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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-19
HEALTH TALKS
(BY WILLIAM BRADY, M. d.

|gall-sac. pelvis-somewhere, III every ease
of JOINT infection, there i a known or I'M
known focus of Infection, some chrome or
recent lesion, a depot Of poison, which must
be cleaned up before permanent relief for
the affected joints can be expected.
Rheumatic Climatef Exposure?
Weather.
No.
Call il depotism and clean mp the depot.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-19
WAITING Until War Time.

General Wood says that waiting until
a time of war To organize IA volunteer
army is like waiting until a fire breaks
out To organize u volunteer fire com
pant An apt illustration.-San An
tonic Express.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-19

The Herald is delivered by carriers reg
uiarly employed by The Herald To subscri-
bers' homes in Matamoros. Mexico: West
Brownsville. San Benito. Harrington. Lyford.
Raymondyille. Mercedes. Pharr, McAllcn. Mis-
sion and Edinburg. The latter point the most
distant from the office of publication, is
reached at G:4J o'clock on the afternoon Of
publication. "A special automobile service
being employed from San Juan, Texas. Sub
scribers not receiving their papers regular
" shonld notify the local agent, or write The
Herald. Brownsyille. Tex.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-19
Cotton Suffers Damage by Wind.

Corpus Christi. Aug. I9.-NueccS
county farmers believe that the cnuntv
has suffered a loss Of perhaps 100 bales
OF cotton. resulting from the high wind
ON Monday and Tuesday. which blew
considerable Of the cotton down Fur
Their than this. they SAY. there il no IoSS
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-19

The Corpus Christi Democrat issued an
extra telling that Point isabel had been
wiped off the map BY a storm Monday night.
Ii should issue another extra now, telling
its readers that Point Isabel Is still on the
map, and hat there was no storm ON this
coast at all. Come now, tote fair, dear
Democrat.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-19
P0stp0ninu Old Aue.

Overworked, weak and diseased kidneys
make one feel old before middle aae. Rbeu-
matism, aches and pains, too free perspira-
ton of strong odor and other symptoms
are warnings that the kidneys need help.
Foley Kidney Pills make the kidneys strong
and active. Martinez Drug Store, north
corner Market Square.-adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-19

The submarine appears 10 be a very eff
fective sort of war engine, but 1t is not
much as a halo maker. The men that 20
down into the sea in "A submarine are of
heroic mold, but they will never gain the
fame that clings to the names of the heroes
OF the great naval battles Of history.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-19
OTHER PAPERS OPINIONS.
Man Like.

An ancient tablet describing the fall
Of man and laying the blame on Noah
instead OF upon Adam and Eve. have
been found and translated. But We are
inclined to accept the Bible version OF
the affair, and will continue 10 blame
Eve with all the trouble.-Brownwood
Bulletin.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-19
Questions and Answers.

Neuritis-Wil You kindly tell me whether
I~neuritis is the same a. rheumatism ask
Mrs. X. Also the cause of neuritis.
Answer-With some people 1t j. much
the samoa name to cover any old pain, ~
any new pain, almost. Neuritis j. inflam-
nation of some one or more nerves. In
Jury, ~auto-toxemia, certain infections like
malaria or typhoid. alcohol. lead, arsenic
(chronic poisoning,) and finally overuse
Of the part supplied by the nerve.
Egg Shells a. Medicine-ls dried, pull
verlzed EGG shell, taken internally, good for
rheumatism!
AnSwer-No.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-19

With over q hundred suits for divorce
on its court dockets. Dallas Is getting some
more publicity. 1t doesn't look as if that
climate were calculated 10 promote marital
happlneSs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-19

Checks should be made payable 10 The
Brownsville Herald Publishing Co. Business
communication should be addressed 10 the
company, and items. letters, etc, intended for
publication should be addressed 10 Editor. The
Herald, Brownsville, Texas. Letters intended
for publication should be signed with the full
name of the writer. The name will not be
printed IL not desired, but il will be evidence
Of good fnith ON the mart of the writer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-19
S0uare Deal for Paul.

If Won intend robbing Peter TO pay.
Paul he sure that YOU pay Paul.-Tem-
pie Telegram.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-19

Somebody suggests that one day III each
wear he set aside To be observed "a Thrift
Day" Every day IN the year would not
be too many 10 devote 10 such observance.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-19

Madison, Wis.-The manual arts de-
.p%artment Of the University of Wisconsin
has begun a new course In cutting. polish
ing and mounting semi precious stones.
Artistic work has already been done by the
first students.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-19

Los Angeles, Calm one Of the public
schools there are enrolled 100 children all
but 5 per cent of whom are foreigners. In
order 10 get the foreign children To school.
they were told to bring the babies with
them. Many of the foreign children are
little mothers" who must care for the
babies while their mothers work to support
the family.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-19
THE EDUCATORS NOTEBOOK.


Washington-In round numbers there
were -. 900. 900 persons enrolled IN educa-
tional institutions in the United States in
1914. according to the annual report Of the
commissioner of education. gust issued. OF
this number, 10. 900. 900 were in elementary
schools, 1.374.000 in secondary schools,
both public and private, and 10000 in
colleges and universities. Close TO another
100. 900 were in normal schools preparing
10 be teachers. 81 600 were in professional
schools. and the remainder were scattered
through other types of institutions.
The teachers for this educational army
numbered 700, 900. of whom 100000 were
in the public schools. The cost Of educa-
tion for the wear was $3.50. 600 900. Not
the least interesting Of the data shown, ~
indicating the progress of education, l. the
rapid growth of the public high school. The
enrolment for 1914 was greater by over
81. 900 than the year before.
The cost Of education. according to the
commissioner, i less by 5000, 600 900 than
the cost Of running the federal government
is less than one-third the nations eypendi-
tmre for liquor and j. only a little over
three times the cost Of admission to NOV
ing picture tbeaters in the United States.
Boston-The proposed transfer of the
-. 000, 000 fund left to Harvard university
under the will Of the late Gordon Mckay,
to the Massachusetts institute OF Tech
nology will not be objected To by the state.
according TO Attorney General Attwill. who
renders the opinion that the transfer will
be "A public benefit. The fund was designed
to establish and forever maintain a school
of industrial arts and sciences. The will
said the school should teach particularly
mechanics, chemistry, electricity, physics.
engineering, manufacturing and commerce.
The will authorized Harvard to erect
buildings for the school. With its new
buildings on the bank of the Charles river
Technology was particularly fitted to carry
ont the idea intended. and the trustees nave
asked permission to transfer the fund.
Dubuqe, lowa.-The local board Of edu-
cation will employ two teachers whose
work will consist in the care and i%nstruc-
ton of children who do not profit by class
instruction. but need individual attention.
The new work will not be confined entirely
to the backward children. but will he used
in advancing those who learn faster than
the normal. The idea j. To take care Of four
groups Of children who were not hereto
60 ..~,lol 60. 81. .lo.xl. l9.-
child, the child who j. in no way defec-
tive but is slow and backward. The child
who has been absent from school through
illness or other cause, and the especially
brilliant child.
Los Angeles, Calm one Of the public
schools there are enrolled 100 children all
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1915-08-19
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS

Snbscrlbers IN the city of Brownsville who
fail to receive The Herald regularly are re-
quested TO notify the Office promptly, Telephone
No. z. New subscribers should receive their
hrst paper not later than the second day after
the order is in the office of The Herald. Every
subscriber, even in the most distant sections Of
the city, should receive his paper not later than
6:45 ID. IN.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
FUNERAL FOR A CENT
Undertakers' War Makes Burial Cheap
at Ell Centre, Cal.

Ri Centro, Cal, May 11.-An under
takers war here ended when the board
of supervisors instructed the Coroner
and all county officials that all bodies
of INDECENT dead be buried by speci-
fed undertaken.
The board resolution called attention
to contract now in force between the
particular undertaken and the county
that is remarkable. For a period of
three years the undertaken contracted
to bury all INDECENT dead for l cent.
The resolution, while not naming the
figure, said it was one bearing "but a
small margin of profit" Officials ex-
planned that the undertaken hoped to
get compensation by finding relatives Of
the dead.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
WHAT SHE SAID
And What He Said When He Didn t
Tell What She Said

'"Hello! That you, dear?" {
"Yes.n
81 m going to bring Green up to sup
per tonight. We're on the way now. -
"For goodness sake, how many
times have | told you never to invite
your fool frineds up here without Civ
ing me notice9 haven't a thing in the
house. You make me tired. we been
working hard all day and was going to
have just little picked up lunch to-
night, and now you spring Green on
me at the last minute. You must think
| like to stand around a hot stove. III
tell you right now you re not going
to get any swell meal tonight. You II
get yesterdays cold lamb and some
warmed over potatoes, and if he doesn t
like that he can lump it,"
Yes, dear That S fine. just the
thing. Wen be right up"
What did she say?'
She's tickled to death to have you
come. Said she d been wondering why
| hadn t brought you up before. Come
on. Detroit Free Press.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
THE LAST OF THE LUSITANIA
PAINTED UP STOLEN HORSE
White Bald Face Blackened With
Stove Polish

Franklin, Pa, May 11.-Matthew l..
Hoffman, 43, farmer, was lodged in
Jail here to await trial for stealing a
horse owned by his father.
Though the animal was found in his
possession Hoffman denies that he is
guilty.
The horse was found in an old pen
at remote place on the farm and its
white face had been painted with stove
polish, the authorities say, to disguise
it,
The father and son had not been on
good terms for fifteen years owing to
a disagreement of the mother and son
over piano when the son went to
housekeeping. The men had not spok-
en- to each other during that period.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
WOMEN OFF FRONT SEAT
To Keep Peace Jitney Driver Agrees
to Wife's Proposition

San Francisco, May 11.-If Frank
Rose of Woodward avenue keeps WON
en- off the front seat of his jitney bus
he will be able to keep his wife, Mar
garet Fyank agreed to this in Superior
Judge Graham S court, when summoned
to answer his wife's divorce complaint
that he reserved the front seat of the
machine for women only.
" How about reserving the back seat
for the ladies and the front seat for
the menu the Judge asked.
"lt's a CO." responded Rose.
Smiling into each others faces the
couple left the court together.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
ITALIAN OFFICIALS READY
TO LEAVE VIENNA FOR ROME

Paris, May 11.-A Havas dispatch
from Geneva says the Tribune of
that city declares the secretary general
of the Italian embassy at Vienna has
left for Rome and that Due ID D'Avarna,
the Italian ambassador has made a
farewell call upon his diplomatic col
leagues at Vienna, besides holding a
long conference with United States
Ambassador Penfeld
The "Tribune" also asserts that
new Austrian military laws have been
placarded in the principal towns of
Trent which amount to a declaration
of a state of siege,
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11

armies have broken through the Russian
front between the Carpathians and the
Vistula, captured an incalculable guam
tity of booty and shaken the enemy s
far-reaching Carpathian positions.
''Your leadership and the incompar
able bravery of your troops have re-
suited in a victory which is among the
proudest feats of arms in this war. For
this | and the fatherland owe you
thanks. | confer upon you the star and
cross of a grand commander of the I'M
perial House and Order of Hohenzol-
lern.'
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
Germans Sink Queen Wilhelmina

London, May 1.-THE British steam
er Queen Wilhelmina, of Hartlepool,
was torpedoed and sunk by a German
submarine off Blyth on Saturday. Time
was allowed the crew to take to the
boats. The men were picked up by a
patrol boat and landed at Shields. The
Queen Wilhelmina was engaged in the
transatlantic trade. She was 2,307
tons net, 1853 feet long and was built in
1898. On her last voyage across the
ocean she left Philadelphia April 6 for
Ieath
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
PROBLEMS FOR DUNKARDs
Is 1t Sin to Ride in Automobile or to
| Grow Tobacco

Dayton, Ohio, May 10.-The Dunk
ards, the Old German Baptist brethren,
consider it sin to use tobacco, and
at their national conference to be held
at Hyer' Church., four miles north of
Dayton, May 23, they will determine
by vote if it also is sin against
Christianity to grow the weed as well.
This is the main issue to be brought
up when 5000 of the sect gather.
Another question to be settled is:
p" Is it sin to own and ride in an au-
tomobile?" Likewise this issue will be
put to vote and settled for future
generations of Dunkards.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
Holds Record for Bombardments

Pont-AMousson, France, May IL
This town, which probably holds the
record for bombardments by the Ger
mans, again is under intense fire. A
shell recently fell in the kitchen of a
house occupied by family without in
juring anyone, but few days later an
other she'll landed in bedroom, killing
one person and injuring three.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
Small Engagement in the Baltic

London, May ia Reuter- s Pet:
rograd dispatch says a squadron of
cruisers of the Russian Baltic fleet
while cruising in the Southern Baltic
in the region of Windau Ga seaport in
Courland) exchanged fire with hos
tile cruiser and torpedo boats which
took advantage of their superior speed
to escape southwark and avoid an en-
gagement.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
Austrian staff Hasn't Departed

Paris, May 1.-THE departure from
Rome of the staff of the Austrian en-
bassy to the Vatican is denied by the
- osservatore Romano according to a
Havas dispatch from the Italian cap
ital. The newspaper says that not only
has no member of the embassy staff
left, but that a new secretary is expect
ed to arrive soon.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
Last Week in May for Italy's Decision

Paris, May 11.-The opinion is gem
eral in Italian Parliamentary circles,
says MILAN dispatch to the "Petit
Journal" that the government must
make known its decision in regard to
entering the war not later than the last
week in May, but could easily assume
a decisive attitude before this extreme
date.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
Comes Cheaper

L want you to come up to my home
some evening and see my new card
table -
"All right. Give me the address of
the place you got it from. j"
What fora"
'' If they've got the same thing it
won t cost me so much to look at it
there, st. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
These Rich White Dress
Weaves Will Make Beau
tiful inexpensive Frocks

There many white for the season
prices that within the of every who
10c white lawns q inches WIDE in quality weaves.
Special yard, sc
25c white flaxons SO inches wide Special .......1 15c
19c white lingerie batste 40 inches wide Special yard 1O
25 plain white chiffon voie 40 inches WIDE of sheer quality
and desirable for dresses and waists Special yard 121
19c white rice CLOTH "a inches wide Special yard, 12ac
25c and 29c white axons and voies Sc 40 inches wide
subject to mperfections Special yard, 121ac
25c white gabardne, q inches wide, subject oil stains
Special yard
t% Dives, Pomeroy Stewart, Street Floor
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Time

81 fear this is an i'll timed gift"
In what wayg'
Its watch that wont run-my
wife gave it to me for birthday pres
nt.-Exchange.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
Russians on Offensive at Tarnow

Geneva, via Paris, May ia dis
patch to the "Tribune" says the Rus
slams have begun strong offensive
movement at Tarnow, as well as in
Courland, and on the Stry, driving
back Austrian and German forces with
heavy losses.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
KAISER LAUDS MACKENSON
in breaking RUSSIAN Front

Berlin, Via Amsterdam to London,
May 11.-Emperor William has sent
the following message to General Won
Mackensen, commanding the German
forces in the Carpathian region:
"Under your leadership the allied
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
Flattered

The Onlooker-'Sa old chap, that
picture makes me i'll, really.
Tho Artist-Thanks, old fellow. My
ambition is gratiied. | hardly hoped
to paint marine that would make any
one seasick.-Wisconsi State Journal.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
Couldn't But Did

What do you mean by kissing met
~ IN sorry. | just couldn It help my
self
But you just did. columbia Jes
ter.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11

$50 you missed your train by just a
minute: How was that; was your watch
slow?"
"'No, my feet. '-lBoston Traveller.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-05-11
The Long and Short of It

He-Is it because your memory is
short You have forgotten met
She-No; it is because | am told you
are so very short.-Chicago News.
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LAWYERS PAPER BooKs

Printed at this Office in best style, at
lowest prices and on short notice.
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9Sws2sMceY%* y 22yana1,

The lots comprise hemp mians and rough straws in rbans
sailors and many other popular shapes wide variety of
coors The hats to at cleanup prices and the values
unusual. Included
Rough urban small medium and white
black 75c $49
Hemp urban in all coor $69 $95 values Special
Fine milan turbans s95 1896 Special
Medium size fiat milan sailors and blue, s95
Hemp poke bonne $195 values Special
sailors with milan black
Many styles of tubans mlan hemp and raws sand black brown
blue, S149 S225 values Special
and sand hemp shapes, $195 values
aT Dives, Pomeroy Stewart
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9Sysse&M2reY% \ 2@tguQx1
Combination Grocer,
Sugar Sale To-mor

Swift's little shoulders, about
IDS. eacn, ID, 80. 14c
Boiled ham, sliced, lb., -. SOC
Country cured dried beef, Il lb.,
10c
Sweitzer cheese, lb., ..... .33c
English dairy cheese, lb., :. .27c
Full cream cheese, h., -. .25c
Mothers Oats, packs, .25c
Postum cereal, large pack, PIC
Stewart, Basement.
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Ocean white fish, 10 lbs. to pail,
containing 90 fish, soc
Fancy head rice, 3 lbs. for .25c
Yellow corn meal, 6 lbs. for .25c
Hershey's pure cocoa, lb., i. =. 1Sc
Eclipse coffee, steel cut, ehaff re-
moved, 10. can, .3Oc
Fancy Shoepeg corn, 8 cans for
25c
Waldorf pork and beans, 3 cans
Az Dives, Pomeroy [
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s152.00 mahogany bedroom suite; pieces. Re-
duced to .............. ............... $4,000
S2SS.00 inaid mahogany bedroom suite; pieces.
reduced TO SlSO.OO
s315.O0 mahogany dining sute pieces.
Reduced to .................. :. $25O.OO
s227.O0 oak dining suite; pieces. Reduced
to S15O 90
Serving Tables and Davenports
$3.50 mahogany serving tables. Reduced to $6.95
$500 early English serving tables Reduced to
$5.95
$3.50 flemish oak davenport. Reduced to $500
$4,000 mahogany chiffonier Reduced to $500
~ Dives Pomeroy
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-12-28
THE PASSING OF AN OLD FAMILY

In little more than three days Oregon will be dry,
Already Mr. Booze and his partner John Barleycon
packing their grip sacks and rolling their blankets, pre-
powderng his and eating carames to get the scent
off his breath and qualify for appearing in sober society
The whole family is going out Of business indefinitely, al
though yet just what they will engage in has not been
decided The tall High Ball and the slender shanked Cock
Tail may hike for Alaska perhaps Nevada in the Spring
seeking congenia company and higher place in social
circles The comedian Mr. Wne who is said to be great
mimic and mocker will retire from the stage permanently
while MS I IGwy brother Mr. Beer will 60 for long visit TO
are all going sometime Friday night and their many
friends will meet in Portland to them off, They
all of the very first families Of the state being of pioneer
stock and have wide circle of friends who will sincerely
regret their departure 1t is probable of them will
return to the state at the gathering Friday night
it will not be au revoir, but long farewell.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-12-28

Congress is up against it. having job on it's hands of
discovering tax that will not be dspeasng to some one
The autoiss objected strenuously to tax on gasoline
though they will burn up lots of it useessy and foolishy
The proposed tax gas engines met with strenuous OPP
position as it limited at The suggestion
of taxes checks and things of that kind made business
kick like Jeshurun though perhaps not for the same
reason Sacred history tells "Jeshurun waxed fat and
kicked but probably because he objected to being
kicked against having the fat fried out of them in that
And so it goes No matter what is taxed who
has the tax to pay finds something outrageous in the
law 1t is evident the French savant right when he
said 'he tariff the best tax discovered because
it yielded the greatest amount of feathers with the least
amount of squawkng from the goose" That the beauty
of the tariff tax that is never in evidence but is always
administered in capsule where it cannot be or
tasted