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The Washington herald., 1912-02-12
WHAT WOMEN DID
FOR MOUNT VERNON
Came to Rescue When Gov.
ernmsnt Refused to Buy
Historic Place.
FEE SYSTEM DEFENDED

EVERY now and then regret Is ex-
pressed in some public manner that
Mount Vernon does not actually belong
TO the nation" said a member OF the
Mount Vernon Ladies' Association yes
terday, referring to the present agitation
TO do away with the admission fee sys-
TEN in force at the historic place.
"In view OF this sentiment 1t should
in justice be explained that the ladies'
association undertook the purchase of
the estate only after the national gov
ernment had refused to purchase the
property from John A. Washington. jr.,
to whom It had descended from the gen.
eraI.
Women ~ Rescuers.
When 1t became evident that some
thing must be done II Mount Vernon
was to be permanently preserved Miss
Ann PAMELA Cunningham,/of South
Carolina, started the. movement which
ultimately culmIna ed in the organiZa-
tion Of the ladies' association and the
purchase for $9O0,0o0 Of the famous es-
tate. OF course, the men had a hand in
II. and the largest single contribution
came from Edward Everett, of Massa-
chusetts, who raised more than s6S 900 for
the cause by lecturing.
During the last fifty years the es-
tate and its buildings have been per-
fectly maintained ard many improve
ments made. In scme instances improve
ments have been paid for by funds raised
by subscription. but for the most part
all expenses have been betrayed from
the funds raised as the result of the
charge OF the admission fees to all
visitors.
AT Mount Vernon as elsewhere things
are constantly wearing out. but repairs
or restorations at that place are more of
problem-and in one sense, more cost
ly-than anywhere else In the country
This is due TO the fact that everything
that has TO be replaced must be re-
placed just as II would have been in
Washington's day.
Now, II may be surmised, Il is not
easy to find in the open market to-day
building material or other supplies Of
the character in vogue more than a CEN
tury ago. Such things, as a rule, have
TO be made TO order and involve hand
work which takes time, as well as In
wolves extra expenses. Then, too, there
are some problems connected with the
delivery Of supplies at Mount Vernon.
Whereas the famous estate Is connected
with the Capital by trolley road. there
is no steam road within some miles. and
freight must. as a rule. be brought TO the
estate via the Potomac River, and this Is
an uncertain artery of communication
in the winter.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-12
MRS. ELLA A, JORDAN DEAD.
widow of Power Press Foe Expire.
at BaIIston Home.

Mrs. Ella A. Jordan. widow OF Ed
ward L. Jordan. who was well-known
leader in the plate printers war upon
power presses twenty-four years ago.
died at her home In Ballston, Va, yes
terday morning.
Mrs. Jordan was born In Washington
forty-nine years ago. where she lived
until she moved to Ballston. Funeral
services win be held at her late home.
The time has not been set Interment
win be in Glenwood Cemetery beside the
grave Of her husban- She Is survived
by several children.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-12

The statement is said TO have been au-
thOrlzed by President Sun Vat Sen and
other members of the ministry.
Chin Chin-TaO declares that the repub-
licans are anxious to build up the EN-
pire. connecting all parts by rail, tele-
graph. and telephone. New industries
are desired, and rail and industrial con-
cessions will be granted to foreign
financiers granting the best inducements
Spain is considered a lucrative field by
art collectors.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-12
CAPITAL IS STYLE CENTER.
Washington TaIIors tn Attend style
Show in New York.

That Washington is a style center in
itself and that the best clothes on
earth are made in Washington" is the
purpose OF a pilgrimage that members
Of the Washington Merchant Tailors'
will make TO New York this
afternoon, to take part in a competi-
ton 81 apparel making between the
tailors of the United States.
The exhibition will take place at the
Hotel Astor. New York. in connection
with the national convention OF the Ma
tional Association of Merchant Tailors
of America Trunkfulls OF the richest
apparel were yesterday ship
ped to New York.
Among those who will attend the con-
vention are ]. c. Wineman, George H
Hebbard. Owen owen. E. II. Snyder.
L. a. Downey. Theodore ]. Vandoren,
F. ]. Heiberger. tr., Parke Herold, Ed
win S. Keen, Harry J. Lee. ]. NJ. Stein,
Carlson Brothers, Frederick A Coch-
ran, Samuel Norwood, and others.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-12
shingles a "snaE."

''As an interesting Illustration Of per-
ple1ities connected with the maintenance
OF Mount Vernon. there might be cited
the recent experience of those in charge
OF the estate in securing needed supply
OF shingles. 1t was found that the man
sion roof must be renewed and the su-
rerlntendent set out TO buy 5000 cypress
shingles for the purpose. But they must
be rived shingles. because Washington
had that kind, and just here a snag was
struck. II seemed impossible to find any
rived shingles because nowadays shin
giles are not made that way, saving be-
ing much easier than splitting. II was
only after two years OF search that a
lumber firm was found in South Caro-
lima that would agree to undertake to
supply the exact grade Of shingles used
by the Father of His Country, and in
order to get these old-fashioned products
II was necessary for the people at Mount
Vernon to pay 50 per 1000.
similarly the superintendent at Mount
Vernon. desiring to restore the screen
wall that formerly lanked the mansion.
has been on the lookout for twenty-five
years for a supply of colonial bricks.
such as were used when the walls were
constructed by Washington. Only re-
Gently did he secure the long-sought
bricks, when an old colonial mansion in
King George County. Va.-built by one
of Washington's close personal friends
was torn down, and from the ruins there
were rescued by men sent from Mount
Vernon a goodly supply Of bricks. said
to have been imported from England,
and Identical in size and color with those
in colonial structures, such as the old
barn at Mount Vernon.
Likewise is there a tedious quest for
material when II is necessary 10 make
any repairs to the mansion. The manor
house Is not built OF brick, as is sup
posed by many persons who have never
visited 1t. but has frame Of oak sheath
ed with North Carolina pine. cut. paint
ed. and sanded to resemble stone.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-12
DIES AT MANILA, P. /.
Collector of Internal Revenue Ellis
Cromwell Here in December.

Cromwell Here In December.
Ellis Cromwell, collector Of internal
revenue at Manila, P. L, died there yes
terday. He was a native Of West Point,
Miss, where he spent several months
last summer and fall.
He went to the Philippines as a lieu
tenant Of volunteers in 1899. When the
civil government OF the islands was
formed he was made assistant to the
of internal revenue. He con-
tinued in that position until two years
ago, when he was appointed collector.
Collector Cromwell visited Washington
late in December. when about to return
to the Philippines. He was then in good
health. He sailed from San FRANCISCO
on January 3 for Manila. He was thirty
four years ole.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-12

Largest Morning Circulation.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-12
Enyoys Discuss Moroccan Affairs.

Madrid. Feb. 1.-THE British ambas-
sador held a long conference to-day with
the Spanish minister Of foreign affairs
on the subject OF the Franco-Spanish
negotiations over the Moroccan differ-
ences.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-12
Cost of UpkeeP.

"A plant has been installed to guard
the property against the danger OF fire,
and a hot-water heating plant has also
been erected in the building. An ar
tesian well was sunk a few years ago
which supplies fine water to the man
sion. A fine system OF sanitary drain
age has been completed during the last
few years, reclaiming the bogs and
swamps, which. at one time. gave the
place a reputation for unhealthfulness
Threatening landsildes near the man
sion and the old tomb have been averted
by the expenditure OF a large sum OF
money in carrying out a novel project
whereby a tunnel was excavated under
the hin on which the manor house
stands. This tunnel now drains on the
water-bearing sands and solves a prob
lem that has existed since Washington's
day.
You will see from this" said the
spokeswoman for the Mount Vernon
Ladies' Association, that It takes a con-
siderable amount of money every year to
keep the place in repair and retain that
dignified appearance which it had dur
ing its occupancy by George Washing
ton himself"
Frederic whippler who has been re-
tained by the Anti-fee Association as at
torney, will appear to-day before the
house committee on laws of the Virginia
legislature IN the interest OF the abolish
ment OF the admission fee to Mount Yer
non.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-12

Former Representative and Mrs. Will
lam Littauer entertained a large COM
pany at a musicale OF cafe chantant"
last evening, followed by a seated sup
per, which was one OF the most elaborate
affairs OF the seasonS
The Washington herald., 1912-02-12

The Secretary Of State and Mrs.
Knox, accompanied by their son and
daughter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh S.
Knox, will leave Washington this after
noon for Palm Beach for the annual
visit which Secretary and Mrs. Knox
pay to this winter resort. 1t Is probable
that the Secretary will sail for his trip
to South America without returning to
Washington beforehand.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-12
BAND CONCERTS TODAY.

BY the {. S. Soldiers Hons Band. John
S. NJ. Zimmerman. director, in Stanley
Hall, at so O'Clock. Programme:
March, vienna Forever. .Schrammel
Overture. The -Four Ages Of Man" .LachDer
Suite de ballet, The swan Lake"
..-..-.......-....-.....-...-- rscnaikoEEky
/. YAlse. = Dance of the Swan.
= Hungarian Dsncr.
Selection, "Pinafore" ..................Su Sullivan
MAEurkA. The Dragon F1y'..........stauSs
Finale, "ColleEs Life. .Frantzen
The Star spanEsd Banner
By Q. S. Marine Bapd orchcstra. william
II. santelnAIn. leader. at Marine Bar
Tacks at . p. m Programme:
Overture. ''PhedI ''............-......MasSens
Melody Of Peaoe" aoe"......................Ma Martin
Grand fautasie. ''Aids". ds"..................vsrdi
Meditation from "Thais'' MaSsenet
Violin PRINCIPAL. Taylor ]. Brlnson.
Two Spanish dances. Nos. and s.
...-.----.....--.-..-..-..--- MOsLkoEsk1
Panphrzse. las ColondrinaS'' .Klusrscheid
Scenes from ~Camen" Bizet
The Washington herald., 1912-02-12
WANTS AMERICAN CAPITAL.
New Chinese Government Would

Welcome L. $. FinancterS.
Nankin, Feb. 1.-THE influx of Ameri-
can capital in China will be warmly well
coined by the republican government
when political serenity is restored, ac-
cOrding to a remarkable statement just
issued by Chin Chin-Tao, minister of
finance in the republican government.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-28
North Pleasant View.

Miss Julia Jewett spent Saturday
and Sunday in Webster City.
Mrs. G. w. Coleman, Mrs. G. w
Wright and Mrs. VIM. Scheetz were
Sunday callers at the John Terrell
home near harrisburg.
Arthur Singer and family autoeu
to Webster City Sunday afternoon.
A. C. Doolittle of Webster City
was a caller at the VIM. Scheetz
home Saturday.
Grin Strain of Eagle Grove was
in this neighborhood Monday and
left piano at the James Hemming-
er home.
Del Rutledge Of Blairsburg was a
caller at the James Hemminger
home Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Scheetz and
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Shafer went to
Eagle Grove Wednesday in the for
mer's auto.
G. w. Coleman returned Thursday
from a trip to Chicago.
Nav 25.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-28
Personal Briefs

Capt. r. G. Lewis left yesterday
on a trip to Illinois, Indiana and
Ohio in the interest of the local
shoe factory.
Mrs. r. G. Segar of Kamrar Wis
tied here yesterday with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Nicely.
Mrs. Alexander Mcconnell re-
turned yesterday from a brief visit
in Fort Dodge.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Hoag OF
Blairsburg visited in the city yester.
day at the home of Mrs. NJ A. Hoag
Mrs. George DeMott of Blairs'
burg visited friends in the city yes
terday.
Mrs. John Buscher of Canistota
S. D., is guest at the home Of Mrs
Elma Buscher of this city.
Mrs. c. A. Sheldon and children
returned to Iowa Falls yesterday
after brief visit here at the home
Oh MIS-. "A. j. l1uSueS.
Mrs. S. Christensen and Misses
Leila and Clara Christensen of Will
Jams were trading in the city yes.
terday.
Mrs. w. s. Brown of Blairsbure
was shopping in the city yesterday
Miss Tressa Meyers returned
this morning from visit at the
home of her parents in Clarion.
Mrs. E. D. Worries has returned
from a two weeks visit with rela.
tives in Hawarden.
j. R. Kamrar and wife and Mrs
NJ. H. Beaumont and daughter
Frances, returned yesterday from
their overland trip to Des Moines in
the Kamrar car. They report the
roads between here and the capital
city in very bad condition.
Mrs. Maude Hirt has returned
to Kansas City, where she will
spend the summer in rest and recu.
peration at the home OF her nus.
bands parents.
"A. W. Skinner, of Hudson, Ill.
spent Sunday at the c. F. Bishop
home in this city.
-Callie Cheever returned yester-
day from a short visit in Rockwell
City.
Mrs. Dan E. Smith, of Waterloo
is in the city visiting with relatives
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-28
Rose Grove.

Hon Wesley Martin of Webster
City will deliver the address in Will
Jams on memorial day. -r.
A nice rain here Sunday did much
good as the ground in places was
getting somewhat dry.
We are sorry to hear of the SER
ious sickness of Geo. H. Reinicker
and hope he will recover soon.
Chas. Quelland lost thorough
bred COW last week.
w. w. Loban, who is a candi-
date for the legislature, met many
friends in Jewell and Ellsworth last
Saturday.
A few are not done planting corn
yet. Some fields, however, are COM
ing up with a good stand
The Hipp family are visiting in
these parts.
But few feeding hogs are left in
this vicinity and the pig crop is
about half an average.
May 81.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-28
West Fremont.

Barney Meuhe is in Bancroft for
a few days stay, looking after farm
interests.
Dan Goehring made the purchase
of a new Overland car last week and
Anon Whistler bought Rambler
touring car.
M. M. Stark was business visi-
tor at Iowa Falls last Friday.
The young people were entertain
ed at dance at the Lempke home
Saturday night. All enjoyed pleas
ant evening.
Mrs. A. J. Schmoker is enjoying
a visit from her mother, Mrs. Dali
ley.
Mr.. Guy Clarkins and Miss l..
Hoyt were married in Fort Dodge
last Friday. Their many friends ex-
tend heartiest congratulations.
Gus Swanson, August Beck and
Carl Larson went to Renwick Sun
day by auto.
We are sorry to report that
Grandma Stephenson is worse and
continues to grow weaker.
Mesdames Jennie Larson and Mrs.
Peter Peterson spent last Friday at
Mrs. Julia SHELLS.
Miss Ethel Myers OF Webster
City lis visiting at the John Simon
son home for a few days.
Miss Ruby Phillips OF Eagle
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-28
A BASKET SHOWER.

A very pretty and unique shower
was given at the country home OF
Mrs Leonard Mason on Saturday, in
honor of Miss Louise Houck. The
guests assembled for siX-thirty din
ner which was served in three
courses Covers were laid for twelve
upon table festively decorated in
red and yellow. A basket of beau
tiful red carnations adorned the CEN
ter of the table, from which alter
nate red and yellow ribbons led to
each plate, where they were fasten-
ed to tiny yellow baskets filled with
marguerites. At the other end OF
the ribbons, which were concealed
in the large basket, the guests found
verses which when put together told
the pretty love story of the guest of
honor. ,..
After dinner when the guests had
gathered in the living room, Miss
Houck was suddenly confronted with
a huge clothes basket which it de-
volved upon her to empty of its
many bundles. And these all prov
ed to be a continuation of baskets
large and small but all very pretty
and useful for the home of the fut-
ure bride. The evening was pleas
antly spent at cards.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-28
Cass Center.

The.L. A. S. will meet Wednesday
May 20, with Mrs. E. l.. Underwood.
Invitation to all. ...-....
J. r. Campbell is visiting rela-
tives in this vicinity.
Perry Stevenson of Webster City
will deliver an address at the church
next Sunday at II o'clock. All in
terested in Sunday school work are
invited to be present.
Mrs. F. NJ. Bosworth, who was
quite seriously hurt last Monday
while washing, is improving slowly
Mrs. A. X. Doolittle is spending a
few days with her daughter, Mrs
Geo. Smith.
w. B. Fielder and Ed Doolittle
were Woodstock visitors Monday.
May 81.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-28
FAMILY REUNION.

Mrs. M. J. Stark and children en-
joyed a family reunion Sunday at
her home on West Bank street. Her
son, l.. J. Stark of Vina, Oklahoma,
has been attending the big Metho-
dist convention in Minneapolis and
stopped off here to visit his mother
and his wife's folks. Mr.. Stark was
born and reared in Hamilton coun-
ty, having been a former well known
resident of Stanhope. He left this
county about twelve years ago. Mr..
and Mrs. Simeon Stark of Des
Moines were also present at yester-
days gathering, as was also a
daughter, Mrs. AL Swanson and hus-
band of Stanhope. A fine dinner
was served and the day was a most
enjoyable one to all.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-28
ANNOUNCEMENT PARTY.

One of the pretty social events of
the season was the one o'clock
luncheon given on Saturday by Mrs.
Alice Green and Miss Green. About
thirty guests were present, includ-
ing the intimate friends OF the hos
tesses.
The house was beautiful with
baskets of spring flowers everywhere
and the tables We're prettily decor
ated in a most clever manner by
dainty interlaced floral hearts of
pink and white. The place cards,
with water color designs of apple
blossoms, were also heartshaped.
At the close of the delicious
luncheon, which was served by the
Misses Irene Berg, Ruth Mag, Cen
evieve Brown and Helen Whittacre,
Mrs. Green; in very graceful way,
revealed to the guests the message
of the hearts by announcing the
coming marriage Of her daughter to
DR.. John Payne of Pasadena, Cali
fornia, which is to take place in
June. The guests fastened to offer
their good wishes and, rising, drank
a toast to the happy future of these
young people.
This announcement will be of
great interest to the many friends
OF Miss Green who have known her
from childhood, as we'll as those who
have known her for her excellent
work as a teacher in our. city
schools. She received her education
at the Iowa Teachers College and at
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-28

the University of Chicago 1t was
while she was attending the latter
institution that she met DR.. Payne,
who was taking his course at Rush
Medical College at this time. Hes
while a stranger to most of our peo-
pie, is said by his friends to be a
man of fine promise and worthy Of
the charming girl whose heart he
has won. Miss Green's many friends
will be sorry that her future home
will be away from Webster City, but
feel confident that she will make
friends wherever she may be.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-28
Jewell.

Mr.. and Mrs. Lars Stangeland left
Saturday night for Norway. They
were accompanied by Mrs. Ben Bel
Lesson and will visit with relatives
and friends.
Miss Gertrude Narland left Satur-
day for her home at Radcliffe.
Mrs. Ben Millett and her niece
and nephew, Gladys and George
Hottie, came up from Slater Friday,
The people of Jewell are going to
observe decoration day this year.
Miss Helene Blackwell left satur-
day for her home at Lansing, Iowa
e. L. Perry had the misfortune OF
having casting drop on his toe sc
as to cause amputation.
Mrs. Will Sandoe recently came
UP from Marshalltown to visit hel
sister, Mrs. e. L. Perry.
Miss Nellie Baker has gone tt
harrisburg to spend the summer va
cation.
Mrs. M. H. Porter and son New
man are having the measles.
Miss Edith Mcdonald is sick with
the measles.
Miss Annie Christensen went tt
Randall this morning to visi
friends.
May 81.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-28

ana 1rleuuS.
j. R. King of Jewell was bust
ness visitor in the city yesterday.
Albert Merritt and A. Buckles
of Jewell returned to their home
this morning after spending yester-
day visiting friends in this city.
Mrs. A. Seymour and daughter
of Stanhope arrived in the city yes
terday for visit at the M. B. Sew
erson home.
Miss Jennie D. Gremple, who
has been attending business college
in Waterloo during the past year, Is
expected home tomorrow evening to
spend the summer vacation with her
father, F. E. Gremple and family.
Mrs. B. F. Miller who spent the
past winter months at the home OF
her daughter, Mrs. Walter S. Brown,
and her son, Homer A. Miller, in Des
Moines. is again in the city visiting
among old time friends. She has
been spending a few days with Mrs.
w. S. Worthington and is now with
Mrs. James Hoyt, with whom she
will make her home during the sum-
mer.
Miss Jessie Bailey of Conrad
arrived in the city today for visit
with her friend, Miss Neva Garrick.
Mrs. w. B. Palmer and Mrs. A.
S. Cunningham of Goldfield were
shopping in the city today.
Misses lone and Viola Steven
son of Eagle Grove were in the city
between trains today.
Mrs. Hans Madison returned to
Renwick today after a visit here
with her brother, George Ely, who is
very seriously i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Tremaine
and baby of Eagle Grove were in the
city between trains this morning,
Mr.. Tremaine being on his return
from trip to Welch, West Virginia,
to visit his mother, Mrs. c. l.. Moses.
Mrs. C. H. Clifton and Mrs. w.
]. Zitterell and daughter Winnie re-
turned this morning from Des
Moines. where they have been at
tending the meetings of the national
convention of Baptists.
Mrs. Boyd Little Of Jewell is
spending the day with relatives in
this city.
Mrs. A. NJ. Shultz and children
returned to Charles City today fol-
lowing a brief visit here with Mr..
Shultz, who is employed in the con-
struction of the Methodist church.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. R. Motter OF
Traer are visiting at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs A. NJ Garrick of this
city.
Mrs. Kate c. Oleson, who has
been visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Andrew Pringle, returned to her
home in Duncombe today.
Mrs. H. l. Thompson, Mrs. Fay
Thompson and Mrs. Walter Terrell
spent the day in Fort Dodge.
-Chas. Bossert of Chicago spent
Sunday with relatives in this city
while enroute for Colorado.
Mrs. J. H. Mitchell returned to
her home in Fort Dodge today after
a brief visit here at the c. Wiese
home.
%. A. VAIL left this morning
for Patton where he was called by
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1912-05-28
Keighborhood Notes.
Flugstad.

"A Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Johnson and
o.. M. Boone were business visitors
at Webster City Saturday.
4. Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Marin have a
new daughter.
# Geo. Yungclas and Lacey Darnell
of Webster City were business visi-
tors here Saturday. 49,.
Most of the farmers are through
planting corn here.
1. H. Ruby was a business visitor
at Ddncombe Saturday.
+ Work on the B. Mccoy barn is
progressing, rapidly.
4 The baby of Mrs. N. G. Payne,
bitten by a pet dog last week, is
still very i'll.
May 27.