Evening star., 1922-04-19
DAUGHTERS FIGHT
TO SAVE NAME OF KEY BRIDGE

Change in the name of the Francis
Scott Key bridge, connecting George
town with Rosslyn, Va, will be fought
by the Maryland delegation to the
d. A. r. congress, it was announced
last night, following a meeting Of the
delegation.
Members said they had Information
which led them to believe that civic
interests of Georgetown were back
ing a movement to change the name
Of the bridge.
Mrs. Adam Denmead, state regent,
who presided at the meeting, stated
that any such movement would be
accorded whole hearted opposition by
the Maryland delegates. a resolu-
tion to this effect has been drawn for
introduction. it was announced
The resolution. it is expected. will
point out that the bridge Will be
memorial to Francis Scott Key, under
for the perpetuation of the name Of
the Maryland patriot who wrote
Americas national anthem.
, OF National Significance.
The historic significance of the
bridge. connecting the north with
the SOUTH" is national, rather than
local and no more suitable name for
the bridge can be found, it is argued.
The delegation indorsed the can
didacy Of Mrs. William n. Reynolds
of North Carolina for president gen
eral in 1928. No formal action was
taken on the seven vice preSidencieS
general, which are to be voted on
tomorrow, but it was intimated that
the Maryland delegates would give
the~ support principally to Mrs. Ev-
crest G. Sewell, state regent of Flori-
da; Mrs. John Laidlaw Buel, state
regent of Connecticut; Mrs. j. Mac
Cauley Higginson of Virginia, Mrs.
Willard T. Block of Michigan. Mrs.
l. r. Mcfarland of Texas and Miss
Alice Louise McDuffee Of Michigan.
Seven are to be elected. although
eleven candidates are in the field.
Would Restore Manor.
A resolution for the restoration of
Sulgrave Manor. ancient home of the
family from which George Washing
ton sprung and which was selecIed by
the British American peace centenary
committee in 1914 as memorial en-
phasiZing the 100 years of peace be-
tween the English speaking peoples.
will be given the entire support of
the MARYLAND delegation, it was de-
clded. Maryland already is raising
$1,000 for the fund. Other states are
asked to take similar steps.
A number of other state delegations
held meetings following a trip to
Arlington cemetery, where memorial
services were held for Americas un-
known heroes who died in the world
war.
Mrs. George Maynard Minor, presi-
dent general of the society, was the
guest of honor at the Connecticut
state delegation session, which was
held at the New Willard Hotel. Mrs.
John Laidlow Buel, state regent and
candidate for vice president general.
reported on the recent trip she made
to France with the president general
for the presentation of the water
; works to the village of Tilloloy, the
gift of the d. A. r.
DIR. Kate Waller Barrett announced
at a meeting of the Virginia state
delegation at the Powhatan Hotel
that the state will expend this year
$4,000 for patriotic education. She
also announced that tablet will be
placed in the state Capitol at Rich
mond in memory of Virginians who
signed the Declaration of Independence.
Road Work Described.
Work done by the Tennessee state
organization in marking old trails
and patriotic spots in the state was
regent, at a meeting Of the Tennessee
, delegation at the New Willard Hotel
Members of the New Jersey state
organization were urged by Mrs,
Henry D. Fits. state regent. to en-
courage the D. A. r. in that state
garding the preservation of York
town. Mrs. Fits also reported on the
work done by the state in marking
historic spots. and in patriotic edu-
cation and child welfare matters.
The proposed Gen. Gorgas memorial
g. sr,,1 ~.
the Alabama state delegation at its
meeting. 1t was decided to present
to the congress resolution asking
for Endorsement of the project. Mrs.
Walter Ambrose Robinson, state re-
gent, presided.
Mrs. Clark w. Heavier. candidate
for vice president general. as state
regent of West Virginia presided at
the West Virginia delegation meeting
at the New Ebbitt Hotel. The incom-
ing state regent, Mrs. Robert Reed
and the incoming vice state regent.
Mrs. Mary w. Conoway. were present.
The work Michigan is doing in be-
half of mountain schools was discuss
ed at a meeting of the Michigan state
delegation. After the session the
delegates were entertained at tea at
the home of Senator and Mrs. Truman
H. Newberry.
Senator'S Wife Speaks.
Addresses Dy Mrs. Henry wider
Keyes, wife of Senator Keyes of New
Hampshire; Miss Annie Wallace, can
didate from that state for vice presi-
den general. and Mrs. Dorm Webster,
state regent. featured the meeting of
the New Hampshire delegation.
Endorsement of Mrs. Howard H. Nc
Call Of Georgia for vice president gen
eral, was reiterated at the meeting of
the Georgia state delegation to the con-
gress. Mrs Charles Ackerman, state
regent elect. and acting state regent.
presided !
Mrs. Everest George Sewell, state re-