Sedalia Weekly Conservator

Sedalia Weekly Conservator. ```markdown ``` TRIBUTE TO OUR NATION'S DEAD. MEMORIAL DAY BY W. A. FAST Atty. at Law, Adj., Gen. Geo. R. Smith Post, GRAND ARMY REPUBLIC. VOL. 1. TRIBUTE MEMOR Atty. at GR Memorial Day. The history of our country records no custom so beautiful, so impressive and from a patriotic stand-point so useful as that of going up to our cemeteries on May the thirtieth of each succeeding year and engaging in that Semi-religious and patriotic service which we have learned to call "The Memorial Day Service." The question of who first conceived the idea of the new and beautiful service may never be satisfactorily answered, but that it immediately foll'ed the Civil War and was the flower and the fruitage of the strangely mingled emotions of the people as they emerged from that great conflict is plain to every one. That it was planned and systematically organized and finally Nationalized by that Semi-military and patriotic organization; the Grand Army of the Republic is well known. That more of the credit for the continued growth of the custom in its earlier years, is due to that splendid type of the volunteer - citizen - soldier, John A. Logan than to any one else, is known to Grand Army men. After Appomattox the tender and deepened feelings and emotions of all the people were stirred and commingled as they never had been before. The great heart of the Nation was broken and bleeding. Death had envaded nearly every home in the land. So many who had gone out in the full flush of youth and manly strength and bearing did not return, and though the flags were furled and the war was over the minds of the saddened people kept going back to the battle-fields, where slept their beloved. But more: these loved ones had not died as go all the world—they had died for a cause—died that their country might live, and so came the commingling sentiments, patriotism and religion. Giving way to their emotions of pity and of sorrow, they moistened the graves of their loved ones with their tears and symbolized the beauty of their dying by strewing beautiful flowers on their graves. Impressed as never before were a people, of the truth, that their dead had exhibited a patriotism which in its purity of purpose and stead-fastness of character had never been excelled, they would build lasting monuments to their memory and in speech and song extoll their virtues to the end that coming generations thigm know what manner of men it takes to preserve the life of a nation committed to the doctrine- that all men are created free and equal. And as the roses which we strew on the graves of our never to be forgotten heroes are the product of natural forces, the earth, the rain, the sunshine and the dew, so is the sweet and beautiful custom—Memorial Day-theconsummate flower which burst, unbidden—but welcomed—from the tender and commingled emotions in the hearts of the people on the morning when Appomattox became a reckoning point in the march of Mankind to its higher destiny. SEDALIA, MISSOURI, SATURDAY, MAY 30, 1903. THE IDEA OF DECORATION DAY. EDW. L. J. SIMPSON. The banner of progress is grasped by enthusiastic youth, carried thru the beetments of manhood, passed to the youth of the next generation, while he who has fallen by the wayside, is landed to the skies. Each nation in its turn surmounts those that have preceded, while its own glory is grasped and eclipsed by the vigor of a youthful nation. Those who precede but lighten the burden of those who follow and it is to manifest our appreciation of our legacy that we give in return a profusion of flowers, emblematic of a grateful remembrance. In the dim uncertainty of histo y's dawn, Egypt attained her civilization; reared her pyramids and builted her great hall of Karnack. The skill of Egypt the "promise and potency" of future luster, was called from its mixture of gold and dross and passed to Babylon. Medo-Persia, with its irrevocable laws; Greece, praised for its architecture, and Rome, the grandest of all the "world powers"; each in its turned gleaned from the 'fields' of those that preceded, the best they had, added their constitution, and passed it on-with the cream of its own being. Orator and rhetorician have paid lucid tribute to the centuries dead. Flowers of rhetoric have crowned the virtues of other days, and flights of oratory have wreathed them in a halo of sacredness. In the glory of a nation the individual must share his part, and in these later days the living individuals manifest their respect to individual heroes dead, by having dedicated one day each year to this purpose. Thru the long and tedious journey from a dark and unknown past the human family have ever in some way paid respect unto those it loved and lost. The idea is not limited to the American Union. It is as old as the race. Adam and Eve mourned the loss of Abel; the children of Israel wept when Moses was no more. Inthe early dawn of history kings were deified and the imaginations of men made a fellow man a god. Rulers of Egypt and Chaldea were given the titles and accorded the respect of gods; divine worship was accorded Augustus of Rome. To reverence their ancestors, the Chinese believe an essential of their well being. But there have ever been men who paid respect to those they loved, without the worship. Some of Christ disciples "prepare spice and ointment" with which they were manifest their appreciation of him by tenderly caring for his remains. Respect has been paid to all earth's heroes by devoted disciples. "No man liveth to himself" and scarce one has died without leaving behind some friend to bedeck with garlands his lowly mound or cherish a memory of him who was. And this Decoration Day, as individuals and individual communities, we are carrying out the same idea. Absturse, mystic and obstreperous materialists, theist and agnostic, each and all alike—no difference their opinion of the import of "that which laid brother low"—nanifests his respect and honor for those who have done so much for all. Decoration Day. Ey Ruth M. Buckner. Oh, how sad it is with some people when decoration day comes! There will be many flowers we can get to decorate the sad and lonely graves with. I saw once at a decoration more than two hundred persons who had relatives in this lonely spot. And it was sad with them! It seems to me that this day is for the people think of the dead once more. Christian people ought never forget about their relatives who have gone on before them. Of course the people who are not Christians think about wrong doings so that it is impossible for them to think what they ought. I hope to meet my lovely brothers and sisters and every one else in heaven. Any one who has true religion cannot pass any of their friends with out shedding a few tears. It is sad to think one's relatives or close friends are gone to never return. I will bring the violets blue That say, be true, be true, True to the God above you, And to the friends that love you. For the brave and the true We'll twine them together, For the red, white and blue Are united forever, When we reach that glorious world Decoration Day. by Eva Lilian Parker- The day has almost come that, we will all assemble, in one large spot of graves together, to decorate the graves of our loved ones. Hidden by the bushes are the desolate graves—graves of the beger, out-cast and the slave. They are marked with no names, bedewed with no tears, and they are unknown, unnoticed. Graves of our loved ones, beautiful graves! Highly their grasses the the summer winds waves. White is the marble, sad every tear, Sacred to sorrow, to memory dear. Here rest the loving, the truthful and braves. Dear to the heart are these beautiful graves. CITY COURT HOUSE 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, withClassical, 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 $200 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, suffi cient 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. Smithsoniana The Belgian hares now number nearly a hundred. They are worth seeing and eating. Prof. Billups has returned from an extended trip South, including old Mexico and Texas. At Wiley University from which he is a graduate he gave the Alumni Address. Inquiries for next school year and calls for Catalogues are already coming in. The increased interest in the College will doubtless bring a large increase of students the coming year. Work on the College farm is progressing. Most of the planting is done and prospects are good for crops. The fence about the farm gives an appearance of thrift, and will protect from roving stock. NO. 4 Fall term opens Sept. 22, closes Dec. 11. Winter term opens Dec. 14, closes Feb. 19. Spring term opens Feb. 22, closes Apri 28 is to give a thorough, practical christian health and physical training, provides for useful 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. Living, Painting and Decorative work, local and Instrumental Music, Theory —Sewing, Dressmaking, Cooking, Do- rts, 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 de- partment, 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 blan- kets, slop bucket, lamp chimneys, mat- ches, soap etc. A reduction of 50c per month is made from the tuition of candidates 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. The Annual report of the College shows;—Total enrollment for the year 144; there were two graduates from the College of Liberal Arts, 24 from Academic and Commercial departments, 1 in Dress-making, and 8 from the Grammar School. There were 48 pupils in Sewing, 20 in Printing, 24 in Music, anb 28 in Commercial department. The total income for the year was $5,000; of this amount the F. A. & S. Ed. Society furnished $2,800; Nearly $4,000 was spent for teachers, $500 for improvements and repairs, $500 for coal, $500 for students' labor. GENERAL TRANSFER Piano &'Furniture Mover All work done with care at reason able rates. WARREN CRAIGHEAD 'Phone 406 Residence 617 N. Lamine St. 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 gleaned From fields by others sown. —anon. We take special pride in asking you to note, with care, our first page of this issue. We are, also, grateful to those who have contributed for this special occasion. They are passing, rapidly passing into the Beyond. Soon, they will march no more. For they will have met the common fate of all men. We shall miss them. Oh! how, sadly, we shall miss them. Yet their imprints upon the pages of history will expand in grandeur and luster as the years recede into the past. It is a pathetic scene to stand and gaze upon that venerable band—called the Grand Army of the Republic. Young America, we shall soon be without them. Hence, we should be quick to honor them now. And Soldiers, you have done noble service for Young America—you have laid the foundation of Patriotic sentiment and National love that will ever urge your sons to noble deeds for Humanity. Your work, how-ever, Venerable Fathers, will not be completed until "Taps" shall have been sounded. There-fore, you may help to raise Young America to a still higher standard of Christian Civilization; a word, a kind look, a gentle admonition, to your young sons, with the proper spirit, may move them to pursue noble and lofty aspirations. Soldiers, of a hundred battle-fields, join yourselves to those progressive agencies and lift, with all your might-lift, as you did at Ft. Blakely, Petersburg, and other fields of carriage, your children from the Thralldom of ignorance, superstition, vice and prejudice. Significance of Nation'l Holidays. That all nations have had days devoted to special services and to celebrate great events in their National careers, is a historical fact indisputable. That these National fetes had great effects upon their progress and development is also true. What has happened in the past, is being re-enacted by the present. There fore, our National life—a life of progressiveness, thrift and grandeur, will be, greatly influenced by the manner of our national celebrations. How should we celebrate? What should we expect in a tangible form from such celebrations? Are queries that should be carefully considered and conclusions reached—american conclusions, that in itself is a significant proposition. Our national holidays should, must be devoted to arousing feelings of enthusiastic Patriotism—a Patriotism that includes all the elements of american perfected citizenship namely, giving to all men their just rights; protecting all men in their varied industries; Honoring all men for their manhood. To celebrate, to attain such high and ennobling results, our holiday fetes should be largely Educational. Let the learned and aged get in touch with the american youth. Instill into his soul the true principles and merits of the events we honor Teach them what Freedom implies. Teach them the responsibilities of a suffraged citizenship, if you do this, you may hope to secure a happy, energetic, strong and enlightened woman—hood and man-hood for the future. Hence, may we not celebrate in songs and shouts, in laughter and praise, in words and speech our National Hojidays. Editorials special pride in asking you to note this issue. We are, also, grateful to this special occasion. The Passing Heroes. Sedalia Weekly Conservator. EDITOR MANAGER The Supreme Court Criticised JOPLIN LYNCHING DENOUNCED What a harvest there will be if national injustices are punished with the same surety as individual wrong-doings! Brought here against his will, compelled to give his labor unrequited, every spark of manly principle repressed with the diabolical cunning and cruelty of the slavery system, the Negro has waited until now to feel the most cruel blow of all. So long as the slavery system continued the addition of such a wrong as the Dred Scott decision was endurable because of the enormity of our other wrongs. But now when we are told we are men with constitutional rights, it is too much to tell us that courts cannot maintain us in them. When the Supreme Court refused to hear the plea of Alabama Negroes to help them in their fight for their franchise, knowing as the world knows that they are deprived of it not because of ignorance or crime, but because they are black, it reaffirmed the celebrated dicum, "A Negro has no rights which a white man is bound to respect." The revolutionary fathers who fought for representation in the British Parliament have waited all these years to have their course declared improper, their cause unjust. Taxation without representation is right, so says the august Supreme Court by an overwhelming vote. The lives and property of Negroes are at the mercy of the rabble all over the land without fear of punishment. What, then, is left for us? Shall we offer up our lives for a country that refuses to deal justly by us politically, that persecutes us commercially and is diffident concerning our lives? Too late the good people of the various communities come to aid us when attacked by mob violence after seizing in motion the machinery that accomplishes our distranchement and would also remove our school facilities. It is true the better element of the South pleads for us. But of what avail? The mine has been fired and the awful catastrophe must come. What reward can the Omnipotent give to those who are responsible for such acts as happened recently in Joplin, Mo.? An educator of that state in speaking of it says: The hanging of the Negro tramp, in broad daylight, with a course of delighted, applauding spectators, women included, was no unlooked for termination of the sentiment to which the murder of Patrolman Lester was a sequence. It was a premeditated outrage—an atrocity without palliation or the shadow of excuse. Its culmination in a perfect pandemonium of riot, outrage and arson could have been prevented if city and county officials had but availed themselves of the means offered them and which they declined to accept. The chief of police sat smoking a cigar while the mob battered in the jail door, after the unfortunate wretch had been placed in the hands of those sworn to maintain order and uphold the law. And the 'better element' (of course there were exceptions) who had participated in the lynching, and thus licensed to its deeds of demoniac frenzy, awoke to find that Jopin was injured commercially. Missouri, who is to be the host of the world at the coming World's fair, further besmattered and besmirched by rapine, murder and riot, those self-same citizens marched down the main streets of the city with glittering stars and menacing rifles in the vast peace committee that has determined, as far as possible, to wipe out the city's disgrace. But there is an unpunishable side of the affair, a sequel that the world knows not. It was not the lawless element of Negroes they sought most to injure. No, no, not them; they are with us yet. But men who had, by industry and thrift builted and furnished nice little homes who were educating their children and dressing their families in becoming manner, who were making reality investments and were contemplating business ventures; our teachers, preachers, mail carriers, men of business affairs, these were the men upon whom the common 'trash' wish to wreak their vengeance—the other was but an incident that led up to the opportunity. It all awakens a feeling of grave concern; it not only affects us here but wherever Negro manhood is lifting itself above the heads of the canaille, when ever industry and energy are giving tangible evidences of its activity, this 'white evil' is smoldering in envious discontent awaiting only a pretext to strike. The question is what's to be done? The Supreme Court may declare against right, the people may thrust us beyond the pale of humankind make us victims of savagery, but there is One who lets not a leaf fall in the forest unnoticed. Out of our tribulations will come strength—strength to endure, strength to progress. Baccalaureate Service at Quinn Chapel. The Baccalaureate service at the Quinn Chapel, last Sunday, was indeed, an inspiring occasion. The Class of ,03 and Faculty of Lincoln High School, should be congratulated for securing the services of so able a Divine as the Rev. William Alexander to preach the sermon. His text was;—"Go your way." "What shall I do?" Luke 10 Chap. 3rd. and 23rd. verses. The following is a brief of his discourse, as taken by our official Stenographer, Mr. J. T. Williams:— "We send you out to-day upon life's broad sea and you must tread the wine press alone. We have done the best that we could in training your Moral, Physical and Intellectual natures. For education says one writer, "Gives a man higher conceptions of life." It makes boys men, and awakens them as they could not have been awakened before. We send you out as producers. Let me say that we send you out as producers of character. You are prepared to do something. Be some body. You cannot afford to make a mistake. The world has its eyes on you. Do something that will be a credit to yourself, to your teacher and to your race. Make a mark in life that the world may see. Make some body. Make those around you happy. Let your time be well employed. You may have a very poor starting point in life. You may have no history but there lies a large field for you. We start you out well equipped for life. We will stop to answer one question: What shall I do? If we would live well, we must obey the laws of nature. If you would have life Eternal, you must obey God's laws. You may have your eye fixed on a position. You may have called your self to a position in life. It may be that Providence did not intend you to pursue that calling. You may have obstructions on your way but, if you intend to succeed, they will not stop you. It would be unwise to precipitate a decision in life's work. Dont get in a hurry. Moses was 80 years old before he found his true calling. John Knox was 40 before he entered the pulpit. Keep busy: To keep pace with this rapid and advanced civilization, it will keep you busy. Business is important. There are many professions that are open to ambitious youth. You can shift the scene of a young man's life. Respect your work. What your hands find to do, do it well. Make the best of your opportunities. Time needs your energy. No matter what vocation you choose in life you must use all of your energy. Work! You must not hope to readh the top without work. Go! we bid you God-speed. We turn you from the School door today. We turn you out on life's sea to stem the tide alone. Some boy or girl may try to lead you to shame. When I say good-bye, I donot mean good bye to piety, true womanhood, and manhood. Your bark may be tossed, but keep your sails Heavenward. Donot let your collors trail in the dust. Better be a pauper with character, than a millionaire with out character. The way of success is onward and upward. Work! Work! if you would succeed best, exert all of your faculties." Graduating Exercises Lincoln School. The graduating of Lincoln School were held in the Lincoln School Auditorium on Wednesday eve. The program rendered was excellent. The graduates are as follows: Finis De.Witt Washington, Julia Estell Hayden, Alice Nethell Drake. Ralph Daniel Murray, Marguerite Thomas, Sedalia Drake. Trullie Wm. Leuox and Katharine Betora Guy. Presentation of Diplomas by Supt. G. V. Buchanan. An eminent writer and a man of wide observation says. "The Afro-American citizen will never be a reliable factor in skilled industry until he has had actual experience of mental discipline." Those who command the best positions as teachers of industrial and domestic science are those who have had the higher intellectual and moral training in the colleges and universities of liberal arts. The most skillful mechanics and tradesmen are those who have gone beyond the prepartory school. The best paint is that which is mixed with brains. Blood tells, but brains and character tell more. 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; CapeGirardeau, 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. Abbington: New Madrid, J. C. Staten; St. Charles, W. B. Highgate; Sedalia, Shelton French; Springfield, W. H. McAdams. A Sedalian Finishes at Howard University. Washington, D. C. Mr. H. G. Phillups fin shed the Law Department of Howard University, Monday evening. The class honored him as their only speaker. This speaks well for the Sedalia youth. The Conservator is some what acquainted with the many manly virtues Mr. Phillups possess and predicts for him splendid career in the legal profession. Mr. Hawkins Improving Mr. Hawkins, of Harrison Ave. an old employee of the Katy system for a number of years, we are pleased to inform our readers, is much improved in health. After having been confined to his bed for nearly two years, he is now able to sit up and read. Mr Hawkins has been very patient and cheerful in his affliction. This is noticable, because he is a man of uniting and resistless energy. Progress has ever been his Ideal. The position, as Burnisher, which he held is now very acceptably filled by Mr. C. O. Brown—a young man, than whom there is none more manly and progressive. Mr. Brown is also an ex-student of Geo. R. And stands high in the Social and business circles of the city. Roosevelt's sister interested in a Negro. New Haven, Conn., May 22, Mrs. Douglass Robinson of New York, sister of Pres. Roosevelt, has taken an interest in Wm. Pichens, Yale's Negro prize orator, and has written him a letter inquiring about his finances and his plans. Miss'Lucy G. Giles, of Newport, R' I. gave Pickens a valuable diamond pin recently when he went to that city to read Negro dialect stories. Yesterday was printed the fact that an anonymous "well wiser" sent Pickens $150 in three fifty-dollar gold certificates. —St. Louis Republ PERSONAL MENTION. OF OUR TOWN. BOSTON CAFE. 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. Richard Lewis of Hughsville was in our town sunday Mr. Simpson of Smithton spent sunday in our town Mrs. Vena Clark is dangerously ill on Washington, Ave. Mrs. Susie J, Lane left for Chicago, Ill., Wednesday morning. G. P. Gasway and wife are in our town stopping at A. Wheelers. Our town is looming up a little, Hurrah boys let's make 'er boom SATISFYING No stock in Sedalia has a more beautiful and compi- ings than we are now display say that the choicest style found here in their higher at prices as fair to the buyer. Our policy of handling dise has been strictly adi- line, as we believe that buy most expensive investment try to sell Honest Carpets, hold the color. Our 18 y in this line insures you that will be offered to you. 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 Outfitters for N. B. Our 1903 Straw St. Louis Co. Co. Outfitters for Men and Women. N. B. Our 1903 Straw Hats are now on sale. Our town is boasting of many church clubs but where is that Citizens Improvement Club? Some of our town folk do too much high living and plain thinking It should be just reversed Mrs. V. William's club's social held at the residence of Mrs. Simpson on W. Cooper, was a success Kuhn's for 4th. July fire-works Miss Mayme Brown, who has been teaching at Liberty Mo., returned home Sat. for the summer Smith Blackson has secured a position as night watch at the Katy hospital, and went on duty sunday night 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. Themisfortunes that are hardest to bear are those which never happen Have you met Mr. James the restaurant man? Call and see him he is jolly Miss Lula Hartsell passed thru our town enroute to Clinton from Lexington Mo Bishop's for Groceries. Rev. Wm. Alexander also left for Quindaro to participate in the Chatauqua meeting The Jameson girls of George town attended church in our town Snnday night J. F. M. Counce of our town went angling Fri., and returned Mon. with 75 lb of fish Mrs. Mary Martin mends slowly. Her many friends are solicitous for her early recovery Mrs. Marney on E. Pettis has been indisposed for two weeks but is able to be out again G CARPETS. has ever been brightened by complete line of House Furnish- laying. We can truthfully describe in Carpetdom can be the best standard of quality and users as to ourselves. only Satisfying Merchan- nered to in selecting this buying trashy carpets is the best one can make. So we carpets that will wear and years experience as buyers at nothing that is unworthy 's Co. Co. Men and Women. Hats are now on sale. Our town's folk are celebrating as they have never before. The band's a playing and much speechyfying is being done When you want a nice clean shave a fashionable hair-cut or a general cleansing of the scalp—call at D.Y. Steele,s Tonsorial Parlor. Mrs. Emiline Gates, of Lexing ton, Mo, was in our town several days visiting her daughter, Mrs. D. L. Steward, W. Cooper St. With a few more progressive and energetic young men as Mr. James our town town will soon be alive with business among our people Mesdames Lillie B. Wheeler and T. M. Smith left Mon. afternoon for Carralton Mo. to attend to matters pertaining to the Ladies Court Boys, the nobbiest and latest thing, in Straw hats and Oxford Walk-over Shoes, is to be found at that Gents' Emporium—The St. Louis Clothing Co's Establishment. Rock Candy Drip at Kuhn's 10c, per can. Mrs V, Williams on N. Wash'ton dropped a gold case watch valued at $25,00 in the cistern Mon. Mr. Williams spent the greater part Tues. fishing it out The "Conservator" thanks the following young men. Messers H. T. Reeves, Glascow, Mo. J. A. Patton, 1708 Jackson, St. Omaha Neb. and M. L. Mackey, Lonisiana, Mo. for their encouraging letters and subscriptions. Mr. Lonnie Drake, the Katy employee, spent Sunday in Windsor with his newly married daughter, Mrs. Hettie Willis. He says that Mrs. Willis and husband are doing nicely. The Conservator, of course, extends congratulations. If you wish to beautify, straighten, and promote the growth of the hair try Mrs. Jackson's MAGIC HAIR ELIXIR. It will do it. Address, Mrs J W. Jackson, MINNIOLA COTTAGE Sedalia, Mo. Mr. S. H. Beatty. Pullman porter on the M. K. & T. gave us a splendid write up of Muskogee Society last week. Let us hear him and Muskogee often. He is, also, looking after the interest of the Conservator down on the South end. Miss V. Willene left for Quindaro Kas. on the 730 train. She is to fill several numbers on the Chatauqna program. This assembly met on the University Campus and is under the superintendency of Pres. Vernon and others of equal standing and intelligence The Pink and Blue Supper at Simpson's Chapel, last Friday night 22 Inst. was a successful affair. The tables and church were very nicely arranged decorated with the colors as named. The ladies in waiting deported themselves grandly. The Pinks were the winners in the contest. Amount raised $6.10 Bro. Ball is doing excellent work. And the Columns of the Conservator is ever open to aid him and his flock. WHEELER and CHAMBERS shaves, hair-cuts and general Tonsorial work done. Call and see us. 113,East Main street A card of Thanks. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Scott wish to thank their many friends and the Rev. Mr. Warfield for kindness extended to them thru the recent illness and bereavement of their son. Iron Brew and Soda-pop at Mc. Clains. Fred Bush's team took a lively sprint down Main Monday evening, but was stopped by Mr. Will Williams before much damage was done. In the run they struck and overturned a small wagon belonging to Grocer on E. Main damaging it very little. The daring deed of Mr. Williams is to be commended. Paper Hanging. PLASTERING, PATCHING, and CALCEMINING. All work guaranteed. Call and see me Wm. Grey, 106E. Pettis. The freshest, sweetest and cheapest Straw-berries may be had from '. A. Forsee's on Osage St. Geo. Shackelford who has been playing ball with the East St. Louis team returned home Wed. night. East-view Store. FANGY GROCERIES Vegetables, Salt Meat and Fresh Bread fecous Service. Your MONEYS WORTH with ever Vegetables, Salt Meat and Fresh Bread Service. Your MONEYS WORTH with ever Vegetables, Salt Meat and Fresh Bread. Courteous Service. Your MONEYS WORTH with every purchase. Call 'Phone arfield & James Warfield Warfield & James. Lunch Room Meals Served at all Hours. Hot Coffee, Fish, Cakes and Pi Coffee, Fish, Cakes and Pi Hot Coffee, Fish, Cakes and Pies. Accommodations for all. Call and see and see us. 113 E. Main Call and see us. 113 E. Main St. READ The Conser vator. ```markdown ``` --- 287. at and Fresh Bread. NEYS WORTH with every purch J. A. FORSEE PROPRIETOR. 523 N. OSAGE ST. & James. --- Cakes and Pies. 113 E. Main St. --- 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 TREAT YOU RIGHT. OEP RUN) OC OS" cou an Se ee i ™~ { NEW ICECREAM _ 4 4 : PARLOR, | i ‘ And Lunch Room | ‘ Corner Lamine & Pettis St. } | Having open a first class ICE CREAM PARLOR} fand LUNCH ROOM, we are prepared to serve you with! the best cream in the city at all hours at a reasonable? price, CALL and SEE US, Open Day and Night, | ( St. Clair MeClaiu, Prepriecter. ‘ Tianhe eern cata creita ccm mn eteecrineraions seine acne anaes dearer itiniaten ine endl Pa eT Ste J. P. Bishor the Progressive Grocer. Fresh Butter — — — — — .2octs. lb. Bulk Coffee—-— ——-—.10 ” Coal Oil —— — — — —.t5” gal. Al. Flour — — — — — 1r4,s’ck 45 &, Orders taken every morning, Courteous Treatment. Your Trade Solicited. 413 N. Laminue, Read | THE Con Ser Va Tor $1.25 PER. YEAR Quick Service And #— SQUARE DEALING "> Get Billup’s Carraige Joux Hurp.4 Is ponte Funeral and all Calls promptly Looked after. Geo, Uhlman, North-side Market. Retail Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats of all kinds, Fish and Game in Season, 315 N. Ohio St K), C. Phone 380, Old Phone 707. Where to Worship. abled Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday Morning 9 00, a. m. Sunday~school. 10 45"" Seng service by Choir 1100"” Preaching Afternoon, 2 30, p.m. Class-meeting ET ad Epworth League 745" Song service by Choit 800" Preaching. Rev. R. Davis, Pastor. African Methodist E. Church. Sunday Morning Preaching 11.00 Afternoon Sunday-schoot 200. Class meeting 3 00. Endeavor 700, Preaching 8 00, Rev, Wm, Alexander, Pastor, Morgan St. Baptist Church, Sunday Preching 1100 a, m. and 7 30 p.m. Sunday school 2 02pm, Prayer meeting every Wednesday Simpson's Chapel. | Methodist Episcopal Church. Sunday School g 00, 2, m, Preaching 11 00a. m Class meeting 309 p.m, Preaching 730p. m, Prayer meeting every Wed., even ing. G, W. Ball, Pastor, Cc. M. E. Church Preaching at 11 00 a, m. and7 30 p.m, Sundayschool 200 Class meeting 3 00 Prayer meeting every Fri. evening 'T, H. Wartield Pastor Free-will Baptist Church, Preaching and Rally every and Sunday at 11 00a. m. and 7 30 p.m Sunday school 200p.m Covenant mesting 3000p. m Prayer meeting every Tues. night Covenant meeting Fri, nights Rey, E. D. Burns pastor. Lodge Directery Sedalia Chapter, No. 5. R. A, M. and. & 4th, Wed., each month, J. T. Ferril, H, P. C. H. Lewis, Sec, Centennial Lodge, No. 59. Av FA. M. and, & 4th. mondays in each month J. W, Wheeler, W. M, E, Poindexter, Sec. Centennial Court, No, 37. rst, & 3rd. Thus,, of cach month, Sallie Moffat, Matron, Julia Hayden, Sec. Hawkin’s Lodge, No. 44. ist. & 3d. Mondays in each month, ” C, O, Brown, W. M, C, W. Holliday; Sec. iG. O. U. of O. F., No. 3542. ‘ist, & 3d. Tuesdays in each month. ; 1: Cowan, N. G. D, Steele, P. S, | Hall 120 Main St, Sons & Daughters of Charity Lodge No. 1. Meets rst. and 3d, Tuesdays each month. D. L. White Pres W: W: Henderson Sec. Q. C. Commandery K. T. Meets 1st. & 3rd., Fridays in each month, T. M. Smith E. C, C. H. Lewis Recorder Messrs John Abbott and Lee Pearman have returned from an extensive Baseball tour, They speak of having a very pleasant time while abroad, Mrs. Thos, Davis of Georgetown suffered a paralytic stroke while picking berries Tuesday. She is not expected to live, Plans are under consideration for Sedalians to spend the 4th, of July out of town, Keep your eyes open for excursion bills, Louisiana Sayings. At last we have been blessed with rain and the people have begun. te grumble about having too much rain, Mrs. Daisy Hes of Paynesville sister of Mr, and Mrs, Alexander Iles of this city died last Thursday. Miss Gussie Turner of St. Louis is the guest of Mrs. C, P. Coving- ‘ton of this city. Miss Mattie Sutten of Fulton who was on her way to St. Louis remained here for a day visiting Louisiana friends, Mr. John Coleman after staying in Chicago for some months, con- cluded that “there is no place like home.” Miss Mamie Levells left for Han- nibal Sat. where she will remain for one week and will then visit her sisters in Chicago. Mrs. RK. H. Smith and daughter Miss Allie Smith returned from St. Louis after a sojourn of two weeks, Misses Lily and Gertrude John son and Vina Page left for Chicago Saturday. Their many friends ex- press regret at their loss, Mr. E. F, Williams and sister Miss Hazel Williams entertained a number of their friends at their co- zy home on 514 Alabama St. Fri. evening, Mrs, Davis and Harper, Keeps on hand a full line of hair goods, such as braids,bangs pom padours. Alse, facebleach and hair pomade. We solicit your patron. age. Rav. J, A, Dorsey Preached K. T. Sermon. The sermon to the Knight Tem- plars by Rev, J. A. Dorsey o nlast ‘Sunday night at Taylor's Chapel |was a rare treat to the splendid au- dience present, Rey. Dorsey being himself Sir Knight, did special hon- or to the occasion, The attention paid him throughout his discourse, was only one of the evident marks. of a most cordial and welcome greeting tohim fromthe time he ‘rose to speak, It was a pleasure to all to listen again to him who had recently beentheir pastor for five consecutive, successful years, His sermon was eloquent and touching thru-out and delivered with the same impressive, spiritual force that healways speaks with, His words of praise and admomition cannot be forgotten by any who heard them. Amongthe many other goodthings said, notable was his ardent appeal for an increased effort to live up to thefundamental principles of ma- sonry, whereby the church would receive mutnal benefit, Sv convinc~ ing was this argument that itcannot be otherwise than fruitfulfor years tocome, His appropriate remarks were also tothe effect that the fine regalia of the Sir Knight was not ‘simply for earthly adornment, but was significant of the uplift of hu- manity,emblematic of high ideals, It was a splendid sermon, We must credit Rev, Dorsey with being always at his best when expound: ing the gospel, and the K, T, lodge was fortunate in securing his servic. es for the occasion, x Our Knight Templars, AS masonary stands for all pri ples of right and justice, we there. fore look upon all masons with that . respect due to members of a noble organization, Special praise, howev= et, must be accorded to Knight Tem. Plars for their splendid showing and magnificent appearance onlast Sun. Indeed, they all appeared as true, loyal Knights, aad must have ine spired} others to strive to reach this higher plane in the order. Eminent Commander T. M. Smith and Capt, General R. H. Sims are to be cone Gratulatedon the excellent show. ing and dignitied bearing of their brother Sir Knights. There is a pew culiar pride which every man feels on becoming a mason, and he feels more pride as he advances, Just so the community is proud of our K, ‘C."s who have evidenced by their in creasing numbers and public dem- onstration that they are to be truly Queen City Commandery in full as the name implies, OY, of Bele Popular Tonsorial artist Courteous Treatment Your Trade Solicited 120 K, Main. A Stange occurrence. Tn this our free America, whose Present greatness is dueto the patri- otism, valor and bloodshed of the Negro soldier as well as the white, still asa rule we are deprived and denied in many instances the service and convenience of ordinary public accommodations, regardless of our respectibility or good citizenship, Nevertheless we have the very best re@sons to continue unceasingly hopeful fora brighter future which will eventually come for us as surely as we continue to take advantage ofourmanifold opportunities. speak ing locally in this connection, was a musing andis regretted that afew days ago one of our well-known young men, who holds a position which requires undoubted’ honesty and trust, while performing bis usu- al duties, was requested to take off his hat, manifestly for ay other rea- son that he was co‘ored, and that the management of that place of busi hess has such a rule for colored men. In this case the colored man refus ed to submit to such humiliation. Thecolored citizens of no communi ty can boast of more staunch friends. than those which we have in the white citizens of this city, For this reason, most of the business houses accord the some treatment to every customer, regardless of color, We are sure that we have a citizenship whose conduct will insure the con tinuance of this agreeable condition: and deplore the fact that some wish us to act unmanly, A STATEMENT. Sedalia, Mo., May 28, 1903. Editor of Conseryator:— Commencement receipts, $18,70 Paid for 10 doz. chairs $5,00 Printed programs, $3,00 Gave seniors on complimentary programs $3,00 Decorating paper $1,00 Tacks and twine tS Stationery 150 Silk ribbon 233 Mrs, Lillie Kinney 125 Mr. John Holbert, $0. a Calvin Warrick sas One load of cedar, 1,00 14.88 ae Net receipts, $3.52 The board of education furnished allchorus music, but the extra mus ic for literaries and concerts is sup pliedout of commencement receipts. -~Shelton Frenche