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Evening star., 1936-01-18
Government Housecleaning

In connection with an inquiry into the
needs of the National Archives establish
ment. Representative Cochran, chairman
of the House Committee on Expenditures
In the Government Departments, re.
marks that the Government could vacate
many of the buildings now rented in
this city if it would destroy the useless
and dead" documents which jam about
twenty per cent of the space in the
Federal buildings. 1t Is manifest that
the Government needs thorough house,
cleaning. It needs a warehouse for the
storage Of non-current files and docu-
ments in addition to the Archives Build
ing, which is designed as repository Of
the historic materials pertaining to the
establishment and development OF this
Nation. There is now warehouse, but
it is not adequate for all the tons Of
papers and records that have passed the
point of immediate or prospective con-
sultation.
The examination Of these masses Of
material would be a heavy task. involving
the services of a large force of people.
But it would be profitable expenditure
of money and of time to undertake this
work. If, as Chairman Cochran declares,
twenty per cent Of the space in the Fed
eral buildings is occupied by useless
papers and records, the clearance of the
rooms, halls and basement areas In
which they are now stored would be well
worth while from financial viewpoint,
whatever the cost.
Recently a fire occurred in the new
Post ONCE Department Building, orig
mating in a mass of records that were
so slowed away as to be impractical
of ready reference. This blaze attracted
attention to the deplorable state Of the
Governments files Now, it would seem,
is the time to move toward systematic
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Rudyard Kipling.

ruuydIQ hlpllllB was HdIulCappcQ py
a personality which created opposition.
He was enjoyed and applauded by mil
lions yet it may be doubted that he ever
was loved except by those to whom he
made 1t business to be nlannerly and
kind. That choice, however, he did not
prefer to exercise toward many. Rather,
he seems to have cultivated a natural
antipathy which shut him out from free
communion with humanity, and which,
unhappily, is likely to affect his fame
in generations to come.
Few others among writing men have
had so much passion in their hearts.
Kipling simply could not be moderate in
his tastes and judgments. He was an
extremist from first to last, and to that
circumstance may be traced his ungrate-
full vilification of America and all things
American But he was sincere. When
he hated. it was with an authentic
and unmitigated intensity. The pity OF
his attitude was that it was unSound
as well as uncharitable. Hence the re-
sistance which thoughtful readers have
developed against the products of his
active and facile pen.
But the world must not fall into his
mistake. Rather, it should be studiously
careful to be more generous to him than
he was to it The prose and the verse
OF Kiplings best period were notable
contribution to English letters. He had
power of an exceptional order-perhaps
the fruit of the narrowness of his edu-
cation, the intolerance and rigidity Of
his views-and even the most casual
traveller through his pages is bound to
sense the energy, the vitality which, be-
yond all question, he certainly possessed
Yet that dogmatic forcefulness was
not, as some may have supposed, char
acteristic of his branch of the human
race. The profound and tragic anxiety
of Thomas Hardy and the pathetic
yearning of John Galsworthy were truer
indications of the steady growth of the
British soul. Kipling, unfortunately, did
not mature. On the contrary, his early
endeavors were his noblest and are fated
to be longest remembered. He was merely
twenty-five when he published his stories
plain Tales From the Hills" and SOL
diers Three" twenty-five when he pro-
duced the ballads "Gunga-Din" and
"Mandalay." Lippincott's Magazine
r irIot
Failed" in 1891, at which date he was
only twenty-six. "Recessional" was re-
leased and "The Jungle Books" were
finished before he reached thirty. And
after that he was content to repeat
There was numerous public, however,
for everything he signed. Especially in
the United States, among the people
he disliked, he earned prodigiouS royal
ties But at home it was more difficult
to maintain and impossible to expand
his reputation. He was conceded the
isolation he desired and two sovereigns
withheld the knighthood which he might
have accepted.
Now the record, good and Ill as 1t
must be in the case of every individual,
is closed. Kipling himself prepared the
epitaph:
The depth and dream OF my desire,
The bitter paths wherein stray,
Thou knoWeSt Who hast made the Fire,
Thou knowest Who has made the Clay.
One stone the more swings to her place
In that dread Temple of Thy worth
It is enough that through Thy grace
I saw naught common on Thy earth.
Evening star., 1936-01-18
"Epics" and Regulars.

The Epic" Democrats and the regu-
lar Democrats in California are at it
again. The Democratic State Commit
tee happens to be controlled by the
'Epics" the old followers of Upton Sim
clair and his plan to lend poverty IN
California" from which they take their
name. And Culbert L. Olson, former
campaign manager for Sinclair, is State
chairman and threatens to call meet
ing to name a slate of delegates to the
Democratic National Convention. These
delegates would carry to the convention
a set of Epic" principles, production
for use," ETC., and would make fight
to have them incorporated in the Demo-
cratic national platform. This would be
as discordant note in the coming Phlla-
delphia convention of Democrats as that
introduced in earlier Republican ma
tional conventions by the Wisconsin La
Toilette Republican delegations.
Senator William Gibbs McAdoo,
leader of the regular Democrats in the
State, does not like the proposal of the
epic" Democrats. He sees in it seeds OF
discord that will rise later to ernbarrass
the Democrats during the national cam
paign and on election day. The matter.
it is reported, has been carried to the
White House in an effort to persuade
President Roosevelt to call off the Epic"
Democrats The White House, however,
is inclined not to mix in the matter but
to let the Democrats of California settle
it. The President might burn his fingers
if he took sides.
In 1884 the Epic" Democrats and the
regulars fought it out in California. The
"EpicS" nominated Upton Sinclair as
the Democratic candidate for Governor,
and California elected Republican. The
danger to the Roosevelt chances of carry
ing California next November if the
Epic" Democrats remain in control may
be very real. And yet, owing to the
strength which the followers of Sinclair
and his doctrines continue to possess,
there seems no way of dislodging them
The President, it is true, might refuse
to allow a slate of Epic" Democrats for
delegates to the national convention to
use his name. In that event the "Epics''
might use the name of some other Dem
ocratic candidate. A victory for them
would send a delegation to the national
convention pledged to another than
Roosevelt. A nice kettle of fish that
would be.
The California situation has been a
troublesome one for the Democratic high
command for long time. Perhaps Sem
ator McAdoo had this in mind when he
made strenuous efforts to win the DEM
ocratic national convention for San Fran
cisco at the recent meeting of the partys
National Committee here He offered
s2o1,ooo as the California city's bid. But
the committee turned a deaf ear to his
plea.
The presidential election of 1886 may
or may not turn on the electoral votes of
California. But California is one of the
States of the West the Roosevelt Demo-
Gratis are counting on carrying. It's loss
might prove severe blow to them. There
are other States in which the Democratic
party is having its factional differences
today, among them Ohio and Colorado.
Unless these strains of discord can be
harmonized in the next nine months the
claims Of Chairman James A. Farley of
the Democratic National Committee are
likely to be discounted.
Evening star., 1936-01-18
A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton
Dove of War.

In golden days of chivalry.
When swords were quickly barred,
The bold Sir Roderick Tivily -
Forth on his charger Jared.
Right merrily he rode -
To the far-off abode M
Where dwelt his lady love. -
Her hand he kissed, as on her wrist
Was perched milky dove.
The dove in q resentful flight IS
Up to the maids breast hew;
And, to Sir Roderick's delight, -
A cooling challenge threw. N
Before the warning bird,
With but jesting word.
He lightly tossed his glove
And to his arms In all her charms
lie drew his fair young love.
Evening star., 1936-01-18

If there is anything wrong with the
judiciary of this Nation, closer super
vision of smar-town justice may help
more than generalities attacking the
United States Supreme Court.
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Kipling must be credited with a tour
de force which made British India the
literary arena of the world. And he was
its unchallenged ringmaster. Polished
criticism meant no more to him than to
Walt Whitman. Heart and soul he was
with the soldier men and when he sang
of them he sang himself.
Evening star., 1936-01-18

The Ethiopian attack has been so pro-
longed that the transaction, so far as
time consumption is concerned, partakes
of the qualities Of a disorderly confer
ence as well as those of a war.
Evening star., 1936-01-18

London photographers who complain
OF reticence of American celebrity should
be content to turn the camera on Lady
AStor, who rather likes it.
Evening star., 1936-01-18

A radio lecture on crime conditions
in Cleveland by Mr.. Newton Baker is
not so explicit as to include admonitions
to Republican delegates to watch their
hats and pocketbooks.
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Business and Education.

From the Portland Oregonian
wallace Beery appears to have named
circumstance which is the good for
tune of large number of persons when
he said: 1T is sure great to be in a busi-
ness where you don't have to be edu.
Gated"
Evening star., 1936-01-18

Sanctions are made difficult by the
fact that there is little or nothing in
merchandise that may not be in military
demand when hoStilities rage.
Evening star., 1936-01-18

Radio sings the same old songs and
tells the same old news hour after hour
in manner which indicates the need of
a capable manager.
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Member of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively entitied i to
credited to it or not otherwise credited IN TINS
paper and also the local news published herein
Ali rights Of publication OF special dispatches
herein also reserved
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Bad News.

Bad News.
My radio! My radio!
Yourself you will amuSe
From early dawn to twilight glow
BY bringing me bad news.
And now and then, just for change
A ditty you'll rehearse
That is so barbarously strange
It makes bad news seem worse.
Evening star., 1936-01-18

Romances in Hollywood are thrilling
because the preacher in settling them
has to wait or the press agent.
Evening star., 1936-01-18
Wisdom Of the People.

Wisdom Of the People.
do you think wars are demanded by
the people themseives?"
mo-" answered Senator Sorghum, ST
have faith in the wisdom of the plain
people and can't see any wisdom in
an impetuous desire to line up and be
shot at"
Evening star., 1936-01-18

Jud Tunkins says he's naturally a hero
worshiper, but he wishes so many heroes
hadn't confused him by getting into
politics"
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Flowing Under.

The snowfall bids us sorrow,
But the scraper comes along
And we know that by the morrow
Traffic will be going strong.
Many Of us pause to wonder
If more Joy we would have known
Had we plowed the snowdrifts under
And Just let the crops alone.
"De man VIII a clear. conscience" said
Uncle Eben, "may be desirable citizen.
but he amt necessarily as popular as de
man wiz good voice."
Evening star., 1936-01-18

Machines threaten our prosperity"
said Hi Ho. the sage of Chinatown.
Among the machines most to be feared
are cash registers in night clubs"
Evening star., 1936-01-18
Blue Chip Ideas

"Texas has some big ideas"
eyes," said Mesa Bill, I'm tryin' to
persuade the boys in Crimson Gulch to
quit small time shootin' and gamblin'.
Texas realized long ago that if you've
got to take chances, you might as well
get into a game that pays big, such as
politics"
Evening star., 1936-01-18

Rate by Mail-Payable In Advance.
Evening star., 1936-01-18

There are even, Mr.. Clark points out,
what amount to wars between butterfly
species which end in the extirpation Of
one or the other. Such . process is
even now going on around the District
Of Columbia. During the past four years
there has been . great increase in the
Evening star., 1936-01-18

@. When window taxes we're levied in
England, was any number of windows
exempt?-J. E. H.
A. Taxes on windows were first levied
in England in 1897 upon houses having
more than six openings.
Evening star., 1936-01-18

EiEht Final and Sunday star----7ec per month month
Might Final star N. end Of escS per month
Orders may be sent by mail or telephone Ma
tional 5000.
Evening star., 1936-01-18

Q. What are noble" gases?-U. N F..
A. Noble gases are gaseous elements,
including argon. helium, neon, krypton,
niton and xenon, and are so-called be-
cause they do not enter into combina.
tion with any Of the other elements.
Evening star., 1936-01-18
ANSWERS TO
QUESTIONS
BY Frederic J. Haskfn.

A reader can get the dns10er to any
question OF fact By tcrittno The Washing
ton Euentng Star Information 5aYeda,
Frederic =. Haskin. Director. Washing
ton, d. C. Please tnclose stump for reply.
@. Are there any Oriental rugs in the
White House?-D. K. o.
A. There are number Of Kermanshah
and Bokhara rugs in the White House,
One or two were gifts and some were
purchased. They are scattered through
the President and Mrs. Roosevelts Iv-
ing quarters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-04
PRESIDENT WAS
 IN CONFERENCE

Washington, Fob. { -- (UP) -- A conference to survey expenditures and revenues Of the government was called today by President Roosevelt, who will meet with the heads of tho various administration lending agencies.
 stephen Early, White House sec. retary, described tho conference as purely routine and said there was no connection between 1t and tax studies made recently by MT. Roose- welt and others.
 Those asked to attend are Secro- tary of the Treasury Henry Mor- genthau, Jr., Secretary of Agricul. turc Henry A. Wallace, Jesse Jones, head of the REC; Stewart McDon- aid, housing administrator; Chester Davis, AAA administrator, and Cyril Upham, treasury advisor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-04
PROMINENT LOCAL
 RESIDENT IS DEAD
Lewis J. Russell A. B. C. Employe, We'll Known,
 Pneumonia Victim

Lewis J. Russell, sg, 73, of 2eA North Main street, well known and highly respected resident of Waterbury, died last night ct the Waterbury hospital following Q weeks illneSg of pneumonia. Posses- sor of c cheerful disposition, MT. Russell during his residence here won for himself Q host of friends who were highly grieved to learn of his demise.
 For 2i years MT. Russell was con- nected with tho American Brass company and during his entire per. iod Of employment with the concern he was popular with his associates. Fraternally, also, MT. Russell was active, having been 6 member of Woodruff assembly of Naomi chap- ter, Order of the Eastern Star, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engin. ee"s and tho Plattsburgh, N. Y, lodge of MaSons.
 MT. Russell was c native Of schroon Lake, N. Y. He was the son of the late Cashmere and Hat tic Lewis Russell. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Nancy Bruce Russell; five daughters, Mrs. Har- old E. Wood of Hartford, Mrs. c. 4. Penrosc, Mrs. James Raymond and Miss Bernice Russell of Syracuse, N. Y, and Mrs. Herbert Dixon of L0ckport, N. Y.; two sons. Lewis J. Russell, Jr, Columbus, Ohio, and Melvin B. Russell of Syracuse, N. Y.; three brothers, Edward of New York city, Archie of Piattsburgh, N. F., and Frank of Newark, N. J.; and two sisters, Mrs. H. 4. Adams of Caldwell, N. r., and Mrs. Grace Calkins of Newark, N. J. Seven grandchildren also survive.
 The funeral will take place to- morrow afternoon ac 3:30 o'clock from the Alderson Funeral home, 70 Central avenue. Services will be conducted by Rev. Theodore Boblin of the First Methodist church, Of which the deceased was 6 devout member, and burial will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from 2 to 9 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-04
OLD PLATE NOS. STILL AVAILABLE.
Local Office Not Yet NOti- fled of Dead Line on
 New Licenses

Persons seeking to obtain the same plate numbers they have had In past years are still able to ob- tain them ct tho State Motor Ve- hicle department on Watertown avenue this morning, despite the fact that the closing day had been set at last Saturday. Mrs. Alice Bradley, head of the local ofiice, stated this morning that, inasmuch as she had received no ofiacial re- port from Hartford concerning the matter, the issuance would have to be continued until such time as tho local ofilce is instructed to stop.
 The present delay in getting Q definite date is holding up the reg- ular work to be done in issuing tho plates to those persons who ere not interested in securing any particu- lar number.
 The motor vehicle department In the state started to accept appli- cations for these reserved plates on January 1. To date 6b,000 regis trations have been issued, 4000 of this number being reservations for present numbers that auto owners wish to secure again. Of interest to Waterbury people Is the fact that Mayor Frank Hayes will cons tinue to have his ofiioial plate, number 2, the lieutenant.governo plate, for the coming year. The governor has number 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-04
DRIVE LAUNCHED ON BOOTLECC|NC
Federal Government Off, fers Rewards for In.
 formation

Police authorities here to-day view the newly-announeed policy of the federal government in paying rewards for information leading to the conviction of liquor law viola tors aS the first step In a drive on largo scale bootlegging. Lending added significance to tho belief was the conference yesterday between Sidney Sherwood, district supervisor of the New England Alcohol Tax Unit, Robert W. Coyne, head of the enforcement group, and Joseph o. O'Kane, investigator In charge of the Hartford office. O'Kane iS well known locally.
 The federal government has ans tlounced that 6 reward will Do paid "equal to ten per cent of the fines penalties, forfeitures and taxes TO. covered" for information leading to the detection and bringing to trial of liquor lew violatorg.
 Products Of illicit stills, 1t is claimed, are being marketed in cheap taverns, low class hotels and questionable" drug stores.
 Tn Connecticut, officials said at Hartford following the conference yesterday, there is still as much per capita bootlegging as elsewhere in New England. The various metro. politan areas are declared to be the focal points of illicit industries"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-04

Patrolman Greene for the past few years had been stationed ct the West Main and Willow street intersection. His handling of the traffic at this point, one of the busiest corners in the city, won him the praise of local and out of town mos torists lake. Parents of the hundreds of school children who daily crossed the busy corner had in the popular officer an unqualified and well deserved confidence, mer- tied by excellent record,
 The late officer was Q hoIne.lov- Ing man, an ideal husband and father end 0 splendid neighbor. The respect and confidence his fellow police officers and legion of friends held for him, serve to indicate the quality of his character, person. ality and disposition.
 Appointed In 1el7
 patrolman Greene was the son of the late John n. and Mrs. Marcella daughan Greene. He received his appointment as q supernumerary policeman February ', 1917. On September 8 of tho same year he began his three months probation ary term, and continued theneeforth as c regular member of the do. partment. Three years later he be- came c grade A policeman.
 Superintendent of Police Joseph II. Mclean this morning paid trib- ute to Patrolrnan Greene as an effi- oient, trustworthy officer. More than that, he enjoyed well.de. served popularity with his fellow officers and with the thousands ot persons with whom he came into contact in the course of his duty," the superintendent said.
 Enthusiastic Sportsman
 The deceased was c member of the Waterbury lodge of Elks for the pest 2B years, c member of St. Mar garet's church Holy Name Society, and tho Watsrtown Fish and Game Association. His avoeations were fishing and hunting and he spent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-04
JOHN REGIS IS GIVEN DAMAGES
Awarded $I,2SO Against WOOdbury Man in Mo.
 tOrcyCle Suit

John Regis of this city Is granted damages of Sl260 against Frank P. Strong of Woodbury in Q decision filed today by Judge Miles McNih of the court of common pleas. Based on the collision of Q motor cycle with c parked car In Wood. bury, the case was heard in court by Judge McNiff, but decision was reserved until today,
 Tho plaintiff sought damages ot Sl0,000 for injuries he sustained when his motorcycle hit the rear end of Strong's car, while the lat- ter vehicle was. allegedly parked without lights on the highway in Woodbury. It was alleged that tho defendants negligence caused the accident. The accident took place April 3, 1885.
 Tn the judges memorandum to. day, he finds that Regis was oper- ating his motorcycle with reason- able care, that he was not speeding and that he was not at fault in the accident.
 The judge points out that tho tall light of strong's parked car was not lighted and that Regis was un- able ot sec the machine as he rounded the curve just as ho ap. preached strong's cor.
 Regis Is awarded c Judgment of $i2b0 and his costs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-04
MRS. ROBERT BIRT
 SPEAKS ON MUSIC

Mrs. Robert Dirt traced the his. tory of Irish music from tho begin ming, 800 years 3. O., up to the 10th century, in her address last evening before tho Children of Mary society of St. Margaret's church.
 Following the talk, Q business meeting was conducted with Presi- don't Theresa Fleming presiding, Plans for the semi-formal dinner dance at Waverly inn c week from tonight were discussed and Q sug- gestion approved to sponsor Q coii- Fiunion breakfast in May.
 Other officers of the society gre Catherine Hyland, vice president; Christine Brennan, secretary: Mar guerite 0unshanan, treasurer; and Rev. Joseph Y. Donnelly. chaplain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-04
OBITUARY

BURKE-,Edmund L. Burke, . foreman In the composing room Of the Waterbury Republican 20 years ago and former resident of thiS city, died yesterday morning ct the Med. ieai Center hospital in New York city.
 He is survived by his wife, Grace E. Burke; and two sons, E. Lowell and sherman D. Burke. Funeral services will be held tomorrow af- ternoon ct o'clock ct the Camp. bell funeral parlors, Broadway and 0eth street. Services will be private
 CARLSON -- Mrs. Clarence A.. Carlson, former resident Of l66 Chestnut avenue, died on January 20th ct the Buffalo General hospi. tai. Buffalo, N. Y, following c brief illness.
 She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Marjorie, of this city; her mother, Mrs. Anna Lundgren of Jamestown, N. Y.; three broth- CTS, Elmer, Carl and Fritz of James, tOWtlJ utIQ VtlG bAbvGKp ANAket A5UW- renee Eckerman of Brooklyn, N Y. Burial took place ct Sunset Hill cemetery, Jamestown.
 TRAFFORD-Word has been re- ceived in this city of the death of Henry l.. Trafford, 72, who died on last Friday ct his home in Vest port Factory, Mass. He was the husband of the late Amy (HarD Trafford who was the daughter of the late MT. and Mrs. Jay Hart of this city, and also 6 brother -in-law to Mrs. Joel I. Butler, Mrs. Forrest Purinton, Alfred and Howard Hart.
 He is survived by two brothers, Perry D. Trafford of Newton City, 6 retired attorney; and Bernard Trafford, chairman of the board of the First National Bank of Boston. Mass. He is also survived by @ niece, Miss Leone Trafford.
 Funeral services were held on Sunday in Westport Factory.