Sedalia Weekly Conservator

Sedalia Weekly Conservator. VOL. 1. APRIL...1904 Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thu. Fr. Sat. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 L.O. 7th. N.M. 15th. F.O. 22nd. F.M. 29th. OPPOSES MINGLING OF NEGRO AND ORIENTALS. ST LOUISAN DECLARES THE COLORED RACE HAS NO AMBITION IN THAT LINE. St. Louis, Mo.—It has been suggested that some arrangements be made by President Francis that would afford the Oriental people attending the World's Fair an opportunity to meet and become acquainted with the colored people of this city. It is difficult to tell how the idea originated. Never-the less, it bears the hall-mark of good intentions. If such an idea were practicable it would by a striking exemplification of the essential unity of the human race. But right on the heels of the suggestion. M. T. Higaki, one of the attaches of the Japanese commission, hasten to disclaim any desire on the aart of his compartriots "to have anything to do with negroes socially." Since Mr. Higaki has emphatically expressed his opposition to the scheme, and as no one has repudiated his gratuituus reflections upon Negroes in general, it is just as well for the public to understand that the suggestion did not emanate from the colored people of this city. The most casual observer of current events should know that the proposal is impracticable in view of the race prejudice which is unusually rife at this time. Moreover, the colored people of this city have no overweaning ambition to mingle socially with the Japanese or Chinese employed at the Fair. There is self-respecting pride common to all people which makes them cautious about thrusting their attentions upon stangers. The colored people are as sensitive upon this point as other classes. They would have especial reasons to exercise caution in this regard when dealing with Oriental races, whose social systems are veneered with innumerable distinctions arising out of civil and religious castes. A miscellaneous company of Oriental guests might lead to some very embarrassing situations. Therefore, it is nece sary to draw the line at something, the it be a wabbly one, with convenient gaps. In the West Indies where, the black man out numbers the yellow man ten to one, there is no disposition evinced by the former to mix socially with the latter, because there is no moral, social or religious affinity between them. This is true also of the educated and cultured mulatto. Not only does the segregation exists between the Oriental races and the Negro, but it is equally manifest among the Asiatic races themselves, as though no etchical bond existed between them. The white man, mulatto and Negro are, pernaps, in closer touch with each other than with and of the other races; their moral, social, political and religious ideals are the same. The reason for this is not far to seek. The colored people of the West Indies and the United States of America have been trained in the Christian faith, and while they appreciate the smartness of the Jap nese they have no community of interest or sympathy with a race that worships dolls. The colored people regret the incident which has given rise to this discussion, but it was not thru their instigato that this episode has gained so much notoriety. The times must be sadly out of joint when bazaar, given by them for charitable purposes, is made the occasion of stirring up that ever-recurring question of "social equality." Mr. J. C. Taylor considers it his duty to publish it in the New York Sun, and adds by way of comment: "It shows the Japanese and Chinese will not consent to have social equality thrust upon them." No one was authorized in any official capacity to extend an invitation to the Asiatic representatives at the Fair. Those who were present came of their own motion, possibly with a laudable desire to aid a good cause. They wer cordially received and treated with that courtesy and kindness that is due "the strangers within thy gates." Doubtless they enjoyed themselves in the company of cultured people they found there. It is very probable that some of the young ladies present extended an invitation to the strangers to call on them of their homes. That was an ordinary courtesy. But as one swallow does not make a spring, this trifling incide it should not be construed as indicating a consuming desire on the part of the colored people to "invite Chinese and Japanese to their homes and to their balls and parties during the Fair." It is not the better class of colored people who are pressing this question of social equality upon the Japanese or anybody else. As the Afro-American race increases in numbers, education and culture, the desire to force themselves into the society of their superiors grows proportionately less. However much they may appreciate the advantages to be gained by coming into personal contact with individuals of culture and refinement, they are at the same time conscious of a growing race pride which gives promise, of a better results than can be achieved by wasting time in a futile effort to gain social recognition. They are accumulating property, educating their children and preparing them to become useful, law-abiding citizens. Social recognition will come in the fullness of time as the reward of faithful endeavor. At any rate, they are convinced that it is not in association with semicivilized races that they may expect to derive that inspiration which engenders lofty ideals of life, its duties and responsibilities. Charley Scott's original proposition is thoroughly vindicated. What he said to the House was that Mr. Cleveland in his first term had entertained a Negro at dinner in the White House. Where Mr Scott fell down was in naming the Negro. It was not C. H. J. Taylor, it appears, but Frederick Douglas. This will cause the South to froth at the mouth, for of all Negroes the most despised in that section was Fred Douglas, because he married a white woman. Mr. Cleveland entertained him at dinner, according to the un disputed testimony of ex-Congressman Watson of Georgia, and as Fred Douglas was a cr dit to his race the more credit to Grover Cleveland that he recognized him as such. —Ex. SEDALIA, MISSOURI, FRIDAY, APRIL 8 1904. BISH) BROW AND THE NE. GRO. strict Episcopalian that a lively contention is expected if the col- Rt. Rev. Wm. Brown, Protestant Episcopal bishop of Arkansas, declines to be further interviewed concerning his expression about lynchings and the condition of the Negro, further than that he is misunderstood. In Washington, when he spoke before an invited audience, what he said was so warmly cheered that he had difficulty in proceeding. When he gave the same address in Boston; Before an audience also invited and of about the same grade of people, he could hardly proceed because of the chilliness with which his utterances were received. The Episcopal newspaper of New York, not official, for Episcopaliaus have not official papers, but commanding large influence, scores him almost without mercy. Its editor holds him up in a bad light as compared with governors, judges, legislators and asks how a consecrated ambassador of Christ can take a stand in justification of lawlessness under any provocation! Then it declares him unrepresentative and repudiates him as a leader in its church. In part because of this strong stand, and in part on its own account, the Episcopal church is considerably worked up in its feelings over the matter. The bishop declares himself to be a Northern man, and says he never voted anything save the Republican ticket. He declares also that, the North, through its religious and educational agencies, is not getting so much as hold upon the hem of the garment of the colored man's problem. Yet it is, he says, the problem of the moment. His offending, if offense it be, is in taking these two position: (1) There is political cheating at the ballot both North and South. The North has no purpose in cheating save to steal; the South has the Negro problem and the Negro himself, and even if the South be wrong, it thinks itself right in its endeavor to deal properly with the colored man. The North ought to correct itself before it sets out to correct others. (2) There are lynchings North and South. There is no justification for such at the North. Some believe there to be justification under certain circumstances at the South. The North ought to stop lynchings that are not justified before it criticises others. That the bishop says, is the sum of his offending. While there is a good deal of feeling in his church, there is no wav for further proceedings. The matter will not and can no, it is said come into a general convention of court. COLORED EPISCOPALIAN. Colored Episcopalians are doing their best to create sufficient interest to bring them into the general convention of that church in Boston, next October, with the chance of carrying a very important point. This is a proposed division of the Episcopal church in America along the color line. Colored leaders have already done enough to make certain a conference of all Episcopal bishops of the South, to be held early in July at Sewanee, the seat of the university of the South. The late Bishop Dudley of Kentucky was to have called the conference, but it is now said that Bishop Gailor of Tennessee will do so. The bishops will confer abou at course to be pursued at Boston. The colored Episcopalians contend for bishops and arch-deacons, conventions and convocations of their own. Division of the church catholic a long color lines is said to be so abhorrent and uncatholic to the strict Episcopalian that a lively contention is expected if the colored people attain the strength for their movement they now look for. It is known that some bishops of the Southern states have admitted their inability to do anything for the colored people, even for colored people in their jurisdictions. Bishop Brown of Arkansas has, it is said has done much to foment discussion, and predictions are made that the colored problem in the Episcopal church will come up at Boston in several forms. —Ex. Washington,—With the return to Washington yesterday of Assistant Secretary Loomis, Admiral Dewey and party, the real reason for the failure of the party to land at Santa Domingo and William F Powell, the American minister, came aboard, Admiral Dewey and the other naval officers discovered, greatly to their surprise, that he was a Negro. If they had gone ashore they would have been obliged to call on Mr. Powell and be entertained at dinner by him and they balked at the idea. They even criticised Mr. Loomis because he had not told them that Mr. Powell was a Negro, so that they might have some excuse ready when he came on board. While they were trying to find a way out of the dilemma it was ascertained that a skirmish was going on between government troops and insurgents four or five miles from the city. That furnished an excuse. Admiral Dewey announced that he could not think of permitting any of his officers to go on shore and expose themselves to the danger of being hit by stray bullets. Another Booker T. Washington incident was feared.—Ex Birmingham, Ala.—One man was killed, several more or less seriously injured and one white woman wounded in a fight between Negroes and deputy sheriffs, about two miles west of Bessemer tonight. The killed: A. C. M'Giver, Negro seriously wounded; Deputy Sheriff Newt Clements, shot in breast and chin, Seaborn Cook, an old white man, shot in both arms; amputation necessary. Mrs. Willingham, a white woman, was struck in the head by a stray bullet and slightly wounded. Deputy Sheriff Cook may die any minute. There is considerable excitement in Bessemer, but there is no fear of lynching. —Ex. The white citizens are taking extra precaution against being neighbors to undesirable characters. They are asking rentees to rent only to respectable families and people. Also, there is a move on foot to colonize or banish (a good move) the minor criminal class. The Negro citizens should see to it that, in the colonizing of these characters, that they not be thrusted upon them as neighbors, and to live among you. Let the respectable Negroes and whites unite in this laudable move and colonize the petty criminals of both races into one colony, or, the better thing, make it so unpleasant for them here that they will have to leave for other climes. Already the sports, men and—have begun to parade the streets and make it intolerable for respectable pedestrians. J. B. Simpson and C. M. English joined in the evening exercises out at South Ohio Street Church. Both gave interesting talks along the line of church piety and every day religion. The facts presented by these young men caused many to want to hear them again. SPRING STYLE SHOES Are now on sale at Quinn Bros. 206 Ohio Street. SOUIBS. Jas. Ramsey has been off duty this week, on account of an attack of Grippe. Mr. Barber of Bunceton, passed thru enroute to Kansas City where he will visit for a few days. Mr. Barber returned from Kansas City Sunday afternoon to his home in Bunceton stopping off here a few hours. Miss Lee Hogan with a company of young ladies, spent Friday and Saturday here. They returned to their home, Otterville, Saturday evening. Alfred Allen, for a long time in the employ of Judge Wilkerson, was adjudged insane and sent to the insane asylum at St. Joseph, by the court Wednesday. The firm of Ray and Holt has added to their market a new ice box and a horse and wagon. Your meat will be fresh when ordered there, and will be promptly delivered. Forty years out of slavery, and yet not enough piety, sincere devotion and decorum in our churches to make them worthy to be called "house of God." "The old fashioned Republican ticket is good enough for me," is what we heard an "old timer" say. Yes, "pap" but we young fellers are no so narrow minded now. We are going to look a head a little "pap." The cutting that took place on Main street Saturday night strengthens the public sentiment that there should be some measures taken by the proper authorities to prevent such characters from congregating on, or parading the streets. They should be given a district and kept there in or, should be made to stay off the streets. All the churches observed Easter Sunday with more or less ostentation. The South-town Baptist Church was in the ring with a nicely arranged program of songs and religious speeches. The church needs outside help, and the some needs outside help, and the some needs outside help, for the church's sake, it should have your aid. Give them a liff! J. L. BABCOCK IS MAYOR. The Citizens Ticke. Won. The city election passed off very quietly. If the present method is to off-set the usual traffic in votes, has its desired effect. With the exceptionally few, who had the idea that their votes were needed to popularize the movement, and who refused to vote unless their bid was accepted, and this is the class of voters who should not have the right of suffrage there is no little murmuring. But complaint is expected from non-thinkabies. The action of the voters, on Tuesday, carried a double meaning, when all things are considered, and that, unbiased, the natural following is, that the Mayor and council have not betrayed the confidence of the citizens, hence, to depose them would be ingratitude. Other than confirming the action of the joint committee, the vote served to express the thanks of the citizens to Mayor Babcock and council, for their efforts in se uring the shops, and thereby, inviting other enterprises to locate here which will make times better it --- NO.49. Sedalia, and Sedalia better in time. Below is the results of the election. There were 1119 votes cast for Babcock as mayor against 311 for Beherns. Mayor—J. L. Babcock, Marshall—J. E. Love, Atty.—A. L. Shortridge Treas.—E. R. Andler, Collector—Jno. Waddell, Police Judge—J. W. Truxel, Aldermen;— First ward H. W. Mueschke, Second ward—Douglass Lane, Third ward—W. J. Letts, Fourth ward—P. G. Stafford. School Directors;— W. M. Johns, W. H. Powell. SOUTH GROVE. Mrs. Malinda Taiton is on the sick roll. Miss Ora Potts has returned home after a few weeks stay in Kansas City. Miss L. Bennett closed her school Mar. 30th., at Salt Pond. The exercises were well attended. John E. Shannon, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Shannon, departed this life March 30th., at 8.20 a. m., aged 5 months and 17 days. Messrs. Geo. Carter, Nathaniel Harper, Shelly Sprigs and W. Spriggs went to Sweet Springs Saturday. Misses Mary and B. A. Stevenson and Myrtie Carr dined with Mrs. J. E. Polard recently. GILLIAM. We are glad to greet the Conservator this week, Mrs. Eliza Henderson is on the sick list this week. Mr. and Mrs. Harry White of Little Rock, were in our burg Wednesday. The measles are plagueing us at present. There are several cases in town. Mr. Tom Bivvins was called to Armstrong Monday, to attend the funeral of his brother. Mrs. Geo. Foster returned here last Monday from Chicago, leaving Mr. Foster in the city, he will be home in the near future. The attendance of our school has been some what short this month on account of measles. Prof. Pierce of Fayette is teaching. He is a nising young teacher. Rev. Prof. Burns filled his regular appointment here Sunday, he preached an excellent sermon from Matt: 28 chapter and 6th verse. Theme: he is risen as he said. The writer of these items has just closed his 6 months term of school at Cambridge, Mo., and the school was a great success. MALTA BEND. Mr. B. S. and Walker Florence were in Marshall, Saturday on business. Mrs. Mary Steverson came in Wednesday to visit her children at Mt. Leonard. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Nolan, Wed. 30th., a boy. Mother and baby doing well. Miss Nora Crutchfield of Marshall, spent Saturday Sunday and Monday with her Aunt, Mrs. Miller Neff. The Easter program, rendered by the A. M. E. Sunday school was fine. Mrs. Perkins read a paper on missions; Pref. Perkins talked on the race problem; Mrs. Thompkins sang a Solo. CURRENT COMMENT. Prof. E. Benjamin Andrews expresses a regret that Lincoln was not more cultured and refined. It is also a matter of regret that some college professors do not have less culture and refinement and more horse sense of the Lincoln brand. The Stockholm court has pronounced the Arctic explorer, Andree, to be dead in law, the legal term of disappearance having just expired. Andree left Spitzerbergen on July 11, 1897, with two companions in a balloon, with the object of reaching the North pole. Commissioner Ware's explanation of the reasons for his order on disability pensions is not designed to make him popular with the physicians, who, he says, have, cost the government more for examinations of applicants than the pensions would have amounted to. A published photograph of President Smith, of Utah, shows him surrounded by 5 wives and 34 children. Seven of the children appear to have got away. Everybody looks well fed and well dressed, and the only thing tacking is the inscription: "How to be happy, though married." Anyone who shall examine the map of the world will see that there is plenty of room for the black and yellow races of men in the hot equatorial spaces where the white races cannot safely abide. Why not abandon the tropics to black and yellow colonization?—Philadelphia Record. Daniel S. Lamont, ex-secretary of war, has been made the chairman of the New York municipal beautification commission, which is to devise a plan for the grouping of city buildings, the laying out of parks and boulevards, arrangements of streets and the improvement of the aspect of the water front. An Indian territory man of family fell in love with his neighbor's daughter, got her to correspond with him under an assumed name, disguised himself and finally married her. To test his disguise he stopped on his way to the wedding to inquire of his wife the direction and later had his own son help him repair the harness on his horse. That's going some. Judge Swayne's chief defense to the impeachment charges formulated against him consists of the production of numerous letters of attorneys practicing before him indorsing him for promotion at various times when the president had vacancies on a superior bench to fill. It would be a poor judge indeed who could not get a collection of fulsome testimonials from sycophantic lawyers practicing in his court. The money-making presse. of the Philadelphia mint are running night and day under high pressure and turning out $1,000,000 in gold coin every 24 hours, and all the machinery, of the mint will be kept in motion for at least 100 days, until $100,000,000 in half eagles, eagles and double eagles shall have been delivered to the national treasury. Nothing else is doing; not a silver coin is being handled. The San Francisco Chronicle states that under the national irrigation act it is proposed to impound all the storm waters of the state and fertilize the dry lands as far as it will go. The Truckee-Carson project now under contract it is said will eventually make from 125,000 to 150,000 acres available for agriculture. This will give homes for upwards of 3,000 agricultural families, giving new life to western Nevada and starting a movement which will not stop until all the available water is utilized. Chicago ministers have decided to refrain from joining in the pulpit attack upon Senator Reed Smoot as planned by the National League of Woman's Organizations of America. The Chicago preachers declare that in their judgment it is inadvisable and that they believe congress can deal with the Smoot case without them. In this conclusion their judgment is eminently sound. The Smoot case is not to be disposed of by a hysterical appeal to popular sentiment, but upon constitutional law and established precedent. One of the objects of the scientific food tests by the government is to learn how little food can be taken and allow physical energy enough to perform the usual amount of manual labor. What is the value of such knowledge may be a perplexity to ordinary minds. The phenomena of starvation is thoroughly known already. There is no particular reason for seeing how much work you can do on a slim diet, since no person in normal circumstances is going to be subjected to such a necessity. It seems only an idle curiosity that prompts it. STORIES OF CRUELTY Presbyterian Missionary Tells of Slavery in Congo State. Declares King of Belgium Permits His Canibal Army to Outrage and Murder Without Restraint, so Long as They Bring Him Spoils. Louisville, Ky., April 6.—Dr. W. M. Morrison, a Southern Presbyterian minister to the Congo Free State, in speaking to the Presbyterian Ministers' association here, gave an impressive recital of the alleged barbarieties practiced upon the natives of the Congo state by those holding the power, and of the obstacles thrown in the way of their correction by the authorities. "I lived with the people for seven years. I know what I am talking about," said Dr. Morrison. "Leopold has there a native cannibal army of 50,000 men, officered by white Belgians and armed with repeating rifles. These men, representing the worst and most savage type of the natives, were first caught, then carried far away from their homes and forced into this military service. There, in turn, this cannibal soldiery is used to compel the natives to bring enormous tribute of ivory and India rubber. It is worth noting that the king of Belgium is today reputed to be the largest dealer in ivory and rubber in the world. As a result of this forced labor and military service, great and unspankable cruelties are practiced on the native people. I have seen a number of times at least 50,000 fleeing into the forests to escape from the cannibal soldiers of King Leopold; I have seen these soldiers scouring through the forests, and after catching a number of men whom the government wanted as laborers, going away with the captives tied together by ropes around their necks. Raids upon villages are being constantly made, some of the people are killed and eaten, others are carried away into captivity and sold, others are forced into labor and military service. I can buy all the slaves you want at Luebo at from $16 to $15 uncle. "When these raids are made the most awful cruelties are practiced. In innocent women and children are killed or captured, hands are cut off to be taken back to the white Belgian officers to show that the work has been well done and great sections are being depopulated. One of these raids was made near one of our mission stations. One of our missionaries went to the scene and counted 81 hands cut off and driving over a fire, to be taken back to the Belgian officers; 45 dead bodies were counted lying nearby. The Belgian government makes the usua stereotyped denial of all these charges. I have seen personally the governor of the Congo state. He won't do anything. I have been in the palace of the king of Belgium and have seen the most prominent officials of the Congo government. They won't do anything. The English government is greatly interested in the situation. At the request of Lord Lansdowne I preferred a statement of such outrages as had come under my own observation." WELLS GUARANTEES CASH. Mayor of St. Louis Tella Democratic National Committee that The City's $10,000 Bonus Will Be Paid. St. Louis, April 6.—All of the members of the subcommittee of the national democratic committee which met here to consider and approve the plans of the local committee on arrangements for holding the national convention in July, have departed for their homes. Before the committeemen had departed, Mayor Wells gave them the assurance that should all of the sum of $40,000 subscribed to defray the expenses of the national convention not be realized, he would personally be responsible for whatever deficit should remain. Already $26,000 has been collected and it is expected the balance will be paid within a few weeks. An Incendiar Fire In Finita. Vinita, I. T., April 6.-The Coach block of stone and brick buildings in Chelsea was discovered to be on fire early yesterday morning. The entire block was totally destroyed. The loss is estimated at $10,000, partially insured. The fire was of incendiary origin. Guthrie and Oklahoma City Elections. Guthrie, Ok., April 6.-Republicans elected city assessor and five out of seven councilmen, and four of five members of the school board yesterday. At Oklahoma City three democrats and two republicans were elected to the city council. School Official Accused Wichita, Kan., April 6—Charges of "graft" have been preferred against J. J. Richardson, member of the school board, who is superintending the construction of new school buildings. Drought Broken in the Indian Territory. Ardmore, I. T., April 6—Coplons rains have fallen throughout southern Indian territory, breaking the drought and materially improving crop conditions. Once, in a certain play, Sir Henry Irving needed a stage head, one warranted steady of nerve. After some trouble a long-headed, sardonic looking steed was brought to the old Lyceum theater by an astute stableman. "I warn you, Sir 'Enery, that 's a bit skittish," said the hostler. "Only last week when Mr. Tree, that's Beerbohm Tree, Sir 'Enery, was astride of this 'ere beast, e' was very loose in 'is actions—I mean the 'orse, Sir 'Enery.' 'Ha!' tragically examined the meter. "The brute is then something of a dramatic critter!" THE KANSAS ELECTIONS. Cities of the First and Second Class Only Voted Yesterday and There Were No Exciting Issues. Topeka, Kan., April 6.—The republicans elected councilmen and members of the school board in all the wards of the city yesterday with exception of the Third, where William Green, independent, was elected. All the republican candidates for councilmen and members of the board of education were elected at Lawrence. The result of the election in Wichita is a republican victory. Every man on the ticket was elected. Councilmen and school board were the only offices at stake. The republicans carried Leavenworth, electing judge and clerk of city court by good majorities and probably marshal. Democrats elect city treasurer. City council went three republicans and three democrats. At Ottawa republicans elected three councilmen and four members of the school board. At Fort Scott the republicans elected all members of the school board and two members of the council. All of the liberal candidates were elected at Junction City. In a three-cornered fight at Chetopa between the republican, democratic and prohibition tickets, the republican ticket was elected by a good majority. The populist vote went almost solid for the republican ticket. The entire republican ticket was elected at Manhattan. At Atchison the republicans elected three councilmen and the democrats two. At Winfield $134,000 was voted for the installment of an electric light plant and water works system and for the prospecting of natural gas. Five councilmen were elected. Olathe elected two republicans out of three councilmen. At Ablene and Clay Center the republican tickets were elected. At Parsons the republicans elected a majority of the council and school board. In Kansas City the republicans elected councilmen in all of the six wards except in the First and Fourth, where the democratic candidates were successful. THE KANSAS CITY ELECTION. Republicans Carry the City—The Working- men's Ticket Failed a Creditable Vote —The Returns Incomplete. Kansas City, Mo., April 6.—The republican city ticket was elected by majorities such as could not have been expected under any other circumstances. In addition to this, the Shelley ticket received a considerable vote and the workingmen's ticket cast a vote that was creditable to the fidelity to principles by its advocates. On account of the large number of ballots the count was slow and the returns were incomplete up to a late hour this morning. The 89 precincts officially reported to the election commissioners give Neff (rep.) 9,376 votes for mayor against 8,408 for Kemper (dem.), 1,934 for Shelley (home rule dem.) and 2,828 for Smith, the candidate of the workingman's party, Carthage—The entire republican ticket was elected. Marshell—Entire democratic ticket was elected. Clinton—The democrats secured two municipal officers and two councilmen and the republicans elected two municipal officers, including the mayor and two councilmen. Many scratched tickets were polled. Lamar—The democrats elected their entire city ticket, including the mayor. Mexico—Without an exception the democratic ticket was elected. Eugene E. Jones was chosen mayor. Butler—The entire democratic ticket was elected. Macon—With the exception of two councilmen, the entire democratic ticket was elected for the first time since the incorporation of the town. John T. Gellham was elected mayor. At St. Joseph the democrat elected W. E. Spratt mayor and two councilmen. The remainder of the ticket, including police judge, city attorney, comptroller, president of the council and two councilmen, are republicans. At Jefferson City the election resulted in an even break politically. The entire republican ticket was elected at Boonville. Sedalia elected every candidate on the citizens' ticket. Republicans carried Joplin. Democrats carried carried every ward in Warrensburg except one. Springfield elected the democratic ticket. Democrats came near making a clean sweep at Higginsville. The Municipal Election at Chicago The Municipal Election at Chicago. Chicago, April 6.—In the municipal election yesterday the republicans elected 18 aldermen, the democrats 16 and one independent republican, who repudiated the "machine" in the Sixth ward, was chosen a member of the council. The chief interest in the election centered in the vote on proposed municipal ownership of the street railways. On this proposition the vote stood 152,434 for the proposition, and 30,104 against. --- An old friend said to Senator Teller the other day. "Don't you feel odd to be called a democrat?" The Colorado man replied: "Not so odd as you might think. It was with the democratic party that I affiliated when a young man, before I left my native place, Allegany county, New York, and settled in Morrison, ill., to practice law. I attended the Chicago convention which nominated Lincoln and then joined the republicans." Sacramento expects to ship to the east this season 120,000,000 pounds, or 8,000 carloads, of ice frozen. CLEVELAND FAVORS PARKER. The Ex-President Views the Boom of the New York Judge for President with Satisfaction. New York, April 6.—In a dispatch from Princeton, N. J., to the World, former President Cleveland is quoted as finding in the movement looking to the nomination of Judge Alton B. Parker for the presidency the "greatest possible relief and satisfaction." According to the World's correspondent Mr. Cleveland said regarding the platform of his party this year: "There are certain democratic doctrines believed in by the conservative element of the party which will control at St. Louis. These doctrines should, in no event, be evaded. Such of these as appear to furnish at this time the most vital campaign issues should be given the greatest prominence and should be announced in such a way as to exclude all doubt as to their meaning and all appearance of compromise." GUARD GAVE THE ALARM. Four Convicts in the Missouri State Prison Make Desperate But Unsuccessful Attempt to Get Away. Jefferson City, Mo., April 6.—A desperate attempt to escape from the Missouri penitentiary was made Tuesday by four convicts, heavily armed and also carrying sticks of dynamite. They had succeeded in cutting their way out of their cells, and when Guard John Williams, in making his rounds, came upon them in the corridor they called upon him to halt. Williams fled and gave the alarm, and a corps of guards responded and soon overpowered the convicts and placed them in other cells. The convicts—James Thornton, P. T. Ells, James McDonald and J. C. Millard—assert that they secured the revolvers and dynamite by express but the prison authorities believe the weapons and explosives were smuggled to them by friends in visiting. An investigation was immediately instituted. STRIKE HURTS WORKERS. Coal Famine Also Interferes with Railroad Traffic and Train Crews Are Being陆坠 In Iowa. Des Moines, Ia., April 6. -On account of the coal strike, the railways announced that at least 500 men will be paid off at once. Seventeen switching crews and 19 full train crews running out of Des Moines and Valley Junction have quit work. Similar action by railways centering at Boone, Belle Plain, Osalsoosa, Ottumwa and Albia will mean the loss of work to about 1,000 men. Churches here are closed on account of the strike and the schools have been closed for a week until coal can be secured. Only one school room in the city is open. A call reconvening the joint conference at Des Moines in a few days, at which a settlement is looked for, will be issued ST. LOUIS DOGS SEEM SAFE. Humane Society Determined to Prosecute Any Attempt to Satisfy Deprived Appetite of Savage Filipinos. St. Louis, April 6.—After investigating and holding a meeting to discuss the intentions expressed by those having in charge the savage Igorotres from the Philippine islands to furnish the savages with dogs for food during the world's fain, the humane society of St. Louis gave notification that prosecution would follow every attempt to furnish dogs as food. The society said that if the Igorotres must have dog meat it must be imported in cans from their native country. THE GRANTS WERE ABSENT. Mrs. Potter Palmer, Chicago's Society Leader, Gave a Musicale for Benefit of the Russian Wounded. Chicago, April 6.—A musical recital for the benefit of the Russian Red Cross society, given at the residence of Mrs. Potter Palmer on the Lake Shore drive has netted $4,500 for the relief of the soldiers of the czar in the far east. Gen. Fred D. Grant, of the U. S. A. and Mrs. Grant, who is a sister of Mrs. Palmer, were not present. Gen. Grant's daughter married a Russian count. Wife Hid Preacher's Clothes. Marion, Ia., April 6.—Rev. Isaac Trimble has filed a divorce petition here which is unique for the reason that he alleges as one of the principal grounds that his wife has harassed him by hiding his ministerial garb on divers Sunday mornings for the purpose of keeping him from occupying the putpit at the usual hour. This disappointed his congregation and served to humiliate and embarrass him. Prohibitive Prices at Vindivostok more Press at Vladivostok, Vladivostok, April 6—Many of the inhabitants who left Vladivostok at the outbreak of the war are returning. The Usurli railway has resumed for- warding freight to private consignees. There is no evidence of the presence of the enemy in this region. The prices of the necessities of life are very high on account of the lack of provisions. Kerosene is selling at $2 for a tin of 2) pounds. Bank at Duncan Quits. Duncan, I. T., April 6.—The Merchants and Planters' bank has suspended temporarily. 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THERE IS NO SLICKER LIKE TOWER'S FISH BRAND Forty years ago and after many years of use on the eastern coast, Tower's Waterproof Oiled Coats were introduced in the West and were called Slickers by the pioneers and cowboys. This graphic name has come into such general use that it is frequently though wrongfully applied to many substitutes. You want the genuine. Look for the Sign of the Fish and the name Tower on the buttons. MADE IN BLACK YELLOW AND SOLD BY REPRESENTATIVE TRADE WORLD OVER TOWER'S COASTAL MASS IN MASSACHUSETTS Happenings in Missouri. Result of "April Fool" Joke Miss L. E. Burgess, teacher of elocation at Stephens female college at Columbia, met with a serious accident as the result of a lst of April joke. To prevent her from holding her classes, a party of girl students locked the door of her bedroom and when Miss Burgess awoke she found herself a prisoner. Her room is on the second floor, and she determined to surprise the girls by lowering herself from her window by means of bed sheets tied end to end. As she swung herself from the window her hand lost its hold on the sheet and she plunged to the ground, 20 feet below. She struck her shoulder on a stone splitting the bones of the right arm above the elbow, and was otherwise injured. New Buildings at State Fair. The contracts for erecting three new stock barns and a 120-foot addition to the steel grand stand on the state fair grounds at Sedalia were awarded to T. H. H. Johnson, of Sedalia, his bid of $26,738 for the total improvements proposed being the best and lowest. The new buildings, two for horses and one for cattle, will each accommodate 150 head of stock, and will take the place of the wooden buildings destroyed by fire last fall. The structures are to be built of brick with steel trusses and metal roofs. The buildings and the addition to the steel grand stand are to be completed on or before August 1. Pettin County's Cash. Pettit county finds itself with more than $60,000 cash on hand in the interest and sinking fund, and no bonds due. The treasurer has been ordered to offer a bonus of one per cent, on outstanding bonds to the amount of $25,000. The county will soon vote on a proposition to issue $250,000 in bonds for the building of rock roads, and it is anticipated that the bonds will command a good premium. Expensive Piece of Railroad. The last 100 miles of the Kansas City St. Louis line of the Rock Island between Versailles and Kansas City is the most expensive piece of railroad building in the United States. It cost $40,000 per mile. Cuts 30 to 40 feet deep in hills are frequent and steel bridges were erected with steel and concrete piers rising 57 feet from the ground. Whitecotton Out for Senate. Speaker James H. Whitecotton, several times representative from Monroe county, will enter the race for state senator from the district composed of Monroe, Marion, Rails and Randolph counties. Other avowed aspirants are Senator H. Clay Heather, of Marion; David Wallace, of Rails, and F. W. McAllister, of Monroe. Strangled Herself with Stocking. Strangled Herself with Stocking. Mrs. J. R. Osborn, wife of a rich farmer living near Marysville, committed suicide in a peculiar manner at the state hospital for the insane at St. Joseph. She removed her stockings, tie them together, made a noose slipped it over her head, and, tying the other end to a bed post, knelt and strangled herself. A Preacher 62 Years. Rev. Nathaniel L. Fish died at his home in Mexico, aged 86 years. He lived in Audrain and Calloway counties for 51 years and was born in Pembroke, Mass., preaching in the Baltimore conference of the M. E. church in Virginia for 11 years before moving to Mexico, in 1853. Oriental Max Not Attend As a result of prejudice of Missouri university boys against oriental students, the six Turkish and Egyptian students who were intending entering Missouri university next year for courses in agriculture and medicine will probably go elsewhere. Fewer Missouri Tax Delinquents. Reports of settlements from the county collectors throughout the state show a gratifying increase in the tax collections for the tax year ended the first Monday in March, and the delinquent lists will not be so large as heretofore. Missouri Insurance Fees Increase State Superintendent of Insurance Yates April 1 paid into the state treasury $10,221.65, being the receipts from fees of the insurance department for the month of March, as against $809.65 for the corresponding month of 1503. At Home Hustling. Six of Missouri's 15 democratic representatives in congress are now out in their districts or stumping the state in behalf of another candidate for office. Pike County Gets Site. The Pike county colony in St. Louis is erecting a Pike county cabin on the world's fair grounds. The site is opposite the California building. Students Took Control. The students of Missouri university all cut their classes April 1 and guards were stationed at all the classroom doors to prevent students from entering. The faculty gave up any attempt to hold classes and the students enjoyed a general holiday. William Stanley and Miss Gertrude Bailey walked in the maze. He wanted to secure a marriage license. They left home at five o'clock a. m., reaching Hannibal at 11 a. m. Will He Win Out? L. B. Harris, a republican minister in Howell county, has announced his candidacy for the legislature. He gives, at some length, the platform upon which he bases his claims to support. He thinks a "preacher ought to go into every bad place and the worse it is the greater the necessity." Whether this is a slap at the general assembly the reader must determine. Continuing, he says: "Should I go, the first thing I will do will be to introduce the Bible as a joint resolution and call attention especially to the following provisions: Thou shalt not lie. Thou shalt not steal. Thou shalt not commit adultery. Thou shalt not bear false witness. Thou shalt not covet. Repent ye of your evil ways and be saved." He declares that he "expects to lose out on that proposition, but I shall hope to win on the next two measures, and they embody my purpose in wishing to go to the legislature." The first of these is a compulsory education law, and the next is a free text-book law. Whitecotton Makes Reply. In the supreme court James H. Whitecotton, speaker of the house of representatives, filed an affidavit in reply to the charges filed by Attorney General Crow recently that he mutilated the records in the Howard Sharpe murder case from Monroe county. In his affidavit Mr. Whitecotton says that the record of the case as filed, he has learned since he made affidavit on December 9, was not correct, and that the bill of exceptions as filed the supreme court was not a correct copy of the original bill of exceptions filed in the case. He has filed a motion for a writ of certiorari on the clerk of the circuit court of Monroe county to have a certified copy of the record filed, and also prays that the submission of the case be set aside and the case taken up again for hearing. Insurance Constitutively Increasing. State Superintendent of Insurance Robert G. Yates completed his annual report for his department, it being the thirty-fifth annual report. Fees collected from broker's licenses were $3,500 in excess of those of 1902. The reciprocal and two per cent. tax on the business done in 1903 was $411,421.89, being $37,526.27 in excess of the preceding year. The record for business done by fire companies in 1903 shows: Risks written, $548,802,497.20; premiums received, $6,6690,496.54; losses incurred, $3,470,894.20; premium rate per cent. life companies, 1903, amount written, $83,310,093.11; amount terminated, $46,973,696.31; premiums thereon, $12,292,687.78. Receipts of the department during 1903 were $46,863.54, being $4,826.52 in excess of the preceding year. Missouri's Grent. Speller. For 30 years Prof. David Jones, a district school teacher a few miles from Lancaster has been going around with a spelling chip on his shoulder, begging anything that talks English and walks on two legs to come along and knock it off. In that period five or six spellers have invaded Lancaster with blood in their eyes and dictionaries under their arms. They left town with the explanation that they were out of practice, or growling at the pronouncer. In consequence of which Prof. Jones closes his letters with the inscription: "The greatest English speller the world has produced." Four Deaths from Kerosene. The fourth fatality in two neighboring families near Black Jack resulting from the use of kerosene occurred Thursday, when Barnes Sutter died from burns received while trying to light a fire. The first death resulted March 18, when two small children of Mr. and Mrs. Saxur were enveloped in flames as they attempted to light a fire with oil. The mother of the two children drowned herself in a pond on the night of March 25, one week after her little ones had died. Exhibit from School of Mines The school of miles at Rolla shipped a carload of minerals to St. Louis to be placed in the Missouri exhibit at the world's fair. The contents consist of 48 cases of various kinds of ore, two pieces of iron ore weighing over a ton each, one rock cutting and slicing machine and two boxes of onyx satalges. All these samples of ore come from Phelps county, and the onyx is from the famous saltpeter cave., 11 miles northwest of Rolla. This will give Phelps county a most creditable exhibit. Clerical and Lay Delegates. The Missouri conference of the M. E. church, in session at Moberly, elected Revs. John H. Poland, of Cameron; J F. Pierce, of Tarklo, and E. B. Lytle of Marysville, clerical delegates to the general conference. The lay delegates are H. E. Bragg, of St. Joseph; John A. White, of Macon, and J. C. Johnson, of Maryville. Former Attorney General Dead. H. B. Johnson, who recently died at Excelsior Springs, was a former attorney general of Missouri and his home was in Warrensburg. For several years he has resided in Denver, Col. Pioneer Coal Operator. Thomas McCune, who was emplowed to sink the first coal shaft at Bevier in 1855, is dead. Fees and Taxes for March. 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If you do not receive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Perma, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio. FREE to WOMEN A Large Trial Box and book of instructions absolutely Free and Postpaid, enough to prove the value of Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic Paxtine is in powder form to dissolve in water, non-poisonous antifurantic antiseptics containing alcohol which irritates inflamed surfaces, and has healing properties. The contents of every box makes more Antiseptic Solutions that goos further—has more uses in the family and does more good than any antiseptic preparation available. Pacitano is in powder form to dissolve in water and for superior to liquid antiseptic containing an acid which irritates and infiltrates skin and has no cleaning properties. The contents of pacitano more Antiseptic Solution lasts longer - goes further - has more uses than does more good than antiseptic preparation you can buy. The formula of a noted Boston physician, and used with great success as a Vaginal Wash, for Leucorrhea, Pelvic Catarh, Nasal Catarh, Sore Throat, Sore Eyes, Cuts, and all soreness of mucus membrane. In local treatment of female Ills Pacitano is available. Used as a Vaginal Wash we challenge the world to its equal for thoroughness. It is a revelation in washing and healing power; it kills all germs which cause inflammation and discharges. All leading druggists keep Paxline; price $50. They don't send us to us for it. Don't take a substitute = the Free Box of Paxline to-day. R. PAXTON 400. P. Pops Blag. Boston, Mass. POPE MANUFACTURING CO. No hill too steep for the rider with a CHAINLESS BICYCLE and POPE COASTER BRAKE Any catalogue mailed on receipt of a 2-cent stamp. Western Dept., Chicago, Ill. Eastern Dept., Hartford, Conn. KANSAS WHEAT LAND RAISING 25 TO 75 BUSHELS PER ACRE. PRICE $0.00 TO $15.00 PER ACRE. Near school and Market—nice climate. HILAND P. LOCKWOOD, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. A. N. K. - D 2016 WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISE? please state that you pay the ad W. H. Huston . . . Editor. C. M. English . . . Manager. Published every Friday morning and entered at Sedalia Post Office as secon- d class matter. Per Year (in advance) . . . $1.00 Six months (in advance) . . . 50 Single Copy. . . . 60 functions etc. per line. . . . . . 05 Reading Notices per six lines pe issue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05 Liberal Discounts on all running adver tisements. Special rates to merchants. All space must be paid for in advance. Money must accompany all matter for publication. Your patronage solicited. Guaranteed over 500 paid subscribers Payments may be made by P.O. Money Order, Register letter or Express Order. Communications should resch us by Wednesday to insure publication. No attention given to anonymous communications. Correspondence containing news of interest to the public earnestly solicited Agents wanted. Write for terms. Tikak for Thys-Self one good thought; And know it to be Thys own. It’s better than a thousand cleaned Fram fields by others sown. The CONSERVATOR will inal local political contests support for PUBLIC POSITIONS, only good and reliable men, irrespective of their political or business affiliations. We take this position, because we feel that we can best subserve the PUBLIC INTERESTS by maintaining this PATRIOTIC STAND. SEDALIA has secured the shops What are you going to do to make her progressive and habitable? ```markdown ``` How long will some foolish persons continue to sound the praises of the virtues of others, while they themselves neglect to cultivate personal individual virtues? ```markdown ``` No young man can say that he has not the opportunity to manifest to the community his real worth:no young man should assume so much arrogance as to shut himself off from coming in contact with the vital i fluences that sustain a d maintain the salutary institutions of his community. If the churches, lodges, so ciley and business interests are not what they should be, let the energetic intelligent young men and women unite their forces and make them what they should be. Don't wait until some one else has built up land-marks but rather be courageour enough to help build them yourself. The results of primaries indicate the nomination of Atty. Joseph W. Folk for Governor or Mo. Mr. Folk has a record, of fearlessness in the performance of his official duty that mecits the admiration of all patriotic Missouriian without considering racial or partisan ties. Indeed it seems that a happy fate would befall Missouri should she be honored by the selection, of this stalwart "Boodle-Fighter," as governor. So much has been charged against the administrative and legislative functions of the state and recent developments, in different sections of state, especially in St. Louis and Kansas City, tend to substantiate rather than disprove these allegations. Until, now it seems that the people-the common people of the state are determined to know whether all these accusations are real or fairful. It, upon a fair and impartial investigation, it is found that these accusations are based upon irrefutable facts, then ought that coterie of officers and --- benchmen be dealt with by unrelenting and the sternest justice. But, if it should be found that all this alleged malfeasance in office is blackmail, let the perpetrators be punished with the severest punishment. There is but one thing to be done to allay the public conscience and that is to turn on the flash-light of an impartial public investigation. (This can be had we believe only thru the election of Mr. Folk.) Letting the blame fall where it should without regard to political affiliation or official promi-ence. AN INDIVIDUAL'S DUTY TO THE COMMUNITY. Frequently one hears thoughtless persons say: "I don't owe this community anything!" "That proposition concerns the public, not me!" "Only the rich need be thoughtful about that enterprise" and many others sentiments equally absurd as those indicative above. Do each of us owe the community anything is a proposition that should and must command the attention of any intelligent honest citizen of any community. Because when he or she looks about them at the varied interests that concerns them personally they will very quickly see that these interests are identical with the entire community's interests him; in their interests are identical they must evidently be the same and being the same the individual must be as deeply concerned about the public good as about his own good because they are identically the same. This is true. It should be as it is and not otherwise. Do we not look to the community for protection thru its municipal organization? Are we not endebted to it for sanitary and educational benefits? Does not the community keep guard over us during the hours of slumber and rest? All these benefits and more are derived primarily and absolutely from the community through some channel of administration. All are recipient of these benefactions, the poo and the rich; the cultured and illiterate. Since these are truths, so evident, that they need no demonstration, why should some individuals feel themselves to be so important and so that they claim to be free from all obligation to the public but subordinate every thing to their own selfish personal interest. Can an individual out grow his obligation to the community he is in? Or, does his ascendancy also augment his duties to the public? The question suggest an affirmative answer so forcefully that a argument would be superfluous. Again is it possible for an individual to degenerate so low that the community shall have no duty to touch-safe unto him? No, thrice no. The lower he may go the more urgent becomes the duty of the community to him to provide protection both direct and indirect. Let no one be seduced, by that demon of personel selfishness, into believing that they have no duty to perform for the community other than the payment of taxes and doing nothing but let them be admonished to know that each one ha it encumbent upon them to look after the moral and religious good of all. The Rev. Mr. Elwang, of columbia, Mo., says the churches among the Negroes are merely chief social centers. All in all, he says there is very little in the services that bears directly upon the lives of the humble, ignorant and helpless. Immorality of conduct and a very devoted spirit still go hand in hand. 'The we differ from him in some of his statements, concerning the Negro, we must confess that this one is not a mere assertion, and fits exactly the protestant churches. Fireworks! Fireworks!! J. F. KUHN THE GROCER. Cor. Lamine and Pettis Sts With every purchase, great the Boy or Girl, a ticket. A presented at the store, on Ju of firecrackers, or to the g Cor. Lamine and Pettis Sts. Phone, Q. C 10. Bell, 419. With every purchase, great or small, we will give, for the Boy or Girl, a ticket. And for each $1 in tickets, presented at the store, on July 3rd., we will give a bunch of firecrackers, or to the girl, a package of torpedoes. CROWTHER & SON. LIVERY MEN. The latest style rigs, and the Best groomed horses—The most courteous treatment accorded to all—Come and see us. Sweet Springs. Mo. Sweet Springs, Mo. Mr. Albert Johnson a progressive farmer has ordered the Conservator to visit his home for the next twelqə months. Misses Lena Anderson and Anna Scott of Hustonia, were Sunday visitors. Davis and Renken are doing business on the same style—treating everybody right. Rev. J. W. Rhodes met his appointment at Salt Poad chapel Sunday and reports a most pleasant service. Rev. Alfred Miller and daughter Nettie left for Sedalia Saturday morning enroute to Lamonte where he preached Sunday. Mr. Wm. Black of Hughesville Mesdames Mine Drainor Stela Abbot and son Carf departe Monday at 8 A.M. for a short visit to Sedalia. GUTHRIE—BROOKS NUPTIAL Married, at the residence of the bride's parents, Miss Lizzie Brooks of this city; on Thursday March 30th, at high noon, Rev. Wm. Divers officiating. The wedding was a simple private affair being only witnessed by only the Rev. J. W. Rhods, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Williams. Miss Sallie Blackburn and the moter and father of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. John Brooks. Mr. and Mrs. John Guthrie will be at home to friends at Mr. Ev. Logston of near Blackburn. A Penny Saved Is a penny made. You will save pennies, dimes and dollars if you trade with us. We Keep In Stock a fine line of Spring Underwear, Overalls, and Jumpers. Our Grocery Line Is complete. Also a nice line of Tinware and Granite Cooking utensils. Of queensware and glassware. FLOUR & MEAL Highest price paid for Eggs in cash or trade. Come and see us and be convinced. Respectfully yours. Davis & Renken. SWEET SPRINGS, MO. A Big Line Phone, Q. C 10. Bell, 419. for small, we will give, for and for each $1 in tickets, only 3rd., we will give a bunch of a package of torpedoes. J. M. Harris, M. D. Physician and Surgeon. 116 W. Main. St., Sedalia, Mo OFFICE HOURS 10:00 to 12:00 a.m. 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Residence 236 W. Morgan St. H. G. PHILLIPS LAWYER. 116 W. Main street SEDALIA, - - - - MO. Mrs. Richard Sanders For first class hair work. Braids, Bangs, Pompadours, and etc. Shampooing, Dying, Bleaching the Hair a specialty. Facial and Bust Massage. Hair Tonics. Massage Cream. Work guaranteed or money refunded. Write for particulars 412 N Lamine St Bell Phone 734. NATIONAL NEGRO SUFFRAGE LEAGUE CONVENTION. Second Meeting. Commencing June 20th, 1904, Chicago, Illinois. The object of the Convention is to invoke the aid of the Republican Party in National Convention assembled to the end that Southern Disfranchisement may be broken up. . . . REPRESENTATION.... Each state will be entitled to a representation equal to the number of her Congressional representation. Delegates attending this Convention will be able to avail themselves of the rate to the National Republican Convention, onr fare for the round trip. HEADOUARTERS The National Negro Suffrage League operates at Washington, D.C., a Bureau of Pulbicity and Promotion, from which a campaign will be directed against Southern Disfranchisement. President, James H. Hayes, Va. Cor. Sec'y, Jas. E. Divon, R. I. Rec. Sec'y, W. T. Ridley, Pa.reas., Rev. J. A. Taylor, Washington, D.C. Eastern Organizer, Rev. J. A. Churchman, N. J. For further information address All Negro papers and publications please copy. MO OBJECT. RATES. M ARE YOU A K. OF P.? 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 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. LADIES COURT In this the wives, mothers, widows, daughters and sisters of Knights are united for the common purpose of life. In this the wives, mothers, widows, daughters and sisters of Knights are united for the common purpose of life. ENDOWMENT. 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. 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 Chick us at all times — A fine lot of Fresh and Dried Fruits on hand — Give us your orders — Quick Delivery QUINN'S BAR --104 MAIN STREET-- Choice Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Bottled Beer Everything Genuine. Remember the Place. Q. C. Phone 188. NORTH SIDE MEAT MARKET. Ray & Holt Props. Dealers in fresh and smoked meats of all kinds. FISH & GAME in season. You will find our prices right. Call and give us a trial. Phones Beil 419 Q. C. 10 Cor, Lamine & Pettis sts. Prompt Delivery, 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. Sweringen & Co., 523 N. Osage. We can supply you with Fresh Butter, Eggs, and Fruits and Chick us at all times—A fine lot of Fresh and Drilled Fruits on hand—Give us your orders—Quick Delivery QUINN'S BAR QUINN'S BAR --104 MAIN STREET-- Choice Wines, Liquors, Cigars and Bottled Beer Everything Genuine. Remember the Place. Q. C. Phone 188. NORTH SIDE MEAT MARKET. Ray & Holt Props. Dealers in fresh and smoked meats of all kinds. FISH & GAME in season. You will find our prices right. Call and give us a trial. Phones {Beil 419} Cor, Lamine & Pettis sts. Prompt Delivery, Q.C.10 Lodge Directory SHARON COURT No.10 meets the first Friday in each month. Lilly Belle Wheeler, matron, Mayne B. Smith, Sec'y. U K S H T W S R. A. M. No. 5, Sedalia Chapter No. 4 Meets irregular session two second and fourth Wednesday evenings in Visiting brothers all ways welcome. Wm. Ruuy, H. P. C. H. Lewis, Sco. Sons & Daughters of Charity Lodge No. 1. Meets 1st. and 3d. Tuesdays each month. D. L. White Pres W. W. Henderson Sec. Centennial lodge, No. 99 meets in regular session the second and fourth Mondays in each month. J. P. Moffitt, W. M. J. Ferril, See. G. U.O. of O. F X Q.C. Commandery, K. T., meet for regular business the first and third Fridays in each month. J. T. Forrill, E.C. C. H. Lewis, R. Meets in regular session the first and third Tuesdays in each month. Hall 120 E. Mein St. A. H. Hickman, N. G. D Y Steele P S Hawkin's Lodge, No. 44. 1st. & 3d. Mondays in each month. C. O. Brown, W. M. C. W. Holliday, See. G. S. Walden, M. D. 109 EAST MAIN STREET. UP STAIRS. PHONE 213. Residence, 117 E. Morgan St. PHONE 407 Centennial Court, No. 37. 1st. & 3rd. Thus., of each month Sallie Moffit, Matron, Julia Hayden, Sce.