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Sedalia Weekly Conservator. FUTILITY OF NEGRO EXODUS A DONATION TO SHERIFF H. R. WHITLOCK OF DANVILLE, ILL. VOL. 1. What blind leaders of the blind are those preachers on the lynching evil who turn from the problem of dealing with society as it exists to the advocacy of wholesale emigration of the blacks! Mr. John Temple Graves, of Atlanta, Ga., in his Chatauqua address, after glorifying the mob as the bulwark of civilization, ended up with the conclusion that neither education nor time, Christianity, nor law, could be anything but a temporizing expedient, and that the only solution for the great race problem was separation. The Charleston News and Courier makes the same point in discussing the President's letter to Governor Durbin, saying that if he and his party are really anxious to suppress lynching and avert the National demoralization and degradation it causes, they will give attention to the one plan which promises results—"The plan of separating the two races by the width of the sea". Such counsels only make the situation worse by withdrawing attention from real remedies for present conditions. To tell lynchers that the remedy tor lynching rests in far off consummation of a practicaltimpossibility is to give them plenary permission for indefinite indulgence of riotous passions. The problem of civilization in this country is to make possible the orderly and prosperous subsistence in it of its present inhabitants. The prescription of laws or customs suitable for a pure white community and the insistence on conforming the community to the prescription, instead of making a prescription more suited to the existing trouble, is worthy of the physician who did not understand typhoid, but was death on fits and thought he could effect a cure, if he could only throw his typhoid patient into fits. Now, whether we like the desease we have to cure or not, our task is to deal with the two races, not with one. If we say there is no cure except in removing the negro, we confess that our country and its civilization are doomed. Whether we like it or not, the negro is in this country to stay. He was born here. His mother and father were born here. He is no more an African intruder than white man is a European intruder—in fact, less so, for he did not come of his free will. The negro race was establish lished here by the whites. It was made to be fruitful and multiply for A few of the negroes of Kansas City, Kas., are getting up a donation for the brave and fearless Sheriff of Danville, Ill., not for protecting a negro, but for protecting the law and, by so doing, a black man was given the benefit of justice. We ask no special legislation; what we want as a negro of America is that the same law written and enacted for the white man be for the colored man. Every negro preacher in the United States should take up a collection of Five cents a member and send it, as a token of appreciation, to the sheriff of Danville, Ill. By doing this you will show to your white brother that your eyes are open and. that SEDALIA, MISSOURI, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1903. the white man's profit. It was taught that ve y looseness of morality which is the menace of white rural society in the south as an incident to the propagation of human beasts of burden without family ties Now the negro is a citizen. The United States is his country, its flag is his flag. Who is going to expel him? What law is going to deprive him of his birthright. But pass over all question of his right, assume that justice is to be trampled upon, and that as he served here two centuries unwillingly for the bensfit of a white oppressor so he is to be expelled unwillingly at the convenience of the white man. How is it possible to put the sea be tween the two races? There are 9,000,000 of blacks in this country, and they are increasing rapidly. The exodus of any such multitude is almost inconceivable. Imagine gathering up all the people of New York and Pennsylvania and shipping them off somewhere to please the people of other states! Think of de populating the whole United States as it was in 1820! The greatest migrations of prehistoric times would have been mere excursions of petty bands beside so gigantic a move ment. Several of the nations of Europe have tried by persecution to rid themselves of undesirable elements of their population. But while they have succeede in forcing a few hundred thousands to emigrate, more hundred thousands remain and in crease. The negro race here increases so rapidly that it would more than make up for any probable decrease thru emigration, no matter how systematically it was encouraged, more over, the South would not tolerate its wholesale deportation any more than it would have tolerated it in the days of slavery. Its prosperity rests on the negro. It must have his cheap labor. Deprived of him, it would demand coolies to take his place. It might get white men for all the trades now carried on by the blacks, but who would raise its corn, cotton rice sugar and tobacco? No! the negro is in this country to stay. He is bone or its bone and flesh of its flesh. He may be a trouble and a problem. But the trouble and the problem white men brought on them selves, and their only hope is in facing the conditions they have made as they are, not in sitting idle, waiting for conditions which will never be seen. while you object and protest against injustice you are fairminded enough to show your appreciation, when you are allowed, in full measure, to enjoy the God Given laws. You say that the sheriff only did his duty. All well and good! what sheriff be fore this one, did his duty in full measure? What sheriff's wife ever before said: "Give me a gun and I will help you to protect that negro". And, in so doing protect the law and his oath of office. Oh! how easy it is for us to find an excuse to shirk his or her duty! Sheriff Whitlock has not only protected this negro from a mob but, has brought to the bar of justice six of the lawbreakers and they have been convicted on the ev idence of Sheriff Whitlock. Take Collection for this sheriff & you will have done duty as a negro as well as an American Citizen. KaNSAS CITY, KANSAS, Correspondent. WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN? Is Loftin To Be Crucified After Its Over or What? Newport's wealth is being lavished on the entertainment of Joseph Lottin, the Negro guest of Mr. and Mrs. Pembroke Jones. Automobile rides, luncheons, theaters, yacht races and other entertainments have been arranged for his pleasure. Loftin is very fond of automobile rides and so, to humor him, Newport has decreed that he shall ride in an "auto" every time he leaves the house. Neither carraiges nor trains are permissible as conveyances for the much lionized Southern Negro. Since Loftin told Newport society at a recent party that he had never seen a motor car until his present visit North, he has been toured all over the city and country in automobiles. Loftin is a very fine looking Negro, six feet tall. He attracts attention wherever he goes. His conversation is faultless. He speaks fluently French, English, German and Spanish. Loftin is a native of North Carolina, where he lives and has charge of the vast Jones estate. His home at Arleigh is one of the most picturesque and magnificent in the South. Loftin was a guest at the yachting party to the cup races Saturday. The elegant steam yacht Farada was tendered him for his return to Newport. Monday he was in a splendid French touring car to the landing of the New York Yacht Club. Then he boarded a yacht especially provided for him and was taken out to inspect the yachts. Today he is witnessing the second race between Relirce and Shamrock III as a specially invited guest of sever al of Newport's most enthusiastic yachmen. Loftin will return to North Carolina tomorrow. —Plaindealer. ENCOURAGING DESPERADOES The Wild West shows headed by Cole Younger and Frank James which was exhibited in Columbia last Monday can be said to be noth ing less than an Institution which will encourage boys te become des peradoes and outlaws. Cole Younger and Frank James have the distinction of being the most desperate outlaws in the country and less than six months ago when Younger was pardoned from prison the News Pa pars reviewed with much space the horrible crimes which the James and Younger boys committed in Missouri and elsewhere, telling how innocent individual were shot down to satisfy the thirst of these outlaws for human blood, and less than five months ago a most daring bank robbery was committed in this state and a detective killed by young men who had acquired a desire for such per formances by reabing the Life of the James Boys. How many boys of to day have run away from their homes and are living the lives of outlaws, because they have read the life of these outlaws. And, what more encouragement would a youth of such inclinations, want to see (Continued to page 3.) EDUCATION OF THE HEAD HEART, HAND EDUCATION OF THE HEAD HEART, HAND Negro. Mankind is never sttionary. Gradual growth of opinions are silently going on. Opinions, doctrines and usages advocated by acute thinkers have made their way into the world of thought. By comparing long periods of time, we see that on the whole the race is advancing; that each generation enjoys more and suffers less than its predecesors. The highway of civilization leads to the light. The time is surely coming when the human race will be truly enlightened; when the last institution begotten of ignorance and savagery will have disappeard. So it is with every race that strives to make a high record in the galaxy of fame, must first try to cultivate and elevate those things that are most essential. The education of the hand, or the seat of all knowledge, should be given correct training, for it matters not what action we may make, what thought we may think, or what deed we may commit, it has its origin in the brain. For it was the action of the brain that caused Ferguson to make many marvelous things, such as the wooden clock, that actually measured the hour, by means of a common pen-knife, a tool in everybodys pocket. But every body cannot be a Ferguson. A pan of water and two thermometers were the tools by which Dr. Black discovered latent heat, and a prism, a lense and a sheet of cardboard enabled Newton to unfold the composition of light and the origin of color. Benj. Franklin fist robbed the thunder clouds of its lightning by means of a kite with two cross sticks and a silk handkerchief. Altho we may not all be a Black, a Newton, or a Franklin, but we can so educate our brain that we will be able to grasp readily anything that may come to pass, for we can grasp it if we are educated; but if not educated we shall certainly fail. It is better to try and fail than never to try at all. Moving slowly up the field of advancement we come to the servant of the will-the hand. This hand only obeys what is required of it by the mind, but to do this acutely takes a very long and continual train ing. To speak more plainly, we should know and do industrial work for it first of all enables one to put into practice what he sees, whether it be turning the legs for the table, making the threads on a bolt, or hammering out a piece of iron for a piece of machinery, it takes time and practice to do it correctly. One may have an educated head or mind so to speak, but he will not enjoy the benifit of it until he begins to put some of his knowledge into execution, and when he does this, he will more easily understand the intricate part. The industrial world has many opening for the Negro of to-day and it will be only a question of time when he will be able to fill them as they have never been filled before. The Negro is now principally being called from the South to fill these industrial places, but it will only be a short time when the Northern schools will have established industrial departments, and we will no NO.19 longer go to the Southland but can find the workman in every state in the Union. To know is great but to know how to put into execution is greater. Morality, the quality of virtue or guilt, of praise or blame pertains only to the action of the intelligent and rational being, and only to the voluntary actions of such beings as the heart is the seat of all things that are good and evil and by the correct training of the heart we are able to live closer to God and more easily know his ways One whose heart is not right-correctly trained, lacks one of the most essentials of a being, for from the lowest to the highest, from the simplest to the most complex, he needs something as a guidance, and it is thru the heart conscience guides one and with out this safe guide our actions would be largely wrong, for a conscience that has not been abused is a very safe guide and we can only have such a safe guide by correctly educating the heart. This powerful discontent, this great unrest, this spirit of progress, is the hope of the Negro race. Its divine call reaches individuals in every walk of life and bids them rise higher. It fans the flames of the inventor's genius and gives to the world her Watts's and her Edison's. It intensifies the beautiful zeal of the Poet's mind, and a Tennyson or a Longfellow enters into that realm of truth and gives expressions to hidden gems of tho't. It breaths in those that love humanity and gives the nations their Lincoln's their Gladstones, and patriotic citizens. Yet, while this spirit directed in the channels of noble ambition, is the force that uplifts a race, it is alas, if misinterpreted, the ruin of social life. The message then to the Negro is this: "Since you are united in the social life, within you is the spirit that uplifts a race, and which promises the perfection of mankind. If you but cherrish its voice as a divine prompting to your soul, if you will but direct its energies in the channels of noble purpose, you will attain the greatest possibility to your life. The arch of triumph may never rise for you, nor the columns of victory. It is not to your pride I would appeal, for what would be your fame among the swift, passsing throng of the countless centuries? But you will live in truth and heart, which is eternal. More and more will the surge of everlasting nature enter into your own. You will contribute your part to th uplifting of society, and thus fulfill the destiny of your life. But universal evolution is painfully slow. Massive oaks do not spring up full grown in a day. Slowly has the race struggled upward in the ages of the past and slowly and after ages of struggle and conflict shall it attain the goal of human endeavor, the ideal state in which, amid a halo of peace, of freedom and of universal brotherhood, both, nations and individuals, shall co-operate for the uplifting of mankind and the enobling of humanity. Then shall society immortalize (Continued on page 3) SEDALIA WEEKLY CONSERVATOR Published Every Saturday. Office, 104 E. Main St., Up Stairs Entered June 76,'03 at Sedalia, Mo., as second class matter under Act of Congress of March 3, 179. Common Sense Should Gov ern Our Daily Activities. For want of common sense, many young men and women wreck their future possibilities and success. This is especially noticeable among that class or element of people, who are just beginning the struggle of life. Frequently, the young man or woman has spent several years in college, preparing for a special line of work, and then find, upon leaving school that the opportunity and environments are such that they are unable to take up this, their preferred avocation at the time desired. Hence, they become despondent and crest-fallen. Not having the moral courage behind or within them to overcome these discouragements, many loose all noble aspirations Why do they surrender all? Because, they have not common sense Let an individual, prepared for a certain line of life-work and, after having become thoroly able to handle with proficiency such work, be in possession of sensibleness, but, at the same time, without the opportunity to do what they prefer doing, come under our observation; we say, to each other, "what will he or she do now? They will very soon indicate to you what they will do, by doing that that they can get to do. It is a regretable fact that, many persons educate themselves falsely, simply, because, after they secure a limited amount of training, become imbued with the idea that they are too good for honest toil. To them, the idea of educating for service--use ful service, is a mis-nomer. We must, indeed, we must learn this important and wise lesson that, he is noblest and best, who renders the greatest and most benificent service to humanity However much we may complain of our disadvantages and difficulties, we should, also, learn that these are the means by which character and racial worth is to be revealed to the world What has caused the wonderful upward strides of the inventor? It was his earnest endeavors to overcome the difficulties in nature and the natural forces that were striving to hold man in Durance. What has given to the world her greatest and most progressive nations? Mountains of difficulties; the greater the difficulties to overcome, the greater and more powerful was the nation that overcame them. Shall we stop to murmur about difficulties and embarrassment, when we know they are before us; and then, to, we know that they will not move of their own volition. There fore, if we wish them removed, we must move them ouselves. Common sense teaches us that this is the only thnig to be done. We should be as one of old, who when spoken to about over masteriyg difficulties said, "I laugh and welcome difficulties because, they are the spurs that urge on to success and glory." Too much valuable time is lost, now, by many in lamenting their sad condition. This, in itself, is an indication of criminal ignorance. Who has ever gotten thru "tough propositions by playing the "boby act" of continual crying and complaining Get up; get out on your merits; take hold onto something and let there be something done by you. The brave and courageous will constantly be the leaders and rulers. No truer statement could have been made than that one of Darwin, when he said, 'The strongest must survive.' They should, because strength is acquired only by industrious activity. The Hon. John H. Bothwell, if selected by the Republicans of this state to make the gubernatorial race, may well congratulate himself, because of the fact that, he has held himself aloft of all cliques, rings or machine combinations thru-out his political career. He has a record that he should be proud of and every young man, of this great state, should be glad of the opportunity of emulating his worthy example. Standing upon personal merit, as he does, entitles him to the united support of all good citizens, irrespective of partisan ties. W. H. HUSTON C. M. ENGLISH This Space Will Notify You When Your Subscription Is Due Contributions must be accompanied by name as an assurance of good faith. All articles for publication must be in by Wednesday. Sedalia Weekly Conservator. EDITOR. MANAGER 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. ANNOUNCEMENT. To Our Readers and Patrons: The CONSERVATOR begs leave to inform it's readers and patrons that we are now to enter upon an aggressive era of progressive Journalism. Having just put in a new supply of printing facilities—type, ornaments, press, etc.—enables us to handle all the details thru NEGRO TALENT. From editorials down the CONSERVATOR means to be conducted by race talent of the highest and best available. Thanking you, both readers and advertisers, for your hearty support and cooperation in the past, we solicit your valuable aid and assistance in the future. We wish to state also that C. M. English, the manager, will have the business interest in his charge, and Edw. L. J. Simpson will look after the circulation department. Being courteous and refined the public will find them eminently well equipped for business. W. H. Huston, as bitherto, will occur the editorial sanctum, which department will be conducted by conservative methods. The date of publication has been changed from Saturday to Friday. Thanking you again for past considerations, and soliciting your future support and encouragement, we are yours for progress and 'racial development,' W. H. HUSTON, Editor C. M. ENGLISH, M'g'r. Something For You! We are thinking of giving a whole column each week to our readers, in which they may express their opinions on, and discuss, social and other questions, of common interest. Those in favor of such a column will do well to drop us a postal stating their opinions, as otherwise we shall drop the matter. It depends on you. What do you say? At H0me Again. Mrs J. I. Lane, one of the teachers at Geo. R. Smith College, who, with her daughters, Vivian and Zephyr, spent the summer visiting in Chicago, is at home again. WILLIAM BROWN, THE MODEL FARMER. RAISES TWO CROPS OF STRAW-BERRIES William Brown a very progressive farmer, of the Georgetown vicinity, was in Saturday displaying several boxes of fine fresh strawberries he had gathered. This being the second crop raised, on the same vines, caused no little comment and the Sedalia papers were pleased to speak in the most laudable terms of this very remarkable feat in fruit culture. Mr. Brown is, indeed, a wide awake and energetic Agriculturist and Horticulturalist. Having devoted ten years to the exclusive study of these two important in dustries, makes him an expert authority on all matters pertaining to Fruit Culture and Development. EVERY MISSIOURI SCHOOL SCHOOL AT THE WORLD'S FAIR The Missouri World's Fair Commission, thru its department of Education, of which Judge J. H. Hawthorne, of Kansas City is chairman, and G. V. Buchanan, of Sedalia, is Superintendent, is arranging for the presentation in albums at the Exposition of photographs of every school house in the state with the school children and teachers standinginfront of the building. Commissioner william T. Harris, of washington says that this exhibit will be 'the most unique and important ever made at any Exposition.' There are nearly 10, 000 school houses in Missouri. These will be shown by counties. Every Missouri school child will be pictured at the world's Fair. THE SOUTH WESTERN RALLY AT TAYBLOR'S CHAPEL. MRS. ADA M. WATERS SPEAKS. CHRISTIAN JOURNALISM DISCUSSED. The members and communicants of Taylor's Chapel, Sedalia, were treated to a rare entertainment Sunday evening. August 30th. The pas MIDDLEBURG 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, 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. For a School of Journalism. Joseph Pulitzer, proprietor of the New York World, has provided a gift of two million dollars to establish a school of journalism in connection with Columbia University, New York City. Of this sum $1,000,000 is donated outright. If at the end of three years the school is a successful operation Mr. Pulitzer will turn over the additional 1,000,000, the income of one-half of which is to be devoted to the maintenance of the school. The income of the remaining $500,000 will be expended for purposes to be agreed upon by Mr. Pulitzer and the university trustees. The college of journalism will bear to the university a relation similar to other professional schools, such as law medicine, mines, and, like them, will be national in scope. In announcing Mr. Pulitzer's gift, the world said: Students proposing to enter upon the career of journalism will find accessible here courses of study that will for this profession be equivalent to what other professional schools supply for other professions; while young men already engaged upon the newspapers and desiring to advance themselves more rapidly by the cultivation of their aptitude may find in these courses a valuable assistance. In Every pursuit where men are under an equal moral responsibility to the public for the proper discharge of their duties they are prepred for those duties by years of careful conscience, study, but the newspaper men, who are in many directions the informers and tea hers of the people, have hitherto received no special preparation for their important duties. At the time of the last census, there were in the United States 114,073 lawyers and 30,068 persons classed as journalists. The legal profession was provided with trained recounts by 100 law schools with 1,100 professors and instructors. For a fair proportion there should have been at least twenty-six colleges of journalism. It is probable that the scheme of instruction will include several of the academic courses now taught in the university, but will also give prominence to the endeavor to impart by thoro teaching and training what has been hitherto acquired in the hard school of actual practice. The building for the school will probably be completed by the autumn of 1904, and it is hoped that the school may be opened soon after. The course of study will be two years. Candidates will be admitted upon an examination as to good character and intelligence, but previous collegiate courses will not be required. Chambers & Wheeler are down to date Tonsorialist. Every shave and hair-cut done to please the most fastidious 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 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- tits, Agriculture. —Complete elective courses leading to Expenses. Board and room for four Weeks $8.0 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 blank- kets, slop bucket, lamp chimneys, mat- ches, soap etc. A reduction of 50¢ 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, Sedalin, Mo. 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. 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Davis returned from Sedalia where they attended the State Fair——Miss Turner of Owensboro, Ky., returned home after a visit of three weeks——Miss Stella Zimmerman returned to this city Saturday, and will depart for Lincoln Institute Sept. 5——Prof. C. C. Hubbard and wife left Wed. for Barry, Ill., where they are visiting their stater. Mrs. Charlotte McWalter. Otterville' Mesdames Meridith Yancy and Judy Bell, of K. C. and Sedalia respectively, are visiting their brother, T. Thompson, this week—Mrs. Belle Willis of Windsor, visited her sister, Mrs R. Broadus, last week—Mrs. Jas. Hogan and sons with Thos. Thompson went to Jeff City Tuesday—Mesdames Ben Roche, Sallie Finley and Mr. Wm. Rirbardson are on the sick list—Rev. Turner of Boon ville came Saturday to hold services on Sunday—The moonlight social given at the beautiful home of Mr. S. H. Wright was greatly enjoyed by all. A large number of guests were present. The evening was given to games and music, after which an excellent lunch was served—Jas. Beaty is out again Marshall. Prof. J. H. Kenner, the grand master of the Marshall masonic lodge, went to Higginsville the 29th, to conduct the ceremonies for the corner stone laying of the new masonic hall at that place. He returned Saturday night an reported a grand time—Perry Johnson of Colorado Springs, who is well known here, is visiting here. Mr. Johnson is making a tour with his fine horses, having visited may fairs. It is reported that he has carried away may premiums—Miss Johnson, daughter of P. Johnson of Colorado Springs, is a visitor—Miss Geneva Campbell of Nelson is the guest of her sister—Miss Willie M. Brown is away visiting friends in K. C.—Mesdames Susan A. Smith and Sarah Stewart have been visiting in Richmond, Mo. Mrs. Smith has many relatives there. They returned Sunday and report a joyous time—Mrs Betty Turner spent Saturday and sunday in Glasgow, Mo.—Mesdames Littie Chase, Lizzie Huff and daughter returned recently from Sedalia Mrs. Chase visited Mrs. J. A. Dorsey and Mrs. Huff visited Mrs. Deboe Boonville Mr. Thomas Stewart of St. Louis was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hutchison last week——Mr. Robert Lyon, of Levensworth, Kans., visited Miss Marie Tolliver——The Bunceeton Fair was visited by a number of colored folks Thursday, among whom were Mrs. C. G Williams, Mrs. Joe McNally, and others——The Morgan st. Baptist Church is now having a revival with a large attendance——Rev. Oliver Red and son of Macon city was in ourcity Tuesday, his son left for Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo.——Mr. Leslie Drew in now visiting his mother here——There was a Banque given by Leslie and his mother in honor of Rev. Powell and wife Friday evening, Sedalia Weekly Consevator. the evening was spent most lovely every thing being beautifully arraigned by the hosts. The evening was made more pleasant by Miss F. Celestine Moore Mrs. and Prot. C, G. Williams and others——Mrs. Albert Smith and son Raymond, and Mrs B. Davis of Blackwater were the guests of Mrs. Chas. Hutchinson Saturday——Mrs Hayzes who has preached at all the churches and also several nights upon the streets drew quite a large crowd at the A. M. E. Church sunday night——Rev Hardee Smith was in our midst a few days last week——Mr. Henry Jackson enjoys his evenings riding with his fine horse and buggy. Mr. Jackson and Bro. George Jackson are prosperous farmers who own a large farm about two miles south from here. Malta Bend, Mo. Miss Amanda Thomas is improving very fast. Mrs. Manda Lee returned from Kansas City after a visit of about two weeks. Miss Maud Fowler is visiting Miss Lizzie Stewart at Waverly this week. Mrs. George Beaver of Marshall has moved up here and is making her home with Mr. Huston. Mr. Geo. Lee went to Kansas City Saturday on business. Mrs. Lizzie Lamb was called from Kansas City Saturday to attend the funeral of her cousin Samuel Fowler. Every body enjoyed a pleasant time at the basket meeting Sunday. Quite a number from Waverly, Mt. Leonard, Sell pond and Marshall attended. Mr. Wil Henderson has moved in Mr. W. M. Taylor's house. Mrs. Maggie Paxton with her daughters Hannah and Ida of Sedalia, attended the funeral of her brother. Mr. Jerry Taylor is on the sick list this week. Messers John, Edgar, and Jas. Barber of Kansas City attended the funeral of their uncle. Little Noram Lamb of Kansas City has returned home. We understand there will be a wedding soon. Mrs. Lara Davis is visiting in Excelsior Springs. Mr. Pete Kile will attend the Odessa, Fair this week. Rev C. A. Williams will preach in Mt. Leonard Sunday. Mrs. Nellie Rucker and two sons will leave for Pennsville for a two weeks visit with her father. Rev C. A. Williams' sister from Topeka Kans is here visiting the family. Died—Aug. 28 1903 Mr. Sam Fowler age 45 years 9 months 17 days. He was a member of the M. E. church, uniting with them in 1885, under Bro. Richard Crosby. He has been ill for 4 years with consumption. He leaves a wife and two daughters, one brother, two sisters and a host of friends to mourn his loss. The funeral was conducted on the 29th. by Rev. C, Tayes and Rev. Hamton of Waverly. Mt. Olive, Mo. Last Frfday Billy Sanford sold a load of the finest nogs in this part of the country—G. w. Goles, the popular merchant, will raffle off a $50 phonograph in a week or ten days—Mrs. Sophia Porter is on a pleasure trip to St. Louis—Elder T. Davis is having good success with his protraced meeting here. EDUCATION AND etc. (Continued from page 1.) its achievements in the exalted humanity of a civilization whose unit is man, strong, free, pure, with a heart "throbbing in living sympathy with his fellow, and conscious accord with his God." Prof. J. W, Cooper. ENCOURAGING DESPERADOES (Continued from page 1.) than last Monday's par for mance headed by Frank James and Cole Younger? How lustily they were applauded, when entering the Arena! If it is right for Frank James and Cole Younger to continue such exhibition, then the reward offered for William Rudolph should be withdrawn and Collins set free. From the Professional World. 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. NEGRO IN CAMBRIDGE. SOUTHERN ANGER AROUSED AGAINST THE MASSACHUSETTS CITY. A Black Man Is the Head of a School for White Children-The Negro Elected to Places Irrespective of His Color. CAMBRIDGE, Aug. 31.—Cultured Cambridge has attracted considerable notoriety of late by the manner in which Negroes have been honored here. Southern news papers are denouncing Cambridge as a disgrace to the Union. One says that outside the university settlement there is little culture in Cambridge and that the majority of the inhabitants are themselves little better than negroes. But it is no new thing for Cambridge to favor the negro. No American community has so honored the negro as have the people of university city. Not only have they esteemed the black man as their equal for a half century, but they are doing it to-day. Twice has Cambridge been represented in the state legislature by negroes. In each instance the successful candidate resided in a section of the city when the vote of his race was relatively small. Seven members of the common council have been of African decent. A negro is now at the head of the city department of bacteriology. Another is a member of the board of trustees that directs the conduct of the public library. A black man has been a member of the board of aldermen. Ahother has been cheif of the fire department. He was the only man of his race then a member of city's fire fighting force. There is one ne ne ro policeman now in service. He has been in the department for nineteen year. A black man has bee commander of a white G. A. R. Post. A negress is principal of a grammar school in a fashionable section. Under her are six white teachers and several hundred white pupils. Best known of all Cambridge negross's William H. Lewis, recently appointed by Pres. Roosevelt to be assistant United States district attorney for this section. Lewis first became especially prominent as a player on the Harvard foot ball eleven. His work as center rush on the team in the '90's has never been equaled by a Harvard man since. -104 E. MAIN STRELS-- Choice Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Bootled Beer. Everything Genuine. Remember the Place. O. C. Ohone 188. 15 cents per month. $1.25 PER YEAR. WE DO JOB PRINTING. We can supply you with Fresh Butter, Eggs, and Fruits and Chickens at all times—A fine lot of Fresh and Dried Fruits on hand.—Give us your orders.—Quick Delivery GEISCHEN & VIEBROCK -Geischen & Viebrock GENERAL HARDWARE, STOVES and REFRIGERATORS. 116 W. Main St. Check given with each purchase Return $15 in checks and get 50c in trade. PERSONAL MENTION Mrs. Alice Simpson went to Kansas City, Thursday morning. John Hurdle took a few mem hunting behind his new team Thursday. Rev A. J. Adams is putting up a new house on Johnson ank Moniteau. Mis Ludie Gasoway is visiting friends and relatives in 'grand old Sa'ine' this week. Mrs. Annie Williams, of Kansas City, is visiting friends and relatives in and about Sedalia. Prof. C. W. White has been employed by the Dresden Board of Education for the ensuing year. Prof H. L. Billips spoke at Dresden Saturday to a large audience composed of both white and black. Mrs. Emma Taylor returned home from Hsginsville Saturday where she visited her sister, Minnie Jones Rev. John Bishop went to Tebo Thursday to complete arraingements for a picnic to be held there Saturday. John Goode has been sight-seeing in our midst again; we are all glad to welcome him in our midst once more. Miss Ardonia Abbott returned from a very pleasant visit with her sisters at Lexington and Kansas City last week. Samuel Jackson, the little son of Mrs. --- Sporting Goods, Guns, Shells & Ammunition. Jackson of w. Henry st., died Thursday, at 3:15 P.M., of Ptomaine poison of the stomach. Miss Allie Smith, of Louisiana. Mo. who has been visiting her brother in Kansas, spent Wednesday in our city visiting her grandmother. Pres. I. L. Lowe, of G.R. Smith, says that he has a large correspondence with both old and new students and that the prospects are for a full attendance this year. Mr. Thos Gasoway has stored and packed his house furnishings prepartory to returning to Kansas City, Sunday, where he will have charge of a dining room in one of the large hotels. C. W. Gravitt will move his family to Kansas City, where he has gone to secure employment. After selling all his household goods, he departed for the City last Saturday afternoon, where his wife will join him Sunday. Prof. H. L. Billips made a 'flying' trip to St. Louis on 'the Flyer' last week to adjust matters with the Fraternal Bankers of America. He was assured by the management of this association that his clients claims would be immediately adjusted. We are pleased to announce that Andrew Phillips the youth who, to save his father the expense and worry caused by sickness, attempted suicide last week, is improving gradually. Mr. Phillips many riende are solicitous that his boy may be restored to him.