Sedalia Weekly Conservator

Sedalia Weekly Conservator. VOL. 11. WORLD'S FAIR FOR NEGRO. WORLD'S FAIR FOR NEGRO. Jamestown Exposition to Have Exclusively Nogro Features at Hamp.on Roades. Richmond, Va.—The Jamestown Exposition, which will be at Hampton Roads, in 1907, commemorating the first permanent English settlement in America, will be the first exposition in which the negro will have a prominent part. A stock company, known as the Negro Development and Exposition Company of America, whose entire membership is negroes, has been organized under the laws of Virginia. This company has undertaken to have a negro exhibition at the Jamestown Exposition such as the world has never seen It has opened headquarters at Richmond and is preparing to canvass the country thoroly for the project. A bill is now pending in Congress to pay this company $2,000,000 for the bounties due negro claimants growing out of the civil war, and which claims have never been presented. President Roosevelt is interesten in the project, and at an interview Giles B. Jackson, the direc-tor-general of the company, had with him, the President said he would be glad to do all he properly could do to assist the negroes in their enterprise, and intimated that he would recommend to Congress an appropriation for the purpose. Jackson says that the organization is confident of appropriations from most of the southern states. The first step the organization will take will be to organize local companies in every town and city in the various states, after which the rural districts will be canvassed. It is expected that white people, especially in the South, will contribute to the finances of the movement. The governor of every southern state will be asked to recommend an appropriation toward the state exhibition. The whole country will be ransacked to show what progress the race has made since emancipation, and natize Africans will be brought over to make the exhibit more impressive. —Ex. GOVERNOR DURBIN_ON "RACE-QUESTION." Chicago, Ill.—Governor Durbin, of Indiana, spoke to a large audience at Quinn Chapel, and gave out an expression to a sentiment, which, if rightly comprehended by the race, will have a greater significance, when correctly applied to the solution of the existing racial animosities in the United States, and be of far more consequence than any other sentiment created. The governor said, "after all, the race problem is simply the sum of the problems confronting every every black man, as they do every white man, and which every man must solve for himself. Brooding over wrongs, how ever real, revolting against conditions, however harsh, crying out against discriminations, however apparent, this in itself will not accomplish anything for the colored people of this country." It is very evident that there is a cause for all the ill treatment accorded the negro by the whites and it is further evident that no amount of "red flag waving" on our part will make conditions better for us. The real solution is to be found in us, only. Whenever we remove the cause, then, and not till then, will we get a better treatment from the whites. Self-justice is the only solution. White Woman on Negro. A white woman writing the Chicago Daily News, from Oak Park a suburb of Chicago, says: "Is it not about time that we enlightened people should take up the cudgels in defense of our colored people? We might as well make up our minds that they are here to stay, and thru no fault of their own, but of our fore-fathers whom we delight to honor. Torn from their peaceful homes in Africa and borne in the most piteous conditions to this land as bondsmen to our white race, they bore patiently the heavy yoke of bondage. It was thru no fault of theirs that they were given their freedom, which is freedom in name only. The United States is their country by adoption; its flag is their flag. Did they not stand side by side with the white race who fought to keep its folds unsullied? "You say they are not progressive? How can anything thrive and grow into perfect life, if ground beneath the beef of arrogance? Generations have passed since they were brought among us. They have lived beneath the same roofs, breathed the same air yet the white race has not caught the color. Then, why fear contamination at this late day? The trouble lies in an element who have all the instincts without the pedigree of the bloodhound. They have never ceased their degrading cruelties toward this long suffering patient, for-giving race since the hour they were dragged half dead from the slave ship of old. We should blot out this element by education in the broad sense of the word. We should see that the mipids of both the white and the black race are led forth out of narrowness to deal honestly one with the other. Education will enable both races to see the wisdom of things as God has ordained it to be. "I am a Southern woman. My father had slaves, as did his father before him. I was raised among them and loved with all my heart the dearest black mammy in the world". Mrs. S. M. Randolph. Chicago Conservator. Negro Boy Turning White Ye editor took a look at the New Frankfort colored lad, Wednesday, who is turning white. His feet, hands and a good part of his face resembles a white person's very much, and at the rate he is changing he will soon be a fair skinned negro, who but for his hair would pass for a white boy. He is as well and strong as the average boy. He was exhibited in Marshall last summer. A case which terminated in death last week is reported from Providence, R. L., in which Miss Violetta M. Potter, a beautiful young society woman, in about the same manner, turned completely black and died. Her change was caused by an ailment called Addison's disease. In the case of the Jackson boy the change seems to be harmless to his health. Marshall Republican. Colored Catholic priests are increasing in number. The Piedmont Industrial School, at Charlottesville, Va., which recently suffered a serious loss by fire' is under the control of Rev. Bernard Ferrell, a colored Catholic priest. Broad-Ax. At a recent meeting of the Sedalia board of education, all the present corps of teachers were re-elected. We trust that the board will see sufficient reasons to raise their salaries for the ensuing year. SEDALIA, MISSOURI, FRIDAY, MAY 27 1904. Here, There, And Everywhere Rev. R. Davis went to St. Louis Saturday to assist Rev. Gillum in a church rally Sunday. Rev. Wm. Alexander arrived home from Chicago last Thursday and held his quarterly meeting Sunday. C. M. English was a dinner guest of Dr. J. M. Harris Sunday. Editor Huston visited his mother and home folk at Miami, Mo. and returned by Blackwater, Marshall and Boonville. The infant grand-child of Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Powel was buried last Wednesday. A telegram from Los Angeles, Cal., last Saturday evening announcing the election of Dr. I. B. Scott, editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate, as Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church and was assigned to Africa, was received by Dr. J. M. Harris. Money to loan; small sums; no commission. H. G. Phillips. Miss Mayme Brown came home last Saturday from Liberty, Mo., where she closed a very successful school year as teacher. A. J. Thompkins passed thrue from Jefferson to Independence, Sunday, where he went Saturday on a picnic excursion. Cards are out announcing the wedding of Chas. Vincent, of Muskogee, I. T., and Miss Lillian Allen, of Marshall, Mo. News report from St. Louis, that Ely Belie, of Fulton, and Miss Lillian Haynes, of Sweet Springs, Mo., were married last Sunday a fortnight there, and went to Fulton to live. Thos. Black and wife, of Kansas City, after a season of running wild among the flowers at the formers home near Beaman, Mo., returned home Sunday. The Grand Court of Missouri and its Jurisdiction is composed of the most highly cultured element of negro womanhood in the state. We most cordially welcome them to our city. And, believing them to be devoted, heart and soul, to the cause of lifting humanity, we can but say unto them "God Speed". Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Lilian Allen of Marshall to Mr. Charles Vencent of Muskogee I. T. The ceremony will be performed at Marshall Wednesday, June the 1st., at the A. M. E. church. Both Miss Allen and Mr. Vencent are cultured and industrious youths, well adapted for a bright future. Mrs. Dr. C. S. Walden entertained a large number of friends oi the evening of May the 18th. at her home, on East Morgan street. The occasion was held in honor of her 42nd. birthday anniversary. Numerous presents were bestowed upon Mrs. Walden and the guests were sumptuously-regaled by a most elegant and palatable repast. Dr. J. M. Harris is the recipient of an invitation from the senior Baccalaureate class of Fisk University to attend its graduation exercises, on June, 15th., 10 O'clock. In the class, is a former stddent of Geo. R, Miss Nina Z. Bell of Fulton. Miss Bell, while here indicated rare intellectual ability and much force of character hence, we are that the strength of the class is greatly augmented by having her as one of its members. Birthday Celebration Mrs. C. S. Walden Celebrated her 42nd. birthday with a delightful reception at her home on E. morgan street last Friday evening. About 30 guests were present and enjoyed the hospitality of the estimable hostess. Guests presented Mrs. Walden with many beautiful and useful presents, and after a delicious repast and best wishes repaired to their homes. An Explanation. The Convator publishes only, as is possible, authentic news the it be a little old. It is not our intention to "pass up" anything of note. We tried as best we could to get sufficient information that we might have given the G. C. of Mo. and its Jurisdiction which is holding its 30th annual session here this week, a favorable mention in our last issue, but some of the sisters had it Tuesday, and others had it Thursday, and we didn't care to be responsible for the error, if it had appeared incorrect. Also, we carry advertisements of first-class merchants and you should give them your trade if you would put into actual practice what you preach—reciprocity. Miss Cassie Warfield and husband, Kansas City, and Miss Cordelia Allen, of Sydney, Ill., were here to the funeral of Mr. H Warfield. Mrs. Susan Anderson, of Kansas City, formerly here, came down last Friday to remain two weeks, or more, with her mother who is sick. Miss Nora Anderson, of Montgomery, was a step-over visitor here Monday night, coming from Warrenburg where she served in the capacity of teacher. She departed for her home Tuesday morning. ENTERTAINING Otterville, Mo.—Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hogan entertained in honor of the Messrs. Byas and other atheir home Friday evening. Mr. Walter Byas was honored guest who is here from Chicago, visiting his brother J. M. Byas, who is blacksmith here. Excellent music was rendered by the Byas brothers. A dainty lunch, of ice cakes, coaco and pickels was had. City subscribers should be prepared to settle their accounts when collector calls next week. All who do not will be dropped. ARROW ROCK. Jasper Mills was in our town ast Saturday shopping. The Misses Shearns of Hardeman spent Sunday with Miss E. thel Davis of Blackwater. Mrs. Laura Nichols and daughter, Lena, departed Saturday for Slater, en route to St. Louis to visit old acquaintances and relatives. Mrs. Caroline Huston was made happy for a few short hours by a visit of her son, William of Sedalia. He, owing to business necessities, remained with her only a short while. Percy Cavil is showing good sense by running a nice business of his own, in the Masonic hall. His efforts will bring about good results, because his place of business keeps our boys off of the streets. SHOES Comfort, Style, and QUINN BROS., 206 : : : : That Combine : : : : Comfort, Style, and Durability, Go To QUINN BROS., 206 OHIO STREET. GIILLIAM NEWS. R. H. Henderson purchased a corn planter while in Slater Monday. Miss Belle Thomas spent Sunday at the home of her parents here. Quite a number of our young folk attended baptising in Slater Sunday. Rev. I. Scott, of Glasgow, came over Sunday to fill the appointment of Rev. Payne. Mrs. Milley Jackson, of Norton is spending the week with her cousin, Mrs. Sarah Thomas, here Miss Mamie Lindsey, who has been on the sick roll for quite a while, is much better we are informed. John Britt sold his farm of 40 acres to Mrs. J. E. Guerin at the consideration' of $15.75 an acre, and will move to the farm be recently purchased of Mr. Hormer which Mr. Britt in our school district. We welcome him to our midst. Mrs. Josie Nelson, wife of Luther Nelson, died at her home at Kansas City, Kas., Friday, May 20th. She had been ill for weeks with consumption. The remains were shipped to Louisiana, Mo., for burial." Mr. and Mrs. Nelson lived here until about a year ago. SWEET SPRINGS Jno. Warren of Lexington, spent Sunday here. Rev. Divers baptised Silie Moorchean Sunday. J. W. Clay and daughter spent Friday here with friends. Jno. Smith, of Higginsville, was handshaking here Sunday. Miss Mildred Jackson, f Blackburn, was visiting here Sunday. Mrs. Jno. Guthrie, of Blackburn, came over Saturday and Sundayed here. She purchased a buggy while here. Henry wickly, of K.C., formerly here, stopped over Sunday. He had been to Smithton to the burial of his mother. Money to loan; small sums; no commission; H. G. Phillips. Fireworks! A J. F. 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. FOR :::: abine : : : : Durability, Go To S OHIO STREET. The Swellest OUR STEIN BLOCH SUITS are the most popular with careful dressers this season and we have them from These suits are equal in every respect to the high-class made-to-order garment. Also large up-to-date Furnishing goods The Kidd Clo. Co. 227 OHIO ST All persons having relatives at the (colored) cemetery are hereby notified to have their relative's graves cared for in time for Decoration Day, May 30th., Don't fail to look after this matter at once. Further particulars may be had by consulting D. Y. Steele, or Luke Johnson, Sexton. N. B. Be sure to clean and place Markers at the heads of your friends graves. Albert Smith is still doing an excellent business at his old stand Prof. G. W. Williams returned from St. Louis last Friday at 3:11 p.m., where he had been to look after a consignment of cattle for his father, Val Williams Editor Huston of the Conservator passed thru our city last week on his to Ar.ow Rock to see his mother. While here he took several subscriptions for his paper. Subscribe for this paper and get the news. Fireworks!! NO.4. $10.00 and Up. Cemetry Notice. BLACKWATER. I'm just a poor old veteran, I'm bent and silvered gray, But once again they think of me, on Decoration They call me "patriotic" then, and let me march again comrades who are left, and call us "countrymen." Iel the old time thrill that's always sure to come car detects the stirring sound of life and drum; from me all at once, I'm ready for the fray! Country rests in peace, 'tis Decoration Day. he ranks that marched so long ago, as is true, but heads with touch of snow. calls us on with hurrying feet, the faces lined along the street, us, there is no call to fight, ads fair of blossoms sweet and bright. the bear on comrades' graves to lay, love on Decoration day. they are marching, too, a sunny band of youth, or than the day and hearts of trust and truth; they know the strife and pain we faced for them, that now they bear would seem a diadem. tenerans," but there's a fondness 'n the heart more than this display in which we have a part boast of praise, but all along the way the sweetness found on Decoration day can the flowers—remembrance and a smile ought so dear it lingers all the while; a tender touch of care. With my few comrades who are left, and call us "countrymen." Once more I feel the old time thrill that's always sure to come When'er my ear detects the stirring sound of fire and drum; The years roll from me all at once, I'm ready for the fray!— But soft, the country rests in peace, 'tis Decoration Day. We march, a remnant of the ranks that marched so long ago, Our coats as blue, our hearts as true, but heads with touch of snow. We march, but now no duty calls us on with hurrying feet, And fear no longer marks the faces lined along the street. We carry now no loaded guns, there is no call to fight, But in our hands are garlands fair of blossoms sweet and bright. They are the tributes that we bear on comrades' graves to lay, Remembrance of a nation's love on Decoration day. The children they are marching, too, a sunny band of youth, With faces fairer than the day and hearts of trust and truth; Ah, little do they know the strife and pain we faced for them, Or every flower that now they bear would seem a diadem. We may be "veterans," but there's a fondness 'n the heart For something more than this display in which we have a part We ask no idle boast of praise, but all along the way A bit of this same sweetness found on Decoration day There's something sweeter than the flowers—remembrance and a smile Have power to cheer with thought so dear it lingers all the while; A kind word as you go along, a tender touch of care. Are better when you're gracious! --- (Copyright, Ram's Horn, Chicago.) ONLY ONE OF MANY A Decoration Day Story By ALMA J. NOBLE "Good morning, Aunt Ruth. You see I am on hand bright and early for the iliacs. Aren't we going to have a beautiful day?" said Antoinette, cheerily, seeming to have caught the contagion of the bright May morning. "I am so glad it is pleasant, for I well remember how rainy it was last Decoration day. I'm sorry the iliacs are a little backward this year; still, I think we shall find enough for a fair showing. Did you bring a basket?" "I did. The self-same one that was done service for the last three years. Ralph is coming for me about 11 o'clock." With that they started for the garden. Everybody knew Aunt Ruth, and none knew her but to love her. She was one of those elderly women—shall we say, rare?—who had preserved a sweet, happy nature, free from disagreeable habits, both of speech and manner. Although over 60 years old, she still possessed that blessed faculty of adaptability which made her a coveted companion of both young and old. Children were attracted by her cookie jar and a fund of delightful stories, while those of matureer years were charmed with her personality and her entertaining conversation, which ever sparkled with subtle humor, despite an unmistakable undercurrent of sadness, which at times betrayed itself in her face. Antoinette Rathbun was particularly fond of Aunt Ruth, and many happy hours they spent together, reading or discussing the various questions of the day. Antolmette was just now in a most beatiful state of mind. That which makes the world go round had touched her life and imparted to it fresh enthusiasm and delight, and this Decoration day morning she seemed unusually happy. "After all, Aunt Ruth," she said, "there is no season of the year quite so beautiful to me as the springtime, when everything seems fairly bursting with life and delighting in life." "Ah, my dear, it is because you are just now in the springtime of life yourself. You seem to me very like that little shrub yonder, the buds just keeping out which shall so soon unfold into the perfect flower. So do I see in you the possibilities of a beautiful and noble womanhood. But haven't we enough illias? The sun is so warm!" "Yes, indeed, we have, and I don't care to rob you, even for a good cause, I am relying upon the girls for a good supply." "It's your Sunday-school class, isn't it?" "Yes," answered Antoinette. "Aunt Ruth, won't you go with us? That would make our party complete. Do say yes." "No, I would rather go alone. I am glad, though, that you are interesting your class this way, for it seems to me that children in these days have too little patriotic spirit, and too little appreciation of the cost of liberty. The decoration of the soldiers' graves means little more to them than a half-holiday from school and a happy time gathering flowers. After all, I guess it is better so. Let them have all the sunshine possible; the shadows come soon enough to all of us." "Aunt truth," said Antoinette, tenderly. "I've wanted to ask you some an princely homes to share. I love these patriotic times, they still my heart with pride. my heart with pride, And there's a sweetness in them that I never have denied; But we are more than soldiers, friends —yes, more than vet's rans gray; We need your love and tenderness to cheer us every day. thing for a long time, but I don't know that I ought." "Certainly you may. What is it?" "Will you tell me whose grave you visit so much, and on which you al- ways put such lovely flowers Decor- tion day?" "You will be surprised, my dear when I tell you that I do not know. It is an unknown grave, but all needed to know was that he was soldier. When did you say Ralph was coming?" "Not till eleven." "Then come into the sitting-room, where it is cool, and let me tell you a bit of my own life. Somehow, I feel just like it this morning." They laid down their flowers and enjoyed the restfulness of the cozy room. "I'm going to lie down," said Aunt Ruth, "and you bring the hassock and sit right beside me, and let me tell you what is in my heart. "When you came in this morning so happy and light-hearted, my thoughts flew back 30 years, when I was about your age, and had just as much to make me happy as you have now. I was engaged to a noble man, and strangely enough, his name was Ralph, too. He was a lawyer, and his fine mind gave promise of a brilliant career. We were to have been married in the spring of '63, but when the war broke out his country's call appealed to his noblest manhood. He didn't say much at first, but I knew that the only obstacle in the way of his enlisting was the pain it would give me. He was perfectly well and strong, an added reason for his going. Ah, well do I remember the night we settled it. How earnestly and tenderly he talked about it! In a few days he was gone. It took more courage than I then thought to make that sacrifice, but my sense of duty to country would not allow me to withhold the word. He joined the Fiftieth New York volunteer engineers, company G, and at first had an easy time. The letters were bright and cheery and full of enthusiasm, so that after a time I grew less anxious and more and more glad that he went. But there came a day when the regular letter failed, and a week passed; and another, and another, and finally one came in an unfamiliar hand and told the story I so much feared. They thought he was killed in the battle of Gettysburg, in the desperate charge at the 'Bloody Angle,' where so many brave men on both sides gave up their lives, but diligent search brought nothing more definite. I sometimes wonder how I have lived through all these long 30 years, but you know we poor mortals can endure more than we think. I have much that is pleasant to look back upon, and much in the future to dream of. And now, about that lonely grave. He was a soldier, too, and there was no one to care for him, so I love to place my flowers there, and cannot help feeling that perhaps another is doing the same for Ralph." A whistle interrupted the story, and Antoinette stooped to kiss the dear old lady, and in a moment was gone. Late that afternoon, after Antoinette's class had gone and the cemetery was quite deserted, Ralph and Antoinette lingered at a little distance from that grave, quite unobserved by Aunt Ruth, and watched her arrange the flowers. "Do you know?" said Ralph, "I never saw anything more pathetic. The men who enlisted and fought with courage and fearlessness were indeed brave heroes, but not an atom more heroic than the women who gave their husbands and sons and lovers to die for their country, and have lived on, year after year, bravely and cheerfully hiding their loneliness and heartache behind a happy face. All honors to them!"—Farmers' Review. Fashions for Mademoiselle Gowns of Cotton and Muslin N NOW that April is once more with us, and the weather prophets seem to have made up their minds to be a little less dismal than usual in their utterances, mademoiselle may surely turn her attention towards the subject of summer millinery. It is to those mendow-flowers, the "daisies pied and violets blue," and other little blossoms of a similarly minute kind, that many of the milliners SOME NOVEL AND DAINTY HATS. are trusting for their inspiration, at the moment, especially where the modes for mademoiselle are concerned. It is all these daity, tiny flowers, that are chiefly in demand for trimming young girls' hats, and they naturally, therefore, play an important part in that group of sketches, which will be found upon this page, representing three very novel and daity examples of millinery specially suitable for summer. The sketch on the left hand side of the group suggests a hat which would be quite appropriate for Sunday best for a young girl of 15 or 16. It could be made in any of those soft fancy straps which are so much in vogue this season, and which, with a few delt touches of the fingers, can be bent in and out, and, in fact, moulded into almost any shape, which happens to be becoming to the face of the wearer. In this case, the shape is bent into a number of vandyke points, which have something the appearance of the petals of a flower. Carried out in a mixed pale green and white straw, this hat would be particularly pretty. The trimming should consist of three large rosettes of soft Louisine silk ribbon, in some shade of green, which should either match exactly or else harmonize with the green of the straw. In the center of each rosette there is a tiny cluster of flowers. These flowers might be either forget-me-nots, pink-tipped daisies, Parma violets, or very small Banksia rosas, according to the color of the frocks and blouses, with which the hat will be most frequently worn. The second sketch, which comes a little higher on the right, shows one of those picturesque lace hats, always so becoming to a youthful face, and never out of fashion. The lace is supported underneath, of course, by a wire shape, and on to the crown of this shape, the lace is gathered, the crown being first lined with two or three thicknesses of chiffon or mousseline de sole. Two gathered frills of the same lace fall softly on the brim, while round the crown there is a wreath of flowers, forming a kind of floral ruche, with the blossom massed closely together. Here again the choice of flowers must depend upon circumstances, but I can imagine this hat looking very pretty with a wreath either of rambler roses, or of pale blue and pale pink convolvulus. HE cotton frack soundsores and that of muslin more charming still, suggestive of sunshine peeping through the willows by the river, and of shady green lawns. HE cotton frock sounds so nice and that of muslin more charming still, suggestive of sunshine peeping through the willows by the river, and of shady green lawns. Now cotton frocks and muslin frocks are very different matters, especially this season, for the cottonls will show fairly short skirts and the muslins long trailing ones. Let us start, therefore, with the useful and inexpensive cottonts, which have much charm of their own, and are delightfully becoming to any woman not past her first youth. Now the majority of us certainly do not wish to go to a high price for the cotton frock, consequently the best plan is to get one dainty little zephyr stripe made by a good dressmaker and to have the others copied therefrom, for the skirt of the cotton frock is all-important. The bodice I do not consider nearly so difficult, indeed, I always give the same advice concerning it, and that is, have a nainsook or washing silk slip and arrange your dainty blouse bodice over it, being always careful to finish it with a tidy and smart waistband. There is little difference between the cotton bodice and the shirt for morning wear. And now to consider the skirt. Here I advise a washing silk or unisex peticoat, made plain over the hips and full at the hem, and of exactly the same length as the overskirt. To look neat and be practical the skirt must clear the ground all round. If you be slight you can wear the round, gauged skirt; if inclined to stoutness, let me advise you to have your skirt just eased in on the hips and at the back, but kept plain in the front, and finished with three plain tucks or a deep hem at the feet. These separate blouse bodices and unlined skirts wash beautifully and do not get pulled out of place like those made on tight linings. The same thing applies to inexpensive delicaines and French flannels. Then we come to the question of muslins; again I would recommend bright, clear, clean shades that wash and clean It would look pretty, too, wreathed with Roman ivy and ivy-bberries, with, perhaps, two small bunches of pink Bankia roses, intermingled with sprays of forget-me-nots, and arranged rather formally, on one on either side, at the back, with a little fringe of buds, to droop over the hair. Last, but by no means least, in our trio of dainty millinery, comes that useful hat for every day wear, made in a firm, strong, straw, preferably in that sun-burnt shade, which is always more becoming as well as more generally useful than white or cream. The brim might be bound at the edge wish black velvet ribbon, and the hat should be trimmed quite simply, with a scarf of spotted canvas or foulard silk ribbon, held in place in front with two bunches of cowslips, or other spring flowers. For the young girl who is not yet old, but who wants something smart for home dinner wear, or such small "boy and girl" dances, as may chance to come her way, the evening frock shown in our other sketch should prove very useful. It is designed on those picturesque lines which are always so delightfully appropriate to a young girl's figure, and although the whole effect is so chic and pretty, the design is a perfectly simple one, and very easily carried out. The dress would look best made in soft white washing silk, with a very full skirt, gathered into a waist-band all the way round, and finished some distance above the hem with a very deep flounce of the 1 PICTURESQUE EVENING FLOCK FOR A MISS. same silk, also closely gathered, upon two lines of invisible cord, along the upper part. This flounce is trimmed in quite a new way, with waved lines of soft ribbon velvet, in a pale shade either of pink or blue. Below the velvet there are narrow frills of ivory-white lace. The puffed sleeves, which reach the elbow, only are finished in the same way with velvet ribbons and frills of lace, while the bodice has a very becoming bolero effect, with the front slightly pouched over a draped waist-belt of soft white Louisine silk ribbon. ELLEN OSMONDE well, and which can be worn with pretty colored chine or plain satin ribbon or taffeta sashes and waistbands. A muslin frock offers excellent opportunities of using up remnants of lace. Some of the prettiest muslins are made with a fichu and jabot of washing point desprit, chiffon, French lawn, or Indian muslin, edged with lace or frills of Mary Coulter TOILETTE IN SILK VOILE. (Trimmed with Bands of Gathered Taf- letas, and Finished with Small Hall Buttons on Sleeves and Front of Boloero) spotted muslin, and elbow sleeves adorned in the same manner. If you are slight, gauge the skirt all round the waist and finish it with gradu- ated frills, puffs or tucks. 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Native of Portugal Promises to Melt Any Metal by Agency of the Sun's Rays. M. A. G. Himalaya, a Portuguese priest from Lisbon, Portugal, and a professor of science in a college in Porto and Coimbra, has arrived at the St. Louis fair with a novel invention by means of which he promises to melt anything by the agency of the sun's rays. Space has been granted him outside the palace of liberal arts, where he will install his mammoth machine weighing 30 tons and occupying 100 x $0 feet of space. The machine is a system of giant lenses which concentrate the rays of the sun from a large area at a focal point. Pinto Leite, of Lisbon, is with the inventor. Probably Trying to Reform. Two English literary women have recently taken up regular vocations, and have abandoned writing. One has become a beauty doctor and the other has invented and is placing on the market a hair restorer. But because these women have placed upon their advertisements "by the author of" so-and-so, strangely enough, they are now being criticised. Public acknowledgment, however, that they have turned from literature and are attempting to earn an honest living and lead a better life, should rather be commended, remarks the New York Globe, and should lead all charitable people to lend a helping hand. WHAT THE KING EATS. What's Fit for Him. A Massachusetts lady who has been through the mill with the trials of the usual housekeeper and mother relates an interesting incident that occurred not long ago. She says: "I can with all truthfulness say that Grape-Nuts is the most beneficial of all cereal foods in my family, young as well as old. It is food and medicine both to us. A few mornings ago at breakfast my little boy said: "Mamma, does the king eat Grape-Nuts very morning?" "I smiled and told him I did not know, but that I thought Grape-Nuts certainly made a delicious dish, fit for a king." 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Both men are wealthy, and on account of their prominence the tragedy has created much excitement all over the country. The men held an old grudge against each other, which culminated in the killing, but just who was the aggressor is not clear. It is claimed the shooting was in self-defense, that Wall attempted to draw a revolver before Todd began to shoot, and that Todd shot to protect himself. It is also claimed that Wall had been following Todd and that he had abused him. On the other hand, it is claimed that the shooting was without justification at the time; that Wall was riding peacefully along the street when Todd walked out and began to shoot at him. Four shots were fired, one hitting the ground, one the horse and one striking Wall in the head, back of the temple. He fell from his horse and died in two hours, without regaining consciousness. Lion and Lamb Together This item appeared in the St. Louis papers on Saturday: Had the rural democrats of Missouri walked into the cafe at the Planters' hotel they would have seen the Lion and the lamb at lunch in the persons of Joseph W. Folk, accompanied by Col. Moses Wetmore and Maj. Harvey W. Salmon, was seated at the table when Hawes walked into the cafe and spied the party, as he took a seat at the next table. It is said that he did not see the circuit attorney until he was greeted with "Hello, Harry." Looking up, he returned the salutation of the successful bidder for the democratic nomination for governor with a familiar "Hello, Joe." He accepted an invitation to a seat at the table, and the four Missouri politicians talked about the weather, Missouri mules, the world's fair and several hunting and fishing trips they had enjoyed on Col. Wetmore's reservation in southern Missouri, but not a word was spoken of the political campaign. Brings News from Roosevelt. Kendall B. Randolph, recently retired from the office of city counselor at St. Joseph, has returned from Washington, where he had an interview with President Roosevelt, in which the president expressed himself on political conditions in Missouri. Mr. Randolph says the president is very anxious to see Missouri in the republican column, and while he expressed great admiration for Joseph Folk, the president would like to see the republicans name a strong candidate for governor. The published statement that President Roosevelt is anxious that republicans name no candidate to oppose Folk is denied by Mr. Randolph. Cropped the Rails. Unknown persons greeted the rails on the Chicago & Alton grade between Mexico and Louisiana and caused an unusual predicament. The passenger train bound for Kansas City came to a standstill about a hundred yards from the top of the grade and could not go further. The sand box refused to work and the train men were helpless. Finally the passengers and train men conceived the idea of carrying sand and earth and covering the rails to the top of the hill. This plan was successful. The train was delayed 40 minutes. Militia Encampment at Nevada. Brig. Gen. H. C. Clark issued an order for the holding of the state encampment of the Missouri national guards to be held at Nevada, July 17 to 27. All the regiments of the state will go in camp, and this year's encampment will be the largest and best ever held in the state. Bible to Be a Missionary. Frank Bible and H. E. Blair, graduates of Park college, have been ordained as Presbyterian preachers and assigned to work in foreign fields as missionaries. They will marry Park college girls in a few days and sail for their stations. Seized with Flit and Drowned. John Henry, Jr., aged 20 years, while fishing in Young's pond, near Troy, was seized with epilepsy, fell into the pond and was drowned. Met Death in Arizona. R. J. Spaulding, for many years a resident of Monroe county, was murdered recently in his cabin near Bishee, Ariz, by an unknown assassin. Son of a Congressman. J. C. Buckner, son of the late Congressman A. H. Buckner, is dead at Mexico. He was a captain in the confederate army. Drug Clerk Dropped Dend. Harry W. Swift, a young drug clerk at Memphis, Mo., dropped dead in a drug store there while serving a customer. Timmons Will Be Nominated. Judge Jackson L. Smith, presiding judge of the Kansas City court of appeals, stated that he had discontinued his canvass for his old position. This insures the nomination of Judge Timmons, of Lamar, the only other candidate. Judge Smith has been on the appeals bench for 20 years. Westboro Postmaster Robbins. Robbere entered the post office at Westboro and blowing open the safe secured $125 cash and $500 in stamps, making good their escape. Doctors Have a Grievance. The address of President William G. Moore, of St. Louis, was the leading feature of the Missouri State Medical association, held in the Y. M. C. A. building at St. Louis. Dr. Moore advocated the appointment of a state commission to examine all patent medicines and the enforcement of a proposed law compelling the labels on bottles to show the ingredients. An attack was also made on ostecopaths and Christian scientists. Among other things, President Moore said: "But how shall the medical profession escape further degradation at the hands of future governors and legislators? By realizing the fact that if the 6,500 doctors of this state become organized they can dictate to their creatures what they shall do. They would be the most powerful organization in Missouri. The ballot is our remedy. It should be used wisely and justly. There is no higher office than the making of good laws or unmaking bad ones." Dr. A. W. McAllister, chairman of the state board of health, spoke on "State Medicine," advocating the passage of measures looking to the improvement of health by sanitary regulation of streams from the offal and fifth of large cities, and the burning of whatever was at all possible. After the address of Dr. McAllister a motion was adopted, providing for the appointment of a committee to draw up resolutions and forward them to congress, asking assistance in the regulation of the evil on a uniform basis. Started on Long Journey Two little girls, Bldie and Elsie Kinney, started to walk from Lamar to South Carolina. The girls' mother is dead and they have been living with their grandfather, J. D. Houdersheldt, in Lamar. Their father said, when he left for the south, that he would soon send for them. They had not heard from him for some time, and, having no money, decided to walk to him. They slipped from their grandfather's house in the night, each carrying a heavy grip, and on the first day they were out walked 28 miles. They slept in a railway depot the first night. The next day they walked only 16 miles, their feet having become so sore they could go no farther. At Springfield they were taken charge of and returned to Lamar. McFall Woman in Trouble Mrs. M. J. Graham, a wealthy widow of McFall, was arrested at that place and taken to St. Joseph by a United States marshal to answer to a charge of using canceled postage stamps in sending letters through the mails. When arraigned before the United States commissioner she entered a plea of guilty and gave bond for her appearance at the next session of the United States court. Prof. Graves to Missouri University. Dr. Frank P. Graves, a graduate student in the University of Chicago, has accepted an appointment as professor of history and principles of education in the University of Missouri. Dr. Graves was from 1896 to 1898 president of the University of Wyoming. Bryan's Editor n. Missourian. Will M. Maplin, managing editor of Mr. Bryan's Commander, is a Missourian by birth. He was born in Callaway county. He afterwards lived with his parents in Holt county, and started in journalism by setting type in the newspaper offices at Oregon. Three Pioneers Pass Away. Within 48 hours in and near Hamilton last week three pioneers passed away. James A. Tippett was past 92; Dr. John Johns, of Kingston, 85 and Mrs. D. D. Bateman, of Bonanza, nearly 100. She had resided in the neighborhood 65 years. Attempt to Burn Store. An attempt was made to burn the store and office of J. B. Jeffries, postmaster at Oakwood, a suburb of Hanau. Some one broke into the building, and, after saturating the floor and woodwork with coal oil, set fire to it. Merging of Big Corporations. A charter was granted the United Water, Gas & Electric Light company, of Sedalia, with $1,000,000 capital. The company has consolidated the Sedalia water, gas and electric companies. Rizeling's Hienous Offense. Ed Rizeling, a wealthy young man of Joplin, was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. He was charged with attempted assault on Neta Fisher, a 12-year-old girl. Drowned Near Mill Brook. Herman Pepper, a farmer living near Mill Brook, was drowned in a swollen stream. He drove into the water with a team and the wagon upset. Forty-Four New Teachers The Missouri state normal school at Warrensburg graduated a class of 44. Judge Wilfly at Home. Judge L. R. Wilfly, attorney general of the Philippine islands, is visiting his old home in Audrain county. He was entertained at dinner in Mexico by George Robertson, ex-president of the Missouri Bar association. An informal reception was given in his honor. Fell 80 Feet Down Elevator. Fell 80 Feet Down Elevator. Charles Hevern, an employee of a hardware firm in Springfield, fell 80 feet down an elevator shaft and was killed. 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We take this position, because we feel that we can best subserve the PUBLIC INTERESTS by maintaining this PATRIOTIC STAND. --- The happiest life is the life of usefulness. --- Industrious occupation brings to light all the latent powers of man while idleness dwarfs his most potential energies. Know to-day that wealth is not the truest sign of nobility; but rather the means employed to secure property and affluence indicates either the nobleness of character or the opposite. Let the flowers of fondestereo-ction be strewn upon the graves of our loved ones—the departed heroes of bygone days. Memory's activity should call in review all the past acts of benevolence bestowed. May good resolutions be formed, while we stand in the presence of our honored dead on next Monday, and may our lives be spent in the emulation of the noble examples of unselfishness and usefulness they haveleft to us as a fitting heritage. ```markdown ``` The masons of Boonville have recently purchased an excellent ball at a cost of $3700. Arrow Rock has two hall owned by negroes, Marshall one, Miami two, Sweet Springs two, Blackwater one, and other places in every section of the state negroes own and operate halls and other business enterspises. What are Sedalia negroes going to do, is the on every lip. Quit so much political and sporting talk and get down to practical business activity that our city may rank favorably with other localities even if we cannot surpass them. Common sense is gaining the greater and greater sway in and among our people. Its presence is perceptible in our homes, upon our farms, thru our business transactions, from the rostrum everywhere, sensibleness, as never before, is gaining ground. This may, in truth, be called the negro's age of common sense. He acts less from mere feeling and more from thought than ever before. Results are very mani- fest. Greater activity in business enterprises; more thorones in our school work; nobler traits of character in our churches; wiser counsel around the fire-side are only a few of the manifestations of the reign of this new era God grant that it may continue until every department or phase of our lives has been bettered substantially. Then may the nations of the earth know that our race has some characteristics that differentiates it from the other nationalities. MASONIC MEETING. LADIE'S DEPARTMEMT. The Grand Court of Missouri and its Jurisdiction, in its 30th annual communication, met with Sharon and Centennial Courts in this city Tuesday, in the City Hall, Mrs. E. J. Smith, of St. Louis, v. M. A. M., presiding; Mrs. Alice O. Jones, of St. Joseph, m. secretary, Mrs. Mag-Nickens, of Hannibal, Mo., treasurer; Mesdames M. A. Jarrett, Springfield, Mo., G. V. M.; Lilly Belle Wheeler, Sedalia, Mo., and Brooks, of Carrollton, Mo., gate keepers; Rev. Madison, Joshua. Over 100 delegates, representing 2000 members, are in attendance. An address of welcome was delivered by Mrs. Anna D. Smith, of Sedalia; response by Mrs. C. R. McDowell, Hannibal, Mo. Reports of the year's work was made by the grand officers and committees which shows is progressing. Much valuable business is being transacted, which shows that the women of this organization are doing their utmost for the uplift of the race. The Session is graced with the presence of the following P. G. M. A. M.;—Sallie Dupree, Jeilerson City; Josie E. Williams, of Boonville; Sarah M. Dixon of Palmyra—all of Missouri. These women have helped to build the foundation upon which the Grand Court stands, which accounts to a considerable extent for its wonderful growth and prosperity. Was It An Accident? What might have been a serious accident, and was but short of it, occurred Wednesday afternoon: Chas Brashear, Jr. accompanied the son of Wm. Richardson to carry his dinner. And on their way back home, met the fellow, who boards at Richardson and works at Menefee's bara, driving a horse to a vehicle. The boys got, and eye witnesses say, the driver whipped the horse into a full run. And in this gait, circled thru the alley into Cooper street and back to the alley, and turning into the alley again, upset the vehicle, dragging the little fellow under it. Dr. Harris was called to attend on him. His injure are not serious but severe, his ear being torn loose and head badly bruised. The driver, seeing his mischief, tried to escape but was caught and landed in jail by special officer, Hickman. A VENERABLE OLD MAN PASSES AWAY. The death of Mr. H. Warfield takes from our midst one of its best citizens. He had been sick but a very short time, and none thought his illness sever. His death was a shock to his friends. He was known and loving called "daddy" by every one, and he had a smile for every one. Mr. Warfield passed away last Thursday day mornig and was buried Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Davis preached the funeral at Taylor's Chapel of which church he was a devout member. He leaves one son, a daughter, and a voice to survive him. The Cooper county Teachers' Institute will convene June the 1st., at 10 A.M., in the city of Boooville, with Prof. C. G. Williams, as Conductor. OTTFRVILLE. News scarce this week, fishing is the order of the day. Lee Stinson has to a farm east of town and Miss Lelia Taylor departed for Kansas City Monday where she will visit her brother. Mrs. Henry Tucker and daughter e1, Della were in Sedalia this wk. Mesdames Howard Rice and Olie Taylor have returned to Kansas City, after a short visit with relatives here. Mrs. Emily Finley is reported better and the Measles have left E. R. Hogan's family as well as Harrison Bruce. Prof. J. E. Hogan has been elected by our Board of Education to teach next year. Walter Byas of Chicago came Tuesday to visit his brother J. M. Byas. The Messrs Byas are quite noble and energetic young men spicidid musicians and they are highly esteemed in our circle. Messrs Luther Hopkins' John Black and Charles Simpson of By Berry and Henry McTassel of Mt. Moriah were in town Sunday. BOONVILLE "Leak" Danford, who has been out west for some returned home recently very ill. While absent from home, he has spent most of his time in New Mexico. Leonard Foster and wife spent Saturday with friends and parents here last week. They left today for Lexington via. of the Mo. P. Chas. Hutchinson was suffering last Tuesday from a lame back, caused, he said, from lifting too heavilyl at a plat form but the young ladies say, it is the result of his having waltzed too hard at the Physical Culture Class's reception of the previous evening Miss Hattie Diggs, of Fayette; was the guest of Miss Lulu Foster this week. She beparted Tuesday at 4:55 p.m. for Sedalia en route to Lexington, where she will visit the Misses Johnson, Adalina and Anna, for several weeks. The young Ladies and Gentlemen, of Boonvill under the leaed of the invencible Nathanial Diggs have organised a Physical Culture Class, for the amusement of Boonville's Cultured element. Only those who deport themselves as good moral and industrious citizens are elegible to its gatherings. Much good will Prof. Diags and his associates do, if they will but maintain the standard already established. The Boonville High School will have four graduates this year: Misses Bessie May Headerson, Cora Bell Hutchinson, Nannie Catharine Drew and Rosa Rosatter Crockett. Under the supervision of Prof. C. G. Williams and his very able corps of teachers, this school has maintained a high standard of moral and intellectual ideals. Dr. R. Leon Hill finds plenty of work to keep his mind occupied. Indeed, the good Doctor frequently may be seen speeding away, with lightning celerity, to meet some of his urgent calls. He however, found time, a sew days since, to show the Conservator man thrue the new hall but recently purchased by the Masonic Fraternity of Boonville. This, we found to be, a very convincing illustration of the business sagacity of the Boonville Masons. Anim posing brick structure of spacious dimensions, located in a very desirable place, worth, approximately speaking, $5,000., is not an insignificant showing but a very great evidence of greater things to come. The Order has had gas fixtures put in and other improvements that has enhanced its value considerably. HEAR Dr. S. S. Martin, of the First M. E. chuch, in a- ply prepared address: "A Tribute To The Heroes Of The Sixties", at Taylor's Chap- el, May the 30th. Some of Sedalia's most talented musicians will participate in the evening's services. Exercises begin promptly at 8:30 p. m. Admission ten cents. MARSHALL. The editor of the Conservator was pleasantly entertained at the Slaughter home last Sunday Mrs. Morris Campbell and C. Carroll, the jolliest of all the boy was in town the first of the week J. C. Colder and son are preparing a spacious building on the east side for commercial purposes. Misses Ada and Lucy Williams came with the Kansas City excursionists to visit their parents and friends, out in the Sulphur Springs vicinity. Mrs. Anna Brown is thinking strongly of moving to Sedalia in the fall in order that her daughter, Willie, may finish her adduction there. Professors Kenner and Kennedy looked some what dejected, last week. Cause. Mesdames K. and were in Sedalia attending the Grand Court and the good dames instructed them, ere their departure, that they should wash, iron scrub, cook and sweep. Glad, of their return, to be sure. Alfred Cavil has been in Giilliam for some time engaged in the erection of an elegant 4 room dwelling for George Foster, who has been residing in Chicago. Mrs. Mettie Ferguson is the happy mother of a very comely baby girl. Mr. Lewis F. enjoys to the highest being called, "Papa". Dr. H. H. Webb and Prof. L.W Adams are regular sunday visitors to Arrow Rock. They go to look the health and general welfare of Mrs. Matilda Adams mother of the professor Mrs. Adams has been an invalid for several months. MRS. NELLIE DAVIS. aacxva Full line of bangs, wigs, braids, pompadours, and the best brand of hair-oil, face bleach, whitening 104 E. C o d p e r. S t. Dr. C. B. PARSONS, DENTIST. Office over Andrew's Store. 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