Sedalia Weekly Conservator

Sedalia Weekly Conservator. Higginsville Subscribers Solicitors Contest a Success. Miss Blanche Bradford, secures the beautiful Gold Watch Award. Other Contestants make excellent showing and receive extra Prizes. HIGGINSVILLE, MO., April 11. - The Conservator's Subscribera Solicitor's Contest was brought to a successful close here last night. Exercises, according to previous announcements were carried out to the letter. Mr. Leonard E. Britt, the local correspondent, had every thing arranged nicely. The young ladies of the Sunday Shool served plenty of refreshments and a sweet toned graphophone furnished plenty of music. The four contestants, Misses Omelia Jackson, Rosa Layne, Myrtle Franklin, of Higginsville, Mo., and Miss Blanche Bradford, of Mayview, Mo., received a total of 537 votes. The vote for each candidate atod as follows:-Miss Blanche Bradford, 282; Miss Myrtle Franklin, 168; Miss Rosa Layne, 69 and Miss Omelia Jackson 18 votes. Messrs Graves, Perry and Atkins were the judges, who canvassed the vote. Thru the efforts of the contest more than sixty subscribers were added to our list. Miss Bradford, of Mayview, brought in the following names:-W. E. Tillery, of Kansas City, Mo.; John Hopkins, Ed. Easley, Flora Jackson, Katie Hopkins, Dora Hampton, David Dennis, Bud Lytton, Nettie Ford, Charles Bradford, Fannie Hopkins of Mayview, Mo.; Lucy Jackson, Wesley Terrill, Faunie Washington, Charles Henderson, Eli Flinoy, George Stevenson and George Clay of Odessa, Mo.; E. J. Thirkles of Lexington, Mo.; Mattie Collins, J. W. Walker of Aulville, Mo.; Mollie Simpson, G. W. Goles, W. H. Crocket, Henry Grant and Prof. W. T. Gaines of Warrenburg, Mo., Route 2; J. B. Jones, of 1424 Grand Ave., St. Joseph, Mo., and Isadore Workcuff and Jack Furbush, of Higginsville, Mo. Miss Myrtle Franklin brought in the following names: Edward Lloyd, Francis Britt, Daniel Lloyd, Arthur Gordon, Joseph P. Johnson, James Harris, James Britt, Theodore Brown, Arnett Lyle, Pro. C. E. Jollinson, Bettie Newby, Bill McBain, Louis James, Arthur Smith, Bell Eates, George Edwards, Frank Jones, Joe Miller, Mary Dver, Myrtle Franklin, of Higginsville, Mo.; Miss Anna Britt of Lamar, Mo., and Mrs. Geneva Huston, of Nelson, Missouri. Miss Omelia Jackson sent in the following names: Omelia Jackson and James Perry, both of Higginsville, Mo. Miss Rosa Layne sent in the following names: Rosa Layne, Milton Perry, Beatrice Parker, Georgia Williams, Alice Smith. Husen Greenwood, Anna Estol, Francis Layne and Bettie Gordon, of Higginsville, Mo., and Mrs. Sophia Taylor, Payton, Colorado. Lawyer H. G. Phillips, of Sedalia, Mo., delivered an able address on, "The Scope of Afro-American Journalism in Missouri." His remarks were to the point and his auditors gave him the most respectful and appreciative attention. Editor Huston presented the prizes, on behalf of Mr. Britt and the Conservator. Miss Blanche Bradford, of Mayview, was awarded a beautiful hunting case gold watch, chain and case, valued at $12, guaranteed for 20 years wear. The other young ladies were given each a set of beautiful bronze shirt waist buttons. VOL. 11. Higginsville scribes,itors Co. Success Miss Blanche Ford, second beautiful Watch A Other Contestants meeting and receiving HIGGINSVILLE, MO., April H. Rosa Solicitor's Contest was brought right. Exercises, according to pre- pared out to the letter. Mr. Leonard had every thing arranged nice sunday Shhool served plenty of re- graphophone furnished plenty of mats. The four contestants, Misses Osm- Franklin, of Higginsville, Mo., and new, Mo., received a total of 537 vot- ood as follows: Miss Blanche Bra- n, 168; Miss Rosa Layne, 69 and lessers Graves, Perry and Atkins, the vote. Thru the efforts of the c ers were added to our list. Miss of the following names—W. E. Till Opkins, Ed. Easley, Flora Jackson David Dennis, Bud Lytton, Nettie Opkins of Mayview, Mo.; Lacy J. Washington, Charles Henderson, E. George Clay of Odessa, Mo.; E. J. Collins, J. W. Walker of Aulv Oles, W. H. Crocket, Isenry G. Warrenburg, Mo., Route 2; J. B. Oseph, Mo., and Isadore Workeu ville, Mo. Miss Myrtle Franklin brought in Lloyd, Francis Britt, Daniel L. Johnson, James Harris, James Lyle, Pro. C. E. Jollinson, Bett James, Arthur Smith, Bell Bates, Joe Miller, Mary Dver, Myrtle, Miss Anna Britt, of Lamar, Mo. Nelson, Missouri. Miss Omelia Jackson sent in the son and James Perry, both of Hg. Miss Rosa Layne sent in the fol- son Perry, Beatrice Parker, Geo- reen Greenwood, Anna Estol, Fran Higginsville, Mo., and Mrs. Soph Lawyer H. G. Phillips, of Scalia or, The Scope of Afro-American remarks were to the point and his spectful and appreciative attention. Editor Huston presented the pro- the Conservator. Miss Blanche B had a beautiful hunting case gold $12, guaranteed for 20 years wea- given each a set of beautiful bronze. TWELFTH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT. April 25—May 1, 1905. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, April 25, 26, 27—Written Examinations. Friday, April 28—Public Oral Examinations. Friday Eve., April 28—Rhetorical Medal Contest. (Admission fee 10 cts.) SUNDAY, APRIL 30: 10:30 A. M. Baccalaureate Sermon, Rev. M. C. E. Mason, D. D. 3:00 P. M. Anniversary Address Rev. Dr. J. W. Jennings. 8:00 P. M. Annual Sermon, Rev. R. E. Gillum, D. D. MONDAY, MAY I. 10:00 A. M. Chapel. Reading of Grades and Deportments. 10:30 A. M. Class Day. 2:30 P. M. Graduation Gram 8:00 P.M. Academic Graduation Presentation of Diplomas. Address, Rev. Dr. J. W. Jackson. Grammar School. Academy. Bolin Laura Bobannan Loew Escoe John H. Brown Mayme* Escoe Ida Maud Cravone Maudee* Lane Zephyr Davis Geo. C* Mills Susin Holmes Mattie Martin Ellen Jackson Andrew L.* Williams Ella Jackson Jesse M.* Vanderfort Anna Jefferson Garfield* Vanderfort Ella Matlock Rettie Washington Ella Williams Geo. M.* All Exercises open to the public. For the Medal Contest an admission fee of 10 cts. will be received. Children will not be admitted to the evening programs SEDALIA, MISSOURI, FRIDAY APRIL 14 1995. RESTAURANT and CAFE. W. H. Cline, Prop. HOT - LUNCHES, - MEALS. and Short orders AT ALL HOURS. Freshest goods from the best Markets served to our patrons CALL AND SEE ME. You will be politely served and given your money's worth. 105 North Lermine Street. Just back of Soally's Grocery ITS A GOOD THING. The Knights of Pythians o Missouri, has made a remarkable record during the last three months. The collections received by the Beneficiary Board from Subordinate Lodges was $2608. 69. Death claims paid to heirs last quarter was $2366.66. We also notice a Cash Balance in the Bank to the amount of $10,332. 79. The Knights of Pythias must be a good thing for all the people. Study their growth. $5.50 in cash will be given to any person securing ten name 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, L. T. --- RESTAURANT and CAFE W. H. HOT - LUNCH and Short AT ALL HOT Freshest goods from served to our CALL AND SEE ME, served and given you 105 North Lenni Just back of Seally Maryland Seeks Disgrace, Maryland is not satisfied with the separate car law but is desperately seeking a place among those states that have enacted suffrage qualifications, enactments that are a literal disgrace to any state. Maryland does not fear Negro domination——that cannot be claimed with only 52,167 Negro votes. Maryland wants disgrace and must have it. Already the suffrage amendments have passed both branches of the state legislature and now the proposition is to be submitted this fall to the people. The amendments, if carried, will establish an educational and property qualification for suffrage—but more, there will be the understanding clause, with this gate to which the registrar will hold the key, one man, however learned, can be kept from voting while another may vote, however ignorant. But Maryland wante to go the full length of the rape, not satisfied with eliminating 52,187 Negro votes. Maryland proposes to give the ballot to 18,307 white illiterate voters. So disgusting is the proposition to Governor Warfield, tho a life-long Democrat, he is bitterly opposed to the proposed amendments. All good citizens, regardless of party, should stand with the governor in this instance. It is not the aim to elevate and dignify the ballot. The truth is, Maryland hopes to eliminate the Negro vote. But the methods are manifestly unfair and unjust. Now the Negroes in Maryland have but one duty—vote against the amendment with might and main and seek others to vote likewise. If Maryland should succeed in this attempt at disgrace, then other states will follow. Dr. Bowen to Be at Burns' Chapef, Kansas City, May 7 and 8. Rev. J. W. E. Bowen, A. M., Ph. D., editor of "The Voice of the Negro" and professor of Historical Theology at Gammon Institute of Theology, Atlanta, Ga., will preach at the Burns' Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, K. Mo., Sunday May the 7th at e'clock p. m. On the evening of the 8th at 8:15, he will deliver his famous lecture on, "What the Church and the State Have Done for the Nation." At the close of the lecture, a banquet will be served. The Rev. J. M Harris, the progressive pastor, of the 'new' Burns Chapel, writes, "we anticipate a grand time: All the leading ministers, both colored and white, have already promised to be present." Further information relative to the lecture may be had by ad- RANT E. H. Cline, Prop. MEALS, - MEALS. t orders OURS. from the best Markets your petrons E. You will be politely your money's worth. Mine Street. Molly's Grocery dressing the Rev. J. M. Harris 1928 Wooland avenue. Kansas City. Mo. THE LARGEST LOCOMOTIVE The electrification of steam railways at terminals and in suburban traffic may be proceeding apace, but the good old steam mogul still continues to buck freight up heavy grades and do you man work or long distances, and probably will for some time to come. The Baltimore & Ohio has just put in use the largest compound freight locomotive in the world. This is in use in the "pusher" service over Sand Patch Hill in the Alleghany Mountains. It is in fact a pair of locomotives with one boiler. The engine in working order weighs 334,500 lbs and the weight of the tender, filled with 7,000 gallons of water and 13 tons of coal, is 143,000 lbs. This engine has the greatest heat surface ever put into a locomotive—5,586 square feet. Of this area, 219.4 square feet is in the fire box, and 5,366.3 square feet in the tubes, the latter being 21 feet long. These proportions outside anything of the kind ever before designed for a locomotive. The immense power of this engine may be coeceived from the draw bar pull, which is 70,000 lbs. working compound; or 80,000 lbs. in simple gear. The boiler will carry a working pressure of 235 lbs.- Technical World. See our Agents in your Town or write to this Office for a Copy Of Our Easter Edition PRICE 5 CTS. STILL AFTER THE NEGRO Negro Haters of Yazoo City, Makes Black Postal Clerk Resigne Uncle Sam takes a band. Another Outrage Committed----Public Sentiment Spring Shoes AT QUINN BROS 206 - Ohio - Street From the Memphis Citizen. Washington, D. C., Friday one of the most startling and outrageous cases of race prejudice in Mississippi was brought to the attention of President Roosevelt today by Mr. M. J. Hornsby, colored, 23 year old who recently passed the highest examination for appointment to a clerkship in the postoffice at Yazoo, the home of John Sharpe Williams, Democratic leader in the House. In the competition were several other colored men and two whites. WAS OUTRAAGED. Mr. Hornsby was represented at the white house by Rev. S. L. Caruthers, pastor of the A. M. E. Zion Church. He told the president that he received the appointment and accepted the place, but by reason of the brutality of the white citizens there, he was forced to resign; that on several occasions he was assaulted and told to "get out." WAS NOTIFIED Hornsby was notified that the position was his. Going to the postmaster to procure a bond blazer, he was told to wait until next day. The news of Hornsby's success spread around town and threats were made against him. Hornsby got his blank next day, but concluded to goto Jackson until the trouble should blow over. FORCED TO LEAVE "Before he returned to Yazoo news of Hornsby's appointment got abroad, and the train which brought him back was side-tracked in the outskirts of the town. There was a group of twenty or thirty white men near by, and Hornsby, suspecting he was about to be attacked, left the rain and took to the fields. He was seen overtaken and carried to an empty oil mill, where he says, threats were made against his life. PRESIDENT WILL ACT The President was unable to take up the case owing to his preparing to visit Texas and others points South. However as soon as he returns, will at once take it up. The Civil Service Commission has the case in charge and will probe it to the bottom, and doubtless many sensational developments may be expected at any time. Public sentiment here condemms the white people of Yazoo City for this act, and the President should proceed in the same manner as he did in the Indianola case. That this is the outgrowth of the teachings of Vardaman and John Sharp Williams. These men should be taught to know that in the eyes of the law there is no ruling class of citizens and all citizens are equal. There is no caste here. Our constitution is color blind. That Uncle Sam is greater than Yazoo City. THE BLUE RACER It's /out the Fleest. Thing In the Reptile Family. "The swiftest snake I have ever known is the blue racer, as we used to call the reptile in the Arkansas foot hills, and I want to tell you this particular snake can travel like a blue streak," said a man from Arkansas. "The fact is, the name blue racer" was given to the snake because of the reptile's fleetness. I have seen blue racers dart across the road at such a rapid pace t at you could only see a mere suggestion of blue, and if you did not happen to know the snake and its habits you would not know what it was. You could not possibly get the idea that it was a snake you had seen flash through the dust of the country road now, as you knew something of the blue racer. Just what speed the snake makes I do not know, but it is a rapid pace. The rattlesnake is supposed to have good speed , and, as a matter of fact, the rattler can wha- along at a pretty swift gait, but the rattlesnake is not in it with the blue racer. It would be interesting to know just how fast different snakes travel, and if we knew I dare say we would find that the blue racer is about the fleetest thing in the reptile family.—New Orleans Times-Democrat. PREPARING FOR THE FAIR The leading spirits in the La 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. BANG POULTRY SUPPLIES Bent and Cheapest. Send for free catalogue. We save you money. ARCHIVE: SEED STORE. Post 19. REPAIR. NO. ```markdown ``` MERCHANTS Will do well to ADVERTISE their spring Goods in the columns of our SP. CIAL EASTER EDITION. One Thousand will be reached. One correspondent, Mr. L. E. Britt, of Higginsville, Mo., has added sixty new names to our list in four weeks. 60 Gained in who will be the next to put forth some effort Four Weeks. with our efforts to strengthen the city (to) in their territory? Let the spring months find each of our correspondents busy, pushing the counnies interest thru the columns of the CONSERVATOR. Send us the news, then go after the new subscribers. In their spring seeding farmers and gardeners should be careful about their selection of seed. Too often the Farmers should Be careless selection of seed has been used in their Careful in Seed crops. If you have not good soil healthful selection. seed of your own, it will pay to buy the best seed from the best seed merchants in your vicinity. Not only need you to be careful in the selection of seed for your spring planting; but, you should, also, give much attention to the soil, where you wish to make your spring soiling. Successful farmers give attention to these things and we admonish you to do likewise. Removal of houses from the corner of Massachusetts avenue and Third street for the purpose of building. a new NEW OPERA Opera House is quoted with thankfulness on the part of the citizens of Sedalia. The present operatic and theatrical accommodations are entirely inadequate to the public demands. Hence, a new, and greater Opera House is meeting with favor among all classes. It is sincerely hoped that the new management will afford the Negroes of this community a decent place to sit. Under the present condition of affairs, the better class of Negroes are entirely cut off from all operatic amusements, because of lack, or inability to secure decent seats. at the A. M. E. Church at Higginsville, Mo. we witnessed the close of our first subscribers solicitor's contest. The contest had been in the absolute charge of Mr. Leonard E. Britt, the local correspondent. Four young ladies entered the race and all did remark ludely entered the race and all did remarkably well. From the number of votes and subscribers secured we readily see that the good people of Higginsville and the territory adjacent are with us with their active support. The ready responses they made to the solicitors are appreciated by the management of this publication. To Mr. Bjitt our thanks are unsintingly given for the interest he has taken in our success. Young men, such as he, will do much towards bringing about unity of strength and concert of action among the different elements of our race. The young ladies have our thanks as well as our admiration for the excellent and energetic service they have rendered. o are inclined to music, devote too much time to the study of that class of music that appeals to the emotion alone. Too much time do they devote to playing from composers; who stir their feelings, rather than from the classical writers, who to interpret them completely, demands a close ap- plication of reason, choice and judgement. "Ragtime" music is popular, it is true, but the mere fact of its popularity is a condition that should cause us to watch its developments the closer. Does the "Ragtime" stir the finer and divinest sentiments of the entire character, as does the productions of the German, Italian, Hungarian or English masters? If so, no further criticism may be offered. Let us pause to see where we hear the compositions of the masters rendered. Are they not heard alone in the homes of most highly refined in the churches of most cultured congregations, and upon the programs of great state functions? Locate the "Ragtime" compositions and you will here them reverberating from the wine-halls, the brothels, the homes of the disreputable and we hear them, (God hasten the day, when a ban shall be placed upon them debarring them forever from our churches, in many of our churches.) AWAY WITH "THE RAC- TIME MUSIC" to interpret them application of reason, choice and joy popular, it is true, but the more tion that should cause us to water does the "Ragtime" stir the fine entire character, as does the pro Hungarian or English masters? be offered. Let us pause to see of the masters rendered. Are the of most highly refined in the chugations, and upon the programs of the "Ragtime" compositions and ting from the wine-halls, the brat table and we hear them. (God be placed upon them-debarring the many of our churches.) Second Year Class Rhetoricals. Thursday morning the Second Class gave its first public rhetorical in the College Chapel. The exercise was under the personal supervision of Miss Estella Hankins, teacher of Rhetoric. Much talent and originality was displayed by each participant upon the program. The following persons appeared:— Lives, whose influence never Die," Miss Maysam Marshall. "Improvement of Times," John X. Brown. "The relation of the Church to Education," Miss Georgie Diggs. "The Art of Success," Miss Emma Booker. "Progress of the Negro," Oscar Hunt. "Progress a pe to ADVERTISE their spring the columns of our SPECIAL Thousand will be reached. Britt, of Higginsville, Mo., has added names to our list in four weeks. The next to put forth some effort to strengthen the circulation in v? Let the spring months find er, pushing the communities inter- servator. Send us the news, then and gardeners should be careful or selection of seed. Too often the selection of seed has resulted in bulb you have not good soil healthful own, it will pay to buy the best the best seed merchants in your be careful in the selection of need you should, also, give much atten- to make your spring soiling. Suc- to these things and we admonish mer of Massachusetts avenue and the purpose of building a new quoted with thankfulness on the s of Selalia. The present operat- acomodations are entirely inad- ience, a new and greater Opera ing all classes. It is sincerely hope- ful the Negroes of this com- under the present condition of af- are entirely cut off from all oper- k, or inability to secure decent E. Church at Higginsville, Mo. to the close of our first subscrib- 's contest. The contest had been ute charge of Mr. Leonard E. local correspondent. Four young ed the race and all did remarka- notes and subscribers secured we of Higginsville and the territory active support. The ready respon- ticed by the management our thanks are unintingly given our success. Young men, such as about unity of strength and con- tent elements of our race. The well as our admiration for the ex- ey have rendered. music, devote too much time to at class of music that appeals to race. Too much time do they devote composers; who stir their feel- from the classical writers, who completely demands a close ap- agement. "Ragtime" music is fact of its popularity is a condi- nir and divinest sentiments of the productions of the German, Italian. If so, no further criticism may be where we hear the compositions they not heard alone in the homes archs of most cultured congre- of great state functions? Locate you will here them reverbera- theels, the homes of the disrepu- asten the day, when a ban shall be forever from our churches, in cessity," Orris Jackson. Vocal Solo, "The Primrose," Miss Dollie Brown. The student body, Faculty and visiting guests were delighted with the service. Miss Brown received special commendation for her singing. Her voice, if cared for, will some day win her many laurels. The morning services was also graced by the presence of the Rev. Richard Davis and Presiding Elder W. H. Smith. Both gentlemen addressed the assemblage. Think about that subscription you owe; pay it at once and both you and the Editor will feel O. K. Better get a write-up and a cut if you wish to be in the "swim." Special Low Prices On Half-tone Cuts All shades, all styles and prices Best style handmade hats, with latest trimming from $1.50 up Come and inspect our complete line of hats, colonial and Napoleonic styles, finished with Japanese effects Spring Goods: Of all fashions are now on display upon all our counters. New Orleans. After having received letters from members of Mississippi, warning him not to visit that section under penalty of death, J. C. Hoyt, a Chicago Pinkerton detective employed by Gov. Vardaman for that purpose has secured over 300 signed statements from whitecaps confessing their methods of murdering and chasing. Negroes out of the county. Detective Hoyt has submitted his report to Gov. Vardaman, who will order county officials to prosecute whitecappers indiscriminately. Governor Glenn of North Carolina has received a letter purporting to come from Mrs. Ida Hales, white, on whose testimony Walter Partridge is under sentence to be hanged at Fayetteville April 6 for a criminal attack on her. She declares her testimony at the trial, fixing the crime on Partridge was false, and that she was paid $10 for it. She says that Partridge was not within three miles of the scene at the time, and she is anxious for opportunity to right the wrong she has committed. The Governor has ordered an investigation. (There are many similar cases and many innocent Afro-Americans have been lynched for crime they did not commit.—The Appeal. DES MOINES, IOWA, MAR. The home of Mr. and Mrs. James Bradley of Chariton, It was gladden today by the appearance of the eighth pair of twins. One is a boy of eight pounds and the other a girl weighing seven. The father who served all through the civil war, is 78 years of age, but is hale and vigorous. The mother is 65. Beside the eight pair of twins one other child was born to the family, making a total of seventeen children. COOK.WANTED A first class all around cook is wanted at W. H. Cline's restaurant and Cate I05 North Lamine street. A man is preferred. Call on or write the proprietor. The Old folks of Morgan St. Baptist Church respectfully invite you to attend a concert given by them Friday night April 1st, at the above church. Everything will be done to give you a pleasant evening. Be sure and come and bring your friends. Admission 10cts. Mrs. J. H. Newbill, Mgr. Miss Julia E. Hayden Secy. LA MONTE, MO., April 11. The Rev. W. A. Bohannon, pastor of M. E. Church, at Warrensburg and a divinity student at George R. Smith College, was married to Miss Sella May Hawkins, of this city, at 8 p.m., yesterday. The bride is the daughter of the Rev. S. W. Hawkins and she is highly cultured. The groom is one of the most progressive young ministers in the Central Missouri Conference. Rev Richard Davis of Sedalia performed the ceremony at the residence of the bride's parents. The newly married couple departed on the night train for Sedalia, where they will be at home to all friends, at the residence of the groom's mother in east Sedalia, until May 1st. After that date they will reside in Warrensburg. The CONSERVATOR extends congratulations and wish them a successful and happy life. "Do you expect to send your son to college?" "Well, I have not decided yet. In veiw of the hazing and the football, I'm half-inclined to believe it would be more merciful to finish him up with chloform."-Chicago Record Herald. Employment Agent. What was the matter with your place? Domestic: The missus was too particular. Employment Agent: In what way? Domestic: She wouldn't let me lock the baby in the folding bed w'en I had company.—New York Weekly. Citymen, in good trim: So you are going to plant a garden this year. Were your vegetables last year a success? Superb banite: Great! Why, my neighbor's hens took first prizes at all the poultry shows, and they ate practically nothing but my vegetables.—Judge. Redhorse Dan—Kin ye handle a gun, stranger? Perey Boule- varder—I don't have to. I own an auto. —Baltimore American. Captain, showing her over the ship. This is the quarterdeck. Lady: Then I suppose that deck down there is the fifty-cent deck. Mistress: If you want eggs to keep, you must lay them in a cool place. Bridgett: Or'll mintion it to the hens at wanst, mum.—Illustrated Bits. "You ran over that chap. Are you going to stop?" "Yes, just as soon as we reach a repair shop I heard something break when we hit him."--Life. special Will be a "HUMMER" cut if you wish to be in theses On Half-tone Cuts lothes, Cleaned, and Repaired FOR EASTER. 120 East Main street Rear Steele's Barber Shop. R: HATS.. d prices Best style hand- mming from $1.50 up plete line of hats, colonial hed with Japanese effects ds: Of all fashions are now on display upon all our counters. MISSOURI GRAND LODGE, K. OF P. She (after the proposal): Are you in favor of a long or short engagement? He: Well, that depends. If you can cook, I'm in favor of a short one, but if you can't we'd better make it long enough to give you a chance to make good. MEET ME IN GALVESTON And Hear What Texas Has to Offer. If you are not satisfied with your present location and want to better your condition, you should attend the Convention of Northern Soltlers At Galveston, Tex. April 21-23. Every Northern man looking for a home is invited to come—hear what is offered, and choose for himself. The First and Last Opportunity of his kind On April 18th round trip tickets will be sold vin the M.K. & T. Ry. at less than one fare for the round trip. Ask the Agent or write GEORGE MORTON General Passenger and Ticket Agent. Box 911 St. Louis, Mo. General Passenger and Ticket Agent. Box 911 St. Louis, Mo POULTRY SUPPLIES you money on Grit, Shell, Bone, Meat Meal and Scraps, Clover Meal, Alfalfa Meal, Leg Banda, Remedies, Bone Mine, Incubation brooders, and everything to make poultry pleasant and profitable. Big catalogue free. Archiles 'Seed Store', Dept. 10 Sedalia, Mo. A. G. Wheeler G. W. White WHEELER'S Shaving Parlor Shaves, Hair-Cuts, Shampoos, Sea-Foams and Hair-Singe. COME AND BE MADE NOBBY AND UP-TO-DATE. 103 North - Lamine Street COMMENCEMENT JEWELRY May be selected at A. L. DICKMAN' Jewery Store. Complete line of Watches, Rings, Charms, Plus and Lockets Watches repaired and Eyes Tested for new glasses. Come and inspect my goods A. L. DICKMAN. 113 south Ohio Street. (Taylor's Old Stand) Clover Leaf Club Meets every first and third Wednesday of each month in regular session. Jessie Lucas, President. Sanford Fields, Secret'y Sweet Springs, Mo. TONSORIAL ARTISTS. Hair Cuts Shampoos lean Shaves STEBLE 120 E. MAIN Braids, Bangs, Pompadours, and etc. Shampooing, Dying, Bleaching the Hair a specialty. Facial and Bust Massage. Hair Tonics. Massage Cream. Work guaranteed or money refunded. Write for particulars 412 N. Lamine St. Bell Phone --- 734. H. H. WEBB, M. D. Physician and Surgeon. Marshall, mo OFFICE HOURS 9 to 12 a.m. 2 to 5 p.m. MRS. NELLIE DAVIS. Full line of bangs, wigs, braids pompadours, and the best brand of hair-oil, face bleach, whitening 107 E. Cooper St LAWYER. SEDALIA, - - - - MO 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 8:30 p. m. Residence 236 W., Morgan St. ICE CREAM & Groceries. Polite Service Best Bargains Strict attention given all orders Your Money's Worth Always. WM. DIGGS 413 N. LAMINE St Contractors House and Flue Building, Plastering, Paper-hanging, Calcimining. HOUSE REPAIRING Given Special Attention. When You Need Something In This Line Done, Call On MORGAN AND SOMERVILLE 116 E. Cooper St., Sedalia, Mo 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 AND POULTRY SUPPLIES Best and Cheapest. Send for free cat- tation. We save you money. ARONIA'S' SEED STORE, Dept. 10 SEDALIA, MO. CORRESPONDENCE DEPARTMENT Social, Religious and Business Happenings of the Week. HIGGINSVILLE NEWS. A very large audience attended our closing Apr. 10th, at the A. M. E. church, and all present expressed themselves well pleased. We opened with the selection "Holy City" after which invocation was rendered by Rev. C. L. Jackson, then Lawyer H.G. Phillips of Sedalia, was introduced who spoke on Afro-American Journalism and other topics of the day. Mr. Phillips is a forcible speaker, and the manner in which he acquitted himself was pleasing to all. Our contestants were all present except one and after all reporting the votes were given to the judges, as was announced, none of the judges were to be related to contestants, local correspondent or the management of the "Conservator." Messrs James Perry, Richard U. Adkins and William J. Graham were selected, who made the final count and announcement. Which resulted in the following: 1st. Miss Blanche Bradford Mayview, 282 Votes, Gold Watch and Chain. 2nd. Miss Myrtle Franklin Higginsville, 168 Votes, 1 set shirt waist pins. 3rd. Rosa Lane, Higginsville, 69 Votes. 1 set shirt waist pin. 4th. Omelia Jackson, Higginsville, 18 Votes. 1 set of shirt waist pins. Editor Huston presented the prizes and spoke on other items of interest which was well taken in thinking the young lady contestants for their good work and thanking the Loyal Negroes who had helped these young ladies by subscribing for the "Conservator." We are well pleased at the results of our efforts which adds 60 new subscribers to the Conservator's list. We had plenty of music during the evening, and the ladies of the Sunday School had a nice table laden with all kinds of refreshments. We extend our appreciation to the Contestants and the friends and we feel satisfied since we have kept our promises in every respect and fulfilled the name. Dr. G. W. Brown transacted business at the county seat last Saturday. Mrs. Celia Evans is having her residence in south Higginsville remodled. Mr. Joe Walker of Corder, Mo. was shopping here Saturday. The Company Clubs of the A.M. E. church ended their contest Sunday, Apr. 9th. The largest amount was raised by Company D.Mrs Bird Harris Captain, the total amount from all clubs was $128 00. Mrs. Chas. Bradford of Mayview attended our contest closing Monday night. Miss. W. S. Harret of St. Louis passed through Wednesday enroute to Kansas City. VERSAILLES Rev. Johnson reports a pleasant time at his new field of labor--OLLEAN. Rev. Watts of the Baptist church preached two soul stirring SERMONS SUNDAY. The Versaille's Literary society meets every Tuesday night to discuss the important question at issue. Prof. A. H. Harris says that the warm weather is adding leaves to the trees, grass to the meadows and blossom to the flowers, but not pupils to the schoolroom. Mr. Serro and Samuel Woods have opened a first class restaurant and ice cream plurior they are soon to install a new soda fountain. We hope to see them coming to the front. Will the Washington school have any graduates this yeas?—Inquire later. Miss Jessie Thruston is making a first class sunday School Superintendent. SWEET SPRINGS Rev. Joe Thomas White, in company with Mrs. Bud Berry, spent Sunday in Sedalia. Rev. J. W. Rhodes passed thru the town, last Friday, enroute to Penny town, where he is stationed for this conference year. Mrs Bettie Johnson is home from Kans. City, to spend several months, Where is J. W. G. James Wilson spent Sunday in Lexington. J. W. Clay was elected as member of School board in district no. 4, last Tuesday, the 4th. F, H. Coultes, the hardware dealer was elected Alderman of our city, in the recent election. The vote stood 71 to 8 in his favor. He is a good stout republican. Our School closed here on the 7th, and I we are proud to state that although, Mr. Porter, the principal, is a young man and his first school yet, he has done a good service. H, with Miss Molinda Brockman, deserve our thanks for their service. J. Baldridge, of Lexington, attended the District Stewards meeting here last Friday. Rev, A. H. Higgs, of Marshall, was in our city last Saturday. A large delegation of Houstonia citizens spent the Sabbath in our city. Wedding Bells will ring soon. Ask James W. for particulars CLINTON Mrs. Ethel Hall is very sick at this writing. Thomas Oathes, who has been ill, is able to be out again. Rev. Brasko, of Sedalia preached at the Second Baptist church, Sunday. There Will be a grand concert given at the Second Baptist church Wednesday night by the Jubilee Singers of Chicago. Mrs. S. Parks and daughter departed for Kans. City, last Tuesday the fourth. Pay your subscription for the Conservator today. MALTA BEND Mr John Sanders arrived from St. Louis, Md. Saturday evening. Mr. Jerry Fowler is up and out again. Mr. Jake Thomas was in Marshall Tuesday, on business. Rev. C. A. Williams, of St. Louis, preached in Mt. Lenard, Mo. Wed. night. Mr. Robert Stevenson and Miss Georgie Triplett was in Mt. Leonard Saturday evening, Mr. Arthur Rhodes and Mrs. Emmer Fowler and several others girls and boys were fishing Saturday, Mrs. Fowler being the lucky fisherman. Nrs. Harry Wilson spent Friday evening with her mother Mrs. Miller Kyle. The Ladies Aid Society will meet at Miss Martha Fowler's Friday evening. Tayes and wife Saturday evening with every thing nice to eat. Prof. F. R. Perkins gave a concert at Waverly Mo. Friday eve. and one in Mt. Leonard Saturday Eve. Mr. Henry Whip was in Mt. Leonard Saturday Eve. Mrs. Katie Whips. Mrs. Sarah Neff and Mrs. Sarah Anderson have ordered the Conservator Mr. Robert Martin a successful farmer, living near the city limits, began planting corn last week. Mrs. Cussie Christian spent three days last week beautifying her yards. Mrs Ella Smith and brother, Gilbert Williams, transcated business in Marshall last Saturday. Miss Mary J Stevenson has returned home from New Frankfort where she taught a very successful school during the past year. Mr Edmond Shannon was the guest of Mrs Mary Clay last Sab bath. Frank Williams, of Malta Bend, called to see his sister. Mrs Ella Smith last week. Daniel Lucess and little niece, Gertrude Lyle' of Sweet Springs, spent the Sabbath with Mrs Killeu Shannon. Ahhboys, did you see G L C last Sunday? That will never,never do. Willie Austen went to Sweet Springs Tuesday on business. Misses Myrtle K Carr, Mary J Steverson, Berth and Virginia Steverson were dinner guests on Mrs Ellen Shannon last Tuesday. Misses Georgia Hayes and Ozelia Carter were guest of Misses Pollard last Tuesday. Miss Dora Pollard, who has been seriously ill for some time, is now convalescent. Pay your subscription for the Conservator, if you haven't already. Subscribe and quit bothering your neighbors about lending you theirs. One dollar settles the question for 12 months. Come on. Editor Huston is waiting for you. NEW FRANKFORD We are having beautiful weather now. Rev. Morgan filled his first appointment here Sunday. He had a spiritual meeting. Mr. Milton Jackson and little son Julius, who is turning white, will soon start out with Selz and Down-Show. His many friends wish him much success. He is one of our wide awake business men. Mr. Joe Nickola an industrious farmer is planting corn. Go on Joe, the water won't bother you this year, because it is going to be dry. Miss B A Stevenson, of Sweet Springs, visited her sister here last week. She is quite an intligent and pleasant young lady. Many of her new friends regretted to have her leave so soon. J A Jackson, one of our carpop Job Depa IS CO Special Low Price on Hand bills, Tit Letterheads, Env ness Cards, Staten Small Books, Min OUR Job Department IS COMPLETE. Special Low Prices for the next Thirty Days, on Hand bills, Tickets, Programs, Invitations, Letterheads, Envelopes, Calling Cards, Business Cards, Statements, Wedding Invitations, Small Books, Minutes and Catalogues. ALL WORK GUARANTEED Special attention given Get our Prices Special attention given to all ORDERS SENT. Get our Prices and Save Money SOUTH GROVE ```markdown ``` ters, is kept constantly busy. Miss Mary J Steverson closed her Second year's school term last week. She is a wide awake, polite and industrious teacher and the patrons were so well pleased with her work that they have all asked that she be retained for another year. Subscribe for the CONSERVATOR today, if you would be kept informed of the race's progress. Knights of Pythias Eastern and Western Hemisphere H. C. MORGAN, DEPT. GRAND CHANCELLOR Sedalia, Mo. ( 116 West Pettis St PERSONAL. Go to the Old Folk's concert at the Morgan street Baptist church on the 21st. Lawyer H G Phillips will attend to legal business in Lexington Saturday. Hear Prof. Matsailes Bledseanx the baritone soloist at Taylor's Chapel Tuesday night. Admission 10 cents. Felix Warfield is again in the ice business for the summer. Save your orders and buy from him. Prof A C Maclin spent Saturday and Sunday with J W Johnson, of Houstonia. He reports a most delightful time. Prove your loyalty to the race by standing by those influences that tend to lift it up. One is the "Conservator" stand by it. Little Virginia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. L, White, of North Lamine street broke her arm Monday afternoon. The fractured member was set and dressed by Dr J. M. Haris and at this writing she is doing nicely. Dawkins. And was it very hot! in India? Jawkins: Hot! Simply melting. Why, one of our fellows stayed out too long in the sun one day, and had to be ladled back to his bungalow. -London Tit-Bits. Miss Estelle Hankins, of the department of Belle Lettres, of Geo. R. Smith College, accompanied Miss Mao Patterson to Windsor, last Saturday, for a briet visit at Miss Patterson's home. "I thought you were quite well acquainted with Brown," said Ascum. "No, indeed," replied Cholly; "I have only associate with my equals, and--" "Really, you should aim higher than that." -Ex. Mr. Wolfscale is very widely known through out the state, for his musical ability. Every time he appears before the public, he makes a hit. This week they are at California and Tipton. I must warn you, Bridget," said Mrs Nuritch, "to see that the peas are thoroughly mashed." "Mashed, is it?" remarked the new cook in surprise. "Yes! Mr. Nurith is so highstrung, you know, they make him nervous when they roll off his knife." Philadelphia Press. OUR department COMPLETE. ices for the next Thirty Days, Tickets, Programs, Invitations, Envelopes, Calling Cards, Busi- tements, Wedding Invitations, minutes and Catalogues. to all ORDERS SENT. es and Save Money CHURCH DIRECTORY. Sedalia Churches SUNDAY SERVICES TAYLOR CHAPEL METHODIST CHURCH. Sunday School 9,30 a.m. Preaching 11,00 a.m. Class-meeting 5,00 p.m. Epworth League 6,30 p.m. Preaching 7,30 p.m. Payer Meeting: Wednesday evening of each week. REV R. DAVIS, Pastor. Residence 107 E. LOOP street. BURN'S CNAPEL, FREE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School 10 a.m Preaching First and Third Sunday in each month, 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Tuesday night Covenant Meeting Wed. night Pews free and everybody made welcome Rev E D Burns, Pastor, Miss Lola Jones, Clerk W. H. Wolfscale, the wonderful banjoist and noted song impersonator, was in our city several days last week. He is traveling with J. C. Manus, who is representing the Wallace Brothers table ware. These gentlemen are handling a first class line of goods and the public everywhere they appear is giving them good patronage. An Inducement: Peddler: Want to buy an umbrella cheap? Krankley: No. What's the use? Everybody steals my umbrellas. Peddler: Well, this one ain't worth stealin'.—Philadelphia: 11:17. Died-at her parents home in East Bedalia, Miss Ada Hutchinson, aged 18 years. Death was the result of lung complications. The funeral was held from the residence, Rev. Richard Davis, officiating. Her body was laid to rest in the city cemetery. Morgan brothers of Dresden attended the Senior Class entertainment last Friday night. Mrs. Mary Sanders, who was called to Kansas City to be at the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Hubbard, returned home last week. She reports her sister as being rapidly convalescent. Rev F S Bowles met his Windsor congregation last Sunday. A very excellent service held thru-out the day. Miss Estelle Hankins of Sedalia, was present and conducted the musical part of the service. He was given a liberal collection and his basket was ladened with many good things, before he departed home. Miss Alice Holmes who has been teaching at Smithson, during the past season, closed her school last Friday. She had a very pleasant year's work and pupils and patrons are well pleased with. Miss Holmes is one of our most congial and helpful social leaders as well as religious workers Hence, we are glad to have her back for the summer. The Literary at Taylor's Chappe, is presided over by two of our most thoughtful ladies. Mrs Ang-line Parker and Mrs Mattie Bishop Many young ladies and gentlemen are deeply interested in this class of work and are taking an active part. Prof. Marsailes Bledseaux, who has taken voice culture and orchestration in the Musical Conservatories of England, was a caller at the Taylor's Chapel literary last Thursday evening. He will give an entertainment at thst church next Tuesday night. All should hear him. Miss Winnie Beiler was hostess at a very swell banquet and reception tendered to her Musical students at George R, Smith College last Saturday afternoon. Everything was served in a classical manner. Miss Beiler has given the college good work and her pupils love her devotedly for the interest she takes in them. The latent style rigs, and the Best groomed horses-The most courteous treatment accorded to all-Come and see us. Sweet Springs. Mo. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY POULTRY! LIVE OR DRESSED. Consantly in stock at J.F. Scally, Grocory Co. Polite service given to all. Call and See Us. Cor. Main and Lamine St. G. J. KEHL MEAT MARKET. Invites the colored People to come and see him, when they want the best TENDER BEEF, PORK, POULTRY OR GAME. Stall No. 7 Market House We pay for good Hogs $4.00 per hundred pounds-Cash G. J Groushan The Old Reliable Retail dealer in Groceries, Provision and Feed of all kind at bottom prines 1909 East Main st SEED CORN Nature's gift of raw, shaded of grain. The seeds are grown in the finest conditions and are fully edible all year round. We sell VEGETARIZES, FLOWERS AND FARM SEEDS. No need to buy seeds. We have plenty of stock available. And for free catalogue. ARCHIAP SEED STORE. 100-8 C. Neal St., Sedalia, Mo. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By KAREN FROM LIFE RECOMMENDED BY THE MARTY Moerschel Brewing Co. BREWERS AND BOTTLERS. Cor. Main and Missouri, Avenue. Phone 214. Private Orders Given Special Attention. When You Buy Moer : SCHEL'S Beer. You will Be Patronizing a HOME INDUSTRY. : : You Can Buy On Credit Only Dependable Goods Can Be Sold On Credit. Satisfy Your Needs. DIRECT FROM OUR FACTORIES Makers Of Inferior Goods Are Always In The Money For Their Money. Furniture. Our Furniture is available for a quarter of a century. Talking Machines. Our Musicalphones are the most per cent of their kind. The tone is at water level and does not distract. These machines and talk music should try an PowerPoint photo. Write about it. Every article we manufacture up our write business and ownership and capability to be perfect every time. Your Money Has Double Value. Dealing with Us for You Buy Bisco Manufacturers at Stricky Factory. Write today for full information and Free descriptive THE ENGLEWOOD CO., Consolidated Factories, Bus. THE COMING COUNTRY Double Value When you Buy Direct from Tricky Factory Prices. A Credit Account with us to matter where they live and has our goodwill, paying for them. Our patricious savvy all middleness in profits. Free descriptive price lists. idres. ads Bad Factories, Dept. P.O. CHICAGO, IL. GEORGE MORTON General Passenger and Ticket Agent Box SH St. Louis, Mo. Containing eight neatly printed pages. Hawksomely Lithograph re cover in six colors. Brim full of half-tone cuts of leading Negro Teachers, Boocers, Clergymen and Business men. FOR EASTER BARGAINS SLE OUR "ADS." 100 If you are looking for a better opportunity—a chance to get more and better respite for your labor—look southwest. In Indian Territory, Oklahoma and Texas, men are needed to develop the area of unimproved land, not now adding the crop of which it is capable. There are openings in the towns for facades, mills, small stores, newspapers and yards. We want you to know one of these coming country, and will widely send to any address free by return, copy of our latest publication "The mining Country." Address swing machines. Investigate our large vary- bler swing high gravity, guage- ing high swing, make them from we make them from $2.00 to $2.00, sell us up to $2.00, sell us over the world. MEGROES HAVE WHITE FRIENDS IN ALL SECTIONS OF THE LAND. Mrs. C. T. Furry, of Cambridge, city Ind., writes the Indianapolis Star to that Effect. It was the people of the North to whom, as instruments in God's hands, the Negro had to look for his freedom, and to the same people must he yet look for help and sympathy and co operation. If they fail at this crucial period of history both the Negro and the white man will suffer. Both friend and forse seem to demand perfection in the short period of their freedom. They require of the Negro in thirty-five years a state of moral rectitude which they themselves have not yet reached in a hundred times as long and with far more favorable opportunities. The meanest white man in a community seems to be regarded as better than any black man. It would be a sin against God and a crime against humanity to allow these millioos of people who are now in our land to lack for good advice and good Instructors while we are so well equipped to help. We need some more Summers, Garrisons, Whittiers, Gurleys and Booker Washington to go through these Northern States and give courage to those who helped to purchase his freedom that they may continue their efforts in his behalf until he is able to stand alone. If Theodore Roosevelt feels he can be of any service to this much misunderstood race, let us, one and all, bid him Godspeed on his tour through the South. He will find school houses, colleges, seminaries and universities doting the valleys and crowning the hills all over the South. Many of them have risen phoenix-like out of the ashes of a terrible devastating war. Before the smoke of battle had cleared away cultured women of our best Northern universities hurried to the rescue of the mighty throng of people whose servants of God willingly shared their knowledge with them. To lay they are at their posts teaching them the principles of life and how to build up their race. So much has freedom triumphened over slavery. And this building process will go on until the Southland is redeemed from the errors of the past and the manhood of the Negro vindicated before the country and the world. From these halls of learning are coming leaders of thought who are molding public sentiment. The Duboises, Crogmans, Washington and hundreds of others of their own race whom the world takes delight in honoring; they plead for justice and righteousness. They know that the capability of the Negro for acquiring knowledge and becoming a lawabiding citizen is no longer a doubtful problem, and for the good of the nation and all concerned must be attended to, and the sooner the better. It is impossible for any thoughtful person to travel through the South to day and not note the change and the new civilization springing up out of much that has been unconely and disjointed. Who race has ever made such progress toward a solution of its own problems as this one. From these colleges and universities where the head heart and hand are trained side by side, go students to share with the less fortunate of their brothers and sisters the knowledge they have acquired. Too often they do not meet with the encouragement they deserve because of the deep-seated race prejudice that prevails in the communities where these go, which seems to be growing like a high wall about them. Let us not be blind to the situation, but remember that the Negro is a man, and whatever pertains to man pertains to him physically, morally and mentally. Those only who associate with him can be capable, in the truest sense, of passing a fair judgement upon him. I plead for a better acquaintance with the intelligent, good Negroes in every region; then there will not be that spirit of hate, and our newspaper reports will not be written with the ink of American prejudice. The hundreds of good homes in the Southern cities, owned by colored men, would be an ornament to any city. The best type of the Negro is there around the centers of learning. I have heard Negro women in their club discuss the "Negro problem" as intelligently as I have ever heard any body of white women discuss it. Many of these workers are products, of these Christain schools and they take a lively interest in their upbuilding and maintenance. If you could see the struggles, witness the difficulties they necessarily encounter, your hearts would warm with sympathy and their burdens be made lighter. "We that are strong must bear the infirmities of the weak, not pleasing ourselves." Our friends often ask: "Are they not now ready to stand alone?" I answer "No." To withdraw our aid now would be suicidal. It used to be "they can not learn;" now it is "they shall not;" but you can never stop the onward progress of education now. They have learned the benefit of it, and it will grow and increase until that race will, in its history, stand the peer of any other race. The crisis is upon us. For the love of Christ and the love of humanity and the race that is ours to redeem, let us take on new courage and stand by the principles that unfettered them and made them free men and women. "It is not what we give, but what we share for the gift, without the giver, is bare." Jane Adaras made the Hull House and all other similar institutions a possibility because she gave herself. We must enter into their lives to know their needs. Let us rise above low, narrow, absurd, wicked discrimination against men on account of their race, their color or their nationality. Let us try to repair the wrongs of the past. Let us be just and let us be humane and see to it in the future that justice is given to these millions who are receiving daily insults and inquiries that they might escape if only we would do our duty. Education, and Christianity will solve the problem; it is doing it, and I have statistics to bear me out in saying that not a colored graduate has ever committed the crime you spoke of in your editorial. Our graduates are serving their people in the capacity of doctor, lawyer, merchant, farmer and teacher. The whole Southland is saturated with this haven that is fast honeycombing the dense ignorance and superstition that once made them helpless. Let all our efforts and all our energies be blended in promoting harmony and good will and in hastening on the happy time when this country shall be in the spirit, as well as in the letter, what God evidently intended it should be, the asylum for the oppressed of all lands, the home of the free where every man of every race, with naught to molest or make him afraid, may enjoy the blessings of almighty God. Think about that subscription you owe; pay it at once and both you and the Editor will feel O: K Uncle John—So you don't like your teacher, Tommy (savagely) —No. I don't. I wisthe he was at the bottom of the sea. Uncle John -Oh, come now, Tommy, That's too much to say. Tommy—Well, I wisthe he was at the bottom Jones" mill pond, them—Philadelphia Press. The Greater CONSERVATOR. The management of the SEDALIA WEEKLY CONSERVATOR, has been fortunate enough to secure the business of the Sedalia Times, from Mr. H. G. Phillips, now begs to inform the public that life thought vigor, beauty, mechanical skill, business, sagacity and advanced Journalism will characterize each issue of this publication from now on. Facts to be Noted. Over 2,500 patrons read this pericdical every week. Strictly all NEGRO, from the Editor down. Our Business Manager Mr. W. H. Carter, has had more than twenty years experience in the printing business. This Paper reaches more Negro homes in Central Missouri. than any other one Paper Published This Paper reaches more Negro homes in Central Missouri. than any other one Paper Published Correspondents in the various towns are authorized to handle your news and receipt you for your subscriptions. Conservatism marks every position assumed by this publication. But, it is constantly vigilant to defend the Race against unmerited assaults from any quarters. Why Nogroes Should Subscribe for the CONSERVATOR. Because it is a strictly Negro Paper, in thought; mechanical, management and purpose of sentiment building. Because it speaks only of the good and worthy deeds of the race. Because it urges all to get out into the sunshine of human activity and there strive for supremacy. Because it will cost you ONLY ONE DOLLAR A YEAR. WANTED W. H Hus I Huston, E W. H Huston. Editor Sedalia Weekly Conservator N. E. -All money for subscription or advertisement must be sent to W. H. Huston, or paid to authorized correspondent or agent. WHEN YOU TRAVEL SELECT A RAILWAY AG YOU DO YOUR CLOTHES. KATY SERVICE (MISSouri, Kansas & Texas Railway.) Suggests Comfortable and Convenient Trolleys. THE "KATY FLYER" AND KATY DINING STATIONS. Money, Underage In Price. Unsurpassed In Quality and Service. ONE PRICE 50c Agents and Correspondents in every locality to look after Race news and secure additional subscribers. st to ston, Editor