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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-01
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 1882
Patient Healthy

The news yesterday that Waterbury had erased every last dollar of it's floating indebt- edness was cheering to taxpayers of this city. It was also encouraging 10 our town and city officials who have been scrmping and laboring just SO that the city might re- lieve itself of the numerous financial bur dens that are most municipalities lot. The sale of $l.000,000 worth of funding bonds last week and the presence of slightly over million dollars in taxes in the city treasury prompted Mayor Hayes and the other off, cials to wipe out the $2.l00,000 floating in- debtedness.
 That Waterbury is in an enviable posi- ton now can perhaps be better explained by the statement that it is the first time since the administration of Mayor Martin Sculy that there has not been floating indebted ness present to worry both officials and tax payers Undoubtedly the removal of this large debt will have salutary effect when it comes time to establish the l933 tax rate next fall. That it will drop even lower than the present rate is clearly indicated If it does Waterbury will have much to be thankful Tor that our pIeSeHl OlnCidlo Weie abie 'O cope so successfully with the hard times that are now pushing the majority of cities to the brink of bankruptcy.
 Incidentally S6O0,00O of this indebted ness was incurred through group of local banks who united in l93l to loan the city that amount At the time we stressed the fact that our local banking institutions were showing their faith in Waterbury, so its citizens should do likewise. We think our statement is now proved to the satisfaction of all concerned. It isn't the first time that Waterbury's citizens and corporations have found the city good investment, We know it won't be the last time.
 The fact that the city was enabled to re- tire it's entire floating indebtedness was due, of course, to the splendid cooperation shown ty the taxpayers. The May instalment. the last day for paying which was yesterday, was % per cent in this week. In such times as these that is fine record We don't doubt but what the collection will rate almost 100 per cent before the next nstalment of taxes comes due. It will probably be necessary for this city to borrow again against these taxes but until that time the city will realize that it's floating indebtedness IS nil and its bor- rowing capacity large. Many city in ths state would like to be in the same position to face the remaining months of l93Z.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-01
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The negro press, it is said, shows an increasing disposition to support colored candidates when other candidates of the reg ular parties do not suit 1t.
 Senator Arthur Capper of Kan sas, although republican, has urged negroes of the country to adopt a policy of political inde- pendence and to Function as a group" when the occasion de- mands.
 No Enthusiasm for Hoover
 White says negroes are no longer succumbing to "blanishments and lies of professional politicians. white or black" and predicts that they will "come into their own in this year of depression" He says neither party appears to be going negro enthusiasm.
 Hoover, according to negro leaders at the recent N. A. A. c. P. convention here who might or might not be able to swerve the race from it's traditional repub- lican path, has caused resentment by dealing with lily-white south- ern republicans, by refusing to consider appointing negroes to office, by the Parker nomination, through the War Departments Jim growing" of Gold Star mothers and the suffering of ne- groes from unemployment and de- pression.
 The Roosevelt Angle Also, they say, negroes remem- Der that Governor Franklin Roose- welt wrote the constitution of Haiti after directing the invasion of that black republic by marines, who are still there.
 In the south, where the situa- ton differs from that in the north in various ways. there Is a con- siderable belief that such states as Indiana, Illinois and Ohio will eventually become democratic if negroes undertake to exercise in- dcpendent political power.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-01
Vacations For Children

Farmers in some parts of the country are being urged to "open their homes and hearts to the cities under privileged chil- dren" What is wanted specifically is lot of pleasant and comfortable farms to serve as free summer camps for the kids. where boys and girls incapable of paying for such treat can go in squads for two weeks va cation. It is an excellent plan. in which no doubt thousands of hosptable. farmers will be glad to cooperate. It should be very good thing for the children, without doing much harm to the farm.
 Hospitality. however. usually implies some sort of return. How will the cities recprocate for such generosity By refrain ing from pouring out into the country to strip the farmers trees of blossoms in the spring and of fruit in the fall' By courte- ously asking permission when they want to hunt on the farmers property? Or will they reciprocate ''in kind by gathering up the under privileged children of the rural arears of whom there are plenty - and bring ing them to town in the winter for couple of weeks of city life'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-01

From all reports Waterbury's municipal golf course will rank among the most beau tiful, as well as one of the sportiest. in the state. Waterbury will be well provided with courses at that rate. The Waterbury Country Club boasts what is considered one of. the finest l8-hole courses in Connecticut. while that of the Mattatuck Country Club on top of Southington Mountain is one of the trckiest and best laid-out of the smaller courses. The municipal course is to take rank with them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-01

Waterbury's parks were never more beau tiful than they are just now. They certain ly are splendid tribute to the many philan- tkropic citizens who donated the land for them and the officials who have developed them to their present state of perfection. Full ton Park was especially lovely Monday when the memorial tablet of Mir and Mrs W. E. Fulton was unveiled. Chase Park in another week or so will be bower of pink blossoms, as the laurel display alongside the boulevard is just ready to bloom. More people should take advantage of the oppor- tunities that are right at their elbows Know your own home town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-01

Hartford is setting other old Connecticut cities a good example in marking old strue- lures and localities that are intimately con neeted with the history of our Capital. It has just placed an appropriate marker at the northeastern end of the Brownstone bridge crossing Park River at Hudson and Wells street. It was the site of the first "Palisado' and Town Grist Mill' in l64O which was only few years after the town was founded The "Palisado" was erected l635 to protect the settlers from Indians. Waterbury has an opportunity to profit by this example. Recourse to our local his- tories will reveal many landmarks that should be commemorated in just such fash ion. We recommend that some city board or agency interest itself in this.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-01
A Book a Day
by BRUCE CATION
Declares Dole Would Restore
 Buying Power

Read the political campaign speeches and you'll absorb the idea that about all this country needs Is a series of budget-balanc- ing exercises. Read the new books and you'll find yourself wondering if the cards shouldn't be shuf- fled for an sentire new deal.
 The writers, in other words, are taking up the political-education job that the politicians ought to De handling.
 A good sample of the sort of book I'm talking about is Money for Tomorrow" by w. E. Wood- ward. .,
 You may disagree heartily with everything in 1t, but 1t will at least set you thinking. MT Woodward has focused a keen intelligence on the problems. of the republic and his conclusions are very stimulat- ing. Most fundamental of our trou- bles, he believes, is the fact that the profits of the capitalistic sys- tenn have been poorly apportioned. with the worker getting too little and the man at the top getting too much.
 As a result, he says, we have q magnificent productive machine tied up with insufficient purchas- ing power. He doesn't believe the depression can end until the unem- ployed are given purchasing power. and he isn't in the least afraid to recommend a huge-sized dole to do the trick.
 His platform for the future calls for the grouping of all major in- dustries into huge government controlled monopolies, with profits strictly limited and with high wage scales the rule.
 You may find some of this start ling. but 1t makes good reading. It's written, too, in a slangy, breezy style that holds your attention.
 Money for Tomorrow" is pub lished by Liyeright. and costs $2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-01
BRIDGE COMPLEXITIES
(Hartford Times)

(f1artIOrd IlmeS)
 Although the state bridge 5com- mission disclaims sponsorship of the idea that Capitol avenue be ex- tended eastward through the Mo- Cook and other properties to form an approach to the new bridge, 1t has so contrived it's approach plan that this extension would become q necessary link if the plan were adopted.
 Members of the McCook family are on strong ground in opposing the taking of their ancestral home until 1t can be proved that the plan suggested is essential, The tentative proposal regarding the Capitol avenue extension is another item in the large question of plan- ming the approaches and connect ing streets in 6 manner that will be both advantageous from a traf- fic standpoint and will not involve
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-01

undue destruction of private prop erty. f
 The new bridge is primarily de- sirable, in the minds of the mem- bers of the state commission, for through traffic. For this reason the approaches are likely to be planned with such an aim in view. This aspect of the project is still in its initial and tentative stage and 1t is important that Hartford should take q close and informed interest in the best possible arr rangement regarding approaches to the bridge and other feeding streets.
 Some private property will need to be taken. But every possibility should be thoroughly canvassed as to the best plan for accommodating not only through traffic but that which will originate and terminate C in Hartford. Until the merits oi the best arrangement of streets
 have been demonstrated. private property owners are fully Justified
 In objecting to the taking of theit property.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-01

Colonel Amos w. w. Woodcock has shown the first sign of common sense in the prohibition mudde that we have seen in good many years Today there is no thought given to temperance. It has been engulfed in the term prohibition We don't hear any more about the evils of demon rum. but are told that we must keep pro- hibition in the statute books for the welfare of the nation. Unfortunately prohibition and temperance are two different things. If they were synonymous the country would be safe. but when they are not, diseord is bound to result. Colonel Woodeoek believes that education of the people will eventually lead to good results. So do we. but this education must be along the lines of the temperance crusaders of the old days. When the dry forces abandoned this campaign and started tampering with the Constitution and state laws they got out beyond their depth. Let us keep temperance as moral and not a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-01
ySTACKEgs, ACT IN FORCE

 t On June l., 1918. the general "slacker'' order in the United States, which decreed that all men not engaged in useful pursuits must enter the army. because ef- fective. F
 On the western front, the Ger man advance turned westward and three new divisions of storm troops forced their way across the Ourca river and penetrated allied posi- Ntions to maximum depth of six miles.
 Terrific fighting continued in the vicinity of Rheims as German forces attacked continuously day Iafter day. French troops, aided by the high ground on which they had established their first line of defense. lost no important territory. German official bulletins con. tinued to tell of "great victories.
 but It was believed at allied head- quarters that the crucial stage of the. drive had been passed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-01
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
 AHnaSsaSpn

Perhaps you would be interested to know that the eye massage suggested In your column really is a big help. I have discarded my glasses which wore since 1925. massage my eyes night and morning, and am sure 1t has greatly improved my sight N. J. Ll
 Answer-Maybe, maybe, but one case doesn't prove 1t. The eye massage was suggested by a correspondent. He directed that one rest the thumbs on the cheek bones and gently draw the forefngers outward upon the upper lids with the eyes closed, repeating the strokes half a dozen times: then rest the fingers on fore- head and stroke the lower lids inward toward the inner corners of the eyes with the thumbs half dozen times Make only gentle pressure on the lids and the eyeball.
 Nails and Hair
 Will you tell me why finger nails and hail continue to grow after the body is dead? (U D)
 Answer-They don't. outside of folklore and " lcopyright John F. Dille Col
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-01
So They Say

Statesmen alone cannot solve the problems which arise in inter- national affairs. The nations must become accustomed to look to the organized system of the expert re- port, which gives just and i'm. partial lead to governments and public opinion and should be reg. ularly accepted just as judicial de. cisions are accepted as q matter oi course. = General Jan Shuts South African leader. . ss Every time the nation has need. ed to be rescued =. 1t has turned to the democratic party. = Newtor
 D. Baker. democratic presidentia possibility.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-01
DIsCoURTEoUs GUESTS
(Hartford Courant)

Not long ago, some persons who had been guests of Middlesex county in it's jail at Haddam left, informally and before the date set by the county officials for their departure. Their reason for this discourtesy has not been revealed, nor do we care to pry into 1t at this time, although we wonder at 1t. We have never been 6 guest at Haddam, but as one passes the in- stitution, one is inclined to envy its tenants. The surroundings are both rural and pleasant. the only institution of the sort in the state to compare with 1t being that in Holland. Why one should not have opportunity to loaf and invite his soul' while remaining there is more than we can see.
 We have seen many an inn at shore or mountain resorts which struck us as less inviting than the Haddam hostelry. One might go in there with no thought for the mor- row and might at once lose inter- est in the activities of the Stock Exchange. The cities may have their crowds of unemployed and shungry men. but in Haddam the question of what one shall eat and wherewith he may be clothed are automatically solved. The meals are served on time, and, as Mid dlesex county is made up for the most part of small towns, the place | is never overcrowded.
 The host Is genial, the neighbor- hood is delightfully."- quiet, the scenery is at It's best now. Yet men who could have remained longer have left without the formality of checking out. We still believe that they will regret that they have voluntarily thrown themselves upon their own resources, that they will reconsider and return They will be taken in, we can as-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-01
Personal Health SerUice (Ry William Brady, M. D.

Signed letters pertaining to persona' health and hygiene, not disease diagnosis or treatment, will be answered by Dr branS' Address him, care of the Democrat. sehoihs stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-01

political issue if we wish it ever to become established throughout the world. The steady withdrawal of prominent figures from the prohibition cause is due solely to this confusion of ideas It is one thing to endorse temperance and another to endorse prohibition. When prohibition ends tenn perance can once more begin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-01
Fly RODNEY BUTCHER

Washington. - Sometime along toward the middle of the summer the politicians will start worrying about the negro vote.
 They usually do in any contest that looks as if 1t might be close and the friends and leaders of the negro race have been prophesyine that there will be more than the usual reason for concern in 1882 because the negro is becoming in- creasingly independent and artic- ulate in those states where he is permitted to use the ballot.
 Any time they begin voting as a group the negroes will theoreti- cally hold balance of power be- tween the majority parties ir several states-13 states, according to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People which lists them as Delaware, Hi nois, Kentucky, Maryland, Mis- souri, Massachusetts, New York Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Tennes. see, Virginia, West Virginia and New Jersey-with total of 187 electoral votes.
 The RaskOb Gesture The republican party has gen erally considered the negro vote a. it's own. Democratic Chairman John J. Kaskob made some at. tempt to organize it for his party in 1928, but the results were in. conclusive. Now the N. A. A. c. P Is trying to get 1t out of the re. ,,,,h1ipuv co t,nn and rtcn if nnt fnu the democrats, but as an indcp. pendent force which can bt wielded for the benefit of the race
 It is contended that the negroes since they are normally employed in greater proportion than whites and nearly all dependent on wages have been suffering disproportion. ately during the depression. They are being urged to vote with espe. cial reference to social or economic measures such as unemployment relief. old age insurance, enfran. chisement and abolition of lynch ing.
 Tho Parker Case
 The most convincing demonstra. IiOIl OL Iiy Ilh6 oL V 'POtss' cal consequences thus far observed came with the rejection of Presi. dent Hoover's nomination of Judge John J. Parker to sthe supreme court. Walter White, secretary ol the association, startled lot oI people here in the demonstration of pressure politics which he exert ed on northern senators from states with large colored popula tions during the preliminary lob bying against Parker. White ap parently caused several senatoria votes to switch.
 The N. A. A. c. r. cites the de feat of ex-Senator Baird of Nev Jersey when he ran for governor claiming evidence of an over whelming negro vote against hin because of his vote for Parker il the senate.
 Capper's Advice
 | Meanwhile congress continues t have a negro member and ther are negroes in the Illinois an, New York legislatures. There ar congressional districts in three O four. other northern states wher the colored vote comes close to majority or better.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-01

Maybe if corporation stocks were named like race horses, people would keep on buy ing them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-01

It's just as well that the thirteen month year hasn't been adopted It's bad enough to have the same old bills coming in twelve times year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-01

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 8:47 o'clock Daylight saving tlme) tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-01
Here, There And Evervuhere

sure them if that, and will be given
 shelter and food for even q longer
 period. The lamp, let us say, still holds out to burn.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1932-08-18
4 Appear Before
Judge Reed; 3 On
Drunken Charges

Three men from the Morton Indian
agency were arrested late Saturday
by Sheriff L. ]. Kise and Deputy
Sheriff Harry Beatty on drunken
charges after their car crashed into
another near the bottom of the
agency hill. One Of the men was
bound over to district court and the
other two were fined.
Levi Leith, driver of the car, may
be taken before the district judge be-
fore the fall term of court in case he
wishes to plead guilty to drunken
driving. His bond was fixed at $3.50.
Clarence Leith and Peter Lee
pleaded guilty to intoxication and
were given sentences of $40 and costs
or ten days. Lees sentence was sus-
pended if he would leave the county
Immediately for his home in Wagner,
South Dakota.
Edward Sonnickson, Redwood Falls.
appeared before Judge Reed Monday
on a reckless driving charge and
pleaded guilty. He was sentenced to
pay court costs and was prohibited
from driving his car within the city
limits except as specified by the court
He was arrested Saturday.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1932-08-18
3 Omaha People On
Way North Detained
After Car Tips Over

Three Omaha people received minor
injuries Sunday afternoon when their
car ran into a ditch and tipped over
twice Is miles south of Redwood
Falls as they were headed north for
their cabin on White Fish lake, near
Brainerd.
Mrs. George Woodward, driver,
was the most seriously hurt. She re-
ceived a badly lacerated hand that
required 20 stitches, cut and bruised
face and minor injuries on her arms.
Nearly all of the flesh was torn off
her left hand.
Mr.. Woodward received several
cuts on his face and a battered left
foot. His daughter, Hope, who was
riding in the rumble seat of the car
sustained bruised legs.
The three will be detained here for
another night while their car is be-
ing repaired. Mr.. Woodward stated
that they left Omaha early Sunday
morning and he drove until they
were north of Window when he turn
ed the car over to his wife. He went
to sleep then and did not wake up I'M
til the car had hit the loose gravel
and started for the ditch.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1932-08-18
Funeral Services
Held Friday For
Charles Boushek
Body Found Hanging from Tree
on Sons Farm Near Vesta
Late Wednesday

Funeral services were held Friday
morning at the Church of the Holy
Name in Vesta for Charles Boushek
81, president of the closed Vests
bank, who was found dead the night
of August 10 on his. sons farm one
mile east Of Vesta where he had TAX
en- his life by hanging, probably at
ter drinking poison.
He was prominent in Vesta COM
munity affairs and also had many
friends in Redwood Falls and other
parts Of the county who regret his
misfortune. He had been mayor OF
Vesta for several years.
He was missed at his home at Z a
m. Wednesday and the family's alarm
increased when he failed to appear
for dinner. Searching parties were
formed and ransacked buildings and
farms near Vesta. Sheriff L. j. Kise
and Deputy c. L. Maurstad were call
ed from Redwood Falls.
1t was long after dark that party
came upon the body near the river
bank after wandering through the
fields on his sons farm.
Coroner A. w. Hubbard was call
ed at 11:30 p. m. and pronounced
death due to hanging. A small bottle
and package of arsenate of lead was
found in the pockets of 7overalls which
he wore.
Mr.. Boushek was bron in Bohemia,
May 27, 1868 and lived there until
shortly after he was IL years old. He
moved to this country then and set
tied in New York city, where he
learned the tailoring trade.
He married Katrina Kotval August
10, 1886. Their nine children and his
wife survive. They are Stanley of
Minneapolis; Emil, Joseph, Charles,
Frank, Edward and Richard who live
in Vesta and two daughters, Mrs.
Arnold Kramer of near Seaforth and
Beatrice who lives at home.
For several years Mr.. Boushek has
been failing in health and has been
urged by his family to go to hospi-
tai for rest and treatment. He re-
fused to heed this advice but seemed
to be regaining some of his health
when he disappeared from his home.
He was a member of the c. O. F.,
the M. w. A. and the Bohemia lodge
of C.. S. D. P. j. u
Pail bearers for the funeral were
William Engel, John Zajic, Mike
Kramer, John Kotyal, James Scan
Ion and Joseph Lecy. Rev. Eichsing-
err had charge of the services.