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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-09-06

empty. We had but seven vessels in
our navy and about 5000 men in our
army; Yet America, with this small
force, declared war against the rich
est nation on earth, which had at its
disposal thousands of ships and corps
of trained veterans. We had to con-
struct an army out of our militia, as
we had to do when we declared war
on Germany, and we supplemented our
seven frigates with armed private YES
sells.
Baltimore Did Share.
Baltimore took the lead in this and
in the first four months of the war we
sent to sea forty-two privateersmen
to harass British shipping. 1t is a
matter of record that many of these
privateersmen went to the English
coast and even entered the Irish and
English channels and seized her ship
ping, capturing over $50 English YES
sells with many guns and several mil
lion dollars worth of merchandise.
Baltimore's activities in the first year
of the war marked her with England's
disfavor, and in their efforts to block
ade the Chesapeake the British estab-
lished headquarters on Tangier Island
and other places on the bay from
whence she exacted tribute of our peo-
pie.
In April, 1918, the British fleet APP
peared at the mouth of the Patapsco
and the people of Baltimore began to
realize their danger. No money for de-
tense was available from the Federal
Government. Our militia was called
out and the City Council of Baltimore
appropriated $4,000 for constructing
our defenses, while the citizens of
Baltimore subscribed 100000 and or
dered every ablebodied citizen who
was not under arms to report with
pickaxes, shovels, wheelbarrows, etc,
for duty in constructing earthworks,
which were thrown up around the city
At Patterson Park one may still
see part of the old intrenchments that
were thrown up from the water line
around what is now Greenmount
Cemetery. Fort McHenry was fur
Their strengthened by the heavy guns
of the French frigate La Poursivante
which had come to Despeaux's ship
yard for repairs after her fight with
the British frigate Hercules and had
been interned under the Act of 1894
which was one of Washington's wise
provisions to keep us out of war be-
tween England and France.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-09-06

M W Baltimore were alarmed by
the news that the British war
- ship Otter was in the Chesa-
peake Bay. Earthworks were thrown
up and a few cannons were mounted
on Milestone Point. A boom was
thrown across the channel, between
that point and the Lazaretto, to pre-
vent the entry Of the Otter into our
harbor. This was the beginning of
Fort McHenry.
Baltimore at that time was a small
town of less than one hundred houses,
and was just beginning to take on a
commercial aspect. Its advantages
as a port began to attract attention
shortly after the Revolution and by
1910 the population had increased to
such an extent that Baltimore had
become the third largest city in the
Union.
Defenses Strengthened.
In 1894, when war with France
seemed imminent, the defenses at
Milestone Point were ordered to be
repaired and enlarged. The improved
fertilization was designed by j. j.
Ulrich Rivardi, French artillery en-
gineer, who had come to this country
during the Revolution, and the plans
included the star redoubt bastion fort
with upper and lower batteries.
The first deed of transfer of prop
erty for this fortification was from
Alexander Furnival, who on July 20,
1895, conveyed to the United States
Government seven acres and fifty
eight perches. This was followed by
two deeds from William Goodman for
a similar purpose, dated November 6,
1898, and August &c, 1900, conveying
thirteen acres three rods and twenty
five perches, and another from Will
liam O'Donnell, dated January 4, 1904,
conveying five acres. 1t will be seen
that this fort, which was named for
James McHenry, of Baltimore, who
was appointed Secretary of War in
1898 and who had been a secretary to
General Washington during the Revo-
luton, contained twenty-six and one
quarter acres at the time of the War
of 1872.
u. S. Given Jurisdiction.
Jurisdiction over this reservation
was coded to the United States Gov
eminent by act of the Maryland Leg
islature, January 80, 1916. Between
September 10, 1886, and November 16,
1888, three other deeds were recorded,
conveying an additional twenty-six
and one-half acres, making fifty-two
and three-quarter acres in the en-
larged reservation; and jurisdiction
over this was assumed by the Govern
ment under a similar act of the Mary
land Legislature passed March %,
1884. !
1t was an unusual period in the
worlds affairs. The United States
had only recently set up a new Con-
stitution which proclaimed opportuni-
ties and advantages for the individual
that were not permitted by any other
government. On the other side of the
Atlantic the French Revolution had
occurred, and this had melted the an
tagonism of the other governments Of
Europe in their effort to maintain
their old social order. While America
was striving for peace and social re-
organization, all of Europe was aflame
with war and the growing trade of
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-09-06

Reprinted by courtesy of the
Baltimore Sunday Sun, Sept. 2.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-09-06

Francis Scott Key Imm0rtalized
Fortress In His "Star-Spangled
Banner" Which He Wrote At
Time of Attack by British
Fleet.
Fort McHerry, being restored as of
1914, will be rededicated as ma
tional shrine September -
By JAMES E. HANCOCK,
Chairman, Committee for she Restoration of
Fort McHenry
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1928-09-06

MMIN March, 1776, the people of
Baltimore were alarmed by
the news that the British war
- ship Otter was in the Chesa-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-19
no | INC GUARDED.
AGAINST SUICIDE

thought that the girl had suffered
one of her periodic epileptic fits en-
route home from St Monica q Catl1o-
lie School, fallen and broken her
skull and had rolled into the creek
wiae she WAS round
Tree weeks ago Florence failed
to return home from school, where
she had reported being III and got
permission to leave In early after
noon. Descriptions were broadcast
for 10 days and troops Of Boy
Scouts aided citizen posses III search
ing the north end Of the city for y
child known to b. paysi caliy weak
and subject to prcstrating illness.
Nothing resulted.
Then three Of Florence's former
pIaynaates stumbled upon = frozen
gioved hand sticking sip through
the ice III the creek within 100.
yards from her home. They rushed
To the CpsteiIo home with their dis
covery and the father chopped
Fiorence's fully clothed body from
the ice, A fracture WAS found 0n
the hack be the skull
DR.. III Franikish announced Ut
the inquest that his autopsy had
determined with certainty the child
was murdered by i blow on tlas
hack Of the head There WAS NJ
water in her lungs III Indicate
drowning.
The physician said she had been
the victim Of an attack. His evi.
dence, be said, would be confirmed
By other physicians.
The inquest room was cleared 0f
spectators while the autopsy eyi.
derce was being given. The core
ner,e jury quickly returned i verdict
OE murder BY an unknown person.
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lips as regularly and as mono.
9onOusIy as the music Of the rails
was the only sound that came
from the private compartment
throughout the night.
killed Child Week Ago
The deputies expect to deliver
their prisoner to Warden Corgan
about Z o'clock this afternoon
Just b week after HotelIiHg mutt.
lated the body Of the little girl
and tossed Il into the fce-choked
stream near her Mt. Morris home.
After ae enterg the prison walls.
tie respected father OR five chill.
dren will RI into solitary confine-
naent Tor two weeks, while the
warden ana his staff decide upon
the nature ct the hard labor to be
imposed upon him. Hoteliing il q
carpente ana q good one and II
Ii probable that he will be per-
iitted 81 ply his trade in the
nrig0aI. 100
Few in Saginaw knew OF the
arrival cf the slayer. for Sheriff
had carefully guarded his
piasas. Even 10. here were rfata0fS
Of q mob forming III Bay City to
seize Hokeiling when the transfer
to the Michigan Central train was
attempted
Investigation proved the rumors
sinfounded: when the prisoner and
the two weary deputies boarded the
train there were fewer than rs
persons on the station platform.
There was no demonstration of any
kind.
II is the breakfast hour aboard
the prison train. "A ray of food
carried into the private connart-
uaenk has been removed, the food
scarcely touched.
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HIIRLS
CURSE 1T FOE
In.srnasIsaaI - rAoles.

continued from First Pagel
vote 81 BIantop's motion II his
absence.
The incident created quite . stir
iii the committee room, which was
filled with witnesses, including sew
eral women. headed by Mrs. Nina
u van Wrinkle, chief o. the wom-
ems bureau.
At the opening Of the meeting
Representative BIanton made An
obvious attempt to araiIroad'' lis
police pay bin through the commit-
tee. HIS bin would provide
blanket increase of $500 Tor I'll
policemen and firemen. including
Officers ana men. The zihlman bin
would prOvide for increases 81 5000
Tor privates and lieutenants and an
high as $1 900 for higher officers.
The majority Cf the Witnesses In
the COMMITTEES room members 0f
the two departments. favored the
Blanton bill. which Blanton declared
was the only one which could pos
siblg get through the Senate.
Fire chief George s. Watson ana
Assistant SIfperknke ndsrt of. Police
Henry Pratt both favored the zilal-
man, though they said they would
agree 70 the Blanton bin IL the COM
mittee decided the other had mo-
chance To pass.
Representative George III. Combs,
jr.. Oh Missouri, declared that 4
blanket increase ii unscientific and
IIIOg
Not business concern In the
country would do that. he said.
BIanton criticised Chief watson
for his stand, declaring that, a. he
had never been 4 fireman. he could
not represent the average man on
his. force. He said the same thing
about Major Edwin B Hesse, super
intendent Of police, who was NOT
present When Inspector Pratt
testified that the Zfhlman bill would
increase the efficiency Of the force,
BIanton indicated that would be
highly desirable and asked him liz
he had ever caught the Cat
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-19

DC Missouri. stephens Of MISSISSIPPI
and Wheeler Or Montana.
The conference adopted this reso-
luton:
Resolved. that this conference
Of Democratic members OF the
Senate express its confidence in
the leadership Of Senator Robinson
and In his service on the special
committee named to Investigate the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-19

Of Alabama Heflin's colleague, were
excused from voting.
There was an hour and q half'a
discussion Of Helms anti-Catholic
speeches, but the conference took
no direct action on this. subject, Al
though the Alabaman yesterday de-
manded t'rolI ALI. on whether his
colleagues opposed him making such
speeches.
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SMOKE TALK TONIGHT

The American Association oe In
gineerg washington chapter, viii
hear Dr.. j. r. BarkIey. OF the
United states Bureau oE Mines, to.
night In q discussion on the abate.
ment ok smoke, at the Playhouse,
1914 N St. N. w.
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I alIeged aecret Mexican tiocunenta.'

alleged secret Mexican idocunlerits.'
1t was proposed By Senator Glass
OF Virginia, long personal friend
Of Robinson. The Democratic lead
er did not preside at the session. his
place being taken by Senator Ba-
yard Of Delaware. Bayard declined
to reveal the name OF the one Sem
ator, who voted against the resolu-
ton. Robinson and senator Black
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-19
Toronto School Girl
Held Captive 10 Days
Attacked and Slain
p international News service

TORONTO. Jan. Revelation
that 15.year.old Florence Costello,
Toronto school girl, was abducted,
held captive 10 days. attacked,
finally murdered and thrown into
q creek near her home, threw this
city into feverigh excitement today.
The chiid's fate was disclosed at
an inquest. Previously it had been
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-01-19
ROAD CHANGE ORDERED

The Interstate Commerce Com
mission today authorized the Lake.
land Railroad to operate 10 miles Of
road between Lakeland and NayIor.
Ga. The road is owned by the town
nf falkland
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DEMOCRATS HIT
Sen. HELM
Generate Fails
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called to consider legislative ques-
tions.
Eleven other Democrats also
failed to attend. They were Ashurst
of Arizona, BIease and Smith Of
South Carolina, dill Of Washing.
ton, Edwards OF New Jersey, Hay.
den of Arizona, Nelly Of West Vir-
ginia, Ransdell OF Louisiana. Reed
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ri G0RD Fl II RS
Still | GOING

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at frequent intervals, describing
great circles as its pilots guided II
within gliding distance In prepare
ton for possible landing Iii the
event that the tanks. feeding the
three Wright whirlwind motors,
run dry.
Generator Fails
The only mishap reported III the
messages to airport officials was
the failure Of the starboard gener-
ator of the motor. This necessi-
tated the infrequent use of the
radio transmitting set in order
chat the power might be diverted
to the motors.
The message, cracking through
the ether two minutes after mid
night was full OF confidence and
composed the continuous stream III
wireless communication up to that
point. Though II reported the
mishap 70 the starboard generator.
il did not fail to state that, other.
wise. AL II well. J.
Failed Three Times
The two intrepid fliers. who have.
failed IN three previous attempts 10
smash the worlds endurance record
Of 81 hours ~ minutes and 81
seconds, had been aloft approx
mately A hours 1T $50 I. m. today.
In order that the National Aero.
nautical Association recognize new
record, 1t Ii necessary that the
flying duo remain In the skies Tor
So hours.
Evening star., 1928-09-23

Herbert Hoover. jr..
son of the Republican
presidential candidate.
is no stranger to air
craft. He is shown in
flying togs at the Chi
cago municipal airport
on an air survey there
for Harvard University
and the Guggenheim
Foundation.
@ Wide World Photos.
Evening star., 1928-09-23

One of the Navy's best bets
behind the line. Joe Clifton.
hard-plunging fullback, getting
into his stride at the Naval
Academy. Underwood & Underwood
Evening star., 1928-09-23

Art Goe b e Is
forced landing in
Arizona stood be-
tween him a n d
hrst-place m o n ey
when he was first
to finish at Mines
Field, Los Angeles.
in the mons t op
transcontinen tai
air derby. Here is
his plane before the
crowded gran d.
stand just a after
landing.
. Associated Press Photo.
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THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

bureau originally estimated would be
needed.
In addition, Congress has COM
mitted the Government to heavy
expenditures in the future. The
Mississippi flood control program
will cost 1925 100000 or more, and
but $25.000,000 has been appropri-
ated. The revolving fund of the
shipping board has been increased
by $125,OOO000, and none of this has
been made available.
Nothing at all has been provided
for Secretary Wilbur's naval con-
struction program, originally esti-
mated to cost $750,OOO,OOO and
trimmed by the House to a third Of
that amount.
Appropriations for 1923 were $4,-
100000; for 1927 they were So
998 100000, and for 1926 they were
$3,741 100000.
The largest single appropriation
for 1929 was the postal bill, carry
ing 1854, 900, 000. Most Of this will
be repaid to the Treasury from pos
tai revenues. The War Department
got $393,00O,0O0, an increase of $751;
100000 The Navy Department got
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-01
SLACK DELAYS
FILLING VACANT
PARK POSITION
Minors Successor Yet to
Be Appointed; Still
Serves.

Filling of the vacancy on the park
board is not being considered at
present by Mayor L. Ert Slack, he
Saic today.
Park Board President John E.
Milnor, Republican, never has been
reappointed to the board following
expiration of his term in March.
The statute provides the vacancy
shall be filled within thirty days by
the mayor.
Slack allowed Minor to continue
on the board under the provision
that a member shall serve until his
successor is named.
Reorganization Hinted
City hall observers thought it I'M
. usual that Slack would cast the -
Gliding vote in the election of Minor
as president, although he has not
reappointed him on the park board.
Minors activities have been con-
sidered friendly to the Slack admin
istration.
Slack has indicated at various
times that ne planned reorganlza-
ton of the park department if he
could obtain the designations of
Adolph G. Emhardt, Democrat. and
Mrs Mary Hoss, Republican mem
Der.
Mrs. Hoss and Emhardt declined
to give Slack their resignation cit
ing the statute which provides a
four-year tenure of office. 1t is be-
lieved Slack still hoped to bring suf-
fcient pressure upon the two men,
bers to obtain their designations be-
fore filling the vacancy.
Waits Court Decision
On numerous occasions the mayor
has shown displeasure over sugges-
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time" was Stacks only comment.
Mrs. HosS said the board and
mayor are working lin harmony"
Slack is understood to have de-
layed reorganization of several de-
partments pending the decision of
the State Supreme Court on the
litigation over the mayors chair.
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tons of Mrs Hoss and Emhardt at
the board sessions.
Mrs. Hoss conferred with Slack
for an hour Thursday afternoon, but
no announcement as to the purpose
of the conference was made.
Il am not considering the park
board matter particularly at this
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-01
GOVERNMENT
COSTS MOUNT
TO new PEAK
Budget for 1929 Highest in
Peace Time History,
$4,636,O00,OOO
BY JOHN M. GLEISSNER

WASHINGTON, June ]. = The
cost of Federal Government again
definitely is on the upgrade.
The session of Congress now end
ing authorized for expenditure dur
ing the ensuing fiscal year the sum
of $4,636,O 100000, for all purposes.
This is the greatest peace time out
lay in history.
The amount exceeds appropria-
tions for the current fiscal year end
ing June 80, by 1897 100000. 1t IS
S375, 900 900 more than the budget
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II really did not think there was
very much difference among the
niIder brands of cigarettes and
[ do like a mild smoke The
blindfoId test proved to me that
there was one that was notice
ably smoother and more pleasant
than the rest Il. found after the
test was over that this was an
OLD GOLD"
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of $14,0Oo,000 through mail con-
tracts.
The Dill-White radio bill extend
ing the life of the radio commission
and providing for a more equitable
distribution of broadcasting sta
tions.
Public building bill providing for
construction of $265,000,000.
Bill to increase Civil War widows
pensions at a cost of $20,000,000.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-01

$1,000, 900, or $44,OOO,OOO more than
last year.
The flood control bill is regarded
as the principal legislative &C
complishment of the present ses-
sion. Second is the dill reducing
taxes by 100000. Corporations
get the bulk of the benefit through
reduction of their tax from 1872
to II per cent, saving them $123,-
100000. Automobile purchasers will
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save $66,OOO,OOO through abolition Of
the 3 per cent tax on autos.
Other important measures passed
at this session include:
Jones-White merchant marine
bill, increasing the shipping board
loan fund to $25O,OOO,OOO, providing
for loans at small interest to ship
builders, authorizing requirements,
and providing an indirect subsidy
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-01

Three types of leaves grow on the tobacco
plant. The heavy, coarse top leaves, irri-
tatine to the throat. The withered ground
leaves, without taste or aroma. And the
he0rt-IeGveS, rich in cool and delightful
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-01

smoking qualities. These golden ripe
heGrt-IeGpes give to OLD GOLD their
honey-like smoothness, mellow fragrance
and aroma. That is why you can tell the
difference . even in the dark!
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-01

Marguerite Brumaugh Gerard
of Marguerite Bmbaugh and her two brothers George
Walter
Niles scheduled
Joseph Temporary insanity expected be
brothers alleged have been
Miss Bmbaugh told the
police a story violated love.
The Washington times., 1928-11-09

She sat down and he noticed
that his straw hat had fallen
heedlessly to the floor. He picked
1t UP and put it on the table.
You might as well sit down,
she told him.
Are you sure you want me to
stay after all tI1is?" He had no
means Of pumping the depths OF
her irritation and anger Maybe
she wanted him to follow FremaT's
course. But his query, implying q
willingness to leave, was all a
bluff. More than anything else on
earth he wanted. to stay. IT cant
think Of anything to sayexcept
that I'm sorry"
II don't want you to 60" she
told him. with unexpected sudden
ness.
He sat down beside her. They
were on a porch bench. Sitting so
close beside her all of the old fasci-
nation came rushing back to him
: to set his mind and pulse thrilling.
Every dream he had dreamed
about her came hack to him multi
Piled hundred-fold in intensity;
he desired her as he had never be-
fore desired love in his life. She
sat there little chill and silent,
while he marveled at the wonder
OF it-in the glorious truth that
they were together. Just to. be
with her gave a meaning to all life
and a reason for his existence.
Marian had nothing to say to
him, and they sat iGly and silently
gazing out over the moon-lit lawn
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