Putnam patriot., 1925-11-20

Hartford, Conn, Nov b. Ig25- Governor Trumbull did not nince words when he denounced the coal dealers of the state, who have taken advantage of the present coal situa- ton to increase the price of the coal which they had in stock before the present strike began. The governor said that they were profteers of the worst kind and that they should be subiected to exposure. The governor expressed his denuneiation at a con ference which he had with the mayor of New Britain and Senator Edward r Hall of that city on the coal situation in their community. It Is evident that it Is the intention of Governor Trumbull to use all the authority which his position as chief executive of the state gives him to protect the people of Connecticut from the heartlessness of profiteers. Everything that the governor has done since the situation became acute shows that he is in sympathy with the consumers of coal and ths. he will leave nothing undone to pro- tpct their interests. The coal dealers of the state, with whom he has con ferred, showed that they were in harmony with the policy of the gov ernor and that they may be depend cd on to support it. But there is a bindrance to their success in the fact that the dealers have not an associa- ton to back up a plan to prevent profiteering. If there was such an association no coal dealer could charge s20 a ton for coal that was bought by individual dealers at prie- es which prevailed previous to the strike. In the language of the street Governor Trumbull is Ion to his job Tn this as in everything else Governor Trumbull is showing that his exalted office is important to him only be- cause of the opportunities il affords him to serve the people of the state.
 To Protect Investors
 Bank Commissioner John B. Byrne rendered A notable service to the peo- ple of the state. particularly to the wage earners who use savings banks as medium for practicing thrift and saving their money, when he sent his deputy. Mir Shippee, to Florida to investigate the conditions attending tho land investment craze m that state. Mir. Shippee has made his re- port and it is valuable contribution to the stock of reliable information which the people of Connecticut have of the actual conditions in Florida. Mr. Shippee's investigation was done with that thoroughness and accuracy which is characteristic Of all his off- cial work. His report admits that money can. with perfect safety, be in- vested in Florida while at the same time it points out that there IS great deal of speculating and gambling m land. Mir Shippee believes in the future of Florida and he is in perfect accord with the bankers and other business men of the state that Flor Ida is coming into it's own, and that in it's legitimate development, which avoids wild cat schemes of promoters with gambling propensities, there IS a sound basis for investment. In sending Mir. Shippee, who by the way is a Windham county man, to Florida Commissioner Byrne was actuated by a desire to have reliable data at hand fin case he receives applications Tor licenses to open Florida land offices in Connecticut. IL is expected that such applications will be made. In this course Commissioner Bvrne has taken time bv the forelock. MT. snip nee has visited every town in that state and has interviewed bankers and everyone else who were in position to give him accurate information
 Educational Matters
 The absorbing interest which was taken in the appointment oi prlhe' pal of the new Bulkeley High schooi made it clear that Hartford. as com munity. continues to have keen hp- preciation of the importance oi the position which education occupies as a municipal function. Hartford mas now three high schools and they rep resent an expenditure Of millions or dollars. not dollar of which IS gruag- ed. The interest in the filling of the principalship created feeling which was accentuated by the threatened resignation of four members Of the high school committee and the actual resignation of one. Whatever differ ence of opinion there may he as to the appointment of a principal the quail fcations of the appointee, pr. rem gold. are not questioned. That IS very gratifying fact. His college de- grees from Trinity and Harvard are ample proof of his scholarship. and his success as an instructor m Oiark University and as vice principal ot the old high school in this city, are a guarantee of his professional ftness for the principalship of the Bulkeley High school. Hartford continues to maintain it's lead among the towns of the state in the provision which It makes for the education of its boys and girls. If there is one thing which might possibly detraet from the merits of it's educational system 1t IS the continuance of it's district system. There is a sentiment in the city against the system. but it is not pre- dominant. The advocates of the sys- tenn have always won when the people have voted on the question of consoi- idating the districts. But the opposi- ton has had salutary influence on the committees who have charge or the district schools. and this influence spurs them to greater efficiency. pu' for the effect of this influence the dis- trict system would be such manifest x.,- .t-. .ka ahoffshiug of it would