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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15
EIGHT IS NOW TOLL
OF PARROT MALADy
Federal Health Authorities
Act to Prevent Further
Spread of Disease.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
With a growing list of fatalities from
the mysterious disease Of parrot fever,
or psittacosis, Federal health authorities
concentrated today upon an effort to
prevent any further spread of the
malady.
Five deaths were reported within the
last "a hours, bringing the total num-
Der to date to eight. The most recent
victims were: Roger Buchanon, Yonk-
ers, N. Y; Mrs. Leon F. Swears, Johns
town, N. Y; one person in Queens
borough, N. Y, whose identity was not
revealed; Miss Catherine Tierney. To-
ledo, Ohio, and Mrs. william Burns,
Baltimore.
The deaths of Mrs. Percy O. williams
of Toledo. Mrs. william Shields of
Pittsburgh and Mrs. Louise Schaeffer
Of Baltimore were reported previously.
2e Cases Reported.
In addition 26 cases were reported in
New York, Connecticut, Maryland and
Ohio-three at Brooklyn, one at Yonk-
ers, four in Queensborough, one At
Johnstown, three at Toledo, two at
Pittsburgh, five at New Haven three
at Baltimore. and four at Aberdeen,
Md.
Several other cases in these States
were reported as either virtually re-
covered or recovering.
On the ASSUMPTION that the disease
cannot be communicated from person
to person, but Is contracted only from
parrots who are themselves afiiicted,
the health officials confined their ac-
tivitieS to tracing out the infected birds.
The belief was advanced that the
present outbreak came from single
shipment Of parrots which reached
this country shortly before Christmas,
although the possibility that the birds
became affiicted after reaching this
country is not being overlooked.
Cities Being Checked.
A particular effort was made to de-
termine in what cities parrots that may
have been infected were sold. Reports
on q wholesale canvas Of New York
pet stores by agents there were awaited
together with requested information on
suspicious cases or absolute diagnoses
from several States.
DIR. Charles Armstrong is in charge
Of a first-hand study Of the outbreak,
DR.. George w. Mccoy, director of the
Hygienic Laboratory, is taking part.
Because of the method of contagion
DR.. Mccoy believes that, while reports
Of O few more cases may be received,
the epidemic will die out within a
very short time. He said the publicity
given the illness was worth the work
Of SO DOCTORS" as it gave warning and
should bring precaution.
With Surgeon Gen. Cumming he re-
iterated his warning that sure method
of avoiding contagion Is to keep away
from parrots"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15
SENATOR FLETCHER
TO TALK IN FORUM
American Merchant Marine
to Be Discussed on Air
Tomorrow Night.

1.-THE American Merchant Marine OF
Today and What Is Being Done for II"
will be the topic Of Senator Duncan U,
Fletcher Of Florida, the speaker in the
National Radio Forum tomorrow night
at 1880 o'clock. Eastern standard time.
The forum Is arranged by The Star,
sponsored by Columbia Broadcastins
Co. and broadcast locally by WAGAL.
Senator Fletcher has for years taken
a keen interest in the upbuilding Of the
merchant marine. He was chairman Of
the Senate committee on commerce,
which handled the bill creating the
United States Shipping Board. He
played an important part in the legis-
lation looking to providing an adequate
merchant marine during the World
War. He Is the ranking Democratic
member today Of the commerce COM
mittee.
The Government has undertaken "a
foster the development OF q privately
owned American merchant marine CO.
pable of carrying on fair share OF the
great commerce Of this country with
other nations. One Of the measures un-
dertaken through congressional action
Is the provision of mail subventions to
American lines carrying the mails to
foreign countries. What Is being done
along this line will be discussed by Sem
ator Fletcher.
The interest In the American ner-
chant marine has increased greatly In
recent years. More and more privately
owned overseas lines, flying the Aineri-
can flag, have been put In operation.
Shipbuilding in this country has grown
apace and the outlook for q permanent
merchant marine appears better than
for a long time. The merchant marine
is of tremendous value to American
commerce in time Of peace and Is re-
garded as Of great importance In the
event Of war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15
CLOSE VOTE SEEN
ON SUGAR TARIFF
Regular Republicans Confident Of
Victory With Some Support
From Democrats.

BY the Associated Press.
The Senate's raging controversy on
the sugar tariff will be brought to o
vote by noon tomorrow and q decision
made which may WELD q measurable
influence upon the eventual disposition
of the Smoot-Hswley bill ~ whole.
The issue, at the center Of which Is
the question Of increasing the duty on
imports from Cuba, has not only caused
Q widespread division In party ranks.
but has even produced differences OF
opinion among the elosely-knit factions
that exist within the parties themselves.
Concededly, the voting win be close.
Regular Republican leaders. however.
are confident that they VIII score at
least q partial victory In their effort TO
increase the present tariH rate On the
Cuban product from 1.7s cents pound TO
2.20 cents. The conviction persisted
today that doubtful votes, said 70 be
held by Eastern Republican Senators,
In whose States large refneries which
draw their supply from Cuba are To-
Gated, may settle the issue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15
ENGINEERS STUDY
RADIO CONGESTION
National Broadcasting Com
pany Head Asks Govern
ment to Be Patient.

Syncronization of radio programs SO
as to alleviate the present congestion on
the air Is being studied by engineers
the Senate interstate commerce COM
mittee, considering the Couzens COM
munications bill. was told today by M.
H. Aylesworth, president Of the National
Broadcasting Co.
In a prepared statement submitted to
the committee Mr.. Aylesworth told Of
research along this and other lines and
issued q warning against adoption of
any measures that might hamper de-
velopment.
Far Ahead Of Europe.
Last Summer" he said. II went to
Europe with engineers to see what was
being done there toward approximation.
found that our own engineers are far
ahead Of any others in this task. They
confidently hope to succeed. but we must
keep in mind that IL Is impossible to
predict when o thing that has never
been done will be done.
Mr.. Aylesworth said he has no OBJ
lection to governmental regulation de-
signed to protect the public interest In
radio broadcasting.
at is my earnest hope, however" he
said, that the regulatory measures may
have fiexibility adequate to accommo-
date the technical advancement that
we confidently expect"
To illustrate radio progress, Mr.
Aylesworth pointed out that three years
ago broadcasting was seasonal" be-
cause of weather influences. Now, he
said, programs are sent out with GER
tainty Of reception" every month Of
the year.
Need Cleared Channels.
One of the needs of the industry, he
said, is for more cleared channels. u
He said he was inclined to favor the
engineering suggestion that small sta
tions, serving only their immediate
communities. be regrouped as to wave
length In order not to be tnterfered
with by the more powerful stations or
by other members Of the local group.
81 regard radio broadcasting as o
public service. subject to regulation as
such, but not as q public utility" Mr..
Ayiesworth informed the committee.
"It Is not q monopoly. It Is not q
primary necessity; and It Is not paid
for directly by the public. The latter
fact especially distinguishes It from
point-to-point communication by radio
for toll, which beyond doubt is public
utility"
Existence of radio stations depends
on their popularity with the public, he
said. II they lose public confidence
their usefulness Is ended. For this rea-
son they are subjected automatically to
severe public censorship, exercised "by
the turn Of Q dial" IL was explained.
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anese conversations prior TO converting
Of the. London Naval Conference.
From the wording Of the British in-
vitation to the conference the japanese
appear to have received the impression
that the preliminary conversations were
intended to enable the participants to
reach early tentative agreements. The
disappointment that Is now felt Is to
some extent that the conversations re-
suited in little more than an exchange
of views.
Comment in the native press make
this plain, and indications are not lack
ing that this reflects also the Official
view, although oficials are endeavor-
ing to minimize their disappointment
and have expressed the belief that
Reijiro Wakatsuki. head of the delega-
ton, has at least succeeded In impress
ing Mr.. Macdonald that Japan's claim
for q 70 per cent naval ratio is not
Meanwhile certain Nationalist ele-
ments are endeavoring strenuously TO
rouse the nation to the necessity of
Japan making demand for the l0-l0-7
ratio, and are urging O resolution to
this effect when the Diet meets. Janu-
airy Fl.
II they achieve their ends the gov
eminent will be embarrassed greatly.
since the opposition parties could make
political capital of the situation at the
anticipated general election II the gov
eminent Attempts to turn down the reso-
luton. This the government almost
surely will do, since 1t cannot AFFORD
thus to tie the hands OF the Japanese
delegation at London.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15
DESTROYER CALLED OUT.

SHANGHAI, January IS P.-The
United States destroyer Macleish was
Island, today to protect Is Americans
who reported that Communists had
launched campaign Of staying and
looting there.
The American destroyer was dispatch-
ed from Swallow upon orders from Rear
Admiral Charles McVay, commander Of
United States naval forces In Chinese
waters. Canton authorities also sent
five gunboats In an effort to regain con-
troll OF the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15
AMMONIA LEAK HALTED.
Fire Rescue Squad Closes Pipe iu
Denrike Building.

Fire Rescue Squad No. checked an
ammonia line leak In the basement Of
the Denrike Building at 1910 Vermont
avenue early today. Employees of the
building endeavored TO reach the base
ment to close valves, but we're unable to
make their way through the fumes.
A call for the rescue squad was turned
ing to the alarm donned their masks,
entered the basement and shut on the
valves. Repairs were made to the sys-
tenn shortly afterwards.
None of the offices in the building
were occupied at the time Of the break.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15
CHURCH BENEFIT LISTED.

The vestrymen of Grace Episcopal
Church Will donate, prepare and serve
benefit supper tomorrow night in the
parish hall Of the church, Ninth and D
streets southwest. Proceeds from the
supper, TO be served between 4:30 aud
Z o'clock. will 60 toward a fund being
raised to defray the cost of painting the
exterior of the church. Rev. Meade
Bolton MacBryde. pastor OF the church,
Is chairman Of the supper committee
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tives in this country and the couple
was married at the Maynower Hotel
last July.
Expert Horsewoman.
Their honeymoon took them to
Australia and thence to the bride
homeland Of Hungary.
Since returning to Washington Mrs.
Cafritz has ridden almost daily In Po-
tomac Park. and stable attendants say
she is an excellent horsewoman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cafritg live at the Am
bassador Hotel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15
Fitness Reports Identified.
FIRE IN RESORT HOTEL.
Baltimore Woman Among Guests
Carried Down Ladders by Firsmen.

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., January is
R.-Several guests, including Mrs. Z.
Arnold OF Baltimore, were carried down
ladders by firemen during o fire early
today In the Trent Hotel In South Ken
lucky avenue. They had been trapped
on the top floor.
The fire was discovered by Patrolman
motifs Heller and Charles Harris. q
private Waterman. While Heller ran to
turn in an alarm Harris and another
of1icer went through the burning build
ing awakening most Of the so or more
guests and aiding them TO the street.
They were unable to get TO the top floor
where the IRE started.
The names were confined TO the upper
part or the structure with Q loss esti-
mated by ire ofaciais at $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15
TAFT, IN HIGH SPIRITS,
ARRIVES IN ASHEVILLE
BY the Associated Press.

ASHEVILLE, N. c., January Is
Chief Justice william Howard Taft of
the United States Supreme Court ar
rived here this morning for an indef!-
mite stay at a resort hotel. y
The Chief Justice was accompanied
by Mrs. Taft, DIR. Thomas H. Clayton,
his personal physician, and a nurse.
Mr.. Taft seemed in high spirits as he
waited to be assigned to rooms.
The party had an uneventful trip
from Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15
British Man.o'.War Aground.

: LONDON, January Is (p.-An Elk
change Telegraph dispatch from Malta
says that the British battieship Raniil-
lies went aground tn6<<j Gn rocks In the
Middle Harboy sH Fuft SAINT Angelo,
while sntssAdg the port
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15
ENVOY NOMINATED.

John Motley Morehead Of North
Carolina today was nominated by Presi-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15

The male OF the honey bee ID In size
between the euser and the workers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15
MACDONALD LOOKS
TO U. S. DELEGATES
TO AID WITH JAPAN

Continued From First Page
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-15

The Prudential Bank reelected these
directors: John r. Hawkins, Edward A.
Baker, w. l.. Board, James A. Cobb, A.
M. Curtis. j. c. bowling, j. H. Greene.
Talley r. Holmes, Allen r. Jackson, J.
Hayden johnson, L. Melendez King, M.
s. Koonce, Charles Z. Mitchell, A. u.
Pearson, Peter Price, George A. Robin
son, 8. W. Rutherford, Louie A. Schenck,
A. N. Scurlock, w. H. Thompson,
Thomas Walker, q. G. Wilkinson and
william H. Wilson.
The directors reelected the following
officers: John r. Hawkins, president;
A. M. Curtis, vice president; p. w. Price
vice president; Thomas Walker, vice
president; Edward A. Baker, cashier
Joseph H. Greene. assistant cashier.
Industrial Savings Bank.
Industrial Savings Bank ofieefS and
directors reelected were the following
w. H.. e. Brown. president; John il
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04

Rockville. Ma lchcstcr. Waterbury, attend the reception which will b" held immediately after the cera- monies at the home or the brides parents. Mr. and Mrs. Olson will % 10 Boston on their wedding trip. Mrs. Olson will wear travelling costume consisting Of grey gcor;,- cite gown with hat and slippers ;o match, and an oppossum coat
 
 The engagement Of Miss Edih Peterson, daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. r II. Peterson Of Commonwealth avenue 10 Hugo Anderson. son of Mir and Mrs. Andrew Anderson o, Commonwealth avenue. was an nounced on New Years rvc. No da.a has been snt 'or the wedding
 Miss Mary L. Fanion Of Curls street. and Joseph l.. Cicszynski oi Windsor Locks. were married in Ht. Peters church on Tuesday by Re- trend Joseph Ecwulscl
 Reverend Joseph Hcrard Of IHart- ford. ofnciltcd ai tho marriage ot Miss Eva M. prrussc Of Washington street. and Joseph A Fjilion of Franklin street. on Monday ar S-. Peters church
 Miss lIr)"n Hibrau Of laytayet." street. and Napoleon I.aFlammo of I.aytayettr street Were married on Monday by Reverend Jos, pin Ee- winl,ol at St. Peters church.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04
CLUB EVENTS
Daughters of the Amerl- can Revolution Cue s t
 Ni9ht-Fraternity Dances

Among the many gatherings that the high school crowd has attended, the fraternity and sorority dances seem to have been the most popular Theta Sigma held ifs annual New Yoar's party on Wednesday evening. at the Elks hall and the intorsorority dance was given on Monday night, under the auspices of Alpha Alpha. Phi Sigma. Delta Gamma Sigma. and Beta Mu. Both affairs were reported to have been overwhelmingly sue ccssful, financially as we'll as social ly.
 Dr. Joseph II. Potts presided at the Dartmouth yearly dinner which was held at the Hotel Eurritt on Sat urday Besides the alumni and To- cal students of Dartmouth. many prospective students were present.
 Gabriel Bromberg, a local Dart mouth student. who shonc as a star lmcsman on the football team this year spoke on next years prospects in regard 10 football and athletics in general, Philip McBriarty spoke of boxing as q sport at Dartmouth.
 Miss Eunicc Harriet Avery of Springfield, Mass, a lecturer of ma tional reputation, delivered talk on Current Events, Tuesday afternoon, at a meeting of the Woman's club held at the Masonic Temple.
 The Sketch club of the New Britain Art league will resume its meetings at the studio, 80 Cedar street next Tuesday evening follow ing the holiday recess,
 Esther Stanley chapter, DauGh- tcrs of the American Revolution, held it's annual guest night" last evening at the Masonic temple. The hostesses included Mrs. George E. Ashley, Mrs. Parker Fairband, Mrs. Harold Gee, Mrs. Roy Schilling, Mrs. Raymond Mazeine, Mrs. David Niven. Mrs. E. Clayton Goodwin, Mrs. Charles Norris, Mrs. Louis r. Slade and Mrs. Albert Xahnloiter.
 Miss Fanny Washington of New York city entertained with planta- ton songs and stories Mrs Clarence l Wickham. of Manchester gave an address on "PatriotiC Education,' Mrs Harry Bates and Mrs. How, ard Parsons presided at the tahl" which was attractivcly decorated with rcd carnations and red can. dies. They were assisted by Mrs Richard pritchard, Mrs. Charles Law, Mrs. Joseph Walton. Mrs ! Howard Brucmmer, Mrs. Katherine Swift, Miss Esther Stanley, Mis! Marjorie Norris. Miss Emily Mott Miss Gertrude TIine, Miss Glady' Day.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04
- Photo by Murray Studio

The Woman's Club of Maple Hill will give a musical" Wednesday, January &, at the home Of Mrs. F. R. Bau on Robbins avenue. Mrs Rau will bc assisted by Mrs W. r. Middlomass and Mr2. X. $. Grant. The following is the program for the musicale:
 NcWngton Home for Crippled
 Children Orchestra
 Opening Selection Mrs II. H. Horton, soprano soloist Group of songs "SilVla' ..-............... ...... steaks "romc Beloved" ........,. Handel "UntIl' ..................... Sandcrson
 Mrs. Julia EdWardson
 Elrcutionist
 At the Pbotographor's' Mrs. II. H. Horton Group Of songs "Whcu Roses Bloom" .. Ecichardt "Thc Nightingale of Lincoln Inn" ........ Hubert Oliver The City Child ........ Stanford
 Mrs. EdWardson
 Dialect MonOlOgue "Oscarina and the Angel Cake" Mrs. Horton Group of songs ships that Pass in the Night" .. .............. Stevenson My Curly Headed Baby ,...... ................,,..... Clutsan "Ticrrot' ................... Rybucr Ncwington Home Orchestra
 Closing Selection The New Britain College club will hold it's annual scholarship and bridge Saturday afternoon. January 25th, at the Burritt Hotel.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04

25O GucSts tables lined the dining room, the grill, the west and the south porchcs, fayors and paper hats added another note ot rcyelry and gaily colorcd balloons hung in fcs- toons from the walls and ceilings completed the carnival atmosphere. Dinner was served at midnight with breakfast following at three o'clock
 New Years Day there was anoth- or gala celebration al the club when the annual open house day was ob, served. Scores and scores Of mrm- bcrs turned out for this. and soci- ety. was we'll represented from the real tiny tots 10 their grandparents. Si. laffc played for the dancing during th" tea hour which lasted from i until s o'clock in the eye
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04

lacc-maker's art in q country famous for its lace, and was gift of the Belgian people 10 their Princess, made possible by national subscrip- ton. It is circular in shape, with floral bouquets scattered over the surface. On account of it's associa- tion. it is a cherished gift of the Princess.
 Marie-Josc, if she follows the usu- al custom, will wear no jewelry eX- crpt her superb engagement ring, but it ia believed that Prince Hum- bert may desire her to be more jew clod than is customary for unmar- riad girls. and if so. she will abide by his wishes He is reported to have given her jewelcd diadcm for her veil.
 Tho Princess and the guests are all subject to certain court restric- ions about clothes which reduce the element of personal choice. The reg ulatjons have been sent by the Italian household to all queens. prjucesscs. royal relatives, and wives and daughters Of ambassadors and minister:
 These require long slcovef, mod clalcly low nocls yelled by a man. tjlla draped from the diadem head dress covering the hair, and ankle length dresses with a court cloak bearing a ton-foot train. The rules apply. however, only to thc guests who attend the church ceremonies. Those who view the bridal procession from tho outsida will be al liberty 10 wear full decol- lrt"
 The short. special veil is worn onlN at royal weddings in the church and for no other functions, and 1t can not be worn without q jcwoled dia- dem. 90 that the flashing of precious gems will contribute to this historic ceremony.
 White for Bride Only Neither black nor white may be worn by the women at the wedding. Only tho bride herself may wear 1 white. Ladies wearing sleeveless gowns are compelled to wear gloves covering the entire arm.
 Incidentally the Princess seldom . if ever wears black. and there is only one black gown in her rousseau. She 1 has always preferred light colors.
 Prince Humbert is taking an ac- tive interest in his brides clothes and she has agreed to confer with . him as to what dress she will wear for various important functions they will both be called upon 10 attend.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04
WEDDINGS
Betrothals Announced in Holiday Season - Wed- dings Are Few.

Nr. and Mrs. Andrew LcwiSlly of mcnt of their daughter. Veronica. to Anthony Titus of Hartford. The we'd ding date has not been set.
 Miss Ruth Sandman and Robert Pinches of Berlin will be married this afternoon at o'clock at the Pinches home. Reverend Sanurl A.. Fiskc, pastor of the Berlin CongTc- gational church, will perform the ceremony. Only close relatives of the couple will attend the ceremony.
 NTr. and Mrs. William l.. Brown of East Berlin celebrated the toructh anniversary of their wedding at their home New Years day. Guests Wcr" present from New York, Hartford, Philadelphia and nearby cities. The couple have q daughter Mrs Joseph J. Ryan of Media. Pa, and a son William Brown, Jr., of Philadcl- phia, both of whom were at the eel ebration.
 The engagement of Miss Mabel Beckman to Ernest II. Mucke Of 1 Hartford, formerly of this city, has i been announced by Mrs. Anna Bro den of this city, mother of Miss Beckman. The wedding will take place in the spring and the couple will reside in Wethersfield.
 Mir. and Mrs. Robert kunHe ol i Maple Hill were given d surprise party last Saturday evening in honol of their 25th wedding anniversary | About fifty guests were present. Announcement is made of the marriage of Julia A. AckcrstrCm tc l Archie w. DeMars on October 23rd The wedding took place in St
 Mary's church in Lee, Mass. Rev Richard J. Lawlcss performed the
 ceremony. Mir. and Mrs. John fltz
 gerald of Hartford attended the cou
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04

Mrs. M. A. kinsclla give a chii- drcn's dinner party out at the shut tie Meadow club Thursday night.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04

Miss Barbara Curtin. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Curtin of Ei- bridge road. entertained several of her friends at dinner and thcatcr party Thursday evening. The decor ations and favors at the dinner par ty were in rcd.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04

MT. and Mrs. Charles Baum Of Wooster street entertained Mir. and Mrs. Luclus Styles Of Hartford at
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04

pie. after which reception was held at Sweetheart Tea House al Shclburne Falls.
 
 Miss Irene Crowley was guest of honor at miscellaneous shower at her home on East Main street, on Thursday night. Miss Crowley will become the bride of Severn G. schmidt on January Eth.