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Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-02-16
REAR VIEW OF HISTORIC MOUNT VERNON.

This he did in 1855, by adding a
spacious banquet hall at one end and
a library and bedroom at the other.
The pitch Of the room was changed
and dOrmer windows arranged to
make the attic available for sleeping
apartments. these improvements result
ing In an 1S-room house, whichs there
after was dignifed by the term "nfsn-
sion." In changing the roof large
quantity Of the original shingles (of
1743), though considerably weather
worn on the exposed surfaces, were
found good enough to use again by
turning them over. This evidence Of
Washington's resourcefulness has re-
Gently come to light by the temporary
uncovering Of a portion Of the east
porticO roof, which for the better she'd
ding Of rain, had been slightly changed
In 1860. revealing few courses OF the
shingles Of 1743 and 1885. These
mute reminders Of the past are now
again sealed from view and so pro-
tected as to remain intact as long as
the mansion shall endure.
When the Mount Vernon Ladies' as
ISOLATION came into possession of the
homestead the mansion was empty.
Unceasing effort has been and is be-
Ing made to recover the original
things. but they are widely scattered
and held by people who are reluctant
to give them up. From time to time,
however, some Of the old pieces are Of.
fered for sale, but as general rule,
the prices asked are almost prohibi.
tive. The government purchased a
number Of Washington relics many
years ago. Among the present collec-
ton at Mount Vernon are many pieces
OF furniture Of cOntemporaneOus inter.
est which have been accepted tempo
rarily to fill vacancies In the various
rooms, but as rapidly as original Wash.
ington articles are secured the nom
original are eliminated.
Until recently the owners have had
nothing definite to guide them respect.
Ing what the rooms formerly con.
tained, but there has now been found
the inventory made by the appraisers
OF Washingt0n's effects shortly after
he died. This important document will
be OF inestimable assistance In accu-
rately refurnishing the mansion.
Studying Mount Vernon from the
viewpoint of casual visitor, Il is
difficult to conceive Of O more charm
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-02-16
NAVY MARKsMEN ACCURATE
American 0unners Never Showed a
Great Proficiency a. They Have
In Recent Trials.

Data made public recently By the
navy department show that at no 9TH
er time in Its history has the marks
manship Of the United States navy
been so good as 1t is at present. The
new superdreadnaught Nevada gave an
example Of the general shooting eff
cheney Of the Atlantic fleet. In resent
target practice this ship fred SO shots
from her 14-inch guns, and the target,
at varying ranges, was smashed 43
times, a record that Is believed to
equal, IL not surpass any record with
similar guns in any other navy.
The following table shows Mt a
glance what the gunners of the Allan
tic fleet did with the big guns In the
recent target practice:
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-02-16
Chris Evans, Bandit, Dead.

San Francisco.-The exploits OF
Chris Evans. leader more than a
score of years ago OF a notorious
gang of California train robbers. were
recalled as a result of his death at
Portland, Ore, Friday night. He was
paroled in 1911 from Folsom prison,
where seventeen years of imprison.
ment had transformed the erstwhile
dashing train robber into a broken
old man. Later Governor Johnson par.
doned him. He leaves a widow and
four sons.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-02-16
Saw MazIe Colbert Murdered.

Montreal.-Frederick J. Farrell,
w, surrendered to the police here
Monday because, he said, he was
"coNscience-stricken." was quoted as
having made statement that he was,
present on December 29 in the apart
ment In Philadelphia In which Maziel
Colbert, an advertising art model, was
murdered. Farrell. according to,
O'Connor, asserted that Bernard W.,
Lewis of Pittsburg was responsible
for the girl death.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-02-16
New York to Train eio Army.

Albany, N. Y.-When New York
states plan Of universal military train
Ing, with the changes now projected,
is in effect, 100000 boys from sixteen
10 nineteen years of age will be under
instruction. This Is larger force
than the regular army.
Only In the third year of the course
will the boys use regular rifles and
ammunition. Great pains will be TAX
EN- to get instructors who are gentle
manly In manners and conduct and
whose influence on their charges will
be good In every way.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-02-16
Why Washington Was Not a sIoner.

At the time the Declaration of indie
pendence was given to the world,
washington was at the head OF the
patriot army in New York state, trying
hard to keep Lord Howe and his Brit
ish soldiers from capturing the state ;
and that Is why his name does not APP
pear among the signers Of the imIAor-
tai document. 1t Is pretty certain that
had he been conveniently near he
would have been asked to put his name
at the head Of the list.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-02-16
Industrial Canvass Complete.

Both the war and navy departments
have available the report Of the COM
mittee on national defense, headed by
Herbert Coffin. which made thorough
canvass of the Industrial facilities OF
the country with view to their utiliza-
ton and mobilization In time of war.
1t became known only recently that the
government was making a careful In
ventory of munition-making machinery
In the hands of manufacturers through
out the country. Whether this report
has been completed at this time cannot
be said.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-02-16
REVOLUTION IN CUBA.
Authorities Fear Anarchy May Pre-.
vail In Islands.

Washington.-An appeal to the Gu
bans not to plunge their country into
another revolution has been sent to
Havana by Secretary Lansing. ARGUS
ed to the realization that the contest
ed presidential election In Cuba al
ready had reached the incipient stage
Of rebellion. the state department de-
cided to issue to the people an urgent
Injunction to await the outcome OF
the voting and to abide by the decis.
Ion Of their courts.
The communication was sent to the
American minister with instructions
to have 1t published throughout the
Islands.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-02-16
VILLA BANDITS ACTIVE.
Occupy Mormon Settlements After
American Soldiers Leave.

Columbus, N. M.--Villa bands under
Salazar have occupied the Mormon
settlement of Colonia Juarez, sixteen
miles southwest of Colonia Dublan.
former headquarters of the American
punitive expedition. according TO
American cattlemen arriving here
Thursday night from Mexico. From
the same source 1t was learned that
another Villa band under the COM
mand Of Rodrigo and Silvestre Que
vedo had taken possession OF Colonia
Dublan. At Colonia Juarez and Co
lonia Dublan there still remain many
Mormon settlers.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-02-16
Motor Boat Data Ready.

The navy department has made q
complete inventory for military use OF
American merchant and sailing vessels
Including pleasure craft down to the
smallest motor boat. 1t is said that SO
thorough has been this preparation
that the records show every boat, its
speed and capacity, Its owner and pos
sible method Of use. The motor boat
inventory was begun some months ago
nnder navy department directions,
with view to the utilization of these
craft for the formation of u motor boat
patrol.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-02-16
FRANCE LENDING TO ALLIES.
Thrifty Nation 10 Furnishing Coin to
Her Friends.

Paris.-The chamber OF deputies
has passed bill authorizing the min.
lister of finance to lend $500. 900
francs to the entente allies and friend.
ly nations. This Is In addition to g..
100000 advanced to the allies and
friendly nations authorized by the law
OF December 20, 1915.
Deputy Emil Constant inquired
as to who were "the friendly ma,
lions" referred to. The finance minis
ter explained that the advances were
made in common, and the question
should continue confidential
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-02-16
Ammunition Factories Destroyed.

Copenhagen. - According TO the
Hamburger Nachrichten, two large
ammunition factories at Thorn, East
Prussia, and at Glueckauf. In Quick
BORN, near Hamburg, were destroyed
BY explosions last week. Slxty-three
persons were killed and the same
number wounded.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-02-16
PIotterx Out on Bonds.

San Francisco.-Franz Bopp, former
German consul general, and Lieut..
George Wilhelm Won Brincken. under
sentence for conspiring against Amer.
lean neutrality. put up $4,000 with
the United States district court Thurs
day to save themselves going to
prison pending their appeal.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-02-16
MEXICO URGES EMBARGO.
Would Cut on Munitions and Sup
plies to Beliiqerents.

Observation-Disclosures Mex
ico's de facto government entered the
lists as an international peacemaker
Monday with an identic note to all
neutrals, proposing a joint effort to
end the European war. to be follow
ed In the event of failure by the cut
ting OFF OF all exports OF munitions
and supplies to belligerents.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-02-16
Indiana Goes Dry.

Indianapolis .-Governor Goodrich has
signed the statewide prohibition bill
making Indiana dry on and after April
2. 1918. The law prohibits the sale.
manufacture, giving away or adyer-
tisement OF all alcoholic liquors.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-02-16
NlIlIstas on the Border,

Columbus. n. M.-Villa followers
samped within cannon range OF Amer
'csn territory late Monday and at
sight their campfires were perceptible
10 American scldb,rs patrolling the
border line gate below here.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-02-16
Boat Sinks at Dock.

Chicago.-The c. w. Moore. a triple
deck boat used for passenger and
freight transportation, sank at her
dock in the north branch OF the Chi
cago river Friday. The boat had been
out OF service for some time.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-02-16
France Profitlno by Tax.

Paris.-Indirect taxes and monop-
plies in France produced a revenue in
January 100000 francs larger than
IN the corresponding month last year
and 36,500000 francs more than in
hat month OF normal year.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-02-16
= Duty Intrusted to Americans.

The preservation of the sacred fire
OF liberty and the destiny of the re-
publican model OF government are Just
ly considered as deeply, perhaps final
ly, staked on the experiment intrusted
to the hands of the American people.
George Washington: Inaugural Ad-
dress.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-02-16
congressman EuIosize Lincoln.

Washington. - Although congress
continued in session throughout Lin.
coins birthday, at work on the con.
gested legislative program. eulogies
to the liberator were delivered in
both senate and house and many
members attended memorial SER
vice held at night under the auspices
Of several patriotic societies.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-02-16
Fire DESTROYS Potatoes,

Pressure, Isle. Me.-Eighteen thou
sand barrels OF potatoes awaiting
shipment in warehouses here Monday
were destroyed by fire. The loss Is
estimated at $4,000.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-02-16


AN/ half-brother, young Law
" renee Washington, was alb
sent from home the father
rebuilt house at Mount Vernon for
him. and this now forms the central
part Of the mansion. On his return,
Lawrence brought to the home his
young bride. the beautiful Miss Fair
fax, daughter Of his neighbor, Colonel
Fairfax of BelvOir, an adjoining es-
tate. Lawrence called the place Mount
Vernon In honor of his English
friend, Lord Vernon, under whom he
had served In the navy.
Shortly after the death Of Lawrence
Washington, his daughter Sarah died
without heirs, and the Mount Vernon
estate passed by will into the hands
of General Washington. In order to
acquire full title. he purchased from
the widow Of Lawrence her dover
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-02-16

Ing spot. The perpetuation is attrib-
utable to the management and devo-
ton of the Ladies' association. The
founder of this remarkable body was
Miss Ann Pamela Cunningham.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-13
Half OF URUGUAY'S NAVY
CAPTURED BY BRITISH

! Founders and two torpedo tubes
she has speed OF % knots. The
Uruguay and the De Julio furnish tns
total of Uruguayis listed navy-J
Think Raider Is Sunk
BTENOS AIRES, Feb 1s,-Tha
newspaper Razon printed dispatch
today from Rio De Janetro stating
that il Is r,rmored that British cruis-
e-s have sunk the German raider
Vireta ard submarine. rescuing
the survivors. One British cruiser
was reported greatly damaged in the
battle
TRumors Of a sea battle off the Bra
lillian coast have been thick durin &
the past few days The latest version
was that the British cruisers Glas-
cow and AMETHYST had been engaged.
the Amethyst being reported TO havs
sustained severe damages, necessitat-
ing her putting Into Brazilian tsr>
rteorsal waters OF Rio 20 rSpal
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-13
German Submarines Have
Caused American Rail-
roads More Trouble
Than Relished
ARE UNABLE TO UNLOAD
Eastern Warehouses Full % Storage
Ws.sch Ships Are Afraid %
Take Into Dangerous
WaterA

rUnited Press Leased Wire service1
CHICAGO. Feb. Is.-Refusal OF east
ern railways to ACCEPT shipments. ov-
ing 20 the submarine embargo. Il
causing an almost unprecedented con-
geetion OF loaded freight cars In west
ern terminals. according to omctals
on various western trunk lines.
Steps were being taken here TO re-
iieve the situation here by adopting
the measures taken by eastern roads.
Froz. the operating aera<trrsn.s cs
several OF the western roads. went out
orders to refuse shipments billed TO
destinations east of Chicago or tho
Atlantic seaboard, unless guarantses
OF storage facilities were presented
In Chicago yards. according TO ON
.clals or the Rock Island. thsre are
more than 900 loaded carr CONSIGNED
to the Atlantic seaboard from points
on the Rock Island alone. Most OF
these contain grain for export. East
ern roads win not handle them until
swift clearance Is assured. AT other
Rock Island terminals are zoo addi-
tfonal cars.
Northwestern officials also admit
that they are facing problem IN keep
ing their rolling stock moving toward
S1fksya aA>S ~A~~rSy
cars to western shippers.
Kansas CITY and St. Louis report
tranic conditions there are terrific"
Only one road out Of St Louis is CIV
ing through bills to the seaboard.
Shippers are up in arms, but thus far
have secured no relief.
In Kansas City shippers describe
the situation as the worst in the his
tory Of the city The Santa Fe rail-
way alone is said 10 have 1000 cars
tied M in IT'S yards, waiting to be de-
livered TO eastern points. The freight
tied an consists mostly Of grain, hay.
alfalfa. meal and lumber. The Santa
Fa probably IS the worst hit, because
OF its being the largest line tapping
tho middle and far western markets.
Other roads entering Kansas City also
report great difficulty in getting cars
TO seaboard destinations.
7, is explained that the German SUBJ
marine embargo Is holding goods 10
the limit of eastern storage and as a
result eastern roads are unable TO
unload cars
With warmer weather predicted and
a continued embargo on shipments
east, Chicago commission men IooS
for big decline in prices on 1000
stuffs. The inevitable result they
point out, will be flooding OF west
ern markets with perishable and nom
perishable food stufs. The uncer-
taintv OF the international political
situation will prevent specuiators
from holding on Or cornering the mar
kst and farmers are loath to overlook
the present opportunity for searching
TOP figures for their produce.
On the other hand, the effects IN
the east would be exactly the con-
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-13
Bread Cheaper in hreI@ld
Than II ,4n1erica
Both LoaUes Made Out Of the Same Flour, Showing
Somebody Has Boosted Price Without Cause

UNITED eaw
ngc
Rane ILLINOIS, TO-DAY oeceo
in ro DavidHo
tn price o
of dpices sodred ~
tho necessity rom the
Of bread Rney said In his letter
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-13
Ell GIAN RELIEF WORKERS
MUST LEAVE COUNTRY

relations between America and Ger
many has caused withdrawal of Amer
ican diplomatic and consular officials
from German soil
Withdrawal OF American workers
from Belgium and France does not
mean, however. that the American
commission for relief wiz discontinue
its work in the United States
The actual administration q the
work. however. viii De turned over to
some other neutral nations, the
Americans continuing their efforts 20
raise money in America
New Campaign Started.
NEW YORK, Feb. ia tremen-
dous campaign to raise millions OF
dollars In the United States for the
aid of Belgians. wiA follow the with
drawal Of the American Belgian re-
lief com mission from active work in
that country
At the headquarters OK the commis-
sion it was learned today that far
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-13
WILL WIN WAR
IN QUICK TINE
Germany Thinks it Will ALI be
Over Before United States
Has Been Dragged
Ia.
TO STRIKE sAvAaELY
Every Soldier IN His Place This
Month While Submarines Are
Making Supreme
Effort.
lBy Carl ". Ackerman United Press
STAFF CORRESPONDENT

rBy Carl ". Ackerman. United Press
stair Correspondent
HERNE, Switzerland. Feb 1S.-
Germany's public and oticialdom do
not believe entrance OF America into
the war would have the slightest eff
feet on the outcome.
As a matter of fact, Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg believes with prep
arations now under way, the war viii
be won by Germany before America
could enter-h sae does enter.
When Ambessedo. Gerard and his
party LEFT Berlin. orders had been Is
sued by the German military author-
tories canceliing all vacations OF army
officers and men for the month OF
February. That move developed the
Information that Won Hindenburg was
awaiting the opportune moment for
sne great, dnal effort OF Germany s
forces.
Germany's military leaders believe
the moment OF Germany's victory Is
at hand. They hold this victory VIII
be achieved because OF the success
which win attend the unlimited sub
marine warfare and because OF the
shortage OF French munitions and
supplies. due TO lack oS coal In France
Moreover. these leaders think the
final overwhelming effort wiz be
made, and complete success achieved
before America can move.
Though the German army and navy
is prepared-and anxious-for war
with America, German newspapers
have been urging Americans to work
for peace, and have been beseechins
the German admiralty not to torpedo
ships carrying American Passengers,
their efforts. however, do nes appear
TO be successful.
During the past three months the
German censorship has been most Sc
we're Correspondents have been uri-
able to truly picture conditions In
Germany. Only such dispatches as
were designed - influence American
opinion were allowed '-to pass.S
Berlin cannot understand why
America maintains her diplomatic re
lations with Austro-Hungary after
having severed with Germany. On
Gals pointed out before the Gerard
party left the capital. that Emperor
Karl and the Austrian foreign min.
lister were both present at the confer
ence on January eT-kaiser VII
helms bfrthday-at great German
"S-S GVNANCN ~
open the unlimited submarine war
Moreover Berliners pointed ont,
Austria Hungary. through her en-
peror and foreign minister az that
time accepted. with Germany, full
responsibility for such EarfaTe.
Defeated Italians.
BERLIN. (via Sayville wirelesSD
rah Js-Cfo-r,irv and r1pfure of q
hostile height position east OF Para
lovo, In the Cerna bend tMacedontan
'front.' and several camps behind, was
announced in today's Official state
.ent. The attack followed artillery
preparation and German losses We're
small. Two officers and ninety EaE
ian soldiers were taken prisoner. with
Hve machine guns and two mine
throwerS.
OF the eastern front, the statement
said:
south OF Drysvyaty lake. some
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-13

IBy Carl W. Alderman. United Press
STAFF Correspondent, With Ambassa-
dor Gerari's Party.l
BERNE, Switzerland, Feb. 1S.-
Z. lin was asst ,nished. officials and
the public alils when President VIII
sen broke relations with Germany.
That astonishr,cn. came because Off
cials had recently been assured by
Germau-Americans in the United
States that Wilson would not sever
relations, for fear Of German-Amert-
can uprising The same belief was
held by the German public
When the American embassy train
left Berlin, the imperial chancellor,
Won Bethmanr-Hollweg was admit
tedIy downcast over the situation and
believed America wanted war with
Germany It was noticeable also
when Foreign Secretary Zimmerman
received the American ccrrespon-
cents shortly before ;hair departure.
he was plainly nervous
He likewise insisted Wilson wants
war" and denied that Germany made
any irrevocable promises in the Sus-
sex note
The submarine policy which forced
the break between the United States
anu SSIIlELs CatSS b<i1h ~ -NOfSAA-
Der.
Writing ROW from neutral Swiss
soil. 1t is possible for the first time
to tell the Developments which led
Germany to her decision OF reient-
less sea war.
Determination TO use the subma-
rine in unlimited warfare dates back
tn November. II was then that Ger
manys internal affairs were at the
greatest crisis of the war The social
lists warned the kaiser that unless he
moved Immediately for peace, DR..
Philip Scheidemann Socialist leader
in the reichstag) and other socialist
leaders. would head a militant move
uent to bring about peace
This move came at a time when
the German people were destitute and
6csi ondent-
simultaneously the powerful con-
ssrvative land owners. controlling
the food supply and the equally pow
erfal group OF industrial leaders. con-
trolling the munitien manufacturers,
told the government the only way
to end the war was by unlimited sub
marine warfare These interests have
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-13
u Continue With Some 9th.
er Neutral Nation Taking
Charge Of Operations.

fited Press Leased Wire Service. j
london. Feb. 13.-America's act.
work OF directing Belgian RELIEF
bout to be ended Announcement
made by the commission here
all American workers In Bel
and northern France, In terri
neld by the Germans, except a
fe~ leaders, were about to ne
hdrawn.
rand WhitIock. American minist-
70 Belgium, is however. TO remain,
ough with the German govern
US distinct proviso that he has
uiplonatic standing.
nus Whitlock viii be the only re
aing American Diplomat on Ger
territory nov that TIE break tn