Sedalia Weekly Conservator

Sedalia Weekly Conservator. M. Hon. J. H. Bothwell. The CONSERVATOR is pleased to present to its many intelligent readers the half-tone likeness of one of our most highly esteemed citizens, the Hon. J. H. Bothwell, the Republican assemblyman from Pettis County. Mr. Bothwell has been very frequently mentioned, by many of our leading newspaper, daily and weekly, as the only feasible candidate for the Republican Gubernational race of 1904. for this honble position man, thruoutive career, orable action. All his pulings has been the very highy and legislative too, he is a the Republic Therefore We can frankly say that if Representative Both well should become the nominee, no citizen of Missouri is more eminently fitted BLACKLISTED SEDALIA. BLACKLISTED SEDALIA. The Sedalia Daily Capital informed us that the Tigers from the Normal School (L. I.) below, sick of their defeat in the recent contest with the Geo. R. Smith Deweys, went home with the blue and white dragging in the dirt, and tears running down their cheeks, hunted up the editor of the Tribune and registered a complaint of such a nature that he published a short article under the above header. The Tigers say that they have "cut" the Deweys of their list for all games in the future. Now boys that's down right silly. You know you can get no team in the State to play you, excepting the Deweys, in fact, she is the only institution in the state with whom you have any athletic relationship, so, boys, if you hold out in this, athletic sports in the Normal school will be a "dead one" in the future. They also exhibited a bruise to him as evidence of the Deweye's brutality. Their name, Tiger, does not suggest that they are babies, so, the VOL. 1. for this honorable and responsible position than he. He is a man, thruout whose full legislative career, not mention of dishonorable actions has been alleged. All his public and private dealings has been characterized by the very highest degree of honesty and legislative integrity. Then too, he is a recognized leaders in the Republican party councils. Therefore, the CONSERVATOR sincerely hopes that Judge Bothwell will accept the nomination, when it shall be tendered to him next year. Deweys prepared to play them as Tigers—sportsmen, and not as babies. Who ever saw a game of football in which no man got a hurt? But it was not the hurt or bruises that hurt most, it was the defeat. And, too, in dishing out blacklist to their neighbors, they should be sure to keep their share the largest share—for themselves. For there is not a team in the state that bears the reputation they do for ruffianism and unmanly deportment. If they will they can recall the last visit the Deweys made them, when they (Tigers) had men on the sideline with Zulu muskets to help them to win the game. Yes they remember, too, how one of their rooters got a long fence rail from a nearby fence and let the heavy end fall on the head of the Deweys, how they twisted Kibby's neck and spent the summer bragging about it. But the Deweyes are men. They stayed on the field, finished the game, despite the Tiger's unsportsman like deportment, and won the highest praise from the sideline. They came up here this season with a contract 35 feet long more or less, and could not stand up to it 35 minutes. It can not be said that the crowd kept them from winning the game, for no one had guns on the grounds but the officers and West. But the Deweys had superior knowledge of the game rules and maneuvers, and with these weapons the Tigers were beaten—yes badly beaten. THANKSGIVING CHURCH All of the churcy vied with each thanksgiving feast, empts to act as which was the beed of the story, ane the 'mule. Uncle Tom u 'Tis said that a dying man remembers all hissins. When the Deweys ran the score up to 16 points in 32 minutes, the Tigers saw their death they remembered how they had treated the Deweys to win games from them; they saw Columbia going down before them under the same treatment; they saw Sumner High School telephoning for police carriages to escort them from Lincoln Institute to the station for fear of being actually mobbed if they attempted to walk the distance; they saw themselves beating and chasing the Sumner High boys of the field; they remembered that by such methods they had taken games from all the teams in the state, and viewing the situation here. They saw no chance to use such methods—nothing but clean foot-ball was what they had too play so not knowing how to play it, they saw death staring them boldly in the face, and dying, they cried out a blacklist against the Deweys with a hope of injuring the Dewey's reputation as gentleman. Now that's an unlimited amount of "gall," but the Tigers have that, and other bad qualities in proportion. DONIPHAN'S STEAM MUSIC BOX. Doniphan, the county seat of Ripley county, is one town in Missouri, that has free music three times a day. An enterprising mechanical genius of that good town has invented a steam whistle upon which he plays most anything from Yankee Doodle to Nearer My God to Thee. Morning, noon and night, as surely as the times arrive, this steam caliope blasts forth its welcome strains. A representative of the Department of Publication of the Missouri World's Fair Commission, which is collecting material for the Missouri World's Fair volume being written by Walter Williams, was in Doniphan recently and was treated to "Home Sweet Home" for breakfast; "Feed Thou Me," for dinner; and "I'm Up Against the Real Thing Now" for supper. A few months ago a one-horse circus visited Doniphan. It had a small steam calliope, after the showmen had heard the local steam music grinder, they hauled their machine to the roadside where it remained until the show left THANKSGIVING AT THE CHURCHES. All of the churches of this city vied with each other as to thanksgiving feasts. Who one attempts to act as judge and say which was the best, he is reminded of the story of "Uncle Tom ane the 'mule." Uncle Tom undertook to teach a mule how to plow. The mule appeared to have forgotten all he ever knew about art. Uncle Tom ever mindful of a mule's tricks, had carried along with him a few doses of persuasion, in the form of a hickory sapling. After crying "gee up" until his throat got sore, he unhitched the mule and took him into a fence corner to administer the remedy. At the end of one or two applications of the persuasion, the mule dragged Uncle Tom down in the field. He was coaxed into the fence corner and few more doses were given him and again he dragged Uncle Tom down in the field. A passerby, seeing the altercation between Uncle Tom and the mule, asked of him which was the best, him or the mule? Uncle Tom, between the drops of perspiration and gazes at the mule and then the stranger, and yet not willing to give in, doffed his hat and said: "mistah, we air boff de bestes'." So it was with the churches, for when one entered the M. E. church dining parlors, he was given a complete surprise. For the decorations and laden tables proved that the efforts of the committee to give to its patrons all that the heart could wish for. The Baptist church was on its guard and had it so arrainged that if one should have asked for smothered Grouse he would have been supplied. Likewise, the A. M. E. church, which seemed to have expected as its guest, the "Vieled Prophet" of St. Louis or the "Priest of Pallas" of Kansas City, or the "King Mardi Gras" of New Orleans. The C. M. E. and Free Baptist churches are to be congratulated for their excellent showing, considering that they both have small congregations. All the churches realized neat sums of money for their coffers. 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 St. Louis Clothing Co. College students, and others, should give Kuhn & Co., a cal. Corner Lamine and Pettis sts. NO. 31 G. U. O. O. F. BALL. A Thanksgiving Treat. The ball given by that lodge of this city, at Liberty Park, was a success in every way, both as a society event and a benevolent affair. The guests were selected by invitation, tho many who were invited, fearing the usual congiomeration of guests, did lot go. The management, under the directions and generalship of Mr. Lewis Cowan, is commended in the highest terms, and he receives continued praise for his getting up of that down-to-date menu. With the Q. C. Band at the helm and Arthur Channels at the Piano, many tripped the light fantastic toe to the beautiful strains of music. The "whir'an" "swish" of the dancer's costumes as they flitted by, carried one on th wings of ecstacy into the fairy land, where the plaintive major, the appealing minor and the enchanting dominant chords, in their voluptuous crescendo and vincible minuendo, made one forgetful of the real world, and caused his heart to be susceptible only to the higher propensities of human ideals. Thus, the G.U.O.O.F. won the pleasure lovers hearts, and if at the next affair such discretion is used, in the selection of guests onls the "Elphs" in fairy land will surpass them in the purity and excellency of their pleasures. Home For Tnanksgiving. Miss Julia Hayden, the Mistress of the public School at Lincoln, Mo.,came home to spend thanksgiving with parents and friends, and, too, to mingle with the playmates of her girlhood days. Miss Hayden has selected the art of teaching as her avocation, and is very well fitted for her work. But if she does not become satisfied with her present stage of culture and development and seeks a higher one, we predict that she will figure prominently in the culturing and refining of the coming youth. INSPECTING STATE COURTS. Mrs. E, L. Smith, of St. Louis, inspecting the Ladies Courts of the State, was a guest of Sharon and Centennial Courts last Friday evening. The two courts combined gave for her a delightful reception in their hall on Main, st. A very helpful and inspiring talk was made by Mrs. Smith, after which a delcious repast was served. Mrs. Chas. Simpson came up from Smithton to meet with the sisters. 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 det of Congress of March 3, '79. W. H. HUSTON C. M. ENGLISH This Spree 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. AOLORIOUS Thanksgiving and now for a more glorious Christmas. "PUSHING to the Front" should be the motto inscribed upon every ambitious young man and woman's brow. WHAT is the best capital any young man ever possessed or inherited? Ambition reinforced by industry, grit and an insatiable eagerness to do something noble and worthy in life. COUNT NO life worthless until you have beheld its end. Then, if, after having given it study, you find nothing worthy or noble attempted, you may justly conclude that such a life was spent in uselessness. It seems rather strange that Columbia has become so magnanimous to Uncle Sam, since the plucky little Republic of Panama came into existence. Our honest Theodore will look pretty sharply after this Columbian generosity. Just it work a hard-ship upon our Panamese neighbors. A SOUTHERN COLLEGE driving from its faculty an able professor, merely because he avowed in a Southern Maganize that the most feasible method of solving the Race Problem, is to give the Negro a fair and manly chance. A Northern College honors a Negro youth by substituting him as one of its chief champions in an Inter-Collegiate Debate. Then too circumstances seem almost antipodal in their trend, never the less we see them and rejoice at the success attending the labors of our aggressive youth. Now is an excellent time for us to begin the cultivation of a truly literary taste in Central Missouri. Many reasons prompts us to urge our readers to read more useful books, listen to more classical music, run less after 'Ragtime' melodies; write prose and verse; study the art of expression, oral and written. No one can properly estimate the value of oral or written expression—the ability to say what we wish said to others, in such a manner that they will understand exactly what we wished them to understand and nothing more. If there was more study of expression, there would be less misunderstanding of each other in this life. It is very urgent, indeed, that each of us should give this some thought, and a great deal of our extra time. Viebrock & Gieschen handle the stoves that will make "eney body" warm. Try them, prises to suit. Sedalia Weekly Conservator. EDITOR MANAGE Who would have colleges dispose of their athletics? No, same man to be sure. Some say that Foot-Ball is too rough, requires to bravado etc., which detracts from the mental energies of the individuals but, we would submit this proposition, granting (for arguments sake) that Foot-Ball and such other out-door sport does detract from the mental powers of the youth. Does not Foot-Ball and kindred sports develop in the young man moral and physical strength which far exceeds the loss entailed upon his mental capacity? An individual may be possessed of the keenest and most productive mental powers, but at the same time might be defective in physical and moral courage and grit to carry out those stupendous projects conceived with so much facility and ease. Hence, we must count the acquisition of physical and moral courage as an assett of no mean importance, while arranging our "balance sheet" of life. Some say that many are crippled; a few are often killed while engaged in this pursuit of such sports. This argument, however, is found to be as untenable as to urge our state legislatures to prohibit rail-roading, because some thousands of persons are injured every year. Therfore, we say let the American Collegian have his foot-ball golf etc.; let them yell their college yells; let them flaunt their college colors, and if there should be some a pretty large some, who feel that such exhibitions of scholastic are enthusiasm detrimental to our well being, let them hie themselves to some secret nook, in the quiet shades of absolute oblivion. ENTERTAINED. Rev. and Mrs. Alexander, of the A. M. E. Church, entertained th following distinguished guests at their residence, the parsonage, Monday evening, the 23rd inst. Rev. J. D. Barksdale, Presiding Elder of the St. Louis District, A. M. E. Church; the Rev. Dr. J. Will Jackson, Presiding Elder, of the St. Joseph District, M. E. Church; Prof. Shelton French, Principal of the Lincoln High School, and president of the Mo. State Teachers' Association, and wife, and Mrs. Mattie L. Teeters, first assistant in High School. A tableladen with viands, such as satiates the most selective appetites, was spread. These divines and educators spent a most pleasant time together discussing, in an informal way, topics of religious, politica', and educationalinterests. They parted in greatful remembrance of the host and hostess, in the hope of meeting them soon again under similar felicitous surroundings. Best bargains for everybody, all the time at the St. Louis Clothing Co. A Former Sedalian's Return Mr. Frank Gayhart and wife, formerly of this city but now of Albuquerque, N. Mex., are visiting relatives here. Mr. Gayhart atone time owned and operated a blacksmith shop here. Since he left, he has served in the Spanish-American war, and is a discharged commissioned officer. He speaks of making this his future home, entering along some business line. Sedalia needs first class Grocers, Druggists, etc., in good locations, and it is hoped that Mr. Gayhart will give the matter a thoro study, and join us in making this the first community in the State. NEGRO BOY WILL REPRESENT HARVARD IN DEBATE. BOSTON MASS., November 29. Ferdinand Morton, a colored boy will represent Harvard in her annual debate with Yale in place of T. H. Reed of Alliston, Mass., whose health has been worn out by studies and by other activities including work in the Anti Liquor league. Morton, whose home is in Washington, D. C., is a graduate of Phillips Exeter academy and an exceptional student. Globe Democrat. 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. 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. Prof. J. W. Cooper and brother, accompanied by Prof. H. C. Richardson, of the Lamonte public school, were interesting callers to our office Saturday. These are some of the coming young men of our race, who already show by their work that they are to be reckoned among the masters in the future. Prof. Cooper, you recall, is a frequent contributor to our papers columns. Our thanks are due Messrs. Wesley Ward, Crid Spriggs, and Lizie Bird of Sweet Springs, Mo. Frank Williams, Malta Bend, Mo., and the Rev. C. R. Smith, Blackwater Mo., for cash annual subscriptions during the past week. Miss Lillian Martin who teaches at Smithton, came home for thanksgiving and---- Mrs. Mattie L. Teeters spent thanksgiving at Kansas City with relatives. Mrs. L. A. Murray of Holden spent a very pleasant Thanksgiving in Sedalia, with Mrs. Violet and returned home Sunday. C. M. English and Prof. J. B. Simpson will be at Otterville Sunday in the interest of Journalism and the Geo. R. Smith Industrial Building. Hear them. --- 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 defined 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. 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Application for such employment should be made in advance through the President of the College. As far as possible we endeavor to safeguard those working in the city, but cannot be fully responsible for those outside the building. Only young men and women 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. 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 useful attention to morals and manners, a personal religious life. divided into six general departments. Grades, providing a thorough drill in separatory, withClassical, Scientific, Bib-mercial courses. Living, Painting and Decorative work, local and Instrumental Music, Theory. —Sewing, Dressmaking, Cooking, Do-arts, Agriculture. —Complete elective courses leading to p. Expenses. Board and room for four Weeks $8.00 Tuition — — — — 2.00 Use of laundry — — — .60 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 de 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 blan- kets, slop bucket, lamp chimneys, mat- ches, soap etc. A reduction of 50c per month is made from the tuition of candidates for the Ministry, and children of Ministers. All bills are payable in advance the first of each school month. Money for students' expenses should be sent directly to the President of the College. Send by draft, P. O. order, express order or registered letter to- Pres. I. L. Lowe, Sedalia, Mo. The 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. Address, C. M. ENGLISH, Manaer, The Conservator, 104 E. Main street, Sedalia, Missouri. Our Correspondence Otterville Items. Mr. Clifford Robinson is on the sick list. Prof. Gravett visited in our city Saturday. Mr. Chas. Simpson visited Miss Hogan Saturday night. We notice that Prof. Jas. Hogan is plastering his house. Mr. Walker Cowan of Mt. Mor'ah was in town Saturday. Mr. F. R. Hogan and daughter Miss Jennie were in Sedalia this week. Mr. Dannie Johnson and sister Miss Leota of Clifton was shopping in town Saturday. R.v. Capt. Miller of Booneville preached an interesting sermon at the Baptist Church Sunday. Mrs. Geo. Garret came Saturday to visit her mother, Mrs. J! W. Hogan. She also visited the sick in Smithton Miss Lena Hogan. Mrs. Sally Hogan is filling orders for the Red Cross firm of St. Louis and received two barrels of goods which proved satisfactory to customers. She received as a premium a nice couch. NED—Nov. 26 Mrs. Hattie Dobbins Lyles. She was in poor health for about three years and death was not unexpected. She leaves a husband, one child, two sisters and two brothers, a host of friends. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. NEW FRANKEORT. Mrs. Goode visited her mother Mrs. Laura Logan Sunday. Miss Williams of Dalton is the guest of Miss Lulu B. Logan this week. We had a cold wave over this part of Mo., last week and it made us think of "Jack Frost." Mrs. Hulda Terry was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. M. Jackson Sunday. Mrs. Sam Blanton eft last week for K. C. where she willl- gage with Dr. Sullivan's family. Mr. Wright, who has been on the sicklist is able to be out again his friends are glad to see him out. Mrs. Jas. Nicholas who has been very ill for some time past, is improving rapidly and able to attend to house-hold duties. Mr. J. A. Jackson of Kansas City is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jas. M. Jackson. Mr. Jackson's many friends were pleased to note his arrival. He is a polite, inteiligent, and business young man and worthy of any esteem that may be given him. Rev. Emerson, pastor of Free Will Baptist Church filled his pulpit Sunday A.M. at 11 o'clock and preached his Baptism sermon af- Sedalia Weekly Conservator. ter which he went to the water. The ice was cut which was about 4 in thick and he baptized his candidates. Our beloved teacher Miss Mary J. Stevenson was called home Sunday 15th inst. to attend the funeral of her cousin Miss Geneva Murrell, who died in Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn. The members and friends of the Missionary Baptist Church here will observe Thanksgiving Day with befitting ceremonies 11 o'clock A. M. Rev. Morgan will fill the pulpit at 2:30 sermon 7:30. Some of the able speakers of the day will be present and entertain the people, after which will be the awarding of several prizes. PLEASANT GROVE Mrs. Amanda Clarke is on the sick list this week, and also Mr. B. Garner. Rev. D. D. Payton could not fill his place here Sunday on account of being ill, and Rev. Henry Williams of Lexington filled his place. Mrs. Rosa Gantof Jacksonville Mo., who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. R. Koontz, has returned home. Mrs. Amanda Clarke entertained quite a number of young folks Tuesday of last week, in honor of Miss Gertrude Jenning's birthday. Mrs. Ella Payton of Salt Pond is visiting her friends here. Mr. Jas. Koontz and Miss Lethea Drake, drove down to Concordia Saturday eve on business. Mr. Alonzo Nulan spent Thanksgiving in Sedalia with Miss Lillian Martin, (his best girl.) Quite a number of the men went hunting Thanksgiving day and all reported a gay time. Mr. Daniel Price and Mrs. Lydia Anthony spent Thanksgiving at her mother's, Mrs. A. Harris of Johnson County. Miss Lethea E. Drake is on the sick list this week and Mr. Jas. Koontz is filling the place in the school-room. BLACKBURN. Mrs. Delia Armstead is a great deal better, we hope she will be able to attend to her household duties this week. Mrs. Lue Harris and Miss Ella Fletcher of Alma Mo. ate dinner with Mrs. Phillis Shannon Thanksgiving. Miss Ollie Armstead accompanied by her baby sister. Little Nancy made a nice trip to Alma Wednesday morning returning Wednesday eve, with one of her old friends Amanda Jackson from K. C. who was on her way to Blackburn to spend Thanksgiving. Rev. C. R. Smith is our duly authorized agent to take subscriptions in Saline and Cooper County. Any favors shown him will be considered as special courtesies to the CONSERVATOR. Miss Mary J. Seals who has been visiting in K. C. has returned. Born to the wife of Mr. R. Seabury a fine boy. Mr. M. Jackson made a flying trip to Marshall Monday. The ladies missionary society gave a very entertaining supper Thanksgiving eve and was very successful. Mr. Austin Brooks who has been bothered with stomach trouble, for so long is getting along quite nicely at present. Mr. M. Jackson made a flying trip to K. C. Wednesday to be the guest of his cousin Mrs. Kansas Bright, who was very much pleased to have the young man's company he was entertained with a very nice Thanksgiving dinner. Rev. E. D. Burns conducted quarterly meeting at the Free Will Baptist Church of this place from Friday morning until Sunday eve the meeting was carried on very intelligently and visited by a number of preacher and friends from other places. Mr. Isaac Combs accompanied load of ladies to Waverly Thanks-giving to attend the concert given by the Waverly cornet band after which they were entertained by a host of ladies at the residence of Mrs. Mary Jones serving a most delicious supper several kinds of salads, pickles, turkey, cranberry sauce and refreshments of all kinds MaltaBend, Mrs. Sarah Neff is on the sick list. Miss Oma Whips has returned home from Marshall. Miss Amanda Thomas is improving very slowly, Wedding bells will ring dong during the holidays. Mr. Frank Williams spent Thanksgiving at Salt Pond Mo. Mr. Allen Gatewood is having his house plastered by Frank Barber Jr. Miss Martha Fowler entertained Sunday at dinner Mr. Pete Kile. The concert that was given Thursday night was a grand success. Mr. Lewis Crawford will leave one day this week for his home in Arkansas. Miss Francis Crutchheld spent Thanksgiving with her sister Mrs. L. D. Fowler. Mr. Will Henderson and Henry Thomas was in Marshall Saturday on business. Miss Maggie Stevenson has returned from Kansas City to be at the bedside of her mother. Mrs. Jennie Allen from Marshall Mo., is visiting her Aunt Mrs. Angie Gordon. Miss Charity Kelly who has been visiting her parents return back to Kansas City Friday. Mr. Robert Stevenson spent Thanksgiving in Lexington. Mo. with his wife who is visiting there. Mrs. Adeline Jackson was the guest of her sister Amanda Thomas Saturday and returned home to Marshall Sunday morning. Mrs. Henry Whipsentertained at dinner Sunday Mrs. W. M. Turk, Miss Francis Crutchfield QUINN'S BAR -104 E. MAIN STREET-- Choice Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Bootled Beer Everything Genuine. Remember the Place. WE DO JOB PRINTING. 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The politician was reminiscent and some one took advantage of the fact to ask him a pertinent question, re- lated Elliott Flower, in the Brooklyn Eagle. "How did you happen to go into politics?" was the question. "I frankly," was the reply, "I was driven to it." "Driven to it?" "Yes. You see, I wasn't cut out for a profession. I didn't have the neces- sary educational advantages, and I didn't take kindly to study, anyway." You might have tried a clerkship: "Well, I didn't seem to fit in there very well, either. There seemed to be about six applicants for one job, and my qualifications weren't sufficient to get me the job under those circumstances. There were always others who could write better or figure better." "Why not a trade, then?" "That is what I ought to have tackled, but I couldn't." "Why not?" "My father didn't have the wisdom to join a labor union and when it came to learning a trade the unions limited the number and placed restrictions on those that barred me out. They wouldn't let me learn a trade—said there were too many new trades already." "And then?" "Why politics was all that there was left." "Well, that explains one thing, any- way." "What?" "The number of men in politics who credit to be busy with a hammer or a fork." GLADDENING A HUMORIST. When Mark Twain Was In Trouble Dan Beard Used to Cheer Him Up. The financial burden which Mark Twain carried some years ago weighed on his mind heavily. In these moments of despondency, there was one touchful friend who could make the humorist forget his troubles. This was Dan Beard, the artist, who illustrated some of Twain's books, relates an exchange. "Dan Beard, there is no tonic that can equal the company of a cheerful man," said the humorist, as he enclosed the artist's studio. "Ah, but I have such a pleasant subject to work upon, that I am not in need of either man or tonic for my cheerfulness" retorted the artist. "Beg pardon, it is I that need the tonic and that is why I am here," said Twain forlornly. "Then allow me to prescribe a dose of your own medicine," and Mark was handed a copy of his book which Beard had been studying. "I thank you," replied the humorist, "to take me a year to get that medicine out of my system, and I do not propose to lambibe it again." A discussion of the book was followed by a hearty dinner, and Twain left his friend having received the cheer that he needed. WHY WOMEN WORRY. Because There Is Too Much of Monotony In Their Mode of Life. If a woman is to protect herself from the ravages of worry and so retain her youth for a longer period, she must come into more frequent contact with other people, as her husband does, and read good books; she must relieve the monotony of her duties and the limiting influence of confinement within four walls by taking outdoor exercise—a walk every day or a spin on a bicycle; in short, she must exercise the body and mind in a healthful manner, and she will find the bloom of youth and health remain with her for years after it has faded in other women of the same age, says the Boston Republic. "The ordinary woman," says a celebrated physician, "leads a monotonous existence that her mind has no occupation but worry. What she needs is to come out of herself much more than she does. She must have intercourse with more people and take more exercise. This can be done without neglecting the home, and every right-minded man will do his best to secure for his mother or his sister or his wife these aids to the retention of youthfulness of body and mind." Cancer of Headache With a little self-examination it is not a difficult thing to trace the cause of headaches, which are so numerous. These are overstudy, overwork indoors, want of fresh air in sleeping rooms, insufficient exercise, too much or too little food, neglect of the bath, besides many other causes which might be put more cautiously as neglect of the ordinary rules of health. Irregular meals, work and study indoors, sitting in an unnatural position are other causes of this very prevalent alliment. Instead of making your stomach a receptacle for drugs try to find out the cause of your headache, and then it will be an er- matter to cure it-by preventing it. American Queen. Raisin Jam. Raisin jam is a dainty with which few housekeepers seem to be acquainted, but one worth knowing about in a city, where little preserving is done. Wash and drain seedless raisins and to each pound allow a cupful of cold water. Cook gently for an hour, and put in a cupful of sugar to each pound of fruit. A sliced lemon with the seeds removed may also be added. Cook for one hour longer, and put away in glasses. This jam keeps well, and is liked by children. -N. Y. Post. FANCY DRESS DETAILS. Pretty Bits of Finery That Lend Tone and Effect to the Season's White, black and pink are leading colors for evening owns. The old time bretelle effect is observable in the trimming of some of the new bodices. Among the new materials for gowns or trimmingss is a plush which is an almost perfect imitation of chinchilla fur. Bretelles of cloth, richly embroidered in white silk, adorn the bodice of a white cloth gown, combined with chiffon cloth. Silk renaissance and clitny laces are preferred, for the modish three-quarter length lace coats lined with accordion plaited chiffon, says the Brooklyn Eagle. Petticoats of silk or wool Jersey are in high favor to-day, as they give the desirable slimness to the figure. The lower part is made of taffeta and finished with several full taffeta ruffles. Even for the deepest mourning millinery a note of white is now introduced to relieve the sorberness of the ebon hue, and English crape is much in evidence, being employed for hats for young girls, as well as for widows' bonnets. To be worn with a white cloth carrying gown is a stimling collar of bright green silk, with long stole ends, finished with heavy tussels. Gold braid and narrow black velvet trim the collar. A buckle set with large green stones fastens the cloth belt. Accordion plaited cloth in white, cream or pale gray composes some very hard come imported opera cloaks. The full accordion plaited sleeves are gathered into cuffs with lace frills and deep cape collar is covered with embroidery and lace or fringe. A black point desprit gown jetted heavily in panels has the low bodice entirely formed of fine quillings. A deep girdle of shaded pink louisiane is fastened with a rhinestone buckle and a long spray of exquisite pink fuchsia crosses the left shoulder. Many of the more elaborate cloth gowns sent over from Paris have the neck open in V shape to display a lace and chiffon underpiece, the collar being of the same. This small neck trimming is made an excuse for the introduction of a bit of contrasting color. Girlish in its airy simplicity is a dancing gown of pastel pink chiffon, the full skirt just sweeping the floor trimmed with frills of reposeuse lace and garlands of auple blossoms. The low bodice is nearly covered with a bertha of lace and chiffon, bordered with blossoms. A deep rose colored cloth gown was finished with collar and V shaped piece below of pale gray chiffon embroidered in silver. A gray cloth gown was similarly finished in white lace and chiffon strapped with light blue velvet-caught with rhinestone crescents. NO NEED OF WORRY. His People Wouldn't Bother Her Any, of That He Convinced Her. They were engaged. She didn't know very much about him, of course; but she knew that she loved him, and that was enough. Her great fear was she wouldn't please his people, relates the New York Times. "There's no occasion to worry about that, darling." "But I do worry, dearest; they may not see me with your eyes, and it will be just terrible if they disapprove of me." "How could anybody disapprove of you? I'm sure nobody could." "It's very sweet of you to say that; but I'm still worried for fear that I may not be quite the girl that your relatives would have picked out for you." "I think that I'm quite old enough to decide such matters for myself." "Too be sure you are, but for all that it would be awfully humiliating to see if I were found wanting in the area of your people. It might make trouble or you, and they might cost you off." "Oh, I am not my trouble about it." "I'm glad you feel so hopeful dear, that is. If you are beautiful and are not talking just to cheer me up." "I am perfectly sincere darling and now that my people will not cause you any trouble." "But when am I to see them? I hate to meet them, and yet I long to have the trial over. When is the meeting to be?" "Not for some time yet, I hope. You'll have to wait and meet them in Heaven. I am an orphan, and haven't a relative living." Staten Island Oyster Pie. Scald a quart of oysters in their own liquor; when it comes to the boiling point, skim out the oysters and set where they will keep hot. Add to the liquor two cups of hot water, season to taste with salt and pepper. Rub two ounces of butter to a paste with two ounces of flour, dilute with a cup of hot milk and add to the broth. Stir and cook until smooth and creamy. Have ready a crust of nice light biscuit dough rolled half an inch thick; cut into squares and drop into the boiling stew. Cover closely and cook 30 minutes. When done take them up carefully and place in a hot dish. Stir the oysters into the broth, and when thoroughly hot turn into the dish with the dumplings.—Washington Star. Bacon Broiled in Oven. Put as many slices of good bacon as required in a wire gridiron and set in a very hot oven, over a pan to retch the drip. Turn and brown it, and quickly, and in the easiest possible manner. Serve with eggs, or onions, with veal outlets. - Country Gentleman. MARKET REPORTS. Kansas City, Dec. 2.—Cattle—Receipts 1,250 calves, 1,200. The market was 16 to 20 cents lower than Monday. Representative sales: HAPPING AND DRESSED BEEF STEERS. No. Wgt. Price No. Wgt. Price 9... 193 $4.80 | 22... 185 $5.06 10... 119 1.50 | 143 1.45 12... 873 3.50 | 15... 123 3.75 OKLAHOMA STEERS. 25 stk... 664 2.90 | 2 stk... 625 2.90 WESTERN STEERS. 24... 1138 4.30 | 125... 1147 3.75 39... 1231 3.96 | 129... 1321 3.75 3 stk... 773 2.25 | 45 stk... 747 2.50 WESTERN COWS. 64 hfr... 686 2.62½ | 17... 746 2.40 48... 750 2.40 | 28... 961 2.25 5 hfr... 680 1.50 | 19... 961 2.25 TEXAS AND INDIAN COWS. (Quintaprint Division.) 28 hfr... 694 2.40 | 122... 742 2.35 NATIVE HEIFERS. 2... 880 4.00 | 30... 787 3.75 16 mix... 1126 3.50 | 30... 787 3.75 14... 710 2.45 | 10... 827 2.50 NATIVE COWS. 21... 1002 3.00 | 13... 1068 2.90 18... 1197 3.35 | 13... 1062 2.90 3... 815 2.25 | 15... 891 1.98 NATIVE HEIFERS. 4... 1022 3.70 | 7... 1042 3.40 15... 985 3.35 | 14... 906 3.30 3... 955 3.00 | 16... 984 3.40 NATIVE STOCKERS. 3... 620 4.00 | 20... 841 3.32½ 19... 890 3.50 | 14... 428 3.35 17... 470 2.85 | 18... 241 2.80 STOCK COWS AND HEIFERS. 6... 601 2.50 | 6... 540 2.15 6... 650 2.25 | 6... 570 2.00 6... 675 1.85 | 3... 733 1.90 Hogs—Receipts, 10,000. The market was mostly 6 cents lower. Representative sales. No Wt. Price No Wt. Price No Wt. Price 82.192 $4.00 68.242 $4.717 17.254 $4.471 51.241 $4.671$7.194 4.45 25.85 4.25 88.205 $4.521$8.192 4.45 67.152 4.40 34.220 $4.471$29.95 4.40 25.84 4.40 Sheep—Receipts, 4,000. The market was steady. Lambs range from $4.50/6.00 sheep. $4.25/6.30, bucks. $2.90 Chicago Live Stock. Chicago, Dec. 2.—Lattle—Receipts, 25.00. Good to prime steers, $2.09/3.75; stockets and tooders, $2.06/4.10; Texas for steers, $4.00/1.00; western sheep, $2.00/1.50. Hogs—Receipts, 45.00. Mixed and butchers, $4.25/4.40; good to choice heavy, $4.25/4.40; good to choice heavy, $4.25/4.40; light, $4.29/4.40; light, $4.29/4.40; bulk, $4.29/4.40. Sheep—Receipts, 25.00. Good to choice vetches, $7.79/4.55; fair to choice mixed, 100.00; western sheep, $9.99/4.50; no live lambs, $8.59/6.80; western lambs, $8.00/4.55. St. Louis Live Stock St. Louis, Dec. 2.—Cattle-Receipts, 5, 400. Bee steers, 3,455.035; piglets and orders, $2,295.030; cows and heifers, $2,55 .425; Texas steers, $2,56.020; cows and heifers, $3,000.215. Hogs—Receipts, 7,500. Pigs and lights, 4,320.435; butchers and beef-heavy, $4,30 .4575. Sheep—Receipts, 2,500. Natives, $3,300. 140; lambs, $4,908.635. Smah Live Stock Omaha, Dec. 2.—Cattle—Receipts, 4,800. Native steers, $2.70/5.15; cows and heifers, $2.80/3.90; western steers, $3.00/4.0; Texas steers, $2.70/3.60; rage cows a d heifers, $2.15/2.85; stockers and foders $2.50/3.90. Hogs—Receipts, 8,500. Heavy, $4.20/ 4.20; mixed, $4.25/4.30; light, $4.50/4.40; bulk of sales, $4.25/4.35. Sheep—Receipts, 17,000. Fed muttons, $3.00/4.00; western yea lings, $3.25/3.55; wethers, $2.75/3.25; ewes, $2.90/3.50; lambs, $3.75/4.50. Kansas City Grub Kansas City, Dec. 2 - Wheat-December, 68%@%c%c%c; No. 2 had, 72%@%c; No. 3, 67%@ 70c; No. 2 red, 81%@%c; No. 8, 84%@% Corn-December, 34%@%c; No. 2 mixed, 20%@%c; No. 2 white, 35%@; No. 3, 30% Oats-No. 2 white, No. 2 ml- 24%@%c; Ry-47c $2.25; chole prairie, h Chicago Cash Strath spring, 81%c, 8c, 8c, Corn-No. 4, 8c, Oats-No. 2, 3c; No 4, 3c Futures: Wheat- evenber, 81c, old, 81%c, May, 90 c; December, 42%c, 11 c; July, 42 c; May, 35%c; July, 35%c No. 1, 17%@ No. 3, 42%@ 42%c, December, 35c; St. Louis New Grata St. Louis, Dec. 2.—W ica—No. 2 red, cash, elevator, nominal track, 9lc; No. 2 hard, 76%@79%c. Corn-No. 2 cash, 40%c; track, 41%c. Oats-No. 2 cash, 36%c; track, 37%c; No. 2 white, 29%c Sweet Springs. Mo. Fred Porter and Halleck Johnson on our sick list week. Mr. Henry Nicholas, who has been ill for the past several days is improving. Dev. William Diver went to Sidalia Monday to be with wife and family for a few days. The Blackburns for want of the presence of Blackburn last Sunday, looked a little lonesome. Mrs. Martha Woods of Salt Pond neighborhood is reported to be on the invalid's list this week. The members of St. Marks Chapel are holding a week of prayer, preparatory to the beginning of a revival. Mr. Walker one of Salt Ponds thrifty young farmers is building an excellent 4 room cottage. The work is under the supervision of Mr. Roberson, a colored carpenter. Sister Harriet Martin, one of St. Mark's Chapel's staunchest members has been somewhat indisposed for the past two weeks. A very large delegation from this point attended the Thanksgiving Forum, at Salt Pond last week. All report a most enjoyable time. GENERAL TRANSFER Plano & 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. 319 E, Main St. Sedalia, Mo. D. Y, STEEL. Popular Tonsorial Artist Courteous Treatment Your Trade Solicited. (20 E.Main. Kansas City, Dec. 2.-Eggs-F 25c per doz. Butter-Creamery, extra, 22c; ch fancy, 19c; packing stock, 13c; ch northern full cream, 11c. Poultry-Springs, 12½c per lb.; 1 1£ per pound; ducks, 8½c per geese, 6½c per lb.; turkey hens, 1£ young gobblers, 1£; pigeons, $1.00 squabs, $1.00/1.20 doz. Choice, scall dressed poultry lt above these prices. Game-per dozen-Rabbits, 75c; snip, 60c/71c; ducks, mallard and redhead $2.00/63.00; mixed, $1.75; squit rels. 60c Potatoes-Per bushel. 60c/5c Fruit-Apples. $4.00/64.50 per ca- oranges, $3.25/3.75 x mons, per box; grapes, $3.00 baskets, berries, per box, $3.25/2.50. Vegetables-Cabbage, $1.50/2.00 per e- onions, 50c/6c per bushel; turnips, 12c, per bushel. Corstalks Decorated a Dollfie Decatur, Ill., D. a. 2-10-1908 were used instead of flowers to so the coffin of Mrs. L. was buried here. The coffin was an invalid and to file a years he spent her life at a window or creeo a cornfield. She had expressed the hope that she might die before the green corn faded color, but though had lost its freshness, she as ed th her coffin be decorated with it whe she died. Left Explosive Behind Des Moines, Ia., Dec. 2.—Janitor discovered a stick of nitro-lyberin, fitted with on electrical en-closive appliance, just outside the door of the Moines national bank. It was evide that some one had attempted to efe an entrance, but were frightened in leaving the explosive behind. Strack Because Cars Were Good. Charlotte, N. C., Dec. 2.—The Charlotte Street Car company did not fur nish heat for its cars Wednesday and all motormen and conductors went on strike. Traffic is suspended. Non-Union Men's union strike Marquette, Mich.,—Operations are being resumed on the street railway lines, non-union motormen and conductors replacing the strikers C. M. E. Church Preaching 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. Free-will Baptist Church. Preaching and Rally every 3rd Sunday at 11:30 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 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. Forrill, E.C. C. M. Lewis, K K S H T W S T K R. A. M. No. 5. Sadula Chapter No. 5. Meets irregular session the second and fourth evenings in each month. Visiting brothers al- ways welcome. Win. Ruby. H. P. C. R. Lewis. Sec. A. F. A. M. M Centennial Lodge, No. 59 meets in regular season the second and fourth Mon days 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 Tuesa- h. Hall 120 E. Main St. d. D. Steele P. S. Crab Sons & Daughters of Charity Lodge No.1. Meets 1st. and 3d. Tuesdays each month. D. L. White Press W: W: Henderson Sec.