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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-15

mindedness always appears in early child
hood, while insanity occurs later in per-
son who has usually enjoyed good mental
health. The Predetermined person may
be compared to one who has never had
any money, while an insane person is like
one who has had money and lost it,"
Insanity may, in many cases, be cured;
but feeble-mindedness never. The feeble
minded are classified according to their
mental capacity. The term idiot means
those whose minds stopped developing at
the point usually reached by a fairly
bright child at the age of one to two years.
An imbecile is one with a mental age of
three to seven years, and a moron from
eight years to just below normal.
The moron is the great problem. The
United States army tests indicate that
there are abou, forty million morons of
both sexes in the country, but most Of
these are bright enough to conceal their
deficiencies from the average person. In
good times they are able to make a good
living and they strive to compete IN call
ings that demand better brains.
Their work is hard for them; they are
continually making mistakes, frequently
criticized and discharged. This makes
them bitter toward their employers and
their more efficient co-workers They feel
that they have grudgc against society;
hey follow any demagogue who promises
an Uphcaval, and their vote is Just as
good as anyone's else. The idiot and i'm
beetle are no. only fewer in numbers,
but they are more docile and usually
don't vote.
The moron is a great breeder and is
believed TO be multiplying much faster
than normal-brained people. Stanley
Powell Davies, Executive Secretary, Com
mittec on Mental Hygiene, New York
State Charities Aid Association, in his re-
cent publication, Social Control Of the
Feeble-Minded," quotes the following
from a report:
Practically all poor, Predetermined
women at large become mothers Of lille
climate children soon after reaching
child-bearing age. The histories of these
feeble-minded women and their feeble
minded children are practically the same.
The unfortunate birth, helDlessness, pau
perism and ruin is a continuous series
whereby the community is constantly sup
piled with the elements of degeneracy
The results Of tests lead TO the conclusion
that not more than 20 per cent of the
unmarried mothers can be safely pro-
nounced normal"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-15

him on permanently, gave him his food
and lodging and small wages. From these
wages the farmer deducted any clothes
he had to buy for the boy and certain
small amounts of spending money. The
balance was deposited with the colony to
the boys credit.
Most of the boys made good and were
converted from a dead loss to the tax
payer into individuals who not only were
paying their way through life, but accu-
mulating savings. The farmer had to be
chosen with care, for it was part of his
contract to be responsible for the boys
companions, morals and general behavior,
of which he had to make regular reports
to the colony. At the end of reasona-
BILE time, usually not over a year, the
period of parole ended, and the boy with
drew his savings and was discharged, free.
While none of this improved the boys
brain, it improved his health and general
nervous condition by providing useful
work that he could do well, instead of the
nightmare of failure he faced in his free
life before. The fact that these boys
stay free and do not run afoul of the law
supports the belief that most crime is
caused by the moron's inability to succeed
honestly. Winners are not much tempted
to cheat.
The Rome, N Y, State School was the
first to attempt the same plan for feeble
minded girls, and started out with some
misgivings. They could not be expected
to do heavy labor, so instead of sending
them to farm the colony was house
in the same town, where domestic work
was taught. Housewives were glad to ex-
pertinent on domestic help, at fifty cents
a day and keep, but the parole scheme
was more difficult, because it involved
more temptation than for the boys.
Homes were chosen where the wife was
willing to give considerable motherly at
tention and where there were no boys
nor unmarried men in the family. At
first the girls returned evenings, then once
a week, and finally not at all.
During the first year, 81 girls were
sent to the colony, and at the end AZ re-
NAMED at the colony or were at work in
turned to the school for the following
ing flirting, boisterous conduct on the
streets, or being noisy about the house
(only two were for serious social offense)
nine younger ones because of insufficient
training, and seven because of sickness
or at their own request.
At the end of the year the girls COM
bined earnings were $3,27S.91, an amount
that made them entirely self-supporting.
This ran the expenses of the experiment,
gave the girls a little spending money
and even little something for their saw
ings account
Perhaps the most curious of all the re-
Mobilization records comes from a colony
sent out from Waverly, Mass. A boy of
10, with a mentality of less than seven
years, was so well trained that he earned
as laborer S29.76 per week, mostly by
mixing lime and carrying hod. Strange
ly enough, he held his job through peri
cd of hard times, during which he became
the sole support of his mother and her
several other children, who were normal,
but who could not get any employment.
But the half-wit brought home the
bacon"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-15

CIENCE believes it has found way
to make the imbecile and moron val
- liable and paying members of society
The Denver Jewish news., 1925-01-01


witnessed some of the cXccsses person
ally and issued instructions TO restore
order. NeveuhelesS, excesses continue.
Jewish students are being driven out
of the lecture halls ut the universities
Deputy Busor introduced an interpret
lation in parliament today and read
Il letter of Pref, Cantacucina, accord
ing TO whom Prof. Cusa of the Jassy
University was the iniator of the dis
turbances.
t was stated that Prof. Cusa deliv-
cred lecture, during which he urged
the Roumanian students to commit the
cNccsseS. Similar disturbances are re-
ported from Temcsvar OradeOmara,
CZern0witZ and Klausenburg. The
dean If the University of Jassy has re-
signed because of the passivity of the
authorities in not SupprcssinG the dis
turbances.
The Denver Jewish news., 1925-01-01
ISAAC BEN AMRAM, HIGH
PRIEST OF SAMARITANS.
CALLS ON p A l. ESTIN
HIGH COMMISSIONER; WILL
WRITE HISTORY OF SECT.
lJcwlsh Tclegrnphic Agency


Observation-Disclosures of ancient Jew
iSh history through the periods Of As
syrian, Persian. Roman. medieval and
modern times came back to life wildly
when Sir Herbert Samucl. British High
Commissioner of Palestine t0lay re-
ceived in audience Isaac Ban Amram
the High Priest of the Samaritans.
The Samaritans, an l>raclitSh sect
which came into existence in the
eighth century Il. c. following the sep
aratiom of Israel from Judah were
comprised partly of PnlcStinian natives
and partly of ASsyrlauS colouizrd by
ShalnnncScr. King Of AsSyria. in Sam.
aria in ~ Il. e. Because the vicinity
in which they settled was frequently
attacked by lions. they accepted the
religion of the country. Since then
they were known in Jewish religious
history as the lion prosclytcs.'
While retaining the principles Of the
jewish religion. the lion proselytes"
recognized only the five books of Moses
and refused to accept the teachings of
the prophets. and severed connections
with further Jewish religious develop
ment.
Although living in the center Of Pal
cstine. considering Mount Gerizim in
the vicinity of NahluS aS their holy
place. where they erected their Tenn
pies. they were in constant political
and religious strife with the Palestine
Jews. The sect, in the course of its
history gradually diminished and is
now reduced to one hundred and fifty
sould living in and near Nahlus.
Characteristic cr the SamaritanS is
that they sin believe in the Offering
of sacrifices, which they perform on
Passover on Mount Gerizm on the site
of their former Temple.
With long white beard crimson
headdrcsS and flowing black robe. look
ing like nm Old Testament patriarch,
Isaac Ben Amram. IIigh Priest Of the
Samaritaus, pc'tioned the High Com
missioner fer permission TO proceed To
London. where he intends to conduct
research work in the british Museum
for the purpose or writing the history
Of the Samaritan sect.
The Denver Jewish news., 1925-01-01
MORGENTHAU COMMISSION
REPORT ON POLAND DIS
CUSSED AGAIN.
Not Protocols" But Other Anti.Semi.
lie Statements Were to lie Inserted
in Report.
DJcwish TeleEraphic Agency


New Nork-Th statements made
by Henry Morgenthau in the speech
which he delivered at the Mems club
of Temple Israel in Far Rockaway,
that the other two members of the
American Commission to Investigate
the anti-Jewish excesses in Poland,
General Edgar Jadwin and Homer II g.
Johnson, insisted on inserting the
protocols Of the elders of Zion" into
the Commissions report, caused sen
Sation in the leading Jewish circles
in New York City.
Mr.. Morgenthau also stated in his
speech that Louis Marshall and Judge
Julian w. Mack were informed of the
intention of the other two Commits
sion members to insert the protocols"
into the report. In press statement,
Mr. Louis Marshall confirmed the
fact that he and Judge Mack had ne
gotiated with General Jadwin and Mr..
johnson concerning the report. The
question under discussion, however,
was not the insertion of the "pro-
tocols" but other statements of an
antiSemitic nature which were made
by certain Polish anti-Semitic leaders
and which General Jadwin and Mr..
Johnson wanted to include in the re
port. General Jadwin and Mr.. John
son, however, agreed to eliminate
these statements.
The question still remains open as
to why these two members of the Com
mission did not sign the report of Mr..
Morgenthau. The Jewish Telegraphir
Agency has sent out inquiries to Gen
eral Jadwin and Mr.. johnson concern
ing the matter
The Denver Jewish news., 1925-01-01
J. ZlGMOND, President,
J. M. MORRIS, Secretary.

was transferred to the Mrsopotaminn
front. where he WuS again severely
wohndpd. He was then transferred to
the War office In London in The De
parim.nt Of Military Intelligence untn
the end of the war.
Colonel Kisci'S war service brought
him three mentions in dispatches, the
Distinguished Service Orlcr and the
troiN lie Guerrc During the Peace
Conference he was u member Of the
British Peace delegation and WIS later
attached Ia the british Embassy in
Paris. For his work during this periOd
he WIS made u Commander of the
British Empire ana an officer Of the
Legion Of honor During the sessions
Of the Peace Conference, Colonel kisch
served on The Commission for Polish
Affairs and on the lntcr-Allied Mill
tnry committee and was also intrustsd
with special missions to Germany Po
land. Upper Silesia and Tschcn His
duties brought him into close personal
contact with Mr.. Lloyd George, Lord
l.alfour. Mr.. Winston Churchill and
other leading English statesmen.
The Denver Jewish news., 1925-01-01
POPE, CHAMBERLAIN AND
SP AIMS REPRESENTA-
TIVE AGREED TO DISPOSE
OF ZICNIST PROBLEM
QUICKLY. ITALIAN PAPER
ASSERTS.
Chamberlain Softened Tone After In.
dertanding With Pope. Is Claim.
LIcwIsh TcIegrnnhIc Ngcncrl

tlrwish Tclegraphic AgcncyD
Rene The adoption of the report of
the Permanent Mandates Commission
on the Palestine Mandate by the Coun,
ell of the League Of Nations and the
address delivered by Austen Chamber
lain in defense Of the Jewish pioneers
in Palestine. continues to hold the at
tCntion of the Italian press
Austen Chamberlain was expected
to speak in more vigorous and pro
Zionist tcne" declares the Corriera
Della Sierra, but he was more mod
crate after his conversation with the
Pope the paper states. Senor Leon.
the representative of Spain In The
Leagues Council who was received by
lac Pope at the same time, should have
been the mouthpiecr of the Pope nj the
Council session and the fact that Leon
aid nothing On the Palestine question
md the moderate tone of Chamberlain
, gniticaut II leads to the SuggcS-
tion that an arrangement was made
by the lOne, Sr. Leon and Chamber
'ain to drop the Zionist question as
quickly us possible and adopt the re
port Of she Permanent Mandates Com
mission. The speech of Austen Cham
herlain wnS intended only tc play up 10
the Zionist gallery and in reality meant
nothing" the torriera Della Sierra
nSSpTtS
The Denver Jewish news., 1925-01-01

Jascha lIcifctz, who will play here
on Monday, January .. at the Audi
torium, has received many extraord-
nary tributes 10 his art and mastery
Of the violin, but few which surpass
the sincere expression Of critical ap-
proval which came from the authori-
ties on the Cleveland papers, when he
played there recently.
"One can only say" said James II.
Rogers, ON the Cleveland Plain
Dealer, that he is the true alchcmist
of the fiddle, transmitting into tones
The Denver Jewish news., 1925-01-01

Of gold, the platitudes of the makers
OF music. What held the listeners
spellbound and stirred them to tumults
of applause was not, of course, the
message, but the art of the inter
prefer. And never has this art shone
with more resplendent luster. Mr..
Heifetz has been coming to US for
quite a toll of years. When he first
astonished US by his amazing virtu-
osity-this was perhaps seven years
ago-he was lad of, say, high school
age. Now he has come to mans estate.
"From the beginning he has played
with an ease, huency, and certainty
that have never been surpassed, if, in
deed, they have ever been equalled.
From the beginning his intonation
was fiawless, his style admirable. &.
Since Mr.. Heifetz is the greatest OF
violinists it is fitting that he should
have the greatest OF violins.'
Tribute to Heifetl from Arthur
Brisbane
Arthur Brisbane pays many glow
ing tribute to Jascha Heifetz. This
one is particularly inspiring:
Ear more important than making
money, that boy with his violin made
it possible for thousands to begin the
New Year in an atmosphere of beauty
and inspiration-the music of Bach
and Grieg, played as the writers
meant to have it played, lighting in
each mind, according to its power
thought, hope and aspiration.
you saw thousands of inspired
faces at the concert; old men and
women, the years lifted from them by
The Denver Jewish news., 1925-01-01
ANTI-JEWISH EXCESSES IN
BUCHAREST, X l. A u S EN-
BURG, JASSY, AND GER
NCWITZ.
King Ferdinand Witnesses Scenes
Ins.ructs Troops Restore Order
Guilt of Cusa and Other Professors
ablished-Barricade Erected in
Bucharest Jewish Quirtor.

Nienna.-Alarming news Of anti.
Jewish eXcesscs We're received here To-
Gar from ROumanin. At the Universi-
ties of bucharest, Iassy, KlauSenburg
aud Cz"Towi'2 eNccsses against Jew.
ish students have. been going on for
sevarnl days. Four Jewish students
were wounded at the University of
bucharest.
King Ferdinand is reported to have
The Denver Jewish news., 1925-01-01

the power Of music; earnest young
students, grateful for chance to
stand through the afternoon. uncon-
acious Of fatigue
There are many men and many
minds, and something provided for all
the kinds.
with new year under way, do
what you can to put the best part of
your mind to work
I'VE use about one-tcnth of the
brain. The rest remains idle through
life; We do not know il is there Good
music viii often awaken the unused
areas, 50 hear good music when you
can"
Ec.h Israel Hospital to Benefit Through
Generosity of \. VI. Obcrfelder
A. NJ. Oberfeldcr, who has given to
the music lovers of Denver the best
talent at a reasonable figure, and who
has, through his generosity and fore
FAbiANs "'il AiAN u'liilli dllbll anu iltdi y
thanks of thousands Of people, is add
ing another link to this chain by bring
ing this great artist to Denver to be
heard unpopular prices.
The appearance in Denver of Hell
fetz on January is to be a benefit
performance for the Beth Israel hos
pital. Mr.. A. NJ. Oberfelder is man
aging the engagement for the direc-
tors of the hospital, of which Mr.
Oberfelder is one. This is a very
worthy cause and it is the duty of
every jew in Denver to patronize this
concert. Every one interested in the
hospital is selling tickets for the en-
gagement and from the large number
already subscribed the success is al
ready assured. However, the commit
tee is anxious that every seat in the
large Auditorium be filled that night,
and it is up to the Jewish population
of Denver to realize this aim.
Credit Due VI. II. Spieglenran
The Beth Israel hospital has many
interested workers. Among these, and
most conspicuous for his indefatigable
work, is NJ. H. Spiegleman. The hos
pital owes much of its success to Mr..
Spiegleman. Through his efforts in di-
recting the sale of tickets and through
his personal addresses, he has sue
The Denver Jewish news., 1925-01-01

meeting, serving at the head of all
committees as one of the lodges most
valued men. David E. Harlems work
as treasurer has added much to the
success Of the Denver lodge The
mere mention Of the name of the sec
retary Abner Wagman, adds but an
other worthy worker to those already
The Denver Jewish news., 1925-01-01

ed to the next District Grand Lodge
Convention, to take place in Cleveland
this coming May: Milton Anfen-
ger, A. b, Cowan, Percy S, Morris,
Arthur f. Friedman, Abner Wagman,
Philip Hornbein, Edwin Wettelshofer,
David E. Harlem, Ludwig Buka and
Harry Schlessinger.
After an initiation of twenty, the
meeting was closed, typifying the har-
mony that unitcs the B'nai B"rith
members of Denver Lodge No. III.
The Denver Jewish news., 1925-01-01
COLONEL kI S CHI, ZIONIST
POLITICAL HEAD IN PAL
ESTINE, ARRIVES IN THIS
COUNTRY ON IMPORTANT
MISSION.
Welcomed by Leaders Of Movement in
America-Will Work for Jewish
Agency and keren lIayesOd. His
Brilliant Military and Diplomatic
Career.

New York Colonel Frederick H.
political department Of The Palestine
Zionist executive. war here, diplomat
and "amba ssador to his own country.
arrived in New York Tuesday on the
Olympic for nn extended visit to this
country in the interest of the upbuild.
ing Of Palestine as the Jewish Home
land to which he has dedicated his
life.
Colonel Kisch was welcomed at the
pier by q committee representing the
Zionist Organization II America and
the kcren llaypsod headed by Louis
Lipsky, chairman of the Zionist Organi-
zation. Morris ROthenhcrg. chairman
Of the Board of the Kercn Hayesod and
Miss Henrietta Szold president OF
HndaSsah. other members Of tbs com
mttec included Herman Conheim.
treasurer cf the Keren Hayesod I;
Emanuel Neuman. secretary Of the
Kcrcn- Hayesod Solomon j. Vein
stein. president Of the American Zion
Commonwealth Moe Turman, presi-
dent of Young Judea; Mrs. Richard
Gottheil, president of Keren Hayesod
Women's League; Senior Abel. manag-
ing director of the Jewish National
fund Isaac MciSter. treasurer cf the
Zionist Organization of America Mey-
er w. Wcisgal. managing editor Of the
New Palestine" and NJ A. Ieldin,
director Of the New York campaign.
Colonel Kisch is of distinguished ap-
pcarance with the poiSc and polish OF
the accomplished diplomat Speaking
with all the reserve imposed by his
responsible post he made il clear.
nevertheless, that the Jewish position
in Palestine is now firmer than ever,
owing both TO the notable progress in
The various economic spheres rs well ms
to the marked improvement which has
set In in the relations between the Jews
and the Arabs.
II is understood that Colonel Kisch
will devote himself in this country to
the interests Of the Kcrcn iIayeSod MS
well as To the promotion of the organi-
zntlon OF the American Branch of the
Jewish Agency. In connection with the
latter aim. the Colonel will come into
contact with the leading Jewish person
nlities of the country.
Following fifteen years OF distin-
guished military and diplomatic serv-
ice Colonel KiSch resigned from gov
ernmcnt service in November, 1922. TO
take over control of the difficult post of
political representative Of the World
Zionist Organization in Palestine. Mt
the invitation of the London Zionist
executive His iva years in Palestine
nave been characterized by the same
brillinnt administration of his duties as
typiiied his government service.
Despite his many years service and
the high rank that he has won by his
distinguished achievements, Colonel
Kisch is only thirty-six years old. Aft
er graduating from the Royal Military
Academy in 1907, he served in India
and BaluchiStan from 1909 to 1911. At
the outbreak of the war he was ordered
to France. where he served until the
end of 1913. Severely wounded, he
was forced to retire from active service
for a period and, after his recovery.
The Denver Jewish news., 1925-01-01

ceeded in disposing of the necessary
number of seats so that the Audi
torium will be packed. Mr.. Spiegle-
man can smile with pride for the
crowding of the Auditorium Monday
night, will bring success to that in
stitution, dear, very dear to the heart
of Mr.. Spiegleman.
The Denver Jewish news., 1925-01-01

At a regular meeting Of the Denver
Lodge Nc. III, l. o. Il, b.. held Sun.
day, December %, election Of officers
for the ensuing year was held. also
delegates elected to the next District
Grand Lodge Convention, to be held
in Cleveland next May.
After a close contest among the can
The Denver Jewish news., 1925-01-01
DEATH SENTENCE OF JEW
ISH POLITICAL PRISONER
IN kOVNO COMMITTED.
CJewIsh Tclegraphic Agency

Kovuo-Thc sentence Of Lcih Bni a
political prisoner who was condemned
to death by military court according
10 martial law, was committed To life
The Denver Jewish news., 1925-01-01

imprisonment by the president Of the
Lithuanian Republic uS result Of an
appeal by Jewish delegation headed
10y Chicf Rabbi S"hupiro, to tb" prrSi-
dent
The Denver Jewish news., 1925-01-01

and interest in former years he has
proven his ability to handle the work
that is before him, in u masterfud,
capable manner, William II. GollbeN5.
as vice-president, has never failed n
The Denver Jewish news., 1925-01-01
Annual Convention of the Central Jevish Council

The Annual meeting the Central Jewish
day. January 25 23O P NJ Adams organizations
are requested to elect and appoint delegates this
The and addresses of the delegates the
secretary early possible.
The Denver Jewish news., 1925-01-01
.B'Nai Birth Lodge Officers Elec-
ted AT Large Meeting

New Officers Elected After Close Contest Harmony
the Key Note of the Mecting-Cass of Twenty
lnitiated-Plans For Future Activities Discussed
Delegates to the Next District Grand Lodge Conven-
ton Elected
The Denver Jewish news., 1925-01-01

Monitor for the next
year will be A. b. Cowan, and assist
ant monitor, Jacob Oclovich.
Delegates Elected for Next District
Grand Lodge
The following delegates were elect
The Denver Jewish news., 1925-01-01

mentioned, while Charles Roscnbaum,
a. warden, has always given freely
Of hi capable services, and will con-
The Denver Jewish news., 1925-01-01

As the ocean never freezes. 50 the
gates Of repentance never close. Tai
uud
The Denver Jewish news., 1925-01-01
Benefit Performance For The
Beth Israel Hospital

Jascha Heifcz to Appear at Auditorium MOnday-Thru
Courtesy of A. NJ Oberfelder Fifty Per Cent of Pro-
ceeds Given to Beth Israel Hospal-Great Number of
Tickets Sold Due to NJ II. Spegeman Member of
Hospital Committee.
The Denver Jewish news., 1925-01-01

When Il man has turned away from
IN, roproach him no more Talmud
The Denver Jewish news., 1925-01-01

didates for guardian, Harry kaufman
was elected. Simon Quiat will serve
as president of the Denver lodge for
the coming year. Through his work
The Denver Jewish news., 1925-01-01

OFFICE OF SECRETARY
rT Tpntral Savings Rank bldg
t'huup ChHmpJ 3Hi1
The Denver Jewish news., 1925-01-01
The Central Jewish Council
of Denver

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