Sedalia Weekly Conservator

Sedalia Weekly Conservator. Not Social Equality; But Work. [ Conclusion excerpts of I. E Page's Address. ] VOL. 11. There is another charge that the enemy is making against the Negro and he makes this charge, not because he believes it is true, but in order to make prejudice against the Negro and that is the strong charge that the Negro, whether he lives in one section of the country or another is seeking social equality, but as I look you in the face I am satisfied that there is no intelligent Negro here today who is seeking social equality with any race under the sun except his own race. (Applause) The fact is that if the Rev. J. W. Jackson does not want me in his parlor on terms of social equality with his family, how can I get there, and if by some hook or crook I get there, can I stay there? If I am not welcome under his roof and if I have any manhood or self-respect, I will withdraw from his household on discovering that I am not wanted. I come to tell those, if there be any here today who believe this doctrine, that the more intelligent the Negro becomes the less danger threatens this country in regard to the social equality. All we ask is an opportunity to educate our children according to the laws of our land, an opportunity to earn our living by the sweat of our brow and to accumulate like other races and the privileges of serving Almighty God with no one to molest or to make us afraid. Now, ladies and gentlemen, there is certain work that is left for us to do. First, of all, we must see to it that these children of ours, these boys and girls stay in the schools of our land, until they are sufficiently educated, until they can perform their duties as citizens of a free government; we must take these boys and girls and teach them arithmetic and physical science in our schools. In addition to this, we must see to it that every one of our boys and girls learn a trade in order to make a respectable living. No boy ought to grow to manhood without being able to make his or her living in some one of the various trades that are open to them. Teach them to work; teach them that work is honorable and that he who despises work is in danger, for idleness is the great school of crime in this great country of ours. We must take these children and not only educate their hands and head, but we must educate their hearts as well. I have learned of a Negro in my experience who was prominent in one of the churches of our land and there was a time when the deacons and officers of the church were in some doubt as to the genuineness of his religion, because his practices did not correspond with his teachings. So they called a meeting, that this deacon, who had dictated to them fo. so long a time should stand up and tell them of his experience of how he had been converted. They cheerfully met and the deacon proceeded to tell his experience. Said he, "My brothers when I tried to become a Christian, I fell upon my knees and cried to the Lord to change my heart. I prayed night and day and I wrestled with the Lord day and night, and the Lord let down a ladder and said, 'Climb', and I clumb until I reached the topmost round of the ladder. An angel said to me, 'Brother, jump', and I did jump but no negro ever got such a fall as this negro got. (Applause.) Now as we climb and pass the round of industrial and classica and scientific, and do not reach the round of moral and spiritual education when we come to jump into the affairs of life, we will have a fall such as few people ever get, because the hardest falls come to those who have climbed the highest and to those who do not deserve to be there. I once read a story of a gentleman who boasted of his education. He had been educated in the various schools and had his diploma. He wanted to cross a deep stream and get to the other side of the shore, for the purpose of attending to some important business. He got into the boat and started up a conversation with the boatman. Said he, "Did you ever study Geology?" "Why I never knew there was such a thing. Ah, I never heard of it before." "Did you ever study Literature?" Why, said he, "No sir, you are talking to me in a strange language." Said the scholar to the boatman, "My friend, I am surprised to know that you have never studied language or literature." "Did you ever study Arithmetic?" "No sir, I am sorry to say that I have never studied arithmetic." Then turning to the boatman impatiently, he said "I am sorry to tell you that you have lost three-fourths of your life." Just then the boat struck a snag and the boatman and the scholar were thrown into the water. The boatman turned to the scholar and said, "Did you ever study how to swim?" "No sir, but for God's sake, save me." "Ah," said the boatman, "you are about to loose four-fourths of your life." It is all right to know Geology, it is all right to know Literature, it is all right to know Arithmetic, it is all right to know all of these subjects, but when you get out in business in the cruel world, you have got to swim, or else these fellows who never was inside of a college will stand by and see you sink. We must have the practical education and if there be a people who need the practical knowledge of the hardships of life, they are the people to whom I am talking today. Let us see to it, that our boys and girls, have their trades and pursuits that will enable them to earn their bread and meat. Let us ponder upon this solemn question and seek something higher that will win for us respectibility and power, not only with our own people in this country with whom we live, but with the people of the different countries. Fellowmen, let us resolve on this day of freedom's celebration that when we return to our homes we will return with a greater determination to live and to struggle for the interest of our people more than we have ever lived and struggled before. Let us go with the determination to build up our homes, to build up our churches, to build up our schools and to make better fellow countrymen of the race, and in building up a country, that shall be the glory of the world and that shall be the protection of the free without regard to race. The Conservator Commended. Prof. C. A. Biggers, a former student of Geo. R. Smith College, but now a resident of Muskogee, I. T., in communication with the Editor among other things, speaks as follows of this Publication:— "I repeat the expression of many of my friends in this part of the Territory, when I say that the "Conservator" is an up- to- SEDALIA, MISSOURI, FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 1904 date newspaper and contains some of the best race news and should be in the home of every Negro family. I hope to see it subscribed for by many of our leading Negroes in the Territory. Such a paper ought to find a wide circulation in the "B. I. T." the beautiful Indian Territory. Muskogee is the "Garden City of the West" with two well represented colored banks, ten or fifteen colored grocery stores, one colored jewelry store, one colored Photograph Gallery, four colored hotels, ten colored lawyers and eleven colored doctors. I mention these facts to show what a prestige the Conservator ought to receive in this place. Wishing the Editor and paper much success and that there will be no limit to the growth of the Conservator." I am: Very respectfully, C.A. Biggers. ROOSEVELT COMMENDS NEGRO SOLDIERS and CIVILIANS. Extract from his speech at Lin coln's tomb, at Springfield, ill., June 4, 1903. "It is a good thing that the guard around the tomb of Lincoln should be composed of colored soldiers. It was my own good fortune at Santiago to serve beside colored troops. A man who is good enough to shed his blood for the country is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards. More than that no man is entitled to, and less than that no man shall have." Marshall Benevolence The following list shows the names of those, who paid their full apportionment for Benevolence for the North Street M. E. church last year: Messrs., Edward Scott, William Smith, Stephen Stewart; Professor J. H. Kenner, Arthur Craddock; Mesdames, Lucy Obson, Ellen Potter, Mollie Phippins, Lucy Barbour, Bettie Turner, Susan Young, Margarette Johnson, Mary E. Smith, Jennie Vincent, Lillie Nicholas, Nora D. Higgs, Polly Graves, Ella Mason, Nevada H. Kenner, Mollie Mitchell, Sophronia Watson and Miss Willie May Brown. Rev. A. H. Higgs, Pastor TAYLOR'S CHAPEL RALLY. The membership of Taylor's Chapel under the masterly leadership of Rev. R. Davis made another forward move Sunday. In the face of many obstacles, the church succeeded in raising $246.71 for their new lot just recently purchased. A Greater Taylor's Chapel is now inevitable. "Progress and a new church edifice," is the watchword of this congregation. Methodism in Sedalia is preparing for a grand forward movement. For this revival of Christian enthusiasm the pastor should have sufficient credit to assure him that his efforts are appreciated. The church, thr: its Board of Trustees has purchased the lot recently held by the Catholics on the North side. While the price paid was a little large, yet when all things are considered frankly, many will see that to secure this property for $1000, is a bargain. Efforts shall not be wanting to make this the Banner Year on Taplor's Chapel history. A bad memory often enables us to remember the things we should forget. This paper only $1 the year. LOKAL POLITICKS. BY; You will hear me again. Ras Hopkins, at Georgetown, and W. W. Morgan, of Dresden, are only two of that great number of Negro republicans, who have interest in the country. The truest of all republicans Louis Hoffman will give every body a square deal, when he becomes Circuit Judge. Bill Jackson, out in the Look Out vicinity declares that the Country Candidates on the Republican Ticket are the real "Stuff." Republicans and democrats alike are bidding for: the Negro vote. What of real worth do either offer? C. C. Kelly is not easily frightened. A man of courage will always command public as well as private respect. C. D. Brown says that he means to assess the property of Pettis County a while longer. Uncle Vest Witcher says he means to see where some "Fellars" are locating themselves. No double dealing goes during this campaign. We mean to show you where you are. Ben Jenkins will be the "Star Campaigner" of Pettis County. He's all, alright. Dr. Harris Performs a Neat Piece of Surgery. F. Denning, while attempting to board a Mo. P. train, recently was pulled loose and thrown so that his left foot was severely crushed by the moving car wheels. So badly bruised was the great toe, that amputation was necessary. Dr. J. M. Harris performed the operation, with his usual success. SEDALIA DISTRICT. SEDALIA DISTRICT. Central Missouri Conference will convene at Versailles, Mo., August 24-28. The pastors of the various charges are requested to be present and to urge upon each member of the district conference in your charge to also be present with written reports. Each charge and circuit is very urgently requested send one or two delegates to represent the Epworth League work. We want to revive the League work in Sedalia district. W. H. Smith. P. E. WARRENSBURG Mesdames Minnie Little and Bell Johnson have returned from a three weeks visit, in Kansas City. Rev. J. W. Patton preached two able sermons at the Warren Street M. E. church Sunday. Mrs. Flora Lindsey, who has been visiting her son Kinchian March, at Sweet Springs, returned home recently. Mesdames Bessie Woods, Katie Johnson and Ewing were passengers to Kansas City Sunpay. Miss Brown, of Kansas, who was visiting friends here, has returned home. Prof. H. F. Thompson was in our city a few days last week. At the home of the bribe, Mr. Harden Lindsey and Mrs. Annie Lindsey were united in holy matrimony, Thursday evening, August 11. May happiness and peace attend their pathway thru life. They will reside here in the City. Miss Birdie Johnson of Kansas City is visiting friends here this week. Mr. Berry and wife of Holden, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mr. Berry of our City. Huston and English, publishers of this paper have given Mr. Artie Harris authority to take subscriptions for same. Price one dollar a year; 60 cents for 6 months payable in advance. UNION HILL Mr. Wm. Carter, Orearville, was shaking hands with friends here the first of the week and was a dinner guest of his neice, Mrs.Jennie Van Buren. George White of Kansas City is visiting at the Mills home., A. S. Van Buren, of Hardeman' was a recent visitor here., Quite a number from here picniced at Nelson Saturday., Mrs. Jennie Van Buren and children were Satu day and Sunday guests of Rev. and Mrs. C. R.Smith at Blackwater. Miss Maggie Brown will represent the Home Missionary Society in the annual meeting, to be held with st. John's Temple at Gilliam Aug. 15 to 21. Abram White, Ellis Piper, Mesdames Susan White, Juda Piper, Agnes Thomas and Susie White attended service at Cambridge Sunday. The carpenters will complete their contract of remodeling the church by the 20th. This work has been long needed and when finished we can speak with pride that our church will rank with any similar church in the county "Come and see" GRAND SESSION U. B. F. and S. M. T. The 34th. Annual Grand Session of the United Brothers of Friendship and Sisters of The Mysterious Ten, began its session Tuesday morning. The Grand Lodge was called to order at 10:15 A.M. by Grand Master S. T. Pettigrew, prayer was then offered by Rev. M. L. Clay. The following Grand officers were present:— S. T. Pettigrew, Grand Master; Dr. J. E. Perry, Grand Deputy Master; Prof. W. H. Harrison, Grand Secretary; Prof. C. C. Hubbard, Grand Asst. Sec'y; Dr. O. C. Queen, Grand Treasurer; Prof. J. H. Williams, Grand Organizer; Rev. O. T. Redd, Grand Chaplain; S. E. Howard, Grand Drill Master. Grand Board: B. K. Bruce, Dr. Caston, Wm. Rice, J. S. Lothan. National Grand officers: Lawyer Farmer, Capt. C. H. Tandy, B. K. Bruce and Dr. O. C. Queen. Grand Temple officers present were:--- Mesdames Katie M. Moore, Grand Princess; Hattie Williams Grand V. Princess; Arlivia C. Maston, Grand Secretary; Carrie Stevenson, Grand Asst. Secretary; A. M, Williams, Grand Treasurer; Bell Thompson, Grand Chaplin; Jennie V. Donally, J. V. M.; Mattie Montgo nery, Grand S. G. M.; S. A. Pettigrew, G. I. The church was dedicated by a special dedication committee. After which the Grand Temple choir rendered excellent music. AFTER-NOON SESSION. After the Grand Temple had been called to order by Grand Princess, Mrs. Katie Moore and prayer by the Chaplain, new Princesses were introduced, appointments of Committee and their reports.—Adjournment. Mrs. M. L. Craddock, of Kansas City, formerly of Marshall, has departed for Colo. Springs, Colo., where she will reside. This paper $1 the year. ```markdown ``` NO. 16. POLITICAL' NUTS. Crack Them and Extract The Kernels. The Republican candidate ares running on a gold platform; the Democratic on gold telegram. Col. Bryan is still the skipper in the Parker cheese. "Tammany extends her hands to the Democratic candidate," says Bourke Cockran. Tammany always extends her hands palms up. The Igorrotes at St. Louis ware ordered to wear pants, but are not wearing them. Judge Parker ordered a gold plank inserted in the Democratic platform, but it is not there. The Democrats are looking for a new party emblem, the only requirement being that it be made large enough to conceal a knife. The dinner pail is never rusty except during a Democratic administration. The Democrats have one motto which always fits. It is: "We are bound nowhere under full sale." The Democratic donkey will feel a little awkward wearing a blanket embroidered with $ marks. Mr. Bryan says that Parker's nomination "nullified the party's anti-trust declarations." If there is any doubt about that, make an inpurity as to the name of the treasurer of the Democratic national committee. Tom Taggart insists that he sees a Democratic victory ahead in Indiana. Taggart should be treated for political strabismus. The man who confesses that he has just recovered from an attack of insanity would hardly be placed in charge of the affairs of a big buisiness concern. Yet that is the confession the Democrats make while applying for the largest business concern in the world. The banks of Kansas now have $110,000,000 on deposit and there is not a debased Democratic dollar in the amount. The Democratic platform, adopted at St. Louis stands for a Bryan dollar and it can not be changed by a telegram. Every vote for Parker and Davis is an attempt to change the hands on the dial and block the wheels that move forward. A GLANCE AT CLINTON. While waiting between trains at Clinton Tuesday, Ye Editor had the pleasure of looking about this progressive city. We visited the homes of the Reverends Gibson and Jackson, Professor A.W. Freeman and Miss Nevada Dunning. In each, we found hospitality in abundance. At 8:30 P. M., we were delighted to meet a large body of representative citizens at the M E Church. Clinton has less loafing about the streets than any town we've visited recently. Sometimes in the near future we shall again visit this city and we shall be pleased to give our readers a more comprehensive pen picture of this community of industrious people Mr. Luther Webster, of Clinton, Mo., is spending a few days here to meet his wife on her return from the South. --- (Copyright, 1991, by Daily News Pub. Co.) T. S. sutafocinating here. Count Bob. T. S suffocating here, Count Bobrinkil, "Miss Throckmorton-said to her partner, at the end of the waltz: "please take me to some place where I can cool off." The affair was given by one of the social leaders of Farragut Square, in honor of Count Woldemar Bobrinkil. This amitable young man was being lionized by Washington society that season. He was a Russian nobleman of great wealth and ancient lineage, said to stand in excellent favor with the czar. He was traveling in America that winter, and was just then the guest of the Russian ambassador at Washington. "Some great Russian writer says," began Lilian, as soon as he and she were safely enclosed in a cool and retired nook, "some great writer says—was it Tolstoi?—that you Russians do not possess the art of small talk. Is it true?" "Very likely Tolstoi said it, and very likely it is true," returned Woldemar, readily. He was prepared to uphold the reputation of his great countryman, and admit everything, if that would advance the other's esteem in foreign lands. Your genuine Russian is nothing if not patrolic. "Shall I give you a lesson?" asked the girl, her eyes playing brightly. "I shall be under great obligation," the young man replied, simply. "I have come here to learn, Miss Throckmorton," he added, with becoming humility. "You know, it is to the young west that the old east must turn for enlightenment," he explained. This young man spoke English almost per- I "A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS, SHE SAID PRESENTLY, "A PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS," SHE SAID, PRESENTLY. factly, and his accent, if he had any, was discernible only to the critical ear—and one was not habitually critical in dealing with Woldemar. During the silent interval which followed, Lillian bused herself rearranging her gown—a very becoming pale cream creation of a celebrated modiste. Lillian Throockmorton was one of the fitting belies of the national capital. Daughter of a rich western mine-owner, she was that season the guest of the hostess of the evening. "A penny for your thoughts," said she, presently. The young man seemed absorbed at that moment. Whether it was the curla of the girl's fair hair, at which he was gazing abstractedly just then, or the matter of small talk, in which, as a Russian, he was so inefficient, that occupied his mind, is problematical. Perhaps it was both these factors together, and possibly others besides. "Is not that bld rather rash?" buntered he with equal gayety. "Percaps," returned the girl, with a deprecating gesture. "Still—" "Yes?" encouraged the young man, contemplating his companion's beautiful profile. "I'll risk it," announced the other, facing Woldomar with resolution in her splendid eyes. "On second thought, 'no!' said the count, determinedly. He twirled his mustache for a second, then continued: "I am willing to do this, Miss Throckmorton: I'll let you have my 'Mishka' if you make an accurate guess of what there is in my mind at this moment." "Mishka" was a fine specimen of a Russian wolfhound the young man had brought with him from his native land. Lillian considered. "I could not guess it in the wide world," said she, distressed. "You might try," returned the other, insinuatingly. He was making a mental picture of that straight, small nose of hers, remarking that the Russian artistic lady is very apt to have her nose retrousse. The girl looked straight ahead of her for a moment, then: "You were thinking of some beautiful woman in St. Petersburg," said she, coyly. Lillian's curiosity thus pricked. "Yes," replied she softly. "I was thinking of some beautiful woman here," returned the other, his dark eyes ablaze with passion. The girl flushed a little. "I do not wish to be thought ill-mannered," said she, "but I do confess to a certain curiosity." "Which is perfectly natural," Woldemar hastened to quench any scruples his companion might have, "considering that I am responsible for launching that I am responsible for launching the subject." Poor man, he little knew the other";" capabilities. "And so?" Miss Throckmorton raised her wonderful eyes to those of the young man. "And so, in her little hand"—he glanced cursorily at those of his companion, lying idly in her lap"—in her little hand she holds my happiness," said he with, considering the subject, wonderful self-possession. "What would you advise me to do?" asked he, anxiously. Thus appealed to, Lillian remained thoughtful for a full minute. "If I knew the girl," said she finally, with characteristic innocence, "if I knew the girl—assuming that it is a girl—I might be able to advise." "As to that," returned the young man, craftily, "as to that, I'll venture to assure you that you do know her." "Perhaps," admitted the other, "but not intimately, and so I cannot advise." Before the young man could say anything, Lillian proceeded to explain: "You see, I have heard rumors," and she looked up at him radiantly. "Rumors!" echoed the count, concernedly. "Yes; rumor has it that you are very—very much in demand—over—in certain quarters," said the girl, with a toss of her fine head. "And so?" asked the young man, hopefully. "And so, with the field clear, and a welcome certain, I fall to see that you need any more advice," replied Miss Throckmorton gravely. The young man took the girl's fan, bent his head close to hers, and whispered in her shapely ear: "Shall I tell her that I love her?" Lilian smiled very amusedly. "I understood that you have done that already," said she pleasantly. "No, not directly," returned the other, resignedly. "Nor intimated it in any way?" pursued the girl, laughing musically. "I could not say positively as to that," replied he, naively. "It is possible that I have done so, however." "I dare say," remarked the girl, graciously. Woldemar took a deep breath. "I cannot make her out," said he, dolefully. "You have my sincerer sympathy, my dear count," the other responded, pliquantly. "She tolerates my company, is rather pleasant—but it is a far cry from this to love," continued he, lugubriously. Lilian answered with a peal of silvery laughter, displaying thereby the smallest and whitest teeth in the world. "I should utilize my first opportunity to make sure," advised she, light-heartedly. The young man looked devouringly on the girl by his side for a second. "Have the goodness to answer that question," said he, seriously. "Oh!" came a small exclamation. A pair of blue eyes, matching the heavens in their purity, were raised in surprise and wonderment. "My dear count," said Lilian, admiringly, "my dear count, your cleverness forces itself upon my mind more and more persistently." Bobrikski sighed helplessly. "Does my love seem so ridiculous?" asked he, piteously. The girl colored crimson, in spite of herself. "Is it not a shame!" said she, sympathetically. "Most assuredly!" was the decided response. "What would you? We American girls are so heartless!" And Lilian looked very humble. "I am too old, I suppose," said the man, who was but 29. "No; perhaps you think me too young," replied the other, who was already 23. "Too young?" Woldemar raised his eyes questioningly at the girl's triangular face. "Too young to know things," explained Lilian. "I see!" The young man fanned his companion most violently. "What is it you know?" he whispered, softly, watching her small mouth for pearls to come forth. "The niece of the Russian ambassador—" began the girl, distantly. "A youthful affair," interrupted the other, shrugging his shoulders eloquently. "I had a youthful affair of my own," said the girl, irrelevantly. "I beg a thousand pardons," came from the nobleman, imploringly. "Granted a thousand times," returned the girl, queenly. "I shall remain true to that," continued she, with a far-away, dreamy look. "Of course." The Russian was silent for a moment. "How am I progressing?" he asked, with barely raised eyebrows. "Progressing?" queried the girl. "Yes, in small talk," explained the young man. "You are a wonderful adept," the teacher replied, admiringly. "Let us join the dancers." Was it merely small talk? Lillian asked herself later, in the privacy of her apartment. President Woodrow Wilson's remark to the Pennsylvania Bar association, that the law is no longer the learned profession it was once, carries with it the implication that somebody is to blame for this deterioration. The ignorance of the lawyer should be excused by no one. Something of the development of the automobile as a public interest may be judged from the fact that 75 men, who collect and write the automobile news of New England, were entertained the other day by a Springfield automobile company. IN WESTERN CANADA THREE DIVISIONS AFFORDING CHANCE FOR SETTLEMENT. They Are Specially Adapted to Ranch ing, Wheat Growing and Mixed Farming—Many Americans Settling There. The old Romans used to say that Gaul was divided into three parts. So is the Canadian northwest. Gaul's divisions were political; those of western Canada's prairies are created by the unerring hand of nature. The First Division. Chiefly because of the elevation of the country, the absence of large lakes and rivers, and the operations of the "Chinook" or Pacific ocean winds, which readily cross the Rocky mountains in southern Alberta through gaps and passes, the southwestern portion of the Canadian provinces is regarded as somewhat arid, and less fertile than other portions of the country. Although this has been a prevailing idea in the cast, it has been left for American settlers who have invaded this district within the past two or three years to prove that splendid crops of grain can be grown on the land which hitherto been the feeding ground for the herds of cattle and bands of horses that ranged here. That ranching is carried on most successfully in other portions of the prairies west, just as agriculture is to a limited extent conducted successfully within this boundary, is fully established, but taken as a whole it constitutes a terri- THE CATTLE A HERD OF CANADIAN SHORTHORNS. tory above all others most admirably adapted to this particular industry. The buffalo, bunch and other grasses that grow in profusion in this district and retain their nutritive properties the year round, and the moderate climate of mid-winter rendered such by the Chinook winds preventing any considerable depth of snow at any time, especially fit the district for the peculiar methods of the rancher—raising his herds the year round in the open country. While there are no large lakes or rivers in this whole country there are numerous fast-running streams fed the year round by melting snows in the mountains furnishing an abundance of the coolest and purest water, the best for beast as well as man. The country has at once an abundance of the best of food and drink the year round, a clear sky but little wet or stormy weather and a favorable climate the year through Englishmen and Americans in the western territories are bringing in their herds as fast as they can and leasing or purchasing land in lots from 1,000 to 20,000 acres from the Dominion government. An idea of the growth of the industry will be gathered from the fact that in 1899 there were but 41,471 head of cattle shipped and sold from the ranches, these figures ran to 55,129 in 1900, and to 160,000 in 1903, averaging $40 per head for the owners. But it takes a great many ranchers and a large number of cattle to cover an area of 100,000,000 acres, the area available for ranching in the Canadian northwest. It is not at all necessary that large investments should be made at the outset. Many men commenced with small capital and small herds, and have worked themselves into large herds and great wealth. There is still in the country plenty of room for those who desire to go and do likewise. The second part of the Canadian prairies embraces the great wheat growing belt of the country which is easily a half larger than any other in the world. It includes about 150,000,000 acres. As it is comparatively free of broken land, large lakes and rivers, about 125,000,000 acres of it can be brought under the plow. Placing a farmer on every half-section (320 acres), it can comfortably locate 800,000 farmers or 4,000,000 of an agricultural community. A glance now at what the farmers of the territories are doing will give a better idea of what can be done in this great wheat-growing zone. The territorial government reports show that in 1903 there were raised 16,629,149 bushels of spring wheat off of 387,324 acres, an average of 19.04 bushels per acre; off 440,662 acres of oats there were grown 14,179,705 bushels, an average of 32.17 bushels per acre; 39,667 acres produced 1,741,209 bushels of barley—24.65 to the acre, and 32,431 acres produced 222,855 bushels of flaxeed. 9.63 to the acre. As but 1,383,434 acres or a little better than one per cent. of the entire wheat-growing area of the territories was under crop, a little figuring shows 13 per cent. of the entire country under wheat will raise the 200,000,000 that Great Britain annually requires from outside countries. It must not be supposed for a moment that while this part of the country is outlined as the especially favorable dis- Second Part. trict for wheat growing, it is not good for mixed operations as well. It is because it is level, has a sufficient rainfall every year, plenty of snow in the winter for moisture in the early spring and favorable climatic conditions the year round that it is specially marked for this branch of husbandry. In this part of the country wheat is king, and here it is raised in the greatest possible perfection by a combination of soil and climate in its favor, and the tendency has been to neglect the more laborious branches of husbandry for which the country is equally well adapted. As if to cope with the offerings of nature, the railway companies are ready with their railways to haul the grain as soon as it is relieved from the straw in the fields by the threshers. Throughout this entire belt there is an enormous length of railway mileage, branches are radiating in every direction from the trunks until they scarcely leave a grain field more than six or seven miles from a road, and they are all required, for in the fall and early winter the sight of the trains passing to and from the elevators at the railway depots makes the entire country look like one hive of industry. Free Homestead Lands. There is yet a large quantity of government land for homesteading in this country, and as in everything else "the early bird catches the worm." Those who come first are first served. When it is preferred to purchase railway or other company lands they can be get at from five dollars per acre up. This section cannot be better closed than by showing practically what is made by wheat growing in this district. The average from the first of operations is 20 bushels per acre. Breaking the prairie, as first plowed is called, is A of course an exceptional expenditure, as when it is once done it is done for all time. This costs about $3.50 per acre. After the breaking, plowing and seeding, harvesting, threshing and marketing, all expenses combined amount to about $5.25 per acre; that is, if a man has everything done it will cost him $5.25 per acre. If he does the work himself he is earning wages while producing at that figure. Now as the average yield is 20 bushels, and the average price 60 cents —$12 per acre—the difference between the result and cost. $6.75, is the profit of grain growing year in and year out in the great wheat belt of the Canadian prairie country. If a man has a half section of land and puts half of it, 160 acres, under wheat, which is a very common occurrence, he makes $1.080 on wheat alone and should make if he is a capable farmer enough out of other crops, sale of cattle, dairy and other products to keep himself and family the year round besides. The Third Division. The third division of this great country lies to the north of the wheat belt, between it and what is known as the forest country. As wheat growing implies the raising of all cereals, that can profitably be raised in the country, the remaining branches of mixed farming are dairying and the raising of farm stock. It must not be supposed that dividing the prairies in this way is saying that any one portion of the country possesses better soil than another, for such is not the case—all districts are equally fertile, but the topography and climatic influences differ, as well as the conditions for production. Ranching and grain growing are carried on quite successfully in this northern zone; but it is found more profitable to combine all the features of the industry. On account of the land being more broken than in the southern district, though the soil is equally fertile, there are not the same opportunities for extensive operations; and while cattle raising is as profitable here as elsewhere, different methods have to be adopted for their protection, especially in the winter season. An authority on the subject has stated that agriculture in any country never reaches the minimum of development until the farmers engage at least proportionately in dairying, though the surroundings must always determine the extent to which any feature of the industry may be prosecuted. It is certainly then that if the agricultural possibilities of this portion of the prairie country be estimated by its adaptability to dairy farming even the most skeptical must acknowledge they are unsurpassed in any country in the world. As intimated above, even dairying may be successfully carried on in any corner of the territories, but this zone has everything to recommend it as the ideal spot for this branch of the business. The mining districts of British Columbia, which consume an immense lot of dairy products, are close at hand and always afford a good market for butter, cheese, pork, poultry and eggs. NEWS FROM MISSOURI. The peach crop in Ozark county was seriously injured by excessive rains, which caused the fruit to rot. Dr. E. B. Clements, of Macon, has been offered the secretaryship of the Missouri republican state committee. Thomas Harmon and Mrs. Juliette Luke, of Eldorado Springs, were married at Nevada by Judge Frederick Gordon. The groom is 86 and the bride 71 years old. Joseph Goodnough, Jr., 14 years old, the son of a well-known contractor of Nevada, while walking on a springboard at Lake park slipped and fell, striking his head and stomach on the board and falling into the water. He was taken out unconscious and will die. There are now doing business in Missouri 609 state banks, 84 private banks and 22 trust companies, the greatest number in the history of the state. Of the total number of incorporated banks, Kansas City has 6. St. Louis 15 and distributed over the state there are 678. Superintendent L. R. Goodman, of the Missouri exhibit in the palace of horticulture at the world's fair, made Monday, August 15, Missouri Peach day. Every visitor to the Missouri horticultural display on that day was presented with a delicious peach as a souvenir of the visit. Miss Janet Schurman, who lost her life in the wreck at Eden, Col., recently, was a resident of Warrensburg and a member of the normal faculty, where she was at the head of the manual training department. She had been to Colorado Springs on a ten-days' vacation and was returning home. The annual reunion of the pioneer settlers of Boone county was held at the Columbia fair grounds. The association elected officers and perfected organization for another year. Col. J. S. Dorssey was elected president, Col. Ell Hodge was elected secretary and treasurer and Col. W. F. Switzler was chosen historian. Col. W. F. Switzler, the veteran journalist and Missouri historian, has just completed a list of the origin of names of the counties of Missouri. The list includes every county in the state and represents years of labor and research by Col. Switzler. The original manuscript of the list has been deposited with the state historical society of Missouri. Judge Shelton made a common sense ruling in circuit court at Warrenton the other day. A young man named Church was on trial for the murder of his foster parents. A lawyer for the defense tried to disqualify a juror because the man admitted he had read a newspaper account of the crimes. Judge Shelton said he did not think this a sufficient disqualification—in fact, he doubted if a man who did not read the papers was fit for jury duty. D. H. Burton has sold his residence in Nevada and contemplates moving elsewhere. If Mr. Burton goes, Nevada's oldest landmark will disappear. There was no Nevada when Mr. Burton settled on the present townsite 54 years ago. What is now Vernon county was then part of Bates county, and Pappinsville, a place that does not now appear upon the map, was the county sent. Mr. Burton used to herd cattle and make hay where Nevada stands. The Campbell camp of United ex-Confederate Veterans held a picnic at Dolling park at Springfield to commemorate the anniversary of the battle of Wilson Creek. The union soldiers were invited to take part. Mrs. Belle Ish, president of the Daughters of the Confederacy, presented each member of Campbell camp with the Southern Cross of Honor. Col. George S. Rathbun responded on behalf of his comrades to the address of Mrs. Ish. The petition to be presented to the democratic state central committee asking that A. J. Summers, of Hartville, be removed as an elector in the Sixteenth district, because of his bolting the democratic ticket two years ago and for accepting money from the opposition, has been signed by more than 1,000 democrats of south Missouri. Summers is editor of the Hartville Democrat. He supported John D. Young (rep.) for the senate in 1902. It is thought that Summers will resign as elector rather than apologize for his actions. Unionville and vicinity have been bestered of late by a fire flend. Friday night buildings in the rear of a business block were mysteriously fired; Wednesday following the barn of Dan Shelton, one mile east of town, was burned. Friday night the torch was applied in two places at Brasfield's lumber yard, but extinguished before gaining much headway. About two hours later the large barn of Mrs. Shoop, who resides three miles south of town, was fired. Harry Shoop was placed under arrest and is now in jail waiting the action of the August grand jury. Miss Elizabeth Parkinson, a Kansas City girl who has been singing in Paris with phenomenal success, will sing in Convention hall at Kansas City with Melba on the evening of January 4, 1905. Julius Rumpel, a saloonkeeper of Weston, was acquitted of the charge of killing Dr. William J. Simpson, a physician of Weston. Rumpel's defense was that Simpson had ruined his home. A. M McCiararmott, a grain dealer with three different offices in Kansas City, has been arrested for raining an alleged "bucket shop." Marion Knight, of 83 N. Ashland 33 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago, Orator of the West Side Wednesday Club, says: MARIE BURGESS "This winter when I started to use Doan's Kidney Pills I ached in every bone and had intense pain in the kidneys and pelvic organs. The urine was thick and cloudy and I could barely eat enough food to live. I felt a change for the better within a week. The second week I began eating heartily. I began to improve generally and before seven weeks had passed I was well. I had spent hundreds of dollars for medicine that did not help me, but $8 worth of Doan's Kidney Pills restored me to perfect health." A TRIAL FREE—Address Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For sale by all dealers. Price, 50 cents. HERE'S A ROOSTER HOBO. Chicago Bird Beats Its Way on the Trucks of a Passenger Train to Grand Rapids, Mich. A Chicago rooster will be exhibited at the West Michigan state fair, which will be held at Grand Rapids in September, as the result of unusual circumstances. It went to roost on the trucks of a Grand Rapids & Indiana passenger train. Some of the passengers saw the rooster take its perch at Grand Crossing and it hung on while the train was getting under headway. At Michigan City the rooster was still a passenger, though seemingly beating its way. It hopped off the trucks at the station at Grand Rapids, and admired made a race for it. Now it will be placed on the poultry bench in Michigan's big show as an example of real, unadulterated Chicago grit. They Even Hold Up Trains The Klondike mosquito is said to be the worst on earth, but here comes a Siberian traveler, Mr. Dobble, who insists that the venomous mid-Asian variety is hard to beat, says the New York Press. Residents along the line of the Siberian road never seem to stray abroad without enveloping their hands and faces in thick green vells. Whenever a mosquito enters a railroad car all the passengers with one accord make for it, and a period of restlessness and unusual activity supervenes until the tormentor is dead. They Work While You Sleep A flock of chickens belonging to A. Charles, a Manmee valley, O., farmer, has developed the trait of sleeping daytimes and roving about at night. The chickens are kept near a gas well from which there is a constant blaze. They have learned that the light at night attracts bugs, which they can easily catch, and have completely changed their habitat. Popular Theory Upset William C. Whitney left only $21,000,000. The Chicago Record-Herald remarks that this upsets the theory that only rich men can live in style in New York. JUST ONE DAY Free from the Slugger Brought Out a Fact. "During the time I was a coffee drinker," says an Iowa woman, "I was nervous, had spells with my heart, smothering spells, headache, stomach trouble, liver and kidney trouble. I did not know for years what made me have those spells. I would frequently sink away as though my last hour had come. "For 27 years I suffered thus and used bottles of medicines enough to set up a drug store—capsules and pills and everything I heard of. Spent lots of money but I was sick nearly all the time. Sometimes I was so nervous I could not hold a plate in my hands; and other times I thought I would surely die sitting at the table. "This went on until about two years ago when one day I did not use any coffee and I noticed I was not so nervous and told my husband about it. He had been telling me that it might be the coffee but I said: 'No, I have been drinking coffee all my life and it cannot be.' But after this I thought I would try and do without it and drink hot water. I did this for several days but got tired of the hot water and went to drinking coffee and as soon as I began coffee again I was nervous again. This proved that it was the coffee that caused my troubles. "We had tried Postum but had not made it right and did not like it, but now I decided to give it another trial so I read the directions on the package carefully and made it after these directions and it was simply delicious, so we quit coffee for good and the results are wonderful. Before, I could not sleep, but now I go to bed and sleep sound, am not a bit nervous now but work hard and can walk miles. Nervous headaches are gone, my heart does not bother me any more like it did and I don't have any of the smothering spells and would you believe it? I am getting fat. We drink Postum now and nothing else, and even my husband's headaches have disappeared; we both sleep sound and healthy now and that's a blessing." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Look for the book, "The Road to Welville," in each pkg. The St. Louis World's Fair as a Great Educator It Is More Valuable Than Months of Study or a Trip Around the World. Accommodations for Visitors Moderate and Ample 1900 AN AVERAGE CROWD ON THE "FIKE" AT THE WORLD'S FAIR St. Louis.—I was standing on the Plaza St. Louis, admiring the scene that stretched away into the distance before me, ending with the magnificent spectacle of the Cascades. I needed no company, for the great exposition all around me was sufficient, but as I stood there an acquaintance, the president of a western college, stopped beside me. "Magnificent beyond the dream of man," said I. "More than that," said he. "Do you know," he continued, "to me the greatest thing of this truly great exposition is the educational influence it will have upon the millions who visit it. Here in two weeks' time one can gain more practical knowledge of the kind that will be useful to him in the struggle with the world than he can get in two years' time in any university. The college education is entirely different from the kind of education one gets by seeing things, but for practical purposes the seeing' education is quite as necessary as the book learning. We consider a trip to Europe as a great educator, but a trip to Europe cannot be compared to a trip to this exposi- AN AVERAGE CROWD ON THE tion. Here is shown the best of all countries, and to see all that is shown here in to see the best from the countries of all the world. "As for our country, what could be more instructive than the exhibits in our government building? After seeing it we understand far better than we could have before both the system and uses of government. Take the Philippine exhibit as another example. A half day's time spent within its walls is more instructive than a dozen text books. We are entirely too apt to read and forget, but when we see we remember, and here we see." Examples that would bear out the statements of my college friend might be enumerated almost without end, and all would but tend to prove that the Louisiana Purchase exposition is the greatest educator of the age. We read the histories of the years to learn of the world's progress, but here we do not have to read, we see it. In the Transportation building we see the primitive locomotives that pulled our first railroad trains, and standing beside them we see the powerful, intricate machines that perform the same service to-day. That is an education in the progress of railroading. In the Electrical building we find the first primitive electrical appliances, and beside them the many intricate machines that are to-day being driven by this as yet unexplained power. That is up-to-date education in electricity. In our school geographies we are taught, among other things, of the products of the various countries. Here we see them. The book learning we forget what we see we remember. Take, for example, Japan. We are interested in the progress of the island empire, we wonder at her greatness, we read volume after volume to learn of her progress. Here it is all spread out before our eyes. We see the same Japan Commodore Perry saw when he broke the bars of darkness that shut the empire from the world, and we see beside it the Japan that is to-day waging war with one of the greatest nations of the world, the same Japan that is an important element in the world's commerce. It is an education in the progress of Japan that no books can possibly give us. And so it goes through all the great exposition palaces, through the foreign government buildings, through the state buildings, and down the Pike. Everywhere is a new and valuable lesson easily learned and never forgotten, for we learn it by "seeing." To refer again to the United States government building and its exhibits as an educational feature, I want to quote a part of a paragraph from the current number of the World's Work that well illustrates the educational point I make. This is it: "Watch a party of visitors from a Mississippi valley state, people who have never seen the sea, as they wander through the passages of the battleship model or squint along a rapid-fire gun on deck, across an imaginary ocean. The shine in their eyes betrays a mixture of excited interest and patriotic pride. Far though the coast may be from their homes, it is yet --- their coast that such battleships guard, and the battleships are theirs. And it is a semi-proprietary satisfaction that affords a good part of the pleasure that any American evinces in gazing at the processes or results of the many government activities he sees exploited here. A visitor will observe a hundred interesting novelties; he will leave the building—only to go back later for another look—round-eyed with amazement at the many things the government does for the people; but his spirit will be self-gratulatory—it is we who are doing it all. Yet another among the thousand of exhibits that may be classed as educational is to be found in every aisle, in every corner of the Agricultural building. Here spread out before you are the products of the earth's harvest fields. In this one building, big enough in itself to contain the whole of the Pan-American exposition at Buffalo, are the farm products of every country. Here are sheaves of grain and heaps of corn, made opulent with milk and honey and butter, cotton-seed oil and cotton, tobacco, sugar cane, and "FIKE" AT THE WORLD'S FAIR. fruit. There are towers and pagodas and pictures and panoramas in corn-husks, corn-cobs, corn-tassels and corn-kernels, tobacco-leaves and tobacco-grains, wheat-straw and wheat-heads and wheat-grains; and there are figures in cotton and butter and sugar and prunes and nuts. There are decorations in wavy moss and hemp, in rice-sheaves and prairie grasses. You know at last the wealth of each state, for packed into each of the different sections is an abundant sample of all that springs from one state's soil—whether it be hill-farm potatoes, swamp rice, sea-island cotton, bottom-land corn, prairie wheat, desert dates or irrigated alfalfa. And in the same way you know the agricultural wealth of each of the world's nations, for they are spread out before you for your inspection. Everything grown upon the earth is here, and displayed and labeled so that the lesson the exhibit teaches is never forgotten. And what does it cost to see this wonderful exposition, what is the price to be paid for this liberal education? It may be much or little, just as a sight-seeing trip to any city may be much or little. There are fashionable, high-priced hotels in St. Louis, just as there are in New York, in Chicago, in London or any other large city, but be it said to the credit of these hotels, they are no higher priced during the exposition than they were before it. The masses of the people are looking, however, for something less expensive, and it is easily found. The people of St. Louis are playing the part of host in a way that will make friends of the visitors to the fair. Thousands of homes have been opened for the accommodation of guests, and the prices charged for the accommodations provided are most moderate. In fact, to judge from what one must pay for board and room, one would scarcely imagine that the greatest exposition the world has ever known is in progress in the city. Boarding house prices compare favorably with those of other cities, and $1 per day will secure a comfortable room and breakfast in hundreds of these hospitable homes. No one needs deprive himself of the great education that awaits him at St. Louis for fear of exorbitant prices, for they are not to be found. Two Injuries. Perhaps the man who maltreats a book, even by accident, deserves to pay for it twice over, and logically he may sometimes be called upon to do it. A daily newspaper says that a borrower recently handed in a book at a public lending library, and the attendant thereupon discovered a hole in one of the leaves. It was necessary to enter a description of the damage in a book kept on the counter. A clerk entered the title and number of the book, and the attendant described the damage thus: "Page 215, a hole." Then he turned the leaf and added: "Page 216, another hole." - Youth's Companion. In South Dakota "Who is that man she's flirting with so desperately?" 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Consequently by the payment of a single premium of £131 58 to the Norwich Union the insurer has received £2,500. The premium was paid in one lump sum. An official of this company recently stated that such insurances were frequent, and the rate was very low, as the companies rarely had to pay. This, he said, was the first time they had ever been called upon to do so. The Law, Union & Crown company have had one similar case, in which they paid a claim of £23,000. In this case the husband, a well-known solicitor, was 66 and the wife 67. The wife died and the husband, at the age of 77, married a lady of 19. She had a child two years later. An official of the Legal & General Life company spoke of two contingencies against which insurances are taken out, and which are not generally known. One is a policy against a person who is insane recovering his reason and being able to make another will. The other is a policy granted to a person who has lent money on a reversion to a borrower might be requested to change his name to that of the testator under whose will he expects to benefit. ALIENS FILL OUR PRISONS. Report of Commissioner of Immigration Shows a Startling Condition of Affairs. A startling condition of affairs is shown by a recent report of Commissioner General of Immigration Sargent. It shows the number of aliens in confinement in penal and charitable institutions in the United States during the first four months of the present year, and deal only with those aliens who have been in this country less than five years. There are confined in the institutions covered by the report 28,938 males and 15,643 females, all of whom have not become citizens of the United States. Of this number 3,995 are imprisoned for grave offenses, 5,686 for minor crimes, while 20,279 are insane and 14,604 are paupers. New York leads in the percentages, with Boston second and Philadelphia third. 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Perritory, Oklahoma. The farmers are well-off and offer plenty of opportunities for investments of capital and labor. Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity. Ask me about rates and particulars. I'll gladly tell you something new in printed matter about the Southwest. George Morton Gen. Pass. and Tkt. Agt. ST. LOUIS, MO. MKT LIVE STOCK AND MISCELLANEOUS ELECTROTYPES IN GREAT VARIETY for sale at the lowest prices by A.N. Kellogg Newspaper Co. 401 Wyandotte St., Kansas City. PILES ANAKESIS gives in- creases mant LY CURE PILES. For free sample address in the building, New York. WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS please state that you saw the advertisement in this paper. PISO'S CURE FOR CURS WHILE ALL LEEK FAILS. Best Cough Syrup. Testes Good. Use in time. Sold by druggists. CONSUMPTION Bedalia Woskly Gonservator- WH Histon 5. oes oe Balitor CU MBagdeh oe Manager Pablihsed every Friday iornine and featured at Sedylia Post Office ns seu cond clase matter, laine $e Por Year in advance)... 4... $100 Bix months oun sulvaner) oes. 4 0 Ringlo Copy og. ese ce ee eee DS We are anthorizsd to annovnce Clemens Honkompt, as a candi- date for the office of Treasurer ‘of Pettix County, subject to the will of tie voters of said Connty* a REPUBLICAN TICKET. National. For President, ‘Piconore Roosevena. ~Vice President. : Cranies W. Pauuanks. State Ticket. Governor- Cyrus P. Walbridye. Lieut. Gov. John C, McKinley, Scc'y of State- John Swanger. Anditor Henry Weiler, “Vreasurer Jacob Gmelich, Atty. General-Herbert S. Hadley Reil-road and ware house Com: missioner- Frank Wightman, County Ticket. For Cirenit Judge LOUIS HOFFMAN. For Representative —~ K. J. STEVENSON, Tor Prosecuting Attorney— C. C, KELLY. Yor Collector ~- W.S. SCOTT, Vor Treasurer T. T, VIETS. For Sheriff BEN JENKINS, Por Coroner GUY TITSWORTH Vor Assessor Cc. D, BROWN, Por Surveyor— HH. O, MOSS, For Public Administrator W. E. CONNER. Tor Justice, Sedalia DAVID KINSEY. Por Constable, Sedatia— 'T. J. ROBB, Carextwnc to the whims and saprices of some people only make them the more trouble- some. In this country, we have a certain clique that se Jong as every thing yoes their way, they are alright. But let the other fel- low receive bis just considera- tion, then yor will hear great “Wailing and gnashing of teeth." How very contemptible it is for eortain little fellows togo to men of standing in the community and tell them, “If you help this man or that body of men, you needn't look for support.’ Now, the question is, would that be good politics for them to maintain such # stand or for the candidate to eater to them? As we see it, bad politics would undonbdtedly be the result, All parties or large aggregations of men are compos- ed of factions, Since, such is true, would it not be wise for any individual, who aspires to leadership, to be in touch with all factions, giving them considera- tion in proportion to the amount ot strength they lend to him’? Would not that be good practical common sense polities? Pettis County republican leaders must lvarn this one thing in dealing with the Negro contingent of its voters, More consideration must be given the hard working bon- cst Negro voters than has been xiven them here to fore. The leaders must deal with the peo yle a little. Don't depend so absolutely on the politicians but get the people. Thisds said as a word of warning to onr leaders i: order that they may think a Jittle and work a great deal, A politician isa dead duck unless he has the people with him. Hene*, we would have afew to know that some of our politicians Jack Considersbiy of having the people with them. There-fore, if they Wish the people, they must get out among them as never before. + | The Wilkerburre ‘Times, an old reliable “Vennsylvania paper. in commenti yg on “Boy a iting.” Ee ulterunece to the followivg sentiment: | “Phe boycott is as repreher- sible when employed by labor union, There ws absolutely ne difference in principle and no difference in result. It is bad alt wether. Advertising sould be Strictly a matter of | business. Tt sbud be neither an instrume t of force nor of favor, It is equaily ha! for a newpaper to attempt to drive business men to advertine by threats of using its columns to the detriment of their basiness and for advertisers to attempt to control the policy of the newpa- per by giving or withholding their advertisements, The greatest’ safeguad for liberty and justice in this country is a free press, and the press cannot be frev if controlled by its adver- tising cclumns or by financial interest which seek to use it for their own advantage regardless of the public welfare.” Reevurican Missouri, if secur- ed will be guined thre strenuous efforts on the part of our leaders. Organization systematic, courag- cous and aggressive, must be had. Work persistant, unselfish and thoro, must be resoried t . Enthusiasm lasting, contagious and patriotic, must be aroused. Because, with organiz tion, work and enthusiasm all republican energy will be pat to use as never before. The removal of the man- agement of our state Federal Pa- tronage Brokers has done more than all else to bring about great- er unanimity amony the “Rank and File.” Let us begin here in Pettis County to marshall our cohorts for battle, Tur colored citizens of La Fayette and surrounding cour- ties have arranged fora Vir to be held at Higginsville, Aug, 23, 24, and 25, A committee of 27 substantial citizens have made themselves responsible for all obligations the association may make, Thisin itselfis commenc- able. It shows conclusively that the Negroes of Cencral Mis- souri are coming to the front, Some of the special features of the Fair will be races, running, Pace and ‘Prot, for substantial purses, Live stock, Horticuitur- ai, Poultry, Pastry and other en- tries witl be made. Every Ne- gro should spend not less than two days at this Fair, SEDALIA hospitality is being put tothe test thisweek. Large deiegations from various sections of the state are here attending the Grand Ladge of the U. B, F's and $. M, T's, Aside from this, many others are here attending the State Fair, All are being properly cared for, he ice, Seda- lia’s ability to care for her visi- tors is sufficiently proven. Iv is with pride that we note some of our best educated and most highly refined men and women as participants in the work of the Grand Lodge, now in session ia our state, Fra- ternal organizations are destined to dv much good work toward the upliit of the race, Look out for the Spell binder, He will soon degin his Quadren- nal work of telling you how good his party is and how bad the other one is, ‘To displace him is impossible. Our systems of pai- ty organization and life demands iis presence, An Expressive Pun. Has any one thought— This fact to disclose: Esopus spelled backward. fy inerely supose? . . --Eix, ; Lincoin Institute. $ 7 nn Se ee GS Wak q 4 Bichon EEE AS, eee | iui ngconr arenpaa s EESa SR F 5 ne eee a i Bea pha MOe Lt 2P 13 Pec tM ae ee eal } Gite ig NAb 4 WE , gin ree rrt ge tej . F 9 B. 49 i a r P| Me a BOP pecan Be . 4 of Eke Sgr a fk ame td p Missouri State School For Colored Youth. a ® DEPA' TMENTS— " R College, Normal, Industrial, Domestic. a g COURSES— 7 A Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Normal, 3 B Move! ‘Training Sebool, Music, (| Instrumental, Vocal). § 2 Drawing, (Fine Arts and Mechanical ), Carpentry, Wood @ E working, Blacksmithing. Machinery. Soe-making, Farming @ rand Gardening, Printing, Typewriting, Sewing, Cooking and ¢ P Laundering p ADVANTAGES— q b Good Location, Free ‘Tuition, New Dormitories with J Modern Improvements, Buildings Heated by Steam, Diplomas § pare licenses to tear in any public eho! in the state, { f= TERM begins on Monday, Sept., Sth. BOARD very B reasonable A few deserving students secure work by which g B thoy can earn their way. B For Catalogues write to Buxsayty Peawktan Aux, A. Me § B Pevsinenn, Jeffcrson City, Mo. f SI BS VSSSAAM WHA LAMB AW A ehokasas as. . George R. Smith College. mamma --Departmenis.- eS MEE College, Academic, Normal, peta SR ores i Commercial. Art. Music, pa Hitiven 1) Elocution @ Industrial. feo RNS Rn Nn Rte a CATALOGS FREE. ae “| Fall term opens Sept. 20. rote tt we i) 1. L. Lowe, D. D. Ph. D., Pres. : Sedalia, Mo. A High-Grade Christian School. Thorough Instruction, Expenses Low. Misses Estelle Martin and Alice Holmes have returned from Jefferson City, where they have been attending summer school, Miss Holmes has some excellent specimens of her recent’ work, While at school, Both young ladies speak most encourageing- ly of their summer school work. Kelly Hogan, of Otterville has accepted a position with the M. K.& T.R'y Co, Weare glad to have him become one of us. Our old friend R. T. Bridge- water, announces his intention of coming fora short visit to Sedalia in a short while, We shall be glad to see him again, Miss Pearl Myers, aftersso- journing in Colorado for Several Weeks, has returned home, Bim her healthful appearance, the trip did her much good, ‘The Misses Jackson, Violetta and Miuniola, departed Satur- day, at 12:45 p. m., tor St. Louis, where they will see the Fair for several weeks. Mrs, Mildred Sullivan, after a sojourn of several weeks in St. Louis, has returned home, Mr, Smith Overton accompan- ied by his wife, Anna, arrived last ‘Chursday, ‘They will visit Mrs. Mattie Stewart, oa North Broadway for scveral weeks. Prof. H. L. Billups attended the Topeka District Conference at Kansas Vity, Kans. last week, Mrs. Lucinda Slaughter, of St Louis, arrived Saturday to pay her motuet, Mrs, Luciada Cowan, a Visit. HIGGLNSVILLE, Mr. James Henderson and wife who have been visiting relatives, in Leavenworth, Kas., returned home Moaday. ‘They report bay- ing a very pleasant trip. Dr, Brown is taking quite an interest in the distribution of curs culars for the Colored Fair, “Be spent three days last week.in the Warrensburg and Holden, yicini- ties, returning home Monday ‘af- ternoon, after having’a long but tiresome drive. A.W. Lloyd, of St. Loui, is in our midst this week. Mr, Lioyd is Committee-man-at large ot the Sate Republican Commi KATY TO THE FAIR. For the Missouri State Fair at Sedalia Aug. 15--19, the M. K. & T. R'y., will sell round trip tick- ets to Sedalia for one fare Tick- ets onsale, Aug. 13th to 18th in- clusive. Good to leave Sedalia on or before Aug. 20th, See the great Missouri Fair, Katy's a- gert will sell you tickets, Beginning August 15th and continued until Septemder 10th, the M. K. & ‘T. R’y., will sell low rate round trip tickets to San Francisco and Los Angles, Cal. The rates from St. Louis, Colum- bia Fayette, Hannibal, Jefferson City, Moberly, Monroe and Paris, Mo., is $47.50. Sedalia, $48.65. Clinton, $46.15, Boonvilie, $45.40, Joplin, $45.35, From most other points, $45 00. On each ‘Tuesday evening a tourist car leaves St. Louis ren- ning through with out change te San Francisco via’ The Katy Flyer." This car passes thru the Territory on Wednesdays, and affords a splendid opportu- nity to make the trip to the coast in ease and comfort. ; The LaFayette | County Colored Fair ‘ Will Be Held At...... HIGGINSVILLE, MO. Aug. 23-24-25, Everybody Is requested to have their Live Stock and other ex. hibits ready. 01 Dont say you were slighted, for everybody is invited to at- tend For particulars write LaFayette County Colored Fair Association, Higginsville, Missouri. / ° - Moerschel Brewing Co. | BREWERS AND _ BOTTLERS. Cor. Main and Missouri, Avenue. Phone 214, Private Orders Given Special Attention, When You Buy Mork: or 1's Beer, You will Be Patronizing a Hose Ixpustry. ¢ 2: ¢ : NORTH SIDE MEAT MARKET. Ray & Holt Props, ——_—_ | These are some of our prices. Dry Salt Jawls 3 ths, 25c Smoked Jawls a th 10¢ Breakfast Bacon a th 15¢ Dry Salt Bacon a tb 116 Smoked Ham» a th 15c Picnic Hams a th Me se" Fresh Fish Every Friday Buffalo and Cat, var Saturday Special Sale Day 4 Ibs, Boiling meat 25c. i Bell 419 l Phones lovcunt Cor, Lamine & Pottis sts. Prompt Delivery, a (ue eG See the Daily Papers for Our Mayniticent World's Pair Service 8 Daily Passenger ‘Trains Kach Way. $7.50 Round Trip to St, Louis sold Daily Good for 60 days. $9.00 Round Trips to St. Louis sold daily good to Dec. 18th. ‘04 for return, Bromma. Aaa IVE Ri’ a Rad Nk We \ aa? uM a gy oe if A SUGGESTION Ou August 9th. and 23rd. and September 13th, and 27th. the MK & TR’y,, will sell excur- sion tickets from St. Louis, Han- nibal, Kansas City, Junction City and intermediate points in Mis- sourt and Kansas to points én Indian ‘Territory, Oklahoma and ‘Texas at the extremely low rate of $15.00 fur the round trip. ‘Tickets good 21 days from date of sale with liberal stop-over privileges. You have friends in the Old State, you want them to visit you, or you want them to come and see what it offers. Why not write them and acquaint them with the low rate excursion? It you want literature to send them it will be cheerfully furnished by adressing; MKATY" St. Louis, THE CLINTON CRAY TAUYU A, The M. K.& T. R’y., will for this occasion make a rate of one fare plus 50 cents for the round trip. ‘Tickets on sale August 24 to September 4th,-good to return until Sept. Sth. The Chautauqua this year will better than ever, Katy, with four through trains in each direction, is well equippd to handle the crowds, See Katy’s agent about this Fi ee ee ee ee ; Mrs, Richard Sanders { # For first class hair work: & { % Braids, Bangs, Pompa § Z dours, and ete, Shampoo- § 3 ing, Dying, Bleaching the § ¢ Hair a specialty. BeBe f * pa la * Facial and Bust Massage. § * Hair Tonics. Massage ¢ Cream. & Work guaran- " teed or money refunded, & * Write for particulars Bi & TAeRAERe cUeeb ty f yra.N, Lamine St. § y Bell Phone — — 734. ¢ 7 Ro a a RR era 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 6:30 p. m. Residence 236 W. Morgan Si H. G. PHILLIPS, LAWYER. 116 W. Main street SEDALIA, - ~ - = - MO. Coates & Wilhite. Loave orders Johu's Lumber Yard. Phone il. Plastering, Brick'aying, Concrets ing and Geneval Repairing. All work given prompt attention, ICE CREAM & Groceries, Polite Service Best Bargains Strict attention given all orders, Your Money's Worth Always, WM, DIGGS 413 N, LAMINE St GROWTHER & SON. LIVERY MEN, The latest style rigs, and the Beet groomed horses—The most courteous treatment accorded to all—Come and see us. Sweet Springs, Mo. TONSORIAL ARTISTS, a & @ Hair Cuts Shampoos Clean Shaves D. Y¥. STEELE 120 E. MAIN ST. MRS. NELLIE DAVIS, wet % Hair Dresser, 9 Full line of bangs, wigs, braids, pompadours, and the best brand of hair-oil, face bleach, whitening 104B. Cooper; St. ¥ H. Pettis. 2 ¢ Caterer and Confectioner + c ee career aetna ry (Soda Fountain now By in. .Cold Drinks, all : (2 Vlavors.Own make Ice Cream, Best in #2 2 thecity ; » ——T : .) 1 Serve Parties Upon ¢: : Short Notice. Try Me, ,) ¥ 509 North Lamine Street © Clover Leaf Club Meets every first and third Wed- nesday of each month in regular Session, Jessie Lucas, Presideny* Sanford Fields, Seeret'y. Sweet Springs, Mo.