Sedalia Weekly Conservator

Sedalia Weekly Conservator. 12TH ANNUAL MENT OF GEOG COLLE Nine from Grammar School domicile and Normal Course Grad INDUSTRIAL BUILDING AS 12TH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT OF GEORGE R. SMITH COLLEGE Nine from Grammar School and Eleven from the Academic and Normal Courses Awarded Certificates of Graduation. INDUSTRIAL BUILDING ASSURED FOR NEXT YEAR. The Twelfth Annual Commencement Exercises of R. Smith College began the evening of April 28 with a Medal Contest in oratory. Mr. John X. Brown carried off the honors of the evening. In the afternoon just prior to the Medal Contest the Field Day for Athletics was held. Several prizes were awarded by the Athletic Association. Sack race, Clyde Anthony; burdile race, Ralph Murry; 100 yard dash, John H. Escoe; quarter mile dash, Allen Brifgs; broad jump, Ralph Murry; high jump. Frank Cooper; hammer throw, O. N. Wright; long ball throw, John Ex Brown; boxing, John H. Escoe; general prize, Harry Ford. Saturday was devoted to the general arrangement of affairs for the Sunday services. Many visits arrived during the day and were carefully looked after by the citizens of the town. SUNDAY'S SERVICE With a sweet balmy breeze adored with health, Sunday was ashered in. Every service during the day was fraught with new inspiration. Promptly at 11 o'clock the bocaahureate service began. After the singing of a song, President I. L. Lowe, read the Scripture lesson, following which another song was sung. Then the Rev. Dr. R. E. Gillum, pastor, of Memorial Chapel, St. Louis, led in prayer. The Rev. Dr. M. C. B. Mason was their introduced as the speaker for the occasion. He emphasized the importance of education as it prepared mea and women to do service to their fellow beings. The spirit of suggestive thought and helpful counsel to the class of '05 provided his entire discourse during at this time will help the school remarkably. After the announcements were made LACE CURTAINS! Now is the time to buy you are cleaning house. But them right. We are make them for the next few day Now is the time to buy your lace curtains, when you are cleaning house. Buy them where you can buy them right. We are making a special low price on them for the next few days only. Dress Goods We have all the latest i come in and see our new l new tub volies, Persian, ch in silks. Silk eolines, was everything pretty in wash TOPSY BEST MADE HOSIERY We have all the latest in dress goods. You should come in and see our new line of embroidered voiles, new tub voiles, Persian, changeable, shepherd checks in silks. Silk collines, wash chiffons, silk mulls and everything pretty in wash goods. VOL. 11. and a collection for Commence men expenses raised the bene diction was pronounced. A great flood of facts and brotherly confidence was given to the people at 3 p.m. by the Rev. Dr. J. W. Jennings, one of the publishing agents of the Kansas City Depository. Dr. Jennings introduced statistical facts that proved indisputably that the Negro's education is worth looking after. His comparing our public school children with the Grand Army of the Republic was a most beautiful picture. The Juvenile Quartette, a quarto of young Misses Laura Bollin, Hattie Martin, Zephyr Layne and Ellen Martin that have been under the supervision of Ms. Susie J. Layne completely captivated the audience with its singing at this service. Its singing was a feature of the afternoon service. Rev. Richard Davis took the collection at this service to apply on the Taylor Chapel Industrial Building apportionment The evening services began with a solo, "Face to Face" by Miss Estelle Hankins. After which, Prof. W. O. Allen read the Scripture lesson and Rev. R. E. Gillum was then introduced to preach the Annual Sermon. Our good brother and church leader performed his task most acceptably. More than $30 of the $32 apportionment for the Industrial Building was raised during the day. MONDAY'S EVEETS Monday morning at 10 o'clock the grades and class record of each student was read in open Chapel. The Fourth year class in the Academic and Normal department held its Class Day service at 11 o'clock. This service was remarkable for the original genius displayed in essays, orations, songs and witticisms. The graduating exercises from the Grammar grades were held to buy your lace curtains, when e. Buy them where you can buy making a special low price on days only. rest in dress goods. You should new line of embroidered voiles, in, changeable, shepherd checks, wash chiffons, silk mulls and wash goods. We are making a SPECIAL LOW PRICE on MILLINERY AND HOSIERY. COME IN AND LOOK OVER OUR STOCK. STOTTS 214 South Ohio St. SEDALIA, MISSOURI, SATURDAY MAY 6 1905 "AD ASTRA GRADATIN" Graduating = Exercises; Monday May 1st. at 8, p. m. Graduating = Exercises; Monday May 1st. at 8, p. m. 12 Male Quartette....."Come Gentle Spring" at 3 p. m., Mrs. Susie Layne officiating. Nine candidates were given certificates of promotion into the Academic. They were Laura Bollin, John H. Escoe, Ida May Escoe, Zephyr Layne, Ellen Martin, Ella Williams, Anna Vanderford and Ella Vanderford. In the absence of City Superintendent, G. V. Buchannan, who was to present the certificates, President Lowe officiated. Immediately after the graduating exercises of the Grammar school, the Board of Trustees and visiting Ministers, who were Graduating Monday May 1st. 1 Processional. 2 Music. 3 Prayer. 4 Oration..... "The Prod. GEO. M. WILLIAM 5 Oration..... "Christianity, the GARFIELD JEFFERS 6 Oration..... "Life's Lesson". 7 Piano Duett. 8 Oration..... "The J. M. JACK 9 Oration..... "M. MAR BROW 10 Oration..... "Man: The Arch A. L. JACKSON 11 Oration..... "Christianity the Transit G. C. DAVIS 12 Male Quartette. 13 Address to Class..... R) 14 Presentation of Diplomas. 15 Benediction..... 1 COMMENCEMENT SPECIALS Miss V. Willene Jackson filled a special number on the Class Day program last Monday. Her selection was the "Holy City", a soprano solo. On being called for the encore, she sang an original song which she had composed arranged and dedicated to the Class of 905. Dr. Mason declared most emphaticly that the Industrial Building would not be a thing of "talk" this year but a tangible structure. Below will be found a list of some of our commencement visitors: Prof. F. B. Thompson, A. B. Harris, N. A. Harris, Misses WILSON-WALKER NUPTEALS A LaFayette County Lady Unites Her Fortunes with Saline County Gentleman. Lexington, Mo., May 3rd—At the neat residence of the bride's parents 5 miles from this city, Mr. James Wilson, of Sweet Springs, Mo., was married to Miss Carrie D. Walker of this vicinity. The ceremony was performed at 7:56 p. m. yesterday in the presence of many invited guest by Rev. A. A. Gilbert, pastor of the A. M. E. church located at Lexington. The happy couple were the recipients of many valuable presents. After the marriage ceremony was performed, a delightful repast was served. The bride and groom will be at home to friends in Sweet Springs on and after Thursday, May 4th. Both parties are constant friends of the Conservator. Hence we extend our congratulations and wish them a most successful journey thru life. Prepare for a "Swell time for the Swellest", at Liberty Park Hall, May, 17th - Admission 25cts. members of the Central Missouri Conference, set in council. Measures were adopted assuring the erection of the mental training building before the opening of the next school year,s work. President Lowe's reports showed that the school was only financially involved to the extent that he could within a few days satisfy all claims and then have a little surplus. This is a state of affairs that has never existed before. The graduating exercises of the Academic and Normal departments were begun at 8:15 and the following program was rendered: ORADATIM" Exercises; st. at 8, p. m. Orchestra Products of Cultured Intellects, WILLIAMS. city, the Saving Grace of Nations" JEFFERSON. "L. MARIE CRAVENE "The Pure Motive of Ambition" JACKSON. "Woman's Sphere of Labor" BROWN. Architect of His Own Fortune" JACKSON. Transforming Power of Mankind" DAVIS. "Come Gentle Spring" REV. J. WALE JACKSON, D. D. DRY. L. L. LOWE Daisy and Hattie Berry, Daisy Harris, of Warrensburg; Mrs. Julia Hancock and the Rev. R. E. Gillum, of St. Louis; Mesdames Anna Epps and Lulu Coleman, of Lexington; Mesdames Mary Johnson and Lucy Martin, of Sweet Springs; Mrs. Stella Abbott and son Carl, of Springfield; Miss Mildaed Bradshaw, of Winsdor; Prof. C. A. Biggers, of Muskogee L.T.; Prof. A. H. Gravette, of Tipton; Prof. A. H. Harris, of Versailles; Mrs. Rebecca Burriss, of Macon; Editor Rutus Logan, of Columbia and Prof. J. W. Cooper, of Warrensburg. A very large representation was in from the near by towns. IT'S A GOOD THING The Knights of Pythias of 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 $236666. 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. Preparing for the Fair The leading spirits in the LaFayette 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 throut out the west should feel interested in this movement. Any one desiring information pertaining to the fair may secure same by writing Moses Green, the president, at Lexington, Mo., or J. W. Perry, the secretary, at Higginsville, Missouri. --- CORRESPONDENCE DEPARTMENT Social, Religious and Business Happenings of the Week. Second Anniversary Celebration of the Establishment of The Sedalia Weekly Conservator at Liberty Park, Evening of May 17th, '05 Prepare for a "SWELL TIE" MAYVIEW Mrs America Wilson, of Lexington is visiting her sister, Mrs David Talbert. Mrs Mandy Ford returned Sunday morning, from a visit to K C Mrs Amas Jones is visiting her daughter, Miss Nellie Jones, who has been sick for several months Green Lytton was present at the Quarterly meeting Sunday in Higginsville. Chap Thomas of Lexington was the guest of his daughter' Mrs Clara Thomas, on last Sunday. Mrs Flora Jackson and her sister, Mrs Josephine Bates, was in Higginsville Monday. Green Lytton is having his home remodled and painted. These improvements add much to the appearance of his beautiful home. John Hobkins spent Monday in Higginsville. Quite a number from here attended the show in Lexington Tue'day. Guy Workcuff is on the sick list. Homit Telbert, of Lexington, was in the city visiting friends last Sabbath. Leonard Britt, of Higginsville, was in the city Monday on business. Miss Mary Baker is spending much time in the training of children for the 2nd Sunday in this month. The program will be given at the Baptist Church. Vera Alice Johnson is visiting in the country this week. Quite a number of people from here went to Lexington Tuesday to see the "circus." You can get hot meals and anything in the confectionary line at Hayes Restaurant on north Main. Frank Bates met with the misfortune last week by spraining his ankle very badly, but is somewhat better at writing. Bigginsville is a booming town at present there are many costly residences being built. The merchant do big business every day, and the different enterprises give employment to many laborers. Remember the Colored Fair that will be held in this city. You had better begin to prepare for the coming event. 00 CLINTON Mrs Lucy Payne of Kans, City is visiting her daughter, Mrs Minnie Webster. Miss Erie Jackson has returned from school. Samuel Roysten attended the commencement at the George R Smith Chillege last week. NO. 53 Reverends J W Goryon and Jas W Jackson assisted the Rev J W Patton in holding large crowds at St James chapel last Sunday. The collection for the day amounted to 16,54. Good, brother Patton. John Evans sold a fine colt last week for $75. Rev J W Patton visited with his brothdr, Prof S L Patton, two days last week. On return home, he brought J W Patton, Jr. Mr Denver Smith returned home from an excellent visit in Oceola last Friday. Miss Florence Davis left for St. Louis last Thursday night where she will attend the conservatory of music during the summer. Mr Erving Brame left for Sedalia, Monday night. Mr N Ray and daughter, Miss Lula, visited Clinton friends Sunday. The young people of the Baptist church gave a sacred concert Sunday evening. The program began at 8:30 o'clock it was rendered nicely. Mrs Edward Brame had con- troll of the program. Mr. Eliga Michel lett for St. Louis last Thursday, where he will spent the summer. Miss Stella White after a week's visit with her annt, Mrs E. Willson returned to her home in Buter Mo. today. Mr. and Mrs J. Royston Spent Sunday in our city BLACKBLKN Mrs Cynthia White; of Marshall who has been visiting her cousin, Mrs Ida Finly for many days has returned home. Rev E D Burns attended Quarterly meeting at Union Hill last Friday. Died--Mary April 24th. Mr William Eupes, age 40 years, six months 4 days. The funeral was held from the Free Baptist church. Rev E D Burns officiating. His remains were interred at Nupton, Ma. Misses Mary J Seales, Mary Gutbirn, Mildred Jackson and Hub Cutirie attended the wedding at Salt Pond Last Thursday evening. Mrs Matilda Rufods visited Mrs C D Spriggs Sunday evening at Salt Pond. Mr and Mrs Henry Shannon and children, Jennie and Rena, spent the Sabbath with their b'her Edmon Shannon. Mr Turner Baker visited the home of his Uncle's Sunday. Mr Wm Hayes and, his best girl Leola Jones, were the pleasant callers at the home of Mr and Mrs Eds AN ENTIRE MEDICINE CHEST SLOAN'S LINIMENT QUICKLY RELIEVES PAINS AND ACHES Kills Germs FOR MAN OR BEAST DR. EARLIS SLOAN, GIS ALBERT ST. BOSTON, MASS. FOR CONSIDERATION BY THE THOUGHTFUL. A Tribute to Weather Conditions in Western Canada. During the early portion of February, of this year, the Middle and Western States suffered severely with the intense cold and winter's storms. Trains were delayed, cattle suffered, and there was much general hardship. While this was the case, throughout Western Canada, now attracting so much attention, the weather was perfect. One correspondent writes: "We are enjoying most beautiful weather, the gentlemen are going to church without top coats, while the ladies require no heavier outer clothing than that afforded by light jackets." In contrast with this it is interesting to read in a St. Paul paper of February 13 the following, in double headlines, and large bold-faced type: "Warm Wave Near Arctic Zone "Calgary Much Warmer Than St. Paul. "Balmy Breezes are Blowing in Northwestern Canada while people are freezing to death in Texas and other Southern States." Warm in Canada; Freezing in Texas. St. Paul ..... 24 Omaha ..... 16 St. Joseph ..... 16 Fort Worth, Tex. ..... Zero Burlington ..... 7 Moorhead ..... 10 Duluth ..... 6 Mavre, Mont ..... 18 Williston, N. D ..... 18 Miles City, Mont ..... 2 Medicine Hat, Can ..... Zero Calgary, Can ..... 24 Edmonton, Can ..... 20 Leadville, Col ..... 23 During the month of January of this year the number of settlers who went to Canada was greater than any previous January. The movement northward is increasing wonderfully. The vacant lands of Western Canada are rapidly filling with an excellent class of people. The Government Agents located at different points in the States, whose duty it is to direct settlers are busier than ever. They have arranged for special excursions during the months of March and April, and will be pleased to give intending settlers any desired information. Facts in the Case "How," asked Lady Blissington, "did your son ever come to marry that American girl?" "He didn't," replied the dowager duchess; "she came to marry him."— Chicago Tribune. Uncle Allen. "I know men," averred Uncle Allen Sparks, "who think they are earning a living, when all they are doing is beating the world out of one."—Chicago Tribune Hateful! Patience—He said there was something very familiar about my face. HAD TO GIVE UP. Suffered Agonies From Kidney Disorders Until Cured by Doan's Kidney Pills. George W. Renoff, of 1953 North Eleventh street, Philadelphia, Pa., a man of good reputation and standing, writes: "Five years ago I was suffering so with my back and kidneys that I often had to lay off. The kidney secretions were unnatural, my legs and stomach were swollen, and I had man of good reputation and standing, writes: "Five years ago I was suffering so with my back and kidneys that I often had to lay off. The kidney secretions were unnatural, my legs and stomach were swollen, and I had no appetite. When doctors failed to help me I began using Doan's Kidney Pills and improved until my back was strong and my appetite returned. During the four years since I stopped using them I have enjoyed excellent health. The cure was permanent." (Signed) GEORGE W. RENOFF. A TRIAL FREE—Address Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For sale by all dealers. Price, 50 cents. A. N. K.-D 2065 EPSO SECURE FOR CURSES VINILL ALL ELSE FAILS. Des. To be filled. All use. Use in time. All sold by druggists. CONSUMPTION NERVOUS HEADACHE MARRED A YOUNG WOMAN'S HAP PINESS FOR SEVEN YEARS. Interfered With Her Social Duties and Threatened to Cause Her Retirement—How She Was Cured. Every sufferer from nervous headache knows how completely it unfits one for the duties and pleasures of life. Any little excitement, or over-exertion, or irregularity brings it on. Sometimes the pain is over the whole head. Again it is like a nail driven into the brain, or a wedge splitting it open, or a band tightening about it. At one time it is all in the top of the head, at another it is all at the base of the skull. Most headaches can be traced to some faulty state of the blood. When the blood is scanty or charged with poison, and the nerves are imperfectly nourished and the digestion weak, one of the commonest results is frequent and severe headaches. The important thing is to get rid of the diseased condition of the blood that causes the attack by the use of a remedy that will do the work quickly and thoroughly. What is that remedy? The experience of Miss Ellen McKenna furnishes the answer. She says: "For more than seven years I was a great sufferer from nervous headache and dizziness. My stomach was disordered, and I became so restless that I could not sit still any length of time. Dizziness interrupted my work greatly. At first the attacks were not so severe, but they gradually grew more violent, and finally became so acute that I was on the point of relinquishing my membership in the different organizations to which I belonged." "What saved you from that necessity?" "A very simple thing; the call of a member of one of the clubs, who strongly advised me to try Dr. Williams' Pink Pills before giving up. I acted on her suggestion at once, and after steadily using this great blood and nerve remedy for two months, my headaches and my dizziness entirely disappeared. Mies McKenna is secretary of the Associated Ladies' Guild, and resides at No. 48 Wait street, Roxbury, Mass. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills have cured many hundreds of similar cases, and can be confidently recommended to drive all poisons from the blood and to give needed strength to the nerves. Every druggist keeps them. Big Packers Exonerated by Garfield. The report of Commissioner Garfield on the methods under which the business of the so-called beef trust is conducted has been published and a closely printed book of over 300 pages is the result of the examination to which that industry has been subjected. The report is very full and complete, every phase of the business having been investigated with the utmost care and thoroughness, as is shown by the detailed facts and statistical data covering almost every detail of the business. After a careful reading of this report it is impossible to arrive at any other conclusion than that for some time past there has been a great deal said and written about this great industry that has had no foundation in fact. It would appear that a popular clamor has resulted from newspaper comment and the passions of the press as plainly by the report, were without any deniate information. This report, the result of an inquiry in compliance with a congressional demand upon the secretary of commerce and labor, is so complete and detailed that, as a whole, it will not of course be read by the public at large, but the facts and figures, authenticated by government expert examiners, which it contains, show with indisputable certainty that the hae and ery raised during the past year are based on at least unreasonable and much of it, indeed, has been historical. These officially ascertained facts are a surprise to very many who have been impressed by the denunciatory language they have read and heard for some time past, for they now find that, instead of the great profits said to be made by western packers, the business is being commonly supposed, a smaller margin of profit than that prevailing in any other industry. Commissioner Garfield himself says: "The year 1902, instead of being one of exorbitant profits, as has been commonly supposed, was less profitable than usual," and this will be remembered as the year when the highest prices ruled and the packers were being everywhere insisting this very year when the complaints of injustice were the loudest and the most unanimous, the commissioner says: "In fact during the months when the prices of beef were the highest, some, at least, of the leading packers were actually losing money on every head of cattle slaughtered" for the reason, he concludes, was that they had reduced the prices of beef in full proportion to the great advance in the prices of cattle at that time." The report also shows that the public belief that enormous profits are usually characteristic of the beef business is entirely erroneous, as it proves, after full investigation, that the maximum net return on the several investments was two and three-tenths per cent, and the minimum one and eight-tenths per cent. The report is much too detailed and extensive to attempt any thorough review, but it clearly demonstrates that there has been a great deal of unnecessary alarm on the part of the public as to the meat situation and a good deal of boss denunciation and the inaction through the business there has been little or no real information. The conclusions of Commissioner Garfield are all the more valuable as the investigation was by no means commenced in anything like a friendly or partial spirit and that it has been full and complete is shown when he says: "All the statistics taken from the books of the companies were taken in the inaction through the manner Turks selected at random were verified by the items. Many typical branches of cattle have been traced from the time of purchase to the time of sale as dressed beef, thus obtaining accurate information from original records of costs, of actual selling prices and of ultimate profits. In many cases the statements of cattle purchased by the companies contain the comments of the commission houses through which the cattle were sold. The various checks thus employee assure the absolute accuracy of the figures." Of course diamonds are vulgar—if you haven't any.—N. Y. Times. To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromide QuitineTablets. All drugists refund the money if it fails to cure E. W Grove's signature is on each box. 250. Exen a dead past may sometimes come to life.-N. Y. Times. State Dairy Commissioner. State Dairy Commissioner. The Drumert bill, creating the office of state dairy commissioner, passed the house with its emergency clause. The appointment of the commissioner is to be made by the governor, for a two-year term. He is to give bond in the sum of $10,000 and is to receive a salary of $2,000 per annum and actual necessary expenses. He is empowered, if it be necessary, to appoint a deputy, who is to be paid $1,200 per year, and must maintain an office, to be furnished by the state board of agriculture, at the state agricultural college. He is to inspect creameries, public dairies, butter and cheese factories at least once a year, and compile and publish annually statistics concerning the dairy industry. The bill also provides that the commissioner is to take "samples anywhere of any dairy product, or imitation thereof, suspected of being made or sold in violation of law, and cause the same to be analyzed or satisfactorily tested by the state agricultural college chemists, and such analysis or test shall be recorded and preserved as evidence, and the certificate of such test, when sworn to by such chemist, shall be admitted in evidence in all prosecutions that may result under the operations of this act." Any one undergoing or obstructing such investigation is made liable to a fine of from $10 to $100. An appropriation of $10,000 is made from the general revenue fund for the carrying out of this act. Must Pay Election Bet In 1896 a Jasper county man wagered several shares of stock in the Columbia Mining company, worth $100 each, that William Jennings Bryan would be elected president. Losing the wager, he assigned the stock to the winner G. L. Crenshaw. The company refused, however, to recognize him as a stockholder and allow him to share in the dividends. The loser at no time contested the loss, but the mining company refused to make the transfer on the ground that the consideration passing the stock was unlawful. After several years of litigation the cause finally reached the court of appeals, where it was decided in favor of Crenshaw. The company, however, in the meantime dissolved and the plaintiff's victory amounts to his recovery of $13.65, his proportionate share of undivided dividends. Portrait Committee Named. Speaker Hill announced the house committee which is to have charge of securing and placing upon the wall in the house of representatives an oil portrait of one of the martyred presidents—Lincoln, Garfield or McKinley. The committee is made up of Representatives Bickley, who introduced the resolution; Pettjohn, Hooren, Attkinson and Burch. An appropriation of $2,000 has been made to secure the paintings. The governor, the secretary of state and the attorney general determine which of the three presidents shall be chosen, the committee being only empowered to carry out the work. The portrait will be placed opposite that of Thomas H. Benton. Counterfeiters Arrested. Federal secret service men from St. Louis, who recently arrested Thomas Inlow, John Whittington and Clara Jackson in the swamps near Poplar Bluff, on the charge of counterfeiting, have discovered six molds buried on an island in the Dan river. The molds are pronounced by secret service Agent Ritchy to be almost perfect. One finished coin was found and several not yet finished. Besides the molds a metal pot, ladle, several pounds of metal and a quantity of plaster of Paris were found. Branch Sues for $50,000 Glover Branch, Lafayette county's representative in the legislature, through his attorneys, has filed suit for libel in the circuit court of Lafayette county for $50,000 damages against the St. Louis Republic. The suit is based on an article printed in the Republic of December 14, which, Branch infers, reflects on his official integrity, relative to his relations with R. C. Kercens, whom he is supporting for United States senator. The dead body of Harry B. Smith, who was released from the state penitentiary at Jefferson City, was found in the Missouri Pacific yards in East Sedalia. Three wounds in his head and a broken leg apparently indicated that the ex-convict had met death by falling off a train upon which he had been stealing a ride. Smith was sent to the penitentiary from Hannibal about three years ago for grand larceny. His home was in Illinois. Rail Team for Chitticothe. Chillicothe will have a strong semi-professional ball team this summer. The enterprise is backed by Mayor Edgerton, bankers, business and professional men. Dead in a Marshall Hotel. The body of J. A. Morris was found in the Vendome hotel at Marshall. Mr. Morris was a farmer and lived north of Slater. It is supposed that he came to his death by an overdose of laudanum, as that was the only drug found in his room. Violated His Parole. Fred Hughes, aged 18, has been sentenced to the state reform school from Rich Hill. He was out on parole on a charge of shooting a boy named Yarick. THEIR NATIVE HEATH. Whence Game Originally Many of the Common Edibles of the Modern Garden. To know just where our common fruits and vegetables came from originally is a source of some interest. As almost every one knows, America gave to the world the potato, tomato, pineapple, Indian corn and the chocolate tree. There seems to be some doubt about the sweet potato. Though it appears to have originated in tropical America, it is credited by some to the East Indies. A large number of our common fruits and vegetables were brought from Asia, and some of them have been known from time immemorial. On the other hand, some of our favorites, like the strawberry, for instance, have been known only a comparatively short time. Many people suppose the pumpkin to have originated in America because the Indians cultivated it freely among their maze. It is now believed to be of Asiatic origin, and perhaps was brought over to America by the aborigines. It has been cultivated in England since 1570. The onion has been in use since the days of ancient Egypt, and is said to be more widely grown than almost any other plant. Its native country is unknown. Turnips were cultivated by the Greeks and Romans. Spinach was introduced into Europe by the Arabs. Beans have been known from prehistoric times. Some varieties are of American origin. Peas were known to the Greeks and Romans. Garlic is a native of central Asia, and perhaps of the Mediterranean region. It was well known to the ancients and is still a favorite among the people of southern Europe and most oriental countries. Parsley is a native of the Mediterranean regions. In the Nemean games the visitors' crowns were of parsley. Carrots are a native of Europe and northern Asia and have been known from the earliest times. The cucumber is a native of southern Asia, but has been cultivated from the earliest times in all civilized countries. The radish has been known and highly prized for its crisp, fleshy root from the days of ancient Egypt. Lemons are found wild in the mountainous regions of India, especially in the north. As a cultivated fruit tree the lemon was early known and disseminated by Arabs, but appears not to have been established in Europe till a comparatively late period. It was introduced, perhaps, by the Crusaders. The local origin of the peach is commonly ascribed to Persia, but the Investigations of De Caudolle points to China as its birthplace. The quince was known to the ancients, and it has been argued that the golden apples of the Hesperides were quinces. Pears belong to Europe and Asia. Muskmelons are not known in the wild state. Their origin was referred by De Caudolle to the region of the southern Caucasian. They have been cultivated from time immemorial in the hot countries of the east. The apricot was formerly believed to be a native of Armenia, but is now supposed to be a Chinese fruit. The cranberry is said to be a native of every continent in the north temperate zone. The orange is said to have come originally from India or China. The cherry was introduced into England by the Romans. The strawberry was not cultivated by the ancients. Its culture in Europe began somewhere in the fifteenth or sixteenth century. "Throw yourself on their bayonets, honorable comrades. Those behind will do the rest," a London correspondent says a Japanese colonel cried as his men came to close quarters with Russians in a trench. The order was at once obeyed. Rev. Henry Marsh Warren has begun the holding of religious services in New York hotels every Sunday, and is meeting with great success. The magic of first love is that it goes so soon and is remembered so long. THE GENERAL MARKETS. Kansas City, Mo. 15 CATTLE—Beef Steers $1 30 @ $3 75 Western Steers 4 25 @ 5 25 HOGS 3 75 @ 5 00 SHEEP 4 40 @ 5 65 WHEAT—No. 2 hard 1 00 @ 1 02 No. 2 bed 1 02 @ 1 04 COIN—No. 2 mixed 45 @ 47% CANS—No. 2 mixed 33 @ 32% RAIN 75 @ 75% HAY—Timothy 9 50 @ 10 00 Prairie 7 75 @ 8 25 POULTRY—Hens, per lb 11% @ 10 Sorghus, per lb 11 % @ 11% BUTTER 24 % @ 26 E' 38 15 % @ 15% FOATOES 42 % @ 45 CATTLE—Beef steers ..... 3 25 @ 6 10 Texas steers ..... 3 25 @ 6 10 HOGS—Packers ..... 3 00 @ 5 15 SHEEP—Natives ..... 3 00 @ 6 00 WHEAT—No. 2 mixed ..... 1 00 @ 1 00% OATS—No. 2 mixed ..... 1 00 @ 47 OATS—No. 2 mixed ..... 31 @ 31 RYE ..... 82 @ 82 FLOUR—Red winter ..... 82 @ 82 BUTTER—Creamery ..... 24 @ 31 EGGS ..... 16 @ 16 LARD ..... 6 40 @ 6 45 BACON ..... 7 30 @ 7 50 This Pretty Girl Saved From Catarrh of the Lungs By Pe-ru-na. MISS FLORENCE KENAH. Miss Florence E. Kenah, 434 Maria street, Ottawa, Ont., writes: "A few months ago I caught a severe cold, which settled on my lungs and remained there so persistently that I became alarmed. I took medicine without benefit, until my digestive organs became upset, and my head and back began to ache severely and frequently. "I was advised to try Peruna, and although I had little faith I felt so sick that I was ready to try anything. It brought me blessed relief at once, and I felt that I had the right medicine at last. Within three weeks I was completely restored and have enjoyed perfect health since." Facts Are Stubborn Things Uniform excellent quality for over a quarter of a century has steadily increased the sales of LION COFFEE, The leader of all package coffees. the possibility of adulteration or contact with germs, dirt, dust, insects or unclean hands. The absolute purity of LION COFFEE is therefore guaranteed to the consumer. Sold only in 1 lb. packages. Lion-head on every package. Save these Lion-heads for valuable premiums. FreeBook DEFORMITIES AND PARALYSIS BEST BECAUSE YOU are NOT paying for BILL BOARDS, FENCE PAINTING, CLOCKS, FREE DEBELS, etc. but for FINE QUALITY HAVANA TORACO, EQUAL TO MORGAN HARBOR GOARS, so by "955" and "Agents." Cigars Are Leaders of the World. F. R. RICE M. C. CO. Manufacturer: ST. LOUIS. The cold wind and rain, slush and mud of winter are especially conducive to catarrhial derangements. Few women escape. Upon the first symptoms of catching cold Peruna should be taken. It fortifies the system against colds and catarrh. Pe-ru-na for Colds and Catarrh. The following interesting letter gives one young woman's experience with Peruna: Miss Rose Gerbing, a popular society woman of Crown Point, Ind., writes: "Recently I took a long drive in the country, and being too thin clad I caught a bad cold which settled on my lungs, and which I could not seem to shake off. I had heard a great deal of Peruna for colds and catarrh and I a book on the subject. I am pleased that I did, for it brought speedy relief. It only took about two bottles, and I consider this money well spent. You have a firm friend in me, and I not only advise its use to my friends, identi Facts Are Stubb Uniform excellent quality for century has steadily increased the The leader of all pa Lion Coffee is now used in millions of homes. Such popular success speaks for itself. It is a positive proof that LION COFFEE has the Confidence of the people. The uniform quality of LION COFFEE survives all opposition. LION COFFEE keeps its old friends and makes new ones every day. LION COFFEE LION COFFEE has even more than its Strength, Flavor and Quality to commend it. On arrival from the plantation, it is carefully roasted at our factories and securely packed in 1 lb. sealed packages, and not opened again until needed for use in the home. This precludes the possibility of adulteration or co dust, insects or unclean hands. T LION COFFEE is therefore guaranteed Sold only in 1 lb. packages. Lion- Save these Lion-heads for va SOLD BY GROCERS H WOOLSO runa." Florence E. Kenah. but have purchased several bottles to give to those without the means to buy, and have noticed without exception that it has brought about a speedy cure wherever it has been used."—Rose Gerbing. Pe-ru-na Contains no Narcotics. One reason why Peruna has found permanent use in so many homes is that it contains no narcotic of any kind. Peruna is perfectly harmless. It can be used any length of time without acquiring a drug habit. Peruna does not produce temporary results. It is permanent in its effect. It has no bad effect upon the system, and gradually eliminates catarrh by removing the cause of catarrh. There are a multitude of homes where Peruna has been used off and on for twenty years. Such a thing could not be possible if Peruna contained any drugs of a narcotic nature. Adress Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio. All correspondence held strictly confidential. bborn Things for over a quarter of a and the sales of LION COFFEE, package coffees. LION LION FANCY ROASTED COFFEE WHOLEGONE TRADE CO. WOLLSON SINCE 1909 in or contact with germs, dirt, and. The absolute purity of guaranteed to the consumer. Lion-head on every package. Is for valuable premiums. ERS EVERYWHERE WOOLSON SPICE CO., Toledo, Ohio. W. L. Douglas makes and sells more Man's $8.50 shoes than any other manufacturer in the world. $10,000 REWARD to any one who Land Improves this Statement ON DEFORMITIES AND PARALYSIS this book is of a hundred pages, handsomely illustrated over thirty years in the treatment of Cocked Hip Disease, Restored Limb and Joints in this country devoted exclusively to the treatment with surgical operations, plaster or other interested, mention character of the addiction and in Orthopedic Sanitarium, 3102 Pine St. Louis. (Cottenpidence—Continued from page one.) HOLDEM The Public School of this city will close Friday May 5, with appropriate exercises for the occasion, which will be rendered at the Opera house Friday evening. There will be several graduates from the eighth Grade. The Sunday services are well atended at the M.E Church. The fishing party went to big creek last Saturday fishing were opened of Rev and Mrs M Ferron Mr and Mrs Murray Mr's son and daughter. They report catching quite a lot of fish. Rev H G Gibson's daughters who have been attending Geo R Smith College returned home Tuesday evening. SWEET SPRINGS Miss Sadie Lee teacher of the Salt Springs school closed her school Friday, April 28, 1905, her school born was very successful. They hope her return for the insuring fall. Mr and Mrs Henry Shannon, was the guest of their brother Edmon, Sunday. Sadie Lee, Messrs James Clap, Gilbert Williams, and Willie Austin were the callers at Mrs Lee Steverson's residence Sunday evening. Mrs Bennie Shannon gives a party Saturday May 6, "one and enjoy your selves". Mrs. Ed Pollard, and her little baby boy are reported to be doing nicely. Mrs. Samuel Shannon spent the day with her father and mother Sunday. Miss Sadie Lee, Messrs. James Clay and Morn Farrs called to see Mrs. and Mr. Harrison Fisher Sunday evening, they spent a delightful evening while there. Miss Mary Stevenson was married to Mr. James Jackson of Kansas City. Thursday evening at 6 o'clock. The wedding took place at the M E church, Salpond, after which a supper was given them at the home of the bride. The Bride and groom left for their home in Kansas City They were accompanied to the train by Miss Myrtl, E Carr and W. S Steverson. The farmers of this place are all brought planting corn and when they finish they are expecting to take a grand old fishing... --- MOUNT LENARD A very quiet wedding, but one at much interest to the contracting parties was solominized at the E Church in Salt-Pond, Thursday night at 7 p.m. The happy young people were Mr James Aurour Jackson of Kansas City, Mo. and Miss Mary Jane Stevenson, Mary Jane Stevenson daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Stevenson. Eld Wm Thomas was the officiating clergman. Only the immediate relatives and few friends were present owing to immediately after the ceremony Mr and Mrs Jackson entered the arrey and were driven direct to the brides home where a elegant supper in several courses was served. The bride wore a lovely becoming down of white silk and carried brides bouquet. The groom wore the conventional black. He is an excellent young man of this city—a young man of integrity in character and moral worth. The bride is richly endowed with all pose graces so necessary to the home life, and will no doubt, exert the same bleasing influence in her own home, that she had as a daughter and sister under the parental foot. She has taught school many years. She received many useful and nice presents. The bride had groom left on the 3:35 p.m for Kansas City Friday. Her traveling costume was a blue broad cloth they go to house keeping at their home. They begin with theatrical life under auspices Department 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. most favorable and pleasant and best visitors of a large circle of friends are extended to them. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Shannon and son, Samuel Wesely visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs M. Jones, Sunday. Gilbert Williams, Wm. Austin made their usual call Sunday eve. Mrs Elnore Clay and Miss Sadie Lee were the guest of Mrs Anna Smith recently. Miss Sadie Lee closed a successful school term last Friday eve. Mrs Sarah Louis of Marshall was present at the closing of her daughter Sadie's school. Mr and Mrs Win. Buford wreignest of Mrs Harriet Harper of Salt Pond recently. RIGGINSVILLE Mrs C L. Jackson was the guest Gentie Jennings Sunday at Pleasant Grove. Ierry Graner of Alma was a visitor here Sunday. Mr and Mrs Jas Baitt spent Sunday at the country home of Mr and Mrs Sawall. Mrs Bettie Nuby purchased 2 lots last week of Clayton Williams in west Higg'sville, Leonard E Britt making the sale. Mrs Frances Brooks, wife of our Our Dep IS COM Special Low Prices f on Hand bills, Ticket Letterheads, Envelop ness Cards, Statement Small Books, Minute ALL WORK GU Special attention given to a Get our Prices and T pastor, Rev Brooks visited here last week: I. W Newland of Alma Sundayed at the house of Mr and Mrs J W Perry. The Quartely meeting which was held at the A M E. church last Sunday was quiet success, presiding Elder Barkdale was present and delivered a special sermon Sunday that was pleasing to a vast audience. If you are thinking of buying, or selling or exchanging your property, you had better see L. E. Britt. Messrs Hagood and Bearls of Lexington were here Monday Joe P. Johnson transcted business in K C last Friday. Mrs Flora Jackson and Josie Bates of Mayview were shopping here Monday. "There's no use in paying house rent any longer" for you can buy some good houses and lots cheap of Leonard E. Britt. Col. Chase, the promoter of the Electric Railway that will have a station, shed and switch tracks, came in last week to look after matters pertaining to the same. Remember, "Hayes is the hungry man's friend," for you will find a complete stock of good things to eat-at his Restaurant, cigars, tobacco and a general line of confe'ories. MALTA BEND Prof Corder Groves, of Gilliam, is visiting his cousin, Mrs B S Florence this week. Peter Kile was in Marshall Tues day on business. Mrs Samuel Jiles is visiting her daughter, Mrs F R Perkins. Mrs Sarah Webb is on the sick list. Will Jiles of Cow Creek spent Wednesday with his sister. Mrs F R Perkins. Miss Martha Fowler departed for Sedalia Thursday evening. The M E church club met with Mrs Henry Anderson Thursday. A nice lunch was served during the evening. James Fowler, of Kens. City was the guest of his father last week. Subscribe for the Conservator. Quit talk and "do" business. NOTICE I have is my possession several houses and lots that I can "well sell" cheap, this property is in good condition and is situated in fine parts of the town. If you have some money to invest in good pay-proberty, this is the right place to invest. For further information call on or write Leonard E Brutt at Higginsville, Mo. Hear Dr Bowen at George R College on the evening of May oth at 8 oclock s arp-Admission 25 cents. J oartm PLETE. for the next Thirty Days, ets, Programs, Invitations, opes, Calling Cards, Busi- nts, Wedding Invitations, es and Catalogues. GUARANTEED all ORDERS SENT. Save Money JOB Special Attention ToMail orders. We will save you money Winsor, Mo., April 29—The closing exercises of our colored school took place here last night. The services were held at the M. E. Church Miss V. Wilene Jackson of Sedalia assisted in the musical part of the program and Editor W. H. Huston, of the Conservator made the address. Each number filled by the pupils was creditably executed. The solos by the little Misses Elizabeth Patton and Leaela Akers were of a very high order. Every one spoke in the most commendable terms of Miss Abbott and her return far another year is most eagerly anticipated. There were two graduates from the grammar school. They were the Misses Mildred Bradshaw and Myrtle Webster. I GRAND LODGE, K. OF P. $9,281.18 5,552.44 policies carried 595,600 it $10,332.79 MISSOURI GR K. O Collection Disbursements Face value of policies Cash on deposit Collection $9,281,185 Disbursements 5,552,444 Face value of policies carried 595,600 Cash on deposit $10,332.79 A. W. LLOYD, GRAND CHANCELOR. 2629 Lucas Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. NOTICE Good Property For Sale At Higginsville WINSDOR SCHOOL CLOSING Miss Ardona Abbott's Work Pleasea Both Ipuils and Parcats MURDER AND SUICIDE Tom Dobbin Slays His Paramour and Then Takes His Own Life One of the most sensational tragedies of recent occurrence transpired here today, at about 11 o'clock a.m., when Tom Dobbin, who has been an employee of Warren Craighead for several years, shot and killed instantly, Mrs. Mary Howik his common law wife. Immediately after shooting her, he deliberately walked into his house and takes his own life with the same revolver he had shot his consort. Rumors are plentiful as to the cause of the terrible tragedy but as we go to press, no definite solution has been found' Hence we withhold any further statements until reliable information has been obtained. THE GROWING SOUTHWEST "No other section of the United States is advancing so rapidly in population, agriculture, railroad construction and maritime commerce at the Southwest, Texas is now the leading state in radway mileage and. Galveston stands se- Send itto us. cond among American ports in the value of her exports."—From Munsey's for March. We have lot of information about the Southwest, valuable alike to the investor and home-seeker. We may make it possible for you to get in touch with just the proposition you are looking for. It will be our endeavor to do so. If you are interested, tell us what you want, how much you bhive to invest and we will gladly furnish the information free. Low Rate Excursion on May 2d and 16th Send to-day for a copy of our free book. "The Coming Country," and particular's aboutrates. Address GEORGRE MORTON MKT General Passenger and Ticket Agent. Box 911. St. Louis Mo. GEORGRE MORTON General Passenger and Ticket Agent. Box 91F St. Louis Mo. Think about that subscription you owe; pay it at once and both you and the Editor will feel O. K. H. C. MORGAN, DEPT. GRAND CHANCELLOR Sedalia, Mo. 116 West Pettis St PERSONAL. Mrs James Mafon of 119 E Morgan st was seriously ill during the week. Miss Anna Smith departed for her home in Sturgeon, Saturday morning. Miss Martha Fowler, our Malta Bend, correspondent was in our city last week. Miss Fingdell Bates, of St. Louis, is the guest of Mrs Mattie Stewart of North Broadway. James Martin a progressive farmer of Beaman neighbourhood was seen upon our street Sa'day. Mrs Lulu Coleman, of Lexington, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Anna Wright, at this writing. Mrs Maggie Holbert was called to Springfield this week to attend the funeral of a recently deceased Niece. Liberty Park Hall Wednesday night May the 17th is where all the "swells" will be looking for a "swell time for the swellest." George Ousley, an old resident and landowner, residing North of the city was seen transacting business here Saturday. --- Centennial Court had a very pleasant social event after their installation Friday night. The officers were installed by J. P. Moffitt. George James, the plasterer and bricklayer has, had great success in his work, since coming to our city. Last week his work required two additional helpers. Misses Leatha Drake and Sarah Brown have closed their schools and are home for vacation. Both had a very successful term. Mrs Mary DeBoe, wife of the Rev W J DeBoe, of Eayette passed them the city euroute to Springfield for two weeks visit J T Williams and G M Williams are now employees at the Davis Cafe. Both young men are gentle and manly and we advise all who want a "square deal to visit them. --- Mrs. Lue Jones and her two children returned home with Mrs. Carrie Williams of slater, last Tuesday afternoon. She will spend a month or more with Saline county relatives and friends. Clifton Perry, the Best cook in Sedalia, has purchased the stack and fixture of Clines Restaurant on North Lamine st. He is preparing to serve the very best of meals in the most approved style. We advise you to see him often. Editor: Huston attended the wedding of his friend, James Wilson, in Lexington last Tuesday evening. Wednesday morning he went to Kans. City to arrange for new supplies for the Conservator's job office. Rev: C. W. Williams, of St. Louis, spent several hours in our city last Saturday. He was enroute home from Kans. City, where he had been called to attend the funeral of recently deceased brother. While here he kindly favored us with an annual subscription. Died, at the residende of Mrs. Cynthia Alexander, on west Pacific street, Mrs. Eva Harris. Published every Friday morning and entered at Sedalia Post Office as soon and class matter. W. H. Huston ..... Editor ANNOUNCEMENT On and after this edition, the Conservator will be charged from a Friday's weekly to a Saturday paper. Subscribers are also notified that unless they pay up with in the next 30 days their names will be dropped from our list. Take an ice cream soda on me at George L. Davis at any old time. Mrs. Richard Sanders For first class hair work Braids, Bangs, Pompadours, and etc. Shampooing, Dying, Bleaching the Hair a specialty. Facial and Bust Massage. Hair Tonics. Massage Cream. Work guaranteed or money refunded. Write for particulars 412 N. Lamine St. Bell Phone --- 734. WHEELEER'S Shaving Parlor Shaves, Hair-Cuts, Shampoes, Sea-Foams and Hair-Singe. COME AND BE MADE NOBBY AND UP-TO-DATE. 103 North - Lamine Street. 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 Grosshan The Old Rehable GROCER, Retail dealer in Groceries, Provisions and Feed of all kind at bottom prices 109 East Main st Death occurred at 4:30 a.m. April 28 and was the result of lung trouble. The funeral services were held on the 29, Rev. Wm. Alexander officiating. Her remains were taken to Tipton at 12: 35 Saturday, for interment. A friend has ordered the Conservator sent to Miss Mattie D. Hicks, at Sturgeon, Mo. Miss Hicks is Sunday School Superintendent and Epworth League president of the Sturgeon M E Church. -She is also District secretary of the St Joseph District Epworth League and Sunday School Convention. Since she is a valuable church andsynday school worker, this friend desires that she come in touch with the Conservator. ---