Sedalia Weekly Conservator

Sedalia Weekly Conservator. VOL. 1. The Plantation Child's Lullaby. (Exchange.) Wintah time hit comin' Stealin' thou de night; Wake up in de mein' Evabling is white; Cabin lookin' lonesome Steauin' in de snow; Make you kin' o' newsw Wen de win' hit blow. Trompin' back from leadin' Col' an' wot an' blue, Homespan jacket rugged, Win' a-lowin' thoo, Cabin lookin' cheerful Underne f do do', Yet you kin' o' keerful Wen de win' hit blow. Hickory log a-blazin'. Light a-lookin' red. Painh o' eyes a-peepin' From a-toun'le bed. Little feet a-patternin' Clean across de flo; Beatah had be keeftil W'en de win' hit blow. Suppah done an' over, Evahting is still; Listen to de snow-man Slippin' down de hilt; Ashes on de fish, Keep it wam but low; What's use o' keerin' El de win' do blow? Smoke-house full o' a o Brown an' sweet an' good; 'Taters in de cellah 'Posum rosm de wood; Little baby snoozin' Des es of he know What's de use o' keerin Ef de win' do blow? Repression in the South. (Exchange) The forced resignation of Jno. Spencer Bassett, Prof. of English at Trinity College, Durham, N. C., illustrates a very serious difficulty which men of intellegence and independence encounter in many of the Southern States. In a recent issue of a magazine Prof. Bassett said the way to solve the Negro problem was to treat the Negro fairly, and he also declared that Booker Washington was the greatest man produced by the South in the past hundred years, except Robt. E. Lee. A storm of denunciation greeted Prof. Bassett just as soon as his article appeared. It is said that an avalanche of petitions for his removal were sent to the officers of the College by the parents of the pupils and others. Newspapers thru-out the South took the matter up and told the college authorities that they would either have to rid themselves of the offending teacher or loose their patronage. Pressure was brought to bear upon the school which forced Bassett to hand in his resignation, which he has just done. One of the Charleston papers told the Professor that he was seeking notoriety in order to be able to get a better paying post in some Northern school, and mentioned several Southern educators who left the South under somewhat similar conditions, and were taken in Northern colleges under larger salaries. This Southern intolerance recalls the proscription which was practiced by the South during slavery days. There is less cause for the repression now than there was then, for at that time the South was at war with civilization and felt that either it or civilization would have to go under. Civilization triumphed, the South, years afterward, pretended to be SEDALIA, MISSOURI, FRIDAY, December 11, 1903. glad of this triumph, but recent irruptions in that quarter show that there was some hypocrisy in that pretense of a hearty acceptance of the situation. The South is still at war with the calendar, with progress and the movement of the spheres, and take pains to tell the world of this. Recently there was a whine in one of the New Orleans papers and also in one of the Richmond papers about the drift of the South's keenest, most talented and most ambitious men to the North and West. If these papers and their constituents take a glance at the Basset affair, and also at the somewhat similar case of Prof. Andrew Sledd two years ago, they will be able to grasp one of the reasons for this hegira. HAVE AN AIM IN LIFE This very interesting paper was read by Mrs Lizzie Bird of Sweet Springs, Mo., at the Thanksgiving Forum held at Salt Pond Chapel on the evening of November 29th. The sentiments are so aggressive and sensible that we take pleasure in publishing same for the benefit of our parrons. —Editor. In the midst of events of events which seems to bespeak predestination, man feels that he is free. The planets wheel through the heavens; the earth revolves on its axis and performs its annual circuit; the seasons come and go; the clouds rise and vanish, the rain the hail and snow descends; and in all this, man has no voice. Man therefore is free. He has the power to seek happiness in his own way: he enters upon existence and sets forward in the path of life. But, as he passes along a thousand tempers beset him. The farther he gets away from the rose garden of youth, the more tempations he meets; but as he overcomes one, it makes him more able to overcome the next. Pleasure comes to beckon him away, offering beautiful prospects in the future; wealth seems to make him her votary, by revealing her wagic power over man and things; ambition moves him with dreams of glory; indolence assays to soften and seduce him, to her influence, love, envy, malice, revenge jealousy and many other busy spirits assail him with their various acts, and man is free to yield to these temptations if he will. God has so arranged it that man can take his choice, but however, making him responsible for the use and abuse of the liberty bestowed upon him. In order to succeed amid all these temptations, we must of a necessity have an aim in life. If we wish to achieve honor, if we wish to be a model for our associates and if we wish to leave behind us foot-prints on the sands of time we must have an aim in life. Well has it been said: some men are born great, some seek greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them, but of all these wavs of obtaining greatness there is but one way for the Negro to become possessor of it and that way is for him, to set up a target and continue to shoot toward it, for seeking is the only way he will obtain greatness. It is well known and said that the world owes every man a living, and any man can succeed, if he takes a steely and right aim in life. The ancients were well a- ware of this fact, and represented fortune as a blind goddess because she distributed her gifts, without discrimination, and in modern times, the belief has been prevalent that, the fortune of a man, was ruled chiefly by the planet under which he was born. In life we should be industrious. There is no situation in life which can afford so much comfort and enjoyment as that of having both body and mind constantly employed. Improve every hour of your time in the natural exercise of your strength and faculties in the most useful employment. Our aim may be far in the distant, but we should never give up, but fight and shoot at our target until every foe is vanquished; and say like a Roman. I'll find a way or make one. Prejudice and opposition may be against us as a race, but we should never lose our aim. What shall I be? Should be the question of every young man and woman. What shall we make of him or her? should be the question of every parent. Those who have been living at random, let me entreat you to have an aim in life, for that you must have if you would succeed, and when you do aim, aim high, for the time has come when the motives, to moral actions and reforms forced upon us, and the voice of a thousand sons, coming to us entreating us that where ever the iron hand is upon us there go, and amid flurry and frenzy lift high the banuer and herald the tidings, that as long as time shall last, so long will the Negro be a potent in the promotion of intelligence. Soon will time upon the swiftly revolving wheels of nature bring to our view the fact that, the man that can produce the true work of art, the one who can dive down into the deep mysteries of science, the one that can unfold the beauties of literature, will be recognized as a man wether the attainments be enrapped in ivory or encased in ebony. Therefore have an aim in life. Mrs. Lizzie Bird, Sweet Springs, Mo. MISSOURI'S EDUCATIONAL EXHIBIT: ITS WEIGHT. The Missouri educational exhibit will be weighed in the balance but it shall not be found wanting. Judge J. H. Hawthorne of Kansas City, Chairman of the department of Education, of the Missouri World's Fair Commission, and Prof. G. V. Buchanan, of suderintendent, have requested that Missouri school teachers send an average of one-sixteenth of a pound, avoirdupois, for each boy and girl in the state. Not one-sixteenth of a "pound of flesh" but of exhibit matter in the shape of shape of written recitations, including free hand drawings, drawings in nature study, water colors maps, relief maps and charts, manual training and kindergarten work. In fact, any kind of legetimate school work done in the school room or under supervision of the teacher. Then allowance, it is computed, will total the enormous bulk of twelve tons. Mr. Buchanan says that 12,000 Missouri teachers are now engaged NO NEGRO PARTY WANTED. BOSTONIAN "WIND-JAMMERS" AGAIN ACTIVE. REV. J. WILL JACKSON D. D. Addresses White Ministerial Alliance—Press Comment The Negroes in Boston, who have just started out to form a party of their own for the whole country, are unwise. They passed resolutions reciting that "the colored voters of the North, the better to advance their cause, to detach themselves henceforth from the control of both the great political parties which divide the country, should organize in every state into an independent body of voters, and wield the ballot in their hands with an eye single to the preservation of the rights conferred on them and their brethren in the South by the fourteenth and fifthteenth amendments. There is not the slightest necessity for any such political organization. Parties organized on race lines are as mischievous as are those on lines of creed or geography. The Democracy has succeeded in making itself a geographical party by the follies and lunacies which have extirpated it thru-out the North and West and confined it to the South. Punishment, of course, comes to the Democracy for this vice by being shut out from power in the national government. It is effaced in the North and West, and tho' On Nov. 30. Dr. J. Will Jackson, P. E. of the St. Joseph District of M. E. Church, read a paper on the Race Question before the Ministerial Alliance (white) of Sedalia. The paper was a matchless one. Only a deep student of the race problem and a scholarly man could do as Dr. Jackson did. So often men of our race, when before our own people will speak freely on this question, but when in the presence of the dominant race exhibit so much sycophancy that, to say the least, one is disgusted. Dr. Jackson boldly and eloquently set forth his views, making no apology, for his being a black man. He did not attempt to solve the problem with radicalism, but set forth the only true rule, that of honests, sobriety, mind muscle, money, justice and right. In speaking of the conditions of the Negro of the South, he showed himelsf better acquainted with them, than most of the men who talk so glibbly about what they have not even a fair knowledge. The Alliance was most pleasantly surprised. The sentiment of all who heard and expressed themselves is summed up in this excerpt from the "Sedalia Demo- --- NO.32 it controls the states of the South, it has not the slightest influence in national concerns. Boston's Negroes are as blind as the national Democratic leaders. The country wants to steer clear of all such racial and sectional divisions as the black men of the Hub and the Democratic bosses of the country aim at. The Democrats have accomplished their piece of asininity, but the Eastern Negroes will be prevented by circumstances over which they have no control from carrying out their folly. They will be prevented by the fact that the Negroes at large will refuse to join them. The Republican party is able and willing to defend the rights of every element in the community. It has always done this. It always will do it. Let the Boston black men take the advice of B. Washington and leave race questions out of politics endeaver to meet their duties as citizens and support the party which they think does most for the general good of the country at large. The United States may possibly need one or two new things, but it is not demanding any additional political parties. Globe-Democrat. crat:" "At todays' meeting of the Ministers' Alliance the ablest paper the members have listened to in months was read by a colored man, the Rev. J. Will Jackson D. D. Presiding Elder of the M. E. Church for the St. Joseph District, his subject being, "The Race Problem. The Rev. Dr. Jacoby, ex-president of the Alliance stated to the Democrat that he had expected a good paper at the hand of Dr. Jackson, but was not prepared for the splendid literary treat served to those present" The Globe Democrat commenting on the same address say: "Rev. Jackson is one of the brainiest colored men in the state, and his paper was highly commended by those who heard it." It was well for the race that one of its own members could present in such an intelligent manner his views so pointedly to those who sit in judgement upon us. The paper was dispassionate and fair. The impression was good. Dr. Jackson honored him self and the race. Let others learn a lesson make preparation to such an extent that it will force recognition of our ability and respect for the man. 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. W. H. HUSTON C. M. ENGLISH All articles for publication must be in by Wednesday. A PIECE OF FOLLY EMINATING FROM "THE HUB." The Globe Democrat of the 5 inst. speaks editorially of the efforts being made by certain Negroes of Boston to organize a strictly Race Party to go forth in the campaign of 1904. We think much as the Editor of the Globe Democrat that "There is not the slighest necessity for any such political organization." What would they build their platform upon? Toward what "goal" would they lead their following? Since we as American Citizens, now can we aid the nation to attain to the eminent heights, toward which destiny and our National ambition leads, by separating ourselves from the great and powerful agencies that are constantly active? And what can we hope to accomplish by herding to ourselves? Do not the Bostonians know that, what political and personal rights we have, were given to us by others? These rights and immunities that we enjoy now, tho they may be oft times limited, were extended before we had a voice in saying anything as to hows, whens' and where-ness. Not any of the great problems of this age are solved by separatist but by the concentratist. Therefore instead of using our numerical strength as a unit for selfish purposes, we should ally our strength with such forces as will by re-action add strength to us. A Negro Party or a party, whose absolute aim is to prove to the interest of one race creed, clan or clique, would be a political organism devoid of patriotism. To be non-patriotic is contrary to our moral and religious make-up. Then too, we would like to know why we may not anticipate something good and beneficial from the party we have so long aligned ourselves with? "The Republican Party," as the good editor says, "Is ever able and willing to defend the rights of every element in the community." A simple proposition presents itself for our consideration namely: Can we do more acting solidly as a strictly Race Party than can be accomplished by acting with greater political parties that are pledged, by every semblance of honor, to see every citizen clothed in the full enjoyment of political religious and social freedom? THE CONSERVATOR for one openly avows, that more good may be and will be accomplished by the race following the better course suggested in the foregoing formula—and if we as citizens will follow the advice contained in the concluding lines of the Globe Democrats Editorials, it will be as he says. "For the general good of the country." His conclusion is breathed in the following wise and sensible sentiments:—"Let the Boston Black Man—we say all Negroes)" "Take the advice of Booker T. Washington- Sedalia Weekly Conservator. EDITOR. MANAGE 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. "His better than a thousand gleaned From fields by others sown." ton and leave race questions, out of politics endeavor to meet their duties as citizens and support the party they think does the most for the general good." --- THAT the white intelligence of Sedalia appreciates Negro talent and manhood worth has been proven by the manner in which the Ministerial Alliance of this city treated the Rev.J. Will Jackson, D. D., P. E. St. Joseph District, Central Missouri Conference, who by their solicitation, delivered a scholarly and philosophical address before that cultured body on the 30th, of last month. We can truly say that the mist is lifting, and that the say is laddened with auspious premonitions of aglorious future for us, the Negro, if we but do, as our esteemed townsman has done, seek to attain the highest standard of Christian intelligence and usefulness. ```markdown ``` AND THE Boston Negro have concluded to solve the Race Problem by the putting forth next year of an absolutely Race Ticket. Let the Methodist name their ticket, the Baptist theirs, the German their etc. Then we would have a campaign next year somethingakin to the Bostonans ideas. ```markdown ``` THEODORE ROOSEVELT, the modern wonder instatemanship, will revolutionize message making by instituting a regime of short spicy state documents. We are certainly glad to have an executive, who is not afraid to make new precedent when the occasion demands. ```markdown ``` If SENATOR HANNA should on account of physical debility, be forced to resign the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee, no one need not fear for the Grand Old Party has others, plenty that can lead her hosts to victory. WHAT do you intend to do in the future toward the establishment of business enterprises to give employment to our coming educated youth? When such enterprises are established, are you going to give them your patronage? It is certainly hoped that Missouri's intelligent citizenship will redeem her from the hands of political machinery and legislative frauds of every conceivable appearance. ```markdown ``` LET THE NON-PROGRESSIVE STAND aside or they will be over-ridden by the elements of advancement. Best bargains for everybody, all the time at the St. Louis Clothing Co. A Prosperous Church. The third quarterly conference of Pitt Chapel M. E. Church was held on Tuesday evening Dec. 1.03 with Rev. W. H. Smith, P. E. presiding and S. B. Bacon secretary. The conference was well attended the brethren were present with all their reports, and nothing but peace and harmony prevailed. The pastor, Rev. B. F. Abbott, made his report which showed that the church was in good condition and that every department of the church is paospering. The Sunday school is well officered, possessing a very efficient corps of teachers. The Sunday morning class meeting and Wednesday evening prayer meeting are a source of great spiritual help to all who are privilege to attend. The Epworth League under the leadership of Mrs. Ora V. Ford, has been recently organized and great results are expected from the work among the young people. The treasurer's report showed that the church is also enjoying unusual financial prosperity, the pastor's and P. E. claims and all current expenses have been met in full. On Sunday the presiding elder preached three very able and instructive sermons, a deep spiritual interest was manifested all day, and especially at the afternoon service when the holy spirit of God's power came down in copious showers, moving many to tears, while others gave praises to his holy name by shouting and clapping of hands. Certainly it was good to be there. At this service the presiding elder, assisted by the pastor and pastors of the A. M. E. and C. P. churches along with their congregations, administered the holy sacrament of the Lord's supper to a large and waiting congregation.——S. B. Bacon, Rec. Pitt Chapel. Glasgow Missouri Nov. 33, 1903. October the 25th was rally day at Lewis Chapel M. E. Church, and Tribe No. 1 lead by Sister Anna Lewis and Brother Edward Cockrell raised $85.00, and Tribe No. 2 lead by Sister Hannah Woods and Brother George Forbis raised $65.00 total $150.00. Our third quarterly meeting was held the 8th, of Nov. 1903. Dr. J. Will Jackson the P. E. was with us and seemed to be at his best, he preached two soul reviving sermons. The collecti- sion was $40.76. We were honored with one of Dr. Jacksons great lectures on Nov. 26th., listened to by a large audience. At night we raised on Thanksgiving $25.00. We are now engaged in a revival meeting assisted by Rev. T. W. Fulghem. Viebrock & Gieschen handle the stoves that will make "teney body" warm. Try them, primes to suit. 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. III Art Department—Drawing, Painting and Decorative work, IV Music Department—Vocal and Instrumental Music, Theory and Harmony. VI College of Liberal Arts-Complete elective courses leading to the several academic degrees. 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. J. F. KUHN & CO., Cor., Lamine & Pettis. 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 the work satisfactorily. Most students earn in this way $2 00 a month, some earn larger amounts. Applicaiti on 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 be 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 of established habits and character can be allowed this privilege of outside residence. In case of mitions this may be granted only on the written request of parents or guardians. THE BLUE FR Will save YOU MO OUR BARGA GROCERIES 15 No Granulated sugar $1.60 Pure Lead Lard 15c $ 10c "Q" Brand Sorghum $ qt. can 10c "Q" Brand Syrup $ qt. can 10c X-ray Soap 6 bars for 25c Old Country Soap 6 bars 25c Deet Vinegar $ gal. 2 c Good Cream Cheese $ 18c Smoked Bacon $ 15c These, and many other bargains, to at our store This Month—Nothing We make no charges for showing c J. F. KUHN & CO., C Fall term opens Sept. 22, closes Dec. 11. Winter term opens Dec. 14, closes Feb. 10. Spring term opens Feb. 22, closes April 28. s to give a thorough, practical christian health and physical training, provides for ful attention to morals and manners in personal religious life. divided into six general departments. Grades, providing a thorough drill in aparatory, 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 Expenses. Board and room for four Weeks $8.00 Tuition - - - - 2.00 Use of laundry - - - .50 Music, Instrumental or Vocal for four weeks, two lessons per week - $2.50 One lesson per week - 1.10 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 these'ves, sheets and pillow cases, extra quilt and blan- kets, slop bucket, lamp chinnneys, 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. J. L. Lowe, Sodalia, Mo. MARKET REPORTS. Kansas City, Dec. 9.-Cattle-Receipts, 6,400; calves, 600. The market was fairly active and generally steady. Representative sales. STEERS No. Wgt. Price.No. Wgt. Price 45 171 $0.65 26 160 $4.05 38 151 0.60 22 120 $4.55 4 102 3.15 24 918 3.26 WESTERN STEERS. 26 112 3.25 65 1120 3.00 26 170 3.50 31 1090 3.60 22 stk. 1.25 2.25 4.100 3.00 COLORADO STEERS. 28 fdr. 921 3.25 1 fdr. 921 3.26 OKLAHOMA STEERS. 22 838 3.20 1 839 3.80 BOUTHWEST STEERS. 29 893 3.40 WESTERN COWS. 24 883 2.45 20 785 2.40 28 781 3.50 58 884 2.00 9 726 1.75 28 789 1.65 NATIVE HEIFERS. 18 mix. 806 4.10 58 mix. 1243 4.05 12 mix. 833 3.80 4 1016 4.05 11. 723 2.55 4 610 2.46 NATIVE COWS 10. 1238 3.25 53 952 2.55 13. 870 2.75 29 718 2.85 13. 917 2.00 6 750 1.60 28. 1055 3.05 55 959 3.00 1055 3.35 25 952 3.45 40. 950 3.10 977 3.20 NATIVE STOCKERS 3. 722 6. 755 3.50 3. 722 6. 755 3.10 14. 666 2.70 64 713 3.10 14. 666 2.70 601 3.00 STOCK COWS AND HEIFERS. 25. 550 2.65 9. 884 2.45 10. 646 2.55 12. 610 2.28 10. 697 2.25 14. 722 1.90 Horse-Receipts, 8,000. The market was steady to a shade lower than Tuesday's high level. Representative sales. No Wt. Price No Wt. Price No Wt. Price 88.277 4.100 $0.55 44.57$ 56.60 88.232 45.75$ 0.56 28.60 56.60 24.233 455 $0.80 1.00 55.26 45.50 18.188 453$ 10.96 4.40 12.140 4.50 19.108 445 28.183 452$ 42.100 4.50 2.600 100 32.113 4.45 2.950 1.50 Shope-Receipts, 3,000. The market was steady. Lambs range from $4,065.52. sheep, $2,000.25. culls, $1,000. bucks. Chicago Live Stock Chicago, Dec. 9.—Cattle-Receipts, 27.- 000. Good to prime steers, $5.20/6.00; stockers and feeders, $2.10/4.15; Texas red steers, — Horses-Receipts, 40.000. Mixed and batches, $1.45/4.55. good to choice heavy, $3.45/4.55. light, $1.50/4.45. bulk of sales, $4.40/6.14. Sheep Receipts, 22.000. Good to choice wethers, $4.00/6.55. fair to choice mixed, $4.40/6.55. western sheep, $3.00/6.55. native lambs, $4.00/6.75. western lambs, $4.00 @6.40. St. Louis Live Stock. St. Louis, Dec. 9 - Cattle-Recipits, 3,- 500. Beef steers, $3.80/5.10; stockers and food, $2.00/7.5; cows and heifers, $2.250 Texas steers, $2.20/3.50; cows and heifers, $2.00/2.75. Hogs-Recipits, 6,500. Pigs and lights, $4.10, 4.10; butchers and best heavy, $4.400 4.55. Shops-Recipits, 1,500. Natives, $3.250 3.85; lambs, $4.00/5.26. Omaha Live Stock Omaha, Dec. 9—Cattle-Receipts, 4,700. Native steers, $1.55; 5,15 cows and heifers, $7.00; 10,00 western steers, $2.80; 4.00 Texas steers, $2.90; 3.65; range cows and heifers, $2.00; 3.35; stockers and feeders, $2.25; 3.55. Hogs-Receipts, 9,000. Heavy, $4.25; 4.25 hooded, $4.30; 4.35, bulk, $4.30; bulk of sales, $4.00; 3.45; 3.85. Sheep-Receipts, 6,000. Western yearlings, $3.69; 4.00; wethers, $4.30; 4.70; ewes, $2.50; 3.25; common and stockers, $2.25; 3.50 lambs, $4.00; 5.00. Kansas City Grain Kansas City, Dec. 9 - Wheat-No. 2 hard. 71%@72; No. 3. 67%@71; No. 4. 51 @66c; No. 2 red. 84%@71; No. 3. 82%@83c. Corn-No. 2 mixed. 39c; No. 2 white. 39c; No. 3, 2c. Oats-No. 2 white. 37c; No. 2 mixed. 34%c. Rye-47c. Hay-Choice timo- ty. 23%c; choice prairie. $4.00 Chicago Cash Grain. Chicago, Dec. 9.-Wheat-No. 2 red, 28¢; No. 3, 80¢;%8c; No. 2 hard, 80¢;%8c; No. 3, 80¢;%8c; No. 4, northern spring, 88¢; No. 2, 80¢;%8c; No. 3, 80¢;%8c. Corn-No. 2, 41¢; 41¢;%c; No. 3, 41¢;%41¢;%c. Oats-No. 2, 34¢; No. 3, 24¢. Futures: Wheat-December, 80¢;%c; old, 80¢;%c; May, 51¢;%c; July, 76¢;%76¢;%c. Corn-December, 41¢;%41¢;%c; January, 41¢;%c; May, 42¢;%c; July, 49¢;%42¢;%c. Oats-December, 34¢;%42¢;%c; May, 36¢;%c; July, 83¢;%33¢;%c. St. Louis Cash Grain. St. Louis, Dec. 9. -Wheat-No. 2 red, cash, elevator, nominal; track, 90%@c; December, 89%c; May, 81%c; July, 75%c; No. 2 hard, 77%c; Corn.-No. 2 cash, 41%c; track, 43c; Oats-No. 2 cash, 37c; track, 74%@c; No. 2 white, 39%c. Kansas City Produce. Kansas City, Dec. 9.-Eggs-Fresh, 31¾ per doz. Butter-Creamery, extra, 23c; dairy, fancy, 20c; packing stock, 13c; cheese, northern full cream, 11¾c. Poultry-Springs, 10¾c per lb; hens, 7c per pound; ducks, 5c per pound; geese, 6¾c per lb; turkey hens, 12¾c lb; young gobblers, 12¾c pigeons, $1.00 doz; squabs, $1.00¾.50 doz Choice, scaled, dressed poultry lc above these prices. Game-per dozen-Rabbits, 60c; snipe, 60c¾l.100; ducks, mallard and redheads, $2.00¾l.00; mixed, $1.75; squirrels, 60c. Potatoes-Peq bushel, 60¾l8c Fruit-Apples, $4.00¾l.50 per barrel; oranges, $3.25¾l.75 box; lemons, $3.25 per box; grape, 20c per basket; cran- berries, per box, $1.00¾l.25 Vegetables-Cabbage, $1.50¾l.00 per cwt; onions, 50¾l.00 per bushel; turnips, 12¾l. 25c per bushel; tomatoes, per crate, $2.25 ¾l.25. Calls Convention of Negro Women. Guthrie, Ok., Dec. 9.-Sarah Davis has called a convention of the Christian negro women of the United States to meet in this city for the purpose of organizing a permanent association. The date will be determined after other colored women leaders are consulted. Crawford Gate St. Louis Theater. St. Louis, Dec. 9.—The Odeon and Masonic temple building, on Grand Bear Finney avenue, was sold to a candidate headed by Lester M. Crawford, proprietor of the Crawford than- ter and general manager of the Crawford theater syndicate. IDEAL IN HOUSEKEEPING. Don't Want Union Agreement. Chicago, Dec. 9.—Ten hours a day and no union agreements or no work is the ultimatum issued by three more big manufacturing concerns located at Batavia, Ill., and they have 1,500 union employees. A general strike is expected. Kansas City Student a Suicide Kansas City Student a Suicide Ann Arbor, Mich., Dec. 9—Russell H. McWilliams, of Kansas City, Mo., a Junior Literary student at the University of Michigan, committed suicide at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house, of which fraternity he was a member. MADE A DIFFERENCE MADE A DIFFERENCE. He Saw There Was Real Danger and Woke Up to a Certain "It only required eight words once to give me as servere a jolt as ever came my way in those early years when I was proud of my first single," said a well known Washington member of the bar, relates the Post, when the tail had veered around to the subject of trials and tribulations of newly-made lawyers. "It happened in the early '80s, and, although I wasn't exactly briefess at the time, I wasn't getting any more crises than I could handle. "One day a couple of Texans, both of them holding good positions at the capitol, got into an altercation, and one of them gavethe other a severe broucing. The victor in the fight, a huge, breezy man, with a gigantic spread-eagle mustache, was arrested for assault, and released on bail. A friend of his was a friend of mine, and this mutual friend, willing to toss a case my way, sent the Texan to my office for advice. I took his case. He didn't appear to be even a little bit worried about it, although I endeavored to impress upon him the difference between the District of Columbia brand of justice and that prevailing down in 'San Antone,' where he hailed from. "The Texan who had lost out in the fight was pretty badly hurt, and the grand jury indicted my client for assault in the first degree. That looked pretty bad, and I hunted my Texan up and told him so. "I'm afraid you are taking this matter a little too complaisantly.' I said to him. 'But it's really a bad job, from every point of view. I want to impress that upon you. You don't appear to appreciate the fact that there's quite a fair chance of your having to go to prison for this thing.' "Say, is that right, podner?" the Texan asked me, for the first time beginning to look a bot alarmed over the situation. "It is decidedly so.' I told him. "He got up from the chair and strode up and down the room, tugging at his mustache for a minute. Then he plumped himself back into his chair. "By h—ll,' he bawled, banging or his desk with his first, 'I've got to get a lawyer!" A FEW HOME HINTS. Bits of Domestic Information That May Come Handy to the Homeowner Celery is usually added to a walnut and apple salad. Any recipe should be tried before being accorded a place on one's list. Some of them do not suit our palates while others, with some little variation of proportions, may be made to do so. To clean a glass decanter put into it a few lumps of soda and a spoonful of vinegar. Shake well but leave the torr open, or the decanter may burst. Rinse with clear water and turn down to drain. To clean a porcelain bathtub, make a paste of whiting and water. Apply this once a week and your tub will shine like glass. The whiting can be procured at a paint shop by the pound as reasonably as gasoline. No one in these days thinks of papering or whitewashing a kitchen. The walls should be oil-painted in a flat finish—that is, without varnish—and if it is properly done they may be washed freely without injury to the surface. There are also several patent wall coverings resembling light oilcloth that are put on like paper. For removing mildew make a solution of one teaspoonful of chloride of lime and a quart of water. Strain then dip the mildew stains in it. Buttermilk and salt are said to be excellent. Cover the spots with the mixture and lay in the sun for a few hours. Wash out the paste, renew the application and the sunning until the spots disappear. Sweet Potato Waffles Mix well together two heaping teaspoonfuls of mashed sweet potatoes, one of melted butter, one of sugar, a pint of sweet milk, a half-pint of flour, a teaspoonful of baking powder, a half saftspoonful of salt and the whites of two eggs, beaten stiff. Oil the waffle iron well and bake to a delicate brown. Do not fill the iron too full. Serve with maple syrup or honey cream, which is made by beating one cupful of comb honey cut into small bits into a pint of whipped cream.—Boston Budget IDEAL IN HOUSEKEEPING. Many of the Old Customs and Conditions Are Passing Entirely Away. A generation ago to be an ideal housekeeper was the chief ambition of almost every woman. No girl desired a fairer fate than to be placed at the head of a household with a good and loving husband to supply all her wants and make her the mistress and the queen of his heart and his home. In most cases, says the Peoria Herald Transcript, the girl who started housekeeping had more or less experience in the art under the tuition of her mother. She loved to decorate and beautify the house which was to be her home during the rest of her earthly pilgrimage. She loved to create delicacies for her husband and her children, and, obsolete it as we may, much of the affection she received was due entirely to her skill as a homemaker. When her children grew up around her this kind and sympathetic mother and the pantry were the chief attractions in their world. As they grew older the ties only grew the stronger. When they acquired families of their own the old homestead, with its abundance of good things, still had attractions for them. The kind old mother was still their best friend. She knew all the difficulties they had to encounter in starting homes of their own, and her advice and sympathy were worth more to them than gold. The grandchildren came to venerate her as a sort of venerable goddess, and when she finally went away from the home circle she left a vacancy which could never be filled. But we are assured with every symptom of rejoicing that these conditions are passing; that women have been emancipated; that in the future they are to be the rival, instead of the helpmate, of man, and that they must combine to enforce their just demands against the hostility of the male sex. This is nonsense pure and simple. It may be true that there are more mannish women in this generation than there were in the last. It is unfortunately true that a larger proportion of the female population has been forced to be self-supporting, but it is not true that women enjoy the so-called "liberty" which goes with tolling for a living. The home instinct is too deeply planted in the heart of women to be removed by the effects of a generation of club work. It will never be removed. A few women may go after strange gods, but the natural, wholesome girl will still find her highest ideal of happiness in a good husband and a cozy home. The clubs may succeed in making such homes impossible to a few men and women by making the young women feel that they have a more important work in the world than the prosaic duty of homemaking, but among the masses of the American people the mother will continue to be the bond which unites the unities of that holy institution the family, and she will continue in this exalted role until the end of all things. WHAT DROVE HIM TO DRINK. She Was Happy and Yet There Was an Awful Possibility Oppressing Her. "Darling," he said, as he placed his arm around her waist, and drew her tenderly to his breast, relates the New York Times, "why those pearly tears? Is the home that I have brought you to less magnificent than you expected?" "Oh, n-no," she sobbed, "It is g-grander than I dared to h-hope." "Have you found since our marriage that I am less exalted than you had supposed me to be?" "Oh, F-Fred, you are a th-thousand times more exalt-t-ted than I thought you to b-be." Stooping down he kissed away two large tears that were trembling upon her long, graceful lashes, and asked: "Has it grieved you to be taken from your parents and the scenes of your childhood, little one." "No, no, dear-dearest," she replied. "I would g-gladly go anywhere w-with you." "Great heavens!" he cried, in wild alarm. "Perhaps you are ill. Tell me, is it so, sweetheart?" "No," she said, through a fresh burst of tears, "it is not that." A look of deep perplexity overspread his handsome visage, and, pushing her back so that he could look down into her big, beautiful, tear-dimmed eyes, he asked: "Then, what in the dickens is the trouble?" "I was j-just think-thinking," she returned, "how miserable I should be if you were to die and I w-were to marry s-one one who wouldn't appreciate all this magnificence." Fanner's Fruit Cake. One-half pound fat pork chopped fine; one pint boiling water poured over it. When cool, add one-half cupful molasses, one and one-half cupful sugar, brown or granulated, one scant teaspoonful soda, one cupful chopped hickory nut meats, one cupful raisins, one teaspoonful each of cloves, allspice and cinnamon, and four or four and a half cupfuls flour. Make the dough a little thicker than for cake with no molasses—Ohio Farmer. Choice Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Boot Everything Genuine. Remember the YOU CAN ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT IN THE GROCERY LINE Sweringen & Co., 523 N. Osage. We can supply you with Fresh Butter, Eggs, and Fruits and Chick us at all times-A fine lot of fresh and Dried Fruits on hand.-Give us your orders-Quick Delivery GEISCHEN & VIEBROCK QUINN'S -104 E. MAIN Choice Wines, Liquors, Cigars Everything Genuine. Q. C. Ohone YOU CAN A GET WHAT YOU IN THE GROCER AT Sweringen 523 N. Os We can supply you with Fresh Bu and Chick us at all times — A fine Fruits on hand. Give us your or GEISCHEN & -Geischen & Viebrock- GENERAL HARDWARE, STOVES and REFRIGERATORS. 116 S. OSAGE St. Check given with each purchase Return $15 in checks and get soin trade. THE LATEST. The latest, catchiest, and wellest styles of walk-over hoes, Stetson has neckties etc. the city are to be found elaborly displayed at the St. Louis nothing company's establishment, corner Second and Ohio. Yes indeed, Sweringen & Co.. know their business when it comes to first class groceries and bldg. delicies. Remember you can read the DELIA WEEKLY CONSERVATOR for 2 weeks or one year for only $0.00. Subscribe with James Wilson or W. H. Huston, else you may send to 104 East Main St., Sedalia, Mo. FEATURES TEATES Moses Martin An old, good respectable, hard-working citizen. He resided on West Clay Street. Tuesday the cold hand of death claimed him. Asthma had effected him for many years. He was buried Wednesday. Dolly Simpson On the corner of Mill and Pettis Sts., of a complication of diseases. Her remains was intered in the cemetery. BOSTON CAFE. Furnishes All Grocers with DELICIOUS, FRESH, HOME-MADE BREAD. Don't forget to ask for Walch's Bread. We also lead in the production of ICE CREAM. ```markdown ``` Sporting Goods, Guns, Shells & Ammunition. J. M. Harris, M. D. Physician and Surgeon. 116 W. Mair. St., Sedalia, Mo OFFICE HOURS 10:00 to 12:00 a.m. 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Residence 236 W. Morgan St. HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT IT? THE ST. LOUIS SUNDAY POST DISPATCH will celebrate its 25th. birth-day, Sunday, Dec. 13 by issuing a paper weighing over two lbs. and having over 1000 columns of reading matter and illustrations—7 color selections—18 color pages—over 124 pages. Order from me. J. F. KUHN—AGENT. SEDALIA, MO. 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. The nobbiest, neatest, and flasiest suits of the season area of the Alfred Benjamin make, at the gents' emporium, St. Louis, Clothing Company, Corner Second and Ohio. 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, Manager. The Conservator, 104 E. Main street, Sedalia, Missouri. Our Correspondence ```markdown ``` Georgetown Gleanings. (Too late for last week.) Mrs. Mimey Ross and daughter Minnie spent Thanksgiving with her mother, who lives in the country. Mrs. Kzzie McFeders and daughter Mary was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Lucinda Cowan, of Sedalia this week. Miss Estelle Hankins, Professor of high English and History at Geo. R. Smith College, spent a pleasant visit with Mrs. Bettie Grear. Mr. Ras Finley accompanied by Miss Maggie Toley of Hughsville, visited his mother. Mrs. Katie Goodly, of Hughsville visited Mrs. Sallie Gallie this Prof. J. B. Simpson, of Sedalia, is teaching our school in the absence of Prof. Gravett this week. Rev. R. Rush, our esteemed pastor, gave us an excellent sermons Thanksgiving morn. Dinner was served and an entertainment given at night. Thes. Simpson, of Sedalia circuit, was elected as delegate to the annual conference which convenes at K. C. in March. Mrs. Bell Jones is on the sick list. Mrs. Ella Tavlor of Dresden visited Mrs. Jennie Jackson. Andrew McFeeders was in Smithton Thurs. Mrs. Nannie Smith and Miss Vincent Sundayed in Hughsville. Jackson Banks bought 40 acres of land adjoining his farm near Hughsville. (this week.) Mrs. Sallie Gallie is on the sick list. Mrs. Nellie Jamison of Longwood visited Mrs. Millie Jamison Sunday Mrs. Grant McFeders spent Sunday with her mother-in-law Mrs. Kizzie McFeders. Prof. Gravett has returned after a few days stay at home. Mrs. Martha Anderson has returned home from Chicago where she spent a stay with her son. Misses Mayme and Alice Vincent spent Sunday with Mrs. Jennie Jackson. BLACKBURN. The Free Baptist quarterly conference was held here Friday closing Sunday. It was well attended and a grand success. Rev. Burns is leading his church to victory. Maud Jackson made a flying trip to Marshall last week. The public school is preparing an elaborate program of recitations, drills, dialogues etc. to be rendered Xmas eve night. Also a Christmas tree will be on that date. Miss Lucinda Frazier, formerly of this place but now of K.C., has married. The young men of our town have organized a debating society to meet every Thursday. Rev. Burns says there will be a nice, intelligent lady here for Xmas. We shall greet her with greatest pleasure. But we wonder what the Elders means, and who she is! A wife we purpose. The masons are to have an entertainment the 26. We wish them anecd. Mr. Henry Finley is called to K.C., account the death of his sister, Miss Ollie Armstead is to assist in the Xmas exercises. Sweet Springs, Mo. Ye Editor was a pleased participant in the Salt Pond Chapel Thanksgiving festivities. Thru out the day, everyone seemed to have a pleasant time. Some working and not a few at the different churches listening to the eloquent sermons. Songs of praise rise from every heart. The evening services were indeed inspiring. Large companies of citizens—white and colored began to gather at the chapel as early as 6 o'clock, and by 7:30 o'clock the church was full to over flowing. Many partook of supper before the exercises began. Rev. Divers, the pastor, opened the services by singing an appropriate hymn, after which the Rev. R W. Emerson, pastor of the New Frankfort Free Baptist church, invoked Divine blessings upon the assembled host. In few well selected words, W. H. Huston was introduced as temporary chairman until the arrival of the Rev. Henry Spriggs of Sweet Springs. Mr. Huston then introduced to the audience, Mrs. Lizzie Bird, who read a most excellent paper, entitled, -Have an Aim in Life. Mrs. Bird acquitted herself with credit and rendered satisfaction to every one present. Following her was an able address touching upon many of the Living Issues of the day by J-F. Brent. Mr. Brent was at his best and called forth the heartiest applauses of his hearers. Miss Mary Steverson then delighted the audience by the eloquent rendition of her thesis on, The Negro Problem. The speech of the evening was made by brother Crid Spriggs of Salt Pond. Brother Spriggs by his ready wit, common sense state, held his hearers spell-bound, and his graphic descriptions of the past merits the highest commendation. Miss Myrtle Carr favored the gathering with a paper that met every requirement, in as much as it also urged upon all to strive for the attainment of high and lofty ideals. The concluding speech of the evening was made by W. H. Huston Editor of the SEDALIA WEEKLY CONSERVATOR, who discussed the importance of the establishment of a strongly intelligent Negro Journal in Central Missouri. Altogether, the evening was one of most pleasant enjoyed in this section for many a day. We were pleased to meet and be in conversation with Father Wesley Ward, a very large land owner in these parts, who favored us with an annual, for our paper as did Brother Crid Spriggs. The entertainment committee composed of Sisters Anna Mc Cowans, Martha Stevenson, Jane Ward, Vina Spriggs and Hannah Fields deserve special credit for the manner in which they handled the immense crowds. Rev. Divers has a splendid people at Salt Pond. MaltaBend. Mr. & J. Jackson in Sunday from K. C., and will stay a few days. Miss Amanda Thomas is improving slowly. Miss Maggie Stevenson returned to Kansas City Sunday eve. Mr. Robert Stevenson has been on the sick list this week. Mr. C. Crews and Miss Winnie Shannon and Mill Davis drove over from Marshall Sunday and was the guest of Mrs. Sarah Neff. Mrs. C. A. Williams is expecting her sister Bessie in a few days from Popeka Kas. Bessie Bill Thompson and Mrs. Charley Campbell of the country were in town Saturday. There will be a church fair at the A. M. church Xmas all are invited to attend. Miss Artha Fowler will entertain a few of her friends Friday the 10th, just as is her birthday Married on Saturday at Rev. C. A. Williams home. Mr. Tom Huston and Miss Emma Price both of Mr. Leonard Mo. Mr. Frank Stevenson was in Marshall Monday. Mr. Churley Taylor spent Saturday and Sunday in Cow Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Thomson was in Marshall Monday on business. Mr. Wb. Byman of Marshall is the guest of his uncle and Aunt. Quite a number attended the entertainment on the Bluff Saturday night. Rev. C. Tayes preached in Waverly Sunday. Miss Rosa Fowler is improving very fast. PLEASANT GROVE W. are having some very pleasant weather. We are glad to say that Miss Letha Drake, (our teacher) 1 able to fill her place in the school room again. Mr. Uphill Jenotings and Mr. Berry Garner drove toigginsville Saturday on business. Mrs. Jane Fetcher was called to Kansas City Sunday, on account of illness of her friend Mrs. Amie Curry. Mrs. Lee Har is who has been quite ill, is imp oving. Miss Jode Fetcher is on the sick list. Miss Laura Jenotings entertained quite a number of young folks, Sunday in honor of Miss Letha Drake's birthday. GLASGOW. Rev. F. D. Wills who has been at Droit Mesh for several months taking a treatment for stummering, is here visiting his parents. Mrs. Pannie Johnson of Lincoln Neb. was called here by the illness of her mo her Mrs. Francis Ward Miss Rollins of Mexico. is the guest of Miss Florence Viviana. Lewis Chipel M. E. Church is carrying on a series of meeting, and is having a wonderful success. There were forty-eur conversions surging the past week. Ms. Bettle Miller of Macon, was called last week by the death of her brother Mr. Harrison Miller. Mr. Buel Watt returned from Chicago last week. He was accompanied by his brother Mr. William Watts. Miss Cora Tolbert is seriously ill. The in ant child of Rev. and Mrs. v. D. Wells died last week. Otterville Items Messrs Chas. Simpson, Willie Porter, Wilde Williams and J. E. Hogan enjoy an opossum hunt, Monday night. Miss Oeta Foe visited Mrs. Geo. Dubins in the country last week. Mr. Cons. Robinson of Mt. Morna is visiting his sister Mrs. Sally Finloy. Mrs. Aug Hogan is suff ring from a very painful toot. Miss Lulu Hampton of near Providence, came on Saturday and was the guest of Miss Leila, Taylor returning to Smithton Monday. Miss Emma Hogan is very greatful for favors shown by Arthur Harvey. Many thanks to H. H. Tucker for kindly exercising his duty in behalf of our young people Sunday. We would, that there be more like him for our "country's sake." Harrison Bruce is offering in a bruised hand, caused by a burnt tail, which we hope will soon recover. Mrs. Sally Finloy was the guest of her dunger Estella Williams last week. Mrs. has. Simpson visited Matilda enty Friday. Mrs. Thomas Thompson is all of rheumatism. Mrs. Nellie Hubbard spent a few days in the country visiting Aunt Maria Hogan. C. Mittoo English and J. J. Simpson some of Sedalia's most learned young men gave us an interesting talk Sunday in the interest of the G. R. S. College and Journalism, which did much in development of our people especially the youth, we hope our people will maintain these thoughts, which are of so much interest to them, and may every effort go to the upbuilding or our benighted race in their coming, these young men have won many friends, who will come, and bid them come again. May success crown the path of these energetic young men. Smirton The frequent changes in the weather makes it a little hard to get accustomed to. Butchering is the order of the day. Among those butchering last week were J. B. Simpson, Isam Smith and A. H' Gravett. Prof. Gravett spent the latter part of last week at home getting up his winter's wool, while J. B. Simpson filled the chair of Prof. at Georgetown school. Two boys, Clins Taylor and Jno. Buekner, stole a horse from Walker Butress' barn and rode it to Sedalia last week, for which they are now doing 30 days in the county jail. The sick are in a precarious condition. Mrs. Hampton is no better, while Miss Hogan is rapidly growing worse. It is rumored that Lena is to be taken to the poor house as her relatives have closed their doors to her Smithton's arl-gion seems to be of the littuphe-fallen, carefor tueying kind, but of the everyfellow for himself and the oevi forsall kind. J. B. Simpson and C. Milton English passed here Saturday enroute Otterville in the interest of the George R. with College Industrial Building and the Sedalia Weekly Conservator. These two young men are wide awake to the best interests of the people, and this you will say after the 4th. Sunday, for on that date at 2 o'clock p.m., these young men will entertain us. We are expecting a full house on that day. It is rumored that A.-H. Graven wants to sell his farm and move to town. better buy more land and — and then sette down brother. LOCAL MENTION Dr. J. M. Harris and lady entertained at luncheon, Dr. J. W.1. Jackson, P. E. of St. Joe District of the Central Missouri Conference M. E. Church and the Rev. Richard Davis, pastor of Taylor's chayel M. E. Church this city, on Tuesday Dec. 1st. Rev. Abram Todd recently of St Louis Mo. but formerly a playmate of Editor Houston of the CONSERVATOR has matriculated at Geo. R. Smith College. We are certainly well pleased to have Brother Todd with us engaged in the cause of Christian Education. The entertainment given by Mesdames Amanda Rravis and Agnes York was a pleasant success, and the Queen City Band did excellent service. THE CONSERVATOR's staff are very industriously engaged in getting out the Smithsonian this week. Manager English hopes to make this job one among the best ever turned out for Geo. R. W. W. Morgan of Dresden was seen on our street Saturday. He reports that his son's eyes are improving rapidly under the treatment of Dr. J. M. Harris. Our esteemed friend, D. L. White feels prouder than ever over "That man" that has recently arrived at his home. Rev. R. Emerson believes in the CONSERVATOR and has rendered her some excellent service. He sends in the name of Mrs. Sallie Mason, of Gilliam, Mo., to add to our list. Thanks brother send more. Miss Adda Jones an ex-student of Geo. R. Smith College, who has been at home, Mayview Mo., spent Sunday in our city, leaving on the 2:45 P.M. for Kansas City Mo., where she is to accept a lucrative position. Miss Jones, favored the CONSERVATOR with a cash annual subscription. Thanks, Miss Jones, we shall be a weekly visitor to your happy home. GEO, R. SMITH COLLEGE REVIVAL. The religious revival at the College has practically classed for a season. That there was a commendable interest manifested can be seen by the seven converts who have united with the church. The mid-week services will continue with a general revival on Sunday. Where to Worship. Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday Morning Sunday School ..... 9.00 Song Service ..... 10.00 Preaching ..... 11.00 Afternoon Class Meeting ..... 2.00 Epworth League ..... 6.00 Song Service ..... 7.00 Preaching ..... 8.00 Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening Roy R. Davis, Pastor. African Methodist E. Church. Sunday Morning Preaching.....11.00 Afternoon Sunday School.....2.00 Class meeting.....8.00 Endeavor.....7.00 Preaching.....8.00 Rev. Alexander, Pastor. Morgan St. Baptist Church. Preaching 11.60 Sunday 2.00 P.M. Preaching 7.30 P.M. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening Key, P. M. Maeh, Foster. Simpson's Chapel. Sunday School ..... 900 A. M. Preaching ..... 11.00 A. M. General Class ..... 8.00 P. M Preaching ..... 7.30 P. M Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening (G. W. Ball, Pastor C. M. E. Chureh Praeching every Sunday morning at 11.00 and evening at 7.30 Sunday school ..... 2.00 P.M Class meeting ..... 3.00 P.M Prayer meeting every Friday evening. T. H. Warfield, Pastor. Free-will Baptist Church. Preaching and Raily every 3rd Sunday 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 evening. Rev. E, D. Burns, Pastor. Lodge Directory C Q.C. Commandery, K. T. Meet for regular business the first and third Fridays in each month. J. T. Forrill, E. C. C. H. Lewis, R. S T K S H T W S R. A, M. No. 5. Sadalia Chapter No. 5 Meets irregular session the second and fourth evenings in each month. Visiting brothers always welcome. Wm. Ruby, H. P. C. H. Lewis, See. A. F. A. M. M Centennial Lodge, No. 89 meets for regular session the second and fourth Mon days in each month. J. P. Moffitt, W. M. L. 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, Stec. G. U.O. of O. F. Meets in regular session the first and third Tues- days in each month. Hall 130 E. Main St. L. Cowan, N. G. D. Y. Steele P. S. Sons & Daughters of Charity Lodge No. 1. Meets 1st. and 3d. Tuesdays each month. D. L. White Press W: W. Henderson Sec. ```markdown ```