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The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-02-24
Tennessee,s Population.


The 1910 census of this state JUS
given out in tabulated form show
that there are only 472,9S7 Negroe
in our, commonwealth, and that Their
are 1,711,55O white people of all races
The Negroes constitute 21.65 per cen
Of the population of the state, Tn,
report shows that there are only tw,
counties in which Negroes predomi
nate The Nashville Bonner, in com
menting on the subject says:
On the whole, the state is a
white mans state The little more
than one-fifth Negro population,
with a relative diniunittion of
nearly per cent in ten years, is
not a problem to be dreaded.
There was little appreciable in
crease among Tennessee Negroes
in the last decade, and there is
not likely to be any in the years
to come. There is no probability
that this condition will change in
the future. On the other hand,
there will be more or less white
immigration probably increasing
in future decades. There is al
ways probability of considera-
bic tide of white immigration
from the North and foreign coun-
tries into this section. AS the
West becomes settled and the
North crowded the immigration
into the outh will naturally in
crease.
On the other hand immigration
from Tennessee is likely to de-
crease. Tennessee whites have in
Tast decades gone in large num-
lie to Texas, Arkansas and other
Western regions. Between 1900
and 1910 the white emigration
from Tennessee to Oklahoma was
heavy, and there is every reason
to believe that more whites than
blacks left the state within that
period. All Of these facts indicate
that the race problem, as it ap-
plies to the state at large, is van
ishing in Tennessee. In the con-
gested regions like Fayette and
Haywood counties in may contin-
ue to be troublesome, but for the
greater part Of the state it is now
of small consequence and grow
ing Of less Importance.
We hope that the facts as snowl
by the census figures will set at res
for the present at lease that fear tina
the Negroes will some day wake u
and take possession of the state Tn
Banner felt moved to declare in tn
same editorial that this is whit
mans state" We thought that wa
generally understood so rar as pei
tains to wealth and numbers.
The cry of Negro domination in thi
state is the weakest that can be made
The time has never been when such
thought has ever entered the mind
OF the Negroes of Tennessee. The,
have always been content to own
little home and to live at peace witt
everybody. The Negro is an imita
tor in many things, but he has neve
exhibited spirit of conquest He i
too much inclined to be contente,
with little.
There is one feature brought on
by the census that is to be regretted
and that is the inclination Of so man,
Negroes to flock to the cities an
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-02-24

he can be induced to reverse himself
and retain Mr.. Vernon as Register of
the Treasury. We would not be sur
prised If he did, foY he is man who
has a reputation of doing such things;
but We are surprised that 81, able a
journal as The Independent would
stoop so low as to join him in doing
so. We knew that white men were
preferred to black men for positions
in Georgia, and that our contemporary
concurred in the preference, but we
did not suspect that the disease had
taken affect to the extent that the
color question would be raised in the
race.
Mr. Vernon, as. Register of the
Treasury, has acquitted himself In
way that reflects credit upon himself
and the race to which he belongs.
The Globe admires him as a man
and as an official. We are proud that
he is scholarly black man. We
have this fancy for no other reason
than btcause white men have tried to
prove that all intelligent Negroes get
their ability to attain greatness from
their strain of Caucasian blood. That
claim has caused many Negroes to re-
joice when black man proves that
there is as fertile brain in black heads
as there is in white heads. But we
do not allow that prejudice TO enter
in when it comes within the lines of
the race.
Mr., Napier is as true to his race
as any man in this country. The
claim that the courts in this city
were called upon at one time to set
tie his racial identity cannot be es-
tablished The oldest and most re
sponsible citizens in his home city
have 10 knowledge OF such. 1t
is false rumor that those VINO are
circulating do not believe, but are
simply using it to an end.
President Taft has appointed Mr. |
Napier Register of the Treasury, If he
never sends his name to the Senate
it will be reflection on the President |
and not the appointed Mr.. Napiers |
record is as spotless as a new sheet
He is as true Republican as ever
drew breath. His worth to the party |
has been proven beyond a shadow
of doubt There would not be
republican governor in this state to-
day had it not been that ]. C. Napier
shelled the woods from Memphis to
Bristol and held sufficient numDer of
Negroes in line to enable the fusion
lists to win.
The belated wall of The Independent
comes at a time when no one will be-
lieve there is a semblance of sincerity
in it. Before the appointment was made
it was discussed fully and freely. The
friends of Mr.. Vernon practically won
a victory for him, and he, Mr. Vernon,
put himself out of the position by
methods that acre well known to the
and at this late day it is
unfair and unprincipled to assail Mr.
Napier as The Independent has done.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-02-24
KILLING OF NEGRO.
BY Trap Gun Is Held Unsuitable by
Virginia Jury.

Parksley, Va, February 21.-"Geo
Stran, Negro, came to his death by
a gunshot wound from a trapgun set
by L. c. Gordy to protect his home,
and we believe him to have been JUS
titled therein"
This was the verdict to-day of a
Coroners jury.
1t was charged that the Negro act
ed as messenger in carrying letter
to Gordy's daughter from H. ]. Nc
ready, who was arrested charged with
inducing the girl to leave home.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-02-24

! Towns. True, the naDlt is not alto
gether racial, but the Negroes Of all
races have the least chance to make
a living in the city. But there is a
cause for this continual influx that
is graver than the charge so often
made that the gayeties of city life at
tract the young Negroes to the cities.
That the many things to be seen, and
the good times to be had in the city
have attracted Negroes is true, no
doubt, and it is also true that these
same things attract the young white
men to the cities, but the main cause
for the Negroes leaving the country
for the city is the constant harrassing
OF those men who attempt to have a
little farm and make decent living
for their families. Too often whole set
Elements of industrious Negro farm
ers are broken up by the poor and
vicious white men who style them
selves white Caps" and who send
out warnings and post up notices that
all Negroes must leave by a certain
time. In such cases what it has taken
years to acquire must be sacrificed.
Often in such cases some ir~esponsi-
Bile Negro has committed a minor
| offense, and for his act whole COM
munity is broken up. The humble
Negro farmer decides to move his fam
lily to some city and take his chances.
If the daily papers in our state,
with a powerful influence such as the
Banner has, would use that influence
to create sentiment against these
oGtIages they would do much great
er service to all the people than can
POSSIBLY be done by constantly holding
up the Negro domination ghost.
The fight on secret Negro societies
IS spreading with a rapidity that is
alarming The most drastic step yet
attempted is the bill introduced in
the West Virginia Legislature. Ne
groes have simply got to fight such
attempts, SO it would be wise to stop
spending SO much for regalia and pre-
pare for the storm that is raging.
The doctors are having hard
time in John Hopkins hospital, Bal
timore, Nd, to decide whether child
is black or white. This is an extreme
case of color blindness; it beats Col.
Roosevelt a country block,
The women of the city are pegging
away at the old delapidated Knowles
School building. Persistency will win
in the end
Our business leagues have taken an
other ground hog excursion. Well,
August will be here bye and bye.
Senator Lorimer says he will retain
his seat. Pity that Vardaman could
not get there too
I
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-02-24

Senator Lorimer says he will retain
his seat. Pity that Vardaman could
not get there too
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-02-24

Our business leagues have taken an
other ground hog excursion. Well,
August will be here bye and bye.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-02-24

The women of the city are pegging
away at the old delapidated Knowles
School building Persistency will win
in the end.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1911-02-24

The doctors are having hard
time in John Hopkins hospital, Bal
timore, Nd, to decide whether a child
is black or white. This is an extreme
case of color blindness; it beats Col
Roosevelt a country block
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-14
Fashions Fancies.

The fashions Of the season are settled
at last. We know where we are for the
moment. A skirt still slim allied to a
diaphanous corsage constitutes eight out
of every ten gowns that greet the eye on
all sides. And just what joy the really
cool corsage is we have had ample OPP
portunity of verifying during these warm
days.
In the more exclusive realms of dress,
however, the skirt. straight Of line, is
yet. nevertheless. draped. There is i'm
mense smartness, for example. in black
charmeuse skirt, the draperies merely
finished with a deep openwork stitched
hem.
The laces for this dainty class Of con-
lection are needle-run or an especially
neat patterned fiimy lace placed under
the vague categorical distinction of
French.
Though even in so ubiquitous a matter
as the lingerie jabot one must grant the
attractiveness of some really good con-
lection Of real lace allied to handker-
chief lawn, which really bear no sort OF
relation to the hard, common white plas-
tiers one sees being worn, and oftentimes
by those in a position to indulge In
better That is where the French woman
displays such splendid acumen; the de-
tails of her attire are always so good.
Navy serge suits and the one-Side 1abot
are perfect uniform in Paris for morn
ing wear. but somehow they never strike
the discordant note as do the cheapy af-
fected plagiarisms over here.
A rather coarse, boldly patterned filet
lace promises to play an important role.
1t is quite extraordinarily effective. and
looks particularly well allied TO white silk
crepon relieved by touches of black
chiffon and that much favored black vel
vet ceinture. \ preponderance of black
and white is inevitable, especially in
hats. And, speaking of hats, the small
shape is here to stay. Brims are nearly
all retrousse. and practically all are of
uneven height, a preference lying with
those swept up to an extreme height at
the back.
A white tagal model faced up with
navy blue had the crown swept from
stem to stern by two white ostrich feath-
ers, the tips just slightly tinted as
though they had been singed. Although
almost straight the naturally rich char
acter of these plumes fully accounted for
their delcously soft appearance. the
fronds falling thickly the one over the
other. Feathers decidedly are in the as
cendant over flowers for these small
shapes. Some wondrously charming re-
suits, too. are being achieved with high
massed bows of light spot tulle in both
white and black.
An all-black hat that was dream was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-14
Hints From Paris.

According to a rumor from Paris blue is
ultra-fashionable and also beige. This
blue is Of cobalt shade and appears in
the most ubiquitous manner. The latest
thing for millinery is this shade of blue
and white. The brims are in dark blue,
ana no other color will receive anything
like its fair share of attention Instead
OF firing Of navy shades we are TO have a
surfeit of them, though dark blue should
Of all colors hold very high place in the
well dressed womans affections, for IL
would indeed be difficult to do without II.
Second to blue in fashions favor is all
white, unrelieved by the slightest touch of
color. This rage for white millinery will
be an expensive one, for with the DUST
and CRIME Of city 1t does not take very
long for white to become pale gray or
even brown, and when white is affected
care should be taken that 1t is a pure
white, for nothing looks worse than soiled
or bedraggled finery. Those who live IN
the country have the advantage In TINS
respect, as in many others, over town
dwellers, that clothes last spotless for
such a comparatively long time. How
ever fashion has decreed that we are to
wear white, particularly in millinery, and
flowers, with their foliage and stalks. are
made entirely white. and are very often
worn on black hats or on pure white
ones.
Skirts. which were to be so much wider,
do not appear to be In a hurry 10 dDSuuoH
the tightness to which we have grown &C
customed. though a variety in these is to
be encountered. The skirt with three ruff
fles is being tentatively revived. but It
proves to be SO unbecoming 10 the aver
age woman that 1t can never be said to
have acquired q wonderful success, and
long line is generally adhered to. The
jupeoulotte is being essayed in a new
FORM the trouser effect being confined to
one leg only, but these may be looked
upon as fashions vagares.
The back of the dress is frequently or
considerably more Importance than the
front, the most daring additions being
arranged there. We have done SO long
without trains and managed so happily
that their revival is looked at askance,
and the many curious varieties which We
see are not likely to make them rise In
our favor The perfectly loose hanging
fiat train Is seen on many French models,
which hangs right away from the rather
tight skirt, giving very curious effect.
These have the advantage that they are
easy of manipulation, as 1t is quite sim
pie matter to pick them up and place
them over the arm.
This loose. floating panel is still being
used on short tailor costumes, and has
a wide popularity. In the case of even
ing frocks 1t springs sometimes from be-
low the shoulders, and although it is
quite separate affair from the dress
il is fastened to the skirt by cabochons
Of embroidery or ropes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-14
Rules for Etiquette.

Wedding invitations should be is
sued from four weeks TO fifteen days
before the day appointed for the cere-
mony To the large church weddings
are invited all those whose names go
to make up the visiting list Of both
families, whether they live at a great
distance, are travelling or are in
mourning or near at hand. Important
business associates of the groom and
the brides father also receive invita-
lions, and a few are distributed among
the bridesmaids and ushers SO that
they may invite near friends and rel
ativeS to the wedding.
Unglazed white or cream tinted pa
per, seven and a half inches by six
inches. is an accepted size. The shee,
folds once and is inserted first in an
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-14
IMPROVES COMPETITIONS
BETTER THAN POWDER

In discussing beauty preparations in
the Los Angeles Post, Mae Martyr,
authority on such matters, writes as
follows: Face powder is now back
number. Women who desire beau
tiful complexion seldom use it. A
much better substitute has been found
in an inexpensive lotion made by dis
solving four ounces of spurmax in
one-haif pint hot water with two tea
spoonfuls glycerine added.
This wonderful skin whitener and
complexion beautifer does not show
or rub off like powder and gives sal
low, oily or shiny skin a clear, charm
ing, youthful tone. No woman who
ever tries this lotion will again use
powder. 1t leaves the skin smooth,
yelvety and beautiful"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-14

A stew OF the meat left from dinner
makes an agreeable luncheon dish for
a cool day Either veal or beef can be
utilized in this way, the manner in which
it was first cooked making very little
difference. The secret of its success lies
in allowing 1t to cook slowly. If mashed
potatoes were also left from dinner they
may be made into delicious puffs to go
with the stew A luncheon Of left-overs
might consist of meat stew. potato puffs,
macedonia salad and coffee served with
simple cake.
How to Make Meat Stew.
Cut cold meat into small pieces. brown
golden in butter. add sprinkling Of -four.
little chopped parsley and trace Of
onion IL desired. Pour over the mixture q
half cupful Of meat stock. Let simmer
slowly for a half hour, season to taste
and then set ct the back Of the stove
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-14
to absorb the heat until it is ready to
| he

to absorb the heat until it is ready to
be served.
A Simple Recipe for Potato Puffs.
Place two cupfuls of cold mashed po-
tatoes in frying pan. add the yolks of
two eggs. three tablespoonfuls of sweet
cream, seasoning to taste. Stir over the
fire until thoroughly mixed and hot. Re-
move from the fire and add the whites
Of the eggs beaten to a stiff froth. Fill
gem pans with the potatoes and bake
until brown in a quick oven.
A Delicious Macedonia Salad.
Any cold vegetables in the refrigerator
may be used for this salad. Beets. peas,
string beans. boiled asparagus tops. car
rots, celery. cucumbers-any or all of
these may be utilized. The larger vege-
tables should be cut into small pieces
and the whole garnished with French or
mayonnaise dressing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-14

unsealed envelope and then in the one
to be addressed. On the first appears
the name of the member of the family
for which it is intended. To address
an invitation to mfr. and Mrs Blank
and family" is incorrect. Send one
invitation to Mr.. and Mrs. Blank. an
other to the Misses Blank and third
to the Messrs. Blank. Place them in a
single envelope and address them to
the matron of the family. Mrs. Blank.
The new way of wording an invita-
ton to a church wedding is more ele-
giant than the old and formal fashion.
1t reads.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Graham
request the honor OF
presence at the marriage OF their daughter,
Eugena,
and
Mr.. Alan Marshall,
On Wednesday. June the twelfth,
at half after three O'Clock,
At the Church of the Ascension,
New York.
The bride whose parents are dead
issues her wedding invitation in the
name Of her nearest relative.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-14

The uniformity of the blue-clad form has
been broken now for some years. but
many failures have to be recorded as to
the rapidly fading qualities of certain
colors and materials. Pale mauve is
most unwise selection, whereas purple.
in a good all-wool alpaca. stands stren-
uous amount of wear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-14
RECITAL BY PUPILS.
Exercises Tomorrow Evening at Car.
roll Institute Hall.

The pupils of Mrs. Kate NJ. Ferguson
will give their fourth annual recital at
Carroll Institute Hall tomorrow evening
at o'clock. Mrs. Ferguson will be as
sisted by Mrs. Clara Naecker. Mrs. Ger
trude Deland Price and w. Pierson, men,
bers of Washington Motif Choral So
ciety. Leon Malsono, violinist. and Miss
Edith Hickman, reader, will also be
haord
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-14

of crinoline, the brim caught sharply up
in front by two fancy strass cabochons.
and as is decreed. trifie unevenly. The
back also displayed the couture freely
and was carried to an extreme height by
three massed, lightly Unanswered loops
of black spot tulle.
An essention matter in connection with
bathing dresses is to vary as far as Is
United labor bulletin., 1911-05-11
PHYSICAL. DETERIORATION.
British Workmen Receding in Vitality
Demonstrated by Tests.

When President Gompers appeared be-
fore the house committee on labor in
opposition to the establishment of the
Taylor system in the government ar
senals he stated that the introduction of
this scheme was without consideration
of the well-being of workmen; that no
system should be inaugurated that did
not have due regard for the average
physical ability. In illustration he made
the following statement relative to the
physical deterioration of British work
men in many industries, which was dis.
covered by military officials while re-
cruiting for service in the Boer war:
The results were first demonstrated
during the Boer war, that is. it was first
demonstrated in that war in recent years,
although it has been demonstrated be-
fore that time. In that war, when the
Britons were appealed to to enlist in the
war the measurements taken by the rep
resentatives of the military authorities
showed a diminution in the stature of
the British workmen in many industries.
Their chest measurements, their height
and weight were found to be entirely dis
proportionate and they had deteriorated." +"
United labor bulletin., 1911-05-11

ployes simply for the reason that they
are members OF labor organizations Sec
retary Morrison of the American Fedora
ton of Labor occupied the entire morn
ing hour in presenting a mass Of evil
dence to show that the railway mail
clerks in various parts of the country
had been reduced in rank. discharged and
otherwise Disseminated against. Nearly
full attendance of the committee was
present. Second Assistant Postmaster
General Stewart was also present, but
upon the conclusion of Secretary Morri-
sons presentation the house was ready
| to convene and committee adjourned to
meet later in the week, when further
hearings will be had. Indications point
to thorough investigation into the atti
| tude of the department in reference to
the mail clerks, and it may be extended
to cover the entire operation of the de
partment.
United labor bulletin., 1911-05-11
BEARING FRUIT.

Although the efforts of organized la
Dor is deprecated in many quarters, yet
it is significant that constant changes
are taking place in the Industrial world
in the direction and in conformity with
the views promulgated by organized
workmen. The steel trust, the inveter-
ate and persistent enemy of union work
men, is now actively engaged in follow
ing out one of the primal principles of
union labor that workmen should be per-
mitted to rest one day in seven. At
Sharon, Pa, it is reported tnat six days
only for all laboring men is the man.
date which was posted in the south
works of the Carnegie Steel company.
The blast furnace does not close down
on Sunday and the company will employ
extra men, as also will be the case in
other departments running continuously
The order further specifies that If "a
man is one of those who is assigned to
Sunday work he must lay off some other
day of the week"