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THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD. Per Year in Advance. PEACE WITHOUT SOCIAL EQUALITY. en Letter on the Race Question by Wm T. Vernon A. M., D. D., President Western University. PRIEST Your request for a letter setting in my views upon the race question is complied with without tancy since you are so broad liberal that I am confident that whatever I may say will be considered for just what it is worth—no more, no less. I trust to be free from any bias that ordinarily would influence one so directly concerned, and to discuss your propositions and answer queries as one seeing from the standpoint of an American rather than as a negro pure and simple. To begin with, I think there is quite too much discussion of the negro, both by the "yellow journals (white) and "yellow journals" (colored). Both have a tendency to focus too much attention upon him thus causing him in the every day affairs of life to be a marked man. By this means the good self-respecting negro is coming to be the unexpected creature, unaccounted for, and the bad negro to be the thing expected—the type considered worthy of restraint only as the wild beast or, at least, not as are other criminals restrained and punished. You ask me, "Is the negro treated unjustly?" To this I submit that we must first denominate what we consider to be just treatment. I am sure that the average man should consider fair treatment in the train to be the right to work unrammeled and unmolested, to have comfortable fare 'n places of travel and public, to have political liberty, the protection of law and the right of trial by jury of his peers when charged with crime or misdemeanor. With such sentiments as are set forth by the Declaration of Independence and embodied in the Constitution of the United States as our national criterion, the above enumerated sentiments are necessarily true. If any man or set of men are denied these, according to American standards, they are treated unjustly. What the Negro May Complain of. For me to say that the respect- daye, the best negroes are often to suffer inconvenience and ship, to accept the most menial payment at the most meageres, when ambitious and compet- do other work, for no other on than they are negroes, is a cement in support of which I can induce abundant evidence. this I have seen time and again. We have in many sections organons which refuse to accept the ro as a member, and yet strike in he is employed to work with n, giving as a reason that he is a member of such organization. This seems to me to be extremeard when we consider that nee laborer's love for his wife and idren is as but the love of anyer for his family—the ones for whom death is sweet if by the same they live in happiness and security. This I would call unjust treatment. As to the matter of comfort in places of travel, quite often are negroes made to feel positive discomfort, being compelled to go hungry with money in their pockets when no one will sell to them. They are made to travel in second class coaches and "Jim Crow" cars, after paying the same fare as other passengers. The negro who must thus escort or send his female relatives from one locality to another will hardly feel that such treatment is just. Again, the disfranchisement of the negro is becoming so general that there seems in many sections, not southern, a disposition to acquiesce in the same. I am quite sure that in America we all are convinced that every citizen should have a "free ballot and a fair count," and any other system is unjust, tyrannical and revolutionary. I would not for once say that irresponsible men should vote simply because they are of age, but I do believe that if property or educational qualifications are to be in vogue, they should apply to the white man and negro alike. In such a country as ours, where the people are sovereigns, the ballot should be held sacred and is the means of protection for any constituency. Deprived of this the regnancy of justice is a hollow mockery and free government a myth. Again, even where there remains the right to vote, we sometimes have ambitions to hold office. For what can we expect or hope? I fear not much in the way of offices of public trust. No man who does not feel as we only can feel, realizing how high our ambition soars, and how low must remain our estate, can appreciate the feeling of some negroes who have predilections towards politics and statesmanship and yet must forever eschew the same because of this condition. Personally, it is my opinion that the negro's earlier belief that politics constituted the sine qua non of his life's mission was baneful. His real conception of true citizenship should be the securing of education and real property, becoming a tax payer, the formation of noble character and the participation in politics, as does every patriotic citizen, as a matter of civic duty—to assist in the securing of the purity and prosperity of the state and the happiness of all the people. But to day the greatest of all sufferings of the negro's portion is the fact that in many localities he is almost without protection of law or guarantee of life. To be simply accused of a crime now often means that his life is in jeopardy. Lynchings for that foulest of all crimes, outrage, have graduated into burn- ings and inhuman torture, and now the innocent negro is at times terrorized, driven from home and sometimes mobbed because of his brother negro's crime. Witness the Joplin mob, the Evansville and Danville mobs and many others. Achievements of the Freedman. He pays taxes on over $600,000,000 worth of realty holdings, exclusive of church and school property all amassed by hard labor and not very remunerative wages, since his emancipation. He has produced some statesmen, such as Douglass, Bruce, Elliott, and White; orators, such as Price, Bowen, Mason and Derrick; educators, such as Payne, Mitchell, and the apostle of industrialism, Booker T. Washington. Negro boys have carried off honors at Cornell, Brown, Yale and Harvard. Flora Batson, the song bird; Dubois, the scholar; Taylor, the musician; Ira Aldridge, the tragedian; Embry, the theologian, are ours. Tanner has painted, Dunbar has tuned his lyre and, touched by the muse, broken forth in song that dies no more. These are the giants, the ones who have arisen to noble heights and contributed to the sum total of America's great achievements. There are still millions who despite ignorance and poverty, toil on, trust God and live honest lives and in humble homes do the best they can or know. There are negro women by the thousands who toil over the washtub and the ironing board and still live true to home and love—whose every effort is for the weal and better life of their children. There are hundreds of thousands of negro youth educated and refined who seek employment of the higher kind and, failing to secure the same, accept any honorable toil, however menial, and cheerfully struggle and hope for better things. I admit that many are in idleness and drift into crime; but oftimes they have been educated along the aesthetic lines and are barred from all employment tending toward or encouraging the same. Idleness ensues, and this means crime. We notice negro criminality more because we are beginning to expect more of him than his few years of freedom and untoward environment would warrant. However, I would not thus excuse the negro loafer. I would CLARK ENG. BD. CLARK C. N. B. DR. E. L. SCRUGGS, D. D. President Western College, Macon, Mo. PROF. H. B. STONE Principal Sturgeon School. have him learn the lessons of all races—particularly the great Anglo-Saxon race—to work at whatever his hands find to do, to save a portion of what he earns, however little, to rise from the lowly estate to a place of command. The negro of respectability must not condone the offenses or approve the idleness of the negro loafer and criminal, since we are all to be elevated in the eyes of the world only by an improvement of the criminal class as well as others. Being farthest behind in life's race, we must work more zealously to lift as we climb. These ills upon the nation are but the result of slavery and must be for a time borne; and thus will toil and patience on the part of all true Americans make better the situation now calling for calm thought and pure motives everywhere. Why There Will be no Race War. To conceive of the civilized world standing by in this age while 10,000,000 of human beings are fought, conquered and slaughtered by 70,000,000 is a distorted mental picture not possible while conscience and reason live. To feel that the American white man would force the same is to doubt his sanity and Christianity, and to feel that the negro is reckless enough to bring on the same is to think him a mad man. In such a struggle the negro might finally be destroyed, but the courage displayed by both races in all American wars would, inspired by the desperation of such a conflict, lead to horrors worse than the French Revolution, inviting the demolition of our governmental fabric. I am for peace. I want no war or strife. Some predict war. Despite predictions to the contrary, this cannot be. No, unless God be Hawaii --- dead and Christ a myth forevermore. As to your next query, may I say I believe it possible to effect a better understanding between the races. I cannot bring myself to that degree of pessimism that doubts the final triumph of right and justice. The laws of the land provide for the same, the economy of Divine creation demands it. A better era will come. I have always found the best white men in sympathy with negroes striving for the right. The better elements in both races have no quarrel. Our serious race troubles are usually begun by the more radical and oft-times vicious of both races. These sooner or later enlist the sympathies of the better classes. The最静 thought of the age is for a better understanding. This will come by the pursuance of the proper course on the part of the leaders. Let the white minister preach charity, righteousness and the true Christianity, at the same time condemning without stint sin and violence, whether on the part of the law breaker or the mob. Let the negro minister preach the same Christianity and love, take the same stand against criminals and mobs, and foster morality and education among his people. Let him teach the negro that brains, character and property are today the greatest need. Let him preach that, since we are on trial, we must all the more struggle to rise. Let all the race be as quick to have a negro criminal punished, according to law, as we are any of the American people, and thus refute the charge that we uphold criminals and maintain a lower standard of morals than other races. More Negro Farmers the Need. The negro needs more farmers and fewer loafers, more money and less poverty, more true manhood and less veneer and sham, more doctors and fewer quacks, more competent school teachers and fewer wage-drawing school keepers. In short, he must approach man's highest standard and the demands of God everywhere. Then let the whites who would settle the question aright keep radical negro haters away from Chautauquas, where the best means of settling the race question are being discussed. Let them cease to give wide publicity to the sayings of unreasonable orators (who will not see any thing good in us), whose high official position enables them to add fuel to flames already consuming our national traditions and principles sacredly consecrated by the blood of patriots of both races since Knox was martyred at Bunker Hill or the negro, Attucks, fell on Boston Common. This will all bring about the only solution consistent with reason and our present civilization. Lastly, I aver that the races are to continue to exist side by side as American citizens, emigration being impossible. The Jamestown settlers came to America in 1607, the negroes in 1619, the Pilgrim Fathers in 1620. Side by side, though as master and slave, they have worked, suffered, fought and died. In peace the negro has been faithful and helped to tunnel mountains, dike seas, construct railroads, delve in the mines, cultivate the soil and make his brawn and sweat a part of our country's fabric. Not a Falterer in the Time of War. In war he has never faltered, as will the battles of Croton river in the Revolutionary War, New Orleans in the War of 1812, and the brave blacks of Fort Wagner, Olustee and Mines of St. Peters- burg, and many other sanguinary fields of the Civil war attest. And the Cuban soil, where sleep the brave heroes of the Ninth and Tenth regulars; the Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth (See President Roosevelt's tribute), is "hallowed" with the ashes of negro ex-slaves and their children, all saying to America that the strong black arm and brave heart of 10,000,000 of her citizens will be given gladly for her sake. Why cannot such people remain here in peace and security? These plead, entreat us not to leave these hills and ivy mantled cliffs, made by nature towers and citadels to human liberty and freedom. We cannot gather the drops of blood drawn from our bodies by sword and lash and carry them with us. We cannot gather the tears and groans of near three centuries and the bleached bones of our loved ones in cane brake and cotton patch, or on battle field, left there for all these years. These we would want with us as a memorial. Peace Without Social Equality. The best white men are going to help him to help himself as has been the case for generations. I am convinced that by the adoption of the right methods the two races will exist side by side peacefully without social equality, but as Americans, respecting each other and working for, fighting for and, as ever in the past when called upon, dying for this country of ours —America, the asylum of the oppressed, the gift of the All-Father to the down-trodden of earth. Trusting you will pardon this too lengthy letter, frankly written I am your humble servant. A PROF. J. SILONE YATES A. M. Professor of Pedagogy Lincoln Institute. Prof. J. Silone Yates stands as one of the leading negro women in the United States. She was reared in historic New England and received her grammar education in the schools of New York and was the first woman of color to receive a certificate entitling her to teach in the public schools of Newport, Rhode Island. She graduated from the Rogers High school of Newport. As valedictorian of her class, receiving the scholarship medal and was the only colored pupil in the class. Two years later she was graduated with honors, from the Rhode Island State Normal school with high honors. Since that time she has devoted her entire life to the work of educating and elevating her race. Besides her work in the school room, Mrs. Yates has done much in the organization known as the national association of colored women. She being its present president. For a period of eight years beginning in 1881, Mrs. Yates held the chair of natural science in Lincoln Institute, with perfect satisfaction to all concerned and was recalled there to take the chair of pedagogy in 1902. Mrs. Yates is a writer of national repute, having contributed articles to some of the best magazines in the country. Her connection with Lincoln Institute adds much to the strength of the faculty there as well as being a source of great inspiration for the many young ladies with whom she comes in daily contact. A FEW PRESS COMMENTS St. Louis Republic: Citizens of Missouri who have hoped for exemplary and lasting results from boodle disclosures regret that the supreme court felt constrained by technicalities to set aside the verdict in the Butler case. Decisions of the supreme court are law of the state. It would be neither seemly nor useful to question the reasoning with which the court, through Judge Fox, proceeded to declare that certain de facto officials could not be bribed. Citizens are at liberty to bel and say, however, that the decision is unfortunate in destroying the moral usefulness of the state's laborious and successful efforts to supply evidence against one of the most dangerous men in St. Louis. The evidence so secured was exceptionally plain and convincing. It came from the lips of men whose standing is of the best. It was direct and undoubted. In bribery cases such evidence is not easy to obtain. The regret at the technical necessity which governed the supreme court is the stronger on that account—regret not only that the particular defendant in the case has escaped, but that encouragement is given to that school ofoodle which is ever ready to take chances of exposure and punishment, ever prone to scorn the law and its officers. Politically, this decision will have an effect in intensifying the importance of boodle as an issue. Not an issue between parties, for good citizens of all parties stand together in a matter of simple morality, but as an issue which very political organization must recognize. The people will insist more resolutely than ever upon candidates who represent the movement against lobbyism and graft. Butler has, more conspicuously, an any other of the defendants in the boodle cases, stood in the made aware of the evil which has challenged and insulted moral sentiment. The other case against him cannot reach a final result until after the coming state campaign. For the present he is free and, as to him, the people are helpless. They will turn to the business of declaring in conventions and at the polls that they will not tolerate in office any man who bears the taint of lobbyism or who is suspected of sympathy with graft. What the law's delays and technicalities prevent them from doing they will do to the best of their ability by voicing their convictions at the polls. Rev. Frank G. Terrell in Mount Cabanne Christian church, St. Louis, Sunday Dec. 13: "The Judges of the Supreme Court may be gentlemen of the highest integrity, and their verdicts may be according to Missouri law; but if that is the case, so much the worse for the law! For such judicial history is bringing law and law courts into the greatest contempt with the sovereign people. In this last case, the trial of the prince of boodle, the court reverses the verdict rendered in Judge Hockaday's court, and sets the condemned man free upon two points. First, the court holds that the ordinance authorizing the Board of Health to let contracts for the reduction of garbage is invalid, and therefore no one could bribe a member of the Board of Health, acting or essaying to act under that ordinance. Second, that this particular ordinance has not been signed by the Mayor and was not a law at all, even an invalid law, and that Doctor Chapman had no power or authority to do what the boodler was trying to bribe them to do. If this is true, what a reflection upon the defendant's intelligence. The idea of a man so shrewd offering money to a public official for a service which the law did not require or empower him to perform! Furthermore, the court owes this man an apology for thinking him such a consummate ass as to try to bribe people to do something that it was impossible for him to perform. According to the facts, all of which are admitted, money was offered to influence the action of at least two members of this board—to do a thing which they were not legally authorized to perform. The Supreme Court chooses to say that, since there was no valid law authorizing this particular act, therefore there was no bribery. Doctor Chapman was an officer of the city; he did pass upon the contracts asked for, in fact, but not in law; to all intents and purposes, so far as both parties to the transaction and the city are concerned, it was de jure as well as de facto; therefore it is not a good defense to allege that the ordinance was invalid and the official not legally required to vote for contracts asked under it. Letters in the Kansas City Times: In rendering the decision of the Missouri supreme court in the case of Edward Butler, convicted briber. I have endeavored to figure out some logically parallel cases, calculated to extend the benefits of the judiciary over a wider field of usefulness. For example, I thought of a possible decision like this: BY TWISTER J. "It appears from the evidence that the defendant, Rastus, was operating at the time of his alleged offense in a very dark storeroom, to which his own unmitigated blackness added density, and, further, that the actual act of illegality was performed within the precincts of a refrigerator which by reason of its location and environment, must have been still darker than the room in which it stood, even with the ebon Rastus supervened. The defendant, as shown by the evidence, was possessed of a large family, an appetite tor chicken, and nothing else of consequence. His purpose in raving the refrigerator of the complaining witness, was to secure therefrom a plucked and dressed chicken with which to calm the hunger of himself and those dependent upon him. Owing to the extreme darkness surrounding the circumstances, only a meager part of which can be attributed to the presence of the defendant himself, his groping hand seized the carcass of a duck almost simultaneously with the utterance of the sound of hastily approaching footsteps. Further exploration of the refrigerator seeming, by reason of this interruption, to be impracticable, the hand of the defendant, Rastus, elung to the duck and he fled, only to be afterward captured in company with the same. Thus it appears that, meditating a chicken, the defendant nervously made way with a duck, of the purloining of which he had, in intent, been absolutely innocent. The order of the court is that the defendant, Rastus, be discharged from custody." That seemed rational enough at first, but after some thought I could see where some famous jurists could kick such a decision full of holes. For example, how can there be any reasonable analogy between a case in which one criminal got the wrong fowl from the right ice box, and one in which another criminal got the right fowl from the wrong ice box? PUZZLED. Plattsburg Leader: The people of Missouri will regret to learn that the supreme court has found technical points of law such as to justify the court, in its own opinion, for setting Butler free. There is a general belief that Butler was guilty. The testimony of good witnesses proved that he had offered money to members of the board of health for the garbage contract. It now appears that the board of health was not the proper body to let the contract, although for time out of mind it had been considered to be the board's duty and they had exercised the power. So that even if Butler did bribe some of the board, or try to, he is not guilty of a crime—according to the supreme court. There are one or two other tech- meal points upon which the court finds the same way. But none of them has any more force than this one. What shall the people think? Granting that the court may be right in giving a man the advantage of every technicality, it is yet a grievous condition when a man can attempt to bribe an official, and then escape the due punishment by proving that the man be tried to bribe had no authority in the case. Attorneys Folk and Crow certainly have the sympathy of all right minded citizens in their prosecution of these cases. We hope they will not be discouraged but will keep right on till their defense of the people's rights shall win success. Platte County Gazette: The Missouri supreme court on Wednesday reversed the finding of the lower court in the case of Ed Butler, the St. Louis politician, who was tried some time ago in the circuit court of Boone county, and convicted of bribery, and sentenced to three years in the penitentiary. The supreme court not only reversed the finding of the lower court, but discharged the defendant, thus closing the case. The decision of the court was based upon the law which provides that conviction for bribery can only be had where the party receiving the fee is the officer in control of the privileges or contracts sought to be secured by the payment of the bribe. It was shown that Butler offered the money to the wrong man and thus escaped. Butler is pretty foxy. Maybe he knew all the time whom he was offering the money to. Marshall Democrat News: The supreme court has discharged Ed Butler, not questioning the facts upon which a jury of Boone county farmers found him guilty of bribery and sentenced him to three years in the penitentiary, but basing its decision upon its interpretation of the law. Yet he will be held morally guilty before God and man. Mr. Folk is not discouraged, but will prosecute Ed Butler with the more vigor in the other case, in which Butler is accused of offering the members of the house combine in St. Louis $47,500 for their votes in favor of the city lighting scheme. This case is said to be much stronger than the first; in fact, the evidence seems to be conclusive. Holden Enterprise: Gantt, Fox and Burgess of the supreme court No.2 say his conviction was all wrong as he only tried to bribe a man, Dr. Chapman, who was not a member of the board that awarded the contracts. The work of the boodle gang has passed through the courts and is now up to the people. How do you stand on it? The St. Joseph News and Press: The decision of the supreme court is certainly astonishing. It says in effect that there is no punishment under the law for attempted bribery if the briber approaches an official who cannot deliver] the goods, or if he offers a bribe for benefits under a law before that law is enacted. Fulton Sun: This action has put Judge James B. Gautt out of the probabilities for Governor, and yet one must admire his fidelity to that which he considered duty. In adhering to what he considered a strict interpretation of the law, Judge Gautt has antagonized an aroused public sentiment, has lost a good chance to become Governor and has invited the severe criticism of the pulpit, rostrum and press. THE "GUMMER" EXPLODED. From the Ashland Bugle:—John Ong was badly hurt last Friday. He was gumming a saw, when theummer exploded, a piece striking him in the face, knocking out a lower front tooth and cutting his lower lip wide open. Dr. W. R. Smith was called up by 'phone and hastened to assistance of the injured man, who is now all right but suffering considerably. 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He was called to Lincoln Institute ten years ago to fill the chair of Latin and Greek, which he held for several years, and afterwards filled the chair of pedagogy and was vice president of the institution, which positions he resigned in 1901 to accept a position in the Georgia State College at Savannah, Ga. In June 1902 Prof. Allen was tendered the Presidency of Lincoln Institute, and accepted the same. His first year's work as president of the institution proved such a successful and a prosperous PROF. J. W. DAMEL M. PH. Teacher in Lincoln Institute. Prof. J. W. Damel has been a teacher in Lincoln Institute for the past eight years and bears the reputation of being one of the most energetic and ambitious teachers in the State. He is a thorough Missourian and received his public school education in Hannibal, and afterwards took an extensive course at Hiram College, being graduated in 1887 and received the M. Ph. degree, and since that time he has LAND-OWNING NEGROES. Forty years ago the negroes of the South did not own a square foot of ground nor a roof to cover them. Now, on the other hand, there are 130,000 farms owned by negroes, valued at $350,000,000; 150,000 homes outside the farm township, valued at $265,000,000, and personal property valued at $165,000,000. So, starting from nothing, here lies an accumulation of nearly $800,000,000. When the work began not 1 per cent of the negro adults of the South could read or write. Today 40 per cent can do so.—New York Commercial Advertiser. one that in June 1903, the Board of Regents paid him the compliment of electing him for two years, this being an unprecedented action of the board. One has only to visit Lincoln Institute to be convinced of Prof. Allen's ability to manage and discipline a school of its kind, and to be convinced of the unparalleled progress the institution has made in the past two years. The number of students in attendance there both last year and the present year, are larger than ever before in the history of the institution, Prof. Allen's is the youngest president Lincoln Institute ever had. He is a graduate of Atlanta University and received his M. A. Degree from the University of Chicago in 1898. received the M. A. degree from the same institution. Prof. Damel was science teacher in Lincoln High school of Kansas City until 1895, when he accepted a similar position at Lincoln Institute. Prof. Damel was chairman of the negro exposition commission, which was appointed by Gov. Stephens to prepare an exhibit for the Omaha exposition in 1898. Get This Paper Free. Any one sending us four cash yearly subscriptions will receive the Professional World free for one year. Fairview Grocery. A full line of Staple and fancy Groceries and country produce EVER NEW AND FRESH. Sewing and Dressmaking. I am again at my sewing rooms and prepared to do the latest style cutting and fitting of skirts and shirt waist. A well furnished reception room for my customers. Mrs. Minta Lange Huggard, 12 N. 6th street, COLUMBIA, MO. Phoce 645 LINCOLN INSTITUTE, MISSOURI STATE SCHOOL FOR COLORED YOUTH. DEPARTMENTS. College, Normal, Preparatory, Industrial, Agricultural, Domestic COURSES. Classical, Sub-Normal, Drawing, Fine Arts and Mechanical, Shoe-making, Typewriting, College Preparatory, Model Training School, Carpentry, Blacksmithing, Farming and Gardening, Sewing Normal, Music, Instrumental, Vocal Wood-working, Machinery, Printing, Cooking, Laundering. ADVANTAGES. Competent Teachers, Good Location, Free Tuition, New Dormitories, with Modern improvements, Buildings Heated by Steam, Diplomas are State School Certificates, Board only $8.50 per month. One of the best equipped schools in the country for negroes. Supported by the great State of Missouri. First term opens Sept. 7th. For Catalogues and Information, write BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ALLEN, A.M., Pres., Jefferson City, Mo. JOHN J. INGALLS. Observing recently that the monument to this famous man is about completed, I fell in the following reflective mood. Such men are known by their work rather than by any memento contributed by the public. Especially is this the case when the character of the work is unique as was that of Ingalls. He was a philosopher and a poet. He always had his senses about him and knew how to use them with ingenuity and effect. He seemed always to be in pursuit of something and in that pursuit was relentless. He thrashed folly with a heavy hand and always had a keen eye for the ludious. The essays and addresses published since death bear witness to this. He was a sworn foe to ignorance and vulgarity. It is also to be noted that he was "made desperate by too quick a sense of constant infelicity." His personality being a quintessence of sense he was quick at a quarrel yet kind as a little child. His feverish life refused rest. He busied himself in improving his destiny by the correction of errors and the implanting of new ideas. Being a politician his course was bitterly contested by his enemies and loyally defended by his friends. At heart he was a literary recluse and had he limited his attention to letters he would have risen even higher in the world's estimation than he did. All in all his was a great career. He looked and talked and acted like a King. He has inscribed his name high up on the wall of fame and needs no other remembrance than to be enshrined in the hearts of his admirers. Give the friend you meet a smile and a cheery word as you pass along. Unless your troubles are urgent and you are looking to him for aid do not volunteer a recital of your worries. He has troubles of his own. Talk on pleasant things. Have confidence in the present and faith in the future. Nobody cares to hear your misgivings or your predictions of worse things that are to come. Buy your Xmas goods at Porth's Jewelry Store, High St., Jefferson City. making. Us and prepared to do the latest irts and shirt waist. A well fur- customers. a Lange Huggard, Phone 645 AS CANDIES Nothing nicer for an Xmas gift than a nice box of candy..... GO TO YEOHAM'S Bakery and Confectionery for the finest line of Toys and Holiday Goods. All Kinds of Candies and Nuts. : : : : : : : Everything fresh. 127 E. High St. JEFFERSON CITY, MO. [Name] PROF. O. M. SHACKLEFORD A. B. Teacher in Lincoln Institute. Prof. O. M. Shackleford, who is a teacher in Lincoln Institute, is a Missouri boy who has reached the position he now holds by constant self-application and perseverance. He entered Lincoln Institute several years ago and remained until he had completed the college course and at once entered upon the duties of a teacher. He was first principal of the school at Centaur, Mo., afterwards at Versailles. In 1900 he was elected principal of the Howard school at Warrenburg and was re-elected two successive years, resigning in June last, when he was tendered a position at Lincoln Institute. Prof. Shackleford possesses quite a talent for writing verse and has contributed to the columns of many magazines and newspapers. He was paid the high compliment last June of being elected President of the Lincoln Institute Alumni Association. Old Catalogues Wanted. Any one having or knowing the whereabouts of any of the catalogues of Lincoln Institute, issued between the years of '79 and '80 will please inform the editor of this paper. LL the various reason. why less women marry then in the days of our grandmother may be summed up, more or less in one phrase: "The decay of the art of falling in love." Falling in love is a fine art, and it belongs. I think to an age of greater simplicity of manners and of less sophistication than the present. It may be described as a sort of general determination of the whole spiritual being, heart, mind, fancy, towards love, as there is the like general determination of a plant towards light. Young people do not take the fever now as they used, that is all. There is particular reason why they should do so—at least, so the cynics. To fall in love is neither a merit nor a demerit; it involves the splendid imprudences, with all sorts of compensating prudences follow—in short, it is a state of contradictions. You risk every- and, feeling that you have risked it, you become the most wary circumspect and self-denying person in the world. Character as you look at it under such compulsion. Lads become men, women, in a night and a day. That was the old state of things. Men and women did not reckon closely upon what they had, beyond the experience of each other'suts. All that they knew as to the rest was that they meant to be everything needful. The youth began to be careful of his small age; the girl revised her attitude of scorn towards the domestic and saw a sort of halo of service in the darning of stockings. It an art with young people then, though they knew it not—an art the formation of character, the guidance of impulse, and for all tended to the growth of the mind. Now it is quite impossible to have any success in an art of that if you are missing in its first requisite—simplicity and unity in outlook on life. You must, so to speak, as in a still greater matter, is a little child. If you are able to laugh at yourself as you are ing in love, to reckon very much with yourself as to wealth, posi-comfort, and all the rest of it, you are done for. You are not that art, though you may shine in favorable circumstances in others. You may still, if you have a proper endowment, be a wit, a good dancing-girl, be a wonderful hand at private theatre, and an indispensable ornament to the dinner-table—but you got a faller in love. Give it up, and leave to others that tiny plot garden of life. If you have it, marriage will become possible, with a good many things besides that belong to that tremendous institution. Self, always within the reasonable limits that are to be understood discussion of this sort, becomes only a new form of pleasure,ce, forbearance are positively rollicking relaxations; tenderness,olicitude, first thought for others, are, as it were, the Saturday holidays of the mind. Good fortune comes with a double savorown, which is quite the smallest part of the matter, and that instinct of sweetness which belongs to the thought that it is fortune for those we love. However, what am I talking about in all this? I am trying to be the indescribable. There is only one thing worth adding,by any chance you possess this art, all the other things that are endraces to marriage will become easy; and if you have it not, a dozen times give up all thought of marriage whatsoever. Is no doubt a certain reward in being a smart woman or a fellow, and why shouldn't that be enough? V HO does not believe that the sweetest, purest, strongest and most unselfish relationship in life is that of the mother? God intended that this should be, and to this end is the little infant laid so helpless—the most helpless of all the animal kingdom—into the arms of a mother, who has gone down into the depths to rescue it, that she may proce its prosperity and happiness. Mother's love, what language can press it? What tongue can tell it? When human thought compares God's love to a mother's love it go no farther, it can say no more, its richest emblem is exhausted. What tears, what night watching, what solicitude, what self-al, what pure affection is included in that word—mother? To the high-bred boy the old home where mother lived is al-"Old Point Comfort." Oh, the wonderful love of mother. The Bible is full of it and and her love seeking expression in various ways. Sometimes it is used in ambition, as in the case of the mother of James and John, name to Jesus with these words : "Grant me, Lord, that these so sons may sit—the one on the right hand—the other on the healthy kingdom." Lung man, I plead for individual attachment to mother, an agent that will lead you to make her happy and comfortable and sary provide her a home—an attachment that will prevent you being a base thing for mother's sake. But all the homes in Ireland and Portland places cannot satisfy the longing of the sorer boy. If the son it not clean, pure and aspiring—if he use in spirit and worthy in character—he can not make mother Lung man, if you are honest, truthful, industrious and prayerful life is sure to honor mother and mother's God. You will honorable distinction in the struggle for achievement. men of Fashion Losing Tone BY JULIA WARD HOWE The world grows better and not worse, but it does not grow better everywhere all the time. Women of fashion seem to me to have lost in dignity of character and in general tone and culture. On the other hand, outside this charmed circle of fashion I find the tone of taste and culture much higher than I remember it to have been in my youth. I find women leading nobler and better lives, filling larger and higher places, enjoying the upper air of thought where they used to rest upon the very soil of domestic care and detail. community gains, although one class loses—but that, the class that assumes to give standards to the rest. I have been asked many times to answer some of the serious questions which affect modern society, the causes of unhappy marriages, the so-called extravagance of our American women, their weakness for husbands with titles, and finally the duty or a wealthy woman toward her husband and family, as well as society. A. B. Very often, especially, have I been asked what, in my opinion, is the most frequent cause of unhappy marriages. After years of observation among different sorts and conditions of people, I have come to the conclusion that the The absence of individual incomes. A wife should have an allowance—not only a carte blanche order on her grocer and her milliner for whatever she wants, and send the bill in at the end of the month—but a regular cash allowance to do with as she chooses. A man can hardly realize the galling position in which thousands of wives are placed in begging their husbands for money. A man does not realize that a woman needs a certain amount of independence for her happiness, and so he goes on patting himself on the back as a model husband, whose wife can have most everything she wants by going to this or that store and ordering it on credit. As for women—women of society—spending more than their husbands can afford; it is certainly true that many women have been raised with extravagant ideas, none of which is of the value of money. Women should learn the value of money from the time they are girls, and it should be taught them by their parents. The parent who fails to do this is doing a girl not only a grave injustice, but is committing a social crime. Most of the ruinous extravagance of women is practiced by those who are not strictly in society, but are trying to buy their way there. That is always a costly undertaking, and a foolish one, because a well-bred womanly woman never dreams of such a thing. She makes her own place in her own sphere. No young man should marry until his position in life is assured; and in New York and other great centers, before a man is married he ought to be able to provide handsomely for his wife if he desires to be happy. Marriage in New York is a problem very different to marriage in a country village. In the country simplicity is the rule. Here in the congested centers—congested in point of wealth—evidences of extravagance are all around us. Young wives see nothing but wealth and its display. Gorgeous dresses, expensive equipages, lives of luxury and of ease held up as daily examples, gradually arouse in the average woman the spirit of discontent. She is a wonderful woman who can live on a pittance and have constantly held up before her gorgeousness of attire and ease of life, and still be able to conquer the desire to be likewise, and her disappointment if she cannot be. This display on the part of the rich before the eyes of the poor is the cause of more unhappiness and more divorces and separations than one can think of. And when I say the poor, I mean those who are poor by comparison with what some of the newspapers humorously allude to as "the smart set." Perhaps the hardest lot in city life is the lot of the great middle class, if I may use the term—middle class in point of wealth. It behooves young men to give this matter serious thought. Love on little is quite romantic, to be sure, but human nature is alike the world over, and women will ever be envious of their more fortunate sisters. A man should be rich, quite rich, before he is married if he would live happily in a large city like Chicago or New York. The Pleasures of Poverty LL men prefer riches to poverty, though they often dull the edge of enjoyment. Not infrequently we hear a man expressing himself with generous fervor: "If I had more money, what an amount of good I could do!" Unquestionably, and the desire is laudable; but the pleasure to be derived from it would be somewhat illusory—it would not be nearly so keen as the imagination promised. Such a man would not have half the satisfaction in writing a check for $500 to convert some painted savage, that he formerly had when his income was narrow in giving LL men prefer riches to poverty, though they often dull the edge of enjoyment. Not infrequently we hear a man expressing himself with generous fervor: "If I had more money, what an amount of good I could do!" Unquestionably, and the desire is laudable; but the pleasure to be derived from it would be somewhat illusory—it would not be nearly so keen as the imagination promised. Such a man would not have half the satisfaction in writing a check for $500 to convert some painted savage, that he formerly had, when his income was narrow, in giving a penny to a pitiful creature at a street corner. Want of money creates the value of it, and the pleasure of giving is in proportion. "But this is selfish," says some generous reader. Doubtless, but it is human nature also. Most charity is selfish. Men enjoy the pleasure of giving, and the smaller the means the more exquisite the sensation, and, shameless though it be, many men enjoy the publicity of giving. At a public charity dinner more $100 checks will be seen than $100 notes. But, after all, the hard-earned penny honestly given has more real virtue than the golden coin wrung from the purse of affluence because publicity demands it. A loaf of broad will always be better than a careless check. A Combine of Churches By DR. NEWELL DWIGHT HILLIS. NE problem of the church in the next 20 years will be the organization and combination of churches, like the organization and combination effected in the steel business and other industries. The economic reforms which have operated in the past few years to bring about a unification of interests in the industrial and commercial world will yet be felt in church administration and that most con- NE problem of the church in the next 20 years will be the organization and combination of churches, like the organization and combination effected in the steel business and other industries. The economic reforms which have operated in the past few years to bring about a unification of interests in the industrial and commercial world will yet be felt in church administration, and that most conservative organization which we have in the world to-day—the church—will realize the strength and economy which comes from combination, and will fall into line with the present tendency. When this is done an extraordinary waste of money in reduplication of church plants of the different denominations in the same community will be checked, "The children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light," but the church will learn. The past few years has been marked by a tendency to obliterate denominational lines, and the next 20 years will witness still greater developments in that direction. There are now 167 various sects in the country, and the differences between the church denominations are nonexistent. We must have organization and unity. Though the cost of living has increased, the cost of Uneeda Biscuit is ever the same— 5¢ In the same In-er-seal Package. NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY Get That Elephant off Your Hands. Your troubles with bread making will cease as soon as you try Huntsdale Flour. Huntsdale flour is best because it is properly milled from the highest quality of wheat. Every sack is guaranteed. If you are not entirely satisfied you get your money back. No ifs and ands about it at all. Your grocer is instructed to refund purchase price morning, noon or night. Buy with this understanding. C.W. MARTIN CASH POULTRY MAN WANTS ALL CHICKENS DUCKS GEESE TURKEYS EGGS for which we pay the Highest Market Price in CASH. Walnut St. Columbia, Mo. 809 North 511 13 311141 SHAVES Hot and Cold Baths TEN CENTS 'Phone 288. Photographed from Life. REVIVO RESTORES VITALITY Made a Well Man of Me. THE GREAT CASTORIA. Bears the Signature of Charles H. Mitchell One Minute Cough Cure For Coughs, Colds and Group ```markdown ``` LIGHT PLANT LOSES MONEY. Hannibal Lost $52,662 Trying to Run 1 —Aldermen Would Sell to Best The electric light plant at Hannibal which is owned and operated by the city, has proved a costly venture for the Bluff City, and the last meeting of the city council had two propositions before it—one to sell the plant to the highest bidder and the other to issue bonds in the sum of $100,000 to enable the city to pay off its indebtedness, make repairs and continuing in light and power manufacturing business, says the Quiney Journal. The proposition to sell was brought before the meeting by Alderman Delaney, who offered the following resolution, the adoption of which he thinks, would relieve the city of its present burden: "Whereas, In view of the fact that our electric light plant to date shows an expenditure for operating expenses and repairs of $52,662 in excess of the receipts, and the further fact that it has cost us at least $60 per lamp per year for lighting the streets, to say nothing of any general expenses, such as collecting and disbursing the funds and that for a considerable portion of the time the service rendered has been quite unsatisfactory and, whereas, to provide a sinking fund to take care of $100,000 of bonds will necessitate the setting aside of 25 cents on the one hundred dollars of valuation, which with the present appropriation of 10 cents for old bonds would consume 36 cents of the 60 cents that we are allowed for taxation, leaving only 25 cents for all purposes, unless the receipts of the electric light plant can be increased to cover the expenses of operating and repairs (which they have not done in the past) but to also provide for interest and to retire the bonds, be it resolved: that we first endeavor to secure a satisfactory bid for the purchase of the plant, which shall include a satisfactory price for lighting our streets, a reasonable price to be charged for power and commercial light, and submit such offer to the voters for their acceptance or rejection before submitting a proposition to the voters for the issuing of bonds to build a new plant." CASTORIA The Kind You Have Always Bought has borne the signature of Chas. H. Fletcher, and has been made under his personal supervision for over 30 years. Allow no one to deceive you in his. Counterfeits, Imitations and "Just-as-good" are but Experiments and endanger the health of Children-Experience against Experiment. PARM AND STOCK NOTES. G. E. Hopper scid his fine farm recently near Huntsdale, consisting of 285 acres for $47.50 an acre. He also sold ten head of Galloway cattle for $1000. Carter Stewart, of near Stephens' Store, sold 59 head of aged Western corn fed steers last week to Tom McBride, of this place, which weighed 1440 pounds, at $4.40 per hundred. Mr. Stewart has been feeding them eight months. He also sold to the same party 90 head of hogs at 4 cents. Tom Stewart sold McBride at the same figure. The cattle and hogs were shipped to St. Louis Wednesday of last week.—Centralia Guard. Eggs were selling at 60 cents a dozen in Paducah, Kentucky, last week. They are a scarce article in most parts of the country. Turkey item in the Hallsville Eagle:—"Joseph Sublett sold to Dysart & Brown this week twenty three turkeys, for which he received in coin of the realm fifty dollars. J. W. Weldon received a lot, which averaged nineteen pounds, nearly two dollars and fifty cents each. How is that for high? The price of hogs being four and a quarter cents a pound and turkeys thirteen do not correspond. As Prof. Shaw used to say, in his quaint way, "these prices cement apart." From the Hallsville Eagle:—Bud Owens sold to Sam Denham two hogs which kicked the beam to Pablo Picasso Don't forget the old man with the fish on his back. For nearly thirty years he has been traveling around the world, and is still traveling, bringing health and comfort wherever he goes. To the consumptive he brings the strength and flesh he so much needs. To all weak and sickly children he gives rich and strengthening food. To thin and pale persons he gives new firm flesh and rich red blood. Children who first saw the old man with the fish are now grown up and have children of their own. He stands for Scott's Emulsion of pure cod liver oil—a delightful food and a natural tonic for children, for old folks and for all who need flesh and strength. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, 409-415 Pearl Street, New York. BOC, and $1.00; all druggists. the tune of 1,015 pounds.....J. W. Weldon shipped 300 lbs. of turkeys to St. Louis to-day.....Howell and Keene shipped two car loads of cattle and one car of hogs Wednesday.....Judge W. F. Robinson shipped 60 head of hogs to St. Louis and topped the market. Grocerymen are getting all the rabbits the trade demands. The animals are fat, tender and juicy, making a cheap but toothsome dish. They sell to the boarding house at about 10 cents a piece. Columbia's pork packers, Hetzler Bros., are making some fine hams and bacon. They use hickory wood for smoking and curing. They are buying hogs for packing purposes. Mrs. F. M. Thomson disposed of her fine turkey crop last week at 13½ cents, and she had enough to net her $60. She was fortunate enough to get the highest price paid this season. Temp Berry last week unloaded 30 snow white turkeys at L. W. Berry's store. They were the White Holland fowl, the prettiest of the turkey tribe. Last Saturday the bottom dropped out of the turkey market in Chicago and in consequence the local market went off about 3 cents a pound, dropping from 13 to 10 cts. C. W. Martin quit buying till he could clean up what he had on hand. Many farmers brought in their fowls this week and were surprised to find the market off. "They don't seem to understand that the Christmas market in the east closes several days before Christmas," said Mr. Martin, "and they hold their turkeys too long. It takes some time to get the fowls into the hands of the retail merchants, and then their customers like to buy or engage their stuff a few days ahead. You can't buy a turkey here the day before Christ, and put him even on the local market, much less ship it east in time for the trade. It seems people will never learn this." Turkeys are selling slow this week at 10 and 11 cents. He Found a Cure. R. H. Foster, 318 S 2d Street, Salt Lake City, writes: "I have been bothered with dyspepsia or indigestion for 21 years, have tried many doctors without relief, but I have found a cure in Herbine. I recommend it to all my friends who are afflicted that way, and it is curing them too. 50cts at the Peck Drug Co. Negro Boy Will Represent Harvard in Debate Boston, Mass., November 29. Ferdinand Morton, a colored boy, will represent Harvard in her annual debate with Yale in place of T. H. Reed of Allston, Mass., whose health has been worn out by studies and by other activities, including work to the Anti-Liquor league. Morton, whose home is in Washington, D. C., is a graduate of Phillips Exeter academy and an exceptional student. The business man in need of help is always on the lookout for a competent assistant, and will give you a place quickly enough when you have the ability to fill one. "The secret of life is not to do what one likes, but to try to like what one has to do." MR. HENRY KIRKLIN. No man in Columbia stands higher in the estimation of the people than does Mr. Henry Kirklin. Mr. Kirklin was reared in Columbia and began when 14 years of age learning the science of grafting, pruning and budding of fruit trees and scientific gardening. He has had thirty years of experience and is master of the profession. Mr. Kirklin was honored by the State Horticultural Society which met in Columbia Dec. 7, by being awarded a prize for his excellent exhibit. Mr. Kirklin's garden and hot-houses are located in west Columbia on his own property. He produces vegetables of all kind and of the finest variety. Special attention is given to the growing of cellery and strawberries. Products from Mr. Kirklin's garden have been prepared by the Horticultural department of the State University for exhibition at the St. Louis World's Fair. P. A. Secretary to President Allen, and Assistant in English, Lincoln Institute. Prof. R. A. West was born and reared in St. Louis and received his public school education in that city. He was graduated from Lincoln Institute in June 1900, was honored by the members of his class by being chosen its president. Prof. West afterwards took a course of business training at Bryant & Stratton's Business College of Chicago. He was elected assistant in English at Lincoln Institute and secretary to President B. F. Allen last June. He is the youngest man ever elected a member of Lincoln Institute faculty and has a bright future before him. Newspaper Support. The supporting of a newspaper costs a town scarcely a cent. Though papers may be well patronized and the business men may spend sums of money in advertising, the cash very quickly gets back to the channel from which it came. Nearly every cent a paper gathers is spent at home and it goes to the merchants who delight in benefitting themselves and the community by liberal advertising. Boiled down the facts are that a newspaper returns all the money it gets to those who give it, and its work for the town and country is thrown in as good will. A poet has said of the saloon that it is appropriately called a bar: A bar to heaven a door to hell; Whoever named it—named it well. A bar to manliness and wealth, A door to want and broken health. A bar to honor, pride and fame, A door to sin and grief and shame. A bar to hope and a bar to prayer, A door to darkness and despair. A bar to honored useful life. A door to brawling, senseless strife. A bar to all that's true and brave, A door to every drunkard's grave. A bar to joy that home imparts, A door to tears and aching heats. A bar to heaven, a door to hell, Whoever named it—named it well. The Blind Boone Concert Co. are traveling in Kansas and Indian Territory, and report an excellent season thus far. Prof. Boone will spend Christmas day at his home in Columbia. Coughing Spell Caused Death. "Harry Duckwell, aged 25 years choked to death early yesterday morning at his home in the presence of his wife and child. He contracted a slight cold a few days ago and paid but little attention to it. Yesterday morning he was seized with a fit of coughing which continued for some time. His wife sent for a physician but before he could arrive another coughing spell came on and Duckwell died from suffocation.—St. Louis Globe-Democrat, Dec. 1, 1901." 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A thief entered a henhouse at Warrensburg a few nights ago and stole a dozen chickens, but dropped a purse containing $140 and it was found next morning by the owner of the fowls. The thief must now choose between freedom with the chickens and his $140 with a penitentiary sentence. Good for Children. The pleasant to take and harmless One Minute Cough Cure gives immediate relief in all cases of Coughs, Group and La Grippe because it does not pass immediately into the stomach, but takes effect right at the seat of the trouble. It draws out the inflammation, heals and soothes and cures permanently by enabling the lungs to contribute pure life-giving and life sustaining oxygen to the blood and tissues. Dr. Armstrong, of Delia, Tex., prescribes it daily and says there is no better cough remedy made. Sold by J. E. Gillaspie. Order of Publication STATE OF MISSOURI, COUNTY OF BOONE ss. In the Circuit Court of Boone County, Miss. In vacation before February term, A. D. 1901. John E. Gillaspie and Fannie Gillaspie his wife, R. Plaintiffs, against the Unknown heirs and devises of Levi Parks, deceased, and the Unknown heirs of Zekriel H. Cave, deceased, Defendants. I. COUNTY OF BOONE, HISTORY, member of the Circuit Court of Boone county, Missouri; hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a full, true and complete copy of the original Order of Publication in said cause, as fully at the same remains and appears of record in my hand. II. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereto to subscribe my name and official sig- ature, and hereto affix the seal of Boone county, Missouri, this 19th day of November A. D. 1993. Clerk of the Circuit Court of Boone County Missouri. By Jas. H. Boggs, D.C. Wants the ears of every Family in Columbia and vicinity. He can interest them every day in the week, and talk CROCERIES all the time. He keeps a nice, clean stock of FAMILY GROCERIES. and Guarantees his PRICES to be as low as THE LOWEST. If you are a HOUSE KEEPER call and see him, or 'phone him. 'Phone No. For Your Christmas ne No. 115..... stmas Baki Christmas Baking FLOUR Boone County Milling County Milling and Ele Boone County Milling and Elevator Co S. P. STOWERS, Physician & Surgeon, Residence 1212 Ash S Calls answered promptly, d Office over Gilman & Dorsey's. Office 'Phone 27, Residence 'Phone 386. W. E. BELDEN, M. D., Physician - and - Surgeon. Office 809 a Broadway; Residence 411 N. 8th St. to Aug 16 Office 'Phone 698; Residence 'Phone 69. BONDS for administrators, curators, county or state officials, Insurance of all kinds and of the best. Also loans on Real Estate, low rate of interest, by B. M. ANDERSON, Room 11, Haden Bldg. QUINN & CONLEY Real Estate, Insurance, Loans. HADEN BL'D'G. Dr. J. B. Cole and Dr. Jennie V. Fleming, OSTEOPATHS. Rooms 4 and 5, Haden Building. Hours 9 to 12, 1 to 5. Money to Loan ON Loan I PAI N I PAF Monthly Payments. The Columbia Building and Loan Association is assisting about forty families to pay for homes in monthly small installments, like paying rent, and would like to aid others. For particulars see J. A. HUDSON, Seey. CASTORIA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of --- 15..... Baking In Bread, Cakes and Pastry you will need the best flour on the market, and everyone concede that to be our HIGH PATENT flour. We prepare this flour from the finest wheat that is grown, and our flour gives your bread an exquisite flavor, and bakes white light and delicacies. Try it. 'PHONE 9. and Elevator Co "Supere" IS THE BEST CLOTHING WYLER, ACKERLAND & CO., Makers, Cincinnati. Ask your Dealer or Write for Booklet. Easy to take and easy to act is that famous little pill DeWitt's Little Early Risers. This is due to the fact that they tonic the liver instead of purging it. They never grow nor sicken, not even the most delicate lady, and yet they are so certain results that no one who uses them disappointed. They cure torpid life constipation, billiousness, jaundice headache, malaria and ward off monia and fevers. PREPARED ONLY BY E. C. DEWITT & CO., CHIC Don't Forget the Nam Early Rise FOR SALE BY—J. E. GILLA I PAINT! I PAPER! Or I sell the p and the paper let you put it Any way to you. My word guaranteed. I sell white lead, nish, and gold bronze, enamel ALEX STE ba oY pe NS WP Pea Seanwil ATK PSartia Soe ab WiReaie eG ee 056 Gx pail a I Col. Bastersly, not having seen his sister in ten years, decided to spend Uhristrzas at her house. A desultory correspondence had made him vaguely Ware of the fact that her husband, Cal- ‘An Murdock, had grown rich, and that ‘she had two children, a boy and a girl. But he was not prepared for the luxuri- ant conditions which he found upon en- voring their splendid home, He was never estranged from his sister, but when she married Murdock the soldier brother had made up his mind that his sister's husband was not “his kind.” In frontier barracks and foreign camps, Col. Battersly’s life had been lonely. He was a silent, elemental, passionate man, whose rigid habits gave a cold and veven hard exterior to a nature essential- ly tender. But the Murdocks gave Uncle Batter- ely a grand welcome. His sister kissed him, the two children gave him their hands with trained graciousness, and the head of the house sald: “Welcome to the warrlor—see, the conquering hero comes!” 'This made the old campaigner ill at ease. te blushed like a girl, and thereafter found restraint in the, to him, artificial atmosphere of the grand house. When the Christmas presents began to srrive, and his sister showed them to him, the colonel suddenly realized that ‘he must buy something for the children. He said nothing about it, but spent half of the next day buying for his niece a French doll, with a complete wardrobe, and a fully equipped steam battleship for his nephew. It was a soldier's ehoice—love and a child for the little ‘woman, power and war for the little man. “He was very careful about tho address, “Mrs, Murdock, 2441 Penrose street,” He wondered why his gifts did not "oon appear in the grand array, but said Oe Vern] I = | ot nel ie SPENT HALF AN HCUR BUYING A FRENGH DOLL, aothing to his sister, showing each day fan increasing interest in the accumulat- Jug presents in the locked room, and finally, on Christmas eve, late in the auy, going back to the store where he had made his purchases to as what had becorse of the doll and thd war- ehip. It tok a long time to find out the tight man, but at last @ very polite clerk who had been answering questions as fast as a dozen people could ask them, turned to him and said: “Murdock? What address? Penrose street or Penrose avenue?” “Are there both?” asked the colonel, fas the possible blunder dawned on him, “Yes; one on the West side, one on Ge South side. Where did you wish your goods to go?” Of course, Penrose avenue is on the South aide and Penrose street 18 on the. Weat side, and Col, Battersly had him- self made the mistake. The goods had ‘oan recanted for. the clerk told him, It was pretty late to attempt ged thom back, but they would try. @ clerk: made some notes, rattled off # words about the terrible rush, nd off and left the colonel standing d in the crowd. He went home, ana precaution got out of his true strangely carved bracelet, antiqudl- ental—a noble present, he thougior his niece; and for his nephew ald, bejeweled war mask—it had be 3 mandarin’s, And he took them us Murdock, saying nothing of theieat value, and sald they were for tgirl and her boy. But after dinner thaght Mr. Murdock tapped at the ccal's door, saying: “I hope you won't think of ing those rare curios to the children, ael. They're worth their weight in my." “Didn't cost me a cent, Musk," blurted the soldier. “They're parthe in 4 LEI Li, Se aks 7 IT WAS A DIRTY, TU3LE-DOWN COTTAGE, —well, the loot--that is, [eked ‘em up in China and—they—the aildren will appreciate them more a they grow older.” Murdock walked awaywithout an- other word, but that nig; the woman told her brother, softly ad with evi- dent desire to be gratef, that “papa was so scrupulous, he dn't want the children to receive such tesents.” So the brother, flushinged, took back. his barbaric gifts and wat to bed. In the morning, soon aftebreakfast, he went out of the house, cled a cab, and bade the driver take himo 2441 Penrose street. ‘The doll and thbattleship had not arrived, and he ws going after them. He got out of theab in a squalid street, and went into t} only house in the block. It was a diy, tumbledown cottage, built below gide and with a sign “For Sale" nailedo the rickety fence. A thin woman,n an old, faded wrapper, came to the dor. “I came to see if—" “Oh, ‘I knew somebdy ud come,” she interrupted him, “I new they wasn't for us, sir—won't youome in?” He stepped into thalingy room and saw a big-eyed, frail srl of seven fond- ling the great Frenchdoll, “You seo, sir,” sid the woman, breathless to explain “the things come while I was out—I wok over at the shoo factory, ané—my nare is Murphy, sir— and when the thingseome nobody was home, sir, but Mamtegnd the boy. He's mine, and he’s out tiere now playin’ with th’ steamboat, ad when the wagon came, Mrs, Tracy, sie lives in the next block, she seen it, ar she ran over and signed a book, andthe driver jumped ‘on his wagon and vent away, an’, of course, the childres seen the bundles an’ nothin’ would dobut they must open ‘em, Thats all, sir; we didn’t wantto— T hope you don’t think we'd steal 'em." She was out of breath now, and the ‘two children—the boy, a sturdy lad of ten, had come in—were staring, fright- ened, at the colonel. He looked at them & moment and then at the mother, “I don’t understand you, madam,” he said, “I called to look at the house, It's for sale, you know.” He saw the look of anxiety pass from her homely face, ‘The children, delight ed with the reprieve, ran back to their spleadid toys. He made a show of look- ing through the stuffy rooms, and when he was going gave each of the little ones a coin. “Gootl-by, madam,” he said to the mother. “You have two fine children.” And when he was in the cab again he stroked his grap mustache and ohuckled+ “It was a lucky blunder, after ant. I" go down to the store in the mording and ae {t's a1] right.”—Chicago Record. GEOGRAPHICAL TAFFY. Rare Distinction of the Town Was Not in Line with the Expectations of the People, “What town is this?” asked the eminent statesman, who, relates the Chicago Tri: bune, was making a political tour of the Provinces, “Tonia,” they told him. ‘The eminent statesman stepped out to the rear platform of the yuo private car in which he Was, traveling. “My countrymen,” he said, impressively, to the cheering throng at the station, “your beautiful and thriving young city has @ rare distinction. Independently of its commerce and manufactures, indépen- dently of its charming. location, indepen- dently, 1 may add, of the stalwart men and fair women who inhabit it, so many of whom | see before me—not Toupetriog these bright and winsome young children who are also here, the hope and mainstay Ol the republic--independently, 1" say, of all these, your lovely city—” Here he became truly eloquent. His eyes flashed, his voice rang out in élarion tones, and he shook his clenched fist at the zenith. “—has the rare distinction of bearing a name that has only five letters, and yet has four syllables!” ‘The applause, as the train moved away, ‘was simply deafening. AN EXPERT. He Wanted a Confdentint Clerkship Because Me Could Ne Very Confidential. Secretary Shaw says that shortly after he assumed his duties as head of the treasury department ie was called upon by an old gentleman from. his own state of lowa, who wanted an appointment as confidential clerk to one of the assistant secretaries of that de- partment. “In spite of the fact that I was very busy at the time,” says Mr. Shaw, “I gave the Towan the better part of an hour, for he was as pleasant and entertaining an old chap as ‘one could meet—bright, chipper and witty.” On account of his age, the secretary felt that he could not comply: with the request. So, pney, but firmly, he informed him that he did not see his ray clear to give him the appointment. This did not dampen the old gentleman’s spirit in the least, " “Now, sit,” said he, “as I feel myself pecu- liarly well qualified to fill one of these con- fidential clerkships, 1 hope that you will con sider my application further.”” ‘Then, wagging his head most impressively, he added earnestly: “On, sir, L could be so confidential!” Somewhat Twinted. ‘The average American in the Philip. pines makes sorry work of the Spanish lan- guage; but the Spaniards also have difii- fulty in mastering English. “A,” Detrot woman opened a Manila paper the other day, and saw the following advertisement of & prominent. Spanish dry. goods house that caters to American trade: “Importing house receiving by all. mails from Butope, The ‘Highest novelties in weavings of silks and linen, Hats, and all sorts of Atiorning for ladies and children, ‘A-complete assortment ofall Kinds oi goods ior gentlemen.”—Detroit Free Press. Gant mand haa, One of Representative Bartholdt's con- stituents came to Washington and stopped at a local hotel, “Don't Blow Out the Gas” was the first sign he read on entering his room, and he didn’t, It burned all night. When he paid his bill the next morning he found this item: “Extra charge for burning gass all night, 40 cents.” “By George, you can't get ahead of these hotel keepers; he said.St, Louis Post Dispatch. ‘5 Hicks—"1 suppose you heard. that our house was robbed?” “Wicks—“Yes. I un- derstand the way the thieves ransacked the place simply beygared description.’ Hieks--""Not only that, but it very nearly beggared me.”—Philadelphia Ledger. i A Wastoun Woealanoues. Newcastle, Wyo., Dec. 21.—There is a man in this place who. claims that nc ‘one need sufler with backache, as he ha proven in his own ease that it ¢an be com pletely and permanently cured. His name is S.C. Holst, and he is « stock raiser a woolgrower. “L was shearing sheep at the time the first pain came on,” says Mr. Holst. |" pas 0 bad for two years alterwards’ that T could hardly sit down, and when ones down, it Was almost impossible for me. t get up again, “I tried ail the medicine I could hea of and several doctors without help, no even for a moment. I used Dodd’s 'Kid ney Fills and they made a new man out o me. felt as if there was new blood in my veins, 1 am as stout in the back as a mule ‘and can lift and work ay hard as J please without an ache or pain in any part of, my_ body. “Lt ig now over a year since they cured me and I can say there is not a healthier man in Wyoming than I am, and befor using Dodd’s Kidney Pills there was not more complete physical wreck in th whole country than I was.” “Here, take this rifle,” cried the excited showman. "The leopard has escaped. When you find him, shoot, him on the spot!” “Which spot, sir?” gasped the ween circus band.—Seribe, THE MARKETS. Aa New York, Dec. 2. CATTLE-Native Steers...83 15 e518 COTTON Middling Pass @ 18M FLOUR Wigter Wheaiscs, #00" 433 WHEATONG 2 Redes WiKi | CORNANO, Peccccuce 58M BN OATBONG. Snoccans ig @ O PORK Mess (news aR %8 et 19 80 LARD— Western Stoamiic) rae 689 ; aniactt HOUIR. COVTON-Middling essere us. 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Don’t wait until the child fs sick then send to a drug ctore, Have Peruna on hand—accept no substitute | Pe-ru-na Protects the Entire Household Against Catarrhal Diseases. As soon as the value of Peruna is fully appreciated by every household, both as a preventive and cure of catarrhal affections, tens of thousands of lives will be saved, and hundreds of thousands of chronic, lingering cases of dis- ease prevented. Peruna is a household safeguard. if oo HM Ms'3 Yh Eady \ Ae A, Se Mr, Albert Lietzman, 1596 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, Ill, writes: “Tam only too glad to inform you that I am feeling splendid and have never felt better in my life. ‘Through the ad- vice of a friend I tried Peruna, and am glad to say it cured me to perfection. I began to tell a friend about Peruna the other day, and I had no sooner com- menced than he told me his folks have Kept Peruna in the house for the last five years. I am sure I wouldn't be without it. Mother also uses it to keep herself in good health.” CS vO. You." COUGH DON’T “DELAY? Pe aaa BALSAM. WOR eae Ga | Sasa or Oh Ran aa | Sedans cola fo akcooss tate” Ponte sete! dent oon tuts by contes crecevawe Large bottles 25 cents and 60 cents. im ol ee CALIFORNIA E-ra7e:,cusinus seas aa a alias ’ >} BEST FOR \ Caen “4 : | a ; Gps 2 \ ei A \ CN “ a ie (==, ae ee Wx . LS 2 Ss yg ALICE SCHAFER. c / Mrs. Schafer, 436 Bope Ave., St. Louis, Mo. writes: | h- pie “In the early part of last year I wrote to you for advice | ese, for my: ‘daughter Allce, four years of age. She has been a | > BE} puny, sickly, ailing child since her birth. She had con- 7 le by vulsions and catarrhal fevers, 1 was always doctoring <jr's [i until we commenced to use Peruna. She grew strong and zy well. Peruna is a wonderful tonic; the best medicine 1 *a\¢ Wo have ever used. ' ea “Twas ina very wretched condition when I commenced | i to take Peruna. Thad catarrh all through my whole body, NT but thank God, your medicine set me all right. I would i not have any otlier medicine. OS }, “‘Peruna cured my baby boy of a very bad speil of cold eS and fever. He is a big healthy boy fitieen months old. 1 Ny: { have given him Peruna off and on since he was born. I X\ 4 § think that is why he is so well. Icannot praise Peruna . “enough, We have not had a doctor since we began to use Peruna—all praise to it.—Mrs. Schafer. Be Sure to Have Pe-ru-na on Hand) and articular rheumatism ts the result Ankles, knees, wrists and elbows be During the Inclement Months of ie suddenly swollen and painful, 4 Fall and Winter. lone disastrous illness follows. The Croup, capillary bronchitis and ar- ticular rheumatisim are the special banes of childhood. ‘There all alike result from catching cold. Ono child catches cold and scares its mother into hysterics by having croup in the dead of night. Another child catches cold, develops a ‘stubborn cough that will not yield to ordinary remedies. The parents arc filled with forebodings. Still another child catches cold and de- ‘velops that. most fatal malady of child- ‘hood, capillary bronchitis. ‘The doctor is called, pronounces the case pneumo- nia and, if the child Is lucky enough tc live, it has developed weak lungs from which it may never recover, ‘And yet another child catches cold A beautiful picture in colors (with- out advertising), on plate paper, suitable for framing. Makes an appropriate Holiday Gift. Sent anywhere on receipt of 12 cents, GEORGE MORTON, GEN FASB, AGEN, KAT. RY sox ot 8. Louis, Mo, Live Stock and Hiscelianeous ELECTROTYPES In erent variety for slo ot the lowest prices by ENESSihawy heZopupar eset Walshe bat $i5 Gold Filled Watch for 50 cts Sendne manos Write for partic BRE NEO Me wOSTOR aes, PATENTS firertocre. 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She grew strong and ? ondertul tonic; the best medicive I? retched condition when I commenced } d catarrh all through my whole body, } medicine set me all right. I would } jedicine. : baby boy of a very bad speil of cold } ig healthy boy fitieen months old. 1} una off andon since he was born. I} sis so well. I cannot praise Peruna >t had a doctor since we began to use } it.—Mrs. Schafer. } and articular rheumatism Is the result. Ankles, knees, wrists and elbows be- come suddenly swollen and painful, A long disastrous illness follows. The ‘child may live and becomaconvalerccnt, ‘a miserable invalid of valvular disease ‘of the heart. All these mishaps are the direct result of neglected cold. Peruna is the safeguard of the family. Ifachild catches cold Peruna should be used im- mediately. ‘A few doses of Peruna and a child's cold is gone, The apprehension of the parents flee away. The household is free from fear once more, If you do not receive prompt and sat- isfactory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr, Hartman, glving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable ad- vice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of ‘The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, fo. Ul p cae ‘eS NTISEPTIC FOR WOMEN BA A Boston physician’s dis-” 4 Corer Chin cacnie aud eal heals’ all inflammation of the mucous elias nieve rst In Jocal treatment of female ills Pax- tine is invaluable, Used as a douche it is a revelation in cleansing and healing power; it kills all disease germs which Toute indamination and ciotharges: ‘Thousands of letters from women prave that eis che greaton cure tor leucorrhaa ever discovered, Paxtine never fails to cure. pelvic catarth, nasal catarrh, sore throat, sore mouth and sore eyes, because ‘these diseases are all caused’ by inflammation of the mucous membrane. For cleansing, reiaaing and pre- serving the teeth we challenge the world to produce its equal. Physicians and specialists everywhere prescribe and endorse Paxtine, and thou- sandsof testimonialletters proveits value, ‘At druggists, or sent postpaid so cts, A large trial pac! and book of instructions pis free, Write Tho R. Paxton 0o,, Dept. 4, Boston, Mass, j 9 p Looking fora Home? furans ska tering tools @ arp pres Western £ Wcataiaa Canada ee FREE Homestead Lands yao! Paras tana natte s "sf Slinfitedy rare CACGYA| qpehatitstnce™'adhclens mats Sd\sood| Wiceristematss ove e4 See — oJ AtRrited Cosualan Soversetat hevst= yo WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS Scat ia tite papers * A*vertiow: A sf e Mi = M. B. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON. 895 The Peerless American Educator. (By Courtesy of the Columbia Herald.) The Professional World RUFUS L. LOGAN, B. S. D. - EDITOR TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One Year in Advance - - - $1.00 Six Months in Advance - - .75 Three Months in Advance - - .50 Single Copies - - - .05 Advertising Rates on Application. Job Work of all Kinds Solicited. Published Every Friday. Entered at the postoffice at Columbumbia, Mo., as second class matter, Jan. 15, 1902. Agents wanted in every town in the state. Payments may be made in two cent stamps, by postal note, money order, by registered letter or express order. Correspondence, containing news of interest and importance is desired from all parts of the United States. Communications, should be made to reach us not later than Thursday morning, to insure insertion in the current issue. No attention will be paid to anonymous communications. Agents wanted everywhere. Write for terms. Specimen copies sent to any address upon request. French Sketch of Booker Washington. From Le Matin (Paris). Mr. Booker Washington has been two days in Paris. As every one knows, he is the first "colored man" who has had the privilege of sitting at the table of a President of the United States, that of Mr. Roosevelt, and the row raised for a time in America by this important event may be remembered. It was in the apartment he occupies in one of our great Paris hotels that Mr. Booker Washington was kind enough to receive us yesterday. A face with a very light-colored skin, marked by a delicate mouth, with neither beard nor mustache, surmounted with short hair with very little kink, and lighted up by eyes of extraordinary brilliancy, which close when thoughts are not to be revealed; a frank countenance, extremely intelligent and strong-willed; an expression sometimes almost hard, sometimes very gentle; a general appearance of solidness and energy joined to great kindness; medium stature, well set up; a rather small foot; a soft, grasping hand, agreeable to the touch, the pressure of which varies according to circumstances, but is always sprightly and significant—such is the portrait of the "great negro" on whom we called. Born on a Virginia plantation, the negro who later was to be with so much sensation the guest of Mr. Roosevelt, after emancipation began to earn a living for himself and his mother under great difficulties. "It is said that you do not know how old you are?" we asked. "That is true. The statement --- that I was born in Virginia is correct, but I only know that I am 'about' 44 years old." "How far back can you remember facts?" "From the time that I was about 8 years old." "How did you get your name Booker?" "That is an old Virginia name.', "And Washington?" "I assumed that." "Have you not been called also Tagliaferro?" "That's what my mother used to call me." Then we drew out the story of our amiable interlocutor's first recollection, that of being waked up from his sleep in the middle of the night to eat his share of a chicken which his mother had stolen for him. Mr. Booker Washington then repeated the tale of his going to Hampton, of his founding Tuskegee, of the objects of that institution, and of his aims for the future of the negroes, with all of which the readers of Le Matin are now familiar. When questioned about the proposed exodus of the negroes from the United States to the Soudan or some other part of Africa, he declined to answer. "I shall reply to no question you may ask touching on politics or on President Roosevelt. That is one of my habits." --- At the World's Fair. The Professional World will be at the great St. Louis World's Fair next year. We have a complete file containing a copy of every issue of the paper since its beginning, and arrangements have been made with the State Historical Society to have the same bound and placed on exhibition at the exhibition. Notice. Persons desiring to employ help or persons desiring to secure employment, will do well to call and see me at the Herald office. J. F. VENABLE. Xmas gifts at Porth's Jewelry Store, High St., Jefferson City. Best Watches at Porth's Jewelry Store, High St., Jefferson City, Mo. Do you want your cut to appear in the Xmas issue of the Professional World? --- Booker T. Washington Portrait. A life size portrait will be sent any one free of charge who sends us a year's subscription to the Professional World, $1 per year. What Folk is Doing. Every body knows that Jos. W. Folk is chasing the boodlers, and everybody should know that the way to keep dry feet is to get a pair of C.B. Miller's shoes. THE Professional World wishes all of its readers and patrons a Merry Xmas and a happy New Year. THE talk of a negro political party is not only absurd, but foolish. The negro should not be a slave to any one political party, he should work to vote for his own as well as his country's interest. Vote the ticket which he knows will be of help to him and his race if it wins, but by no means should he endeavor to organize a party of his own. HUMAN societies may sometimes make mistakes and in their efforts to "do good" for the so called unfortunates often leave them heartbroken. The seperating of children from their mother because it is decided that she is not capable of rearing them, may seem alright from a sociological point of view, but yet there is a visible heartlessness in such. For no matter how poor or unfortunate a woman may become, the love for her children remains the same. The pleadings of the unfortunate woman in the Columbia p6lice court recently, when her children were about to be taken from her is enough to convince any human being, that other assistance might be rendered that would be far more helpful than forcibly taking the loved ones. Agents Wanted. The Professional World wants an industrious, energetic, honest man to take the general agency for the Professional World, in this state. Good salary paid to hustling agent. Address, GENERAL NEWS IN BRIEF. A barber near Union Station, St. Louis, charged an Iowa visitor $1.60 for a shave, and then threatened to thrash him before collecting the bill. The administration concedes that the Panama treaty is in danger. It is believed that at least five Democratic votes will be necessary to ratify the convention, and Senator Gorman is making a vigorous fight to prevent the Republicans from getting that many votes from the minority. A cotton barge catches fire in the harbor at Galveston, Tex., and 400 bales are burned before the blaze is extinguished. An oil gusher is brought in at Batson's Prairie, Hardin county, Tex., at a depth of 1,200 feet. The oil spouts 300 feet in the air. It is claimed to be the largest well ever brought in in Texas. Mrs. Honoretta Marshall of Webster, Mass., dies at the age of 105 years. She had distributed nearly all her fortune, left to her by her husband, to the poor. Archbishop Quigley declares that the New World was discovered by Catholics and they will eventually lay claim to it. He says liberalism is the error of the age and advocates a subsidiary system of education for Catholics. The United States Supreme Court dismisses the damage suit of a Nevada (Mo.) magnetic healer, appealed from the Missouri state supreme court decision. Gen. Powell Clayton, ambassador to Mexico, in St. Louis, says Kratz will sooner or later be surrendered by the Mexican government. Miss Erline Sinclair, a teacher at Sullivan, Ind., has sued 6 of her pupils for $10,000 for "ducking" her in an icy pond after tying her hands and feet. A man in New York the other day died in his chimney while climbing through it to prove to his children that it was large enough for Santa Clause to enter. The father is supposed to have died from heart disease while squeezing through a close place in the chimney. Nineteen carloads of dressed Missouri turkeys arrived in New York City Monday, A 15 year old boy, who weighed 350 pounds, died at Wellington, Kas., Monday. It was necessary to make a special coffin for body. Secretary Hay's illness is causing much anxiety in official circles at Washington. President Roosevelt announced that he will receive during the next two weeks only those called whose business is urgent. The new Cuban treaty will go into effect one minute after midnight Sunday, December 27. The trade of the United States with Canada has doubled in two years. How's This? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm. WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggist, Toledo, O. WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Hall's family pills are the best. MM AIDS AND ATRONS Find the watch sob the vogue. The fashion papers proclaim its wear and in fashionable centers it is uni- worn. Watch Fobs appeals to the eye and their moderate prices to the burse. WHEN U THINK OF WATCHES, FOBS, OR ANY ARTICLE OF JEWELRY, Think of C. W. Phillips, JEWELER AND OPTICIAN. Columbia, Mo. HOLIDAY PRICES ON Fruits, Nuts, Candies ALL NEXT WEEK. Bananas, 10 to 20 cts per dozen. Fancy Malaga Grapes 15 cts per pound. Oranges (Florida and Navel) 15 to 40c per dozen Lemons 15 to 20 cts per doz. Apples(Select Wine Sap) 30 cts per peck. New Nuts 10 to 20c per pound Seward's Fresh Candles, 10 to 15c per pound. Fine Chocolates 15c per pound. College Fruit Store. 708 WEST BROADWAY, G. TORREGROSSO, Prop. The Railroads. WABASH Time Table—Columbia Branch. GOING SOUTH. No. 33. Arrive Columbia.....8:15 a. m. No. 35. Arrive Columbia.....1:20 p. m. No. 37. Arrive Columbia.....8:45 p. m. No. 30. Leave Columbia.....9:40 a. m. No. 34. Leave Columbia.....1:40 p. m. No. 34. Leave Columbia.....4:10 p. m. M. K. & T. Ry. It Pays Us To Deal Squarely and represent our clothing exactly as it is. It will pay you to deal with a square house. A fair and impartial comparison of our goods and prices is all we ask..... ercantile Co., The Globe Mercantile Co., 210 East High St., MISSOURI. JEFFERSON CITY. - - MISSOURI. --- Rev. P. C. Crews, Pastor. Preaching Sundays 11 a. m.; 7:30 p. m. Sunday school 2:30 p. m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday eve, at 8:30; every body invited to attend. Rev. J. Arlington Grant, pastor. Preaching Sundays 11, a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday school, 9:30 a. m. Prayer meeting Wednesdays 7:30 to 8:30; all are made welcome. SECOND CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Rev. J. B. Parsons, pastor. Preaching Sundays 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesdays 7:30 p. m. Everybody cordially invited to attend. MRS. EDNA WATTS HARDIN Nursing a Specialty. 609 Lafayette St., Jefferson City, Mo. ROBNETT BROS. MEAT MARKET AND GROCERY Keep a full line of fresh and salted meats and groceries. Also wood and feed. The way to meet competition and make money now is to buy for cash and sell for cash. WE OFFER YOU the opportunity to buy for cash and get the benefits you are entitled 90. No. 2, W. Allen Street, COLUMBIA, MISSOURI ON CREDIT. $22.90 Free Catalogue CENTURY M.T.G. CO. EAST ST. LOUIS, IL. Century Steel Range, No. 80-A-18 Has six 8-inch lids, oven 17.2x19.1x19. splendid reservoir and warming closest, lined throughout with asbestos, burns anything, best bakers and roasters on Earth. Guaranteed 10 years. Weight 475 lbs. Only $22.90. Terms $9.00 cash. balance balance payable $3.00 a month, no interest. Shipped immediately on receipt of 30 people located in all parts of the World. Cash discount $1.50 on Range. Freight average $1.25 for each 600 miles. Send for free catalogue, but this is the greatest bargain ever offered. We refer to Southern Illinois National Bank. CENTURY • MANUFACTURING • CO. Dept. 910. East St. Louis. OLUMBIA FRUIT STORE Corner 9th & Walnut St. the place to buy Fruit neap. Bonanas 15c, Oranges 30c per dozen, vegetales, Michigan Celery, etc. special prices on Candies School teachers for Hollys. Z. C. MARTIN, 6 lot. Prop. llege and Church Direc tory. U. B. F. rispus Attucks Lodge,No. 62 Meetings 2nd and 4th Tisdays in each month. Viting members cordially inted. Caleb Hall, W. M. A.J. Schweich, W. S. S.M.T. Flence Woods, W. P.; Mrs. Liza Williams, W. S. Meting first Monday in eacmonth at 3 p. in. G. U. O. F. Bone county light lodge, No.356. Meetings, 1st and 3rd nesdays in each month. Vising members in good staning invited. W. H. TURNER, N. G. J. C. BURTON, P. S. K. P. Ace Lodge, No. 24. Meetings second and fourth Fridays in each month. W. H. Trner, C. C. and D. D. G. C.W. W. Lampkins, M. F. I. O. K. T. Namie Tabernacle No. 57, Columbia, Mo., meets Second and Furth Mondays in each month MR. ROSA MARSHAL, C. P. MRS MINNIE HAYES, C. R. St. Paul Lodge, No. 12, A. F. & A.M., nets every first and thrd Tuesday in each month. A cordial invitation extended to all visiting brother. J. A. Mosely, W. M. J. A. Grant, Secretary. K. OF P. Harrison Lodge No. 12, Huntsville, Mo. Meeting the second and fourth Thursdays in each month. M. W. Tony, C. C., W. T. Ansel, K. R. S., I. A. Robinson, M. E. LADIES COURT. Golden Queen Court, No. 19, meets first Friday in each month. Mrs. M. E. Ridgway, M. A. M., Mrs. Lizzie Richardson, Secretary. O. E. S. Amos Chapter, No. 30. Meetings second Friday in each month. Mrs. Bessie Washington, W. M. Mrs. Annie Williams, W. S. SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. A. A. Adams, Pastor. Preaching Sundays 11 a. m., and 7:30 p. m. Sunday school at 2:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening, 7:30. A cordial invitation ex- tended to all. M. E. CHURCH