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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30
"FINDIN'S IS KEEPIN'S"

A predicate for some interesting lit
CATION has been laid if it is true, as re-
ported, that a Maryland farmer has dug
up box containing more than 100000.
The litigation will be particularly inter
esting if this is the money that Grover
C. Bergdoll, draft evader, buried-if he
buried any-before his flight to fame in
Germany. There are MANY "ifs" in the
layout of pcssibilities-the more the mer-
rier.
But irrespective of whether the box
contained any money at all, or whether
any money it may have contained was
buried by Bergdoll, or whether Bergdoll
ever buried any money, the story ex-
emplifies a commonly. betrayed trait
which seems to find expression nearly
every time anybody finds anything OF
value. This trait lodges in adults as well
as in children who are not old enough
to know better. 1t is evidenced in the
very small boy who finds" coin in
milk bottle on somebody's door step
and thinks that he is entitled to it SIM
ply because he has found" it. And
it is displayed by grown-ups in situa-
tons requiring the exercise of no greater
power of reason.
People who would not think OF snatch
ing purse from its owners hands will
regard the same purse as their very own
when they "find">it lying in the street
They would not STEAL" but they have
no scruples against taking advantage Of
one who has been so unfortunate as tc
drop his purse or absent-mindedly mis-
iplace it.
The old assertion, "findin's is keep.
ms" which doubtless originated with
children too young to have mora
code, is seriously accepted as q principl,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30

| him, you being an Independent witness
and pretty shrewd cuss."
Marco is in love with my wife, y
answered Giuseppe calmly. That is
what's the matter with him. And, as
| don't trust my wife in this affair
and still believe that she knows more
about the red man than anybody else,
L think, as long as she hoodwinks
Brendon, he will be no manner Of use
to you."
Peter pretended to be much aston
ished.
They proceeded slowly and Peter
kept the ball of conversation rolling
while he pretended to be very busy
with his plans and projects.
Then very strange thing happen
ed. For there stood Robert Red
mayne, his great, red head ana huge
mustache thrusting out of the gloom.
He stared quite motionless. His hands
We're by his sides; the stripes of his
tweed jacket could be seen and the gilt
buttons on the familiar red waistcoat
Doria started violently, then stiff
cned. For moment he failed to con-
ceal his surprise and cast one look of
evident horror and amazement at the
apparition.
whats wrong?" asked Peter.
"Did you see him-right in the
path-Robert Redmayne?"
But the other only stared at Giu
seppe and peered forward. g.
Il saw nothing" he said; where
upon like lightning, the Italians man
her changed. His concern vanished
and he laughed aloud.
what a fool-what fool am 1.
1t was the shadow Of the shrine."
Cams instantly dismissed the SUBJ
ject and appeared to attach no i'm
portance whatever to it; but Doria's
mood was altered. He became less
expansive and more alert.
well turn now" announced. Peter
half an hour afterward. You're q
smart lad and you've given me Il
bright thought or two. We must lee
ture Mark"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30

by many people who profess high moral
standards. Then there are some who,
finding something that belongs to an
other, refuse to surrender it to its right
full owner unless he will give reward.
What sort of moral standard is that
which demands reward for honesty?
A queer conception of rights is de-
scribed by the report that the claim of
the man who dug up the money box
will be contested by farmer who says
that his son Saw it first" According
to the story told by this farmer, his boy
was sitting on the bank beside the road
when the other farmers pick struck the
money box; the boy saw the box before
the digger did; therefore the youngster
Is entitled to it.
"Saw-it-first' claims arc common
among small boys, but usually the fleet
est gets away with the find" And
small-boy philosophy is too frequently
practiced by grown-ups who pretend to
be too dignified to take any part in
childish quarrels. But apparently the
only difference between children and
some men is one of opportunity. Men
who scold small boys for fighting over
marbles will fall upon their hands and
knees and scratch in the dirt to find"
i few dollars.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30
ABOU BEN ADHEM.

Abou Ben Adhem (may his tribe increased
Awokc one night from deep dream of peace
And saw. within the moonlight in his room,
Making il rich, and like lily in bloom,
An angel writing in book Of gold:
Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold,
And to the presence in the room he said.
"Wh0t writest thou?T The vision raised its head,
And, with look made all of sweet accord,
Answered "The names Of those who love the Lord 7"
And is mine one?" said Abou. Nay, not so,"
Replied the angel Abcu spoke more low.
But cheerly still and said, Il pray thee, then,
Write me as one that loves his fellow-men."
The angel wrote and vanished. The next night
1t came again. with great awakening light
And showed the names whom love of God hat
blessed,
And 10 Ben Adhem's name led all the rest
Leigh Hunt,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30
Pungent Paragraphs

After universal legs there is not
much excitement over arms.-I'oledo
Blade.
An auto that resembles a tortoise
isn't apt to turn turtle.-Roanoke
Times.
Possibly the theme of the present
controversy will go down in the rec
ords as Mr.. Couzens' fourteen pints.-
Detroit News.
The man who waits for something
70 turn up will probably be turned
down.-Nashville Tennessean.
In New Jersey It Is unlawful to
swear at ones wife. New Jersey
never was n truly progressive state.
Chicago News.
4 school for parrots has been es-
tablished in Texas. Haven't we al
ready enough such institutions. -
Columbia Missourian.
The love affairs of Pola Negri fill
the space left vacant by the disappear
ance Of the Mathilde Mccormick slush.
-Des Moines Register.
Distinguished health expert gravely
says Monday is a hard day any
how" It's true. Monday is one OF
the seven hardest days we know. -
Boston Traveller.
A Boston preacher investigating
bathing beaches told his congregation
that it was like "trip through hell
If that is literally true whole lot OF
siners will never mend their ways
Detroit Free Press.
Irene Castle says she isn't divorced
but we notice she brought goat back
instead OF her husband. They al
ways have TO have a substitute.--New
York Herald
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30

row morning i keep beside Alh0t !;
then you must do so; because, aeter
lunch, | have meeting avith the To-
cal police down the lake at Como.
The warrant will be waiting for me
and shall return after dark in one
of the little black boats of the dog
anieri. We shall come up with lights
out and land at the villa.
"Your part will be to keep Albert
in sight and watch the Others"
An hour later the detectives saw
Signor Poggi to his boat and then
walked home with. Mr.. Redmayne.
Peter had provender C ncealed about
his person and presently he ex-
planned to his friend that things
were now come to climax.
At the villa Brendon left them and
Jenny welcomed her uncle. The girl
begged Mark to come in for a while
before returning: but it was late and
Mr.. Cams declared that everybody
must retire.
Mark presented himself early on
the following day. And it was Jenny
who first saw him. Then Peter Cams
joined them.
slow is uncle?" asked Mr.. Red
mayne's niece, and Albert's friend
declared the old book lover found
himself indisposed.
Cams then announced his inten-
ton of going later to the town of
Como, and he invited Uoria and Bren-
don to accompany him; but Mark, al
ready familiar with the part he had
10. ,.1ar Inal.naI xx,I,sla al
declared himself unab e to take the
trip.
II must make ready to return to
Turin" he said. 'The world does not
stand still while Signor Pietro is
catching his red man. I have bust
ness. and there is nothing to keep
me here any longer"
After luncheon 'ir. Cams set Off
in white waistcoat and other adorn-
ments; Giuseppe also left the villa,
promising to return in few hours
and Brendon joined Albert in his
sleeping apartment.
Redmayne was dressed and lying on
a couch beside the window.
"This subterfuge and stimulation of
i'll health are most painful to me-" he
declared. IL am exceeding well today
and all the better for orr delightful
dinner ,of last light. For nobody
less than dear Peter woulG 1 ever
sink to pretend anything it is con.
trary to my nature and disposition
so to do"
Doria returned for a while during
the afternoon. He drank wine, ate
fruit and addressed most of his con-
versation to Brendon, who spoke
with him in the dining room for
while.
Jenny said nothing. Then Doria
turned to her and babe her pack his
clothes.
Continued i'm Our Next Issue.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30
Where to Go

Motion Pictures.
Palace-"The Common Law"
Majestic-"The Covered Wagon"
Empire-"M Merry Go Round"
Rialto-"Red Lights"
Salomy Jane"
Royal-Priscilla Dean in "Flame of
Life"
Musical Comedy.
Grand-Jimmie "Slats" Allard in
MY Wife's Husband" =. - ..
Baseball.
League Partisan Antonio VS.. Dali
las, game called at A.
Luncheon Clubs.
friday
Rotary Club at the ST. Anthony.
Kiwanis Club at the Gunter.
Conopus ClIh at the Menger.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30
A PROSPECTIVE ANTI-MOB BILL

1t Is reported from Washington that
the Dyer bill, which was talked to
death in the Senate by a Democratic
filibuster in the last session of Congress,
will be reintroduced in amended form.
This report gains interest from recent
events and from the intimation that
President Coolidge is considering the
ACCESSIBILITY of recommending an anti
mob measure.
Advocates of such legislation, it is
reported, WOULD extend the scope Of the
Dyer bill so as to forbid all forms of
mob violence, in addition to lynchings,
and would also amend that measure in
such a way as to make violation fed
eral offense on the part of individuals.
The Dyer bill, it will be recalled, sought
to make the counties of the various
states answerable to the federal gov
eminent for the keeping of the peace.
and to punish state officials adiudged
remiss in the performance OF their duty
as peace officers.
The changes contemplated might re-
suit in a withdrawal of some OF the OBJ
jections that were urged against the
Dyer bill. If the amendments outlined
should be incorporated in it, the measure
would then have at least the negative
merits of not being so inconsistent as
was the original plan to have the federal
government punish counties for falling
to enforce state laws, and of authorizing
no discrimination in relation to forms
of mob violence.
However, the enactment of federal
law of this kind would not be immune
to attack on the ground that it was
out of keeping with the doctrine that
the separate states are each sovereign in
the exercise of police power within their
respective boundaries. Whatever might
be said in favor Of empowering the fed
eral government, as matter of ex-
pcdiency, to exercise police control over
the states, and in whatever form it might
exercise such control the enactment of
a law effecting that change would be a
Reputation. of the old doctrine. Either
the states do or do not have the right
to exercise police authority within their
own borders without dictation from the
outside. If the federal government has
right to prosecute and punish any
or all of a number of persons for COM
hitting murder by hanging or burning,
it has an equal right to prosecute any
person or any number of persons for
committing murder by any other means
1t would have right to prosecute and
punish robber gangs, or individuals who
committed crimes of violence of any
description.
This, of course, from the standpoint
of governmental principles. And when
the federal government proposes to take
one step to exercise police power within
the individual states, it is time to CON
slider which is preferable-the taking Of
that step or the discarding of govern
mental principles which stand in its way.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30
ROGUES' GALLERY FOR DOGS

The old phrase "a dogs life" is feins
given a new meaning in Washington
ID. c. Doubtless some human residents
of Washington think that they lead a
dogs life, and nobody in these parts is
going to take the trouble to contradict
them. But the change referred to per-
tains to real CANNES; there is no rhe-
torical figure about it.
Washington dogs are being "rnuggcd. y
That term is employed by police authori-
ties who take the pictures of crooks for
record purposes. But when a dog is
"mugged" the police don't take his pic
ture; they go through process similar
to that invented by Bertlilion for keeping
tabs on human criminals. The dogs of
Washington are being Typographical
by taking impressions of their noses.
The object is not to make a favorable
impression on the dogs, but to establish
system whereby the police may be able
to identify canine .culprits.
2 1t is all very simple: that is, the pro-
cess is simple. 1t is easy to get the
impression of dogs nose. The prob
lem, as the Washington police may dis
cover, is to get the impression of Tige's
nose without getting also the impression
of his teeth. However, the enterprise
seems to be in full swing. If Mr..
Smiths dog chases Mr.. Jones cat up
tree, and Mr.. Jones makes defamatory
remarks about Mr.. Browns dog, then
the nose-print expert at police headquar-
tiers will have an opportunity to display
his science
Or Mr.. Jones-even in Washington,
it seems-may have henhouse; some
bright morning he may miss hen or
two from his flock. Then Rastus may
be accused, and it will be up to the nose
print expert to quash the libel-if such
it be. Tige will be hailed into headquar-
tiers to show cause, if he can, why he
shouldn't be regarded as suspicious
character. A new impression will be
taken and compared with the one which
the police have on record. OF course
Tige's nose knows-and it will tell the
police.
If this system works as successfully
as the Washington police anticipate, a
Transformation may be wrought in the
national capitals dogdom. 1t is hardly
to be expected that the dogs there will
undergo any change of nature A slight
defect in the system is that it does not
provide any means of acquainting dogs
with its purpose. So, the "reformers'
will have to destroy to cure.
1t seems reasonable to draw the con.
clusion that the dogs of Washington
will eventually be reduced to imitation
CANNES. Perhaps the city will be over
run by poodles; this ought to be cheer.
ing prospect for the ribbon makers. But
Washington will be no place for dogs
that cart be carried in vest pockets OF
vanity cases.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30
JULY CIRCULATION

Daily only .2T34s
Sunday only average. :. -. 36I5s
4 The above totals and averages are for paid cir
euleten exclusive OF ell spoiled copies and any free
copies OF any nature.
We hereby swear that the foregoing statement OF
paid circulation correct.
go H. c. BROWN
Circulation Manager
G. "a BUCHANAN,
Business Manager
: sworn snd subscribed before this Ind day Of
August, A D.. 1898.
FRED J. BONNER JR.,
Notary Public
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30

A lot of these politicians who are try
ing to make political capital out of the
plight of the farmers would do we'll to
remember that most of the farmers will
still be on the farm after most OF these
politicians are forgotten.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30

France says she regrets the gradual
breaking up of the alliances formed dur
ing the war. When interests conflict
Europe is always practical.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30

The Stricken one-I tell you. Dolly, I
simply can't live without you, The Flip
pan. One-Oh, I don't know, old thing;
all the others are pretty healthy.-Ths
Maybe.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30

California is now producing more
crude oil and trouble than any other
state in the union.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-30
A Puzzle a Day.


Transform the word BLACK"
into the word "WHITE" in nine
steps. One letter must be changed
in each step. For example, by sub
shutting 50 for. 3d." black. is
made into slack" A new word
must be formed in each step, and
only one letter may be changed each
tibe.
Yesterdays answer:
The river was crossed as follows:
Two of the thugs went over to-
gether; one brought the boat back,
and took the third thug across. One
of the thugs brought the boat hack.
and came ashore while two of the
travellers took the boat across. One
thug and one traveller came back,
and the traveller took the third trav-
eler across with him.
This put the three travellers ard
one thug across. The thug came
back; and brought over another
thug; and then came back again and
brought over the third thug. Thus
all six persons crossed, and mt no
time were two travellers left with one
thug, or two travellers with three
thugs
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The Washington times., 1923-02-16
THE SMART
NEW HATS
.Ry Rita Stuyvesant.

ME most striking thing
about the new Spring hats
- is the colors. The mush.
room shape is perhaps the most
popular, because it is so youth
full. The crown must be soft
and fit the head closely, and
should be worn low on the
head. The brim is bit shorter
in the back, than in the front,
and this is dropped becomingly
around the face.
Taffeta, crepe, satin, corded
silk and fancy weaves are all
used, and often are combined
with straw. Green. in. a lovely
soft shade, is being advanced AS
the color for Spring, but rose,
French blue. and tan are fire.
quently shown. Many fanciful
and quaint flowers are used.
One still finds many of the
turned.off-theface hats that are
so becoming to the average wom-
an. A striking model is of
taan faille silk, and is turned
tan faille silk, and is turned
abruptly off the face. 1t has a
with green gooseberries.
Among the black hats, on'
interesting model is frightened
with currants. 1t is close fit
ting mushroom shape, made on
an entirely soft adjustable frame,
and the currants are arranged in
a cluster around the crown. Ear
rings in dark red drops also
similar to currants are worn
with 1t.
Black and white hats are again
in evidence and are smart for
early Spring wear. For instance,
what charm and ingenuity is in
PRODUCED in a tiny lat OF soft
black satin that fits the head
snugly and is provided at either
ear with a huge white gardenia.
A dainty little hat for evening
wear was recently worn by
"jeunne file" 20 the theater. It
was (made of black net, and
showed the marcelled couture
through its sheerness. 1t was
finished with a double frilI of
the net, closely pleated, that
dropped over the eyes. A band
of jet was used about the crown,
and an ornament hung from the
side.
The Washington times., 1923-02-16
THE TROUBLE CLINIC.
ASKS AN EDUCATOR.

; ents, help them" he contends.
Speakers and writer's every
where are constantly finding
fault with parents, but seldom
offer them any real assistance"
AS one who has long watched
the situation of the wayward
child, I am positive that the hui
manitarian officer has the right
idea, and go him one better.
Nearly all common parents earn
estly desire the success of their
children and they usually show
their concern, but they do not
know the sound rules of training.
Take the matter of spending
money alone. The father who is
wise enough to train his child
from the beginning to do some
thing to earn every penny which
comes into the childish possession
that parent is laying founda-
ton for success with practically
all the training problems. Blu.
the father who careleasly losses
out the unearned coin to satisfy
the whim Of his teasing child is
in for grief. 1t seems so easy at
first to flip a penny or a nickel
into the baby hands, but the crav-
ing for more grows slowly into
monster of selfishness and un.
reasonableness.
Nearly every one of the long
line Of parents corning to the po-
lice with their training troubles
have simply acted too late. They
should have some place to go for
confidential advice before the
matter becomes serious.
So, the task of helping a par.
ent becomes simply a matter Of
adjusting a twisted around !nGi-
vidual as nearly as possible to
the standards Of a perfect human
nature. '.r,
The Washington times., 1923-02-16
THE RHYMING
OPTIMIST
BY Aline Michaelis

~ LID Browns a multimillion
aire, his cash keeps rolling
~ in while in his ruby-studded
chair he sits and counts his tin.
His home is filled with gems Of
art whose cost is extra steep; but
if I'd had an equal start. I'd make
old Brown look cheap. /, too,
could grace a limousine and use a
white-winged yacht: !, too, upon
the golfing green could make a
fuzzy shot. I'D give the Wife a
Paris gown and shoes Of plat1-
mum, and / could stare q butler
down, could I but practice some.
While stuffing back my longing
groans, plan what I could do.
and so I seldom think of Jones,
who hasn't got a sou. Now,
Jones's house is poor and mean;
he daily grubs the soil, and Jones's
living is but lean, despite his
grinding toll. Jones has no mo.
tor cars to race, nor even street
Cdf 1dIe, SO when ne Wants LO
reach place he uses Shanks's
mare. But do look at Jones
and say: well, I'm a lucky
chap; compared with men who
live that way, ] have a pleasant
snap" No, Bo, I haven't that
much brains; instead I look at
Brown and fill my foolish head
with pains because he owns the
town. Comparisons, like T. N. T.,
are needed, as we know; but,
wrongly used, all men agree, they
cause lot of woe. When dis,
sect my hapless state I ought to
look with care beyond the fellow
who is great, around the million.
aire; ought to pick some humble
boy like Green across the way:
compared with his my lot is Joy,
my prospects are o. K. So use
discretion when you think com
PARSONS are due. line up with
some less lucky gink who hasn't
got a sou.