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Sedalia Weekly Conservator. OF THE NEGRO PLOT OF 1741 In The Early Days Of New York. VOL. 1. Prof. George F. Comfort, director of the Museum of Fine Art at Syracuse, N. Y., an article contributed to the Herald on that city, recalls and describes an extraordinary outbreak of ferocity in what is now the city of New York 160 years ago, wherein negroes were the victims of mob fury, and were hanged and burned in public places, with a crowd looking on and with the full countenance and, indeed, by order of the authorites. It is a matter quite forgotten in the North and not much considered when it is brought to mind that slavery was not always sectional, and this story may show us that. North and South, we are made of the same clay, and that under similar circumstances similar results must have happenend above Mason and Dixon's line as have happened below that magical latitude. Professor Comfort is of old Holland ancestry, and it was intracing the genalogy of his family that he came upon a very rare and curious book by one Daniel Horsmanden, entitled, "The New York Conspiracy; or a. A History of the Negro Plot. With the Journal of Proceedings Against the Conspirators at New York in the Years 1741-2." etc. This was republished in 1810. It does not appear that there really was any such plot, but there was a r mor of a plot, which, says Professor Comfort, was "magnified by popular fear and rage into a general conspiracy of the negro slaves to burn New York, murder the white man and take the white women for wives and then set up an independent government by secret assistance from Spain and France." The account in this book, he says, records "the darkest blot on the history of the Anglo-Saxon race on the American continent. The whole, event, as here described, reads like one of the terrific outbursts of unbridled passion during the European Middle Ages, and seems incredible as occuring only 160 years ago with in the territory of what is now the proud metropolis of the greatest and freest republic the world has ever seen." New York was a small place in 1741—nothing more than a fairly big town considering the youth of the country, and the events were atrocious because not only the "best citizens" took part in the affair, but all the machinery of government was bent the same way, and without evidence of the slighest value as to the existence of any sort of a plot, the officials themselves entered on a prosecution devoid of any element of fairness, smitten by a rage of destruction. "All the members of the bar," says Prof. Comfort, tcombined in devising the conduct of the persecution. No legal counsel was granted the accused in their poverty, ignorance SEDALIA, MISSOURI, FRIDAY, November 15 1903. and fright could make no adequate defense and fell easy prey." The entire slave population, numbering 2,000 (Hildreth says 1,200 or 1,500) when the whole population of city was but 7,000 were accused of being engaged in this fictitious plot. The people were alarmed by the occurrence of nine fires in papid succession most of which were the burning out of foul chimneys. A woman indentured to service bought her liberty by giving false tales of a plot by her mastr, was reinforced by a woman of th' street a tavern keeper, and three negroes, to burn the city and murder the whites, and she was reinforced by a woman of the streets under conviction for a robbery, who turned informer and secured her safety Under the stress of fear many negroes confessed what never happened, and then accused others. There were thirteen negroes burned at the stake, eighteen were hanged and seventy-one transported, Money rewards immunity from punishment were offered to any who would turn "king's witnesses." Antipathies of religion as well as of race were drawn into the obsession of the evil spirit. The descendant of the Dutch colonists remembered Alva and the sufferings of their ancestors in their great struggle for liberty, so that Roman Catholics were subjects of suspicion, and a harmless teacher of languages was charged with being a priest in disguise and a stimulator of the supposed conspiracy. "Despite his lucid, unaided defense and his pathetic plea, both given in this book, he was convicted and hanged." Professor Comfort is particularly affected by the fact that two of the slaves owned by his ancestor, Gerardus Comfort, were condemned, with four other negroes to be "chained to a stake and burned until they should be several dead." One of them was thus burned; the other turned king's witness and made a confession which implicated others, both black and whites, and secured the commuting of his sentence to transportation. All the ground there was for his story was that negroes and others used to meet at Gerardus Comfort, well for visits and froilies, and it it was charged that there were meetings held at his cooper's shop, in whose yard the well was, for promoting the conspiracy. Gerardus Comfort, who was a Quaker, gave his quiet testimony with out effect. It was near his shop that Mary Burton, the indenture servant above referred to, served ale in a cobbler's shop and much disliked to serve blacks. When the governor proclaimed his rewards of money, manumission and so on to any informers this woman accepted $100, and on her palably false testimony her master, the cobbler, and his wife, as also John Ury, the supposed Roman Catholic priest, were hanged. A daughter of the cobbler also turned king's witness to save her neck. Two slaves, already tied to the stake, were offered pardon if they would confess. They both broke down and began their pitiful false stories, but the crowd grew impatient at the threatened loss of their luxury and set fire to the fagots. Yet this "officially suborned testimony, obtained under so revolting circumstances, was employed for convicting others, white and black." Professor Comfort's tale from the Horsmanden book, recites many instances of the same abominable character. Professor Comfort also recalls to memory a scare of the same sort which occurred in New York in 1712. He sums up the results of the "plot" in 1741 by saying: "As a ghastly, but fitting, conclusion to this weird tragedy, general Thanksgiving services were held in the churches of New York on Sept. 12, 1742, to render thanks to God for thus mercifully saving the city from the dread disaster which the panicstricken inhabitants believed to have hung like a direful pall, over their doomed city."—Ex. Bro. Mack states that there were no committees appointed to conduct the church Fair, but that it was the work of the "Blue Ribbon Club", and they had no committee on speakers; but that, it was the work of an individual. by the consent of the President of the club. This statement, and an understanding of some minor things, compels us to exhonorate the church and Bro. Mack from all blames, and pledge to him and the church our moral and financial support-in asmuch as we can without injuring any other institution of its kind in the community. Dr. I. B.Scott, A. M., D, D. Editor of the Southwestern Advocate New Orleans La. was a very pleasant visitor to our city last Friday and Saturday. Dr Scott who was attending a committee meeting in Kansas City, came over at the earnest solicitation of Pres. Lowe, and addressed a appreciative audience of students and citizen, in the G. R. Smith College Chapel Friday night. The Dr. is a man of great power in high church circles, and recognized as the most brilliant as well as the most fearless editor of the Negro Race. He did not choose a special subject but spoke along general lines encourage the young people to equip themselves for the many opportunities that are presented to us almost daily. He spoke of the different avocations that open themselves, one at a time, to the negro, first: in the proffesion came the ministerial, second medical, third law, lastly, the entire race is turning its attention to the business and commercial world. The Negro is running an operating business of their own, in almost every town in the U. S. He said he had had the pleasure of visiting 6 large banks owned by Negroes, riding on the new Negro Street Car line in Jacksonville Fla. owned by Negroes, and various other enterprises too numerous to mention. He particularly emphasized the fact of character development, and thoroness in all of our school work, and when prepared the place was awaiting us. While in the city he was the guest of Prof. and Mrs. H.L. Billups, who are warm personal friends of him. Rumors afloat to the effect that Elder Frank Crawford, evangelist of the church of God and saints of Christ, had shot and killed his wife in Kansas City, has caused those connected with his church here no little annoyance. For the benefit of those concerned we publish the following extracts from a letter to Mr. John F. Wilhite. KANSAS CITY, Mo., Nov. 6th. 1903. Dear Saint Wilbite:—** My wife is living with me. Dont worry about me, I know the devilis busy; but you know I would not break the law of Christ, dear brother, Tell the people I am not a murderer. ** Sister Mattie Crawford is well. ** Elder Frank Crawford. BLACKBURN. Mr. Hub and Mase McGuthrie made their weekly visit to Sweet Srings last Wednesday. Rev. Burns made a business trip to Marshall Friday; returning Saturday. Maud Jackson made a flying trip to Mt. Leonard Wednesday. Anna May Carter was in Alma Thursday. Mrs. Mamie Johnson visited in Alma Thursday. Will Brown Maud Jackson and Willie Henderson were in Alma Thursday. Mr. Groves Brooks is quite hoarse this week, we hope Mr. Brooks voice will soon clear up as he has quite a swift tongue with all the ladies. Mr. George Seals received a telegram stating the death of his niece Jennie Myrlwho was attending college in Memshis Tenn. the remians will be brought to Mt. Leonard Thursday and will be buried in Salt Pond Sunday. NEW FRANKFOBT Miss Lulu B. Hogan spent last week in Glasgow and vicinity visiting relatives and friends. Wilbur Nichols who has been on the sick list the past week is convalescent, and is in school a gain. New Frankfort is improving as fast as any of Saline's towns. New houses being built constructed by carpenters of our race. Mr. Cen Vaughn who is doing a nice job on one of our new buildings, is about to complete it. Our churches are among the successful number. We had rain four days last week. NO.28 Mr. John Yancy one of East Salines prominent farmers living 3 miles from here sold his farm and had a clearance sale Tuesday, it was largely attende by white and colored everything sold high, he and family left Saturday for Des moines Iowa which will be their future home. We his friends regret to give them up, but wish them success in their new home in the North. Rev. Emerson pastor of First Free-Will Baptist Church had his rally Sunday and reports good success, spiritually and financially, his church has just finished a nice plastering job conducted by its grand leaders Mr. and Mrs. St Clair and Tuly, assisted dy other members and friends. Rev. Morgan pastor of Missionary Baptist Church is carrying on a revival and is having good success, his church completed anice job of ceiling their church last week. They are now preparing for Thanksgiving, the arrangements being made by its grand leader Mrs. Grant Moore. Mr. and Mrs. James M. Jackson received his shipment of furniture from Kansas City Saturday. It addsa beautiful decoration to his home. He will exhibit again in a few weeks in the west his son who is turning white will bill his cities and towns soon. Miss Mary J. Stevenson our proficient teacher spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents in Sweet Springs and reports a most pleasant visit, found her people anxiously awaiting her arrival. She is doing a grand school work in our town, has perfect order, good attendance and more to come. BOSTON CAFE. Furnishes All Grocers with Walch's Bread. We also lead in the production of ICE CREAM. FOR PICTURES OF SCENES IN THIS COUNTY. Have you a good yhograph of fine senery, beautiful farm home notable live stock, anything in short that will be conspicuously representative of this county as different from other Nissouri counties? If so the Missouri World's Fair Commission may be able to use it in the $50,000 volume upon the resources of the state which the Commission will publish. The official photographer of the commission' Arnold Shanklin, will visit this county taking photographs of schoolhouses and school children together with other photographs. There are, however, doubtless other photographs in existence, which show picturessque natural scenery, attractive homes or buildings and other things, taken at favorable times and under favorable weather conditions which the Commission might be able to include in its description of this county. Walter Williams, Supt of Publication, Administration Building, World's Fair, St. Louis would be glad to receive copies of such photographs. SEDALIA WEEKLY CONSERVATOR Published Every Friday. Office, 104 E. Main St., Cp Stairs Entered June 16,'03 at Sedalia, Mo., as second class matter under Act of Congress of March 3,'79. 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. 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 thin soul cleansed From fields by others sown. 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. It is rumored about that William Joel Stone, Junior Senator of Missouri, does not relish "eggs" now, as he formerly did. "MARK HANNA"has been severely 'snowed' under by that immense plurality given for the Republican candidate for Governor. TAMMANY prevailed in Greater New York. You must not, however, conclude that the great state of New York is under absolute control of the "Octopus." SENATOR GORMAN threatens to carry the "race question" into our Federal Congress. Well, if he wills he will, he certainly will and he will also find some Crumpackers, Hoars and Hales there to checkmate anyofhis iniquitous purposes. Poor SUFFERING Missouri groans, while the operations that are being performed for the purification of her political machiner y. Yet when once relieved of all the varied allied enemies of the personal rights of her citizens, she will come to the front, ranking first among them all. AND, THE Republic of Panama steps upon the arena of International activity. Already, has she exercised greater wisdom in diplomacy than her parent, Columbia, by guaranteeing to all a strict fulfillment of all treaty stipulations entered into by her less progressive parent. Russia might learn a thing or two from this plucky little band of patriots. THIS THING of continually "lionizing" the president, by saying that he is the special champion of the negro, is nigh unto foolishness. He is the champion of no special class, race or clique, but as he openly avows that since he is President of the United States, he can not conscientiously do other, than as the Constitution directs him, enforce the laws with out favor to any whether he be white or black, jew or gentile, laborer or capitalist, Roman Catholic or Protestant. Bravo, for such an executive as he all honest men may say. ANOTHER THANKSGIVING approaches. Have you, as yet, taken a moment of your time and devoted it to the contemplation of the many things that you should be thankful to an ever present providence for? If you haven't, won't you pull yourself away from your daily vocation for a few moments and look around and about you for once? Look at those sinewy arms and brawny hands that have rendered you such valiant and valuable service. --- Sedalia Weekly Conservator. EDITOR. MANAGE. SUBSCRIPTION, One Year $1.25. Six Months 78. 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 down. Behold that heaving chest, within, whose walls the ever throbbing heart continues to eject your lifeblood with pendulum precision; take a glance at all nature beneath your very feet and up a round and about your head, enter your granaries, store houses and stock barns, and when you've done this ask yourself, "whence did all this come? Whosupervised the growth of my live-stock, my grains and my fruit—who hath given me this strong and healthful body? When you shall have considered these proposition we venture the assertion that you will be more thankful to him that giveth to all only, good and pleasant things if they but prepare themselves for their reection. TAMPERING with Uncle Sam's election machinery will not be so attractive hereafter to some St. Louisans as heretofore. The Federal District Court of Eastern Missouri has given some much and long needed blows to illegitimate balloting. This thing of allowing hotheads and plug uglies to do as they please in elections has gone too far already. The irregularities committed south of the Mason and Dixon line and in Missouri and Kentucky are enormous and multilinous enough to occupy the attention of all the Federal Courts for a quarter of century. Notonly have the wicked henchman of unprincipled political bosses made false entries in courts to secure naturalization papers for unlettered foreigners but they have resorted to the most diabolical and brutal method of intimidation to deprive those who rightly should have voted. How long we would like to know will the Federal Government allow men and communities to openly disobey her Constitutional mandates, as has done Tillman etc. It must be checked. The sooner the better for both the foolish citizens and the Republic. HOW ROOSEVELT EXPECTS TO BE ELECTED PRESIDENT. This is the statement the president is reported to have made to a friend at the White House, Oct. 31, on the subject of possible issues in the presidential election: "If I could be absolutely assured of my election as president by turning my back on the principles of human liberty as enunciated by Abraham Lincoln I would be incapable of doing it and unfit to be president if I could be capbale of it. "I do not expect to be elected president by the trust promoters who are fighting for special privileges nor by the radical labor-union men who would shut out all other men from an opportunity to work, nor by those who would close the doors of hope against the Colored man as a citizen. "They are all demanding special privileges which can not be recognized by the president whose oath of office binds him to execute the laws for all alike and recognize none as above the law. If I am elected to this high office, it must be on my record as the executor of the law without favors or discrimination." American Eagle. Respect for Negro Women Asked For. A Chivalric Correspondent, writing earnestly in behalf of negro women, hopes that Collier's will not be "afraid" to publish his composition, as other newspapers have been. Fear is not a determent; for we can see no danger threatening from his proposition, somewhat elaborately expounded, that the black women have been ill treated and deserve sympathy, for their sakes and ours. Persons to deny that manifesto would be difficult to find. "Of all the women of the earth and of time," say our Demosthenes, "it is she has suffered most atrocious abuse in this kind," and it is her natural misfortune, and ours, if she is without standards which compulsive opinion has imbedded in her blonder sisters. "Have there been any lynching in the south," asks a negro preacher, "for black womanhood, who is also mother, daughter, and sweetheart?" That ideas of chastity, encouraged in and for negro women, would reduce the most objectionable crime of negro men, is also granted, and is important. Since the old safeguard, of inconceivable distance between black men and white women, will never again be planted in the blacks, we must seek other cures, although restoring, in some localities, a degree of the old submission. Figures intended to minimize the horror of the situation in Southern country districts, by comparison with the North, are misleading. The form taken in the Southern country districts is inexpressibly horrible. Death is involved. Children are victims. No amount of prudence is a safeguard, and no station protects. "Our Southern negroes," continues our correspondent, "are the most amiable of the races of men, and give promise that they will in due time, if treated justly, lift the standard of social ethics for man kind." Be it so. But justice is no matter of rhetoric. It is a complicated fact, varying from year to year, and place to place, and the best cours to-day is not agitation, but a careful and kindly feeling of the way. As we have intimated before, we believe that in some localities a useful experiment might be made along the lines suggested by the term "Brother to the Ox." CHARTERED FEBURARY 17, 1908 The purpose of the College is to give a thorough, practical christian education. It cores for the health and physical training, provides for refined social culture, gives careful attention to morals and manners and aims to lead the student to a personal religious life. The work of the College is divided into six general departments. I. Primary and Grammar Grades, providing a thorough drill in the elementary branches. II. Academy or College Preparatory, with Classical, Scientific, Biblical English, Normal and Commercial courses. III. Art Department—Drawing, Painting and Decorative work. IV. Music Department—Vocal and Instrumental Music, Theory and Harmony. V. Industrial Department—Sewing, Dressmaking, Cooking, Domestic Economy, Mechanical Arts, Agriculture. VI. College of Liberal Arts—Complete elective courses leading to the several academic degrees. Work and Self-help. A number of students boarding in the College are permitted to earn some part of their expenses by work in the building or on the grounds, provided they are willing and efficient. Liberal pay is allowed for all work done, but employment will not be continued to those who fail to do their work satisfactorily. Most students earn in this way $20 a month, some earn larger amounts. Applicant for work should be made to the President in advance of coming. A large number of students find a ployment 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 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 if established habits and character can be allowed this privilege of out side residence. In case of minors this may b. granted only on the written request of parents or guardians. The city federation of colored women's clubs held its annual meeting Monday evening in St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, corner of Leffingwell and Lawton avenues, at which plans were perfected for entertaining the delegates to the biennial session of the national association of colored women in this city next July. There were 500 delegates in attendance at the last session in Buffalo, N. Y., last year, and a much larger attendance is expected at the coming session. Forty states are expected to send delegates to St. Louis, Fourteen of the twenty women's clubs of the city were represented at the meeting, and $225 was raised by assessment as the nucleus of an entertainment fund. Committees were appointed to have charge of the delegates' entertainment, bureau of information, time and place, transportation, homes, decorations, press. 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. Living, Painting and Decorative work, local and Instrumental Music, Theory —Sewing, Dressmaking, Cooking, Do- ts, Agriculture —Complete elective courses leading to p. Expenses Board and room for four Weeks. $ 6 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 bed-teads, mattress, pillows, two quilts, mirrors, bowl pitcher and lamp. Students furnish for themse ves, sheets and pillow cases, extra quilt and blu- 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. music, ways and means and auditing. Mrs. Warwick of Boston, Mrs S.J. Patterson of Jefferson City and Mrs. Littleton of Topeka, Kas., addressed the meeting. The federation decided to meet monthly, instead of quarterly, until after the meeting of the national session. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: President, Mrs M. L. Harrison; first vice president, Mrs. J. H. Mc Lean; second vice president, Mrs B. J. Carruthers; third vice president, Mrs M. J. Dickson; fourht vice president; Mrs Florence Jenkin; recording secretary, Miss G. A. Brown; assistant secretary, Mrs C. K. Robinson; corresponding secretary, Miss M. J. Lawrence; assistant corresponding secretary, Miss Julia Boyd; treasurer, Mrs Elizabeth Hicks; executive board, Mrs C. Brown, president. Ex --- 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. Marshall. Too late for last week. We have decided to let the Conservator know that Marshall is not dead yet. Mrs. C. F. Stevard is visiting in Kansas City. Mrs. Delia Armsteat is reported having malaria fever. Miss Eva Britt of Higginsville, visited Miss A. J. Perry Saturday and Sunday. We are glad to learn that Miss Devolia Bell is doing so well at Emporia School. Rev. S. L. Bean pastor of the A. M. E. Church is carrying on protracted meeting this week. There will be a grand Drama at the M. E. Church Saturday night. all are invited to attend. Miss Lillian Allen is doing quite a deal of fine sewing now. She solicits your patronage. Call on her. Mr. Jesse Allen who works in Kansas City spent Sunday with his family; glad to see him looking so well. Prof. A. J. Craddock, returned home from Tipton where he will spend a few days on account of ill health. The Second Division of Lincoln School had their rhetorical Friday, which was conducted quite superbly by prof. J. H. Kenner. We are glad to hear of Mr Lucian Booker's recovery, after a long period of illness; every one will be glad to see him out again. Mrs. Barney Kennedy accompanied by Dr H. H. Webb went to Nelson Sunday to see her sister Mabel Campbell, we are very sorry to learn of little Mabel's illness. Hope to hear of her recovery. Our Quarterly Meeting, on the 25th of Oct was quite a success in every way The Presiding Elder was equal to the occasion, preached three strong and able sermons. Spiritual interest was higher than we have seen it for many years. The pastor Is able for all that is helpful to the work. Our quarterly collection was $54.02. GLASGOW Too late for last week. Mrs Eunice Kinslow of Moberly visited relatives last week. Prof. F.R. Perkins has removed his family to Malta Bend. Miss Mary J. Bibbs is visiting Mrs. Lenora Williams of Armstrong. Rev. I. S. Wilson of Clarksville spent several days with brother Rev. J. H. Wilson. Sedalia Weekly Conservator. Mrs. J. H. McAlister, Mrs. Ben Isaac and Miss Mary Isaac of Favisited friends here Thursday. Mr. Richard Johnson received a fall Sunday, from the effects of which he has been suffering this week. Mr. Fred Dabney of Kansas City Was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Wells Saturday and Sunday. The Hallowe'en pranks were not indulged in as extensively as usual, much to the satisfaction of the community. Prof A. R. Chinn has been confined to his room for several days from the effects of a sprained back, but is able to be out again. Mrs. Fannie Collins, Mrs. Ellen Holliday and Mrs. Lydia Evans, spent Sunday in Fayette the guests of Mrs. Ellen Elgin, BLACKBURN. Too late forlast week. Rev. Burns returned Sunday eve from one of his pastorial visits. Quite a number of farmers have sold their farms in this section. Mrs. Eliza Richardson has gone to Kansas City to visit her sister. Quite a number of acquaintance was in our town from Waverly Friday. Miss Laura Carter was in Sweet Springs shopping last Friday, Mr. Wood and son George passed through from Higginsville today. Our revival has closed until the second Sunday, with two addition to the church. Mrs. Sarah Thompson is able to get around again after feeling ver badly for sometime. Miss Sussie McGuthrie spent several days this week in town with her sister Mrs. Seals. College Notes. (continued from last week.) New students are still coming in. Bell Wiley has been on the sick list for a week but is out again. Four students of Geo. R. find employment in the CONSERVATOR office. A mew learn-latin-quick class has been started with R. Q. Wright in charge. ```markdown ``` Mrs. Billips has been quite ill the past week, giving the professor considerable care and concern Pending Prof. Maclin's coming some of the classes in mathematics are heard by President Lowe. On account of the illness of her mother, Mary Campbell was obliged to quit her work and go home. W. A. Clark, Ethel Crawford, Bessie Hensley and the Misses Gibson are among old students recently returned. Mr. R. Q. Wright received last week the sad news of the death of his brother, and with his cousin, C. N., attended the funeral. Geo. W. Williams, long time assistand chef in the boarding department, has taken outside residence, and Miss Richardson reigns in his stead. Notes from the farm would mention an increase in the swine pen, a brief sojourn of Jerrey Rosalind at her old home, the ingathering of fodder, cabbage and sweet potatoes, and a new portico to the boiler house. Among recent visitors to the college were Rev. McClure and wife, of Sedalia; Rev. and Mrs. Usleman, of Pilot Grove and Miss Elliot of Kansas City Deaconess Home. Miss Elliot conducted chapel services and gave a short talk on the deaconess work. The Holloween party Saturday night probably enjoyed as much fun as was ever compressed into a single evening. The order of proceedings was scheduled as fovvows: 1. Reception en masque. 2. Grand March with Comb band accompaniment. 3. Song with gum chewing exercises. 4. Pantomines:—stump speech, Courtship and marriage, Flinch, Cake walk. 5. Bobbing for apple. 6. Potato race. 7. Cracker crumb feast; the participants blind folded 8. Fortune telling. 9. Supper; sandwhiches and dough. 10. Ghost walk. 11. Home walk. The address of Dr. I. B. Scott, Editor of the South Western at the College Chapel last Friday evening was another of the excellent lectures with which we have been favored this year. For eloquence pleasing illustration and good sense, it is unsurpassed. The trend of his thought is somewhat indicated by the question quoted from Emperor Williams, O, Lord is this the world I was born in? One of the addresses to be given at the Colored Teachers Association of the state will be by President Lowe, on the subject, "The Man behind the Book" the meeting of the Association will be at St. Joseph, Dec, 29, 30, and 31st. Louisiana. We are having very changeable weather. Mrs. Brown is again a Louisiana visitor. Miss Nora Woods of Hannibal was the guest of Mrs. Lidles Sunday. We can supply you with Fresh Butter, Eggs, and Fruits and Chick ns at all times —A fine lot of frsh and Ori d 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. READ THE CONSER 15 cents p $1.25 PR WE DO JOE 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 50c in trade. THE BLUE FI * * * * * * * * Will save YOU M Sporting Goods, Guns, Shells & Ammunition. Miss Pauline Malone of Memphis Tenn. is the guest of Mrs. C. P. Covington. The A. M. E. Church presented an excellent program Sunday evening to a large and attentive audience. Mrs. Eliza Ford of Brunswick Mo., who has been visiting her sister Mrs. A. Hubbard returned home Thursday. Quarterly meeting services were held at the Ninth Street M. E. Church Sunday. Rev. Smith, Runyon and Robinson conducted the services. UNION HILL. Brother Henry Cheeks filled the stand last Sunday. Mr. Walker Dllis is getting ready to build a new house. Mr Charles Everett, of Napton filled his regular appointment here Sunday. Rev. C. R. Smith purchased a fine driving horse. Bellfounder by Imported Messenger. The lumber is being hauled and put on the ground for the new addition to the church. Mrs. Jennie VanBuren and Mrs Susan White visited friends near Arrow Rock Sunday. Mr. Geo. and J. W. Mills went to Arrow Rock last Saturday to shingle a house for Miss C. Poindexter. Hauling wood is now the order of the day. You can not beg it, nor can hardly buy it. Coal $3.12 per ton at the banks. Mr. Arthur Conway of across the creek was in our midst last Saturday and with Mr. Johnnie Thomas drove to Marshall. Worder what for? If you see a man riding down the road with tears in his eyes mark him down as a doctor. The heath of the people in this vicinity is remarkably good. The many friends of Miss Pearlie Mills will be glad to know that she is able to be out, and attended service Sunday night after nearly two months of severe illness. Our school is progressing nicely, under Prof. Williams of Blackwater. The Ladies Home Mission Society will give a Thanksgiving supper on Thursday night Nov. 26th. Mt. Olive Aunt Elmira is still in critical health. The concert given by Miss Brown was a success, she spoke excellently. Mr. Adam Porter anticipates much new improvements on his large farm. Mr. Ben Simpson has moved to Warrensburg and is now on eve of selling his stock farm. Mr. G. W. Goles is now moving into his large new barn which is quite a credit to his surroundings. Mr. R. E. Brown is tearing down his old house with the view of building a new one, he has a beautiful location. Miss S. N. Simpson is not much improved, she ha as serious time being almost entirely helpless since the third of July. Mr. A. T. Goles has put out for himself a large amount of wheat, which he is feeling somewhat blue about as the fly has got into it. Miss Bettie Duncan is to be married to Mr O. Johnson on next Sunday. Mr. Johnson is of Higginsville ahd is a very industrious. We wish them a happy life. On last Saturday night while many of our people were taking in the concert and speaking. Mr. G. W. Goles chased two thieves off his premises, they were first seen about 150 yards south west of his barn. He knows one of the fellows he is sure. Smi. hton. Prof. J. B. Simpson is visiting home from school. Miss Lillian Martin visited her parents Saturday. Mr Jackson from Sedalia visited Snitton Saturday. Mrs. Howell of Sedalia visited the sick Miss Lena Hogan Saturday. Miss Hogan is no better. Mrs. Eveline Hampton still remains very poorly. Mr James White and wife from Sedalia visited his sister Mrs. Eveline Hampton Satu day. J. E. Tucker's trip west will be delayed on the account of sickness. Mrs. Agnes Tucker is still on the sick list. Mrs. Sarah Tucker is expected home from St Louis today. Quite a number of citizens white and colored seemed to enjoy themselves nutting in the country. The wedding bells seem to be ringing, some one will be the lucky partner. Mr. Walker Bird, has moved from the country back to Smithton. There is several colored men working on the section. (good,) The CONSERVATOR is very warm and welcome to our homes we think quite a newsy little journal, we only wish its circulation was all over the country and in every town and hamlet. We see there lies great work for the CONSERVATOR to do to keep abreast of the age. This can be easily done from the fact the staff of the paper is very able. Long live the CONSERVATOR. Sweet Springs, Mo. Mr. Silas Morehead and wife worshipped at St, Mark's Chapel Sunday, and to cap it all banded in the cash for one year suscription to the Conservator. Mrs Stella Abbott and son Cal have returned home after a several weeks stay with her mother, Mrs. Lue Fields. Mrs. Lizzie Bird and father took a pleasant trip across the country to Blackburn, last Saturday. W. S. Stevenson one of the Conservators "devils" visited parents and others Sunday. Preparation are being made for a big time at Salt Pond Chapel fo. THE MARKET Quotations are for top stock. COWS. $4 00 stock 2 75 HEIFERS 5 00 stock 2 75 CALVES 4 35 BULLS 2 75 STOCKERS 3 75 FEEDERS 3 60 HOOS 5 50 SHEEP 3 60 GRAIN. WHEAT 50% - 82% gc OATS 35% - 35% CORN 30% - 30% c PRODUC Quotations are for round lots. BUTTER 13e-19¹²³e EGGS 19¹²³e-20¹²³e HENS 7e SPRINGS 7e ROOSTERS each 20e-250e DU KS 9e GEESE 5e TURKEYS 14e Add 1e to above prices for dressed poultry. POTATOES Irish 50e-70e Sweet 80e-110e APPLES per bbl. 30e-$£1.00 Viebrock & Gieschen handle the stoves that will make "eney body" warm. Try them, prizes 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 E.Main. J. M. Harris. M. D. Physician and Surgeon. 116 W. Main St., Sedalia, Mo OFFICE HOURS 10:00 to 12:00 a.m. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Residence 236 W. Morgan St. Thanksgiving. Big speaking and concert. Miss M. and Warren visited her cousin, Miss Alice Warren last Sunday afternoon. Miss Della Beatty, niece of our esteemed friend James Wilson, has been ill for some time. Miss Cleophas Spriggs, daughter of Henry Spriggs, President of the Board of Education, has been suffering for several weeks. Mr. James Harvey Grimes, an octogenarian has been seriously ill at his daughters Mrs. Nora Brown's for several weeks. Yes, Mr. Guthrie of Blackburn was down Sunday. His brother John sure reads the Conservator. What's the matter with him? He's all right. --- 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 youth. Our Policy Is to mold pulic 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 81.25 per year Subscriptions are strictly cash in advance. Advertising rates NOTE THE FACT that our subscript list is growing, bing now NEARLY 700 MRS. KINGSBURY. ICE CREAM and LUNCH Will serve Ice Cream and Lunch every Thursday and Sunday at 39 W Johnson St 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 819 E. Main St, Sedalia, Mo. Where to Worship. Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday Morning Sunday School ..... 9.90 Song Service ..... 10.40 Preaching ..... 11.06 Afternoon Class Meeting ..... 2.50 Epworth League ..... 6.00 Song Service ..... 7.46 Preaching ..... 8.00 Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening Rev. R. Davis, Pastor. African Methodist E. Church. Sunday Morning Preaching ..... 11.00 Afternoon Sunday School ..... 2.00 Class meeting ..... 8.00 Endover ..... 7.00 Preaching ..... 8.00 Rev. Alexander, Pastor. Morgan St. Baptist Church. Preaching.....11.00 Sunday.....2.00 P. M. Preaching.....7.80 P. M. Prayer meetin every Wednesday evening Rev. P. M. Mack, Pastor. Simpson's Chapel. Method t Episcopal Church. Sunday School.....900 A. M. Preaching.....11.00 A. M. General Class.....3.00 P. M Preaching.....7.80 P. M Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening G. W. Ball, Pastor. C. M. E. Church Preaching every Sunday morning at 11.00 and evening at 7.20 Sunday school 2.00 P.M. Class meeting 8.00 P.M. Prayer meeting every Friday evening. T. H. Warfield, Pastor. Free-will Baptist Church. Preaching and Rally every 3rd Sunday at 11:00 A. M. and 7:30 P. M. Sunday school..... 2:00 P. M Covenant meeting..... 8:00 P. M Prayer meeting every Tuesday evening and Covenant meeting every Friday evening.. Rev. E. D. Burns, Pastor. Lodge Directory X Q.C. Commandery, K. T., Meet for regular business the first and third Fridays in each month. J. T. Ferril, E.C. C. H. Lewis, R. STKS R. A. M. No. 5. Sedalia chapter No. 5 Meets irregular session the second and fourth Wednesday evenings in each month. Visiting brothers always welcome. Wm. Ruby. H. P. C. H. Lewis, Sec. A Centennial Lodge, No. 59 meets in regular session 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. G. U.O. of O. F. Meets in regular session the first and third Tues- h. Hall 120 E. Mala St. D. Y. Steele P. S. CRABS Sons & Daughters of Charity Lodge No. 1. Meets 1st. and 3d. Tuesdays each month. D. L. White Press W. W. Henderson Sec.