Sedalia Weekly Conservator

Sedalia Weekly Conservator. VOL. 11. 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 Six months (in advance) . . . . 60 Single Copy . . . . . . 05 THEODORE ROOSEVELT. --Vice President. CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS. Congressman 7th. District. John Welborn. Governor- Cyrus P. Walbridge Lieut. Gov.- John C. McKinley See'y of State- John Swanger Auditor- Henry Weller Treasurer- Jacob Gmelich Atty. General-Herbert S. Hadley Rail-road and ware house Com missioner- 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. BEWARE of the campaign liar and the lies that both precedes and follows him. Do not allow your honest convictions to be swayed from right and honor by anything. Cast a free and untrammeled ballot—a bailot that expresses a sentiment that you need not fear to have all men to see and know. Our local ticket is alright from top to bottom. When you cast your ballot for Rosevelt and Vail bridge, do not mutilate it by scratching off any candidate. Let not personal antipathy cause you to take the unmanly advantage of any man. SUFFRAGE purity must be safeguarded here, during this election, as never before. The oft repeated phrase that "boodle" will win the laurels in certain localities must be properly resented. It is an op, or one time for good men to stand together for one purpose, the maintenance of our free institutions. These principles can not be sustained, if the unscrupulous demagogue and the professional thing politician is to holt sway. And, the most easible manner of annihilating his power, is to throttle it at the polls. Let the ballot be protected at all hazards; let the good citizen tech it to be his duty not only to cast a pure ballot himself, but also, to see that his neighbors and to low citizens do like-wise. THE Issues have been before the American people for more than a hundred days. Orators have elucidated them from the stump. Newspapers have dilated them, thrust their columns; the Caricaturist has portrayed them with pen and brush, all these and still other agencies of enlightenment have vied with each other, as to which could best instruct the people. With all these splendid avenues and instrumentalities for the personal enlightenment of the citizen, he should find no time for hesitancy in deciding how he will cast his ballot. Common sense teaches us always to do the thing that will bring the greatest good not only to ourselves, but also to render the most help and happiness to others. Indeed, the true mission of life is to benefit those about us. Now, the question arises as to which party is best entitled to the patriotic citizen's support, the one that obstructs or the one that does things? The one that does things should have his support is the conclusion invariably reached by all thoughtful men. If such be their conclusion, they must of necessity follow their own reason and help Republican party, because it is the party of progressive achievement and universal manhood equality. THAT Wednesday night Smoker of the Colored Marching Club was a "hummer". So many were present, both colored and white, that the rooms were over-flowered. After a general smoke by everybody present, Editor Huston in a few brief remarks started the "bal to rolling" by introducing Judge Louis Hoffman, who outdid all former efforts in a mastery address; His Honor, Mayor J. L. Babcock then took the floor and he kept everybody well engaged for several minutes; Mr. E. E. Codding, Chairman of the Pettis County Republican Committee, made his "maiden speech" and it was void of all "cussing", because he saw the boys all united and ready for battle; Lawyer H. G. Philips was then called upon. His speech was brimful of genuine Republicanism. Other addresses were made by Dr. C. S. Walden, Prof. A. C. Macinn, Judge Conners, Messrs Dafo the Ritchie, James and many other visitors. Thru-out the meeting, patriotic enthusiasm ran to the supremest height. ROOSEVELT'S PRIVATE OPINION OR PANAMA in 1903. White House, Wa hington, D. C. Oct., 10, 1903. My Dear Dr. Shaw. I enclose you, purely for your own information a copy of a letter of Sept., from our Minister to Colombia. I think it might interest you to see that there was absolutely not the slightest chance of securing by treason any more than we endeavored to secure. The alternative were to go Nicragua, against the advice of the majority of competent engineers—some of the most competent saying that we had better have no canal at this time than go there—or else to take the territory by force without any attempt at getting a treaty. I cast aside the proposition made at this time to toment the secession of Panama. Whatever other governments can do, the United States cannot go into the securing by such underhand means of the session. Privately, I freely say to you that I should be delighted if Panama were an independent State, or if it made itself so at this moment; but for me to say so publicly would amount to an instigation of a revolt, and therefore I cannot say it. With great regards, Sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt. Do you like to read the Conservator? If so, pay your subscription and we'll all be jolly. SEDALIA, MISSOURI, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 1904 Local and Personal. Narrow Escape From Fire Nearly suffocated by th smoke she groped her way out in her night dress. She declares that there had been no fire in or about the house the evening previous. Mrs. Gravette has had a series of troubles since the death of her husband, and it is the consensus of opinion of her neighbors that this is the culmination of them. It appears that the fire was purely incendiarism. A Delightful Surprise Mr. Chas. Phillips and his recently espoused were treated to a delightful surprise last Thursday night, the 21st. The party, composed of Mmes. R. Sanders, Cora Watts, Jas. Ellis; Messrs. Jno. Jones, Jas. Ellis and others, went down and aroused the couple from sweet slumber and traced them to a time as brim full of fun as could have possibly been crowded into the evening. Light refreshments were served. Mrs Chas Holliday and daughter, Miss Blanche, spent Sunday and Monday at Smithton, with Mrs Bohon, Mrs Holliday's mother. The Rev R E Gillum of Centennial M E church, St. Louis, Mo., preached a thoughtful and instructive discourse at Taylor's Chapel last Sunday. He came to id Rev R Davis in reciprocation for services rendered his church by Rev Davis. Thru out his sonom were to be seen the deep interest this noted divine has in the saving of souls of men. He will shortly leave for an extended visit East to "The Hub" and other cities. Mesdames Motti Brown, Emul Marshall, Annie Williams and Miss Sarah Jane Powell returned from St. Louis, where they spent several days visiting relatives and seeing the great Fair. They speak of having an enjoyable time. Miss Mattie Holmes managed very entertaining concert at Taylor's Chape Friday night. The principal feature was the "Fairy Drill" participated in by fourteen Misses, led by Miss Leatha Byleb. Such entertain- ments are always appreciated. Messrs. J T Ferrell and J P Moffitt are programmed to act as members of the Arabic Patrol in the Feastus and Carnival of the Mystic Shriners in St. Louis, the 12th of December. These gentlemen stand very high in secret order circles, especially in masonry. We printed posters for the "Widows' Banquet," given at Liberty Park o Thank giving night, by Reverends Norris and Warfield, general managers. Rev W Hawkins, of LaMonte, was a business visitor to our city Monday. Mrs G T Ireland went to St. Louis last week for a month's visit to the World's Fair. G Tom will join her as soon as is convenient for to leave Sedalia. Rev Warfield reports that his quarterly meeting netted him $46 on last Sunday. His church is to small to accommodate the people so he is preparing to build in the spring. See our advertisers when you are about to make purchases. Tell them of the CONSERVATOR and we will tell you abut them. Died, on Tuesday morning, the little 7 year old grand-daughter of Mr Jno Hare, of intermittent fever. The funeral was held Wednesday. Everybody is having 25'hpotos for 25 cents taken by Lewis S. Edwards at 305 Ohio St. Rev S A Norris returned from Mexico, Mo., Tuesday night, to where he went Saturday on ministerial business. He reports a pleasant trip. The Sunday School of the College was addressed by Rev Gilham Sunday afternoon. Miss Calhoun, a recent missionary to China, visited the College Wednesday morning and gave a very instructive talk on China. Hallowe'en pranks were few, it seems, at any rate, we have not heard any complaint. Mrs Jennie Wright and Miss Alice Bylor, of the Mt. Moriab neighborhood, near Pleasant Gre n. Mo., came up Wednesday to attend a meeting of the Temple of S M T of which they are members. Died of Bright's Disease Mrs. Geo. W Jennings, was taken down with Bright's disease last Sunday, and died Tuesday evening at about five o'clock. The funeral services were held Thursday. Deceased was 40 years of age, and resided at 1600 W Main. The Philomathian Literary Society, of G. R. Smith College rendered an excellent program Friday afternoon. The discussion, solved that Adam was predestined to fall, was very interesting. Members of the Faculty of G. R. S. C. provi'ed a delightful social for Hallowe'en eight, which was largely attended by the students. All had an enjoyable eye. Present your friend with one of those nice photos taken by The Twentieth Century photo Artist 305 Ohio St. Wanted—Musicians; a mandolin player; or a guitar player; must own instruments and read music; good opening for right parties; Ladies or gentlemen. Apply to C. M. English, 114 W. Main St. ENQUIRY. Any one knowing anything of the whereabouts of Chas Dice, who formerly lived at Belton, Mo., will confer a great favor by communicating information of same to his office. Property, to which he is heir, is in litigatio and his appearance now will mean much to him. THE PROSPEROUS SOUTHWEST. No section of the United States is so prosperous as the Southwest. The lands are productive and can be purchased at reasonable prices. If you want to secure a home or make an investment in good farm lands, investigate this section. If you will tell me what you want and the amount you have to invest I will furnish you with lists and prices of lands and valuable information. Home seekers excursion tickets to the Southwest are now on sale on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, at one fare plus $200, for the round trip. These tickets have a final limit of 21 days and permit stop-overs in both directions. South of Windsor, Mo., and Kincaid, Kas. 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Smith Collge A High-Grade Christian Schol. Thorough Instruction, Expenses Low. Mr. Jas, A. Simms, of Pleasant Green, was (and shaking in our city Thursday. Republican Rally! Final Meeting Before Tuesdays Battle. The Pettis County Republican Committee Has Arranged For A MONSTER RALLY Monday right, when Victor B. Dolliver, of Iowa, Prof. H. L. Billups, Dr. J. Will Jackson and others will speak in both rooms at the Court House. A great Pyrotechnical display by the Flambeau Club, treet parade bp the Colored Marching Clubs from all over the county, in fact, all Republican organizations will be in line. All Republicans are urged to lend and blend their enthusiasm and patriotism. An after meeting will be held at the first precinct voters head quarters, on East Main Street. Get In The Habit QUEEN CITY LOAN OFFICE FOR BARGAINS IN Watches, Diamonds, and Jewelry LEFT IN PAWN. HERBERT HAKAN 111 West Main George R. Sm A A High-Grade CH Thorough Instruction J. B. HOLDNER, The Grocer. 116 W. Main Street. Good Groceries. at the possible LOWEST PRICE. Also Feed and Flour of the Best Grades. Phones, Eell 790, Q. C. 399. FRESH FISH! I keep a fresh stock of fine Buffalo, and will give you your money's worth. 10c. a lb. FELIX WARFIELD 113 East Main St. A.L. Dickman, Jeweler & Graduate Optician. We do Watch, Clock and Jewelry Repairing. 113 Ohio St. Taylor's old Stand 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 Departments-- College, Academic, Normal, Commercial. Art. Music, Elocution @ Industrial. CATALOGS FREE. Fall term opens Sept. 20. I. L. Lowe, D. D. Ph. D., Pres. Sedali a., Mo. Christian Schol. uction, Expenses Low. SEDALIA, - - - - - - - - - MISSOURI (Copyright, 1994, by Daily Story Pub. Co.) SINCERE SMITH looked out pen-sively over the harbor from the door of her father's eating-house. A modest two-story house it was, on a water front street, offering nothing from an exterior point of view to tempt the appetite save a swinging sign, much the worse for wind and rain, which gave to the public the information given below: PETER SMITH Meals at All Hours Late Cook for Capt. Grimes, of the Ship Faragossa. Native mariners all knew, and strangers quickly learned, that the late Capt. Grimes, of the ship Saragossa, was a man noted for his gourmanderie. Any cook who could please the palate of Capt. Grimes must be a master of his art, and a glance at the sign would prepare the marine palate for a toothsome dish, no matter what he ordered. "Ah, me," sighed Sincere, as she gazed vacuously at the water, "I wish I could do something besides cook. If I could play the planner or sing it'd be different, but I can't do nothing but cook. Ah, me." Freckled as to face, with a tint of pink on the end of her nose, and honey as to form, Sincere had had her little romance. Her father had one day hired an assistant, a man of remarkable culinary skill, and, in Sincere's eyes, of wonderful beauty. No man in her scope of vision had such glossy black hair, held down by odoriferous pomatum. No man living, she believed, had such a taste in neckties, and surely none had such small and shapely feet. At the sight of them she felt asnamed of her own sturdy members. It was not surprising that Sincere's heart should capitulate at once to such a superior creature, and she would gaze at him, preparing some dish, absorbed at the grace of his movements. He had a way of going about the making of an omelet that would have enslaved a Venus if she had had the privilege of being in the kitchen with him. There were times when Sincere fancied that the eyes of Alonzo Whiting looked tenderly on her from amid the unctuous steam of cooking, and surely he had squeezed her hand when she had banded him the pepper. It was an evil day for Alonzo and for Sincere when a man and woman entered the eating house. She was a stout lady with a highly colored face and a loud, penetrating voice. Sincere eyed her coldly and there was no welcome in her tones when she nushed as to their wants. "My 'usband,' said the lady, shrilly. Not having this dish on her menu Sincere repeated her question. "My 'usband,' 'E's here, I know. Halonzo, come hout." Then emerged from the kitchen the caricature of Alonzo Whiting. His hair, rebellious of pomatum, straggled about his head. He shuffled in his patent leather shoes, and his necktie looked dull and faded. "Heliza," he gasped. "Your Heliza," repeated the lady, affectionately. "Oh, Halonzo, 'ow could you leave me and make me and my brother come hover the sea hafter you?" "Come across the hoccan arter you, Halonzo," said the man. "Whether you are worth nine pun seven shilling and fuppence and same to go back his a question." "My 'usband,' said Eliza, turning to Sincere. "E's going back with me." Sincere. "It's going Jack with me." Sincere's heart was broken, but she was a Spartan, and, despite the wound, said proudly: "You are welcome to him." Alonzo, as a man in a trance, prepared for departure while Sincere gazed out of the window, seeing nothing. "If 'e wouldn't 'ave come I'd a carried 'im to the boat,'" said Eliza's brother to Sincere. "They call me the THE "AGE LIMIT." **Two-years ago it was decreed** That when a man reached forty-five No one his services would need— He might as well not be alive. At that time it was declared Each man had grasped, or missed, his chance To-day we sagely are advised That when a man is thirty-five His hopes should all be realized? That after that he cannot drive; Or should not work- Or should be none, that is to say- He's growing old, and he might shirk, Or show a lack of vim, some way. Two years from now we may expect To see upon each toiling hive That the man must be instructed Each man that over twenty-five." The cattio holds its own, you see; "This but the working of the plan; One over twenty-five will be A superannuated man. Then two years later, have no doubt A newer placard will be seen; "Here reforth This Company Bars Out All Men Whose Age Exceeds Fifteen." A mathematical problem, this; From which deductions must be drawn- Fix years from now your job you'll miss If ever five your age him gone. Look ten at Nineteen Hundred Twelve. triphammer of South'ark. Feel my harm." But Sincere felt no interest in the muscles of Eliza's brother and turned her back to him. Sincere watched the captured Alonzo go down the street, his arm grasped by his wife, with the triphammer closely following, and burst into tears. A note lay on the table in Alonzo's room. "She can sing and play on the planner," it said, "but she can't cook. Look on the kitchen dresser." On the dresser lay a beef heart with a knife driven through its center, the last message of Alonzo to Sincere. "Ah, me," sighed Sincere, as she gazed across the harbor, "I wish I could sing and play the planner." A man stopped before the eating house and gazed at the sign. "Can I get dinner here?" he inquired of Sincere. She replied affirmatively and he scatted himself at one of the tables. "Can I get a Spanish omelet here?" he asked. The making of a Spanish omelet had been the chef d'oeuvre of Peter Smith, and he had carefully imparted the secrets of its manufacture to his daughter. She said, in reply, that the omelet was obtainable. Sincere made the omelet according to the rules of art. A luscious tomato was sliced, the freshest of eggs broken and various condiments, including a very suspicion of garlic, then the smoking dish was placed before the guest. When he had finished she asked if there was anything more desired. "Nothing," he repiled, firmly. "I don't want to disturb the taste of that omelet. Now, miss, I'll ask a favor. Would you, for a consideration, teach my cook to make an omelet like that?" Sincere replied that she would be glad to teach him without any consideration whatever. "I'll bring him up to-morrow," said the man. On the morrow, however, he came alone for his omelet. "The obstinate dog won't come," said he. "Would you mind going down to the ship with me and show him how to make it?" Sincere agreed and under convoy of the captain she set out for the ship. When she stood on deck the captain bellowed out a demand for the cook. A "IT'S ME," SAID ALONZO. which was answered by his appearance from the galley. Sincere gave one glance at him and screamed. "It's me," said Alonzo, "hall but my eart. That's on your dresser with a knife through it." Sincere quickly came to herself. "How is your wife," she asked, coldly. "Mrs. Whiting is dead," replied Alonzo, gloomily. "She went hoff in a fit of hanger which cut short her breathing. She 'ad a 'igh temper," and Alonzo shuddered. "Let us make the omelet," said Sincere, softly. The making of a Spanish omelet, or indeed any sort of omelet, where one teaches another, calls for much confidential talk, and in this case there must have been some foreign subject talked of, for, before the omelet had been finished, Alonzo had kissed Sincere. Capt. Howes had his omelet but he lost his cook. Sincere writes her name Whiting now instead of Smith, and it is whispered by epicurean skippers that it is immaterial who makes the Spanish omelets, husband or wife being equally proficient. We need no spells or astrolabe to prove that he who fain would deliver Mime has a paddy, pretending dale. But, after that, what will we do To fill the mills with workingmen? Perchance they may once more go through The line from age 10 youth again. -W. D. N., in Chicago Daily Tribune. Savs Moon Controls Hair. The hair is controlled by the moon. If you cut it when the moon is full it will "bleed" and change color. The study of the hair is a science of which the ordinary barber knows nothing. This is the warning of Mrs. Anna Finch, a hair expert. She has issued an offer to grow a luxuriant crop on the bald poll of John D. Rockefeller. The answer of the Standard Oll magnate is awaited. Cause and Effect She—Your friend Stillman has such a sad, far-away look. I wonder why? He—About two years ago he fell in love with a beautiful society belle, and— She (interrupting)—Ah, the same old story. She handed him the frigid mitt. He—No, on the contrary, she tool pity on herself and married him. Cincinnati Enquirer, Happenings in Missouri. Advocates a Capitol. A. H. Bell, of Bloomington, Ill., a civil engineer and a man of 20 years' experience in river dredging, has gone over the lowlands of the Marias des Cygnes river with property owners whose land is affected by the overflowing of this erratic stream, with a view of making an estimate on the cost of digging a canal to carry off the flood waters. He proposes that a canal be built of sufficient dimensions to relieve the river when it becomes flooded and also to make a number of cutoffs where the river makes wide bends. His estimate is that the canal can be dug for an average of $10 per acre of the 40,000 acres of land now almost valueless. During the year this river has come out of its banks and receded seven times, causing a loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars. A permanent organization has been made with regular officers among the ranchmen and farmers interested in the enterprise. Aid will probably be asked of all whom it will benefit. The Missouri Pacific Railway company suffered a big loss this spring, amounting to thousands of dollars by tracks being washed out and not being able to operate any trains over it for a number of days, and will favor some scheme whereby a re repetition of this year's experience may be avoided. Can't Stay Out of Prison. There he was received at the Missouri state penitentiary recently a convict known as "Dutch Charlie," who has entered upon his twelfth term of service. Charlie stated that he was careful to come to the prison under an assumed name, changing it from time to time that he might escape prosecution under the habitual criminal law. He said that his last offense was committed under the guise of a land buyer, and that while pretending to be arranging for the payment of $4,000 for a farm he stole his victim's watch. For this he gets three years, and thinks he will die before its expiration, as he is now 88 years old, and is becoming feeble. His prison record shows that he first came to the penitentiary in June, 1852, when he was 40 years old. He was sent up from St. Louis county as Lewis Meyer, receiving a sentence of two years for grand larceny. In August of the same year he was pardoned. The remainder of his prison record, which is briefly given, shows that he has spent but little time outside its walls. He denies ever having been in any other prison, and says that he cannot help stealing; that it was born in him, and that he cannot resist taking things which do not belong to him. Prehistoric Fortification. Prehistoric Fortification. Four miles south of Mount Vernon, in Lawrence county, at the confluence of Spring river and Honey creek, is an ancient fortification that has strangely been ignored by Missouri antiquarians. No more interesting relic of prehistoric times can be found in the state. The place is called "Old Spanish Fort," a name given the fortification by the early settlers of Lawrence county. The main fortification is a circular ditch inclosing about an acre of tableland that is bordered by steep bluches on the Spring river side and the "breaks" of Honey creek on the northwest of the old fort. For a short distance the two streams run together and on three sides of the fortification the ground is steep or sharply sloping toward the course of the little rivers. On the south side of Spring river the bluff is so nearly perpendicular that its ascent would be impossible though attempted by a trained mountain climber. The inner trench of the fortification follows closely the variations of the line of the bluff, indicating plainly the builders of the works intended to strengthen the defense by the nature of the Spring river approach. A Fortune Found Mrs. Austin A dispatch from New York to a St. Louis paper stating that C. H. Lithgon, a millionaire of Spokane, Wash., was in New York searching for a Mrs. Austin, to whom he wanted to give $275,000, as her interest in a gold mine in Butte, Mont., led to finding her in Clinton, Mo. Mrs. Austin had recently moved to Clinton from New York. An interest in a mine near Butte was given to Mrs. Austin many years ago. It was considered worthless then and the transaction was not considered important enough to record the woman's full name. A rich strike was made about a year ago, and a syndicate offered to buy the mine. The deal could not be closed without the co-operation of Mrs. Austin. Earthhounkes 100 Years Ago. A collection of original documents recently made by F. A. Adamson, president of the state historical society, gives a great deal of new and interesting information in regard to the earthquakes which altered the surface of all southeastern Missouri in 1811 and 1812, destroying much property and life. Cannel Conl at Rich Hill. The Big Th ee Coal company, composed of Rich Hill men, made a lucky strike in their shaft one quarter of a mile southeast of Rich Hill. They had gone down 27 feet through 12 feet of slate, when they struck a fine three-foot vein of cannel coat. This is the first strike of cannel coal made in the Rich Hill fields, and the price it commands in the market, together with the cheapness with which it can be mined, makes it a rich find for the operators. They claim to have 40 acres underlaid with the product. ! Came in Drift from Northwest. Henry Hillman, of London, a scientist who has made explorations in many parts of the world, examined the bluff at Kansas City in which workmen found the tusk of a mammoth. Mr. Hillman carried credentials from G. T. Johnson, curator of the museum at the public library. "It is very interesting," said Mr. Hillman. "I am sorry the tusk is so badly disintegrated. Here are a number of shells, fresh water and salt water specimens which I found on the same level with these fragments of the tusk. They show, with the other information I have been able to gather, that there has been a tremendous drift at some time in the remote past, a drift that came, I should say, from the northwest. The point at issue to all students is always, was the animal alive and did it die where discovered, or was it dead and did it drift to its position? I should say that this mammoth was dead and drifted in here, probably 14,000 years ago or more. I have been able on many occasions to determine to the satisfaction of other scientists whether or not animals had died where found and this makes me confident that I am right when I say that such a creature never lived in this country." A Live Cabbage Snake. Mr. A. Schell, residing nine miles east of Carthage, has a live cabbage snake. The reptile was found in a head of cabbage that was being prepared by Mrs. Schell for kraut, and was brought to the city by Mr. Schell as a curiosity. The snake measured seven inches in length and was no larger than a coarse white thread and very much resembled a white thread in color, possibly of a more dull color. The snake was alive and, although small, was quite active and his snakey appearance was plainly visible to the naked eye. Serving His Twelfth Term. Charles Williams, known to the prison officials as "Dutch Charlie," arrived at the penitentiary from Warren county to serve his twelfth term in that institution for grand larceny. His present sentence is for three years and he has figured that when he completes this sentence he will have served $38\frac{1}{2}$ years in the Missouri penitentiary. He was released about two years ago and the time intervening was the longest time outside of the prison since he first entered the institution. He is now 75 years old. Prison Twine Plant Starts. Work was begun at Jefferson City in the twine factory plant at the penitentiary. The capacity of the plant will be 10,000 pounds of twine daily. The last legislature appropriated for the factory $50,000 for the building and equipment, and also a revolving fund of $120,000. It is stated that the output will be sold only to farmers resident in the state and at the actual cost of manufacture. Husband and "Friend" Accused. A. J. Rice, Inband of Leonora Rice, who on Tuesday is supposed to have committed suicide in Lawton, Ok., and was taken to South St. Joseph for burial, and H. P. Slyman, a friend of the dead woman, were arrested at St. Joseph on warrants sworn out by Levi Bane, stepfather of Mrs. Rice, charging them with murder in the first degree. The men are now in the custody of Sheriff Spencer. Keep Plenty of Hens. A central Missouri exchange has this to say about eggs: Eggs are always cash. The farmer does not have to wait for his money from the sale of eggs. They are in demand all the time and when one customer has not the cash the next is ready to take them. Perhaps nothing is so free from the credit system as eggs. Every farmer should keep hens and plenty of them. Fols. Addressed 10,000. In the coliseum at St. Louis Saturday night Joseph W. Folk spoke to 10,000 persons. Among the other speakers were Gov. A. M. Dockery, Harry B. Hawes and Martin W. Littleton, of New York. Mr. Littleton confined himself exclusively to national issues, making a vicious attack upon President Roosevelt. First Visit in 69 Years First Visit in 60 Years Daniel M. Tucker visited the old homestead of his father near Millersburg recently after having been away from it since 1835. In that year his father moved a distance of 12 miles to another farm. In the 67 years that Tucker has lived at his present home he never traveled the 12 miles to see the old homestead. Rock Quarries of Missouri An interesting book just issued by the Missouri bureau of geology and mines is entitled "The Quarrying Industry of Missouri." It is a large book, well illustrated, with all parts of the state represented. Limestone, sandstone and granite are represented and the lime burning industry, also. Ninety Acres of Coal Land Sold. Capt. A. E. Ashbury, of Higginsville, owner of the Corder coal shaft, sold to George W. Kierstead, of Leavenworth, Kan., the shaft and 90 acres of coal land. The consideration was $44,200. Corder is five miles east of Higginsville. Twins Celebrate 73d Birthday. John and Henry Gibbons who live near Lee's Summit, are said to be the oldest twins in the United States. They have just celebrated their seventy-third birthday. Mrs. Pare, wife of C. B. Pare, a prominent resident of Glasgow. Ky, says: I was suffering from a complication of kidney troubles. Besides a bad back, I had a great deal of trouble with the secretions. which were exceedingly variable, sometimes excessive and at other times scanty. The color was high, and passages were accompanied with a scalding sensation. Donan's Kidney Pills soon regulated the kidney secretions, making their color normal and banished the inflammation which caused the scalding sensation. I can rest well, my back is strong and sound and I feel much better in every way." For sale by all dealers, price 50 cents per box. FOSTER-MILBURN CO., Buffalo, N. Y. JOY RESTORES HER SIGHT. Shock of Long-Absent Son's Return Makes Mother, Blind for Four Years, See Agian. Sight has been miraculously restored to the stone-blind eyes of an aged mother by the voice of her son who returned unheralded after an absence of 18 years. The woman is Mrs. Sophia Fabian of New Orleans, and the son is Henry, now 39 years old. He left home in 1886 and none of the family had seen him since and heard from him but rarely. Some years after he disappeared his mother began to lose her sight. Nine years ago one eye became totally blind and five years after the other one also was extinguished. Since then she has lived in total darkness, being led around by the hand. Being, as she is, 76 years of age, Mrs. Fabian never thought she would see again. Three years ago she went to an eminent oculist, who informed her that the sight of one eye might possibly be recovered, but that she would never see out of the other. A short time ago Henry Fabian dropped in suddenly, and at once went to his old home. His mother was sitting alone. He came in upon her, and cried: "Mother!" Despite his absence of 18 years her mother heart knew his voice. The sudden shock of joy and the intense longing to see his face again brought a miracle and restored partially to her the sight of one eye. She throw herself into his arms. The recovery was not complete, but ever since Mrs. Fabian's sight has been rapidly recovering. By the aid of glasses she can now read again and can walk entirely without assistance, although the printed characters are strange to her, and although she has not walked alone for almost five years. NOVEL INSPECTION TOUR Ingenious and Time-Pressed Minister of Agriculture Lines Up Tillers of the Soil All Along the Tracks. Baron Tallian, Austrian minister of agriculture, was recently invited to inspect the husbandry and agricultural products in a certain district of Siebenburgen. Time being extremely limited, he arranged the matter as follows: He ordered all farmers to bring their cattle and agricultural implements, also specimens of the harvest, to the railway tracks and arrange them along the road while he passed by. When the peasants, their cattle, plows and cabbages hove into sight the minister ordered the train to slow up, and as he was leisurely dragged along he conversed with the peasants running after him about oxen, cows, calves, mares, fodder, pigs, grain, potatoes and what not. The new form of inspection is said to have been completely satisfactory to all parties concerned. Boarding Houses as Health Resorts. A health scientist recommends prunes as a steady diet. It would be interesting to know what connection he has with the boarding house trust. "I suffered from nervousness and headache until one day about a year ago it suddenly occurred to me what a great coffee drinker I was and I thought may be this might have something to do with my trouble, so I shifted to tea for awhile but was not better, if anything worse. "At that time I had a baby four months old that we had to feed on the battle, until an old lady friend told me to try Postum Food Goffee. Three months ago I commenced using Postum, leaving off the tea and coffee, and not only have my headaches and nervous troubles entirely disappeared but since then I have been giving plenty of nurse for my baby and have a large, healthy child now." "I have no desire to drink anything but Postum and know it has benefited my children, and I hope all who have children will try Postum and find out for themselves what a really wonderful food drink it is." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Both tea and coffee contain quantities of a poisonous drug called Caffeine that directly affects the heart, kidneys, stomach and nerves. Postum is made from cereals only, scientifically blended to get the coffee flavor. Ten days trial of Postum in place of tea or coffee will show a health secret worth more than a gold mine. There's a reason. Get the Book, "The Road to Wellville," in each pkg. Discussing the subject of how to prevent a hay rope from twisting, Mr. George Benbow in a recent issue of Wallace's Farmer says: "What you want to do is to compel the hump fiber to conform itself to the new position in the rope. The hemp, as it comes to the rope walk to be manufactured is straight. The fibers are joined and twisted to form a thread; the threads are doubled and twisted to form a strand, and the strands are twisted together to form a rope. With all this twisting is it a wonder the original fiber resists? Now to belt your rope, or soak it in water, or to lay it in the dew, deadens the twist, and this will be done at the expense of your rope. A rope maker will tell you never to wet a rope. After being wet it will never again be as strong as it was before. A good rope always twists more or less with damp or very dry weather. "Now as to your new hay rope. I am supposing it is hung ready for work. As you look up the rope is twisted from right to left most likely in a new rope. Now use a little patience. Take the end where the horses are hitched and take two or three turns out of the rope. Then run it back and forth, and if you have not taken enough turns take two or three more until you get it right. Most likely when the rope gets older the twist will be from left to right as you look up. In this case put a few twists in it and it will be all right. Beware of a rope so old that it hangs dead in all kinds of weather. It is nearly gone for work and is dangerous. "Instead of robbing your rope of its strength by boiling and wetting, feed it. Take a bar of good soap and run it along as the rope runs back and forth. The soap will soon find its way all over the rope and it will add to its strength and make it work more smoothly. I know this is work, but if you will take patience and soap you will be well repaid for the time spent. Use plenty of soap where there is much friction. Take care of your rope!" FOR REMOVING BOWLDERS. Simple Bit of Engineering That Does Away with a Lot of Laborious Digging. Getting our bowlers from cultivated fields is a matter of no little labor, espe- If no little labor, especially if the bowler is deeply imbedded in the earth. A large stone can be handled read- carly if the bowler is deeply imbedded in the earth. A large stone can be handled readily when upon the surface, but much more laborious digging is required if the bowler is to be hauled out by "main strength" by a team. A simple bit of engineering that will greatly help in this case is shown in the accompanying illustration. Two stout 284 scantlings are bolted at top and placed above bowler as shown. Chains are fastened around bowler and fastened to a scantling a third of the way from bottom. A long chain or rope from top of scantling to double tree of the team gives the connecting link. On starting up team the bowler will be lifted out upon the ground very easily for reasons that anyone with a mechanical eye can readily see—O. M. O'Hair, n Agricultural Entomist. SEASONABLE FARM NOTES About 20 pounds is the amount of alfalfa seed required per acre to give the best of results on fairly good land. As a rule, a soil that is loamy on top and clayey underneath is good farming land, provided that the drainage is good. Cross-breeding / animals does not generally yield satisfactory results, nor will cross-breeding seed plants be likely to give us any better results in the main. Corn that has been permitted to fully mature on the stalks gives the best results when used for seed. We might expect this, as it is in accordance with nature's plan. Do not select the ears of corn intended for, seed too early this fall. The corn is increasing in substance now, and this should be allowed to go on as long as possible. Until the substance is all in the kernels they will not have attained full vitality. Wise Selection of Crops There is much time and money lost by farmers because they do not know those varieties of grains and grasses adapted to the climate. Plants with thick leaves are best suited to a dry climate, while those with thin leaves are most desirable for a damp air. For this reason those living in a dry climate should grow corn, grass, etc., with thick leaves. Seed corn should be selected carefully. Nibs one and one-half inches long on an ear of corn result from bad selection. On such an ear the silks from the kernels on the tip of the ear are so slow in maturing that there is no pollen to fertilize them. Select ears that show, by being well filled at the tip, that the silks mature close together, not more than three or four days apart. --- Between the two oceans we raise one-fifth of the world's wheat, four-fifths of its corn, one-fourth of its cats, and four-fifths of its cotton. This harvest is the foundation of our prosperity. The most sanguinary of modern battles was probably that of the Moskowa in 1812, when of the 120,000 French 30,000 were lost, and of the 140,000 Russians 60,000. In New York city, where women cannot vote on school affairs, there are 89,000 children on half time instruction. ```markdown ``` BY PROXY What the Baby Needed. The Proper Name. The Daughter--No, mother, dear, I could not marry. Mr. Smith; he squints. The Mother—My dear girl, a man who has $100,000 a year may be affected with a slight optical indecision—but a squint, never.—London Tatler. Faithful Friend Jobba—I stood by my friend Bill the last time he got in trouble. time he go in trouble. Dobbs -Yes; I heard you were the best man.-Chicago Journal. During the last fiscal year an addition of $813,793,148 was made to the monetary stock of the country. Get your share all right?-Indianapolis News. Only freaks make freak election bets.-Birmingham Age-Herald. GAINSTHIRTYPOUNDS MRS. WEBER TELLS HOW SHE WAS HELPED WHEN DOCTORS FAILED. She Let Her Trouble Become Chronic Because She Hesitated to Consult Her Physician-Particulars of a Remarkable Case. The natural reluctance which every woman feels to consult a physician regarding troubles peculiar to her sex caused Mrs. C. Weber, of No. 7685 South Front street, Columbus, Ohio, to let her illness run on until it became chronic, and even the excellent doctor whom she employed could give her no relief that was permanent. She gives the following details of an interesting case: "I felt the trouble a long time before I went to our doctor, perhaps a year or more. When I did consult him he told me I had female trouble. I felt sharp pains through my stomach and could not walk across the room without suffering agonies which I cannot describe. My head ached so that it fairly thumped and at times it seemed that I would go crazy. My stomach became so weak that it would retain only the lightest food. Week after week I took the doctor's medicine, but I continued to feel worse and worse. On several occasions I was confined to my bed for a week at a time. My weight decreased to 103 pounds and I seemed a confirmed invalid. "One day I read of a case similar to mine that had been cured by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People and, although I did not have much confidence, I began taking the pills, having already discontinued my doctor's treatment. While I was taking the second box I began to feel a little better and the improvement continued until I was cared. In a few months I had recovered my health and strength and weighed 133 pounds. I owe everything to Dr. Williams' Pink Pills." No discovery of modern times has proved such a blessing to women as Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. Acting directly on the blood and nerves, invigorating the body, regulating the functions, they restore the strength and health in the exhausted patient where every effort of the physician proves unavailing. These pills are sold in boxes at 50 cents a box, or six boxes for $2.50, and may be had from all druggists, or direct from Dr. Williams Medicine Co., Schenectady, N. Y. 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It has been said that the United States will be able to import wheat within a very few years. Secondly, it will become one of those who will help produce it. Apply for information to SUPERVENTION OF LIMMIGRATION, Ontario, Canada; or to LIMMIGRATION, New York, New York; or Authorized Canadian Government Agent. THE FISH BRAND SLICKER A VALUED FRIEND THE FISH BRAND SLICKER A VALUED FRIEND "A good many years ago I bought a FISH BRAND Slicker, and it has proven a valued friend for many a stormy day, but now it is getting old and I must have another. Please send me a price-list." "The name of this worthy doctor, obliged to be married to a woman, will be given on application." TOWER CANADIAN COMPANY, Limited Toronto, Canada Wet Weather Clothing, Suits, and Hats for all kinds of wet work or sport FISO'S CURE FOR CURSES WAKEN ALL CURE FAILS. Best Congn Syrup. Tastes Good. Use in time. Sold by druglists. CONSUMPTION HOUSEHOLD VALUABLE TOILET SECRET. Cucumber Evolves a Natural and Harmless Arsenic That Bleaches All Complexes. Few women appreciate what a remedial agent the cucumber is in connection with the toilet and that it exerts a most wholesome effect on the skin. A cucumber cream, which is efficacious for sunburn, for a rough or dry skin, or to remove tan, can be prepared most daintily at home, and now during the season of this vegetable is the time that it should be done. For it the following ingredients are necessary: Cucumber juice ..... 1 oz. Spermaceol ..... 1/2 oz. White wine ..... 1/2 oz. Almond oil ..... 2 oz. To prepare the cucumbers, says the Chicago Journal, cut and chop—them fine. Then pound to a paste, using a mertar, or, in lieu of that, a potato masher in a granite vessel. When thoroughly crushed put into a jelly bag and extract the juice in the same manner as for jelly. Then add the white wax and spermaceti, melted, and lastly, the almond oil, stirring until cool. To whiten the skin, and give it elasticity and suppleness, a local complexion specialist suggests the following: Cucumber juice. 4 oz. Blanched almonds. 5 oz. Alcohol. 5 oz. Oil of bennie. 13 oz. Shaving cream. 5 oz. Perhaps the most difficult part of this operation is preparing the almonds. First bleach them by pouring boiling water on them. Then pound to a paste; add the cucumber juice, alcohol, oil and cream. Strain through a cloth and perfume. It is good to put on at night or to cleanse the face during the day after a shopping tour or a day spent in the dust and grime of the city. To obtain the juice of cucumbers boil them in a little water. Slice very thin and cook, skin and all, until thoroughly soft. They should be strained twice, first through a cloth, afterward a sieve. To obtain the essence add an amount of alcohol equal to that of the cucumber juice. Large pores in the face are the bane of some women, and to secure a fine-grained skin the fair creatures will resort to any expedient almost. One of the best remedies for this condition is a delightfully refreshing concoction in which cucumbers play a prominent part. The following ingredients are essential to obtain this lotion: Essence of cucumbers ..... 1½ oz Oil sweet almonds ..... 2 oz Oil sweet juice ..... 2 oz Tincture benzoin ..... 1-3 oz Powdered white castle soap ..... 1½ oz Combine the essence with the soap in a large jar. When the soap is dissolved, which will require several hours, add the cucumber juice. Shake thoroughly. Pour into a dish, add oil and benzoin and stir until cool, when the mixture will be white and creamy. Always shake before using and keep in a dark, cool place. FOR LOVERS OF FLOWERS How to Make a Swinging Shelf Which Displays Plant to Excellent Advantage Advantage. With the approach of fall many of our women folk are thinking of the flowers and plants to be brought into the house for winter. It is often difficult to care for these treasures with the little window space on the sunny side of the house. A very convenient and clever device for potted plants is shown in the cut reproduced herewith. This rack is so constructed and hung that it will swing away from the window into the room, thus giving it a SWINGING SHELF FOR PLANTS. double advantage, as during very cold winter nights the plants are better protected when swung away from the window. At the same time it can be pushed aside so that the window can be opened and closed without disturbing the plants. According to the Orange Judd Farmer it can be made of any good well-seasoned material found on the farm. The size can be made to accommodate any window. In this particular instance, the standards a and b are 1 1-2 inches square. Immediately under the top and bottom shelves, as shown at c, are two small iron rods which hold the frame firmly together. The top and bottom shelves should rest on these rods. The plates d and e should be made of iron and screwed securely to the window casing and the floor, as indicated. This shelf is very simple and convenient. HINTS FOR DRESSMAKERS. Mme. Baker Talks About Trimmings and Describes a Few Separate Skirts. Trimmings always interest—that is, the kind that are made in the shop or home. It is not always possible to find laces, braid and passementerie suitable for certain gowns, and then it is that the maker rises to the occasion and deft fingers produce wonderful results. Braids and ribbons now come with a thread or cord on the edges to draw up, as they did a few seasons ago, and the prettiest little wheels and scrolls are formed of them, with spider webs of silk and gilt threads and all sorts of lace stitches. Velvet bands have patterns covered with the ribbon or braid. The whole lower part of the skirt may be made in this way: First cut out the shape in paper; then baste on your scrolls to nearly cover the flounce. Work together with worsted or silk thread and then pull out the paper. Parts of the waist and sleeves will be made in the same way; borders may be put in chiffon or net dresses; in fact there is no limit to the possibilities. When ribbons were the rage before thousands of yards were gathered through the center and put in much the same way as described; but in the trimming now has a much better finish, as the edges are flat and the work may be pressed on the wrong side. Velvet applique in with the braiding is very effective and lace insertions in wheels are not particularly new, but work in very well with little frills of satin ribbon on the outer edge. The Castle or Diamond braids, that have threads of color woven through A B C D FOUR SEPARATE SKIRTS. them, are very desirable, if used in plain cloths for simple house gowns. Three- inch wide braids make rather a heavy gown when drawn up slightly on the upper edge and made to simulate wide tucks. A chiffon cloth has a skirt of un plaiting, with a braid put on this way: Each row has at the lower edge a fini inch-wide knife plaiting of the chiffon. The tops of the sleeves have the same rows, but the waist part is trimmed with white lace and black velvet ribbon. Velvet ribbons are woven in checkerboard squares, every alternate one of embroidery; again, they have an ear of wheat forming a vine; or they are beautifully embroidered in Japanese designs, with the edges as often waved or irregular as straight. The black velvet ribbon with gilt beads can be used very effectively on black net. The Burlingham sacking—cut in straight or shaped bands and finished with braids of any width—is a very good trimming for broadcloth or taffeta gowns. Black satin is again used for evening gowns, but it is of the soft variety more like messaline—and one can hardly without a black net. One of the prettiest seen is of alternate bands of glace taffeta and darned net, the pattern being worked in with black zephyr. This is easily done, and in simple patterns takes less time than it would to make shirred ruffles or ruches. Spangled nets are too becoming to be laid upon the shelf for any length of time and many beautiful shapes and designs are now shown. Instead of the plain circular robe the triple skirt is the favorite and goget ruffles are sold to apply to plain net. The above hints Mme. Baker, the well-known editor of the American Dressmaker, supplements with a description of four separate skirts, which are shown in the cut. Fig. A is a skirt with panels in rounded sections suitable for broadcloth. Fig. B is a skirt with fine tucking between stitched bands. Fig. C is a skirt with alternate panels notched at bottom and trimmed with braid. Fig. D is a skirt with shaped yoke and top part and deep tucked flounce. Cooking Fruit in the Oven Many fruits are richer and better for being cooked in the oven, instead of stewed on top of the stove. This is especially the case with apricots, prunes and apples, and fruit cooked in the oven should be closely covered to prevent its browning. It should be cooked slowly, care being taken that it does not dry on the dish. This will not happen if it is well covered with water at first and taken from the oven when the water and sugar have boiled down to a rich jelly. In most cases the fruit should be cooked about half a day, or for several hours. A stoneware pipkin or a heavy earthen pudding dish, covered with a plate, is the best thing to cook fruit in. Prunes, if cooked in this way, should be sprinkled with fine shavings from the yellow rind of an orange. They "dry down" easily, and therefore should be tightly covered and cooked slowly. Apricots should be cooked a long time. After the sugar is added, take off the cover and let the fruit glaze a little, but not harden. St. Jacobs Oil Known the world over as the promptest, surest cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia PUTNAM FADELESS DYES Color more goods brighter and faster colors than any other dye. One 10c package colors silk, wool and cotton are well and is guaranteed to give perfect results. Ask dealer, or we will send post paid at 10c n package. Write for free booklet—How to Dye, Bleach and Mix Colors. MONROE DRUG CO., Unionville, Missouri. For Sprains and Strains FOR Burns and Scalds Mexican Mustang Liniment FOR Cuts and Bruises PISO'S TABLETS The New Boon for Woman's Ills. SILENT suffering from any form of female disorder is no longer necessary. Mary modest women would rather die by inches than consult anypon, even by letter, about their private troubles. PISO'S TABLETS attack the source of that disease and give relief from the start. Whatever form of illness afflicts you, our interesting treatise, Cause of Diseases in Woman, will explain your trouble and our method of cure. A copy will be mailed free with a Geneva Sample of the Tablets, to any woman addressing THE PISO COMPANY Clark and Liberty Streets, WARREN, PA Live Stock and ELECTROTYPES Miscellaneous In great variety for sale at the lowest prices by A. N. Kellogg Mesquaker Co., 401 Wyndotte St., Ken, City A. N. K.-D 2046 Blot on California. They were discussing the charms of the California climate. "I never knew but two persons who could resist the idea of that delightful land," one of the company said, "and they were a mother and daughter from the Hub. They came to Pasadena while we were there, and they stayed just two days. One of us was a scorpion, and the other a scorpion, and the older woman explained: 'It is beautiful here, of course. We realize that. But, after all, it is so far from Boston!' "And they went that day."—N. Y. Su. Why It Hurt. "Don't feel so cut up about it. Mr. Skemer," said Miss Roxley, after rejecting him. "I'm not the first girl you love, nor, I venture to say, am I likely to be the lady." "No," he sighed, disconsolately, "but you're the richest."—Philadelphia Ledger. Cured Her Rheumatism. Deep Valley, Pa., Oct. 31 (Special)—There is deep interest in Green county over the cure of the little daughter of I. N. Whipkey of Rheumatism. She was a great sufferer for five or six years and nothing seemed to do her any good till she tired Dodd's Kidney Pills. She began to improve almost at once and now she is cured and can run and play as other children do. Mr. Whipkey says: I indeed thankful for what Dodd's Kidney Pills have done for my daughter; they saved her from being a crippie perhaps for life." Dodd's Kidney Pills have proved that Rheumatism is one of the results of diseased Kidneys. Rheumatism is caused by Uric Acid in the blood. If the Kidneys are right there can be no Uric Acid in the blood, and consequently no Rheumatism. Dodd's Kidney Pills make the Kidneys right. No man can look a savage dog in the face and accept the theory that hydropnobia is purely an imaginary disease.—Chicago Daily News. Tenth Season of the California Limited Ten years ago this fall the Santa Fe started its California Limited train on the initial run across the continent. Many improvements have been made in that buoy decade. To-day's engines and coaches are much heavier than those of 1894. Millions of dollars have been spent on the track alone—some of it for oil-sprinkled (dustless) roadbed and oil-burned (dustless) engines. The time is fester, too. Daily service of the California Limited will be resumed Sunday, November 13, for the tenth season, superseding the present semi-weekly schedule. This is now an all-the-year-round train, between Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco, running through Southwest land of enchantment. The time, Chicago to Los Angeles, is about 68 hours, which is fast speed for the 2,263 miles traversed, considering that several mountain ranges are crossed. The next legislature is expected to take cognizance that trains going in opposite directions on a single track are not to be passed lightly—Kansas City Star. Do not believe Piso's Cure for Consumption has an equal for coughs and colds—J. F. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind., Feb 15, 1900. THE GENERAL MARKETS. Kansas City, Nov. 2. CATTLE—Beef steers $3.25 @ 5.60 Western steers 2.25 @ 4.55 Western cows 1.70 @ 2.25 OATS—No. 2 mixed 4.35 @ 5.10 SHEEP 3.55 @ 4.05 WHEAT—No. 2 hard 1.60% @ 1.10 No. 2 red 1.10 @ 1.12 CORN—No. 2 mixed 4.00 @ 4.55 OATS—No. 2 mixed 3.10 RYE 76 @ 78 HAY—Timothy 8.50 @ 8.00 Prairie 7.50 @ 8.00 POULTRY—Hens, per lb 6½% @ 7½ Springs, per lb 6½% @ 7½ BUTTER 19½% @ 20 EGGS 19½% @ 20 POTATOES 40 @ 45 ST. LOUIS. CATTLE—Beef steers 3.50 @ 6.25 Texas steers 2.50 @ 3.90 HOGS—Packers 4.80 @ 5.00 SHEEP—Natives 3.75 @ 4.25 WHEAT—No. 2 red 1.12 @ 1.13% CORN—No. 2 mixed 50 @ 51 OAVE—No. 2 30 @ 30% FLOUR—Red winter pat. 19 @ 24 BUTTER—Creamery 17½% @ 18½% EGGS 17½% @ 18½% LARD 6.82% @ 6.85 BACON 8.62% @ 9.00 CHICAGO. CATTLE—Steers 5.80 @ 6.00 HOGS—Mixed and butchers 4.90 @ 4.90 SHEEP—Western 4.90 @ 4.75 WHEAT—No. 2 red 1.16 @ 1.19 CORN—No. 2 55½% @ 55½% OATS—No. 2 30 @ 30% RYE—Dec 78 @ 79½% EGGS 15½% @ 18½% LARD—Dec 6.90 @ 6.95 PORK—Dec. 10.55 @ 11.00 NEW YORK. CATTLE—Steers 5.00 @ 5.75 HOGS 5.35 @ 5.50 SHEEP 2 50 @ 1 00 WHEAT-No. 2 red 1 18 @ 1 18 CORN-No. 2 58% @ 50% OATS-No. 2 31% @ 35% St. Known the world o promptest, surest c PUTNAM A. H. The letters of Miss Merkley, whose picture is printed above, and Miss Claussen, prove beyond question that thousands of cases of inflammation of the ovaries and womb are annually cured by the use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:—Gradual loss of strength and nerve force told me something was radically wrong with me. I had severe shooting pains through the pelvic organs, cramps and extreme irritation compelled me to seek medical advice. The doctor said that I had ovarian trouble and ulceration, and advised an operation. I strongly objected to this and decided to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. I soon found that my judgment was correct, and that all the good things said about this medicine were true, and day by day I felt less pain and increased appetite. 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Main and Missouri, Avenue. Phone 214. Private Orders Given Special Attention. When You Buy Mone MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY See the Daily Papers for Our Magnificent World's Fair Service Daily Passenger Transs Each Way 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. Barber Wanted--A splendid opportunity is offered a first-class barber in a thriving country city. Call on or write Albert Smith Black water, Mo. FOR SALE—A $300 Styvestat Upright Concert Piano; will sell for $125; $25 down, rest in terms to suit; must sell at once; call at or write the Conservator's office. 114 West Main street. HIGGINSVILLE. The members of Strother Lodge, No. 84, A. F. & A. M., let the contract for the tearing down of their old hall and erecting of modern structure on the same site last week. Wm Brooks, a Negro carpenter has the contract. Mr L Snoddy, of Glasgow, Mo. spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs J L Davis. Quite a number of the Knights of Labor lodge attended the funeral of Mr Wm Hayden Sunday at Lexington. Mr Reuben Davis, of Kansas city, Sunded here. Mr Sam Fields is agent for a history of the Cuban war. Any one wishing the good book will do well to see him. Rev C L Jackson held services at Mayview, Mo., Sunday. The attendance was large, and all seemed to be well pleased. Messrs. Jno. and Archie Hopkins, of Mayview, were here on business Tuesday. Mr Jno Anthony, of Pleasant Grove, was a visitor here Sunday. Mr and Mrs Geo Lee Sundayed in Lexington, Mo. Mr Whitis Clark and wife spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs James rarris. Messrs G W Edwards and L E Britt transacted business in Lexington Lest Wednesday. Miss Alice Holines, of Lexington, visited here Thursday. Mr T A Jones spent several days in Kansas City last week. Mrs Lucinda Holine, of Lexington, was the guess of her aunt, Mrs Josie Jackson for a few days. When wanting to know all the news, dont worry your neighbor to borrow their CONSERVATOR, but see the agent and let him enroll you as a subscriber for only $1 per year, you then can keep abreast the times. Miss Eva Britt has been on the sick list. To Save Fuel Buy Your Stoves Of E. Ralph Blair, Dealer in General Hardware Stoves and Refrigerators, Tinware, Fishing Tackle and Sporting Goods. 116 South Osage Street. Moerschel B BREWERS AND Cor. Main and Missouri Private Orders Given Special Attention's Beer, You will Be Patronal DEMOCRATIC RAVINGS Secondary T. Torres of University man. Hulun of Alabang, a Rabid. "Niger" Hut r If Democracy has returned to "sanity" as Governor Cleveland asserts, it is certain that it has not purged itself of something even worse than insanity. Anarchists are a greater curse to any community than Islamists, for the nations are often harmless to society, but anarchists, by their words and deeds, are always a menace. Take the of Congressman Heflin for instance. He is an Alabaman with a mouth more dangerous than a doz in Czolgoszesz. The assassin of President McKinley did not openly peach anarchism before carrying out his purpose and thereby incite others to slay public men. Heflin is more cowardly. In a recent speech at Tuskee, Ala., the home of Booker T. Washington, and then groomed conducted by him, Heflin said: "There they sat. Roosevelt an Booker, and if Czolgosz or one of his kind had thrown a bomb under the table no great arm would have been done the country." Of the report that Booker T. Washington was going to help to beat him for election to congress Hefflin said: "If Booker takes a hand in this thing, i will be one time I will ask him to step out. I will ask him to 'hands off' and you know we have a way of influencing negroes town here". Heflin, who succeeded Congressman Thompson, had a fight with his republican opponent, Captain B. W. Walker, on Sunday. Smarting under this, he attacked Walker fiercely in his address. He described him as "a back an I can scent missing it the feet of honest, upright Democrat". He said it was the desire of the republicans to have Walker seat to congress so they could say; "Here's a friend of Booker Washington and it shows how he is looked up to do in there and how the people uphold him." "It Parker is elected president he said," and Booker Washington goes to Washington, you will find him eating in the kitchen instead of the dining room". Heflin said he refused to meet Walker in joint debate because that would have recognized him as his equal. He added: "I do not recognize any black and tan as my equal. I will not lower myself to the level of a tan and black, who uningles on equal terms with nuggets". It avails Heilin nothing to say his bomb talk was intended as to be jocular. The fact remains that it was incendiary language, such as is made criminal by anti-anarchist law recently passed by congress. The Democratic party has much to answer for, and unless it muzzles such blantant "nigger" hater as Heilin it may have more crimes laid at its door. Heilin is one of leaders of the party in the south and his u terances are at indication that Democracy is, at least, not "safe", even if it is now "sane", as Mr. Cleveland would have the people believe. Lincoln Institute Notes Regent J. Silas Harris was the welcome guest of the Institute for a few hours last week. Prof. Harris expressed himself as very well pleased with the various improvements, large attendance and many other things that go to prove the phenomenal success of the present administration. Mr. Ossian Lang, of the "Forum", has solicited from President Allen a series of articles relative to Lincoln Institute. 1 Can find Clothing that will please them at E. E. JOHNSTON'S. 207 Ohio St. The columns of such well established educational papers, as the Missouri School Journal, the New England Journal of Education, New York School Journal and other periodicals, are always open for important items or articles from this Institution. All this helps to demonstrate the fact that the Institute is rapidly taking front rank among the best schools of the country. Prof. Garnett, on his return form a recent business trip to Texas Indian and Oklahoma Terriories gave a very interesting and instructive address relative to the condition of the negro citizens of that section, from a financial educational and other important points of view. The entire address was one of the strongest arguments that can be produced for the necessity of just such organization and such a conference as the Farmer's Convention in order that negroes of this and other sections may learn how to acquire and retain land; how to adopt improved methods of Agriculture; how to become part and parcel of the communities in which they dwell, whether as farmers, tradesmen or in the professional lines. "How to retain a hold up n the gainful occupations," is a serious question, and one that easily should force its way home to every Negro in the Republic. Editor Logan of the Profession World visited his Alma Mater during the week. The institution is always pleased to welcome its graduates and all who are interested in the cause of education. The Institute Foot Ball team will play this week against the teams of St. Josepa and Quindaro. CLINTON Mrs. Delia Goodwin, a pioneer resident of this city past this life Oct. 30th. Deceased was 86 years of age. She leaves two sons and one daughter. A WELD.NG AT BLACKWATER A Prosperous Saline County Farmer selects One of Cooper's Fairest for a Bride The wedding bells have ceased ringing, since two hearts have been made glad. There was a quiet and charmingly prepared wedding, at the Free Baptist church, Wednesday evening. Miss Ella Mars all of this vicinity, and Mr. George Conway of Union Hill were united in marriage, Rev. C. R. Smith performing the ceremony. The bride is quiet and well developed lady, and the groom is a prominent, relicable and wealthy farmer, who is very highly esteemed by a high acquaintances. Two little Misses, Benona Isaac and Louise Parrish, led the way up an isle, bearing little basse s of white our saturnines and to render the harmony more complete, these little ladies were attired in spotless white, which afforded them a very angel appearance. Following them were the two Best men, Messrs J. J. Harris and George Ripley. Mr. Conway was brought forward, by Mr. Alfred Freeman. The Bride was becomingly attired in cream-colored Broadcloth Passamentre and Silk medalions She was led to the attar by Miss Sallie Jackson, who was gowned in blue, with white ornamentations, followed by the Misses Sebyl a Fa rish and Eiliza P indexter, dressed in white. Miss No a E. Smith played the Wedding Mirach. After the couple had been happily united and the old church organ had pealed the departing saints, a quiet but sweet melody was sung by Miss Smith and Mrs. S. A Williams. "How Can I Leave Thee". The church was decorated with beautiful blooming house plants and Chrysanthemums. The presents were numerous and costly. LEXINGTON. Miss Thomas, of Denver, Colo. sister of Mrs. Phineas Thomas, of Estelle Heights, is visiting in our city. Mrs. Jackson Arnold connaes very ill. A large number of young people gave a masked Halloween social at Miss Sarah Lawson. Mrs. Madison and grandson, EaL Claybonrue, are visiting in Lexington, the guests of Mrs G Jones. Rev Cox, who has been conducting a protracted meeting at the Baptist church, has returned to his home, and Rev Strickland, of Kansas City, will assist for a while. Mr Wm Hayden died Oct. 28th. The funeral was preached by Rev A A Gilbert at the A M E church. Mr Hayden had been a suffer r for some time. He leaves a wife, five children two brothers and o ne relatives to mourn his death. Mr Geo Webb is considerably improved; we hope to see him out again soon. Miss Lizzie, daughter of Rev Young of the M E church, is ill. Mr Samuel Tolbert, son of Mrs Belle To bert, died in Kansas City and was br ught here for burial. Funeral services conducted from the Bapti-tchur. h. Mr Joe Clark, who has been in Lexington for a few weeks, has gone to Colorado for his health. J. W. MENEFEE. Jr. Livery and Boarding Sale Stables. FANCY DRIVERS. Nothing But Rubber Tired Rigs For City Use. SPECIAL ATTENTION AID TO BUYING & SELLING HORSES AND MULES. 401 W Maju st Both Phones 97 Geo. W. Longan, PROP See Him To Be Treated Right 216 and 218 LAMINE STREET Free aptit Quarterly Meeting The Quarterly meeting of the Marshall District, of the Free Baptist church convened with the Mt. Calvary church at Marshall Mo., Oct 28-30. The officers elect were Dr. W. Howard Lexington, moderation, Rev. E. D. Burns, of Blackburn Clerk and the Rev J. P. McDonald of Gilliam, Treasurer The s s on was well attended and a grand religious time was witnessed by all who attended, Rev. C. P. Green, of Nelson, W. C. Todd, of Arrow Rock, and L. W. Spears were ordained for the Ministry. Every point in district was represented by delegates many visits from Union Hill Arrow Rock, Nelson and other places attended the service. BLACKBURN. Miss Blanche Price, of Mount Leonard was here, Monday, on business. Quarterly meeting was held here on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, Oct., 25th and 26th elder W. H. Smith being present. Green Adams, of Green Valley attended quarterly meeting here recently. Mr. Adams is one of the District Stewards of this circuit. Rev E. D. Burns went to Marshall, Eridau, to attend the quarterly conference. Misses Mittie and Maud Poindexter arrived Sunday, from the city of Blackwater and they will spend the winter with their aunt Mrs. Mattie Finley. Mr. Crid Spriggs was here on business, last Monday. Mrs. Sarah Clark and Miss B. Price of Mt. Leonord were here Friday shopping. Newto Shannon went to Marshall, Friday, to take medical treatment under Dr. H. H. Webb. Mrs. T. 2 Coxton and Miss Williams left for their home in Bonner Springs Kansas. Mrs. Fannie Alexander, of Marshall, spent Sunday with her cousin, Mrs. Ida Funley. Rev. Austin H. Higgs of Marshall, will address the citizens of this place Friday, Nov., 4th. Mrs Ellen Porter, of Waverly attended quarterly meeting here on the 26th ult. BLACKWATER Mr Jno Williams, of St. Louis, is the guest of his brother, Mr V Williams. Prof G W Williams and family have moved to their home near Nelson. Mrs Sarah Crutchfield has returned home from the wedding of her consin, Miss Ella Marshall Mr Geo Conway and Miss Ela Marshall were united in marriage at the Free Baptist church, Oct. 26th. They will reside in th Union Hill neighborhood near Little Rock, Mo. Messis Edward Taylor and John Adams, of Hardeman, were guests of friends here recently. Misses Mittie and Maud Poindexter left for Blackwater, where they will attend school this winter. Mr Jas Ripley and Miss Eliza Poindexter were married at Boonville, Saturday. The couple passed through here enroute to their future home, Blackwater. Miss Lucy Johnson returned home Saturday after a five weeks vi it with her uncle, Mr Albert Smith. J. M. Harris. M. D Physician and Surgeon. 116 W. Main. St., Sedalia, Mo —OFFICE HOURS— 10:00 to 12:00 a.m. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Residence 236 W. 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