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. The Weekly Conservator’s Special Offer. | ‘The management of The Sedalia Werkiy Consrrys TOR, wishing to reach a thonsand isms by thy first of December, aud believing our patrons Wi! ail us iu accomplisaing this result, have agreed to send this, the most progressive and up ative standard colored newspape: in Central Missonri to any or:foroae dollar the year. This special offer will lest for 50 days, so get in line and keep @breast of the times.) Soliciter are wanted inevery town. Address, C. M. Excise, Mana- er. The Conservator, 104 E. Main street. Sedalia, Missouri. Our Correspondence Georgetown Gleanings. 200 aw eee ee Mrs. Mimey Ross and daugh- ter Minnie spent Thanksgiving with her mother, wholives inthe country. Mre. Kzzie McFeders and derqater Mary was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Lucinda Cowan, of Sedalia this week. Miss Estelle Hankins, Profes- sor of hich English and Histors ut Geo. R. Smith College, spent a pleasant visit with Mrs, Bettie Crear. Mr. Ras Finley accompannied by Mise Maggie ~ oley of Hughs- vill-, visited hit mother Mrs, Katie Goody, of Haghs- ville visited™Mrs. Sallic Gallie this Prof. J. B. Simpson, of Sedalia. ix teaching our school in the ab- «cence of Prof. Gravett this week Rev, R. Rush, our esteemed pastor, gave us an excellent ser mons Thanksgiving morn. Din- ner was served and an entertain: ment given at night. ‘Phos. Simpson, of Sedalia cir enit, was elected as delegate te the annual conference which con: yenes at K. C, in March. Mrs. Bell Jones is on the sick Vist. Mrs. Ella Tavlor of Dresder visited Mra. Jennie Jackson. Andrew McFeeders was it Smithton Phurs. Mrs. Nannix Smith and Miss Vincent Sunday ed in Hughesville. Jackson Bank: Dought 40 acres of land adjoining his farm near Hughsville, this week.) Mra. Sullie Gallic is on the sick list Mra Nellie Jamison of Loogwood visi fod Mra Millie Jamison Sunday Mrs Grant MeFeders spent Sunda; wth her mother-inelaw Mra. Kizzi MeFi dern, Vref, Gravett has retnrotd after a fe day stay at home, Mrs, Martha Anderson has retarne borne from Chicago where she spent stay with her son, Missex Mayme aod Alice Vincer Apent Sunday with Mrs, Jennie Jacksor BLACKBURN. \ The Free Baptist quarterly conference wos held here Eriday closing Buoday Jt was well attended and a grand suoce ss Tew. Burns is loading bis chureb to vie? Jury Maud Jackson mace a firing trip to Marshall last week. — The pub: Jie shhool is preparing av elaborate pro- revi of reettat ons, drills, .ialogues ete, to he rendered Xmes ave night Also a Coyistmas tree will be on that date. Mise Lucioda Frogier, formerly of this prince but now of K.C , has married, ‘Ihe young men of our town bave organ- verde debating society to muet every Therday. Rev. Burne says there » Ol bee alee, intellegent Indy here for Xinew Weabnll greet her with grentest iinenre. Bat we wonder what the El- dev gieans, and who she ix! A wife we rurpore, The masons are to hive an eutersainment the a6 We wish them auc- cry Mr, Heory Finley ig aalled, to E ©. account the death of his sister, ‘Miss Oltie Armstoad is to assist iu the X- Dee exer ciees. i Sweet Springs, ‘Mo. | Ye Editor was a pleaned par-. ‘ticipant in the Sait Pond Chapel Thanksgiving festivities. Thru} out the day, everyone seemed to! have a pleasant time. Some work- | ing and not a few at the different churches jistening to the clo- quent sermons Songs of praise | vse from every heart. j ‘The evening services were in-} deed inspiring, Large compan: ies of citizens —white and colored be ran to gather at the chapel as tatly as 6 o'clock, and by 7:34 Velock the church was full to over flowing, Many partook of «upper before the exercises began, Rey. Divers, the pastor, epened the services by singing an ay propriate hymn, after which the Rev. KW. Emerson, pastor 0 the New Frankfort ree Baptist church, invoked Divine blessings upon the assembled host, In « few well selected words, W. HH. Huston was introduced as tem- porary chairman unti the arrival of the Rev. Henry Spriggs of Sweet Springs, Mr. Huston then introduced to the audience, Mr | Luszie Bird, who read a most ex- jecellent paper, entitled.—Have an \Aimin Life. Mrs, Bird acquit- ited herself with credit and ren- dered satisfaction to every one present. Following her was an able address touching upon many jofthe Living Issues of the day {by J... Brent. Mr. Brent was jat his best and called forth the | heartiest applausesof his hearers, .|Miss Mary Steverson then de- -|lighted the audience by the elo {quent rendition of her thesis on, ‘The Negro Problem. The speech jof the evening was made by bro- ther Orid Spriggs of Salt Pond. | Brother Spriggs by his ready ‘| wit, common sense state, held this hearers speil-bound, and his yigraphic descriptions of the past hi merits the highest commenda- tion. Miss Myrtle Carr favored . | the gathering with @ paper that met every requirement, in as oe as it also urged upon all to , {Strive for the attainment of high jand lofty ideals. ,| The concluding speech of the _jevening wasmade by W. H. Hus: _jton Editor of the sepata Werk: «| LY CONSERVATOR, who discussed .{the importance of the establish: _|ment of a strongly intelligent Ne *| gro Journal in Central Missouri. "| Allogether, the evening was ‘lone of most pleasant enjoyed in "| this section for many a day. i We were pleased to meet and bein conversation with Fathe: »| Wesley Ward, a very large land owner in these parts, who fav. “Jored us withan annual, for our : paper as did Brother Crid +| Spriggs. ; The entertainment committee »jcomposed of Sisters Anna Mx »| Cowans, Martha Stevenson, Jan ‘| Ward, Vina Spriggs and Hannab °| Fields deserve special credit to: ‘|the manner in which they han: died the immense crowds. Rev Divers has a splendid people at Sait Pond. MaltaBend, Mr 4 J da teen cm ein Sanday frum K. C,, and will stay a few oye. Miss Amanda Thomas is mmproving slowly Miax Maggie Stovecson returned to Kaniax Cry Sundey eve, Mr, Robert Steverson has beeo on the sick Jet this werk Mr C. Crexe ard Mins Wiese Shannon sod Milly Daviw drove over from Marshall Sucdey and was the eaert of Mrs Sarah Neff Mra (C.A. Welams is expecting ber sister Bemoe ima few dogs from Topeka Kan. Yee Bil Thompson ard Mrs Charley ‘Ceumptell of th: evantry were in town Raturday. There will be a ehureh {uit lat he Al Mes, - bureh “Hives eit ave sn: vited to sitend = Miss ertha Fowler will entertain a few of her fri nde Fri day the Mth. jast which ix ber bri thitay Marredoa Saurday at Rev. ©. A. Williams home, Me. Tom Huston ane Miss Emma Price beth of Mt Leonard “Mo. Mr Frank Steverson Was in Mar shall Moeday, © Mr. Charley ‘Tayler spent Batorday and Suaday in Cow Creek Mr and Mrs. Marion Thomaor (wan in Marshall Monday 07 busisess Mr Wh Bymae of Marshall is the guest of his uncle and Aunt. Quite + number ated the enterBanment on th Biull saturday might, Rev. ©. Tare preartiedt om Waverly Sunday. Mise Ke a Fowle: 4¢ improving very. (ant PLEASANT GROVE W. are having some ver) plrasan: weather, We are gldtosay that Miss Lathes Drake, (our teacher) t. abb: to fil her ple in the schood ren agnin. Mr, Us phry denomes nue Mr. Berry Garner dove ty + iyginsvitie Saturday on business Bix, Jase Pletcher wa called 10 Ka sa City Suatay, a ae- eoant of ine @ of ter brid Mes Am mie Carry, Mire. Lee Har is whe be hese quite Ul, < tmp oving. Miss Jone Fetelie: is 00 the ick lite | Mis Leu: ra dea sags eatervon d quite a nde ber ‘of young folks, Sunday in honor of Miss Lethoa Urake’s birthday, GLASGOW, Rey FD, Wills who has been at D. trait Mich for several mouths Okie 4 treatment for stemumering, Is bere Vie Hing bas parwats, rs, Fannie foliosen uf Lincoln Neb. was ealled bere by the iliness of her mo her Mrs, Mrancis Ward Miss Rullinsuf Mexico. is the gurst of Miss Floranee Vivian, Lewis Chin vl M. B. Chureb ds carrying on a eerie of menting @od is bistaga sondertul nuccers. ‘There wore fo tyetour conver: sivus cori g the past week re Bertie Miller of Macon, was celled sre last week by the death uf her brotwer Mr Harrion Milt. Mr Buel Waite re. turned [rum Chicago bint werk, Ee wns accompanied by bis broties Mr, Wil- fin Watts, Miss Cora ‘Tolbercis serv ously Ml The imantehld or Kev. and dire, &. D, Wells died lam wouk, Otterville Items, Messrs Chas, Simpsoa, Wilte Porter, Wilve Wilhaus anad. BE Bogan en joyed an vpexsum hat, Mouday oight Masoeta Fon visited Mrs. Geo, Dot bins inthe country Inst week. Mr Cons. Robrusun of Wt. Moria is visiting his mister Mise Saby Finloy. Mrs. Aug Hogan ds cult ring fom 4 sery pau tul oot Miss Lads Hiampten ot near Providence, eas eS urday and wap the guest ut Nise Leila, Tasior returning to Siniiton Monday. Miss Kawa H yas 8 very greutfal for favors shown by Ar tor Horey Many thanks to fl. H Tucker tor kindly exercising bis duty 1 chai of oar young people >unday. We would, that there be more like nin tor cur countryaseke Harrison i ge is uflering Ir ui + Oruived nand, caused by wbaro tel, whieh we hope will soon re over, MBs. Selly Viney was tb gustotberdeug ter Betela Willams lat woek, Mrs hus. Simpson vised Matida eauy Frdey. Mrs. Toowas Thompson is si of rheumatism, Mrs. Neilio Hubbard spent a few dayn im the wourtry visoug Aunt Mura Hogan, ( Mitow Bogiish ans J. simpaor nome o: Sedalia’s most iewrved young meu gave Wan interesting talk Sunday in the interest of the G. ROS, Dulioge, and Journsiem, which did much in ae- Vempoment of our people eapeats ly the youth, we bope our people will mein. taiv these thou-hts, which are of % ‘much tterest to hom, and may every ef for. go (o the upbuilding ot our benight ed race in shete coming, these youn, men have won msny friends, who wel come, wid bud them come again vi; ‘Bucchn* crown the path of these ever. 'yetic young men, Smisrton ‘The frequent ehangraia the weather makes it a Jinle hard to get accustomed to, Batebering is the order of the day. Amoug those batchering last week ware J.B. Simpson, Lsam Saith and A- H° Gravett, Prof. Gravett spent the later art of last woek xt home getting up bis sister's wood, while J.B. Simp- son filled the chair of Prof. at George- town sehool — Two boys, Chas Tayl- orard Jno, Buckne’, stole a horse from Walker Butress’ barn and rode it to Se- dalia last week, for which they are Bow doing yo days in the county jail, ‘The tick ave in 8 precarious condition. Mrs “ Hainptonis ny beter, while Mirs Hogao is rop dly growing worse. It is rumored that Leun ia to be taken to the poor howe as her @ latives bave closed their doors wo her Smithten’a religion seems ton he of the littupthefallen, carelor ihedying kind, bat of the everyfellowfor Limse'f and the oevt farasall kind, J.B. Simpson and ©. Mitton English ‘passes here Baturds, enroute Onterviile in the interest of the George Ro mith | College Ludes'rinl Butlding and the Se dalin Weebly Conservator These two “young men are wide awake to the best interests of the people, and this you aill say after rhe 4th. Suudey, fy on “that date at 20 clok p mi, these young men sol emerten us, We ere expeci- jing a full house on that day. It ig rumored that A+ H. Graver ants 1osell bis fact ond mowe to town etter bay tore leod avd —— snd | then seite dowe bruther. %% LOCAL s% MENTION® Dr. J. M. Hurris and lady en- tertained at funcheon, Dr. J. Wil Jackson. P. BH. of St. Joe District of the Central Missouri Confer- ence M. EK. Church and the Rev Richard Davis, pastor of Tay- lor,s ehayel M. EB. Church this city, on Tuesday Dec. Ist Rev. Abram Todd recently of St Louis Mo, but formerly ‘a playmate of Editor Huston of thr ConseR VoR has matriculated at Geo. R. Smith College. We are certainly well pleased to have Brother Todd with us engaged in the cause of Christian Educa- tion. The entertaiament given by /Mesdames Amanda Rravis and Agnes York was a pleasant suc- cess, and the Queen City Band did excellent service. He Consnrvaron's staff are very industrioasiy engaged in getting uut 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 ave jimproving rapidly under the \treatment of Dr. J. M. Harris, | Our esteemed friend, D. L. | White feels prouder than ever o ver ‘Phat man” that has recent jly arrived at his home. | Rey, R. Emerson believes it |the consexvaror and has ren | dered her some excellent service | Hesendsin the name of Mrs | Sallie Mason, of Gilliam, Mo. t add to our list. Thanks brothe: | send more. | Miss Adda Jonesan exsstude. | of Gen, R. Smith College, who ba | been at home, Mayview Mo. |; Spent Sunday in our city, leavin, ,jon the 2:45 p, mM. for Kansas Cit. ie where she is to accept al. ‘\crative position. Miss Jones, fz '|vored the consmrvarox with cash annual subscription. .| Thanks, Miss Jones, we shal .| be a weekly visitor to your happ ‘}home. GEO, R. SMITH COLLEGE REVIVAL, The religious revival at the College has practically classed forascvason, That there wasa commendable interest manifest. ed can be seen by the seven con- verts whohave united with the vhurch, The mid-week services will contique with a geserai re- vival on Sunday. oo Where to Worship et b Methodist Episcopal h Sonday Morning ; 7 Sunday School 9) Sees oye Swag Service peer pr Preaching .... ete a Afternoon Class Meeting eel Rpworth League al Song Service tees a Preaching A. i Prayar meeting every Wednesday Rev BR. Darts, Paswe, 5 African Methodist E.Chureh, — Sanday Moreing q Preaching. ema cee MO Alternoon 3 Sunday School. Ma... Class meeting Pricey Endeavor . ER eee Preaching . Bs ona Rev. Alscsder, Pool Morgan St. Baptist Chureh Preaching i * 11.00 Senday ee LOO Pa, Preschiog on TP Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening Rey, P.M. Mack, Pastor, aia ‘ Simpson's Chapel. 4 Methodist Episcopal Church. Sanday Schoo 6 ay Preachio ; 11.00 4. everal Clase + 8.007, Preaching 6 190 Be Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening GW. Ball, Pastor, : ©. M. B, Ohureb d -Prachiog every Sanday morning at 1100 sod ev ne at 7.30 Sunday sehand — 200 Pe | Clase meeting 400 Fe Prayer meeting exery Fridapavening, ¥. H. Warfield, Pastor, | Free-will Baptist Church, — Veeaching and Rolly every Sed Sunday 1h) 4, Mand 790 P.M. Sunday Sebool. »~ 200RM Covewant meeting coe B00 PM Peover merting every Tuesday evening: vo) Coveuant meeting every Vriday evens ng, Rev. E, D, Burne, Pastor, Lodge Directory s Q.C,Comman- - dery, K, T., Mert for regular usiness the firet aud third Fridays in ench month, JT. Ferril, E.C..0 8, Lewin, & i Ae Sa STD Secaita Chapter No. 6 * Wag Meets inte colar session the second woo fourth Wednesiny evevlogs in each month. “6. ce Droehees ak : come, Wan Koby, MB. ©. Lawrie, Bee. : te AFL A,M. - Centennial Lodge, Bo. bp meete’ rowalur sessson the second and fourth Mon laysineach «th, J, By Momfise, WM 1. Ferril, see, | Centennial Court, No. 37. ist, & 3rd, Thus,, of each month 4 | Sallie Moffit, Matron, 3 | Julia Hayden, Sec. Hawkin’s Lodge, No. 44. Ist. & !3d, Mondays in each month, C. 0. Brown, W. M. Cc. Ww. Boiticay, a G. U.O. of O, F. Meete {a regular session the first and third Tae doysin each month, Hall 120 E. Moin 64 L. Cowan, N.G, D, ¥; Steele PB 3 Sons & Daughters.of Chari Lodge No. 1. ; Meets tst. ‘and 3d, Tuesdays each month. D, L+ White Pres W:? W. Henderson Sec- i