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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-30
The Public Be SerUed
SCOTT LEAVES
TRAIL Of GLORY
Nine. Butterfly Delights
Crowded House-Scotti
Himself Appears.
BY GEORGE WILLIAMSON.

Amid a blaze Of glory and with
every available space in the New Lyric
theater filled, the brief opera season
IN Memphis closed Tuesday night with
a wonderful personal triumph for Nine.
Florence Easton, one of the brilliant
stars OF the Scott Opera company, who
in the title role of Madame Butterfly
proved satisfying to the nth degree.
She sang and acted the part with a
full appreciation Of its meaning and
Importance, using talents which are
rare and Of the highest and most
finished character. There may be those
who can array this delightful Nippon
out the varied beauties OF the music
to better advantage, but Memphis has
not had the pleasure Of hearing or see
ing such.
The audience was enthusiastic in its
appreciation from the moment this de-
lghtful woman first appeared and be-
gan to pour forth the clear, liquid
tones from her bird like throat. She
has personal beauty, winsome manners,
exquisite charm and, in fact, all the
qualities to make her fit the role. Her
voice is fresh, flexible and velvet-like,
with clarity Of tone and trueness of
pitch distinct features, while her
warmth of soul reflected the deep sense
OF seriousness she had given the role.
NV VI tlC carly NlllLlhAuS Will
brought forth remarkable tributes from
her hearers was in the great duet with
Pinkerton, which ended the first act,
a number of curtain calls having to be
responded to. The beautiful solo as
she entered the scene was merely a
beginning of the delights afforded all
the time h was singing.
Scarcely less pleasing, although the
role is limited in its possibilities, was
the Susuki sung by Jeanne Gordon, who
made such a fine impression when
with the Creatore Opera company here
some weeks ago, This charming young
New Orleans girl Is richly endowed by
nature and has a voice that Is sure
to win for her a large place in the
artistic world. She knows how to use
1t, and besides brings to its help big
histrionic qualities. The unusual beau
ty of her singing was especially noted
when she, with Nine. Easton, sang the
exquisite duet while they waited for
the returning Pinkerton. It Is not sur
prising that she Is to be with the Met
ropolitan next season.
AS Pinkerton, Orville Harold proved
himself worthy Of the role, although be-
cause of poor voice conditions or some
thing else he at first seemed to get
off badly. He came through, however
in a manne to leave little to be desired
n in the love duo with Butterfly in
the first act his fine tenor, especially
in its higher register, was very pleas.
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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-30
News Of Memphis
10 Years Ago.
APRIL 30. 1909.

The loss of life from the tornado the
day before was known to have been 1870
killed and more than 500 injured. Horn
Lake, Miss, lost 20 killed ana so in
jured. Property damage reached into
the millions.
The session of the general board Of
extension of the Methodist Episcopal
church, South, was under full way at
the First Methodist church Of Mem
phis.
The steamer James Lee arrived from
Friar Point with a big cargo Of freight
and many passengers, who came to
Memphis to shop.
At the closing exercises of the Mem
phis Hospital Medical college 98 NJ. DIS
received their degrees.
Calvin Routh Mutt, prominent bust
ness man, was found with a pistol ir
one hand and a mirror in the Other
in a room at the Hotel Gayoso. A bull.
let in the temple had caused instan'
death,
Hattiesburg won the spelling mattel
at the Gath annual gathering of TIL,
Mississippi School Teachers associa
tlon, In meeting at NatcheZ.
A cold wave was on the way ant
predictions were for near freezing
weather.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-30
DRUG TRADE WILL
HELP TO ENFORCE
PROHIBITION LAW
National Association Stands.
SquareIy for Law Enforce
ment and for Square Deal
for Employees and Labor.

The great wholesale drug interests Of
the United States will stand, squarelyI
pehlnd the government in ths enfofce-l
ment OF the letter and spirit of the
antiliquor and antinarcotic laws.
That was made plain by the action oil
the governing board, of the Nationaf
wholesale Drug association, which haA,
Just closed an important session in st,
Louis.
The association is one Of the Oldest
and most important commercial orRAn-
cations in the United States, including
IN lts membership not only the drug
lo6bers but the great manufacturing
interests Of the country.
me association, through the governs
ing board and representatives OF the
district drug organizations of the
southern states, who met with the
the association that every effort wifi
be made toward bringing together and
Keeping together the employers and the
labor irferests recognizing that through
a spirit of cooperation, which may be
done to improve living conditions OF
employees and to stabilize wage and
bring about a continuation of the cors
dial relations between employers and
employees.
Robert R. Ellis, president of the HesA
sig Ellis Drug company, a member AZ
the governing board, returned from tho
st: Louis meeting Wednesday.
1T was in some respects a wonders
full meeting" said Mr.. Ellis. 'Bestdes
considering the readjustment of bust
ness to an aft~er-the-war basis, includ =
Ing a decision, in which all the mem-
bers present were agreed, to do every-
thing possible to give proper considera-
tion to working conditions and wages
and to insure cordial cooperation of
the labor interests, the association
passed two important resolutions.
One placed the association on record
as pledging its complete support to tho
government in carrying out the proht-
bition laws which will go into effsct
In July. The resolutions strongly con
demned the practice OF u~nscrupuloue
men in putting up alleged medicinal
preparations containing a large per-
centage of alcohol and attempting 10
have them handled by the drug trade
as q substitute for liquor. The whofe-
sale druggists will refuse to han6ie
such preparations and will warn all
their customers against such prepare
tons.
Another resolution pledged the as
ISOLATION toward aiding in every posi-
BILE "a in carrying out the provisioas
of the Harrison ~antinarcotic law, and
the recent amendments. which were
added largely through the efforts 0i
the members of the association"
Mr.. Ellis said that there was also q
discussion Of the new revenue laws IS
they relate to the business of the RE-
these laws will be prepared and will he
distributed to the retail trade through
the jobbers.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-30
Twice Told Tales
Nsws Of Memphis
20 Years Ago.

y vi W. ioUfs
Extra policemen were being placed
on duty in Washington to repel the
invasion" OF Coxey's army. The ad-
vance guard Of 800 men had already
entered the capital,
Word from Knoxville was to the eff
feet that the Coal Creek miners were
out and serious trouble was anticipated.
John Mcguire, alleged slayer Of Jack
Woods, a conductor at Little Rock, was
captured at Van Buren,, Ark.
Frank Hatton, famous editor of the
Washington Post, died in the capital
city.
II was announced that the Revs. Sam
i, Jones and George Stuart, noted
evangelists, would speak at the Au-
ditorium the coming Sunday on behalf
OF prohibition.
Politics had orept into the movement
to suppress the Illegal sale Of liquor
art the corner grocery stores at The
Curve section OF Memphis. But 16 per
sons attended q rally meeting, presided
over by Judge Eldridge.
Burglars cracked the safe OF tn
K~avanaugh Sand company in the loca
office and got away with 81, 200.
Amateur Athletic association, noted
institution OF Memphis, quit and CLOSED
It's doors. II suffered from a serious
fire the November before, and had beer
using the Allen homestead, SERBIA Sec.
ond street, az temporary quarters.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-30
TAX BOOSTSPR|CE
OF SOFT DRINKS

Soda water, ice cream, sundaes. root
beer and all other soda fountain drinks
become taxable Thursday under the
new United States revenue act. Five
and ten-cent drinks or dishes will be
taxed | cent, while 10 or 2O-cent drinks
will be taxed 2 cents, and the tax will
be collected from the purchaser, unless
the soda fountain keeper chooses to re-
duee his prices to include the extra tax
item,
Inquiry at n number of the leading
soda fountains Wednesday indicated
that the tax would be added to the
present price OF drinks at all Memphis
soft drink establishments,
The question OF when drinks are tax
able and when they may not be tax
able, and the precise methods Of col
Letting the tax, were discussed al
length In a statement Issued by the in
ternal event bureau for guidance OF
proprietors and patrons Of soda foun'
tains,
These examples are given of taxable
drinks when mixed and sold at thC
fountain for consumption on the prem.
ises,
O~rangeade, lemonade, pineapple juice
coca-cola, root beer, Moxie, phosphates
fruit and ~flavoring syrups mixed with
carbonated water or plaIn water, mill
1870 tA@'hNN hAfAfN RAANNAN'bH ~ INV
egg shakes, ice cream, ice cream sodas
%sundaes, ice cream sandwiches, Favored
Ices.
These drinks are not taxable: Ho.
beef tea, coffee, tea, buttermilk, milk
hot chocolate, hot clam broth, tomato
from the c~ontainer. Separate manu-
facturers' taxes are imposed on drinks
Of the latter class.
leo cream Ia not taxable when sold II
containers to be carried away from tn,
selling place to be eaten, zee cream
cones are taxable. Bromo SelEer
Rochelle salts, scidlitz powders, caste
often served at soda fountains are no
subject to the tax,
Soft-drink stands or push cart enter
prises are subject 10 the tax. but res
taurants or other places serving ic
cream or soft drinks as an incidental
feature Of the business are not required
to collect or TO pay the tax. Churcl
s%ociables and clubs are exempt, bu
booths at country fairs, circuses or baI
games must collect the tax.
Monthly returns must be made to tn
district revenue collector by the sod
fountain pToprtetor, and daily record
kept by cash register or otherwise
II the proprietor has no register, he /
advised to keep his tax pennies sep
crate.
The revenue bureau also issued pre-
llminary regulations governing assess
ment OF new taxes against so-calle
luxurI0s such as expensive carpet,
picture frames. valises. umbrella,
smoking Jackets, silk hosiery, fame
waist coats, mems and women's dresse
and hats, also effective Thursday, TIL
tax Is figured Mt the rate OF 10 pe
cent on the amount paid by the pur
chaser In excess Of certain prices men
toned In the act for zach article.
A retailer in stating the price OF a
article must give It's actual selling prize
n the tax extra He may not sta
a price which includes the tax,
Careful records must be kept by III
merchant, Returns for both the luxur
tax and the soda water tax must /
made on the last day Of the month TO
lowing the month for which the retur
Ia made Thus, May business must
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-30
INTERESTING DEVELOPMENTS

Mr.. David Lawrence, The News Sciritar's special CORE
spondent, has made some interesting discoveries in the course
OF his investigation OF economic and political conditions in diff.
ierent parts of the country, and not the least of them is the fact
that the sentimen OF the people is strong for the league OF
nations in Republican as well as in Democratic states, and as
strong in states represented by senators pledged to vote against
it as in states where the senator's are enthusiastically in favor
OF it.
OF the states mentioned Missouri, Idaho and Washington
are good examples. Mr.. Lawrence, for instance, found in Mis-
souri, that Senator Reed lost none of his popularity because Of
almost to a man in favor of it, They have confidence in Reeds
honesty, and are more willing to forgive his conscientious oppo-
sition than they would be to endure a senator who had no
opinion OF his own, and would merely strive to follow the vary
ing winds of public sentiment
Senator Borah is another who has been pardoned to some
extent 20 ms opposition borah is a strong man and an able
man. The people OF Idaho are not disposed to make an issue
with HIM on the league OF nations unless Borah persists in his
antagonsm and makes the issue himself. His friends are will
ing to forgive him his past opposition, but his disposition to
aggraVate the issue, IN spite OF its popularity among the people
ct his state, is disconcerting to his supporters. 1t is evident that
Senator Borah has a strong hold upon his people, but il he per
sists in abusing this influence he may be obliged to suffer the
consequences Of his refusal to be reasonable an attitude
familiar to politicians who happen to get off on the wrong side
of an issue.
In Washington Mr.. Lawrence finds Senator poipdexter
esteemed as one OF the strongest men the state has had in the
national congress. He is a jealous worker, enthusis site and
devoted to any cause in which his people arc interested He
has taken the unpopular side of the league of nations issue
and the people of Washington are willing to make due allow.
ance for this shortening if he does not carry it to excess
because he has been a valuable senator. and there is no sent;
ment to supplant him
The outstanding feature Of Mr.. Lawrence's tour has b.e,
the unsuitable quality OF faith the people have in Woodrow
Wilson, Irrespective of party lines, the sentiment is well-nipl
universal that he is moved by lofty aims, and that his conduc
at the peace conference has been given intelligent direction.
The sentiment in the West and Middle West. as found h,
mr.: Lawrence, rs very much the same as it is in the South
Willingness to leave it to Wilson, His marvellous hold mo,
the people can be explained only BY his devotion to their inter
ests and his larger opportunity for understanding the issues con
fronting the peace conference,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-30
BURGLARS GET WIDE
ASSORTMENT OF GOODS

Burglars, making their way in from
a rear door, before dawn Tuesday made
q successful raid on the Union Aercan-
tile company, 1856 Beale avenue ,&nd left
with samples Of almost every article
carried in stock. The inventory listed
with the police department opens with
nighties, gowns and shirts. Then there
are house and street dresses, mems silk
shirts, silk socks, collars, ladies' hand
kerchiefs-both pink and blue-chil-
dren's dresses, bungalow aprons, old
lady comforts, mems su~spenders. lace,
mems shoes, underwear, silks, under
shirts and "Teddybears."
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-30
TALK COLLEGE PROBLEMS

C, o. Gray, OF rusculnm college, vas
elected president OF the association OF
East Tennessee colleges at 8 meeting
OF the organization held at the Hotel
Atkin. other officers chosen for the
ensuing year follow
Vice President, Dean w. B. Boyd, OF
Milligan college. secretary-trcasurer
Dean b. A, Wise, of Lincoln Memorial
university.
The main topics discussed at the
meeting were education and leg station
in Tennessee and plans for closer CO.
ordination Of East Tennessee COLLEGES.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-30
Scott as Sharpless.

On the previous night there was dis
appointment at the failure of Scott to
do more singing, although the charac-
ter of Chim-Fang could scarcely af-
ford much chance for the display OF
attractive qualities. He had more TO
do in his second appearance. His Sharp
less made little demand on his won
derful talents or resources, vocal
and otherwise, yet he fulfilled all eX-
pectations and naturally added much
to the finish of the performance. There
are those who say he is nothing like
the Scott of a few years ago, but time
is treating him well and the average
person car scarcely find occasion for
being too critical. With the burdens
or his new venture on him he will
hardly undertake to essay roles that
require the utmost of his ability, al
though his initial success as an inn
presario should be encouraging TO him.
In the usually minor part Of Goro,
the marriage broker, Pietro Audisio
proved excellent and he ave 1t 6istinc-
ton because of his histrionic talents,
Charles G~allagher's big, melodious
basso had little chance as the uncle
priest, but he did that little well.
The choral work Of this opera is so
small a part that it usually is given
little notice, but what little there was
had been given as careful attention as
other details. The orchestra's contri-
Dutlon unuer the guidance OF carlo re-
roni was no small part OF the excel
lence, and this bids fair to be respon-
sible for much of the success which
will attend the season OF this company,
The final curtain was at 1890 o'clock,
for the company had to get an early
start in order to make connection for
Shreveport, La, the next stop in its
itinerary.
There was q feeling OF satisfaction
that the engagement had proven so
successful. and the news given out
Monday by e. r. Barrow, chairman
OF the Chamber Of Commerce music
committee, that an option had been
secured for the Scott company to give
this city at least three days next sea
son was well received. Mr.. Barrow
and his associates deserve credit for
the way they nave handled the initial
engagement and will no doubt find that
their efforts in the future will receive
even more hearty cooperation. The
fact that so many hundreds of people
were denied the privilege Of hearing
the operas, including many from out
of town, is expected to give a tremen-
dous boost to the demand for an audi
torium which will seat thousands and
thus enable bigger attractions to be
brought here and prices made nearer
the reach Of the masses.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-30
Activities AMONG
Memphis Negroes

Among the agencies doing a rally
worth while work among negro people
IN Memphis is the home service sec
ton. civilian relief and American Red
Cross. In the negro division of this
organization two young women, Willie
employed. Both have had special train
Ing for this work and are giving ex-
ccllent service. Their work has to do
with the care of the families and rela-
tlves of soldiers and covers practically
every phase Of family case work. Few
people realize the number of serious
problems and family Establishments
caused by the war. Broken homes, de-
pendent children and wives have been
numerous and this department has done
much to give relief in cases of this
kind.
A meeting has been called for Mon
day, of the colored league of social
agencies at the headquarters of the
Central Civic committee. Besides the
regular members all persons interested
in any kind Of uplift work are invited
to be present. The meeting will begin
at 4:30 o'clock.
The state executive board of the
Federation Of Women's clubs will meet
Thursday afternoon at 1870 at the resi-
dence Of A. F. Ward on Cynthia street.
The local city federation will meet
Tuesday, May 10.
At a recent meeting of the Parent
Teacher association at Kortrecht high
school. the following officers were
elected; DR.. Fannie Kneeland, presi-
dent; II. G. Daniels, vice-president, and
Mary d. Fortson, secretary. The meet
ing was well attended and addresses
were made by Mrs. T. F. Kelley and
tINarintAndap yThoHfpp q InnAa -
the city schools.
Baseball teams from industrial plants
or other organizations which would
Ike to join a city league of amateurs
VIII please get in touch with William
n, Jones, supervisor of negro city rec
reation, 1853 Beale avenue, at once. He
would also like to get in touch with
everybody who would like membership
in a city-wide tennis and croduet club.
Plans are being made to provide faclli-
ties for both Of these activities al
an early date.
Alon16 e. Locke, head waiter at the
Hotel Gayoso, states that since his EN-
ployment there more than rs per cent
OF his walters have purchased homes
This Is due to his influence and is an
excellent example of the influence fol-
racial upllft the right type Of leader
can have over a group.
$
What John Eiland Is doirg among
the railroad industrial group is an *
ample Of the type of unselfish organi.
zation work that really helps. Seeing
that large numbers Of negro laborinf
men reach old age without proper fl.
n%ancial preparation, his organization i
helping to provide funds for theiI
proper care when disabled. Another
feature is to stimulate home ownership
and savings accounts.
The regular meeting OF the Woman'i
league will take Pace Thursday aft
ernoon, 4.30 o'clock, at Church's audi
tCrium. As business OF Importance
win be transacted all members and OF
ficers are requested to attend. Tn,
public Is cordially invited.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-30
ADJUSTMENTS
LoeW's l,yceum,

Performances Wednesday afternoon
and night mark the final appearances
at Ioew's Lyceum Of the comedy team
OF Dihkins, Mccarthy and Everett, who,
with their first part minstrel rehearsal,
have been making audiences laugh and
thoroughly enjoy blaokface comedy
which often takes place during a re.
hearsal, but in which the general pub
lie seldom participates. Grace Leonard,
male i~mpersonator, Is another pleasing
feature OF the current bin, which also
has two other pleasing numbers and
Marguerite Clark in Three Men and
a Girl A new bill. which features the
famous Golden Troupe Of Russian sing
ers, dancers and Observation-Disclosures. Will
move into the theater Thursday after
noon. This act is one OF the best on
novel features.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-30
GAME OF CRAPS, GUN;
ONE NEGRO MAY DIE

A conflict of opinion as to the num-
Der OF dots on the top side of a pair
of dice between Ernest Fair and Van
Smith, young negroes, who had gathered
Tuesday afternoon, according to the po-
ice. resulted in Fairs shooting Smith
through the abdomen. Smith was taker
to the General hospital and may be IA.
tally wounded. Policemen Sandersor
and Drummer, Of the emergency squad
from the central office, chased Fair fol-
many blocks, catching him at Welling.
ton street and Iowa avenue
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-30
PEPPER HEADS LIST OF
CONFERENCE DELEGATES

The eight delegates named by the
Memphis district conference OF the
Methodist Episcopal church, South, to
attend the annual conference to be held
at st, Johns church, Memphis, in No
vember, were
j. r. Pepper, II. B. King, o. S. Wall,
J.. B. Marmon, W. A. Sigler, j. A. Fow-
Ter, r, c. Brown and ], NJ, Ward; al
ternates, l.. NJ. Stratton, f, f. letter, c.
c. Breeder and W. L. McGoldrick.
C, b. Quinn. district lay leader, was
reelected for another term.
Pepper Memorial church was selected
as the meeting place of the district con
ference next spring.
The conference was in session two
days, closing with the afternoon session
Tuesday.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-30
ARRANGE EXERCISES.

Plans for the annual commencement
exercises of the Capleville high school
have been completed and Bishop T. +,
Gailor will preach the commencement
sermon Sunday morning at Sis o'clock,
evening and the graduating exercises
Will be held Thursday evening at S:15
o'clock when j. Il, Brown, OF Nash.
Vile, rural school Inspector, will speak.
rhe May day program will be given
On the school campus Wednesday even.
ing at 6 o'clock. A luncheon was served
the county board OF education Tues.
day evening and Wednesday afternoon
the pupils gave a recital,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-30
HURT IN EXPLOSION.

Reports from the Baptist Memorial
Boyer, aged "a. 25l Madison avenue,
who was severely burned In an ex-
plosion at the Phoenix Cotton OH com
p&ny's plant Tuesday. Is in a critical
condition. Boyer was burned about the
head and shoulders in the explosion OF
gas, caused, ii Is said, by the lighting
OF a match. and should he survive,
according 70 hospital attaches, it Is
probable he will lose his eyesiEkt.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-04-30
o ON HOSPITAL,

A report Of the committee appointed
by the Lions club, to further legisls-
ton looking toward the erection OF a
suitable hospital for the care OF tuber-
TO the club at its luncheon TUESDAY
rnd ms the result, a committee OF the
Lions will go TO the site of the proposed
infirmary Sunday. Automobiles will
assemble at Forrest park for the trip.
The report was made by w, h, Cleve-
herial tuberculosis hospital committee.
Special features were Included in the
Lions entertainment at the Tuesday
luncheon.