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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-23
CAPITALS PIED PIPER" MAKES
PETS OF MICE TO STUDY SPECIES
Government Naturalist Tells
of characteristics
of Rodents.
Dr.. Vernon Bailey Is Proud
OF Capture of Rare
Horned Toad.
BY GRETCHEN SMITH.

Like Hamelin of legendary fame,
Washington has its Pied Piper" whose
interest in rodents goes far beyond
merely piping them out of town.
Rats may be but mere rats to cats
and queens, but to DR.. Vernon Bailey,
chief field naturalist, Bureau of Bio
logical Survey, Department OF Agricul-
ture, there are as many different kinds
of rats and mice as there are different
types of men, with variety of habits
and interests as diversified as those
found among the human species.
DR.. Bailey has Just returned from
extensive field service in the deserts
and plains of Arizona and New Mexico,
where he has been studying a variety
of animals, in their habitats. With
particular pride, DR.. Bailey tells of his
capture OF q rare species of horned
toad, which he picked up on the Kai-
bah Plateau, north of the Grand Can
yon. r.i
Good Pet for Children.
The queer little creature, which Is
not a toad, but lizard, and closely
related to the snake family, now is
resting in the sands of an artificial
home provided for 1t in the Nationa!
Museum.
This species of horned toad" DR..
Bailey said, would make a lovely pet
for children. 1t is gentle and perfectly
harmless and has great value in the
fact that it destroys and lives on in
sects."
In his home DR.. Bailey has provided
room for the use and study Of small
animals. those of the rodent family in
particular. IT have had kangaroo rats
pocket mice, grasshopper mice, deer
mice and meadow mice" the doctor
stated in answer to query as to what
kind of mice he thought made the best
pets. Il have no use for white mice
or white rats" he continued. They
are merely the albino members of the
ordinary wharf rat and house mouse
family. which are contemplate, filthy
and destructive animals"
Explains Differences.
DR.. Bailey explains that the house
or wharf rat and it's cousin, the mouse
are as different from the little pets
kept by him in his home as are the
criminals of the human race from their
intellectual and constructive brethren
THE house mouse and the wharf
rats are not indigenous to this coun,
try in the first place." said the doctor
They have been brought to America
from the old country. The American
species, which have mentioned, usually
are wood animals, with clean habits
and of value as insect exterminators
IF one knows how to handle then
they make nice pets, as they are clear
and gentle. Take the grasshoppel
mouse, for instance. He lives mainly or
insects and other mice If you put one
in your basement he will keep the house
free of cockroaches, bugs, spiders anc
house mice. The graSShopper- mouse
destroy things as the common house
mouse. He also is very useful in fields
where he destroys insects but will not
harm the crops"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-23
FIREMAN is REWARDED
FOR AUTO CONVICTION

Ernest A. Kendrick, fireman at No.
3 Truck Company, was awarded 500 by
the American Automobile Association
today for the apprehension and conVic-
ton OF Harold Butler, colored, "a, of the
500 block of Third street northeast who
was fined SIS in Police Court recently
for leaving after colliding and driving
without a permit.
Kendrick chased and captured Butler
after the latter's car crashed into an
other at Third and H streets northeast
and then smashed through the wall
surrounding the Little Sisters of the
Poor Home The accident occurred
September 16.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-23
DR.. ADAMS GIVEN POST
AS MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Appointed to Place in Veterans
Bureau as Successor of DR..
Crossman, Deceased.

DR.. Winthrop Adams, who has been
acting medical director of the Veterans
Bureau since the death of DR.. E. O.
Crossman in June, has been appointed
medical director by Frank T. Hines, di-
rector of the bureau.
DR.. Adams is native of Cambridge
Mass, and has been in the medical
service of the Veterans Bureau since
September, 1919. He served with the
Navy during the World War. having
duty at the Boston May yard and also
Ia the transport servi6H
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-23
Migrating Ducks
To Be DecOyed
Into Visit Here

The Tidal Basin is to be used
as the laboratory for an interest
ing experiment this Fall, for
officials of the office of Public
Buildings and Public Parks pro-
pose to endeavor to have wild
ducks that will soon be coming
South. spend the Winter in
Washington. Decoys are ready
for use as soon as the migration
starts and will be placed in the
Tital Basin in an effort to bring
the wild birds down.
Food, mainly corn, is being pre-
pared and will be placed i'll the
Tidal Basin to attract the birds.
Ramps have been constructed for
the convenience of the wild
ducks.
The officials are of the opinion
that the passing motorists around
the Tidal Basin will not frighten
the birds as they are seen from
time to time in the Potomac Riv-
er off Hams Point. Wild ducks
in great numbers visit the
marshes of the Potomac and the
officials believe that If they can
be induced to feed in the Tidal
Basin, they will prove an added
attraction for WaShington's parks
during the dull Winter season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-23
Suit Over Trade Name.

Suit for injunction has been filed
against Robert N. Toney. 1913 Living
ston street, and the Chesapeake e.
Potomac Telephone Co. by the Hoff-
man Co. of 1880 Pennsylvania avenue
southeast. The claim is made that Toney
is trading as the Hoffman Cleaners
and Dyers when he has no right to use
the name. The telephone company is
named as defendant because of its
alleged refusal to stop placing the name
of ToneyS firm above that Of the Hoff-
man Co. in its directory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-23
GIRL SEEKS $4,000
DAMAGES FROM FIRM
Tells Court She Was Forced to
Sign Check Although She
Had No Account.

Bernice E. Clark, 1919 K street, has
filed suit to recover $4,000 damage
from the Bonwal Credit Clothing Co.
Inc. 735 Seventh street; Murray j.
Bonwit, manager of the company; John
E. Keys and Joseph A. Ward, said to be
employees. charging malicious prosecu-
ton and personal injuries.
The plaintiff tells the court that
July rs, an agent of the company repre-
sented himself as a court officer and
forced her to accompany him to the
Office of the company, where, she al
leges, she was detained for an hour
had a wrist watch torn from her arm
and was required to sign a check al
though she had no account In the bank
She is represented by Attorneys Charles
H. Sanford and George H. Happ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-23
WILL ADDRESS PRINTERS.
Carter Will Discuss Need for Re
search.

Needs for research in the printing in
dustry will be discussed by George H.
Garter of Washington. Public Printer of
the United States, In delivering the
keynote speech at the International
Conference OF Technical Men in Print
ing. in Pittsburgh. November T. Plans
for iii, meeting were announced by the
American Society of Mechanical En-
gineers.
other leading figures included among
the speakers are Henry d. Hubbard, as
sistant director of the Bureau of Stand
ards, and L. W. wallace. executive sec
rotary of the American Engineering
Ce,,ncjl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-23
First Aid Saves Life.

STAUNTON, Va. October % tSpe-
ciaD The value of first aid training
was demonstrated here yesterday, when
the life Of Charles Keelin, colored, was
probably saved by the prompt action oe
Carl Waybright. city electrician.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
Boats Held by Ice
In Hudson River

Newburgh. n. Y. Jan. 81 R-
Three freighters owned by the Cen
trail Hudson Steamboat Company
and flying between Kingston AMI
New York city today were waiting
for the turn Of tile tide at 2 p. M.
in the hope that the river ice hold
ing them fast would shift sufficient
ly to enable them to battle their
way through the narrows below
Storm King.
The Newburgh and the Pough-
keepsie we're caught in the ice yes
terday morning and the u. b. Ode'l
went from Newburgh to their as
sistance. The Odell pulled the lew
burgh free last night and both YES
sells went to work on the Pough-
kcepsie. but before they could rec
her all three were caught.
The few passengers on the Pough-
keepsie walked across the Is feet of
ice to the shore and proceeded to
their destinations by train. The YES
sells carry small crews and are fully
equipped to remain several days In
their present position. an exper-
fence said to be common at this
season of the year.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
CHARGE HARTFORD
NAN With ASSAULT
Taken to County Jill in Default
Of $500 BOndS
HEARING FRIDAY NIGHT
Hearing on Estae Of Sarah Z.
ChurchilI-Nlrs. Jean Hooker TO
Attond Annual COnycntiOn-State
Police Active On Turnpike.

Steward Wilson OF Hartford. for
merry of Berlin was arraigned he
fore Judge Gcolge G. Griswold at 4
special session of the Berlin town
court last eveiing TO answer 10 L
charge of assault and carrying a re-
yolver without merit. The case was
continued until Friday evening and
Wilson was t.ken TO Jail in Hartford
in default of $500 bonds.
Wilson in Hartford yesterday fol-
lowing a complaint from the local
police. 1t b alleged that Wilson. in
company With another man. held
up three men at the point of gun
Sunday morning about , o'clock
near the Suprenant drug store in
kensingtcn.
1t is claimed that the three men.
Mario A,dema. Dante Gieumelli and
John Mltcrolo Of Kcnsington, were
walking near the store when they
were ascosted by Wilson. who was
flourisling a gun and who searched
t;iumeli. taking about $3.50 In
chang which he was carrying In an
ontsiie pocket. Giumelli was struck
in TIE face In scuffle which fol-
lowtd. A second man, whom the po-
lie have not vet arrested. was stand
ing nearby AS far as could be learn
ed today. the second man is known
alI his arrest is expected soon.
1t was learned by Constable Frank
Brown that the two men had been
offering about the Berlin depot
earlier in the evening. Wilson was
Identified by the men involved in the
trouble and warrant was issued
which led to his arrest by the state
police.
Whist Club Winners
The Wednesday Afternoon Whist
cub mot yesterday afternoon at the
home Of Mrs, X. Jones Of New Brit
ain. Mrs. William Sheldon won first
prize and Mrs. Harold Skinner the
second. Both are residents of Ter
lin. Mrs. +. l.. OBrempt of Now
Britain was given the consolation
award. Luncheon was served.
state lsOlkr Active
Following a layoff Of a few weeks,
the state police became active again
today on the Berlin turnpike in their
crusade against drivers OF overloa dcd
trucks. The scales we're cleared OF
snow and two officers were stationed
there throughout the day.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31

Thomas +. O'Brien and Ut o'ctect
at ~. Matthews church. rerestviiies
Rev. James MacDon2Id celebrated
the high mass Of requiem and burial
was In 81. Patrick's csm.tefXs
Hartford.
tasesM Of Ss,asm W, NastsC1sOw
The funeral OF John w. Warts.
chow OF - Pine street.. who died
Tuesday afternoon. was held ~ his
late home at o'clock this afters
noon. DR.. Hubert ID. Jenes, ! ssteP
OF the Prospect Methodist church,
conducted the services and burial
was in West cemetery. 4 det Il
from the Third Battalion. Head.
quarters Company. In charge Of
Lieutenant Edmund J. Canferty
served as escort.
PrOpAe Summer Street Paving
The paving Of Summer street has
been proposed by the street com.
mi'tee in its report to the city
council and a request for an app,o-
priation OF $4,000 to cove. he
work is asked when the budget Q
prepared. The paving OF this par
ticular street has long been under
consideration and it Is probable that
such an appropriation viii re made
this year.
Two years ago the council was
empowered. by vote Of theApeople,
to select each year certain streets
for permanent paving. Since that
time. however. when estimates were
considered it has been found neces.
sary TO slash this particular item
from the list in order to eliminate
the necessity OF increasing the tax
rate. Whether such action will be
taken again this year Is problem
atical, but a definite decision will
he reached when the estimates are
given final consideration --lr:ng .,-
month OF February.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
DOCTOR MCCARTHY
ON WITNESS Stand
Questioned on His Career in
Will Fight at Greenwich

Greenwich. Jan. 81 Hl-Dr. Jams
S. Mccarthy. who would receive the
residue Of his wife's estate under 4
will made by her. probation OF
which il under contest in the pro-
bate court. resumed the stand as a
witness today and recalled that his
wife had made five wills.
His wife was Margaret Hunting
ton Smith Mccarthy, formerly Of
Cleveland. Ohio, and her first mar
riage was to A. Y. Gowen. by whom
she had a daughter, Margaret, who
Is one of the contestantA The value
OF the estate il said to be close to
t%o,oo0.ooo but Judge Stephen L.
Radford who il holding the hearing
has said that the estate has yet to be
appraised.
DR.. Mccarthy was questioned
about his own career. and his mar
riage to Mrs. Mccarthy. He was
then asked various questions a. to
his knowledge OF his wife's will MAX
ing. He was married at City hall in
New York In April. 1926. and Mrs.
Smith. his wife's mother, who lived
in Cleveland contributed largely 10
their support, that fall having sent
them $4,000 with which to pay bills
and meet expenses.
At the time Of the marriage hr
did not know hts wife had money for
she borrowed OF him $500 to paw
for the wedding. He said q will was
drawn by his wife in Cleveland to
protect her in this and afterwards
another win was drawn by Mr..
Nudeiman of that city for her. A
will was drawn while they lived In
New York and two willis were
drawn here. In one will Margaret.
known as Peggy Gowen. her daugh-
ter was cut of with $500.
DR.. Mccarthy said that his wife
vas perfectly normal In health at
the time Of the settlement Of her
mothers estate.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
Josie Posneroy WEEDS
Italian Baron Abroad

Rome, Jan. 31.AVMiss Joseph.
inc Cowles Pomeroy. Of New York
and Cleveland, and Baron Luigi
Filippo Marincola Df San Floro were
married with great pomp and cere-
mony In the church Of the Holy
Apostles here today. 1t was the first
society Wedding Of any consequence
this year and the church was filled
with Roman aristocracy and leaders
Of the American colony.
The bride was dressed In white
velvet and old lace worn BY her
grandmother when the latter mar.
ried George r. Pomsrey, tAen escre-
tary OF the American legation in
Paris. tf%
Cardinal Evaristo Lucidt perform
ed the wedding ceremony. i.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31

Friday night.
Miss Nedra Lawrence Is able to
be about after several weeks confine-
ment 10 her home as a result of a
fall several weeks ago. her spine and
back being affected by the fall.
Miss Rhoda Pratt IL convalescent
from an attack of the grippe. She
has been Ill for the past week.
The Fife and Drum corps will hold
rehearsal this evening at 1880
O'clock in Community hall.
The Hartford County Farm bu-
reau held a sewing meeting at the
home Of Mrs. Theodore Savage to-
day. Miss Doris Segur district worker
was in charge Of the session. There
was large attendance.
The Boys club will meet Friday
evening at Community hall at the
usual hour.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman Splettsto eszer yester-
day morning. Both mother and child
are doing we'll.
The ladies Of Sacred Heart church
will hold another whist and social IN
the church social rooms next Mon
day evening. Bridge and regular
whist will be played.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31

tomorrow evening. There will be .
preliminary between the PlainWl!e
~" and kensfnston Boys club and
dancing will follow the games.
The Junior High school banking
club has purchased a picture which
will be presented each week to the
Junior High school room with the
highest banking percentage.
Tho Art club visited the new
county building in Hartford yester-
day under the direction Of Miss
Eleanor Ingles. Superintendent Leon
c. Staples. Miss Barbara Beach ani
Mrs. H. 8. Washburn accompanied
the party.
Called to SpeingAeld
Mrs. Edwin Booth Of Mountain
View left today for Springfield,
Mas. to attend the funeral Of her
mother. Mrs. George Linton. Mrs.
Linton had been confined to a hos
pital since she had fallen down
stairs and broken both wrists. She
would have been 50 years old on
April /.
Notes
p. W. Smith. post Office carrier
Ia i'll with influenza at his home on
Broad street.
An important meeting Of the
,estry OF the Church Of Our Saviour
will be held in the parish house this
evening after the supper.
John Guiden underwent an cpe--
alton for appendicitis yesterday at
the New Britain General hospital.
Eugene Sorre. Of Kent street
broke his right wrist yesterday
morning in attempting to crank his
automobile.
4 valentine social and dance viii
be given at the Ionic club on Sat-
urday evening. The Majestic or.
chcstra will play.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
Ford Leases Hall
OF Hixhland Plant

Detroit, Jan. 81 W-Appreximate-
~ half Of the Highland Park plant
OF the Ford Motor company has
been taken over under q flvs-year
lease BY the Briggs Manufacturing
company. II was announced To-day, q
total floor space Of l.s60,oo0 square
feet
The Highland Park plant, or
sgtnal parent plant Of the Ford Mo-
tor company. In recent months has
been devoted largely to a0smbl,
work rather than basic production
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
I2.000 TAX BILLS
PLACED IN MAILS
Increase Of 500 Over Last Year
Issued BY Riley
zAA. zAA LOST FOUND
FaRsous Dog Straya Away From
MaSler-CaP Without Driver on
Rsmpage-Mrs. Calvin baldwin
Dies Al Age Of 90.

Twelve thousand personal tax bills
will be placed In the mails ton,or-
row morning by the Office Of Tax
Collector Frank B. Riley. This num-
Der represents an increase Of 500
over last year and is considered by
city officials an indication OF the
rapid growth OF Bristol
The bills; each for s.. are due and
payable during the month Of Febru-
AIRY, but II not paid on or before
April !. 1899. a delinquency fee Of
81 will be added.
Mr.. Riley stated This morning that
no halfway measures would be used
this year in making collection of the
personal tax. On April .. he point
ed out, the entire list Of unpaid per-
sonal taxes woald be turned over 10
the office Of the prosecuting attor-
ney with the request that warrants
he issued and the delinquents be
hailed into court. When such action
il found necessary the court costs
will be added together with the de-
iinquency fec, making the total bill
$3.50.
During the past several months
the tax collector and the prosccu-
tors office have succeeded in clean
ing up all back personal taxes with
the exception OF about Is. Warrants
for these delinauents are still with
the police department and will be
served in the event the delinquenta
can be located.
Zaa Zaa Lost and Found
"Iaye you seen Zaa Zaa?" Detec-
tive Sergeant Daniel McGillicuddy
was asked Wednesday afternoon.
"Zaa Zaa"" questioned genial Dan
wondering just what Zaa Zaa was
wild man or q patent medicine,
Yes, Zaa Zaa. my beautiful Ger
man shepherd dog. for. whom ]
would not take $4,000" responded
the questioner. &. NJ. Thomas. q
transient who was stopping in the
city for the day.
The sergeant admitted that he had
not but would see II the animal
could be located. The owner then
left the office and about half an
hour later returned with the dog,
which had strayed from the Thomas
automobile while It was parked In
front Of residence on Summer
street. In punishment for his mis-
| behavior. Zaa Zaa was severely rep.
rimanded. not by the police but by
the owner. who insisted, on showing
several tricks which the animal had
mastered. A. 4 punishment for hia
sins. the dog was instructed to stand
with his front feet resting on q
hydrant for 4 considerable length
Of time while tho owner was doins
a little shopping. Needless to say,
Zaa Zaa obeyed. much to the amuse.
ment Of pedestrians on North Main
street.
nriyerieAs Gar Crashes
An automobi owned by Clarence
]. Hall Of 43 South Elm street, waa
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
EARL OF DURHAM DIES

Durham, Eng. Jan. 31.1Pl-The
Earl Of Durham. who succeeded to
the recrage only last September at
the death OF his twin brother. died at
Lambton Castle. historic home of the
family. today in his 74th year.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31

man. He has been justice OF the
peace and judge Of probate for
many years and tries a ma jority Of
the cases In the local justice courts.
But Justice Ryder can serve only
two years. az after that period he
will have passed the age limit. 70
a younger man 10 wanted for the
position Of deputy judge. one who
/ can step into the judges place
when the latter's term h up. Several
men are known to be under consid-
Grafton for this deputy judgeshtp.
Attorney Cornelius Prior being
among them. The bills for these
two appointments we're due to be
submitted to the legislature toby
or tomorrow.
Nothing can be learned about
probabie prosecutor or assistant
prosecutor. as these appointments
are In the hands OF the judge and
,, not OF the assembly.
Sprinkler Vets Thcatcr
The sprinkler sytem in the Strand
theater building on West Main street
ahout Gr. n,;,,,;as ,'as a..e'"oo"
clusion Of the performance. and va
ter began to fall upon the heads Of
members Of the audience. The chill
dren In that part Of the auditorium
! we're hastily rounded up and moved
into dry seats across the theater.
and the performance was finished.
Asscmh,x xo,,s ~, ,.,.
Through tho cour,.sv =, po
sentative Robert q Whi,s Ell, 10
tails of all matters conn.c,ad 9th
the general assemble h.ve 49,
placed on file at the town clerks Of
flee and are being brought up to
date constantly by the addition Of
the daily legislative bulletins. These
bulletins give the dates OF the hear
inEs on all bills The house calendar,
showing what bills are ready for &C.
ton, Is also available. So Is the jour-
nal OF the house, showing all bills
presented. Through these publica-
tons complete information regard
ing legislative matters is on file and
may be inspected by the public At
any time.
Peterson Head Traffic OFscer
At 4 recent meeting of the h,pb
school student council carl Peter
son, president OF the council VAS
elected head traffic officer In The
school corridors Ho u,i,, ..s,,,,,. s,',,
, control of the nassins oy The s,u.
dents In the halls. Earl Mcf.ihhon
and Samuel Royce ire hi. a ..;,t,n M.
Nickel-plated badge. With ,he IN
scription TRAFFIC OFFICER" ha. heon
purchased for the yorcc
S..
M. =. .." r 'u
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~ '.a. :.. sa"Aose" oorp'.
has,v t..s". ..eo LII" ."e "st OF
,,t-.:,. 1s ruo''e"eo III aAt
a..s.... 49, "' corporation
~ ,h;ss VOC .'o'os'' ma KING !"
~. e ''i'ra largest taxpayer IN town.
800 49, e"' co"cer"' assessed AZ
r.no VI '''oee' 'l'ese oe'ns the
rr-'.s,
! co.. c.s-. e'e.'c ME- o. 'eas'-
- go. ,-, o'ee' nearinss'
.,Is ~ yo'I'o' oepuasen corp, inc
80 80. rrary Clarx'
na. -: ea hasht q
W. "'.ooo' Nohhecteut
Cas,,. ~. ...' ain'l'le
wv si''''oA' NeH bros.'
an.. VIC nun luua' A~pasers'
80, s., a"ons inc 'eaoers u
80 n"a' VII" III assessment
Nv" year" dso Mt. Mlr-
':,, o""0u "o p.oper'y IN ram
w, W. SINCE then ne mas been
ua"s "o"'e aieer mouse untll now
me a'ua''on u ciose oehind That
VI "o'ernoI Irumoui!'
mug" schooi Assembly
hoonl 20 taught by Miss Harriet
eoet'e, VIII De IN charge OF the high
SCHOOL assembly tomorrow after
noon. Inc program Will be a. fol-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-31
AGED ADMIRAL DIES

Washington. Jan. 81 HD-Rear
Admiral Francis II. Dclano. SO, re-
tired. died today at the naval hos
pital at Annapolis. Md. He was borr
in Mount Carmel. Ohio.