Sedalia Weekly Conservator

SedaliaWeeklyConservator. VOL. 1. In St. Louis Oo Dedication Day. Those who were afforded the pleasure of being in this great city during the recent magnificent military demonstration at the dedicatory exercise of the coming world's fair can never forget its grandeur. And one will probably never again have an opportunity of seeing at one time so many dignitaries and high officials; governors of states, all in one seeming endless line of march, headed by our President, Theo. Roosevelt. Again one could hardly expect to witness such a multitude of people as that which filled every available bit of space along the route traversed. There must have been at least 15,000 people who, despite of the extreme coolness of the day, stood and watched the procession pass. No doubt it thrilled the heart of every true American citizen, and especially the Negro, to see him who not only said but demonstrated the fact that he "will not close the door of hope"—acknowledging with graceful bows that were given as he passed the thousands and thousands of patriotic people on his way to deliver the formal dedicatory speech in Liberal Arts Building, at the fair grounds, where the official count showed that more than 103,000 were present. To see this grand military pageant, many perched themselves on telegraph poles, others becoming desperate in their effort to have a clear view, performed the feat of suspending themselves comfortably over the center of the street on the telegraph wires. But in all this great, gorgeous parade it is regretted to say the negro was conspicuous by his absence, even the President's trust valet had by some means got left in KC. The day set apart for St. Louis to impress on its visitors what she is, and what she is going to do, was a successful one in every particular. Especial notice must have been given by all who witnessed the civic parade in that it was a true demonstration of the energetic St. Louis citizen "Pretty" and "beautiful" are words which go well to describe it. Standing at one place, at the beginning of this parade, with bodies and companies of men, marching with no less than 12 or 15 abreast, likewise bands of music, carriages floats, and the numerous different vehicles of the city proper, three and four together, still it required 2 hrs, and 20 min, to pass. In this parade, far up to the front, were veterans of the Spanish American war, and in that column several of our colored men created favorb'le comment by their soldierly bearing, and altho not clad in perfect-fitting, neat uniform, still they were there, and reminded you perhaps of Washington's ragged, bare and footsore, but nevertheless loyal American soldiers. Not far in the rear of these camethe P.O. department, whose ranks were fully represented by men of color, and it is a pleasure to say that they were not at all confined to the rear of that part of the procession. All looked exceedingly well, and with one of their number at the head on horseback, all were seemingly in place without any preference or care. The P.O. and police departments of St. Louis appeared as two young armies, to say nothing of the many others, such as the street cleaning sewer and water, departments. Conspicuos also was the Negro by his absence in the police and fire departments, because of his numerical power and brain, and the greatness of the city of St. Louis. We must takeit for granted that all in all, during these occasions he was pretty well represented in instances which are made mention of, besides many coachmen, footmen, a drum corps, a band, which in appearance and music carried the memory directly back dear old Sodalia, with thoughts of English, "yaller" Carter, and others of our celebrated musicians. So it isthat I hope to speak well, and my praise of all—J. J. Rollins. If you wish to beautify, straighten, and promote the growth o the hair try Mrs. Jackson's SEDALIA, MISSOURI, SATURDAY, MAY 23, 1903. Welcome Address BY SHELTON FKENCH. Today is the brightest and best day the world ever saw. The gospel of peace is preached in every land and in every clime; in far off China, on the banks of the Ganges, in the fastness of the Amazon, by the waters of Japan, and in the jungles of darkest Africa. The church is aggressive and uncompromising, the voice of some one crying in the wilderness, and like the giant oaks and towering mountains, it ever points men upward, onward, heavenward, -the inspirer of human endeavor and the moral uplift of human life. Through the teachings of the church the word is comprehending the sacredness of human life, swords are being turned into pruning hooks, and nations are arbitrating their differences. Because of the ministry human slavery is a thing of the past, churches and schools adorn every hill and beautify every vale, despotism is crumbling, and the doctrine of the equality of men is becoming more and more universal. Come my brother, draw near, let us reason together. You represent the preacher who stands between sin and folly on the one hand, and wisdom and righteousness on the other; I, the teacher who stands between ignorance on the one hand, and culture on the other. Our callings are different, but noble; our missions, identical. Having common aims, we join hands in united efforts. We must not falter nor look back. We must face our responsibilities cheerfully and over-come the obstacles that impede our progress. Our race is to day being held up to public ridicule, under-going the severest criticism, and passing through the fiery excruciable of proscription, the result of radical predjudice. We have suffered greater wrongs, endured greater afflictions. May we not with complacency bear up under these? God wants to draw us closer to him in order that we may serve him in the beauty of holiness, thus, living better, purer, nobler and more useful lives. This sickness is not unto death. These lighter afflictions are but for a season, "Whom the Lord loveth he chastiseth." We are not without friends. God has inspired the hearts of such men as your beloved Bishop Hamilton, Mayor Babcock, President Roosevelt, and thousands of others to deal with us gently and justly, and accord us a chance in the race and battles of life. But we must do our duty and measure up to the required standard of manhood Of us the world is exacting men, noble men, industrious, intellegent men, men who consider it their burden duty to be morally as well as physically clean. Of us it also demands women, pure women, gentle, intellegent, amiable women, women "who will not shrink tho oppressed by every foe," and who will not stoop even to conquer. Woe unto the nation who is a beggar, or a people who crowd and cringe. We must determine our own destiny, the we tremble under the weight of our responsibility. We may be denied the right of suffrage and conveniences of public accommodations; we may be thrust into "Jim Crow" cars; but, mark you, no man or combination of men can deprive us of our manhood or womanhood. Preachers, parents and teachers must form a triple alliance for the purpose of throwing around our young people a safe guard, and rigorously "train them in the way they should go." The church, the home, the school constitute the bulwark and salvation of any people, race or nation. Let it be wafted on every breeze, sounded from every hill top that we stand for the raising higher the standard of Christ, for better and purer homes, for a broader and deeper culture. Let not the narrowness of our creeds divide us; but rather let Christianity unite us in one happy, peaceful family. My brethren, ye are the vice-gerents of God, the ambassadors of heaven, called and commissioned by the highest authority in the universe as the repositories of his oracles, the receptacles of his holyunction and commanded thus, "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things what-so-ever I have commanded you; and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world." You are commanded to go. There is no waiting for roads to dry, for bridges to be built, or the weather to become less inclement,—but, go. While you wait men are dying, go. Go in haste. Go with a burning, living message. As you go, tell men the glad story of the cross and compel them to believe.—"Lo, I am with you alway." Go, though barefoot and hungry. Go, though the people fail to appreciate or support you. Go in the early morn, at noon day, at eventide, and at the still watch of the night,—to cheer the dying and comfort the bereaved. As you go, remember you have not a promise of ease, but of God's presence. "Lo I am with you always, even unto the end of the world"—how full of hope how pregnant with good cheer,—firmer and more enduring than the everlasting hills. Hounds of vice and immorality may be along your path-way, but they cannot bite; for, "Lo, I am with you always." Howling devils may frighten, but they cannot harm you; preying wolves may leap into your fold, but they cannot devour; the hiss of the cunning serpent may deceive, but cannot destroy. "Lo, I am with you." Again I bid you welcome and invoke the blessings of heaven upon the sitting of this annual session. By precept and example, so teach and inspire us that we and thou may: — "So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan that moves To the pale realms of shade, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, Theou go not like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, but, susaain- ed and soothed, By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams." Senator Beveridge Quoted. We take the liberty of quoting the following from the Senator's paper entitled "Americans of To-day and To-morrow," as we find it in the Saturday Evening's Post. It is so full of wisdom and common sense we are sure you will be pleased. "What is the secret of your power?" said one of those who sat by the bedside of the Richelieu. "Tell us, that we may continue your work for the good of France." And the dying statesman-soldier-priest answered: "Some say it is courage—that I am a lion; some say it is craft—that I am a fox. It is neither. It is justice." Soruns the noble anecdote. Doubtless it is not true as litteral fact, but it ought to be true; therefore, for the purpose of human instruction it is true. Every man of sensibility occasionally finds a story which so interprets man and the world to him that henceforth it becomes a part of his character. Such tale is the legend of Richelieu. Apply It to the republical Justice! This Nation must be just. The first paper was designed to show our power, growing out of our location on the map of the world and the resources within us; the second paper attempted to show that out of the elements of our very being springs our first national and individual necessity of character; to wit, the necessity of conservatism, moderation, thoughtful poise. This paper is to demonstrate that this power which unrivaled in the world if well conserved must pass all other human influences and is worth while only when used justly. And if the Nation must be just in its dealings with the world, its citizens must be just. Why? Because no citizen of the republic can disassociate himself from the Nation. The Nation's necessities are his necessities; the Nation's characteristics, his characteristics; the Nation's opportunities, his opportunities; weightier than all the Nation's duties his duties. And duty is a great word It is a greater word than the word wealth; greater than the words money, power, glory, dominance. It is the word THE HIGH SCHOOL The purpose of the College is to give a thorough, practical christian education. It cares for the health and physical training, provides for refined social culture, gives careful attention to morals and manners, and aims to lead the student to a personal religious life. The work of the College is divided into six general departments I. Primary and Grammar Grades, providing a thorough drill in the elementary branches. II Academy or College Preparatory, with Classical, Scientific, Biblical English, Normal and Commercial courses. III Art Department—Drawing. Painting and Decorative work. IV Music Department—Vocal and Instrumental Music, Theory and Harmony. V Industrial Department—Sewing, Dressmaking, Cooking, Domestic Economy, Mechanical Arts, Agriculture. VI College of Liberal Arts—Complete elective courses leading to the several academic degrees. Work and Self-help. A number of students boarding in the College are permitted to earn some part of their expenses by work in the building or on the grounds. provided they are willing and efficient. Liberal pay is allowed for all work done, but employment will not be continued to those who fail to do their work satisfactorily. Most students earn in this way $2.00 a month; some earn larger amounts. Application for work should be made to the President in advance of coming. A large number of students find employment in homes in the city, sufficient to meet expenses of board and tuition. The call for young ladies for these positions is always greater than the supply. Application for such employment should be made in advance through the President of the College. As far as possible we endeavor to safeguard those working in the city, but cannot be fully responsible for those outside the building. Only young men and women of established habits and character can be allowed this privilege of out side residence. In case of minors this may be granted only on the written request of parents or guardians. which makes all other words worth while No sane man, no lover of his kind, no gentleman can tolerate mere strength which is not directed to higher purposes. Every one of us dislikes cant and all hypocrisy. Pretense of high purposes, which which we know very well is not in the heart of the man who professes them is repellent. But every one of us uncoveres before the man whom in our very being we know to be both powerful and just. This is true even when such a man is a bitter personal enemy. "I hate him, but I must follow him. I cannot help it," exclaimed a local politician of a political leader whose boldness and forgetfulness of self in a great emergency had chained the attention of a State. "I must follow him-him because he has been just." And so the ward politician of an American town repeated in substance the dying words of France's most accomplished statesman. A young lawyer' brilliantly endowed and who started out with fine perform- NO. iii Smith College. D., Ph. D., President Fall term opens Sept. 22, closes Dec. 11. Winter term opens Dec. 14, closes Feb. 19. Spring term opens Feb. 22, closes April 28 is to give a thorough, practical christian health and physical training, provides for careful attention to morals and manners, a personal religious life. divided into six general departments Grades, providing a thorough drill in paratory, withClassical, Scientific, Bib- mercial courses. wing, Painting and Decorative work, local and Instrumental Music, Theory —Sewing, Dressmaking, Cooking, Do- arts, Agriculture. —Complete elective courses leading to Expenses. Board and room for four Weeks $8.00 Tuition — — — — — 2.00 Use of laundry — — — — .50 Music, Instrumental or Vocal for four weeks, two lessons per week — $2.50 One lesson per week — — 1.50 Use of Instrument per month — .50 Use of typewriter in Commercial department, per month — .50 Rooms are lighted, heated, furnished with bedsteads, mattress, pillows. two quilts, mirrors, bowl pitcher and lamp. Students furnish for themselves, sheets and pillow cases, extra quilt and blank- kets, slop bucket, lamp chimneys, matches, soap etc. A reduction of 50c per month is made from the tuition of caudidrites for the Ministry, and children of Ministers. All bills are payable in advance the first of each school month. Money for students' expenses should be sent directly to the President of the College. Send by draft, P. O. order, express order or registered letter to Pres. I. L. Lowe, Sedalia, Mo. ance which argued a still finer promise, was seen by the judges on the bench and by his professional brethren to indulge in "sharp practice." He became fond of fitness in professional work. The ethics of the law were to him "foolsay." He said one day in intoxication of success over one of his masterpieces of craft: "Well, I admit it; I like sharp practice, sed it wins, too. Besides, it is such fun to disarm a fool." What was the result? with all his finished swordsmanship he soon found himself dueling with all society; and that master antagonist disarmed him, with his superb abilities he has been quietly eliminated, from his profession and from all human usefulness. Into our daily conduct then, let us each weave this all-powerful element. Its growth upon cultivation, will surprise the most skeptical. Mr. Porter in his work on Moral and Mental Philosophy, whence years ago was a textbook in all colleges speaking of the force of habit, said something to the effect that 'Neglect con- This Space Will Notify You When Your Subscription Is Due Contributions must be accom- panied by name as an assurance of good faith. All articles for publication must be in by Wednesday. SUBSCRIPTION. One Year $1.25. Six Months 75. One Month 15. Think for Thy-Self one good thought; And know it to be Thine own. 'Tis better than a thousand cleansed From fields by others sown. —anon. h George R Smith College campus has aplessing appearance, with its well kept lawn, new fences and general atmosphere of thrift. Young man,think, since as one writer has said, He who thinks, is of God, for God is thought. In thinking, be original, cultivate a personal personality. He or she who is original, in honorable thought develops; they who develope buildeth a race The graduates from High School, Academy, College and Universities are coming upon the arena of life and activity. What will they do? What shall the public expect of them? are the questions that enter every intelligent mind. Do they come forth to be fated or honored by the public? or Do they not enter upon the stage of Human Progress to honor the public by service—manly and womanly service, of the highest moral and christian standard? Whie passing thru the different parts of the city, we have been most favorably impressed with the gardens and flowers that the property owners have. That not only shows an element of economy among the people, but also an idea of beauty. For any place with a well kept garden and blooming plants, looks far better than one filled with rag-weeds and other useless vegetation. We trust that the good and industrious citizen of Sedalia will each exert himself to make our city look beautiful by caring for the yards and gardens. The judicious use of lye and lime may also ward off malaria and other malignant diseases. Hence, we again urge our readers to improve their homes. "Reputation," says one, "is what people say you are;" "Character." remarks another, "is what you are in reality." To some, it may be difficult to note the difference between reputation, and character, and unless they give these terms serious consideration, they will never be able to see their difference. Therefore, we shall be pleased to have you notice these two very expressive terms. By noting them in their true relation, we believe, much good may be done. In youth, especially, young men and women frequently look after reputation-building rather than character development. Too often is it the case that leaders inspire their constituents to build reputation. We must be careful, for thru-out America we hear the cry from pulpit, press, rostrum and all progressive agencies, to Build Character. And why? Because, in the building reputation men and women oft-times, for the sake of popular sentiment, sacrifice the strongest virtues of their manhood and womanhood. They resort to unmanly practises to achieve a selfish end. There is one sentiment expressed by one of our greatest statesmen, who, when, for following the principles of justice and right, was denied the presidency, exclaimed, "I had rather be right than president of the United States." May the state, nation, yea, the municipality have many sons of such manly qualities. Editorials George R Smith College campus has aplenty with its well kept lawn, new fences and green thrift. A man, think, since as one writer has said of God, for God is thought. In thinking of personal personality. He or she who is thought develops; they who develop b graduates from High School, Academy, colleges are coming upon the arena of life and they do? What shall the public expect them that enter every intelligent mind. Is fated or honored by the public? or Do the stage of Human Progress to honor the manly and womanly service, of the human standard? Indications of Thrift. passing thru the different parts of the city favorably impressed with the gardens property owners have. Not only shows an element of economy but also an idea of beauty. For any p garden and blooming plants, looks far with rag-weeds and other useless vegeta good and industrious citizen of Seda self to make our city look beautiful by c gardens. The judicious use of lye and off malaria and other malignant diseases. We again urge our readers to improve th Charachter Developement. ation," says one, "is what people say remarks another, "is what you are it may be difficult to note the different and character, and unless they give deration, they will never be able to see, we shall be pleased to have you Sedalia Weekly Conservator. The officers of the club are, G. W. Thomas, chairman: W. H. Huston, vice: C. H. Lewis, secretary. Amos Adams asst. secretary. Thos. Umbles, marshall; Jerry Brown, asst. Marshall. EDITOR MANAGER Negro Summer Institutes. The last legislature did not repeal or change the law affecting negro institutes. State Superintendent W. T. Carrington has just sent out the following list of conductors for these institutes: Boonville, C. G. Williams; Brunswick, J. T. Payne; Cape Girardéau, J. S. Cobb; Charleston, H. G. Elam Columbia, J. B. Coleman, Fayette, A. R. Chinn; Fulton, J. E. Herriford; Gallatin, B. B. Tully; Hannibal, J. H. Pelham; Joplin, J. M. Clendenon; Kirkwood, Peter H. Clark; Lexington, George H. Green; Louisiana, J. M. Cockfield; Macon, T. B. Burris; Marshall, J. D. Bowser, Montgomery, G. S. Abington New Madrid, J. C. Staten; St. Charles, W. B. Highgate; Sedalia, Shelton French; Springfield, W. H. Mc. Adams. Freewill Babtist Railey. The Freewill Babtist had their Rally last Sunday and also the babtizing of one candidate. Three preaching services were held by Rev. E. D. Burns, as follows;- 11 A. M. 3 P. M. and 8 P. M. They awarded the first prize, a set of glasses to Miss Emma Kaley. Second prize a set of berry dishes to Mrs. Buiton and third prize an Album to Mrs. Harland. These awards were made for meritorious work in the rally amount raised $21.70 This is a courageous band of Christian workers and the Conservator wishes them God-speed. Mrs. Anna Wright. Jr. To teach at Columbia Mo. We are pleased to be informed thru the columns of the "Professional World" that Mrs. Anna Wright has been elected teacher in the Douglas School of Columbia, Mo. Mrs. Wright is one of Sealia's most cultured and refined young woman. And she will be a credit toany community, especially so to Columbia. Columbia she will find, we assure her to be an acceptable field to labor in. The High School Concert At Quinn Chapel last Friday evening, was quite a literary and musical treat. We congratulate the management and participants on their excellent selections. Government lands in Mo. There are 17,000 acres of unclaimed land situated in the S. E. part of this state, most of which is situated in Miller County. This land can be obtained paying $1.25 per acre or it can be homesteaded. There is an organization being formed, headed by D. L. Stewart, to go into Miller Co. and plant a Colored Colony. D. L. Stewart has been in communication with some Government officers, and obtained all the information necessary. He will give some of the particulars in the next issue of this paper. K. of P. Club organized Twenty of Sedalia's prominent citizens met Tuesday evening at the G. U. O. of O. F. Hall and organized a pythian Club. If things move as at present, the Conservator will soon be able to place a K. of P. Lodge in its Lodge Directory. science in your daily deeds and it will soon be atrophied. Cultivate it and it will soon become as delicate as a womens blush" And Hamlet tells his mother that "habit is a second nature." Modern scientific thought will not go that far; yet all will admit as a matter of daily experience that the influence of hab it has a power something akin to the power of Nature itself. The power of hab it in moral ideas is just as great as in immoral practices. So, if the habit of our daily lives is justice, it will grow after a while into a fixture of our character. Conversely, if all resolve that the deeds of the Nation in our transactions with foreign people shall have, above all the ingredient of justice in them we shall soon come to apply to ourselves the same thought which makes us require the Nation to do just. Justice, then, Americans of the twentieth century! Pride in the republic is false if not based on justice. Hopes for the Republic's destiny are mirages unless justice makes them real. Neglect not ideals. They are more permanent than cities or farms or railroads in a nation's career. And of all ideals, justice is the first; over all ideals justice presides. The Conservator's Staff Feted by Mr. Jesse Jennings, of Mill St. The Conservator's Staff—W. H. Huston, Editor, C. M. English, Manager and Composer, P. T. Bowles' A. B., Proof-Reader, and Harry Tutt, Printer, were royally entertained at luncheon by Mr. Jesse Jennings, an employee of the Mo. Pac. Railway Co., Sunday afternoon. Mr. Jennings, home was tastefully arranged. While he did the honors as host, M. Bishop Howlett acted as chef. All enjoyed themselves hungely, and hope that Mr. Jennings will not soon forget our presence. Grraduating Exercises of Lincoln School. Programs are out announcing the Twelth commencement of Lincoln. The Calendar is as follows: Sunday, May, 24, 2: 45 P. M. Bacca laureate Sermon by Rev. William Alexander. Quin Chapel. Wednesday May, 27. Class exercises: Thursday, May, 28, Literary exercises in lower grades, and Friday, May 29. Annual School Picnic at Forest Park. The exercise we assure the public. will be of superior excellence in its Literary and Musical composition. The Patrons and Friends of the school should attend all. By doing so, you will encourage both teachers and pupils. Bishop Mack in the City The presence of Bishop Mack in our city, was quite a treat to the Sedalians, who love and revere him very much for his sterling man-hood Christian Character and Scholarly attainments. While here he held religious services at the Morgan St. Babtist church, as well as the South Sedalia church. The good Bishop is a man of power. Possessing as he does those elements of character, honesty, frankness and affability, that draw men to him. He left Tuesday morning for Jefferson City, Mo, where he will hold several meetings. We wish him a hearty speed and an early return to Sedalia. Decoration Day The citizens and G. A. R. Post are making preparations for a grand celebration on the 30 Inst. in honor of the nations dead. Professors French and White will be the Local Orators. Queen City Cornet Band will furnish the music. It is hoped that all will give due respect to our Dead on this day. Negroes have Friend. Babtist Women criticise Race Prejudice as it exists to-day. Oppose Reed Smoot. Buffalo, N. Y. May, 20.- At the 2nd. days cession of the Women's Baptist Home Mission Societies resolutions were adopted placing on record as opposed to the seating of Reed Smoot in the U. S. senate and petitioning the senate to exclude Smoot from its councils and to take such initiative steps as may be necessary to secure for the people of th U. S. an amendment to the constitution making polygamy a crime against the organic law of the land A resolution declaring that the feeling against Negroes manifested by many white people and the idea that negros were not capable of developing a moral character was un-Christ-like and not justified by the findings of the missionaries working among the negroes was adopted. —Capital. How differently Dr. Parkhurst sees it. MUSKOGEE NEWS Mr S. H. Beatty and Mr Z. Duubar are invited to participate in a Jocand Outing given by the Musko gee boys and girls. This outing will consist of fishing, rope-jumping, whist-playing, Lawn Tennis and probably a few games of Golf. Mr. Beatty and Mr. Dunbar are very fond of this kind of sport and highly appreciate the invitation. Miss Missia Williams of Sedalia who is at present teaching in the public school at Muskogee is spending a good deal of time with Mr R. C. who is at present located in Muskogee as mail carrier. Miss Williams is very much in love with Muskogee and will probably make it her future home. Messrs. J. F. Taylor and E. Shavers-Pullman porters-for some time have been running between Muskogee and Sedalia feel much slighted in regard to the jocund outing to be given in the city soon. When the invitations were passed they were slumbering deep and the invitations were returned to the writers. The bearer was very anxious to wake them and deliver the invitations but he was told that the invitations would be used next week with a little alteration as they were contemplating giving a sleeping contest next month and it would probably suit them better anyway. Mrs. R. H. Rivers of Hot Springs Ark. Who has been spending a few weeks at Muskogee was highly intertained Wednesday eve. at the residence of Mrs. W. Z. Burnsides. Mrs. Rivers will take her departure Thursday eve. for Colo. Springs, where she will spend the hot summer and will probably return to Muskogee about the latter part of Oct. The reception was quite a surpris to her, and the young people of Muskogee had no limit in regards to making the reception an up to date affair. Each couple came at the time appointed. It was a very bad evening but the cabs rolled just the same. The Muskogee boys are "all right," so the girls say. The following guest were present The following guest were present: Mr. T. C. Wise, Miss Sethe Burnett, Mr. R. W. Gaines, Miss L. Wise, Mr. R. C., Miss Missia Williams, Mr. Z. Dunbar, Miss Sophia Caldwell, Mr. S. H. Beatty, Miss Lucy Mc Near, Mr. L. W. Moor, Miss Gertrude Johnson, Mr. Mack Wright, Miss Hellena Brown Mr. John Thompson, Miss Duvaus, Mr. J. w. Rose, Minnie Dunkin, Mr. V. C. Kirk, Miss Minnie Dunahew, Mr. Th. Moore, Miss Lucy Webster, Mr. M. J. Morgan, Miss Grace wright, Mr. John C. Booker, Miss Lucile "Nash, Mr. L. M. Davis, Miss Corean Philips, Mr. Tom J. Blackmore, Miss Fannie Tivis Music by the Muskogee Bon Bon Orchestra. SATISFYING CARPETS. No stock in Sedalia has ever been brightened by a more beautiful and complete line of House Furnishings than we are now displaying. We can truthfully say that the choicest styles in Carpetdom can be found here in their highest standard of quality and at prices as fair to the buyers as to ourselves. Our policy of handling only Satisfying Merchandise has been strictly adhered to in selecting this line, as we believe that buying trashy carpets is the most expensive investment one can make. So we try to sell Honest Carpets, carpets that will wear and hold the color. Our 18 years experience as buyers in this line insures you that nothing that is unworthy will be offered to you. Special Showing of Matting at 15 cts., per yard. St. Louis Co. Co. Outfitters for Men and Women. N. B. Our 1903 Straw Hats are now on sale. Furnishes All Grocers with DELICIOUS, FRESH, HOME- MADE BREAD. Dont forget to ask for Walch's Bread. We also lead in the production of ICE CREAM. What shall we name the baby? Name him "Teddy," of course. Where did you get that delicious bread? From Walch's Cafe. J. E. Kuhn will sell you all kinds of groceries at the best prices. Our old friend John Nelson is back from Kansas City for a visit. Boys look siy. Who has the latest styles and up to date fashions? The St. Louis Clothing Co. to be sure. SATISFYING No stock in Sedalia has a more beautiful and complexings than we are now displaying say that the choicest style found here in their highest at prices as fair to the buyer. Our policy of handling dise has been strictly adhered to, as we believe that buying most expensive investment try to sell Honest Carpets, hold the color. Our 18 year in this line insures you that will be offered to you. Special Showing of Mattress St. Louis Outfitters for N. B. Our 1903 Straw The Lincoln Mid-Knights and the Fans had quite an interesting game of ball Sunday after-noon. A score of 24 to 13 in favor of the Fans. Battery for Faus-Roy Hare and R. Flyn. Mid-Knights-George Fields and Ralph Murray. The Sedalia Lincoln Moon-lights are open for engagements with any team in the State, who averages between 0 to 19 write their manager Ulysses S. Umbles., for terms and date. Huckins Hotel Mr. Jno. Abbot writes his folks from Jackson, Tenn. that he is soon to meet the Tuskegee boys on the Diamond. He also says, that he never saw so many colored people in all his life. Since being abroad he has travelled over quite a large territory playing ball. Paper Hanging. PLASTERING, PATCHING, and CALCEMINING. All work guarenteed. Call and see me. Wm. Grey, 106 E. Pettis. Sedalia Weekly Consevator Mrs. Alice Jones is some better. Mrs. Maria Ramsey we are glad to announce is much improved. The Sedalia Fans are open for the season's games with any teams in the State. Prof W. H. Thompson of Holden Mo. was in the city Sunday on business. The Pettis County Negro Institute will convene Monday morning June 1st. at Lincoln School building. Prof. Shelton French conduct and Prof. A. W. Freeman, Clinton Mo. assistant. The Conservator predicts a successful and instructive session. Rev. Woodford a student of Geo. R. having been recently licensed, Mr. Chas, Cornelius and wife have begun house-keeping on W. Johnson St. Miss Leoda Johnson of Clifton, Mo. is in the city visiting her Aunt Mrs. Matilda Smith. J. F. M. Counce angled 96 lbs. of fish last week; all were cats except 4 The largest caught weighed 6 lbs. The friends of Mrs. Emma Boyd and also those of Mrs. Sarah Violet will no doubt be pleased to know that both have fully recovered from their recent severe illness. CARPETS. has ever been brightened by the te line of House Furnish- laying. We can truthfully yes in Carpetdom can be best standard of quality and ers as to ourselves. only Satisfying Merchan- ered to in selecting this wiring trashy carpets is the t one can make. So we carpets that will wear and ears experience as buyers t nothing that is unworthy ing at 15 cts., per yard. Co. Co. Men and Women. Hats are now on sale. Prof. W. G. Smith our talented musician left for Higginsville Mo. Tuesday eve. He being sent for by Prof. Chas. Johnson to conduct the musical part of the closing exercises of the school which is to occurs on the eve. of May 22nd. J. M. Harris. M. D. Physician and Surgeon. 116 W. Main St., Sedalia, Mo. Office hours 10 to 12 a. m., 4 30 to 6 30 p. m. Residence, 236, W. Morgan St. Prof. Shelton French left Friday after noon for Higginsville, Mo. where he will deliver the Graduating address before the High School Class. The school at Higginsville is under the direction of our congenial friend Prof. Johnson an educator of no mean ability. What sweet tender steak came from Uhlman's N. side market. Try another. Go to Bishop's for groceries. --- Warfield & James. Lunch Room Meals served at all hours. Hot Coffee, Fish, Cakes and Pies. Accommodations for all. See us 113 E. Main St. The Pettis County Negro Institute will convene Monday morning June 1st. at Lincoln School building. Prof. Shelton French conductand Prof. A. W. Freeman, Clinton Mo. assistant. The Conservator predicts a successful and instructive session. Rev. Woodford a student of Geo. R. having been recently licensed, preached his initial sermon at the C. M. E. church Webneeday night. Ws are gratified to learn that 1st. effort was successful and that he fully impressed his audidnce that he had not answered a call intended for some one else. The Conservator wishes him a long and successful ministerial carreer. WHEELER and CHAMBERS shaves, hair-cuts and general Tonsorial work done. Call and see us. 113,East Main street Iron Brew and soda pop at Mclain's Miss Pearl Myers spent the week in the country visiting near George town. Mrs. Chambers Club of the A M E Church had a social at Quinn Chapel Wednesday night. Mr. Henry Jones is reported to be no better. Mrs Jones has been sick for quite a while with the grip. J. F. Kuhn & Co. have arranged to supply you with Fire-works free of cost for the 4th of July. Go to see him and he will tell you the rest. Mrs. Williams Club serves lunch at Mr. Simpsons on Cooper St. Mrs. Davis and Harper. Keeps on hand a full line of hair goods, such as braids,bangs pom padours. Also, facebleach and hair pomade. We solicit your patron-age. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Smith were called to Hannibal, Mo. on the 11th Inst. to be at the bed-side of Mr. J. E. Braxton, Mrs. Smith's brother. Mr. Braxton died on the 13th and was burried Sunday afternoon, under the auspices of the Knight Templars at Hannibal. The Conservator extends its sympathies to Mrs. Smith and husband, in their recent bereavement. Sedalia Blues Vs. Tipton team To play Sunday at 3:30 P. M. at Liberty Park The Sedalia Blues will play the Tipton boys at Liberty Park, Sunday at 3:30 p.M. The local team has been doing some excellent team work and we predict a victory for the Blues. The Blues line up is viz. Harris, P. Burress. C. Alexander, 1st. b. Williams, 2nd.b. Johnson. 3rd. b. Ruby S. S. Bills, l.f. Brown, c. f. Armstrong, r. f. Kemp, Johnson, and Combs Subs. Admission to game 25 cents. Mrs. Charlotte Martin is report ed convalescing from her recent serious illness. Warfield Lunch Meals served Hot Coffee, Fish, Cake dations for all. Popular Tonsorial Artist Courteous Treatment Your Trade solicited 120 E.MAIN,ST. Warfield & James will allay your hunger and quench your thirst any old time. Mrs. Mary Black's Club of Quinn Chapel served lunch the residence of Mrs. Neil on W. Johnson St. Moonlight social on Tuesday night at Mrs. Brown's on 204 N. Washington. Lunch ice cream and straw berries. Music by Q. C. Cornet Band Did you watch that space? J. A. Forsee did. And he handles first class Groceries too. GENERAL TRANSFER Piano & Furniture Mover All work done with care at reason able rates. WARREN CRAIGHEAD 'Phone 406 Resicence 617 N. Lamine St. READ The Conser vator. Died Fred Scott son of Mr and Mrs. J. W. Scott passed this life Thurs. morning at 5:45. The funeral services were held at Taylors Chapel Friday afternoon, under the direction of Revs. Davis and Warfield. The Conservator joins with Mr. and Mrs. Scott's many friends in expressions of sympathy. Vacation is on and the boys are loitering on the streets. Parents, give them a job repairing fence, building walks, growing etc and beautifying the home Pres. I. L. Lowe Ph. D. George R. Smith College will leave on the 27th Inst for Quindaro, Kas, where he will deliver an address before the Chatauqua Assembly. This assembly will be held on the Campus of the Western University, under the Supervision Pres. Vernon and others. School Life. When I was a little boy, Every morning I went to school. I wold have fusses and almost fights; But I would always remember Prof. rull. He tried to do the thing that was right. He'd tell us children not to fight. And if we'd fight his blood would boil. He'd baste our backs with a little strap oil. I went to scool to a very smart teacher, I know of no one that ever could reach her. She finished her grammar and his tory. Never did she seem in misery. She was always pleasant and kind to us. And she'd tell us children not to fuss. And some one you know would break her rule. And then they would get suspended from school. Ira T. Hickman. My Ideal Girl. A girl, if she would be my ideal, must undergo an examination unequal to any taken in school. First of all, she must be obedient and benevolent about her home and and to her parents—a beam of light and joy, a household qeen. She should be neat and industrious, and keep so well attired that when she hears the door-bell ring, she does not have to rush in order to be prepared to meet them at the door. She must be a good housekeeper, that is, keep her house well arranged that whenfather or brother comes in late, from work of course, they will not stumble over a fallen chair, or a misplaced cuspidore. She should, or at least I rather she would have, a slight conception of music; she must be well equipped in etiquette; have a vocabulary consisting of many eloquent words, and use them at the proper time and in their proper places. She must be a lady in every sense of the word; void of holding up corners, gossiping on the street, yelling to a boy 3 blocks away, and laughing boisterously. She must respect old age supremely, and give everyone a cause to say that she deserves well the title, lady. She must be dutiful, and not have het mother say "my daughter never sewed a stitch in her life, or she can not make a biscuit; she cannot patch; if she would take a broom to sweep it would blister her hands;" as I have heard so many mothers say. She must know how to play the sewing, or sweeping piano as well as the musical piano. She must do her work well and without procrastination. She must possess every bearing that is an attraction to the eye of an artist, and when any one comes to my studio, and oders a picture representing a house-hold-angel. I can conceive an out-line of my angel, and let it be the basis of my picture. On the street, she should display grace, dignity, and politeness. I prefer a lady who is admired by other ladies and, demand the respect of the gentlemen. She must not stay on the street so much that she becomes as common as a sign before a barber shop. She should put most of her time in at home, and make it admirable to the artistic eye, and when she goes out she must be dressed tastefully. But not have on too much red. This is my "Ideal." If I am dreaming, when I wake up I will accept BLUE FRONT GROCERY Full Line of Staple Groceries. Fresh Bread, Cakes and Cookies. Soda-Pop and other Refreshing Drinks Right off the Ice. CALL AND SEE US, WE WILL TREATY OU RIGHT. J, F. Kuhn & Co. COR. LAMINE & PETTIS SEDALIA, MO. Corner Lamine & Pettis St. Having open a first class ICE CREAM PARLOR and LUNCH ROOM, we are prepared to serve you with the best cream in the city at all hours at a reasnoable price. CALL and SEE US. Open Day and Night. St. Clair McClain, Proprietor. J. P. Bishop the Progressive Grocer. Orders taken every morning. Courteous Treatment Your Trade Solicited. 413 N. Lamine, JOHN HURDLE IS POLITE AND WILL TREAT YOU RIGHT. Ring him up. Phone 146 or 164 Funeral and all Calls promptly Looked after. Retail Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats of all kinds. Fish and Game in Season. 315 N. Ohio St. Q. C. Phone 380, Old Phone 707. Where to Worship. Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday Morning 9 00, a. m. Sunday-school. 10 45 " " Song service by Choir 11 00 " " Preaching Afternoon 2 30, p. m. Class-meeting 6 30 " " Epworth League 7 45 " " Song service by Choir 8 00 " " Preaching. Rev. R. Davis, Pastor. African Methodist E. Church. Sunday Morning Preaching 11 00 Afternoon Sunday-school 2 00. Class meeting 3 00. Endeavor 7 00, Preaching 8 00. Rev. Wm. Alexander, Pastor, Morgan St. Baptist Church, Sunday Preching 11 00 a. m. and 7 30 p. m. Sunday school 2 00 p. m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday. Simpson's Chapel. Methodist Episcopal Church. Sunday School 9 00. a. m. Preaching 11 00 a. m. Class meeting 3 00 p. m. Preaching 7 30 p. m. Prayer meeting every Wed., evening. G. W. Ball, Pastor. C. M. E. Church Preaching at 11 00 a. m. and 7 30 p. m. Sundayschool 2 00 Class meeting 3 00 Prayer meeting every Fri. evening T. H. Wartield Pastor Free-will Baptist Church. Preaching and Rally every 20nd Sundaya 11 00 a. m. and 7 30 p. m Sunday school 2 00 p. m Covenant meeting 3 00 p. m Prayer meeting every Tues. night Covenant meeting Fri. nights Rev. E. D. Burns Pastor. Lodge Directory Sedalia Chapter, No. 5. R. A. M. 2nd. & 4th. Wed., each month. J. W. Wheeler, W. M C. H. Lewis, Sec. Centennial Lodge, No. 59. A. F. A. M. 2nd. & 4th. mondays in each month J. T. Ferril. H. P. E. Poindexter, Sec. Centennial Court, No. 37. 1st. & 3rd. Thus., of each month. Sallie Moffat, Matron, Julia Hayden, Sec. Hawkin's Lodge, No. 44. 1st. & 13d. Mondays in each month. C. O. Brown, W. M. C. W. Holliday, Sec. G. O. U. of O. F., No. 3542. 1st. & 3d. Tuesdays in each month. L. Cowan, N. G. D. Steele, P. S. Hall 120 Main St. watch This East-view Store. FANGY GROGERIES. Vegetables, Salt Meat, and Fresh Bread. Ous Service. Your MONEYS WORTH with every purc Call 'Phone 287. A. FORSEE PROPRIETOR. 523 N. OSAGE ST. Space FANGY GROGERIES. Vegetables, Salt Meat, and Fresh Bread. Courteous Service. Your MONEYS WORTH with every purchase. Call 'Phone 287. J. A. FORSEE PROPRIETOR 523 N. OSAAGE ST. Next week.