New Britain Herald Newspaper, January 6, 1915, Page 4

Holcomb, in Fifstflflessage lo al Assembly, Urges Rigid Economy ““ Ante-election Indictment, as Criminals, of Certain New Haven Directors”---Points Out Enormous pase in State Debt in 1914---Urges State Budget economy election” indictments against certain former Neiw [Normal ars, against tul purveyor to recommen: sions on to incre to TMOUS 1 bonds ne ial property e for in providing for state’s welfare during schools, rev s outline by prds in interest of efficiency pro commission w hica hosapitals or armories should be ase suppli pure i ions for abolition or convoli- reorganization of and e omy. April state debt means in idc con- for continuing communities recommend now methods of e to now cs is address to day Covernor ed of rig- or the state At reference to Hart- two year: and its en nd he ictment termed mer directors da necticut *do en belong (o v should 1 for declaring endations. d that addi- or built, in the ight against maintained rk should bo fissioner. He or to pur- recommen- by for aboli- vrarious coni- a commi e by April 1 ty and state bf efficiency fision of the He pointed in the state 904 to $10,- ocated serial pr continuing anent high- br commun ssion to rec- taxation to low escapes, mendations. ould mal state affairs, state board he said that government lican party er by the ection. Ige. en of the Connecticut shall, from leral assem- tate of the pnd to their res as he compliance riefly direct pditions and eécelve your suggestions ntil I may ifically call ater degree psponsibility CH, ION, GAS quickest h souring on a lump of r you belch igested food, ness, heart- ad taste in he. vou can inutes.” show you led on these Diapepsin, why dy: ds must go, jout-of-order n five min- s harmless; each does or assimila- e food you g0 to the etite; but is that you and intes- pnd you will axatives or or constipa- ny “Pape’s people will enthusiastic h prepara- it for indi- sourness, misery. lite, and rid and indi- trouh- ! | { i i i | | | ! | i lie with the general cr of the mitead mendations, vetn of any act vours can be overruled by your ma jority Il not attempt to usurp vot i or ros tion r the po Y s s mbly, heing, to of preros your meibilities, Haven. on & Hart- ipal public hzs in the past onomical ndustries, nt period. < a very & Appanls for New New I our jrin e Ney 5 ford Railr A Con service corperation, provided efficient ana vice (o our people and until within nually contributed in {a stantial part of the reve the expen By reason its aff; n bre vernment, this corporation lessaned, resulting in to the ztate of taxes and Yor has i to defr of | government. | conai in | least ereated by ac it F our federal financial strength has aterial a yearly lo $600,000 in our ex part nf in at of crease in expense of service. Tt apparent that ma ng commendable efforts to solve the difficult problems which confront them, inclu 1g those which with in- creasing seriousness confront all pub- rvice transportation companies throughout the United States. The securities of this are quite largely owned women and children, and by our insurance companies, who purchased them as a safe, conserva- tive investment. The interests of these holders deserve your consideration and ample protection. The ante-election indictment, as erim- inals, of certain former directors of that corporation was a surprise and shock to most of our citizens and justified and merited the critcism passed thercon by my predecessor, | Governor Baldwin. | We have considered such men as Colonel Frank W. Cheney, John H. Whittemore, I deVer Warner, Lever- ett Brainard, George J. Brush, Charles F. Brooker, James S. Elton, and others I might name, as benefac- tors of the state, whose efforts have| established and developed industries, which give employment to a large number of our citizens and have in no small degree contributed to give this state its proud industrial prom- inence. The people of Connecticut do not believe that these men belong to the criminal class or that they should have been indicted as criminal its v and held b s, jfor the reasons alleged in the indict- mentz. Education. The \Connecticut plan of compul- sory education of our children in our public schools, unless receiving equal instruction elsewhere, is necessary to the welfare of the state. cess and perpetuity of our experiment in self-govermment depend upon the education of the children, d4nd our public schools have been made more efficient by the employment of teach. ers who have been prepared there- for in our Normal schools, but in view of the present condition of the finances, these normal schools should not be increased in number until there shall be a greater necessity for them than now exists. Tubercul: . {. The sures which have Dbeen ladopted to climinate or minimize the wide devastation caused by tubercu- losis should continued. A fail- ure to adopt the most effective mean to this end would not be economy or humanity, but in this connection mes: dation of Governor message Baldwin in of 1913 that the duties the board be concentrated in a sin- gle commissioner, who shall be ex officio a member of the state of health. This deserves your ser- ious consideration and has my ap- proval. Charitable ~ 1 shall call your and Penal not attempt attention in needs of our hospitals and othe charitable and penal institutions ang of the other agencies which have beer established to meet the necessities of the people of the state. These must be maintaired in such manner as to efficiently meet the purposes for which they have been established, but they should be conducted upon the same Institution at this time to detail to the corporations and in this connection call yvour attention to the wisdom o appointing a state purveyor to pur- careful | The suc- ] ! nagers are mak- | corporation in trust funds, | | election of last November, | 1 1! call your attention to the recommen- | his | of | board governor | recom- | assume | i | | | | | 1es requited | :ght against “ the | | some | prospective ‘» enforced decrease in efficiency and in- | fs | | i I | Gov. Holcomb Inaugurated; Delivers His First Message MARCUS H. HOLCOMB. chase supplies for the which are supported by the state. Governor Woodruff recommended this in 1907, and the recommenda- tion was renewed by Governor Bald- win in 1911 and 1913, and, inasmuch ias it was adopted as a plank in the platforms of both the republican and democratic part preliminary to the [ assume that it will receive vour approval and favorable action. K I réecommend that the establish- ment of additional hospitals armories be postponed until the state finances are in a more condition, and that the closest econ- omy consistent with continued useful- ness be exercised in making appro- priations for any constructive work. The Connecticut School For Imbeciles. I invite your careful investigation and consideration of the condtions existing at the Connecticut School For Imbeciles at Lakeville. I am informed that there are approximately present time and that the present ca- pacity of the buildings is inadequate for their proper care, and that many belonging to the class for whose bene- fit the institution is intended are now in almhouses in the various towns of ihe state. The duty and necessity of properly caring for these unfortunate: is obvious and imperative. If proper arrangements for st care cannot be provided at the present site of the school, another site should be secured and adequate provisions for their care should be made, all of which [ am informed can be done at a minimum | cost through the sale of the present property upon which the buildin the school are located. Consolidation of Commissions. 1 am in full accord with the recom- mendations made by Governor Bald- win in his 1913 inaugural message, advising the consolidation of the duties of the factory inspector with PUT CREAM IN NOSE AND STOP CATARRH Tells How To Open Clogged Nos- trils and End Head-Colds. economical business principles which | are adopted in well conducted private | ‘| You feel fine in a few moments. | Your cold in head or cattarh will he !gone. Your clogged nostrils will open. The air passages of your head will clear and you can breathe freely. No dullness, headache; no hawking, snuffling, mucous dis- charges or dryness; no struggling for breath at night. Tell your druggist small bottle of Apply a little of this fragrant, anti- septic cream in your nostrils, let it penetrate through every air passage of the head; soothe and heal the swollen, inflamed mucous membrane and relief comes instantly, It just what every cold and tarrh sufferer needs. Don't stuffed-up and miserable. more want Cream Balm. you | | | i | | i is g ¢ and | Board of Examiners of Barbers and of satisfactory | three | hundred inmates of the school at the lor unnece: institutions | the Bureau of Labor {be worth continuing. | the | fisheries and game, to have also | these recommendations would i the state should | 2appointed to fill the I tion {thus avoid a | tion of tenement house Leciami Statistics, of a transfer of the duties ing and Loan Commissioner to the Bank Commissioners’ department, the abolition of the offices of Commission- er of Domestic Animals, Dair and I7ood Commissioner, State Ornitholog- ist and State Board of Agriculture, and in lieu thereof, the creation of the office of Commissioner of Agricul- ture with adequate powers and au- thority to perform the desired duties of these several boards or commis- ione and the abolition ofthe the Connecticut Board of Embalmers, with a transfer to the State Board of Health of such of their duties as may I also concur in recommendation of Baldwin for a single commissioner of the commission, adoption of benefit the state and result in a substantial saving of expense. The multiplication ary commissions and continuation of several commissions where one can as well or petter serve not be tolerated. The by the multi- continuance of unneces- ons are those who are offices and draw duties of the Shell Fish and 1 believe that the only persens benefited plication or sary commis; their salaries. I also concur in the made by Governor a single bank commissioner take the place of the bank commissioners and divided responsibility. There are numerous other boards and commissions whose duties du- plicate or overlap each other. instance, the inspection and regula- are subject to overlapping duties of six different ions, and the inspection and adjudication relating to infected and adulterated foodstuf including milk ccme under the jurisdiction of different sets of officials. The recommenda- Baldwin that the six stem | of { commissions, our various commissions is bersome and complex and is the pro- duct of some three hundred and fifty siatutes and amendments. 1 recom- mend that the general assembly au- thorize the immediate appointment by the governor of a special commission of nine members, a majority of whom all be members of the general as cmbly and of existing state or coun and that said commis- cum- GRS The Home Remedy for coughs, colds, hoarseness; pleasant to take and sure to help when needed. g’ Hale s Honey Of Horehound and Tar A tonic, expectorant and laxative. Contains no opium nor anything injurious. Sold by all druggists. Try Pike's Toothache Drops the of state expense for several vears, and, | | ensuing two fiscal more than | amount, { matters | istr | at ¢ | also | trative should ! law, regarding | manufacture and sale of ice; the con- the Build- | Governor | the | For | | tion, | changes | the sion be instructed to report to this general assembly not later than April ; 1. 1915, on: 1. The reorganization and con- solidation of various state and county ! hoards and commissions with a view to greater economy and efficiency The Trevision of the public laws of the state so as to more definitely fix responsibility, eliminate wastes and duplications and prevent an accumulation and duplication of preventive measures, so that the con- structive work of medicine and science will be more efficient than is possible under our present system. ¢ Tmproved Highways, The measures taken to construct and maintain improved highways | throughout the state during the last twenty vears have converted a con- siderable part of our highways into avenues of travel serviceable at all seasons of the year, to the material pecuniary advantage of our agricul- | tuiral communities as well o the convenience and profit of all.our citi- zens who have occasion to use them, and have resulted in many instances in the building up of our country tcwns and a material addition to the taxable property of the state. We may with pride and confidence in- comparison of these improved ¥s with those of adjoining Lealth hawe been item these cause of improvements the largest single in view of tae present condition of the finances, this subject calls for care- ful consideration and conservative ac- tion. Net Debt of the State, Tn 1904 the of the state 1909 it net was debt $214,584. 2,013,049, 1913 it was 6,748,668, 1914 it was 10,961,603 This an increase of $4,212,603 during the fiscal yvear ending Octo- ber 1, 1914, and it should be remem- bered that the yearly expense is in- creased by the interest on this debt. The estimated public expense for the years is given as one item of which is $4,- improved highwa or one-fourth of the whole It is to be desired that all much used by the In In In $17,676,265, 456,000 for of the highways | residents of the state, even in the less settled communities, may, in the not distant future, be so improved as to ! come within the good roads class. Municipal Home Rule. Altogether too much of the time of the general assembly and of certain of jts committees is taken up with affairs of cities, and towns, TPor instance, ire numerous bills introduced *h session providing for the is- suance of municipal bonds. Bilig are considered extending to one another municipality special adminis- privileges which are not pro- vided for under the geaeral law I am i{he opinion that larger degree of nment given to the municipalities under a matters as tion of the local horoughs there or there local differ- genernl the of be a olf-gove ent such parks; the regulation of sai- aries; the making of public improve- ments, etc.,, with the power to issue bonds under proper | the time of their payment, and : proper relation to existing indebted- ness and grand lists, all subject to the | approval of the electors of the muni- cipality. people of each municipality are bet- ter qualified to pass upon such mat- | ters than the members of the gener- al cmbly who cannot have equal knowledge of local needs and condi- tions. Such a general provision in the trol of general assembly, and would not di- minish the efficiency of the local gov- ernments, Special Connecticut is fortunate in having | no constitutional limitations as to the | method and manner of state or local | taxation. All our taxation prov are found in statutes passed at ous times by the general sem bl These have not been codified for many v s and & consequently or less inconsistent, unrelate«, i and out of dat During recent years there have been many changes in the« methods and procedure of taxation throughout the United States. In many states the best results be ing secured by means of a more cen- tralized authority over local taxation. It is also necessary for the state consider additional income which should come from sources not no bearing their fair share of the burden. A special commission on taxation of certain corporations paying | the state, after a thorough conside tion of all methods of taxation apply- ing to such propert report to the last general Some of its recommendations we then adopted and others can well adopted by vou at this session. I further recommend the appoint- ment of a special commission to con- sider the taxation of property not in- cluded in the scope of the former com- mission; to codify the present xing general property; and, after proper hearings and due considera- to report the next general mbly recommendations new Tax Commission. re are assembly. be laws to a for and Inheritance The receipts from ax during the_last ave fallen off to gree, due primarily too liberal provis emptions as en eral assembhly. changes the inheritance biennial period an alarming de- cted by the las Reasonable and proper can and should made restore the revenue compare that of 1911 and 1912 In order that this law may ministered in a business-like and form manner, desirahle that valuation of of stock gen- be to o to ¥ ;uT..’ uni- | all and | it share of jurisdiction naturally the tax commis There are in the state and thirteen protate have jur heritance tax appr ural that with them aced under te official, ioner one hundred | courts which | relative to suggestions decedents of one tate: be 1 iction in- | isals L W relating solely to the admin- | restrictions as (o | statutes would be a great relief to the | laws | | ax Law, { | | | | | | | i | to | cont, to the altogether | waste ons of rates and ex- | food pa choscs in action belonging to the es- M.-.,g: f Hand valations of shares of stock, | cedents | courts, | of valuations, | vears, Uneeda Biscuit Nourishment—iine fla- vor—purity—crispness —wholesomeness. All for 5 cents, in the moisture-proof package. GRAHAM CRACKERS A food for every day. Crisp, delicious and strengthening. Fresh baked and fresh de- livered. 10 cents. A delightful new bis- cuit, with a rich and delicious cocoanut fla- vor. Crisp and always fresh. 10 cents. Buy biscuit baked by NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY Always look for that Name close corporations should be accepted from those intimately interested. While the te treasurer has the power to require a new appraisal, the It scems obvious that the | yesults to the state cannot be so sat- isfactory der one praisals under such which required intangible made by one state method has worked Massachusetts, New cral other states I recommend that sioner be required tangible property a system as all the ap- property to be official. This satisfactorily in York and sev- un- of the tax commis- to value all in- of estates of de- which are subject to an in- heritance tax in this state, Such a procedure would be a desirable re- lief to the judges of our: probate and would insure uniformity and result in valuable information and a sub- increased revenue to the this source. State Revenue. 1908, during has cumulative stantially state from Since a period of six there been increase 1899 an million in the net indebtednc There has been an six million dollars, or 124 per since 1912. A continuation of this procedure should be the representatives of absolutely impossible. Either the ex- penditures of the different depart- ments must be radically curtailed, over ten dollars, or per cent. state. over s of the increase of by the state as made a notabie | EVEN CROSS, SICK CHILDREN LOVE SYRUP OF FIGS If feverish, bilious, constipated, fruit laxative at once. vour fretful, if tongue coated; this sign its little stomach, liver are clogged with sour give Don't child a sure nd waste When listiess, pale, feverish, full of cold, br h bad, throat doesn’t en, sleep or act naturally, has stomach- indigestion, diarrhoea, give » of “Califarnia Syrup of in a few hours all bile and of the and love scold peevish See is is howels sore, ache, spoonful IPigs,” and the sour out have a well Children this laxative,” and mothers can rest after giving it, because it never to their little “insides’” sweet handy, fermenting bowels and playful child sses you in it ensy make nd ep it Mother! A today saves a sick child tomor- but get the genuine Ask vour for a 50-cent bottle of “Cal- ifornia Syrup of Figs,” which has di- rections for babfes, children of all ages and for grown-ups plainly on the bhottle Remember there are counterfeits sold surely look and that made hy the California Company ok any other fails clean Ke ven w B here, 80 see yours is Syvrup contempt i with of | considered | the foul | harmless | little | ' | rangement whereby the | the income of the state must be iarge- ly supplemented. - Assuming that many desirable economies in the expenditures can and will be made, nevertheless even the reasonable demands on the state trea sury make an increase in our annual income seem absolutely essential While thiz can be accomplished a larger siate tax, it is not fair to the emall property owner on whom this | burden falls most heavily to make a considerable increase in this par- ticular when there are means and | sources of income in the state which are not contributing in proportion fo their ability, as based upon the value | of the property as well as upon the revenue derived therefrom I recommend the consideration of | and action on the following statement in the tax commissiones's report of 1914: “The imposition of an annual franchise tax on all general corpora | tions organized in the state, and similar tax on foreign corporations doing business in the state; an an- nual franchise tax on all private wa ter and power companles; a moder- ate annual franchise tax on all gas and electric companies; adequate fax- ation of the state's oyster franchises | a reduction of the exemptions in the | interitance tax law and an increase in the rates, particularly in property passing to collaterals and strangers; | stringent penalty to compel the listing for taxation of choses in action; (he repeal of the present law taxing rail- roads and the adoption of the gross carnings basis, as recommended by the Special Tax Commission in 1912, would insure a much increased annual income which might, with economies make a small state tax necessary only once in two years.” Stato Board of Finance. The business affairs of the state far as is possible, should be con- ducted along lines which have stood the test of experience in successfut’ | private bueiness corporations The expenditures should be made with careful deliberation, alwayvs keeping fn mind the total annual income. Careless bueiness methods are evitably expensive to those financially interested in the undertaking The practice which has prevailed for many vears of making appropriations for the biennial perfod through an ap- propriation committee of the gen- eral assembly is wasteful, unscienti- fic, and contrary to the approved methods of private business. The appropriation commitice is fre- quently composed of men with no pre- vious legislative experience, and who have had no opportunity to study the needs of the state, nor the sources and amount of its income, and, how- ever loval and zealous they be, the task beyvond them The present imperative the state treasury, the strict economy, &nd the of a scientific sfudy of expenditures demand a our pregent procedure Board of Vinawce. the creation of board of finance, similar to that ad- vocated the tax commissioner in his biennial reports of 1910 and 1914, such board to consist of three citizens appointed for period of years; the state treasurer, comptrel. ler and tax commissioner, ex officle; and two senators and three represen- tatives to be appointed by each gen- eral assembly to serve during the session All legisiative bills auther- izing appropriations should be re- ferred to this board for approval The experience in rele to and the cumulative knowledge of the nec- essary expenditures and probable re- ceipts of the state which this board would soon acquire, would surely re sult in more wise and economical ap- propriations, more efficient expendi- tures, and a proportionate decrease in the taxation burden Our present constitutional | vigion requires that this scssion shell terminate not the 9th of next June It will of course adjourn as much earlier as the business which shall be submitted to you shall be disposed of, and this will be determined by the diligence of your committees and the length ! and frequency of vour daily sessions | The 1913 general assembl; journed on June 4th, and the | general assembly adjourned tember 26th of that | citizens of the state have Ly the shortening of the session the decreased volume of will be conceded by a 50 in- may demands on necessity for importance receipts and change from 1 recommend A by a fon { pro- legislative later than 1911 on That f Sep the sred and legislation vear not s Officers of One Party, | At the November elecion the voters | of Connecticut eclected all their state | officers of one party amd gave to that | party an almost unprecedented ma- | jority of the members of each branch of the general assembly This expression of confldence, sharp contrast with the result two vears earlier, should bring with a corresponding sense of responsibility the part of those ch The strength of a political party and its hold upon the electors measured by the service it renders the state as a ‘whole and not by that rendered to individuals I am confident that shall work together for the welfare of the state | and that the work of the session will econvince the electors of the state that | we have been faithful the trust | which they have committed to | MARCUS H. HOLCOME in only t on en we BORTON WANTS RELEASE 1s Willing to Buy Freedom From Out- law Circuit. st. Louis, Mo., Jan ton, erstwhile first White Sox, Yankees | the Venice, California, team of thae Pacific Coast league, now tryin | to purchase his release from the Louis Federal league club. This in- | formation, emanating from a very re llable =ource, is but.another indien | titon of the fact that organized base | ball is making a concentrated effort | to win back the hurdlers, | 1t is also reported that Borton has held two conferences with Manager Pelder Jomes very recently and that Jones is decidedly opposed to any veteran sacker will be reclaimed by organized baseball. 6.—Bakdr Bor- baseman for the and later with is | | ar- | first