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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
Josie Flynn? Minstrel
Girls Headline at Locus
Popular Feminine Minstrel Star Has NeW
Act-Jimny Britt Also Booked.

The combination Of Josie Flynn's
minstrel girls in a new array Of min
strel songs, dances. jokes and ragtime
music, and Jimmy Britt, former light
weight champion Of the world, will top
the new bill which begins the week at
Loew's Lyceum Sunday afternoon.
Miss Flynn back here as the
result Of many requests for another
act OF this type, but as there is only
one Josie Flynn, she is back again. But
those who saw her last eason will not
find any Of her material remaining as
she has revamped the entire act, from
Its songs to its costumes. Miss Flynn
has nine clever girls with her and two
are In blackface. The act is one of the
big features over the Loew circuit.
Jimmy Britt is perhaps as well known
as any Of the leading knights of the
padded mitts, and his return to the Ly-
ceum is a signal for boxing fans as we'll
as others to sit in. Britt is not alone
a boxer of international renown, but is
somewhat Of an actor, as those who
hear him tell stories and put on a phan-
tom boxing stunt will attest.
Other acts will be Christie and Ben
nett, comedians, in original wit and
sayings, and Lowry and Katherine, in
a medley Of songs, dances and comedy,
THE Razor Salesman"
The film feature will be handsome
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
NeW Plays Due
At NeW Lyric

The approach Of March will bring In
It's wake four Of the most successful
o. theatrical productions, two Of which
have already been given definite dates
for showing at the New Lyric theater
and two others which are as vet not
definitely dated, but are scheduled for
appearance early In the month.
The. first or these will be Jack Nor
worth.s big musical comedy, odds and
Ghds which comes here after its six
months successful run in New York
9nd Its five months consecutive run in
Nhicago. odds and Ends" is described
% a musical comedy with a real Mot
arc with a cast OF principals which
makes II one Of the most entertaining
OF Nght, plays now on tour. A chorus
q comely young women with handsome
ostumes n other appropriate effects
IN the way or staging and equipment.
AIe provided for this musical comedy,
Mhich comes to the New Lyric for three
days, March ., 8 and 1. with a conclud.
ing day matinee.
Daddy Long Legs will be the at
traction here March 7 and 4 with a
hlaw a Erlanger cast of principais. No
more delightful comedy has been pro-
duced in years than Daddy long
Legs and a successful engagement
here is forecast,
Miss Springtime,' a hlv KIou G.
Erlanger~ attraction, is booked for early
presentation, as is also Come out Of
the Kitchen" A. Il. Thomas successful
S4meay-arana produced by Henry
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22

Wallace Reid in 1.-THE Dub" a story in
which a chance happening changes a
mans entire life with sensational re-
suits In which a pretty girl Is a domi-
mating figure,
The headliner the last half Of the
week is Cara Fora, midas newest ex-
ponent Of symbolic dances. Miss Fora
is one of the most beautiful and grace
full dancers ever seen in Memphis, and
will present an unusually spectacular
novelty. a combination OF glowing color
and light effects.
"Bullowa's Birthday" IS a comedy
playlet Of home life by John Stokes. the
famous writer and actor, with an ex-
ceptional cast headed by Fred wallace
Thomas Potter Dunn Is one Of Vaude-
ville's favorlte monologue singer-actors'
and Allen and Averett have a clever re-
vue of new songs and stories.
William Faversham' In The Slyer
King" will be the film star, this belng
Faversham's first picture to be pre-
sented here. No better known star a
played Memphis than this dramatic star,
whose picture Is taken from the famous
Drury Lane ~melodrama of English Ire
as written by Henry Arthur Jones,
noted playwright, and given excellent
Interpretation by Faversham and a
strong supporting cast.
Loew's News Weekly and other fea-
lures will be added.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22

killed in action; Private Ola C. Hen
dirk, Beebe,
Wounded, degree undetermined, pre-
viously reported missing: Privates
Lewis N, Norton, Wesley; Harold w.
Rowbotham, Lamar.
ALABAMA,
Wounded severely: Corp. Joe f, Nc
cartney, Samson.
Wounded, degree undetermined.
Corp. Arthur l.. Smell, Opp; Privates
Henry l., Walker, r, T. d. I, Clayton;
William Siniard, r. +, d. 2, Rogersville
Ernest Whitaker, Eutaula; Walter r.
Reed, r. F, d. I, Cullman; John b.
Williams, Tallassee.
Wounded slightly; Sergt. George c.
Cook, r, +, d, l, Vinemont; Corp. jim
mie Sanderson, X, +. d. 3, Athens;
Privates Lere II. Thomas, Clayton; Geo,
r, Suber, Jr,, Hacoda; Charlie G, will
man, r. +. D, 2, Chronicle; William G.
STICKY, r, f, d. 2, Garland: James
Seay, Gadsden; Willie Smallwood, Roa-
noke.
Killed in action, previously reported
missing: Private Clifton o, Wilson, II
+. d, /, Deatsville,
Wounded slightly, previously reported
missing; Corp. James W. McLaney
Louisville,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
''Ihe Heart of Humanity"
BIG Picture at NeW Lyric
NeW Screen Sensation Will Be Presented the
Entire Week Starting Sunday

bv the vivid and horrible descriptions
u German atrocities given her by her
husband. who Is in the Canadian eXpe-
i%itinnary forces. decides 20 leave her
baby and home and enlist as a Red
cross nurse. This she does and soon
finds herself in a Belgian hospital,
where she finds much for willing hands
to accomplish in relieving the stricken
souls Of this beroaved little nation.
Then the Germans come and she Is
taken prisoner. Her Captor Is a former
rejected sutton who again presses his
desire to possess her, which results IN
one Of these thrilling climaXcE which
are only occasionally introduced into a
play with telling effect. Nanette escapes
and plunEes "a knife into her bosom, put
Is prevented from ending her life by her
husband. who suddenly bursts into the
room with his victorious soldiers.
Later Nanette is recovering in a hos
nital where she is decorated by the
French government and the film gradu-
ally comes to "A happy ending.
Miss Phillips Is supported by an ar
ray Of talent which Includes such well
known stars as Walt Whitman, William
Stowell. Robt. Anderson, Pat O'Malley,
Gloria Joy. Margaret Mann and others.
Excellent staging and thrilling effects
are abundant In the story. for which a
special musical score has been written
There win be daily matt'ees.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
PRESIDENT ENJOYS
NIGHT WITH SAILORS

ON BOARD THE U, S, s. GEORGE
WASHINGTON, Thursday Night, Feb,
20, (By the Associated Press. Delayed,)
President Wilson spent a merry eve
ming at an entertainment provided by
~blLejackets tonight. The presidential
party joined ale the soldiers and ships
company that could crowd into the "old
salt" theater on the lower decks Of
the liner and found the entertainment
excellent.
The George Washington In again in
wireless communication with the shore,
having picked up the cruiser North Car
oltna, which is bringing troops back
the cruiser win remain In touch with
the George Washington until the presi-
Dental ship can work steadily with
shore stations, Wireless facilities are
absolutely necessary because arrange
ments for Mr.. Wilson's visit to Boston
are being made entirely through the air.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22

THE Heart Of Humanity screened
for the most part in the midst Of the
thunder, the shell and the fire Of the
battlefield and depicting in a gripping
way, one Of the most absorbing
romances ever placed on the screen will
be the attraction for one solid week at
the New Lyric theater, beginning sun
day matinee.
Rights to present THE Heart OF
Humanity IN Memphis were obtained
only a few days ago 10y the manage
ment Of the New Lyric theater and the
picture comes to Memphis with pretty
and talented Dorothy Phillips IN the
leading role and surrounded by a cast
of excellence, which includes many Cele-
brated actors n actresses Of FINLAND.
Few films have been produced which
carry more weight or 2 more impressive
story than does THE Heart Of Human
ity." Eight reels are required for the
unfolding of the narrative dealing with
the onrush OF the Germans into Bel
GUM and France; the work Of de
struction which sweeps everything be-
fore It; the outraging Of old men.
ONE and childen; attacks on hos
pitfalls and divers other depredations for
which the Hun won everlasting ignomy.
Then comes the romantic portion Of the
story.
Nanette, a devoted and faithful wife,
living in a small Canadian city, moved
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22

ION the High Seas" one of the sen,
s%ational headliners of the season, will
head the bill at the Orpheum next
week. Langdon Mccormick, who gave
to vaudeville last season one Of its
thrills in 1.-THE Forest Fire" has gone
himself one better in his latest melo-
dramatic thrill,
The biggest, scene Mccormick has yet
devised Is IN ION the High Seas
when the effect is produced Of the
United States battle fleet steaining
head-on toward the audience, 1t is said
to be so realistic that one insttncttvely
grasps the arhs of the seat AS II to
dodge the on1bming l%eviathans.
The story rlGolve st around d. tne ocean an
American registry and crew, is a sup
ply ship for lenemy submarines. The
skipper Ia NJ the power. of a German
ageIt aboard and is thus forced TO
betray his own country. A shipwrecked
operator is Aicked up al sea n he
is assigned work the wireless for
the enemy. FWhen the new operator
balks and Isl ordered shot by the Ger
man agent He then succeeds in set
ting the SIP on fire and thus forces
his captorS to permit him to wireless
for help, Which he does, bringing the
warships ID his rescue and the capture
OF the spies, ~ iONt SlOIN N WONSh
into 1t when the heroic operator is aid
ed by the shippers daughter,
AL Herman has a standing army mo-
bilized to give battle to grief and re-
morse wherever and whenever the en-
envy may be encountered, His heavy
artillery is IN assortment of yarns.
A comedy gem in a modern art set
ting Is the 1919 edition of Behind
the Front" in which Walter de Leon
and Mary Davies are appearing this
season.
Dainty Jean Sothern, the photoplay
favorite, herself will be one OF the
features OF the bill. Miss Sothern is
well known here, having starred in
"The Two Orphans" Her Good Name
and other films.
Another who will make her reappear-
ance after an absence of several years
Is Miss Venita Gould, and she will be
seen in impressions" of well-known
players,
a. uTA1Is.- ~. l.. iii l.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
STRUNG WIRES UNDER
GERMAN SHELL FIRE

Stringing wires and keeping them In
repair under shell fire was the duty Of
A, ]. Ryan, 2ts Adams avenue, during
the allied drive against the Germans
In the grand finale, Ryan has returned
home on account of an infected leg, He
was with the io5th outpost signal bat
TALON and ven through the linden
burg line on Sept. %, He saw Corp.
Robert Shell. Memphian, wounded in
the right arm by a shell, causing the
served through tho battles OF Cambria.
B~ellecourt and Amiens and left for
! America In october.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
Geraldine Farrur Stars in
Movie Story of Alaska
Mae Marsh at New Majestic No. 1 in "The Racing
Strain"

thralI her steadfast following in a Gold
wyu picture worthy Of her remarkable
talents. And never have they been
given wider scope than in THE Racing
Strain" which comes to New Males
tic No. l next Thursday, Friday and
Saturday.
Lucille Cameron (Mae Marsh) gives
a Red Cross lawn fete at the Kentucky
estate OF her father, Col, Cameron.
There she meets Gregory Haines, a
lieutenant just returned wounded from
France. and Big Jim de Luce, who
has brought her father to the verge
Of financial ruin through some wildcat
stock transactions. Halnes falls In love
with the Southern pelle and Lucille
shows she Is fond of him, much TO
the annoyance of Big Jim, who covets
her. De Luce learns that Haines, un =
known to the Camerons, holds a mort
gage on their estate. Angered by her
fathers kaunts that they have bAen
living on Haines' charity, Lucille orders
her sweetheart from her home.
Grieved beyond words, Haines leaves
the Kentucky town and goes North.
The, Camerons go to Saratoga with
their filly, Southern Pride, to race her
in the Spa Sweepstakes. Big Jim en-
ters his crack racer, Torpedo, in the
same event. What follows makes a cli-
a as unusual as 1t Is thrilling.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
CUNARD LINE TO USE
SOUTHAMPTON AS PORT

LONDON, Feb. 22.-lt was an
nounced at the annual meeting OF the
London Il Southwestern Railway com
pany that negotiations had been COM
pleted with the Cunard line under
which Southampton would become the
port Of call for that company's large
passenger vessels plying between Eng
land and America.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
NEW TREES PLANTED
IN SQUIRREL PARK

The spring activities of the Memphis
park commissioners in the renewing of
the city parks have already begun. A
force of workmen has been busy plant
ing trees ond ~resodding the lawn In
Court square for several days.
B About 40 trees are tor be planted in
Court square this spring. Sixteen will
low oak trees have been set on the
lawn between the curb and the park
walk. In the square proper about 30
willow oaks and 20 magnolia trees are
to be planted.
A large section of the lawn Is to be
renewed with sod this spring. No flow
ers. are to be planted, because the squir-
rels in the park will not allow flowers
to grow.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-22
ION the High Seas" Will
Top NeW Bill at Orpheum
Author of "The Forest Fire" Is Responsible
for This Latest Thriller.

presented by 40 canine actors and cats.
"a Wedding Day in Dogland" Is in
four scenes and the cast includes all
the necessities of a modern wedding,
including the bride and bridegroom.
Page, Hack and Mack are panto-
mimic comedy equilibrists. The kino-
grams and Orpheum travel weekly COM
nlete the hill.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-16

Current reports from Washington
sno1nt with increasing hopelessness so
wards the possibility of an early and
samtcAhle adjustment Of differences
Shofween the undouhtea majority In
he senate which is favorable to rati-
s9cafion of the peace treaty and that
sa0znewhat nebulous minority which
ea11s Of amendments, separations and
observations
b Certainly the directors have al
ready come to feel the weight Of an
public sentiment in
favor OF the treaty and the league Of
nations. Nothing else could possibly
haxs caused the shiftnx and side
I mapping INDUCED by the more re
Hponsihle Republicans, especially after
! ne fsaseo Of. the hidden treaty. "
which created such stir only a short
time ago Borah end johnson may
sbs depended upon foSremain irrecon-
sxlable, bnt they have wandered so
sEax from their fold that they hare
a1naIl chance Of getting back anyway.
s warnings come from myriad
8Nourrps that the country Is in no mood
tf0r trfiing. The administration is
snAkfnr its fight out In the open. II
han refrained from using az q clut
#4he blockade against Germany, which
With entire legality could have beer
maintained In force pending the &C
a4ufescence of the senate in the treaty
~ drawn. The issue Is thereby re.
nOved utterly from the charge Of par
x1nn1hip SO far as the administration
M concerned. The treaty and ths
syaoxfaA stand on their intrinsic merits
sA6pubiicans have been put on notice
khak they must not allow their hatred
Tor the president 10 deter them from
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-16
OIL STOCKS AND THE "BLo E sky LAW

The last regular session of the leg
seaaature passed so~caTled blue sky
s1aw. Intended to protect investors in
S1tock company enterprises against
The frauds frequently practlced, es~
Aecialiy by self-styled oil and mining
eoncerns. The law requires a fun
Statement from the corporation, 70 be
HE'D with the state corpora ton com
E&ninsfon showing the plan Of organi-
st1on. the property held and other o.
srx4iaI facts before permission is given
~ Offer the stock for sale In Virginia
" Apparently. the law does not pro-
@&1ht4 the advertisement Of sllch
Stoxprfses as have not compiled with
HAhis requirement and places no re-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-16
MAKING GOOD QUICKLY

~ Beneficial effects az prohibition
~ already apparent in the nations
nnA largest city.
outh Clark street police station f.
~ the busiest stations in Chi
The district covers the south
M the business portion OF this
city and includes many saloons
- barrel house type Certain
cns 81 this district were the hobo's
lisse.
IT. somewhat remarkable. there
~ read the report from this po-
tAtion covering the FIRST dry
IN the history Ct the city.
W formeriy the police gathered
erds Of 200 buns night from
porways and alleys-saloon De-
this night they gathered
one. He constituted the sole
~ the entire night.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-16

ShlctIon upon the publishers OF news
papers to whom advertisements are
offered often accompanied by certi-
fed checks.
The law. however. is entitled to re-
spect and observance in its spirit, Ac-
cordiugly, The yirginian has adopted
the policy of declining to print the ad-
veriisements Of stock promoters until
such concerns have fully complied
with the law ana have obtained the
approval Of their plans by the state
corporation commission Advertising
copy and checks are returned 10 the
s4fft4t-s= where # ft'44trti Trey i77vc
not met the requirements OF the vir-
giuia statute.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-16
WRESTLING DOWN THE RAIN BARREL,

The phenomena # America, rs a
ation. climbing on the water Wagon
lnsnaxes the British press. The John
pIl comments or such n proceeding
~ confusing. contradictory and the
for such unheaFd OF CON
11rt Is both curious and amusing
The theory is quite generally adj
1Nmced that the whole thing is due
~ the skiIlfnl manipuiations Of the
4xAxious Anti Saloon Lear7te. which
Md UP as email coterie Of po-
e1nal cierrynen who handled the
61ect with such eonsumnate ability
ex prohibition was crammed down
~ fhroats of the people against their
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-16
MAYORS REPORT

lContlnuea from sixth PAGE j
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-16


ana three persons used TINS bath dur
ing the year, decrease of 1880 from
Tho nrot.i,,,s ,.aar
soffeiusiof.
During the year a considerable
change WAS made In the machinery OF
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80 1919 go 'Iaa''ax., ,ata hc.
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=. 4t We ,ot9 80 ~ l,t,a.,t ~ Inc
civ council naaeaa certain amend
,pnn+s 70 The fity charter Ia take Of
for raruarv 1a1a subject ~ the
9nnroyaI ~ tho electors of The CITY.
An .lor,9oo u5a.4 hold and the 4sranosad
arnona,nonts vvare e,fhnstted to the
atn,tnre VIC raftfad the,,, nv a very
tarera mn t,,itv
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ttt'oIs 81 We t'''l mems % ~" @i, .,
i'lif'l''s ~ .'F eit'fseu ~ ~. ~
ep"flcll' ana ne directors OF Tue "
,.,,1f.ra r,,t'fio 1,,iIit;,s and ,,nl,tiC
sas.,t,, r. .9,,tof,,tad r,r tba ,ea,.or
e,fl,3nct To- ca3,ff,.r,5,iop ~, the 81
,[,,,,,,fy -, -. $3.50,
touhch an 13'3ts HESSioh'
In due time the first departmental
directors Of the city were named as
follows, Director OF Law II h fol-
! iafd; Director 81 nance. II. ',
! Lplef Director ors upilc WORKS. -
r. boillhgt 'hectoF OF Fuoie "l-
t$He, DF T. Levy 'utclof % fup-
! nc ttllltles. +, W iraHora director
! OF fnoltc safety, W. A. MYERS al o.
/ whoih TOOK oaths OF ONCE ahd en-
! tered upon iheir duties promptly:
This being a statement of the af
fairs OF the city for the year 1918, Il
should not be expected 10 contain
comment upon events OF the curren
year aeen u proper 10 say, now
! ever that the directors entered uPo'
/ ne #fse ana dlfhcnt TASK OF reor
! @!'h"i''S the COVER hihehtal MA 'iltf
] an" nave 80 lar managed 'heir oe
p"1 tfn"htS' III manner ana WIN al
| ti"oStfF; a haeAtF 70 the phpllc ser
! wee, ana = co operative spirit, Which
/ - my tntfto' J"StilF inc nope that tht
! Ahl"h"V9 'hattcf VIII produce
more convenient ana et'c1eht a"
mn 'S'f'fi"h OF the CITY atia'fs'
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-07-16

Some record and some vindication
Of prohibition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-12
BILLS INTRODUCED BY
 LEGISLATORS TUESDAY

Montgomery, February 11.--(Special.) ) The following senate bills were intro duced Tuesday-the sixteenth legislative day:
 S. B. 196, by MT Morris: To abolish the corporation of the town of Daleville, Dale county. Alabama. Municipalities and mu- nicipal organizations.
 s. E. 197, by Mr. Morris: To regulate and prescribe the sale of Illuminating fuel and other oils, and gasoline In this state. and to prescribe punishment for the violation of this act. Local legisla- ton.
 S. B. 19S by Mir. Acker: To create a. commission to be known as the Alabama postwar council of defense, to prescribe
 it's powers and duties, to designate mem- bers ex-officio and other members, to provide for cooperation between the state and the federal government and meeting the exigencies and emergencies incident to postwar readjustment, and to make an appropriation for the carry ing out of the provisions of this act. Finance and taxation.
 s. B. 199 by Mr. Prestwood To create the office of county treasurer in all coun- ties in this state which now have, or which may hereafter have, a popula tion of 2l ,425 people and not exceeding q, 45O people, according to the last federal cen sus, or any such census which may here after be taken; to provide for the ap- pointment of a county treasurer in each of such counties to hold office until the first Monday after the second Tuesday in January, 1921, and to provide for the election of a county treasurer in such counties by the qualified electors there of at the general election in 1920, and every fourth year thereafter; to pre- scribe the qualifications and duties such county treasurers, to fix their compensa- ton and how the same shall be paid. Committee on local legislation. S. B. 200, by MT. Mcdowell: To provide for the prevention of a double tax on persons owning automobiles or motor vehicles, and transfer of license in event of sale.
 s. B. POI, by MT. Smith of Coosa: To repeal an act entitled: An act to pro vide for the working, grading, improve ment and building of the public roads and bridges of Coosa county, Alabama, and to provide revenue for doing same. Public roads and highways. s. B. POP, by MT. Miller: To repeal the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-12
SEATTLE STRIKE ENDS
 Rx Assnciated PresS

Seattle, Wash, February 11.-Seat- ties general strike of S0,0O0 workers. the first of it's kind and scope in Amer ica. ended officially at noon today, al though many of the strikers had re- turned to work earlier.
 At least two unions face less favor able conditions as it's result. The In- ternational Longshoremen's union mem bers lost closed shop agreement ef- fected only two months ago after long effect, and union tailors-- when they returned to shops were told they must wait a few days before doing any work as none had been prepared for them.
 The longshoremen. when they report ed today. found nonunion men were em- ployed as readily as union men and 10th classes worked together today Employers said the open shop polict would be continued all along Seattle's waterfront.
 The tailors, when they joined the , general strike, voted not to return tC 1 work until one large open shop was unionized. Today they rescindef this vote, but no work was forthcoming It was Sd lid many employers might at tempt to operate on the open shop basis