Sedalia Weekly Conservator

Sedalia Weekly Conservator. and of the other races; their testimony of ex-Congressman at Boston. The colored Episcopalians contend for bishops and Church. Both gave interesting to express the thanks of the citi- the Easter progr THINGS LITERARY Almost when man first began to think, long before he learned the art of writing, his mind was engaged in literary work. However lenghty his production might have been, it was retained in the memory. When the historic Beowulf was composed, it was not set to music, on paper or scroll, but the words, metre and measure were made a task to the memory of those who essayed the role of a musical bard or sought to soothe the cares with minstrel strains. "Tradition reports that Homer, the father of epic, poetry was a blind wanderer who chanted his strains of music to strangers' ears for a life's pittance. It was almost a matter of impossibility to place within reach of the common masses the production of thought and investigations. For all books or tracts must have been copied. A copyright law would have been superfluous; for writing with a stile upon papyrus was to onerous to make any author apprehensive of theft of his work. Indeed, all great things have had small beginnings. Every verse has begun with a word; and every stanza with a verse; every canto with a stanza; and every complete song with a cant. Wonderful has been the growth of literature. Great have been its accomplishments. There is hardly a comparison to be made. Before literature into and the brute creation were almost on equality; since the development of letters, man approaches nearer and nearer unto the divinity. Before, man was a savage; since, he communes in person with the gods. Then, hegroped; now, he tours. Then, he fought; now, he trinks. Then, his abode was a cave; now, his habitation is a palace. Then, he was nearer the demon; now, nearer an angel. Then, God winked at his ignorance; now, he smiles at his intelligence. Literature has been and ever shall be the vehicle by which pilgrims shall come to the mecca of learning. As Christ told the scribes and pharisees: "search the scriptures for they are they that testify of me," even so must the seeker for wisdom delve into the archives, ancient and modern, for the hidden stores of knowledge, if he would be considered wise. Literature is the great messenger of the past, who brings full reports of the progress of the world, giving at the same time a detail account of the thoroughfares alohg which universal ignorance was assaulted. Or, if, it can so be likened, it has been the sun of intelligence which diffused hislight to the benighted concourse of people. For what else save the "Republic" and "Utopia" are Plato SEDALIA, MISSOURI, FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 1904. and Sir Thomas Moore remembered? Would Demosthenes and Cicero be pointed out for youths aspiring to oratorical honors, were it not for their literary productions? Gibbon may have been acknowledged a learned man by his contempories and social companions but his "Rise and decline of the Roman Empire" makes or made him a world character. Bacon would be a synonym for corruption in the mouths of all just judges were he not connected with that great philosophical work, 'Novum Organum.' Poe would have been known as a moral wreck, had not his genius produced such as "The Bells." Burns would not have been much save a globe turner, or a vain purruer of phantom fortune, if the modest daisy had not quickened the beauty of his dormant mind, and the field mouse in its hurry to find refuge had not hastened unawares into the grotto of musical muse. How many weary fours have been beguiled away by listening to the inaudible yet intelligent whispers of literature! Literature may be termed a panecea for many of the ailments of the mind. For if you should wish to know something of the glories of heaven read John's vision. If you wish a scene of nature when the world was young cull passages from "Paradise Lost." If your imagination be dull in respects to the horrors of perdition go with Dante through his "Inferno." If you would know something of the hardihood of ancient soldiers, follow Cyrus's ten-thousands into and their retreat from Persia, as Zenaphon has recorded it. If you would know some of the conditions of our civilization not many centuries gone by, Scott's "Ivanhoe" will tell you. If you are in want of suitable words for prayer or thanksgiving, you cannot do better than read the Psalms of David; or if you know not how to weep and your sorrow will not find expression, commune with Jeremiah as he mourns and laments. Or if your mind is concerned with worldly things, seek the ocean of human thought, where every thrist can be slaked and every vessel can be filled, seek the source whence, now, every cloud that sprinkles the barren waste, that succors the famishing earth, that beads the pearls on the hanging bough, that furnishing the flakes for the faries wintry dance, seek him who it is—Shakespeare. All the branches of science and art are dependent upon literature as the boat to ferry them over the river Styx. These all, would wander upon the river's bank a thousand or less years and finally sink into oblivion or be woefully lost from the haunts of memory and the abodes of usefulness. Show me a nation without a substantial literature, new or old, and I will show you a nation of savages. Show me a people without books, and I will show you mammals not far removed from brutes. Tis the culture and refinement gotten from books and rightly applied that makes the most difference between the gentleman and the howling dervishes that grope in midnight ignorance Literature marks the course. persued by the world in outward march from illiteracy and superstition into a land of fairer promise. The epochs in literature are the stations where the army halted for rest and recreation, the mile-posts along the way, and their works are their steps; their writings therein are their songs of triumph or their mournful tunes of untimely reverse, or the exulting shout of a hard fought battle just won; or if perchance, the muse of prophecy had lent one her tongue, the voices of the future ages communing with the present. A person may have a logical or an analytical mind highly cultivated, that is not learning. One may be an expert accountant, that is not learning. One may be a philosopher of the present, that is not learning. One may be a moralist, that is not learning. The knowledge of the works and productions of others is learning. To be conversant with the minds of the past and present men and women is learning. Therefore, literature is learning. Literature is the photographs of the past, thus giving us views of ancestral customs. Literature is all that is good that has been saved from the wreck of time. I do not mean to say that all books are good - far from it. As a third of the angels in heaven were wicked, as Judas was a traitor, and as man, when the whole earth was peopled by two human beings only, was evil, so one would expect evil to creep into literature if it crept into these holy places. It is indeed a pleasure to follow Longfellow's Hiwatha as tenderly by the hand he 'leads Laughing-water. One feels himself growing saint-like as he listens to Macauley's description of the Quakers. Tender shoots spring from the dead stump of affections as one reads Tennyson's "In Memoriam." The galantry dormant in the soul of a libertine is aroused when he follows the foot-falls of the "Lady of the Lake." The oceam is a thing of reverence when Bryon describes it. How, can you escape believing that water possess a spirit when you see it thru the eyes of Ruskin? If you are in poverty's clutches and think that none great sympathize with you, consult Victor Hugo's "Les Miserabilas." If you wish to conquer your enemy by making little of him "The Hudibras" will aid you. Butler will prove from nature that there is a trinity of divinity. Longfellow will tell you of suffering, devotion and love in his "Evangiline." Job will bring the stars from their sockets to prove his entegrity and God's righteousness. Milton's morning song in Paradise is sublime praise of all creation to its creator. Good books are man's best gift to man. You are convinced, and forcibly so, that society has some barriers that are detrimental rather than beneficial when you read Whittier's "Maud Muller." Lew Wallace's "Ben Hur" adds another sentiment to Bethlehem's Infant's life. If you are morose Dickens can stir the fountain of laughter, Mark Twain will humor your peevish nature. Literature is the production of minds, therefore the finer essence of life. For it is thought boiled down, purified from the irrelevant and sweetened to the taste of ages. One can thru books conjure up before himself to a momentary existence many of the great and good men of ages past; for his individual satisfaction they will seem to act again the most renowned of their achievements; orators will declaim for him; the historians will recite; the poetsing, the philosophers speak. Edwin Burke will thunder his anathemas against Warren Hasting, even now, if one will take the interest to listen. Webster's Bunker Hill oration still resounds thru the air. It strikes the strings upon the harp of American patriotism and the soul of liberty is thrilled with the music thereof. One has said "Literature is the daughter of heaven, who has descended upon earth to soften and charm all human ill-sure tho of divine origin, for it is the inner spirit of humanity and spirit to the gift of God." It has thru all time been recognized as an important factor in the sum of knowledge. The druids thought their worship choice too sacred to be committed to the keeping of letters. As it proceeded from the mind even so must the mind retain it. Carlylesle says "Literature is the thought of thinking souls." It exerts an unknown influence over us. If one reads he cannot remain ignorant; for, as surely as light will dispel darkness, reading will dispell ignorance; as drowsiness insensibly steals upon us, so will the influence of books glide unawares into our open and susceptible consciences. Let one read treatises upon religion, and even if he read to criticise, he will grow perceptibly better. "He that came to scoff will remain to pray." He that despises belle lettres, despises refinement, despises culture, contemns knowledge and hates wisdom. So various are the subjects treated, you can find an antidote for every poison of the mind. Then drink the liquid honey from the beehive of literature and be sweet. Steep your minds in the tepid waters of books and mollify your dispositions. Read and learn. Tattler. THE CONSERVATOR WANTS TO KNOW IF - You are going to pay up for an annual subscription at once? - Sedalia is going to get in line with all progressive cities and elect a strictly partisan ticket? - You are determined to do your duty as a wide-awake citizen? - You appreciate a good thing when you see it? - You are in favor of making an intelligent manly stand for your race? - The Negroes of this city are not entitled to either an alderman or a school director? There will be two legitimate tickets in the field this Spring? — Honesty is not only the best policy, but the only one? — By concentrated effort the civic condition of Sedalia could be improved? — Sedalia is not about as wide open a town as any in the State? ROT uto ha we ett at e w n, nu Ma rt Sp Sw 1 H r e NO.38. LOCAL MENTION Read our "Pythian add" on second page. There is always room for a man of force, and he makes room for many. "Q" brand sorghum 10 cts. a can at Kuhn & Co. Mrs. A. D. Smith, of Windsor was in our city Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Alice Simpson, who has been confined to her room for sometime, is able to be out again. Lincoln Hightower is on the mend slowly, we hope soon to see him fully recovered from his recent illness. The churches are battling royally to rout sin and satan from our community, and if you take the time to visit the revivals you will not think that they are fighting in vain. "Cigars & Tobacco at Kuhn & Co" Mrs. C. H. Lewis has been suffering for the past week with a severe attack of lung troubles but we trust by this time she is much improved. Mr. L. E. Britt, of Higginsville Mo. visited at the Sanders' home on North Lamine St. Saturday, and attended the social at Miss Dillon's in the evening. We shall be pleased to have him often in our social circles. Candies, Oranges and Banan as at Kuhn & Co. WANTED—Two young ladies or men above the age of 16, to learn the typo trade. Call at the conservator office 104 E. Main, upstairs. Sedalians preferred. The citizens of Sedalia, expect soon to organize a K. of P. Lodge. Rev. P. M. Mack, Dr. J. M. Harris, Jerry Brown, Wm. Brashear, W. H. Hunter, W. H. Huston and others are laboring to that end. Yes indeed, Sweringen & Co. know their business when it comes to first class groceries and able delicacies. Best vinegar 20 c per gal, at Kuhn & Co. Church members who are so base and indifferent to the welfare and progress of the church are generally so to the welfare and advancement of the community. The K. of P. club meets every Monday night at 7:30 in G. U. O. O. F. hall at 120 E. Main. St. You, who have your names enrolled as members should be present and help to hasten the organization of this all important work. SEDALIA WEEKLY CONSERVATOR Published Every Friday. Office. 10.4 E. Main St., Up Stairs Entered June 16,'03 at Sedalia, Mo., as second class matter under Act of Congress of March 3, 79. This Space Will Notify You When Your Subscription Is Due Contributions must be accom- manded by name as an assurance of good faith. All articles for publication must be in by Wednesday. SUBSCRIPTION. One Year $1.25. Six Months 75. One Month 15. Think for Thy-Self one good thought; And know it to be Thine own. His better than a thousand gleaned From fields by others sown. —anon. W. H. HUSTON C. M. ENGLISH This Space Will Notify You When Your Subscription Is Due Contributions must be accompanied by name as an assurance of good faith. All articles for publication must be in by Wednesday. Do you know that large things have small beginnings? NEGRO journalism is to-day in the same position that the Negro physician was a quarter of a century ago the incipient experimental state. We firmly believe that in as much as the Negro physician has done honor to the medical profession, even so will the aggressive, patriotic Negro journalist render valuable service to American journalism. --- If a thing is not what you would like to see, why not put you active energies to work, and aid it to attian the prestige you would have it have? So many use this old dodge in reference to Negro enterprises—"This enterprise isn't as large as a certain other run by white folks." Now the question is are you willing to lend your hand to help make it as strong, financially, and intelligently as you would have it be? Are you willing to make some minor personal sacrifice for the maintenance of worthy racial enterprise? If you are willing, show us by your doing something. If you are not willing to do so, keep your mouth shut, because by your doing so, you will be less obnoxious to the community, and perhaps the good Lord will open your vision to healthful perception. BEHOLD, what manner of cans a part of our city is paved with! Some seem to say, "avaunt with civic pride," what care we for such? Some thing ought to be done; somebody ought to act to prevent this constant piling up of old rubbish along the side of streets for sidewalks. Putting aside the aesthetic view, let us exhort you to look at it from a snaitary view-point. Who knows how greatly these trash piles are ladened with malignant malaria ready to stalk forth at the first invitation returning a spring may give? We are not so ignorant of hygienic laws that we do not know that piles of this character are prolific with the germs of every virulent contagious disease. Let us, therefore, begin to cultivate civic pride that we may reap it's sanitary benefits, even tho we may not care for its aesthetic good. The recent ratification of commercial treaties between the Chinese Empire and Japan, and the Chinese Empire and the United States assures the enlightened nations of the earth, equal commercial advantages in China. This is certainly against Russia's intentions and plans, and it may mean, at least for a time, a delay in the total dismemberment of China. Japan, the child of destiny, seems to be the only power on the earth, excepting the United States, that has the courage to --- Sedalia Weekly Conservator. EDITOR MANAGER question the avoricious greed of Russia for all Asia. These plucky mongolians are not wanting, neither in courage nor valor. It is gratifying to all Americans to know that this once hermit nation of the seas was brought in touch with western modern civilization thru efforts of the Navy. That she has prospered since 52, we are supremely convinced. We are sure she will greatly repay American and Anglo-Saxon assistance by checknating the arrogant advance of the Colossus of the Northern Steppes—Russia—already has she rendered invaluable service to civilization by forcing China to abandon Terrapin diplomacy and Anti-Deluvian politics. THE HEROES of the lost cause, Southern Coofederacy, are fast passing away, their lines are rapidly becoming decimated. The nation will miss them-Long-street and Gordon, the leaders of the impetuous charge against our valorous soldiers. The once we may have hated them with all the vindictiveness of fraternal hatred now we begin to view them in a different light. Their worth to the Republic has been shown by their undying patriotism when the nation's honor was threatened by foreign authority. One trait, of their character, all true men will admit, that trait was their courage in contending for what they thought was right. (We do not claim that they were right in fighting to perpetuate human slavery.) To them the institution of Slavery was right because their training, moral, educational, economical and religious was based upon that proposition. Hence may we not be liberal and do them justice by commending their virtures for they certainly had many, while others magnify their weaknesses. Among the leadere of Southern chivalry we must admire the celerity, dash and sagacity of the Lees, Jackson, Longstreet, Gordons, etc. While we speak with the severest invictives of the inhumanities of the forests, had there been no Jefferson Davis to marshall Southern valor we would not have had an immortal Lincoln; had their been no intrepid Lee we would not have had a victorious Grant; had there been no Stonewall Jackson we would have had such an illustrious Sheridan. They, the Southern heroes have added their full quota to the formation of American character. Let us say that tho we once may have contended upon the field of honor as bitter enemies, yet now we go down to the grave as reconciled friends basking in the full enjoyment of Freedom under the Stars and Stripes as befits american citizens. College students, and others should give Kuhn & Co., a cal. Coriifer Lamine and Pettis sts. IDEAS FOR THE NEW YEAR The Rev. G. A. Mason Discussed What Ought to Be Done During 1904. "At this early hour of the new year let us stop to consider what manner of new creatures we ought to be," said the Rev. G. A. Maston of Newman church, in his sermon Sunday. "It is well said," continued he, "that we get our best knowledge from the school of experience. In the words of the immortal Patrick Henry, 'the only lamp by which our feet are guided is the lamp of experience.' This is the age of progress, or invention, of speculation, or, as one hay said, 'it is an age of old thought newly coined and dressed up to suit the fancy of the so-called new thought advocates.' "Emerson is said to be the originator of the prhsent day new thought ideas. To the exponents of the new, or revived old thought the cardinal doctrines of orthodoxy, as taught by the scriptures are based not upon truth or reason, but belong to the realm of imagination. Hence to the new man the preaching and teaching of the gospel is foolishness and a stumbling block. The Jews required a sign and the Oreeks sought after wisdom, but the wise the noble and the mighty were not called. 'Woe unto them,' says psalah, 'that seek deep to hide their counsel from the Lord, and their works are in the darkness.' "Consider the writings of Wheltmer, Hudson and other kindred spirits. I find their teachings, their theories, their doctrines and theirisms to be ingenious mixtures of truth and error. What is truth? What is error? Where shall wisdom be found and where is the plan of understanding? These questions were asked and answered centuries before the days of Emerson and his following, but not to the satisfaction of the bigoted Pharisees of the Apostolic age. These sects composed land and sea to preselyte, and when succeeded their victims became twofold more the children of hell than before. It cannot be successfully denied that in the writings of many authors on the subjects being considered that there are many truths, commendable thoughts and inspirations, in the midst of the many errors. In fact the truth and error are so skillfully intermingled as to baffle the understanding of the elect to ascertain where truth begins and error leaves off. The pitfallg and dangerous places are bridged ovea so that many cross, only to find themselves hedged about when they desire to return to their Father's house." The Rev. Mastoi took up separately the works and writings of Mrs. Eddy, Emersom and other disciples of the new thought, discussed them at length and explained away their confusing passages. The sermon was one of extreme interest and was attentively listened to thru-out. — Ex. IN SOCIAL CIRCLES The social circles of Sedalia was enlivened Saturday by an interesting Flinch Paaty given at the residence of Miss Leanor Dillan, by a committee of young ladies in honor of Miss Mildred Slaughter, Norton, Mo. who has been the guest of Mrs. Elias Fletcher, of East Morgan St. The evening was very enjoyably passed in playing various games and partaking of a most excellent menu. ARE YOU A K. OF P.? If Not, Why Not? If Not, Why Not? Do you not know that the Knights of Pythias is the strongest and most progressive order of the age? The four departments of the order are as follows: SUBORDINATE LODGE In this the members are united to care for and protect each other in health as well as in sickness and distress. UNIFORM RANK In this department our young men are receiving a military education which they can get in no other way, thus making them better and more useful citizens. In this the wives, mothers, widows, daughters and sisters of Knights are united for the common purpose of life. In this department we are paying out annually thousands of dollars to the widows and heirs of deceased Knights. If you have no Lodge in your locality, confer with the District Deputy Grand Chancellor of your District, or write A. W. Lloyd, 2629 Lucas Ave., St. Louis, Mo., for terms upon which to organize a Knights of Pythias Lodge. LADIES COURT In this the wives, mother and sisters of Knights are mon purpose of life. ENDOWMENT. In this department we are thousands of dollars to the deceased Knights. If you have no Lodge infer with the Disp Chancellor of you A. W. Lloyd, 26 Louis, Mo., for te organize a Knigh Those present were the Misses Mildred Slaughter, guest of honor, Pearl Myers, Flora Wright, Estelle Martin, Minneola Jackson, Fannie Counce, Leanora Dillon, Mesdames D. Y. Steele, Richard Sanders, William Alexander, Chas. White, Andrew Jackson, Hon. H. O. Phillips, G. C. Davis, Rev. Geo. Reeves, Geo. Williams, W. H. Huston, L. E. Britt, of Higginsville, Mo. The gentlemen openly avowed at the conclusion of the social that hereafter, when the young ladies were to go out, they would se that they were properly "armed." SUBSCRIBERS TAKE NOTICE. We cannot be responsible for papers after they have been mailed to your address. They are in "Uncle Sam's" care then. "Q" brand Syrup 10c a can at Kuhn & Co. tr Pe lo o Ch ge pe cu ms mo o TH ve ev Pe Pe Ge cl th fr fr vi sp pe of of of ab fo ma Pe as a st w hi m of ge fa th gr ce he pa qu yo ce th be a th be la ro ha fr w l do C ha m to to Pe to D d CIVIC PRIDE. That every citizen of Sedalia, regardless of race should be interested in a better city, goes without saying. Consentrated effort will accomplish wonders in this respect. Investigation will demonstrate that the North side is in a condition and has been for years, which causes every lover of the pure, the beautiful and the sautary, to become disgusted with the system under which we are living and demand a change. An unsanitary settlement in any community endangers the health and lives of all. There is work to be done will you do your part toward it. A wise and judicious expenditure of a little money coupled with a deal of work will do wonders toward civic improvement What say you citizen. Fresh corn meal 10 cts. a sack at Kuhn & Co. to express the thanks of the citi- The Easter pr "City of the True Cross." Edward Everett said it was worth a trip across the ocean to see where the Potomac breaks through the mountains at Harper's Ferry; what would such a lover of nature said had he looked from these heights on the distant campaniles of the City of the True Cross—Vera Cruz? Wide-spreading ferns and gorgeous morning-glories are banked against the impregnable basalt and granite. As one traveler has observed, the peculiar charm of this region is the verge of the mountain from base to summit. In the grand canyon of the Arkansas in Colorado we are awed by the masses of bare rock which tower above us or yawn below us, but here we seem to be floating along on the tree-tops. The moisture from the sea supplies the vegetation with ample means of growth, and the mountains are arrayed in green, even though the plains above may enjoy no rain for months at a time—From "Esperanza to Zorba," by George F. Paul, in Four-Track News. What Is Sky Blue? The blue color of the sky on a bright clear day has been constantly noticed by the individual from childhood. To the primitive lay mind the azure tint of the firmament is simply its natural color. But our daily experience shows that the visible dome of the heavens is only an appearance, and science teaches us to inquire critically into the nature of things. The cause of this color viewed from a scientific standpoint has been almost as illusive as the fabled philosopher's stone, which during the middle ages was for centuries an object of profound research. The same may be said of the familiar color of the deep-blue sea, which has elicited the admiration of dwellers on the ocean shores from the earliest ages of mankind; and yet probably no great number of individuals have inquired into the cause of this color—T. J. J. See in Atlantic. Faithful Eskimo Dog. "The dog is the only domestic animal the Eskimo has," says Lieut Peary. "but he manages to make about as much use of it as we do of several different beasts. It takes the place of a horse, dragging him and his family long distances over the frozen stretches; it guides him with unerring scent to the tiny opening in the snow which marks the breathing hole of the hidden seal; it rounds up bear and musk ox for the master to kill, and often enough when the hand of hunger grips the little snow hut settlement, it yields up its life to feed the family it has served so faithfully, and its coat to kee them warm."—N. Y. Tribune. Gratitude. The snake was trying to shed his skin. "Help me off with this, will you?" he said to a frog that happened to be passing. The frog kindly complied with the request, and presently the discarded skin lay stretched along the ground. "Now," observed the frog, "I suppose you will do with that as I do with my cast-off garments—eat it." "No," said the snake. "There is something better in sight." Thereupon he ate the frog. The moral of this, my dears, is that there is more than one kind of skin game, and some kinds are meaner than others.—Chicago Tribune. Friendly Service. Nell—You and Jack Sterling seem to be quite chummy these days. Belle—Yes; Jack's a good fellow. He's going to marry May Simpson in a month or so. "I knew they were engaged, but I thought she was growing cold." "Oh, she's warming up now! I've been giving her the impression lately that I wanted him."—Philadelphia Public Ledger. Cause for Jealousy "Dat Dusty is de lucklest hobo on de road." remarked Tired Tatters from the harick. "How's dat?" asked Weary Wraggles from the fence corner. "De odder day I dreamed dat I was workin' and hollered for help so loud dat I woke myself up. Dusty come to about de same time—and he had been dreamin' dat he was eatin'!" replied Tatters.—Cincinnati Times-Star. No Hurry. Tess—He proposed to me to-day, and he was so impatient. He wanted me to marry him right away. But I was not to be hurried. Jess—So you put him off, eh? "Yes, indeed. I told him he'd have to wait until to-morrow."—Philadelphia Press. Money to Burn. Nixon—I don't know what's the matter with our furnace; it doesn't heat the house at all. Homer—Does it draw all right? "Well, I guess yes. It draws about even-eighths of my salary every week."—Cincinnati Commercial Tribune. That Does It. "He seems to have a complication of diseases." "So he believes." "How do you account for it?" think he's been reading a potent medicine advertisement. Philadelphia Press. MARKET REPORTS. Her Preference. Judge—What charge do you prefer against your husband? Mrs. O'Hooligan—Well, if Ol kin have me pick, Ol'll say murder or gran' larceny—whichever 'ud kape him longest in the pinfiniary—Cincinnati Gazette. "I've quit smokin'," said Casey, accidentally smashing his pipe as he came out of the gas trench. "I think you're a liar," said Dugan. "I hope I am," said Casey.—Cleveland Leader. Scrapple in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia scrapple season is now at its height, and in the three or four big scrapple factories of the city about 50,000 pounds of the delectable compound are produced weekly. Each factory prides itself on the peculiar flavor of its scrapple, just as breweries pride themselves on the flavor of their beer. "Here are, indeed, scrapple connoisseurs in this city—men who, when a dish of scrapple is served to them, can say unerringly, "This is Brown's," or "This is Smith's," or "This is Jones" scrapple." Many Pennsylvania farmers, too, make their own brand, and take a pride in it, and have a host of followers who declare there is no scrapple like Farmer Alburger's, or Farmer Schultz's, or Farmer Diffenderer's, as the case may be. It follows that the scrapple expert must be profoundly learned—must be, in fact, as learned as the wine expert. Scrapple is climbing from a local to a national popularity. It is shipped in refrigerator cars to many distant states, and in many cities "Philadelphia Scrapple" is a favorite dish upon the breakfast menu—Philadelphia Record. A. Fish Story: Brown had returned from a fishing expedition, and, after partaking of a most welcome dinner, was relating some of his fishing experiences. "Last year," said he, "while fishing for pike, I dropped half a sovereign. I went to the same place this year, and after my line had been cast a few minutes I felt a terrific pull. Eventually I landed a fine pike, which had swallowed the hook, and, on cutting it open to release the hook, to my amazement—" "Ah," said his friends, "you found your half sovereign?" "Oh, no," replied Brown, "I found 9s. 6d. in silver and threepence in copper." "Well, what became of the other threepence?" queried his friends. "I suppose the pike paid to go through the lock with it," answered Brown.—Pearson's Weekly. Valuable Find in War Saddle. A pork butcher named Bidalne, who died at Arbois recently, bequeathed two sets of harness which he had acquired after the war of 1870 to the local museum. The curator was going over the new acquisition yesterday, when he discovered a secret pouch in one of the saddles, and inside it were bank-notes to the value of 85,000 francs, in an excellent state of preservation. The money has been placed at the disposition of the heirs of the pork butcher, who had only lately reached comfortable circumstances, and evidently had never had an idea of the large sum of money hidden away in the old saddle he had used for so many years.—Westminster Gazette. Shortening the Month. The number 20 is the basis of the numerical system of certain native tribes of Mexico and Central America. Other primitive peoples are known who use the vigesimal system, but no other is known, says Prof. Cyrus Tnomas, which has adopted the 20-day month, or the 18-month year, in his opinion the month which corresponds to a revolution of the moon has been dropped by the tribes above mentioned, under the influence of their priests, who have been actuated in their choice by the wish to make the length of the month fit into their scheme of divinatory ceremonies, which for some reason they had measured off by 20-day periods.—Science. Told of Webster. Senator Hoar says that Daniel Webster had a tiresome habit, in his public speeches, of groping after the most suitable word, after this fashion: "Why is it, Mr. Chairman, that there has gathered, congregated, this great number of inhabitants, dwellers, here; that these roads, avenue, routes of travel, highways, converge, meet, come together here?" When the speech was printed all the synonyms but the best one would be left out. An Easy Assignment. "How's my friend Penner getting along?" Inquired the casual visitor. "When I saw him last," replied Space-wright, "he had just made an assignment for the benefit of his creditors." "Oh! Isn't he your city editor any more?" "Yes, and I'm the creditor. He was just giving me an easy chance to earn the five dollars I loaned him the other day." Catholic Standard and Times. MARKET REPORTS. Kansas City, Jan. 20—Cattle-Receipts, 10,000, calves, 1,000. The market was slow and weak to 10 cents lower. Representative sales; SHIPPING AND DRESSED BEEP STEERS. No. Wgt. Price No. Wgt. Price 16... 1432 $4.06 10... $4.15 17... 1557 $4.83 11... 1301 $4.90 17... 1577 $4.90 12... 1211 $3.85 WESTERN STEERS. 20... 1261 4.15 119... 1106 4.05 27... 1094 4.00 120... 1028 4.00 12 stk. 785 3.26 15... 1056 3.00 NATIVE HEIFERS. 16 mix. 827 3.50 7... 454 3.35 70... 736 3.45 18... 748 3.15 7... 767 2.85 5... 862 3.00 NATIVE COWS. 6... 1135 2.70 2... 1250 3.05 8... 1041 3.25 4... 1165 3.25 41... 911 2.10 5... 758 1.00 NATIVE FEEDERS. 6... 1035 4.20 3... 1006 3.85 18... 950 4.10 21... 1000 4.00 41... 911 2.10 5... 758 1.00 NATIVE STOCKERS. 6... 1035 4.20 3... 1006 3.85 18... 950 4.10 21... 1000 4.00 41... 911 2.10 5... 758 1.00 STOCK COWS AND HEIFERS. 2... 700 2.75 28... 480 2.25 9... 578 2.00 44... 489 2.50 9... 692 1.26 51... 519 1.59 Hogs—Receipts, 11,000. The market was steady to 5 cents lower, mostly 5 cents off. Representative sales: No Wt. Price No Wt. Price No Wt. Price 69.348 $4.92% 12.357 $4.77% 82.175 $4.62% 70.355 85.227 4.75 41.169 4.60 35.282 $4.87% 73.233 $4.72% 41.163 4.55 65.273 4.85 36.236 4.76 12.178 $4.52% 80.344 $4.87% 80.196 $4.62% 30.134 4.35 80.344 $4.87% 80.196 $4.62% 30.134 4.35 Shoe—Receipts, 3,000. The market was weak to 10 cents lower. Lamba range from 14.75%/6.50, sheep, $3.75%/4.50; culls, lambs, $1.00; bucks, $3.00. St. Louis Live Stock. St. Louis, Jan. 20—Cattle-Receipts, 4,500 Steer steers, $3,995.00; stockers and teachers, $3,995.00; cows and heifers, $2,55 @4:25; Texas steers, $2,65@4:35; cows and heifers, $2,109.20 Hogs—Receipts, 10,000 Pigs and lights, $4,167.45 packers, $4,55@4:55 butchers and best heavy, $4,55@6.00 Sheep—Receipts, 2,700 Natives, $5,70@ 4:55 lambs, $4,65@5.40 Omaha Live Stock. Omanha, Jan, 20—Cattle-Receipts, 4,500 Native steers, $3.25/650; cows and heifers, $2.50/630; stockers and feeders, $1.50/62 24d calves, $2.00/625. Hogs-Receipts, 4,500, Heavy, $4.65/64.80; porked, $4.60/64.50; light, $4.69/64.55; pigs, $3.50/64.25; bulk of sales, $4.90/64.75. Sheep-Receipts, 4,500, Western yearlings, $1.90/64.75; wethers, $3.50/64.40; owes, $0.60/63.90; common and stockers, $2.25/ 300; lambs, $4.75/65.0. Kenans City Grain Kansas City, City, Jan. 20 - Whent-No. 2 hard, 771626; Jan. 3, 749775; No. 4, 686 3c; No. 2 red, 929546; No. 3, 919426; Corn-May, 4843; July, 4813; No. 2 mixed, 401412; No. 2 white, 42c; No. 3, 401412; Outs-No. 2 white, 32c; No. 2 mixed, 32c; Rye-No. 2, 525426; Hay-Choice timothy, 48,50629.7; choice prairie, $7,000.75. Chicago Cash Grain Chicago, Jan. 20—Wheat-No. 2 red, 10097c; No. 3, 7876c; No. 2 hard, 8176c; No. 3, 7303c; No. 1 northern spring, 870c 9c; No. 2, 8909c; No. 3, 7878c; Corn- No. 2, 4748c; No. 3, 4747c; Oats-No. 2, 3937c; No. 3, 381c; future: Wheat-May 31, 427c; July 81c; future: Wheat-May 31, 427c; July 81c; future: Wheat-January 31, 427c; May 81c; July 81c; April 81c; September, 45c; Oats-January 31c; May 435c; April 71c; July 33c; September, 83c. St. Louis Cash Grain St. Louis, Jan. 20.—Wheat-No. 2 red, cash, elevator, 917c, track, 399c; No. 2 hard, 909c; Corn-No. 2 cash, 436c, track, 414c; May, 479c; July, 479c; Guts-No. 2 cash, 39c, track, 40c; No. 2 white, 41c. Kansas City Produce. Kansas City, Jan. 20—Eggs—Fresh, 22c per doz. Butter—Creamery, extra, 21c; dairy, fancy, 19c; packing stock, 18c, cheese, northern tull cream, 119c. Poultry—Springs, 9c per lb; hens, 81c per pound; ducks, 9c per pound; goose, 61c per lb; turkey hens, 119c lb; young gobbiers, 11c; pigeons, 75c per doz; squabs, $1.0021.50 doz. Choice sauced, dressed poultry to above these prices. Game—per dozen—Rabbits—75c; snipe, 9006$1.00, ducks, mallard and redhens, $3.0004.00, mixed, $1.75; squirrels, 50c. Potatoes—per bushel, 50029c. Fruit—Apples, $4.5006.00 per barrel; oranges, $2.5002.75 per box; lemons, $3.00 per box; grapes, 20c per basket; cran- berries, per box, $1.7521.00. Vegetables—Cabbage, $3.0003.50 per cwt. onions, 9006.00 per bushel; turnips, 20c per bushel; tomatoes, per crate, $2.25 922.50. Offer Fine Park to Proria. Peoria, Ill., Jan. 20. Secretary B. F. Cartwright, of the park board, announces that he has received an offer from a wealthy Peorian with no children, but who refuses to reveal his name just now, of $500,000 for the purpose of condemning two blocks of business houses in the central portion of the city and establishing a park on the river front. Chicago's Anti-Toxin War Chicago, Jan. 20.—Public subscriptions may be asked to establish a laboratory for the manufacture of anti-toxin. Boycotting the products of the firms said to have formed a pool is also talked of. NEWS NOTES Fire destroyed the new $20,000 high school building at Logan, Kan. Fifteen delegates from the Osage indian tribe will go to Washington city to negotiate a treaty. The Fifth Kansas district republican congressional convention will be held at Concordia on February 24. The Northrup family at Iola, Kan., has given a $2,000 pipe organ to the new Presbyterian church there. Wagoner, I. T., is trying to raise a bonus to secure the Muskogee Union THE WORK OF THE PROFESSOR QUINN'S BAR -104 E. MAIN STREET-- Choice Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Bootled Beer Everything Genuine. Remember the Place. YOU CAN ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT IN THE GROCERY LINE AT Sweringen & Co., 523 N. Osage. We can supply you with Fresh Butter, Eggs, and Fruits and Chickens at all times—A fine lot of Fresh and Dried Fruits on hand. Give us your orders—Quick Delivery The Weekly Conservator's Special Offer. The management of The Sedalia WEEKLY CONSERVATOR, wishing to reach a thousand homes by the first of March, 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. ENGLISH, Manaer, The Conservator, 104 E. Main street, Sedalia, Missouri. Bailway from Falls City and the Santa Fe from Owasso. Leavenworth and Douglas counties and the city of Eudora, Kan., will jointly build a $30,000 bridge across the Kaw river at Eudora. At Beloit, February 26, the Sixth Kansas district republican congressional convention will meet to nominate a candidate for congress. Green C. Duval, an ex-constable at Trenton, Mo., committed suicide because he feared prosecution for alleged embezzlement of funds. W. B. Miller, manager of the Commercial hotel at Paola, Kan., was arrested charged with keeping a gambling resort in the building. Mean Old Thing. "Dobley, that Canton economist, is about the stingiest on record." "What's he done now?" "Why, he's had a patent dish-washer attached to his wife's elastic exercisers, and she's had to give up physical culture in consequence." -- Baltimore News. Sequel. "Flasher used to buy too many diamonds for a young man of his salary." "Breaking stones."—Chicago Daily News. Where He Was Trained. Mrs. De Style—Have you noticed the quiet dignity and repose of our new footman? Bachelor Brother (a traveler)—Y-e-s. I think he must have been a waiter in a railroad restaurant.—N. Y. Weekly. Professional Amends. "Dr. Blimber gave Jim Frisbie an overdose the other day." "How did he square himself?" "Said he's knock a dollar off the bill."—Cleveland Plain Dealer. No Escape Possible. Gerald—Can you give me no hope? Geraldine—None whatever; I'm going to marry you.—Tit Bits. THE LATEST. The latest, catchiest, and swellest styles of walk-over shoes, Stetson hats, neckties etc. in the city are to be found elaborately displayed at the St. Louis clothing Company's establishment, corner Second and Ohio. Best bargains for everybody all the time at the St. Louis Clothing Co. en faucet closes until shut J. M. Harris, M. D. Physician and Surgeon. 116 W. Mait, St., Sedalia, Mo OFFICE HOURS 10:00 to 12:00 a.m. 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Residence 236 W. Morgan St. SHARON COURT No. 10 meets the first Friday in each month. Lilly Belle Wheeler, matron, Mayme B. Smith, Sec'y. AN INDORSEMENT To the citizens of Central Missouri, and Sedalia: I take the great pleasure of saying that by my visiting THE CONSERVATOR's office on last Saturday, I am more than agreeably surprised to find that every bit of the work, editorially and mechanically, is the product of Negro talent. To the citizens of Sedalia, I say that the SEDALIA WEEKLY CONSERVATOR is the greatest undertaking Sedalia ever had. Signed Rev. W.J. Deboe, 309 W. Morgan St. Remember you can read the SEDALIA WEEKLY CONSERVATOR for 52 weeks or one year for only one dollar. Subscribe with James Wilson or W. H. Huston, else you may send to C. M. English, manager, 104 East Main St., Sedalia, Mo. BOSTON CAFE. Furnishes. All Grocers with DELICIOUS, FRESH, HOME. MADE BREAD. Dont forget to ask for Walch's Bread. We also lead in the production of ICE CREAM. --- Our Correspondence MaltaBend. Miss Roa Fowler is improving very fast. Little Richard Kile is sick with measles. Mrs. Martha Fowler is an the sick list this week. Prof R. Perkins has moved his family in Levie Davis residence. Quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. Church Sunday. All are invited. Mrs. Lliza Brooks of Waverly was the guest of Mrs. Emma Fowler. Mrs. Albert Tibbs entertained Mrs. Liza Brooks Monday at dinner. Rev. Hampton of Waverly. Mo is here assisting Rev. C. A. Williams in a revival. Mrs. J. H. Bowen of Lexington came in Saturday to visit her sister Mrs L. D. Fowler. Little Gladys and Eva Williams were the guest of Miss Martha Fowler Monday night. Mr. Allen Gatewood and Tom Ward spent the day in Marshall Monday on business. Miss Mattie Trislett of Cow Creek. Mo. is visiting her mother Mrs. Charley Taylor. BURN-To the wife of Rev. C. A. Williams, a fine girl. Monday Jar. Lish. Mother and daughter are being well. Mr. Oddessa and Philip Rardell arrived home Friday morning from Chicago. Ill. to visit the mother. There was a fish-pond entertainment at the A. M. E. Church Saturday night and every body enjoyed themselves. Elder W. H. Smith held his last quarterly meeting at Waverly Sunday and Monday came home with Rev. C. Tayes. Miss Martha Fowler entertained a few friends Wendesday they were Miss Bessie Hawkins of Topeka Kansas Frank Barber Jr. and Pete Kile. Sweet Springs, Mo. Our sick are all convalescent at this writing. Mr. Albert Johnson is busily engaged laboring at Hughesville this week. Ye writer enjoyed an old time rib eating at our old friend Halleck Johnson's last week. Rev. Divers and Mr. Jesse Lucas visited at the Blancha Bell home Friday and Saturday. Cards are out announcing a swell party to be given by Mr. Arthur Liller on the 22nd.inst. Mr. John Guthrie, Blacdburn's Sweet Springs representative was handshaking with us Sunday. Miss Sallie Hanners of Kansas City, Mo, is enjoying a pleasant stay with her brother Jeff Hanners. A committee of ladies are arranging for a grand leap year supper, for the 30th. Proceeds of which goes to the trustees of St. Mark's Chapel. --- Miss Mary Crews entertained a number of her young school friends last Friday evening at the resilience of her mother Mrs. Rabie Miller's. The ooing ladies and gentlemen conducted themselves nicely and sure had a good time. Mrs. Martha Anderson of Georgetown passed thru the city on the 4:17 train Sunday for Lexington, to be with her son Colonel Anderson who was injured in the coal mines at that point recently. Otterville Items Little Mattie Bell Taylor has been quite ill this week. Kelly Hogan is able to be out of bed and doing nicely. Mr. Chas. Lollace of Greenridge is visiting his sister Mrs. Wright. The supper at M. E. Church was well attended, and a neat sum raised. Mr. Sam Lyles, made a flying trip to Sedalia Saturday. Mr. Willie Williams has been on the sick list, but is able to attend school now. Mrs. R. G. Smith of Smithton was the guest of Mrs. Henry Tucker Saturday and attended the supper at the church. Miss Lillian Martin of Smithton school, visited friends here Saturday and Sunday. Mr. E. D. Hammond, Ad. Golden and Jack Williams come from Spring-Valley to attend the supper. Mrs. Chas. Simpson of Beaman visited Mrs. J. W. Hogan this week. Mines, Warren Craighead, C. Hare and Estella Dobbins came from Sedalia to attend the burial of Miss Lena Hogan. IN MEMORY OF LENA. When the death angel came, she was ready, waiting and looking. How sad to know she has gone from us, and so young, to be plucked from this and transplanted to bloom in the garden above. But think how pleasant to know that she was ready, and in her illness, she bore her suffering with patience. She left a good testimony "my prayers are answered. I am not afraid to die." She has been in poor health for several months, and death was not unexpected. Hardly out of her teens, we hate to give her up, still, the tree of deepest root is found less willing then to quit the ground. We deem it fate that we might be brave. Can we too be ready when "Heaven comes down our soul to greet, And glory crowns the mercy seat?" She leaves a father, brother and a host of relatives and friends. To them we say look up, this weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Emma. UNION HILL. Harry White had busines in Hardeman, Friday. Your scribe was in Arrow Rock Monday. Mrs Nancy Mills, who likes to keep posted in regard to the news, hands us a dollar and orders THE CONSERVATOR. The afternoon program of our school under Prof. Williams Friday was excellent. Among the visitors present were Mrs. Jemima Anthony, Mrs. Juda Piper, Mrs. Marguerite Brown, Mrs. Susan White, Mrs.Jennie VanBuren Charles Smith and Joseph Harris. Rev. C. R. Smith and vescribe was a dinner guest at Mrs. Margrette Brown Sunday. Mr. Ed Harris of near Orearville attended services here Sunday night. Jasper Mills made a tour of inspection of the roads Monday, from this point to Slater, your scribe likewise of the south end to Arrow Rock. Rev. C. R. Smith occupied the stand here Sunday the 17th, at 11 A.M. End 7:30 P.M. He preached a rousing sermon at 7:30. Misses Adline and Nanna Lee Brooks of Orearville attended service here Sunday night. Mrs. Maggie Brown invited a number of her friends to dinner Sunday, it being her 17th, anniversary, it goes with our saying every body enjoyed themselves to their delight, the bill of fare was excellent, ask Rev. C. R. Smith. Lewis and Clarence Edwards father and son, and Dan Henderson at Arrow Rock had some trouble a few days ago. They passed licks, and in Clarence attempts to strike Henderson with an ax and in doing so knocks the receiver from Henderson's hand which he grappled, and fired at Henderson the ball penetrating the spine near the shoulder the wounded man attempted to run, but was seized by Lewis and severely cut. Dr. Davidson of Little Rock dressed the wounds. We are unable to learn the cause of the trouble. PLEASANT GROVE (Too late for last week) Mr. Henry Williams, of Lexington, Mo., was the guest of Miss Martha Johnson last Sunday. Mr. George Curry is on the sick list. Miss Letha Drakemade a pleasant trip to Kansas City Saturday and returned. Mr. Rueben Curry was suddenly called to the bed-side of his cousin, Mr. Joseph Hopper, in Saline County Sunday. Mr. Edward Koontz and Miss Ida Johnson were joined in holy matrimony, Jan. 6th. 1904. We wish them much success. Rev. D. Payton officiated. Brother Saul Lawrence, about 95 yrs. of age, one of the oldest members of our church, departthis life Jan. 3rd. 1904. His funeral was conducted by Rev. Henry Williams of Lexington. Little Ethel Clark, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Clark died Monday Jan. 4th. 1904. Little Ernest Lord, the son of Martha Johnson, died Jan. 11, '04. Mrs. Lee Harris and Mr. Wm. Anthony are on the sick list. Mr Geo. Curry, who has been ill for some time is not any better Mrs. Amanda Clark spent Sunday in Higginsville with her sister, Mrs. Bird Gordon. Miss Bertha Williams, the youngest member of our church, departed this life, the 15th. inst., in the full hope of heaven, and was buried the 16th. A mother and one sister survive her. Rev. Payton conducted the funeral. DOWIE SPOKE IN TEXAS Southerners Were Called Sleepy and Slow by the "Restorer." SAN ANTONIO, TEX., JAN. 10. John Alexander Dowly, "Elijah the Restorer," and his six deacons will leave here to-morrow for San Francisco on their way to Australia. Dowie attended the opening of a hotel at a neighboring resort this morning and entered a protest against the lavish silver service and the stuffed pig on the menu. This afternoon he addressed about 3,000 persons in a local auditorium. He said he wanted to make himself clear on the race question. He said the Anglo-Saxon race was superior to the Negro race, but that there was a time when the black brother was superior to the white, and the white man should be just to the the Negro and endeavor to lift him up. Whatever the difference in race might be on earth the white man and the black man were brothers before God. Dowie found fault with the Southern people in that they were too sleepy and slow, and not up to date. He ridiculed the slow time made by the railroad whose guest he has been during the last few days. His only reference to the prospective establishment of a Zion City and plantation on the Texas coast was contained in the statement that he might, at some near bate, become a neighbor of the people of San Antonio. —Ex. Series of Sermons to Be Delivered at Warsaw, Mo. Beginning Jan. 20. 1904. by Rev.E, A, Liggins. The sermons are as follows: Text, Gen. 1-1. In the beginning God created the heaven and earth. Subj. There is a God. 2d. Gen. 1-26: And God said let us make man. Subj. God made man. 3rd., Gen. 1-26: And let them have dominion over the fishes of the sea; the fowls of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. Subj. Man's Power. 4th. Mark, 11-22: And Jesus answering, said unto them: have faith in God. Subj. With God all things are possible. 5th. 33rd. Psalms-18: Behold the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy. Subject. His adversary can do us no harm, if we trust God. Dear brethren, sisters and friends, these sermons will avail us nothing unless we study them. You know our object for having these meetings and unless we do our duty, we cannot expect a blessing from God. Let us loose sight of self for a few days and put our hands into God's, and he will lead us and give to us our desires. Yours for the cause, Rev. E. A. Liggins Where to Worship. Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday Morning Sunday School ..... 9.22 Song Service ..... 10.43 Preaching ..... 11.04 Afternoon Class Meeting ..... 2.30 Epworth League ..... 6.00 Song Service ..... 7.45 Preaching ..... 8.00 Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening Rev R. Davis, Pastor, African Methodist E. Church. Preaching ..... 11.00 Afternoon Sunday School ..... 2.00 Class meeting ..... 2.00 Endovor ..... 7.00 Preaching ..... 8.00 Rev. Alexander, Pastor. Morgan St. Baptist Church. Preaching ..... 11.00 Sunday ..... 2.00 P.M. Preaching ..... 7.30 P.M. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening Rev. P. M. Mack, Pastor. Simpson's Chapel. Sunday School .900 A. M. Preaching .11,00 A. M. General Class .3,00 P. M. Preaching .7,30 P. M. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening (G. W. Ball, Pastor. C. M. E. Church Prenelening 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 Rally every 8rd Sunday at 11:00 A. M. and 7:00 P. M. Sunday School. 2:00 P. M Covenant meeting 8:00 P. M Prayer meeting every Tuesday evening and Covenant meeting every Friday evening. Rev. E. D. Burns, Pastor. Lodge Directory THE CROWN Q.C. Commandery, K. T., Meet for regular business the first and third Friday in each month, J. T. Ferrell, E. C. C. H. Lewis, R. S H T W Y Z S S T R R. A. M. No. 5. R. A. M. No. 5. Meets irregular session friends and fourth Wednesday evenings in each month. Visiting brothers always welcome. Wm. Ruby. H. P. C. H. Lewis, See. A. F. A. M. M Centennial rodge, No. 9 meets in regular session the second and fourth Mondays in each month. J. P. Mofitt, W. M. J. T. Ferril, Sec. Centennial Court, No. 37. 1st. & 3rd. Thus., of each month. Sallie Moffit, Matron. Julia Hayden, Sec. Hawkin's Lodge, No. 44. 1st. & 3d. Mondays in each month, C. O. Brown, W. M. C. W. Holliday, Sec. G. U.O. of O. F ```markdown ``` Meets in regular session the first and third Tues- days in each mouth. Hall 120 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 Pres W. W. Henderson Sec.