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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-29
SUNDAY. OCTOBER 20. ls22.

a DEMONSTRATION forces are renewing
"A their pressure upon Congress for the
submission to the States OF an amendment
TO the Federal Constitution prohibiting the
issue by the government, the States or any
political! subdivision OF the states OF tan
exempt securities. Such an amendment was
introduced in the last Congress and has
been faNorahly reported by the Ways and
Means Committee. The President has urged
mat 1t be voted upon during the coming
winter, and if the necessary two-thirds OF
each house acts tavoraby upon it, that the
states proceed with its ratification.
II Is not to be assumed that so reach
lEg measure will encounter no opposition,
however meritorious il may be in the alb
hiract. 1t must be remembered that the
States, counties and municipalities of the
country have found market for their Sc
ruritlcs, al low rates OF interest largely
because these issues were taX-tree. This is
particularly true of the past five years when
there have been unprecedented demands for
investment funds. Ii such borrowers dur
ing the period OF the war and after, had
been compelled TO seek motley for improve
ments in competition with the government,
whose credit is 100 per cent and with for
cign governments that have been willing
10 pay per cent or better, ii is certain that
no local bond issue could have sold al par.
unless II had been taX-frce or bore an cX-
cessivc interest rate.
iielorc he war period, which means be-
lore the period OF the high surlaA collect
cd by the government, taX-eXempt bonds OF
the states ana the subdivisions were mar
kctcd, il is true, but it is easy to recall the
premiums that had TO be offered in order to
raise money. Since be. surtaX was levied
.n'A bond issues were ahsoTDed, primarily
because large investors were eager TO buy
securities that were nontaxabe
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-29

Letters for the "vOtce OF the
pcopic" Column should not exceed
dd0 words fR length. beyond thnt
number the editor reserves the
right to blue pencil. Nnu,r mud
adureSs must accompany cnch conn
muhicnti"n, not FOR publication. IL
the writer, docs not wirh 81, but
an evidence of good faith.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-29
LnHninppc.

Accidental fame Is as desirable as n pass
ing bride.
Mustard lining makes shoes fast.
Murder is what call an unhappy ending.
The difference between today and tomor-
row may hc eternity.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-29
Looking Forward

The days arc short and soon the snow
Will hy, and in some wintry dawn
Well put those muscles the go
That worked To the summers lawn
It's ever thus: one job is done.
And here's another one begun,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-29
beauty.

That quality that lies beneath
The crude exterior of things
That comes with natures all attuncd
To songs OF Springs.
And as We see It. conquers strife
And makes a thing worth while OF Life
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-29

Whatever the near future may hold there
is nothing t" indicate that anybody is get
ting more fun out OF the British political af-
fray than the wcll-known little Wclshman
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-29
Charcoal Eph's Daily Thought.

II ain got so much money in dis worl','
said Charcoal Eph. ruminatively. but aftah
| done put in. ten hours wild pick kin out
snorc any millionaire ontwell the chicken
CROW. Try n pickle Mstah Jackson
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-29

This tariff bill is difficult proposition to
defend' Even such veteran campaigner as
Hon. Leslie NJ Shaw is finding 81 n long hard
task lie laborcd ut the job manfully in
winston salem, and those who heard him
through. could not but admire his tenacity
It's great pity that speaker like Gov
error Shaw could not have more pleasing
subjcct-Winston- Salem Journal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-29

The Judgc-Tou charge this man with beinr
without visible means OF support?
The Policeman-Wcll. Your Honor. he ad
mits he is poet, Judge
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-29

y correspondent reports that Massachu-
sets Democrats are finding it difficult to
break Lodges hold on that State How can
they have much hope for n State that stood
for Lodge in the first place?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-29

stops Smoking at l16: Dies at ll7" SAYS .
headline Evidently, that was the only wa,
he knew TO bring matters to II conclusion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-29
Echoes From Down Home

IN view OF the fact that the privilege OF
voting has only been In womcns hands for n
short space, the recognition they are receiving
by having fifteen members of their sex can
didatcS for the national Legislature SO soon
after the adoption of the equal suffrage
amendment should DO matter OF considerable
satisfaction to them.-Durham Herald
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-29

For the evil of radicalism. Italy has cur
which may or may not prove to be preferably
to the disease
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-29

The Philippine Islands asking for their
independence. Inquiry among some of the
peoples that have it might convince them that
they don't know when they arc we'll off
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-29

Things are I'm pretty bad way in Italy
Even the King has had to interfere in pub
lie affairs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-29
Up With the Times
lily IL. q. II.

Says Special Prosecutor Mott: .'rhe Hall
Mills case is not mystery" He'll have TO
admit. however. that It's n mess
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-29

Gull

And so they were marricd?"
YES. He couldn't help itw
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-29
Harvey and Vir.inin's Gift

D UR!ED in an official State report is n
- statement that seems hitherto to have
escaped public attention. but which seems
more and more significant as il is rcread
In the report made TO the General Assem-
o!E by the commission that presented to
Great Britain Nirginias gift OF a copy of
the houdon statue of Washington appears
this remarkable paragruuh.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-29

Tne commission. sailing from New
iurk on the Laplaud, June ilth.
reached plymouth on SUNDAY Inn"
i"ih. where they wcr" met 10y govern
mont officials ANA shown every pos
N."A' courtesy. arriving in London
that night on Monday the dclclsn-
non" Is ih"lr nrst official act. called
up"h Ambassador Harvey. and cX-
tended 20 him - formal Invitation to
b" present on june 3OIh and take part
In the presentation ceremonies They
Ing their entire stay in England
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-29

What has come about la the peoples con
viction that the bigness OF a business doesn't
necessarily mean the badness OF business
what the public wants is the best product pos
sible ut the lowest price possible; and IL has
found that small operators seldom bring forth
that duplex blessing. The biggest OF All .bic-
business miracles is that big business has
begun to "ndear itself to the people.-Ashe-
willie Citizen.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-29

Fhose who are surprised at the revela ito
that former President Wilson lost patience
sometimes when advising on the great prob
lens incident 10 the conduct OF the war should
remember that he only characterization
Free Press
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-29

The American Legion demands tho removal
OF General Sawyer. Tho legion also demanded
the recall Of George Harvey year or two
ago But Harvey is still OH the job. and SO
VIII Sawyer he the next time you hear from
MN Whatever faults the Harding admins
iration may have. disloyalty to it's friends
Is not one OF them.--Durham Herald
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-29

English Conservatives are rallying 10 In,
support OF the lionar Law government. Thi,
VIII force the Liberals to draw their line:
tightly. also. Labor is the big problem IL.
party is better organized than ever. But 1,
not Lloyd George. now that he is rid OF the
body of death reaction, politician enough
To take labor into his camp? Labor ha:
abused him. but II also has had to make a
lowauce for his environment. He is out OF
that environment now and can stand firm foi
the Liberal policies. that he nghtng fol
when the war broke ont. and made IL ncces
sary for party strife 10 end for the time be
g.-Raleigh News and Observer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-10-29

The Republican papers as Il general thing
are singing low on the tariff, while some OF
tn" influential publications classed as "inde-
p"ndent" but that have been accustomed in
times past to give active support to the Re-
publican cause and to the Republican ticket
have felt privileged to keep up the war on
the tar!T They are making II lively too.
While the enforced silence by the regular or :
cams is being observe d.-Charlotte Observer
New Britain herald., 1922-02-14
WITHOUT AGREEMENTS,
 MINE STRIKE APRIL i
Union Recommends Suspen- sion of Work Then Until
 Settlement Is Made

Indianapolis, Feb. 14.--Thc wage scale committee, reporting to the special convention of the United Mine Workers of America here today de- clared "in the most emphatic manner our opposition to any reduction in mining prices and insist that the present basic wage schedules be maintained"
 i, Under the discussion of policy the committee recommended general suspension of mining if no agreement is reached by April 1, such action to be subject to a referendum vote of the union before March 31. It was also recommended that any wage scale agreement must be submitted to referendum vote of the district affected.
 The committee also declared for ad- justment Of Unequal differentials which would result in small increases in various helds.'
 Other recommendation were that all new agreements be based upon an eight hour day underground with time and one half for overtime and double time for Sundays and hoi- days; that weekly pay days be insti- tuted: that the practice of finish miners for certain breaches of con tract be eliminated and that the soft coal wage agreement be made for two years extending from April 1 next.
 The committee in making the de mand for retention of the{ present basic wages, said a reduction would lower the standard of living among all miners and cause poverty and suffering.
 The committee also recommended that the convention ratify the de- mands Of the anthracite miners for q 20 per cent increases in tonnage rate and a one dollar 8 day increase for lay men.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-14
THIEVES LOOT HOUSE
 AS NE|GHBORS WATCH
Pose as Owners of Middle Haddam Place and Take
 All Furnishings

Middle Haddam. Feb. 14.--Thieves working Sunday night and last night carried away almost entirely the con- tents of the old Peckham house near the Middle Haddam landing which was to be occupied shortly by a fam fly from Waterbury, thought to be named Bowman.
 The new owners came er from Waterbury Sunday and brought q load of furnishings. That night word was sent to w. F. Child by neigh Dor of the Peckham house that lights were to be seen in il and the move looked suspicious. Mr. Child ac- companied by several men all armed went to tho place. In the door yard was an automobile in which were q man and a woman. Mr. Child ques- toned the man who said he was the and the woman, his wife, was the daughter of the owner. He handed out cigars to the men and them on the watch kept on the property The stranger that not being able to get in and not finding his father-in-law n the place he had to break q win low to get in.
 No one living near tho house knew he new owner but several thought he man in the automobile looked ike a member of the family so MT. 'hild allowed the automobile 10 go. .ater the posse decided to look over he house and were convinced that our men seen wandering about the ooms using searchlights had been | tealiug furniture.
 Yesterday the Waterbury people 1 anne over with additional furnishings nd found that some of the furniture | ad been taken away. Last night Mir, 'hild and neighbors, all armed. again fent 10 the house but not in time 9 capture the thieves who had taken way nearly everything One box of oods was found on the road and lso 3 package of dishes done up in
 newspaper of yesterdays date The wners were expected over today.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-14
.DA|RYMAN FINED $25;
 MAY FORFEIT LICENSE
Judge Suggests Such Action by Health Board-Liquor
 Case Continued

In imposing a S25 fine upon Nathan GreenbIatt for maintaining an insani- tary dairy at 70 Talcott street. Judge George w. Klett remarked this morn ing that the health board should suspend the licenses of milk dealers guilty of such offenses.
 The court had been informed by pr. B. D. Radcliffe, inspector of milk. meat and food and Sanitary Inspector John A. Dolan, of alleged filthy con ditions about the premises. The cooling machine had several gallons of dirty water from which q most un- pleasant odor' enanated, and was GOV cred with horse blankets. The bottling machine apparently hadn't been cleaned in a week. A checsy sub stance was found around the valves, the witness testified.
 The accused said he hired boy ex pressly to keep the apparatus clean. That the youth had not done his work properly was the onlY expIana- tion that he could give for4he condi- tions found by representatives of the health board.
 George Morley, drunk. was fined s5 and costs, and Fred Howe; charged on similar count, was dismissed with a warning.
 After a lengthy hearing .on the liquor charges against Peter Lachen- ski and John Franks, their cases were continued until next Tuesday morning. Judge klett suggested that the place be dismantled Lawyer Michael A. Sexton appeared for the accused and Prosecutor Joseph C.. Woods presented the states case.
 Policeman Patrick OMara found q partly filled bottle of whiskey sus- pended by a stsing over the partition separating Lachenski's cellar from that of A. Nadolny and Angelo Blan- cotti. The string was attached on Lachenskis side and tho bottle hung over into the other cellar. The ac- eused occupies the store and cellar at lO9 Church street. and the other wit nesses are at No. 111
 Policemen Thomas Feeney and w. | P McCue saw tho bottle before it was removed as did Sergeant w. C. |
New Britain herald., 1922-02-14
PRESIDENT H OUT FIRMLY
 AGAINST SPECIAL LENES ~, ,.rs 7O FINANCE BONUS POLICY
0Nt. .IuAI;,r r.;ssOLLEYS ON ALL CITY LINES Connecticut Company Plans Call for Drastic
 Changes

oue-nan trolley ears will soon be
 operated on all lines within the city
 limits as well as on the Berlin line. This announcement was made this afternoon by r. l.. Beardsley, super intendent of the New Britain lines of the Connecticut company.
 The local office has been working on plans for operating these cars and they will be run on the East Main street Chestnut street, Pennington avenue, Stanley street and Berlin mes, The first one-man car to op- crate over these lines will be placed on the Berlin branch in about two weeks.
 The plainNlle, Meriden and Hart. 'ord cars, will be the only ones rum n'ng from this city that will not be or one-man type. The Chestnut and East Main street cars will not be ready for at least another month, Mir. Beardsley stated, inasmuch as there are TOUT slnglc truck cars being op- cratcd on these branches and if will be necessary to equip them with air brakes before converting them into one-man type
 At the present time there are 10 double truck trolleys at the local car barn which have been renovated and made into the one-man type. In or der to do this tho Connecticut com pany has placed a system of push heils Tn the car so that the passengers may ring to notify the motorman when they wish to get off. An ap- pliance has been connected with inc airbrake apparatus in each yestibule m ordcr that a cash box may be plac- ed near the motorman.
 AS a measure Of precaution an rope has been installed in all of these cars. By pulling on this rope, which runs parallel to the strap hangers, the power will be cut off and the brakes will be applied. It will also open the doors at both ends of the car. This has been done primari- 'y as measure to insure safety in case the motorman becomes inca pacitated in any possible way, when passenger may stop the car.
 The Connecticut company has also made arrangements for a safety guard to be placed over the trolley wire across the railroad tracks Dur nG the past years it has been neces- 'ary for the conductor of the trolley o get off Of the car before a cross ng to warn the motorman if a train s approaching.
 With this new method, however, he motOrman will advance if the | ;ates are up and will continue across he tracks. This new guard is shaped l n the form Of semi-circle and is ntirely of copper so that if the troll ey pole should come off of the wire | will continue in this guard and | will furnish the power until the car } safely across the railroad tracks.
 The bids for the run on the new ystem have not as vet been pub shed but Mir Beardsley stated that hey will in all probability be out ithin a short time. He also stated hat not as many men will be need q to operate the cars under the new ne man system as under the old.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-14
DOCTOR HAS SMALLPOX
Bridgeport Physician. Dr. R. J. Burns. Is Stricken Down With Disease He Has Been Fighting Against.

Bridgeport Feb. l4-The first phy- stefan to be taken with smallpox is Dr. R. J. Burns, 1101 East Main street. Dr. Burns was seized with the disease yesterday and removed to En- glewood hospital. It is believed that while he was assisting in clinic work and visiting homes of sick people with City Physician pr. Keegan, lie came in contact with a carrier of the dis ease. Dr. Burns has been confined to his home for the past week suffering from what was thought to be grip. Another doctor was called in yester- day and the case diagnosed as small poy.
 But three new cases were reported over Sunday, bringing the total up to 10s. All three eases are reported as mild. Smallpox patients are being discharged from the isolation hospital rapidly All three cases are among unvaccinatcd persons and all are adults.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-14
PRICE OF FLOUR RISES AS
 WORLD DLSCOHERSLACKOF
 SUFFICIENT WHEAT SUPPLY
RYAN NEW DIRECTOR
 OF AMERICAN BRASS Directorate Will Meet To- morrow in New York
 to Organize

Waterbury Feb. l4,-The annual American Brass Co. was held at the local offices of tho company at II o'clock this forenoon board of di- rectors for the ensuing year includ- ing John D. Ryan, chairman of the board of directors of the Anaconda Copper Mining Co. Cornelius r. Kcl- ley, president of that company. and Benjamin E. Thayer, the Anaconda vice-presidcnt was elected.
 The total number of shares voted at this mornings meeting was 14S,- 529 or q fraction over go per cent Of the total American Brass stock. The meeting was not largely attended, only 20 stockholders being present.
 It was announced after the meet ing that d directors meeting for the purpose of organization will be held at I o'clock tomorrow morning at the New York offices of the American Brass Co. at 25 Broadway The new list of officers of the company will be made known after tomorroW's meet ing.
 Tn board of directors elected today is as follows:
 Charles F. Brooker, Ansonia; John P. Elton, Waterbury; Edward l.. Fris- bic, Waterbury; Gordon w. Burnham, New York; Thomas B. Kent. New York; John A. Coe. Waterbury; Roy all Victor, New York; Harris White more, Naugatuck; Alton Farrell, An sonia; George H. Allen, Buffalo, N. Y.; Frederick l.. Braman, Torrington; William A. Cowlcs. Ansonia: Arthur NJ. Dickinson, Waterbury; Hiram M. Steele Waterbury; Clifford r. Hollis .er, Waterbury; John D. Ryan, New Y York; Cornelius r.. Kelley. New ork; Benjamin B. Thayer, New York md John F.. Wayland, New York.
 All the members of the board of directors with the exception of thsce Anaconda company officials, were members of last years board
New Britain herald., 1922-02-14
FURTHER TAX RATE
 CUTS NOW PROBABLE
Mayor and TaN-ColIcctor Have Pros pectivc Payments to tho Amount Of StOO.OOO They Report.

Approximately s1oo,ood in tax pay ments is anticipated as result of personal calls on delinqueuts by Mayor Orson r, Curtis and Tax Col lector Rernadotte Ioomis These pay ments. should they be made, will make if possible to bring the tax rate even below the 2oA mill mark, the mayor believes.
 A number Of bills have been placed in the hapds of the corporation coun- sel with instructions to foreclose where payments are not forthcoming without good and sufficient reason.
 The mayor reports little difficulty in convincing property owners that it is to their benefit to clean up their taxes now since such action will serve to decrease the tax bills for next year.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-14
Harding Likewise Objects To Return of Taxes Which Have Previously Been Repealed
Also Fears Raising Cash by Bond Would Injure FL nancial Tranquility of the Country.

Washington. Feb l4-President Harding is unalterably opposed to the enactment of the special taxes sug- gested to finance the soldier bonus or to the return 10 taxes which have been repealed. it was stated officially today at the White House.
 Fears Bond Issue.
 It also was indicated that the ex- ecutive was very much in doubt if 1t would be possible to raise the re- quired sum to finance the cash fea- ture of the bonus under an issue of bonds without appreciably advancing interest rates and destroying the f- nancial tranquility which is sought
 The president, it was said, was dis posed to be favorable to the bonus but his attitude had to be that of find- ing sane and sensible conditions for the fultllment of promises made on one hand without disturbing the de. sired return to financial sta ability.
 Will State Position.
 It was stated that Mir. Harding's at- titude on the bonus question would be made clear to congress in a commun- ication expected to be sent to the sen- ing with the bonus subject. Whether this letter would go forward today was not disclosed
New Britain herald., 1922-02-14
THIRD CONCERN IS
 RA|DED BY POLICE Chicago Authorities Say Foreign Born Are SWindled Of $t,500,O00 BIG CLEANUP IS UNDER WAY
Windy City Authorities Fcrrcting Out Alleged Fake Companies Accused or FIcccins Public of More Than S6.500. .OOO.

Chicago, Feb. l4.--Invostigalion of the dealings of the Western Land Operators Co.,, the third concern raidcd by authorities within three days and believed by them 10 have swlndled foreign born citizens of more than $l,5oO,0n0 was under way today by government agents.
 Three Big Swindles
 Within three days gigantic alleged swlndles totalling approximately S6, ,50O,o00 according to estimates by officers, were disclosed with the ar rest Saturday of Raymond J. Bischoff, and the arrests yesterday of three employees of the Western Land Opera tors association and three employees of the American Novaculite Co
 Two Leaders Sought.
 Leslie Harrington. said by police to be the moving spirit in tho affairs of the 'American Novaculite Co.,, and Charles urnich, general manager and president of the Western Land Opera tors Co, are being sought by the police.
 300 Creditors.
 The raid on the offices Of the Western Land Operators Co. was
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