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The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1910-01-28

ders, Past Grand Mistress, who came
in for her share of honor, delivered
the welcome address on part of the
ladies, was responded to in beauti-
full manner by Mrs. Queenie Degraf-
fenreid, chairman of the club. There
were many other short addresses by
Mrs. Anna Clark, Rev. S. Jordan, V.
Grand Master Mr.. Polk Watson, MIR.
L. Pennington, Mr.. Jordan Bright,
Mrs. ]. Bright, Mrs. l.. Moore, Rev.
S. H. Miller, and others. Mr.. Tram
mells little daughter favored the
guests with a beautiful selection on
the guitar. Messrs. Smith, Harrison
and Jackson, trio, sang some sweet
music throughout. A menu of sew
eral courses was served to the de-
light of all present. The occasion was
indeed a royal one that can never be
forgotten, and too much cannot be
said of the good taste and ability and
credit of Mrs. Queenie Degraffenreid,
the worthy chairman and her faith
full associates. Mrs. Anna Clark and
Miss Lula Bats we're the worthy sup
porters of the Grand Master, who
presented him with a handsome bou-
quet Mr. John Taylor and Mr.. S.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1910-01-28
VARIETY STORE OPENS NEXT
TUESDAY.

The Helping Hand Variety Store
will open it's doors next Tuesday night
at o'clock. 1t is located on the
corner of Fourth avenue, South, and
Franklin street, in the rear of st.
Paul Church, fronting on Franklin
street. This store is organized under
the auspices of charitable board for
the purpose of relieving the poor and
destitute. DR.. w. Sampson Brooks
pastor of st. Paul Church, projected
the movement, and has erected a
building for this purpose. Bishop
Evans Tyree, Drs. R. F. Boyd, R. H.
Boyd, J. H. Hale, ]. c. Napier, E. W.
S. Hammond, T. w. Johnson, G. V.
Roman, c. H. Clark, Preston Taylor,
G L. jackson, A. Brooks, T. w. Haig
Ter, Thompson will be the speakers.
Music will be furnished by brass
mand.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1910-01-28

excellent photographs and paintings
in the city. 1t is surrounded with a
beautiful lawn. The yard is lighted
with electric lights, presenting a
most brilliant appearance on these so
cial events.
President Bowling, on each of these
occasions, has the able assistance Of
his wife, who was the only railroad
employees wife conspicuous, being
constantly on duty, administering to
every want of the guests. Special at
tention to the prominent visitors has
always been an asset Of this organ!-
zation, which is made up of the labor
ing class of the railroad employees Of
the Louisville and Nashville and N.
c.. & st. L. Railways, which roads
have contributed literally to the main
tenance of this association by donat.
ing the property and the building. q
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1910-01-28
DAY HOME CLUB.

The approaching meeting of the Day
Home Club is being looked forward
to with a deal of interest. 1t will be
the annual meeting at which the re-
port Of the officers of the club will be
rendered. Nashville has had the proud
distinction of having within its midst
this charitable organization, which
has administered to the wants of the
needy. At one time the Day Home
Club attempted to maintain quar-
ters for the care of the offspring Of
the working people, and did so for
several years, but it was found too
expensive, and on account of the small
donations being received by the club
for its maintenance had to be discon-
tinued. Since then the Day Home
Club has spent it's efforts in doing
charitable work by contributing to the
various movements, hospitals and
needy individuals.
The President of the Club, Mrs. Ma
pier, has not at all been discouraged.
Each member of the club has battled
bravely to keep the organization alive,
and to gather funds so that when
called upon or when the needy were
found, they could be helped.
The meeting is to be held on
February End, at the residence of
Mrs. Napier. At this meeting the Off
Gers for the ensuing year will be
elected. The reports of the Commit
tee on Charity, the Committee on
Subscription and the Committee on
Ways and Means will be made
Whether there will be a change in
the official roster is not indicated, be-
cause it is known that the present
officials have enjoyed the entire con-
fidence, not only of the club members,
but Of the city. The officers are Mrs.
]. G. Napier, President; Mrs. l. b.
Scott, Vice-President; Mrs. J. B. Bos-
ley, Second Vice-President; Mrs. A. B.
Carter, Secretary; Mrs. W. o. Tate,
Treasurer, all of whom have served
Consecutively for four years. Each
is well known for the amount Of real
work they have done along this line.
The citizens are, no doubt, ready to
join hands with the Day lIome Club
to further help them prosecute their
charitable mission.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1910-01-28
MEETING OF EXECUTIVE BOARD
OF NATIONAL BUSINESS
LEAGUE,
,cial to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
New York, N. Y, Jan. 27.-The Ex-
ecutive Committee of the National
Negro Business League was in session
here to-day and yesterday. This meet
ing was called to order by the chair
man, Mr.. J. G. Napier, of Nashville,
Tenn, for the purpose of taking up
important work of the League. The
principle business, however, coming
before it was the deciding between the
many contesting cities about che meet.
ing place for the 1910 session Of the
League. The East is apparently in
the lead. 1t seems to be between Phi
ladelphia, New York and Boston, with
the odds in favor of the Hub City.
1t can be safely predicted tonight
that this is by far the largest Execu-
tive Committee meeting that has been
held for some time.
The entire efforts afterwards Of the
committee were bent on arranging a
suitable and entertaining program for
the coming session, which will be the
tenth anniversary of the National Ne
gro Business League. Thus the East
in capturing this meeting scores a
tremendous success.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1910-01-28

Mr.. w. w Williams Grand Master
of the United Order Sons and Daugh-
ters of Abraham, President of Benev-
olent Order Number One, Grand Mar
shall of the Delegated Assembly Of
the Benevolent Orders of Tennessee,
and who is otherwise quite prominen
in the leading fraternitie3 Of the city,
was given a royal banquet Monday
evening, January "a, at the belmont
co Cafe, by the Blue Ribbon Club,
composed of members of United Or
der Sons and Daughters of Abraham.
The spacious dining-room was appro-
priately decorated in beautiful col
ors, with hanging bells and flags. At
the appointed hour the guests were
ushered into the spacious dining
room, where the table was laden with
many good things The program in
part was as follows: First, prayer
by Rev. S. H. Miller; welcome ad-
dress to the Grand Master on be-
half of the gentlemen, by DR.. ]. A..
Mcmillan, who was given marked at
tention, was responded to by the
Grand Master, w w. Williams, who
with an eloquent response held the
large audience spellbound about 20
or 80 minutes. then Mrs. Nellie San
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1910-01-28

The Chairman Of the Executive Com
mittee of the National Negro Business
League, the Hon. J. G. Napier, left
the city Monday evening, the oath,
going direct to New York City, where
he had called his committee together
for the purpose of looking over the
league business for the ensuing year.
Mr.. Napier's activity in the League
has apparently been on the increase
since it met here some years ago. His
retention as Chairman of the Execrl-
tive Committee is regarded by Nash
Vile people and by Tennesseans as
distinct recognition Of Tennessee's
rank in the National Business League.
Mr.. Napier has gone to practically
every meeting of the Executive Com
mittee and the League, notwithstand-
ing they are held quarterly sometime.
1t will be remembered that he had
just returned from Washington, where
he went to attend the Anna T. Jean
fund board, and this trip to New York
had to be made in the interest of the
organization, of which he is such
staunch member.
Much business is said to be slated
to come before the committee, namely,
the address of Mr.. Carnegie, the pre-
pairing of the program for the tenth
annual session, which is already be-
ing regarded among the League fol-
lowers as "The Tenth Anniversary
Session" Quite a scuffle is said to he
on between New York and Boston, as
to who will succeed in capturing this
session
Mr.. Napier was seen by a Globe
representative just before leaving. lie
said that while he was interested in
the outcome, he could hardly predict
where the meeting would be held this
year, but that he would not be at all
surprised if Boston succeeded, as some
of the Bostonians were very anxious
to have another chance at entertaining
them, and that New York was not
asleep on her rights. Strong pressure
had been brought to bear the chair
man said, and excellent inducements
had been held out.
MI Napier Will IN all pr0DaDlllCy
return to Nashville via Washington.
While no statement of this has been
made, his friends are watching his in
terest in the political world very care
fully. 1t is being said in Nashville,
as we'll as in other cities, that the
time is ripe and that the berth is
practically selected for him, a1I yet
no admission of this Can be forced in
any quarters. Notwithstanding the
persistent rumor which comes from
many quarters naming this place and
the other place, the administration is
almost persuaded" to hand out the
plum even before the time comes. He
is expected to return to Nashville
by Monday, but his friends are not
predicting any statement
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1910-01-28
Y. M. C. A. NOTES.

Dancing was discussed in all of its
phases on last Sunday and a great
deal of good was wrought from this
important subject. The building was
crowded to it's utmost capacity "The
Public Dance Hall viii lbe the sub
ject Sunday, January 30, p. m. La
dies are invited to be present. Spe-
cial invitations to ministers. Busi-
ness meeting Wednesday night, Feb
ruary 20. Meeting from to p. M.
sharp at Odd Fellows Hall, 447
Fourth avenue, North.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1910-01-28

Miller were the worthy supporters of
the Past Grand Mistress. Mr. Grant
Degraffenreid, master of ceremonies,
presided with becoming dignity
The Sons and Daughters of Abra-
ham is comparatively young order,
but is being pushed rapidly to the
front by their untiring leader, Mr.. w.
w. Williams. The name of the order
is a significant one and is a creation
of the Negro pure and simple.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1910-01-28
SHELBYVlLLE NOTES.

Mrs. Laura Armstrong, of Nash
vile, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs: George
Davidson.
Mr.. Wilson Cartwright is improv-
ing.
The Knights of Pythias will have
their public installation Tuesday
night at the A. M. E. Church.
Miss Sadie Hillsman has returned
from Clarksville.
Miss Effie Ryals has returned from
Memphis.
Miss Clemmie Webb and Mr.. Roy
Endsley were united in marriage Sat
urday night.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1910-01-28
MT. ZION CHURCH.

Rev. Mr.. Moore filled the pulpit at
Mt. Zion Baptist Church Sunday
morning, preaching a very interesting
sermon. His text was, "I am the way
and the light"
Rev. Ferrell, the pastor lecured to
the B. Y. P. U. Sunday. Mr.. Hayes
Cole also spoke.
Preparations are being made to Or
ganize a young peoples choir.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1910-01-28
IN THE EAST
Mr.. j. G. NAPIER IN new YORK
ON BUSINESS.
Attending Session of The
Executive

COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL
NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE-HAs
BEEN A PROMINENT cHARAc-
TER IN THE ORGANIZATION
FROM ITS INCIPIENcY = BoS-
TON IN THE RACE AGAINST
NEW YORK FOR THE MEETING
MOT CERTAIN THAT EITHER
PLACE WILL BE SELECTED
MR.. NAPIER WILL RETURN BY
WAY OF WASHINGTON, D. c.
HARMONY EXPECTED.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1910-01-28

A banquet, elaborate and creditable
the hall of the Railway Protective AS
sociation, corner Cedar street and
Tenth avenue, North, which was the
annual affair of this organization, of
which Mr.. Humphrey Bowling is the
moving spirit. The railroad men have
on each year since its organization,
given their friends and members these
annual festivities, and at each meeting
they have the leading men of the city
to speak to them. Aside from this,
they have had visiting members from
other towns to say a word of encour-
agement. Among the conspicuous fig
ures present last Monday night were
Messrs. Jack Tate, Joe Patton and
George O'Neal. The program began
promptly at nine o'clock, the annual
address being delivered by President
Bowling Mr. Bowling spoke extempo-
raneously, reviewing the organization
of the association in his familiar way.
He related the incidents which led up
to his conceiving this idea, and in his
entertaining way again described,
with earnestness and with a deal of
emphasis that "This association is 60
ing to continue to grow, because every
man in it has pledged himself to go
down into his pocket and put up mol-
ey and increase the treasury. We
have a thousand dollars in the One
Cent Savings Bank, and we are going
to increase this amount. We are 60
ing to pay every claim that comes
against us. If one of our members
should happen to die, his wife will
have a check for one hundred dollars
within three hours after we receive no.
tice of the death. We have no red
tape business connected with the Rail
way Protective Association. Our mode
of dealing is honest and fair. We pur-
pose to take care of the aged, and
especially do we look after the families
of our deceased co-laborers."
After the Presidents address, Rev.
G.. Lake lines, pastor of Howard Con-
gregational Church; Rev. w. S FL.
lington, pastor of the First Baptist
Church; Mr.. A. N. Johnson, the un.
dertaker, and the veteran railway en-
ployee from Chattanooga, who is al
ways on hand, gave entertaining re-
marks. The president then announced
that there were five cakes to be dis
posed of. After this announcement
the First Baptist Church choir sang
life is like a mountain railway"
The cakes were then disposed of in
the following order. First Baptist
choir was presented with the large
one, which was baked to represent
the roadbed of railroad, having cross
tires and steel tires like the road; the
others went to Rev. lines, Rev. FL
lington, Rev. A. Brooks and Mr.. A,
N. Johnson.
The annual report Of the associa-
ton was rendered in an itemized form,
showing the receipts and disburse-
ments for 1910. After this refresh
ments were served, consisting of
chicken, ham sandwiches, celery, beat
en- biscuits, cheese, pickle, cream,
cake and lemonade. No one present
out of the immense audience that COM
pletely filled the hall, has witnessed
a more elaborate affair of the associa-
tion.
This organization can boast of hav-
ing one of the best lodge rooms in
the city. 1t is two-story, commodious
in every respect, with reading rooms
up stairs. 1t has some of the most
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1910-01-28

The Afro-American Ledger is aw-
fully worried about Mr. Marbury,
a well-known Independent Democrat
ic lawyer of this city. He is in
the last stages of Negrophobia, and
if he is not taken to Pasteur hos
pital or some hospital for contagious
diseases, we are afraid he will inoc-
ulate the whole country His condi-
tion is serious, and we should advise
his friends to do something for him
and do it quickly, He cannot pos
sibly last longer at this rate His
case is a desperate one-Afro-Ameri-
can Ledger.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1910-01-28
GRAND MASTER.
HONORED BY THE MEMBERS OF
HIS ORDER.
Sons And Daughters Of
Abraham.

BANQUET GIVEN MONDAY NIGHT
IN HIS HONOR - BEAUTIFUL
DECORATIONS SUBJECT OF
MUCH COMMENT - SUPPER
SERVED IN HIGH STYLE-MR.
w. w. WILLIAMS THE RECIP-
TENT OF THE HONOR BE-
SLOWED = HAS DONE GREAT
WORK FOR SONS AND DAUGH-
TIERS OF ABRAHAM - PROME
NENT IN ALL THE LEADING
FRATERNITIEs.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1910-01-28
MAMMOTH
AFFAIR WAS ANNUAL BANQUET
MONDAY NIGHT.
By Railroad Employees Pro-
teCtiVe Association

HALL ON CEDAR STREET PRE-
SENTS LIVELY SCENE-PRESI-
DENTS ANNUAL ADDRESS ABLE
DOCUMENT - REPORTED THE
ORGANIZATION IN GOOD CON-
DITION - PROMINENT SPEAK.
ERS ELECTRIFY THE MEN,
BERS AND INVITED GUESTS
DECORATED CAKES PRESENTED
TO VISITING FRlENDS-EVERY-
BODY BOUNTEOUSLY SERVED
TO THE HEARTS CONTENT.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1910-09-22

She was the lady of his choice, and
he took no pains to conceal it. 81 III
bet you don't know what day tomor
row ISL she announced suddenly.
"Why, Tuesday, of course" he an
swered, in a puzzled tone. "Oh, L don It
mean that kind of day I knew you
didn't know" "What do you mean ~
he replied helplessly. She pretended to
be hurt. cit will be my birthday"
Congratulations, Alice Congratula-
tionsl' he exclaimed enthusiastically.
"And how old may you" "That IS
for you to find OUT she answered,
laughing. "Well, III bet you know
"You do9" eyes, and III tell you
what 1 III do. III send you a rose for
every year of your life. How will that
dos" At the florist IS he found the as
sistant unoccupied. "Send Miss Casey
eighteen of your best roses tomorrow
morning. You know the address. Eigh.
teen. Your best. Understand" The
boy understood. Half an hour later the
proprietor was looking over the order
book. "What did Mr.. Graham order
today9" eighteen roses, SIR" an
swered Willie. "Eighteenf He's a
pretty good customer. Throw in q
dozen more. San Francisco Argonaut
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1910-09-22

When one stands before hot fire
the face becomes red, as we all know.
This result is the effect of the action
of radiated heat on the nerves con-
trolling the small blood vessels of the
skin. These tiny vessels are normally
in a state of moderate contraction.
Under exposure to heat they relax
and become distended with blood. The
same process, under the mysterious
connection of the vasomotor nerve sys-
tenn with mental impressions, pro-
duces ordinary blushing.
In regard to exposure to direct heat
the reddening of the skin, together
With the uncomfortably warm feeling
accompanying it, may be lookeS upon
as one of the useful little danger
signals" with which we are surround
ed. Persons who from any cause have
lost their susceptibility, as is the case
in some forms of paralysis, may ex.
pose a limb to heat until serious in
jury results.
The reason that the face chiefly
| Pushes is that in the ordinary posi-
| ton near a fire it is most directly ex
| posed to the rays of heat, while mos
| Of t body is shielded by clothing;
| that the nerves of the face are partic
ularly sensitive in this respect ant
that the skin there is more abundant
ly furnished with blood vessels.-Lon
| don Standard.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1910-09-22
Art of Papermnkfng,

In the matter of making and using
paper we are not in line with the Chi
nese and other Asiatics, who not only
make the finest paper in the world,
but apply it to all sorts of uses, max
ing window panes. fans, umbrellas,
sandals, and even cloaks and other
garments of it. The art of making pa
per from mulberry bast is said to have
been invented in China in the second
century, B. G. Afterward bamboo
shoots, straw, grass and other materi'
s.is were also used. The manufacture
spread to the adjacent countries. The
Arabs learned it in Samerkand, and
their learned men carefully kept Sc
cret the process by which they made
paper for their own use. The crusades
made Europe acquainted with the art
and the first paper mill in Germany
dates from the twelfth century.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1910-09-22
THE EDUCATION OF ARABELLA.
Father and Mother Nearly Came to
a Real Disagreement.

Gather and Mother Nearly Came to
Real Disagreement.
Mrs Lyon lifted the embroidery
from the work table at her side and
began stitching at a long, fine strip
Of linen with dainty fingers.
do you know" she said, holding it
up for closer inspection, do you know,
Edwin, that Arabella looks simply
,ovely in whittier"
Mr.. Lyon was so deeply absorbed In
ais editorial that he merely uttered a
casual, disinterested Indeed"
Eyes," went on Arabella's mother,
aer enthusiasm quite unquenched by
ack of sympathy. "She looks like an
nigel in white, really; 1 can't help
thinking how lovely she will be when
she graduates. I'm planning her a
rown that will be a dream; frills and
Insertion, and all done by hand. OF
course it will be pity to hide 1t when
she wears her cap and gown, but it
must show underneath a little, and
Mr.. Lyon, now thoroughly aroused
aid aside his newspaper. eff you're
alking about Arabella going to col
ege," he said, grimly, you might as
we'll give 1t up at once. I shall never
rive my consent, neverl have always
,aid that no daughter of mine should
70 to college, and I see no reason now
Why / should change my mind"
~But. Edwin" pleaded his wife. you
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1910-09-22
STONE AGE CUSTOMS.
Ancient Habits Still Endure Among
Natives of Rural Roumania.

Natives of Rural Roumania.
Customs and habits directly trace
able back to the end of the stone age
are still observed by the inhabitants
of the remoter parts of rural Rouma-
mia, says DR.. Emil Fischer of Bucha-
rest in the Umschau. The latest sta
tistics show that there are still in Rou-
mania over $4,000 cave dwellings in
existence, in which a quarter of mil
lion peasant folk live. These caves
are almost as primitive in their ar
rangements as the original cave dwell
ings of the stone age.
AS recently as in the eighties millet,
the Oldest Indo-Germanic grain, was
still crushed in Roumania by means
of hand mills and stored in peculiarly
shaped granaries similar to those used
by the natives of central Africa. To
day the Roumanian peasants still use
ancient plows. At funerals repast
named coliba is partaken of consist
ing of soaked and boiled corn the ex
act way corn was first prepared and
eaten by the tribes of Europe.
Even to-day crabapples and wild
pears are the only fruit known to the
Roumanian peasant, and his vegeta
bles are wild herbs boiled with OF
| pressed from sunflower, hemp ant
gourd seeds. Medical men in rura
Roumania are still known among the
peasantry as wizards.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1910-09-22
RARE PAINTING DISCOVER ED
Picture Declared to De Work ef
Feti, Sixteenth Century Artist.

Feti, Sixteenth Century Artist.
rare and very valuable painting
of David" said by experts to be the
work of the famous sixteenth century
Italian artist, Domenico Feti, has been
discovered in Philadelphia, the Public
Ledger of that city says. 1t has been
in the possession of well known man
who, however, is not an authority on
art, for some years, and while he and
his friends always admired it for its
beauty and the mellowness of its col
loring, it has been only in the past
week that it came to the notice of ex-
perts, who enthusiastically pronounced
it genuine Feti, and worth probably
$25 600.
The picture is vigorous in treatment
and remarkably strong in color, tech
uique and the general handling of the
| subject. The figure Of the Biblical
hero is youthful and beautiful. In the
dark shadows of the lower foreground
is dimly seen the severed head of the
giant Goliath. The picture is said to
be one of the few large ones done by
Feti. 1t is about four feet by six feet.
| The painting is on exhibition in a
window at 1884 Chestnut street and
has attracted much attention.
Domenico Feti was born in Rome in
1859 and died at Venice in 1924. He
became a follower of Ludovico Cigoli
and afterward went to Mantua, where
he obtained the patronage of Cardinal
Gonzaga, who, on coming to the duke
dom, appointed him his court painter
Unfortunately, however, Feti gave way
to intemperance, and this shortened
his days. He adopted the style o.
Guilio Romano without, however, be
ing a mere imitator. His coloring Ii
forcible and the expression of his fig
/, ures animated. His works, though
, chiefly of small size, are very scarce
There are four of them in the Corsin
palace of Florence and one in the Man
tua Academy, while others are II
Dresden, Munich and Vienna. Fet
was a great favorite of the celebrated
picture collector, NJ. Crozat.