Sedalia Weekly Conservator

```markdown ``` AARON W. LLOYD, GRAND CHANCELLOR of Missouri, who, assisted by the Rev. W. H. Young and others, organized White Oak Lodge No. 68 Randolph, Clay county, on the 23rd ult. He will institute a lodge at Liberty on the 14th. Clay county is speedily filling our Pythian ranks. Rev. Young has our congratulations for his noble work. persons, if there be any such, who feel that the colored soldiers are not making out their case well, we append a series of editorials from leading white papers of the country. We consider these constitute a strong proof that Believe in Supporting RACE ENTER Next Order For Groceries With the ENTERPRIS Grocery Company 413 North Lamine Street or Your Children Will Receive Polite Impst Service, Full Measure or Weight Supplies of Ware, Whenever You Call HODDY or CHEAP Goods Handled Here. Invest Your Money Here, if You Desire to Build OWN RACE Enterprises. RACE ENTERPRISES Place es With the EPRISE Company Amine Street. 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Weekly Conservator. these Colored soldiers, even though they have to undergo an ordeal, which is indeed new to them, are testifying well, are making their case stronger, are convincing the impartial and neutral that the white citizens of Brownsville, and not the colored soldiers are the guilty ones, and that the president not only acted without sufficient evidence to warrant his conclusion of guilt, but that he has done these soldiers a grievous wrong. The Springfield Republican says ecitorially: The reports of the Brownsville investigation by the Senate committee say that all the witnesses agree that the soldiers were, not engaged in the "shooting up" affray. Man after man appears on the stand, takes the oath and offers himself for sharp and merciless cross-examination, yet not one thus far has had his testimony shaken. If, as the president maintains, they a set of liars and conspirators—and that is exactly his position—it is amazing that a bright man like Senator Lodge should not entrap some of them. He has the exsoldiers at his mercy on the stand., one after another; if they are lying, then it is the most marvelous concert of mendacity which criminal jurisprudence records. Surely, some fellow in the lot would trip up and give away the whole plot, if they really "shot up" Brownsville or conspired to protect those who were guilty of the midnight raid. A chain of mendacity is no stronger than its weakest link; it ought not to be difficult to find that link. If, now, the testimony of these men are not seriously shaken, the question must arise whether it should have weight. It is not enough to say that the circumstantial evidence against them is conclusive. Many a person accused of murder, but finally acquitted of the charge, would have been hanged had only the prosecution's evidence been placed before the jury. The evidence on both sides must be considered and fairly weighed. If the evidence in favor of the accused neutralizes the evidence against him, shall he be hanged? By no means. There may remain an impenetrable mystery, as has often happened in the annals crime but no one should be punished on suspicion or made to suffer on nothing more tangible than preponderance of doubt. The New York Sun said on the same subject: It is not too much to say that if the Senate Committee on Military affairs was sitting as a court justice instead of as a board of inquiry the soldiers of the 25th Infantry who have thus far appeared before it would have been released from custody on a verdict in their favor. More than twenty men have been examined and cross-examined without weakening their assertions of individual innocence and of ignorance concerning the identity of the guilty. If these men were participants in the affair or if they have knowledge of the real offenders they are masters of the art of prevarication. The case is by no means completed yet. There are many other witnesses to appear. The testimony of the men themselves is not necessarily final or conclusive. The side of the citizens is yet to be heard. When all the evidence is in there must be a comparison of the examination by the Senate Committee and the court martial cases of Fenrose and Macklin. These must be considered in connection with the earlier investigation, civil and military. An indictual murderer may cover his tracks and remain undiscovered. It is inconceivable that a hand of from ten to twenty men can com mit such an offense as that charged and avoid detection. Admitting the extreme improbability that a band of citizens of Brownsville or its vicinity would unite for the purpose of discrediting the soldiers and compelling their removal by a process of shooting up their own community it must also be admitted that the case against the soldiers has been seriously weakened by the enquiry thus far. While it has not yet been proven that the shooting was not done by the soldiers, there has certainl established a reasonable doubt in their favor. There is one point which does seem to have been established. That is that on the strength of any evidence then in his possession, Mr. Roosevelt was not proply justified in his summary dismissal of the men'without honor' And the Washington Star, which is at the scene of the Senate investigation, said: The investigation of the Brownsville matter proceeds with sufficient speed, but the prospects are that it will not close for some time. It should not be hurried for an early report. Next winter will do. We want the whole story, developed in lawyer-like style, with nothing assumed, nothing guessed at, nothing jumped at. The witnesses are numerous, the lawyers competent and alert, and just enough feeling has been aroused to insure the full attention of the country. It must be admitted that the discharged men who have been on the stand here have made a good impression. Unlettered and unused to such company, they have borne themselves well and told their stories plainly. Cross examination has at no point shaken them. The witness stand is no comfortable place for anybody. Lawyers who make it uncomfortable for euerybody, appear there, as a rule, to less advantage than the laymen whom they so often torture. But these colored men, bearing the stigma of "discharged without honor" from the army where they served long with honor, are to be congratulated on their experience in a place from which so many men abler than themselves shrink. And yet these men were among those who when examined by the officials detailed by the president gave those officials the impression of having conspired to shield murderers. So far as known their stories then and their stories now differ in no material particular. The men answered then as not knowing the questions pro pounded. But not knowing the persons who had 'shot up' Brownsville they could not hand them over for prosecution, and paid the penalty of their ignorance with their uniform. They were dismissed from the service in disgrace as though they them selves were malefactors. "We need not go further than these few men to illustrate the in justice of the president's order. If at a later day, from the tisti mony of other witnesses, the guilty are uncovered, well and good. But here are men who stand the fire of able lawyers, tell with every appearance of sincerity all they know and acquit themselves creditably, and yet, by the president's command, are outside the breastworks. Mr. Foraker's resolution so far as they are concerned has proved a boon of the greatest value." In the meantime the counsel of Major Penrose in Texas is claiming that, not the major's soldiers, but the white Brownaville police did the shooting! If this is proved it will clear the soldiers. All is progressing well, thanks to Senator Foraker, the Constitutional league, Gilchrist Steward, "WE SELL MORE STOVES THAN OTHERS COMBINED." PLENDIO E. Ralph Blair, 116 SOUTH OSAGE ST Esq., of New York; our own man, N, B. Marshall, Esq., and the soldiers themselves. —Boston Guardian. Pythians Enthused. The visit of Grand Chancellor A. W. Lloyd to New Franklin Lodge number 63 Deb. 19, was an occasion of great cuthuism in K. of P. circle. He delivered a fine lecture at the Lodge Hall beginning at 7 o'clock which made a wonderful and lasting impression upon every member present. After the conclusion of the lecture he was escorted to the M. E. Church where a large and eager crowd was awaiting him and it was not long before it was clearly demonstrated that their waiting was not in vain for he at once showed himself master of the situation. Eloquently did he plead to the listening audience to assimulate those elements essential to build up a race. At the close of this masterly address he was For the Best, Cheapest and Most Stylish in Spring Selections, -o-SEE-o- Copyright 1916 The House of Kuppenheimer But come here and buy a stove that will sure give you satisfaction. We sell the celebrated ACORN ranges. Also hard and soft coal hagey heaters and wood STOVES. PRICES RIGHT escerted by J S Reeves, keeper of record and seal, to the residence of Mrs J S Sothan where an excellent banquet had been prepared in his honor, for a short time he was very pleasantly entertained with parlor games and choice music selections. Mrs Lothan was assisted by her two charming daughters Etta and Anna. A number of prominent persons of the city were present among whom were Mr John Hughes and wife, J. S Reeves and wife, Mrs. Ella Banks J. H. Gibson, John Murray, H H Pearson, Pete Brown and Walter Daugherty. Reporter. OUR NOTICES During the past fortnight we have sent statements to a number of our patrons. We urge that all who have received these notices to respond at once by sending Money Order, Check or Draft for the amount asked. Respectfully Yours, W. H. HUSTON st and Mort Stylish in elections, Sedalia Weekly Conservator, W. H. HUSTON, Editor @ Publisher. Published every Monday morning and entered at the Sedalia Post Office as Second Class matter. SUBSCRIPTION PRICES. One Year, 52 Consecutive Copies, $1.00. Six Months, 26 Consecutive Copies, $6.55. A few weeks ago, a large delegated body of representative Negroes from various parts of the state, met at Jefferson City, the state capital, to offer a formal protest against the enactment of any kind of "Jim Crow Law," conceivable. Effective work was done. Public sentiment throughout the state was aroused so greatly that all of the leading dailies spoke emphatically against the proposed legislation. High dignitaries of the various churches registered their protest. Conservative citizens, laying aside their political affiliation, denounced such measures as being inexpedient, unnecessary and not in keeping with the spirit of our new Missouri. These expressions in our favor has given the race substantial assurance of our friends in every walk of life. For this we are grateful. Some fear is entertained by the writer lest our people become thoughtless along certain lines. If the "Jim Crow" legislation is defeated by the present House, we must not fail to remember that there is an aggressive sentiment in certain sections of our state that favors such a law. Persons, who agitate "Jim crowism" are constantly looking for some fault in our ranks. It is, therefore, up to those of us, who have the race's welfare at heart, to keep busy removing every fault, we can find in our midst. Conditions must be met face to face without losing so much time arguing their justice or fairness. We are accused of shielding our criminals, protecting our vagabonds and white washing our immorality. While it is true that we are no more given to this than other races, but in proportion to our short comings we are very more severely criticised than any. That is the condition. We would change it in a moment or a twinkling of an eye, if we could. It is, also, unjust but we are powerless at present to force justice. Hence we must remove if possible, the foundations upon which these conditions rest. All of us were anxious to do anything to save the race a few weeks ago. How does the case stand with us today? Are you willing to consider conditions as they are and then proceed to do all within your power to remedy them? If you are willing you need not lose more time in discussing matters you can not control. But lay hold on problems that you can solve. We need constant workers everywhere all the time in this state to keep our children in school, to stop loafing about the streets, in saloons and gambling hells, to make it unpleasant for the idle to remain with us, to teach our young women the true ideas of maidenhood, wifehood and motherhood. These interests can not be looked after by coming together once or twice a year to listen to some impassioned oratory. Fundamental principles and elements of character are molded by constant work and influence. The saloon is open every day. What do you do daily to counteract its influence. The brothel doors stand ajar day and night backckoning our young maidens to enter. What constant influence is at work night and day to save them. If we remove our criminals, we shall not have any crimes to answer for. If we will destroy idleness, we shall have no vagrants to be cursed for. If we remove our haunts of shame, we shall not have any prostitutes to drag us to shame. It we destroy our dives and dens of vice, we shall not have a constant element of criminals to drag us into the mire. Talk will neither better these conditions nor destroy these evils. It will require honest continuous labor. Of course our enemies judge us by those of us whom they see most frequently about the streets and those whom they read of constantly in the associated and local press. If we would be measured by our true worth let us force from the streets our loafers and from the press our criminal record. Our new WASHINGTON JOBBFR has been installed and we are now ready to take your orders for Programs, Circulars, Cards, Envelopes, Letter Heads, Statements & etc. 121 EAST MAIN STREET, SEDALIA, MISSOURI. Every Requirement met. Barber :- Shop! FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED. ```markdown ``` STILL CONTEND FOR THEJR RIGHT TO ENTERTAIN THE GRAND LODGE. Fayette, Mo., Feb. 21.—All doubt as to whether this city will entertain the Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias of this state was removed last night at a joint session of Favette Lodge No. 35, and Pythian Star Court No. 135 in their hall. Grand Chancellor A. W. Lloyd presided and after stating the many requirements necessary for the entertainment of this body, expressions from leading brothers and sisters was heard. Every requirement was carefully gone over and the local organizations agreed to meet them all. Ample provisions will be made for halls, homes, entertainment, transportation, protection and every thing necessary for a successful meeting. Yesterday afternoon, the Grand Chanceilor accompanied by B. F. Isaacs, Jr., J. H. Diggs and Editor W. H. Huston, drove over the city and noted careful observations of the homes, halls and other accommodations to be provided. At the night's session, every utterance was for the convention to come. All rumors were set aside and every condition was met frankly and easily satisfied. Fayette Pythians and Calantheans have begun work to afford royal entertainment for all who visit the city during the July Convention. All eyes will be directed Fayettewards from now until July, since all doubt has been removed. Following the discussion as to the things necessary to entertain the Grand Lodge, the following permanent officers and committees were elected and instructed OFFICERS OF THE GRAND LODGE ARRANGEMENT COMMITTEE. B. F. Isaacs, chairman; J W Calloway, vice-chairman; Lurenza Leonard, secretary; Mrs. Melvina Isaacs, ass't secretary; Mrs. Lulu Calloway, Treas. SUB-COMMITTEES ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE Seat Estell, chairman; Bettie Patric, Maggie Isaacs, Lottie Garth, jess Snell, R B Burton and George Stapleton. RECEPTION COMMITTEE A. J. Key, chairman; Willis Broadus, Martha Eaton, John Eaton, George Hocker, J. L. Isaacs, William Isaacs, Susan Brooks. JH Diggs, chairman; Lewis H Williams, Ben. Pankey, Silas Jackson. MUSIC COMMITTEF Melvina Isaacs, director, Rowena Isascs, Ella Hocker, B. F. Isaacs, Jr. chairman. PRINTING COMMITTEE Rev. DeBoe, chairman, J Diggs and Prot. Dameron. THE MAGNET Baths in Connection AL G WHEELER, Prop's. 103 NORTH LAMINE ST.... G. H Bohannon of Yates has a very next bank account on hand. Instead of spending this foolishly he is adding to it weekly. Prof. Virgil Williams of Liberty is doing work there as principal of the colored school. He placed himself in line with aggressive young men by joining the pythian lodge at White Oak on the 23d Prof. Edward Dameron of Fayette is still holding his own as the principal of the school. He is a loyal friend to Race Journals and newspapers. All of his pupils are urged to read their own papers. Miss Rowena Will Isaacs is making an excellent worthy counselor of the calantheans of Fayette. She will do much towards the entertaiement of the Crand Court in July. Rev. W H Young of Liberty is doing nicely with his church at that point. His congregation love him very dearly. It is his intention to organize a pythian lodge in that city pretty soon. Supreme Chancellor Samuel W Starks, of the Knights of Pythias of the world has called a special session of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina to meet at Greensboro, at High Noon, on the 12th. The purpose of this special session is to adjust certain controversies now pending between the Supreme and Grand Jurisdictions. He will also convene all of the subordinate lodge representatives of Pennsylvania in special session at Harrisburg, at High Noon, on the 26th, for the purpose of uniting all in the formation of one Grand Lodge for that state, according to the mandates of the Thirteenth Biennial Session of the Supreme Lodge, held at Pittaburg. It is hoped that both sessions will be attended by much success. Past Grand, Chancellor James P Maynard of Kansas City is still actively engaged in pushing the interest of both the pythians and calantheans. He is the "Old Roman" among the braves of western Missouri. Keep at it, old man. Prof. J Will Cooper of Warrensburg is as active as ever. He deserves something pretty nice at the Fayette meeting. A Grand Vice Chancellor's Jewel would look good on him, since he is loyal, active and progressive. The United Sons and Daughters of Peace, a local organization with headquarters at White Oak, Clay county, has accomplished some very commendable work, in the past years. Numbering only 25 members, it has succeeded in burying its dead, building a commodious hall and, establishing a bank account of several hundred dollars. Its members are sober, industrious, honorable and sensible citizens. Many of them own nice and valuable farm homes. Officers holding over for this year are as follows: Mrs. Roxie Murray, president. Lewis Waller, secretary. Mes. Martha Waller, treasurer The Conservatorcongratulates this organization for the very effective work it has done and we urge each of its members to keep up with the times by sending in their subscriptions at once. Prudence Court No 166, Kansas City, cleared $60 at its Martha Washington entertainment on the 22nd ult. Mrs Josephine Finney carried off the prize for selling the greatest number of chances on the silver set given away. Atan informal conference of pythians and calantheans at the Vendome Academy in Kansas City, on the 24, Grand Chancellor Lloyd gave some important advice. It is hoped that common sense will take the lead here at once. It is time for the Sadalia misjers to begin to conduct themselves in such a manner as will keep them out of court. Herfurter we would advise that some of these difficulties be adjusted by the use of a computer. For Fine Whiskeys, Wines, Beer and Cigars EVERYBODY Is treated on the Square - Don't forget the p ace 104 East Main Street. THE CELEBRATED BUDWEISER. The Largest and Best Equity It is a proved fact that the the most healthful in the w reason why you should use Drink the beer your fathers dran And get your money's worth. LEMPS Is the Choice product of the where, When buying, see E. G. Cass SFDALIA, ANOTHER NEW LODGE. The Largest and Best Equipped Brewery in the World! It is a proved fact that the Anheuser-Busch Beers are the most healthful in the world, and that alone is the reason why you should use nobber. Liberty, Mo., March 1- Rev, WH Young is a happy Knight, since the institution of White Oak Lodge No. 68 on the 23rd ult. All from this point are delighted with what they have already received. Friday afternoon, February 22 A. W. Lloyd, grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Missouri, accompanied by W. H. Huston, editor of the Sedalia Weekly Conservator, arrived here from Kansas City. They were at once shown to the home of the Rev. Young, where they refreshed themselves until 8:80. At that hour, they were conducted to the church where an audience awaited them. Rev. W. H. Young, having made some in tributory remark, Grand Chancellor Lloyd was introduced. He though feeling indisposed, made a very interesting address, upon the work accomplished by Pythians in Missouri and elsewhere Editor Huaton spoke concerning newsppapers as sentiment builders and all present seem to have enjoyed the meeting much. After the services, all departed for their homes thinking, soberly over what they had heard. Saturday Rev. Young got to gather his Liberty braves and they departed for White Oak. Some by way of the train and others in the wagonette. Those going by train were met at Randolph by brother Hickman, who drove them to his home, where great supper awaited them. Scarcely had the supper been disposed of when a delegation from Kansas City arrived, Dr. J. Eh, Farry, Attorney W. C. Burges, James F. Mayward and W. H. The word "we" is followed by a comma and a period. The word "we" is followed by a comma and a period. The word "we" is followed by a comma and a period. Hopped Brewery in the World Anheuser-Busch Beers are world, and that alone is the no other. BEER Brewer's Art. Sold Every that you get. Lemp's. idy @ Co., MISSOURI. Good era Hickman fed the whole push. Dr, Perry, assisted by attorney Hueston, Rev: Young and W. A. Dabney began the examination of candidates. Thirty men were qualified and were initiated into full Knighted. The degrees were conferred by thy following Sir Knights:—W C Hueston, chancelor commander; W. H. Hueston, vice chancellor; Rev W H Young-prelate; W. A. Dabney and James P Maynard; attendants. Work in the degrees was concluded at 5:30 Sunday morning. The new lodge was christened White Oak Lodge number 68, Raudolph, Clay County, Mc. Brother Hinchen of Liberty was severely injured by the over turning of the wagonette, bring ing them from that point. But he proved his pluck, by tak ing the degrees any how. 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Springfield, ‘Mo, )Méeta the @oond and fourth fednéeday afternoons. of each ith; at "325 “Booavilte street, @ Lucy Williams, worthy coun ;Mra¥ L Boxley, register = . Wabbingtoa Court 5h. x Troaton, Mo. Media mi the second aad fourth Theregay bi oad ig the Pyth jan hell et 3.o%cldek, Mabel Go dog, worthy coupetlor; Birdie Ccl lier, register of deeds. MABOLEAT. COURT-NO. 127 Farmington, Mo., Meets on the recor; gnd fourth Frideys of aq “month st 2:30 p m it “ye Masonic hall, Mra Ade ‘Murphy, worthy councillor; Miss Reasie Hunt, register of deeds, s@ Courts not entered should send the name and number, meet ing date and list of executive offi cers to this office at once. MesS J Lane, assisted by ta'. ent from the College, gaye a good ~salhgemyt hist chapel on the first. : One of the most intelligent dis ussions of the season will be at we Chapel on the sth, We ‘shall'expect you. + Mrs. C. W. Holiday, afcer a sev erat months stay ia Chicago, has returned hometo cheer her hus ‘band along the way. Mrs, Jessie Grant, one of our Warrensburg subscribers, attend dthe Terrell lecture aere on ithe 2ist. She was delighted, Presiding Elder B F Abbott, of the St. Louis District, spent the week with his family, He has fully recoved from his recent ill ness. Our Job Department is prepar- ed to make your programs, letter heads, card, invitations, envelopes pamphlets andany old thing aced in the printing line. Have youcalled at the Enter Fiiends, ag . vp ‘fileandy Restaurant, vg ge MILBIAM DIGGS, Proprietor, ‘ Regaier Mesa ned Hot Lunches, at al! hours, guaranteed ‘~ t0,/Afive complete satistaction, or mcney refunded. : HOT FISH, FRIED CHICKEN, CIGARS, . AND FRESH PIES. “Pope of al flavors, Ironbrew and Orange Cider al ways below the freezing point. Good Friends, come ioand see us. We'll treat you right. * OPEN FROM SA, M. TO 11 P. M, DAILY. 105 North Lamine Street, SEDALIA : ;- MISSOURY. : NOTICE!! et Knights of Pythias ___ The 1907 Official Service or Program to be used ~ Anniversary or Thanks- - giving’s Day Can be had from the Supreme Chancellor's fice. $2 per 100; $1.25 50; - $75 for 25. | All Lodges Should Have Them. Money Must Be ° sends erm atn ‘ STEVENSON “AND JACKSON . 5 vs HUSTON AND WIL)LIAMS Friday Evening March 8th. At Taylor Chapel, SEDALIA, MO, ADMISSION {0CTS. prise Grocery yet? If you have ase Call-and see him if you not, go atonce and P C Givens, | wish suits or pants to order, the manager, will treat you as ae Teil him that we sent you. SW Se Sc, eal aoe Eugene Sanders, alter suffer ing suffering [rom a slight attack ofthe pneumoma, is now conva lescent. All of his girls will please excuse his delay inacknow ledgiog their mail, Mrs, Johanna Smith and deugh ter, Miss Josephine, of Mexico, attended tbe Terrell lecture here on the 2ist. Old man ‘‘Bo" Smithdidsome griaaing, while the madam was here. “Resolyed that the President was Justified in his Acteons in the Browneville, Texas, Affair,’’ is the topic to be discussed at Tay jot’s Chapelon the 8th. Iatelli geat and competent speakers will represent each side, Grand Chancellor A. W. Lloyd @ade his official visit to Greater Sedalia Lodge number 42, on the 26th. He was pleased to note the capid development of the lodge and commended it for its excellent corps of officers. A. Stanley; the tailor, bas open eda firat clas enteblishment in the ligesfrits. builigg, over the © & barber shop, : He ia prepar e@ todo. repsir work, Every piece otworkmanthipcomiag irom his hand will have abonaSde guar- ae Call-and see him if you wish suits or pants to order, | News of the death of Willie Leslie, a foster brother of Mrs. Mary Sanders, was telegraphed Ihere on the 27th. He dropped deadia the strects of Chicago, ‘while seeking medical relief for heart failure, Many Sedalians remember him as one otf their former playmates and school com panions. They are After Us. ‘There is no race of people a- bout which there isso much talk aad su much schemlng todeprive them of their rights as citizens as the Negro. Frequently lynched, hurled out of care, prohibited as guests at hotels, must take second clash passage on steam boats, must take special place in the- atres, receive smallest pay for his labor, cannot get employment in accordance with his education or trade and with all these obsta- cles throws in the way to impede his pregresa the Negro is forcing ahead. -Andnow another obsta- cle bas come tothe surface and come irom some of our so called political friends and that is the “Jim Crow’ law and the Republi can party ready to go ahead with the scheme, But I contradict that by ‘aaylog the Republican Bays wer want todoany such + What they shouli! do and ‘that at once ifthe” “Jim Crow’ bill should pass is to call the at- tention of the Supreme Court to the U.S. tothe violation of the Constitution and demand fromit a decision upon same. While it is true that we bave been repre- sentatives to the several National Republican Conventions and have ‘been sought after very much to vote for candidates for the presi- dency. Ifthis was the only ob- jection the white race had to us, it would not amount to very much But the whole secret is that the Negro has become so crafty in all Pursuite of life and so well edu- cated that the whites have deter- mined to call a halt, Let the race remember thet regardless of qualification, both Republican aud Democrat, the white yoler will be taken first. Republicans, stand upand de- mand the rights for the people who brought you into power and have kept you there. Do not throw your energy away but help the race gain their liberty and rights, JH Diggs, Fayette, Mo. H, G, PHILLIPS, LAWYER. 116 W. Main street SEDALIA, - - - - - MO cal So YEARS’ EXPERIENCE o Pi eflbpesreant satetsataee rier a2 pocieen Jimeticae, Sree Maley isi trot igi cease Non Yo Will Give Baths. AIG Wheeler, the progressive tonsorial artist, has had a fine bath room, equipped with hot and cold water, added to his shop at 103 North Lamine, There 1s no need of any one being dirty now when you can bathe fora reason able price. Call and see him. —_[—u“o“e To Organize Pythian Cadets. Any lodge in the jurisdiction of Missouri desiring to organize the boys inCadet companies, should write to the undersigned for in- formation. We wish to effect or. Ganizations among our Pythian children “throughout the state. Write at once. Cor Wa H Hucues, 3513 Bernard Ave., St Louis, Mo, TONSORIAL ARTISTS, 8 3 & Hair Cuts Shampoos Clean Shaves D’Y. STEELE . 120 E, MAIN ST G, J.Grosshan The Old Reliable GROCER, Retail dealer in Groceries, Provisions and Feed all kind atbottum prices 109 East Main st OFFICE HOURS: Sto 11a, m., 8to 5&7 toOp. m J. D, BALL, M. D., PHYMICIAN AND SURGEON, LEXINGTON, ; : MO, —— Sedalia Churches, SUNDAY SERVICES, TAYLOR CHAPEL METHODIST CHURCH. Sunday School 9330 a. m, Preaching - = 1100 a.m Class-meeting + 5300 p. m, Epworth League + 6,30 p,m, Preaching . + 730p.m, Prayer Mecting Wednesday evens ing of each week, Rev R, Davis, Pastor, Residence 107 E, Cooper “ Morgan Street Baptist Church, Preaching .......... 11:00 8, ms Sunday school.....,..2:30 Pe me Preaching .......... 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting every Wedncs- day evening. Come, you will be made welcome to all of our ser= vices. —Rey, R. Adkins Pastor, ——_—_—_—_—_...___. GURN'S CHAPEL, FREE BAPTIST cHURCY Sunday Schco} - loam Preaching First and Third Sune day ineach month, 11 a, m, and 7;80 p. m Prayer Meeting #\ Tuesday night Covenant Meeting Friday night Pews free and everybody made welcome Rev, E D Burns, Vastor, Mrs Zula Whitley, Clerk, Mabel Wiliiams, Asst. Clerk Sedalia Undertak- ing Company, W. E. STALEY, Mar., +++Chapel in Connection.... —i15 PHONES 115-— 120 South Ohio Street, Sedalia, . Mo. RAILROAD TIME TABLES MISSOURI PAIFIC aestve Going Esst Depart No. 812313 @ De... ee oe oe T2820 ome No. 10,133 0m. sscveveveeceeess 130 ae No, 6, 112005 0.M.......:0..0c0000 Om NO. 2... ccscssevvevevvevervevses10:00 & NO. 312: PM... eee DM Dm NO. 44:55 PM... ceeeeeeeeeee 500 D me, No, 28,9:10 p m ‘No, 106, local freight..........,..6:30 0 mm | Noto—No, 106 starts from yard, ee ee Arrive Going West Depart No.9IMAM.. ee No, 842000 Mo A NO. Y69TAM... ee TOS No, 21,2:10 pm NO. 229 PM eee 20 pm NO, 5,700 PM. eeeeeeeee TS Dm NO, Byrrrsrerssccrrssrcrevecerer F108 MD No. 107, local, freight.............803 9 my LEXINGTON, BRANCH, No, 602 arrives.............. 9:0 @ No, 608 MFrIVE9,......eeee eee. 388 No, 696, local freight arrivee ....2:20 p mg ‘No, 003 departs. .........., O15 8 No, 6OL departa.......60....56... 3730p No, 695, local freight departs,....8:43p ———————_____. SEDALIA, WARSAW. & SOUTH . WESTERN. Leaves Sedalia.............6 6.5.. 8116 Arrive in Warsaw... cceescees 1:10 8m Leaves Wareaw...... ccc sess 1205 Dp mm, arrives in Sedalia ............... 9:05 p SSE MISSOURI, KANSAS & TEXAS, Arrive Going South Depart No, 16:20 D Oe ecsesececscseses 620 PD NO, 882008 Mice cess 80 8m Fhyer, 898 Meee ees BIT OE No, Blt, daily except Sunday,.,.,..0:400 No, 161, K, 0, division............200pa ee GOING NORTH and BasT, Fryer, 19208 8 hs. oe 0 esses esses IRB6 ate Ro, 4, dally except Bunday......695 0m, NO, 9,690 OMe, 8:00 8 me FO, B10 Diese cece BOO Doe Are You a K. of P.? The Knights of Pythias, with over 4,000 members in this State, is the most progressive Negro organization of today. We have (4) four departments: Subordinate Lodges, which look after the sick and distressed and bury the dead. Uniform Rank. in this department our young mer are receiving a military education which they can get in no other way, thus making them better and more useful citizens. Ladies' Courts, for the wives, widows, daughters and sisters of Knights, who are being educated for the common duties of life. Endowment. In this department we are paying outthousands of dollars annually to the widows and heirs of deceased Knights. $11,50 0 Pythian Home at 3137 Pine Street, St. Louis, Mo., owned and controlled by Pythians. $3 Per week sick dues paid by every lodge in the state. $6232.93 Endowment Funds on hands now. $200 $300 4080 Knights of Pythias in Mo. $100. Endowment on each death. $2,614. Endowment Funds now on hand. Why not join this great organization? Grand Chancellor of Missouri 3137 Pine St., St. Louis, --- IF NOT, WHY NOT? 11 III IV MISSOURI JURISDICTION. 66 Subordinate Lodges in Mo. 1 Uniform Rank Companies. 2,000 Members. A. W. LLOYD. STRAIGHTENS J W Green was in St Louis a few hours on Business last week. Miss Hattie M Shachleford visited friends in in St Louis Sunday. We are glad in report Elder Rollins convalescent after several weeks illness. Miss Cora White left Sunday evening for an extended visiting in Clayton. Allen Anderson returned home Sunday, who has been in St Louis several days on business. Messers Geo and Willie Anderson returned Friday from Clayton after spending a few days visiting friends. Little Miss Delia Williams of Webston is her visiting her grand parents Mr and Mrs Green. Geo Brown, who keeps a well equipped grocery store in Elmwood spent Sunday here with his family. Master Irvin Jones of St Louis returned home Monday after a few days visiting his grand parents Mr and Mrs Harrison Green. sands idows nts. RICH RICHMOND Mrs Phillips Moss is improving. Mrs Allie Bershear. spent last week in Kansas City. Become interested in the Conservator—it will do you good. Mrs. Mollie Crowley of Excel sior Springs attended the Jacobs-Lewis wedding. Mrs Mencee and daughter, Hesse, of Orrich were here shopping Monday. Quarterly meeting was held at the C M E church Sunday by Rev Rey R N Rivers. Rev. Bnnett preached at Lexington Junction Sunday. All the churches are preparing for Easter. The Young peoples' club met at the home of Mrs Mary Price Friday night. All report a pleasant meeting. Willis Pugh who had been sick for sometime died at his home last Friday. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the community. Miss Artie Jacobs and Mr Lewis of Kausas City, Kans were married at the home of the bride's parents Wednesday the 20th. They received a number of handsome presents. Friends wish them a happy voyage through life. Straight Testimony Speaking of the Negro soldiers who already have testified before the Senate Committee appointed to investigate the Brownsville shoot up, the Washington Star says: "We need not go further than these few men to illstrate the in justice of the President's order. If at a later day from the testimony of other witnesses, the guilty are uncovered, well and good But here are men who stand the fire of able lawyers, tell with every appearance of sincerity all they know and acquit themselves creditably, and yet, by the President's command, are outside the breastworks. Mr. Foraker's resolution so far as they concerned has proved a boon of the greatest value. "When the military committee of the Senate reports on this case debate be in order on its adoption and the promise is of deliverances of unusual interest. It would be idle to deny that the episode has taken on a political complexion, but its real value and significance are far above politics." --- --- 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 Lodgeq. All Meet in the Pythian Temple, ple, 3137 Pine Street, at Eight-O'clock. Kansas City Lodges All Meet at The Vendome Academy, 1734 Grand Avenue at Eight P. M. LODGES OF THIS JURISDICTION MEETING ON THE FIRST AND THIRD MONDAYS, MONTHLY, ATEIGHT Q'CLOCK. Gallant No. 57. Salisbury, William Harvey, chancellor commander; J C Russell, keeper of records and seal. Mound City No. 4, St. Louis, Rev. R H Cole, chancellor commander; John Johnson, keeper of records and seal. Fidelity No. 7, Springfield, B F Adams, chancellor commander LODGES OF THIS JURISDICTION MEETING ON THE FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAYS, MONTHLY, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK. St. Louis No. 41, St. Louis, Joseph Hagles, chancellor commander; Charles S White, keeper of records and sea'. Miami No. 20, Miama, Frank H Brown, chancellor commander; L L Dandridge, keeper of records and seal. New Madrid No. 45, New Madrid, William Powell, chancellor commauder; G D Ross, keeper of records and seal. Clinton No. 53, Clinton, William Elliston, chancellor commander; Ernest Dunning, keeper of records and seal. LODGES OF THIS JURISDICTION MEETING ON THE FIRST AND THIRD WEDNESDAYS. MONTHLY. AT EIGHT O'CLOCK Eureka No. 16, St. Louis, Samuel Keys, chancellor commander; William H Johnson, keeper of records and seal. Fayette No. 35, Fayette, Lewis H Williams, chancellor commander; Laurenzo Leonard, keeper of records and seal. Zenith No. 64, Rocheport, William Sexton, chancellor commander; A E Robinson, keeper of records and seal. --- LODGES OF THIS JURISDIGTION MEETING ON THE FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAYS, MONTHLY, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK. --- Kaw Vallev No. 54, Kansas City, John H Yates, chancellor commander; W E Burdette, keeper of records and seal. Flora No. 15, Poplar Bluff, William L Carter, chancellor commander; S E Townsend, keeper of records and seal. Richmond No. 20, Richmond, William Moss, chancellor commander; Benjamin Vaugh, keeper of records and seal. Anchor No. 31, Cape Girardieu George Walla, chancellor commander; A M Oliver, keeper of records and seal. Greater Sedale No. 42, Sedalia, A C Maclis; chancellor commander; George M Williams, keeper of records and seal. LODGES IN THIS JURISDICTION MEETING ON THE FIRST AND THIRD FRIDAYS, MONTHLY, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK. New Era No. 40, Kansas City, William Scott, chancellor commander; Wade H Robinson, keeper of records and seal. Warrensburg No. 46, Warvensburg, Stephen Lillard, chancellor commander; J. Will Cooper, keeper of records and seal. LODGES OF THIS JURISDICTION MEETING ON THE SECOND AND FOURTH MONDAYS, MONTHLY AT EIGHT O'CLOCK. Pride of the West No. 1, St L bui s, William Mitchell, chancellor commander; W H Goff, keeper of records and seal. Lone Star No. 10, Macon, J T Ancell, chancellor commander; J O McNutt, keeper of records and seals. Westgate No. 38, Kirksville, L M Hockaday, chancellor commander; G G Brown, keeper of records and seal. LODGES OF THIS JURISDICTION MEETING ON THE SECOND AND FOURTH FRIDAYS, MONTHLY, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK. Semper Fidelis No. St. Louis, T H Baker, chancellor commander; O J Biggs, keeper of records and seal. Pythagoras No. 30, Ironton, Henry Spiers, chancellor commander; H F Boyd, keeper of records and seal. LODGES OF THIS JURISDICTION MEETING ON THE SECOND AND FOURTH WEDNESDAYS MONTHLY AT EIGHT O'CLOCK. Triumph No. 52, St. Louis, D W Tansiel, chancellor commander; Charles Harvey, keeper of records and seal. LODGES OF THIS JURISDICTION MEETING ON THE SECOND AND FOURTH TUESDAYS, MONTHLY, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK. Green Valley No. 36, Lexington, Walter Shipley, chancellor commander; James Lindsey, keeper of records and seal. St Pythias No. 13, St Louis, Cato Graves, chancellor commander; William B. Rankins, keeper of records and seal. Polar Star No. 60, Versailles, Serry Woods, keeper of records and seal. LODGES OF THIS JUZISDICTION MEETING ON THE SECOND AND FOURTH THURSDAYS, MONTHLY, AT EIGHT O'CLOCK. Excelsior No. 3, St Louis, Chas Parks chancellor commander, Arthur Turner, keeper of records and seals. Harrison No. 12, Huntayville, A L Davis, chancellor, commander, W L Toney, keeper of records and seal. Golden Starr No. 27, Ardmore, William Campbell, c Baw d a llor commander, J H Gurte Field, keeper of records and seal. Send me your order for the Job Work; if you would have it, do me with care and diligence. Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills Cure Headache Almost instantly, and leave no bad effects. They also relieve every other pain. Neuralgia, Rheumatic Pain, Stiffness, Bone Pain, Stomach ache, Agus Pain, Pains from injury, Bearing-down Pains, Indigestion, Dizziness, Nervousness and Sleepiness. Pills Prevent All-Aches By taking one or two Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills when you feel an attack coming on. You not only avoid suffering, but the weakening influence of pain upon the system. If nervous, irritable and cannot sleep, take a tablet on retiring or when you awaken. This soothing influence upon the nerves brings refreshing sleep. 25 doses, 25 cents. Never sold in Sills. MIAMI I take pleasure in writing the Conservator a few items. Miami lodge, No. 18 K. of P. gave a supper on Feb. 14 in their hall. Supper was served in four courses, was well attended and enjoyed by all present. Committee: A. L. Hawkins, chairman, C. P. Beason, Treas, L. L. Dandridge, clerk. Miami Lodge No. 48, K of P met on the 19th and did the usual amount of business. met on the 19th and did the usual amount of business. T L Moore, D L Phillip, and Henry Carter, Misses Jennifer Lampkins, Edna Dandridge and C, Carter attended meeting at Cow Creek Wed. night Feb. 20. J. M. Carter and Miss Nora Hutchison were united in marriage Feb. 21st, 1907 at the home of the bride. Miss Nora Hutchison is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hutchison and is highly esteem ed among all who know her. Mr. Caeter is the son of J. C. Carter and is a prosperous young man and is worthy of the prize he has won. Samuel B. Moore, Past V. C. and K. of R. and S. of Miami lodge number 48, K. of P. has ordered his withdrawal card from Miami Lodge. He is living in Sedalia and is well pleased with the town and people. Brother Moore is a man that can make friends wherever he goes and will be a credit to any lodge where he may go. Clark P. Beason. Eugene Saunders, who has been real sick has recovered. Fred Volmer, Inter-State Society of the Y. M. C. A. met the cannot officer of G. R. S. C. X. M. O. A. Sat evening at the College. Key. C. S. Webster went to Windsor Sun to preach for Ray Kenely. Webster is one of our promising young ministers in Gav R. Smith. Rimal Booker the charming and enterprising lass from Glagow was ill the past week but is no in gain. Garfield has better lessons now. ```markdown ``` Mr. Miller's Anti-Pain Pills to Headache ently, and leave us find efface every other pain. 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The three young men J H. Poston, S. Roylston and Arche Booker are to be commended for the orations they delivered. The feature of the evening was the pantomine, by Zephyr Layne Hattie Martin, Nelle Buckner and Ruby Martin with Mrs. S. J. Layne as the soloist. The Conservator's Jobbery is busy this week getting out the Conference edition of the Smithsonian. It will come forth this issue from the bands and press of Negro printers. Editor Houston is laboring earnestly to build up a first class printing establishment and we urge all of our people to give him an opportunity to do their job work as well as to carry their ideas through the paper. F. B. W. Singer, Superter. MAGIC DAILY RELIXIR IF YOU WISH TO GET YOUR HAIR BALLOWED BY MARY AND LENG TIME, you should see JACKSON'S MAGIC DAILY RELIXIR. When ordering write: Mrs. J. Will Jackson Mintiola Cottage Sadalia Manor.