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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-20
MONDAY, MAY 20, 1912.
A NOBLE PROJECT.

~
A novel enterprise which has for
its object the reformation of the
criminal class in the slums of New
York has been undertaken by Hans
Kronald, who has raised a fund of
between $4,000 and sac, 1000 for the
purpose. Mr.. Kronald believes that
by giving free concerts in the slums
of New York, at which music of the
very highest type will be rendered,
a reforming influence may be eX-
erted upon the outcasts who Turk in
those regions of the great metropolis,
which may redeem them from their
ways of crime and lead them to be-
come better men and women.
The idea is great. 1t almost APP
pears an inspiration. The old, oft
quoted saying of Congreve, Music
hath power to soothe the savage
breast is accepted generally as
truth. Probably there are very few
who are not moved with a concord of
sweet sound, and we have the word
of the great Bard of Avon that such
beings are indeed unregenerate-
eft for treason, strategems and
spoils."
Perhaps Mr.. Shakespeare was over
harsh in his judgment Of the un-
musical ones. No doubt there are
some who are not blessed with a
love of music-who "have no ear"
for it-who may still be good and
altogether worthy people, despite
their misfortune.
Still, it may be stated, as a rule,
almost everyone loves good music.
Many liave the happiness of exper-
fencing a real thrill when they have
the good fortune to listen to a per
former who krows how to render
music accurately Nnd with appropri-
ate expression. People who have
once acquired a taste fer it crave it
always. To some music seems to
be the link that connects eartLewith
heaven. All descriptions Of heaven,
in fact, dwell upon the music of the
celestial choir.
That the divine art has power to
soothe the human heart and assist
in allaying some physical ills is rec
ognized. 1t is believed that music
has served to promote the recovery
of the six, and the hospitals have
worked its aid in their healing. 1t
is even claimed that it will assist
in ministering to minds diseased.
Religion from the earliest times
has recognized the elevating effect of
music, upon the human mind. Why
then should it not aid in restoring
the diseased minds Of the criminal
class to a normal state?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-20
THE TEXAS CASUALTY LIST is APPROXIMATELY 5000
PER ANNUM.

There is no responsibility resting more heavily upon civilza-
ton than the care of those injured while turning the wheels of
progress and the maintenance of those dependent upon employees
killed in the pursuit of industry. There are killed during a year
$50 people and $3.50 injured while in the employ of business and
our industries bear a personal injury burden of a half million
dollars per annum and it is reliably estimated that one-haf Of this
amount goes to the damage-suit lawyers.
The Texas Welfare Commission will consider the subject of
compensation to employees for casualties occurring in course Of
employment and Tom Finty, Jr, of Dallas, is chairman of the
committee having the subject under consideration.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-20

The proposed law to limit the
presidential term to six years and
no reelection probably does not in
terest the Colonel, to any serious ex-
tent. In his case, he could plead the
ex post facto clause-and he doubt
less would be satisfied with six years
more in the White House.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-20
Ploughing With Dynamite.

MN S0JS -
writer in the June Strand, has
grasped the United States and is
spreading throughout Canada and
Mexico like prairie fire. The farm
ers who have tried it swear by it and
are upheld by the leading authorities
in agricultural science. 1t seems a
strange way of making the ground
bring forth its produce in plenty,
but there is no getting away from
the fact that it acts.
The explosive force of dynamite
when it is fired is exerted for the
most part downward. If a pound of
this explosive is laid upon the
ground and detonated it will tear a
big hole on the spot where it was
lying. In every case where a huge
charge of dynamite has gone off un-
e~xpectedly a huge pit is dug. Con-
sequently, when dynamite cartridges
are sunk into the soil and the hole
above the stick is filled with ram
med earth or "tamped," as it is
called, so that the shot can not blow
out harmlessly, the force of the ex-
plosion is exerted downwards, dis
migrating the earth in all direc-
tions to a depth of five or six feet,
the gases eventually finding a vent
into the air through the ~crevices the
blast has made through the subsoiN
When the news of this method of
breaking up the ground first leaked
out it was received with considerable
derision among the skeptical, but
the agricultural expert realized that
there was method in the b~ackwoods-
mans apparent madness. The eX-
perimental farmers tested the mat
ter for themselves and found that
there was a decided difference in a
plot of ground, one half of which
had been blasted and the other
ploughed in the usual manner when
sown with seed from one harvest.
The blasted ground was found to
produce crops running from fifty
per cent upwards in superiority and
yield.
This clinched the argument in
favor of dynamite farming, but then
another difficulty arose. Dynamite is
a peculiar tool with which to pur-
sue agricultural operations. 1t must
be handled in a certain manner,
must not be subjected to violent eX-
tremes of temperature, freezes
quickly; in fact, was just the imple-
ment which the average farmer
should not use unless the death rate
was to be sent up.
Contemporaneously with the eX-
periments of the governmental ag-
ricultural experimenters, the chem
lists in the Wilmington laboratories
of the E. l.. Dupont de Nemours Pow
der company were hard at work. The
dynamite which the ordinary blaster
used for removing rocks to admit Of
the building Of railways, harbors,
and other works was very well but
it demanded the services of an ac-
complished hand. Accordingly the
chemists sought to prepare a special
dynamite, suited to farm use, and
which would be far safer to handle.
Their efforts were at last crowned
with success, and the fRed Cross"
dynamite today throu ghout the
length and breadth of the continent
is regarded as the agriculturist's
most faithful and reliable friend. 1t
was found possible to evolve IN eX-
plosive Of this character which is
perfectly safe TO handle 50 long as
common sense is displayed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-20

We move that the state buy a
plains and set 1T aside as a battle
ground, and that the state then
Danish all the gun men of the state
to this particular county with orders
to keep on shooting at each other
until the whole tribe shall be ex-
terminated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-20

Houston's misfortune of yester-
day, when the city suffered another
heavy fire loss, should remind
Brownsville of the imperative neces-
sity for improved fire fighting facil-
tiles here. The property owners
should demand it. One big fire
would lost many times the tax nee
essary to properly equip our fire de-
partment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-20

The Rio Grande Valley cucumber
is now adding its delicious flavor as
a relish to the northern tables. And
there never were better raised.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-20
THE CONTRAST.

They are still complaining Of cold
wet weather in the Northern states,
while we are basking in sunshine
and living on the fat of the land
McAllen Monitor.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-20

Don't forget to put up that mail
box right away, gentle Brownsville
You want Uncle Sam to de-
liver your mail, of course.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-20

What has become of the official
oil can" with which Mayor Combe
was wont to rout the mosquitoes
every summer?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-20

and-um, shall lsay-actors? Re
member that, may boy, actors. 81
lence, light, and actors, that is
the third"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-20
al Organ Of Cameron County


= Daily - Published every morning
except Sunday. by mail postpaid to
any point in the United States, Mex
tco or Cuba, or delivered by carrier
to any part OF the city, West
Brownsville, Texas, OF Matamoros,
Mexico.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-05-20

Entered at the P~ostoffice at Browns
vile, Texas, a. Second Glass Mall
Matter.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-09

when you do these things you are not
your normal self

when you do these things YOU are not
your normal self
A person. under certain conditions.
might murder his mother or his father
and remain ever after perfectly nor
NAL, respectable member OF society.
The most ridiculous thing in the
world, from one point of view. Is any
sort of prison system that involves the
shutting up in a building of set OF
human beings. the majority of whom
are no better, no worse. than those on
the outside
But its only a part of our whole ano-
malous social system.
Christianity will never prevail until
all prisons and jails are abolished.
The spirit of Christianity is love.
forgiveness and freedom
When its opponents begin &c prac-
tiee what they preach then will the
millennium be at hand.
This. of course can only be accom-
plished by gradual evolution. Revolu-
ton is too drastic. too unequal. too
passionate.
But Christians will have to be
Christians before anything positive Is
going 10 be done.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-09
A PECULIAR WOMAN.
Tho Born Parisienne, Her Moods, Her
Smile and Her Charm,

SHiliS GFo AhdtfHs
The Parisienne Is not and never has
been representative of the French
woman, although she might be de
scribed as the distilled essence of ali
that Is French.
She Is too volatile to be typical of the
women of France. She Is also bizarre.
and the Frenchwoman. broadly speak
Ing. never is. She is gay and morbid
MT one and the same moment She IL
eternally young. yet born with the
cynical wisdom of ages. She is brave
to the point of folly. She Is free from,
any faint OF provincialism and in a
way stands on small pinnacle apart
from the rest of womankind with a
smile that has some fellowship with
that Of the sphinx. Her charm is world
renowned and indisputable and of
peculiar kind.
She is not beautiful. and she is never
merely pretty, but charm runs in her
blood. and it is as natural for her to
use it as it is for the sun to shine
Everything about her is witness to this
attribute. and she herself accepts it as
law written by unseen hands. I'M
changeable as that which rules the "or-
DERBY procession of the stars and
powerful as that which brought her
into the world and will one day send
her out Of it.-Pall Mall Gazette
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-09
GAVE PARTY,

Miss Florence Deissler and Mr.. Earl
Kuhlou delightfully."- entertained Sat
urday evening at their home on Lib
erty Avenue. Dancing and games were
the main features of the evening. Pr
ano music was furnished by Miss Re-
ia Frame. A two course luncheon was
served. The invited guests were Miss
Florence Deissler, Miss Ada Miller,
Miss Mary Clapp, Miss Bessie Mar
ford, Miss Lillian Sehi, Miss Martha
Niehi, Miss Kathleen Klemann, Miss
Reta Frame, Miss Eta Kuhlou, Miss
Hilda Kohlen, Miss Mable Bruening,
Mr.. Walter Wallace, Mr.. Will Ahaus,
Mr.. Earl Kuhlou, Mr.. Walter Placke,
Mr.. Walter Westerkamp, Mr.. Joe Kut-
ter, Mr.. Russell Placke, Mr.. David
Wallace, Mr.. Walter Uiebuhr, Mr.
Charles Pritchard, Mr. Henry Deissler,
Master Ralph Deissler, Mrs. Amelia
Kohlen and Mrs. Mayme Kichlow.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-09
PRISONS PREPOSTtROUS
Social System Which Corrals the Human Entity Shuts
Him Off from His Kind and Subjects Him to
Torture No Part of Christian Era

The spectacle of one set of human
beings corralling another set, shutting
them up from the light of day year in.
year out, subjecting them to brutali-
ties and inhuman discipline, for the al
legged purpose of benefiting society
Is grim and sardonic one.
II reform were its purpose-and to-
ward which 1t is supposedly evolved
that purpose is rendered nj, from its
method of procedure.
No reform is a reform that casts a
stigma upon the reformee.
The Reformatory at Jacksonville.
in its effort toward education. both
classical and industrial. is a step in
the right direction. But Reformation"
is enough.
The word casts a shadow.
But in many OF the, prisons, or peni-
tentiaries of this country conditions
exist that are disgrace TO civilization.
Russian prisons are not worse
This official flogger for example
man who is in the class Of such
functionaries is not very high up in
the human scale.
And with power to inflict this pun
ishment whenever he thinks it should
be administered, unheard of abuses
must necessarily accrue.
He can take out his vicious tempers.
personal prejudices, moods of the mo-
ment and falst accusations on any he
is mind TO choose.
Even in the event of being conscien-
tious he cannot but be brutal
Any human being who strikes any
other human being, save in self de-
Tense, is brute.
The devil reigns in most of us and
takes a certain fiendish pleasure in
seeing others writhe through our chas
tisements.
And when one man beats another
man, and beats him officially, the lat.
ter is going not only to get even
with that man if he can. but he's going
to get even with society at large.
People who are actual criminals
that is, abnormal to such an extent
that they are menace TO society-un.
doubtedly should be put under some
sort of institutional restraint
But nine out of every ten men in
penitentiary are not criminals.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-09
To Have Perfect Skin
Throughout the Summer
(From Guide to Beauty


These days the face, neck, arms and
hands need special care and atten-
ton. Flying dust and dirt, the beating
sun, are severe on any skin. Their
despoiling effects are best overcome
by the application of pure mercolized
wax. This keeps skin and pores in a
clearly condition, the complexion beau
tifu1ly white and spotless. Tan freck-
les, blotches and roughened cuticle are
actually absorbed by it. One ounce OF
mercolized wax, obtainable at any drug
store, is sufficient to completely reno.
vate soiled complexion. 1t is used
like cold cream, allowed to remain on
over night, and washed off in the
morning.
AS the skin tends to expand in warm
weather, cheeks and chin sag and
wrinkles form, good astringent lotion
should be used. Dissolve one ounce
powdered saxolite in one-half pint OF
witch hazel. Battle the face in this
morning or before going out for the.
atre or social affairs. 1t is a remark.
able skin tightener and wrinkle eraser
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-09
HAY RIDE,

The Enterprise Bible Glass of the
Whitewater Friends church enjoyed
hay-ride out to Leonidas Ellis the 4th
of July where it celebrated the day
picnicking. There were about sixty
present. In the afternoon an interest
ing program was furnished by various
members and guests of the class.
Among those taking part were Miss
Floetta Edsell, Mildred Crabb, Alice
Wore. Mrs. Edna Eye, Messers. Alpine
us Trueblood and Elkannah Osborne
After the program ice cream was
made and served to the crowd
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-09

They are normal human beings just
like you and |.
But for the grace of God there goes
John Wesley" said Wesley once on
some occasion when a man. branded
as a criminal. was going to the gal
lows-perhaps the incident is not ex-
act but its substance remains.
Its only through lucky accident that
you aren't behind iron bars"
Some time when you get into a rage
and throw something at Somebody
member of your family maybe-and it
hits and kills-something you did not
intend or dream of or ever think would
happen, you'll be carted away to the
goal and later TO the electric chair or
dangle at the end of few feet of
hemp.
Or maybe some time when you're
drunk you'll forge a check
You're just like everybody else but
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-09

In Holland special provision Is made
by law for the protection of intoxicat.
ed persons found wandering at large.
A regular tariff has been drawn up.
according TO which a roisterer who
can manage TO walk is escorted home
within any reasonable distance-for
Is cents. Should a portable chair he
required SO cents extra is charged.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-09

Lyndon, KY. -"I have been taking
Lydia E. Pinkham s Vegetable Compound
for headaches, neuralgia pains, backache,
nervousness and general run down con-
Gition of the system, and am entirely re-
lieved of these troubles. | recommend
your remedies to my friends and give
YOU permission to publish what write. -
Mrs. II. Won RoDEN, Lyndon, KY.
When q woman like Mrs. Won Roden
is generous enough to write such let
tar as the above for publication. she
should at least be given credit Tor a
sincere desire to help other suffering
women.
If you want special advice write to
Trd;a r. Pinkham Medicine Co. tconfl-
dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will
DO opened, read and answered ns o
ro-.an and held in strict confidence.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-09
PICNIC SUPPER,

The members of the Woman's Home
and Foreign Missionary society of the
First English Lutheran church will
meet Wednesday afternoon at the
pretty suburban home of Mr.. Fred
Bullerdick. After the meeting a picnic
supper will be served on the lawn.
The members of the society with their
families and friends are invited to at
tend. Hacks will be at the church at
two fifteen O'Clock to convey the par
ty to the Bullerdick home
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-09
DINNER PARTY,

Mr. and Mrs Frank Elliott enter
tanned with six O'Clock dinner party
recently at their home in North Tenth
recently at their home in North
Twelfth street, out of courtesy to Miss
Mary Eads of indianapolis. The table
was prettily appointed with flowers
and ferns. The national colors were al
SO used in decorating the rooms where
the guests were entertained after din
ner. Covers were laid for Miss Eads,
Miss Lillian Craig, Misses Gertrude
and Ruth Edwards, Mr.. and Mrs Ell
lott and son Master Malcolm Elliott.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-09
ZEMO FOR YOUR SKIN
Eczema. Pimpleh. Rash and All Skin
Affections Quickly Healed.

No matter what the trouble. eczema,
chatting, pimples, salt rheum, Zemo in
stantly stops irritation. The cure
comes quick. Sinks right in. leaving
no trace. Zemo is a vanishing liquid.
Your skin fairly revels with delight the
moment Zemo is applied. Greatest
thing on earth for dandruff
Zemo is prepared by E. w. Rose
Medicine Co. ST. Louis. Mo. and is
sold by all druggists at s. a bottle.
But to prove to you its wonderful val
lie it is now put up in liberal size trial
bottles at only IS cents and is guaran.
teed to do the work or your money
back. Sold at Quigley Drug Stores.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-09
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.

A birthday celebration was held last
evening at the home of Miss Ruth Da-
Wis in North II street, when she en-
tertained informally in order to COM
memorate her birthday anniversary.
The house was arranged throughout
with flowers and ferns. The evening
was spent socially and with games and
music. A dainty luncheon was served
Among the out-of-town guests were
Miss Bessie Davis, of Columbus. Ohio.
Miss Gertrude Croniecraig of Elwood,
Indiana. The town guests were Miss
Ruth Engelbert, Miss Pauline Lamb.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-09
PICNIC FOR GUESTS.

In honor of Mrs. Leona Clark Of
Kansas City, Missouri, and Mrs. Vic
tor Benton of Chicago. a picnic party
was given Saturday afternoon at Glen
Miller Park The guests were Mr. and
Mrs. Harold Kinert and son Master
Reid Kinert, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Freeman, Mr.. and Mrs. Townsend,
Miss Lulu Hampton, Mr.. and Mrs
Shuh, Mrs. Kinert, Mrs. Jennie Neal,
Mrs. Benton and daughter, Miss Mill
dred Benton and Mrs. Clark
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-09
BUSINESS MEETING.

The Ladies Aid Society of Reid Me-
mortal hospital will hold their regular
business meeting at the hospital We'd
nesday, July tenth at one thirty
O'Clock, also the annual picnic of the
society. The hospital automobile will
leave the Hotel Westcott at one
o'clock and make regular trips during
the afternoon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-09
TO LIVE.

~ LIVE
Live. Live! Live! and be glad that
the sky is blue
Breathe your share
of the sweet pure air
That God has provided for you.
Give! Give! Give! of whatever you
have and hold,
A word is worth while
And even a smile
O good for its weight in gold.
Work! Work! Work! and be glad
there Is work to do
Do your best
And leave the rest
To God, who believes in you.
Live. Live. Live! and be richer far
for the giving
Grow each day
In some good way
And life will be worth the living.
NJ. Van Camper in July Nautilus.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-09
INVITATIONS FOR DANCE,

Miss Gwendolyn Foulke has issued
invitations for a dance to be given
Saturday evening at her beautiful
home in South Eighteenth street This
promises to be one of the most de-
lightful social events of the week
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-09
VICTROLA CONCERT.

Friday evening of this week the
Sunday school class of the First Eng
lish Lutheran church, taught by Mrs.
Lee B. Nusbaum, has made arrange
ments for a Victrola concert to be
given at the church. No admission will
be asked. However ice-cream and
cake will be served for which a nomi-
nal fee will be asked.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-09
PICNIC PARTY.

The Friends Foreign Missionary So
ciety will meet Wednesday afternoon
at three o'clock with Rev. and Mrs
at their home in the Ma
tional Road, East. A picnic supper will
be served after the meeting to which
all members and their families are in
vited to attend. The members are ask
ed to bring we'll filled baskets
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-09
RETURNED HOME.

Mrs. John Wood and son Mr. Jo-
seph Wood of Indianapolis have re-
turned home after spending the past
week here the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Glass. Several social events
have been given in honor of Mrs.
Wood.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-09
AID SOCIETY MEETING.

The Ladies Aid Society of the First
Methodist church will meet Wednes-
day afternoon at two thirty o'clock
with Mrs. John Starr at her home in
East Main street. All the members of
the society and the ladies of the
church are invited to attend
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-09
FOR GUESTS,

Honoring her guest Miss Margaret
Gayle OF Carrolltown, Kentucky, Mrs.
A. D. Gayle is entertaining in a de
lightful manner this afternoon at her
pretty home in South Sixteenth street.
Mrs. Milton Craighead will entertain
for Miss Gayle, Wednesday afternoon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1912-07-09
PICNIC PARTY.

About fifteen members of the Buzz
zer's Bridge club with their husbands
formed an all-day party Sunday at the
Leeds Bungalow south of the city
Dinner and supper were served picnic
fashion.