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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-26
A STRANGE WORLD

If the civilization OF the distant fu-
turc-say century hence-has any
sense of moral values, what must be its
appraisal Of the one great issue into
which the questions born of the world
war have been resolved? In that con-
flict, to a greater degree and extent than
in any other in recorded history, moral
issues were at stake; they were said to-
be of tremendous, transcendent, vital i'm
portance. Civilization met the physical
test to which it was subjccted its de-
tenders came through the awful crisis.
But the worlds troubles are not over.
There are signs Of a possible relapse.
And what is the menace this time? Arc
the institutions OF freemen being assailed?
Is the philosophy Of decent world being
threatened with extinction? Are great
ideals for mans moral guidance in danger
Of being supplanted by the doctrine of
brute force;
II an intelligent being from another
planet had visited the earth during the
world war, and should make a second
visit now, he might ask such questions
as the foregoing after reading current
comments upon the present international
situation. Suppose he should read one
in an English publication, dated DeCem-
Der 30, 1922, which begins thus:
"Thc year that will have begun before
our next issue may well prove one OF the
most fatciul that has ever dawncd on
mankind. If the nations OF the world
take the right turning, all may be well.
If the wrong is chosen, the future OF
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-26
To Lessen Motor Peril
BY III. AddingtOn Bruce.

From France comes a suggestion
equally applicable on this side of the
Atlantic as a means of reducing the
now appaIlingly frequent occurrence OF
automobile accidents. 1t is found in
a proposal made TO the French Acade-
my of Medicine by DIR. c. Flessinger.
Approaching that safety on the road
depends largely not merely on the ex-
pertncss. but also on the general con-
dition of those who drive automobiles.
DR.. Flessinger would have a rigid
medical examination made of every
applicant for a chauffcur's license. He
would prohibit from occupying the
drivers seat all showing defects or
weaknesses calculated TO impair their
efficiency, and especially defects or
weaknesses interfering with their
ability for promptness of action in an
emergency.
Also, since incapacitating defects may
develop at any time, DIR. FleSSinger
would establish a system Of periodic
examinations for all to whom chauf.
feur's licenses are granted. Thus
there would be a systematic wedding
out of incapables, to the greater safe,
guarding both of the incapablcs them
selves and of the general public whom
their incapacity would menace.
So impressed were the members OF
the academy by this proposal that il
was fayOrably acted unon with little
debate. A resolution was adopted urg.
ing the enactment of laws that would
give effect TO the following recommen'
dations:
A chauffeur's license should not be
granted to any applicant less than 81
years of age, since sound judgment
and power of reflection are just as
much needed in driving an automobile
as in depositing ones vote for a given
candidate
Annual examinations by the proper
specialists should be made to detect
defects Of vision or hearing.
General medical examinations should
be made at intervals not exceeding
three years, as a rule.
At such examinations "the heart
should be ausculated, the arterial ten.
sion taken, and the nervous system
examined, and the commission should
extend the license only for such a per.
iOd as it deems safe under the exist.
ing circumstances"
Persons with but ono arm or other.
wise seriously mutilated epilcptics
and alcoholics should be refused 9
license, and if they have already OBJ
tanned one it should be revoked.
There is only one criticism to b.
made of this French Academy Of Medi
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to deny it. The problems of the world
have, indeed been resolved into material
form. Material wealth is the bone OF
contention.
OF course each nation involved has its
plan OF self-justification. No one nation
could be Justly held to blame for the
entire situation. But doesn't that situa-
ton, as whole, put the world in general
in a sorry light?
During the war there was a conflict
between PHILOSOPHERS. Altruism stood
opposed to greed. The forces of right
were arrayed against the minions Of
might.
Now "all depends upon the solution OF
the problem of PREPARATIONS" One nation
does not get what it demands in the
form of material wealth, and consequently
takes physical action which threatens to
force civilization into another life-or-
death struggle. That nation may be en-
titled to receive what it demands; but
would that fact cXoncrate the world as
whole-mankind-f the charge OF
sordid materialism:
The English publication referred to
holds out one hope when it says that
the problems described turn upon a
proper understanding being arrived at be-
tween the two halves of the English
speaking race" Although Great Britain
and America may not properly interfere
in the quarrel between France and Ger
many, they may WELD a powerful in
fluence upon the future course of civiliza-
ton by solving their joint problems i'll
an amicable way. Already, it seems, a
step toward that end has been taken.
America has made no threatening de-
mands upon Great Britain. After a
brief pause to regain her bearings, Great
Britain has stood forth anew in the light
of her traditional integrity. America
would willingly forcgo collection of her
war loans to the Allies if she had any rea-
son for thinking that such action would
promote the welfare OF mankind; but she
feels that it would only cause the disease
of war to take deeper root before the
self-curing tendency of armed strife would
have time to exert any effective influ-
enCe.
It is to be observed with qualification
that British publications in general speak
of America in Enthusiastically respectful
and friendly terms while applauding
their own government for its avowed de-
termination to discharge its material OBJ
legations. Not merely as a matter OF
reciprocity, but as an earnest of their
country's abiding character, it devolves
upon Americans to express like regard
for the other half of the English-speak-
| ing race.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-26
SENATOR BORAH IN REVERSE

"The first duty of a nation is to protect
its life when assailed, and its highest
honor and glory is to be just to fallen
foe" says Senator Borah in a statement
criticising the State Departments policy
of Silence and inactivity with respect to
Frances seizure Of the Ruhr district.
Agreed with respect to the quoted
words, but not as to their application.
From such an admirable premise the
gentleman from Idaho rushcs to an illogi-
cal conclusion. 1t is no les, illogical by
the test of his own opposition to ratiii-
cation of the Versailles treaty by the
United States than by the test OF present
expediency.
1t is true that Germany laid down her
arms in the protested belief that the prin-
ciples enunciated by President Wilson
the fourteen points, presented as basis
for the armistcc-would be observed by
the treaty-nnakers. Americans, too be-
lieved that this would be done. But tho
fact that it was not done could not logi
cally impose upon the United States tho
duty, or even give this country the right
70 take action againt France in the pres
cnt situation.
In rejecting the Versailles treaty the
people of the United States repudiatet
President Wilson's work at Paris; they
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-26
CARCASSONNE

I'm growing old, I've sixty years;
I've labOred all my life in vain.
In all that time of hopes and fears.
I've failed my dearest wish to gain.
] see full we'll that here below
Bliss unallOycd there is for none;
My prayer would else fulfillment know
Never have l seen CarcassOnne!
"You see the city from the hill
1t lies beyond the mountains blue;
And yet to reach it one must still
Five long and weary leagues pursue,
And. to return, as many more.
Had but the vintage plenteouS grown
But. ali. the grape withheld its store.
shall not look on Carcassonne!
They tell me every day is there
Not more or less than Sunday gay:
In shining robes and garments fair
The people walk upon their way.
One gazes there on castle walls
As grand as those Of Babylon,
A bishop and two generals!
What JOY to dwell in Carcassonne.
"The wears right: he says that we
Are ever hayward, weak, and blind;
He tells us in his homily
Ambition ruins all mankind:
Yet could I there the days have spent,
While still the autumn sweetly shone,
All me, I might have died content
When ] had looked on CaTcassonne.
Thy pardon. Father. | besccch.
In this my prayer if l offend:
One something sees beyond his reach
From childhood to his journeys end.
Ny wife. our little boy. Afghan,
Have travelled even to Narbonne
Ny grandchild has seen Pcrpignan:
And have not seen CarcassOnnc."
So crooned, one day. close by LimouI.
4 peasant. doubc-bent with age.
Rise up. my friend" said /: with you
I'll go upon this pilgrimage
We left next morning, his abode.
But Heaven forgive him y halfway on
The old man died upon the road.
He never gazed on CarcassOnne.
Translated by Jhon r. Thompson from the
Of Gustave Nadaud.
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served notice upon the world that America
would adhere to her traditional policy OF
non-involvcment in foreign politics. Scna-
tor Borah was among the first to declare
that Mr.. Wilson had no authority TO
bind this country TO any plan OF war
settlement
The United States has consistently per-
formed the first duty of 4 nation as defined
bv Senator Borah; it has protected ITS
Lie when assailcd. 1t cannot be denied
the highest honor and glory for it has,
on its own part, been just to its fallen
foes. including Germany. Even the
Turks. for whom Americans have no
great love. indicated recently that they
regarded the United States as the most
trustworthy nation on eartl-besides, OF
course. their own.
If the terms OF the armistice had be-
come the terms OF the Versailles treaty,
the American people would have aP-
proved the latter. and the Senate might
have ratified it. But the treaty agreement
superseded the armistiCe agreement. mat
let America out; she would not agree to
the treaty, and her associates in the war
had cast aside the armistice terms. " ould-
MT America be putting herself in a line
position if she should step into the
breach now and undertake to enforce the
armiSticc terms:
Concerning the Germans, although they
did Law down their arms in the protested
belief that the fourteen points would
be the basis of the war settlement, three
observations are invited. First, If they
had not signed the armistice-irrespec-
tive of any faith they may have had in
the fourteen points '-they would al
most certainly have suffered greater
losses than they have actually expert
enccd under the treaty, or under Frances
Interpretation OF her rights. The Allies
were preparing to carry the war to Bcr-
lin. and were in a position to crush and
almost eXterminate the kaiser's armies.
But President Wilson proposed the arm
istice, and Germany seized the opportun-
ity to avert the logical conclusion OF con-
tinued fighting.
Second, it was the Treaty Of Versailles,
and not the armistice agreement, that
Germany actually signed when the time
came to settle, in detail, the issues grow
ing out OF the war.
After having put her signature to the
Versailles document, Germany began to
show disposition to avoid fulfillment
of her obligations thereundcr-and in
some respects, highly important to the
French, she actually did violate terms
! of the treaty.
For a man who vigorously opposed
Americas involvement in European poll
tics when the Versailles treaty was be-
fore the United States Senate, and who
contributed so largely to the defeat o.
the ratification proposal, Senator Borat
is talking queerly nowadays. Possibly
he is piqued by the failure of the State
Department to call an international con
ference after he had been persuaded tc
Withdraw his resolution calling upon tht
President to take such action. Can't he
realize that Frances invasion Of the Ruin
has created a new situation?
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-26
mrMBERs OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS.
AMBASSADOR TO CUBA

Under the terms Of Senate measure,
concurred in by the House and doubtless
inspired by President Harding, the United
States is to be represented in Cuba by an
ambassador. This development will ap-
peal strongly to those who like to let
their minds dwell upon the processes OF
time. There IS. indeed, no little diversion
TO be derived from tempus-fugit phlloso-
phv. 1t has been only short time, 1t
seems, since Cuba was a mere chattcl
OF Spain Actually, though, it has been
a quarter OF a century.
Yet even a quarter Of century IS
short time for all the changes that it
has brought in the status OF Cuba. 1t
is difficult to think of Cuba as a nation,
much more one with ambassadOrial rela-
tons with the United States.
However, this phase Of the subject, al
belt highly interesting, must be assigned
secondary importance in the light OF the
more practical features OF the develop
ment 1t was stated from the floor of the
House, in explanation OF the Senate meas
ure that it was the Presidents purpose
to appoint Gen. Enoch Crowder ambas-
sador to Cuba. Why an army officer
1t is in seeking an answer to this ques-
ton that one may find cause for gratiti-
cation over this rather unexpected change
in the relations between the United States
and its insular ward.
General Crowder is to be appointed no.
merely because he is an army officer, bu
because he has the knowledge-gainec
by actual experienCe-necessary to do the
work required of an ambassador. Bu
why make him an ambassador? Genera
Crowder is soon to retire from the army
but the work that he began in Cuba
work of a rather delicate nature, it seem:
will not have been finished by tina
time. President Harding, it is reported
feels that this work is of such Importance
that it can be carried on with the high
est efficiency only by man Sitting a
the head of the table in an official ca
pacity."
General Crowder, now in the midst o
the task assigned him, has thus far rep
resented the United States government il
an unofficial capacity. He knows wha
needs to be done; if he should be dis
placed by man who was not familia
with the task much time would be los
and part Of what has already been accom-
plished would be sacrificed.
So, an unusual spectacle is presented
that of practical man, one whose abilit
to do things and get things done has al
ready been tested and found not wanting
placed in diplomatic position OF kin
that generally goes to persons whose pr
mary qualification seems to be politica
support of the party's principal candidate
If all of this countrys diplomatic repre-
sentatives were chosen by the test Of fl
ness for the work expected OF them, Their
would be an appreciable improvement /
the results obtained.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-26
The Once Over
PERILs OF THE SEA.
BY Il. 1. PHILLIPS.

So many liquor ships are herded OIL
the Atlantic coast that shippers o.
passenger and merchant ships are nav
ing trouble picking their way through
Special traffic regulations are being
talked of. and there is a possibility
that ocean liners will be ordered not
TO attempt TO pass through the rum
fleet during business hours.
The liquor ships are displaying their
wares cOnspicuously and ADVERTISING
the prices per case by means or enor'
| nous banners flung over the SIDES
Rivalry is as keen as it used 10 DC
between saloons in the old days, and
number of shippers are planning 10
provide their customers with cardS,
pool. dice. a business mems lunch, ana
the baseball scores.
Most of the crews are reported as
wearing white aprons, pink armlets
parting their hair the way Joe and
Eddie used TO, and subscribing to the
l,Bartenders' Guide.
The best rum ships have everything
to provide atmosphere except the pepsin-
ball machines, Glove bowls, and cigar
lighters.
Passengers on ocean liners go i'm
mediately below decks when passing
through the fleet, as a number have
been hit by flying bottles recently.
They wouldn't have minded this so
much if it were not for the fact the
bottles we're empty.
Business is booming. Shippers of
incoming ships report being con-
fused by the changing from strange
bell-buoys. Investigation revealed that
what they heard was the cash registers
on rs rum ships all ringing at once.
All kinds of vessels are in the
wholesale liquor flotilla. including
many fishing schooners. These fish
ing schOoners haven't had fish on
their passenger list in a couple of
years. No fish possibly could get
aboard unless it had bottle with it.
How prohibition has revolutionized
the fisherman of song and story In
the old days he used to bid the wife
and kddies an apprehensive fare
well, sail forth to the fishing banks.
and return Cif lucky after weeks of
hardships. with five or six frozen
fish. a couple of frozen legs, and
from three to ten frozen fingers.
Today he departs in high spirits,
tells the wife to look up few new
banks while he's away, and returns
in fur coat. new crop of funny
stories, and thousands of dollars in
hard cash.
did you have any close calls from
the perils of the sea this trip, Ed?"
asked the wife.
"Only one" he replies. "A Gus.
toner nearly got away, but luckily !
landed him."
The deeD sea fisherman has be,
come whiskey drummer.
The viking has turned wine sales
man. The captains courageous have
gone into the business of outfitting
cellars.
Copyright, 1923. by the Associated
NCwspapers.)
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ed this house we were told that this
room was supposed to be haunted"
The visitor assured his host that he
never took stock in such tales, but
when he went to bed he put his re-
volver within reach.
Soon he fell asleep, but waking in
the dim, gray light of early morning
he espied what looked like a hand
in an upright position at The foot of
the bed. Grasping his revolver, he
announced: Now, I'm no coward, but
il that hand is not removed before |
count three l shall fire. One, two,
three-bang
Ever since that morning the young
man has missed part of the toes of
his right foot.
A Scotsman and a Jew were pass
ing an inn. Both were thirsty; both
were penniless. They stopped and
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-26

marked, well, I must be going" and
strolled to the door.
But you haven't paid" said the
barmaid.
"Oh. you forget" said the Jew, Il
paid when l ordered"
The girl accepted his explanation,
and he went out and told the Scots
man.
The latter went in, ordered a double
whiskey, and talked to the barmaid
for quarter of an hour after which
he observed, well, / must be going"
He took few steps toward the door,
and then turned round sharply.
Il say, miss" he said, what about
my CHANGE"
Will H. Hays, the movie king, was
talking about Americas export trade.
mo wonder we succeed as export
L
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-26
KISSIN'.

Some say kissin's ae sin,
But l say, not at a;
For it's been in the warld
Ever sim there were twa
If it werena !awfu',
Lawyers wadna' low it;
If werena haly,
Meenistcrs wadna' dae it;
II it werena modest,
Maidens warna' taste it;
If it werena plenty,
Puir folk coudna' hae it.
Scottish Saying.
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quantities. She watched him pouring
it out with the utmost care into the
measuring glass. He poured a little
the light. and then put in a few more
drops. "Ah, DOCTOR" she said re-
proachfully. 'you medina be sac
stingy. Remember, it's for a puir
wee orphan laddic."
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-26

Wife and child desertion in Texas will
be felony if bill pending in the lcgis-
lature is enacted. It should be, and the
law should be made to impose the same
penalty upon the woman who deserts hus-
band and child.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-26

in her remote vii
lage. W h Q n she
had described the
symptoms the doc
tor set about pre-
pairing the mix
turc, one ingrcdi-
ent of which was n
poison which could
be a d m j n istered
only IN c m a
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-26

methods are very
large an d gener-
Gus in comparison
with European
methods. The Eu-
ropean, beside the
American exporter.
is like the young
heckler who went
into a shop and
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~ ~
all ig h t. His
friend was cordial.
but W h en- h e
showed the room
his guest was to
occupy he re-
m ked: "Of
course you aren {
superstitious, b u t
after we had rent
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-26

A Kansas City man shot himself and
then his wife, according to a news dis
patch. Funny, but none of them ever
seem to shoot themselves first.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-26

Judging from the number of floggings
taking place over the country there seems
to be a universal demand for the return
OF the public whipping post for floggers,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-26
A Laugh or Two

A young man arrived unexpectedly
at the house of friend in the coun-
try one night rather late and asked
if he might stay
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-26

bought a pair of shoe laces. He
planked down a dollar and got the
change, and then he counted this
change over and over again, and all
the time his face kept getting blacker
and blacker. The storekeeper got a
little impatient at last, We'll, Reu-
ben he said briskly, is your change
all rightE
yes said Reuben, but only just
And he walked out frOwning and
shaking his head -
The dear old ScotchwOman tramped
miles over the hills to get a bottle of
medicine for small boy who was i'll
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ing, and after a
W h lie t h e jew
went in. He Or
d cred a s m a ] |
whiskey and en-
gagged in a long
conversation W i t h
the barmaid.
After ten min
utpS Or So he re-
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Must Have Had.
Hillery-T went down cellar last night
on er-errand. and who should / meet
but a policeman.
Dalesor-You lucky devil So you have
a cook now?
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Must HIVE Hnd.

Tourists Club. is East Crockett
open from s a. m. TO l p. m.
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Motion Pictures.

Empire: Elsie Ferguson in "Out
cast"
Princess: Lights of New York"
Rialto: Fools First"
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Where to Go
Vaudeville.
Stock

Vaudeville.
Majestic: Vaudeville and pictures.
Stock.
Royal: Edna Park and her players
in Turn to the Right"
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Most OF the crews are reported as
wearing white aprons, pink armlets.
parting their hair the way Joe and
Eddie used to, and subscribing to the
Guide.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-26

Passengers on ocean liners go i'm
mediately below decks when passing
through the fleet, as a number have
been hit by flying bottles recently.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-01-26

The best rum ships have everything
to provide atmosphere except the pepsin-
ball machines, Glove bowls, and cigar
lighters.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
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