Sedalia Weekly Conservator

Sedalia Weekly Conservator. VOL. 11. CHARACTER SKETCH OF CAPTAIN C. H. TANDY. Positions of Honor and Trust He Has Held. During His Career. No Negro in the Mississippi valley has enjoyed a more versatile career than the person mentioned in this sketch. Beginning early in life, he has by persistent effort and manly integrity risen to greater and still greater appreciation of the people. In the war of '61-he was Capt. of Company B. 13th Mo. Volunteers; he was the first Negro to be employed in the Custom House, at St. Louis: He received this appointment under Grant's administration and served 17 years; he was 4 years Dept. Marshall, under Emel Thomas; Dept. Collector under Major Zeighenhein and 3 years water inspector under this official: He was Dept. U. S. Marshall for 2 years under Marshall Leffinwell. He held two commissions, under Harrison's administration, Special Agent of the General Land office and also timber inspector These appointments were received from Gen. John W. Noble, then Sec'y of the Interior. For 4 years, he was First Vice President of the Missouri State Republican League. And he enjoys the distinction of being the only Negro that ever presided over this body, during the presidency of Matt G. Reynolds. Another two years, he was Dept. U. S. Marshall under W. A. Grimes, with head quarters at Guthrie, Oklahoma. While here, he was admitted to the Bar to practice law in both the District and U. S. Supreme Courts. Not only has he held positions of honor and trust under City, State and Federal Governments, but he has also enjoyed many honors that have been bestowed upon him by his friends and associates. Among the U. B. F.'s and S. M. T.'s, he is revered as a father. Indeed, he is the author of the major part of the secret work of this great order, and at present he stands at the head of one of the most important committees, the Committee on Jurisprudence. Out ranking all other brothers in Seniority of his degrees, he stands as one of the best representatives of progressive Fraternalism. In politics he is a republican of the "Purest Type," fearless and bold in his declarations for Roosevelt and the party. At present, he is president of the Wright Cuney Club, the best Negro political organization in the state. Some of the leading men of this club are, F. S. Scott, Tonsorialist; Sub. Post Master, E. H. Taylor (the only Negro sub. post master in St. Louis. He is also the proprietor of a Drug Store, located on the corner of Jefferson and Morgan); J. W. Wheeler, the courageous Editor of the St. Louis Palladium; C. H. Wheeler, Tobacconist; Robt. Beasley, Chairman of the Federation of Negro Clubs of St. Louis, and many other men of standing and influence. Capt. Tandy, being a man of ripe experience and much personal magnetism, naturally causes men to place confidence in him as a leader and friend. True to his friends to the "Last Ditch" but a relentless foe whenever he sees that his rights or those of his people are trampled upon. The Conservator only wishes that Missouri had Ten thousand more such as he. What Our Ears Caught From the Air, During the Grand Session. Rain did not drown the ardor of the Missouri U. B. F.'s and S. M. T's, when they decide to parade. Eureka camp no. 1, of St. Louis under Captain General, L. W. Fields, had a "Cinch" on those five "Ten spots", (dollars), offered by the Grand Lodge. Sedalia Juveniles certainly will appreciate that Five dollar award for months to come. Grand Master Pettigrew,s effective work speaks louder than a Thousand words. Prof. C. C. Hubbard's friends are greatly elated over his recent elevation in the Grand Lodge. There were 129 delegates attending S. M. T. convocation. Among them were to be found some of Missouri's most highly refined and cultured women. In brief we mention a few of the more prominent, Mesdames K. A. Moore. Ida Garnett; J. B. Coleman; L. Louise McDonald; Arlivia Watson; Willie Dixon and many others of equal social, intellectual and moral standing to the ones mentioned above. Our thanks are due Mrs. Arlivia Watson for her kindness in distributing the Conservator among the delegates. Pref. J. H. Williams, the Grand Organizer for the order, assisted by local committees, had everything arranged nicely for the reception and entertainment of the visiting brothers and sisters. The Professional World secured first choice of the Grand Body as an official organ for the order. Good, brother Logan, hustling and strict attention to business will always bring honorable reward. C. R. Foster, of Boonville, ranks high in the estimation of all the delegates. He has contributed much toward the establishment of this Fraternal society in central Missouri. C. D. Brown, B. K. Bruce, Dr. Queen, A. W. Lloyd, Lawyer Farmer, C. C. Hubbard are classed as the more progressive element of young men. Of course brother Renfro and Prof. Burris rank right along with the men mentioned above. SOME IMPORTANT DATA FROM GRAND MASTER PETTIGREW'S REPORT In his Annual report, Wednesday afternoon, before a Joint Session of the U. B. F's and S. M. T's, Grand Master Pettigrew is quoted as stating that during the year 35 new organizations had been perfected. The Mo. Jurisiction has 5,000 adult and 1,000 Juvenile members; Its endowment Fund had increased from $160 to $185; there have been 56 deaths up to date. All death claims were paid except 5—these were held up, on account of improperly filed papers; collections $18,000; expense 11,000, leaving a surplus of more than $7,000. The above facts are sufficient premises from which this conclusion may be derived, that the race is advancing along material lines further more, it demonstrates to the world that we are beginning to see the importance of organization. To teach the race the good that will inure from perfected organization, would be a just recompense to the memory of the Founders of this Fraternal Society, if they did not make a material and more tangible showing. (Editor) SWEETS PRINGS Many from here attended the State Fair last week. Mrs. Sallie Bolar is the proud mother, of a fine bouncing baby girl, both mother and child are doing nicely. Mesdames Lucy Martin, Stella Abbott and Master Carl have SEDALIA, MISSOURI, FRIDAY, AUGUST 26 1904. THE MEMORIAL OF THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN, N.Y. Honorable A. W. Lloyd, of St. Louis Grand Chancellor, of the K. P's of Missouri and the recently elected member of the Republican State Committee. Greatly pleased are we to present to our readers the likeness of A. W. Lloyd, of St. Louis, who has recently been elected Committeeman at large by the Missouri State Republican Convention. Friend Lloyd is one of the most jovial business-like young men of his race, that can be found anywhere. A young man of much energy, intelligence and tact, we can but see that he will do much good for his fellow constituents the Negroes. If he exercises the same amount of progressiveness among Missouri republicans that he has thru-out Missouri Rythianism, all of us will pleased. returned from Southern Missoui. Miss Lizzie Johson of Kansas City is visiting friends here this week. Mr. John Guthrie and wife have removed from Blackburn here, to make this their future home. Mrs. Emily thomas of Kansas City is visiting her son, Sanford Fields. The Colored people of this Community have lost a very kind and dear friend, Miss Sally Browning. She was a white lady, who had won the esteem of many of our people because of her kindness to them. Mr. Frank Price of Kansas City accompanied by his wife has been spending some pleasant days with his mother. Mr. Ned Buford and wife of Salt Springs spent a few days with Mr. Phoebe Clay recently. Mrs. Taylor is entertaining her sister this week. Mrs. Mattie Webb is the guest of Mrs. Warrick this week. Miss Annie Reynolds went to Clinton Saturday to visit friends. Arthur Berry, after a three weeks visit here, has returned to St. Louis. Rev. B. D. Dixon, of Columbia was in our City, a few days last week. A large number of Warren-burghers attended the State Fair at Sedalia. The Misses Gibson, Diola, Henriette and Ella of Clinton, visited friends here last week. Richard Jhonson and Miss Mary Penick have ordered the Conservator sent to them. Mesdames Alice Elliott and Bettie Frazier both of Chicago, after visiting their sister Mrs. Sally Simpson, of near Beaman for several days, returned home Monday. They went Via of St. Louis. WARRENBURG energy, intelligence and tact, we can but see that he will do much good for his fellow constituents, the Negroes. If he exercises the same amount of progressiveness among Missouri republicans that he has thru-out Missouri Rythianism, all of us will be pleased. SOME FACTS PERTAINING TO THE S. M. T'S OF MISSOURI. The Sisters of the Mysterious Ten have done exceedingly well during the past year. Their Grand Lodge collection alone amounted to more than $1800. In attendance at their recent Grand Session were 126 delegates. These delegates were the peers of the most highly refined and cultured women of any race. A gold medal was given to Mrs. A. M. Williams, of Mexico Mo., as a token of esteem to her for her excellent service as Grand Treasure and because of the fact that the first Grand Temple of this State was organized within her Temple service years ago. The oldest living member of the Temple in Missouri was in attendance. She resides in St. Louis, at 2223 Scott Ave. and her name is Mrs. Martha Mitchell. Her membership dates black to the days prior to the civil war. 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 Stward; Professor J. H. Kenner, Arthur Craddock; Medames, Lucy Obanon. Ellen Potter, Mollie Phipps, 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. F D Woodford, of Sedalia, Mo., would like to hear from Rev. L R Grant, of Armstrong, Mo. This paper only $1 the year. Rev. A. H. Higgs, Pastor, LAFAYETTE COUNTY COLORED FAIR ASSOCIATION. Big Crowds-Fine Exhibits, Fast Races-Excellent Music. Higginsville, Mo. — Tuesday was the opening day of the Colored Fair, the beginning of which indicates very much prosperity among LaFayette Co, negroes, Vegatables, Jellie fruit, fowls, needle work, fancy quilts, farm products, all adorn the Art Hall. The Lexington cornet Band opened the fair with charming music, and will be heard thru the entire three days. Already from the beginning, the Fair proved a success. The attendance for Tuesday was 300. RACES First race, a three minute trotting match, was won by Lou Alligan, with Duke Allison a close second, Shefield boy finishing third Time, 2: 38. second race, a two min. pacing race, was won by Maud Taylor, (owner Geo. Taylor) with Lady Macbeth second (owner, Hayes) Time, 3.05. Third race, a bicycle race was won by Oscar Parker, with his opponent a close second, this was the most thrilling and hotly contested of the three races. Elijah Burns, who finished second Clipped of the first quarter of the half mile dash, in 41 seconds, tho could not hold out, and was beaten by Oscar Parker, Time 1.41. Fannie Counce, of Coffeyville, Kan., was the guest of Mrs. R. Sanders this week, returning home saturday. Many of our patrons of the Western part of this, and other Counties, dropped in to greet us during fair week. We are arranging to give our readers an extraordinary offer. This offer, will be open to old and new subscribers. Watch for statement. Miss Ardonia Abbott departed last Sunday evening for St. Louis to spend several days at the Fair She will return about Sept., in order that she may be able to begin her work at Windsor. Miss Hattie Johnson a charming young Miss of Sweet-Springs visited at the residence of Chas. Brashears during Fair week Mrs, Carrie B. Cotton, of Chicago, is at home again to visit her Mamma, Mrs. Hatte Dison, Mrs. Cotton looks the very picture of health. Mrs. H. G. Gibson, and her daughters, of Clinton Mo., were callers at our office Thursday. They went to Warrensburg for a short visit, returning home by the way of Sedalia Saturday. Mr. W. S. Stevenson 1, and sister of near Sweet Springs visited our City last week. Mr. Stevenson will leave shortly for Nashville, where he will enter McHarry. Miss Ethel Crawford, of Kansas City, visited her friends here during fair week. She hope to enter School here this fall. The ever Affable Eugene Bowles, of all over the world, stayed in our City an hour last week A Picnic will be given by the Mt. Moriah A. M. E. church Sept. 17th. all are invited to come, Rev. H. McTassel, who conducts this picnic, is a true leader leading by example rather than by precept. Our Sweet Springs representative James Wilson, was down Thursday of Fair week and asisted in getting things in shape. Mesdames Stella Abbott and Lucy Martin passed thru our City Friday from Springfield enroute to Sweet Springs, to visit parents and friends. NO.17. Mrs. Annie Epps and little daughter Edna, accompanied by Miss Hattie Smith, one of Lexington's High School Misses, visited at the Fair. Mrs. Birdie M. Smith, of Palmyra, visited Mrs. Susie J Lane several days recently. Among our many office visitors last week, were Messrs Silas Morehead Johnnie H. Jones of Sweet-Springs, Prof. Thompson of KnobNoster; Miss Maud Warren and Mrs. Annie Luther, of Hustonia and scores others. We are always glad to have them come. Hence, we say to them and others," come again and bring us the news." The time is near at hand when we will again busy ourselves in school. Our vacation days are almost over, and we all must hunt up our books, again to use. Mrs. Jas. Smith and daughter Josie of Mexico, Mo., are the guests of Prof. and Mrs. H. L. Billups, Mrs. Smith was Mistress of the Culinary Department of Geo. R. Smith last year, and Mr. Smith was farm Superintent. They have many friends here which suffices to their visit to Sedalia will be a pleasant one. The good people' of Dresden are preparing for a big picnic and speaking for Saturday, the Third of next month. Rev. W. A. Bohanon, a very progressive young minister will be the principal speaker. Mrs. A. M. Robinson, who has been visiting at the residence of Dr. J Will Jackson, returned to her home at Louisiana, Missouri Saturday evening. While in the city, she visited our office and ordered the Conservator. ```markdown ``` George Talton, one of our Napontville suscribers drove thru the country last week to visit old friends here and to see the Fair. He was accompanied by several of our saline county friends. Prof. H L. Billups returned from Columbia, Mo., Saturday morning, where he visited sister-in-law, the Mrs. Dr. Billups, and his little nephew. Mrs. Dr. Richardson Billups, is visiting her parents of near Columbia, who are a well respected and well-to-do people. Prof. Billups was shown over a large farm of fertile soil, also a lot of 60 fine hogs, breeders and stockers, and took a look at a quarry which yeilds a royalty of several hundred dollars a year to Mr. Richardson. Mrs. Dr. Billups is very favorably known here, her home is at Harwood, Ark., where her husband is a medical practitioner. On returning home, she will visit the world's Fair. Prof. T. B. Burris, principal of the Macon, (Col) School paid us a pleasant call last week. While in our office he ordered the Conservator sent to him. This, of course pleased us. Prof. Burris is an Alumnus of Fiske, Class of 93' and has had 10 years experience as teacher; for 5 years he had been in Macon. Being a man of wide experience and progressive tendencies, we hope to have occasional contributions from his pen during the winter. He is fortunate in having selected one of Sedalia's best young women as his wife. we all feel that he is "sorter kin to us." Billville Literary Notes. A Bullville literary note reads as follows: "While one of our leading authors was peacefully plowing in the field some miscreant stole his shirt, his shoes and six poems. Verily, the way of literary man is not as smooth as a railroad." —Ex. This paper $1 the year. SEDALIA WEEKLY CONSERVATOR SEDALIA, . . . . . . . . . MISSOUR). UDNUNKI "Times Isn't What They Used to Be." Now, shortly after man had been Developed from the monkey The boy built and settled in The city of Udunkui The centuries have come and gone And 'mid the clay heaps cluttered The digging crew has come upon The house of him who muttered: "The outlook don't look good to me; Times isn't what they used to be." Above Udunkui there was built A long-forgotten city; The excavations in the silt Show buildings quiet and pretty, And of the houses brought to light Is one in rubbish tumble "Who's in the grizzled wigh Who to his neighbors grumbled: "These times"—the old familiar buzz— "Ain't nothin' like the old times was." And they may dig on down and down Through reefs worn and junky. And maybe find town after town That antedate (dunknk). Performance beneath the sand drift That came in Year the Second Year "Here Lived the Man Who Reckoned This Earth Will Never See No More Times Good as Them We Had Before." —W. D. N., in Chicago Daily Tribune. The Barrier BY NELLIE CRAVEY GILLMORE (Copyright, 1904, by Daily Story Pub. Co.) MILICENT DREXEL never could have told how long she had sat staring dumbly at one of the four walls of her room, had not a servant entered with ten and wafers and announced that dinner would be served in half an hour. She rose stiffly and, leaving the refreshment untouched, crossed with listless feet to one of the deep, curtained windows that stood open to entice every chance breath of wind from the river below. Her face, smooth, transparent, clear as a camo, looked almost ghastly in the waning afternoon light. Into its expression of hitherto unruffled sweetness and calm had crept a despairingness whose climax seemed to stand invulnerable against all further mortal suffering. Pale shafts of dying sunlight slipped insidiously into the darkened room, lighting it with a sort of golden dimness. Minutes passed, and presently a cuckoo clock struck a shrill warning of the passage, of time. Mrs. Drexel caught her breath and turned mechanically toward her dressing table. She made her toilet absently, but with the same strict regard for personal adornment that was part of herself. Fifteen minutes later, when she went downstairs to dinner, Allison had already arrived. "I received your note." A woman in a long dress sits on a chair, her hand resting on the back of the chair. A man stands behind her, looking at her. The background is a wall with a mirror. MOTIONED HIM TO A CHAIR OPPO SITE HER MOTIONED HIM TO A CHAIR OPPOSITE HER he said, going forward to meet her with outstretched hands, "and as you see, I tried to be punctual." She smiled in a wan little fashion, struggling as she had never struggled before to hide all the bitterness and misery and despair that surged over her aflush at sight of him. She sank gracefully into the chair he had drawn up, inexpressibly glad of the semidark that masked her face from his unsuspecting eyes. At dinner she brightened visibly, succeeding far beyond her own expectations in blinding her lover to every suspicion of the tragic barrier that had so suddenly sprung up between them. When the last course was finished, she led the way with her old graciousness to a cool, shadowed spot on the veranda, and motioned him to a chair opposite her. Allison took the proffered seat with a smile that portrayed only joy in the consciousness of her nearness. And Millicent? She felt, somehow, that she was going to be a coward, and realizing that the inevitable disclosure required all her courage and tact, set about fairly and squarely to muster what stamina she could. After a momentary pause Allison was the first to speak. "When your note came his morning," he began, "I had just gotten back to my office from what was, to me, the most painful hour of my life. I don't really know, though. why I am telling you this—" He broke off, looking at her with a certain gravity and indecision in his glance. Mrs. Drexel was silent a bif, waiting for him to go on. "Tell me, by all means," she insisted, as he did not speak; "you know that I care about all that—you do." She picked nervously at the laces of her dress, unable longer to restrain all physical expression of the torturing thoughts that possessed her. "It was a fellow I had known at college a good many years ago," Allison resumed presently. "Somehow, he learned of my whereabouts, though I had not even thought of, much less seen him, during all that time. He was fatally injured in a trolley accident a day or so ago, and expressed a desire to talk to some one—some one he knew—before the end. I was sent for. For some unexplained reason he spoke of me continually during his illness." Mrs. Drexel was sitting still and white in the moonlight, her breath coming and going in a little jerky way. "Drexel, poor devil—by the way, he has the same name as yourself—couldn't be any connection, could he? Well from everything he told me, I conclude that he must have had a pretty bad time of it in this world. Married young—too young, I reckon, as lots of us do and his pretty young wife (that's what he called her) led him a regular dog's life, as the saying goes." Mrs. Drexel bent forward suddenly her interest appearing to expand with an almost absurd abruptness. "Well?" she said, "well" "Well, when he was dying, he got to thinking that perhaps, after all, she had not been entirely to blame; tried to extenuate certain—er—reprehensible actions of hers and all that, but—" The woman was so close now that the warm breath coming quickly through her parted lips fanned his cheek. Her eyes sparkled strangely from their pallid background. "But what?" she demanded, sharply. "I'm inclined to think, from what went before—and after—that she really couldn't have been much." "She may have acted unwisely—ever foolishly." Mrs. Drexel suggested, with a sudden revelation of feeling, "and repented. She may not have been altogether—hopeless." Allison shook his head. "Women of her stripe don't change," he observed with conviction. Mrs. Drexel stared at him mutely for the half of a minute. "You believe that?" she asked, slowly, the light dying her eyes curiously. "It is really refreshing," she went on, in a little burst of bitterness, "to hear men's opinions on the sex, sometimes." "I happen, I think, to know women pretty well," returned Allison, with a slight uplifting of his brows, "and I know that kind better than any." "So you don't concede that women are capable of reforming—even when there is no actual harm to be undone—" "Outwardly, most anyone can reform. People may even go so far as to deceive themselves in regard to their own feelings and actions, but your are familiar enough with the saying about leopards—" Mrs. Drexel interrupted him with a swift gesture of dissent. "For Heaven's sake, let's not fall into platitudes to back up our arguments," she cut in shortly. After a second she laughed in a half-mocking little fashion that struck oddly on Allison's ears. Now, for the first time, he noticed her emotion, and an unamable pang shot through him. He bent toward her impulsively, in the old familiar way, and tried to draw her hands into his. But she shrank away from him quickly and, riding, walked to the opposite end of the veranda without a word. Allison watched her with bewildered eyes, and after a little, got up and followed her. "Dear," he said, gently, "what is it? Tell me—surely you can tell me. Is there anything wrong—any trouble that you are hiding from me? Are you ill?" He reached forth again, and tried to take her hand, but she flung off his touch sharply and buried her face in her hands. After a little she looked up, white and moveless as a statue, but with all further traces of emotion vanished from her face. "Is he dead—now?" she asked, coldly. Allison stared at her in sudden alarm. "I'm sorry I ever told you of that affair," he broke out, in self-vexation. "Had I dreamed that you would take it so to heart—" "Is he dead?" she reiterated, calmly. "He died while I was with him." Mrs. Drexel in her breath with a long, quivering sigh. After a second's silence, she drew the ring from her finger and held it out to him. "I was his wife," she said, dully. "Milicent!" "Yes, it is quite too terribly true. I learned only yesterday that he was still alive. Several years ago I had—or thought I had—reliable information of his death. I sent for you this morning that I might be the first to break it to you—to—" Allison stood as though frozen, his eyes fixed in a sort of dazed fascination on the glittering baule she had thrust into his fingers. "But, sweetheart," he said, his voice a little hoarse and trembling, "I—you don't understand. The man is dead." The woman looked at him with dull eyes. "I know," she said. "This thing has unnerved, unsettled you. After awhile you will be better. Try to remember, dear, that I saw him dead with my own eyes. Every barrier to our happiness is removed now. There is no barrier, Millicent." Mrs. Drexel stood motionless for an instant; the next, she shook from head to foot, half staggering as she put out one hand to the banister rail to steady herself. "No barrier!" she cried. "Dick! Oh, my God, you yourself have erected a barrier between us that is more insurmountable than a hundred living husbands!" MISS PAULINE ASTOR. Daughter of William Waldorf Astor, of London, who is said to be the richest American-born heiress, and whose engagement to Capt. H. Swender-Clay has been announced in her father's paper, the Pall Mall Gazette. It is estimated that Miss Astor will inherit from her father not less than $100,000,000. Her hance is well known throughout England as the son of J. Spender-Clay, who made a large fortune out of his interests in Bass Brewing company. The young man's income amounts to $150,000 a year. ONLY SOURCE OF INCOME. Fishing and Hunting Rights Bring Sole Revenue of Many Titled English Families. Were it not for the enormous sums paid for fishing and shooting rights, many people of ancient names and goodly title would, in the most literal sense have no mans of livelihood whatever; and only the other day, says London Tit-Bits, one of the best-known property agents of the West End of London drew up for the writer a list of a dozen people mixing in society of an exclusive kind, every penny of whose income is derived from the letting of sporting rights. Nearly all the money thus expended has been made in commerce, and the agent referred to above showed documentary evidence proving that there are lots of men who did not mind paying as much as £100 for every deer, £3 for every trout, and £20 for every salmon they kill, plus the sport of killing them. One of the most remarkable features of this letting is the fact that only about one in every hundred of the owners of ancient sporting rights ever enjoys his privileges as a sportsman. He either prefers to, or is compelled to, part with such privileges; and those who take advantage of them are nearly all people in business. This renting of, fishing and sporting has even extended down to comparatively humble people in the provinces. In places like Leeds, for instance, half a dozen small tradesmen buy up the shooting and fishing in remote parts of Yorkshire, the one idea being to get out of the turmoil of town life with some distinct object in view. Many a small Yorkshire farmer is being kept, and well kept, not by his farming, but by the letting of some comparatively insignificant sporting right that was not thought to be worth sixteen ten years ago. CRUSADE AGAINST HATS. If the physical culturists of Leeds have their way the hat will soon disappear altogether, reports the Toronto Telegram. The man who thinks more of personal comforts than of the dictates of fashion has long since discarded the tail hat. Now the members of the Leeds Physical Culture society have entered upon a campaign against all kinds of head coverings other than those provided by nature, from the top hat to the Panama, and from the howler to the cap. At a meeting of the committee Harry Kremnitz, an engineer by profession, leveled a strong indictment against hats of all kinds, charging them with being the cause of all baldness, gray hairs and other evils. Nothing could be imagined, he said, which was more unsightly or more uncomfortable than the top hat. He challenged any one to bring forward a single advantage it possessed. Children's hair, he added, would grow curly and strong if their heads were left uncovered, and there was no doubt that if fresh air were admitted to the head it would prevent gray hairs and baldness. It was decided to bring the matter before the general body of members. Meanwhile efforts are being made to enroll recruits for the new movement. Mr. Kremnitz has not worn a hat for nearly a week, and several other gentlemen have pledged themselves to go bare-headed when not in the city. On a recent Sunday half a dozen of the bolder spirits went for a walk into the country hatless. Lots to Spare "Oh, spare me, dear angel, one lock of your hair!" a bashful young lover took courage and sighed. "Twere a sin to refuse so modest a prayer, so take the whole wig." the sweet creature replied.—Tit-Bits. CARPET BED GARDENING. Beautiful Effects of Color and Design Produced with Non-Blossoming Plants. Everybody who passes the Jersey City hall this summer has something pleasant to say about the large flower beds which were laid out in the surrounding park, says a letter to the New York Sun. They were laid out upon an unusual plan, and in their qualitary formality of design and subdued richness of color they are peculiarly grateful to the eye. They are examples of what is known among gardeners as carpet bedding. The plot is marked off in convenient designs, exactly like a rug. Scrolls are traced on it, hearts, diamonds, and the figures that carpet weavers and wall paper designers delight in are marked out, and then the entire ground is hidden with plants, generally of small leaf and close foliage, so that at a short distance the effect of a complete carpet is secured. No blossoming plants are used for this style of gardening. Everything depends on foliage color. Masses of brown purple achyranthes form body color; sanddeline is used for scroll patterns in green gray; alternatemas give a deeper purple, and coloues in various shades is much used. For borders and for outlining elaborate patterns the various sorts of house leek or "hen and chickens" are specially available, and dracaenas and other thick leafings of plants of low stature give variety to the effects. The Jersey City beds were designed by a Greenville gardener who learned his art in the old country. Carpet bedding, he told a Sun man a day of two ago, is the favorite method of laying out grounds in Germany, France and Austria, but is not much used elsewhere. It has been introduced in some of the cemeteryes here, but has for little favor in private gardens. "One reason why it is not taken up," said he, "is that it is expensive in the first outlay. A circular bed, say 20 feet in diameter, will take from 7,000 to 8,000 plants to fill it. Then it has to be watched all the time. It takes the most careful weeding, and the foliage must be kept close trimmed. The minute you allow anything like luxuriance of growth your pattern is gone. So, a bed of carpet work will take as much of a man's time as a quarter of an acre of ordinary garden. "But, on the other hand, it is one of the most satisfactory ways of laying out a garden, for the further along in summer you get the better your bed looks. There is no replanting, no withering. The plants grow closer and closer, the pattern is better and better designed: the colors deepen, and the effect is always artistic, neat, completely satisfying to the eye. "It is a great art, one of the most beautiful forms of gardening, and I think as the love of fine garden work develops in this country, it will be exceedingly popular." What It Contained Analysis of the water of an artesian well recently bored at Helly Springs, Miss. showed that it contained a large proportion of ammonia. Uncle Zeb, a colored resident of that town, spoke for the matter in this wise to a drummer whose grip he was "toting" from the station: "We've got er artillery well here, an' las' week dey done scandalized de watah, an' foun' it plum full er hydrophobia."—N. Y. Times. Toothsome English. The following advertisement of a Japanese dentist in an English newspaper is an example of what may be perpetrated in the English language: "Our tooth is a very important organ for human life and countenance, as you know; therefore where it is attacked by disease or injury, artificial tooth is very useful. I am engaged to the dentistry, and I will make your purpose."—N. Y. Tribuna WEIGHING NOT NECESSARY. Fowls Need a Variety of Food and Not a Single Ration Doled Out by Ounces. We do not think it necessary to waste the time required to weigh or measure the food given to any kind of poultry. Of course, by this we do not mean that food should be thrown to towls in a promiscuous way; on the contrary, we think there should always be a system, but conditions which develop day by day should be our guide. Nature, in her generosity, has provided no way of judging what per cent, of this or that kind of food the towls must have, but relies on conditions to furnish the necessary amount of each essential. When those things needed are impossible to secure, others may often be found to take their place, but if no substitute is available it must of necessity follow that derangements will result. Laying hens require a certain amount of egg forming material, and unless this is supplied in some form or other the production of eggs will grow less. Growing chicks require food for muscle and flesh, out this may be supplied in many ways, and no direct rules can be laid down. One thing is certain, and that is that all kinds of poultry, both young and old, require a variety, and no matter how good or wholesome the kind, they will in time tire of it, unless a change is given. Watch the flock and not its likes and dialikes, and endeavor as much as possible to stimulate the appetite by giving something different each day.—Farm and Home. DON'T LOSE YOUR SWARMS A Hint from California Which May Be of Value to Beekeepers in Other Sections. It is common in the large aplaries of California for six or even 12 swarms to come out at a time. I have known of their doing this once, and alighting in one pile. I have also been bothered with an occasional after swarm going into several different hives, resulting in the loss of one or more queens. Last season, therefore, I made a swarm-catcher which consisted of a frame $30 \times 14 \times 10$ inches in size, with the sides covered with wire cloth. The board cover for the top was removable, while the bottom was nailed fast and chamfered on one side to allow a three-eighth-inch bee-space from the hive into the swarm-catcher. A strip of wood an inch wide, along the entire length of the swarm-catcher, extended the bee-space into the inclosure. I then took two pieces of wire cloth three inches wide and 14 inches long, and tacked one on each side of four strips of wood, three-eighths by three-fourths-inch, by three inches long, making a bee-space three-eighths by 14 inches. This I put in front of the bee-space before mentioned, so that the bees, in passing into the swarm-catcher, CALIFORNIA SWARM CATCHER traveled horizontally one inch, then upward three inches, between two pieces of wire cloth. I fastened this device in front of the hive by means of a string from the upper part of the catcher, the head of a wire nail bent like a fish hook, and with the point sharpened, which will catch on to the back of the hive. This nail should not be attached to the cover or super, for they sometimes coma off when a large swarm goes in. I had two last year, and hived about 50 swarms with them, with only one partial failure; for one swarm was partly out when I put it on, and about half of the bees settled in a tree. After 15 or 20 minutes the swarm is all in, and the bees quiet. I even fix a hive in the shade of one of my trees, take my swarm which is secure in the catcher to the hive, remove the cone from the catcher and shake the bees out in front of the hive in the usual manner. Or, if I am in the midst of some work that I want to finish I can set the swarms in the shade until ready to hive it. Sometimes, when I have had them both in use at the same time a third swarm would come out and alight on the outside of one catcher: but it is an easy matter to brush those on the outside in front of an empty body, and then hive the other a few rods distant. There are a good many advantages in the catcher, the most important of which is that over the old way of letting the bees choose their own place to cluster. This is especially true where there are tall trees, or when the apiarist is a lady, or when the bees are left in charge of a younger member of his family.—J. M. Mack, in Gleanings in Bee Culture A New Remedy for Lice Many things have been tried to eradicate lice from poultry houses. Some have been successful, while others have resulted in failure. We have a letter from a correspondent, writing from Noland Va., who says: "Purchasing this place two years ago, I found the poultry houses infested with vermin. After falling to obtain relief by a trial of many of the recommended remedies, I started out on my own hook. I sprayed the buildings thoroughly with Bordeaux oil and have not been troubled since."—Homeead. BACKACHE AND DIZZINESS. Most of the Alliments Peculiar to the Female Sex are Due to Catarrh of Pelvic Organs. MRS. M. BRICKNER. "A short time ago I found my condition very serious, I had headaches, pains in the back, and frequent dizzy spells which grew worse every month. I tried two remedies before Peruna, and was discouraged when I took the first dose, but my courage soon returned. In less than two months my health was restored."—Mrs. M. Brickner. The reason of so many failures to cure cases, similar to the above is the fact that diseases peculiar to the female sex are not commonly recognized as being caused by catarrh. Catarrh of one organ is exactly the same as catarrh of any other organ. What will cure catarrh of the head will also cure catarrh of the pelvic organs. Peruna cures these cases simply because it cures the catarrh. If you have catarh write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case, and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, O. Taking a Name. "It's all nonense about a man's being able to make a name for himself. Only a woman can do that." "How do you make that out?" "She can select for husband a man whose name she fancies."—Town Topics Wouldn't Tell a Lie. Teacher" is the sentence, "My father had money" is in the past tense. Now, Mary, what tense would you be speaking in if you were writing it in the present tense? Little Mary—Oh, that would be pre- Little Mary—Oh, that would be pretense.—Stray Stories. Little Mixed. "George," remarked Mrs. Spoffin, "I shouldn't think them baseball magnets would make any money. I see their men is always going out on strikes."—Brooklyn Life. Not Quite Cured. Waiter—Roast beef or cured ham, sir? "Bring me some beef. The last cured ham I ordered here was only convalescent."—Cincinnati Commercial Tribune. In the important matter of the arrangement of its bones, the swordfish shows a great improvement on the shad—Boston Globe. TORTURING PAIN. Half This Man's Sufferings Would Have Killed Many & Person, But Doan's Cured Him. A. C. Sprague, stock dealer of book dealer, of Normal, Ill. writes: "For two whole years I was doing nothing but buying medicines to cure my idneys. I do not think that any man ever suffered as I did and lived. The main in my back Normal. Ill. writes: "For two whole years I was doing nothing but buying medicines to cure my kidneys. I do not think any man ever suffered as I did and lived. The pain in my back was so bad that I could not sleep at night. I could not ride a horse, and sometimes was unable even to ride in a car. My condition was critical when I sent for Doan's Kidney Pills. I used three boxes and they cured me. Now I can go anywhere and do as much as anybody. I sleep well and feel no discomfort at all." A TRIAL FREE—Address Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For sale by all dealers. Price, 50 cents. A Large Trial Box and book of instructions absolutely Free and Post-paid, enough to prove the value of Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic Paxtine is in powder form to dissolve in water — non-polosous and far superior to liquid antiseptic containing alcohol which affords illuminated surfaces, and have no cleaning properties of every box unless more Antiseptic Solution — facts longer — good practice uses in the family and doesmoregoodthan any antiseptic preparation Paxtine is in powder form to dissolve in non-poisonous and far-surfaces antiseptics containing alcohol which irritates inflamed surfaces, and has no cleaning properties of every box makes more Antiseptic Solution — lasts longer — generally uses in the family and doesmoregoodthanany antiseptic preparation you can buy. The formula of a noted Boston physician, and used with great success as a Vaginal Wash, for Leucorrhoea, Pelvic Catarrh, Nasal Catarrh, Sore Throat, Sore Eyes, Cuts, and all soreness of mucus membrane. In local treatment of female life Paxtine is invaluable. Used as a Vaginal Wash you challenge the world to produce its own thoroughness. It is a revelation in cleansing and healing power; it kills all germs which cause inflammation and discharges. If leading druggists keep Paxting; price, 500, a box does not, not send to us for it. A bottle takes a substitute. Write for the Free Box of Paxting to-day. PAXTON CO., 4 Pope Bigh, Mass. Happenings in Missouri. Frank James a Republican. Frank James, ex-confederate and life-long democrat, at Independence, in his address to the surviving members of Quantrell's band, the most daring of their kind in the confederate army, exploded a political bomb shell, which all but disrupted the meeting. For not only did the ex-bandit renounce allegiance to the democratic party, but to his own native state as well. Declarations that were considered by the grizzled, war-scarred veterans as little less than treason. And had not some of his less excitable friends forcibly pushed him from the crowd the court house yard in Independence might have been the scene of a conflict recalling border days. It has been known among his friends that since the Missouri legislature some four years ago refused to elect James as doorkeeper of the lower house he has carried the soreness of defeat deep in his heart. Not until Saturday, however, has he publicly exposed his hurt. Holding his hand high above his head, as his custom when delivering a remark born of anger, he shouted to his old-time Quantrell followers: "I have been in Ohio, Pennsylvania and other states we had learned to hate because they gave birth to the federal troops we hated so well and their people have treated me like a man. But here in Missouri, among my own people, I am unhonored and unsung. Then why should I not turn to the belief of the people who have, in my declining years, proved my friends? I am an ex-confederate and a guerrilla, boys," he shouted, "but I am no longer a democrat. This year I hope, the straight republican ticket from Roosevelt down the line. The same as the people will vote it who have been my friends in Ohio, Pennsylvania and the other states." For His Father's Old Place. X-Senator Francis M. Wilson is a son of R. P. C. Wilson, of Platte county, who was in congress years ago. He was born in Platte county and grew up a typical Missourian of the educated and well-to-do type. He is a university graduate, a lawyer, who in his own county usually selects which side of a case he shall represent, a horse fancier, owner of some fine race horses and a land owner of means. A comparatively young man, he has served his county two terms as prosecuting attorney and his senatorial district one session of the legislature, having been elected to fill out the unexpired term on the death of Senator Wells, who died in office. In the senate he attracted attention as the author of the constitutional amendment abolishing grand juries except when specially called by the judge having jurisdiction and the constitutional amendment to tax mortgages. He tried to secure the passage of a law to prohibit lawyers from soliciting business, but there were too many lawyers with limited practice in the legislature and they killed the measure. Death Beat Secretary Cook A race won by death was contested Saturday, in which Sam B. Cook, secretary of state of Missouri, carrying in his arms his first grandchild, hurried by train from Mexico to St. Louis that the little one might reach the exposition in time to receive the protection of an incubator. The child, the son of Mrs. Cassius Clay, died within a few miles of the Wabash depot, where a portable incubator was waiting, together with medical attendance and a trained nurse. With the little one in his arms, Secretary Cook reached St. Louis only to find that human aid was of no avail. Every means known to medical science had been used to save the life of the little bane and even the railroad made unusual efforts to carry the train ahead of schedule time. No Change in Assessment. The state board of equalization announced that it had completed its schedule of hearings of the representatives of the railroad, bridge, telegraph and telephone interests of the state relative to the assessment valuation of their properties for taxes for this year. While it is not known what changes will be made by the board in the values fixed last year, it is probable that this year's assessments placed against the St. Louis Transit company, the Metropolitan Street Railway company, of Kansas City, and the Missouri & Kansas Telephone company will be about the same as last year. No increase or decrease in the assessment values of these companies is expected. Light increases will probably be placed against other companies. National Guard to St. Louis. The Missouri national guard have completed all their arrangements to attend the world's fair October 2 for a week. It will require seven special trains to carry the troops to St Louis. Missouri's Ace: Walter Wiliams says that this state is 73 years old. Missouri was admitted to the union in 1821. If, therefore, she isn't 83 years old, the writer of this can't subtract. Sues Railroad for $6,000. J. E. Ritchie brought suit in the circuit court against the Missouri Pacific Railway company for $6,000 damages. He alleges that he was permanently injured by a fall while working for the defendant at Harrisonville February 3. Barge Line to St. Louis The movement started some time ago to establish a barge line on the Missouri river to transport freight between St. Louis and Kansas City has been revived. Robbed an Old Man. N. J. Pennington, 80 years old, a resident of Chillicothe, was swindled out of $550 by three confidence men. A stranger representing himself to be William Parker sold Pennington a fictitious house and lot, inducing the old man to draw $550 from the bank to make the payment. The two men then started back to the place that Pennington was to buy. As they were passing the deserted roundhouse of the Milwaukee railroad two men stepped out with drawn revolvers and demanded that Pennington and Parker give up their money. Parker handed his over with alacrity. When Pennington demurred the men took Pennington's money from him by force and held him in the roundhouse from 11 o'clock in the afternoon. He was released with the threat that if he told of the robbery before Wednesday morning he would be killed. Pennington was so terrified that he kept his promise. Banner Coal Mine Abandoned. The Rich Hill Coal Mining company abandoned their No. 15 mine near Rich Hill and also this field. All the machinery is being shipped to Yale, Kan., to their other mines. Mine No. 15 at one time was the largest producer in the state, equipped with electric motors to pull the coal and employing about 400 men. This mine has been in constant operation since 1890 and was at its height until two years ago, being responsible for making Bates county the banner county of the state in coal production. It is estimated to have produced as much as $6,000,000 worth of the black diamonds. The banner day of its existence it pulled 73 cars of 60,000 pounds capacity. Some men have worked constantly in this pit for 12 years, and it seemed to them like leaving an old home when the engineer blew the whistle long and loud for the last time. Marshall Wants New Line. A mass meeting was held at Marshall in the interest of the Missouri Central Electric Railway company Charles A. Loomis, of Kansas City, attorney for the road, and Col. W. H. Chase, of New York, made a report of their recent visit to New York and of their success in securing financial aid from Daniel F. Lewis, ex-president of the New York Suburban Electric Railway company, and other eastern capitalists. A committee was appointed to solicit money from residents of Marshall and Saline county. Swindled on a Patent Right. Suits aggregating $4,000 have been filed against several wealthy farmers of the northern part of Macon county. The litigation is about notes given to W. E. Thornburg for territory to sell a patent fencing machine and for machines. Banks in Kirksville and Wheeling, which assert they are innocent holders of the obligations, are the plaintiffs. Thornburg has disappeared. Financial Success The Missouri state fair closed Friday and was a financial success, the surplus forming a nest egg for the proposed large dairy building which the state contemplates erecting next year. The rain Thursday and Friday cut down the attendance. The people came to Sedalia and crowded the downtown streets, but would not venture to the fair grounds. State School for the Blind. The commission for the state school for the blind, in St. Louis, awarded the contract for the erection of the new building for $100,000. The commission sold the old site to the St. Louis board of education for $75,000, and $25,000 of this amount was paid into the state treasury. The remainder will be paid when possession is given. Niedringhaus Wants Cash. Chairman Niedringhaus, of the republican state committee of Missouri, made a plea at republican national headquarters in Chicago for a vigorous campaign in Missouri, contending that on account of the differences existing among democratic leaders there is a fair chance of republican success in the state. One Boy Shot Two. The six-year-old son of Christopher Ohlendorf, a farmer ten miles south of Boonville, was killed by the accidental discharge of a double-barreled shotgun in the hands of his nine-year-old brother. A 12-year-old boy also received a portion of the load in his hand and arm and was dangerously injured. Mr. Folk's Religion. In religion Mr. Folk is a Baptist—a working Baptist. He taught a class in a Baptist Sunday school in St. Louis until two or three years ago—until catching/sinners occupied his time to the exclusion of training saints. Judge Nexille Renominated. James 1. Neville was nominated for circuit judge by the republican judicial convention at Springfield. This is his third term. Womanly Curiosity. Mrs. J. W. Hensley, wife of a Carthage soap vender, found a railway torpedo. She didn't know what it was, so she cut it with a hatchet to find out. She knows now. Also she carries both hands in bandages and is thankful that her head, too, is not in a sling. Electric Rain Register. A. L. Liggett, of Slater, has made an automatic electric rain register that will tell the amount of rainfall almost as well as a tub set out in the rain. NOMAN IS A CENTURY OLD Mrs. Coston, Whose Grandfather Once Entertained Roger Williams, Enters 100th Year. "Grandma" Ruth Coston, who has entered her one hundredth year, at Rochester Heights, Wash., is one of the oldest as well as one of the most interesting persons in the northwest. Although so weak that she has not been moved from the bed for a year, and is almost blind, she takes a lively interest in events of the day. Her memory for the most part is good. "Grandma," as everybody calls her, eats well, enjoys her meals, likes to talk, recites poetry and sings at times. When asked how she felt, and how long she thought she would live, Mrs. Coston said: "I am ready to die when the Lord sees fit to take me. I have lived a good life, and am not afraid to die. Mercy knows how long God will keep me. He has been good for a long time. I don't know whether He will take me in an hour, week, or month, or when, but He has been awfully good to me so far. Sometimes I can remember well, and sometimes not. Come and see me again and I will probably remember farther back." Mrs. Coston tells an interesting story of how her grandfather entertained Roger Williams when the latter was ordered to leave the Puritans in 1835. The first meal he had after being thrown from his Puritan home was at the home of Mrs. Coston's grandfather. Her father lived in Rhode Island, near Providence, till the birth of Mrs. Coston, and then moved to New York, where she was married. She crossed the plains to The Dalles, Ore., in 1852. At a meeting held in Portland last year it was found that Mrs. Coston was the only living person who crossed the plains in 1852. Mrs. Coston's daughter, Mrs. Mattie Smith, aged 52 years, lives in Seattle. DEVISES A NEW MEDAL. General Staff Gets Up a Substitute for the Old Form Which Has Been Copied So Generally. A new design for a government medal of honor has been adopted. It is to take the place of the old medal which has been copied so generally by outside military and social organizations. The emblem of the Grand Army is said to be an almost exact duplicate of the old medal of honor. The new design is the work of the general staff, and is said to be entirely satisfactory to the limited number of people who have seen it. Congress made an appropriation of $12,000 at the last session for the manufacture of a new lot of medals which are to be issued to replace those now out, provided the soldiers desire to exchange them. General Gillespie, formerly chief of engineers, has been the leader in the movement to adopt a new design for the medal of honor Bids have been asked from a number of manufacturers on the cost of furnishing a large number of the medals, and the proposals will be opened at the war department shortly. The new medal, which is to be made from light gun metal, is a distinct departure from the old pattern. Needed Lots of Time. A couple of Philadelphia "society men" arbitrated a difference of opinion the other day under the rules laid down by the lamented marquis of Queensberry. As they were Philadelphia men, says the Newark News, it took 20 rounds to arrive at a decision. Probably Won't Help Any A Pittsburgh man has been fined $80 in Canada for catching 14 more black bass than the law alowed. Still say the Chicago Record-Herald, he will probably find it hard to get people to believe his fish stories. AS EASY. Needs Only a Little Thinking. The food of childhood, often decides whether one is to grow up well nourished and healthy or weak and sickly from improper food. It's just as easy to be one as the other, provided we get a proper start. A wise physician like the Denver Doctor who knew about food, can accomplish wonders, provided the patient is willing to help and will eat only proper food. Speaking of this case the Mother said her little four-year-old boy was suffering from a peculiar derangement of the stomach, liver and kidneys and his feet became so swollen he couldn't take a step. "We called a Doctor who said at once we must be very careful as to his diet, as improper food was the only cause of his sickness. Sugar especially, he forbid. "So the Dr. made up a diet and the principal food he prescribed was Grape-Nuts and the boy, who was very fond of sweet things, took the Grape-Nuts readily without adding any sugar. (Dr. explained that the sweet in Grape-Nuts is not at all like cane or beet sugar but is the natural sweet of the grains.) "We saw big improvement inside a few days and now Grape-Nuts are almost his only food and he is once more a healthy, happy, rosy-cheeked youngster with every prospect to grow up into a healthy healthy man." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. The sweet in Grape-Nuts is the Nature-sweet known as Post Sugar, not digested in the liver like ordinary sugar, but predigested. Feed the youngsters a handful of Grape-Nuts when Nature demands sweet and prompts them to call for sugar. Get the little book "The Road to Wellyville" in each pkg. FRIENDS FOR A MINUTE. Levy and Cohen Try to Make Up, But Soon Strike a Discord dant Note. Levy and Cohen came out of the sympogue on New York's day. It was the day of atonement, of forgiving, of making up, relates the New Orleans Times Democrat. Levy approached Cohen and extended a great that hand. He said he, "we haf not shopen for dvendy years. Come! Ve make frede." Cohen silently shook. "Now, Cohen," continued the reconciliant, "we go ofer to Bungleheim the unt haf a hirn in arm in arm they crossed the street. Drinks were ordered and set before them. Cohen, convinced at last of the sincerity of the other's advances, spoke for the first time. Levy, he said, "I am glad of it. I raise glass to you Levy. Vish me sometimes." "Mit all my heart," replied Levy, and raised his glass in turn. "Cohen, my dear friend," said he, "I vish you shoost vat you vish me!" The growing smile faded from Cohen's and he set his glass down with a fang. "Iy Abraham!" he exclaimed. "Now you isharting it all over again!" Shouting Their Praises. Friarpoint, Miss., Aug. 22 (Special)—Cured of Bladder and Kidney Trouble after 26 years of suffering, Rev. H. H. Hatch, of this place, is telling the publisher of the remedy that cured him—Dodd's Kidney Pills. Rev. Mr. Hatch says: "I have been suffering from Bladder and Kidney Trouble for 26 years and I have tried everything that people said I could do, and I did not me any good except. Dodd's Kidney Pills." "I haven't felt a pain since I took Dodd's Kidney Pills. They gave me health and I feel like a new man altogether. Dodd's Kidney Pills are the best I ever had." All Urinary and Bladder Troubles are caused by diseased kidneys. The natural ourec them is to cure the kidneys. Dodd's Kidney Pills are the best I ever had diseased kidneys in any stage or place. They always cure Backache and they are the only remedy that ever cured Bright's Disease. Force of Habit. "Herbert has been running an auto so horseback and forgotten all about horseback riding. "What did he do when the horse balked?" "He crawled under it to see what was the matter?"—Cleveland Plain Dealer. Going East This Summer? Get the vacation habit. Drop your work and take a trip to some of the famous Eastern Summer Resorts so easily and quickly reached by the Nickel Plate Road. Stop over allowed at Niagara Falls and Lake Chautauqua on all tickets. Three elegantly equipped trains made up of modern Day Coaches, Dining and Sleeping Cars, running thru from Chicago to T. Wayne, Cleveland, and Chicago to Niagara Falls. The intermediate points. The Dining Car service of the Nickel Plate Road is up-to-date, inexpensive and as good as the best. Individual Club Meals are served at prices ranging from 35 cents to $1.00. Meals are also served "a la carte." Passengers using the Day Coaches of the Nickel Plate Road, reassured of the most ticking moments, must be assured of the full information treaty by our Colored Potterts in Uniform, who are instructed to give every attention to the welfare of our patrons. Tickets via the Nickel Plate Road are from 50 cents to $0.00 lower than tickets of the same class between the same points via other lines. All trains arrive at and depart from the same station. Full information regarding tickets, rates, routes, sleeping car reservations, etc., call on or address J. Y. Calahan, General Agent, No. 11 Adams St., Chicago, Ill. Lost Anyway. The Prima Donna—Why don't you give the part to my daughter? She sings beautifully. She has inherited my voice. Manager Conn—That so? I've often wondered what become of your voice.—Chicago Journal. For Your Perfect Comfort At the St. Louis Exposition, which is very severe upon the feet, remember to take along abax of Alten's Foot Ease, a powder for Hot, Treading, Swollen Feet. Sold by all druggists, 23c. Don't accept a substitute. "Oh, I'm not afraid," said the self-conference youth. "When I interview your father I'm make him toe the mark." "I don't doubt it," rejoined the knowing maid, "for papa has had some experience at toeing marks before." —Chicago News. Fits stopped free and permanently cured. No fits after first day's use of Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restorer. Free $2 trial bottle & treatise. Dr. Klune, 931 Arch 2, Phila., Pa. They who say that beautifying is foolish dispute their own eyes—Chicago Record-Herald. Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infallible medicine for coughs and colds—N. W. Samuel, Ocean Grove, N. J., Feb. 17, 1900. Watered silk is the proper material for a flowing go on—Chicago Daily News. THE GENERAL MARKETS. Kansas City, Aug. 24. CATTLE—Beef steers $2 90 @ 5 75 Western steers 2 10 @ 5 00 Western cows 2 50 @ 2 75 HOGS 1 90 @ 5 71% SHEEP 2 10 @ 2 85 WHEAT—No. 2 hard 1 02 @ 1 04 No. 2 red 1 05 @ 1 07 CORN—No. 2 mixed 48½@ 50 OATS—No. 2 mixed 34 @ 35½% RYE 75 @ 76 BRAN 89 @ 89½% HAY—Timothy 3 20 @ 9 00 Prairie 6 90 @ 6 75 POULTRY—Hens, per lb. 9½% boosters, cach 17% BUTTER 13 @ 14% EGGS 14 @ 17% POTATOES 40 @ 50 ST. LOUIS. CATTLE—Beef steers 4 00 @ 5 60 Texas steers 2 50 @ 3 90 HOGS—Packers 5 00 @ 5 20 SHEEP—Natives 3 00 @ 3 75 WHEAT—No. 2 red 1 00 @ 1 08½% CORN—No. 2 mixed 52½@ 53 OATS—No. 2 32 @ 33½% FLOUR—Red winter pat. 5 50 @ 5 75 BUTTER—Creamy 14 @ 18 EGGS 15 LARD 6 20 @ 6 57% BACON 8 37½@ 8 50 CHICAGO. CATTLE—Steers 5 00 @ 6 00 HOGS—Mixed and butchers. 5 15 @ 5 20 SHEEP—Western 3 75 @ 4 15 WHEAT—No. 2 red 1 10 @ 1 12 CORN—No. 2 56½@ 57 OATS—No. 2 32 @ 32½% RYE-July 59 @ 60 EGGS 15 @ 16 LARD-July 6 00 @ 6 00 PORK-July 11 95 @ 2 15 NEW YORK. CATTLE—Steers 3 70 @ 5 90 HOGS 5 80 @ 5 90 SHEEP 2 50 @ 4 12% WHEAT—No. 2 red 1 11 @ 11 @ 59½ CORN—No. 2 50 @ 59½ OATS—No. 2 42 @ 42½ M. Mrs. Rosa Adams, niece of the late General Roger Hanson, C. S. A., wants every woman to know of the wonders accomplished by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM: I cannot tell you with pen and ink what good Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound did for me, suffering from the ills peculiar to the sex, extreme lassitude and that all gone feeling. I would rise from my bed in the morning feeling more tired than when I went to bed, but before I had used two bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, I began to feel the buoyancy of my younger days returning, became regular, could do more work and not feel tired than I had ever been able to do before, so I continued to use it until I was restored to perfect health. It is indeed a boon to sick women and I heartily recommend it. Yours very truly, Mrs. Rosa ADAMS, 819 12th St. Louisville, Ky." Any women who are troubled with irregular or painful menstruation, weakness, leucorrhoea, displacement or ulceration of the womb, that bearing-down feeling, inflammation of the ovaries, backache, general debility, and nervous prostration, should know there is one tried and true remedy, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. No other medicine for women has received such wide-spread and unqualified indorsement. No other medicine has such a record of female cures. Mary Catherine "Dear Mrs. Pinkham: I am very pleased to recommend Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for womb and ovarian difficulties from which I have been a sufferer for years. It was the only medicine which was at all beneficial, and within a week after I started to use it, there was a great change in my feelings and looks. I used it for a little over three months, and at the end of that time I suffered no pain at the menstrual period, nor was I troubled with those distressing pains which compelled me to go to bed, and I have not had a headache since. This is nearly a year "I certainly think that every woman ought to try this grand medicine, for she could prove its worth. Yours very truly, Miss Elsie DANFORTH, 203 Betsa St. FREE MEDICAL ADVICE TO WOMEN. Don't hesitate to write to Mrs. Pinkham. She will understand your case perfectly, and will treat you with kindness. Her advice is free, and the address is Lynn, Mass. No woman ever regretted having written her, and she has helped thousands. $5000 FORFEIT If we cannot forthwith produce the original letters and signatures of above testimonials, which will prove their absolute genuineness. Lydia E. Pinkham Med. Co., Lynn, Mass. From St. Louis, Kansas City, Hannibal and intermediate Stations, 21-day limit. $15.00 to Texas and Back ALL POINTS ON San Antonio @ Aransas Pass Railway. Best Farm and Truck Land in ARTESIAN WATER belt now on market $7.50 to $15.00 per acre. Equal to any California land. Overly large allure. No long whites. Something to sell every month. Fin Climate, Health, Schools and Churches. Come and see for yourself. Send 30 stamp for S. A. & A. P. Folder. K. E. O. BURTON Immigration Art, Basal Building, Kansas City, Mo. EXCURSION TICKETS August 23d, Sept. 13th, Sept. 27th to S.A. & A.P. R. Territory. Serlia vixly Conservator. W H. Hudson Editor. C. M. English Manager Published every Friday morning and matured at Sedal a Post Office as second class matter. Per Year (in advance) $1.00 Six months in clearance).....00 Single Copy.....05 We are authorized to announce Criens Haskomot, as a candidate for the office of Treasurer of Pettis County, subject to the will of the voters of said County REPUBLICAN TICKET. National. For President, THEODORE ROSEVELT. Vice President. CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS. Congressman 7th District. John Welborn. State Ticket. Governor Cyrus P. Walbridge. Lieut. Gov. John C. McKinley. Sec'y of State John Swanger. Auditor Henry Weiler. Treasurer Jacob Gmelich. Atty. General Herbert S. Hadley Railroad and ware house Commissioner Frank Wightman. Supreme Court Judge Henry Lamm. Kansas City Appellate Court Judge James M. Johnson. Senator, 15th. Senatorial District L. D. Hicks. County Ticket. For Circuit Judge LOUIS HOFFMAN. For Representative E. J. STEVENSON. For Prosecuting Attorney C. C. KELLY. For Collector W. S. SCOTT. For Treasurer T. T. VIETS. For Sheriff BEN JENKINS. For Coroner GUY TITSWORTI For Assessor C. D. BROWN. For Surveyor H. O. MOSS. For Public Administrator W. E. CONNER. For Justice, Sedalia DAVID KINSEY. For Constable, Sedalia T. J. ROBE. WHAT is the matter with Pettis County Negroes? Are our farmers and men of other calls less enterprising than the La Fayette county people? Let the farmers of this county organize themselves into a Fair Association, in order that they may bring together their stock and other products. By doing so, they will not only acquire much information concerning themselves but will also show to other people what they are doing. ```markdown ``` Negroes must rely more upon their own energies; they must place more confidence in their ability to do great things and the lesson of attempting to do the seemingly impossible, must be learned by them. Our possibilities and capabilities will never be fully known until we exert all our energies to their utmost capacity. THOSE fellows that have been so rampart about their eternal loyalty to the G. O. P. will have an opportunity pretty soon to back up their statements with their votes. Talk is cheap but votes elect officers, legislate laws and vindicate justice. Hence, it would be well to vote about one third as loud as we talk. How many young men will favor a public Lyceum and rest soon for their own use? Wound it not be better to spend our surplus, time in such a place reading and conversing than to hold up the corners of buildings and loitering in places of dissipation. Think. After having thought. RECEIVA developments in American politics has placed a premium upon Lonesty and straight forwardness in public life. All hail to such men as Theodore Roosevelt, Jos. W. Fols and others for what they have done to drive corruption from our public service. Mrx and women of sturdy character and progressive action are constantly in demand. NEGRO HOSPITAL TO HAVE PERMANENT HOME Will Purchase L. M. Rumsey Home-stead for $10,000. Provident hospital and training school for nurses, which is conducted by colored physicians and surgeons in the city of St. Louis for the treatment and accommodation of colored patients and which is supported entirely by charity, is to be provided with a permanent home. The old I. M. Rumsey homestead, northwest corner of Beaumont and Morgan streets, is to be purchased, enlarged and improved for hospital purposes. The hospital which was organized in 195, has had a rather precarious existence, being entirely dependent upon the patronage and charity of our people. With in the last few years, however, the hospital has been receiving better suport. Women's aid societies have been formed to raise funds for eradent expenses and the colored women's clubs support a charity ward. Which they have furnished at their own expence. Recently a plan has been devised by which it is possible to purchase the property which the hospital associati on has here tofore occupied as a tenant, and within the near future place the hospital on a secure financial and self-ustaining basis. The cost of the property and improvements to be $10,000. The officers are: E. S. Williams' president; F. F. Scott and W. C. Gordon, vice president; Hutchins Inge, secretary, and T. A. Curtis, treasurer. WILL DRILL FOR $5,000 Modern Woodmen Foresters to Compete at the World's Fair First of Next Month. The Louisiana Purchase Exposition authorities have made an appropriation of $5,000, for drill prizes for the Woodmen Foresters National encampment, to be held at St. Louis, September 5th 12th. The Modern woodmen society's executive council has apportioned this amount between the various class drills as follows: Battalion drill, $1,200; senior team drill, $1,425; Junior Team drill, $945; Pony Team drill, $605 condition of quarters on inspection, $180; excellency in sentry duty, $145; Band prizes, $500. Besides the foregoing. General John H. Mitchell, who will be in command, announces special prizes for individual excellence on the part of team captains and Foresters. ROOSEVELT'S OPINION OF THE FARMER Extract from His Speech Delivered at Bongor, Me., Aug., 27th 1902. The countryman-the man on the farm, more than any other of our citizens to-day, is called upon continually to exercise the qualities which we like to think of as typical of the United States throughout its history- the qualities of rugged independence, masterful resolut- Lincoln Institute. ```markdown ``` Missouri State School For Colored Youth College, Normal, Industrial, Domestic COURSES— Classical, College, Preparatory, Nor- Model Training School, Music, (Instru- Drawing, (Fine Arts and Mechanical), working, Blacksmithing, Machinery, Shoe- and Gardening, Printing, Typewriting, Se- Laundering. ADVANTAGES— Good Location, Free Tuition, New Modern Improvements, Buildings Heated l are licenses to teach in any public school in TERM begins on Monday, Sept., 5th. reasonable. A few deserving students see they can earn their way. For Catalogues write to BENJAMIN FRANK PRESIDENT. Jefferson City, Mo. George R. Smith laboratory, Normal, Sub-Normal, music. (Instrumental, Vocal), mechanical, Carpentry, Wood-working, Shoe-making, Farming, upwriting, Sewing, Cooking and nition, New Dormitories with wings Heated by Steam, Diplomas public school in the state. , Sept., 5th. BOARD very students secure work by which JOHNAM FRANKLIN ALLEN, A. M. ty, Mo. Smith College. Classical, College, Preparatory, Normal, Sub-Normal, Model Training School, Music, (Instrumental, Vocal), Drawing, Fine Arts and Mechanical), Carpentry, Woodworking, Blacksmithing, Machinery, Shoe-making, Farming and Gardening, Printing, Typewriting, Sewing, Cooking and Laundering. ADVANTAGES— Good Location, Free Tuition, New Dormitories with Modern Improvements, Buildings Heated by Steam, Diplomas are licenses to teach in any public school in the state. TERM begins on Monday, Sept. 5th. BOARD very reasonable. A few deserving students secure work by which they can earn their way. For Catalogues write to BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ALLEN, A. M., PRESIDENT. Jefferson City, Mo. ```markdown ``` George R. Smith College. George R. Smith College. Departments College, Academic, Normal, Commercial. Art. Music, Elocution @ Industrial. CATALOGS FREE. Fall term opens Sept. 20. I. L. Lowe, D. D. Ph. D., Pres. Sedalia, Mo. Christian School. on, Expenses Low. A High-Grade Christian Thorough Instruction, Expenses A High-Grade Christian School. Thorough Instruction, Expenses Low. Beginning August 15th and continued until September 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, Columbia Fayette, Hannibal, Jefferson City, Moberly, Monroe and Paris, Mo., is $47.50. Sedalia, $48.65. Clinton, $46.15. Boonville, $45.40. Joplin, $45.35. From most other points, $45.00. On each Tuesday evening a tourist car leaves St. Louis running through with out change to San Francisco via" The Katy Flyer." This car passes thru the Territory on Wednesdays, and affords a splendid opportunity to make the trip to the coast in case and comfort. Little Rock, Mo., On Friday morning, August 19th. Clinton Brown called at the Piper home and shot Miss Anna Piper. The young woman is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Piper. Clinton Brown passed through the room where Mrs. Piper was, into another where Anna was doing laundrying. No conversation was heard by the mother of the girl, but soon she heard the report of a pistol and was shocked when her daughter cried out "Clinton has shot me." The ball was of a 32 calibre, and entered the lower part of the abdomen, ranging downward. Dr. Davidson, of Hardeman, was called, but could not locate the ball. Miss Anna lived five hours after the shooting. At the coroner's inquest, Brown claimed that he was cleaning the gun when it was accidentally discharged. The jury returned a verdict of criminal accident. A. M. U. A good crowd was present at the Grand Ball given by Scott Joplin Wednesday evening. The program was neatly carried out and refreshments served thru out the program. All had an enjoyable time. day. enjoyable time --- DEPARTMENTS— THE MUSEUM ion, and individual energy and resourcefulness. He works hard (for which he is to be pitted), and often he lives hard (which may not be pleasant); but his life is passed in healthy surroundings, surroundings which tend to develop a fine type of citizenship. In the country, moreover, the conditions are fortunately such as to allow a Closer touch between man and man than, too often, we find to be the case in the City. Men feel more vividly an underlying sense of brotherhood, of community of interest." BLACKBURN George Wilson left monday for Gilliam to attend the Sunday School convention. Mace Guthrie, Edward Combs and Maud Jackson came home Monday after a few days visit with friends in Arrow Rock and Boonville. Quite a number from here attended services in Mt. Leonard Sunday. Lester Parker of Arrow Rock Mrs. Tishie Carter and daughter Miss Annie May left Wednesday for Sedalia' to attend the State Fair. Miss Mattie Finley Mary Arnold and Misses Eliza and Mattie Poindexter are attending the yearly association at Gilliam this week. Mrs. Mary Wilson made a business trip to Alma Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Guthrie moved to Sweet springs this week. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Clark and Miss Gertrude Jennings of Pleasant Grove, mes dames Ellen Williams and Lilly Carter of Kansas spent Wednesday with Mrs. Jane Guthrie and family. Mr. and Mrs. Green Wilson spent Sunday in Marshall. Those from here attending the yearly association at Gilliam this week are mes dames, Paralea Blain. Eliza Brooks. Jennie Wilson. Eliza Richardson. Miss Annie Carter. Rev. Henry Arnold. Miss. Lizzie Stewart of Waverly is the guest of Mrs. Mary Wilson. Little Lillian Parker has been visiting her Little friend Nellie Combs for the past two weeks Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Combs and family were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Seals Sun- FATAL SHOOTING Moerschel Brewing Co. BREWERS AND BOTTLERS. Private Orders Given Special Attention. When You Buy MOERSCHEL's Beer, You will Be Patronizing a HOME INDUSTRY. : : : : : NORTH SIDE MEAT MARKET. Ray & Holt Props. are some of our prices. Dry Salt Jawls a lb 10c Breakfast Bacon a lb 15c Sloked Hams a lb 15c Fresh Fish Every Friday Buffalo and Cat. Saturday Special Sale Day 4 lbs. Boiling meat 25c. Phones Bell 419 Q.C. 10 Cor. Lamine & Pettis sts. Prompt Delivery MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY See the Daily Papers for Our Magnificent World's Fair Service 8 Daily Passenger Trains Each Way. Round Trip to St. Louis sold Daily Good for 60 days. Round Trips to St. Louis sold daily good to Dec. 15th. '04 for return. THE MKT AND MISSOURI, KANSAS & TEXAS RAILWAY. A SUGGESTION On August 9th, and 23rd, and September 13th, and 27th, the M K & T R'y., will sell excursion tickets from St. Louis, Hannibal, Kansas City, Junction City and intermediate points in Missouri and Kansas to points in Indian Territory, Oklahoma and Texas at the extremely low rate of $15.00 for 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? If you want literature to send them it will be cheerfully furnished by adressing: "KATY" THE CLINTON CHAUTAUQUA. 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. 5th. The Chautauqua this year will better than ever. Katy, with four through trains in each direction, is well equipped to handle the crowds. See Katy's agent about this Mrs. Richard Sanders For first class hair work Braids, Bangs, Pompadours, and etc. Shampooing, Dying, Bleaching the Hair a specialty. Facial and Bust Massage. Hair Tonics. Massage Cream. Work guaranteed or money refunded. Write for particulars 412 N. Lamine St. Bell Phone --- 734- Moerschel B BREWERS AND Cor. Main and Missouri Private Orders Given Special At schel's Beer, You will Be Patron NORTH SIDE M Ray & Holt Pr J. M. Harris. M. 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 St. H. G. PHILLIPS. LAWYER. 116 W. Main street SEDALIA. MO. Coates & Wilhite. Leave orders John's Lumber Yard. Phone 11. Plastering, Brick'aying, Concreting and General 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. The latest style rigs and the Best groomed horses--The most courteous treatment accorded to all-Come and see us. Hair Cuts Shampoos Clean Shaves D. Y. STEELE 120 E. MAIN ST. MRS. NELLIE DAVIS. Hair Dresser. Full line of bangs, wigs, braids, pompadours, and the best brand of hair-oil, face bleach, whitening 104 E. Cooper St. H. Pettis. Caterer and Confectioner Soda Fountain now in...Cold Drinks, all Flavors. Own make Ice Cream...Best in the city... I Serve Parties Upon Short Notice. Try Me. 509 North Lamine Street Clover Leaf Club Meets every first and third Wednesday of each month in regular session. Jessie Lucas, President* Sanford Fields, Secret'y. Sweet Springs, Mo. Brewing Co. BOTTLERS. i, Avenue. Phone 214.ention. When You Buy MOER- zing a HOME INDUSTRY. : : : : : MEAT MARKET. ops