Sedalia Weekly Conservator

Sedalia Weekly Conservator. Stand Pat 'Tis a right good rule to follow: Stand pat. It boats "laying down" all hollow; Stand pat. If you cannot "fill your hand.' And you have the proper sand, Bluff away to beat the band! Stand pat. 'Tis a rule you never should alter: Stand pat. Never flag, despair or falter: Stand pat. If you do not like the lay Of the land as seen today, Wait awhile! Dont run away! Stand pat. What was Martin Luther's creed Stand pat. What made Washington succeed? Stand pat. What did Mr. Dewey do? What pulls all our great men thru What's the plan for me and you? Stand pat. —POST DEPATCH. INCONSISTENCY IN SOME OF OUR LEADERSHIP. Inconsistency than art of priceless value to some of our so-called race men! Those especially who think that the press should at all times commend them for their actions be they right or wrong, and at no time criticise them for doing things that cannot be well called errors. I put the greatest value on the friendship of that man who fell me of my faults because me how to correct them. So should be with public men and the press. If a public man should run a community up against a thing that is retrograding, also containing no element of culture, then it becomes the duty of the organ, located in that community for the so proper grading it to a higher plane of development and citizenship, to speak out, and cultivate a sentiment against such errors, and the press should close its eyes to the bread-box and meat-dish when such an occasion present itself. For as as sure as you live if you are right, you may rest assured that you will not starve. Every man has his followers, but he who is rigid has the greater following. You may loose one or two supposed-to-be friends; but he is no friend of mine who, on hear say, deserts my ranks for the other fellow. Stop! Investigate! Know the facts, then if you should find there no plausible grounds for my action, boul. Such is a man with principle but should you boult before you knew the existing facts, just simply because the other fellow said he was "a goon to," others may call you what they please to but I shall never call you man. Man reasons then acts. If you do not, if you are minus the faculty of reason, then you are not a developed man, and unfit for public service. And those who follow you are as blind as you are, hence it is a case of "blind leading the blind." I think the development of our race depends altogether upon the development of our communities, and that the community's progress depends wholly upon a developed leader for that community. There is a great difference between a developed man SEDALIA, MISSOURI, FRIDAY, November 20 1903. and a shrewd man; the one works for the good of his people; the other works for the dime. The one does not boast of his power; the other tells other folk what he can do. - that he can influence a class of men, wholly outside his class, when he knows that those in his class virtually have no confident in him, but stay in the ring with him because he works for the dime, and they can get a "hush-up" penny from him occasionally. Th one guards well the interest of his people; the other barters them for gold. This man is a traitor to our race and should be publically branded as such. And I for one, say as soon as we as true Afro-American Citizens--become unanimous in this in this one particular phase of sentiment, rise up between our interests and and these gluttons, as soon we publically denounce them, as soon the developed man proves that he dominates our race, so soon will the dominant race give to us full confidence and respect. Then let us snatch from the hands of the undeveloped masses, the reigns of our future and place them in the hands of those who have the moral stamina--grit and backbone--to speak when it becomes necessary. Not as you would like to have him speak, not as I would have him speak but as the condition of our future demands that he should speak. What if censure from the other side does come to you,--what if the other fellow does go about using caluminous words against you and the enterprise in which you are engaged, what if he should endanger the circulation of a paper, estrange a few communicants from a church or mislead a few from one political party to another, or hinder your progress in any way? Accept it as an incentive to the accomplishment of your purpose--the defending your race's interests, graduating your community to a higher citizenship, weeding out from your leadership all traitors stand for principle and worth not man and money. MISSOURIANS IN COLORADO. Doings in Police Circles. Lillian May Gilbert was happily married to Mr. Albert M. Norris Thursday Eve November 5 at 8:30 o'clock, at 1846 Downing St., Denver Colo, The beautiful ceremony was performed by the Rev. Jones of Shorter Chapel A. M. E. Church. The bride wore a white silk gown with train; the groom was infull dress. The couple and guests repaired to the home of the groom's mother, where a delightful repast was served to them by Mrs. Morris, the groom's mother Mrs. Patton the groom's sister. The menu for the repast was: sandwiches, chicken salad, ice cream, assorted cake, and chocolate. Here, many costly and useful presents were given them. From here the wedding party assembled at the newly furnished home of the groom, and with the goblet and wine, drank and exchanged toasts to the happy future of this wedding. The party dispersed after wishing this union a high and prosperous life. "May the hinges of this union never rust." Those present from Sedalia, were Mrs. Lucy Hammonds Emma Booker and E. S. Bowles. THE COLOR QUESTION It seems Democratic leaders are unable to find anything else to base an issue on and so are forcing the presumably settled color question to the front. Judging from speeches recently made they are unable to tell what is best—to deport the Negro or kill him—but one thing is sure, they have found a weak point with many human beings no matter what the outcome, they are going to make capital for themselves out of it. For all concerned, it would be best to let well enough aione. They will have no trouble in getting supporters and working their followers into a fever-heat; but the practically minded, unprejudiced American will not listen to any nonsensical rot in this connection. What do some of these men think of our brothers across the sea in their behavior towards the black man, as the following article, clipped from an Eastern daily, shows: "Not long since there was given at the Holburn restaurant, one of London's most select establishments, a great banquet to the natives of West Africa. Sir AlfredL. Jones was the honor guest of the evening. He took great interest in the dinner, and did not mind in the least being wedged in between two Negroes from the west coast of Africa. There were hundreds of other well known Englishmen at this dinner, and every one of them sat beside a Negro guest, "As to intermarraige between blacks and whites in England, it is notlooked upon with any other sentiment than vague curiosity by those who do not exactly approve such proceedings. Indeed, many of the servants in England seem to think that black men make the best kind of husbands. It is quite usual for colored butlers in England to marry white cooks or chamber maids," Marshall Republican. THE LATEST. The latest, catchiest, and swellest styles of walk-over shoes, Stetson hats, neckties etc. in the city are to be found elaborately displayed at the St. Louis Clothing Company's establishment, corner Second and Ohio. Remember you can read the SEDELIA WEEKLY CONSERVATOR for 52 weeks or one year for only one dollar. Subscribe with James Wilson or H. Huston, else you may send to C. M. English, manager. 104 East Main St., Sedalia, Mo. DEFENCE ASKED IN SUPREME COURT. Negroes To Offer Aid To Prosecutors of the Alabama cases. WASHINGTON, Nov. 11-The Negro race, as represented in the National sociological society, now in session here, and friends of the race will ask Attorney General Knox within the next few days to defend the constitution of the United States in the Supreme Court against the attacks being made on the fifteenth amendment. The committee was appointed at the meeting to-day to make the request of Attorney General Knox. The movement was inaugurated by Geo. C. Gorham, formerly secretary of the Senate. He declared that what the Negroes wanted to do was to take advantage of their political power. He referred to the "Alabama cases," to come up before the United States Supreme Court in January, and suggested that the lawyers in the case be asked if they desired help. Ex-Gov. Pinchback of Louisiana supported Mr. Gorham's motion. He said he did not want to see the "Alabama cases" go by default, and that he was willing to assist in preventing this. The committee is as follows; Former Representative George H, White of North Carolina, Prof. Kelly Miller, ex-Governor Pinchback, Gen. William Birney and G. C. Gorhman. —Ex. NEGRO DOCTORS ASK TO JOIN MEDICAL SOCIETY Some commotion is said to have been caused at a recent meeting of the St. Louis medical society by the presentation of the names of several colored physicians of the city as prospective candidates for membership. The society includes 700 of the leading medical practitioners of St. Louis. Dr Norvell Wallace Sharp, who submitted the names of Doctors S. P. Stafford, Wm. H. Mansifee W. P. Curtis, and O. T. Fields, stated last night that no opposition was manifested at the time. He says that any discussion then would have been entirely out of order, as, under the rules, the names will have to be submitted to the committee on elections which must pass upon the qualification of applicants and reportd back to the society. Final action in the matter will be taken at the regular meeting next Saturday. Dr. Sharp, who is a Southern man, discredits the idea that any serious opposition will be made to the admission of these men simply because they are negros. All are graduates of reputable medical colleges in the country. Dr. Stafford being from the university of Pennsylvania, Dr. Curtis from Howard university, Washington, D.C., Dr. Fields from Meharry university of Nashville, Tenn., and Dr Mansifee from the college of physicians and surgeons of Chicago. —Ex. --- NO.29 SUFFERING NEGROES SENT TO HOMES IN AMERICA VALDOSTA, GA., Spocial. There is a movement on foot here to bring back from Liberia the Irwin county negroes who last Feb. emigrated to that country. The predicaments of these negroes was described in a letter from the United States minister resident and consul general at Monrovia to Hon. John Hay, secretary of state, Washington, D.C., and transmitted by him to Congressman Brantley, of Georgia. The report of Miss Lyons, of Liberia, to Secretary Hay is as follows: "I have the honor to inform you that in the month of February of the present year a party of fifty six colored person, consisting of males and females and children, left Irwin county, Georgia, as emigrants for Monrovia Liberia, under the leadership of one B. J. Scott. "Uopn their arrival the Liberian government did its best to assist them in overcoming the rigor of the climate and in supplying them with some food until the land which had been given them could produce something for their sustenance. Since then, however, twenty of the number have died at Cheese manberg, the place assigned them by the government. For the lack of homes they were all put in a house of two rooms,where they died one after the other from want of food and medicine. "Thirty-six of this number still remain in a sickly and destitute condition. Sixteen are still at Cheesemanberg. Twenty-two have returned to Monrovia; these are ragged, starving and homeless. Five of these will return to the United States by the first English steamer to Liverpool on or about the 1st. of October, 1903, their transportation having been arranged by friends in the United States. "There being no provision for relief in cases of this kind, we had to help them from our private purse. We soon, however, discovered that we could not give much charity to twenty-two persons for any length of time, for food is scarce and prices are enormous. "Owing, your excellency, to the agitation now going on in the United States on the subject of negro emigration to Liberia by irresponsible persons whose literature has wide circulation among the innocent and poorer class negroes, the question becomes one of gravity for the consideration of both govornments." 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 ste, SEDALIA WEEKLY CONSERVATOR Published Every Friday. Office, 104 E. Main St., Up 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 18. Think for Thy-Self one good thought; And know it to be Thing own. 'Tis better than a thousand cleaned 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. The executive committee of the Missionary Society of the M. E. church has been very generous to the Southern Negro conferences, appropriating more than $44,-600 for this one purpose alone. RESPRENTATIVE Crumpackers bill, to create Congressional committee of thirteen, to look into the present status of our state election law will cause some of the "copper-heads" towince. Should such a bill become operative, some very startling revelations would be brought about. WILL MISSOURI ever get out of the rut? Even the foot-ball of a so well established institution as as the Missouri State University has gone on record as refusing to play an Iowa Team until they set aside Cadwell, the Negro full-back. This, however, is to his, Caldwell's, credit for they must evidently fear his athletic ability more than any other one thing. THE NEW Isthmian Republic of Panama has taken her stand among the of the earth, with Uncle Sam as sponsor. Uncle you are O. K. but there are a few things at home that you should give your personal attention to, for a season, What about our pernicious election laws, and the labor troubles that disrupts one "domestic tranquility?" --- WHILE LANDING Joe Folk to the skies, let us not forget our own son, the Hon. J. H. Bothwell, than whom there is none nobler. If Folk should get the nomination for Governor on the Democratic ticket and Bothwell should become the Republican nominee for the same position, it would "Greek against Greek," for both are stalwart Americans." WILL HE DO IT? THE STEPS that certain leaders of the race headed by Gov. Pinchback etc. are taking to secure the services of Attorney General Knox in assisting to properly place before the Supreme Court of the U. S. the Alabama cases, that involves the constitutional suffrage rights of the Negroes of Alabama, are commendable indeed. And it is sincerely hoped that their efforts will result in success with the assistance of such an eminent and able attorney as Mr. Knox is known to be, we feel assured that our, the Negroe's, right would certainly be secured. Many persons assures if he be properly approached, he can not possibly refuse to look after these cases: For it is known far and wide that our Federal Constitution is most flagrantly trampled upon in a certain section of this country. It is also known that Sedalia Weekly Conservator. EDITOR. MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION. One Year $1.25. Six Months 75. One Month 18. Think for Thy-Self one good thought; And know it to be Thine own. 'Tis better than a thousand gleaned From fields by others sown. —anon. the present administration is characterized for its strict adherence to the Constitution and, also for its firmness in having others respect the same. The government's Constitutional perogative must either be sustained or the Republic's destiny will be submerged beneath mountians of shame and disgrace heaped by the irresponsible rabble and demagogues that too long, already have held sway. The lessons of '61-'65 has been erased from the memory of many in this land and they must need be taught another, that is more practical. CAN BOODLING BE AN ISSUE WHAT'S THE matter with some of Missouri's Democratic Claus? They have the affrontery to slate that Boodling is not and can never be an issue to go before the people with. Well, they may not consider it an issue, but we predict that before the Campaign of 1904 has closed the honest citizens of Grand Old Missouri will make it issue-one so stupendoas that the machine with all its affiliated boards, police, election etc. can set aside. Not an issue! When every day some new development reveals greater rascality. This old about "slandering the State," "keep mum," and "lay quiet won't work." The people have begun to see and they mean to see more. Folk started the agitation but Folk himself could not stop it, if it should be his desire to do so. If he stops, who will continue the crusade? The people to be sure. They would continue, if only to humor their whims. So we would say to all citizens that boodling, election frauds, naturalization, and all else that has occurred illegitimately will be an issue next year. Brother Democrat you have been in charge of the political store-house hence, if there is some provender within that you do not wish to feed the people upon, on account of its venality, you had as well to own up, because they are certainly going to see "what's under that box." Quinn Chapel Services Sunday And T. anksgiving. The Holy Eucharist will begin at three o'clock sharp. The services will be conducted by P. E., Rev. J. D. Barksdale. Special invitation to the city pastors and their congregations. Thanksgiving day, Nov. 26 at eleven o'clock, A. M., preaching. From 12 M. to 3 P. M. dinner. This will be one of the grandest dinners ever given in the history of the church. Turkeys, chicken, and barbecued meats with all the delicacies of the season served in abundance. Evening Festival. Supper from 7 to 11 o'clock P. M. #A short literary and musical program will be rendered by some of the best talent of the city All are invited to be present. Admission Free. Wm. Alexander, Pastor, F. S. French, Sec. They Need Help What steps are being taken to care for our needy this winter? Thanksgiving Day collections should be taken by all the churches and put in to a fund for that purpose. A mite from our secret orders and donations from individuals, could be used to gladden the hearts of many old worn out mothers and fathers, bring a prayer from the heart of a poverty striken and a smile to the little orphan's face. Do not put this your Christian duty, aside, but attend to it now. Do not wait until you see some poor old mother or father start to the 'poor house' and then murmur about the carelessness of our people, but let us get to work now, and we shall have we need to murmur. There is going to be untold suffering here this winter, right in our doors, yet we can allay no small amount of it if we begin to prepare for it now. NEW SUBSRIBERS Our thanks are due to the follo lowing new subscribers: Miss Lucy Bohannon Mrs Susan J Lane Mrs Martha Butler Sedalia, Mo. Bill Jackson Lookout Mo Miss Maud Warren Houstonia Mo Rev S P Johnson Versailles Mo Finis Porter Silas Morehead Mrs Caroline Hanuers SweetSprings Mc Willis English Clifton Mo John Guthrie Blackburn Mo Chas Simpson Otterville Mo LOCAL MENTION We kindly request our readers when about to make purchases, to visit the firms that advertise in our columns. Best bargains for everybody, all the time at the St. Louis Clothisg Company. Miss Emma Hogan of Otterville has our thanks for services rendered the conservator. Programes are out annnuncing the G. O. U. O. F. ball to given on Thanksgiving eve at Liberty Park. Mrs. Jake Hunter,s sister who has been cooking for laborers on the new R. I. route returned to Versailles, her home. The organization of a K. P. lodge is moving along slowly but surely, there being about 14 of the number enrolled. Young man, your fall and winter purchases will be incomplete, until you see the Crofton Belt coat handled by those down to date furnishers - The t. Louis Clothing Co Mr. Jake Hunter who resides on S. Ohio St., received quite a shaking up in a wreck on the Mo. Pacific last Saturday. Fire destroyed the Sedalia Milling Co.'s mills Sunday morning. The loss is $50,000 with practically no insurance. The Planing mills adjoining were also destroyed. CHARTERED FEBURARY 17, 1908 The purpose of the College is to give a thorough, practical christian education. It cares for the health and physical training, provides for refined social culture, gives careful attention to morals and manners, and aims to lead the student to a personal religious life. The work of the College is divided into six general departments. I. Primary and Grammar Grades, providing a thorough drill in the elementary branches. II. Academy or College Preparatory, with Classical, Scientific, Biblical English, Normal and Commercial courses. III. Art Department—Drawing, Painting and Decorative work. IV. Music Department—Vocal and Instrumental Music, Theory and Harmony. V. Industrial Department—Sewing, Dressmaking, Cooking, Domestic Economy, Mechanical Arts, Agriculture. VI. College of Liberal Arts—Complete elective courses leading to the several academic degrees. Work and Self-help. A number of students boarding in the College are permitted to earn some part of their expenses by work in the building or on the grounds, provided they are willing and efficient. Liberal pay is allowed for all work done, but employment will not be continued to those who fail to do their work satisfactorily. Most students earn in this way $200 a month; some earn larger amounts. Applicator f. 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 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 be granted only on the written request of parents or guardians. B-r-r-r-r! Cold weather is here, and so are Geischen & Viebrock with a fine line of heating and cooking stoves. They are yours for a reasonable sum. They say that every time the "Boss" Steverson looses sight of a certain young man in our streets, he hies himself to Sweet Springs to see if he is there. The nobbiest, neatest, and flasniest suits of the season are of the Alfred Benjamin make, at the gents' emporium, St. Louis, Clothing Company, Corner Second and Ohio. Our thanks are due Misses Sedalia Drake and Selma Jones for cash annual subscriptions. Also Mr. Morehead of Sweet Springs Mo. Moses Mitchell and family recently of Bolivar Mo.,are comfortably located in their new home on Fall term opens Sept. 22, closes Dec 11. Winter term opens Dec. 14, closes Feb. 19. Spring term opens Feb. 22, closes April 28 as to give a thorough, practical christian health and physical training, provides for ful 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. ing. 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 $8.00 Tution - - - - 2.00 Use of laundry - - - .50 Music, Instrumental or Vocal for four weeks, two lessons per week - $2.50 One lesson per week - - Use of Instrument per month - Use of typewriter in Commercial de partment, per month - - .50 Rooms are lighted, heated, furnished with bedsteads, mattress, pillows, two quilts, mirrors, bowl pitcher and lamp. Students furnish for themselves, sheets and pillow cases, extra quilt and blan- kets, slip bueket, lamp chimneys, mat- ches, soap etc. A reduction o' 500 per month is made from the tuit on 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. L. L. Lowe, Sedlis, Mo. E. Cooper St. We welcome Mr. Mitchell and family toour city and will extend every courtesy to promote their hpapiness while here. Mesdames Lula Jackman, Vina Williams, —— Chambers, Alice Simpson and Mr. Wm. Williams were guests to a dinner party at Mrs. Bettie Johnson,s, South of town, and report a delightful time. Ladies, let us invite you to inspect that complete line of cloaks and ladies coats at the cloak department of the St. Louis, Clothing Company. See their latest hit — The Louis, XIV long skirt coat, at once. Our esteemed friend, Prof. A. C. Maclin. A. M. Dean of the mathematical department of G. R. S. C., has returned to enliven our socialand scholastic circles after a stay with relatives in Tennessee for more than six months. --- 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 Missouri to any one for one dollar the year. This special offer will last for 30 days, to get in line and keep abreast of the times. Solicitors are wanted in every town. Address, C. M. ENGLISH, Manaer, The Conservator, 104 E. Main street, Sedalia, Missouri. Our Correspondence Miss Rosa Fowler is improving very fast. Mrs. Emma Fowler is staying in the country. Miss Amanda Thomas is better. Prof. F. R. Perkins says his school is getting along nicely. Mr. Pete Kile and Frank Barber Jr. spent Friday in Marshall. Mrs. Laura Davis returned home Friday from Excelsior Springs. Rev. C. Taves made a visit in Holden, Warrensburg, and Sedalia last week. There will be a free dinner at the M. J. Church Thanksgiving all are invited. Mrs. Sarah Clark of Mt. Leonard spent Saturday with her cousin Jerry Powler. They are expecting to have a grand time at the A. M. E. Church Thanksgiving night. Mrs. Fannie Fowler and son Gariel left Thursday for their home in Laclede Mo. Mrs. Rosa Rhodes and her grand daughter Maud Fowler, spent Sunday at Bloiser visiting her brother. Mrs. Rosa Rhodes and grand-daughter Maud will leave for K. C., where they will spend the winter. Mr. Robert Stevenson spent Sunday in Lexington with his wife and brought home with him, both boys. Rev. C. A. Williams was called to Mt Leonard Sunday to preach the funeral of Miss Merril who died in Kansas City. Mrs. Angie Gordon spent Saturday, Sunday, and Monday in Mansal, she was the guest of her sister, and on returning home her niece come home with her for a short visit. Mt. Olive. Mr. E. L. Brown has got a nice start on his new house. Miss Estella Brown left Sunday morning K. C. where she will resume her studies in High School. We wish her success. The Graphophone contest at G. W. Goles closed Saturday eve. Mr. Alphea Brown (white) being the lucky number, 99 out 100 numbers were sold to white people. Miss Gertrude Collins visited friends in Higginsville Sunday. The late bride and groom is now at the home of the bride, a big charivari is now being the excitement of the day, so Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Johnson best keep their eyes open. Sedalia Weekly Conservator. Miss S. V. Simpson seems some what improved, her mother has sent to bring her home, also presented her a nice amount to pay on a large bill of books she had bought before her illness. Sweet Springs. Mo. James Johnson one of our substantial farmer spent Sunday in Sedalia. Finis Porter, Chief Mentor, of our Knights of Tabor Lodge, hands in his subscription for the CONSERVATOR. Rev. William Divers returned home Houstonia, last Tuesday morning, where he had been assisting Rev. Richard Rush in a series of meetingg. James Wilson who has done excellent work for the CONSERVATOR took a hurry trip to Sedalia last Sunday morning, returning on the after noon train. The recent cold weather has intertered, considerably with the work on the Taborian hall. They hope however to be able to occupy same by Thanksgivings Day. The Clover-Leaf had a very pleasant social affair ot their hall last Saturday night. A neat sum was realized by the committee. This club hopes to ceil their hail in the not distant future. Harvey Hanners Thomas Turber and Finis Porter are young men, who hold responsible position with prominent business houses of our city. Thanksgiving at Salt Pond. The members and friends of Salt Pond Chapel will observe Thanksgivings Day with befitted ceremonies. At 11 A. M. sermon by the Rev. William Divers, -immediately following the sermon dinner of the rarest dainties will be served by the committee. An open forum will be at 2:30 and also at 7:30 P. M. These meetings will be presided over by the Rev. Henry Spriggs, of Sweet Springs, Mo. Among those who will appear on program will be Mary J. Stevenson, teacher of New Frankfort Mo. who will present the, solution of the Negro Problem Joseph F. Brent, who will discuss some of the current issues of the day,-Crid Spriggs, who will give the comparison between the Thanksgivings of to-day and forty-years ago, W. S. Stevenson will deliver the Thanksgiving oration, paper Mrs. Lizzie Bird; recitation Miss Myrtle Carr; and W. H. Houston will discuss Negro Journalism. The committee under the immediate supervision of the pastor Rev. William Divers,are making elaborate arrangements to accommodate the visitors for this occasion. Mrs. B. Ross, of Chicago is a Lousiana visitor. M. L. Mackey left Sunday for Burlington Iowa. Mrs. J. Lidles of this city is visiting her parents in Bowling Green, Mo. Miss Nettie South of Bowling Green will make Louisiana her future home. Rev. Keeton, Presiding Elder of the St. Louis district, was a Louisiana visitor. Mrs. Lewis Lewisone of Louisiana's old and respected citizens is on the sick list. Mr. J. W. Lyons one of our most promising and brilliant young men left Sunday for Tuskegee Ala., where he will enter that well-known institution. UNION HILL. Rev. C. R. Smith filled the stand hear Sunday at 11 A. M. and 7 P. M. Farmers have begun to gather corn, The whistle of the wood-saw is heard from place to place. Mr. Harry White made a business trip to Slater Monday. Mr. Abram White made a brief visit to Happy Hollow Sunday. Mr. Harry White made a brief trip to Slater Saturday afternoon. Rev. C. R. Smith preached to a full house Sunday and Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Riddel visited friends near Frankfort Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Cy Groves of Gilliam visit ed their daughter, Mrs. Thomas the first of the week. Johnnie Thomas, Ed White, and Col. Jackson has gone east to handle steele. Uncle Nelson Brown of Arrowrock is out on his farm this week fencing. Dr. Webb of Marshall was called Morday to see Mrs A. J. Van Buren of near Hardeman. Mr. Arthur Conway west, side of the creek passed through the Hills, enroute to Little Rock Saturday. We regret very much to hear the misfortune of Mrs. Sarah White, who accidently fell and sustain serious injury, at this writing she is no better. Mr. Fd Harris and Miss Adeline Brooks of Orearville, was in our midst Sunday afternoon, Miss Adeline staying over to night service, while Mr. Harris pursued on his southern journey. The lumber is now on the ground for the new addition to the church as soon as we can get a carpenter work will begin and be pushed rapidly, and when completed it will be a modern structure up to date, The Methodist quarterly meeting is now in session as we learn, the Presiding Elder, J. W. Jackson is unable to attend owing to serious trouble with his eyes. Years ago when ye writer was a resident of Sedalia, he often met this Brother who was then a pastor at Taylor's Chapel, and is QUINN'S BAR -104 E. MAIN STREET-- Choice Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Bootled Beer Everything Genuine. Remember the Place. Q. C. Ohone 188. We can supply you with Fresh Butter, Eggs, and Fruits and Chick ns at all times -A fine lot of Fresh and Dried 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 CONSEER 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 50c in trade. THE BLUE FI ********Will save YOU M Sporting Goods, Guns, Shells & Ammunition. sorry to learn of his illness and hope his recovery will be speedy. Mr. Walker Ellis has three wagons on the road hauling lumber. He is building a five-room dwelling house. He has purchased the undivided half interest in the 17 acres of land belonging to Mrs. Sarah White. Mr. George Mills and wife and Mrs. J.-W. Mills with C. R. Smith called to see Mrs. White Sunday evening, who is dangerously injured by falling. Georgetown Gleanings. Little Henry Murse is detained from school this week on the account of illness. Mrs. Nanie Molden who has sick for several days is somewhat better. Mrs R. Davis of Sedalia visited Mrs. R. G. Smith at Smithton Saturday. Mr. Morris Jackson. visited Mrs. Chara Gravett. of Smithton Sun. Mrs. R. Rush, spent Sat. and Sun. in Sedalia with her mother Mrs. Charlotta Jones. Mrs. Millie Jamison accompanied by Mrs. Minnie Anderson visited her son, Mr. Richard Jamison, of Longwood Sunday. Rev. R. Rnsh is carrying on a series of meetings at Houstonia. The services are well attended and a great spiritual interest is being manifested. There are many seekers. Rev. Rush is an energetic worker for the salvation of souls, and is an able minister of the gospel. The first Quarterly meeting of the C. M. E. church was held last Wednesday evening. P. E. Brown gave us an excellent sermon. His theme was the doctrine of the new dirth. Rev. Brown is a man of high intellectual attainments. Rev. T. H. Warfield pastor of Lane chapel was present at the services. FOR PICTURES OF SCENES IN THIS COUNTY. Have you a good photograph of fine scenery, beautiful farm home notable live stock, anything in short that will be conspicuously representative of this county as different from other Missouri 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 pictureessque 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. Viebrock & Gieschen handle the stoves that will make "fengy body" warm. Try them, prices to suit. GORMAN SCORES ROOSEVELT. At a Democratic mass meeting held at Baltimore at the close of the campaign speeches were made by Edward Warfield, the candidate for Governor, and a number of leading Democrats, including United States Senator P. Gorman. The important address of the evening was that of Senator Gorman, who in addition to his advocacy of the State ticket and excoriation of the Republicans, reffered to President Roosevelt and the race issue as following "The extraordinary, unusual, and I think you will agree with me, unfortunate activity and interest displayed by the President of the United States in participating in his party's councils by calling to Washington the prominent Republicans of this State, such an uncalled-for-interference in our domestic affairs that it must be met with uncertain protest by our people. "I have great respect for the President. He ought not to be lightly or unjustly criticised. "He is a man of fine attainments and of honest convictions. He is young in years, impulsive, ambitious, is a partisan and believes in his party. In his anxiety for its success he is liable to make mistakes. "In every country where the race issue has arisen it has always carried in its wake lamentable results; it has been attended by evil consequences. I trust his earnestness and impetuousness may be restrained and that he may be prevailed upon to accept wiser counsel in his treatment of the negro problem. "Anglo-Saxon has never and will never tolerate the social equality or the political domination of the negro race. "Mr. Roosevelt, in his anxiety to be constantly doing something, has made mistakes. None could be more serious than the one made by him in his attempt to force again to the front the question of equality, social and political, of the negro race. "The President is the leader of his party now and will be next year. The politicians of his party may advise him that the solid negro vote (for in voting they are indivisible) holds the balance of power in the great Central States of of the Union, and in the States of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois it is essential to his party's success. In Maryland, where the negro vote constitutes two-thirds of the Republican party, it is an absolute necessity, for without it the State is hopelessly lost to the Republicans. "We are told that the President has declared to Senator Mc Comas in unequivocal language that the forth coming election in Maryland was not a local event, but one of national importance. In other words, the election of Mr. Williams as Governor of Maryland would be an indorsement of Mr. Roosevelt's administration. "So this issue is forced upon us by the President. He has made the gage of battle, and we must meet it as brother Marylands. "Our opponents in this State tell us we are in no danger of being dominated by negroes; that the whites outnumber the blacks. In one sense this is true, but in another it is a mere dodge." Yes indeed, Sweringen & Co., know their business when it comes to first class groceries and table delicacies. Otterville Items Mrs. Bert Taylor is up again. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Gray were in town on business. Rev. R. G. Smith filled his regular place here Sunday. Mr. Hayden Golden and wife were in our city last week. Mr. John Hopkins and family were in our midst Sunday. Mr. Julius visited the secrear Providence Sunday. Miss Jennie Hogan visited her cousin Miss Emma Hogan last Sunday. Miss Della Tucker after a long period of illness was able to be out among her many friend this week. Rev. McTassa again has the pastorate of the A M E church and filled his place here last Sunday. Mr. Jack Richardson a well respected and prosperous farmer of Syracuse visited his sister, Mrs. Nellie Hubbard. Mr. Farley Hunt accompanied by Mr. Chas Taylor attended services here Sunday. Mr. Hunt was called home from K.C. where he has resided for the last few years, to be at the bed-side of his mother, Mrs. Ceas, Taylor, who has been sick but is better at this writing. Mr. Gabriel Doolan is reported very sick at the home of his mother Mrs. Jacobs, with a severe attack of epilepsy of the brain. We all wish him a speedy recovery. DIED—Wednesday, Nov. 12. at 12 p.m. Mr. M. L White, one of our prosperous and well respected old merchant, was well thought of by every-one and all who knew him. Mr. White owned one of the largest Dry Goods Store in town, and was post and honest in all of his dealing. His death, was due to Typhoid fever. He leaves a wife and host on frion is to mourn their loss. A good man has gone. If you wish to beautify, straighten, and promote the growth of the hair try Mrs. Jackson's MAGIC HAIR ELIXIR, it will do it. Address, Mrs. J. W. Jackson, MINNIOLA COTTAGE Sedalia, Mo. 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, STEEI Popular Tonsorial Artist Courteous Treatment Your Trade Soliefted. 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. --- Get Billup's Carraige JOHN HURDLE IS POLITE AND WILL TREAT YOU RIGHT. King him up. 'Phone 146 or 164 Funeral and all Cells promptly Looked alter. 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 no susceptible to narrowness in politics, religion, morals or manners. Advertisers Would do well by advertising in the CONSERVATOR for it goes to nearly 1000 home in Central Mo. Terms Ar reasonabl ; only $1 25 p. r. y. ar Subscriptions ar strictly cash in advan e. Advertising rates NOTE THE FACT that our subscript is growing, bing now NEARLY 700 MRS. KINGSBURY. ICE CR@AM and LUNCH Will serve Ice Cream and Lunch every Thursday and Sunday at 139 W Johnson St. call. GENERAL Piano & Furniture Mover All work done with care at reasonable rates. WARREN CRAIGHEAD 'Phone 406 Resdience 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 ..... 9.20 Song Service ..... 10.45 Preaching ..... 11.04 Afternoon Class Meeting ..... 2.90 Epworth League ..... 8.00 Song Service ..... 7.45 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 ..... 3.00 Endeavor ..... 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. Mack, Pastor. Simpson's Chapel. Methodi t Episcopal Church. Sunday School ..... 900 A. M. Preaching ..... 11.00 A. M. General Class ..... 3.00 P. M. Preaching ..... 7.30 P. M. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening G. W. Ball, Pastor. C. M. E. Church Prenching every Sunday morning at 11.00 and evening at 7.30 Sunday chool.....2.00 P.M Class meeting.....3.00 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.....3:00 P. M Prayer meeting every Tuesday evening and Covenant meeting every Friday even- ing. Rev. E, D. Burns, Pastor. Lodge Directory Crown Q.C. Commandery, K. T. Meet for regular business the first and third Fridays in each month. J. T. Ferril, E. C. H. Lewis, E. C. H. STK R. A. M. No. 5. Sedalia Chapter No. 5 Me to singular session the second and fourth evenings in each month. Visiting brothers always welcome. Wm. Ruby. H. P. C. H. Lewis, Sec. A. F A. M. M Centennial tudge, 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. Hawkin's Lodge, No. 44. 1st. & 3d. 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 Tuesb. Hall 120 E. Main St. D. F. Steele P. S. G. U.O. of O. F. Meets in regular session the first and third Tues- days in each month. Hall 120 E. Main St. L. Cowan. N. G. D. F. Steele P. S. Sons & Daughters of Charity Lodge No 1. Meets 1st. and 3d. Tuesdays each month. D. L. White Pres W. W. Henderson Sec.