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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-26

street crimes Is estimated to be $25O, ,OOO, 900. of which GO per cent onn be prevented with good street lighting equipment. thus effecting an annual saving from this source of approximately $15O.00O.OOO. The total saving, therefore, would be in the ncighborhood of S775.OOO,- 900. These figures are too large 10 mean much. but figured on the basis of cost per family the total would amount to about $9O per family, of which $23 could be saved through proper lighting. Compare this with the additional cost of improving this condition with lighting equipment ut a cost of SC per family.
 State Problems
 "Thc state of Connecticut is not without It's problems of this na- ture. True. it's conditions are no: the worst on record, but they are far from the best. Nclghboring states have also had these prob- lems to cope with. but have been quick to realize the condition and have applied the remedy with suc- CCSS. III W NSbtcutStct OOuhtJ' iOA example, fabulous sums have been spent in an effort to protect the lives of motorists and pedestrians on most of the parkways leading into New York city.
 "New Jersey has just embarked on q fourth experiment designed to provide further data on the ben efits that can be obtained. On one stretch, data shows that accidents
 have been reduced 15.S per cent
 below the daytime level.
 WalIingfOrd Plan Massachusetts, too, has found that 51 per cent of all fatalities during the period from 1880 to 1883 occurred at night time and
 has attempted to remedy the sit-
 uation, making an issue of ade- quatc highway lighting as com pared to poor or just good light
 ing.
 identical accident conditions exist In Connecticut, although llt- tle has been done about 1t. Less than u hundred miles of highway have been lighted--but one out
 standing installation in Walling- ford Is available for test purposes Something must be done unless pedestrians and motorists are 10 continue to pay dearly for their so- called privilege of using the street and highways"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-26
PUBLIC UNREST
 CAUSED BY NEWS
ThOmastOn Hears Bill Cre- ating Finance Board Re.
 jected; RumOr Quieted
(Spcclal To The Dcmocrat)

NSbbSeub bO buC DeUpOTutD
 Thomaston, April 26-Quite n commotlon was caused here to- day by n news dispatch from Hart foed which stated that a bill crcnt- ing n board of finance in town has bcen rejected by the House, fol- lowing an unfavOrable report fran the committee on cities and bor- onghs.
 Tho bill had been presented by representative r. l.. White of this town In February at the adjourned town meeting in March. However tho voters here decided to cs- tablish the board so that no legl3- lativc action was necessary. The legislative committee appointed to investigate the bill made no report as tho board was legally establish. cd by the town, shortly after the presentation of tho bill.
 The bill was scheduled for q hearing in the House on March 24 but was withdrawn by the spon- sor. It was brought formally be- fOge the House yesterday and the chairman reported that the bill had been withdrawn. The action of tho House in no way effects the board of finance which will func- ton as usual Representative White asserted today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-26
WEST CALLS WATEII
 CHAMPIONS

Los Angeles UP .-Some of the nations foremost swimmers and drivers will gather here this summer for two major west coast Iaquatlc events. The senior South- ern California outdoor swimming championships will be hold July 21 and tho anual Far Western championships will be held Sept. 2 and 8.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-26

Four hotels in the North of Lon don are offering board and room to young men for from 75 cents tt $G.25 q week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-26
NEW ANTARCTIC LAND FOUND

Announcement in Oslo that n new land in the Antarctic had been dis covered by the Norwegian oil tank CT, Thorshavn. has aroused much interest in Norway. This discov- cry is not only of Importance in tho mapping of the South Antarctic regions, but may lend to Norway anncxing more territory in the Antarctic. Some years ago Norway disputed with Great Britain the ownership of Bouvet Island. which lies in tho same region and is of value to Norwegian whalers in the Antarctic. The Thorshavn's dis covery means that Norwegian ex- plorers have at last found the miss ing link between King Leopold Land, Queen AstrId Land, and Lars Christensen's Land.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-26
Dutch Luncheon Successful

A Dutch luncheon was served yesterday nt the Congregational church hall from 12 o'clock noon until 2 o'clock in the afternoon. About 90 people enjoyed tho splen- did menu which was as follows: Fresh baked ham. mashed pota- 1ocs. saurerkraut, cabbage salad. fruit jcllo with whipped cream, tea and coffee.
 The members of tho Ladies' Aid society who made this luncheon n success were: Mrs Charles Q. Will son, chairlady, assisted by Mrs Russell Wilson, Mrs Charles Ven- neau, Mrs C. A. stone, Mrs How ard Ande, Mrs Ralph Clinton, Mrs William Jcrman. Mrs Richard Daines, Mrs George Thompson, Mrs William Garms, Mrs John Mclean, Mrs Ann Watts, Mrs Oscar Locke.
 Briefs
 Contract bridge will be, enjoyed at the home of MT and Mrs George Booth of Coulter street tonight at 7:3O o'clock. Instruction by w. II. Byrnes previous to the playing.
 Members of the Rector's Aid so- ciety of All Saints church will meet this evening at the home of Mrs Silas Hoffman of Davis street.
 Mrs Thomas Gibbons of Frank lin avenue will sponsor card party at her home this evening for the benefit of St. Mary Magdalen's church. Prizes will be awarded to each table and refreshments served.
 Mrs Walter Thorne of Clematls avenue is Il patient at the Water bury hospital, having undergone m operation Tuesday. Mrs Thorne Is Improving each day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-26
Mrs Gorton Itntcrtains

Mrs William Gorton of Maple wood avenue entertained the mem- bers of her pinochle club ycstcr- day afternoon. Prizes were award cd and refreshments served.
 Members attending were: Mrs James Iivcrltt, Mrs Roy Van Wag- ner, Mrs Ellsworth Leach, Mrs August RcIchenbach, Mrs William Evoritt, Mrs James Dwycr, Mrs William Gorton, Mrs Louis Paris, Mrs Edward Burke. Miss Doris Plumb.
 Prizes were awarded 10 Mrs Alex McCloskcy, Mrs William EVcritt. Mrs William Gorton and Mrs Roy Van Wagner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-26
ITALY GIFTS TURIsT BUssEs

Trieste, Italy tCP).-Two spe. cial motor-coach services will operate daily between Italy and Austria thls coming summer. tour Ist officials have announced. new line will be opened from Plume to Vienna passing by Alb. bazia, Postumla and Gratz.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-26
More Riddles Swell
 "Mike" Bolton Fund
S67.O2 Realized to Date-Kiddies Revue To-day at
 Hamilton Park Looms as Great Success

The Michael j. Bolton Memorial Fund is swelled today by several more contributions from kiddies who will always remember the of- ficer as one of their best friends. Jackie and Patricia Shea, of 63l Washington avenue, sending their contribution say: Although wa are late with our contributions, we could never forget Mike Bolton. He always took us in to see the an!- malls in the park" Other contri- buttons were received today from Barbara Ann and John Breen' niece and nephew of the late ofci- cer, and from little Elaine Demers. Waterburys Shirley Temple. The fund will be increased by proceeds from the Riddles Revue, presented this afternoon at the Hamilton Park pavilion under tho personal direction of w. s. Mclean of the Universal Studios and Uncle Harry of the Democrat. Tho show featured the finest juvenile talent available in Waterbury and the en- tire proceeds will be devoted to the fund.
 t,la Nfn,,nriut funI tn 1nfp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-26

The monopoly system in Bulgaria has been extended to alcohol and tobacco.
The Omaha guide., 1935-01-26
DIRECTORY OF
DISPLAY Advertisement

To the readers of the Omaha Guide,
we, the officers of said companies,
do hereby extend to you a Business
Directory of Display Advertisements
for the firms that make it possible for
the Omaha Guide to serve this Com
munity. Therefore, we sincerely re-
quest that u readers and friends
give the following firms their kind
consideration when they are in need
Of the commodities sold by these ad-
vertisers. Thanking you in advance
for your support of these merchants,
we are:
Grant Street Pharmacy, oath and
Grant SITS.
Mason & Knox Cafe, 1907 N. oath st.
Duffy Pharmacy, oath and Lake SITS.
Ideal Garage, 2419 Lake st.
Frank Marks Grocery, oath and Par
ker SITS.
Carey's Coal Company, 9th Street at
Grant.
Rabies Buffet, oath and Lake SITS.
Cotton Dry Goods Store, 2503 n. oath
Street.
Lewis Service Station, oath and Grant
Streets.
American Weiner Shop, 25os N. Gath
Street.
Herman's Market, 2422 N. oath St.
Tuchcan Bros, oath and Lake SITS.
Aubrey Ice and Coal Co., 2519 Grant
Street.
Kraft Bargain Store, 2518 n. oath st.
Petersen's Bakery, 25e6 N. oath st.
Nebraska Power Co., 18th and Harvey
Streets.
Gerber Consolidated Auto Parts Co.,
25o1 Cunning Street
Emerson Laundry, 1924 N. oath St.
Psblix Cab Co., 305 s. 9th Ave.
Ross Drug Store, 2127 N. Gath st.
Silver Slipper Mite Club, 1913 s. 9Th
Street.
State Furniture Co., 14th and Dodge
Streets.
Edholm-Sherman Laundry, 240I N.
oath Street.
Ritz Theater, oath and Patrick Ave.
Harry Mason. 1917 Farnam st.
Northwestern Bell Tel. Co., 18th and
Douglas Streets.
The Omaha guide., 1935-01-26
COMMUNISTS HOLD LENIN
MEMORIAL

How the Soviet Union, under the
leadership Of Nicolai Lenin, solved
the problems of unemployment, gave
the national minorities full cultural
development, and is rapidly building
socialism for all the workers in that
country, will be the theme of the Lenin
Memorial meeting, to be held at the
Workers Cultural Center, 2404 Par
ker st. on Sunday evening, Jan. 27, at
s o'clock.
Besides speakers, there will be mus
ical entertainment, and stunts by the
newly organized Young Pioneers of
North Omaha. No admission will be
charged, and the Communist Party,
under whose auspices the meeting is
to be held, is inviting everyone to at
tend.
The Omaha guide., 1935-01-26
CHICAGO PASTOR ON
RADIO WEEKLY

Elder Lucy Smith, able pastor Of
Langley Avenue All Nations Penta-
costal Church in Chicago, Illinois, is
now being heard over station VIVA
every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday
and Friday nights, II to IL p. m. on
Sunday and from II to 11:3O the other
three nights.
This is the greatest advancement
made by any Of our group in the re-
ligious world. Elder Smiths pro-
grams are SO outstanding and in such
great demand that all the week nights
b~roadcasts have been given to Elder
Smith free.
She is dong a mighty big work in
Chicago for the Lord. She is now con-
Quoting a revival at her church where
eighteen have been saved. We con-
graduate Elder Smith.
The Omaha guide., 1935-01-26

cry n and especially the travelling
public, has for a long time been aware
of the plight of this class of workers.
Moreover, the travelling public Serious
ly objects to the imposition being
placed on them BIZ public service cor
p%orations; that of making up the
wage deficiency of walters and other
classes of employees. G~ratuities now
received by these workers proves this
point. But what is there in the pro-
posals of the employees that should
be SO s~trenuously Objectionable to the
Carrier; nothing, when the facts are
Investigated. The workers propose
the following four point program;
% That the employees, thru repre-
sentatives Of their choosing bargain
with the Carrier in defining rules
governing working conditions; (2)
To establish the principal of the (8)
hour day, or what is termed a two
hundred and forty (240) hour month;
(3) The right of defining the prin-
cipal Of seniority; az Adjustments
in the various wage levels. Surely
the above is not unreasonable nor
could one say that the employees
are not entitled to the same. Pre-
sent industrial trends most certainly
dictate that hours of service must be
reduced and wages increased. In the
case of these workers they are ask
ing for a principal to be established
that is, as a matter of fact almost
obsolete, yet the Managecent proposes
that wen this shall be denied them.
Time however will tell the true story
Of this struggle and the employees
will be the victors.
Important among the many signi-
ffcant factors surrounding this case
is the fact that whatever gains that
might accrue to these dauntless work
ers, the immediate communities In
which they reside will also be bene-
fitted. Thus all have a stake in this
fight. Remote as it may seem, local
bushes men and professionals are
always beneficiaries in a direct way
of LABOR VICTORIES. Tt is in this
connection that the officers of this
splendid organization appeal to them
and other sympathetic friends for
support and cooperation.
Those workers are your friends
neighbors, their organization is a per-
manent community institution, this
struggle for economic justice concerns
and affects all; they however, are
the trail blazers; 80 help them keep
the torch lighted.
RUFUS LONG, Sec'y and Reporter.
The Omaha guide., 1935-01-26
MRS. MALINDA HOLLINS BURIED
FROM FREESTONE BAPTIST
CHURCH

The funeral of Mrs. Malinda Hol-
Inns, who died Thursday, January II,
was held Saturday, January 10, at
Freestone Baptist Church, where she
has been a member for a number Of
years.
She is survived by I've children:
Mrs. Lloyd Gray, Mrs. Alvia Scott,
Mr.. Charles McBay, Mr.. Arthur Hol-
Inns Of Chicago, Illinois, Rev. G. B.
Hollins Of Dallas, Texas, Mr.. James
Hollins, Mr.. C. B. Hollins, seven grand
Children, and n great grandchild. All
Of her children were present for the
funeral. Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Nc
Bay of Crescent, Iowa, were also
present.
The Omaha guide., 1935-01-26

coii0nI AAI 4OcO
Sergeant Isaac Bailey,
1916 Pratt Street,
Omaha, Nebraska.
Dear Sir:
Since your name appeared first on
the resolution of January IA, we are
addressing u reply to you, trusting
that you will communicate with the
other members of this Committee.
We feel especially fortunate to be
Mayor of a City that has such an out
standing colored population. This ac-
ton BY our leading colored citizens is
an example of their vigorous interest
and cooperation in civic affairs.
We feel that this resolution ex-
presses a point Of view which is most
important in the proper enforcement
Of law which is, as you realize, at
best a difficult problem. Such COOP
Grafton lightens the burden immeas-
urably.
We are referring your letter to
Chief Samardick with the suggestion
that he keep the attitude and wiling
ness of your group in mind when
dealing with problems in any way
affecting you.
We feel that the new prosecutor will
give vigorous service and we will give
every possible cooperation with your
group, with the chief Of Police, and
with the Prosecutor.
Very sincerely yours,
Roy N. FOWL, Mayor
The Omaha guide., 1935-01-26
S Shelter SUPT. MURDERED
NEGRO CHARGED WITH MURDER
OF HARRY PLAINS

John letter, Negro, living at the
federal transient shelter, 22nd and
Hickory Streets, was arrested and
charged with the murder of Harry
Plains, white, assistant superintendent
OF the federal transient shelter. 1t is
alleged that letter was intoxicated
and had had an alteration with an
other Negro who also lives at the
shelter. Plains was attempting to
make peace between them when he
was slain. A blood-covered knife, be-
longing to letter was found, and it is
rumored that Jettee has confessed.
Plains was admitted to the shelter,
December Is, 1888. After his arrival
at the shelter, he worked as a boiler
attendant, then as store-keeper, and
a few months later he was made as
sistant superintendent because of his
education and ability. He gave his
age as ga and contributed the infor-
nation that he had hunted and fshed
with Zane Grey, the novelist, and that
he had once been purchasing agent for
the Phelps-Dodge Co. in New York.
HIS personal record at the shelter
states that he was graduated from the
University Of Southern California in
1899. However, the university records
do not show that any one by that
name was graduated from the univer-
sity in that year.
Police were inclined to believe that
when he registered at the shelter, he
may have given a fictitious name.
He was not popular with the other
residents Of the shelter, officials said,
for the reason that he was inclined to
be aggressive and somewhat glossy.
This trait, they believe, may have led
to his Staying.
1t has been reported that the Fede-
al Government will file charges
against letter for the murder of
Harry Plains.
The Omaha guide., 1935-01-26
CLARENCE R, JOHNSON REP :
RESEhTS DINING CAR WATERS

In the conference between the I'm
ion Pacific System and the Protective
Order Of Dining Car Walters, Local
465, Of Omaha, the Local was ably
represented by Clarence r. Johnson
of Los Angeles, California. Mr.. John
sol is General Chairman of South
ern Pacific Local No. 582, and has had
a broad experience in this line of
work. The entire membership of Lo-
cal 465 wishes him much success.
Rufus Long, Sec'y-Reporter.
The Omaha guide., 1935-01-26

DR.. l.. X. Williams, president of
Victory Mutual Life Insurance Co.
Of Chicago which was removed
from receivership by the federal
court last week. In little more
than a year the company has paid
off every dollar of the death
claims which totalled 100000 at
the time of reorganization, paid
back its loan to the Reconstruction
Finance Corporation and stands
proudly ready for the business adj
vance it's officers are determined
to achieve.
The Omaha guide., 1935-01-26
DINING CAR WATERS WAGE
BATTLE FOR SHORTER HOURS
AND MORE PAY

Smarting under the ignominy of
the intolerable situation of low wages,
long hours Of service and many other
unfair conditions, dining car walters,
IN the service of the Union Pacific
System are at present waging a val
liant and heroic battle to improve
conditions of employment and rates
Of pay.
Under the generalship of Scion C.
Bell, President and Rufus C. Long,
General Secretary, two brilliant, fear
less and able leaders, these determin-
ed workers, through their organiza-
ton local 1859 have within a brief
period made progress worthy of I'M
stinted praise. Organized but a short
time, these intelligent workers have,
through persistent and tireless effort,
achieved merit worthy of "their met
tie" and have demonstrated in the
most conclusive name the relative
value and Importance Of being an in
tegral part of The Great American
Labor Movement. Even in the face
of almost insurmountable odds, and
constantly meeting with opposition
and rebuffs from an unsympathetic
industrial Management, these loyal
workers still remain undaunted in
their struggle for economic justice.
AS a matter of truth they are fearless
in their demands for complete recog-
milton of their Union and the right to
Bargain Collectively through the same.
They are merely exercising a consti-
tutional guarantee provided for in the
present Labor Act.
Step by step the splendid organiza-
ton of contentious workers is elimi-
mating every obstacle thrown in its
path. They have already removed all
doubt as to the authority of their Or
g%anization being the Sole and duly
selected agent to represent their in
terest. This disputed point had to be
oCOIlCO ny 4Hc OIuCeU OLdIeS DOaTO
Of Mediation. With the settling Of
the argument between the Union and
the Management, of the question Of
rightful authority, the next step was
to press for a definite time to be set
to discuss the demands Of the en-
ployees. A date for this purpose was
arranged and since the 3rd of January
such formal proceedings have been
under way; hours of service, wages
and many other items being a part
of the formal conference discussion.
1t is well to inject at this point that
the Arrangements attitude on the
proposals of the Employees has been
entirely uncompromising; however,
this is to be expected. Whether the
Employees Conference Committee will
be able to accomplish much or gain
any concessions in view of the antag-
onistic feeling, is row a matter of
conjecture. ? One thing is certain.
If the negotiations end without a set
Element Of the questions involved, the
responsibility for this will not rest on
the Employees OF their Organization.
II the Employees Conference Commit
tee is unable to settle favorably with
the Carrier, the Organization is pre-
pared to take their case to the highest
governmental tribunal.
Now for a word on the proposals
of the Organization. There can be
no question raised on the reasonable
ness of the Employees demands. ?Ev-
The Omaha guide., 1935-01-26
PIANO TUNER GIVEN
LESSON IN RESPECT

A piano tuner, who was sent out t the
Community Center, inquired of Miss Stamps
where he could find the mems wash room. He
was instructed to go to the basement, which he did. He re-
turned almost Immediately to inform her that the wash room
other. He was told that there was only the ladies' lounge, and
was too unsanitary for him to use and asked if there was an
that he would not use that. When he insisted on being allowed
to use it, he was firmly denied the privilege.
He left the building, but returned later. One Of the men
at the Center asked him why he wouldn't be respectful with
the women. He said he wouldn't work any place where he
couldn't use the restroom.
Words flw between them, and it is alleged that fists
did too as the piano tuner was soon picking himself up. He
declared he would find the police, but that happened Thursday
afternoon, and he hasn't returned with the police yet. Maybe
he was as unsuccessful. in finding a police as he was in using
the Mushroom.
The Omaha guide., 1935-01-26
STARNSFOUND GUILTY OF
SECOND DEGREE MURDER

William Starns, 1907 S. 18th Street,
who was charged with the murder Of
Claude Smith, 1902 S. 18th Street, on
December oath, 1884, was found guilty
of second degree murder in Judge
John W. Yeager's court Friday.
.Starns was first charged with first
degree murder, but the charge was
changed at the last hearing to second
degree murder, which carries a pen
atty of from ten years to life impris-
onment. Sentence has not yet been
pronounced.
The Omaha guide., 1935-01-26

John Benz. Horton, Jr., active in
political, civic and BIZ iiness circles,
received an appointment on Wednes-
day, January 23rd, in the Depart
ment Of Streets and B~oulevards I'M
der City Commissioner Harry Knud-
sen.
1t is also reported that Commits
sioner Knudsen has employed Paul
Holiday and Charley Payne in his de-
partment.
Mr.. Horton, who has been editing
The Omaha Chronicle for the past
year, says that his duties will be
those Of a foreman.
The Omaha guide., 1935-01-26
CHICAGOAN LOSES ENTIRE
WARDROBE

Mrs. Nonense Gibson, formerly of
Omaha, who o resides in Chicago,
was robbed of her entire wardrobe,
which she had recently replenished.
Mrs. Gibson had won a sum Of money
playing policy. After sending her
small daughter, who lives in Omaha,
soce clothes, she made plans for a
trip to Omaha. She had gone to some
pains in her preparations by ~replenish-
ing her wardrobe. Then before she
had a chance to use anything, some
one stole everything except the clothes
she wore
No trace Of the clothes or the
thief has been discovered as yet.
The Omaha guide., 1935-01-26
WILLIAM W TO SPEAK

William Browder, staff writer and
manager Of the NEW MASSES, will
speak on the subject 1.-THE Middle
Class Must Choose, on Tuesday even
ing, January goth in Courtroom No.
l, City Hall, under the auspices Of
the New Masses Club Of Omaha.
The Omaha guide., 1935-01-26
CALLED TO ATTEND SISTER

Mrs. Cecilia Young, of Shreveport,
was called to Omaha to at
tend her sister, Mrs. George Galloway,
32nd and Charles Streets, who has
been I'll for some time. Mrs. Gallo
way is somewhat improved.