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EDUCATION IS KEY TO PRISON REFORM, SAYS T.M, OSBORNE Reform, as Primary Purpose oi Prison System, is Declared Complete Failure F. A LEIGH, Jan. 25.—(By the As gm'Mted Press.)—Reform “gs the gvoiv d and primary , purpose of the .,_„n svstem," is a' failure, because :,n\ one likes to be told that he is tc ho reformed, but education—training life—is the key to the problem, Thomas Mott Osborne, former warden cf sins Sing, tonight declared in ad dres.-ing the North Carolina Confer ,* for social service. penologists have constantly reitera te,-, said Mr. Mott, the words of Sir j.-velvn Ruggles-Brise, formerly head ,,]■ tiie English prisons, that “the pur of the penal syste-m can not be j.eiirr defined than by the old-fash ioned formula, which provides that it o.jil 1,0 retributory, deterrent and re formatory." XI,o Englishman added, the speaker eoniinucd: . .nu loose thinkers and loose writers, the impression seems to be •mining ground that this historic or der of the factors of punshment should j„, inverted, and that the object of punishment shall be altogether refor inatorv, as little as possible deterrent, and not at all retirbutory.’ "Those of us who have been study ing prisons at close range of late rears take issue with both of these virus. The purpose of prisons is snlclv to protect society and the methods used must be such as prove most efficient toward that end. ■Retaliation, or revenge, is not only wicked in itself—contrary to all re ligious principles—but has been found dangerous in practice. It ia hound to be unjust, for, it is impos sible to determine the exact amount of personal blame to be atached to any guilty individual. The result of retaliation is to make a criminial more of a criminal. "Reform, as the avowed and prim ary purpose of the prison system, is equally a failure. No one likes to be told that he is to be reformed—it arouses a perfectly natural obstin acy. "Moreover, the men in our prisons They believe us to be not only dls ,jn not think highly of us outsiders, honest, but hypocritics. It must be remembered that they come in con tact with the most imperfect mem bers in our social machinery. They do not deal with the honest police man, but with the crooked ones. They know much more than we do about those agents of ours who are weak and dishonest. -When we tell men in prison that we are going to reform them they naturally ask: ' "Why don't you first reform your selves?' •So we come to deterrance as the only practicable aim of prison; and it is only by bringing- these law breakers around to our point of view that we can stop them fronv law breaking. How can this be done? "We have tried force. It will not work; it has failed for over a hun dred years, since prisons were made regular places of graded punishments. We have turned our prisons into the worst kind of Hells and the worse we make them, the more crime In creases. “We have tried persuasion. It .does not work. Men will take all the privileges you give them, and ask for more. If you merely make prisons pleasant for prisoners, you lose the deterrent effect on the one side, while you make no permanent gain, on the other. You may get better conduct while the -criminals are in prison, but you do not reduce crime. Upon their return to freedom, the prisoners go back into crime. “The problem can not be solved by , either severity of sentimentality. j “The third and right way is educa tion. This does not mean mere j schooling—It means training for life, j Men must be encouraged to think for themselves and to choose the right in stead of the wrong. It is the con science that needs to be educated. “Experience has shown that this can be done only in one way. As Gladstone once wrote: “It is liberty alone that fits men for liberty.’ To train men for the free life of a citi zen outside the walls, you must give them as much practicable of free life within the walls. For the last nine years Important experiments in this direction have been tried; and itj has been proved that not only can the prisoner community, Properly encouraged and directed by the prison administration, handle its TODAY IS THE DAY -—that you should prepare your classi fied advertising copy for the Sunday -tar in order to reach the 50,000 read ers on that day. Call 51 and we’ll call for it as soon as you have it ready. fisa QUEEN HAIR DRESSING ” Imagine yourself ’ with long, waving, silken ' hair. Think how attractive you would be. This you can easily have by using QUEEN HAIR DRESSING. This dress ing also removes dandruff and stops falling hair. 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Only eight men escaped. , Much work was done by the prisoners about the navy yard. Over 2,700 men were re stored to duty, and during the last year, with 2,000 inmates, there were no marine guards at the prison, the prisoner police doing all the neces sary guarding, it is stated. Mr. Osborne oalled attention to the fact that when he first visited the prison there were 180 guards in charge of 170 prisoners. After his resigna tion, Commodore vTadhams, the speaker continued, carried on the system w^th similar success. "There is no serious difficulty in side the prison. By common sense methods we can secure good conduct from prisoners and do away with all forms of brutality and tortue. by sympathetic interest we can per manently change the views and in tentions of many of the strongest men among prisoners. 4 Just how many we can turn from destructive to constructive action can never be determined until the system has been given a fair chance through the series of years. That it should be fiVen such a trial must be manifest to every intelligent persons, for there is one thing upon which all such per sons are agreed: the old prison sys tem is a flat failure—a mortifying and disgraceful failure,” he declared. Maneuvers to Improve Shipping Measures Are Made in the Senate WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.—Informal negotiations were conducted in the sen ate today to improve the position of the administration shipping bill, al though a proposal to limit the time for debate failed upon objection by Sena tor Brookheart, Republican, Iowa. Senator McNary, Republican, Oregon, who has introduced a score of amend ments to modify the pending bill, held several conferences vfith administra tion leaders and there was said to be prospects of approval of some of his proposals. Reduction of the proposed government aid payments to large pas senger liners, proportionate increase of payments to freight carriers, decrease in the time for government aid pay ments and several administrative changes are among the McNary amend ments. Chairman Lasker of the ship ping board, it was said, and other of ficials probably would be consulted re garding these amendments. here; to appraise land. J. F. Tyler, of the Carolina. Joint Land bank, of Columbia, S. C., is in the city for appraising property on which loans have been asked and to receive applications for loans. He has headquarters at Wright and Stevens’ law office In the Southern building. ffi NEGRO STEVEDORE DROWNED IN RIVER William Bellamy Topples From Cotton Aboard Lighter to His Death In view of many of his fellow work men, William' Bellamy, colored steve dore, toppled from a bale of cotton aboard a lighter moored at the termi nals of the Wilmington Compress and Warehouse company yesterday after noon at 2:10 o’clock, and was drowned. Bellamy accidentally lost his footing and plunged into the river. Informa tion furnished Coroner A. S. Holden corroborated this, and after having thoroughly investigated the matter, the coroner rendered a verdict to that ef fect, allowing relatives to assume charge of the remains without further J inquiry into the matter. Inquiry proved that the drowning was accidental, and the coroner imme diately turned the negro’s effect’s over to the clerk of the superior court, and gave permission for the relatives to take charge of the remains. Bellamy was between 30 and 35 years of age, and was known to his friends as "Jack Dempsey,t; because of his un usually splendid physique. American and Chinese Governments Deadlock on Coltman Reparation WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.—(By the As sociated Press.)—The state depart ment here and the Peking government in China, appear to have reached at least a temporary deadlock over the American demand for reparation for the killing of Charles Coltman, an American mer»|iant in Kalgan by Chi nese soldiers on December 11th. Coltman was in an automobile in company with Shmuel Sokobin, the American consul at Kalgan, and a friend carrying a large sum of silver to Urga to buy furs. The party was stopped by the Chinese sentries and was fired upon by them when they sought to proceed. After an investigation American Minister Schurmann made demand upon the Peking government for sweeping reparations, including apologies from the Chinese government, the governor if the province and others; the pay ment of indemnity; the punishment of the soldiers who fired upon the party ind of their commanding officers, and the removal of all restrictions upon the further export of silver from the province. The state department ap proved the action. The obstacle to compliance by Peking with the American demands arises, be cause, even admitting the justice of the claims, the government has practi cally no means of compelling the local luthorities concerned to act. It Is said to be willing to make any apology >n its own account, and to pay indem lity within its means. / EVERYONE IS RUSHING NOW —to get their classified advertising copy ready for the Sunday Star in br ier to reach the 50,000 readers. Call >1 and we’ll call for your copy as soon is it’s ready. [Wallace Bank Elects J. B. Cooper Cashier ! ■ • (Special to the Star.) WALLACE, JAn. 25.At a meeting of the directors of the Farmers’ Bank and Trust company, this week, James B. Cooper, of Chinquapin, was elected vice-president and cashier; Henry F. Boney, bookkeeper, was made assistant cashier. This takes effect about Feb ruary 1st. Mr. Cooper does not come to Wallace a stranger irf business circles, he has been with G. B. D. Parker for 16 years, and stands high In the business world, holding the confidence and esteem of the entire vicinity in which he has spent these busy years. His pleasing personality and genial manner will make friends for himself and the in stitution for which he works: and not only is he considered an asset to the bank but to the town. Mr. Cooper mar ried the niece of Mr. Parker, Miss Ger trude Quinn, of Chinquapin, and Wal lace welcomes them and their little daughter, Zilda. It sounds good to his many friends to know that Mr. Henry Boney has been made assistant cashier, for he has worked hard to become efficient in banking business, and it is good to see his effort crowned with success. Harnett Forest Fire Loss Sixty Thousand FAYETTEVILLE, Jan. 2.—The ex tent of the damage caused by forest fires which raged in Harnett county last Friday and Saturday was revealed today in a statement by R. W. Chris tian, fire warden of Cumberland county, who directed the fight to sub due the flames. Mr. Christian said that an area of 15 square miles was entirely devastated by the flames at a total estimated loss of $60,000. When the fire was first discovered the effprts of those fight ing the flames were discounted by a strong wind which did not subside for several hours. Although the area devastated was covered, for the most part, with tim ber, still, Mr. Christian said, many small farm buildings and fences were destroyed. Government publications of the va rious countries are known as "blue books,” "white books” and "books” of various other shades from the color of their covers. Stop Itching Eczema Penetrating, Antiseptic Zemo Will Help You Never mind how often you have tried and failed, you can stop burning, itch ing Eczema quickly by applying Zemo furnished by any druggist for 35c. Extra large bottle, $1.00. Healing be gins the moment Zemo is applied. In a short time usually every trace of Ec zema, Tetter, Pimples, Rash, Black heads and similar skin diseases will be removed. For clearing the skin and making it vigorously healthy, always use Zemo. the penetrating, antiseptic liquid. When Dthers fail, it is the one dependable1 treatment for skin troubles of all i kinds.—adv. I Power Curtailment . Order is Rescinded CHARLOTTE, Jan. 25.—Announce ment was made tonight by officials oi the Southern Power company that the power curtailment program which the company inaugurated yesterday will be suspended, effective tomorrow. The curtailment request, which atj fected mills in North and South Caro lina, was made by the company because of a lack of rainfall at the headwaters of the streams from which power is de rived and it is stated that the recent snow and sleet storm has remedied this condition, many of the streams being considerably swollen as a result. CONFIRM CAMPBELL NOMINATION. WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.—The nomi nation of Milo D. Campbell of Michigan, to the federal reserve board as the so called “Dirt farmer" member was con firmed today by the senate. --— You Know u Tonic Is Good when it makes you eat like a hungry boy and brings back the color to your cheeks. You can soon feel the Strengthening, Invigorating Effect of GROVE’S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC. 60c.—adv. To . Cure n Cold In One Dny Take Laxative BROMO QUININE tab lets. The box bears the signature of E. W. Grove. (Be sure you get BROMO.) 30c.—adv. RED PEPPER FOR COLDS IN CHEST Ease your tight, aching chest. Stop the pain. Break up the congestion. Feel a bad cold loosen up in just a short time. * "Red Pepper Rub" is the cold rem edy that brings quickest relief. It can not hurt you and it certainly seems to end the tightness and drive the conges tion and soreness right out. Nothing has such concentrated, pen etrating heat as red peppers, and when heat penerates right down into colds, congestion, aching muscles and sore, stiff joints relief comes at once: * The moment you apply Red Pepper Rub you feel the tingling heat. In three minutes the congested spot is warmed through and through. When you are suffering from a cold, rheumatism, backache, stiff neck or sore muscles, just get a jar of Rowles Red Pepper Rub, made from red peppers, at any drug store. You wUl have the quickest relief known.—adv. Coughs, Colds. Croup' WHOOPING COUGH, HOARSENESS BRONCHITIS -SOLO EVERYWHERE II ^ p . •!• t r i Fertilizer Values FAMOUS FISCO FERTILIZERS have within the period of a few years become the standard and incom parable fertilizers of‘the south. Because they have been tested on all kinds of crops,'on different types of soil, and under various weather conditions. They have “STOOD THE TEST.” The principal source of Ammonia in Fisco Fertilizers is derived from Fish Scrap. We are the largest manu facturers of this product in the United States. A ton of fertilizer containing Ammonia derived from Fish Scrap is worth several dollars a ton more than one in which the Ammonia is derived from mineral sources only, or from rough and cheap Ammoniates. The Potash in our Tobacco Special is derived from I mported German Salphate of Potash exclusively. “Measure the Value of a Fertilizer by the Results Secured” “Buy the Best and Use Less” PRICES FISCO Standard Fish and Potash.8-3-3 $25.00 per ton FISCO Tobacco Special. .8-3-3 26.50 per ton FISCO Commercial..&-2-2 21.00 per t6n FISCO Truckers’ Special. 7-5-5 32.35 per ton Acide Phosphate, 16 per cent. 12.00 per ton , Nitrate of Soda. 56.00 per ton Other Brands and Analyses In Proportion. These prices are F. O. B. cars nearest shipping point—Wilmington, N. C., or Norfolk, Va., and are for im mediate acceptance and shipments only. Payments: Sight Draft, Bill of Lading Attached. FAMOUS FISCO FERTILIZERS Manufactured by The Fisheries Products Company ' WILMINGTON, N. C. SEND FOR OUR 1923 FARMERS’ REFERENCE BOOK How To Use Vicks VapoRub For Deep Drippy Colds First, It Is Very Important That a Thorough Ru befacient or Counter-Irritant Effect be Pro duced on the Surface of the Skin Around the Lungs. This Draws the Blood Froin the Congested Lungs and Lessens the Danger of Pneumonia THEN TREAT WITH YIC%? Deep, grippy colds, frequently lead ing to pneumonia, have peen unusu ally prevalent this winter. In some sections they are called Influenza, but are. not so virulent as the influenza cases during the first epidemic, though they are worse than ordinary Colds. For these cases the usual light appli cation of Vicks is not sufficient. The Danger la From Pneumonia What is needed therefore is some thing to decrease the congestion of the lungs. For this purpose there is noth ing like a rubefacient or counter-ir ritant, as witness the use of blisters, poultices and plasters for many gener ations. This reddening or irritation of the skin causes a rush of blood to the surface; the circulation is Im proved; there Is a sensation of warmth and the possibility of pneumonia is greatly lessened. ' A “Quick” Rubefacient Needed The value of this counter-irritant ef fect is greatly increased if it is 'pro duced quickly. Nearly every family has its favorite method—onion poul tices, turpentine stupes, mustard plas ters and poultices of various kinds are all good. How to Produce Tills Kffect Our experiments have shown that an ordinary mustard plaster is very effective. Use one part of mustard to two parts yf flour or flaxseed meal for adults, and one to three parts for children under eight years. An even simpler method, particularly for adults, is to apply towels, wrung out in very hot water—as hot as the patient can stand. . Whatever method is used,' the application should be applied over the throat and chest until the skin is thoroughly reddened. In very deep colds, the sides and especially the back from the middle of the shoulder blades to a point just above the waist, should also be treated. For adults, a hot mus tard foot-bath—one tablespoon of mus tard to a gallon of water—given at this stage of/ the treatment, will aid in drawing the blood from the congested parts. Then Massage With Vicks After the skin is thoroughly red dened it should be dried lightly and immediately and the patient should bo given a brisk message with Vicks all over the parts. Continue this for five minutes. This increases the counter irritant effect. Then apply Vicks thick ly over all the parts; that is, spread it on like you would a poultice-—about one-sixteenth of an inch thick or more —and cover with two thicknesses of hot flannel cloths. Vicks Acts Like a Vapor Lamp The advantage of applying Vicka thickly over the body is this: Vicks is so made that the body heat gradu ally releases the Ingredients in the form of vapors. The more Vicks ap plied, the stronger will be the vapors and the. longer these vapors will last. The night clothing should always be loose around the neck and the bed clothes arranged in the form oPa fun nel. These vapors being lighter than air rise up from the chest and, if the bed clothing is properly arranged, pass by the nose and mouth and are thus inhaled with each breath, carrying the medication directly through the air passages to the lungs. At the same time Vicks is absorbed through and Stimulates the skin. Repeat the Entire Treatment • When the vapots begin to lose theii strength, fresh Vicks should be ap plied over the parts. This to keep up /the continuous supply of vapors. When the redness of the skin begins to die out, all the Vicks remaining should be wiped off and the entire treatment re peated. That is, the hot wet towels or mustard plasters should be used until the skin is again thoroughly reddened, then massage with Vicks, spread on thickly and cover with hot flannels, just as previously done. Can Add Mustard to Vicks This redness of the skin should last for two or three hours, but varies with different patients. Some skins are much more sensitive than others. This redness can be prolonged by mixing q little ordinary powdered mustard with Vicks—about one part of mustard four parts of Vicks, but this can varied according to the patient’s skin. Just enough mustard should be used to keep up the counter-irritant effect for two to four hours, so that the wet towels or mustard plasters will not ! have to be used so frequently as t3 | prevent the patient from resting. Use In n Tea-Kettle , Sometimes when the patient is badly , j choked up, the vapors from the appli cation on the chest are not sufficient to make the breathing easier. In thcs« cases drop a tablespoonful of Vicks into a kettle of boiling wrater and al low the patient to inhale the warm steam and vapors combined for about 10 minutes. Do this several times a day if needed. Keep the water boiling and put in additional Vicks whenever the vapors decrease. Put a sheet o-< the patient and the tea-kettle, making akind of a tent, so as to confine the vapors. An ordinary steam vaporizer is even more convenient than a tea kettle. Scanty Application** UselosH This is a vigorous treatment, but to check congestion requires vigorous measures. Vicks must be used freely to be effective. The cost of this treat ment is insignificant compared with the results which are frequently obr tained. Docs Not Take the Place of the Physician In all cases a physician should be called. These deep colds are too se« rious and have too many complica tions to rely entirely on any home medication. Vicks, however, does not interfere with any treatment that the doctor may prescribe. In addition the formula of Vicks is given on every cir cular so there is no reason why any doctor should object to its use, except the fact that a few physicians do not care to use anything which is adver tised directly to the public. A PhnrinacUt’s Discovery Vicks VapoRub is the discovery of a North Carolina pharmacist. From the back room of a little drug store its use has grown until today liter ally tens of millions of families are never without the family blue jar. It is their standby for all forms of cold troubles and, in addition, is useful for the many minor ailments of the home. It is particularly a boon to mothers with small children, because it is ex ternally applied. Over 17 million jars are used yearly, in the United States alone.—adv. ri THE UN I VERS^TC CAT8 What is^more convenient than a Coupe? At the new low Price you can afford it. With self-smarter and demountable rims $530.00 F. O. B. Detroit Chipley’s Universal Motor Co. 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