Sedalia Weekly Conservator

Sedalia Weekly Conservator. Extracts from an address delivered in the George R. Smith Colleg Chapel by Prof. H. L. Billups. [Portrait of a man in formal attire with a mustache and a bow tie]. Life is a series of fermentations. Man is an istomus between two eternities. History's glittering pages are dotted with the names of great benefactors. Are we to sit with padlocked lips and be braided as ingrates? God forbid that any man should ever allow his life to be a living example of base ingratitude. Many benefactors there are, who in recent years have blessed, uplifted, and bettered humanity by their lives and in their death bequeathed to mankind the inheritance of their wealth and sunshine. Some believe in visible monuments, but with time and age they fade and disappear. For example (note if you will) that beautifully constructed Garfield monument in Lakeview Cemetery; the immortal Lincoln's imposing shatt, in Springfield, Ill.; or Chicago's boasted bronze that tells the passer-by of that daring intrepid and courageous John A. Logan. These, all thes, like man's blasted hopes, will fade and banish forever. But, thanks he unto God, there are monuments which are imperishable-monuments erected in the mind, heart and soul. To one of these we now turn our attention. General George Rappan Smith, the broad-minded, big hearted philanthropist and Christian hero was born August, 17th, 1804, in Virginia. He died, July 13th 1879 in Sedalia, Mc., aged, 75 years 10 months and 26 days. Thus ended the earthly, visible and mortal life of one of the Negro's truest friends. Truest friend, yes, a thousand times yes. Do you doubt it? If so, ask the scores of liberated slaves to whom he gave homes on vonder's hill. Do you doubt it? If so ask the colored people who receive bread (when set free) from his hand. And in his dying hour (God be praised) he yet, remembered the black man and donated these acres, this spot for the erection of an educational institution for the Negro. In his conviction of right and wrong Gen. Geo. R. Smith stood like a stone wall. Students he needs no monument. The good which men do lives after them. This man of God was fifty years ahead, yes a half century a head of his generation. Behold the image of this illustrious dead. Moerschel Brewing Co. BREWERS AND BOTTLERS. Cor. Main and Missouri, Avenue. Phone 214. Private Orders Given Special Attention. When You Buy Moer : : schuel's Beer. You will Be Patronizing a HOME INDUSTRY. : : VOL. 11. Let us ever pay homage to his undying name, to his never to-be forgotten memory, his imperishable deeds. This valorous man, this invincible hero was frequently called Negro lover, black Republican and many, many other epiphhets. He possessed a great heart, a strong backbone and the courage of his conviction and was heard to say: "I would rather be right than president." Sirs: it is, the highest privilege of man to live for a principle. Physically speaking, men die but principles live for ever. Indeed, sir, to live for a principle is to live beyond the stars. General Smith never broke his word. He always kept his promises. As to changes some people are swifter than the wind. One day while attaining a fourth of July celebration; he was heard to remark: In heart and in soul now and forever I am unconditionally for the Union. Although Sedalia progressive growing, beautiful. Sedalia is the proud monument of his life; he lived not, and cared not for greed gain or office. Never-the-less God prospered him. He possessed considerable of this world's good. He was a real man, a tall man; a sun-crowned man. Let us pray heaven to send us more of such great men. Anybody, everybody admire a REAL MAN. This was demonstrated by the vote of the people at our last National Election. But the putty man-the dummy the man who dares to act fear to act without first getting the consent or assent of the Muses, the ghosts, or the gods is a buck boneless coward. General Geo. R. Smith was great in this life but still greeted in and after his death. This institution, George R. Smith College during the lapse of years will speak for its self: George R. Smith College there is great hope for thee. Thy motto (Lux flat) on banner bright will yet kiss the breeze in broad America and foreign fields. Two score and ten have already gone forth. Fifty other radiating lights have joined them, and still other knowledge hungry hundreds are (we trust) on the way to this great Godgiven storhouse of knowledge Yes, from this, their Alma Ma- mercy and angels of peace. From our little beginning, there will, in due time, go forth from these sacred college walls, ministers, mechanics, teachers, artisans, farmers, seamstresses, housekeepers, printers, painters, blacksmiths, shoemakers, sweet singers and other professions. As these scores go forth, and grant that their lives may touch such other scores and hundreds until, like a mighty ocean, knowledge shall cover the earth as the waters cover the great deep. A. G. Wheeler G. W. Wheeler WHEELER'S Shaving Parlor Shaves, Hair-Cuts, Shampoos, Sea-Foams and Hair-Sir. COME AND BE MADE BY BY AND UP TO DAY. Listen; let me live a poor man, rob me if you will; let me live on bread and water; let pinching poverty do her work, but, and all this fury teed me, chide be educated. The lack of a down-to-date, common-ense, literary and industrial education has not only robbed the Negro but defrauded him of his rights. Students tell it, tell it long and loud, tell it to your children let them tell it to their children's children what Gen. George R. Smith has done for us. Let us forever think of the giver, who has gone long years ago. And joined the many good ones, on the bright celestial shore. I wonder when the battle's fought. And when the victory's won. And we have reached the ciimax beyond the setting sun. If we'll shout the harvest o'er with mirthful joy and bliss. And have a home in heaven with General George R. Smith. PHENOMENAL DEVELOPMENT AND RELIGIOUS PURITY OF THE RACE. From the Annual Report of the Rev. J. Wil Jackson, D. D. to the Central Missouri Conference. Permit a remark, in this connection, of a passing, relative thought. The Afro-American people, in their unquestionably rapid material, social and intellectual growth, have reached the transition period in their seminational life. The motions, upward or downward, of the social life or any people or race are conditioned to the effects, or influences, of environments. Incentives to progress are strongest where conditions give the best assurances of the largest possible reward to free and unresisted exertion. The progressive life is accelerated in proportion as the means and facilities of progress are acquired. Of course, there can be, in human history, no such movement as instantaneous racial transformation. It comes only as the product of years of preparationlong-enduring time. It begins with the individual passes slowly outward to the few and thus gradually reaches out over the masses. The transition period of a people is not the Golden Age of tranquility and peace. It is, indeed, the period of contention; contention between the advocates of the old, and the votaries of the new, condition of things; between the spirit of progress on the one hand, and on WHEELER'S Shaving Parlor Shaves, Hair-Cuts, Shampoos, Sea-Foams and Hair-Siu. COME AND BE MADE BY AND UP-TO-D the other, ignorance and prejudicial adherence to existing circumstances and traditions. The transition period is the period of revolution, convulsive or gradual. But progress is an indistinctible principle of human nature. It is God's plan and must go on. Suppression of the spirit of progress in this country, though aimed but at a class or race, is destructive of the very elements. The possession of which makes life worth the living, and common sense, as well as the tender ties of inter-blending common interests, will, in the long run, forcibly dictate its folly. True it is that the representatives of change and improvement lured on by the deceptive hopes which visionary anticipations instill, and too often misguided by false notions of duty and loyalty, often step unwisely and too far. However, the spirit of progress is possessing the people. They are growing into a more intelligent and appreciative realization of their duty and responsibilities in the community, the State and the Church. The individual is finding his place and potency in the common weal or woe. There is more of dependence upon self, not so much of passive reliance upon others. They are less the slaves of others' thoughts, but more the servants of their own. How could it be otherwise in a land of christian institutions of learning and a powerful system of popular education, such as ours? Associative touch with these mighty forces inspires them to reach out for better things. The cry is heard all over the land for the possession of property; for better homes and better things in the home; for the education of the voice; for modern church buildings; and for the educated and consecrated minister of the gospel. And it is, neverthless, true, that the religion life and conditions of the people are as deep and sincere as ever. The so-called "Higher Criticism", fish power did get up high enough to reach the colored people. It failed to produce so much as a ripple of disturbance to the restful poise of their placid faith. Why, I verily believe that there are not a few of them who firmly believe in the authenticity, credibility, inspiration and divine origin of the entire book—language, letters, leaves, and lids. With such faith in the integrity and integrality of the Book of books, coupled with good works, surely the future is fair with promise of the coming supreme sway of the kingdom of our Lord and His Christ. Daylight is dawning all around us. WANTED - TRUST-WORTHY man or woman to manage business in this county and adjoining territory for well established house of solid financial standing. $20.00 straight cash salary with all necessary expenses paid weekly by check from headquarters. Money advanced for expenses. Position permanent: previous experience not essential. No investment required. We furnish everything. Enclose self-addressed envelope. Address, Manager $10 Como Bleck., Chicago, Ill. The Claims of the Pastor by Rev. W. H. Smith M. Collection $9,281.18 Disbursements 5,552.44 Face value of policies carried 595.600 Cash on deposit $10,332.79 A. W. LLOYD, GRAND CHANCELOR. 2629 Lucas Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. The relation of pastor and people is very broad and sacred. It is a divinely appointed relation The preacher of the Gospel is called of God and by him commissioned to proclaim the glad tidings of salvation to his fellowmen and to be a spiritual counselor and guide of such as are committed to him from time by the church. He is expected to devote all his time and strength to the work of the ministry. As the servant of God he is entitled to the confidence and respect of his flock. His relation to God, the church at large and his immediate congregation claim the sympathy, co-operation and support of those over whom he is appointed. It is wrong, as well as unfaithful for a Minister of the gospel who takes the sacred oaths and obligations at an annual conference to devote his whole time to the work of the Ministry, and especially to that people and congregation who is able, and DO give a comfortable support and then he to devote his time and energy to every thing but to the work which he has been called of God to do, and sent out by the church to accomplish. Great and grave responsibility attaches to the relation of pastor and people from both sides. Each is debtor to the other. There's no escape from these responsibilities. Answer for them is to be made to God as well as to men. The claims of the servant of God upon his people cannot be dismissed at the pleasure of the individual on the basis of likes or dislikes, as some seem to presume and undertake. The obligations devolving upon the people from their relation to pastor have to do with God as well as the pastor himself and do not change with our personal feelings, but stand and demand faithful discharge regardless of our feelings of unfriendliness which may have sprung up between our self and the pastor, as is sometimes the case. The first impulse that arises in heart and mind when some people become displeased with their pastor for any cause, is NO. 44 generally, to with-hold support. That is dishonest and unchristian. Self-respect breaks down where such a course is pursued. Even though the preacher should be greatly at fault in complaints against him, yet that, if itself, would be no justification tor seeking to hinder him in his work and refusing to pay what is due him. Those, who do these things, thinking they may get some satisfaction out of revengeful acts are the greatest sufferers in the end. Unworthy acts always hurt their author more than the intended victim. Mistreatment of the pastor always results in injury to the entire congregation and tends to destroy its influence in the community. Thus the cause of God suffers, and who knows what the cumulative effects will be? Individuals and congregations having mistreated their pastors are not in a position to make requests of the conference for special favors in the appointment of pastors for them. Yet that is what the dissatisfied and such as have been most unfair and unreasonable in the treatment certain to do. People who have not paid their pastor and who have other wise misused him should have no hearing in their requisite for special favors at the hands of Conference. There is a great difference between willingness and inability to pay pastor and presiding elder, and ability and unwillingness to pay. Spiteful indifferent and stingy deficits are intolerable. But more important than the financial claim of pastors is that of sympathy and earnest co-operation. This directly affects the spiritual results of the pastorate. What can be worse that personal antagonism against the pastor, hindering his work as a servant of God and the church. Who is willing to answer for that? Then, let nothing be done through strife, or vain glory, but in lowness or mind. Let each esteem others better than themselves. Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding, abundantly above all that we ask, or think according to the Power that works in us unto Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus, thru-ort all ages world with it oit end, Amen. Rev. M. W. Dogan, A. M., Ph. D., president of Wiley University, who will deliver a lecture, under the auspices of the Students' Lecture Bureau, in the George R. Smith College Chapel, on the Evening of March the 17th. The Rev. M. W. Dogan, A. M., Ph. D., president of Wiley University is one of our most progressive, prominent, young educators of the south. He is strictly a college president and business-man. That he brings things to pass is attested by the $40,000 improvements and 36 per cent increase of attendance he has made at Wiley University, during the past eight years. He believes in self help and hustling. This he has demonstrated by his own life; in that, he has step by step made his way from boot black to the presidency of one the best, and the largest school for Negroes in Texas. His broad experience, travel, contact and literary attaunment make him a logical, witty and ready speaker. It is both, delightful and inspiring to hear him. Sound business judgment will dictate the coming aldermanic election. Partisan ties and interest has willingly subordinated itself to that higher interest, the good of the community. Our present Board of Aldermen has accomplished some very good work for Sedalia, and we can see no reason, of sufficient moral weight, for a change in any ward of the city. In the first ward Mr. J. F. Scaly, whose term expires this spring, has made an efficient official. He aad his colleague, Mr. H. W. Meuschke, have conserved the interestss not only of their constituents but have helped all Sedalia. Successful business management of private affairs is a fairly good indication that a man can properly look after public interests. Therefore, we urge upon all to do all possible to continue conservative business men in positions of public trust. ALTRAUSTIC ideas should be imparted to our youth. Teach then the beauty and happiness derived from the living of a life devoted to the good of others. Anv of us would gladly accept the career of Francis E. Willard, Florence Nightingale, Abraham Lincoln or Elijah P. Lovejoy as our own personal careers because their lives are worthy of emulation or possession. Unselfishness is one of the most striking characteristics of each of these individual's lives. Altruistic motives prompted their every act, private or public. KUROPATKIN is again giving the Japanese a few practical lessons in sprinting. If the Japanese continue, Kuropakin's Manchurians Campaign will be as fatal to Russia's military provocation as was the Russians invasion to the first Napoleon. The Mikado's soliders are giving the whole of Christendom good material for thought and investigation. Marvel after marvel, they are giving to European and American civilization and their remarkable power of adapting themselves to any environments make of them a people to be studied in a very careful manner by the most learned investigators. No system of education should be without this important feature; no code of morals would be complete, if void of this altrumistic principle and no religious tendency can be nearer the divinest of the divine" than when it teaches its followers to seek happiness in this life by making the lives of those about us happy and pleasant. Hope spurs us all to industrious activity, without hope man's ambition, aspiration, investigation and anticipation would be so effectively negatived that his life would be a farce. Pursue hope with the same constancy as life follows light and heat. EVERY new business enterprise entered into by members of the race, means the addition of one more element of strength to further the cause of racial development. Success comes to no man; but, some men bring success to them by their persistent energies and tireless activities. Published every Friday morning and entered at Sodalia Post Office, as see and class matter. The Rev. M. W. Dogan, A. M., Ph.D. university, who will deliver a lecture at the Students' Lecture Bureau, in College Chapel, on the Evening. That he brings things to pass is attentions and 36 per cent increase of aley University, during the past eight years and bustling. This he has demonstrated he has step by step made his way for dedication of one the best, and the largest. His broad experience, travel, contends make him a logical, witty and readyful and inspiring to hear him. Sound business judgment will manic election. Partisan ties and ordinated itself to that higher interest. Our present Board of Aldermen very good work for Sedalia, and we present moral weight, for a change in the first ward Mr. J. F. Scaly, spring, has made an efficient officer. Mr. H. W. Meuschke, have conserved their constituents but have helped all. Successful business management of good indication that a man can propels. Therefore, we urge upon all the conservative business men in position. Altruistic ideas should be impacted then the beauty and happiness derived voted to the good of others. Any of the career of Francis E. Willard, Florence Coln or Elijah P. Lovejoy as our of their lives are worthy of emulation or one of the most striking characteristics of his lives. Altruistic motives prompt public. Kuropatkin is again giving the Japan in sprinting. If the Japanese continue Campaign will be as fatal to Russia's the Russians invasion to the first Nazi soldiers are giving the whole of Christ thought and investigation. Marvel after to European and American civilization power of adapting themselves to any of a people to be studied in a very careful learned investigators. No system of education should be vague; no code of morals would be complete principle and no religious tendency can be divine" than when it teaches its follower life by making the lives of those about it. Hope spurs us all to industrious man's ambition, aspiration, investigation, so effectively negatived that his life will hope with the same constancy as life for. Every new business enterprise the race, means the addition of one more further the cause of racial development. Success comes to no man; but, since them by their persistent energies and GOOD READING FOR DELIN- QUENT SUBSCRIBERS 1. 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The list are being carefully gone over, and readjusted if in any subscriber to the Times fails to receive the CONSERVATOR, please notify at once. Delinquent subscribers are notified not to send money to the undersigned or the CONSERVATOR. Persons whose subscription expires at a future date will be duly notified and may renew with the CONSERVATOR if they so desire.. All names appearing on the Times list as delinquent will be dropped. Mr W. H. Carter who has conducted the Times for the past 12 years, desire to thank all of his friends who have so loyally supported him in the past, and in giving up this work carries with him a high appreciation of t eir fidelity, and cherishes the hope that he will be a worthy recipient of their friendship. Respectfully H. G. PHILLIPS. DO IT NOW. If you have some work to do, Do it now. If some nails aim in view, Do it now. Time is winning fast away, Opportunities never stay, You are sure of but to-day, Do it now. If a lesson you would learn, Do it now. If a rich reward would earn, Do it now. If you would a kindly deed, Help a fellow mortal's need. Use the moment as they Speed, Do it now. Would you live a noble life, Do it now. Cherish love and banish strife, Do it now. Earth stands at the opening door, of the changeful evermore, What we'll be, we've beonbefore, Be it now. OUR PRESIDING ELDERS Few cities enjoy the distinction of having two presiding elders. Sedalia is thrice blessed, because she has two best men and church workers. Rev. W. H. Smith, presiding elder of the Sedalia district, and the Rev. J. Will Jackson, D. D., presiding elder of the St. Joseph District, both own property here and make this their official residence. They are held in high esteem by all of their fellow town'smen. Their homes are models of culture and Christian hospitality. After laboring hard during the past year, they will both go up to Conference, with a "conscience void of offense" because they have performed their duties fearlessly and industriously for the people's salvation. There will be Quarterly meeting services at the A. M. E. church, Sunday, March., 10th. Everybody will be given a cordial welcome. Messra George Smith and Henry English were arraigned in our local courts last week on the charge of dislooting of engaged property. The prosecution grew out of these gentlemen having signed notes for a neighbors' surety. Lawyer Phillips looked after their interest so nicely that both were discharge. BURTON'S CHEPEL AT FAY ETTE PUSHING TO THE FRONT. Rev. W. J. DeBoe, writes us from Fayette that Burton's chael has had a very prosperous year. This church with a membership of only 105 has raised upwards of a thousand dollars during the year. 35 conversions and 35 additions will be reported to the conference. Efforts are being put forth for the erection of another church, more modern and beautiful then the present CORRESPONDENCE DEPARTMENT. Social, Religious and Business Happenings of the Week. SWEET SPRINGS After giving three years very valuable service to the church here, the Rev. Wm. Divers bid his legion of friends "Good Bye" Monday morning for St. Louis, where he goes to report to his conference. His labors have been preformed here with the best results for the community. Mrs. Ellie Schumache, of South Grove, was a pleasant caller here Kinchen March, was called to Warrensburg lastweek to be at the bedside of his mother, Mrs. Flora Lindsay. The Clover Club did not forget to pay its respects to the Rev. Wm. Divers' last Sunday night. Just ashe was about to dismiss, Press. j. A. Lucas, of the club, stepped forward and told the members to rally to Bro Divers. Each member came forward and placed $.50 on the table. In the rush to the table' Orange Blackburn came near being run over. Blackburn is not a young man hence he should keep out of "de way." HIGGINSVILLE NEWS Our contest is on, and any young Lady may enter, a good chance for some ambitions girl to get a fine gold watch and chain aside from this the editor will give a nice present to all candidates. The candidates who have entered the contest are:—Misses Omelia Jackson, Rosa Layne, and Myrtle Franklin. All colored citizens should help these deserving young ladies. Just think a Negro Newspaper managed, and edited by Negroes, therefore, encourage your daughter and your neighbor's daughter by subscribing for a wide awake negro paper. Mrs. Mattie Barton of Kansas City sundayed here. Mrs. Elick Frazier and daughter Miss Grace of Lexington were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Garrett Sunday. Mrs. Sallie Pollard and Maggie Brown took the train for Lexing ton Sunday evening. Our friend James Perry, renewed his sub for another year, to the Conservator giving one of our candidates 18 votes, let others do likewise. Mrs. Josie Bates and Flora Jackson, Mayview, visited here last week. W. A. Weeks, of Chicago, Ill. transacted business here Wednesday, of last week. Andrew Jackson, of Mayview, changed cars here Monday. He was en route to Lexington. George Lindsey sold property in South Higginsville, last week, to R. B. Kirtley. The consideration was $650. William Anderson, of near Odessa, was here Saturday and rented the Ragland farm from T. A Walker. That was certainly a three "B" combination at the Literary last Thursday night, says J. T. Workcuff. MALTA BEND Arthur Rhodes is visiting his aunt Mrs. J. H. Bowens at Lexington. Miss Mittie Fowler was the guest of Miss Lizzie Steward, at Waverly, last week. Rev, Father Tayes departed Tuesday morning for St. Louis to attend the Annual Conference. Mrs William Clark and M. Reed of Mt. Leonard, spent the Sibbath at the Neff home. Miss Lolie Fowler, of Mt. Leonard, spent several days last week at the bedside of her father, Jerry Fowler. BORNED-To the wife of J H. Bowens, of Lexington, a fine baby girl. The little lady made her arrival Friday evening, March 3rd. Mot her and infant are going nicely. Charley Brown of Fairville spent Sunday with Edder Triplett. Arthur Rhodes came in Wednesday to visit home and friends. Mrs Maggie Paxton returned to her home in Sedalia, Monday evening. Clarence and Frank Stevenson attended the sale at Mt. Leonard Wednesday. Rev. William Martin, of the A M. E. Church, at Waverly, preached an able sermon for the Rev. Wallace Tuesday night. CLINTON. Mrs. Hughes of Blairstown, is the guest of Mrs. C. C. Harris at this writing. Edward Wright was seriously injured Saturday night, by a horse falling over a wheelbarrow. At the time he was riding the horse and was thrown violently to the ground He was so seriously injured, by the fall that his recovery is doubtful. Rev. T. B Gardner, pastor of the Second Baptist church, filled his appointment here last Sunday. Mrs. Bettie Mitchel, who has be nill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hall, is much better. Reva, H. G. Gibson left Tuesday for St. Louis to attend conference. It is hoped that he will be returned for another year. John Royston and wife visited friends, here Sunday. Frenchie Webster, is very sick at this writing. WARRENSBURG Prof. J. W. Cooper made a trip to Centerview Saturday, to attend to business. Johnnie H. Jones who has been a resident of Sweet Springs for several years, has moved to this City. He has purchased a nice home here and the community welcome him. Mrs. Flora Lindsey is still on the sick list. Reverend Henson Baker and Bolden assisted the Rev. J. W. Patton, in his rally last Sunday. Prof. N.G. Gaines was in our City Saturday. Read the Conservator, for one Dollar the year, and be all smiles Miss Benita Gaines, a student of Lincoln Institute, who has been ill for several months has returned to that institution to resume her studies. If you are too stingy or grouchy to subscribe for a good Negro News paper, you will surely end in good news for publication occasionally. --- LEXINGTON Rev. A. A Gilbert was a Kansas City visitor last week. Mrs. Alice Holmes spent a few days in Kans. City last week the guest of Miss Ona Woods and Miss Lola Taylor. Rev. Robert Young preached his farewell sermon Sunday night and left Monday for St., Louis Mo. to attend the annual conference of the M. E. church. The A. M. E church closed their door and assisted the Rev. Young. Miss Jane Lucas of K. C Mo., is here at the bedside of her sick mother. Dr. J. D. Ball was called to at t a n d Mrs. Mack Thomas, near D o ver Mo. Mrs. Frances Bowens presented her husband with a fine girl Mar., this al. Mr. Eugene Conway is improving his residence on tenth street by the addition of two rooms. The A.M.E. Church has or organized a Christian Endeavot. This is a worthy church organiza tion and is destined to do much for the good of the younger mem bers especially. Smithton Mrs. Clara Sayles has been quite ill for the past week but is reported much better. Mrs. R. G. Smith and the teacher, Miss Holmes, attended the entertainment at Outerville Saturday evening. They were also present for services Sunday morning. Father Martin Reed is slowly improving. Mrs. Angeline Creth is spending the week in Sedalia. Mr. and Mrs. Silas Phillips were visitors at the Sayles residence Sunday. Little Elton Carter has been ill for the past month and not able to be in school. Mrs. Dora Byrd was visiting in S dalia laat week. KANSAS CITY'S SOCIAL HAPPENINGS, Kansas City, Mo., March—g The United Sons Allen held their regular meeting and were highly enttained at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Burnett, o 311 Charlotte st. Messrs L. D. Hiners and A. Hackley were the hosts for the occasion. This forga- nation is spoken of in the highest terms by all because of the work it is@accomplishing, in morals, intellect and finances. The Church of which it is a branch, is proud of the work and assistance that it gives to it. Next monthly meeting will be election night. On this occasion, the chap will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Goodwin at the residence of ) rof. Crosswatt at rozg, Virginia avenue. NEW CAFE. George L. Davis has opened a First-Class Cafe, at 113 E. Main street. It will be known as Davis's Cafe. He invites the public to visit him and he, also, assures al. that only the best of the market will be served. GREATER TAYLOR CHAPEL NEAR AT HAND. Rev. Richard Davis, of Taylors' Chapel, M. E. Church Sedalia, Mo., will report to his conference at St Louis, a 10 per cent gain in money raised by his congregation, during the year. From the Trustee Board, The church has purchase the "Catholic lot", corner of Lamine and Pettis street. This lot has been the "Apple" of the Church's "eye" for several years, $800 of the $1000 that it, cost has been paid. Community and Church justly attributed this phenomenal success to the post or Rev. Davis more than to any other one man or woman in the congregation. He is loved most dearly by all and his returneb is clamored for on all sides Plans for the next year's work are under advisement of the Board of Trustees. If the plans under consideration, be carried out, the foundation of the new Church or Greater Taylor's Chapel, will be put in during the next conference year. The Annual report will show that there have been 30 conversions; 48 accessions and $1580, raised for all purpose, during the year. NOTICE! $5.50 in cash will be given to any person securing ten names from any location, for enrollment in the 20th Century Correspondence School of Stenography. This offer is good until April 1st. For further patictlars, address C. A. Biggers, Box 121, Muskegee, L. T. 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Sold by all new subscribers. MUNN & Co. 361 Brendan, New York MUNN OGOS, C F St., Washington, D.C. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By FROM THE ANNOUNCEMENT We are authorized to announce the name of Prof. G. L. Coleman as a candidate for re-election to the office of Superintendent of the Pettis county school district the action of the qualified voters of said county in the election of school officers on April 4th. We are authorized to announce the name of Prof. G. L. Coleman as a candidate for the office of Superintendent of the Pettis County schools, subject to the Annual School election, by 4. Knights of Pythias Eastern and Western Hemispheres H. C. MORGAN, DEPT. GRAND CHANCELLOR Sedalia, Mo. 116 West Pettis St Don't forget the lecture by Dr. Dogan, March 17th. Rev. T. H. Warfeld knows how to carry the "word" right down to the people's pocket-book. Prof. H. C. Richardson, of Lamonte, was a visitor to our town Saturday. Rev. R. W. Emerson, of near Blackburn, was guest of his father in this city several days last week. J. W. Johnson, of Houstonia, was passing the time pleasantly with Sedalia friends, during the latter half of last week. See Scally, the Grocer before buying your dressed poultry, because his is the freshest, sweetest and the cheapest on the market. Rev. Joe. Thomas White and Mrs. Fannie Berry, of Sweet Springs, were visitors here on the Sabbath. Caleb Lindsey and wife, Prof. Fred Greer and mother, also, Miss Mary McFeeters were worshippers at Taylor's Chapel last Sunday. Mrs. Mattie Steward has been seriously ill for several weeks with dropsy. At the presntt we are pleased to note, she is convalescent. Give our advertisers an opportunity to show you their goods before you buy elsewhere. Learn to favor those merchants who favor you. The House hold of Sarah No. 122 will give a supper, at their hall, Thursday night, March 16. Everybody is invited. Admission will be Ten Cents. Jesse Wilson of Horson, who has been residing with his Aunt, Mrs. Jana Wood, and attending Lincoln School, departed for home, Sunday afternoon. Kinchen March passed thru our town Sunday enroute to Sweet Springs, his home, from Warrensburg, where he been at the birth of his aged mother, Mrs. Stora Lindsey. Joseph Brent, of Sweet Springs passed thru our city Monday, from Warrensburg, where he had been to assist Johnnell Jones to move. Rev. E. D. Barles filled his regular appointment at Burray Chapel, this city, late-Sunday it pleases us always to meet this brother because he is a tuther from "way brick". Ms. S. n Green and little daughter, Rd. of Moorby, Mo., also W. B. Green, son of Mr. Green, of Kwon's ill, are visitors of Mrs. Harriet Boman n. Mrs. Green's mother, this week. W. H. Carter Editor and proprietor of the Sedalia Times, for a neat consideration, has transferred his entire newspaper business to Lawyer H. G. Philips. The transfer was made last Saturday. [Name not visible] What They Say of Dr. Dogan, President Dogan deserves special congratulation for his splendid work accomplished in Wiley University. We are hearing much of Booker T. Washington. He is doing a great work, but with far less money, we as a church are doing 8 times the work among the Freedmen. We are developing some great men. During a recent trip to the South we spent a few days in Marshall, Texas studying the work of President Dogan and Wiley University, and his efficient faculty, composed of colored men and women. President Dogan is a good talker, and always talks good sense. We have no hesitancy in stating that as an executive officer he would be equal to the presidency of the Institute at Tuskegee, or any other institute. If he were white, such institutes as the "Ohio Wesleyan" would in case of a vacancy look in his direction. Dr. C. W. Blodgett, Pastor of the St. Paul M. E. Church. Halieck Johnson, our "old line" Sweet Springs friend greeted us here Sunday. Mr. Johnson is one of the most smart ain and well to do Negro farmers in that visity. While here he was the guest of his sister in law, Mrs. Charles Brashear Prof. A. H Gravett, of Tipton Mo., was handshaking with his friends here Saturday and Sunday. He is having a very successful year, as principal of the Tipton school. Mrs. Mattle P. Quailes, sister of the Rev. J. Vild Jackson, D. D., is a promised visitor to her brother's home, during the coming summer. And the good Doctor Jackson has fallen upon a novel method of reminding her of her promised visit. He has paid a cash annual subscription for the Conservator to visit her home weekly. I am pleased that she be pleased by his unique meth d and that he will be happily greeted by her presence in the not distant future. G. J. KEHL MEAT MARKET. G. J. KEHL MEAT MARKET. Invites the colored People to ome an see him, when they want the best TENDER BEEF, PORK, POULTRY OR GAME Stall No 7 Market House. We pay for good Hogs $4,000 per hundred pounds—Cash Think a lot that subscription you owe; pay it at once and both you and the Editor will feel O. K George R CO Friday Adm Student They Say of Dr. D es special congratulation for his COLLEGE. Friday Night Mar. 17. Admission 25. Under the Auspices of the Students' Lecture Bureau of Dr. Dogan, relation for his splendid work accomplishe nical World, Friday Night Mar.17. Admission 25. Students' Lecture Bureau The Technical World. N Booker T. Washington. He is church are doing 8 times the work . During a recent trip to the S work of President Dogan and W forced men and women. President We have no hesitancy in stating agency of the Institute at Tuskegee as the "Ohio Wesleyan" would be Blodgett, Pastor of the St. Paul ington. He is doing a great work, but times the work among the Freedmen. We trip to the South we spent a few days in Dogan and Wiley University, and his effi- men. President Dogan is a good talker, money in stating that as an executive officer at Tuskegee, or any other institute. If "heyan" would in case of a vacancy look in of the St. Paul M. E. Church, President Lowe will attend Conference at St. Louis the early part of the session, and Prof. Maclin the last of the week. Plans are atfoot for the completion of the Industrial building be fore the opening of the fall term. It needs everybody to help a little No gift more serviceable or better appreciated could have been made to the College, than that given on Monday morning by the student soo new song books, "Sunday School Praises", A. J. Tompkins who had acted as solicitor only the presentation speech, it was a complete surprise to the President, at least, but none the less welcome. Now there will be better singing and more of it. Miss Kate Smith was a visitor at Sunday School, last sabbath and presented the cause of the Women's Home Missionary Society. As ever offering is asked for the society and all students are required to bring the price of an ice-cream next Sunday-The special. The C. Edge sent to President Roosvelt at the time of his inauguration the following telegram: "Faculty and students send you unanimous congratulations and applaud" . On Tuesday come back a dauity envelop marked. "White House, wishing you, D. C., address to President Lowe containing President Roosevelt card saying, 'the President thanks you heartily for your congratulations.' All members of the Fourth year class handed in their orations on appointed day. The orations are to count one fourth and the grade of grd, and 4th, years three fourths in determining the selection of speakers at graduation. Mar. 24. is the date set for preliminary Medal contest majority of those taking part in the preliminary will appear in the contest at Commencement time. --- GOLLEGE NEWS Will Lecture at Chicago, Ill., U. S. A. Cincinnati, Ohio. College and four in your students desiring to contest for the medal oratory are to have their productions in by April roth. A rusted out pipe caused steam to be shut off a little while, but happily in the finest of the weather. Signs of spring are numerous, Farmer Parker is beginning his work; the president planted early garden Mar. 4th; the Spring poet, however, has not yet blossomed out. With Todd as engineer and Clark and Young firemen we came comfortably through the coldest weather, and no pipes burst. The Faculty are arranging on a revision of courses of study for the new catalogue no radical changes will be made. The Junior Quartette made their debut at Rhetoricals March third. They received a hearty encore. The third year class are taking a term of special English under Miss-Prof. Hankins. Faculty and students of the college sent a congratulatory message to Pres. Roosevelt on the day of his inauguration. The Bowen Society Monk Court was a successful affair both in a littery and a financial way. And a general good time besides. The Class in Theology is studying Banks Christian Doctrine. The next W. C. T. U. medal contest is set for the evening of March 23rd. Only two months till commencement. The term will close Monday May 1st. A good class will be graduated from the Academy, and the eight grade will graduate a proportional number into the Academy. Much interest is awakened in the anticipated coming of President Dogin. He assured a hearty re-ention. e i I i f e O f n f LIBRARY SALE Hrethern of the Central Missouri Conference: The library of the late Rev. J. A. Dorsey containing many valuable books was left in the hands of Rev. F. S. Bowles to be disposed of for the benifit of the widow, Mrs. Emma A. Dorsey. A list of the books with prices appended is given below. Anyone desiring any of these books will please communicate with Brother Bowles, who will send the books called for to the purchaser on receipt of the published price, postage or express prepaid. This is an opportunity to get some good books at a very low price and at the same time to help the widow of your deceased brother. Address Rev. F. S. Bowles, at George R. Smith College, Sedalia, Mo. Sincerely Yours. PREPARING FOR THE FAIR The leading spirits in the Las Fayette County Colored Fair association are beginning on time this year to make the annual meeting at the Higginsville Mo Fair grounds a great affair. A larger amount than ever will be given in premiums in all departments. The speed entries will far excel all former occasions. Negro farmers thru-out the west should feel interested in this movement. Any one desiring information pertaining to the fair may secure same by writing Moses Green, president, Lexington, Mo. Dr. Dogan, ot Wiley University, Marshall. Tex., has made a great school out of a small one. His life's making is similar. So bear him March 17, at George R. Smith College. ITS A GOOD THING The Knights of Pythians of Missouri, has made a remarkable record during the last three months. The collections received by the Beneficiary Board from Subordinate lodges was $26069. Death claims paid to their last quarter was $26066. We also notice a Cash Balance in the Bank to the amount of $1033279. The Knights of Pythians must be a good thing for all the people. Study their growth. CRYING NEED When a Hollander wants the police to stop an automobile that is going too fast—if anything goes fast in Holland—the machine is away across the border before he has finished the sentence, for the name of the automobile in Dutch is snellpaarelooszoondeerspoorwegpittooohjtung. There ought to be cry among the automobile owners of: "Stop the language!"—Brooklyn Eagle. "Have no fear," said the sheriff to the neg. o prisoner; "you will be hung according to law," "Thank de Lawd!" exclaimed the prisoner, "I am fer die a natural death!"—Atlanta Constitution. Father (who has been asked for his daughter's hand) Louise do you know what a solemn thing it is to be married? Louise—Oh yes, pa, but it is a good deal more solemn being single—Judy. NOTICE $5.50 in cash will be given to any person securing ten names from any location, for enrollment in the 20th Century Correspondence School of Stenography. This offer is good until April 1st. For further patictlars, address C. A. Biggers, Box 121, Muskogee, I. T. The Christmas Fellowship of Miss Mab BY ISABEL GORDON CURTIS (Reprinted from Good Housekeeping by Fermission) Little Miss Mab sat staring into the radiant heart of a wood fire. It lacked only two days of Christmas. She had not yet invited anyone to share the hospitality of her small home. Never since she had been left alone in the world—and that occurred when she was 17—had she known a lonely Christmas; there were always some foraken creatures ready to turn gravely to the shelter of her home. All these festivities had brought a certain heart warmth and happiness which finger-d for months, but it had not meant fellowship or sympathy. "I believe I want a little bit of Christmas to myself this year." Miss Mab whispered to herself. "It's such hard work, all the fixin's! I do love to see the old women an' the starved boys an' girls fill themselves up. What they want, though, is the eatin'. They don't know nothin' about fellowship. When a woman steps over the 40 line an' has been alone all her life, there's a sort of longin' for fellowship—ain't there, Maltie?" The gray cat arched his back and rubbed his plump body against Miss Mab's dress. "It's a fine dinner," observed Miss Mab in her solitary musing: "It's a fine enough dinner to deserve fellowship." She rose and walked to the front window. "I might jest as well out with what is on my mind," she said. "I know who I want to invite as well as can be; all that's 'trouble' me is the propriety of it. Now if the little thing hedht a father, I'd take her in and keep her—longer'n Christmas, too." She was watching a six-year-old girl who lived in the big boarding house across the street, which was "throneed and lonelyone," as Miss Mab expressed it. Every afternoon about five the child lingered on the steps and watched eagerly till a man turned the corner—a tall, round-shouldered thin, sickly-looking man. As soon as she caught sight of him she darted like a swallow down the street and fairly threw herself into his arms. He always slum his lunch box on his wrist and licked her to his breast. They did not seem to talk. The head with its brown curls was laid contouled on his shoulder and occasionally the father bent to rub his cheek against the child's pale face. He climbed the steps with the little girl in his arms and shut the door behind him. "It's fellowship inside there," she whispered; then she sat down to her lonely little tea table. At seven o'clock she put Malte to his bed down cellar, afterward she dressed and started for prayer meeting. Two or three friends stopped to speak to her. They decided she was in an absent mood for she did not seem to know what they were talking about. Miss Mab had only one thought in her mind, and it seemed to rhyme with the hymn. It mingled with the short discourse and prayer. It had only one tenor; she was longing to have the minister settle a monotonous question for her. It seemed as if all the congregation lingered to talk with him after prayer meeting. That night once or twice he held out a welcoming hand, but she evaded it; she could not seek his advice until she was alone. At last everybody was gone but herself. The young clergyman came forward genially. "I wanted to speak to you just a minute, Mr. Pierce. I live alone, you know, an' I want to give some other folks who are kind of lonesome a bit of Christmas comfort an' fellowship an' a good dinner." "I know nothing more befitting the spirit of Christmas," said the clergyman, cordiality; "It is following the very teachings of our Master." "I'd like to tell you, though, who it is," said Miss Mab, eagerly; "it's a little girl who lives across the street in a great, noisy, desolate boarding house. She'd have to bring her father for he's all she has. They seem to be terrible devoted to each other. I ask on he's a widower—though I don't know. I've never spoken a word to either of them. I thought you'd tell me whether 'twould be proper or not'? "There can be no question of the propriety, Miss Mab." he said earnestly. "In your kindness of heart you could make no mistake." Miss Mab took his preffered hard warmly. "Thank you," she said; "thank you so much!" Next day she watched for the little girl who did not appear at about half-past four, and then she came out to hop nimbly up and down the flight of stone steps. Miss Mab threw a shawl over her head and crossed the snowy street. She had a gracious way with children which readily reached their hearts. The shyness of the child disappeared while Miss Mab delivered a nervous Invitation. "You'll remember," she said gently, "what I want you to do. Jest whisper to your father when he picks you up at the street corner that a lonely old woman who lives across the street wishes a bit of Christmas fellowship, an' if you and he haven't anything else planned she invites you to come and dine with her to-morrow. I'll watch for you to come back, an' if you wave your hand I'll know you'll come. You can remember?" "I'll remember," answered the little girl. She spoke gravely, but there was an eager light in her eyes. "I'm sure we'll come. Papa and me were taking about Christmas last night, and wishing we were back in the country because there were homes there where we would have been invited. We don't know anybody here yet, except boarding house folks. I've wanted so to get acquainted with your kitty, but I didn't dara come over." "You dear little soul!" said Mise Mab, warmly; "you shan't have any more lonesome days, if I can help it." Miss Mab watched anxiously the meeting at the corner. The child did not nestle her head on her father's shoulder, as was her custom; she was talking to him eagerly and pointing across the street to the little brick house set in the midst of a wide garden. She did not wave her answer. Miss Mab's heart began to beat tumultuously, when she saw the bird come striding across the street through the snow. She threw the door open before he knocked. He bowed cautiously. "My little girl has told me of your goodness," he said. "It is kind of you, very, very kind. I do not know how to thank you. We shall be very happy to thank you. I do not mind the loneliness much for myself, but for Cynthia, left alone all day in our bare little room, the thought of it stays, with me constantly while I work." Cynthia hung delicately over her father's shoulder whispering in blissful friendliness to the gray cat. "Twas a bold thing to do, invitin' strangers is way," said Miss Mab, apologetically. The scarlet bliss she chased each other across her cheerful face. "I didn't say anything about the little girl's mother, because I didn't just know—" She stopped hesitating. "Cynthia's mother died when she was three days old," said the man slowly: "she has had to grow up with hardly anybody to care for her but her father. He isn't quite as good as a mother would be, is he, dearest?" "He's pretty nearly as good," whispered the child, stroking the careworn face. "Land sake!" cried Miss Mab, with a strange, choking sob: "land sake, it is hard lines when the father has to do the motherin', too!" "We are very happy together, aren't we, Cynthia?" The child nodded emphatically. "The wrest is her loneliness, only she will be going to school pretty soon and our Christmas is assured. I cannot thank you cordially enough, madam, both for Cynthia and myself. We will be delighted to come." The child waved a good-night as they crossed the street, and Miss Mab wiped her eyes furiously when she sat down in her big rocking chair. "It is more blessed to rive than to reive," she said to herself; "somehow, it seems to bring such warm comfort into your own life." After the dinner had been cleared away Miss Mab summed herself in the joyous warmth of fellowship. The gracious wood fire wrapped the little group in its friendly glow and the very spirit of Christmas seemed to hallow the homely, cozy living room. It was a wild, cold winter, with great snow storms whirling over the country and city streets blocked with huge drifts, but there were no more lonely days for Cynthia. The room in the decoate boarding house was almost deserted between morning and night. The radiance of gracious friendliness and biltiful warmth constantly awaited the child in the house across the street. Malitte's welcome was as cordial as that of his mistress. Every morning, after he had eaten his comfortable breakfast, he jumped in the living room window to curl himself up in a gray ball with expectant half shut eyes fixed on the brick bulding across the street. He watched till the door was opened by a tall man who carried a lunch box and a little clinging bundle wrapped in a fleece brown shawl. He always chose the same path; he came striding across the street to the red brick house set in the wide yard. Then Malitte with a sudden eager leap went to find his mistress, and followed her, purrling loudly, to the front door. He could scarcely wait for the little visitor to be unwrapped. Mias Mab's hunger for fellowship was no less ardent than that of the gray cat. Then what days followed. It seemed like a sudden burst of sunshine come into Cynthia's lonely life. The careworn look seemed to be fading from her father's face. When evening came and he stopped at Miss Mab's door to gather the little girl back in his arms, there was time for a few moments' cheerful conversation. Cynthia's farewells were always tempered by the assurance of her return in the morning. One night the child, tucked in a blanket, laid her cheek against her father's, when their bedtime talk was nearly finished. She whispered: "Don't you love Miss Mab, father?" "I do," he said in a low voice. "She's just as good as a fairy godmother, isn't she?" questioned the child; "almost as good as the godmother who came to take care of the poor little pink princess" "Twice as good," laughed the father. "I couldn't have her for a really, truly, own godmother, could I?" she asked, anxiously. "It would be very nice." "And then she makes such good things to eat. I could have a gingerbread man for tea every night." "And what could we offer for all of that, the home and the goodness and—" "Why, we could love her," said the child; "you and I could love her with all our hearts; that would make her very happy." "Would it, really?" "I know it would. Won't you ask her if we can come?" Cynthia pleaded. "Only we have so little to offer," said her father. "Loving people isn't little, is it?" insisted the child. "No." The man's eyes were fixed on the cheerful red glow in the window of Miss Mab's living room. "No, dearest, somebody has said that love is the greatest thing in the world." YOU'RE NEEDED The Southwest is really in More men are needed -you're new unimproved land -land not yieldable. The same thing in a different. Few lines of business are adequate pings for mills and manufacturing newspapers and lumber yards, sas, Indian Territory and Oklahoma wonderful opportunities for lines. THE OPPORTUNITY The M. 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