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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-03
COTTON MILLS ARE
MOVING TO SOUTH
New England Industries Of This Type
Believed 10 BE Planning
Southern Sites.

Boston, Jan. (By Associated
Press,.--A movement of New Eng
land cotton mill interests to southern
states is under way. At present ii
is confined to an extension of the
branches in the south of mills that
have their principal plants in this
section but there are indications that
it may add new manufacturing units
to southern centers, financed by New
Englanders.
Advantages in hours of work al
lowed by law, in wage scales and in
tax rates and exemptions are given
as the three principal causes con-
tributing to the movement which has
manifested itself recently in several
ways.
Actual announcement of the trans
fer of part of their plants or equip
ment has been made by the Apple
ton Mills of Lowell and the Jenckes
Spinning Co. of Pawtucket, r. ]. At
least one other large textile corpo-
ration in this state has voted to make
no more capital expenditures IN
Massachusetts. This action, accord
ing to Secretary II. C. Meserve of the
national association of cotton manu-
facturers carried the inference that
such capital expenditures would be
made in the corporations southern
mills.
From southern centers have come
advices that several New England
delegations recently have visited the
Carolinas and Georgia, looking over
the ground for location of new mills.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-03
MUST ACCEPT OR REJECT
City Meeting Board Members Cannot
Now Amend Business Coming Be-
fore Body Friday Night.

The time for filing amendments TO
the business scheduled TO come be-
fore the city meeting board Friday
night has expired and the delegates
who make up the board are empow-
cred only to accept or reject in its
entirety the proposal for school bonds
to the amount of s625.000.
The charter amendment, by which
the board was provided. required that
proposed amendments be submitted in
writing at least five days before the
meeting.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-03
MISTAKE SAVES LIFE
Irish Assassins About To Shoot "Mc-
Grath" When They Find They Have
the Wrong Man.

Dublin. Jan. 3. tBy Associated
Press) McGrath, minister of
industry, commerce and labor, is be-
ieved to owe his life to strange er-
ror in identification made last night
when two youths gained entrance to
the ministry on the pretext of having
a message from a prominent' labor
leader.
They pointed revolvers at man re-
sembling the minister who was there
for a conference, the invaders sharp
ly calculating You're McGrath."
A second glance showed the youths
they were mistaken in the identity of
the man they were covering and they
turned and fled.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-03
Harding Vetoes Measure
For Mexican War Pensions

Washington, Jan. 3.-The Bursun
hin providing for an increase in the
pensions of Civil and Mexican war
veterans was vetoed today by Presi-
dent Harding. In his veto message
the president declared the increase in
government expenditures involved
would amount TO "heedIessness" and
objected also TO tho bills loose proyi.
s1ons for pensioning widows"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-03
Chief Justice Wheeler Administers Oath Of
Office, Following Elaborate Parade and Cere-
mony at Historic Capital.
High Spots In Governors
Inaugural ADDRESS Today

Connecticut has turned corner and business and in
iusry is normal and prosperous.
Rapid increase in taxation makes work to reduce public
burden essential
Strongly urges legislation appointing by governor of
experienced state purchasing agent interest of economy
Sees no need of further law machinery to enforce
prohibition amendment; but properly enforced it must be
and cooperation of citizens is asked
Forcby opposed to further daylight saving plans as
harmful to farmers.
Sees possibility of railroads using trucks on rails;
believes legislation curbng size and weight of trucks on
highways necessary.
Proposes commission to study needs of farm COM
munities.
Recommends free radum treatment for poor afflicted
with cancer.
Approves plan for fuel investigation and legislation for
state to purchase fuel for citizens in case of serious
emergency
Any aid or stimulus state give in improving rail-
road conditions should be given freely
Has tentative plans for development of highway dent
in economical but efficient manner
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-03
New Britain Purses Fattened By
Redemption of War Saving Stamps
PROBABLY A SUICIDE
Body of J. r.. Lightfoot, Prominent
Derby Businessman, Found in
Canal This Morning.

Derby, Jan. 3.-The body of John
r. I.ightfoot, a manufacturer of this
city, was found in the Ousatonic cam
al here early today. He left his home
late last night and search was made
for him when he did not return. APP
parently he had committed suicide
lie was said to have been despondent
over business troubles.
Mr.. Lightfoot was general manager
of the Shelton Tack Co. of Shelton.
He leaves his wife, one son and one
daughter,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-03

Hartford, Jan. 3.-The lines upon
which he desired the house of repre-
sentatives to act were outlined by
Speaker Leonard J. Niokerson of
Cornwall in assuming the gavel at the
first setting of the new body today.
He said that economy, promptness at
sessions and deliberate, careful con-
sderation of all measures. especially
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-03
AGRICULTURAL BILL PASSES

Washington, Jan. 3.-The agrcul
tural bill carrying $6S,S91,55S, was
passed today by the house after
Speaker Gillett had thrown out on a
point of order a motion to send 1t
back to committee with directions to
include S360,000 for congressional
free seed distribution
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-03

appropriations, should actuate each
member Hasty legislation, he de-
clared was dangerous. Said Mr.. Nick
erson.
Some people believe that there is
too much law already. New times be-
get new conditions and new laws are
needed Too much legislation is to
| be deplored. Every measure should
be carefully considered by you, es
pecially those which have to do with
| appropriations. Each member should
! be careful to represent his constitu-
Cncy always having at heart the good
of the whole state" Mr.. Nickerson
| thanked the house for the honor Civ
en- him and promised an impartial
use of the office and exercise of the
gavel.
New Anti-Jitncy Drive
Speaker Nickerson again spoke of
the need of caution and great care
needed in handling financial problems.
In moving business through the legis-
lative hopper the new speaker proved |
whrlwind talker and at noon the |
house sent committee to the sem !
ate to inform it that it was ready to
do business. The senate committee
sent down an hour previously for the
same purpose reported to the house.
The number of spectators attending
the organization was not large. Vet
Grams though the proceedings were
slow. No bills made their appearance
but discussion was general in the cor
ridors that very early the house would
be asked to take up trolley egisla-
ton. A prophecy was that there
would be another drive against the
itneys.'
House slow to Meet
The house was slow in getting or
,anized, it being t0:45 before Deputy
of State Richard j. Dwyer
allied to order and read the roll
!, bout % members-elcct were, absent
lue to late train connections. This
vas Mr. Dwyer's last official act as he
etires on pension forthwith after a
ong term of service.
This seven women members of tho :,
ouse seated themselves on the ieft !,
ring in the same tier of seats where 8,
1rs. Hookr and four other women ;,
lembers sat last session. The seleC- -
on of seats. however will be made
ext week. 1t is likely that the wom-
n will be grouped as before.
Can't Find Chaplain II
After the members present had :,
zen sworn in, prayer was offered by :.
le senate chaplain There had been v
scurrying around TO find clergy -
ian to offer prayer. and +. l.. G. Ho-
prohibition leader was asked -
he were a licensed breaches. As he y
as not and Rev. Evan Evans, of o
-ashington. member-elect had not AZ
ialifed. the senate chaplain called in
,eaker HuXford of the last house
'esided until l.. j. Nickerson was or
Iosen speaker. Mr.. Woodruff OF W,
ilford and Mr.. Schatz of Hartford re
ere named temporary clerks and le,
essrs Hill of shelton. Darbic of n
llingly, Bracket of Wellington and th
de
Continued on Twelfth Page) err
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-03
Inaugural Address

I Governor Templeton, in his inaug-
ural ADDRESS, sketched the various
important phases of state life, max
ihg number OF pertinent recommen-
dauons, his address, in full, being
herewith printed:
Mr. President and Ladies and Gentle
men of the General Assembly,:
In former days the governor at the
opening of each General Assembly
customarlly gave resume of all the
actlVltles OF the state government.
With the present multifarious activi.
ties of the state such a digest is no
longer possible, even if it were de-
sirabe.
State Finances
The financial condition of the state
as shown by the reports of the treas.
urer and comptroller is very satisfac.
tory and indicates clearly that Con.
necticut has turned the corner and
that our business and industries are
in normal and prosperous condi.
ton.
Current receipts of income show a
modest balance over current expendi-
ture after making suitable provision
for the sinking fund. With increased
prosperity during the coming two
years. revenues from many sources
Will, no doubt, be greatly increased.
But this condition. favorable as It is,
does not present the problem of a
surplus. 1t is not an invitation to
seek new channels of expenditure but :
rather an admonition to us to hus-
land our resources and to render the
burden of taxation more tolerable.
The fact that other states, however
advanced in political progress, have
adopted many innovations involving
arge expenditures of the public mon
~, ought not to serve as a precedent
or Connecticut, and wise discrimina-
ion should be used in separating es-
ential projects from those which are
or experimental in their
nature.
Taxation
The rapid and stupendous increase
n taxation, federal, state and local.
has reached such heights as to
ause every conscientious legislator to
ause before embarking on any new
cheme involving increased eXpendi-
ures of the peoples money. Fed
raj taxation today represents one
Xth of the entire annual national in
ONE and it has begun TO encroach
pon enterprise and industry. Local
lXation throughout the United States
| 1914 averaged ST. dollars per
apita and the figure had grown to
81 per capital in 1921. II gratifies
ur national and state pride 10 point
our enormous reservoirs of capital
nd accumulatious Of our toll and
rift as evidence of our capacity TO
increased tax ievies; but all
our wealth is accumulated by hui
an effort and increased imposts
ould cfeate a very serious condition
opardizng the possibilities of new
dustrial or financial enterprises and
wing up the resources of those al
adv established. To the average
an the most Vital economic prob
N is the staggering burdeg of taxa
IN.
with this thought In mind. every
oposal for the creation of any new
lie activity or expense should he
5tected to careful scrutiny, hearing
mind that we are the stewards of
Continued on Third Page)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-03
FLEET STARTS SOUTH.

New York, Jan. 3.-The battleship
Wyoming. the cruiser Rochester and
seven destroyers sailed from the
Brooklyn navy yard today. vanguard
of the Atlantic fleet to report in
southern waters for the annual man.
euvers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-03
2.aa7 SHIPS USE CANAL.

Panama, Jan. 3.-The passage OF
2.997 ships through the Panama can
al in the calendar year 1929 estab-
lished a new high record. sThe tolls
collected in 1922 aggregated s12,-
573.4o7.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-03
CLAIMS MANY BIG
OFFICIALS DO NOT
OBSERVE DRY LAW

Washington, Jan. 3.-Inyesti-
cation of the Upshaw charges
that some governors and many
other high officials do not
practice the prohibition enforce
mcnt which they preach" was
called for in a resolution intro
duced today by Representative
Hill, republican, Maryland.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-03

Concord n. H., Jan. 3.-The demo-
Gratis for the first time in many years
were in control of the house of rep
resentatives as tie New Hampshire
legislature met for organization today
The republicans maintained control OF
the senate. Tomorrow Fred II. Brown.
democrat, will be inaugurated as gov
ernor.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-03
FRANCE LSREADY TO QUIT
CONFERENCE.-THE TERMS
ARENOTFOU!KD ALL RIGHT
Britain, On Other Hand, Offers To Accept
French Plan As Basis OF Negotiations In
Order To Get Hers Before Members.

Paris JAM (By the Associated Press)-The French cab-
net today instructed Premier Poncare the peiers
conference this afternoon the adoption the French reparaons
plan the minimum acceptable France In the event the
meeting does not accept that plan Premier Poncare was directed
TO ask the conference to register formally lack of agreement
among the allies
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-03
1928 SESSION OF
ASSEMBLY STARTS
Alderman ]. GuStaVe johnson Of
This City a DoOrkeeper
MCPHERSON TELLS POLICY
speaker Warns Against Too Hasty
LcgislaiiOn-Trumbull l. President
Pro Tenn. of Scnatc-W0mcn Take
Seats In House.
TROLLEY LEGISLATION
LIKELY TO START SOON

1t is freely predicted about
the capitol that one Of the earli-
est bits of legislation to be ask
ed will be in reference to the
trolleys, the prophecy being
made that there will be another
drive against the iitneys."
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-03
THE WEATHER


Hartford. Jan. 3.-Forecast
for New Britain and vicinity:
SNOW tonight and probably
Thursday; clearing by Thursday
night; increasing easterIy winds
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-03
REPUBLICANS CONTROL
in VERMONT And MASS.
In New Hampshire Demo.
Gratis Have Governor
and Lower House

Montpelier, VT, Jan. 3-Thc Yer.
mont legislature convened today and
took UP the work of organization for
its biennial session to clear the way
for the inaugural address by Cover
nor Dedfeld Proctor tomorrow The
republicans control both branches.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-03
2 MILLION ASKED FOR
HARTFORD POST OFFICE
81, 100000 for Bridgeport
and S225,OOO for Addition
in This City

Washington, Jan. 3.-A need fol
| larger federal buildings in 140 cities
costing upwards of s40,000,000 was
reported to congress today by Secre-
tary Mellon and Postmaster General
ork.
The estimated costs of buildings
recommended in various cities in
cluded:
Bridgeport. Conn, S1,700,000 Hart
ford 100000; aterbury S625,OOO;
Pawtucket r. l., 100000.
New Britain, Conn, S225,O00.
New London, s250,000. Torrington,
s250,000.
This is believed TO be the outcome
of request for s35o,0OO asked by
Lonergan, at the re-
quest of Postmaster w. f. Delaney,
for an addition in this city.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-03

Boston, Jan. 3.--The republicans
holding maiorities in both senate and
house we're in a position TO re-clect
the presiding officers of each body
when the Massachusetts, legislature
convened today for its annual session.
This was the second group of legisla-
tors in this state to begin two year
terms. Governor Cox beginning his
second term. will deliver his inaugural
address tomorrow.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-01-03

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The Washington times., 1923-03-21
a FIRMS ASK CITIZENS TO
REPORT REcK LEss DRIVERS

The Washington Safety Council
has announced the names Of TWEEN
ty-one local firms, all members Of
the Organization, which invite the
public to report to them directly
any violation Of traffic regulations
by employees driving their automo-
biles. They are:
Washington city postoffice, Wash
ington Railway and Electric Com
pany, Potomac Electric Power Com.
pany, r. p. Andrews Paper Com
pany, Merchants Transfer and
Storage Company, Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone Company,
Chestnut Farms Dairy Company,
Yellow Taxicab Company, Wise
Brothers, Chevy Chase Dairy, Chap
n-Sacks Corporation, Woodward &
Lothrop, Barber & Ross, julius
Garfinlxle & Ca, Doubleday-T4ill
Electric Company, Washington Gas
Light Company, E. P. May Hard
ware Company, Dulin & Martin
Company, American Railway Express
Company, Capital Traction Com.
Company, the Washington Post
and Evening Star.
The Washington times., 1923-03-21
DRINK WATER
IF BACK OR
KIDNEYS HURT
Begin Taking lad Salts II
Backachy or You Have
Bladder Weakness.

Too much rich food forms acids
which excite and overwork the kid
news in their efforts to filter 1t
from the system. Flush Sthe kidneys
occasionally to relieve them like
you relieve the bowels, removing
acids, waste and poison, else you
may feel dull misery in the kid
ney region, sharp pains in the back
or sick. headache, dizziness, the
stomach sours, tongue Is coated
and when the weather Is bad you
have rheumatic tWingeS.
To help neutralize irritating acids
and flush off the body's waste, be-
gin drinking water. Also get about
four ounces OF Jad Salts from any
pharmacy, take a tablespoonful in
q glass Of water before breakfast
for a few days and your kidneys
may then act fine and bladder dis
orders disappear.
This famous salts is made from
the acid of grapes and lemon juice.
combined with lithia, and has been
used for years to help clean and
stimulate sluggish kidneys and stop
bladder irritation. Jad Salts is in
expensive and makes delightful
efferVescent Whitewater drink which
millions of men and women take
now and then to help prevent seri-
GUS kidney and bladder disorders.
BY all means, drink lots of good
water every day. Have your physi-
clan examine your kidneys at least
twice a year.
The Washington times., 1923-03-21
urges
/ FRANCHISE
FORD. {.
Tells Chamber Of Commerce
Congress Hasn't Time to Give
City Proper Consideration.

The immediate need of the fran
chise for the District Of Columbia
ana for method Of District leg
islation separate from Congress,
was pointed out by former Con-
gresham Frank w. Mondell, of
Wyoming now chairman Of the
War Finance Corporation, at q
meeting or the Washington Cham
Der Of Commerce last night at the
New willard Hotel.
He declared that Congress is not
properly constituted to legislate for
any city because Of its size. and
because Of its numerous duties
and obligations, which prevent its
giving the proper time for such
work.
Tho members Of Congress-" he.
said. ''have neither the time nor the
inclination to give your problems
the confederation which they de-
inand. sincerely hope that the
District will find some better wa
to secure its legislation than BY.
having it come through Congress.
Other speakers were former SEN.
ator Miles Poindexter, now amhas.
sador to Peru; Mrs. g. G.. Calhoun
Congressman L. G. Dyer, and AS
sistant Secretary OF Labor Hen.
ming.
The chamber adopted, with one
omission, q referendum from the
United States Chamber Of Com
nierce outlining the duties and priyi-l
leges Of trade associations. The.
clause omitted called Tor freedom
Of trade associations from Com
greesional interference.
Ernest G. Daniels was appointed
Representative 10 the citizens com.
mites on school betterment. which.
viii meet at 5 o'clock tonight IN
the Franklin school.
The Washington times., 1923-03-21
TEACHER FOR 25
YEARS GIVEN .
TRIBUTE
Miss Ella Given Presented
Watch and Bouquet at
Chevy Chase.

Al gold watch and bouquet were
presened to Miss Ella Given, prin-
cipal of the E. ". Brown School In
Chevy Chase last night on the oc.
casion Of her completion of twenty
five years service as principal Qf
the school. The gifts were pre-
scented to Miss Given by the Parent
Teacher Association.
Lee Latimer made the address.
A silver pin was presented to Miss
Alice Hendry, assistant principal
during Miss Given's sadministrat ion.
kand silver token to Mr.. King, jan
itor there for a quarter OF, q CEN
fury.
q. f.. Colladay, president Of the
Washington Board Of Trade eulO-
gized Miss Giyen's. services as did
Mrs. George W.. Stone, who read
cOngratulatory letters and tele-
grams from former L students.
Stephen e. Kramer, assistant
superintendent of District schools
extended the regrets Of DR.. Frank
w. Ballou who was tnavoidably
absent.
Others who participated in the
Jubilee were Judge William II.
DeLacy, DIR. Truman Able, Robert
Simpson, Eugene Stevens, Miss
Portia Oberly, Mrs O. B. SWEET
and III. e. Bittinger, who pre-
sided. M
The Washington times., 1923-03-21
RITES FOR AGED
D. c. WOMAN
PRIVATE
Mrs. Sarah Duke Smith, "a, Is
d Dead at Home. Of Only
Son Here.

funeral services for Mrs Sarah
Duke Smith, eighty-four years old,
widow Of Addison Miles Smikh and
4 native Of Prince Georges county,
who died yesterday Afternoon at
the home Of her son. Rexford Miles
Smith, 1856 California street north
west, Washington, will be held to-
morrow morning at Wright,s Under
taking establishment, and will be
private. Intarment win be IN Glen
wood Cemetery. The Rev. Randolph,
pastor Of Foundry ~. =. Church,
will Officiate.
Born near College Park, Prince
Georges county, the daughter of
Israel Maudit and Elizabeth DIickett
Jackson, Mrs. Smith was the last
survivor OF eighteen children. Since
the death Of her husband, In Jatlu.
airy, 1909, ut the age Of aeventy.six,
Mrs. Smith has made her home
with her son, RexfOrd, her sole inn
mediate survivor. Her brOther.in-
law, the Rev. Hobart Smith, ID
rector emeritus Of old st. Thomas
Protestant Episcopal Church, Owens
Mills, Green Spring Valley, Balti-
more County, Md. Mr.. and Mrs.
Smith had resided in Washington
for about sixty years, living for
many years at 1922 Vermont avenue.
The old Smith estate in North
HyattsvilIe, used by the family as
q summer residence for years, was
destroyed by fire Christmas night,
1921. 1t was one OF the landmarks
OF this section. Mrs. Smiths hus-
band came TO Washington from
New York City when q young man
to accept appointment az q prin-
cipal examiner In the United States
Patent Office. He resigned his posi-
ton in 1869 to enter private prac-
tice, retiring in 1898 after building
up q large business. He was one
OF the founders of old Foundry NJ.
p. Church, Washington. Mrs.
Smiths son, Rexford n. Smith, was
one Of the. pioneers in aviation and
is now connected with the air
service of the War Department
The Washington times., 1923-03-21
RIDING AND HUNT CLUB
TO GIVE HORSE SHOW

Families and friends Of members
Of the Riding and Hunt club and
officers of the army, navy and
marine corps have been invited to
enter their mounts in a horse show
to be held by the club, Twenty.sec.
ond and P streets northwest, at
s. o'clock next Monday night. There
will be no entry fees. Major Henry
Leonard, y. s.. M. c.. will judge ali
events. -
Green hunters, road hacks. -
jumpers and polo ponies will be
exhibited. Another event will he
jumping In pairs, with ladies and
gentlemen in the saddles.