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By HAROLD SETON.

has told us "kind
hearts are more than coro-
nets" and various actors and
actresses who have been crowned
kings and queens of the drama seem
20 illustrate the truth of the poets
statement. For they are not only
with the people tout 'front.'"
but also with the people back stage"
OF course there are men and women
who in public are heroes and heroines,
and in private are villains and vii
lainesses. But that's another story!
Let us be optimists- for a while
Sarah Bernhard has been acclaimed
as an artist since her debut In 1862,
and has been acknowledged as a
genius since her appearance In
"Phedre" in 1872, but in later years
she has been criticised for the quality
OF her supporting cast. 1t is true that
she has had such famous actors as
Coquelin and de Max as her leading
men, but It is also true that she has
had unknown actresses in the female
roles.
AS a matter Of fact, individuals who
have been intimately associated with
Madame Bernhardt's productions Of
fer an interesting explanation of this
circumstance. The great tragedienne
out of the goodness Of her heart. has
afforded opportunities to struggling
PLAYERS and has lifted many ont nj
obscurity. She has spent long hours
days and weeks in rehearsing new
members OF her company, making val
liable suggestions, giving practical
illustrations, going over and over with
patient persistence. until an awkward
amateur becomes a polished profes'
sional.
f. II. sothern and Julia Marlowt
were individually noted for this same
consideration toward the people II
their support and when these two
stars appeared together in Shake
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Toronto, where for two years he pored
through the dry pages of Black
stone and works of other law
makers 1t cannot he said that he dis
liked the law. but It did not interest
him so much, and he applied himself
so eagerly that he did not find time to
become a member of church choir in
Toronto. But at last he came to the
conclusion that nothing would crafty
his ambition like that of a singer. He
loved the concert and oratorio stage
and had no thoughts of ever entering
either light or grand opera
During his summer vacation he
again appealed to his parents to allow
him to follow the profession of his
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-07-13
Gabrielle Besanzoni, Who Has Scored
Triumphs in Many Lands, Will Sing
at Metropolitan-A Girls
to Appear in "The Blue Bird"

stage. They approached he young
tenor with O substantial offer. which
he accepted. 1t did not take long to
secure him many engagements. and as
a concert singer he made good from
the start. Festival managers from
all parts of the country as well as
orchestra conductors now wanted his
services, and within two years he
was the most sought American tenor
in the country.
On the Operetta Stage.
About 1906 theatregoers found
themselves within the throes OF a
wonderful light opera invasion.
Henry w. Savage had brought 1.-THE
Merry Widow" by Franz Lehar, over.
1t took the country by storm. and 1t
was now UP to other music managers
to secure something to distract the
public's attention, in order that they
might reap some sort of a harvest
along with the wide awake gentleman
from Boston. At last Oscar Strauss
brought over an opera patterned very
much on that OF Lehar's great hit.
1t was called THE Waltz Dream"
The music was we'll written and the
plot was interesting. but casting
proved the difficult task. The music,
while tuneful, was difficult TO sing,
especially for the tenor. For weeks
the producers secured New York for
a tenor but none could be found. AT
last Mr.. Mckee happened to be in
the Wolfsohn offices explaining his
troubles. AS usual Mr.. Copely was
on hand to help out. and he imme-
diately suggested that Johnson would
be q good man. "Sir Richard" as he
is still called by the singer. stated that
his tenor had had no stage experience,
but If the music could In any way be
sung johnson was the man he was
looking for. When the news was
broken to johnson he at first refused
but with little urging on the part OF
his friends. including his old choii
mate, Herbert Witherspoon, he con-
scented. To johnson was shown the
much discussed tenor aria and from
reports he had little difficulty in sing
ing it correctly the first time it was
played for him. He was Immediately
chosen.
Lovers of light opera all say thai
1.-THE Waltz Dream" proved a mos
successful production and shared
honors with THE Merry Widow" The
writer of this article has been told tina
the most difficult number in the piece
and the one that really made fol
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choice. He was willing to chance it,
and IL he did not make good the re-
sponsibility would rest upon his Shout
ders, SO rather than argue any longer
they consented. johnson had been
studying in New York but short
time when he was chosen for the tenor
soloist with the Brick Presbyterian
Church choir, on Fifth avenue, New
York. His singing Immediately at
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tracted attention. and he was called
upon to sing in oratorio. Within a
surprisingly short time he received so
many engagements from oratorio So
cieties in all parts Of the country and
Canada that he was forced to give up
his church position in order to travel.
The keen eyes of those connected with
the Wolfsohn Bureau saw in johnson
n magnificent find for the concert
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-01
SHIPPING BOARD
SELLS 100 VESSELS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1-One hun
dred steamships built on the Great
Lakes during the war have been sold
BY tho shipping board TO the Anderson
Overseas corporation, OF New York, for
approximately $50. 600, 900. This is
probably the largest ship sale on rec
ord, the board said In announcing the
deal last night, and the vessels will
eventually pass Into French and ltal-
ian ownership,
Delivery Of the ships will commence
Aug, 10, and proceed at the rate Of
SIX or more n week until completed,
Chairman Hurley said, AS the sale Ia
made on n partial payment basis, the
board will keep n Isl of control
to assure provision Of insurance pro
lection and freedom from license. The
ships range from 1880 to 1900 dead
weight tons draft.
Mr., Hurley made the announcement
concerning the sale n few minutes be-
fore he left his. office as chairman Of
the shipping board, for the last time.
Today he returned to private life, leav-
ing for his farm In Illinois.
During the afternoon Mr., Hurley
shook hands with and sood goodbye
to nearly 1000 men ana young women
employees Of the board. Earlier In the
day the retiring chairman called ut the
White House and bade gpod-bye "a
President Wilson. He was closeteA with
the president for about an hour The
president thanked Mr.. Hurley for the
aid he had been during the past two
years n said he would miss his coun-
sci
Mr.. Hurley last night was given a
farewell dinner by Washington news
napermen, who have covered" the
shipping board during his admlnistra-
ton as chairman,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-01
LOWered Postal
Rates Put Into
Effect In Memphis

In common with Postal Telegraph Of
fees throughout the country, the Mem
phis office is charging 20 per cent less
for messages on Aug. ] than Il did w
10 midnight July 81, when Postmaster
General Burleson r~elinquished control,
THE rate for Postal kilograms was
returned by Clarence II. Mackay, pres
ident Of the Postal, TO the same figures
we were charging up TO April l, when
Mr.. Burleson's increases went into ef-
feet" G. II Johnson. local manager
said. 'Mr. Mackay has eontended all
along that the advance IN the cost OF
telegraph service was not necessary and
that he could put II back to the old ba-
sis II given a free hand"
The day lettergramB, which were in
auguratcd under government control,
win be discontinued, Mr.. johnson said.
The night letter will be retained but
temporarily, al least the rate estab-
liShed by the government will con-
tinue.
The Postal's rate reduction lie thought
10 be a manifestation of the war that Is
waglng between the Postal and the Bell
Telephone Western Union companies.
In order TO strike at the Bell system
the Postal company Is installing long
distance telephone exchanges and ser
vices In many cities where II operates.
Long distance phones are installed in
business houses using a reasonable
amount Of wire service virtually without
rental charge. The Postal company has
An agreement with the Memphis Tele-
phone company to handle its business
In Memphis, and consequently has not
installed m exchange as long as IL
has n contract with the Independent
company, Mr.. Johnson said.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-01
DOCTOR ADVISED
HIM TO TAKE It
Successful Cattle Dealer
Gains is Pounds in go
Days Taking TanIaC.

zone OF the best doctors in Colorado
advised me TO take TanlaC ard II has
not only overcome my troubles but |
have gained Is pounds since ] began
taking Il 80 days ago" said A. F. Rob
erts, who lives at Rocky Ford, Alberta,
Canada, a few days ago.
Mr., Roberts is one Of the largest cat
lie dealers In his section Of the country,
and before moving to Canada a short
time ago, he had spent most Of his
life In Colorado, I, 5. a.
Il a now understand why TRnlaC
enjoys such wide popularity both in
Canada and the United States" con-
tinued Mr.. Roberts, and since It has
done be so much good, ] know that II
IN a very dependable medicine and de-
serves all the praise that Is being given
IT, For the past two years | have SUI
fered from stomach trouble, and when
| commenced taking this TEnlac. 1t was
almost impossible for me to retain any
thing ] ate. | was very nervous and
never got a good nights sleep, and
finally got so weak and rundown that
| was hardly able to get about. ! often
had dizzy spells, and was bothered "a
great deal with constipation.
my physician certainly knew what
he was doing when he prescribed Tan
lac for me, for II has done the work
for me, as | am as healthy n strong
now as ! ever was In my life. In fact II
has done much more for me than
expected 1t would do. l have a fine
appetite and everything l eat agrees
with me perfectly, and never have inc
highest sign Of stomach trouble OF
Hnv kind. | am no longer bothered with
constipation, and never have those diz-
~ spells any more, | have regained
all my strength, too, and that nervous
ness has left me, and ] sleep like a log
every night. In fact, ! am simply en-
joying perfect health again and I
Tanlac credit for Il ALL
Tanlac IL sold in Memphis by Warnock
Drug Co, Weiss Pharmacy and all the
leading druggists In practically every
city, town and village IN America
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-01
ARE YOU HOLDING
DOWN A GOOD JOB?
Or Getting Pushed Aside by
Somebody Who Has More
"Pep" and "Go?"

Much A. your employer might like you
personally, keen business competition
demands that he pass you over just as
soon as you show signs OF slipping back
mentally or physically. The fact Il
that many people start Slipping back
long before they reach middle age, Their
vitality gradually weakens, a little ex-
ira effort causes brain and physical
exhaustion. Then there are so many
stealthy ailments which many people
permit to become chronic and break
down their health simply because the
first symptoms do not seem to be dan
gerous. Among these may be men
toned stomach troubles, indigestion
dyspepsia, constipation, headache and
nervousness.
II you feel that your health or vital
ity liz getting weak, start right away
taking Pepsinol. Here Ia a splendid
reconstructive tonic that will build you
up-put vtgor and strength into your
whole system-make you feel like a new
man or woman. Pepsinol is strongly
recommended and successfully used fol
the ailments mentioned above-it will
bring you To the table with a hearty
appetite. help you get all the nouriRh
ment possible from your food without
overtaxing your system.
Unlike other tonics, Pepsinol has
pleasing n appetizing taste, indicativ,
OF The pure n wholesome Ingredient
OF which Il Is made. Pepsinol Is hes
taken before each meal and at bedtime
When you think of pep think Of Pep
sinol.
Genuine Pepsinol Is made only by Tn,
Peplax Medicine Co, Memphis, Tom.
and In In strict accordance with tn,
Medical Standards Of the United state
Pharmacopea1 To be convenient 10
everybody and yet to prevent suhsti
tutes being sold for Pepslnol. we hav,
appointed n special 'pepsinol Agent
In each section OF Memphis.
Look for the "Pepsinol Agent" in you
locality.
Davis Pharmacy, Poplar avenue an,
Decatur street; Washburn-Lyle nrul
Co, Beale inc Main street; A. Rem
kert g. Co., Main and Adams; A. Rem
kert e. Co, Main and Exchange
Slecth's Pharmacy, Main and Laud
erdale, John S. Sheehan, 1899 Madiso.
avenue, Il. l.. WAggoner, Madison an
Belvodcre; f, II. Stevenson, Lamar an
Bellevue, Edward V. Shelly. Vance an
Lauderdale streets; O, G. Pool, Coopc
n CORTLAND avenues; Moore's Phar
macy, Young and Cooper, Robert Il
Ferroll. McLemore and Rayhurn; Sub
urban Drug Company, MoLemore ave
nue. and Mississippi boulevard; DOYLE
Turley Drug Company. Ssb Poplar ave
nue.; c. o, Manning, Thomas and Che
sea. I'D,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-01
VETERANS APPLY FOR
VICTORY BUTTONS

Ex%-service men In Memphis Ia the
number OF $50 have applied at the
army recruiting office Tor Victory but
tons during the past three days. The
buttons are much in demand and there
Is AN almost constant stream OF former
soldiers awaiting their turn to secure
these buttons which are being issued
by the government upon presentation
Of discharge certificate or order. Men
who were wounded in service are given
a silver button while n bronze button
goes to those who we're not wounded.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-01
INCREASE IN GRAIN
RATES Is OPPOSED

The Southern railway has applied for
an increase averaging about five cents
per 100 pounds on the freight rate on
grain shipments from all stations be-
tween Moscow and Chattanooga, Tenn,
to Memphis.
A bill of exceptions TO the railroads
petition win be filed by the hay and
grain exchange Of Memphis, While the
present rates are not considered in
flated by local grain interests. they are
believed to be above the reasonable
level of existing rates, and In view of
promises said to have been made by
officials Of the Southern railway that
certain grain rates would be reduced,
the proposed advance will meet with
determined opposition on the part Of
the Memphis grain dealers.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-01
BUCKEYE COMPANY TO
APPEAL SLOAN CASE

An appeal from the decision OF Judge
John L.. Mccall will be taken in the
case Of James Sloan against the Buck
eve Cotton OH company, according to
Caruthers Ewing, counsel for the Buck
eye Cotton on company.
Judge Mccall overruled n motion Tor
q new trial and cut the verdict pre-
viously rendered for Sloan from $50.
900 TO $4,000. Sloan, former Memphis
manager Of the Buckeye company, sued
the company for slan1~r.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-01
INFORMATION BUREAU
FOR NEGRO SOLDIERS

An Information bureau for negro SOL
diers and their relatives has been opened
by Rev. Russell L, Brown, director Of
the Plymouth Community house, 762
Walker avenue, at which place all will
be given free information regarding
wal risk insurance and any other mat
ters vital to the soldier and HIS fam
lily.
Acting on orders from the war de-
partment, Lieut.. James Clifford, at
Washington, has been appointed to give
all details about war insurance that
may be asked for and he has written
Rev, Brown giving him all Information
I ecessary for the conducting Of the bu-
reau.
Application blanks have been sent to
the community house for soldiers or
relatives seeking insurance and may be
secured by calling there or by tele-
phoning St15, Memphis phone.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-01
Picnic For Hebrew
Home VIII Be GiUen
At EdgeWOOd Park

For the benefit Of the Hebrew Shell
tering home, the annual picnic will be
held at Edgewood park on Wednesday.
Dancing and other pAstimes Will be in
duiged In and the financial returns will
be- devoted TO the carrying OF Of tho
work which has made the home an es-
tablished institution in Memphis for a
number Of years.
The institution claims the record Of
taking care Of more than 100 Jewish
strangers each year, AS they pass
through the city, strangers are taken
care of until they leave for other des-
tinatIons, OF, II they wish, they are
assisted In obtaining employment in
Memphis.
The officers OF the home who are
in charge OF plans for the coming pic
mic are: II. McskovitE, president; l.
Wsis, vice president, and NJ. Il. a.
Blockman. secretary.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-01
NEGRO H0D CARRIERS
WANT HIGHER WAGES

Notice has been served on the brick
contractors of the citw by the negro
members of the brick and mortar hod-
carriers union that they must have
an increase in wages because of the
high cost of living, The demand is for
an addition OF 1sh cents an hour to
the wages of the brick carrier on the
S-hour day basis, and a 15-cent in
crease an hour on the mortar carriers
wage. to take effect Sept, 1.
Both the brick and mortar hodcsr-
riers are now receiving so cents ar
hour on the eight-hour basis. There
are about 100 men II the union. viz.
trslly all negroes.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-01
--s@~Ns
NE XiCAN PAYMASTER
ROBBED OF $4,000

MARIA, Tex, Aug, Capt, NJ Pal.
ma, paymaster for the Mexican fedora
army on the border, who has arrived
here en- route to Ojinga. Chihuahua
reported he had been robbed OF SEQ, 00t
In gold, which, he. claimed. he was tax,
ing TO Otinga to pay the troops.
The paymastcr claimed he was as.
saulted and robbed a short distance
from Maria on tho Presidio-Oiinga road
American and Mexican authorities are
conducting an investigation,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-01

at the Hotel Gayoso. The feature Of
the luncheon vas a paper on The
Theory OF Credits read by W. B.
Cleveland and discussed by the mem
bers present, Miss Sophie Nuss rem
dered several musical selections which
were well received.
Other names will be added to the list
selected at the luncheon which was as
follows; G. a. Iawo, president; ID. G.
Gaut, W. h. Hill, +. o, Wagner, W.
i, Robinson, G. Q. Waring, a, ], Cook,
l., w, Hughes, d. w, Richberger, NJ.
y. Silberberg, j. r. Tucker, A. l.. Hach,
4. F Harvey, g; a. Mcpensld; w 2
Eugene Roy, J. S. Sanford, II. r. WIZ
lams, A.. l., Pipkin, Ar Goldschmidt,
]. I. Ridgeway, II. T. Groom, Leslie
Thornton, Mrs. T.. W. Dortch, Misses
Henrietta Strassuer, Vera Daniels,
Pauline Dickens and Secretary M. O..
Liherman, manager or the Merchants
Credit association,
Tax penalties are much higher than
borrowed money. Don't let them catch
you. adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-01
BIG DELEGATION TO
CREDIT MEMS MEET

Thirty or more delegates from Mem
rhis will attend the Retail Credit Mems
National convention TO be held In st.
Paul on Aug. ~ to 20, This probably
win he the largest delegation from any
onu city in the United States to attend
the convention in the opinion of Off
GERS of the local association.
The personnel of the delegation was
decided upon at Thursdays luncheon
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-01
FRECKL.ES
Don't Hide Them With a Veil; Re.
move Them With othine-
double Strength.

This preparation for the removal Of
freckles is usually 30 successful in re
moving frnckles and giving a clear
beautiful complexion hat 1t ia sold
under guarantee to refund the money
n II fails.
Don't hide your freckles under a veil,
get an ounce Of Othine and renov,
them, Even the first few applications
should show = wonderful Improvement
some OF the lighter freckles vanishing
entirely,
Be sure to ask the druggist for th,
double strength 0thine; II is this tina
is sold on the money-hack guarantee
App
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-01
AUSTRIAN COUNTERS
READY FOR ALLIES

ST. GERMAN. ZEN -LAYE, Aug. H.
The counter proposals of the Austrian
peace delegation to the peace terms
OF the allied and associated powers
will be presented 20 the supreme coun-
! eli Of the peace conference Monday or
Tuesday, next
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-01
WILL ADDRESS NEGROES.

The Rev. William II. Clark, Unlta-
rian minister, will speak at the Ply
mouth Community house. negro, 762
Walker avenue, Friday night. outdoor
moving pictures viii pe shown IN con-
nection With Mr.. Clark's address,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-01
LESS RECRUITING.

Seventeen recruits during the month
OF July were secured by the army re-
cruiting office at Memphis according
TO Sergt. Lusk, This number is Il de-
crease over previous months, The
highest record so far hi been IS dur
ing one month,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-08-01

Less than one per cent of these great
stocks were damaged-however, all were
included in inventory and we got all. You
save half because the insurance company
paid the difference. GOMEZ
The Washington herald., 1919-09-19
Arrest More Veterans
Without Red Chevrons
Two Overseas Men Picked Up and Saved
From Going to Jail by Unknown
Friend in Civil Life

and review of their comrades from
over there" One OF them procured
discharge chevron and had it on
his coat sleeve. but because the day
was warm he did not wear his Goa:
The other defendant declared he had
never been informed be would be re-
qrired to wear any mark indicating he
had been discharged from the army.
Both showed honorable discharges.
Attorney Robert I. Miller. who paid
the fine for Isadore HyInan, a wourd-
ed soldier charged with the same r.
fense Tuesday. volunteered to defend
Murray and Ffnkle, and Judge Nc
Mahon continued the cases until this
morning.
The matter has been called to the
attention OF both the American Legion
headquarters in the Southern Build
ing. and the Presidents Own Garri-
son, Army and Navy Union. Hyman' S
arrest provoked widespread criticism
OF the authorities.
The Washington herald., 1919-09-19
BUREAU OF EN-
GRAVINGAND
PRINTING
NEWS
Everyone interested IN the OF

Everyone interested IN the or
ganization Of a duckpin league in
the bureau is requested to attend
a meeting tonight on the second
floor of the Recreation Alleys at
8 o'clock It is the desire Of the
promoters Of this league to have
each division in the bureau repre-
sented by a good strong team.
Further information may be obtain
ed from Albert N. Dewey, Of section
9, or Edward Leahy. Of the machine
division.
Charles Runge. Of section S.
writes that he is trying his car out
on the race courses down in Flor
ida
E. F. Dierdorf and z. D. steen. of
section Q. are on leave this week.
Miss Clara Milstead. OF section 5,
spent the past week at her home
in Ryon. Va.
George Goldsmith, OF section s,
spent Wednesday cruising about the
river in his launch, THE Deep Sea-
man" He had as his guests Mr.
and Mrs. Ralph Dineen and Miss
Nsmmie Sanford.
Albert Jones. Of the machine d.
vision. did not forget the Bureau
Fand when he was enjoying him
self in Philadelphia last week with
the Shriners. He brought back an
a-mtul Of Up-to-date music that
will b used Immediately.
word has just been received from
Charlton ROut, Of section 5, to the
effect that he is in Alaska hunting
for gold. He has covered $500
miles OF his 12,OOO-mile trip, and re-
ports no trouble thus far.