New Britain Herald Newspaper, January 3, 1923, Page 14

G0V, TEMPLETON'S INAUGURAL SPEECH (Continued From Third Page.) »st of the highway it the henefits of re in large other tem pays the uBes, PRPAS hen sueh a free use would measure to the Inhabitants of states. 1 am informed that moder: rallroad gasoline be advantageously and profitably on rail road tracks, If it isy hie for the steam roads to maintain prompt and speedy express service, they ought to he given opportunity and eouragement suel 1 would recommend that public utilities commission instructed to investigate this suhiect and to confer with the railroad management as to the practieability of such serviee, 1f @ reasonable diversion of this traffic to the r ompanies 16 poasible 1t would fy some of the problems of the highway department and possibly give more efficient serv. fee to the publie T believe further legislation regulat- ing not only tonnage of motor trucks, but also the 4 f their tor neaux or b 1 in the in terest of put as the proper maintenar our trunk line highways ally w used 88 every en ta render 11 he sorvice end to simp safety Agriculture. While Connecticut is iargely manufacturing state, yet its agric tural interests, actual and pot are of the highest importance ar essential to the well-being and com- fort of the whole munity. Prob- ably eight per cen the money spent by our people for farm prodults goes outside of the state. 1 belleve that this condition ought not to exist Tt is also true that the farmer in gen- eral, in proportion to capital invest- ed and labor performed, receives a smaller return than any other class in the community The farmer labors under many handicaps which are not common to the business man of the city: First, his comparative isolation and the difficulty of maintaining suitable re- ligious, scholastic and social organi- zation with comparatively few to sup- port it by taxes or voluntary gifts; second, the diffculty of securing farm labor in competition with the factory emplover; third, lack of proper mar- keting facilities; fourth, the lack of essential credit accommodations. The federal government is now attempt- ing to aid the farmers of the coun-| try in the solution of the two last named problems, and can perhnps! render more effective aid than the| state. However, the constant decrease from decade to decade of the popula-| tion of our rural communities, the| abandoned farms, the shrinkage in| property values, and, above all, the| destruction of these finest schools of good citizenship, although incidental| to our great industrial development, seems to me unspeakably sad. T be- | ljeve that the splendid traditions of the town life of Connecticut are from every standpoint worth preserving. And in the event of war or other| general calamity, this problem of agriculture would be vital to every man, woman and child in the state. While Connecticut does not enjoy the natural resources of mines, for- ests and rich alluvial lands possessed | by some of the states, still our state presents many attractions not only to the temporary visitor but to the per- manent residents. We have the va- riety of natural scenery afforded by sea-shore, mountain, lake and stream. There are abundant reasonably priced farm lands worthy of more intensive cultivation. Our schools, primary and secondary, are excellent. Our insti- tutions of higher learning are second to none. In many places opportuni- ties for establishing industrial enter- prises are unsurpassed. Our govern- ment, state and local, is safe and effi- cient, and our public affairs honestly managed. Connecticut is comfort- ably accessible to all of the great eities of the East. Some sections of the state have already profited enor- mously by the accession of city busi- ness men who have acquired resi- dences in the country districts and millions of dollars have thereby been added to the grand list of the towns 8o favored. Other states, including Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, less favored in many ways than Connecticut, have for some years made liberal appro- priations for the purpose of attract- ing outside people and have met with marked success. Connecticut could with reasonable expenditure in this fleld, accomplish much for the inter- est of all sections of the state. I recommend the enactment of leg- {slation providing for the appoint- ment by the governor of a commis- sion to make a thorough and com- prehensive study of this matter with an especial view to the neceds of the smaller communities. Such an or- ganization would serve a great public need and material gathered from time to time would be of service to the state and to the General Assem- bly. It might properly include in its activities the accumulation and dispensing of information regarding all the natural resources and ad- vantages of the state. warmily eommend this subject your thoughtful attention. Child Welfare Work (Insane). The initial legislation designed to promote child welfare enacted in 1921 has already proved its value, but it was only a beginning. Possibly there is no legislative subject which {8 more heavily freighted with the good wishes of the thoughtful, disin- terested men and women of Con- necticut. The helping hand of the state has been extended with reference to va- rious forms of dependency, neglect, delinquency and handicap among childgen. From an economic as well | as a humanitarian standpoint these | activities should be increased and .expanded. Increased hospital provi slons for the custodial feeble-minded and enlarged educational provisions for the more numerous feeble-mind- ed who can be vocationally trained, | are essential steps in the initiation of | this work. It will mean a great| economy in the long run to develop | the possibilities of vocational train- fng and supervised vocational place- | ment for our feeble-minded young men and women. ) . The crippled children of the state have been largely overlooked and de- | pendents are being produced, who, if properly aided, might become self- supporting, useful citizens, These handicapped children have in many 1 to | early stages, |of socialistic desires, ! jenied an opportunity competition with the publie sehools. a partation 1o Whenerer necessary 1. These erippled of exceedingly minds and the state owes (o itself the duty of remering so far as possible the handieap under which they suffer, 1 would alse recommend that the method of admission to the Newington Home Crippled Chil dren be changed so as to allow the ehildren unahble to pay the expense of institutional care. Appropriations sufficient for these purposes seem to me essential at this instanees be and i for edue other children rovisior and shou childry bright schoo pravid tran i be for admission of time These same principles apply with ta the care and protecs adult feeble-minded, im insane. Experienee indi cates that this class of defectives is increasing rapidly; ahd that adequate and proper care of these unfortunates y from the hu but for the the mental horn within fore the and ual tion of becile standpoint protecting children s on manitarian PUrpose soundness this state State Institutions given of NECPSNATY considerable the state's of unfortu- I have already time to an inspection institutions for the eare nate members of society The subjéect is so broad and their purposes cover so many lines of at. tempted betterment that it s impos- sible for me to make detailed and specific recommendations at this time At a later date, I shall hope to make some concrete suggestions re- lating to such institutions 8o many calls will be made upon the bounty of the state for increased appropriations to provide additional tacilities in all of them that it will require excellent judgment and fine discrimination to provide for those which are most indispensable. 1 may say In passing that no state in the union has a finer corps of men and women than those who are giv- ing their hest for the benefit of their fellows. Their pecuniary compensa- tion could not induce them to devote their talentseto a service which might, but for their love of the work, be repellant. To the many who are serving without any reward, the state owes its especial thanks. Treatment of Cancer. Laboratories and institutes for the investigation of cancer have made many important discoveries during the last few years, although accurate sclentific Information on the subject is still in an embryonic stage. It has been proved, however that in its cures may be effected. As a cause of death, cancer ranks equally with tuberculo: and as the scourge of humanity it should be fought by every available agency. In cases where patients are unable to pay for radium and X-ray therapy, provision should be made whereby such treatment can be furnished It would be impracticable for the state to maintain eflicient laboratories rivalling those of the great founda- tions already established, but such aid as the state can render, could well be afforded at no inordinate cost. Fuel Situation. For many months past, many our citizens have been gravely prehensive of a coal famine, Tt is needless to say that the comfort of our homes and the continuous opera- tion of our factories is dependent on an adequate and regular coal supply. Labor disturbances, strikes and shut downs in the coal regions have become incidents of almost annual oc- currence. The causes of the irregu- Jarity in coal production, while in teresting to us as students of political economy, originate outside our bor- f 16 of ders, and we are powerless to apply remedial measures. Our state, however, cannot be in- different to the serious inconvenience and hardship which our people have already suffered. It is not only diffi- cult to procure this vital commodity in adequate quantities, but when pro- curable its staggering cost is prohibi- tive to many families. Connecticut in its history, tenden- .cies and traditions has shown no trace and assuredly Connecticut ought not to engage in any form of merchandising where the servee can be satisfactorily performed by private enterprise. Nevertheless the needs of modern civilization have become increasingly complex, and Connecticut will not allow its citizens to freeze, either as the result of un- fortunate mining conditions or ra- pacity. The comfort, well being, and prosperity of its citizens should be the | its | be exercised | first concern of the state, and sovereign power should wherever a real emergency exists EW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3§, 1023, &, Fox & Sompany foc well uded in the scope inquiry Haitlroad dystem The importance of maintalning prosperous, well equipped and M cially sound rallread system, capable furnishing eficlent transportation | to Connectiout and 1o \n\\‘ England, needs no demonstration Fvery industry is dependent upor nn! vailroads for a constant and regular supply of raw materials for the econ its and the one New | may be of service tinuanee of aperations. problem that England as a whole Governor Lake i other New England pointed & splendid hody of represent tive eltizens of Connecticut to aet, common with delegates from all other New England states, and to study the transpertation problem in the interest the whole section Whatever aid or stimulus the state can consistently give to bring about a healthful improvement in raillroad conditions should be freely rendered Too often thg railroads have been the foothall of the demagogue and with steadily inereasing costa of operation revenues have shrunk and thelr very existence has heen jeopard. jzed, Government operations during the World war thoroughly demon- strated the extravagance, folly and unwisdom of that form of manage- ment, Due consideration also should be shown to the men and women of Connecticut, many of them of small means, who have invested their sub- gtance in the securities of the rail- roads of New England, and whose in- vestment in public enterprises should be encouraged, not discouraged 1t practical plans for the rehabilita. tion of our railroad system can b r- rived at, 1 shall take pleasure in di- recting them to your consideration at a later date. | State Highways This department, organized in 1805 has increased by leaps and bounds until today, in the volume of business transacted and amount of money dis- bursed, it is by far the largest of all state departments. The publie, ac- customed to motor vehicle travel, de- mands the best roads an be built, The increased license verted, wisely as I believe, specific use of the highway ment, have been generally cheerfully by motor vehicle in the knowledge that the money, s0 raised, amounting approximately to $3,500,000 per year, is used for main- tenance and reconstruction of high- ways. 1 believe that the allocation of these fees among the different types of motor vehicles is as fair and | as possible. Great as has been the | growth of this department, there is every prospect that its importance and magnitude are likely to increase constantly for man) rs to come. The state maintains 1,0 4 miles of | {runk line highway and 623.89 miles of state aid highways or “feeder roads.” For the year past the average amount expended for the re- | pair of trunk line highways was thirteen hundred and twenty-four dol- lars per mile, a which suggests that large economies are possible in this item. A portion of this amount was spent for replacements, but aside from this, the cost of ordinary re- pairs averaged seven hundred and eighty-two dollars per mile. 1 believe | these costs can be greatly reduced by |a more permanent original construc- | tion and by a more centralized control | of repair work, as well as by reason- | able restrictions upon weights and | speed of vehicles. | The work of this department, has, in general been conducted in a high-| > L is concerns with ap conjunetic BOVernors, in the of to the depart- accepted owners, | mental 1 established been expert the organization had te without the ald ef pre For this sery Iy efficient manner wher departments long its work has frequently an be huilt up cedents or landmarks. the people of the state of Con nectiout owe & lasting debt of grati. tide to the present able and efficient highway commissioner and to his predesser in office. The present com- missioner enjoys the respeet and confidence of the public to a marked degree, and while the compensation paid by the state for his serviee does not eompare with his probable earn- ings in a private capacity, 1 am hope- ful that his counsel and serviee may be retained by the state, supplementad by sueh ald as the General Assembly may be ahle to give him Convlusion You have been chosen by your fel. low ecitizens as their representatives in the legisiative bedy of a great h torieal state, This splendid commeon- wealth has been builded, under God, by the toil and sacrifice of those who have lived here, and the substantial charaeter of our business institutions as well as our state institutions, has been due to the thrift, industry and sterling Integrity of a great people, Your service here will be both pleasurable and useful, and your lives will be enriched by the expers fence and associations which you gain in the service of the state I am sure that your deliberations and counsels will be conducted not in spirit of glorification, but in a spirit of faith in him who has transplanted and still MPLETON, Governor, Did You Get Yours? 5 Free samples of the best polish you ever used for your car, furniture or floors, dealer, It is Staffords I “The Creamy Polish” Get vour sample before they are gone. Try It's neither sticky nor You'll like it. oily, and how it does restore the fini Get a Free Sample at your Deale it Made by the Makers of Stafford’s Inks. S COLD WEATHER NEEDS We have a full line of new and «ccond-hand stoves, oil heaters, gas heaters, etc. A. LIPMAN New and Secondhand Furniture, 24 Lafayette St. Tel. 1329-2 “—DRINK— AYERS’ SODA WATEK Take home a large bottle of lemo: d lime—something you will like— it's delicious. Three size bottles—3c, 10c¢, 15c. THE FINEST FISH — IS HERE FOR YOU FRESH SHORE HADDOCK ROCKPORT STEAK 12¢ 20c 20c 24c 18¢ Lb. FANCY FISH .. BLOATER MACKEREL MEDIUM MACKEREL WHITE ¥ Lb. Lb. Lb. FINNAN OPEN LON CLAMS I would recommend adequate legis- | lation empowering the hoard of con- trol to conduct necessary investiga- tions as to the conditions of the coal market and the possibilities of future shortage, and in the event of an emer- gency to arrange for and if need be purchase coal for the citizens of Con- necticut. In this connection, as in the case of agriculture, the importance of devel-’ oping our own natural resources to the utmost hecomes apparent. This state is well endowed with water pow- er and, very fortunately, much of this has already been developed by pri- vate enterprise, thus indirectly saving us thousands of tons of coal in our| there re- recurrent fuel crisis. But main other sources of power and heat which may still be developed with a fair return on the capital invested and to the benefit of the people of the state. To encourage the use of this partial substitute for coal is a clear duty, and 1 recommend that a com- mission of public-spirited citizens be appointed to give this important mat- w 18¢ 15¢ 38¢ 28c 28¢c 18¢c BLUE FISH STEAK ... LARGE FRESH HERRIN! . EA RN WHITE HALIBUT NOBSCOT RIVER . Lb. Lb. Lb. Lb. CHAMPLAIN ROUND CLAMS IN SHELL ALASKA PINK SAL- MON .2 Cans AMERICAN SAR- DINES IN OIL.6 Cans 25¢ Salt Cod Strips Lbs, 50c Split Salt Herring Med. Salt Mackerel 3 1 for 15¢ Ta. 6¢ Red Salt Salmon Lh. 20¢ Lge. Smo. Bloaters Smoked Halibut Lb. 52¢ Lh. 46c Fibered Salt Cod. . .2 Pkgs. 15¢ smoked Saimon 'Creamuf s Tartar Special Biscuit «: 12¢ RAR Houd ter their attention and effect a survey | of the possibilities. The question of forest-protection and tion is closely akin to this subject and — JANUARY SALE —OF— FURS AT MESHKIN'S foreat-produc- | LARD—IN CONES. LB, 14e are being given away by your | Hartford Rugs, Li | And Draperies and Yardage 500 pair of ruffled mar- quisette curtains, made from the best grade of dot- ted marquisette and shown in four different dots; com- plete with tie-backs, pair $2 e l 9 500 pairs of ruffled scrim curtains, with a neat ruffle, complete with tie-backs. Sale price, $1 -39 pRIR Lo 250 pair of ruffled scrim curtains; narrow ruffle on edge and a deep flounce ruffle at the bottom. Sale ... $1.49 pair .... OYSTERS ! CLAMS ‘ CRAB MEAT SHRIMP SCALLOPS LOBSTERS HONISS’S 24-30 STATE ST. HARTFORD — CROWLEY BROS. INC PAINTERS AND DECORATORS 267 Chapman Street | TEL. 765-12 'Esumntes cheerfully given on all jobs | | | ' THE OLD HOME TOWN 4 &2 : NO-NO- 224 A (ATSTEERIN, You, SAY SHES AREARIN LIKE N,E\N T 1f you would like to ask about a security in- 'vestment that has paid nineteen consecutive ‘monthly dividends write Box 22 W. H., Herald. | | l 92 W. Main St. “5 " ™ Volz Floral Co. Flowers" Tel. 1116 | TURNING AT WAS GAINING SECONDS UNTIL MAIN AND MARKET STREETS, SPEED SO RAPIDLY THAT IT SEEMED ONLY AUNT SARAN’ PEABODYS TREASURED Box Hartford noleums, Curtains, anapery Goods At Impressively Reduced Prices During the Great Mid-Winter Sale Imported Drapery Madras at a Great Saving We purchased this 48-inch drapery material most advantageously just in time to include it in the great Midwinter Sale offerings. There are four different pat- terns, very handsome and effective. Our special sale price is but, yard ......, sl .98 Floor Covering 18x36 Axminster Rugs, regular price $l -89 $2.39 Sale. .. One lot of Wilton Rugs, size 27Tx54, regular price $9.50. Sale $6.9 8 Bfos .....0¢ Felt base floor covering in neat patterns,. . 42 c Special, sq. yd... Remnants of Inlaid Linoleums These remnants contain from two to five square vards. Our regular lino- leum patterns which sold for from $1.98 to $2.98 a square yard. 9 8 c Sale Price ..... Cottage at the west end for only $7,500. It 'has all improvements and is in excellent condition Very desirable 3-family house on Henry St. Wanted to buy good second mortgages. CAMP REAL ESTATE CO. 272 Main Street Phone 343 Rooms 305-6 Bank Bldg. FOR SALE NEW COTTAGE—8 ROOMS AND 2 CAR GARAGE ALL MODERN EQUIPMENT. MUST BE SOLD AT ONCE—OWNER LEAVING TOWN H. D. HUMPHREY 272 MAIN ST.—~ROOM 208 NATIONAL BANK BLDG. For Quick Returns Use Herald Classified Advts. BY STANLEY OLD GENERAL oF FREIGHT WOULD BE DASHED TO PIECES AGAINST SOME STORE FRON