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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06

ly drawn, can prevent those so disposed from finding crevices through which wrongdoing may creep; and 1t is equally true that those desiring to do the right will do it even if there were no charter in existence.
 If we can justify the faith of those who elected us to serve them, we can feel that our work is well done, but if we cannot face them with & clear con- science, our work, regardless of reports and statistics, must be counted a failure.
 It is in this spirit and with this purpose that we have la bored and 1t is thus that we will continue for the remainder of the time allotted to us.
 Respectfully.
 FRANK HAYES,
 Mayor. Waterbury. Connecticut, Jan- uary 5, 1881.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06

70 HONORABLE BOARD o ALDERMEN OF THE CITY 0 WATERBURY:
 In compliance with the pro- visions of the City Charter. 1 submit to you statement of the condition of affairs of the city.
 It is not my purpose to give you at this time a detailed state ment of the work of each de- partment. The reports of the various department heads, all of which will be presented to you. should furnish much informa- tion of interest and profit.
 In addressing you year ago, l found it necessary to state that rigid economy would be required for the purpose of limiting our expenditures to the sums allotted in the budget for 193O.
 It is & pleasure to say that this policy has been carried out 10 the letter and that our ex- penses for the year just passed will fall well within the totals oS the budget allowances.
 The economic conditions pre- vailing during the past year have brought to us many un- expected problems which called for relief and which consequent Iy presented additional handi- cIps to our program.
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Budd To Represent
 Roosevelt At Cross
 Inaugural To-norroW
Army Colonel Selected By New York Governor as "Con
 tact Man" for Hartford Celebration

Hartford next Wednesday. The close bonds of long standing between the two executives made Governor Roose- welt desire to participate in the Con- necticut inauguration in something of an intimate manner and led to his choice of Colonel Budd to express personally his good wishes and con. gratulations to Governor Cross when taking over the duties of Governor of this state.
 Colonel Budd Is a personal friend of Governor Roosevelt with whom he was long In contact while station ed in Albany from 1926 to last July. He is now on duty in Hartford as senior instructor of the Connecticut National Guard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06
Financial

The great problem confront ing us a year ago was that when involved the conduct of the citys financial program. IL was evident at the outset that continuation of the high tax rate could not be .countenanced. Every effort toward greater economy was made with this end in view and 1t is most saus- flying to note that the tax rate for 1881 will be seven mills. less than the total payable in 1880.
 On December 31, 1929, the total indebtedness of the city was $19,653.376.14 of which the sum of $2,000.000.OO was owed in the form of temporary loans.
 During 1880, we have paid off s1.OOO,0O0 of the temporary loans and $32l,6443G Of the bonded indebtedness, leaving our total debt on December 3l, 1880 at $l7,731,73l.l8 of which the sum of 100000 Is in temporary loans.
 In addition, we have paid out in interest on the bonded debt the sum of $778,27Y.75. The payment of large sums in in terest and principal on this debt will naturally prove a heavy drain upon our finances for many years to come.
 The lack of authoritative financial statements in the past left us in false position upon assuming office. For example, it was found that no entries had been made upon the books or the controller for the month Of December. 1929. Many pills contracted during that year and supposedly paid from the rev enues thereof were found to be unpaid. While the sum of $l3,- 619.9l has already been expend- ed in paying such bills and ap- parently all such accounts nave been settled. we still find small items appearing occasionally.
 The credit for the financial progress or lHe past JSni .P to the extremely capable hand ling of these matters by the present controller. The pur- chasing has for the first time been conducted upon modern principles, which has resulted m n large saving in this item. Fur ther, the application of an ade- uuate accounting system to this office has made 1t possible to obtain at any time an accurate statement of the city's finances.
 I believe that our practice Of issuing quarterly hnancial statement for the benefit of the public has been justified by its reception. and this policy VIII be continued in the future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06
Public Safety

Both the police and fire de- partments are slightly less in numbers than was the case year ago, as death and disci- plinary action have served to reduce the total. In both de- partments, 1t Is pleasing to note that the improvement in disci- pline has contributed greatly to the efficiency of their work. With few exceptions, the mem bers have performed their du- ties faithfully and cheerfully. The very few cases involving laxity were treated by the boards promptly, justly and without outside interference.
 In the police department, the adoption of the motor patrol marked a long step toward ef- fectiveness on operation. A new patrol and ambulance has just been purchased which should supply long existing need.
 As a result of a rearrange- ment of the personnel of the fire department, 1t was possible carry m l1jU tO open d HcW iIIC house without requiring any ad- dition to the existing force.
 A new piece of apparatus has been just added to this department.
 It should be noted that all the equipment acquired by both de- partments has been purchased from actual savings on their re- spective budgets, without the necessity of additional appro- priations.
 The municipal garage has been used only for storage of police cars. The working force was cut to a single caretaker, who has also acted as messen- ger for the comptroller's office, performing valuable service in the delivery of payroll checks and other similar duties.
 Both boards of commission CTS, as well as the officers and men of these departments. are worthy of commendation for the efficient manner in which their work has been done.
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 vailed during the past year, 1t is encouraging to note that up to December 3l, the collections have amounted 10 eighty seven per cent of the total.
 A reorganization of this office was effected in April and the re- suits were almost immediately apparent. The new collector has carried on his work so dili- gently and efficiently that his conduct of this office has recent ly been highly praised by off cials of the state tax depart ment
 With the substantial reduction in the tax rate for 1881, the bur den should be considerably lighter and the percentage of collections proportionately larger.
 It might be noted here that the practice of collecting sprink- ling assessments will be abolish ed during the coming year. These bills have always been q source of annoyance to property owners, while their preparation and collection have required much clerical work. Further, the development of a program for street oiling has eliminated to great extent the necessity for sprinkling. For these req sons, 1t has been decided to ab- sorb this item in the general tax levy, although we are deprived of about $3O,0OO. thirty-thou- sand dollars) annually. which in reality amounts to a further re- duction in taxes.
 Early in the year, it was dis covered that no apparent effort had been made in the past to collect taxes due the city from estates in the bankruptcy and probate courts. Under instruc- tions from the board of finance, the tax attorney has since col lected over three thousand dol lars from this source. Other estates now in process of settle ment involve much larger sums. payment of which Is expected in the near future.
 The practice of abating taxes, mainly upon the alleged grounds of poverty, has been greatly abused. There are very few cases which can, under proper investigation, show legitimate reason for this procedure. The law provides that in certain cases q postponement of the payment may be granted, in which case the obligation still remains upon the property. As this is q matter within the province of your honorable board, ] ask for your coopera- ton in reducing to minimum the abatements granted.
 The work of the tax commis- sioners is of paramount import ance, for 1t is upon their judg- ment that the foundation of the city's revenue Is laid.
 ne "OTk Ol TeNdluinb tax able property in the city has been in progress for some time. The preliminaries of this pro- gram have been completed dur ing the past year, The task of fixing the property values is necessarily extremely intricate. The values must be equitable in all sections of the city. In order to secure greater accur- acy in this respect, the board has unanimously voted to re- check all figures before they are finally determined. This will re- quire more time, but I believe that 1t is justified. Pending such revaluation, this board should make every effort to se- cure an accurate list of all property. particularly that of a personal nature. Our assess ments have been go low in the past that substantial additions 10 the Grand List can be made from this source.
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lecturers soon after the turn of the year. Plans for governmental and private building construction, to be put into effect as early as possible in the spring. will help the steel manufacturers considera bly,.
 Meanwhile steel prices are being stabilized. and the industry is hy no means downhearted because of the reduced rate of operation. On the contrary. some of the outstand- ing leaders in steel production arc expressing, in public addresses and interviews, their conviction that the worst Is over and their confident hope of real improvement in the early months of 1931."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06
U> 87 Per Cent Of 193O Tax Levy Collected

ficient. The policy of oiling streets has been most liberal and has amply justified itself by their improved condition after storms.
 The practice of extending water mains to suit the alleged needs of individual property owners has been discontinued. Not only 0 desire for economy, but common sense as well, has made 1t necessary to curtail this work. The revenue derived from the sale of water cannot Justify enormous expense for the pur- pose of bringing over large dis tances unless the number of property owners affected is large.
 The work of revising the wa ter rates has been under con- sideration for a long time. Sev- eral plans have been developed, from which we hope to be able to arrive at an equitable rating system which should increase the revenue from this source. l hope. in the near future, to submit a definite plan for the consideration of the public.
 In the engineering depart ment, the work on the Trunk Sewer has been continued dur ing the year in spite of the fact that the encountering of quick sand has added to the difficulty of the operation.
 After consultation with the committee on additional water supply. the work on the She paug water system was resumed in the spring with q greatly re- duced appropriation. The work which was done and that which will be done next year Is only y sufficient to maintain the city's rights in this project, and I am of the opinion that this policy should be continued until our financial condition is sufficient ly improved to warrant great CT expenditure.
 While the entire work of these departments during the past year is worthy of great commendation, I am sure that you will not resent my paying special tribute to the splendid results achieved by Edward F. Bradley. His sudden and uni- versally regretted illness has served to show us the esteem in which he is held by his fellow citizens, and 1t Is my fervent hope that he may soon be re- stored to perfect health to carry on the work which he has go capably begun.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06
Unemployment

The steady increase in the number of unemployed persons in the city became so alarming that by october it was apparent that the city could no longer as sume the entire burden of this situation. I therefore called conference of the principal en- ployers of labor, from which de- yeioped the Mutual Aid Unem- ployment Fund. The methods and accomplishments of this committee are so well known that 1t Is not necessary to repeat them here. Their system has already functioned so smoothly that Waterbury to-day has an enviable position among the cities of the nation in this re- spect. The thanks of the city are due to the members Of this committee who have given so liberally of their time and effort, without compensation, to bring about this result.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06
Public Works

For the first time in fifteen years, the street department has been conducted without exceed ing it's budget allowance. This fact is particularly noteworthy because 1t is doubtful if the streets of our city have ever been so well cared for as dur ing the past year. With min mum working force. the work done has been thorough and ef-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06

CHILDREN are happy and V carefree by nature, so when they cry for no apparent reason any careful mother worries. No one can always guess just what is wrong but the remedy can always be the same. Good old Castoria! There's comfort in every drop of this pure vegetable prepara- ton and not the slightest harm in its frequent use. As often as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06
Public Health

The commissioners of public health have given unsparingly of their effort and time with the result that this department has not only been conducted with greater efficiency than ever be- fore, but the operating costs have been so greatly reduced that a very considerable reduc- ton will be effected in the budget allowance for public health.
 In spite of the fact that the reorga nization reduced the working force from forty-one to nineteen. 1t Is gratifying to note the following more important features of the years work Tn this department:
 1. The number of com municable diseases and the deaths therefrOm are substantially less than in 1929.
 , The number of children receiving immuniZation was approximately 40 per cent of the total who re- ceived this treatment TOT the preceding six years. 2 While there were fewer births recorded than in 1929. there was also a material decrease in the number of deaths of chill dren under the age of one year.
 {. For the first time. the city laboratory has been ap- proved by the state health authorities for diagnostic tests. It Is no longer necessary to send any specimens to the state for examination and is a tribute not only to the ability of our bacteri- ologist, but q striking ex- ample of the efficiency which characteriZes the entire work of this de- partment.
 [. During January, 1880. there was established at St Mary's hospital a den- tai clinic which has since handled nearly 5,5G0 cases. The room and dentists have been sup piled by the hospital and the supplies and dental nurses by this depart ment.
 6. With the cooperation o
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06

Governor Franklin D. RooseVeit of New York has designated Lieut.. Colonel Arthur ID. Budd, Unlted States Army as his personal repre- sentative at the inaugural cereinon
 les of Governor Wllpur L. Cross ".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06
Public Welfare

The Work or the welfare de- partment must of necessity be largely augmented during a period of depression such as now exists. For that reason. this department has been obliged to exceed it's budget by a considerable sum. No crit icism of this can justly be made, for the emergency has amply justified the expenditure.
 The merging of the work of the children's home commission with the welfare department has resulted in increased econ- omy of operation without detri- ment to the effectiveness of the work.
 Extensive and badly needed repairs have been made to the Brookside Home, which is now caring for more people than ever before. The management of this home has been efficient and Is worthy of great praise.
 While we have no assurance that the work of this depart
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Taxation

The collection of taxes as high as those payable in i93O would be A difficult task even In times os nvosperitv.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06
Hayes Praises
 City Employees;
 Pledges Economy
First Annual Message Reviews Work of Past Twelve Months Stresses Reduction in Bonded Debt and Temporary Loans-Points to Great Increase of Tax Collections

Pointing the made by the administration during the past year putting the etys business back substantial and pang employees the and the public general fine rendered during l93O Mayor Frank Hayes nights meeting the board of aldermen delivered his annual Reviewing the the he called the bonded debt and the the collections the made the health ument excellent work done by the and the fine discipline efficiency the fire police depart 
 Opposes City Manager
 Mayor Hayes message declared by aldermen very containing all the information desired of the chief executives the years achievements and his 193 In his message Mayor Hayes emphaeay stands legislative Hartford tending defeat the principle of home rule President Peter Griffin the introduced Mayor Hayes. The message follows
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06

 penditures are being made un- der carful supervision and with due regard for efficiency.
 City Employees
 The contribution which the employees of the city have made toward our program of economy cannot be allowed to pass un- mentioned. The city offices have been operated with a view only to the convenience of the pub lie, while the longer hours and more intensive work of em- ployes have contributed very largely to the success of our program
 It is not possible to mention all the instances of this in- creased service, but there are two which may be referred to without prejudice to the many others.
 The offices of city sheriff, long regarded as a purely nom inal one, has this year rendered exceptional service. By giving his personal attention to the serving of all foreclosure and tax notices. as well as the entire work of the legal department, the present city sheriff has made the employment of outside as- sistance unnecessary and has saved the city sum at least equal to his own salary.
 Similarly, the electrical in- L,, nfh- ciency in his work, has added greatly to the revenue of his de- partment by collecting fees for permits which were formerly allowed to go by default.
 Such examples as these con- :. firm our belief in the existence of a splendid spirit of co-opera- tion and certainly warrants our gratitude to those who are serV- ing the city so faithfully.
 Park and School
 Departments ments is of such magnitude IndL LlHlS anu SUdCe WILL HUI permit a detailed discussion of their activities. The annual reports will cover the entire range of their activities and should be carefully digested by you.
 However, cannot neglect this opportunity to acknowledge the contribution which both de- partments have made by their willingness to cooperate with us and to express my gratitude for their unselfish labors.
 The Press
 If is a pleaslre to acknoWl-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06
HIGHLIGHTS OF ANNUAL
 MESSAGE BY MAYOR HAYES

Waterbury has envble reputation among the cities of the method of meeting the unemployment situation Reorganization office per collection of 930 levy ...
 Administration will insist home rule for Waterbury. department kept within budget despite the history of the city
 Discipline greater fire and police departments despite reductions in both forces
 Welfare departments remarkable despite present crisis Health departments 93O excellent although reduced
 Spirit municipal employees experienced
 Press of Waterbury thanked splendid cooperation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06

ment will be lessened during the immediate present, we can feel sure that the required ex- penditures are being made un- der carful supervision and with due regard for efficiency.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06

baby has a fretful spell, is feverish and cross and can't sleep, let Castoria soothe and quiet him. Sometimes it's a touch of colic. Sometimes it is constipation. Just keep Castoria handy and give freely for any of the above conditions; relief will follow promptly.
 All through babyhood, Cas- toria is a mothers standby, and wise mothers do not change to stronger medicines as the child grows older. Just increase the dose of Castoria and keep the youngsters stomach sweet and the bowels in good order.
 To be sure of getting genuine Fletcher's Castoria you should s;s.ssu1s ,GsE iS, tnis s.A.HzzzZ1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-06
Park and School Departments
The Press

It is a pleasure to acknowl-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-07-09

annual get-together and Achievement
Day program July % in the Hostetler
grove on the Cannon Ball river, 1t
is announced by Theodore Martell,
county agricultural agent.
Miss Grace belong, in charge of
Homemakers club work In North Da-
kota, and Miss Ruth Dawson, extern
sion specialist in foods and rutri-
ton. will assist with the program.
During the program the winner Of
the garden project of each club, as
we'll IS the county champion. VII be
named.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-07-09

ccrding to John Handtmann, Jr.,
Morton county sheriff, who brought
Chamberlain to Mandan from Glen
dive. Mont. Wednesday evening.
No further action has been taken
in the case of Howard Kirkpatrick,
Bismarck negro. who is charged with
driving an automobile while intoxi-
Gated. The charge grew out of an
automobile accident June "a on the
Mandarin Bismarck highway in which
four automobiles figured.
Dismissed Tuesday afternoon
through a misunderstanding, Kirk
patrick was rearrested to face the
count.
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the Hanover and Center commune
ties, died in the arms Of his wife near
New Salem when he was being taken
In an automobile to Bismarck to be
treated for high blood pressure.
Mr.. Rabe was born Nov. IL, 1852, In
Magasan, Germany. He came to
America In 1880 and homesteaded In
1892 near Hanover. He was married
to Urlika Cordes in 1892.
He leaves his widow, nine children,
one step-child. and seven grandchil-
dren. The children are August, Jud-
son; John, residing nea Hanover;
Dick, Henry and Fred. at home; Mrs.
Bertha Schultz, who lives near Ham,
over; Mrs. John Albers. living near
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-07-09

Tralll-The memory of Walter
Trail. who was active In the early.
development Of the county, is honored
IN the county's name. Trail was an
employe Of the Hudson Bay company
and established a post at Caledonia.
The county originally was created
from parts Of Burchard, Cass and
Grand Forks counties by an act of
the territorial legislature Jan. IL. 1875.
March 8. 1883, q part Of It was added
to Steele county, the county was Gre
ated and Caledonia named the county
seat. Later the county seat was
moved to Hillsboro. The land is
nearly all farms.