New Britain herald., 1925-01-07

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 years, without giving the accuse
 the opportunity of trial by jur,
 There is no evidence that this powe
 has been abused. At the same time
 slrce we believe in government o
 laws rather than a government o
 men. 1t is suggested that the law fl this particular case be changed so n to prevent the possibility of the ex ercise of petty tyranny on the par Of an unjust judge. We have neve recognized in Connecticut the lega right of judge to deprive an adul male of his liberty for & period O. three years without giving him tn, opportunity of trial by jury. car see no reason why tAe same principle should not apply to adult females It is therefore recommended that the law in question be so amended that this discrimination between tht sexes be remedied.
 Long Lane Farm
 Long Lane Farm. formerly tho Connecticut Industrial School fol Girls. at Middletown is continuing It's splendid service and. although con. fronted with many problems of a most difficult nature. is doine splendid work. It is. however a sad commentary on our modern civili- ration 10 learn of little children who are deserted or neglected by their parents. There is no way in which the individual citizens can do more for state service than by aiding those unfortunate girls and boys whose unnatural or thoughtless par ents cause them to become the in- mates of state or county institutions.
 Connecticut School For Boys
 The Connecticut School for Boys at Meriden has made an enviable name for itself. It is most encourag- ing to learn that the very great ma jority of delinquent boys who have been sent here in the past have be- come useful citizens. The number of graduates of this school who have later been committed to the Cheshire reformatory of the states prison at is less than four per cent. It is doubtful whether the state has ever made better invest ments than the appropriations for the Meriden school. In this con- nection it is worthy of remark that more delinquents come from cities, rather than towns. In other words, under modern conditions the coun- Lry-bred boy has a better chance in life than the city-bred boy.
 State Parks
 The constantly increasing use of our state parks and playgrounds testifies to the fact that more and more of our people are learning to appreciate and enjoy the country. It should be our policy to provide, in- solar as we can, forests and streams, meadows and beaches, where those who must live in crowded cities most )f the time can occasionally secure 1ealthful recreation. Timely expendi- ures for the extension and mainte- nance of our state parks are in the nature of investments whose returns is in the health and happiness of ,ur citizens. At the same time, as s true of so many other things which we should like to have, the which we can spend on such matters all comes from taxpayers, md the burden of taxation must be sept as low as is consistent with ,ood public policy. On the other land, there is no way in which gen. citizens have done, md can do, more to increase the happiness of present and future gen. rations than by gifts of land suit .ble for parks and playgrounds.
 Billboards
 As more people are coming to ap- ,reciate the beauties of nature and, y taking motor trips. to seek the njoyment of country landscapes in rder to rest and refresh themselves rom the strenuous drive Of this age f machinery, they are becoming nore resentful Of such sign boards s are placed so as to distigure the :. countryside and make it impossible 0 sec and enjoy beautiful scenery. 10 one objects to those billboards which screen dumps or unsightly It is, however. true that ature has richly endowed Connecti- ut with charming landscapes. Our ariegated shore line, the meander- ag rivers in the salt meadows, our orcst-clad, rock-ribbed hills, our oble oaks and elms,-these are in eed rich inheritance which has rought and will bring to our state thousands of vacationists and home eekers. We are spending millions f dollars in building roads which l re used as often as possible by citi- ems who wish to enjoy attractive rives. How often are they irritat- q, when trying to catch glimpse some beautiful piece of scenery, to ave the view suddenly obstructed y q tremendous billboard which | -ould thrust their attention back | rom the pursuit of happiness to leir material needs and the objects | commerce and industry. Some 1 merican cities do not allow any | ilIboards. Some states in the | nion forbid advertising signs on all | 'unk highways. Others are desig- | ating certain roads as "scenic high avs" which must not be disfgured. n the interest Of sound public pol ", it seems highly desirable that | ome means should be found to pre- erve one of Connectieut's greatest sscts from being damaged by those ho would thrust forward at inop- ortune moments that which they ave for sale. Surely there are nough proper ways Of advertising nd enough suitable means Of bring lg wares to the attention Of great onsumlng public without disfiguring le landscape. After all, we would ot tolerate utilizing the State Capi- Il for advertising DllrDoses. no mat l