Sedalia Weekly Conservator

Sedalia Weekly Conservator. VOL. 11. Sedalia Weekly Conservator W H Huston ..... Editor C. M English ..... Manager Published every Friday morning and entered at Sedalia Post Office as sec- ond class matter. Per Year (in advance) ..... $1.00 8 x months (in advance) ..... $0 Single Copy ..... $0 THEODORE ROOSEVELT. —Vice President, CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS. —Congressman 7th. District. John Welborn. 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 Rail-road 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. 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 TITSWORTH. 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. ROBB. We are authorized to announce Clemens Honkompt, as a candidate for the office of Treasurer of Pettis County, subject to the will of the voters of said County. THE South's hatred for President Roosevelt is principally assumed. Its continually alluding to certain acts of his relative to the negro, is for but one purpose and that is to stay his popularity among the Southern Yeomanry. To assume that our President loves the negro greater than he does others, is a very untenable position, because he does not care for him any more than he does for any other class of our citizenry that obey the laws and help to safe-guard the Republic. The mere fact that he has taken special steps to assure the negro that his political and God-given rights are to be recognized by the Federal Government, does not indicate to the intelligent citizen, that he loves the negro specially, but, it manifests in positive language and earnest action, that he does most sincerely love the Constitution of the United States, and that he believes that its powers should be used for the protection of all citizens. Still another trait of character is very noticeably visible thus all of the President's actions, that is, his regard for his personal oath of office. When a citizen is elevated by his fellow citizens, to the exalted position of President of the United States, he, in the most solemn manner, swears in the presence of God and man, that he will execute the laws, without regard as to whom these laws may apply. This he has done; this he will continue to do fearlessly and constantly so long as he is President. A few more presidents, such as Theodore Roosevelt, and thru out America, men will be men, tho some may be poor or perhaps black. THAT was a great array of republicans last Saturday. Pettis county had on her best republican clothes. What did you think about that Colored Marching Club? We mean to show a few of the "Wise Ones" (?) that the negroes of this county can organize and be honorable men; and, we mean to have our men of honor put to the front more than ever here to fore. Too much political Bossism wont go now. Come to us as you approach other men and we will go with you to the "last ditch". Above all things, let the Pettis county republican organization deal honestly with the negro; cease telling him that he is to receive certain positions as a just recompense for services rendered. It is necessary that the local organization of the G. O. P. should give some honorable recognition to its negro constituents. To us it seems strange that any time a white republican desires to hurl an epithet or a bundle of invectives against his fellow negro republican nothing apparently is said. But, whenever, a negro takes exceptions to such allusions or statements, some one will cry, "You are hurting the party"; or others will have the timidity to say, "He is in collusion with the democrats". Now it seems plausible to any intelligent mind that, if the political standing of a white republican is questioned by a negro republican hurts the party, the results will be the same, whenever a negro republican's political standing is questioned by his white colleague. "Its a poor rule," sayeth one writer, "That wont work both ways". THE divine rights of certain skilled politicians are being severely tested. So much talk has been made, by them, concerning their power, until the community anxiously awaits a visible manifestation of their ability to do something. Probably they, the Big Push, mean to continue to do things "in the corner", beyond the reach of the Public Eye. To attempt such, now, is folly, since the invention of the X ray. Let us inform them that Public Eye is already upon them and that their actions are being closely observed and critically analyzed. HONORABLE Nelson Crews of Kansas City, who is stumping the state, under the auspices of the Missouri State Republican Committee, will speak here, in Sedalia, Saturday, October, 8th, at Eight in the evening. It is to be hoped that the County Committee will see that Mr. Crews is entertained by representative negroes. Good impressions can not be made by men, who, when they come among us, allow themselves to be entertained, almost exclusively, in sabbos. "A hint to the wise is sufficient". Some Facts for the Negro Voters of Pettis County to Consider. This fall is an excellent occasion for the Negroes of Pettis county to secure their pro rata of the patronage accruing from the election of the republican county ticket. It would be well for us to inform our republican colleagues that we are absolutely wearried of being promised certain things and the appointed time, for the fulfillment of these pledges, they are set aside, wantonly, because of the sudden disaffection of some republican, whose disloyalty to his party was not discerned until SEDALIA, MISSOURI, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1994. George R. Smith College. A High-Grade Christian School. Thorough Instruction, Expenses Low. it came to passing on the appointment of a Negro. It seems to be very obvious that the 800 or 1,000 negro votes in Pettis county are worth something to some body. Now, if these votes are worth something to some one else, they ought to ce of value to the Negro himself. And if they can be of no value to him, as a race, why need he worry himself as to the out-come of our local political combats? Of the approximately estimated 800 negro voters of the county 99 per cent. are republicans by instinct, education, culture, tradition and for every other rational reason. The party knows it, hence, makes no effort to draw this element closer to it. A republican naturally concludes whenever he meets a Negro, that he has met another republican, therefore feels that nothing need be done for his negro brother except to recite to him the glowing deeds of the party in its national administration. Well, that is alright, for no element of the party is prouder of the fifty years acheivements of G. O. P., than the negro. But, he is beginning to u e introspection—looking into things. The intelligent negro voter in Pettis county knows that his, the negro vote, holds the balance of power in the election of our county and city officials. Having learned this the negroes of this county see that their votes are of great value to others, and if properly used, this same vote can be made of great value to themselues. One question, and the uppermost one alone, in the mind of the negro, is: "What just recompense will the republican organization give to its negro constituents?" The question is asked in a manly way and a manly answer is demanded. Equally Great. At one stroke of his pen Abrahan Lincoln freed 4,000,000 black men. With one stroke of his pen Roosevelt has made it possible to reclaim more than 100,000,000 acresof land to agriculture, adding millions of American farm homes with their vast volume of agriculture products which will flow from this rich area of land redeemed from the desert. This paper only $1 the year. PARKS That Is Why We Mention Particularly our $3.50 Standard SHOE For men and women made from select stock; all leathers and styles and the best shoe in the world for the price. (Your Foot fitted) --- FRESH FISH! I keep a fresh stock of fine Buffalo, and will give you your money's worth. FELIX WARFIELD 113 East Main St. President B. H. Ball. Of Central Alabama Academy Complimented. A contribution to the Southwestern Christian Advocate of last week has the following to saw complimentary to the president of that institution: "Central Alabama Academy opage September 14. The outlook is for the greatest year in its history. Principal B. Henson Ball has spent the entire summer traveling thru the state of Alabama attending the three District Conferences of the Central Alabama Annual Conference engaged in plans and work for the upbuilding of the school. The preachers to a man have pledged to stand by him and in all probability the school will be filled to over flowing. When one notes the zeal and efficiency of Prof. Ball, it is not surprising that he is doing such a great work. "In all his efforts he is ably assisted by Miss Josephine E. Holmes, the much loved preceptress, who is also teacher of literature, history and higher English. "The department of music continues in the hands of Miss Anna G. Shumpert, daughter of Dr. J. M. Shumpert, of Mississippi. Too much credit cannot be given Miss Shumpert for her excellent management of this department in the last two years. Miss Shumpert's musical education was completed at the American Conservatory of music in Chicago, and her work is done in the most approved methods. "The school is made richer because of the acquaintance of Prof. B. F. Harrington, Missouri, to its faculty for the next year." It is not surprising to us to hear of his prosperity, because he has ever manifested those elements of character that brings success out of adverse circum- 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. stances. We are proud of both President Ball and Prof. Hairington, two of Missouri's most ambitious young men. Local and Personal. A sunflower concert will be given at the South Ohio street Baptist church Saturday night, Oct. 1st., consisting of songs, music, a discussion, subject: woman's work and her power, opened by Mrs. Janie Poindexter; a circle, by Rev. Clay and the cowboy and speech by C. M. English Refreshments of all kinds will be served. Admission is 10 cents. H. C. Clay, pastor. Rev J P Bishop preached at Taylor's Chapel in the absence of Rev Davis. The Hon J Milton Turner of St Louis came in Thurs. morning of last week and lectured to a small audience at the court house. Mr Turner has bolted the democrat party and sought shelter under the wings of the G O P. Emancipation day was celebrated by the Good Samaritan Sons and Daughters of charity. Mrs. H L Billups and her mother, Mrs. Goodby, departed for their future home, Marshall, Texas, where Prof. Billups is engaged in Wiley University, as instructor. The ladies left Monday night and went via St. Louis in order that they may see the Fair before entering the beautiful Southland. Mr. George Goodby visited his sister, Mrs. Billups and mother Mrs. Goodby, last Friday. He was en route to Chicago, Ill. An informal reception was given at the home of Mrs. M F Lenox, 222 East St. Louis street, in honor of Mrs. Hattie V. Billups, Saturday evening. A number of Mrs. Billups's friends gathered at this home and the evening was delightfully spent in playing innocent games and old time conversation. The mertiment was climaxed with light refreshment of Ices and vanilla wafers. Those present voted Mrs. Lenox to be, "Equal to all emergencies, even to entertaining a Surprise Party" and departed after thanking her again and agam for so liberal hospitality. Mrs Elias Fletcher has improved his property on East Morgan by laying a Granitoid walk in front of the fence and into and about the yard. Mr Fletcher is a strong advocate of race pride and property improvement. Rev Henry Green who has charge, of the Elkfork church, passed through our city last Monday on his return home. He is preparing to place his son Smith in the college at Jefferson City. Mr Isom Smith and wife returned from the World's Fair city Monday after noon via the M K & T Special. Mrs Lizzie Walker of Kansas City Mo is visiting her mother Mrs Nancy Shackleford this week. Mrs Katy smith Hattie Holbert and Elmer Smith departed for St Louis Monday Mrs Elmer Smith has been the guest of Mrs Helbert her mother-in-law for several days. Rev S A Norris of the Morgan Street church will award two splendid Time pieces as prizes to his juvenile Misses contest on the second Sunday in October. The good brother is some what tired from his recent trip thru the "Land of the Magnolias". Present your friend with one of those nice photos taken by The Twentieth Century photo Artist. 305 Ohio St. ```markdown ``` NO.224 Coming! Coming! About October 4 1904. With a full line of Fall and Winter Tailoring novelties A Fine line of Shoes for Men Women and Children REASONABLE PRICES. Kindly wait and inspect my line before buying elsewhere. H. T. Calloway Is it for want of common sense or, what? We ought to have home pride sufficient to build up our own institutions. Here in Missouri we have a state Normal school, located at Jefferson City, an Academy, at Macon, and a chartered College here in Sedalia. Each of these schools should be filled to overflowing of Missouri's youth. The faculties are as strong and as able as those of foreign schools; Lincoln Institute's Industrial department is as good any other in the West, if not better; Western Baptist College is better than others of its kind in the west; the George R. Smith College is the only chartered College in the west; with all this, our youth are being sent to schools out of the state and of lesser standing than ours, and too, at an extra cost, to get no better training than can be gotten right at home. Lay aside that denominational and other prejudices and send your boys and girls to our first-class schools—build up our own institutions, by so doing we can commend the respect of any intelligent people. BURN'S CHAPEL DEDICATION Rev. E. D. Burn's writes us from Blackburn that the dedication of Burn's chapel, Free Baptist church will be on Sunday, October, 2nd. The dedicatory sermon will be preached by the Rev. Dr. William Howard, of Lexington. Dr. Howard is one of the ablest divines in Central Missouri and church-goers will do them selves credit by hearing his sermons on this occasion. The following will be the day's program Preaching, 11 A. M. Dr. Howard; Dedicatory services, 2:30 P. M. After the dedicatory sermon by Dr. Howard, the Pastor, Rev. Burns will lead in the Dedicatory Exercises. All friends of this heroic band of Christian workers are asked to come prepared to assist them upward. MISREPRESENTATION Information comes to the president of George R Smith College that two persons are representing themselves as collecting funds for this institution. These parties are operating in and about Martinsburg, Mo. No authority has been given to such persons to make Photos or collect funds in any manner. Beware, of them they are frauds. IL Lowe, pres. Everybody is having 25 photos for 25 cents taken by Lewis S. Edwards at 305 Ohio St. J. B. HOLDNER. The Grocer. 116 W. Main Street. Call and see me for Good Groceries. at the possible LOWEST PRICE. Also Feed and Flour of the Best Grades. Phones, Bell 790, Q. C. 399. SEDALIA WEEKLY CONSEVATOR SEDALIA. . . . . . . . . . MISSOURI. A FISH STORY. I went a-fishing one fine day Not very long ago. I rather thought I knew the way The luring fly to throw. I had the flies-a perfect book— With every size and style of hook. My rood was of the finest kind— Bamboo, with whalebone tip, And patent reel the line to wind, And cork and silver grip. My lines were slik, both strong and light. I thought my outfit was just right. I had a graft, a landing net— Of nothing I was shy. I always make a point to get The best that coin will buy. I had a basket for the fish— All that an angler hold could wish. A little freckled barefoot ind With willow pole fished near. A line of twine was all he had. A bent-pin book, I fear. Whereon a common garden worm He had impaled did twist and squirm. The livelong day we fished that stream- This story you may doubt— But, howsoever you may deem, I simply pulled them out. The boy was not so lucky quite; In fact, he hardly had a bite. He bought four beauties from my string- My charges were not high. Well, no, it's not a common thing— That I shalt not deny. I can't tell why it happened so, It happened, and that's all I know —Chicago Daily News. A WOMAN'S DEFIANCE By C. S. VALENTINE PAULINE CARTERET looked at the face her mirror reflected with a been and searching scrutiny. It was a face attractive not on account of its beauty only, but also for the intensity of feeling and the capacity of loving deeply, which was revealed to an observant person in the depths of her glorious dark eyes and the tender curves of her small, mutilous mouth. Pauline was not patient by nature, but she had schooled herself in that virtue for the last year as carefully as she had schooled the children under her care in their lessons in grammar, geography, and so on. Most women can be patient as long as the positive necessity exists, but when that is removed forbearance ceases to be a virtue. Pauline was like the average woman in this respect, and it was because her patience was at last exhausted that she was examining her features so carefully. No, they had not deteriorated in the least in the last year; time had but served to make her beauty more glowing, more alluring. She had other proof besides that given by her mirror; two men, both prominent in the town and able to grant her every desire, had begged for her hand in marriage. Others, too, paid her homage. But though she managed to retain their friendship she refused their offers of love. So it came to pass that the people of the town called Pauline Carteret, the school mistress, cold. But Pauline knew that they were wrong she and one other. Jack Hobart knew that Pauline was not cold, knew that she could love with a passion which seems to vibrate in the air of the argugorous southland from which she came. And he has reason for this knowledge. A year ago Pauline had yielded to his entreaties and married him secretly. He had not dared to marry her openly because his grandfather, upon whom he was dependent, had set his heart upon his taking unto himself a wealthy wife. But Pauline's beauty had fascinated him, just as his care-free, happy disposition, handsome looks, and charming manners had won her heart; and so, against her better judgment, against her strong tendency to avoid all forms of deceit, she had at last given in to his pleading. They were married at an obscure little sea port and remained there for one month—a month crowded to the last hour with perfect bliss for both. The old Mr. Hobart fell ill and Jack was called to his bedside. A month later he died and there was no obstacle in the way of an announcement of their union, but Jack unaccountably delayed making it public and Pauline, who was an orphan and had no one with whom she could advise, was too proud to demand what he seemed unwilling to offer. When she came back at the beginning of the school term he came at once to see her and in the joy of being with him again she forgot, for the time, that he had not insisted upon her resigning from the school and taking her rightful position in his home. Jack was of such a pleasure-loving disposition that he disliked giving up his bachelor freedom and the flattering attentions bestowed upon him by mothers with marriagable daughters and those of the girls of the town, with whom he was a great favorite; besides, he argued. Pauline was safe, for she was bound to him by the law of God and man. He had no fear but that she would be true to him and he told himself that he would settle down after he had had his fling, which his fortune now permitted. In the meantime poor Pauline toiled away at her teaching, resolutely refusing the gifts and money which he would have showered lavishly upon her. She read his nature aight, recognized his shallowness and selfishness, but despite it all she still loved him, although she grew very impatient. She began to go out more and received the attentions of other men and became so gay that Jack grew jealous and forbade her amusing herself in that manner. "You do the same, I'm sure," she said, laughing lightly. "and I've never objected, have 11" "No," he answered, slowly, "no you have not. But for you—well, it's different, you know." "I fail to see the difference," said Pauline, quietly, and abruptly bade him good night. That was the night upon which she had consulted her mirror and had been assured that she had lost none of the charms that had won her his love, and she had turned away with the determination to make one desperate throw for happiness and if that failed to go away where she would never see the man who was her husband again. The next evening she met him on the street and he walked home with her. "Pauline," he said, abruptly, "you are allowing Barrow to pay you too much attention." "Really? A small matter like that can hardly concern you." She spoke coolly, but her heart beat rapidly and she could scarce control her voice. Here was the opportunity she had wished for and she waited eagerly for his next words. "It does concern me and I positively forbid your encouraging him further," he answered, harshly. Her heart sank in her breast. He had had his chance and lost it. He had reached the door of her boarding house and she turned and confronted him. "I am sorry you disapprove of Mr. Barrow," she said, smiling faintly, "for I have made up my mind to marry him." "You must be mad, Pauline!" he cried. "You are married already." "Who knows it? You have told no one nor have I. You have no proof of the marriage—you remember I have the certificate in my possession. I can destroy it, and the past will seem naught but a dream. Mr. Barrow offers me his love and the proud position of wife to the wealthiest and most distinguished man in this town. Why should I deny myself all happiness, merely because you no longer care for me?" "But I do! For Heaven's sake, Pauline—" "Good-by," she said, and closed the door in his face and turned the key. He beat upon it futilely with his fists, but she did not open to him. When she heard his receding footsteps she dragged herself up to her room and threw herself A "I HAVE MADE UP MY MIND TO MARRY HIM." upon her bed, where she lay sleepless through the long watches of the night. She had made her play, she had cast her all, like a desperate gambler, on one throw, and awaited the result with painful anxiety. She had not meant her threat, but she would wait until the morrow and then, if her pitiful plot failed, she would go away. She removed all traces of a sleepless night and went down to breakfast, when the bell rang. Her entrance caused a cessation of conversation and the other boarders looked confused until one of their number approached her with an open newspaper, and held his hand. "Allow me to be the first to offer my congratulations," he said, cordially. Her glance fell upon the paper and she saw, in large type, the announcement of her marriage a year past. Ah, her play had not failed, after all. He was not willing to give her up to another. She drew a long breath of relief and looking up saw her husband entering the room. He went up to her and put his arms around her before all the watching eyes. "You must come with me, Pauline," he said firmly, but tenderly, "I cannot live without you any longer." WOMAN WARNED BY DREAM She Obeyed the Admonition and Saved Herself from a Watery Grave. Mrs. F. C. Johnson, living four miles northwest of Quinian, Kan., was saved from drowning through a dream. Several nights ago she dreamed she had slipped into the well on the place while attempting to draw water. So impressed was she with the dream that the next morning she fastened a long rope to a heavy iron stake, driven deep in the ground, and threw the loose end of the rope into the well. She instructed her little boy, at the same time, to grasp the rope should he fall into the well. During the afternoon of the same day she went to the well to draw water, and, slipping on the wet platform, slid into the open curb. The well is 24 feet deep and half full of water. The plunge took her away under, but upon coming to the surface she seized the rope and climbed out hand over hand, using the side of the wall as a brace. In relating her experience, Mrs. Johnson says that all she could think of while falling in the well was that the rope was there. Solid business men aren't necessarily hard characters. Three Handsome Tailor Suits Designed for Fall Exhibit, But Can Be Worn All Through the Winter. 1 WOMAN INDI HOME ARTISTIC FLOWER STANDS. Late Designs in Garden and Conservatory Decorations Add to the Beauty of the Plants. The application of the artistic to the useful, the movement begun by Ruskin and Morris, has finally entered the field of garden and conservatory decorations, where it might be imagined from their constant associations with beauty that such ideas would have emanated. The Chicago Journal says that in place of the ugly, unadorned clay pots ARTISTIC FLOWER STAND or their still uglier ornamentations of frilled crepe and tissue paper, or the old style of painted washtubs in use in conservatories, are now set upon bronze stands tubs of highly polished woods, birded by hoops of brass. The shapes vary, ovals, squares, rectangles and circles being employed according to their fitness to the plants they hold. Some of the designs in the bronze work are quaint. Although many are original, others are reproductions of medieval work. The lack of monotony is favorable compared to the old styles. One conservatory varies these artistic novelties with wicker baskets of divers designs, that inclose the clay pots closely, painted green or white, their lighter colorings making a pleasing contrast under the brilliancy of the flowers and the shining green colorings of the leaves, to the black Chinee teakwood and reddish bronze of these new plant-holders. A rhodendron in a teakwood tub, with green bronze hoops and supports, is the most admired of all the plants in a north side conservatory. Something Quite Unusual. Little Bessie was so accustomed to seeing the baby crawl around the room on his hands and knees that she thought it was his natural mode of traveling. One day he succeeded in standing up with the aid of a chair and Bessie, very much astonished, ran to her mother and exclaimed: "Oh, mamma, come quick! Baby is standing up on his hind legs." Three Handsor Designed for Fall Exhibition Through HE gowns here illustrated were designed for the American Dress- maker by Mme. Baker and were exhibited at the fall exhibit of the National Dressmakers' association, recently held at Chicago. The first is a tailor suit of white mixed and brown etamine, with lines of brown soutache braid for finish; brown satin belt; skirt cut with panel and deep yoke in one THE NEAT GIRL'S SECRET. It Consists in Nothing More or Less Than the Proper Care of All of Her Clothes. We all have among our acquaintances the girl, who, without being in the least good-looking, always manages to look neat and well dressed. Perhaps she has only a small dress allowance, and whenever you happen to meet her she looks smart and attractive, while other girls with twice the money at their command too often look shabby and dowdy. What is the neat girl's secret? Nothing more or less, says the New York Weekly, than taking care of her clothes; she has a place for everything, and everything is kept in its place, her ribbons, gloves, handherchiefs, veils, etc., are not all huddled together in one drawer, neither do they lie about on the tables and chairs until they are wanted. Every article of apparel is put away with the most scrupulous care, first being dusted, shaken or mended as the case may be. There is a great difference, too, in the way in which girls put on their clothes, and very often a girl dressed in a shirt waist and plain skirt will look twice as neat as one clad in a $50 gown, the reason being simply and solely this: The one has put her dress on anyhow, the other has taken care that all shall be neat and fresh. It is the duty of all parents to see that their children are taught from their babyhood, to take proper care of their wearing apparel; for the child who lets her clothes drop off her and tie in a heap on the floor invariably grows into the careless, untidy woman with whom we are so familiar. FOR LOVERS OF NOVELTIES. Cleverly Contrived Clocks Which Are Calculated to Attract Interest of the Public. Ingenuity has of late been turned in the direction of clock making, with the result that a number of cleverly contrived timepieces are now in the market. One of these is the Plato clock without hands or dials. The hours and minutes are shown in large 4 57 TWO CLOCK NOVELTIES bold figures upon revolving flaps. The clock is wound and set as an ordinary clock; its special advantage lies in the fact that the time is seen instantly and from quite a long distance. The second ingenious novelty is an electrically propelled clock warranted to go for 12 months' without interference. The battery, it is claimed, is easily replaced by any one. The clock stands on a base of solid wood and is covered with plate glass — Brooklyn Eagle. A Mind-Reader. "Johnnie, why don't you ask the little girl to have a piece of your card?" "Cause she looks like she would." —Houston Post. ne Tailor Suits , But Can Be Worn All the Winter. piece, lower part circular. The second is a tailor suit of blue pongee; vest of blue and green Japanese embroidery; skirt plain and full, laid in two box plaits in front. The third is a tailor suit of gray checked suiting, edges piped and stitched with gray silk; vest of white silk, braided with red and gold; skirt in four gores and plaited panels 900 DROPS CASTORIA A Vegetable Preparation for Assimilating the Food and Regulating the Stomachs and Bowels of INFANTS & CHILDREN Promotes Digestion, Cheerfulness and Rest. Contains neither Opium, Morphine nor Mineral. NOT NARCOTIC. Recipe of Old Dr. SAMUEL PITCHER Pumpkin Seed Alc. Sweet Rochelle Salts Anise Seed Impurity H. Cottonmouth Salts Virgin Seed Clarified Sugar Watergreen Plum A perfect Remedy for Constipation, Sour Stomach, Diarrhoea Worms, Convulsions, Feverishness and LOSS OF SLEEP. Fac Simile Signature of Charles H. Hitchner NEW YORK. At Ginnery and 35 DOSES—35 CENTS EXACT COPY OF WRAPPER. CASTORIA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of Charles H. Hitchner. In Use For Over Thirty Years CASTORIA THE CENTAUR COMPANY, NEW YORK CITY. For Man For Over 60 years Mexican Mustang Liniment Has been the STANDARD REMEDY For Cattle for curing aches and injuries For Poultry SHORT-SICHTED DRUMMER. Was Foolish Enough to Sass a Postmistress and Soon Learned Something. "I had a money order on a village post office in Michigan," said the Chicago drummer, relates the Daily News of that city, "and when I went in to get it cashed I found a postmistress instead of a postmaster. She was gabbling away with another woman and, being in a hurry, I spoke to her rather sharply. She then emailed her to gossip about her neighbors. In reply, she looked at the order and said: "James M. Blank, eh? Well, sir, you will be identified." "I had half a dozen letters, but she shook her head. I showed her my initials on my collar, but it was no go. I had sassed her and she had a chance to get even and, as a matter of fact, she kept me in that town for two whole days, and would then hardly believe a lawyer who came 20 miles to identify me. It's safe enough to your landlady but don't try it on a postmistress, who has got the United States government at big back." Rates Lower and Service Equal to the Best, to All Points East. via the Nickel Plate Road. Up to date train service consisting of Three Express Trains to Chicago and modern day dining and sleeping cars offering a quick and comfortable trip to Ft. Wayne, Cleveland, Eric, Buffalo, New York, Boston and intermediate stations. Individual club meals served in Dining Cars at prices ranging from 35 cents to $1.00 per meal for each person. Also service "a la carte." Coffee and sandwiches served to passengers in their seats by waiters. Special attention given to ladies traveling alone or accompanied by children. No excess fares charged on children. Oversee Niagara Chanticleer Chanticleer all tickets. All trains arrive at station, Chicago. For rates, routes, etc., call on or address J. Y. Calahan, Gen. Arg., No. 111 Adams St., Chicago, IL. The Way It Feels. Child (in berth of night steamer)— Mummy. I'm so sleepy. I want to go to bed. Mother—But you are in bed, dear. "No, I'm not. I'm in a chest of drawers!" —Punch. Kansas City Southern Ry. Special Excursion Sept. 13, 20 and 27, Oct. 4 and 18, 1904, to Arkansas, Indian Territory, Louisiana and Texas, very low one way and round trip rates. For further information, write to S. G. Warner, G. P. & T. A., K. C. S. Ry, Kansas City, Mo. A sea captain stilled a revolution in Bagas-felafoabalqueriquita for $20 in gold. The pied dictionary was cheaply bought—Syracuse Herald. 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. Kline, 931 Arch st., Phla., Pa. Women are perfectly contented with their lot so long as they don't meet another woman who appears better off.—N. Y. Herald. Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of as a cure cough.—J. W. O'Brien, 322 Third Ave, N., Minneapolis, Minn., Jan. 6, 1909. It's a shame that men are not as smart at 45 as they thought they were at 25—Chicago News. THE STRAIN OF WORK. Best of Backs Give Out Under the Burden of Daily Toll. Lient. George G. Warren, of No. 8 Chemical, Washington, D. C., says: "It's an honest fact that Doan's Kidney Pills did me a great lot of good, and if it were not true I would not recommend them. It was the strain of lifting that brought on kidney trouble and weakened my back, but since using Doan's Kid Pills did me a great lot of good, and if it were not true I would not recommend them. It was the strain of lifting that brought on kidney trouble and weakened my back, but since using Doan's Kidney Pills I have lifted six hundred pounds and felt no bad effects. I have not felt the trouble come back since, although I had suffered for five or six years, and other remedies had not helped me at all." For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster: Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. THE BEST WATERPROOF CLOTHING IN THE WORLD BEAKS THIS TRADE MARK TOWER'S FISH BRAND MADE IN BLACK OR YELLOW TAKE NO SUBSTITUTES ON SALE EVERWHERE CATALOGUES FREE SHOWING THE LINE OF GARMENTS AND HATS A. J. TOWER CO., BOSTON, MAUS, U.S.A. TOWER CANADIAN CO., LTD., TORONTO, CANADA. Big Four Route L. S. & M. S., N. Y. C. & H. R., B. & A. Erle, Lehigh Valley, P. & L. E. and C. & O. Rallways, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, The Mountains of New England And The Eastern Seaside Resorts. Happenings in Missouri. Farmers' Institutes. The farmers' institute season in Missouri was opened September 26 with a meeting in Jamesport. The institutes are held each year under the auspices of the state board of agriculture of Missouri. They will continue through the winter and will be held in every county in the state. Some counties will have several. D. Ward King, of Maitland will discuss "Improvement of Public Roads." He is the inventor of the drag method of improving country roads. Dr. D. F. Lucky, state veterarian, will discuss "Prevention of Contagious Diseases Among Live Stock." Prof. R. M. Washburn, of the dairy department of the University of Missouri, will talk on dairy subjects. Prof. F. B. Mumford, acting dean of the Missouri agricultural college, will lecture on "Live Stock Husbandry." Dr. J. C. Whitten, dean of the horticultural department, will discuss scientific horticultural methods. Col. G. W. Waters, of Canton, will talk on "Missouri Soil Fertility" and "Road Legislation." At meetings along the lines of the Missouri Pacific railroad S. R. Young, horticultural agent of the railroad, will give practical instruction in growing and marketing fruit. Depot at Mexico Burned. The Chicago & Alton and Wabash union station burned at Mexico. All of the baggage and part of the express and tickets were saved. The building was destroyed. The Alton recently bought ground at Jefferson street, three blocks east of the old station, to build a $10,000 station for use with the Burlington, and it is believed that the fire will hasten the work. Betrayed Young Girl. William M. Hall, a young man near Dearborn, who recently married a wealthy widow, was placed on trial in the criminal court on a charge of betrayal of Josephine Hoback, a girl 17 years old, whose home was with her stepfather, T. W. Bruce, on a farm ten miles east of Dearborn, in Platte county. A jury gave him two years in the penitentiary. Egyptian Students Released. A communication received at Columbia from the American consul at Naples, Italy, stated that the four Missouri university students from Egypt, who were held at that point by emigration officers, had been released and were on their way to Columbia. Their release was secured through the intervention of the department of state. State Pays for Paying. The Jefferson City council has accepted the paving of Madison, between Main and Water streets. The toal cost of the brick is $5,300, or $6.53 per front foot. The state is the largest property owner in this block. The contractors will not receive their pay until the meeting of the legislature to appropriate the money. Folk's Hats as Souvenirs. There are persons in Missouri who believe that a hat worn by Mr. Folk would be a good souvenir. The consequence is that the gubernatorial nominee has worn five separate hats the last ten days of his campaign, the fifth one being a new fedora bought by the county central committee of Brookfield. Engineer Shane Was Killed. The M., K. & T. northbound flyer was wrecked at Lewis station by a misplaced switch. The engine plunged into a car of oil well pipe. The wreckage of four freight cars was piled 30 feet high. Engineer Shane, of Parsons, Kan., of the passenger train, was killed. More Wealth in Audrain County. A 7½ per cent. increase in the taxable wealth of Audrain county shows the prosperity in that community. The assessor's books show an increase over last year's assessment of $785,229.28, the total assessed valuation of the county being $10,480,441.97. The taxes to be collected amount to $110,278.09. To Build Railroad to Jerico. The secretary of state granted a charter to the Jefferson City, Jerico & Southwestern Railroad company of Edon. The company is to build and operate a railroad from Minden, in Barton county, to Edon. In Miller county, connecting Missouri Pacific lines. It has a capital of $1,250,000. Peach Seed in Her Threat. While eating a peach Mrs. Patrick, an Independence woman, swallowed the stone. It lodged in the throat and for 30 hours she was without food or drink, all efforts to remove the stone falling. Mrs. Patrick was later taken to a hospital, where the surgeons suc- ceeded in dislodging the stone. Too Much Domestic Trouble. Because his wife had sued him for divorce, Eppa Holden, a farmer near Taitsville, committed suicide. Praise for Folk. Gov. A. M. Dockery spoke at the courthouse in Higginsville and spoke of the gallant service of Mr. Folk in prosecuting the St. Louis boudlers. Dead in His Wagon: The body of A. C. Morrow, of East Lynne, was found in a wagon near his home. Death is thought to have been from natural causes. Train Killed Farm Hand. Frank Shaver, a farm hand, was killed by the cars near Kearney, while driving across the railroad tracks. Body Re-Exhumed. Attorneys for Dr. James Watson, the Denver (Col.) physician who is in jail at New London, charged with wife murder, sprang a sensation by having the body of Mrs. Watson exhumed and subjected to a second examination. The examination was in charge of Dr. White, of Freeport, Ill.; Dr. Bradley, of Frankfort, and Dr. Waters, of New London, a brother-in-law of Dr. Watson. The utmost secrecy was maintained. The body was taken up before dawn and it was not until the physicians had begun their examination in the cemetery chapel that residents of New London knew anything about the matter. The body was in a badly decomposed state and, besides, there were but few of the vital organs left, as the St. Louis physicians in dissecting the body in July carried most of them, including the stomach, to St. Louis for chemical analysis. State Highway Commission. "Missouri's good roads machinery will be set in legal operation in the next legislature by the creation of a highway commission," said W. H. Moore, president of the National Good Roads association, at the good roads convention at Springfield. "Both Folk and Walbridge, which ever is elected, have committed themselves to the creation of a highway board or commission. The commission or commissioner will in no way disturb the county road officers, but will help them. State aid will follow the creation of the commission. Probably a state aid act will not be passed in the next legislature, but it will come as sure as the people learn its workings." Will Go to Highest Court. The state board of railway commissioners announced the result of its hearing of the stock shippers' case to test the law relative to return transportation. The commissioners ordered the Burlington Railway company to pay the costs of the hearing and refund the price paid for return tickets by the plaintiff. The case was brought by J. I. Harmon, of Browning, who shipped stock from Browning to Kansas City last January and was made to pay fare returning. The case is of interest to stock shippers throughout the state. The case will go to the supreme court. Developing New Towns. The building of the Rock Island's Kansas City-St. Louis line has developed several small towns along the line of the railroad. Two towns that have been particularly favored in the matter of new growth are Medford and Windsor, both in Missouri. Medford is 52 miles from Kansas City. Windsor is division headquarters of the new line and is a well-established town. Because of the demand for homes and business property additions have been platted to both of these towns. The Medford town lot-sale will be held October 5 and the Windsor sale October 19. Richard Dalton. Postmaster. Col. Richard Dalton, who served as collector of customs for St. Louis under the last Cleveland administration, was sworn in as postmaster of Saverton. Mr. Dalton was on the bond of John C. Calvin, postmaster at Saverton, who was arrested on the charge of embezzling funds of the office, and will serve until Calvin's successor is appointed. Life Staked on Card Game. Charles E. Bliss, alias Barlow, aged 26, a painter at Sedalia, from Peru, Ind., where his father is a Seventh Day Adventist preacher, committed suicide by swallowing carbolic acid. At the coroner's inquest a woman testified that an hour before the suicide she and Bliss played a game of cards, the etake being his life against hers, and Bliss lost. Its Fifty-Fourth Year. The fifty-fourth school year of Christian college at Columbia opened with appropriate services. Short talks were made by the officers of the school and an elocutionary and musical programme was given. The attendance is much larger than ever before and the faculty has been enlarged and strengthened by the addition of several new members. Witness Orchard Gives Bond. The bond of former State Senator James Orchard, of Howell county, in the sum of $200, for his appearance as a witness December 19, in the case of State Senator Frank Farris, charged with accepting a $10,000 bribe from the baking powder trust, was received by Circuit Clerk O. L. Moore at Jefferson City. E. C. Markham signs the bond as surety. Jury Disagreed in Hess Case. The trial of George Hess, Jr., at Lamar, for the alleged attempted killing of his parents in twain, August 14, resulted in a hung jury. The jury stood nine for conviction and three for acquittal. Both of the boy's parents testified that they did not believe the boy did the shooting. To Washington for School. Mrs. Lloyd, wife of Congressman James, T. Lloyd, of the First Missouri district, in company with her son and daughter, left for Kirksville. They will remain there until Monday when they will leave for Washington, where the children will be placed in school. Mexico Paying with Brick. The Mexico city council has let contracts for five more blocks of brick street paving. J. C. Likes, of Des Moines, Ia., got the work at $1.63 a yard. WORN-OUT FARM RESTORED How a Pennsylvania Farmer Secured Fair Crops from Soil That Had Been Exhausted. Many indeed are the means which the careful and intelligent farmer may use to keep up and increase the amount of plant food in his soil, and at the same time secure abundant harvests therefrom. Several years ago, a hard-working and economical man lived upon a very poor Kentucky farm; but he lacked the one accomplishment of looking to the welfare of his land. By and by it would no longer produce sufficient for a living, and he sold out to a Pennsylvania Dutchman. The neighbors felt sorry for the new comer, for he was a very clever man, and they were sure that he too would starve out. Well, having no interest in the summer's crop, which was about made, he immediately set to work and hauled out all the manure about the barnyard—a great lot for sure, which gave him a fine start toward fertilizing an old field long ago abandoned. Then the mound of rotten chips from the woodyard went next. People thought he was then at the end of his row, to speak, but he thought differently. He made some stout wood in rakes and taking all the children large enough to help, raked the leaves in the adjoining woods, hauling them and piling in little piles thickly on the remainder of the field. Finally the job was done and time for plowing had arrived. Again the children were called out and the bottom of every furrow in the portion where leaves were used for fertilizing was filled with them. Already far on way to decay, they were fairly well rotted when wheat was sown, and the next year that field came up with a good yield of wheat all over. Other fields were pastured, and whenever broken, as much green manure as could be secured was turned under. Insects did not bother his crop so badly as those of the neighbors, because the trash in the fence corners and nearby woods was all cleaned away and plowed under. Neither were grain crops of the same kind raised in the same field for two years in succession. To make a long story short, he made a good living, and in a few years his farm compared favorably with any in the neighborhood. — D. B. Thomas, in Epitomist. AN EFFECTIVE POLE DRAG. For Some Kinds of Work It Is More Serviceable and Useful Than the Roller. A very serviceable implement on my farm for years has been a pole drag. I find it better than a roller for some work, because it will level and pulverize without cracking the soil. The one I have is like the cut, made of three hardwood poles, six inches in diame- HOME MADE POLE DRAG. ter and seven and one-half feet long. These are fastened together about one foot apart by means of short pieces of chain. Bolt a piece of board to the middle of the first pole and allow it to extend slightly beyond the last one. Do not fasten board to second or third pole. Fasten on this an old mowing machine seat. This holds the seat in place and allows the poles to work independently. Seat and board may be removed to store poles in close quarters.—Farm and Home. Early Maturity Is Desirable. It may be that we have put so much stress on the early maturing qualities of swine that we have reduced their vitality; but if that is so, we have gained some things in its place. One of the things gained is the perfection of flesh that makes it possible to market a pig at almost any age. This is not true with some of the common stock of swine that have little improved blood. The pure bred animals can be disposed of at almost any time. In the case of the near approach of cholera this is a desideratum, as it makes it possible for the owner to escape the disease by the quick marketing of his hogs. As this kind of swine brings good prices younge, he is not held back by the certainty that the animals must be disposed of at a great sacrifice.—Farmers' Review. Market for Peach Kernels. There is considerable demand in Europe for the kernels of peach and apricot seeds, which are largely used as a substitute for bitter almonds by makers of macaroons and other confectionery. Almonds cost at wholesale at Hamburg from 15 to 18 cents per pound, whereas peach and apricot kernels bring from 11 to 13 cents, which is enough cheaper to give them a ready sale. If the great fruit canneries of this country would employ machinery to crack their waste peach and apricot pits in such a way as to save the kernel they could dispose of their entire output at a handsome profit. How Edam Cheese Is Made. Edam cheese is made in Holland and is pressed in round balls of four or five pounds each. When ready for shipment they are colored with annotto or beet root and wrapped with tinfolk. Edam cheese is made from milk not very rich in fat. Often some skimmilk is used. The curd is made very dry and the curting process is rather slow, so that the resulting cheese is very mild and will keep unchanged almost indelinitely. It is, however, very digestible. LITERARY LITTEN. The income of the late Maurus Johal the Hungarian novelist, from his writings was about $8,000 yearly. The half brother of Rider Haggard Col. Arthur Haggard, is a soldier, as author, a historian, and a poet. The one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Nathaniel Hawthorne was elaborately celebrated at Salem, Mass on June 23. A newspaper man has been appointed ed minister of finance in the Canadian parliament. His business experience should easily enable him to make a little money go a long ways. Mrs. Craigie (John Oliver Hobbes) lecturing in Manchester, said that men-to-day were losing the desire for immortality. They desired no more to live forever, but instead to live as pleasantly as possible here and now, she said. A London publishing house not long ago received from an unknown author the manuscript of a dramatic poem which read so well that, although plans for publishing poetry are entered upon with caution, it was promptly accepted. Indeed, the work seemed so remarkable as coming from a writer whose name had never been heard before that the publishers started inquiries leading to the discovery that the author was Alfred Austin, poet laureate. Victor Emmanuel of Italy is without doubt the most literary monarch in all Europe. He knows French, English and German quite as well as his own tongue and has a reading acquaintance with Russian. He spends at least three hours each day in his study, busy with current literature of every kind. King Oscar of Sweden is another ruler who may be classed among the best read of royalties. He always finds time to read the important dailies of his kingdom, without the help of others, but for those of other countries he relies on clippings. Campbell asks in one of his poems: "Shall war's polluted banner never be furied?" and, the Minneapolis Journal says, in simple honesty, it must be answered "No!". It is useless to think it will, until the dawn of the millennia period. The sword will never go to sleep while questions of lawful human rights and unrighted wrongs remain to be settled; as long as tyrants, by what ever name they call themselves, wantonly crush and obstruct the liberties of men; as long as man is conscious that he has a soul and has the daring to insist upon his freedom of thought and action. NOTES ON NATIONALITIES Tame snakes are used in Morocco to clear houses of rats and mice. Russia has the most rapidly increasing population of any country in Europe. Dogs in Hamburg are taxed according to size. The bigger the dog, the higher the tax. The language of the republic of Hayti is French, while the language of the republic of Santo Domingo, on the island of Hayti, is Spanish. The average age of the Japanese navy is ower than that of any other navy of the world. No one over 20 years old is accepted for enlistment. The average height is five feet four inches—less than the average height of any other navy in the world. A German society has lately published an interesting paper on the subject of ecclesiastical anathemas launched in the middle ages against animals. Among the maledictions cited is that of a pastor of Dresden who in 1559 cursed the sparrows for distracting his congregation. The Chinese are convinced that the plague is the work of demons. One way of getting even with them is to advance the date of New Year by several days. This, they aver, confuses the demons, and when they find out how they have been fooled they are ashamed and stink away with their plague. Capital punishment is in vogue in Japan, but no one—not even the executioner—witnesses the actual dispatch of the condemned man, who is placed in a kind of box and left to himself as soon as the noose is adjusted. THE GENERAL MARKETS. MOTHER OF BABY Many women are denied the happiness of children through derangement of the generative organs. Mrs. Beyer advises women to use Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM: — I suffered with stomach complaint for years. I got so bad that I could not carry my children but five months, then would have a miscarriage. The last time I became pregnant, my husband got me to take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. After taking the first bottle I was relieved of the sickness of stomach, and began to feel better in every way. I continued its use and was enabled to carry my baby to maturity. I now have a nice baby girl, and can work better than I ever could before. I am like a new woman." — Mrs. FRANK BEYER, 22 S. Second St., Meriden, Conn. Another case which proves that no other medicine in the world accomplishes the same results as Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Compound has brought to my home. Sincerely yours, Mrs. MAR P. WHARRY, Flat 31, The Norman, Milwaukee, Wis." Actual sterility in woman is very rare. If any woman thinks she is sterile let her write to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass., whose advice is given free to all would-be and expectant mothers. $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. Evasion. "You said you were going to see that I was well taken care of." "Did I?" rejoined Senator Sorghum. "Yes, sir. And now I want to know whether you are going to keep your promise." "My dear sir, that was not a promise. That was a prophecy."—Washington Star. Why He Studies Law. Wall Street—So your son is studying law. Do you expect that he will stick to it? Speculator—Oh, no; I just want him to know enough about it so that he will be able to evade it successfully—Detroit Free Press. Many women are de children through der tive organs. Mrs. Bey Lydia E. Pinkham's "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM: — I years. I got so bad that I could then would have a miscarriage. husband got me to take Lydia I. After taking the first bottle I w and began to feel better in eve enabled to carry my baby to m and can work better than I eve man." — Mrs. FRANK BEYER, 22 Another case which pr in the world accom Lydia E. Pinkham' 5 Compound has brought to P. WHARRY, Flat 31, The Nor Actual sterility in woman she is sterile let her write to advice is given free to all wor $5000 FORFEIT if we cannot above testimonials, which w How About an American? A London traveler finds that the English telephone girl is slow and indifferent; the French, intractable and impertinent; the Italian, lazy—Indianapolis News. Bacteriology sensibly decides that mosquitoes and air carry most of the inoculum. It was certainly wasting its time making out a case against paper money, kisses and Van Dyke whiskers—Puck. "Life," observes the sage, "is what we make it." Having rolled this thought around in his hands a few moments, he仔细ly and supplements it with: "And not our autobiography."—Judge. denied the happiness of erangement of the genera- eyer advises women to use men's Vegetable Compound. I suffered with stomach complaint for and not carry my children but five months, e. The last time I became pregnant, my E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. was relieved of the sickness of stomach, every way. I continued its use and was maturity. I now have a nice baby girl, never could before. I am like a new wo- 22 S. Second St., Meriden, Conn. proves that no other medicine complishes the same results as men's Vegetable Compound. --- "Dear Mrs. Pinkham:—I was married for five years and gave birth to two premature children. After that I took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and it changed me from a weak, nervous woman to a strong, happy and healthy wife within seven months. Within two years a lovely little girl was born, who is the pride and joy of my household. If every woman who is cured feels as grateful and happy as I do, you must have a host of friends, for every day I bless you for the light, health and happiness Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable to my home. Sincerely yours, Mrs. MAE Norman, Milwaukee, Wis." man is very rare. If any woman thinks to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass., whose would-be and expectant mothers. not forthwith produce the original letters and signatures of which will prove their absolute genuineness. Lyda E. Pinkham Med. Co., Lynn, Mass. W. L. 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BEND FOR CATALOGUE GIVING FULL INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO ORDER BY MAIL. W. L. DOUGLAS, Brockton, Mass. HONEY TILL CURED. 27 YEARS ESTABLISHED. and coatfaid a 252-page treatise on Piles, Fistula and Diseases of the 08-papillons, treatise on Biases of Women. Of the thousands cured by, none paid a ceil lift cured—we furnish their names on application. BORNTON & MINOR. 200 Olive Street, St. Louis, Mo. and 100 Oak St., Kansas City, Mo. PILES ANAKESIS gives in relief and vigor to CURES PILES. For free sample address in Tahoe building, New York. BEGGS' BLOOD PURIFIER CURES catarrh of the stomach. A. N. K.—D 2041 BLACKBURN Isaac Walker of Kansas City was here last week on business. Mrs Katy Evans arrived from Gedalia Saturday. Mesdames Trula and May Wilson went to Marshall Saturday to attend on Mrs Josie Morgrn who is very ill. Perry Evans and wife went to Marshall Sunday. Edward Combs returned from Blue Springs Wednesday. The raily for the church Sunday was quite a success; the amount raised was $15. Maud Jackson returned home from Arrow Rock Sunday. Jno Guthrie and wife spent the later part of last week here visiting relatives. Rev Joe White of Sweet Spring was baptised here Sunday. TIPTON. At the home of the Groom's parents Mr Russel Maupins of this place and Miss Maggie Woodsoon of Bunceton were united in Holy Matrimony Sunday Sept.25. We wish for the happy couple a pleasant voyage over life's sea. Rev S P Johnson officiated. Mrs Taylor Redman and Miss Sallie Southerner, Teacher at Clarksburg attended services here Sunday. Mr Geo Johnson and family from the country and Mr Jerry Shenall of Fortuna were visiting in our city Sunday. Mrs Rosy Davis is convelescent Mrs Robinson is yet very ill. Mrs E Maupins made a business trip to Bunceton Saturday. The Home Pilgrimage aid society gave an entertainment Sat Sept 24 raised above expenses $8.60. Misses Jennie and Hortense Woodson were pleasant visitors to our city Sunday. Miss Blanche that teaches at Aikensville spent Sat and Sunday with parents Rev and Mrs G W Watts. Miss Pearl Miller departed this life Sept 13 in full triumph of faith the funeral service was conducted at Burn's chapel M E church by Rev J C Shackleford. Mrs Johnson and children, the wife of Rev S P Johnson passed thru on her way home at Versailles after a few weeks stay with her parecuts at Centerview. Mr. George Holiday, of near Speed, Mo., passed thru our city recently from the World's Fair city, where he has enjoyed a nine weeks stay. HIGGINSVILLE The Celebration that was given last Thursday evening did not meet with as much success as we anticipated, yet, those present seemed to enjoy the program rendered. Miss Maggie Washington, of Odessa, was the guest of Miss Aurora Jones, several, recently. Mr. C. L. Jackson and wife Sundayed in Mayview. Died-at Mayview, Sept., 23rd. Mrs. Frank Workcuff. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Jennings of this city, at the Baptist church. The remains were brought here for burial. Died—in Denver, Colo., Sept., 14. Mr. George Bowles, who formerly lived here. The remains were brought here for burial and the funeral ceremonies were held at the A. M. E. church, Rev. Gilbert of Lexington officiating. The interment was in Brand's Cemetery. To Save Fuel Buy Your Stoves Of Dealer in General Hardware Stoves and Refrigerators, Tinware, Fishing Tackle and Sporting Goods. 116 South Osage Street. Chas Smith and Wm Conway were in Arrow Rock Monday. Mrs Jennie Van Baren visited friends and relatives in Slater the first of the week. Geo Mills spent Thursday and Friday in Arrow Rock. Mmes Geo Smith, G E Brooks and Harry and Ernest White were in Slater Saturday. Abram White and Jasper Mills made a quick trip to William Saturday evening. Rev J P McDonnel preached here last Sunday to quite a large audience. Our church was filled to its utmost capacity with persons eager to hear this wonderful evangelist. Idleness! Boys! Now pick up your corn knife and 'go the rout, for the harvest is ripe and the laborers are few. CLINTON Miss Edward Brame teacher at in the public school is very ill at this writing. Mr Olice Ferguson has returned from Windsor. Mrs Hattie Bradshaw of Windsor is visiting her mother Mrs Mills. Mmes Ida Davis and Nora Jacobs of Kansas City were called here to attend the funeral of their niece, Miss Bertie Covenson, Sunday. Rev C C Calloway left for Urich Monday to visit for a few days. Mr O Sipes of Tebo is visiting the Evans home this week. Mr Jacobs and Miss Laura Parks came in from Kansas City Wednesday to visit the later's mother. Died Saturday, the 18 years old daughter, Miss Bertie, of Mrs Lucinda Porter. The deceased had been ill about four months. The funeral services were, by her request, conducted by Rev Gorden at the Baptist church. LEXINGTON. The Cosmopoitan Amusement Co is the attraction at the street fair this week. Except the scarcity of music it is as good as last year's company The Excel-sior band, colored, is employed to play the remainder of the week. Mr Wm Hayden is very ill at home on 23d street. Mrs Sally Bluet came near to loosing the sight of her eyes by the exploding of a can of peaches she was sealing Fortunately she escaped with slight burns on the eyelids as the wax had cooled somewhat when the lid came off. An enjoyable was had at the residence of Mrs Morris last Thurs when a party of friends surprised Mr and Mrs James Morris of Chicago The evening was spent in games and dainty refreshments were served Those present were Mr and Mrs Arthur Coleman, Mr and Mrs Walter Colley, Mr and Mrs Robert Davis, Dr and Mrs J D Bull, Mr and Mrs Wm Hicks, Mines G go Webb, Add Ray, Roe Brashears, Sallie Bluet, Samuei Wright, and Misses Eliza, Izetta, and Cordelia Colley, and Maud Morris. Mr and Mrs Jas Morris were entertained at dinner by Mrs Chalmus Holmes, Monday, and Mrs Henry Colley Thurs eve. A surprise was given at the residence of Jno Douglass in hon or of Miss Thrashly of Denver, Colo., Thursday. Mrs A A Gildert has returned from the World's Fair and reports a very pleasant time. Mrs Polly Cloud and daughter who have been visiting relatives here for sometime, expects to go to their home in Lawrence, Kas. Tuesday evening. Quite a number of strangers are here this week. Among the many we notice Messrs Jno Britt and Daniel Lloyd of Higginsville Rev McAllister of Wellington, and Mr Chester Colly of Lincoln Neb who is visiting relatives and seeing the fair. Waldo Hunt the nephew of Mrs A A Gilbert has a very painfully sprained foot which has kept him from school for the past wk. Missouri State School For Colored Youth. College, Normal, Industrial, Domestic. COURSES— 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 ``` Moerschel Brewing Co. BREWERS AND BOTTLERS. Cor. Main and Missouri. Avenue. Phone 214. Private Orders Given Special Attention. When You Buy MOERS schel's Beer. You will Be Patronizing a HOME INDUSTRY. : : : : : DEPA. TMENTS College, Normal, Industri COURSES Classical, College, Prep Model Training School, M Drawing, (Fine Arts and M working, Blacksmithing, Ma and Gardening, Printing, Ty Laundering. ADVANTAGES Good Location, Free T Modern Improvements, Buildi are licenses to teach in any pr TERM begins on Monday reasonable. A few deserving they can earn their way. For Catalogues write to BEE PRESIDENT. Jefferson Ci MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY See the Daily Papers for Our Magnificent World's Fair Service 8 Daily Passenger Trains Each 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. 15th. '04 for return. Send in your locals that we may give you a mention. Moerschel B BREWERS AND Cor. Main and Missouri Private Orders Given Special At schuel's Beer. You will Be Patron Miss Anna Webb was from school a part of last week account illness The entertainment at the AME church managed by Mrs Henry Harper was exceptionally good The quartett, Messrs. Hook, Craddock, Miller and Conway was the main feature Mr Walter Colley sang "On the Farm" in his usual splendid voice Miss Cora Dunlap is a comic elocationist of no mean ability The concert generally was one of the best we have had for snetime, and it is regretted that more persons did not attend. SUBSCRIBE NOW! $1 the year. WORLD'S FAIR. ST. LOUIS The Greatest Exposition of the trip, new open to the World. TO BRACE THE FAIR TEY "KATY SERVICE." MKT It means comfortable and convenient trains and a pleasant trip. Ask Katy's agent about rates. --- National Batipst Conference. The National Baptist convention, which convened at Austin, Tex., was the largest and most august gathering of negroes that has ever convened in that city. Fully 20,000 people were in regular attendance. Rev. L. G. Jordan, Foreign mission secretary, recently from Africa, represented that field; Rev. Parrish, recently from the Holy land, brought over a few relics with him. Among the distinguished representatives of Missouri were Rev Goins, of Jefferson City, Rev Bacote, of Kansas City, Rev, Sanders, of Louisiana and Rev, S. E. Norris, of Sedalia, and many others. This was one of the most successful sessions ever held peace and harmony prevailed thru-out the session. The next annual meeting will be held with the First Baptist church of Chicago, Ill., of which Rev Fisher is pastor This paper only $1 the year. Brewing Co. AND BOTTLERS. ri, Avenue. Phone 214. tention. When You Buy Moer- izing a Home INDUSTRY. : : : : : NOTICE. NOTICE The Sons and Daughters of Charity will give a chicken and fish lunch next Wednesday night at their hall on East Main street. Good music and a general good time will be given to all, who come Dont forget the date. Oct., 5th. Admisssion 10 cents. J. W. SCOTT Shoe repairing the best in the city Work is always firstclass No snide work done there. :0: Special rates to College Students. :0: GIVE HIM A TRIAL. 112 W Main Street At the meeting of the Colored Marching club, Tuesday evening it was decided to hold a public meeting at the City Hall Saturday night. Orators for the occasion will be the Hon. H. G. Phillips and Editor, W. H. Huston. These gentlemen have been authorized by the club to speak in different parts of the country on measures that are of great import to negro republicans. In obedience to the club's orders they will speak at Smithton, Monday night Houstonia, Tuesday night; Georgetown, Wednesday night; Beaman, Thursday night; and Dresden Friday night. All negro voters especially should hear these gentlemen discuss the "Issue of 1904". Up to Date Dressers Can find Clothing that will please them at E. E. JOHNSTON'S. 207 Ohio St. The Iron-Clad Ship of Hope And the Wooden Ship of Destruction of Purity It is a peculiar thing to see so many of our "supposed to be leaders stading around the street discussing the Race Question and other things pertaining to it. They talk about how, "We as a race should push our younger generation to the front". I mean the young negroes, who are trying to make a start in life—an horest endeavor to do something of honor to the race and the community. But, when these have made a start and are beginning to sail along in the Ship of Hope; tho the waters may, oft times, be rugged but, just beyond, they sight the City of Success; When all on board are beginning to breathe a sigh of relief, because of our approach to safety, these "supposed to be race leaders, sight the Ship of Hope and seeing that it is about to reach the City of Success, they, with their wooden cruiser, Destruction of Purity, race, with full speed, to overtake and try to destroy the Iron-clad, Ship of Hope. The wooden craft overtakes the other vessel and rams it with all its intensified energy. What is the result? The wooden craft is sent to the bottom, with all on board, leaving the Ironclad uninjured free to continue her course into the harbor of the City of Success, as if she never had been assailed. Beware! You that call yourselves "It" and all others just "that", lest your fate be as that of the wooden ship. (Signed) Citizen. NEW FUEL YARD Dont order your Wood and Coal until you have seen W. H. Cline, who will open up a yard at corner of Jefferson and Washington streets. The Hon. P. W. Donevant and Dr. J. Wellington Muse both of St. Louis were emancipation Day orators at Butler, Mo. and were greeted by a large audience. J. M. Harris, M. D Physician and Surgeon. 116 W. Mair. St., Sedalia, Mo OFFICE HOURS 10:00 to 12:00 a. m. 4:30 to 8:30 p. m. Residence 236 W. Morgan St. H. G. PHILLIPS. LAWYER. 116 W. Main street SEDALIA. - - - - MO. Coates & Wilhite. Leave orders John's Lumber Yard. Phone 11. Plastering, Bricklaying, 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. LIVERY MEN. The latest style rigs, and the Best groomed horses—The most courteous treatment accorded to all—Come and see us. TONSORIAL ARTISTS. Hair Cuts Shampoos Clean Shaves D. Y. STEELE 120 E. MAIN ST MRS. NELLIE DAVIS. ```markdown ``` 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. Catorser 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. 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.