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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-04
.ELKS SCOUT TROOP
ENTERTAIN PARENTS

Boy Scouts of America forming
Troop No. 10, sponsored last March
by San Antonio Lodge No. ZIG,
Benevolent and Protective Order Of
Elks, will offer to their mothers and
fathers Parents Night" Friday at
z 80 p. m, in the Elk's club, accord
ing to G. G. Collins, secretary of the
local lodge and scoutmastcr.
The boys will sffer for the amuse-
mcnt Of their parents, life saving and
signaling demonstrations and will par
ticipatc in games and other entertain
ment features. They will also play
several musical numbers. "A dinner
will be served at the conclusion Of the
program. ,f- +,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-04
Students CARNIVAL
AT main DECEMBER11

Plans are going forward rapidly for
the students carnival at Main Avenue
High School to be held December IL.
The carnival will begin Mt 1880 a. m.
and continue until 5 p. m. that date.
Vaudeville, containing twelve
sketches, will be given in the school
auditorium during the carnival pro-
gram. The chief feature of the vaude-
vile will be the dancing of "El ia
rabe," the Mexican national dance, by
Josephine Niggli and Chito Barrera,
arrayed in the Mexican national cos
tune. accompanied by special music.
Six playlets also will feature the vau-
deville program. ~
Twelve booths, each in charge of
one OF the school societies and clubs.
will be arranged in the corridors of
the school building, at which toys, can
dies, cakes, and sandwiches will be
served to the public.
The school glee club and orchestra
will give several selections and num-
bers on the carnival program and fur.
nish music for the vaudeville skits.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-04
FUNERAL SERVICES
HELD FOR S. A. CHILD

Funeral services were held Friday
for William Glenn Nelson, four-year-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Nelson,
302 Peck Avenue. He died at local
hospital Thursday.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-04

All linen. fin
ished with beau
tiful colored Dor
ders. All hemmed
One cloth 54x54-
inch and six nap
klns.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-04

s0x90 scalloped
cut corner krin-
kle 3 D r Q a d 3.
cream color with
rose. blue and
gold stripes.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-04

Fancy jacquard
bath towels. with
colored border ef-
fects and place
{ o r monogram.
Heavy and largo
size.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-12-04

"a dozen. H.
inch size, of pure
linen hand en-
broidered in very
a ira C I i've de-
signs.
Evening star., 1925-08-10

beginning Of a general abandonment
Of the mask as a feature of the r.galia
and a characteristic of the principles
Of the organization.
There is no need in this country Of
a secret organization which conceals
identity Of membership and which is
based upon race and religious preju
dice and anita gonism. There is need
of an organiza ton which stands for
good citizenship, for obedience to and
respect for the law. which, abstaining
from partisan politics, seeks to uphold
the standards of American life. Satur-
days demonstration at the Capital
may indicate that the Ku klux Klan
turning from the un-American princi
pies of race and religious restriction
and opposition that have heretofore
been its most striking characteristic,
is now seeking to render real and valu-
able service to the country. Ii has
given a demonstration of discipline
and order OF which il may well be
proud. 1t has an opportunity as a
result of this display to make itself
force for good without belying the
Americanism of which it bears the
symbol.
Evening star., 1925-08-10

fealty to his State party leader, re-
fused overtures from the governors
chief opponent. Mr.. McAdoo, says
the mayor, requested an interview
and rendered him the nomination for
Vice President on a McAdoo-H -Hylan
ticket. He declined because his heart
was true to Al Furthermore, says
the mayor. he, at the suggestion of
Morgan j. O'Brien. went to William
Randolph Hearst and urged the pub
Usher to use his influence to obtain
the support of William Jennings
Bryan for Gov. Smiths candidacy.
Let there be no further talk. says
the mayor in effect, about disloyalty to
Gov. Smith. Mr.. McAdoo wanted him,
Hylan. for his running mate. Though
he does not say SO, he leaves the i'm
preston that that would have been a
whale of ticket" 1t would
The history which the mayor now
contributes is not quite complete. Did
Mr.. Hearst ask Mr.. Bryan help Gov.
Smith? Mr.. Bryan is dead, and Mr..
stands. Recalling that Mr.. Bryan got
his brother Charles on the Davis ticket
after having striven valiantly for the
nomination Of Mr.. McAdoo, it is a
pity that he is not now available for
a contribution TO this interesting chap
ter which relates how McAdoo picked
Hylan. and how he himself was by
the O'Brien-Hylan route be-
sought for aid for the cause that he
so stoutly opposed throughout the
long contest.
This byplay of revelation may not
have any effect on the voting in New
York, but it contributes somewhat to
the public understanding of the great
melodrama of Madison Square Garden.
Evening star., 1925-08-10
An Impressive Spectacle.

Saturdays parade by the ku Klux
Klan in this city was a commendable
demonstration of discipline and good
order, and afforded an impressive
spectacle which will be long remem-
bered in a city the streets of which
have been the scenes of many great
pageants. Contrary to apprehension,
freely expressed before the gathering
Of the order, there was no disturbance
whatever. The onlookers were order
iy, and the marchers were strictly in
tent upon the task of making show
ing OF solidarity and regularity. Esti.
mates of the numbers in line vary
widely. Whether there were $4,000,
as some computations indicate, or over
$4,000. according to others, the parade
was notable for it's precision Of the
march and the rapidity of its move
ment.
The outstanding feature of the dem
onstration was the presence in the
streets of thousands of Klansmen in
their distinctive robes, but without
any concealment of identity This
was the first public appearance of a
great number Of members Of the
order without masks. II may be the
Evening star., 1925-08-10
Details of 1924.

Little by little the true story Of the
Democratic convention of 1924 is being
revealed. The world knows the main
facts about it, but there are many
sidelights and connectives concerning
the great family row that are yet to
be disclosed. The latest to come to
public knowledge is particularly in
teresting.
Mayor Hylan of New York is can:
didate for primary nomination for a
third term. He is opposed by Tam
many and likewise by Gov. Smith.
The other day one of the Tammany
co-leaders declared that the mayor
had been disloyal to Gov. Smith in the
presidential convention. So the mayor =
who never misses an opportunity or
an occasion to gain the public ear. i'm
mediately comes back with formal
statement which writes history of this
heretofore undisclosed nature. He
says that so far from being disloyal
to Gov. Smith he. In fact, out Of
Evening star., 1925-08-10
FAIRGROUNDS
As Investments.
By HotOUd S. Brallcher,
Secretary, Playground and Recreation
Association of America.

A common cry Is heard in the land.
1t is, Reduce taxes"
And, for the most part, worthy
plea 1t is. Yet instances are on record
where the movement for tax reduction
has retarded the legitimate growth OF
cities and has actually deprived the
people of civic assets necessary to
their health, comfort and happiness.
Despite the fact that Fairgrounds.
swimming pools, athletic fields and
such recreation facilities are known
to reduce fatal accidents to children,
diminish delinquency. and promote
the public welfare. there are cases on
record of cities where an unfortunate
tax reduction campaign has prevented
or delayed the securing of even these
benefits.
Fairgrounds Investment.
No one will defend city expenditures
that represent waste. On the other
hand farseeing citizens have only ap-
proval for expenditures that mean
economy in the long run. In this lat
ter class are investments nationally
made for recreation facilities and
leadership.
Should a playground save the life
of one boy or girl In a years time 1t
would be worth all it cost, particu-
larry If it were your child or mine.
Should wholesome play, under wise
leader, guide the steps of some lad in
the right path and save him from
wrong doing 1t would be worth much
to the child, to his parents and TO the
community.
Earl J. Reeder. engineer of the
National Safety Council, believes that
most Of the little lives crushed out on
the pavements Of this country WITHIN
the last five years could have been
saved had there been adequate play
ground facilities in our cities. The
testimonial to the character building
power of the playground is universal.
Opportunities Necessary.
The provision of wholesome play
opportunities Is now recognized as a
proper and necessary municipal func-
ton. 1t is a pleasant function, now =
ever, and one the exercise OF which
contributes TO the ctiy's pride and
prosperity. "Given two communities
offering about the same In wages and
housing conditions" says Judge Tan
HERSHEY of Iowa, the prospective resi-
dent will choose the one which prom
ises him and his family the most
chances for a good time. Children S
Fairgrounds attract him. Athletic
leagues, community concerts and
sings, dramatics and Other forms Oh
self-expression which public recrea-
ton system offers influence both pros
pective dwellers and prospective in.
dustries in favor of community.
That cities are recognizing this Is
shown in the increse of city advertis-
ing describing recreational opportuni-
ties.
The soul Of a city speaks not only
through busy factories, fourishins
commerce and crowded churches. but
also in the happy, contented play OF
It's people, young and old. And that
city which is not wisely providing
for the leisure Of its citizens is rob
bing little children and adults of their
civic birthright and cheating its own
larger prosperity.
Evening star., 1925-08-10
The Third Degree.

Every day or two, seemingly, news
papers carry stories relating how
some detectives or police ofnclal or
other officer whose duty it is to bring
lawbreakers to justice practices the
we'll known third degree" in his effort
to secure confessions which will aid in
conviction of those believed TO be
guilty One would assume these Off
GERS are SO determined to land the
guilty in Jail they would be indifferent
how they accomplish their purpose
were it not for the fact that authority
than which there is none higher has
decreed that indulging In third de-
gree" work is a reversible act in any
court in the land. This is an express
sion of the United States Supreme
Court, and if it is not known to peace
officers, il certainly should be. If they
know the law and yet violate 1t, does
1t not justify the suspicion that the
peace officer is acting not at all In the
interest of the law, but in the interest
of the criminal? There was no equivo-
cation in the pronouncement OF the
Supreme Court. The basis for revers-
ing conviction was solely the inf1ic-
ton of the third degree" by Wash
ington police.
In Los Angeles the other day detec-
tives were accused Of having maltreat-
eU pTlSOliSIS lhcy pi SSuhioply "Si :
trying to convict. The attorneys of
the accused knew the law, and were
not slow in pleading it's Interpretation
By the Supreme Court in protecting
the rights, under the law, of their
clients. 1t would seem that such
ignorance of the law is inexcusable,
but the desire to go any length prom
ising a conviction seems absolutely
irresistible to some officers. There is
l,n ~
ton and Incarceration of crooks and
criminals. But pursuing a mistaken
and unlawful course, which insures
not a final conviction. but enables the
criminal to escape. is just too silly to
be excused-Houston Chronicle.
Evening star., 1925-08-10
How Many Understand What
A Million Dollars Means?
Means?

difficulties involved cause the Colum-
bia Missourian also to believe that
giving away millions is not an easy
job" but the Columbia paper AYERS
that ''if he is successful-and the
world will hope he is-a new era in
the passing of fortunes may be tSiti-
ated" a certain gentleman of fiction
named Brewster is recalled by the
Parkersburg News, which advocates
the publication of a new volume en-
titled Leopold Schepp's Millions.
The News. however, feels that ''out
of the thousands of ideas given gratis
to Mr.. Schepp there have been few of
any worthiness."
Comment upon suggestions or posi-
BILE suggestions covers a wide range.
Referring to the fact that Mr.. Schepp
already has dispensed $3,500,000 in
gifts and allotments for pensions and
has created a s2,500,000 foundation
for the assistance of deserving boys,
the Buffalo News asks: How can he
improve upon the measures he already
has adopted? Why not go on with
them?" He will have to settle his
problem for himself or let the Govern
ment do it for him ultimately in the
form of inheritance taxes" the Lowell
Leader says. I'm the end he will
spend the greater part Of his millions
in the manner that strikes his own
fancy, and we are willing to rely on
his Judgment" the Burlington, Iowa,
Gazette predicts: IF he would put
his vast fortune. to work for human
ity. there are competent and disinter-
ested advisers who will, for the ask
ing, indicate to him some field that
lies fallow," adds the Portland Ore
gonian.
I'VE would be glad to relieve him
of all his troubles and make regular
monthly reports as to what we were
doing with the cash." suggests the
Harrisburg Telegraph. "WeIl, Andy
Jackson said the way to resume is to
resume, and We'll say the way to give it
away is to give it away" declares the
Syracuse Herald. Among the men
who could tell Mr.; schepp thing or
two are John D. Rockefeller. sr.,
George Eastman, James B. Duke,
George F. Baker, and the managers
of the Carnegie Corporation" states
the Pittsburgh Sun. He may expect
to spend the rest of his life trying to
dodge those who would help him.
concludes the Omaha World-Herald.
4 y y
We have positively no suggestion
to offer" are the words of the Louis
vile Herald, while others propose:
Give crippled children and sick chill
dren a fair chance in the world"
ALBANY News). Give help to urban
Young men and young women to get
themselves into fields of life endeavor
to which they are adapted" (Newark
News. Consult some of our gentle
man farmers" (St. Louis Post-Dis
patch). Assist a hospital near his
home for invalids, the aged, crippled
children or unfortunate victims of dis
ease" providence Bulletin). Make it
a foundation for homes, a sort of
mothers foundation" (Springfield.
Ohio, News). Found home for re.
tired dray horses" (Fresno Bee). His
foundation for boys seems to offer
unlimited possibilities oklahoma
City Daily Oklahoman).
Evening star., 1925-08-10

hood: also all obligatory conscription
for military duty in times of peace.
Liberty of opinion and conscience, of
religion, of association and of the
press. An educational system both
general and professional, open to all.
Dissolution of trading corporations
and suppression Of all speculation, all
banks and exchanges. census and
taxation of private wealth and con-
fiscation of unproducttve revenues.
Prohibition of labor Of children under
is years. The 8-hour day. Reorgani-
zation of cooperative business, with
equal prof1t-sharing. Secret diplomacy
to be succeeded by open agreements,
openly arrived at. international poll
cies open to and inspired by the solid
arity of the people and their independ-
ence in confederation of States.
Many, though not all, of these
principles might appear as echoes of
American platforms, especially of the
Roosevelt Progressives. 1t is claimed
that. in practice. not all of these ideals
have yet been attained. Political
opponents sneer at the Immature
youths" who support Mussolini-the
strong man. Who but such as he
could have brought order out of such
anarchy, peace out of threatened rev.
olution, safety to tottering throne?
Orlando has no following of the
masses today. Giolitti, the preceding
premier, is now over so years of age
and has not the energy and initiative
of dynamic Mussolini. D'Annunzio,
the poet and savior of Fiume, i'm
bibes the socialistic doctrine of Nietche
and would receive all his strength
from bolshevistic enemies of social
order.
The old nobility has no support: it is
down and out" The soldiery which
saved Italy is in the saddle. to save
awakened United italy. There Is not
only a new Italy but a new Italian
soul, with a widened horizon. The
population, AZ .000,0 900. is greater than
that of France and is Increasing as
rapidly as are the Germans.
italians may spread over Tripoli-
tania; there will never again be a
discovered Italy nor subservient
Italian peasantry as before the World
War. L'etat, c'est Mussolini.
tCopyright. is1s. b. Paul Y. coiiinsl
Evening star., 1925-08-10

How many really understand what
q million dollars represents? This
question is raised in connection with
the attempt of Leopold Schepp. So
years old, of New York to get advice
from the public as to how his wealth
should be distributed. Mr.. Schepp has
already engaged in leasing the hearts
Of those caught between the millstones
of life" He wants to continue and
enlarge the work with his millions.
The idea of advertising himself 'as
fount of easy money" is condemned
by the Chattanooga Times as a mis-
take on the part of the merchant, but
the Times, looking upon his purpose
as one which attainS the 10y OF
giving" remarks: His determination
to use his wealth for human better
ment while he yet lives is worthy of
praise and of emulation by others of
great wealth. 1t is strange that so
many people of large or smaller
means, who give money to charity,
religion, education, science and gen
eral human betterment, do not do so
while they may have the personal
satisfaction of such bestoWals instead
Of Withholding the gifts until they are
dead" A further suggestion that the
prosy charities Of everyday commu-
nifty life should in no wise be dimmed
nor lost sight of in contemplation Of
the greater luster of spectacular foun-
dations" is made by the Rochester
Times Union. which continues: I'VE
have nothing but praise for the gen
erous impulses of our American men
of wealth, which are leading them
into unusual forms of public benef1-
cence. Let each do as he is disposed
to do in his heart. Each mans philan-
thropy is needed and will meet the
need for which it is designed"
The impulse involved recalls to the
Grand Rapids Herald universal hu-
man trait. 'In childhoods happy
fancy" the Herald remarks, I'VE plan
what we'd do II we had. a million dol
lars And we never outgrow that
planning. Much of the youngster
planning is selfish. He'd buy a steam
yacht, five or six big motor cars, etc
But that isn't ALL Usually he plans
also that he'd get a new pair OF
crutches, or a wheel chair for the lame
boy down the street, and build a new
house for poor. Mrs. So-and-So who
lives in a shack. In the crowds that
surged around the Schepp home, 1t is
safe to guess that there was a fair
share who were just human beings
prepared to do the perfectly normal
thing of offering advice and satisfy
ing q childish longing"
Public interest in Mr.. Schepp's plan
to combine in symposium the prac-
ticable plans that are offered is pre-
dicted by the Schenectady Gazette.
which also remarks: Meanwhile the
millionaire is learning that 1t is far
from simple to devise means of get
ting rid of vast sums in a beneficial
manner" The theory that most per-
sons would be stuck" If they at
tempted the distribution is put for
ward by the Springfield, Mass. Union,
which contends that the plain fact
Is that million dollars Is more money
than the average person can imagine.
and in relation to dollars he uses the
word millions" easily. but has no
real conception of its meaning The
Evening star., 1925-08-10

many Italians residing in America
who are still interested in the vel
fare OF the mother country, and so
they form clubs to discuss political
and social movements in Italy. Pos
sibly, either IS organizations or as in
dividuals, they may supply financial
support to the party in Italy to whose
principles they subscribe They are
wholly Italian in purpose.
Italy had been ruled for nearly
1000 years by alien conquerors. until,
half century ago, Garibaldi with his
little army Of 900 men, crossed the
Rubicon and conquered Rome. Great
Ing United Italy. At that time the
several provinces had no unity, and
the people no national consciousness,
nor national patriotism. Years after
Garibaldi had given political unity to
the nation, with a parliamentary gov
ernment, the people still felt no in
terest in statecraft. Members of Par
Lament. representing provinces of
hundreds of thousands of votes, were
elected with less than 100 votes in the
ballot boxes.
The World War was a greater
awakening than the Garibaldi revo-
.lution. For the first time in the
Christian era there was an army of
'all Italy The national soul took
life. Great visions began to inspire
working men and shop keepers. Agi-
tators from Russia took advantage
, of the inexperience of the Italian cit
| izens and stirred up the proletariat
with the myths of bolshevism. Wage
earners took possession of all facto-
| ries and public works. The throne
~ q
The nobility who had ruled were i'm
potent.
But there were 100000 young
Italians in the army who had breath
ed the breath of life and become liv-
ing Italian citizens, with burning pa
triotic impulses. There was one pri-
vate soldier who had fought in the
trenches for Italy, been wounded by
shell and invalided back to his
newspaper, of which he was editor.
1t was a socialistic paper-in the
better sense of sociology rather than
socialism. Editor Mussolini rallied his
millions of "buddies" with a call to
/ duty. The strikes were called off,
the bolsheviki were warned and Mus
solini led $4,000 black -shirted veter-
ans into Rome, where, with their
backing. he demanded of King Hum
bert that he be made premier and
dictator Oh Onlted italy. He SWOre
allegiance to the throne. 1t was, for
the King, fascismo or bolshevism.
and his majesty gave all power into
the hands of the private soldier
! editor.
* 4 X
Mussolini at once gave the country
| a program which became the creed
! and constitution of fascismo. 1t
covers IA points," very different
from those of original fame.
Briefly summarized. they are: Pro-
| vision for a national assembly and
immediate radical transfer of the po-
litical and economic basis of COM
munity life. The Italian Republic
proclaimed, with decentralization Of
power and autonomous administra-
ton of regions and communes, by
means of their own legislative or
gans. tState rights.) Sovereignty of
the people to be exercised through
universal suffrage of both sexes. Re.
| served to the people are the initiative.
referendum and veto. Abolition of
the political police and of the Senate
and all titles Of nobility and knight
Evening star., 1925-08-10
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
katydid.

katydid.
Oh. katydid, your joyous song
Now proves delightful to the throng.
Your melody awakes a thrill
Expectant of autumnal chill.
Which will permit US to admire
More ample manners Of attire.
They say, instead of bow and string,
You scrape your hind leg on wing
And so produce the music strange
Which warns us that the style must
change.
A warmer wrapping you foretell
For beaux and for the legs, as well.
Evening star., 1925-08-10

The rapidity with which people
from all points of the map can as
semble and disperse was one Of the
most impressive reminders conveyed
by the recent demonstration in Wash
tngton. Almost everything that hap
ad for Henry Ford
Evening star., 1925-08-10

A certain sense OF encouragement
abroad is inevitable when 1t Is real
lied that no situation in European af-
fairs has proved sufficient to turn the
attention of this country away from
base ball and beauty contests.
Evening star., 1925-08-10

Americans are said to be unpopular
in Paris Those who started this
rumor present one of the most strik-
ing examples on record of poor sales
manship.
Evening star., 1925-08-10
1870

Airplane transportation is being de-
veloped with a rapidity that may en-
able the railroads to demand a divi-
sion of the responsibility for the high
cost of distribution.