Sedalia Weekly Conservator

Sedalia Weekly Conservator. PASTOR OF ST. JAMES CHAPEL. VOL. 1. A grand reception was tendered Fev. W. G. Williams Monday evening 20th. inst. in honor of his return to the Pastorate of St. James A. M. K. Church corner Pendleton and St. Ferdinand Avenue That Rev. Williams has won the respect, honor and love not only of his immediate membership, but of the entire community was fully evidenced by the warmth and spirit of that gathering. It was indeed an event in the history of St. James. The capacity of the building was fully taxed and among the guests present were Revs. Robert, Morton Cole Brown and others. Elder Williams, his estimable wife and children entered the Church esorted by members of the Official Board. Prayer for continued success was offered by Rev. Morton. Dr. Roberts, and Prof. R. H. Cole each commended in highest terms the noble merit, worth and work of Rev. Williams to which he very modestly responded, and after the rendition of a very excellent programme all present enjoyed the bountiful collation served by the Lacies of the Auxiliary Boards. Rev. Williams is a christain gentleman, a man of sterling worth and justly merits the honor and appreciation shown him. He has been an immeasurable benefit to Church and Society. His first assignment here was one year ago when it is said he told the Bishop if under his juris diction there was anything weak, feeble, bruised or wounded, anything that none else wanted THAT would he prefer, thus seeking an opportunity to exercise a strength of will and purpose to the perfect satisfaction of having truly accomplished something in the world. The result was his appointment to St James. He found the building in ruins, congregation scattered and a lack of unity among the members. Possessing the strength of character and determination to succeed, he at once interpreted his surroundings, grasped the situation planned as well as pitied, and with an abiding faith in boundless possibilities a calm security in Jehovah's guidance, and a freshness of spirit and devotion for the work of the Master, took hold of the helm, bringing order out of chaos, harmony out of conflict and launched to victory. As a result of his diligence, assiduity, concentration of power and influence, the congregation is reunited as one family, and today worship under their own "vine and fig tree" and rejoice to chronicle upon the pages of its history a year of unparelled success. Though the year was begun under heavy shadows his report to the Annual Conference eclipsed all former ones showing a new building an increased membership, a good spiritual condition and finance raised to the amount of $2751. He is a young man of Keen foresight, rare capabilities, SEDALIA, MISSOURI, FRIDAY, November 6, 1903. and adhering as he does to the principle of progressive expansion, "with head and heart, both active, both complete and both in earnest" we predict for him a brilliant future. BRYAN VIEWS RACE ISSUE. LET NATIONAL POLITICS HAV AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE TO DO WITH ISSUE. Mr. Bryan's views on Southern race problems are sane.His feeling for the Negro is kind; his interest in the white comes first. His loyalty to the glittering generalities penned by Jefferson is strong but he tempers them with auctual conditions and proceeds in the spirit of science. He points out the influence of locality on oponion when he reminds northerners that they have never had a single officer chosen for them by Negro votes. He recalls the Negro legislatures of reconstruction days. He admits that his feelings being what they are in Nebraska would differ with the State in which he happened to reside. Mr' Bryan has taken his stand upon the right spot. The advantages of State Government were never more aptly illustrated than at present. For a State half black toreceive color legislation from States entirely white is pure injustice. If Abraham Lincoln had lived the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments would not exist in their present form. The bitterness of the South would be less. Her condition would be better. Her problems would be easier. Lincoln was docile to experience. He knew a question before he decided it He felt his way. His idea of reconstruction was to put the task in the hands of those Southerners in each State who had favored the Union, gradually extending it; not for deliver it to blacks and to white Northern adventurers. Lincoln was able to express abstract principles with tremulous eloquence, but principle never existed for him in a vacuum, separated from actual conditions, as it does for many Northern orator and publicist, who would set tle race problems with simple moral laws. We regret the choice of Mississippi in preferring an agitator to a better man for Governor, but would rather have such errors made than to see realized some current talk about enforcing the amendments. The negro question means one thing in Georgia, another in Mississippi, a third in Maryland, and little in Pennsylvania. Mr. Bryan puts this point more clearly than we have for some time seen it put, and we congratulate him on his lucidity. Let national politics have as little as possible to do with a question of which the solution differs with the locality. OKLAHOMA'S EXPERIENCE. WITH COLLEGE BRED EARMERS. Guthrie O. T., Oct. (Special) At a meeting of the board of regents for the Colored Agricultural and Normal University at Langston, President Inman E. Page recommended the appointment of a professor of agriculture, on January 1. The chair has been vacant since the close of the last academic year. The regents are almost disgusted with this proposition, and have given President Page no encouragement in the matter. In several instances they have appointed college-bred men to the position when the results were entirely barren. One of the professors of agriculture in this negro training school was a man strongly indorsed by Booker T. Washington, savior of the race in America. The fellow, according to reports told of him, came to Oklahoma, understood not the conditions under which farming was conducted, and made a flat failure of his undertaking. Another young negro was elected from Cornell Ithaca, N. Y. One of his first acts was to ask the regents for an appropriation of $3,000 for roses and shrubbery in general. The members of that board did raise $800 for this purpose, and now one member at least, says he supposes there is not the worth of $1.50 in the shrubbery which the visionary young college farmer bought. Just now, however, the board is investigating agraduate of the Tuskegee Institute, who also completed the course at the Kansas agricultural college. The fact that he has lived in Kansas indicates that he might understand in a measure the climate and soil conditions of Oklahoma. Just now the Langston institution farm is conducted by P. T. Zeigler, of Watonga, who said to be a highly practical man. At the recent meeting H. B. Downs, of Kingfisher was chosen carpenter and wood worker, Amos Lassiter, blacksmith, and Mrs. M. C. Lyle, matron boys dormitory, Construction of a few new minor buildings, and the moving of one or two were ordered by the board. President Page reported the attendance as 171. There are no students in the university preparatory department. There are 30 in the mechanical, 88 in domes tic economv, 153 in vocal music, and 70 in instrumental music. 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. College students, and others, should give Kuhn & Co., a cal. Corner Lamine and Pettis sts. THE MISSIONARY WORK OF THE CHURCH. It was the prevailing thought some years ago that the heathen world was better off without the gospel: for the gospel only brought them under condemnation. That idea has passed away. All men are marching to the Master's command. The church should seek to evangelize the world; the heathens are willing to hear. This means increased responsibilities upon all christians; for Christ was the first missionary. The first star of Methodism was John Wesley, who went forth with well trained hands and heart. The British wrong brought on the war of independence; the final issue of the war struggle was the organization of the Unintended States of America. The power which stands and presents to the eye of the world, a great nation, the Methodist Episcopal Church, with many sons and daughters are sending help to the many in Africa, India, China, Japan, Korea and the Islands of the sea. There are many who have heard the preaching of the gospel, from their youth up, believe that the cause of mission is a fraud; both home and foreign mission. They seem to think that if God wanted the heathens converted He would send whom soever He would, without money and without price. They do not believe in systematic methods of raising means. But God blesses these inspired methods. Go ye into all the world and preach my gospel to every creature. They donot believe the marvelous accounts of missionary zeal and results in the distant lands. They pay no heed to the cry of the helpless,—that is, help them to be saved; help them to obtain salvation. The church of today may hear the same call, for not only does the savior command us to help the destitute here to be saved, but most affectingly appeales for help by the very necessities of the nations. In foreign lands the heathen when awakened to see their condition and to some appreciation of the blessings that the gospel alone confers, are struck with the interest that the people of God living in Christian lands, exclaimed, How could you and your fathers, having possessed the knowledge of salvation for so many generations and yet never imparted it unto us until now? This painful question has been put to the missionary with a pathos, which should have touched the heart of the whole church. Think of the compassion of God when he so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that who soever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life. That which moved God to give his son for the sins of the world, and we shall be like him when we too shall pity the heathen, the benighted nations, and give our alms to help enlighten them. The greatest issue of the present century is missions. The world has been nineteen centuries opening the gates of the nations to the Gospel. Christianity has spread like wild fire, gradually finding its way across the seas, carrying the gospel to all the provinces of the Roman Empire but the regions beyond were not, ```markdown ``` NO.27 reached until now, besides this, christianity was x y z in the middle ages until the reformation of the sixteenth century. Since then evangelists have gone forth to every accessible land, the sword of conquest, the cannon of England, have opened gradually every dark shore and continent to the Bible during the past century for the first time in the history of the world. Every nation has received the messengers of Jesus Christ. The walls of China have crumbled, the hardest nation to reach beneath the sun. Some years ago the Chinese brutally murdered something like a third of their infant daughters, and threw them upon vacant grounds where the village dogs congregated and fought over the bodies. Today thru the influence of missionary work such sights never appear. Fifty years ago, the Figi Islanders were caunibals they have however been enlightened. The church of Christ has a marvelous influence in breaking the power of idols. The same church, the same savior, that transformed the savages of Europe into Christian people, is working in China. The same power which changed the cannibals of the Figi Islands to the most devot and sincere Christian is moulding in China. The dark continent has been explored and opened by missionaries and by such men as Cowen, Mason, Livingston, Stanley and many others. It took the civilization from the reformation of Luther, to make the world accessible to the gospel. The issue of mission is the greatest from several stand points: first, it fulfills the sublimest prophecy, the promise of God that his son should have the heath en for an inheritance, the uttermost parts of the earth for his possessions, and that even dark Ethiopia should stretch forth her hands unto God. 2nd. It is in obedience to the grandest law of God ever enacted. Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature teach them to observe all things whatsoever I have commandeb you and lo I am with you always even till the world shall end. This is Christ's commission universal to man's universal need and based upon the christians universal duty. 3rd. This issue of missions in the present century, the sublimest consumption of the age, the second comming of Christ. It involves the conversion of two-thirds of the population of the earth. Yet there are many who have not been brought to Christ. What a stupendous work; how slow and long it has been reaching this point; how impossible it has seemed to many of us! But the nations are softening under the light of the gospel; knowledge is covering the earth as the waters cover the sea; thousands are opening their pock et books to the great work; missions have opened and developed the dignity of women and children. Christianity has set them free in the heathen world, put them to work in this. It has taken the world nineteen centuries to learn that a child can be converted and used in the vineyard of our God, for Jesus says Suffer little children to come to me for (Continued on page 4.) SEDALIA WEEKLY CONSERVATOR Published Every Friday. Office, 104. E. Main St., Up Stairs Entered June 16, '08 at Sedalia, Mo., as second class matter under dot of Congress of March 3, '79. 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. Citizens, let us have your sentiments now concerning our local government. ELSE-WHERE in this issue we are pleased to publish a very highly complimentary article in praise of the Rev. W. C. Williams of St. Louis, Mo. STILL the unspeakable "Turk" harasses the equilibrium of all Europe. In fact he seems to be a "thorn in the flesh" for modern Europeans. THAT the Russian Bear has run agaiansta plucky antagonist when she endeavors to inveigle the wary Japanese, goes with out dispute or doubt. All christendom's moral influence will be found upon the side of the Island Empire. THE RESULT of this week's election will not materially effect the Great National campaign ot next year. Although, it may delineate partisian lives more definitely heretofore, yet the great generic principles will remain unchanged. THE CITY has made a much needed improvement in the sidewalks leading to Lincoln School. The city engineer or whoever has brought about this much needed service deserves and has our deepest feelings of congratulation. A GREAT deal is being said about organizing a Central Mo. Republican League. Yes, we are in favor of such an organization, provided we canget men of standing to aid in bringing about such for the proper training of the Negro voters. THAT huge corn crop, wheat corn, poultry crop and oat crop will certianly keep the calamity howlers out. They may try to drown some one with some of the water drained from the "watered stock" of some of these "Get-Rich-Quick" concerns, but that wont go now. We all have on our prosperity life perservers, and it will require some pretty swift and turbulent waters to down us completely. THE St. Louis Republic of the 31st. ult. reproduces extracts from U. S. Senators Gorman address before a Democratic mass meeting at Baltimore. In his address, the good senator consumes quite a deal of time in attacking the policy of President Roosevelt, in his dealing with the Negroes of America. He openly alleges that the President, "in his anxiety to be constantly doing something has made mistakes. None could be more serious than the one made by him in his at- --- Sedalia Weekly Conservator. EDITOR MANAGE 'Think for Thyself one good thou- And know it to be Thine own, 'Tis better than a thousand gleaned From Gelt's b- others sown. tempt to force again to the front the question of equality, social and political, of the Negro race. This allegation is not tenable. When has President Koo ever advocated social equality for any race, the Negro race not excepted? At no time has he uttered by word of speech, of pen or sign by sentiment urging social equality for any body's race. In fact, he is too sensible to under take such a "fool-hardy" task. We have had various kinds of legislation, but when have we or any other people had legislation regulating a man or a race's social status. Hence, this social equality talk of Gorman and his class has no logical basis to rest itself upon. As to him advocating political equality of all American citizens, if it be a misdemeanor, he is certainly guilty. But is it right or wrong for representatives of the American Republic to see that the Constitutional rights of all citizens are safely and properly safe guarded? If it is right, Theodore Roosevelt has committed no overt act of misdemeanor. Therefore, he is doing only, what any sane liberty loving citizen should do, striving to bring into reality the ideal republic conceived by Washinton, Jefferson, etc. In this republic, they hoped to have their posterity enjoy the fullest political liberty that human intelligence was capable of formulating. His contentions to have the Negro's rights, politically, speaking, is no more than he is doing for the stricken Nesbitized citizens of St. Louis and other localities. Then, too, the good Senator is not content with assailing one brave and impastil president but he also avers that the Negro votes is indivisible. He or, any other man knows with out any long series of argument, that the Negro vote is not absolutely solid Republican, however much we or any of us may desire it be. We know and he well knows that Negro vote as well as other elements of voters are subjected to influences from his own party that causes many to be led away from voting, their true sentiments for insignificant favors. And, again, this assertion that the Negro vote is "indivisible" destroys the Negro freedom of action — his manhood. Many Negroes, from early training, business interest, and intelligent study, are truly Democratic in themselves of government. They have a right to form their political opinions with out being indiscriminately classified as unthinkables as Gorman would have the American people believe. The Republican Party and all of its leaders would not have any people, race or class deprived of the right to think and act as men—Free men to the "Manor born." IN CONSULTING men for advice be certain to approach and seek the counsel of those, who are capable, by actual work to give helpful "coaching." Too frequent we have individuals, whose standing in the community is questioned very severely, to "rise up in high places" to give advice and counsel. The following maxim should be considered before seeking another to counsel us: "He, that is capable to advise is should first have proven himself well-advised." There is but one way to demonstrate to the community an individual's fitness to give advice that way is by living what we tell, "example is better than precepts," sayeth one of the days of vore. It is not a bad plan to do all that you can In your chosen particular line. And if progress is slow, and there's little to show For your work, not to whimper and whine You will come out alright if you stay; You are bound to succeed if this warning you heed— Perhaps once in awhile you will see a pile And you'll think that might happen to you. But if you would advance you must not trust to chance; You will find as a rule it won't stay; Just a slow, steady pace is the best in life's race— If you're willing to climb just a step at a time You are more apt to get to the top. There is many a stroke to the fall of an oak And the stone is worn through drop by drop It's a proverb that haste is conducive to waste. And that Rome was not built in a day. If you don't go too fast you will get there at last. Mrs. Emma Booth-Tucker was killed in a wreck near Dear Lake Mo. Mrs. Hallie Q. Brown, the elocutionists, is teaching the art and French, in St. Louis. Our churches should get their eyes open to the fact that at least their leaders should be christian men and women. Clarence Barnes acquitted for the killing of Rhodes Clay in Mexico, Mo.,last summer. He clearly proved a case of self defense. Chas. Kratz, the noted St. Louis House of Delegates boodler, has been arrested in Mexico, and will be brought back to Saint Louis for trial. When our committees on entertainments go out looking for speakers, we wonder if it makes any difference whether they come drunk or sober? Well, they say, "Birds of a feather etc." We feel obliged to say to the St. Louis St. James A. M. E. Church that we had Rev. W. C. Williams with us for awhile and know his worth to any community. You may well be proud that you have him. The foreign powers have agreed on a gold basis for China, but difficulty now arises over her heterogeneous conglomeration of CHARTERED FEBURARY 17, 1908 The purpose of the College is to give a thorough, practical christian education. It resumes 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. 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. 1QO.2 - 0.4 14 opi The purpose of the College is to education. It resuscitates the health refined social culture gives careful and aims to lead the student to a per The work of the College is divi I. Primary and Grammar Grat the elementary branches. II Academy or College Prepar ical English, Normal and Commerce. III Art Department—Drawing IV Music Department—Vocal and Harmony. V Industrial Department—Sc omestic Economy, Mechanical Arts, VI College of Liberal Arts—C 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 $2,000 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 1 resident 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. Established habits and character can be allowed this priv. lege of out side residence. In case of minors this may be granted only on the written request of parents or guardians. unitsranging from sterling drafts on the east to empty bottles on the Southwestern hills. The study of how to eradicate the loco plant, a very poisonous and destructive weed to cattle-raisers in the Southwestern part of the United States, is attracting the attention of expert agrostologists. The Senator Stewart amendment to an appropriation bill made it possible for several railroad systems in the West to fraudlently secure 44,000,000 acres of land valued at $5 and $6 an acre. The Chicago Tribune says that Dowie promised to fill Madison square with converts; to fes, toon its walls with the crutches and canes of those he healed; to baptize thousand; to drive the de- 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 ful attention to morals and manners, personal religious life. divided into six general departments. Grades, providing a thorough drill in paratory, withClassical, Scientific, Bib- mercial courses. Ling, Painting and Decorative work, ical and Instrumental Music, Theory —Sewing, Dressmaking, Cooking, Do- ts, Agriculture. —Complete elective courses leading to Expenses. Board and room for four Weeks $ 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 - .60 Use of typewriter in Commercial partment, per month - .60 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 blankets, slop bucket, lamp chimneys, matches, 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. vil from Manhattan Island; to win the hearts of the people and take $500,000,000 back to Zion. Instead he has devoted nine days and nights to billingsgate and abuse; he has not healed a body or converted a soul; he has not baptised a man woman or child. His horses were attached by the sheriff. He publicly proclaimed himself of illegitimate birth. He spent something over a quarter million dollars without taking in enough to pay gas bills. Moerschell Brewing Co; has bought the old Gould Hotel on the corner of Main and Lamine. You can keepabreast with the times by reading the Conservator. Subseribe now $1.00 a year Mrs. Brown returned to Clarksville Thursday. Chambers & Wheeler are down to date Tonsorialist. Every shave and hair-cut done to please the most fastidious --- The Weekly Conservator's Special Offer. The management of The Sedalia WEEKLY CONSERVATOR, wishing to reach a thousand homes by the first of December, and believing our patrons will aid us in accomplishing this result, have agreed to send this, the most progressive and up to the standard colored newspaper in Central Missonri to any one for one dollar the year. This special offer will last for 30 days, so get in line and keep abreast of the times. Solicitors are wanted in every town. Ahhress, C. M. ENGLISH, Manaer, The Conservator, 104 E. Main street, Sedalia, Missouri. Mr. J. McQuay spent Sunday, in Frankfort. Mrs. Annie Casen spent Sunday in Bowling Green. Mr. Chas. Duncan of St. Louis was in our city Monday. Rev Young was in this city Monday enroute to Clarksville. The "T. C. P. C." made three members Monday and quite an enjoyable evening was spent. Miss Mattie, Annie, Cora and Bertha Duncan of Clarksville will make Louisiana their future home. Miss Augusta and Luanna Johnson entertained "The Pikers dramatic club" at their beautiful home. "The Pikers Dramatic Club" composed of P. H. Duncan, J. Lyons, R. Cole, W. Lewis, M. L. Mackey, and Misses Luella Tucker, Augusta and Johnson presented the play "The Last Loaf', Wednesday evening toa large and appreciative audience. Otterville Items Mrs. Bert Taylor who has been sick, is up again. Mr. W. H. H. Tucker is on the sick list this week. Mr. Chas. Robinson of Mt. Moriah was in town last week. We are glad to hear of Mrs. Ann Richardnon's recovery. Messrs. Gray of Syracuse were in town and attended service Sunday. Aunt Maria Hogan, returned home from an extended visit with her daughter Mrs. Dixon of Sedalia. Rev. R. G. Smith our esteemed and able pastor held service at Beaman last Sunday. Mr. Adolph Simpson one of ByBerry's popular young men visited in the country Thursday night. Mrs. Wright and Hopkins returned Monday from a short visit in Green Ridge, and report a pleasant time during their stay. Sweet Springs, Mo. Halleck Johnson is now busily engaged in erecting a large implement shed and corn crib on his farm north of town. The Knights are moving along greatly with their hall. The Ladies Department of this order are rendering invaluable service to Chas. Lucas of Sedalia, was np last week to attend the funeral of his recently deceased sister, Mrs. Daisy Blackburn of Lawrence, Kansas. ```markdown ``` Sedalia Weekly Conservator Rev. James Wilson has acquired control of a valuable piece of property lying north of the city limits. Mr. Wilson is a wideawake business man. The Abbott brothers, John and Sylvester, came up Sunday on the 4:17 and remained over several days recuperating and enjoying themselves generally. We are pleased to announce that Mrs. Caroline Hanners is to be here after a reader of the CONSERVATOR. Thanks Sister Hanners, let othehere come. At a regular meeting of the laity of St. Mark's Chapel, on the 22nd. of last month. Johnnie H. Jones was elected regular Lay, delegate and Mrs. Lizzie Bird, reserve, to the Central Missouri, Lay Electoral Conference, to be held in Kansas City, Mo. next March. Rev. W. H. Smith, P. E. of the Sedalia District, Central, Mo. Conference held Quarterly meeting at Salt Pond Chapel, Saturday and Sunday. On his return Monday, he lunched with Samuel Williams and lady and abided with Samuel Fields over night, leaving for Sedalia Tuesday morning via the 9.27 train. The remains of Mrs. Daisy Blackburn, formerly Miss Daisy Lucas of this place but who recently had married and was living in Lawrence, Kansas were brought down on the 29th. A touchingly sad funeral service was conducted in her honor by the Rev. William Divers, Friday at 2 P.M. after which she was laid to rest in the St. Mark's Chapel Cemetery. The many friends of the bereaved family join in words of the deepest condolence. Smi. hton. PROF. A. H. Gravitt, visited his mother today, J. B. Simpson. has gone to attend school at the G. R. S. College. at Sedalia. Mrs. Agnes Tucker, of Smithton is still on the sick list. We enjoyed a fine rain last evening which was fine on wheat. Mrs. Eveline Hampton, is yet very poorly she does not seem to improve any. Rev. J. E. Tucker will leave on extended trip West about the 15 of the month. It is said that Miss Lillian Martin, teacher of our school, is doing her duties as a teacher of which we are very proud. Miss Lena Hogan is yet very sick at Gille Liles. She seems to be forsaken by her relatives and whatever the neighbors can do for her will be appreciated. Mr. Isam Smith, has desired to stop farming and in the near future will probaly move to the Queen City, of Pettis- (Sedalia) as he has bought a very fine piece of property there on Morgan st known as the Boswell property, and a very desirabe place. LOCAL MENTION Nathiel Diggs, of Boonville' spent Monday in our streets. We wonder if Bro. Mack has met any of our colored educators and speech makers? The Conservator is the only paper that gives authentic news to it readers. Subscribe now. Warren Craighead is putting an addition to and remodelling his home at 612 North Lamine St. Frank Taylor and wife, of Smithton, visited his mother-in-law, who is growing very feeble from old age. Taylor's Chapel is to have some very unique treats in the way of light Comedy and dramas during the holidays. W. W. Morgan of Dresden was in town a while Sunday. He brought his son down to have Dr. J. M. Harris treat his eyes. Miss Belle Wiley of Topeka, Kas. who is student of G. R. S. C., was reported very sick at the residence of Mrs. Katy Violet by Prcf. Billups Sunday. We do not need any sympathy from our white brothers, what we need most is to be recognized as men and to be given a fair chance in the professional and business world. Sterling Chambers of South Osage St. was injured painfully Saturday night, while in Mulcahy's Grocery store on South Osage a rick of canned goods fell on him puncturing the flesh on his head and was made very sick by the loss of blood. Dr J. M. Harris dressed his wounds. D. Y. Steele and wife are doing some excellent work in replating old metal ware. The work, they have already done, merits for them the highest compliments, for durability beauty and skill. Anyone having old metal needing renovation should give them a call at 120 East Main, st. Sedalia, Mo. Hawkins Lodge No. 44 had a "high old time" last Saturday night Oct. 31st. inducting 5 candidates, Thomas Grear, Georgetown J.W. Philips, John White, Walter Parker and Smith Buckner of this city, into the mysterie of the of the Masonic Frater nity. From the looks of the boys Sunday morning, the "goat" must have had his best batting clothes on. Miss Virgil Blackburn and Mis Laura Hazlerigg were united in matrimony at the home of the groom in Houstonia Mo. Oct., 21, 1903. Mr. Blackburn is the son of Mr. Alex. Blackburn and is a prosperous young man. Miss Hazlerigg is the Daughter of Mrs. Belle Hazlerigg of K. C. and is a very industrious young lady They will make their home in Houstonia. We extend congratulations. The annual sermon of the Good Samaritan Sons Daughters of Charity at Taylor's Chapel was a very impressive eulogy on secret organizations. Rev. Davis in his discourse to them admonished them to aid each in every Choice Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Bootled Beer Everything Genuine. Remember the Place. We can supply you with Fresh Butter, Eggs, and Fruits and Chick ns at all times —A fine lot of Frsh and Drid Fruits on hand.—Give us your orders —Quick Delivery GEISCHEN & VIEBROCK THE BLUE FRONT GROCERY *******Will save YOU MONEY if you consult******* OUR BARGAIN PRICES These, and many other bargains, to numerous to mention, are to be had at our store This Month—Nothing old—Everything New and Fresh—We make no charges for showing our goods—Call in and see them. Cor, Lamine & Pettis. READ THE CONSER 15 cents p $1.25 PR WE DO JOB YOU CAN GET WHAT IN THE GR Swering 523 N. We can supply you with F and Chick ns at all times Fruits on hand.—Give us y GEISCHEN -Geischen & Viebrock GENERAL HARDWARE, STOVES and REFRIGERATORS. 116 S. OSAGE St. Check given with each purchase Return $15 in checks and get socim trade. THE BLUE F Will save YOU M 1. Guns, Shells & good and laudable enterprise. Brother Wesley Philips stands as one of the Patriach of Lodge No.1 and the community delights in possessing men of such sterling worth as heand the many men and women he has associated with him. The Foot Ball game between the Lincoln High of this city and second Deweys of the G. R.S. College last Friday was very interesting. The Deweys scoring in the first half, but failing at goal were marked up with 5 points The Highs scoring in the beginning of the second half, also failing at goal were marked up five points. The game was called on account of rain and remains unfinished. The Deweys need more practice while the Highs need to study the rules more, to make the next game more interesting. Umpires Goin and Igenfritz. The Church Fair at the Morgain St.Baptist Church last week does not prove to be as successful as it should have been. Some how "it was out" and the people didn't go. Thursday night was a climax and an anti-climax the anti-clomax coming first. The speech given us by the invited speaker was that the "nigger" should attend to his own business, interspersed with a few jokes. We do not blame the speaker for coming but censure the committee on speaking and others concerned. We have noble young men and educators in our community and should look to them for short talks on any topics. Now, to the speaker, we speak, for our community and say: "we know how to attend to our business, the trouble is, that such men as Gorman, Tillman, and others won't let us alone, hence, we must either rise up and defend our selves or be like that little band of christians, who had so much religion that they sit still and prayed while their opposers chopped their heads off with swords To the Memory of Nother. It was on a bright and sunny eve, I stood beside the bed; The eyes of my poor mother closed. They told me she was dead, I can't forget my sorrow then— My heart did melt with grief. Around her humble couch I bent, She told me not to weep for her, For she was going to rest. Her peace was made with God We carried to her humble bed And there they laid her low, We hope to meet her by and by, Where parting is no more. That home was dark and sad to me, That once was filled with joy; The sun that shined so bright to me, Has set to rise no more. I often wander in my mind To the place where mother sleeps, And there around the silent dead, The tears of sadness weep. Sisters and brothers, father dear. Have wandered from that home And some have gone to join her there Safe in that heavenly dome. ```markdown ``` I've wandered far from that dear spot Where round my mother's knee, I used to bow at eventide— She said a prayer for me. Methinks I feel her tender hand Yet on my temples pressed— No, 'tis not so, my mother's gone, Her spirit is at rest. Her body sleeps beneath the sod; Her soul no sadness !nows; She sings of Christ's redeem- O! happy home; O! blessed state! That place where angles meet I hope to meet my kindred there. And bow at Jesus' feet. We soon shall cross deaths rolling flood We soon shall reach our home We soon shall be at rest with God We soon no more shall roam. In that blessed and of love and light. Where white-robed angels dewell' The lamb of God will be our light We'll never say farewell. (Continued from page 1) of such is the Kingdom of Heaven. There is not a single country on the face of the earth where the church cannot send ambassadors for Christ. More than 28,000 churches have been consecrated to christian worship in the United States during the past century. Great Britain can without crippling her home worship, keep in the field an army of 200,000; all Prostent Christendom has 257 as the number of missionary socieandauxilliaries now at work; missions develop true christian lives; truth we owe to the whole world the presentation of our Lord. We have conquered the world in war, in trade and in science; and are the feebly supporters of missions? We who have received the Christ, must give the Christ to the world. We need more missionaries and teachers of the gospel of Christ, that its power may give true faith and spirituality, education in place of ignorance, pure and noble lives, instead of worldliness, stability to our government. Then our christian influences become a living power in the hearts and lives of man. College Notes. The lecture of Presiding Elder Hunt on Tuesday evening was pronounced one of the best ever given at the college. The attendance was good and all were both instructed and entertained. (continued next week.) THE MARKET Quotations are for top stock COWS.....$4 00 stock.....2 75 HEIFERS.....5 00 stock.....2 75 CALVES.....4 35 BULLS.....2 75 STOCKERS.....3 75 PEEDERS.....3 60 HOGS.....5 50 SHEEP.....3 65 GRAIN WHEAT.....25¢/lb=82¢/g OATS.....33¢/lb=15¢ CORN.....37¢/lb=39¢/c PRODUCE GRAIN Quotations are for round lots. BUTTEK ..... 13¢—19¢² EGGS ..... 19¢/—20 HENS ..... 7¢ SPRINGS ..... 7¢ ROOSTERS ..... each 20¢—25¢ DUCKS ..... 9¢ GEESE ..... 5¢ TURKEYS ..... 12¢ Add 1¢ to above prices for dressed po...ltry. POTATOES Irish ..... 50¢—70¢ Sweet ..... 80¢—100 APPLES ..... p€r bbl 56¢—¢¥ 00 Viebrock & Gieschen handle the stoves that will make "eney body" warm. Try them, prices to suit. Yes indeed, Sweringen & Co. know their business when it comes to first class groceries and table delicacies. 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, MINNOLA COTTAGE Sedalia, Mo. Mrs. Davis keeps on hand a full line of hair goods, such as braids, bangs pompadours. Also, facebleach and hairpomade. We solicit your patronage WRITE For Prices D. Y, STEEL. Popular Tonsorial Artist Courteous Treatment :Your Trade Solicited. 120 F.Main. J. M. Harris, M. D. Physician and Surgeon. 116 W. Main St., Sedalia, Mo 10:00 to 12:00 a.m. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Residence 236 W. Morgan St. A. Card of Thanks. We, the undersigned wish to tender our sincerest thanks, thru the columns of the Conservator, to the good people our friends, for their kindness to our beloved Mother Mrs. Nancy Braxton, during her recent illness and also, to us, the bereaved family. The many hours of patient watch over our dear Mother, to our relief shall ever be a sweet reminder of your Christian and more than neighborly love. We only pray that an opportunity may present itself, when we can in part reciprocate your kindness. Signed: Mrs. T. M. Smith, and family. Get Billup's Carraige JOHN HURDLE IS POLITE AND WILL TREAT YOU RIGHT. Ring him up. Phone 146 or 164 Funeral and all Cells promptly Looked after. The Conservator Is a paper devoted to the higher ideals of life: a paper edited and controlled by progressive young men. All its work is done by race you h. Our Policy Is to mold pulp sentiment that will develop aggressive character Our Staff Is of the genuine stuff-young men who are not susceptible to narrowness in politics, religion, morals or manners. Advertisers Would do well by advertising in the CONSERVATOR for it goes into nearly 1000 home in Central, Mo. Terms Are reasonable; only $1.25 per year Subscriptions are strictly cash in advance. Advertising rates NOTE THE FACT that oursubscription list is growing, being now NEARLY 700 MRS. KINGSBURY. ICE CREAM and LUNCH Will serve Ice Cream and Lunch every Thursday and Sunday at 139 W. Johnson St. Call GENERAL TRANSFER Piano & Furniture Mover All work done with care at reason able rates. WARREN CRAIGHEAD 'Phone 406 Residence 617 N. Lamine St. Wm. M. RICHARDSON. GENERAL BLACKSMITHING. HORSE-SHOEING A SPECIALTY 319 E, Main St. Sedalia, Mo. Where to Worship. Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday Morning Sunday School.....9.30 Song Service.....10.45 Preaching.....11.04 Afternoon Class Meeting.....2.30 Epworth League.....6.00 Song Service.....7.40 Pronching.....8.00 Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening Roy R. Davis, Pastor. African Methodist E. Church. Sunday Morning Preaching ..... 11.00 Afternoon Sunday School..... 2.00 Class meeting..... 8.00 Finderor..... 7.00 Preaching..... 8.00 Rev. Alexander, Pastor. Morgan St. Baptist Church. Preaching ..... 11.00 Sunday ..... 2.00 P. M. Preaching ..... 7.30 P. M. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening Rev. P. M. Muck, Pastor. Simpson's Chapel. Methodist Episcopal Church. Sunday School ..... 900 A. M. Preaching ..... 11.00 A. M. General Class ..... 8.00 P. M. Preaching ..... 7.30 P. M. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening G. W. Ball, Pastor. C. M. E. Church Prenecting every Sunday morning at 11.00 and evening at 7.30 Sunday School ..... 2.00 P. M Class meeting ..... 3.00 P. M Prayer meeting every Friday evening. T. H. Warfield, Pastor. Free-will Baptist Church. Prenaching and Bally every 8rd Sunday at 11:00 a. M. and 7:30 P. M. Sunday School. ..... 2:50 P. M Covenant meeting ..... 8:00 P. M Prayer meeting every Tuesday evening and Covenant meeting every Friday even- ing. Rev. E, D, Burna, Pastor. Lodge Directory 皇 Q.C. Commandery, K. T., Meet for regular business the first and third Fridays in each month. A. T. Forrill, E. C. H. Lewis, R. K J S H T S S S R. A. M. No. 5. Sedalia Chapter No. 5 Meets irregular session the second and fourth Wednesday evenings in college. Visiting brothers always welcome. Wm. Ruby, H. P. C. H. Lawis, Sec. M A. F. A. M. Centennial lodge, No. 59 meets 185 regular sessson the second and fourth Mondays in each month. J. P. Moffitt, W. M J. T. Ferril, Sec. Centennial Court, No. 37. 1st. & 3rd. Thus., of each month. Sallie Moffit, Matron, Julia Hayden, Sec. Hawkin's Lodge, No. 44. 1st. & 13d. Mondays in each month. C. O. Brown, W. M. C. W. Holliday, Sec. ```markdown ``` G. U.O. of O. F. Meets in regular session the first and third Tues- h. Hall 120 E. Main St. D. Y. Steele P. S. Crab Sons & Daughters of Charity Lodge No. 1. Meets 1 and 3d. Tuesdays each month. D. L. White Pres W. W: Henderson Sec.