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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-07-04

tuition making the president Of the
U. s. ineligible for reelection. and
we pledge the candidate of this con-
vention to this principle.
DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS
At this time, when the republic
can party, after a generation of I'M
limited power in its control of the
federal government, is rent into fac
tions, it is %opportune to point to the
record of accomplishments of the
democratic house Of representatives
in the SIND congress. We endorse its
action and we challenge comparison
of it's record with that of any con-
gress which has been controlled by
our opponents.
We call the attention of the pa
triotie citizens of our country to its
record Of efficiency, economy and con-
| structive legislation. 1t has, among
DIIlpT achievements lONloNN thS
rules of the house so as to give to
the representatives of the Ameri-
can people freedom of speech and OF
action in advocating. proposing and
perfecting remedial legislation.
1t has passed bills for the relief Of
the people and the development of
our country, it has endeavored to
revise the tariff taxes downward in
the interest of the consuming mass
es and thus to reduce the high cost
of living.
It has proposed an amendment 70
the federal constitution providing for
the election of u. S. senators by The
people.
1t has secured the admission of
|IArizona and New Mexico as two
sovereign states.
1t has required the publicity of
campaign expenses both before and
after election and fixed a limit upon
the election expenses of U. S. sena-
tors and representatives.
1t has also passed a bill to pre-
vent the abuse Of the writ Of injunc-
ton.
1t has PASSED a law establishing an
S-hour day for workmen on al ma
tional work.
1t has passed a resolution which
forced the president to take immc-
date steps to abrogate the Russian
treaty.
And il has passed the great supply
bills which lessen waste and extrava-
gance and which reduce the annual
expenses of the government by many
millions of dollars.
We approve the measure reported
by the democratic leaders in the
houseof representatives for the crea-
ton of a council of national defense,
which will determine a definite nav
al program with a view to increased
efficiency and economy. The party
that proclaimed. and has always en-
forced the Monroe doctrine and was
sponsor. for the new navy. will con-
t'nue faithfully to observe the con-
stitutional requirements to provide
and maintain an adequate and well
rroportioned navy sufficient to defend
American policies. protect our citi-
zens and uphold the honor and dig
nifty of the nation.
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PURE FOOD AND PUBLIC HEALTH

We affirm our previous declara-
tions advocating the union and
Strengthening of the various govern
mental agencies relating to pure
foods, quarantine, vital statistics
and human health. Thus united and
administered without par:iallity TO
or scrimination against any school
Of medicine or system Of hca.ins'
they would constitute a single heaiti
service, not subordinatcd 70 any COM
mercial OF financial interests, but
devoted exclusively 10 the conser-
walton of human life and efficiency.
Moreover, this health service should
cooperate with the health agencies
of our various states and cities,
without interference with their pre-
negatives or with the freedom OF in
~dividuals to employ such medicine or
hygenic aid as they see fit.
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PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES

The movement towards moro popu-
lar government should be promoted
through legislation in each state
which will permit the expression Of
the preference OF the electors for ma
tional candidates at presidential fri-
maries.
We direct that the national cam
mittee incorporate in the call for the
next nominating convention a re-
quirement that all exrressions o:
preference for presidential candidHs
shall be Given and the selection 10
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POST ROADS.
RIGHTS OF LABOR.

RIGHTS OF LABOR.
We repeat our declarations of the
platform of 1903 as follows:
1.-The courts of justice are the bull
wark of our liberties, and we yield
to none in our purpose to maintain
their dignity. Our party has given
to the bench a long line Of disting-
uished justices who have added to
the respect and confidence in which
this department must be ~jealously
maintained. We resent the attempt of
the republican party to raise a false
issue respecting the judiciary. 1t is
an unjust reflection on this party to
assume that they lack respect for
the courts.
1t is tie function Of the courts C
interpret The laws which the people
enact and if the laws appear to work
economic, social, or political injus-
tice, it is our duty to change them.
The only basis upon which the in
.ltegrity of our courts can stand l.
that Of answering justice and pro-
lection of life, personal liberty and
property. If judicial processes may be
abused. we should guard them
against abuse.
Experience has proved the necess-
ity of a modification of the pre-
sent law relating to injunction, and
we reiterate the pledges of our plat
forms of 1896 and 1904 in favor OF
a measure which passed the y. s. Sc
mate in 1896 relating to direct con-
tempt in federal courts and providing
for trial by jury in cases of indi-
rect contempt. Questions of judicial
practice have arisen, especially with
Industrial disputes. We believe H.
the parties to all judicial proceedings
should be treated with rigid impair
TALLY and that injunctions should
nto be issued in any case in which an
injunction would not issue II no in
dustrial dispute was involved.
The expanding organization of in
dustries makes it essential that there
should be no Arrangement of the
right of the wage earners and pro-
ducers to organize for the purpose
of wages and the Improvement of
labor conditions to the end tina such
labor conditions to the end that such
labor organizations and their men,
bers should not be regarded as IL
legal combinations in restraint of
trade.
We pledge the democratic party to
the enactment of a law creating a
department of labor represented Sc
parately in the presidents cabinet
in which department shall be in
cluded the subject of mines and min
ing.
We pledge the democratic party so
far as federal jurisdiction extends.
to an employees compensation law
providing adequate indemnity for in
jury to body OF loss of life.
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We, the representatives Of the
democratic party of our United States
in national convention assembled, re-
affirm our devotion to the principles
OF democratic government formulat-
cd by Thomas Jefferson and enforc-
ed By a long and illustrious line of
democratic presidents.
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RIGHTS OF THE STATES.


Interpretation.
RIGHTS OF THE STATES.
We believe in the preservation au6
maintenance in their full strengi
and integrity OF the three coordinat
branches Of he federal g%avernmcnt
the executive, the legislative and
the judicial-each keeping within it:
own bounds and not encroaching up
on the just powers of either of the
others.
Believing that the most efficien
results under our system Of govern
ment are to be attained by the full
exercise by the '".es Of their reser-
we'd sovereign p we denounce a.
usurpation the efforts of our oppou-
ents to deprive the states of any O.
the rights reserved to them, and t.
enlarge and magnify by ~indirectio'
the powers of the federal govern
ment.
We insist upon the full exercise o.
all the powers Of the government
both state and national, to protect
the people from injustice at the
hands of those who seek to make
the government a private asset in
business. There is no twilight zone
between the nation and the STATE in
which exploiting interests can take
refuge from both. 1t Is necessary
that the federal government shall
exercise the powers reserved to them.
but we insist that. federal remedies
for the regulation of interstate COM
merce and for the prevention of pri-
vate monopoly shall be added to and
substituted for state remedies.
Income Tax and Popular Election Of
of Senator'S.
We congratulate the country upon
the triumph of two important re-
forms demanded in the last national
Platform. namely, the amendment of
the federal constitution authorizing
an income tax and the amendment
providing for the popular election Of
soma ors and we call upon the people
&C all the states to rally to the sup
pert Of tho lending rroDositlons and
secure Their notifications.
We o with qualification tho I'M
aninous sentiment in favor of pub
licitv before the election of camraign
contributions a measure demanded
in our national platform of 1908 and
at that time opposed by the repub-
Iican party, and we commend the
democratic house OF representatives
for ex ending the doctrine Of publ
city To recommendations, verbal and
written upon which presidential APP
rNintments are made. to the owner
ship and control of newspapers n
10 the expenditures made by and in
behalf of those who aspire to pres
idential nominations and we point
for additional justification for this
legislation 10 the enormous expendi-
lures in behalf Of the president and
his predecessor in the recent con-
test for the republican nominate n
Cor president.
PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES
The movement towards more popu-
lar government should be promoted
through legislation in each state
which will permit the expression Of
the preference OF the electors for ma
tional candidates at presidential fri-
maries.
We direct that the national chm
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pines or elsewhere. We COZ
experiment in imperials
cusable blunder which, Vas
us in enormous expense, brought ns'
weakness instead OF strength and
laid our nation open TO the charge
Of abandonment OF the fundamentals
Of self-governmcnt. We favor an i'm
mediate declaration Of the nations
purpose ia recognize the indepcnd-
ence of the Phillippine islands as
soon as a stable government can be
established. such independence to be
guaranteed by us in the net4ral-
~ization of the islands to be securdD
by treaty with other powers. I'm re-
cognizing the independence on the
Philippines. our government should
retain such land as may be necessary
for coaling stations and naval bases.
ARIZONA & NEW MEXICO.
We welcome Arizona and New
Mexico to the sisterhood of states and
heartily congratulate them upon
their auspicions beginning OF great
and glorious careers.
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he'd Product Of Platform Makers at Baltirn(

and comprehensive plan for the ae-
velopment and improvement of our
inland waterways, with economy and
efficiency, so as to permit their navi-
CATION by vessels of standard draft.
POST ROADS.
We favor national aid to state
local authorities in the construction
and maintenance Of post roads.
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Interpretation.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-13
REVIVAL OF A QUAINT MODE.

This season has seen many old modes
revived. and perhaps one OF the quafntest
and daintiest Is the tiny apron. remi-
niscent Of that worn in good Queen Anne's
day. II is worn with pretty indoor frocks
or tea gowns, and is sometimes made Of
the finest hand-embroidered muslin,
edged with old lace. Occasionally II is
composed Of the softest of ninon or
crepe de chine. edged with tiny ruches
Of silk fringe.
How charming an addition they prove
20 a frock can be imagined. A gown Of
Puritan gray satin, with a wide silk
stripe in II. made simply. with a slightly
full skirt and a blouse coatee. with wide
collar OF ninon ie sole OF the same shade,
recalling Charles II modes. had as en-
beIlishment an apron OF gray silk chif-
fon, shaded dellcately with mauve and
green To outline the aprons elegant
shape there was a pinked-out ruche OF
the same fabric. and Il also boasted q
little gathered pocket. on which was
posed a bunchy knot Of narrow black
velvet ribbon. with uneven ends. In this
was tucked an exquisite little lace mou-
choir. There is ample scope for the girl
who would design her own apron.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-13
rsyNopsIs or pREcEDTNG CHAPrERs

tsYNoPsIs OF PRECEDING CHAPTERsl
Ths secrets Of the United Stats arr being mys-
te<iously stolen b. other countries. and eTefJ meS
content, dscipSsrrd 10 for,iSn intsrests ChIsI
wilkins has called Afr. Pinkwell. head q the Ia
nous detective agency Of that name, into his once.
and thu two sieufhs srs uoEkine on the SSe.
Serrral different cipher had been hrrangea %
experts but agents Of foreign countries always
managed TO hnd out heir contents-
Harry Brockett a clerk IN Chief wilkins omcs.
Is summoned By the ehisf On tri1id matter. IN, sno
be IL about to leave the ofhoe several papers
drop out of his pocket. Mr. PinkUen ptc0 theni
NJ. and IN looking them over finds that they con
tain . cipher. Chief wilkins asked Hany 20 IAHe
down . short message IN the eiphT. and ne doss
20 As Harry Is lesvinE the once. Mr.. PinkEsh
asks him the name q the eipheI. and Harry tells
him II Is the Diamond Ciphsr.
Young Bruckstt has his suspicions aroused 5
ehsDcs meeting With Mis- Larson. The chiefs ste-
non1phsr. who IL seen passing . mysterious pAper
to = japanese.
serTios to his country. and be has been assisneo
TO an important Diplomatic Grand
Arriving at Gen. Coles ofhoe. Hary Brockett and
his Cuban friend intTuStsd with an tmportanf
mission 70 the City of Mexico While at home
arranging to IsaEe Brockstt is visited BY the scar-
faoed japanese who Ofers him s 900 for a secret
cipher Which he has heard the youth invented
Shortly aiterwArd a messsnseF with Instructions ar
rived and told that the japanese had met him
and said that BrOckstt had told him TO receive
the message. Brockett stspped 30 the door to see
the eonSpirator lingering in the netghbor-
hood when his feet were Suddenly struck from
under him
Brockett and solano Ers attached IN the night By
the scAred Jap and . Filipino cumpanion. but
Nike MckAns husky messenser boy. comes 10 the
and the assailAnts frustrated IN their At
tempt to steal the Diamond Cipher key.
The document vhich the Japanese endezEored %
take from Mike McKEne, the nessenger boy, cDn-
tainsd instructions for Brockett and solano 70
prooeed to = small town IN Msxico b. circritous
route. taking eight days TO conplete the journey.
McKAne wants TO join the party. and tells the
boys 70 look for him On their travels. The boss
part AEreeing TO start for New York in the morning.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-13
Convenient Shoe Horns.

A problem which has agitated the
feminine mind for some time has been
successfully solved at last A way in
which women may reach their feet un-
aided, even though corseted, comes 10
relieve those who are overburdened with
obesity. How is this feat accomplished
It's simple IL one Possesses one Of the
new shoe horns which have a three-toot
wooden handle attached to the horn. This
novelty is imported. and though the
price may seem high, the relief purchased
with one Of these toilet. accessories Il
certainly worth the price
The Washington herald., 1912-01-13
NOW Is THE TIME
TO BUY A HAT
Bargains to Meet the Midseason
Need.

At this season the stores are re-
ducing the price OF all felt hats, so
that II you are needing a midseason hat
one that will last we'll until the spring
opens, now is the time TO buy.
Be sure, however, to select becom-
ing shape-one that will require little
trimming. and one that will be as serv-
iceabIe in stormy weather as when the
sun shines. A small, close-fitting felt
hat, with a round brim turned up on
each edge, and on the left side a cock
ade made of satin ribbon held in place
with a large fancy button. An ecru felt
that fits the head closely has the brtm
folded back in front and in the back.
This is bound with golden brown velvet,
cut on the bias. On the right side is
an old gold ornament held in place by a
brown silk tassel.
In easily Duplicated hat is broad
brimmed black felt trimmed with a
folded band of cream-colored stain rib
bon, tied on one side with a many-looped
bow. It is best always TO wire satin be-
fore making the bows for the hat.
Tack a piece Of fat ribbon wire to the
center OF the ribbon, using a long stitch
on the wire, and very tiny stitch on the
ribbon.
Now when loops are made there will be
no difficulty in keeping them upright or
in any position desired.
When applying a binding to the edge
of hat brim be sure to have the satin
or velvet cut on a true bias. To cut a
true bias. lay the lengthwise straight
edge of your materials on the crosswise
straight and cut through the straight
edge of your materials on the crosswise
straight and cut through the fold.
Now baste the bias strip around the
brim's edge. holding il firmly through
the center, then turn in each edge one
half inch, and with a Iong-and-short slip
stitch sew II in place. When the trim
ming on a hat is likely to become very
much unused or pulled out of shape,
when lining the hat, 1t is best to put the
lining, in first, leaving it open at the
back and where the drawstring is in
serted and then sew the trimming in
nlare
The Washington herald., 1912-01-13
BY JULIA cHANLLER MANz,

There is a great big, splendid differ-
ence between Washington women anc
those in any other city in the land. II
is their spirit Hof helpfulness, their will
ingness to go to- any amount Of trouble
to just 6ifer a suggestion that will tighten
the burden Of some other woman or help
her over some steep place in life that
makes the difference. At least, this Is
my experience In ten years work
among the women Of the biggest cities of
America have found nowhere so splen-
did a generosity of spirit as in Wash
ington. II is this that makes my work
for the readers Of The Washington
pleasure There is never a day in the
week that this spirit of helpfulness is
not displayed, and some days the IN
stances multiply into a number thai
greatly swells my pride in you.
Reading the story of Dorothy Dix on
''SiIence in the Home" a Washington
wife, who has passed through something
of the experience described in TINS taLk
and who has solved for herself the prob
lem propounded, generously writes me
just how she has accomplished com
plete companionship with her husband.
that I might pass her experience on TO
point the way for some other wife who
finds it a difficult matter to talk to her
husband.
Here Is the Helpful letter.
Dear Mrs. ManZ:
7 have Just read the article on ST.
Ience in the Home, and it carries my
mind back to my early married life, when
it was sometimes so difficult 10 carry on
a conversation with my husband, espe-
h. 4.h
He was my superior In education, and
I feared that he would soon tire of me
because / could not always talk upon
subjects that interested him.
AT last 1 adopted the plan OF every
day reading some interesting little story
or anecdote that / was sure he had not
seen, and reviewed il in my mind until
I was sure could tell it in an interest
ing manner.
The Washington herald., 1912-01-13
IF.
BY RUDYARD KIPLING.

BY RUDYARD KIPLING.
published the request of Mr.. c. G. Wightman jr)
II you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming il you;
II you can trust yourself when all men doubt YOU,
But make allowance for their doubling too;
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
OF being lied about don't deal in lies
Or being hated don't give way to hating,
And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise;
If you can dream-and not make dreams your master;
If you thnk-and not make thoughts your aim
II you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two impostors just the same
II you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken
Twisted by knaves TO make trap for FOOLS
Or watch the things you gave your life to. broken
And stoop and build EN- up with WORKOUT TOOLS
If you make one heap of all your winnings;
And risk II turn of pitch-and-tosS
And lose and start again at your beginnings
And breathe word about your loss:
If you force your heart and and sinew
To serve your turn long after they gone,
And hold when there is nothing in you
Except the VIII which says to them: Hold on"
If you talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with kngs-nor lose the common touch;
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you;
If all count with you, but none too much;
If you fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds worth of distance rum
Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,
And-which is more-your be Man. my SON
toopydght By Rudysrd KhlnEl
The Washington herald., 1912-01-13
THE PROBLEM OF MAKING
CONVERSATION WITH HUSBAND
Is Solped by Practical Washington Wife, Who
Generously Passes Plan on to You.

Some time during dinner, usually
about the time dessert was served.
would tell my story as though II had just
recurred to me.
ing to mind q similar story, or some
IN turn.
81 almost try to oe a sympathetic lis
tener-that is-make comments or sug-
gestions or ask questions on what be
tells.
asking judicious questions that
hubby can answer, that puzzle you,
VIII sometimes help in making CONVEX
sation-
s'But after the dinner is over. and the
husband 10 read or talk as suits him
best
Questions Referred To Him.
"As am taking a course in reading
1 find that my time is pretty well taken
up. Many questions from my reading
are also referred to him. and he often
reads one of my books with me.
But II my husband should pass a
whole evening absorbed in books or
papers. without speaking to me, have
resources within myself for my enter
tainment and ! believe il is part owing
to this fact, that my husband so seldom
spends an evening away from home.
The writer requested that her name not
be printed.
Offers Tangible Plan.
This letter offers a tangible plan to the
woman who finds il hard 70 interest
her husband and meet him on the COM
mon ground Of interesting conversation.
I believe that any woman who accepts
the suggested course will be amply re-
paid. not only in her ability 10 be real
comrade to her husband but In the hap
pIness she will herself derive from her
own broadening out into greater knowl-
edge.
II more women gave as much thought
as the author of this letter to the per-
manent happiness OF their domestic life
1 sincerely believe that marital dissatis-
faction would cease and divorces become
few.
Try it and see. -.'..