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Evening star., 1936-08-30


Gimme the matches anyhow, viii you?"
The steps that led up to the veranda, with
its tall pillars of imported marble, shone
white and polished in the cleaning. Tables
stood on them, and rocking chairs.
"One of ems moving" Barrett said in a
hoarse whisper. staring at a chair.
Greed answered him in voice determined
H loud: That's the puff of the land-wind
coming round the corner; always starts about
sundown"
In the dark hallway they paused for a mo-
ment, and Barrett, still in half whisper,
croaked: There's no one here"
Immediately voice, from within. began
to curse them in Malay. Barrett, on the door
step. barely restrained himself from jumping
Seems as if they don't want us, after
all" the young man said, and because he was
afraid. pushed before Greed, and entered the
dark hall. The onsing voice became a
sueech; above the heads of the men. some
thing fled like large black crow.
Evening star., 1936-08-30

Adventure was not
new to him; he had tast-
ed blood, as you and I
and some of the rest of
US have, and he knew
as we know - that he
couldn't live on milk,
after that. for very long.
Girls, as such, were part
Of adventure: but he was
less concerned, racing
the dark up that endless
avenue, with any who
might be IN the little
palace than with what
there might be. first, in
the way of meals and
beds, and then, as soon
as possible, in the way
of carpenters and tools.
It seemed odd to him
that there was no one
anywhere along the
avenue. That heaps of
copra, cut for drying.
lay unstored about the
palms that succeeded
the waringins. That the
ch0ck-ehack of axes cut
ting wood and the odor
and sight of woodsmoke,
both inseparable parts
of a Malay tropic eve
ming. were absent.
" There are no lights
in that house." " Barrett
suddenly said.
Greed had observed
as much already. Got
any matchesl" he asked.
Mine are wet"
The people will
light up when they see
TIC corning s,rrelv9"
Evening star., 1936-08-30

- ARRETr said. as the island grew nearer,
. Its like those modern pictures"
Creed said nothing; he was too busy.
- Barrett said, Il reckon those black.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15
Conservation Goes Ahead

Conservation work grows more active as result of the natural catastrophes which have destroyed so much land and property recently. A long range pro- gram is under way in five midwestern states with 0o,000,000 acres of farming lands - Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Ken lucky and Tennessee.
 The engineer in charge of this program says the recent floods which swept east ern states and the Ohio Valley so disas- trously could have been almost entirely prevented. The work includes these branches: Experimental studies, com plete crop rotations of longer duration than is commonly practiced, strip crop ping, contour farming, improvement of pastures and meadows, woods improve ment and reforestation, engineering practices in soil conservation, wild-life management and farm-management studies.
 There is special emphasis just now on reforestation. Dense woods, the engineers say, offer the most nearly perfect protec- ton against soil-washing. So 30,000,000 trees will be planted thIs year in the states mentioned. Attention is being given also to encouraging bird life, for protection from insects.
 This work, as with similar efforts in many other states, is conducted by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The federal government has special facilities for handling it. But the states themselves might be doing more than they are now. Much of this conservation work properly belongs to them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15
TO-dav'S Political SideShOw
C. Wilson United Press Staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON. April 15-uP>-The Presidential favos of two outstanding republican their crises smu taneousy Illinois William Borah and Frank Knox Chicago cnesng tomorow presidential primary that State
 Iox appears before the ccagoan adoption N publisher successful Boah home state boy who made good He Both candidates agree the 1- no primary fair and searching test of strength.
 Nox has uniform critic of the New Deal Be- N against Roosevelt experiments but his sen- that he supported of them than he opposed publisher be representative of publisher doesn't rate the senator the running Knox recently said the race for the nomination himself and Gov Ali Landon of national polls and straw votes have shown Landon
 general republicans from coast to coast By the same national strength than Knox
 E eon of party regularity has been among republican dap oyear bolts and fourishes are marked him regulars Facts that the occasion when both Knox and Lando cipaed parys spectacular wakout That in 1912 when the late Bull Progressive Boah Roosevelts floor manager at the siS Hepunaa sought to win the nomination from Taft
 TAFT convention packed with Federal Office holders prevailed
 the party Progressive and Roosevelt bosd BoTa Bora M mercy
 permitted the election of Woodrow Wilson Knox and Landon x7o must 20 back bong republican
 presidential the first Mckinley when sonage of silver and s-to- The Republican m 1896 @ 5a e e s ad vas se the House of Representatives The young man was Popu by 1sa7 The regular Mckinley Republican
 That youthful against Borah by contempo rary Republicans know of it. Boahs party sin has been to mnraon than Boah The Senator
 cal pals during the 1928 campaign but within three months a @ Administration He took part in the 1882 campaign
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15
The More the Merrier

Professor Charles M. Bakewell of Yale may have had his composure upset trifle by the recent newspaper accounts Some days ago the professor, who also holds the honor of having served as the states ongressman-at-large, announced his intentions of seeking the g.o.p. nom- ination again. We judged by the context of the report, for which, perhaps, Pro- lessor BakeWell, himself, can't be blamed, that it was, as they say in the classics, In the bag But now comes another g.o.p. candidate
 Colonel John H. Parker of West Haven is also desirous of the nomination. In fact it's his constituents who are forcing him to run. Better known as Machine Gun" Parker of World War fame he should prove a ready opponent for the Yale professor in the approaching nom- nations In his declaration of candidacy Colonel Parker said he couldn't refuse his buddies who were urging him to run for Congress.
 He also claimed that there were notice able on the horizon "steamroller tactics". These were the same plans that, accord ing to Machine Gun" "Wrecked the re- publican party four years ago. .. ." Ad- vancing bit farther than mere nomina- tion he stated positively, judging by the context, "The people have right to choose whether or not they will submit to any dictatorship. If elected I shall serve only the people with no obligations to any predatory interest. ..."
 All of which might mean that the g.o.p state convention may be merry little fair day after all
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15
A Thought for Today
Had Been Predicted

The election of former Mayor George A. Quigley of New Britain had been fore seen by discriminating political observers for several days prior to yesterdays poll ing. There was tremendous lesson Tn the New Britain election, one that might be applied to many cases. The situation was unfortunate, so far as the demo- cratic party of that city is concerned. It may take several years before 1t will be back to the strength it was two years ago when the retiring mayor, David L. Dunn, democrat, was swept into office.
 We don't doubt but what the demo- crats could have repeated this triumph had they not chosen to change their horses into midstream. This dropping of Mayor Dunn for former mayor Angelo M. Paonessa may have been considered good politics, but it failed to convince the electorate of New Britain. When enough voters stay away from the polls to assure victory to the defeated candidate, it's time to stop party pickering and do some investigating.
 And republicans, too, can't escape scot free from this charge of playing too much politics. It might easily have been the other way around, for the normal re- publican vote also failed to naterialize. According to estimates, less than 70 per cent of the registered voters failed to appear at the polls Something surely must have been wrong. It will be long time before both political parties of the Hardware City will recover from this election. Of course Mayor Quigleys party will show the speedier conva- lescence, being in power.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15
Tip to Industrialists

England still is very much agog over the news that King Edward answered the royal telephone the other day. It seems that Britisher called the palace to ascer- tain the right procedure to follow in con- tacting the king and, to his great amaze ment, found himself talking to the young monarch. "Oh, yes," said Edward, "I answer the telephone every chance get"
 All of which reminds us that little of this kingly democracy might be used with great success in America. What executive of importance is there today who can be reached on his own telephone? Instead, the round of secretaries, ap- pointments, and buck-passing encount- cred to reach one of these "big shots" is enough to discourage the most redoubt- able. What this country needs, perhaps, is the King Edward telephone system and the sooner, the better.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15

James M Beck, the former Solicitor General of the United States, was long regarded as a constitutional authority. And by the same token it might be said that probably no public official spoke in it's behalf more than he did. He was a veteran of many political battles, local, state, and national. He was at one time a member of the democratic party, but fell out when he could not see his way clear to following William Jennings Bryan back in 1896. He was an ardent opponent of prohibition all through it's sojourn in our midst and he made no bones about criticizing republican apathy towards the issues that prohibition were creating. He had been a foe of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration from almost the first moment it vert into office. He was without doubt national, perhaps international, figure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15
Right on Schedule

It's here again, Yes, sir, that stir and hustle apparent in many homes of the city early this morning is quite under standable. The trout fishing season opened officially in Connecticut today. In the next few months we'll be regaled with stories of the great outdoors. Men from every walk of life will buttonhole you on the street or stop your car as it passes their home to recite some stirring incident that occurred in their favorite trout stream.
 It's great to be able to manifest such enthusiasm over the piscatorial sport. We are glad that our state provides the ad- mirable means by which men may indulge in this pastime of whipping the streams. Men who have never engaged in another sport or activity in all their lives find the complete relaxation and enjoyment in a few hours trout fishing that only Mother Nature really can provide. It's the balm to bruised constitution.
 From a practical standpoint the early part of the 1886 season should not prove so good. The weather hasn't been too favorable Brooks are apt to be high and roily, perhaps the water still too cold. But there'll be trout taken today, tomorrow, and every day for the rest of the season. That's one of the joys of trouting, seek ing out the brooks where the big ones fight to get on your hook and then fight to get off 1t. When it's trout time in Connecticut. it's outdoors time. too.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15

When attention of Uncle Sam was drawn to the fact that he had family of five down in Louisiana that would never say die, he thought it time to become interested Paul J. Green, wife, son, and two daughters didn't want to go on relief. So when planting time came in 1883, '34, and '35 they all put their shoulders to the blow, actually not literally, and the Green farm was titled in this fashion. However, you can't do this forever, so Uncle Sam has now supplied horse. It's loan; the Greens wouldn't have it any other way. Will they succeed? You answer it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15

A. Although only eleven states passed ordinances of secession, Mis- souri and Kentucky were represented in the Confederate congress and were claimed by the Confederacy.
 o. What does the name Hylton mean?
 A. It is a British family name de- rived from locality, and means hill-farm, or hill-manor.
 0. What is the total number of postmasters in the U. s. and of these how many are women?
 A. In all classes, there are 45,396 of whom COTE are women.
 o. Which has the larger area, Germany or Texas?
 A. Texas has an area of 265, ,896 square miles; Germany has 186,627 square miles.
 If you want copy of our book let, ANNUAL PIONEERING PLANTS" write to the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St., Northwest, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents for postage and handling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15

simultaneously with the beam. It is not completely perfected.
 Pen-American Airways, which has one of the best accident rec ords, uses a radio compass instead of radio beam. Safest system, however, is to use both. This is the combination used by the U. s. Coast Guard, which has an ex- cellent flying record.
 When this has been urged on commercial aviation companies, some of them have complained that it is too expensive. Ap- parently life is cheaper than equipment.
 Future Veterans
 The Princeton boys who gave birth to the Veterans of Future Wars" are getting big play in the press but small play in the pro- fessors' grade books.
 The idea first broke just as Juniors were due to turn in their departmental papers, and Seniors their theses.
 Lew Gorin, National Com mander," wrangled weeks ex- tension from the politics depart- ment, and changed his thesis sub ject from "MachiavelIianism fin Modern Dictators" to "A History of the Veterans of Future Wars"
 That opus shortly will be brought out by 8 New York pub fisher under the title, Patriotism Prepaid"
 Meanwhile intercollegiate com- plications threatened. President MacCraken of Vassar deeply re- sented the establishment of the Future Gold Star Mothers" post among his girls, and he hustled from Poughkeepsie to Princeton to demand an official apology.
 Dean Gauss of Princeton backed up his boys. There was no apology.
 Subsisting on contributions totalling $350, the boys are excited but uncertain about the future antics of this bear they have by the tail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15
A Book a Day
Here's Perry Mason on the Job Again
BY BRUCE CATION

Recent murder mysteries that are worth your inspection include the following:
 "The Case of the Sleepwalker's Niece" by Erie Stanley Gardner (Morrow: $2). Here we have Perry Mason retained by a young woman who fears that her uncle, given to roaming about the house in his sleep with 8 carving knife in his hand, is going to exterminate some body some night before anybody thinks to awaken him. Sure enough, stabbing follows, and Mason has to go through all his delightfully."- illegal Cor almost illegaD shenani- gans to kee phis client from being hanged. This yarn may be a shade below MT. Gardners usual level, but 1t will do until the next one comes out.
 "The Dear Old Gentleman" by George Goodchild and Bechhofer Roberts (Harper's: $2). This tale, somewhat unorthodox, but neatly written, tells of a Scottish servant girl who is tried for the murder of a pal. The jury hands in one of those Scotch mot proven" verdicts, and the star reporter for a local paper goes out to find who did do 1t. The book introduces a nice, ec- centric old gentleman who slowly becomes Q pretty sinister sort of person before the last chapter rolls around. All in all, it's 0 good book.
 "The Sleeping Death" by c. D. IT. and Margaret Cole (Crime Club: 42). Here we have an extremely obs noxious brat of e school girl get ting killed in the sick bay of . rather dizzy private school in Eng. land. An amateur sleuth suspects decayed capitalist, investigates. and surprises both himself and the reader with what he finds. The yarn movei slowly, but it may fill in an hour or two acceptabiy for you.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15
Selected Poem
AN OLD MAN POWDERS

(Mildred Seitz in the New York Times) I wonder will ever see again That yellow spray, Or hear the batter on the window glass Of April's rain. That yellow, now I wonder is there anything as gay In heaven as forsythia, Or as sweet
 As apple blossoms in the warmth of May. l wonder will ever smell again The lilac, or the early Summer rose, Or wake to see the flaming maple trees When Summer goes Will angel voices sing as cheerily As does that little bird With ruddy throat There on that tree2 Or will there be, When have found release, Nothing but peace?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15

Old age pension checks go out in the mails in this state next Monday morning. There will be 1000 of them and they will average $5.72. By June at least 5000 persons in the state will be on pension. The end of the year may see the figures at 12,000. Time will prove, we feel sure, that the state has undertaken a worth while experiment in social services.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15
Question Box

O. Is the city of Geneva, Switzer- land, on lake?
 A. It is situated at the southwest end of Lake Geneva, (Lac Lernan).
 @. Since there were only eleven states in the Southern Confederacy, why did the Confederate flag have thirteen stars?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15

1. What and where is Tutuila?
 2. Who was called, 'The Man of Destiny?"
 3. Name the largest city in Wis consin.
 4. Who said, "I am not a Virgin ian but an American?"
 5. When was the state of West Virginia admitted to the Union?
 6. On which bank of the Hudson river is the village of Dobbs Ferry? 2. Name the author of "The Great Stone Face" 8. What is gold bullion?
 g. From what is heroin made?
 10. What was the native country of John Jacob Astor, founder of the Astor fortune in America?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15
RRIToN HOLDS Bi JOBS

London (U.PD-SInce ID2U, Are thur w. Ncve. of Mildenhall, has collected 51 jobs. And he still holds them all. T can't help it." he says. "Jobs seem to come my way, wheth- Ter want them or not"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15
Current Comments

We live in 6 frightful world :. national aggressiveness is honorable patriotism. 5nobbery is the nain- tenance of social standards. Lust gets confused with holy love. Rev. Dr. Henry Sloane Coffin,
 New York City.
 
 The city has . higher ratio Of unmarried women because the farm can dispense with It's women more readily than with its men.
 Prof. Y. T. Hitler, Boclol0glst, University of Illinois.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15
Horoscope
By OCTAVINE

For persons who believe that human destiny is guided by the planets, the daily horoscope is out lined by a noted astrologer. In addition to information of general interest, 1t outlines information of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15

We're getting worries about the supreme court of the United States. The judges seem to think they have as much right to fight about the Constitution as the rest of us have.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15
Daily NEe.,.r.xy- Rnr,nI Washington VI = - --~ - REGENT AIR DISASTER
 BLUNDERS NO MYSTERY
- By DREW PEARSON and ROBERT S. ALLEN .

Washington April Is - Despite all the alleged mys- tery about airpane crashes those the inside know there not very much mystery about them Usually the Commerce Department is trying to up its bunders else the aviation companies are trying to cover up fhoirc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15

Sure, Spring is here. It's got to be Spring after Easter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15
I est ' O U r Knowledge

Can you answer seven Of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, "The mixture has an oily feeling; say "an oily feel"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15

APRIL 16 Those most likely to feel the in- fluences to-day are those born from Jan. 21 through Feb. 19.
 General Indications Are
 Morning-Radical.
 Afternoon-Doubtful.
 Evening-Good. The evening is the best time. The day is good for deep thought.
 To-day's Birthdate You should have something to dc with a discovery some time in youl life.
 November, 1886, is the most ad. vantageous month of the year. Ex- pand through travel, study or for. eign relations.
 Be careful to avoid accident ol trouble caused through rash actions or from feverish complaints from Dec. % through Jan. l. Develop friends and social con- tacts, buy new clothes and seek favors from April 30 through May 4, 1886.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-15

Readers desiring additional in- formation regarding their horoscope are invited to communicate with Octavine in care of this newspaper. Enclose . Scent stamped, self-ad- dressed envelope.
Evening star., 1936-04-21
Secretary of State
And Mrs. Hull
At Dinner Tonight

THE Secretary of State and Mrs
Cordell Hull will entertain at
dinner this evening in honor of the
President-elect of Cuba and Sonora
de Gomez who will arrive today for
brief visit. The President and Sonora
de Gomez were to have been guests
at the White House but owing to the
death of the Presidents secretary, Mr..
Louis McHenry Howe. the distin-
guished visitors will stay at the Cuban
Embassy as guests of the Ambassador,
Senor DR.. Guillermo Patterson Y de
Jauregui. Secretary and Mrs. Hull
will give the dinner party at the Sui
grave Club, the entertainment taking
the place of the dinner planned by the
President and Mrs. Roosevelt this
evening.
The President-elect and Sonora de
Gomez are accompanied by their three
daughters, Senorita Serafina Gomez,
named for her mother; Senorita Mar
guerita Gomez and Senorita Graciela
Gomez. They also are accompanied
by DR.. Julio Morales, brother-in-laW
of the President-elect and his secre-
tary, Senor Francisco Arrange. Presl-
dent-elect and Sonora de Gomez and
their party have been on vacation in
California and will arrive at 4:40
o'cloc.- this afternoon. They will be
met by the Ambassador of Cuba and
members of the embassy staff as we'll
as officials of this Government and
State Department officials.
Evening star., 1936-04-21
Miss Polly Potter
Married in Augusta
TOMr. Peter Baldwin

MRS. HENRY WAINWRIGHT
'' HOWE of New York and Aiken.
S. c.. announces the marriage of her
daughter, Miss Polly Potter, to Mr..
Peter Baldwin, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Clark Baldwin, jr., of Mount
Kisco. N. Y. The ceremony was per-
formed at noon on Monday in Augusta,
Ga. by the Rev. DR.. Lucas. Miss Helen
Fuller Potter was her sisters only at
tendant, and Mr.. John B. Balding,
polo player. of New York and Aiken.
was best man.
Miss Potter is the daughter of Mr..
j. W. Fuller Potter and is an accom-
plished horsewoman. She attended
Miss Chapin's School in New York
and made her debut in 1925. Messrs.
j. w. Fuller Potter. jr, Charles Steele
Potter and Jeffrey Bracket Potter are
her brothers.
Mr.. Baldwin is asbrother of State
Senator Joseph Clark Baldwin, Sd,
and his sisters are: Mrs. Baldwin
Preston, Mrs. Nathaniel r. Landon,
Mrs Edwin D. Morgan. Mrs Charles
Waring Gillespie and Mrs. James P.
Warburg.
This is Mr. Baldwin'S second mar
riage. His first wife was the former
Miss Nora Borden of Mount Kisco,
sister of Mrs. Robert C. McManus, who
is now residing in Washington with
her husband who has a Government
position.