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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-15
NATIONAL ANTHEM
STORY is REFUTED
Keys Great Grandson Says
Author Was Aboard Ameri-
can, Not British, Boat

A widely-accredited story concern
ing the writing OF THE Star Spangled
Banner" was refuted last night in an
address before the Maryland Historical
Society in Baltimore by Francis Key
Smith of Washington, great-grandson
of Francis Scott Key.
The romantic version that he at
tackled contends that, at the time the
national anthem was composed, Francis
Scott Key was aboard a British man-o'-
war in Baltimore Harbor. Armed with
documentary evidence from the State
Department and personal letters of his
great-grandfather, Mr.. Key-Smith, who
has made an extensive study OF this
incident, painted different picture.
At the time of the bombardment OF
Baltimore and the composition OF the
national anthem, Francis Scott Key,
1t was explained, was instead on board
a small American vessel, which, having
conveyed the American patriot to the
British fleet. had been detained by the
British commander, Vice Admiral
Cochrane, until the cessation of the
attack.
Learns of Arrest.
Learning of the arrest of a DR..
BeaneS of Baltimore by the British
troops for alleged conspiracy, Key, after
receiving papers of truce and extradi-
ton from the War Department, he
had proceeded Immediately to Balti-
more, where he interviewed Col. j. S.
Skinner, Government agent for the eX-
change of prisoners, concerning the
release of the doctor.
Since the British fleet and army had
met at Benedict, Md, at the mouth OF
the Patuxent River, following the
sacking of Washington by the English
general, Ross Col Skinner advised Key
that. in order to open negotiations with
the British, trip down the bay would
be necessary. Accordingly, Col Skinner
and Key, aboard a small Government
vessel flying the flag of truce, proceed
ed down Chesapeake Bay, meeting the
British feet near the Patuxent River.
Detained Until Attack.
After receiving the request for the
release of DR.. Bean, which he refused,
Vice Admiral Cochrane, because of the.
imminent British attack on Baltimore,
decided to detain Key and Col. Skin
ner until attack maneuvers had been
executed. Key returned TO the Gov
eminent vessel which duly accom-
panied the British fleet to the port of
Baltimore, where the three-day bonn
bardment begun on September IL, 1914.
On the morning of September IA,
several hours before dawn and the
cessation of the British fire, Key, stand
ing at the rail of the small sloop and
writing on the back of a worn letter,
composed the inspiring lines of the
national anthem.
With the subsequent revision of this
rough draft the final chapter in the
writing of THE Star Spangled Banner"
came to a close.
In resume of this personally au-
thenticated story, Mr.. Key-Smith said
the only unverified circumstance in the
story is the name of the American YES
sci. There are no records of its iden-
tity. Mr.. Key-Smith emphatically de-
MED that Key was aboard a British
ship.
Mr.. Key-Smith will deliver his adj
dress, Francis Scott Key and the Ma
tional Anthem before the Mount YER
non Chapter of the Royal Arch Lodge
of Masons on Armistice night, No
venber IL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-15
J. F. BALLENGER TAKES
POST IN LANCASTER, PA.

]. Frank Ballenger, assistant director
of the Washington Better Business Bu-
reau. resigned today to accept the di-
rectorship of the Lancaster, Pa, Better
Business Bureau. The resignation will
take effect on or before November is,
Ballenger who is SO years old and
lives at l742 street, has been con-
nected with the local bureau for the
past three and half years. He first
entered the service as an investigator,
but after year was advanced to as
Sistant director.
AS assistant director of the bureau
he was head of the merchandising in
vestigation department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-15

L. Lawry, county treasurer of Central
City, Colo, and along with this a mes
sage to redeem King Solomon, Eve
ming Star and Allie lobeS for Combina-
ton Mining g. Milling Co."
A shrine has been built In o hollow
trunk of a tree. between Dieppe and
Caudebed-en-Caux, France.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-15
UTILITIES MAGNATE
Is FATALLY STRICKEN

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. october 15.-William P.
Martin. SO, former public utilities mag
nate, dropped dead late yesterday in the
private Office OF Silas B. Strawn, promi-
nent attorney. Martin was born Sep
TENDER 26, 1866, at Baltimore, Md, and
was educated at the university of
Pennsylvania.
Martin had been prominently identi-
fed with the gas and lighting indus
tries. having been general manager of
the Union Carbide Co. and the Peoples
Gas, Light 81 Coke Co. At the time of
his death, he was chairman of the
board of the Stromberg Electrical Co.
and was widely known in financial and
investment circles. He had been i'll all
summer and collapsed in a chair soon
after he entered Mr.. Stawn's Office to
see him on legal business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-15
FUNERAL RITES ARE HELD
FOR COL. EDWARD HUNTER
Retired Officer, Who Died at Age
of 90, Is Buried in Airing
ton Cemetery.
ton Cemetery,

Funeral services were held at the
Arlington National Cemetery this after
noon for Col. Edward Hunter, U. S.
A., retired. who died at his home at
Mount Vernon, N. Y, Saturday in his
ninetieth year.
He was born at Gardiner, Me, and
was graduated from the Military Acade-
my in June, 1865. He served in the
Infantry, Cavalry and the Judge Advo-
cate Generals Department and took
part in several Indian campaigns and
the War of 1898. He was transferred
to the retired list in 1908.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-15
POWER ENGINEER DIES.

MILWAUKEE,, October is (P).-John
Anderson. so, vice president of the
Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light
Co., and renowned power plant engi-
neer, died yesterday. Death was caused
by blood infection contracted after
another illness.
Mr. Anderson was famous for his
development of the use of pulverized
fuel in Central power stations and for
the development of the use of steam
at exceptionally high pressure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-15
WIRE SYSTEM SUED.

BOSTON. october IS (P.-The Com
bination Mining & Milling Co. of Den
yer. Colo, yesterday sued the Western
Union Telegraph Co. for 100000 for
alleged failure to deliver q telegram
filed at its Office here. The telegram
called for payment of $287 so to Hugh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-15
Wilkins Reaches Uruguay,

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, October Is
PD.-Capt. Sir George Hubert wilkins,
polar explorer. arrived here today
aboard the Northern Prince He and
his party will sail at the end of the
moBssh on the whaler Melville for Falk-
land Island and later to Deception
Island, where he will undertake Ant
arctic explorations
The Washington times., 1929-11-19
GUN CLUB PLANS
TURKEY SHOOT

Members of the washington
Gun Club will meet in their an
nual turkey shoot Saturday
afternoon. In addition to the
three turkeys, which have been OF.
sered as main prizes, ducks and
guinea hens also will be awarded
TO winners.
The program Is scheduled to
start at o'clock. Four separate
events have been listed. The first
will be IS targets, scratch. high
gun winning the turkey. second
getting a pair of ducks and third
Q pair of guineas. Ties are to
shoot off in the next event. The
second event is IS targets, added
target handicap, with the prizes
the same as the first event: The
third event Is a distance handi-
cap, based on scores made in the
first two events with the same
prizes. The fourth event Is IL
pairs of double targets.
No contestant may win more
than one prize in the regular
events, but in the Lewis class, the
fourth event, any contestant may
win any of the offered prizes, re-
gardleSs of his success in the
other regular events.
The Washington times., 1929-11-19
MIAMI MEETING.
OPENS JAN..1

MIAMI, Fla, Nov. l9.-Opening
of the horse racing season here
January is, inaugurating the
first 45-day meeting Of the Miami
Jockey Club under new manage.
ment. will begin q new era in the
history of Florida sports.
The Jockey Club, headed by
Barclay H. Warburton, recently
resigned mayor Of Palm Beach,
will strive to make Miami one Of
the outstanding race centers in
America and encourage the breed
ing Of thoroughbred horses in
Florida.
The Jockey Club was recently
acquired from Joseph s. Smoot,
widely known turf man, by J. n.
Carstairs. Of Philadelphia and q
group of capitalists. The new
management includes Frank J..
Bruen. vice president and general
manager of Madison Square Gar
den and who was largely RESPONSE
bic for the great success of last
years meeting.
The Washington times., 1929-11-19

kearnS, they say, Is about. TO tie
UP with Paddy Harmon in Chi
cago and begin promoting in
opposition to Mr.. Dempsey, just
'" - c99genial and harmonious
and chubby. I think chubby is
really the word ! want. Mr.. Kearns
undoubtedly would like to get
very chubby with Mr.. Dempsey
provided the clubs are no smaller
than the average piano leg.
Thus IL seems that the fires
Of the now ancient feud are
due to be replenished.
Our John, the boy friend, will
not like Mr.. KearnS coming in
there and playing the game from
the opposite side Of the net. He
has been promoting around Chi
cago just long enough to put on
two or three shows that made
him no money at all, hand over
fist, and so far as he Is con-
cerned, II he never gets any more
opposition. 1t will be premature.
Things have gone none too well
for John since he stopped &C.
cepting purses and began giving
them.
John. by the way, arrived In
town yesterday, promptly made a
noise like o rubber heel and dis
appeared. In the old days, John
couldn't disappear If he fell down
a man hole, but all he has to do
now is step out on a crowded
street and he is just another chip,
bobbing around on the human
tide Of a great city. Such is life.
There seems to be a minimum of
The Washington times., 1929-11-19
Drake Invades East
TO Encounter Temple

DIES MONIES, Iowa, Nov. 10
The brand Of football played be-
yond the Mississippi will be
matched with the eastern style
when the Drake Bulldogs, Miss
ouri Valley Conference cham
pions, invade Philadelphia to
meet Temple Saturday.
The Washington times., 1929-11-19
United Grays Tackle
Trinity Five Tonight

The United Typewriter, Grays
will engage the Trinity M. z.
CUNT tonight at 9 o'clock in the
Central High gym. The Grays
easily won their opening engage
ment and hope to add the Trinity
team to their victory string.
The Washington times., 1929-11-19
Michigan Places Nine
On AlI-Star Tank Team

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Nov. TO-
In the annual intercollegiate
swimming guide which has just
come out, six members Of Michi-
gan's 1928-29 Big Ten champions
won nine places on the all
American tank team selected for
that book. Yale was the only
other school to receive nine
places, tying with the Wolverines
for top honors.
The Washington times., 1929-11-19

the notion that he might be the
nations gift to boxing promo
ton, particularly since Richards
death. The Harmon tie-up, If con-
summated, wouldn't be a bad
one at all.
In fact, 1t would be so much
better than this that John Demp-
sey may decide that it is alto
gether too good for downright
comfort.
The Washington times., 1929-11-19
Y0uTHEuL ELENEN

The football team representing
the College Of the City Of New
York Is probably the youngest Of
any collegiate institution in the
United States. The players aver
age 10 years.
The Washington times., 1929-11-19
Kearns to Oppose Dempsey
As Chicago Promoter
BY DAVIS J. WALSH

NEW YORK Nov. 18-According to the word hereabouts
today Jack Kearns who is said have made Dempsey the
he intends what be done about max
ing Dempsey the he ID going to be-
The Washington times., 1929-11-19
G. P. o. Night Bowling League

Homer, $50.
High strikes-Maisch. ~; Homer. u;
Lawrence IL; Charlton, IL; Lowman.
High Team Set-Linotype, 1883;
Proof Room, 1919
High individual set-Qufgley, 9ss:
Sargent, 269.
High spares-Lawrence, "a: Homer,
81; Thayer ~.
The Washington times., 1929-11-19

interest in watching q former
prize fighter promote.
The results Of the young
mans visit, to date, was the
signing of George Hoffman
TO meet Les Mariner I'm Chi
cagO on November rs.
I doubt whether John yet has
learned the glad tidings about
Kearnes. The details, as I under.
stand it. haven't been completed
but the tentative program, 1t
seems, calls for Kearnes to buy
a block of stock In Harmon's en-
terprise and operate as the lat
ter's matchmaker.
Nate Lewis has been handling
the Job on behalf of MIR. Har-
mon and all he has done so far
is to beat Madison Square Garden
out of a lot of good matches, the
recent Mandell-McLarnin affair
among them. Harmon, of course,
doesn't need a matchmaker. He
needs Mr.. Kearns.
The latter never has been
anybOdy's mugg around this
cOmicaI racket but the money
he gOt-and still has-was
promoted out Of promoters, so
to speak. IL was guarantee
money, not gambling money.
He was willing to take the first
500, 900 that came in and let
the promoter spend the rest in
getting a shave and a haircut,
Mr.. KearnS being big about things
like that. However, I understand
that he has been dallying with
The Washington times., 1929-11-19
TARHEELS RATE
FARR|S HIGH

CHAPEL HILL, N. c.. Nov. 10.
The feayy-ScOring Tar Heels
Of the University of North Caro-
line are this year presenting TO
the pickers of All-Southern selec-
tons several outstanding condi-
dates. And one of this number
seems destined to land on a num-
Der Of allAmerican selections.
The Tar Heels have lost only
one OF eight games played, and
six were with Conference teams.
The one loss was to Georgia. In
points scored they rank near the
top of the nations list.
In Ray Farris, North Caro-
Mna's famous guard, the Tar
Heels feel confident that they
have o man who will be the
first choice for aIl-SOutherm
for that post and who will
be named on many national
selections.
There is a wealth Of good back
field material in the South this
year. The pickers face a real
dilema. But one thing they must
keep in mind: II they pick any
back from the section of the Con-
ference comprised by North and
South Carolina or Virginia and
Maryland they can't overlook
Jim Wagner. the Tar Heels high
scoring ace. Magner has aver
aged 8 yards for every time he
has carried the ball this year,
and he rates ace high as o
blocker and paSSer.
The Washington times., 1929-11-19
DUMMY SCRlMMAGE

NEW YORK, Nov. 19.-Ford-
hams undefeated MaronS will go
through a dummy scrimmage
today against the Freshmen
armed with Bucknell formations.
The Washington times., 1929-11-19
TERN PLA YERS END HIGH CAREERS TODAY
.uln,KP'l,llSEn
AT BOWIE
WEATHER

WEATHER CLEAR TRACK MUDDY,
1880;
The Washington times., 1929-11-19

RumOr has it that the par
ty responsible for these weird
decisions never makes 1t q
point to attend a game. One
visit to the Central stadium
might work wonders and pre-
vent future decisions of this
nature.
The Washington times., 1929-11-19

Last year Eastern finished
as runner-up to Tech after an
exceptionally tough series, and
i'm the opening series struggle
Of the 1929 schedule again fell
before the prowess of Elmer
Hardell's bunch.
The Washington times., 1929-11-19

interest in watching q former
prize fighter promote.
The Washington times., 1929-11-19

BET-FIRST
The Washington times., 1929-11-19

@ 1929, 4. J. Reynolds Tobacco
Cn@paaYs WiAsEsa. sels@s n. G
The Washington times., 1929-11-19

H1Bh AYeFaBe-LaWrence, II3
Thayer, liz.
High Team Game-Linotype, SGT;
Miscellaneous, 5S1.
High Individual Game-Meade, 1877;
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AGRICULTUREPOS STRONGER,
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS REVEAL
Farm Situation Is Held Be Firmer Because of Lower
Production and Hgh er Prices.

the report said. influenced cattle feed
ers to reduce their operations The
lower level of cattle prices and smaller
feeding profits during the first half OF
the year tended to slow down cattle
feeding operations The number OF
cattle and calves shipped from markets
into the corn belt between July / AND
September 30 was 90 per cent smaller
than the same period last year. 1t was
the second smallest movement OF feeder
cattle for that period in II years.
Information the early part OF last
month, the report said indicated that
there would be about As many sheep
and lambs fed this Fall as year ago
1t appears that the eastern part OF the
corn belt will feed more lambs. Colorado
and Western Nebraska will feed as
many as last year. but there will be
decidedly fewer fed in the Pacific
Northwest
Action OF the potato market. 1t was
said. has followed closely the generally
strong underlying conditions and prices
have continued from two to three times
as high as a year ago.
Price trends of fruit and vegetables
generally have been downward recently
but recovery is expected when Fall crops
are in storage and can be moved out
gradually.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-01
NORRIS RESOLUTION
is INTRODUCED TO
CENSURE BINGHAM

Continued From First Page,
ployment Of MIR. Eyanson, as we'll as
to the lobby committee.
Senator Norris said that he intended
10 call up his resolution tomorrow.
1t is quite possible that friends Of
Senator Bingham may seek to amend
the resolution before it is voted on.
They wish, If possible. to make dis
tinction between the practice Of placing
an of1cial of q manufacturers associa-
ton on the Senate rells and the action
taken by Senator Bingham, which they
believe was entirely innocent OF any
thought of wrongdoing.
The resolution as IL now stands ap-
pears to be q personal condemnation
OF Senator Bingham, couched In strong
terms. While some of the Senators be-
lieve they should vote to condemn the
practice OF placing officials of outside
organizations on the Senate rolls, they
are anxious TO avoid, IL they can, voting
for a personal attack on Bingham.
One of these Senators said a diStinc-
ton should be made between moral
turpitude and the unfortunate efforts
of Senator Bingham to prepare himself
for his duties with the finance COM
mittee while the tariff bill was before
that committee"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-01
PRINCE RUPPRECHT
DEFlES NATIONALIST
Refuses to Subscribe to Move for
Referendum on Treaty and
Young Plan.

BY the Associated Press.
MUNICH. Germany, November L.
An utimat,Im addressed to former
Crown Prince Rupprecht Of Bavaria by
Adolf Hitler. leader Of the extreme
Nationalist. has become the topic Of
the day here.
The prince was reported to have re-
fused to subscribe his name to lists
demanding q referendum on the Ma
tionaliSts bill against "enslavement of
the German nation"--aimed at the
treaty of Versailles and the Young plan.
Herr Hitler'S representative Is said
to have telephoned the princes Secre-
tary demanding he issue denial of a
newspaper story concerning his attitude
toward the Young plan or Hitler would
oppose the prince and the monarchial
idea In the press and elsewhere.
Prince Rupprecht answered he re.
fused to be bullied into making any
statement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-01
DIRECTORS COVER
BANKS SHORTAGE
100000 Used by Employees
OF Flint. Mich. institution
Made Good.
nv the Associated Press.

! nv the Associated Press.
! FLINT. Mich. November 1.-The
personal guarantee Of Charles s. Mott
| multi millionaire executive of the Gen.
eral Motors Corporation. that an $780,.
900 shortage in accounts of the Union
Industrial Bank OF Flint would cause
no impairment in the condition OF the
bank allowed the announcement Of the
shortage to pass with scarcely q rip
pie in financial circles here.
MT. Mott, who is chairman OF the
board Of directors Of the bank, an
nounced late Thursday that approx
mately 9S00,O 900 of the banks money
had been misused by employees, but that
the loss was covered by insurance.
His statement. issued In conjunction
with Grant j. Brown, president Of the
bank, said:
Funds OF the Union Industrial Bank
have been used by small group OF
employees. The loss Ia covered by in
sllrance. and, pending collection under
the surety bonds, the directors have
paid in the amount involved.
Thus the incident in no way I'M
pairs the condition of the bank. which
is the largest in the city and one OF
the strongest in the state being part
OF the Guardian Detroit Union Group,
Inc. with capital Of SIS, 900 900 and to-
tai resources of over $500 900 600.
In addition TO this formal statement,
Mr.. Mott said:
we deeply regret this unfortunate
incident. more for the employees con-
cerned than the amount. which Is small
In comparison to the resources OF the
bank and its Affiliations While the dl-
rectors as individuals have paid In
more than the sum involved. person.
ally have guaranteed the entire amount.
A desire to take the public entlreiy
into our confidence prompts us to give
out all the information there Is
Names of the employees involved were
not made public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-01

of the power to the governor to appoint
these three officials named has been the
storm center of the so.called short-bal-
lot issue. AS things now stand the
governor will make these appointments,
whoever Is elected, and the State Legis-
lature will determine later whether
this method of selecting them Is to be
continued. With the appointing power
in his grasp, DIR. Brown would be in a
position OF great power over State in
situations, even though he had hostile
Legislature to deal with.
The coalition candidates and their
speakers have been attacking the cleo
ton laws of Virginia as corrupt.
They insist they do not give the people
generally an opportunity to register
their real wishes in regard to candi-
dates for public ONCE and that they
are framed so as to perpetuate the ma :
chine" In It's control of affairs. They
are declaring that the poor man does
not get = square deal in Virginia. The
regulars say they are appealing to class
prejudice and are warning the people
against trusting the coalition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-01
CONSENT REQUIRED
IN SUE|NG TURKEY
Justice Siddons Upholds u. S.
Officials in Cardashian'S
Mandamus Case.

Foreign governments may not be sued
in the United States courts without their
consent according to a decision rem
dered today by Justice Frederick L.
Siddons of the District of Columbia
Supreme Court in which he refused to
issue a rule to show cause against At
torney General Mitchell, United States
Attorney Leo A. Rover and United
States Marshal Edgar C. Snyder. to
compel service Of process in q suit
brought against the Republic of Turkey
by Vahan Cardashian, an attorney of
New York City. Cardashian claimed
that the Turkish government owed
MIN $4,000 with interest from 1914
Tor legal services in this country.
SNYDER refused to make service on
the Turkish Ambassador and sought the
advice of Rover. After consultation
with the State Department and the
Department of Justice Rover directed
the marshal that the Ambassador is
immune from service. Cardashian then
filed a suit in mandamuS against the
three officials, and 1t Is in the latter
proceeding that the opinion Is filed.
In the course of his opinion Justice
Siddons points out that q sovereignty
may not be sued without Its consent
Is settled law In the United States and
the principle has been applied In at
tempted suits against both State and
United States governments.
And with equal force the same prin-
ciple has been recognized and applied
in the field of international law, IN
cases where attempts have been made
to sue foreign governments in courts
other than those of their own coun-
tries. The court reviews English cases
and early decisions OF the United States
Supreme Court laying down the prin-
ciple.
The court not only refused the rule,
but ordered the petition dismissed. It
Is expected the New York lawyer will
appeal from the decision. Assistant
United States Attorney Neil Burkinshaw
appeared for the three officials while
Weston Vernon, jr, represented the
plaintiff