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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25

In any transaction is much greater
than was the case in pre-war times
but II is also true that the resources OF
the member and non member banks
would be ample to take care OF the
essential business Of the country and
TO a large extent OF non essentials as
we'll II there were freer flow of goods
and credit. IL frozen loans were
liquifled and II commodities which are
held back either for speculative pur-
poses or because Of lack OF transporta
ton facilities should go to the markets,
and II large stocks OF merchandise
should be reduced, the resultant release
OF credit would have most beneficial
effects upon he general situation. In
the meantime everything must be done
TO expedite the release of these credits
and TO restrict non essential credits in
the future,
THE board Will not hesitate so far
as may be necessary, to bring to bear
all It's statutory powers in regulating
the volume OF credit.
Much will depend upon the restora-
ton OF the normal efficiency Of rail-
road and steamship lines. II adequate
transportation facilities can be pro-
vided the board sees no occasion for
in connection with the
OF crops now being grown"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
BANK HEAD GIVES
SENATE PLANS FOR
CREDIT REDUCTION
Resolution Brings Letter From
Head Of Federal Reserve
SyStem-Data on Price In
fIation Interesting.

WASHINGTON, May 25.-Economy
IN individual expenditures reduction Of
non essential loans by banks, increased
production and improved transportation
are needed to reduce the cost OF living
and debate credits, Gov, Harding Of
the federal reserve board declared to-
day In responding to senate resolu-
ton of inquiry
The board is not prepared to define
what are essential and non essential
loans, Gov. Harding stated This, he
said, Is u problem for local bankers IA
ntliar with local needs
Gov. Harding's letter, presented 10
tEesenate today by Vice President Mar
luton OF Senator Mccormick. Repub-
lican. Illinois, adopted recently, re-
guessing information regarding what
steps the board contemplated TO meet
the existing initiation OF currency and
credits and consequent high prices"
and measures were proposed to mobilize
credits for movement of the 1920 crop.
Reviewing the boards warnings to
federal reserve members against ex-
tending credits and its increase OF dis
count rates, Gov. Harding said the
board for months has recognized that
the expansion of bank credits was pro-
Ceeding ut rate not warranted by the
production and consumption of goods"
The discount rate advances, Gov. Hard
ing said, have checked credit transact
tireiy effective in bringing about the
reduction in loans desired and which
might normally have been expected dur
ing the arly months Of the year"
on the contrary" he said, com
mercial loans have steadily increased.
Thus 1t appears that the public has an
uCipated demands for banking credit
which are usually made later on in
the year.
The average reserves of federal re-
serve banks are now little over 42iG
per cent, he added. 'as against IS per
cent at the beginning or the year and
about 81 per cent II months ago"
Gov. Harding told of the recent con-
ference here for the federal reserve
advisory council and its recommended
with the opinion that congestion OF
transportation facilities is tying up
great quantities of foodstuffs.
The board Is convinced, Gov Hard
ing continued, that ii the unsold por-
tons of last years crop can be brought
to market before the new crop ma
lures, 1.-THE liquidation Of credits which
are now tied up in carrying the sold
crops will be sufficient to offset to a
degree the credit demands
In moving the crop of 1920"
In the efforts to~reduCe non essential
loans. Gov. Harding said banks were
cautioned against drastic curtailments
and advised to seek gradual liquidation
ana TO grant loans stimulating essential
production.
The problem OF the banking system
OF the country" he continued Its to
check further expansion and to bring
about normal ana healthy liquidation
without curtailing essential production
and without shock 10 industry and legi.
innate commerce.
1T is the view OF the board that while
the federal reserve banks may properly
undertake in their transactions with
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
Activities Among
Memphis Negroes
BY Rev. T. o. Fuller.

The Rev NJ r. Cooper, pastor of st.
James A. NJ. L, church, has announced
his ground breaking and rally for a new
church next Sunday afternoon at 3
o'clock. An interesting program has
been arranged and much interest is
being manifested.
Dr. f. c. Morris. president of the
National Baptist convention. has re-
tour of North Carolina with engage
ments at Raleigh, Charlotte, Durham
and Asheville. He will be accompanied
by Or. S. n. Vass of the publishing
board and Editor ]. D. Crenshaw, of the
National Baptist Voice.
Several applicants are getting ready
to take the law examination. There
are some women among them.
The annual concert of the English
department of Howe will be given in
the chapel Friday night, May 2S. under
the direction of Nine. Dora NJ. Gloster.
Or. Harmony Dyess of Moorehead,
Miss. Is scheduled to lecture at the
Community center Tuesday night. Ev-
erybody welcome.
McCauley Bolton, of Humboldt, Tenn,
has just completed his course in dem
tistry at Meharry Medical college,
Nashville Dr. Bolton is we'll known
in Memphis where he finished his
academic education.
The Baptist Ministers alliance held
their weekly meeting Tuesday morn
ing. The reports were good. Rev w.
W Wilton reported a successful rally
for his new church. Mount Vernon.
Or. Ben Cox, of Central Baptist
church. will preach the sermon to the
graduating class of Howe Institute Sun
day afternoon, May 80, at 3 o'clock. A
great crowd will hear him. The serv-
ices will be held at the First Baptist
church, St. Paul avenue.
7. o. Fuller. Jr., and A. NJ. Town
send, Jr,, will return from college this
week
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
U. S. AGENTS PROBE
POTATO SHIPMENTS

federal agents were ordered TO trail "a
carloads Of potatoes reported today as
having been switched around one Of
the railroad yards here for from five to
seventeen days without any attempt to
unload them. Edward J. Brennan,
superintendent Of the bureau Of invcSti-
cation OF the department Of justice,
stated that he began the inquiry In
obedience TO instructions from District
Attorney Clyne who is in Washington.
Mr.. Brennan said that the agents
were ordered 10 get evidence sufficient
to Convict before a jury"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
SUGAR PROBE UNDER WAY.

NEW YORK, May 25--An investiRa-
tion OF the sugar market for the pur-
pose OF remedying conditions and oh
tanning equitable distribution even II
II be at the expense II some Of the
nonessential industries WAS under way
today before Arnim W. Riley special
assistant TO Attorney Gccral Palmer
terests were summoned 10 appear before
MIR. Riley In a series Of informal meet
ings" Mr. Riley declared. The gov
eminent intended TO stop the reselliug
Of sugar at prices based upon replace
ment value instead Of cost"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
Evergreen Civic Club.

The Womans Evergreen Civic club
win hold its regular monthly meeting
on Wednesday afternoon at o'clock In
the home of Mrs, II. w. Baylss, 2S9
kenilworth place.
The program win be rendered by the
following talented young people: Misses
Ava Norris Theresa Wright, Eta En-
glehart and Edith White, and little
Miss Cotter and Master Faqun.
Following the program a social hour
will he enjoyed and refreshments
RnrNnh
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
Spring Entertainment.

Among ths most interesting events
OF the commencement season at the
various schools and colleges. is num-
hered the spring entertainment, which
will be given on Tuesday evening at
the Sacred Heart institute. Poplar ave
nue.,
The program, which Is varied one
and in which about 200 children will
participate, win he given under the di
tection OF Mrs, Sallie Glass Mette, ana
promises TO be most enjoyable,
The public has been invited to at
tend
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
sovIETs HOLD DNIEPER.

LONDON. May 25.--Russian soviet
forces have occupied number OF viii
lagos in the west bank of the Dnieper
river from Ia to 81 miles north OF kieV'
according to an official statement Is,
sued in Moscow yesterday anu fe0ei, 81
here by wireless.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
Woman's Congress.

The WomAns congress will meet at
the Community center on Wednesday
afternoon at 3 o'clock when the re
ports from the recent convention Of the
Tennessee League OF Women Voters,
in Nashville. at which the congress was
represented. will be given. This Is the
final meeting for the season. and the
electinn Of officers win be held.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25

front and the Bolsheviki have brought
up the largest number. of troops ever
have thus far been identified as taking
part in the struggle. Soviet cavalry is
being used in the swampy country and
II Is known that at least one mounted
division Is In action. Both sides are
using airplanes, armored automobiles
and armored trains wherever possible.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25

ina In several places, have been driven
back across the river with heavy losses,
including more than 400 prisoners. ac-
cording TO an Official statement Issued
here today. The enemy Is attacking
along the entire Northern Polish front,
but have been checked everywhere, II
is declared
Fighting continues along the whole
succeeded in crossing the upper Beres-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
Young Ladies' Institute.

at the regular meeting of the Young
Ladies' institute to be held Wednesday
evening at o'clock at the assembly
hall After the meeting there will be
a card party for the members. Miss
Annie Laura Burton will have charge
of the game.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
Piano Recital.

Mrs. s f. Murray will present her
pupils, including her three talented
daughters. in n piano recital on Sat
urday afternoon at ESQ o'clock In her
home on SledEe avenue.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
Entertain Bridal Party.

Mrs. Pervis Minor viii be the hostess
Mt n delightful affair on Saturday eve
ming. when she will entertain the mem
bers OF the Boyle Falls bridal party at
the dinner dance at the Country club
In special compliment 10 her brother
Mr.. Edward f. Falls. and his lovely
fIancee. Miss Margaret Boyle.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
SITUATION IMPROVED,

WASHINGTON, May 25.-Reports to
the Interstate Commerce commission
today from its agents throughout the
country showed a continued but slow
Improvement in the railway freight
congestion situation.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
Invitation for Tea.

Mrs. Walter Armstrong has issued in
yitations for tea on Friday afternoon
in her home on the Parkway. Mrs
Armstrong Is always a most charming
hostess, and the occasion e being eager
ly anticipated by her friends.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
Song Recital.

Mr. and Mrs@ Edmund Wiley will
present group OF their pupils in n
song recital on Tuesday evening at =
clock at the Witzmann concert hall
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
HUNS TO MEET ALLIES.

BERLIN, May 25.-The German gov
eminent today notified the British
charge at Berlin of its acceptance Of
the entente's invitation to participate at
the conference at Spa.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
Coin Tea Postnoned,

The coin tea for the Martha Beaton
guild Of Holy Trinity church that was
to have been given by Mrs. Huffman on
May IS has been indefinitely postponed
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
CLUBDOM
League of Women Voters.

The Memphis League OF Women Not-
ers, Mrs II. Il. Puryear. president will
meet at the Community center on Fri
Gay morning at 1880 o'clock, instead Of
Thursday. the regular day,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
MISS BOYLE hoNoREE AT
MISS ORGIlI'S LUNCHEC

MISS UHOTII LOTNOT'LOTN
Miss Adele Orgill will be the hostess
nj one OF the lovely prenuptial affairs
in honor Of Miss Margaret Boyle on
Thursday, when she viii compliment
her with a | O'clock luncheon.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
Engagements
Slater Patton.

Mrs. Victoria Lovelace announces the
engagement and approaching marriage
Of her granddaughter, Demetra Slater,
to Harris Patterson Patton, the we'd
ding TO take place June IL.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25

The local organization of Zonists will
hold an important called meeting on
Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock in
the vestry room Of the Baron HrsCh
synagogue.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25

The Foster circle n the Kings pAugh-
tiers win meet Wednesday afternoon at
2;20 o'clocH~tn the home Of Miss Mary
Geers. 1859 Carr avenue,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25

The regular monthly meeting Of st
Vincent de Paul guild will be held on
Wednesday afternoon at $50 o'clock
at st. Peters orphanage.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25

dedication exercises Of the Crippled
Children hospital which will be held
on Wednesday afternoon at 30 o'clock
An interesting program viii be en-
joyed
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25

st. Brigids guild will give the first
OF series OF Complimentary entertain
ments on Wednesday afternoon at 3
O'Clock, in the school hall Mrs, Geo.
Schlocker, Mrs. James Carrigan and
Mrs. Agnes OMEN are officers of the
club
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25

The Parent Teacher association Of
Peabody school will hold It's final meet
ing Of the season on Wednesday after
noon at 3 O'Clock at which the election
OF officers will take place
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25

The social meeting Of ST. Lukes guild
will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3
O'Clock In the home Of Mrs. f. d.
Havens, 1916 Carr avenue.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
B0LSHEVIK TROOPS ARE
REPULSED WITH LOSSES

WARSAW, May 25. (By the Assoclat-
ed Press) ,--Bolshevik troops which
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
g. L. WEssoN FREED.

Coy L, Wesson indicted on charge
Of failure to provide for his wife and
child, got verdict OF not guilty In
First criminal court Tuesday. when his
case was called for trial.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25
OF MEMPHIS
WoMEN'S ORGANIZATIONS

A handkerchief and towel shower will
be given on Wednesday afternoon from
to O'Clock In the home Of Mrs. L..
c, Maxwell, 954 Roland street, by MEM
bers OF st PauFs Missionary society
Mrs. O. p. Parker and Mrs. Frank Max
well will assist in receiving the
guests,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-25

Tie annual celebration OF Presidents
day by the Renaissance Music circle,
In honor OF Mrs. w. C. Early. the
new president, and Mrs. K, l.. Brown,
the retiring president, will be held on
Wednesday afternoon at the country
home OF Mrs. J. w. Canada.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-26

lures that make sunshine ENJOYABLE
BEsz yeila Rnmbuau is one. Eho t@ct
that "Dardanel'a" Is not included y
ne musical score Is the other, one
hardly expects 20 find this pernicious-
ly popular piece IN such an oiietiAsi
but its absence is refreshing.
TO Miss Ranbeau. playing santa
goes not only the palm but 9 Wnole
flock hof them This dainty little 80
prano was the only singer who thaEs-
day night came anywhere near keeping
up with the too loudly pitched ettorts
of Waddy Hides orchestra 20 the e@-
tent OF being clearly understood a
winsome bit Of GROWING glory OF the
black so necessary IN the portrayal q
A senorita, Miss Rambeau stood about
evenly With Mr.. earle In carrying
Sunshine"
Love Is Like This Little Wheel Of
Nine" as sung by this former Chicago
| Grand Opefa company member, came
nearest to developing the feature nu-
| steal number.
Teck Murdoch Detective Carl Is a
| lanky chap with lengthy neither limbs
| which he can manage In a surprlslnt
| fashion. His eccentric dance teaInre'
scored repeatedly. The JuRnita Mar
sons Of Miss Christine was satisfying
| especially when she essayed severa
| terpsichorean numbers in the last hct
Rozita Mantella as Dolores was pepp,
enough for the Spanish sonora. Hafr
Hoyland, as Pussyfoot Trotter, prove
himself not only master Of comio SIT
nations. but an excellent foil. ONE
leads were acceptable.
Girls, some fresh in appearance, som
bored looking, others merely mechanl
| cal none of whom can ever hope
, be a Mary Garden, abound.
, Sunshine" may be spotty. At time
Il may drag, but Richard earle an
Zella Rambeau are worth the time an
admission. 4 performance Friday an
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-26
con the Firing Lime

Laughs tumble over one another In
the comedy "On the Hiring Line. IN
which that universally popular and eN-
ceptionauy gifted coincidence, Miss
Nav Irwin. win appear az the Lyric on
next Tuesday and wednesday nights
and Wednesday matinee,
Miss Irwin. than whom there Is ne
more celebrated or enjoyable player OF
comedy on the American stage, y
starring this season In the cleVeres'
piece and biggest hit she has ever haa'
"On the Hiring Line" was an enor-
mons success in New York whore its
rnn only recently ended and it was
pronounced on all sides one OF the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-26
Father AND SON
CAUGHT IN ACT
MAKING WHISKY

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. March 2s.
(Spl. )-Sheriff S. G.. Alden and posse
consisting OF Lutis Alden and Lon Boyd
made q raid In the eastern end OF the
county yesterday morning and just be-
fore day captured Dock Hampton IN
the act Of making whisky. The still
was in fine operation and Mr. Hamp-
ton and his son, George Hampton,
were busily engageds at their work.
The raiders watched them in operation
for some bit before entering their
plant. The operators both ran, the ell
der Hampton was caught, however, but
the young man outran the officers and
got away.
1t was about a S5-gallon still with
cap and worm. About 800 gallons OF
beer, six gallons of singlings and sew
eral mashes were destroyed. The still
was also destroyed.
Mr.. Hampton was brought to Hunt
ingdon and carried before United States
Commissioner A. NJ. Lee who bound
him over to the next term OF the fed
eral court. fixing his bond at $1,000. He
gave bond for his appearance and wa'
released.
The still was found about one ant
a half miles from Cavia and was wei
located in big hollow, well suited fol
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-26
sEARnH ZOE HOLpUP MEN.

ROANOKE, Va, March a6.-Bands 81
officers wim bloodhounds searched IN
successfully an night for two unldenti-
fled negroes who held up R. NJ cotfey
Jr.. internal revenue agent on a street
here late last night and shot and Sc
yerelv cut him with n razor when nc
refused to put up his hands L i,nl
search continues today While corey
h IN a local hospital Win eh aHoes =, Y,
recovery regarded as ooupIui N"'
morning.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-26
Orpheum.

Jean Adair's new playlet, az the Or
pheum this week is a whimsical COM
edy by Edwin Burke called Ella Comes
TO Town" Ella typifies the honey
lovable old-fashioned, old lady back
home. the kind OF woman that YOU kiss
good bye at the garden gate when you
60 off 70 the city to make your mark
In the world.
In this play Ella comes 70 town, anu
the niece tells OF her adventures In the
clty's night life. Not profound
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-26

NAV. Of course but a simple human
story which affords au excellent op-
portunity for light and shade, humor
and pathos. the while pointing q moral
that is 80 perfectly sugar-coated thAt
Il "a pleasant % take.
Miss Adalr IN this type 81 role offers
a rare dramatic treat. She ranks
among the best character actresses on
the American stage, Her work is ofteh
compared with Emma Dunn, and Emma
Dunn's work IL frequently compared
Win Miss Adair'E They styles are very
similar
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-26
LOew's Lvceum.

Another dumb act that shows months
and months Of patient effort and final
success Is Barnolds Dog and Monkey
circus which came TO the Lyceum
Thursday This animal turn is dis
tinotivs In that only at the finale does
the trainer appear, then only 70 take
a bow. Dan" the drunken dog, and
the monkey police, also the monkey
roomer who brushes the can ike
vet Of the pre- olstead days, are
amusingly entertaining.
Maude Kennedy and Kramer, that Is
trustworthy. They show unusual abil.
| ity in hard shoe steps. This bit Is good
| enough on any bill. jeff Healy ana
| company have presented "A Business
| Proposal here on previous occasions
Ths sketch, however, is still a laugh
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-26
AHlUSeHlentS
,,Sunshine."

Twas the night before Christmas
ana all through the house not soul
was stirring"
So recited Richard earle, who opened
at the Lyric Thursday night in sun
shine" on one occasion when the au
dience apparently found no excuse TO
make use Of their hands. This inter-
polation was the result of one occasion
which was dull But why look for dull
things In a play, Such is bad thing
to do and especially when the piece
livens considerably at times, as does
this Spanish musical comedy.
Sunshine" is billed as n musical
comedy. IL might be called an OPP
eretta Alexander tombstone has fur
nished no strikinsly distinctive mu-
steal number, but the soothing, tune
full strains TO be expected in such a
setting are present. They are eolorful
and bright.
1t has been some years since Rich
| ard earle visited Memphis. He has moi
| changed Still. the drill, easy-talking
| comedian, whose philosophy Is quaint
| iy and highly amusing, he is sui gen
| eris in his class His mannerisms ar
| Of Richard Carrie alone. His diction i
perfect, and above all he rs a show
| man. Lastly, as Richard Skinner, h
does more than his allotted amount L
save Sunshine" from the theatriea
| reefs.
With Mr.. earle there are two fea
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-26

Ecusr Principals are all good for
their roles.
some good material is properly used
hy the University Trio. These three
bows possoas excellent vocal talents, jim
HALEY ana Jtssio Noble complete the
vaudeville with a comedy skit comprised
OF chatter, dances and song OF So
Another tear-'em up Western screen
lead Ruck Jones arrived Thursday. IN
s,rhe Last straw" this former T. $.
cayalryman made a large acquaintance
on his first showing iu Memphis. II
is a typical Western film fun Of &C
! ton.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-26
- nVERToN 81.

NASHVILLE Tenn, March
0verton. 81. prominent citizen q Nash-
Vile. died here today. t.,.
Mr.. Ovcrton had been IN POOR hsAA.h
ana several days ego sustained a lLao-
fIre Of The skull by a fall lie Mas
he founder Of the cid Hermitage stua
here
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-26

saturday night and a saturday mate
nee conclude tho engagement
n ysH had Mr. Cnfla'E spanish
dance effort In the last act been q wee
BID more strenuous the laugh might
have been on him. literally and flgura-
lively. 49,, ,s,,. .
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-03-26

brIrhfest and most entertaining COM
edies produced In years,