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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-08

medical office, for that's uptown at
his house, where he puts in a couple
OF hours each morning seeing pa
tients. At IL he is at Room 2202,
and until 6 he works as a United
States senator, eating lunch off a
leaf of his desk, playing Uncle Sam
to a stream of callers, and directing
nine stenographers who help him
answer upwards of 800 letters a
day.
people like to kick" said Cope
land. "They like to think of senator's
and congressman as their servants,
listening to their troubles, hearing
their suggestions, advising them and
~consoling them. The government is
intangible, and they don't like that.
They want it symbolized IN a human
being-a cort of living Uncle Sam.
That's why 1 opened my New York
office, because everybody who has a
kick to register with Uncle Sam
can't afford a trip to Washington"
Copeland said the government pays
| salaries only of four clerks in his
office in the Senate building at Wash
ington. He says he expects his sal
ary of $500 a year will cover only
his living expenses. And New York
Office rents are high!
Most Of the kicks I get are alb
surd," he said. MANY are legitl-
mate, and some are pathetic. l can't
help most of them, but I can salve
many wounds. Even If 1 can't solve
! their problem 1T helps them a lot
to know somebody is willing to listen
and that helps characterization
and discourages discomfort, and
perhaps in some cases even kills
potential seeds of anarchy"
| gress isn't in session.
"I got this idea OF opening a
Kicking Bureau" he said, after
watching the Senate in action last
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-08
Plays Role of Uncle Sam
BY EDWARD THIERRY
NEA Service Staff Writer

NEW YORK-What problems oil
government is Mr.. John Citizen in
terested in most?
'"Those things" says Senator Roy
al S. Copeland, (which he kicks
about most. 1 know. because 1 have
opened a Senatorial Kicking Blu
reau."
And these, Copeland dlnds, are
the four chief problems in the eyes
OF the average citizen who has kicks
against the government:
/. immigration.
2. Soldier welfare.
3. Tariff.
4. Prohibition.
eyes, in the order named" said
the new junior senator from New
York. Lots of other things, too,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-08

It's amazing how many people have
kicks against the government"
DR.. Copeland-he say he'd rather
be called Doc than Senator-shocked
politicians, as well as citizens, 80
unaccustomed to such public service,
by opening an office in a Broadway
skyscraper for the sole purpose of
receiving people who want to talk
about their troubles.
Room 2202, Fisk Building. has this
unostentatious inscription: "Royal S.
J Copeland. Walk In" It isn't his
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-08
Make Your Own
KILLER
p. D. G.

= You can easily make at home a full
quart of the strongest bug-kiiler for
s35c, enough to killa million bedbugs,
reaches, fleas and ants. This recipe
will not burn, rot or stain clothing,
and is entirely different from any
other formula we know of, as this
viii kill the eggs.
Procure Of your druggist a s6c package Of
.pesky Devils Quietus) P. ID. O., then you will
have the chemical made expressly to rid Hotels.
Hospitals and dwellings, of pesky bedbugs and
other insects.
The proper use of p. d. a..
f7peeisl Hospital size So. 50-makes five gallons.
p. b. @. can be purchased in sealed bottles
double strength. liquid FERN.
Sold by City Pharmacy, Inc, and
r/ether leading druggists.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11
DI NoNNo's APPOINTMENT

It is pleasant to be able to dig into history of the celebrated and ridiculed Standard Time Legislature" and find something it did, something with at least the ostensible purpose of pro- tecting the people of moderate means or the people of very moderate means indeed. It Is said that numerous fail- ures of private banks in the state have brought losses to the poor. The legislature appropriated $15,ooO for the purpose of having an examiner who would keep watch of these banks in the future, such sum to cover the work of two years.
 John F. Di Nonno, of this city, has been appointed to do this work, his appointment being subject to the ap- proval of the board of control. As a member of the board of finance and taxation at one time the appontee showed his value to the city in finan- cial matters, and the fact that he has affairs would seem to add to his qualifications.
 But it is with the protection of the person of very moderate means that our concern lies Any protection for  no, whatever may have been the po- litical inspiration of the appointment would seem to be the sort of man to take his work seriously and | do his best to aid in giving such pro- tection,
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11
InIIANnIN TnE LEAGuE

Ne feel like e0RsFalulsling Ireland sad ihe League hesh; ths latter feI having quickly recognizes the full meaning of the recent Irish elections and asleemins her iats shs eFsshiss- ton lha. stands for peace in kuFopei the feFmer because there Is every chance Of her becoming one of the strong smaller states af Europe. Those elections in Ireland showed not a weakening of the fine spirll Of love Of independence, but rather wise, deep aneetien Of the people of the pretty island for their land which they seek to cherish into strength until such time when absolute independence may come freely,
 The warm.h .hesrted quality Of the people of Ireland is reflected often in the hest of Amerieahsi they under stand the Irish peoples they are glad when step is taken that throws an atmosphere Of tranquility over a land loe often stained with blood. The League Is stronger because Of its ae. ton, Ireland will be stronger as a country whose pleasant voice may be heard among those Of the other na' lions of Europe.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11
aANrrons As roLloEMEN

We believe there is a certain feeling
 in the police commission against
 frightening people hy the sight of a
 police badge, The matter came up when the wisdom Of making a side. walk inspector the possessor of one Of these badges, was discussed, II was said that people would clean their walks off if they were frightened by a badge Of q man whose entire business was to sec that the walks were kept clean.
 While recognizing the wisdom of keeping order at the schools and on the premises. and while realizing that the idea Of having janitors made su- pernumorary policemen during school hours may be with the intent Of giving janitors authority over tresrassers on school property. 1t would seem. never thclcss. that the school children would be the ones who would see tho badge most often and who, if anyone, would be frightened into submission by such badge of authority.
 Note Is made of the fact that tho special policemen are to have such police authority during certain school hours" This fact would seem to make 1t more evident that the jani- tors authority would be exercised upon the pupils, or at least while they were on the premises. The idea does not appeal. School premises. at night or early in the morning, need to be watched. There may be some good reason not yet noted for the sugges- ton that special policemen remain on school premises in school hours. at times when they might make the pu- pills feel they were under surveillance of the law. But, especially in the case of children, and on the evidence thus far adduced, one is not inclined to favor the plan.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11

business perhaps and rsFAsps Ns
 have no ides that kaenias maEs sf it would hs . gooa lhiaE fer as
 well, ii would hs seed ihins fer Ns-feF all ef as-ie gise music q iriai- Perhaps PFeeanls, ia fact ge can't sins or play meulhseFsaH esen-hut we can feel, aaa we ean ihink, and ws can de, We daa't have to De beasts which the music has charms 10 soeths, and 9e dent have to be high -hFeNs- whe enjoy nothing but music mesl difficult la understand. An we have 10 he la order to get 3 l0l of benefit and en= ioymeni out Of music that comes to us in tine winter season are just decent people who want to lise fuii Ffe, appFeeiaiing ils beauties and facing brsVely its difficulties, Most men and women want to do these things, Music will hsip them 10, II, vill be worth while to make the most of the approaching musical season.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11
25 Fears Ago Today
(Taken from Herald of that date)

Rev. S. G. Ohman will attend the district meeting at Naugatuck We'd nesday of this week.
 National League umpire T. J. Lynch is spending few days in town. He is accompanied by his wife.
 Richard Camel and Henry Norton, corporals of Company c, c. w.. are home on a A hour furlough from Mantle.
 The bear at White Oak fell from Ra tree yesterday and injured it's leg. One of the keepers entered the en- closure and dressed the wound while the beast made no resistance. A large crowd watched the operation.
 Joseph M. Holleran gave an inter- esting account of the doings of the c. T. A. U. convention at meeting of the Young Mems Temperance so- ciety yesterday.
 H. l.. Mills has added to his store handsome desk and finds that 1t is necessary to put in considerable more shelf space. All of which goes to show that Mir. Mills is successful hardware merchant
 Michael Sheehan, clerk at the Hotel Columbia, is entertaining friends from Troy, N. Y.
 Daniel J. Frazier has returned from his weeks vacation spent at the shore.
 Dennis Donahue and Patrick Burns spent Sunday with friends in Spring field.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11
COAL PRICES

There Is no use in feeelving nnr- selves about the price of coal. Gov, Pinehot's gesture in planning to have the operators take care of 10 ner cent Of the probable increase. caused by the increased pay 10 miners. and to have freight rates reduced to take care of the rest Of it, is fl popular plan. of course. But with the coal in- dustry in the complicated position it is, the plan is not apt 10 amount to anything.
 We may still predict that coal will not cost more than it did last year in this city; VIC may congratulate our selves that there will be plenty Of coal for tho rest of the country. too. even if the price Is increased in places other than this city. But as dealers here have said that practically three-auar- ters of the winters supply had already been purchased by consumers here and as the amount received later would take care of the remaining 25 per cent, If there is not enough al- ready on hand. i've should worry"
 It is not likely that the Interstate Commerce Commission will single out coal as one commodity upon which to reduce the freight rates. If the commission did this it would furnish an excuse for demands that it reduce rates on many other articles. The GO cents a ton increase will not be ab- sorbcd until the whole coal industry is overhauled. It is more than proba- ble that the statement is correct to the effect that the operators could absorb part of this 60 cents ton increase and still make abundant profits. But 1t would be a difficult thing to prove and the operators will not aid, of course, in proving this to be the case. The general public all over the coun- try will probably have to be satisfied with the Knowledge that there will be no anthracite strike for two years if the agreement in contemplation is carried out.
 Two years? We'll what about a year from now? Are there no plans for strikes at that time? Certainly there would be tremendous danger from public opinion were the soft coal miners to strike simultaneously with the hard coal miners. President Lewis of the United Mine Workers is too shrewd a man to plan for such a thing But--well. next year a hard coal strike is not probable. What a splendid chance this would be for strike by the miners of coft coal. That is the next thing to worry about and, possibly to plan for.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11
THE MUSICAL SEASON.

The announcement by one of the city's musical organizations of it's pro- gram for the winter emphasizes one of the pleasant features of that sea- son--the musical enjoyment we have before us.
 Now it is all very we'll to talk of musical masterpieces, culture, inspira- ton and that sort of thing which ap- peals strongly to musical experts but which means little to the ordinary person. You have to call things by their technical names sometimes, and music is something that makes the thorough musician spread himself somewhat. But the ordinary chap pases over these technical descriptions and smiles without much interest at announcements of musical entertain ments which he has never attended and which he has no keen desire to attend.
 This is not as it should be but the trouble is that it is hard to change the situation. All one is able to do is to try. We may not know that an "opus 16" is, whether symphony" is a bit of jazz, waltz or regular song. But that very symphony. if we took the interest to go and hear it, would bring a sort of new light on things for us. Quite likely it would make us walk home bit more thoughtfully; would make us feel that there were things worth doing in life even If there be no immediate finan- cial profit in them. Quite likely the hearing of d glorious song, q splendid chorus, or a solo played on the violin of well-trained musician would be entirely worth while.
 But musicians seldom realize how little the rest of us know of music, and how hard it is for us to under stand what they are driving it. No matter how interested the music lovers are in US and how much they want to have us join in their enthu- ,issm, they can't set it across 10 us ae are entirely .snorant Of the.r
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11
A STARTLING PICTURE

It would be a startling picture in- decd to see German Chancellor walk forward toward the peace table and actually place something there, within to Germany and which France might take away any time Germany did not do as she agred to do. Yet this is the picture that the optimistic mind is seeing today There may develop strings to that tangible thing Germany indicates she will place within the power of France and the other allies, but we may. for the moment at least, contemplate that surprising work of art previously described,
 For Chancellor Stresemann is re- ported to be about to guarantee repar- ations payment. using her industry as collateral. He says a bill for the con fiscation of a part of all private prop erty in Germany will be passed short ly as basis upon which to found these guarantees. Tales of the ceas- ing of passive resistance throw pleasant prospect of reality about the picture.
 But it is wise to say no more for fear the picture will he impressed too strongly upon the brain of those who long for settlement of this distress ing situation. The picture may not be- come a reality. and something false may make once again the offer mere sham. But ue may hope--so let's do it.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11
Observations on Tie Weather

For Connecticut: Partly cloudy to- night and Wednesday; continued cool: gentle variable winds.
 Conditions. A survey Of the weather conditions this morning shows the pressure is high over Maine. Pleasant weather prevails generally cast of the Rocky Moun- tains. except in the upper Mississippi valley and western portion of the Lake region. The temperature along the northern border Is about normal.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity: fair weather followed by increasing cloudiness.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11
MACON'S FLOGG|NG
 CASES IN COURT
King Pin of Klan There Also
 E Under Arrest
By The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press.
 Macon, Ga, Sept. 11.--Macon's $ | f1ogging cases probably will be reach
 ed in city court here today, with one
 of the seven charges against Dr. c. A. Yarbrough alleged whipping boss''
 of Macon, to be taken first. With the arrest last night of J. P. Durkee,
 organizer of the Ku Klux Klan in
 Macon, the klan for the first time was directly connected with the whip
 pings Durkee was released under $5,000 bond on two charges of riot ing and assault and battery.
 Charges that personal report on the second >fogging of R. F. Mills who was whipped on January 13 and November 1, 1922, was made to i'm perial headquarters. of the ku Klux Klan by representative of the Ma con klan are made in statement s- sued by Rhodes McPhail, said for merly to have been connected with the klan as a publicity writer, which was published by the Macon Tele- graph today. It is charged that let ters were written by Mills to Gov ernor Hardwick asking for protection never reached the governor.
 Mir. McPhail is quoted as charging that M. o. Dunning, chief of staff for the realm of Georgia, who is here with two klan detectives openly work ing with county officials in running down the f1oggers lis in Macon. merely as chief spokesman for H. w. Evans, present imperial wizard of the klan to save the klan's hide"
 It seemed that Mills life had been made so miserable since his first f1og- ging that he had his lawyer write Governor Hardwick an appeal for protection the article quotes McPhails
 "A few days later stranger called on him, Said he was from the gov ernor's office and assured him he would be protected. It was night or two after this that Mills was given the second flogging. He then com with Governor Hardwick by telephone and was told by the chief executive that he had never heard of his case until that moment and that no representative from his office had been sent to see him." MT. McPhai in his statement charges that the letter disappeared before it reached the state house mail sack. My informant" says the statement, Fat this juncture highly commended two mail distributing clerks and one inspector for their 'faithfulness.
 Mir. Cunning when asked about the McPhail charges branded them as "false" and asserted that McPhail was sore about being fred" He declared that the charges were made merely to muddy the water.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11
Body of Princess Will Be
 Shipped to U. s. on Sept. P

London. Sept. 1.-The body of Princess Anastasia which now rests in the Russian orthodox church here will be sent to the United States Septem- ter 22 aboard the liner Aquitania. Soon after the arrival of the casket in New York 9 special memorial serv- ice will be held in st. Thomas church. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11

While Son is wondering whether or not that new sso overcoat he saw in tho window will be collegiate" enough for next winter. dad is won- dering If Ais old one cant be fixed up so that he can wear it another season.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11
SAILING. SAILING

Southampton--Fou Austrians who are trying to cross from Hamburg to New York in as42-footh ketch have just put into this port. The distance Is s55s miles. Horseshoes worked into the boat are expected to bring good luck.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11

The backbone of the Japanese navy is reported wiped out by an earth- quake. Seven destroyers Of the United States navy have been piled up on a reef in the Pacific, Nature seems to be taking \ hand in the reduction Of
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11

Now. after the aummer months. people can spend their time getting back into condition for another vaca- ton at the shore next year.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11

A medical sharp says happiness de- pends on the activity of the thyroid glands. The activity of the sweat glands helps some, however.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11

The difference between leather suitcase and one made of pasteboard is that nobody thinks it necessary to stamp thte leather one genuine.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11

Mr. Coolidge's secretary may teach him something about politics, but the selection proves that he hasn't such an awful lot to learn.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11

As the best thing about bright Sunday is the Sun, so about the Mon- day is the Mon-if you haven't spent 1t all.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11

One nice thing about being rich is that you don't need to be ill- manner ed to demonstrate your importance.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11

Mr. Johnson claims that he will use common sense" when he gets in Washington. There's the secret Funay that's never been thought of before.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11

''rhe little things are most danger ous," says a magazine writer, True; the most untutored swain feels at case in the presence of fat lady.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11

When q candidate says he favors a vigorous policy, he means that he doesn't' know what in Sam Hill he would do.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11

Irving Bush says we should recog- nize Russia until she recognizes her honest debts. We still manage to rec ognize France, however
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11
GERMANY AND FRANCE IN
 NEAR FARLEY AGREEMENT
While No Formal Offers Have Been Made, All Points to Early
 Negotiations.

By The Associated Press.
 Paris, Sept. 11.-Conversations that are taking place between Jacquine de Margreie, French ambassador to Ger many, and Chancellor Stresemann in Berlin arc considered by the French government as leading toward set clement of the reparation question al- though it is stated that the chancellor has not yet made definite offer eith- CT respecting the cessation of resist ance in the Ruhr or what could be proposed afterward.
 The conferences between M. de Margerie and Chancellor Stresemann will be continued.
 Any proposition received by Franco from the chancellor will be communi- cated immediately to the British and other allied governments.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11

Correct this sentence: Tt isn't the wife's influence" protested the man: I'd go to hear opera in any case"
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11

The way 10 mans heart may be through his stomach, but the opera ton requires some tool more efficient than can opener.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11

Absence makes the heart grow fonder, So. with summer heat, When it's gone to lands off wonder We. with chilling feet,
 Huddled round the winter lire Warm our sore, chapped hands, Long. with envying desire For those sum- -bathed lands
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11

Never accept 'just-as-good" sub- stitute. If it was just as good, the man would be advertising it and get ting a reputation.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11

The difference between a new car and a used car is that the new car has been used only by the agent.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11

The British have no constitution. but no constitution is needed among a people who jerk forelock when precedent passes by.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11
By The Associated presa.

By The Associated prAss.
 Berlin. Sept. 11.--Political circles aver that progress" Is being made in unofficial efforts to strengthen the atmosphere Of contact" which the government is endeavoring to estab- fish with France. These informal conversations, 1t is believed forecast official action by the German govern ment
 An outline of the economic guar antees which Germany is prepared to pledge for payment of her re- paration obligations is generally looked for in the address which Chan cellor Stresemann is scheduled to de- liver in Berlin tomorrow. This plan it is known is based upon the hypo- ahetication of the entire economic structure of the Reichstag. according to the theme involved during the chancelorship of Dr. Cuno. If accept able to the allied creditors the pro- gram will be supported by full legis- lative authority.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11

Every grave stranger seems import. tsnt if he doe sn't talk, unless. per- chance. you catch him scratching.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11

Not 10 be eutdene by Mir Box, we nog offer tieA.aae for any plan that will eliminate human nature.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11

Artistic temperament first mani. fests itself as a desire for cigarette holder six inches long,
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11

One explanation Of the worrying done by efeesrs Is found in the saying Lets take A laAi,"
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11
Facts andEancies
Bf nabKaI CULLEN,

The aifheult nsTl about bsias a TefermeF Is 10 live np 70 your esh teaching
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11

An efficiency eaper, is a man who can condemn lesfers without making it sound s little RsnsiFe,
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11

Riches are not everything. The picnic party In a humble litney al. ways has ratlling good time,
New Britain herald., 1923-09-11

And winter has its good qualities, too, appreciated especially by the coal men.