, when instead OF spending his
birthdays In such peaceful pursuits as
have just been mentioned as occupying
bin at Mount Vernon, Washington was
busy with martial affairs In the colonial
camps.
At tho time of the birthday OF 1n5.
Washington was busy cnlstlnG and arm
ing Yirginian troops, but had not yet been
appointed Commander-in-Chict OF the
American army.
The birthday anniversary OF 107 found
Washington In camp at Morristowns n.
J., where amid want and suffcrlnE he was
trying to hold together the skeleton OF
his little army on this day Washington
wrote a long letter to Brig Gen Knox at
Boston respecting the raising OF more
troops. and in regard to suggested IN
crease Of enlistment bounty which Wash
ington did not favor.
But tho next birthday anniversary,
February IL. 10S. was to be stu worse.
for 1t occurred while the Commander-in-
Chief was al his Valley Forge cncomp-
ment. which was the sccne OF so much
suffering.
The birthday of 1T9 WAS n very busy
one. for on this point we have the direct
testimony OF Washington himself In a
letter TO Gen. Schuyler. dated Headquor-
tcrs, Middlebrook, II February. l7o.
Washington tells of tho busy timo that
he had in Philadelphia from which he
had returned the week before. and OF the
press OF work In trying TO catch up since
his return. This letter was n very long
one. and went into details in regard TO
the plans for the proposed expedition
against the Indians OF the Six Nations.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-01-18

Copyrisht 1906. by G. a. burlington
George washington, son Of Augustine,
md Mary. his wife, was born yo llth day
OF February. 1872 about ten in tho
morning. and waIs baptized ye Srd OF April
followlng-Mr Beverly whiting and Cap
tain Christopher Brooke Eodfothcrs, and
Mrs. Mildred Gregory, godmother.'
So wrote George Washington OF himself
in his mothers Bible. Tho scono Of
George Washlngtm's birth was an unprc-
tcntious home on The banks Of tho Po-
tomnc in Virginia at = place known as
Wakefield Farm. Fhc site of this house Is
marked today by u monument erected by
the United states Government in 1894.
Some effort would doubtless have been
made TO preserve this house II IL had
been standing In the years OF Washing
tons greatness. but II burned to the
ground when George was small boy.
AS stated abovr. W1shngton'S birth
day was In 1I32 on tho llth of February.
But II must be remembered that In l752
England officially made the change In
calendar which put future dates ahead
eleven days thus bringing Washlngton's
anniversary on the S2nd. This caused
some confusion, and II actually happened
In certain later years that some people
celebrated on the llth and others on the
22nd. But tho fact that Washington him
self long after t552 kept to February IL,
shows how hard 1t Is for man really to
feel that when he was born on the l1th,
change in the calendar can make 1t the
22nd
Washington appears neither to have
celebrated this day In any unusual man
ner not 10 have been especially rcmcm-
borcd by others until he was 81 years old
One may patiently turn over his diaries
md volumes OF correspondence looking
in vain for direct references by WASH
ington himself 10 his boyhood and Young
manhood birthdays. As a boy he Ger
tainly had his share OF birthday sweets
and feastS, for notwithstanding certain
stories TO the contrary. WashlnCton's
mother was fond, doting though fret
ful mother. and we may well suppose shc
was only too prone to lavish her afToctIop
upon him on these days
His hsst three BIRTHDAYS were spcnt IN
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-01-18

given on board an East India ship In tho
harbor.'
At tho time OF the birthday anniversary
OF 17S5 and 1856. Washington was at Mount
Vernon.
wrote from Mount Vernon a letter OF con-
dolenco to Benjamin Lincoln on the loss
OF his son by death.
In l7S9 Washington was at Mount YER
on February II. 1850. Washington was
In New York and wrote an Important
wrote on this day. Exercised on horse
back in the forenoon. The following gen,
tlcmcn dined here. viz. Messrs. Leonard
and GroaI OF Massachusetts, Huntington
and Sturges OF Connecticut. Sylvester OF
New York, Snnickson OF New Jersey,
Gallo Of NiGrylaud and Bland. Parker and
Moore of Virginia"
In 1870 the Society of st, Tammnny of
Now York held meeting, at which ~
vas unanimously resolved: THAT tho 22nd
of February DO from this day and ever
after commcmoratcd by this society as
tho birthday OF the illustrious George
Washington, President Of the United
States Of America" This recommendation
seems to have been given consideration.
for the next year the day formally OBJ
served was February %
In 1871 Washington was at Philadelphia
Tho Gazette OF the United States contains
tho following; February g. Yesterday
being the anniversary OF the birthday OF
the President of the United States. when
age, tho same was celebrated here with
every demonstration OF public Joy. The
artillery and light infantry corps Of the
city were par9ded and at Il o'clock n
Federal salute was fired The congratu.
latory compliments of the members OF
the Legislature OF the Union-the beads
OF the departments OF the State-foreign
ministcrs-oiiicers, civil and military of
the Stntc-thc reverend clcrEy-and
strangers and citizens of distinction were
presented TO the President on this aus
picioUs occasion"
February. 17S2. was spent In Phlladel-
phla. on February q, n ball was given
In honor OF the birthday OF the President
OF the United States. by the city dancing
assembly. both President and Mrs.
Washington were present. And on the
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-01-18

on tho Wakefield Farm where he was
born From l7S5 To 1739 he lived at Mount
Vernon. and from 1893 until he was l6
years old his home was near Frcdcrlcks-
burg and the week day February llths
had found George at work on his studies
His 10th birthday was again spent at
Mount Vernon where his half-brother
Lawrence. who had married, was living
At this early age, Georges school days
were over, and he had become othcial cur,
vcyor for Culpcppcr county, Virginia. and
probably on some of his succeeding
birthdays he was tramping over inc
mountains with gun and instruments
OF oil the birthday anniversaries OF MS
youth and early manhood. however that
of his 10Th birthday must have stood out
above the others, for in the preceding
September tho health of his faVorite
brother Lawrence, had failed. and he
went with him to the Barbados. There
George contracted the smallpox. and when
he returned to Virginia In February, IL
was with u face pittCd and scarrcd by
that dread disease Tho day was also
Saddencd by the knowledge that his
brother had received no benefit from the
voyage but had returned homo TO die.
The biTthdcy or lIJl occurred Wnle
Washington was trying TO organize Nir-
glnIu company in preparation for the eN-
pcdition to bull6 a fort on the Ohio.
4 couple OF years later in hoo, the ami
verSary found Washington on route from
Alexandria, Va, to Boston, to md ous
from Gov. Shirley VINO was TO command
the Virginia forces. Shirley was arbiter
or mlllaTy matters IN thS PI ,olo-
mics I'm America, and lie declared In favor
OF Washington.
On February IL. 1850. Washington was
at Mount Vernon busy with farming In
terosts and with some building changes,
The Journal for this day says; Monday.
Fcby nth. Went out early myself and
continued with my people rll l O'Clock,
In which time VIC got the house about
80 yards. Was Informed then that Mr.
Dlggs was at my house. upon which l
returned. finding him and Dr. Laurie
there.
"Thc ground being soft and deep, we
found II no easy matter with ~ hands.
horses and 6 oxen. TO get this house
along
His successive birthdays at this period
seem to have been but repetitlons OF this
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-01-18

In this year on February IL, some of
Washington's friends celebrated his birth
day at Winchester. Va,
In 1850 at birthday time Washington
had his headquarters at MorrlStoWn. On
February il, Washington had the salts
faction Of seeing the log huts ready Tor
Ills soldiers. who had been compelled to
live In tents during the winter up to that
time.
sor, n. Y, and on tho day before his
birthday we find him outlining to Gen;
Knox plans for the siege of New YORK and
the cooperation scheme with Rocham-
beau The public celebra ton OF Washing
tens birthday may be said 10 date from
this dinner given by the Count Rocham-
ington was at New Windsor, n. Y. on
the day following. Roohambeau wrote TO
yesterday (Sunday was the annIver-
gary OF your Excelloncy's birthday We
have put of celebrating that holiday un-
til today. by reason OF the Lords Day.
and we will celebrate 1t with the sole re-
gret that your EXcelency be not wit
ness to tho effusion and gladness In our
hearts"
In reply, Washington wrote TO Rocham-
beau:
'The nattering distinction paid to tho
anniversary OF my birthday Is an honor
for which / dare not attempt to express
my gratitude, l connde In your ENcellcn-
cy'S scnSibility to interpret my feelings
for this. ana for the obliging manner In
which you are pleased to announce 1T"
In 1872. Washington was in Philadelphia
busy with the details OF the proposed mill
itary movement south.
on February II. 1888, Washington was at
Ncwburg and wrote to Joseph Jones in
Congress In regard 10 the matter OF the
admission OF Vermont into the Federal
Government as nm Independent State and
his horror at active coercion OF the in
habitants of that section
In lId Washington, who had been
spending some time at Mount Vernon as
a private citizen, started OF on his birth
day to visit his aged mother at Freder
ickSburg. The first popular celebration
OF Washlngtons birthday anniversary was
made in Newport in 1884. when the bclls
wcrc rung, the houses were decorated.
and "in the evening an entertainment was
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-01-18

22nd another ball was given oE ,bia same
civ Dancing Assembly. On tlls t,,ad In
day Both houses oil CVps ,hS President OF
tho United States TO CONSTANTLY,
on the anniversary Of ms DIT tbS CITY,
Tho officers of the iIili.t' F PhiIadclphia
naid their respects In BODY am G,,.t ~
was also q military parade, WIN i'''"e
guns and ringing of bells. ,yosbInoton' s
b,Tthaoy was again celebrated In fhi,a- Va
dolphia. The military parode nISo u d Tbo
lutc as 1t marched past ms h.eeTccta ble
members OF Congress anu iS'P ho n
citizens called on Washington
In JTel the 22nd of February "uS raC-
bratcd I'm Philadelphia with greaItI ~ ~
erations and demonstrations thdp Ia
fore. Washington received u"I haW given
Mrs, Washington attended the Dali e''''
In honor Of the day ,,,,o,. ,,as cole
bratcd on February 23 at Phii9GGilp', Phii9SS.ia nS,
the 22nd being Sunday, INC M, tlIi'Sr.1 Sre,d =
radcd and saluted; Wasn'',si t,59g giynn [or in his
honor. Washington mado tho lollgS yEr lie he
toast. The Dancing Assembly on NM, nd
dcIphla-May the members thereol, ,r,S I.1
thc fair who honor II with thelr pr ~,
inng continue in the enjoyment OF an
nmueement so innocent and aEreehlD9Is
Tcbruary y 1896. was celepr1tSu ~
Philadelphia in the manner usuai SUI bou ~" al
previous few years, and the p,Sh pa nc S'
RIcketts's amphithcater was ono otlricr VI 90
most splendid ever given In Ai,,tlITS IN
Washington and his wife gave recePIioffS C,PI, ~,
Two large parIors were thrown open 10 10
~ -iSaIStIon of tho gentlemen by WASH,
inston. and a sIdeboard held cake e. ano ia
wine. Mrs Washington received INC ''
dies In the drawlng-room upstst5,i 1,,,b -, s,I
February q 1851. was observed Win ,s,. 81
greater formality at Philadelphia, In; In;
| heinp the last OF such celebrations whli'
Washington was to be Chiet Naglstrac' egsIr,lc'
| Of the Nation. unusual marks OF respeC
ond afTectlon were paid 10 him. II was IT
some degree a parting scene. Mrs wash ASH
| ington was moved to tears The ball VIZ
| tho most magnificent vet given In thl'
! country; 1900 persons were present
! In 17S9 Washington was at Mount Ncr
non and the citizens gave him oall a
! Alexandria But hero VIC again strlK'
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-01-18
ST, IS Couch Covers at
0Sc Each.

a special that'll bring the crowds. 100
Of them and no chance for duplication
for less than double our price.
ORIENTAL TAPESTRY COUCH
COVERS. reversible and fringed all
around. 3 yards long and so inches
wide. worth 81 10. and that's n modest
estimate of their actual value Mon
day morning from to l. o clock, one
to n customer, at, O2C
each .... ...... go. ..'.. .s..s.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-01-18
low Geoae hngton Spent His G. A. lurkngton

the curious confusion of thu
NirgInlans celebrated the s "a
February IL falling on Sund.sq
their hall on the 18th. Ana x, Y
withStanding tho fact thai
had grown accustomed Ia uui
Philadelphia celebration
end Washlngton's diary "a
airy 12-Went with the famus
Alexandria given by tho cIti, "a
vicinity In commemorative y
day" ~
In 1799 was celebrated Was.,
birthday. His diary says ~:
Went up 10 Alexandria r. ~
ton OF my blrthdoy-Many y,
were performed by the IYS,. !
and nn elegant Ball and SMUT SMUT
February 18th returned homppnsf hpsf
with tho succeeding apn,..
WashlnGton's birthday VIC ave
cerned In this article. II is
say that celebrations bocar,so so
moro general, and II Is NOW !
day In all States except Me-
In most OF those west OF /,
Utah.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-01-18
When "Nick" Player thu !,

Congressman lick" Lonrwo,.
is an amateur vlolinist. whus
ward. says the Boston Advsr,,
played the violin in the glee clr,
tainments. and made several -.
fl. on one occasion the ples ,
pearcd at Cincinnati. LongSod,t,
and he was particularly anr,n
something out OF the Ordinary
He had been practicing Cor !,
a difficult bit OF music, and ~
tered It. All OF Mr. Longworb,
and friends were present on ts
OF the entertainment to hsar
play. He was greeted with i'm
applause when he stepped oot'
stage. With a bow OF thar,
I,ongworth drew his bow nv
strings. and succeeded In brIny
a horrible discord. A second n,
no better. and Mr.. Longworfi
there and saw the E string Of
lin curling up He retired In 60,
and the piece was never playsd,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-01-18
MONDAY ALL DAY

We know you can't duplicate them AT
the price-arc safe In asserting no
other store can attempt 1t It's q
marvellous speciall Marseillcs spreads,
2ra yards long and ~ yards wide, a
glance Will convince You they are
SaT WST'h At $50, Mon $2.lS
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-01-18

100 pairs bought at practically half
price from one of the largest manu-
facturcrs in Philadelphia, hence this
sale. Handsome Persian striped Por-
there's. full 3 yards long and SO Inches
wide. The correct Oriental effects for
tho coming season, Portieres that are
positively worth 500 Monday after
noon from TO . o'clock, $3.50
at a pair .-.- ...-.- --ss,,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-01-18
MONDAY ALL DAY
BUSTER BROWN
BELTS.

Best 25c quality patent leather Buster
Brown Belts In black. white or red
with curved front, single or double
buckle, all sizes. On sale Monday
oolU
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-02
DISTRICT ATTORNEY MAY
PROSECUTE ALDERMEN

Boston. March 2.-The selection by lot
of chairman of tho board Of aldermen
was investigated yesterday by District
Attorney John B. Moran, who. II was
understood, will submit the matter to the
next session Of the grand jury.
The district attorney is OF the opinion
that the proceedings may have been in
violation of chapter 30, revised laws.
which declare that any officer who COR
rupty requests or accepts a promise TO
do an act beneficial to him under an
agreement that his vote shall be given in
any particular manner shall forfeit his
office, be forever disqualified from holding
public office or trust under the constitu-
ton, and be punished by imprisonment in
state prison for not more than 10 years
or by fine not more than 5000 and i'm
prisonment in Jail for not more than two
years.
The agreement which Mr.. Moran thinks
Objectionable was that reached when
Alderman Charles NJ Draper, Republican,
was selected TO serve one-half OF the re-
naming year and Alderman Edward l..
Cauley. Democrat, the second half.
Mr. Moran summoned Alderman Will
O'Connen, secretary to Mayor Fitzgerald,
To his office yesterday, but IL was under
stood that both OF these refused TO make
any statements concerning the selections
for the chairmanships
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-02
MR.. LUCE'S AMENDMENT.

There was an interesting hearing the house Boston
yesterday proposed amendment the present corrupt practice
law The under consideration bill TO
compel legislative and moneys
received by them for influencing legislation Representative
who the father of the law that proved
larger cities OF Massachusetts,, urging the
VI course he IS told he when he advocated the
caucus law that should be honest
promote virtue by law doomed failure the case of the
caucus law Representative Luce vindcated
results Time is his side in his protect legislators
from influences The people should send only men OF poty
to legislative halls but unfortunately they fail
70 do II there way hrng of designing cor
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-02
NOTES FROM STAGELAND

one hundred and ffty people in the pro-
duction. an augmented orchestra of rs
pieces. together with an elaborate scenic
investiture, handsome costumes and elabo-
rate effects. Will tend 90 make the per
formance OF Miss Pocshontas." by the
First Corps. Boston Cadets at the shu-
bert theatre tomorrow afternoon and eve-
ming. one OF the events OF the season I'm
local theatrical and social circles. In
military circles. especially much interest
Is being evinced The officers OF both
the First and Second Regiments. X l. NJ,
Will be out In force. and I'm addition 60 the
acting company many members OF the
corps OF cadets Will journey from Boston
20 witness the performance. Providence
Is the first outside city that has ever
been favored with n performance by this
most famous OF amateur operatic organ
izatious and two audiences of more than
ordinary size will undoubtedly hear wit
ness "a the fact that Providence theatre
xoers appreciate the partis'Iity displayed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-02

from corruptng those chosen of the people
that should be found
The people of Massachusetts like those of other common
weas be successfully fooled There has become
belief that the Objectionable matters laid
bare within the few have been due largely the failure
legislators that could be and would be enforced The
people likely be impressed by remarks
ing that seek make effective present laws against
corrupt measures
1t does effectively dispose of the proposed change Repesen
ask did President of the
and Representative Tue of the house if Mr. Luce expected the
lobbyists tell the money they received
than the raider would of the chickens he stole
By the proposed amendment legislative whether
salary of all moneys received and
the trading the Of members without their knowledge
sought to be prevented.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-02
DIED

5lsHOP-In Central Falls. on the 1st
inst, Peter l. Bishop. in his 62d year
Notice OF funeral later
BEELEY-In Pawtucket on Feb. 81
Thomas Beeley In his 33d year
Funeral from his late residence &c
Thornley, street Saturday March g. at 2
p. m Relatives and friends are invited
TO attend.
coNNOR-In this city. on the 1st inst.
at his residence. rs Willow street.
Thomas F.. son OF Thomas and the late
Agnes Connor.
Notice OF funeral later
CRONlN-In this city 1st inst, James
Hilery Cronin. son OF Mary A. and John
ID. Cronin, aged 13 years
Notice Of funeral later
EDMoNDs-In East Providence. March
l. Morton, infant son OF Franklin and
Ada Edmonds. aged l. year, ID days.
HARvEY-In Peace Dale Feb. 2s. Oliver
8. Harvey, In his eth year
Funeral services Saturday, at d. m,
at the house. Relatives and friends are
invited 70 attend.
HANLEY-In this city, on the 2sth ult.,
Patrick Hanley.
Manton avenue. Saturday. March 3D. at
$3.50 a. m. Requiem mass at st. Teresa =
church at a. m. Relatives and friends
are invited to attend
Pascoag, Woonsocket and Pomfret,
Conn. papers please copy
kINo-At st. Joseph's hospital, Provi-
denoe, on the ist inst, Elnora. wife Of
James E. King Of Apponaug. aged 43
years
Funeral from her late residence, Sun
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-02
COMMITTEE WILL
NOT RECOMMEND
FIRE STATIONS

The city council committee on fire de-
partment held a meeting In the office of
Clerk Hayden. yesterday afternoon. II
considered the proposal To erect new fire
stations in the Fifth and Eighth wards.
A delegation OF the city council from
the eithth ward. who had learned that
their request for a new station was not
favored by the committee, was present,
and expressed their views.
Mr.. Whitley chairman Of the board OF
canvassers, favored making the Second
and Fifth districts voting booths I'm the
same building as there would be a great
saving to the city He said that each
could be on its own side OF the district
line and could have a movable partition
which could be moved aside when eau
Gus meeting was held.
Alderman Parker recommended the
erection Of a separate ward room. tho
lower floor OF which could be used by the
two districts and the upper floor could be
used for an evening or a disciplinary
school. He said that the schools are now
using an old church on Valley street. on
ono side Of II is a lumber yard. and a
high fence is on the other, both shutting
OFF light from the room and making II
necessary 70 burn lights all day.
Nathan NJ. Wright told of the poor con-
dition OF the building and said that the
city should spend enough on il 10 make II
IT for holding caucus meeting as every
one had the right to be heard
The commissioners decided that they
would not recommend a new station un-
less Il was thought best to abandon the
present one.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-02
POLICEMAN IN SALOON y
when BOOZE WAS TAKEN

Thomas Canning and Hugh Hern got
the ''hook' as they were leaving Michael
B. Hagan's saloon. 625 Eddy street. early
this morning with fond anticipation OF
enjoying a little booze, which they had
taken, along with a goblet which Gas
probably thought necessary TO insure a
proper division OF the spoil.
This morning they denied charges OF
breaking an entering brought against
them I'm the Sixth District court and
were held In 500 bonds for trial Tues
day
Canning told the court that he entered
the saloon. but the door was open.
According to the police report from the
Fifth station, Officer NJ Conlon found
the door OF the place open and on going
In TO investigate saw Canning come in
by the same door and appropriate the
bottle and glass. He was arrested after
leaving the place. and. Joining Hern, who
was waiting outside as a lookout" and
was also taken into custody.