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The Washington times., 1914-06-04

First Virginia, was mustered into
service, in April, 1881, until he was
wounded at Gettysburg.
Invented Many Devices.
Mr.. Dawson's mechanical achieve
ments are many. They are attested
by Brig. Gen. Theodore A. Bingham,
retired. by Brig. Gen. John M. VIII
son, retired, and by Thomas w.
Symons, colonel Of engineers, retired,
all of whom are former superinten-
dents of public buildings and
grounds.
Among the inventions he made dur
ing the course of his service were
the automatic planting stick. the
drip for green houses, the stone
wagons and the snow plows use.l for
CLEANING the snow from public parks.
all these were turned over to the
office Of public buildings and
grounds without added compensa-
ton, and all OF them are still being
used.
MT. Dawson superintended the
building OF most OF the greenhouses
now in use; he superintended the
construction Of all the reviewing
stands from Hancock's to Won Steu-
ben's, with the single exception Of
McClellan's: he built the office
building. and superintended all
minor repairs at the White House
UP to President McKinley's admin
istration, and he put the stone win
dows in the Washington Monument
after the task had been given up by
other carpenters.
BY way Of reward he was dropped
on December 1 last from the pay
roll OF Uncle Sam. with the state
ment that his advanced age had
made him less efficient, and that
there was too little work during the
previous winter for the full force OF
employees under the office for which
he worked.
Given $50 a Month.
When Colonel Wilson was made
superintendent Of public buildings
and grounds" he said. IT was ap-
pointed foreman carpenter, at s6
per month, with the agreement that
II / proved satisfactory l was later
to receive the highest pay given to
the trade outside. This agreement
was not kept, but when I attempted
to leave I was persuaded to stay.
Apparently my work was satisfac-
tory. My pay finally was raised to
$50 per month. At no time, until
into power. was any complaint reg
istered against my work.
About a year ago l was absent
for a time because of illness, and
a younger man put into my place.
He now receives $50 a month. ] was
put into the shop to work, and the
report of work done will show that
The Washington times., 1914-06-04
Thin Folks Who
Would Be Fat
Increase in Weight Ten Pounds or More
A Physician,s Advice.

III certainly give most anything to
be able to fat UP few pounds and stay
that way" declares every excessively :
thin man or woman. Such a result is
not impossible, despite past failures.
Thin people are victims of mal-nutri-
ton. a condition which prevents the
fatty elements of food from being
taken UP by the blood as they are
when the powers Of nutrition are nor
NAL Instead of getting into the blood.
all the fat and flesh producing elements
stay in the intestines until they pass
from the body as waste.
To correct this condition and TO pro-
d}ce a healthy normal amount OF fat
the nutrftive processes must be aTti
hcislly supplied with the power which
>ature has denied them. This can best
Ne accomplished by eating a Ssrgdl
tablet with every meal Sargol is a
scientific combination Of six of the
best strengthening fat-producing ele-
ments known to the medical profess
sion Taken with meals, II mixes with
the food and turns the sugars and
starches into rich. ripe nourishment
for the tissues and blood and its rapid
effect is remarkable. Reported gains
of from ten to twenty-five pounds in
q single month are by no means infre-
quent Yet its action is perfectly nat
ural and absolutely harmless. Sargol is
sold by the Jas. O'Donnell Drug Stores
and every package contains a guar
sntee Of weight increase or money
back
Caution:-while Sargol has produced
remarkable results in the treatment OF
nervous indigestion and general stom-
sch disorders. II should not owing 10
Its remarkable flesh producing effect. be
used by those who are not willing to
ipcrease their weight ten pounds or
The Washington times., 1914-06-04
CITIZENS BODY WARS
ON SUNDAY BASEBALL
Resolution Opposing Amuse-
ments for Profit on That Day
Adopted in Brightwood Park.

Sunday baseball and other amuse-
ments conducted for commercial profit
were opposed in a resolution unani-
mously adopted last night by the
Brightwood Park Citizens Association,
at its meeting in Van Horns Hall.
Georgia avenue and Longfellow street.
The resolution was presented by
Homer Smith. president of the asso-
citation, and was passed without dis
cussion.
The association instructed the Sec
retary to communicate with the Senate
and House District committees and
urge them to pass the bill providing for
the use as civic centers of the Dis
trict school buildings.
In making up a list of desired i'm
provements to seek from the District
Commissioners, the association included
requests for the macadamizing of Fifth,
Ninth. Kennedy, and Jefferson streets
and Illinois avenue, and a walk on
Ninth street leading to the Brightwood
school.
The meeting was the last until Sep
tember.
The Washington times., 1914-06-04

Treasury, now used as an office at
the propagatinS gardens.
Il never was called to the office
Tor any misdemeanor nor did I ever
have to do over the work which I
had in charge. There are many
cases where work was bid upon by
outside men, and then done under
my supervision at a lower cost
than the lowest price bid. In all
these cases the construction was
pronounced satisfactory
Mr.. Dawson asserts he never re-
ceived as much wages as the fore
man painter, who got $50, as the
cement worker. who received SS5, or
the plumber, who was paid the same
amount monthly.
He recounts interesting reminis-
cences Of the days when he lived in
Georgetown, and walked to the old
Washington Seminary In r street
daily. At that time, about 1854 and
1855, public school Introduction was
just being introduced in Washing
ton.
The First Free School.
"Our first public school," he said.
was In a frame building on the
present site of the jefferson School
In the southwest section of the city.
John Thompson. that famous old
educator, known as the father of
free schools In Washington. for
whom a school since has been
named. taught at that school and
was assisted by Miss Eckloff, later
Mrs. Sarah Wise.
Il remember the first street paw
ing done in washington. 1t was the
wooden roadway put in on Pennsyl-
vania avenue by Governor Shepherd.
For Mr.. Shepherd before he be-
came governor; ! built the famous
old Shepherd building now stand
ing in Pennsylvania avenue, near
James F. Oysters store, and used,
in part, for a moving picture show.
That was in the days when We built
with Georgia pine joists.
MY earliest recollections are OF
wandering up the Potomac and
going over to the estate Of Pa
Curtis, the adopted son Of George
washington and the father-in-law
of Gen. Robert e. Lee.
Along the Potomac there used to
be fishing shore where fishermen
hauled away wagon loads OF herring
caught by net. About two miles
eSove Aqueduct bridge was the
Green Spring Pavilion, where old
time dances, not the tangoes by a
long shot, were held. This paViiion
was on the site of the old foundry.
where, in 1874, guns were made.
Raised Family of Eight.
Mr.. Dawson is a member Of the
Association of Oldest Inhabitants,
and also Of the Confederate Veter-
ands. His wife is still living. and he
has raised family of eight chill
dren. Three of these are still at
home, dependent upon him.
1T 1t had not been for my son."
he said, 'I might have starved. My
salary was not such that was able
to save much money. But / am still
worth a days good wages as a
carpenter. No complaint has been
made against my work. firmly be-
lieve I am the victim of injustice,
The Washington times., 1914-06-04
Spain to Give Guard
To Colonel Roosevelt

MADRID. June 4.-The Spanish au-
thorities. from King Alfonso downward,
are making strenuous efforts to assure
Colonel Roosevelt a polite. and even
hearty, welcome, when he arrives in
this country for the wedding OF his son
Kermit
Strict orders have been given the po-
lice for the protection Of Colonel Koose-
Nelt. No one Of known anarchistic ten
denotes, nor anyone Of unknown pedii-
gree. will be allowed near the colonel
while he is on Spanish soil.
Orders have been given to the police
TO take stern precautions against any
UnseenIfngly behavior on the part of
the public. II deemed necessary, crowds
will be packed with special officers.
King Alfonso and Queen Victoria will
be guests at luncheon at the American
embassy today. The guests include
Kermit Roosevelt and the British and
German ambassadors.
The Washington times., 1914-06-04
IRVING MANUSCRIPT
ELOST WITH HIM

MONTREAL, Quebec, June L-Buried
with Laurence Irving. the famous Eng
lish actor, In the shattered hull Of the
Empress Of India. is the manuscript OF
q play which Irving believed would
make him great. according TO A. >
English. representative here of HE
Canadian British theatrical Society.
who returned today from an unsuc-
cessful search for Irvingss body where
the Empress went DOWN
This Will make me great nan,
Irving said to English. when the En-
press sailed. showing a wallet contain
ing the manuscript. and patting Il affe>-
tionateiy.
Unless Irving left copy OF the play
In England. where cables of inquiry
were sent today, the play Is PROBABLY
lost forever.
The Canadian Pacific railroad today
formally served on London under
writer's notice Of abandonment of ths
Empress Of Ireland. This makes It ee--
tain that the Empress owners have
given up all hope Of raising her from
the bed Of the st. Lawrence. 1t Is now
believed the ship, with 500 bodies h
her hull. will be destroyed by dyna-
mite
The Washington times., 1914-06-04

taken to see him I was reduced to
SIC a month. I had one man work.
ing under me getting $50 month"
Work Done By Contract.
When Mr.. Dawson took charge OF
the greenhouse work, he stated,
the work had been done by con-
tract. Colonel Wilson proposed to do
the work with the help of employees.
Mr.. Dawson worked out this new
system.
Il was the man to design and
make the first snow plow now used
In public parks. I superintended the
building OF all the greenhouses now
used in the propagating garden, with
the exception of one put up last
summer, I was the inventor of the
drip for greenhouses, by which
hundreds of plants hitherto des-
troyed by the seepage from the
sweating pipes were saved.
Il made all the flower tubs for the
White House. and did all the re-
pairs to the white House stable up
to McKinley's time when White
House carpenter was employed at
So a month. Putting the windows
in the Washington Monument was a
most difficult task. and I did that
Job after others had failed. I moved
the. old Photograph gallery from the
The Washington times., 1914-06-04
Middies of 1884 Hold
Their Annual Reunion

With song, jest, and story the class
of 1854, United States Naval Academy,
held its annual reunion and banquet last
night at the Army and Navy Club 1t
was the thirtieth meeting since the
members left Annaolis. From all over
the country the guests came TO take
part in this event of good fellowship
TUenty-three OF the class responded.
There was no regular program. 1t was
q talkfest-a comparing of notes. Many
are in other branches of the service
many are in civilian life, but all the
present life was lost in the stories of
their Academy days. and the early days
in the navy.
The Washington times., 1914-06-04

due to the desire to place younger
men in positions.
Before worked in my present po-
sition I was employed in the Treasury
Department. But I had to get out
there because of the prejudice
against me. a former Confederate
soldier. But in my twenty-eight
years In the Office OF public buildings
and grounds I served my country
we'll"
Mr.. Dawson now lives at "a NJ
street northwest.
The Washington times., 1914-06-04
Secretary Bryan Speaks
At Howard University

I'VE cannot rightfully collect more
than We honestly earn" IL the way Sec
retary Of State Bryan characterized the
question OF accumulation before the
graduating class Of Howard University
yesterday at the commencement exer-
cises. President 8. NJ. Newman con-
ferrcd the diplomas. The Invocation
was delivered b. the Rev. DR.. 3. +.
wilson
The Washington times., 1914-06-04
Classmates Give Cup
To Col. r. NJ. Thompson

Members of the Annapolis class of 'es
are today returning to their hor1es
after the annual class dinner and re-
union here last night at the home Of
Col. Robert NJ. Thompson.
During the reunion Colonel Thomson
was presented with o massive silver
loving cup. Rear Admiral Ingersoll
made the presentation speech.
The Washington times., 1914-06-04

I performed my duties faithfully.
When Colonel Crosby was In charge.
the superintendent now in charge of
mechanical work had me reduced to
$40 a month. I was working In a
greenhouse with six men, putting
up benches with the thermometer at
ITO degrees. when this superintendent
came in, and in a rough manner
said to me. You want to get more
work out OF these men. II you don't
I'll know the reason. I can cut down
Your pay My answer was, If you
want more work out Of these men
in a greenhouse at no degrees,
without a dry rag on them, you
have neither heart nor soul.' 1
took the case to Colonel Cosby and
besides being doeked for the time
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-03
PHUETHEA MEETING,

A business and social meeting of
the Philethea Sunday school class of
the Baptist church was held Friday
evening at the home of Miss Lillian
Rasmussen on west Second street.
The class decided to hold banquet
within the near future and enter
tain their brother class-the Ba-
racas. Other business of interest
was transacted and the subject of
dividing the class, the married wom-
en- forming a separate one, which
has been under consideration for
some time past, was discussed but
nothing definite decided upon.
Delicious refreshments were serv-
ed at the close of the evening by the
following committee: Mrs. Glenn
Barnett. Mrs. Bessie Peterson, Mrs.
Ray Martin, Miss Jane Spicer and
Miss Lillian Rasmussen. Mrs. F. l..
Schar of Storm Lake was an out of
town guest.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-03
Why Not?

When the third party progress
sives meet in this city next Saturday
they ought to insist upon R. W. De-
La of Jewell standing as their candi-
date for congress from this district.
Mr.. Della is one of the persistent
and stesdfast advocates of the pro-
gressive party movement and IN
point of ability Is the equal OF the
present incumbent. Moreover, Ham
ilton county is entitled to the honor
of being the horne of a member OF
congress. Several of our citizens
have been candidates in the past,
but they never got very far toward
the goal. Possibly now is the
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-03
ANOTHER VICTORY
FOR WEBSTER CITY
Miss Ellen Shaffer the Champion
Speller and Typewriter
Operator.

The contest held Friday after
noon at the business college in this
city resulted in victory for the To-
cal school. Miss Ellen Shaffer prov
ed herself to be the champion speller
and also the best on the typewriter.
Miss Margaret Leroy won first place
in the rapid calculation contest, but
the visiting team won this contest.
Fort Dodge had total score of 112,
while the Webster City team had a
score of 105, making a difference in
the scores only seven points.
The Fort Dodge teams were COM
posed of the following: Spelling
Carl Anderson, Margaret Porsch,
Ethel Bomberger. Typewriting-
Gladys Martin, Walter Johnson,
Vera Converse. Rapid calculation
James Ryan, Margaret Porsch and
Ethel Bomberger. The Webster City
teams were composed Of the follow
ing: Spelling-Teressa Cantonwine,
Bessie Segar and Ellen Shaffer.
pewriting-Bessie Segar, Ellen
Shaffer and Margaret Leroy. Rapid
calculation-Robert Maxon, Mar
garet Leroy and Carl Ainslie.
After the contest the banquet and
social session was in order and both
schools voted that Mr.. and Mrs. Bar
ger were royal entertainers and that
the afternoon had been heartily en-
joyed by all. The Fort Dodge WISH
tors left for their homes on the 6:52
train,
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-03

lordly airs, and admonished him to
be tumble" in a really English
Lord" manner.
Mildred Boysen played well the
part of the real aunt, who comes at
the wrong time, and has to pretend
to be some one else. She had no easy
part to play and she looked the part
of a dignified lady, while her ward,
Ruth Donaldson, as sweet Ella Della
hay, was a most charming young
lady. Both these characters were
nicely carried by the girls, and
their makeups made them look real
ly stunning.
The long hard drilling necessary
for SO heavy production, has been
conducted by Miss Weaver and Miss
Lee, assisted by Mr.. Webb, and to
them great credit is due for this fine
production. An able committee of
assistants, for stage settings, cos
tunes, ETC., consisting of Gladys
Ward, Clarie Richardson, Frank
Whittacre and John Hunter, lent
much toward the ultimate success of
the undertaking by their hard work
in getting everything in readiness.
About 500 will be cleared from the
performance.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-03
WORK ON SEWER
IS Being PUSHED
Explosions Heard Daily-About 400
Feet of Thirty-Three Inch
Tile now In.

Men have been at work for some
time in the eastern part of the city
on the outlet of the north side sew
err and frequent explosions are heard
as dynamite is being used to make
the excavations through the frost.
Work is retarded somewhat by in
ability to get materials promptly,
but it is being pushed as rapidly as
possible and by spring will be well
along. The north siders have want
ed this sewer for some time and it is
likely that early next summer they
can attach to it. The contract price
is right around $4,000, being the
most expensive improvement of the
kind in the city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-03
Successful Box Supper.

The box supper held Friday night
at the Geo. Hassebrock school, south
of Kamrar, Miss Lucille Maxon,
teacher, was very successful affair.
About $50 was taken in, which will
enable them to purchase an organ
for their school room. A large crowd
was present to hear the excellent
program which had been prepared
and to listen to the debate.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-03
Concrete Paving $1.20 a Yard.

Register and Leader: Concrete
paving laid in Des Moines during
1918 cost on the average $1.20 a
square yard, according to the report
prepared yesterday by Clarence
Green, Office engineer of the depart
ment of streets, for the Iowa Engin-
eering society. At this rate mile
of concrete paving, sixteen feet in
width, would cost Slips, while a
mile of brick pavement the same
width would cost $20,193.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-03
Preached in Des Moines.

Thursday was the day of prayer
for colleges in Des Moines, and Rev.
J. o. Staples Of this city, pastor OF
the Baptist church, was present at
all of the services of the day in Des
Moines college, delivering the morn
ing address at 1890 o'clock. The
evening address on that day was de-
livered by Rev. A. F. Colver, of Mar.
shalltown, former pastor of the Bap-
fist church in this city.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-03
A Serious Accident.

A serious accident occurred Thurs
day night when little Frances Richie
son, small daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Claude H. Richeson, who was carry
ing her eighteen months old baby
brother, Perry Martin, stubbed her
toe and fell with him. The boy
was thrown against a red hot stove
and his face burned badly in several
places. Medical aid was quickly
sought and the child is resting cas-
ily now.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-03
Real Estate Transfers.

Emma E. Maxon and hush to D.
H. Maxson-wd-lot Is, blk g.
Lawn Hill addition, w. C.-$40O.00
Andrew Anderson to Knut Knut-
son-wd-lots 20, 81, %, Evergreen
Lawn addition to Jewell.-$650.O0
Lena Christensen to Olaf Christ
enson-qcd-lot 10, blk 63, w. c.
$1.00.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-03

S. c. Gardner, agent for the llli-
nois Central railroad company in
this city. attended the meeting OF
the Illinois Central agents from
this division Of Iowa Friday
in Waterloo. General superin-
tendent, c. E. Cliff Of Chicago,
was present at the meeting and bust
ness Of Importance to all agents was
discussed. The topic OF loss and
damage occurring in transportation
was talked over. These meetings
are held every ninety days.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-03
Notice of Appointment of Admins
traitor.

TRAITOR.
In the district court of the State
of Iowa, in and for Hamilton county.
in probate. In the matter of the
estate of Bertha E. Mason. deceased.
To whom it may concern: Notice
is hereby given, that the undersign-
ed has been appointed and has quail
flied as administrator of the estate
of Bertha E. Mason, late of Hamil-
ton County. Iowa, deceased. All per-
sons in any manner indebted to said
deceased or his estate will make pay
ment to the undersigned; and those
having claims against said deceased
or his estate will present them in
manner and form as by law reQuir-
ed, for allowance and payment.
Dated this 10th day OF January
A. D., 1914.
P. w. Keith,
Administrator of said estate.
1F2 W. ]. Covil, Attorney.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-02-03
Death of Mrs. Martha Hill.

OCdCA VI AVAIL &AetA VAAfS $4,000
Word was received Saturday of the
death of Mrs. Martha Hill, a for
mer resident of this city, who died
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A.
NJ. Davis, in Chicago, Friday.
Mrs. Hill was over eighty years of
age and her death was due to all
ments caused by old age. The re-
mains were brought to this city
Sunday and a funeral service was
held Sunday afternoon at the S.
B. Bair home on Wilson avenue at
$50 O'Clock. Mrs. w. H. H. Smith
of this city is a sister of the deceas-
ed, Mrs. S. B. Bair is a niece, and
M. J. Mattice a nephew.