Sedalia Weekly Conservator

Sedalia Weekly Conservator. Gasoline Stoves. Two Burner Cabinet Stoves $2. INSURANCE NATIONAL, the safest stove made. NATIONAL PROCESS, the best vapor stove made. For the cheapest place in town, Go See E. RALPH BLAIR, 116 OSAGE STREET. CHANGE of MEETING DATE The Great Negro Young Peoples' Christian And Educational Congress Has Been Postponed From July 3-8 to July 31-August 5, 1900. The Negro Young People's Christian and Educational Con- ss, which is a union of all rebus denominations and agen- reducing religious and education work among our people, is per- ss the biggest movement ever postponed. This date does not conflict with the date of any other movement through-out the country, and in every respect is the most oppor- tune time for the meeting at Washington. The Rev. O. J. Scott, D. D., pastor of the Metropolitan A. M. E. church, is president of the local committee, and the Rev. S. G. Lamkins, B. D., pastor of one of the leading Baptist churches, is corresponding secretary. Those who are going to attend the congress should write the corresponding secretary, 1633 11th street, N.W., Washington, D.C. at once. It should be understood that those who apply first will be given the preference of homes. The rate of one dollar per day has been decided upon for board in Washington. Railroad fare from the south will be one fare one way, plus 25 cents, validation fee, for the round trip, and from points covered by the New Er sociation the rate is one and one-third fare for the round trip. We are still hoping to get one fare for the round trip from all over the country, the same as we have been able to secure for the territory south of the Ohio and east of the Mississippi river. Two thousands commissioners are being appointed to represent the congress. The program is under way, and persons interested in the congress should write to I. Garland Penn, corresponding secretary, South Atlanta, Ga. The Southern Railway Company has agreed to sell roundtrip tickets from St. Louis, Mo., to Lexington, Ky., on account of the U B F National Grand Lodge for $10.65. Delegates, members or friends of this organization who contemplate attending this session should write, Capt. C. H. Tandy, 1224 Bayard avenue, St. Louis, Mo. Or, Editor J. W. Wheeler, 2617 Lawton avenue, St. Louis, Mo. Wanted—Ladies and gentlemen to visit Coleman's Ice Cream Parlor. VOL. IV. The Negro Young People's Christian and Educational Congress, which is a union of all religious denominations and agencies dcing religious and education al work among our people, is perhaps the biggest movement ever inaugurated among our people through-out the United States, and is a sentiment maker for the bright side of our race life. Its field and scope is greater than that of any other race organization in our history. The congress held in Atlanta four years ago eclipsed anything held among our people prior to that time. The Atlanta Constitution, perhaps the leading paper in the South, said of the congress: "The character of the crowd attending this congress has been most favorably commented upon on both sides. The verdict of Atlanta may be said to be unanimous." The Young People's Congress has made an impression upon the city in the heart of the south, which cannot but be of great value in aiding the great work these people have in hand." The chief of police of Atlanta, said: "There is always the possibility of disorder where there are large gatherings among the best class of white people, but with 5000 people in the city for a week there has not been a single case calling for police interference on the part of the delegates attending the congress." The next congress will be held in Washington, D. C., and is to be a greater meeting than the one held in Atlanta. There is great interest being manifested in the congress all over the country. Every denomination and agency is united and thoroughly interested At a recent meeting with the local executive committee and representatives of the general movement in Washington, it was decided to postpone the congress from July 3-8, the original date, to July 31-August 5. This will give the thousands of school teachers all over the country a chance to attend the congress, as teachers' institutes will be over, and they will be at liberty to visit the congress at Washington, during their vacation period, when it is most convenient to travel. We have received hundreds of letters from preachers desiring also that the congress be postponed, saying that associations, conventions, councils, conferences, etc., are to be held during the months of June and July, and that preachers and other Christian workers can more easily leave home at the time to which the congress has been er Associate enger As passenger northwestern and the enger As National Grand Lodge Rates SEDALIA, MO., SATURDAY JUNE 9. 1906. A PROGRESSIVE SCHOOL. Excellent Work Being Done at Columbia,Mo-Demands the Admiration of Everyone. Douglas school commencement exercises closed here last night, when the class of '06 after listening to a very practical address by Dr J A Taylor, were given their certificates of graduation. The concluding exercises were characterized by several interesting features, good music, Indian Club drill, thoughtful orations, well presented, sensible addresses by distinguished and honored citizens. Large audiences greeted the studeuts during all their entertainments which were held at St Paul's A M E church. Faculty, students, patrons and the Board of Education were all pleased with the year's work just concluded. New inspiration has been aroused and the indications for future expansion are everywhere perceptible. Aside from the very excellent literary work done in this school, much time and effort has been devoted successfully to the moral, social and industrial culture of its pupils. In the first, second and third grades, all pupils, boys as well as girls, are taught how to use the needles and scissors, raffia weaving and the use of the knife in shaping and fashioning wood. Specimen work, indicating a high degree of proficiency, in these lines of work were displayed in rooms where these grades were taught. In fashioning and finishing buttonholes, making aprons, completing raffia work, the boys rank well with the girls. Misses Jennie M Schweisch, J Ellis Fowler, one of the best primary teachers in the West, Mildred Williams, and Mrs Kate M Moore have secured good results in the primary grades. From the fourth grade upward the boys and girls are permitted to choose their own line of industrial work. In this grade the boys are required to use carpenter tools and the girls are directed to the study of fancy needlework. Regular hours are devoted daily to the work as outlined above. The grade had some very good work on display that reflected credit on the teacher, Mrs Virgie Q Walker, and did honor to the students who had acquired much thoroughness. In the fifth grade, taught by Miss Cordelle Walton, bead work was introduced during the past year. Pupils are taught how to make purses and other useful articles in wood and cloth. Exhibits in this grade were noted for their neatness, originality and completeness of construction. The sixth and seventh grades, taught by Mrs Anna E Wright, had some excellent specimens of work in carpentry, raffia designs, bead work and artistic needle work. Mrs Wright has secured very excellent results in drawing in these grades during the past session. Prof James B Coleman, principal, and wife, who have charge of the High school department of this school, are doing things along all lines with ten sets of carpenter tools.. Prof Coleman has been able to teach several lads how to properly and profitably use them. During the year these boys have bridged a stream just north of the school grounds, fashioned pointers, sleeve boards and other simple patterns of wood work. They have also construct- ed footstools and flower stands that are models of neatness and durability. Mrs Coleman has been equally as successful in teaching the girls the use of the needle. Their exhibit of waists, hand finished handkerchiefs, embroidery and drawing, to say nothing of the proficiency of the musical and literary work, are abundant evidence of well done work. To show their appreciation for the past year's work, the Board retained the same corps of teachers for the ensuing year. GRADUATING PROGRAM Anthem—"Jehovah Reigns." Invocation.....Rcv P C Crews Anthem—"Praise the Lord.... .....(Gabriel) Recitation—"The Light on Deadman's Bar"—Aurela Tibbs Recitation—"No Dullness in Married Life"—Ada Taylor. ORATORICAL CONTEST. Oration—"The Beauties of Nature"—Ella Diggs. Pantomime — "At the Golden Gate." Oration—"Need of Mental Industry"—Harrison Brown. Oration—"Compulsory Education"—Arthur Diggs. When you wear the B. Kuppenheimer ```markdown ``` SUITS. You have the best made. I you want an Up-To-Date suit, g at once to E. E. JOHNSTON, 207 Ohio Street. Quartette—"I Know A Bank" Oration—"Patriotism".....Bertha Sales. Chorus—"Sons of Noble Sires" Oration—"J G Whittier".....Edna Sweich. Oration—"Be Useful".....Ruby Moseley. Indian Club Drill. Oration—"Small Beginnings" Mayme Gatewood. Oration—"Character".....Marjorie Powers. Recitation—"Higher Culture in Dixie"—Ruth Clark. Recitation—"How He Saved St Michael"—Lillian Robnett. Adaress—"The Coming Man.... Dr J A Taylor. Presenting of Diplomas. ....Supt WH Hays. Awarding of Medal. Chorus—"Good Night." Benediction....Rev WAAHarris Class Motto—"Let not ambition mock our useful toils." Class Colors—Pink and Green. Class Flower—White Carnation. Others are subscribing for the SEDALIA WEEKLY CONSETVA TOR. Can you afford to be left behind? A GLEAT SOCIAL EVENT TEACHERS' MUSICALE Under the Auspices of The Sedalia Weekly Conservator, AT QUINN CHAPEL, Tuesday, June 19, 06, EIGHT O'CLOCK SHARP. Admission : : : 10 Admission : : : 10 Cents. Official Visits. Mrs. Theressa M. Johnson, Grand Lecturer of Mo., O. O. C. who is row lecturing in the Eastern part of Missouri and receiving an ovation at all places, will soon visit the Western part. Route and dates as follows;— Monday June 11 Moberly Tues " 12 Paris Wed " 13 Fayette Thurs " 14 Cliuton Fri 15 Springfield Sat } 16 Joplin Sun } 17 Monday " 18 Warrensb'rg Tues " 19 Wed " 20 Thurs " 21 Kansas City Fri " 22 Sat } 23 Richmond Sun } 24 Monday " 25 Huntsville Tues " 26 Ardmore Wed " 27 Keota Thurs " 28 Macon STEWART-DIGGS NUPTIALS. D L Stewart, of Coffeyville, Kan sas, Leads Miss Marie Diggs to The Bridal Altar Their Hearts are Made Twain. SEDALIA, Mo., June 6—Mr D L Stewart, of Coffeyville, Kansas, an honored employee of the Mo. Pac Ry., was united in marriage to Miss Marie Diggs, one of our most chatming and industrious young ladies. The ceremony was performed at the residence of the bride's parents in Lincolnville with a select number of friends as witnesses. Rev Richard Davis, the bride's uncle, officiated. For many years both have been residents of this city, where they attended college. The groom is industrious, religious and frugal. He owns valuable property here and has a good financial as well as social rating. Miss Diggs, the bride, has ever been considered one of our very If you want a good p ROLLINS 118 EAST M Carefully and Promptly Looked After. N. B. When mailing Mail Orders, motion this paper. 10 Cents. best and her legion of friends are confident that she will do well, because she has a sufficient amount of good sense and home culture to properly care for herself and to be of great assistance to her spouse. Both were handsomeiy costumed and looked "swell." Many valuable preserl were given as will be seen from the following list: Negro Delegates at The Recent Republican State Convention. The recent Republican convention at Excelsior Springs did not contain so many Negro delegates as heretofore, but those who were in attendance were of the representative type in deportment, culture and manhood, with less than twenty in the convention. Those present were the following: Prof C G Williams, Boonville, Cooper county. Prof J H Pelham and Dr O C Queen, Hannibal, Marion county Editor W H Huston and Prof Shelton French, Sedalia, Pettis county. Dr T C Unthank, Kansas City, Jackson county. Josephus Roberts, Jefferson City, Cole county. J P Washington, Columbia, Boone county. A W Lloyd, Dr T A Curtis, C H Dodge, I H Bradbury, Frank Williams and Theodore Washington, City of St Louis. Prof A R Chinn, Glasgow, Howard county. Dr J R A Crossland, St Joseph, Buchanan county Never trust a man unless h- trusts you. A little girl, who evidently has lived long enough to gain some knowledge of human nature, was asked by her teacher what a minute man was. "A minute man," said the little girl, "is a man who wants everything done right away.". icture, be sure to visit 'S STUDIO, MAIN STREET. --- Republican Ticket. For Representative. R N LOW For Sheriff— THOMAS PAYNE. For Prosecuting Attorney— HARVEY D DOW. For Circuit Clerk— C W DAUGHERTY For Recorder— WALTER P MOREY. For Collector— W S SCOTT. For Public Administrator— JOHN PREGGE. For Coroner— CUY T1TTSWORTH. For Treasurer— T T VIETS. AGENCIES THAT SHAPE PUBLIC SENTIMENT. All people have agencies at specially is this true among the Am. political, financial, religious, social outgrowth of public thought in the peculiarities are the visible evidence expressed either in print or vocal speech, unhampered thought and a freedom abides, there must be man freedom may be held in check, means license to the untutored to avert danger, our beloved land in nize, equalize and systemate are constantly at work and their shall indicate four of the most pro School, Pulpit and the Press. How the formation and regulation of self reliance are taught there by methods. In the self reliant chara our most hopeful anticipations for thing for us to place more stress that it may be of the rightful kind. Anotter and more advanced to the building of sentiment, is the Upon every hillside and through schoolhouses. While attending children are developing sentiments that reflect and mold thought timent. Here then we must wats taught, the proper thoughts are due some sentiment is being developed bestfriends or our worst enemies, structured. If they are improperly to bomb throwers, lynchers and kind a curse to well organized society. people have agencies at work that make sense. This is true among the American people. Great financial, religious, social or economical signifi- cation of public thought in this country. Our laws, we are the visible evidences of our public either in print or vocal utterances. Ours is a tempered thought and a fearless press. Whenides, there must be maintained some means to be held in check. Freedom improperly use to the untutored to do mischievous things. Our beloved land has several agencies at visualize and systematize our public senti- cally at work and their influence is semi omnivale four of the most prominent of these agents spirit and the Press. Home training is an effec- tion and regulation of public sentiment. Self- are taught there by practical as well as for the self reliant character acquired in our ho- hopeful anticipations for the future. It will be to place more stress upon the home influ- cue of the rightful kind. And more advanced force that is a weight of sentiment, is the school. Ours is a la- hillside and throughout the valleys are areas. While attending to the daily routine of developing sentiment. Every text book is reflect and mold thought. Each thought expre- there then we must watch to see that the right- proper thoughts are drawn out and that help ment is being developed. From our schools for our worst enemies. Friends they will be, they are improperly taught, we may look for ers, lynchers and kindred other characters well organized society. (To be continued All people have agencies at work that make sentiment. Especially is this true among the American people. Great questions of political, financial, religious, social or economical significance are the outgrowth of public thought in this country. Our laws, customs and peculiarities are the visible evidences of our public consideration expressed either in print or vocal utterances. Ours is a land of free speech, unharmed thought and a fearless press. Where so much freedom abides, there must be maintained some means whereby this freedom may be held in check. Freedom improperly construed means license to the untutored to do mischievous things. Hence to avert danger, our beloved land has several agencies at work to harm nize, equalize and systematize our public sentiment. They are constantly at work and their influence is semi omnipotent. We shall indicate four of the most prominent of these agencies: Home School, Pulpit and the Press. Home training is an effective force in the formation and regulation of public sentiment. Self respect and self reliance are taught there by practical as well as theoretical methods. In the self reliant character acquired in our home are placed our most hopeful anticipations for the future. It will be a wise thing for us to place more stress upon the home influence in order that it may be of the rightful kind. Anotler and more advanced force that is a weighty contributor to the building of sentiment, is the school. Ours is a land of schools. Upon every hillside and throughout the valleys are to be seen schoolhouses. While attending to the daily routine of study, our childreh are developing sentiment. Every text book is full of lessons that reflect and mold thought. Each thought expresses a sentiment. Here then we must watch to see that the right lessons are taught, the proper thoughts are drawn out and that helpful and whole some sentiment is being developed. From our schools will come our bestfriends or our worst enemies. Friends they will be, if properly in structured. If they are improperly taught, we may look for anarchists, bomb throwers, lynchers and kindred other characters that will be a curse to well organized society. (To be continued.) NEGRO'S HOPE ISEDUCATION President Roosevelt Upholds the Dignity of Manual Labor. A notable address was delivered to the students of the Institute at Hampton, Va., a school for Negroes, by President Roosevelt. He dwelt particularly on the necessity for the development of character, not only in the Ne- Will you read, submit in the SEDALIA GONSEI Coleman's FACT Will supply you with choicest and most attri that both satisfies and Refreshi you read, subscribe or ad in the SEEDALIA WEEKLY GONSERVATOR Coleman's Ice Cream FACTORY Will supply you with Creams and Ices of the choicest and most attractive flavors at price that both satisfies and surprises. Refreshing Drinks Will supply you with Creams and Ices of the choicest and most attractive flavors at prices that both satisfies and surprises. of the most fascinating mixtures and soothing results will be served in the latest styles at his nicely equipped parlor. Call and try one, just for luck. ARTHUR COLEMAN, Pre CORNER, OHIO AND COOPER ST. ARTHUR COLEMAN. Pro CORNER, OHIO AND COOPER ST. ARTHUR COLEMAN, Prop., CORNER, OHIO AND COOPER ST. For County Clerk— M. IMHOFF. For Presiding Judge— P G STAFFORD. For Judge Eastern District— I M DANFORTH. For Judge Western District— W E FILES. For Probate Judge, W. S, BEARD For Constable, Sedalia— JOHN H SULLIVAN. Justices, Sedalia— E W CLARK, R G LEAMING. W E CONNER. work that make sentiment. Esmerician people. Great questions of real or economical significance are the basis country. Our laws, customs and evidences of our public consideration utterances. Ours is a land of free fearless press. Where so much maintained some means whereby this. Freedom improperly construed do mischevous things. Hence to has several agencies at work to harbize our public sentiment. Their influence is semi omnipotent. We prominent of these agencies: Home training is an effective force in public sentiment. Self respect and my practical as well as theoreticalacter acquired in our home are placed for the future. It will be a wise pass upon the home influence in order. force that is a weighty contributor to the school. Ours is a land of schools, although the valleys are to be seen to the daily routine of study, our text. Every text book is full of lesat. Each thought expresses a sense to see that the right lessons are drawn out and that helpful and whole. From our schools will come our Friends they will be, if properly in taught, we may look for anarchists, tired other characters that will be (To be continued.) gro, but in the white man as well, maintaining that education would fit neither for citizenship unless accompanying it there was the right type of family life in the home. President Roosevelt spoke extemporaneously and with deep earnestness. He began by saying that they were no more anxious for him to visit them than he was to visit the Institute. Speaking directly to the Negrostudents subscribe or advertise the WEEKLY ERVATOR Ice Cream TORY Creams and Ices of the active flavors at prices and surprises. ing Drinks OLEMAN, Prop., AND COOPER ST. be said. "Now, the first thing upon which I wish to lay emphasis is that such a school as this, which strives to raise the colored man and colored woman, to make them better men and better women, better citizens, is pre-eminently in the interests of the white man. There is nothing that can be done better for the white man, who is to live side by side with the colored man, than to train that colored man up to be a good citizen. "From the standpoint of the white man, the safest and best thing that can happen is to have the colored people around him become thrifty, industrious, home makers and home keepers. "From the standpoint of the colored man, the only real way to help him is to help him help himself. What this institution does is to train young men and women to walk by themseIves. The colored man who helps his race most is he who helps teach the members of his race how to conduct themselves with self-respect—hard working, intelligent, law abiding citizens. No race, no nationality ever raised itself by the exhibition of genius in a few men; What counts is character, the character of the average man and the average woman. "You have sent out from Hampton Institute in all something like six thousand graduates, and, if I have remembered rightly there are but two of whom you have record as criminals and that fact is an answer to the blind people who say that no good will come from educating the Negro. So far is that from the truth that it may be said that the real hope for the Negro, as well as for the white man, is in education, if only we understand the meaning of education in its proper sense. "Our whole civilization is going to tend more and more toward recognizing the capital part played by the manual worker whether in the workshop or on the farm. It is the work of the man who works with his hands that counts in the end and for the most, provided the handwork is directed by an intelligent brain." A NEW COURT. Miss Arsania M Williams, Grand Worthy Councillor of the Grand Court of Calanthe of this state, came over from St Louis, her home, and instituted a Court nere Saturday evening. This new Court is the result of the efforts of Mms J A Miller and J M Harris. It starts out with 18 members and was named Utopia Court No. 19 of Sedalia. The following officers were elected and installed: Worthy Councillor—Mrs J Aler. Vice-Couucillor—Mrs JWStemmons. Worthy Inspector—W H Huston. Senior directress—Miss George Diggs. Junior Ddirectress—Miss Agnes Miller. Worthy Orator—Mrs Richard Sanders. Register of Deeds--Mrs Lulu Coleman. Register of Acconnts—Miss Cenia Miller. Receiver of Deposits—Mrs J M Harris. Worthy Escort—Mrs Abbie Ferguson. Worthy Conductress—Mrs Jerry Brown. Assistant Conductress—Mrs Isom Burress. Worthy Herald—Miss Lucy Bohannon. Worthy Protectress—Miss Rebecca Ferguson. Grand Court Representative—Mrs J A Miller. Trustees—Mesdames. William Brown, J M Harris, and Lulu Goleman. Chairman Supervisory Committee—Mrs Watt Hurd. After a long illness of typhoid fever, Miss Hortense Cook succumbed to the call of death at 7:30. Monday morning June 4 at the home of her mother on North Lamine street. Death was the result of a fever contracted in St Louis. She came home about three weeks ago to be under her dear mother's attention. Medical skill, augmented by the eager and loving attention of friends could not stay the approach of death. The funeral was held from the Morgan Street Baptist church, Rev Richard Adkins officiating. Her remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery. Miss Hortense Cook was born in this city March 14, 1880. She was educated at Lincoln school. Her early life was largely devoted to music and she won some renown as a vocalist as well as a performer on the piano. Being the baby child, she was very dear to her mother, and it was noticeable she reciprocated her mother's love to such an extent that she might have been called a "mamma's girl." Her many friends are greatly grieved at her leave taking. Only a brother, Emmett Cook, of this city, and a sister, Mrs J P Williams, of Argentine, Kansas, survive her of the original family, excepting her mother. $1.25. $1.25. THE MKT MISSISSippi, Kansas, Texas, Missouri KANSASCITY AND RETURN Special train will leave Sedalia at 11:30 p m Saturday, June 16 Arriving in Kansas City at 6 o'clock a m. June 17th. Returning train will leave Kansas City at 8 o'clock p m, June 17th. Good Attractions AT ALL THE PARKS. For full information see C M JACOBS, G P & T A., M K & T R R. Exceptionally Low Rates to Brighter Possibilities The Southwest is the land of possibilities. The opportunities for brighter here than elsewhere-you can get more for your labor or your investment. The opportune time is now while the land is cheap. The country is settling up. If you purchase land now you will soon see growing up around you a community of prosperous energetic men who like yourself have seen the brighter possibilities of the Southwest and have taken advantage of them Along the line of the M K & T Ry in Indian Territory, Oklahoma and Texas are vast areas of unimproved land—landnot now yielding the crops of which it is capable. The same thing in many ways, is true of the towns. Few lines of business are adequately represented. There are openings of all sorts for you. If you are in On June 5th, and 19th July 3d and 17th you can make a trip Southwest exceedingly cheap. Round trip tickets good for 30 days, will be sold by all lines in connection with the M K & T Ry at not more than one fare plus $2.00 in many cases—from Chicago to San Antonio c. g.; the rate is $25; from St Paul $27.50; from St Louis and Kansas City $20.00—the rates are considerably lower. The tickets permit of stopovers in both directions by way M K & T Ry. If your nearest railroad agent cannot give you the rates, write me for information, Gen Pass Agent M K & T Ry. Wainright Bdg. St Louis MKT "SOUtHWEST" Notice. The Literary Congress of the young people of the Fifth Episcopal District of the A M E church will be held in Allen Chapel, Kansas Cifty, July 5-8. Some of the most prominent men and women of the West will be present. It is the desire of the committee that every pastor see that his church be represented. This is the first Young People's congress ever held in the history of the church and we ought to have not less than 500 delegates in attendanae, Special rates will be granted on all the roads. Accommodations can be had for 75 cents per day. The Western Christian Recorder is the official organ for the congress. The program will be out in a few days and sent to every P E and pastor... We hope the presiding elder will keep the cougress before their districts. Let us make this the greatest event among our young people in the history of the church west of the Father of Waters. Please send names of delegates as soon as possible to Rev F J Peck, 813 10th street, Kansas City, Mo., who is chairman of the committee on entertainment. J C CALDWELL, Secretary. Drink the beer your fathers drank And get your money's worth. LEMP'S BEER Is the Choice product of the B where, When buying, see th E. G. Cassi SEDALIA, Moerschel B Is the Choice product of the Brewer's Art. Sold Every where, When buying, see that you get Lemp's. Moerschel Brewing Co. BREWERS AND BOTTLERS. Private Orders Given Special Attention. When You Buy MOER:: SCHEL's Beer, You will Be Patronizing a HOME INDUSTRY.:: JOHN QUINN'S BAR For Fine Whiskeys, Wines, Beer and Cigars EVERYBODY Is treated on the Square Don't forget the place 104 East Main Street. For the Public After June First. SO THE TEACHER AND OTHERS INTERESTED: Knowing that the schools have closed in many places and the teachers have changed their Post Office during vacation, I take this method of communicating with them. 'What the Graduates of Lincoln Institute are Doing,' the book which I have finished, will be in the Empress Office here on or before June 1st. Those who are interested and wish to purchase a copy, will please write me at once. Give me your address, state whether you want a book and if you prefer to send the money for it, or have the book sent C. O. D. I am sure you will like it. It is handsomely bound and written on good enamel paper which gives the cuts a good showing. The Introduction is written by State Superintendent of Education Hon. W. T. Carrington. The better way will be to send the money to me by registered letter, and your return card will be a receipt for the money signed by me. Yours very truly. J. S. Moten, Jefferson City, Mo. TEACHERS' INSTITUTE. The Institute for colored teachers will be held in the auditorium of Lincoln High school beginning Monday, June 11, and continuing ten days. Epworth League and Sunday School Convention. The Epworth League and Sunday school convention of the St Joseph district Central Missouri Conference, will convene at Clarks Chapel, Kansas City, June 20th. All delegates and visitors will be hospitably entertained. Prof E B Thomson, President. RevAH Higgs, Presiding Elder. Kansas City Subscribers Take Notice. We wish to notify our Kansas City subscribers that we shall call on them between the 20 and 25 of June to make settlement on their subscriptions. Kindly give this due consideration, since we shall be sorely in need of money. Respectfully, W. H. HUSTON, Editor and Publisher. the Brewer's Art. Sold Every e that you get Lemp's. sidy & Co., MISSOURI. Brewing Co. SHELTON FRENCH, Conductor. --- CHURCH DIRECTORY Sedalia Churches. 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. p. Preaching 7,80 p. p. Prayer Meeting Wednesday evening of each week. REV R. DAVIS, Pastor. Residence 107 E. Cooper street. BURN'S CHAPEL, 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 Friday night Pews free and everybody made welcome Rev. E D Burns, Pastor, Mrs Zula Whitley, Clerk, Mabel Williams, Asst. Clerk Morgan Street Baptist Church. PERSONAL. ```markdown ``` SUBSCRIBERS! TAKE NOTICE. A blue pencil cross in this space indicates that your subscription is past due. Please remit at once to this office and oblige. W. H. HUSTON, Editor and Publisher. B F Bast of Boonville took in the Carnival here during the past week. Peter Abbott went East last Wednesday evening on a tour of investigation. When Prof Billupa calls with your account, pay the cash and then smile. The Conservator will fail to come to your door, if you fall to pay during this month. Mrs Hattie Dixon, of East Copper street, is very much indisposed at present. D L Steward had a run for his license last Wednesday. He however stood by his colors and won out O K. Harry S Tutt and wife spent the 8d in St Louis with relatives, "Bill" likes to visit the city almost as well as fishing. Atty. H G Phillips and Prof. Shelton French witnessed the Commencement exercises of Western University this week. Miss Vera Wesley of Kansas City, Mo., was the guest of Miss Blanche Holliday of East Cooper street Commencement week. Our policy for our Fourth year is have you pay us cash. If you wish the paper, send us the "Long Green" with your order. A most valuable rain was given us on Thursday evening. Friday morning flowers, vegetables, man and beast were looking very much refreshed and full of joy. Rev. N C Buten spent several days with his family here, during the past week. On the 4th, he went to Kansas City to attend the Presiding Elders' Council. Our highly esteemed friend Mr Abram Dillon is making some attractive improvements on his Osage street property. When completed he will have a very commodious home. Rollins, the Photographer, has a very excellent helper and help meet in his studio on E Main st. Everybqdy should call and have a likeness made, since the artist deires to keep busy. Henry Pettis, who has been in the service of the M K & T Ry boarding department for the past two years, was called here Tuesday on account the death of Miss Hortense Cook, Halleck Johnson, of Sweet Springs, came down Friday to do the carnival. On his return home he took his daughter, Hattie, who has been attending school here with him. H L Jackson, the musician, of St. Louis enjoyed a week's stay in our city during the Carnival. He has placed several musical productions on the market since his stay in the Mound City. --- Mrs. Emma Thuston of Kansas City came home in time to attend the graduation of her niece Miss Lucile Wright. Soon after her return to Kansas City she will tour the Great Northwest. Miss Anna Belle Scott, of Kansas City, is here on a visit with her father- Mack Scott, whom she has. not seen for 14 years. There was great rejoicing when they met Monday evening. The class of '06, chaperoned by Mesdames C W Holliday, Anna E Wright, jr., ..... Bohon, picniced at Forest Park Saturday. A good dinner and a world of innocent fun was given to each one, Mrs. Ella Washington of Chicago, Illinois, has been spending several days with her son, Gus Washington of Columbia, Missouri. While here, she has been very greatly pleased to meet many of her old friends. The C M E's under the leader ship of Rev T L Scott are makink some modernized improvements on their church property on North Osage street. When completed they will have a beau tiful place to hold services- Prof Shelton French, for many years principal of Lincoln High school in this city, was elected president of Western University during the past week. He succeeds Dr W F Vernon, who has been confirmed as Registrar of the Treasury. Prof. J L F Talton, an old Saline county boy, is spending his vacation in Kansas City. After teaching for seven consecutive K. of P K. of P? If not, Why not? Do you not know that the KNIGHTS of PYTHIA the strongest and most progressive Negroes in perial state The four departments of this or tion are as follows: Do you not know that the KNIGHTS of PYTHIAS are the strongest and most progressive Negroes in this imperial state. The four departments of this organization are as follows: In these the members are united, by solcmn pled care for and protect each other in health as we sickness and distress. In these the members are united, by solemn pledges, to care for and protect each other in health as well as in sickness and distress. In this department our young men are receiving a education, which they can receive in no other war making them better citizens, in times of peace, accomplished soldier in the event of war. In this department our young men are receiving a military education, which they can receive in no other way, thus making them better citizens, in times of peace, and an accomplished soldier in the event of war. In this department, the wives, mothers, widows, dau and sisters of Knights are united for the comm poses of every day life, in the church and home In this department, the wives, mothers, widows, daughters and sisters of Knights are united for the common purposes of every day life, in the church and home. In this department, we are paying out thousands of annually to the widows and heirs of deceased I In this department, we are paying out thousands of dollars annually to the widows and heirs of deceased Knights. If there is no lodge in your locality, confer with the of this paper or write A. W. LLOYD, Grand lor, 3137 Pine Street, St. Louis, Mo., for term which to organize a lodge. If there is no lodge in your locality, confer with the Editor of this paper or write A. W. LLOYD, Grand Chancellor, 3137 Pine Street, St. Louis, Mo., for terms upon which to organize a lodge. SHORT ORDERS @ MEALS At all hours for reasonable prices. Board by the Day or Week, payable in advance. Call and see me, if you would have GOOD MEALS AND POLITE TREATMENT. Mrs. Patsey Williams, 208 EAST MAIN SF. SEDALIA, MO. Mrs BJ Burton, who enjoyed a recent visit to friends over at Marshall, informed us of the great time she had while there. On the 21st ult she was entertained at dinner by Mrs Melissa Paxton, on West Thomas street. Every dainty imaginable was served and the guest did justice to the menu. Jesse Lucas, of Sweet Springs, who came down Monday to assist Rev Summerville in the erection of Rev B F Abbott's new home, met with a serious accident that resulted in an injury to his right side. He is at the Abbott residence on West Morgan street under the treatment of Dr J M Harris. Solomon Dixon, one of our old reliable citzens, visited Capital City Lodge No. 9, A F and A M at Jefferson City, Monday evening June the 4. Richard Winston, Reuben Jackson, Archie Drake and he are the only survivors of the charter members of this organization that was instituted in the early 70's. He told us that they sure had a good time. We are confident that they did, because brother Dixon looks several years younger, since his hobnob bing with his old comrades of ye olden times. --- Are you a Subordinate Lodges Uniform Rank Ladies' Court Endowment A "GOOD THING" FOR YOU. years at Liberty, he has decided to enter the postal service. John is a hustler and he will make a success of whatever he may undertake. --- Mrs. Anna E Wright, Jr., who taught a successful term in the Douglass School, Columbia, Missouri, returned home last Saturday to spend the vacation. So well pleased were the officers and patrons of the school with her work that she was retained for another year. --- Miss Blanche Holliday entertained at dinner Sunday Misses Lillian Roy of Chicago, Illinois, Vera Wesley, of Kansas City, and Lucille Wright of this city, Later in the afternoon the young Mssses, chaperoned by Mrs C W Holliday, enjoyed a drive about the city. Miss Mayme Brown, who taught a very successful school at Tipton, has been elected, as one of the assistants in the public school at Ardmore, I T. Missourians will regret to have her leave us, but owing to better wages and other inducements it is better for her. J. D, BALL, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, LEXINGTON, : : MO. WANTED—District Managers to post signs, advertise and distri tute samples. Salary $18 weekly, $3 per day for expenses. State age and present employment, IDEAL SHEAR CO., 36 Randolph st., Chicago. WANTED—Lady Agents. Write immediately for particulars. Mrs. James Ramsev, 508 N. Ohio St. Sedalia, Mo. WANTED—Forty berry pickers about May 20th. For information, write or see Wm. Brown, the fruit grower, Sedalia, Mo. R. F. D. 5 $20. AND LESS From St. Louis and Kansas City to all points Southwest via M. K. & T. R'y, June 15th and 19th. Tickets good 30 days returning with stopcovers in both directions. To Dallas, Ft. Worth, Waco, Houston, Galveston, San Antonia, Corpus Christi, Brownville, Laredo and intermediate points $20 To Elpaso and intermediate points $26.50 To Kansas, Indian Territory, Oklahoma, and northern Texas points, one fare plus $2.00, but no rate higher than $20 Corresponding low rates from all points: From Chicago, $25; from St. Paul, $7.50; from Omaha, and Council Bluffs, $22.50. Write for full particulars. W. S. ST. GEORGE, General Passenger Agent, M. K. & T. R. Wainwright Building St. Louis, Mo. THE MK AND T MISSOLIU, KANSAS & TEXAS RY. "SOUTHWEST" A GOOD TIME. Emancipation Proclamation Celebraton and old fashion barbecue will be at the little city of Knob Noster, Mo., on the 4th day of August, 1906. It is just twenty miles from the city of Sedalia. The pastor and members of Mt. Zion M E church will spare no pains to make this one of the greatest celebrations ever conducted in Johnson County. The people of Sedalia and other neighboring towns will be invited. So everybody look for the Bills early. Don't forget the date Aug. 4th. Get a move on you and sub scribe for this paper at once. Want of care does us more dam age than want of knowledge. Said an Irish orator, "When a man once gets a footing in the ear of the community at large, people are always anxious to learn about him. RAILROAD TIME TABLES MISSOURI PACIFIC Arrive Going East Depart No. 8, 12:15 a m ..... 12:30 a m No. 10, 1:45 a m ..... 1:20 a m No. 6, 11:05 a m ..... 11:40 a m No. 22 ..... 10:00 a m No. 2, 12:50 p.m ..... 12:25 p.m No. 4, 4:55 p.m ..... 5:00 p.m No. 28, 9:10 p.m No. 106, local freight ..... 6:30 a.m Note—No. 106 starts from var 1. Arrive Going West Depart No. 9, 1:50 a m ..... 1:55 a m No. 3, 4:00 a m ..... 4:05 a m No. 7, 6:57 a m ..... 7:02 a m No. 21, 2:10 p.m ..... 2:30 p.m No. 1, 2:25 p.m ..... 2:50 p.m No. 5, 7:00 p.m ..... 7:05 p.m No. 27 ..... 7:15 a.m No. 107, local freight ..... 8:05 a.m LEXINGTON BRANCH No. 602 arrives ... 9:30 a.m. No. 608 arrives ... 11:20 a.m. No. 606, local freight arrives ... 2:20 p.m. No. 603 departs ... 5:15 a.m. No. 601 departs ... 5:15 p.m. No. 605, local freight departs ... 8:30 p.m. SEDALIA, WARSAW & SOUTH WESTERN. Leaves Sedalia ... 8:30 a.m. Arrive in Warsaw ... 11:30 a.m. Leaves Warsaw ... 12:30 p.m. Arrives in Sedalia ... 9:30 p.m. MISSOURI, KANSAS & TEXAS. Arrive Going South Depart No. 1, 6:20 p.m ... 6:30 p.m. No. 3, 8:50 a.m ... 9:45 a.m. Flyer, 3:12 a.m ... 9:47 a.m. No. 511, daily except Sunday ... 9:48 a.m. No. 151, K. C. division ... 2:30 p.m. GOING NORTH and EAST Flyer, 12:53 a m..... 12:53 a No. 504, daily except Sunday..... 6:15 a No. 2, s:25 a m..... 5:00 a No. 4, s:05 p m..... 5:32 p NOTICE TO CCRRESPONDENTS. Correspondent and subscribers hereafter send in matter to be published at this office must take pains and write on one side of your paper only. Hereafter matter sent to us wrote on both sides of paper will be passed to the waste basket. HEADQUARTERS Fancy and Staple Groceries and everything good for the table, go to COLDER'S STORE J. C. Colder and Sons, Pro MARSHALL, MO., Corner: Vest & Lincoln Ave. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY GET A FARM NOW. Near Leoti, Kansas you can purchase 160 acres of the finest land in the Country, from $800 to $1200. One crop of wheat, say 23 bushels to the acre, at 75 cents per bushel, will bring you a return of $17.25 per acre. You have paid for your farm and all expenses for putting in, harvesting threshing and marketing your crop and will have $500 to put in the Bank. Low rates to this Country frequently. Go out. See for yourself. For full information see me. J. W. McClain, P. and T. A., Sedalia, Mo. Get in line and be conscious among the progressives. PYTHIAN LODGE DIRECTORY. Names of Lodges, Their Location, Dates and Places of Holding their Monthly Meetings, the Names of Their Executive Officers, Subject to Semiannual and Grand Lodge Changes. St. Louis Lodges ALL MEET AT PYTHIAN TEMPLE 3137 PINE STREET. PRIDE OF THE WEST NO. 1. Meets 2nd and 4th Monday in each month at 8 o'clock, Wm. ROBINSON, chancellor commander, Wm. GOFF, keeper of records and seal. W T MUMFORD NO. 2. Meets 1st and 2nd Tnesday evenings in each month at 8 o'clock, W W BONE, chancellor commander, F J BROWN, keeper of records and seal. EXCELSIOR NO. 3. Meets 2nd and 4th Thursday evenings in each month at 8 o'clock. W. E. O'BORNE, chancellor commander, GEO BUFORD, keeper of records and seal. MOUND CITY, NO. 4. Meets 1st and 3d Monday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. DANIEL LUNCH, chancellor commander, JOHN JOHNSON, keeper of records and seal. DAMON NO. 6. Meets 2d and 4th Wednesday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock CHARENCE THOMAS, chancellor commander, J M GRAV, keeper of records and seal. ST. PYTHIAS NO. 13. Meets 2d and 4th Tuesday even- ings of each month at 8 o'clock. W. L. SEINNER, chancellor com- mander, P. E. ANDERSON, keeper of records and seal. EUREKA, NO. 16. Meets 1st and 3d Wednesday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. WILLIES FUTTON, chan- clor commander, W M JOHNSON. keeper of records and seal. T. W. STRINGER, NO. 17. Meets 1st and 3d Thursday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. HIroirs, chancellor commander TRIUMPH NO 52. Meets 2d and 4th Wednesday evenings of each month at S o'elk. D W EDWARDS, chancellor com- mander, S W TANSIEL, keeper of records and seal. LOUSSAINT NO. 28. Meets 1st and 3d Thursday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock, J H JONES, chancellor commander, W H DAVIS, keeper of records and seal. SEMPER FIDELIS NO. 34. Meets 2d and 4th Friday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. D. W BURRUS, chancellor commander, H M CABELL, keeper of records and seal. ROCK SPRINGS, NO. 39. Meets 2nd and 4th Monday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. Jno Q. ADAMS, chancellor commander, A J MORRIS, keeper of records and seal. ST. LOUIS NO. 41. Meets 1st and 3d Tuesday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock, WM CARSON, chancellor commander, M THOMPSON, keeper of records and seal. SUMNER NO. 50. Meets 2d and 4th Friday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock, GEORGE COHEN, chancellor commander, L T WASHINGTON, keeper of records and seal. Kansas City Lodges ALL MEET AT THE VENDOME ACADEMY, 1734 GRAND AVE. MCKINLEY NO. 21. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock, at 553 Main st. ALBERT HARDY, Chancellor commander; BOLIVAR E. WATKINS, Keeper of records and seal. PROGRESS NC. 43. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. HARRY R. GRAHAM, Chancellor commander; D. W. HERRING, Keeper of records and seal. LILY NO. 8. Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings of each month at 8 o'clk. E H Taylor, chancellor commander; C H Calloway, keeper of records and seal. NEW ERA NO. 40. Meets each 1st and 3rd Friday evening of each month at 8 o'clk. A C Randall, chancellor commander; William Smith, keeper of records and seal. KAW VALLEY NO. 54. Meets each 1st and 3rd Thursday evening of each month at 8 o'clock. Charles Norton, chancellor commander; Frank Moore, keeper of records and seal. KANSAS CITY NO. 59. Meets each 1st and 3rd Wednesday evening of each month at 8 o'clock. Edward Walton, chance for commander: Guy Marshall, keeper of records and seal. Courts of Calanthe. PROVIDENT NO. 166. Meets each 2nd and 4th Friday afternoon of each month at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. Fannie M. Moss, worthy councillor; Mrs. S. M. Dibble, recorder of deeds. PROGRESS NO. 5 Meets each 1st and 3rd Friday afternoon of each month at 2:30 c'clock. Mrs. Lily Johnson, worthy councillor; Mrs. Ellen Yocum, recorder of deeds. ORIENTAL NO. 10. Meets each 2nd and 4th Thursday afternoon of each month at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. Maggie Taylor, worthy councillor; Mrs. Lulu Edwards, recorder of deeds. WHITE ROSE NO. 17. Meets each 1st and 3d Thursday afternoons of each month at 2:30. Mrs Lilie Medford, Worthy councillor, Mrs. Pinkey Green, recorder of deeds. DE SOTO LODGE NO. 5. DeSoto, Mo. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Saturday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock, in the Masonic Hall, corner South Main and St. Louis st. H. L. LONG, Chancellor commander; JAMES GRAY, Keeper of records and seal. Meets 2d and 4th Tuesday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. W H LAURIE, chancellor commander, WM FLANNIGAN, keeper of records and seal. Meets 2d and 4th Monday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock, W W WALLACE, chancellor commander, J O McNutt, keeper of record and seal. HARRISON LODGE NO. 12. Huntsville, Mo. Meets 2d and 4th Thursday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock, 117 North Main street. C H HARVEY, chancellor commander, J K BURTON, keeper of Records and seal. FLORA LODGE NO. 15 Poplar Bluffs, Mo. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thurs day evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. S. E. TOWNSEND, Chan cellor commander;] Wm. WHITE- SIDES, Keeper of records & seal. MORNING STAR LODGE NO. 18 Fredericktown, Mo. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tues day evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. JOHN SMITH, Chancellor commander; ARCHIE OLIVER, Keeper of records and seals. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. GEORGE ALLEN, Chancellor commander; ELBERT BURNES, Keeper of records and seal. RICHMOND LODGE No. 20 Richmond, Mo. Meets on the 1st and 8rd Thursday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. JAMES FULTON, Chancellor commander; A. L. FREELS, Keeper of records and seal. MOBERLY LODGE NO. 25. Meets 1st and 3d Tuesday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. R L SCOTT, chancellor commander, G U WEST, keeper of records and seal. RISING SUN LODGE NO. 26. Keota, Mo Meets on the 1st and 3d Thursday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. A L SPENCER, chancellor commander, REV W H BURNETT, keeper of records and seal. ANCHOR LODGE NO. 31. Cape Girardeau, Mo. Meets 1st and 3d Thursday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. C W McGUIRRE, chancellor commander, M OLIVER, keeper of records and seal. Meets 2d and 4th Tuesday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock, JORDAN ALEXANDER, chancellor commander, SIMON LYED, keeper of records and seal. Fayette, Mo. Meets 1st and 3d Wednesday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock in Masonic hall. B F ISAACS, JR, chancellor commander, J W CALLOWAY, keeper of records and seal Meets 2d and 4th Monday evenings in each month at 8 o'clock. C G BROWN, chancellor commander, E H JOHNSON, keeper of records and seals. GREATER SEDALIA LODGE NO. 42. Sedalia, Mo. Meets 1st and 3d Thursday evenings of each month at 8 o'clock. F S BOWLES, chancellor commander, D L WHITE, keeper of records and seal. FIDELITY LODGE NO. 7 Springfield, Mo. Meets first and third Monday evenings in each month at Pythi an hall, 325 Boonville street, B F Adams, Chancellor commander; H W Webb, Keeper of records and seal. PYTHAGORAS COURT NO. 16 Meets the second and fourth Wednesday afternoons of each month, at 325 Boonville street, Mrs Lucy Williams, worthy coun cillor; Mrs F L Boxley, register of teeds. ZENITH LODGENO. 64. Rocheport, Mo. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday evenings of each month at U. K. T. Hall, at 8 o'clock sharp. Charles Smith, chancellor commander; A E Robinson, keeper of records and seal. ACME LODGE NO. 24 Meet on the 1st and 3rd Monday nights in each month, in castle hall, 8th and Broadway, at 8 o'clock. Sargeant, W. H. Turner, chancellor commander; J. C. Burton keeper of records and seal. MIAMI LODGE NO. 20 Meets every first Tuesday in each month at the Masonic Hall at 8 o'clock. Lonnie Hawkins, chancellor commander. WANTFD—Subscribers for uses the Sedalia Weekly Conservator. G. J Grosshan The Old Reliable Retail dealer in Groceries, Provisions and Feed all kind at bottom prices 109 East Main st TONSORIAL ARTISTS. Hair Cuts Shampoos Clean Shaves D. Y. STEELE 120 E. MAIN ST. 50 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHT A.C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is probably patentable, HANDS ON Patents sent free. Oversee agency for securing patents. Patents taken through the Co. receive special fees, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handsonly illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any a scientific journal. Terms, $3 a year, four months. $L. Sold by all new dealers. MUNN & Co. 301 Broadway, New York Branch Office 48 F. St., Washington, D.C. H. G. PHILLIPS. LAWYER. 116 W. Main street SEDALIA, - - - - MO 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 $4.50 $5 per hundred pounds—Cash. VERSAILLES. We are pleaded to inform our brother knights that we are pushing Pythianism to the front. On Tuesday, May 22, Polar Star added several good men to her roster. The members of Polar Star are making preparations to build a ball. Things are worktng in harmony and there is a bright future for the K O P in Versailles. People are learning the real worth of Pythianism, and are seeing things as they saw them before. A H HARRIS, C C. Ross Woods, K of R & S. WARRENSBURG Mrs S J Payne, of Kans City, is here visiting her sister. The same corps of teachers in our public school have been re-elected. George Morehead, of Kansas City, Sundayed here with his sister. The rally at the C M E church Sunday was a success. The amount raised was $68. Rev WA Bohannon and wife, with their little daughter, have returned from Sedalia. J H Jones, Prof A H Harris, Misses S Estill, Edna Jones and C R Harris, spent Sunday in Centerview. --- MKT Travel Right to Oklahoma The Missouri, Kansas & Texas R'y has recently inaugurated additional daily train for Oklahoma City, Guthrie, Cleveland, Bartlesville, Coffeyville, etc. With this added service the M. K. & T. R'y is the logical line between St. Louis and Kansas City and all principal points in Oklahoma. Change of cars is one of the greatest inconveniences of travel. You don't have to change cars if you travel via the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway. Through trains (over its own rail) run between St. Louis and Kansas City and Oklahoma City, Dallas, Ft. Worth, San Antonia and Galveston. All through trains have Chair Cars and Pullman Sleepers. How To Go When you have occasion to travel, use the same discrimination in buying a ticket that you would in buying anything else. Assure yourself in advance of what you may expect in the way of comfort and convenience en route. If there is any information you want about a prospective trip, write me. I will gladly give you the information. Address W. S. ST. GEORGE General Passenger Agent, M., K. & T. R'y Wainwright Building St. Louis, Mo. Prof A Harris, of this city, delivered the welcome address at the Children's Day exercises in Centerview Sunday. TIPTON. TIPTON. Mrs Clara Still has returned to her home in Olathe, Kansas. Taylor Redmon and family have moved to this city. Mrs W White, of Speed, who has been visiting her cousin, returned home Saturday evening. Rev J W Payne visited the family of J C Shacklfsord last week. He also preached Tuesday night. Little Mary Adams, who has been suffering from an abscess, was successfully operated on Tuesday. Mrs Charles Wea has returned from St Louis accompanied by her sister-in law. Mrs Clarence Wea. The Bunceton Blues and Tipton Globes played a game of base ball Saturday. Score 19 to 17 in favor of Tipton. Decoration Day was duly observed here. Rev D Payton conducted the exercises. Short addresses were made by prominent persons. A POPULAR FOOD PLANT. What a great discovery the tomato was as an article of food. While most food plants are of comparatively ancient origin, there are plenty of people living today who can remember when it was only an ornament cultivated for the beauty of its dainty blossoms and handsome fruit. While its beauty was admired, it was considered like the poisonous oak, dangerous to even handle except by "dark complected" persons. Years of acquaintanceship, however, wore off its superstition, and a few "fool-hardy" actually owned up to having tasted the fruit. From this small beginning ha gradually grown a use that makes today an industry with a capital of over $30,000,000, which disburses millions of dollars to its employes each year and aggregates an output of 240,000,000 cans. This product goes into every household in the land and is as familiar an article of diet as any other of the staple products of the soil. Each year sees an increasing consumption and the more intimate acquaintance the greater the use. The reason for this is very obvious. There is no better appetizer and as an article of seasoning the tomato imparts a taste that cannot be imitated. It is so distinctive that its presence can be located even in minute particles. Yet the pungency has everything that delights the palate and nothing that offends the nostril. The growth of its general popularity dates back to the time of the firetsuccessful packing houses. When the use of the tomato as a food was 'established, demand made it necessary to have a cheaper price than the local market gardener could afford, and to meet this the tin can as a diminisher of space was called into requisition. It was found much cheaper proportionately to raise 1,000 bushels than ten so by the aid of the tin the cooked product could be placed on the consumer's table at a price so reasonable as to enable its daily use. Moreover, the article put in the can is brought fresh picked from the field, hermetically sealed and immediately sterilized by heat, while the uncanned fruit is frequently shipped for hundreds of miles before it is used as a food. This artificially ripened must be gathered green and the red color it finally assumes is the withering of hungry tissues that should have fed the fruit with the red nourishing juice that comes from the soil and by the aid of Mother Nature is thus transformed. No preservative is used by the canner as the action of heat insures keeping for an indefinite time. There is nothing so healthy as this rich, ripe fruit dumped out of the clean white can ready for any use. The taste is equal to the fresh fruit and every semblance of waste in shape of rind or core has been removed. Eat it?—why the very sight and smell are irresistible, and the most insistent appetite can be sated because of its absolute harmlessness. Its healthfulness has not been attacked and the rich juices colored as the life giving fluid acts as a tonic even for the invalid stomach. There is no home where its visits are not welcome, the table of the millionaire or peasant is alike familiar with its presence. As Iudian corn, it is distinctly of American origin, and proud indeed can we be of both of these excellent food plants. Wake up LaFayette County Colored Fair. Give us news. FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" SO STRAIGHTENS