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Sedalia Weekly Conservator. THE DANDY DIXIE MINSTRELS AND COTTON PICKERS' BAND, AT THE BEST ALL-STAR Negro Minstrel Vaudeville Song, Dance, Fun Show Ever Seen. SINGERS, SWEET DANCERS, DANDIES. FUNNY PHELLOWS, Sensational Specialties. PARAGON PARADERS. MERRY INSTRELS. PLANTATION ASTIMES. DISTINGUISHED DIXIE DARKIES The Band and a "F-O-W-L Deed." DIRECTION VOELCKEL @ NOLAN, The "Barnun and Bailey" of Real Negro Minstrelsy. Come and see us, when you want Cards, Letter Heads, Envelopes, Circulars, Programs, Dodgers, Statements, Pamphlets or anything in the line of FIRST CLASS Printing. NO DELAYS BUT, PROMPT SERVICE AND SATISFACTION ASSURED. Call on or Write THE CONSFRVATOR, 121 E. Main St., Sedalia, Mo. New Sedalia THEATRE, Saturday, 13, Matinee @ Night Balcony Reserved For Colored People. For Both Matinee And Night. : : : PRICE OF ADMISSION: Matinee, Children, 25 Cents. —o— Adults, 50 Cents. Night, Balcony, 50 and 75 Cts. —o— Gallery, 25 Cents. 40. : : Mii BEST ALL-STAR Neg SINGERS, SWEET DANCE E b o PARAGON PARADERS. DISTING The Bane VO The "Barn Queen Of The O- zarks Head From. BROTHER B. F. ADAMS HAS GOTTEN HIS UNIFORM RANK AFOOT. EDITOR OF THE CONSERVATOR. MY DEAR BROTHER:—Hon. A. W. Lloyd, Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Missouri, wrote me recently, that you would like to have an article from Sprinfield, and that I must tell you "something." Well, My Dear Sir, the Negroes of Springfield have much to be thankful for. All DO YOU KNOW THAT We Are Makin THE SEDALIA THEATRE they need is to get together in organizations that will better the condition of the race and preserve an incentive for our young people. Springfield is quite a society town, it has three masonic lodges the Knights of Pythias, the Knights of Tabor, and the Odd fellows, and very soon we are anticipating the U. B. Fs.' and S. M Ts.', the Royal Arch Masons and Court of Heroine of Jericho. Palm Sunday was observed on 24th ult. Dr. J, S. Dorsey, the efficient pastor of the Washington Ave. Baptist church, preached for them an excellent sermon on Ideal womanhood. It was indeed a treat of monition and edification and was replete with rich gems of thought. Dr. Dorsey is doing a great work here for the SEDALIA, MQ., MONDAY APRIL, 8, 1907. race especially. He is true Pythian, and a devoted worker. The K. of P. and Court of Calanthe held their anniversary and thanksgiving exercises at Washington Ave. Baptist church. The occasion was said to have been the grandest affair in the history of the organization at Springfield, and on Monday night the 25th the order held a reception in their Castle Hall, at which the Knights of Fempors of St. Andrews and Commandry No. 27 turned out in full dress and attended in a body—the occasion was a grand affair—the leading ministers of the city turned out and participated. The Knights of Pythias of Mossouri under the leadership of A. W. Lloyd are making themselves felt, and are doing a work for the race that cannot be again siad. They are proving beyond question the possibility of Negro leadership and his ability to manage and conduct great enterprises for the elevation and amelioration of his people. Mr. Lloyd is certainly an organizer and has done more for the order in the way of organization and influence than all other Grand Chancellor combined. Since the last session in Kansas City last July, he has organized four new lodges with a membership of 875 and two companies of Uniform Rank. He is a Pythian that accomplishes great things, His motto seem to be "when you have a good thing push in along." A. W. Lloyd is certainly the right man in the right place- I am indeed glay to note that the colored press of Missouri has contributed very much to his success in the working of organizing and promoting the success and onward march of our progress in Pythiaunim, and Pythians through the jurisdiction, should rally to the support of each of these journals and especially should they take a pay for the SEDALIA CONSERVATOR our official organ, Pythians, Calantheans, and Sir Knights of the Uniform Rank, if you have been slow and tardy in your support of these Negro journals, let urge and insist wake up and do something for the betterment of others and your self. Distribute them among your brethren. The writer is glad to report we have a promising Uniform Rank company in Springfield, and when you get ready to board the train for Louisville, Ky., next August look for Syracuse company of Springfield. Dr. Simpson, on a literary programme made telling speeches discussing what the race needs. Dr Simpson is the newly called pastor of Gipson Chapel and is an able and scholary minister. We predict for him a successful and beneficial stay here. God bless our race. God bless our Knightly band, God bless our leaders and give us more competent and worthy ones, God bless our press, enable us all to come up fully to the measure of our opportunities, realizing that we grow like the things our souls believe. Yours for the Race B. F. Adam, C, C NAVAL BROWNSVILLE AFFAIR In the absence of details which would afford some explanation of the act, the story of the sailors of the battleship Connecticut who took possession of a passenger steamer and all but wrecked it is astonishing. It appears that the 100 sailers were being transported from Willoughby Spit to Fort Monroe on a passenger steamer. Suddenly, and without any known reason, these men began tearing the ship to pieces, drove the crew below, destroyed the provisions and did other serious damage. When the ship landed at Fort Monroe the sailors went to their quarters on the Connecticut. It is said the owners of the passenger boat will send a bill for damages to the commander of the battleship to which the rioters are attached. What is the president going to do about this affair which involves a serious question of discipline in the navy? Will he issue peremptory orders to discharge every one of sailors on board the passenger boat who wore the navy uniform? Surely if he follows the Brownsville precedent he will do this at once and a wholesale discharge of sailors "without honor" will ensue. If the soldiers at Brownsville were not entitled to a trial before the executive wrath was hurled at them, surely these ruffians of the navy deserve no better treatment. Following precedent also, if there is to be an investigation it should be only after the men are disgraced and dispersed into private life. The sailors of the Connecticut cannot be judged by public sentiment until their side of the story is told. While it is only a remote possibility that any excuse could be given which would justify this breach of conduct on the part of the riotous sailors, in common fairness they should be given a hearing. But can President Roosevelt give them such a hearing and adhere to a consistent course? To discharge employees first and then investigate the causes of disatisfaction is the gospel of injustice. It is unworthy a private or corporate concern and certainly is not admirable in the official head of the government. It will be interesting to see what course the president will pursue in this new affair. Official Visit. Grand Lecturer, F. J. Brown, the bordinate Lodges of the Gr he will make his Official Visu Name of Lodge, DeSoto No. 5. Crystal No. 14. Anchor No. 31. Commerce No. 19. Eastern Star No. 49. Caruthersville No. 23. New Madrid No. 44. Success No. 65. Morning Star No. 18. Burleigh No. 29. Christopher No. 32. Pythagoras No. 30 Eagle No. 22. Flora No. 15. Fidelity No. 7. Orient No. 11. Warrensburg No. 46. Clinton No. 53. Polar Star No. 60. Bunceton Star No. 62. Gibraltar No. 51. Acme No. 24. Zenith No. 64. Franklin No. 63. Greater Sedalia No. 42. Lily No. 8, and John Langer. Kansas City No. 59. Kaw Valley No. 54. New Era No. 40. McKinley No. 21. Progress No. 43. Saint Joseph No. 47. Richmond No. 20. Green Valley No. 36. Miami No. 48. Gallant No. 57. Harrison No. 12. WestGate No. 38. Lone Star No. 16. Golden Star No. 27. Rising Sun No. 26. North Star No. 9. Philosophian No. 33. Fayotte No. 35. Victory No. 56. Moberly No. 25. Golden Rule No. 61. Mexico No. 55. New Light No. 67. His instructions are, viz:—"All accepts of the Master of Finance, of Records and Seal at the place that they can be thoroughly inspe at the night's session. Mr, F. J. Brown, of St. Louis, gives ledges of the Grand Jurisdiction of his Official Visits to them on the oce 15, Location, 14, DeSoto, 13, Festus, 131, Cape Girardeau, No. 19, Commerce, No. 49, Charleston, Ville No. 23, Carruthersville, No. 44, New Madrid, 65, Jackson, No. 18, Fr.dericktown, 29, Farmington, No. 32., Potosi, No. 30, Ironton, 22, Neeleyville, 25, Poplar Bluff, 7, Springfield, 11, Joplin, Eng No. 46, Warrensburg, 53, Clinton, No. 60, Versailles, Bar No. 62, Bunceton, No. 51, Jefferson City, 24, Columbia, 64, Rocheport, No. 63, New Franklin, Salia No. 42, Sedalia, Grand John Lange No. 66, Kansas City No. 59, Kansas City, No. 54, Kansas City, No. 40, Kansas City, No. 21, Kansas City, No. 43, Kansas City, No. 47, St. Joseph, No. 20, Richmond, Dev No. 36, Lexington, 48, Miami, 57, Saulsbury, No. 12, Huntsville, No. 38, Kirksville, No. 16, Macon, No. 27, Ardmore, No. 26, Keota, No. 9, Hannibal, No. 33, Parris, 35, Fayette, 56, Yates, 25, Mobcrly, No. 61, Fulton, 55, Mexico, No. 67, Ellsbury, Uses are, viz:--"All lodges must have master of Finance, Master of Exchec Seal at the place where we stop up ethoroughly inspected, so that a rep ission, Yours in F. C. and Grand Lecturer, F. J. Brown, of St. Louis, gives notice to all sub- bordinate Lodges of the Grand Jurisdiction of Missouri, that he will make his Official Visits to them on the dates subjoined: Name of Lodge, Location, Date, DeSoto No. 5, DeSoto, April, 5 Crystal No. 14, Festus, April, 6 Anchor No. 31, Cape Girardeau, April, 7 Commerce No. 19, Commerce, April, 8 Eastern Star No. 49, Charleston, April, 9 Ca. ruthersville No. 23, Carruthersville, April, 10 New Madrid No. 44, New Madrid, April, 11 Success No. 65, Jackson, April, 12 Morning Star No. 18, Fr. dericktown, April, 13 Burleigh No. 29, Farmington, April, 14 Christopher No. 32., Potosi, April, 15 Pythagoras No. 30 Ironton, April, 16 Eagle No. 22, Neeleyville, April, 17 Flora No. 15, Poplar Bluff, April, 18 Fidelity No. 7, Springfield, April, 19 Orient No. 11, Joplin, April, 20 Warrensburg No. 46, Warrensburg, April, 21 Clinton No. 53, Clinton, April, 22 Polar Star No. 60, Versailles, April, 23 Bunceton Star No. 62, Bunceton, April, 29 Gibraltar No. 51, Jefferson City, April, 25 Acme No. 24, Columbia, April, 26 Zenith No. 64, Rocheport, April, 27 Franklin No. 63, New Franklin, April, 28 Greater Sedalia No. 42, Sedalia, April, 29 Lily No. 8, and John Lange No. 66, Kansas City, Apr. 30 Kansas City No. 59, Kansas City, May, 1 Kaw Valley No. 54, Kansas City, May, 2 New Era No. 40, Kansas City, May, 3 McKinley No. 21, Kansas City, May, 4 Progress No. 43, Kansas City, May, 6 Saint Joseph No. 47, St. Joseph, May, 7 Richmond No. 20, Richmond, May, 8 Green Valley No. 36, Lexington, May, 9 Miami No. 48, Miami, May, 10 Gallant No. 57, Saulsbury, May, 11 Harrison No. 12, Huntsville, May, 12 WestGate No. 38, Kirksville, May, 13 Lone Star No. 10, Macon, May, 14 Golden Star No. 27, Ardmore, May, 15 Rising Sun No. 26, Keota, May, 16 North Star No. 9, Hannibal, May, 17 Philosophian No. 33, Parris, May, 18 Fayette No. 35, Fayette, May, 19 Victory No. 56, Yates, May, 20 Moberly No. 25, Moberly, May, 21 Golden Rule No. 61, Fulton, May, 22 Mexico No. 55, Mexico, Mav, 23 New Light No. 67, Ellsbury, Mav, 24 His instructions are, viz:--"All lodges must have the books and receipts of the Master of Finance, Master of Exchequer and Keeper of Records and Seal at the place where we stop upon our arrival so that they can be thoroughly inspected, so that a report may be made at the night's session. Yours in F. C. and B.. A Good Business Proposition. L. A. Pemberton and John McKelvey, State Organizers, for the National Benevolent Society are in the city in the interest of that society, which gives sick, accident and life insurance to parties between the ages of 18. and 48 regardless of color. Having been a member of the society for several years, I know it to be a strong organization, always prompt in the adjustment of all claims against it. I speak from experience, since I have had occasion to draw some from them myself. Therefore I cheerfully Why Buy New Clothes, When I Can Make Your Old Ones New for Little Money. Suits to Or Pants to Ord Items to Order, $15 Items to Order, $4.50 My Personal Guarantee Accompanied Every Order. A. SANLEY Room 236 IIg OVER THE "O. ANLEY, The Ta m 236 Ilgenfriz Buil VER THE "O. K." BARBER SH Room 236 Ilgenfriz Building. OVER THE "O. K." BARBER SHOP. of St. Louis, gives notice to all su- mand Jurisdiction of Missouri, that u gets to them on the dates subjoined: Location, Date, DeSoto, April, 5 Festus, April, 6 Cape Girardeau, April, 7 Commerce, April, 8 Charleston, April, 9 Carruthersville, April, 10 New Madrid, April, 11 Jackson, April, 12 Dr. dericktown, April, 13 Farmington, April, 14 Otosi, April, 15 Montor, April, 16 Beleyville, April, 17 Dplar Bluff, April, 18 Springfield, April, 19 Colin, April, 20 Carrensburg, April, 21 Monton, April, 22 Persailles, April, 23 Unceton, April, 24 Fafferson City, April, 25 Columbia, April, 26 Rocheport, April, 27 New Franklin, April, 28 Medalia, April, 29 No. 66, Kansas City, Apr. 30 Kansas City, May, 1 Kansas City, May, 2 Kansas City, May, 3 Kansas City, May, 4 Kansas City, May, 6 St. Joseph, May, 7 Richmond, May, 8 Bixington, May, 9 Diami, May, 10 Pulsbury, May, 11 Antsville, May, 12 Kaysville, May, 13 Con, May, 14 More, May, 15 Tata, May, 16 Ninibal, May, 17 Is, May, 18 Cette, May, 19 S, May, 20 Berly, May, 21 Con, May, 22 Co, May, 23 Bury, May, 24 All lodges must have the books and re- sidence of Exchequer and Keeper where we stop upon our arrival so pected, so that a report may be made hours in F. C. and B., F. J. BROWN, Grand Lecturer. recommend them to my friends who may wish good and reliable protection. Respectfully Yours. WALTER PARKER. Miss Lucretia Rruthers has finished her school at Tebo and is now visiting friends in our city. Colored people will have the balcony complete at the New Sedalia Theatre Saturday, afternoon and night. For a swell time take your best girls to the CONSERVATOR ANNEX to be creamed and sweetened. Mesdames Abbott and Moore knows how it is done to perfect'n. Pants Pressed, One Bit Per Pair. Suits Pressed, Four Dimes. Cleaning of All Kinds. der, $15 Up. der, $4.50 Up. Y, The Tailor. lor. enfriz Building. ding. K." BARBER SHOP. NO. 4r o all suri, that joined: --- 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, $6.65. Greater Sedalia Lodge No. 42 and Impressive Taylor's Chapel was well filled to witness the Second Anniversary of this city. Both lodge, court and order. Fully torty Knights and All present were given copies of the vided by the local committee, head. Dr. J. M. Harris acted as mastered his task in an acceptable manner by Prof A. C. Maclin, chancellor co-ton. Rev Richard Davis, pastor of the newest Knights preached the Thanksgiving of eloquence and instructiveness, exemplify the teachings of true frie Damon and Pythias in "Ye Olden." Taylor's Chapel choir, led by a musicier this occasion. All in a grade of intelligence and it, also, it has come to Sedalia to stay forever. Greater Sedalia Lodge No. 42 with less than 25 members. Today members. This lodge has been a and there is a nice balance on hand of intelligent, progressive and ambi-constituency, Greater Sedalia Lodgers in the city of Sedalia. At the Utopia Court No. 19 was instilled less than one year ago. Yesterday Jantheans, who are zealously engaged principles of "Fidelity, Harmony, been able to meet all of her obliges handsome balance in the hands of it. Onl once has death visited Pythianism to our city. It took in Stemmons, who was a charter merger over the services yesterday. It favorably impressed. Let us have Sedalia Lodge No. 42 and Utopia Court No. 43, Impressive Service. The Chapel was well filled with people yesterday, for the Second Anniversary service of their ordination. Both lodge, court and friends turned out fully torty Knights and twenty Calantheans, were given copies of the special printed paper local committee, headed by Richard Ferguson, Harris acted as master of ceremonies and an acceptable manner. Brief address by E. Maclin, chancellor commander, and Editor of Richard Davis, pastor of Taylor's chapel, and rights preached the Thanksgiving Sermon, violence and instructiveness. Pythians were the teachings of true friendship, as it was in Pythias in "Ye Olden Days." The Chapel choir, led by Miss Ruby Martin, this occasion. All in all, the exercises preside intelligence and it, also, indicated that the Lodge Sedalia to stay forever. Sedalia Lodge No. 42 was organized, June 25 members. Today, she has more than this lodge has been able to meet all of its needs, a nice balance on hands. If viewed by the trust, progressive and ambitious Negrces company, Greater Sedalia Lodge of the Pythians city of Sedalia. At the apex she means the Court No. 19 was instituted during the month year ago. Yesterday she represented 20 who are zealously engaged in the dissemination of "Fidelity, Harmony and Love." Utopia meet all of her obligations and, at present, balance in the hands of her Receiver of Deposition has death visited our ranks since the time to our city. It took from us Sir Knights who was a charter member of Greater Sedalia, the Knights and Calantheans were jubilant services yesterday. It is hoped that our impressed. Let us have the Uniform Ranks. Greater Sedalia Lodge No. 42 and Utopia Court No 19 Hold. Impressive Service. Taylor's Chapel was well filled with people yesterday afternoon to witness the Second Anniversary service of their organization in this city. Both lodge, court and friends turned out in splendid order. Fully torty Knights and twenty Calantheans were in line. All present were given copies of the special printed programs provided by the local committee, headed by Richard Ferguson. Dr. J. M. Harris acted as master of ceremonies and he performed his task in an acceptable manner. Brief addresses were made by Prof A. C. Maclin, chancellor commander, and Editor W. H. Huston. Rev Richard Davis, pastor of Taylor's chapel, and one of our newest Knights preached the Thanksgiving Sermon, which was a gem of eloquence and instructiveness. Pythians were urged to exemplify the teachings of true friendship, as it was practiced by Damon and Pythias in "Ye Olden Days." Taylor's Chapel choir, led by Miss Ruby Martin, furnished the music for this occasion. All in all, the exercises presented a high grade of intelligence and it, also, indicated that the Pythian spirit has come to Sedalia to stay forever. Greater Sedalia Lodge No. 42 was organized, July, 3rd, 1905, with less than 25 members. Today, she has more than 60 financial members. This lodge has been able to meet all of its obligations and there is a nice balance on hands. If viewed by the number of of intelligent, progressive and ambitious Negrces comprised in its constituency, Greater Sedalia Lodge of the Pythians ranks all otherers in the city of Sedalia. At the apex she means to stay. Utopia Court No. 19 was instituted during the month of June, less than one year ago. Yesterday she represented 26 worthy Ca Jantheans, who are zealously engaged in the dissemination of the principles of "Fidelity, Harmony and Love." Utopia court has been able to meet all of her obligations and, at present, she has a handsome balance in the hands of her Receiver of Deposits. Onl once has death visited our ranks since the inception of Pythianism to our city. It took from us Sir Knight, Rev. J. W. Stemmons, who was a charter member of Greater Sedalia Lodge. All of the Knights and Ca Jantheans were jubilantly enthused over the services yesterday. It is hoped that our friends were favorably impressed. Let us have the Uniform Rank next year. KNIGHTS of PYTHIAS Of N. A., S. A., E., A., A. and A. Notes From Office of Supreme Chancellor Remember the Sugreme Lodge will meet at Louisville, Kentucky September 3rd. The Temple and Sanitarium tax is due in the office of the secretary of that department April 15th. There is a great deal of matter in our possession of interest to the order which should appear in these notes, but they will require too much space from our already generous press. They will appear in the notes for next month. The suggestion of "Rally Day" for March 21st proved to be a JOB-WORK GE PROMPT Our new WASHING been installed and we your orders for Progr WORK GIVFN PROMPT ATTEN Our new WASHINGTON JOBBER been installed and we are now ready to our orders for Programs, Circulars, Ca 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, MISSOURL and Utopia Court No 19 Hold. Service. With people yesterday afternoon the service of their organization in and friends turned out in splendid twenty Calantheans were in line. The special printed programs probed by Richard Ferguson. Order of ceremonies and he performer. Brief addresses were made commander, and Editor W. H. Hus. Taylor's chapel, and one of our thanksgiving Sermon, which was a bless. Pythians were urged to lendship, as it was practiced by Days." Miss Ruby Martin, furnished the will, the exercises presented a high indicated that the Pythian spirit. 2 was organized, July, 3rd, 1905, day, she has more than 60 financial able to meet all of its obligations ends. If viewed by the number of notorious Negrces comprised in its edge of the Pythians ranks all oth the apex she means to stay. Situated during the month of June, day she represented 26 worthy Caused in the dissemination of the war and Love." Utopia court has notions and, at present, she has a newer Receiver of Deposits. And our ranks since the inception of from us Sir Knight, Rev. J. W. Number of Greater Sedalia Lodge. Theheans were jubilantly enthused is hoped that our friends were give the Uniform Rank next year. happy thought. A great number of lodges adopted the suggestion and at least two thousand members were added to the order on that date. Sunday March 24th, was almost universally observed as anniver- and thanksgiving day by the order. On that day a hundred thousand Knights and Ladies of the Court of Calanthe, assembled at their various places of worship and randered thanks to God for the many great things which thru Hjs Alwise providence, the order has been permitted to accomplish. At an extra session of the Grand Kodge of Forth Caroline held at Greenboro, March 12th, we succeeded in satisfactorily adjusting the differences existing in that state and the Ground Lodge was reinstated. With the differences adjusted and a proper understanding having beed had the outlook IVFN ATTENTION. BINGTON JOBB'R has are now ready to take rams, Circulars, Cards, for the order in North Carolina was never brighter. A catalogue of official blanks books ets., which must be used by all grand and subordinate lodges has been issued. This catalogue which makes a handsome book shows such official blanks and shows as have been provided by the supreme lodge in keeping with it law. All lodges must use the blanks described theirin and each lodge should have a copy of the catalogue. If you have not received one, write to S. K. of R. & S., C. K. Robinson 3408 La Salle street St. Louis, Mo., and he will furnish one free of charge G. B. Colmer, 702 South 15th st Philadelphia, grand chancellor; G. A. Nevels, 421 6th street Brad dock, grand keeper of records; Mc. Brown grand keeper of records and seal; M. C. Brown, G. P. C. Philadelphia! Samuel Howard, G. V. C., Braddock; T. W. Mills, G. P. Pittsburg; W. D. Garner, G. M. of Ex., Uniontown; A. J. Lewis, G. L., Pittsburg; W. H. Freeman, G. M. A., Chester; D. J. Phillips, G. M. R., Philadelphia, W. H. Sianton, G. Atty, Pittsburg; W. L. Green, G. J. G. Finleyville; M. E. Shepard, G. O. G., Pittsburg, Pa.; B. G. Collier and G. A. Nevels, supreme representatives. In company with Major General R. R. Jackson and Adjutant General Jos. L. Jones, we visited Louisville on the 24th ult. The plans of the committee in charge of arrangement for the Supreme Lodge session had become somewhat confused on account of the change of the date, from August 26th to September 3rd. When the committee was chown the reas on for the change and made to understand that the gseat move for unifying Pythianism depend upon it, they bravely accept accepted the situation and promised to make the coming session a record-breaker so far as Louisville in concerned. While in Baltimore on the 28th of March, we had a talk with Supreme Chancellor Hawkins of the E. & W. H. and Col. G. H. Carter, and Sir J. S. Blackwell, who were members of the committee from the grand lodge of Maryland which attenda the New York committee mheeting. These brethern informed methat the Fythians of Maryland are unanimous for union and so declared at a mass meeting held on the 19th of Mar. They fully realize as all sensible persons must, the strength there will be in such union and the great credit and strength which will accrue to the race as the result of same. Heretofore we have had two Grand Lodges in the state of Pennsylvania. One for the eastern part of the state comprising that part of the state in which Philadelphia is situated and one for the western part in which Pittsburgh is situated. The Suprome Lodge at its thirteenth biennial session directed the Sugreme Chancellor to take such steps as in his judgment seemed proper to merge these two Grand Lodges into one Grand Lodge with jurisdiction over the entire state. These instructsons were complied with and on March 26th, at Harrisburg the two Grand Lodges were merged into one and thus formed the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. Thirty five lodges of the thirty eight in the state were represented and meeting was harmonious from beginning to end. The following officers were elected and installed:— Aaron Duncan spent Sunday last with his sister and other in Lamonte. EASTER AT RICHMOND. The Easter services at the various churches were well attended and excellent program were laid. The musical program at the C. M. E. Church deserves special mention. Work the: Douglas School of Columbia. Please To Do. That we may intensify our efforts to rise in the scale of good citizenship, let us consider and adopt measures to secure the viz: 1. A careful study of the conditions of the working classes in other lands that we may better understand our relation to the World's Work in America. 2. Better police regulations in parts or sections of the city and community where we live. 3. Less money spent on summer Excursions. 4. Better police regulations upon those excursion trains we do patronize. 5. A more strict enforcement of all the laws governing the social relations of the sexes. 6. Seek, require and enforce everywhere the highest moral ideals. 7. Some employment for all of our boys and all of our boys doing something. 8. The training of some of our boys to do the work of the blacksmith, the carpenter, the plasterer, the painter, the paper-banger, the brick-layer, the stone mason, the gardener, the farmer. 9. Have some of our boys to serve apprenticeship with the men of our race who do these kinds of work now so that the crafts of these men may not be lost to the race at their deaths as seems now probable. 10. Industrial clubs for girls that the following kinds of work may be felt honorable: Washing, ironing, cooking, sewing, catering and house keeping. Reduce these occupations among us to system by a careful study of the best and most economic way of doing them, then record the results of our study and development that others may profit at our experienced. 11. Better sanitary conditions in and around our homes that the family life may be healthy, happy and virtuous. 12. Personal cleanliness as a virtue of the future Race. 13. Encourage home getting with bank accounts. 14. Develop and strengthen the ties of home. 15. Sure and swift punishment for the despoiler of our homes no matter of what race, nationality or condition. 16. A better knowledge of the moral concepts of our little girls and boys. 17 A purification of the atmosphere in which our little boys and little girls must grow to manhood and womanhood. 18 All children in school during all the school term. 19 Better and more respectful conduct of our children at all times. 20 Untiring efforts to lessen the habit of using strong drinks, drunkenness and their attending evils. 21 Destruction of the habit and use of dangerous drugs such as cocaine, morphine, and opium among any class of our men and women. 22 Since the accomplishment of these results is not the work of one individual nor any selected few, every man, woman and child of the Race is earnestly asked to aid in their development. 23 It is not the purpose of these suggestions to offer a complete solution for all the difficulties which confront us. They are in no way a panacea for all the ills which are ours but are submitted with the hope that we may use all the elements in our reach to raise ourselves to the best citizenship in the communities where we live and among the people with whom our future for all time to come is inevitably linked. "We shall discuss the above propositions in our next issue." —Editor. Cor. Main and Missouri, Avenue. Phone 214. Private Orders Given Special Attention. When You Buy Moer::: schel's Beer, You will Be Patronizing a Home INDUSTRY.::: JOHN QUINN'S BAR For Fine Whiskeys, Wines, Beer and Cigars EVERYBODY [s treated on the Square — Don't forget the p ace 104 East Main Street Wholesale Liquor Distributor. ANHEUSER-BUSCH BEER. THE CELEBRATED BUDWEISER. The Largest and Best Equipped Brewery in the It is a proved fact that the Anheuser-Busch Be the most healthful in the world, and that alon reason why you should use no other. 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 no other. Drink the beer your fathers drank And get your money's worth. LEMPS Is the Choice product of the I where, When buying, see the E. G. Cassi Is the Choice product of the Brewer's Art. Sold Every where. When buying, see that you get Lemp's. SEDALIA, MISSOURI Corsing About April 20th This is to thank my patrons for the large amount of work they have piled upon me ever year more and more for the last 10 years which has forced me to move to larger quarters. My friends will find me at 731 Minnesota Ave a few doors west of the Post office Kansas City, Kansas. O. J. Brooks First Quarterly Round. Saint Louis District, Central Missouri Conference. Johnson Chapel April, 6 and 7 Danville, 10 and 11; Montgomery 13 and 14; O'Fallon, 18 and 19; Truedale, 20 and 21; Wright City 23 and 24; Troy, 27 and 28; Bowling Green, May, 4 and 5; Thompson Chapel, May, 7; Curryville, 9 and 10; Louisiana, 11 and 12; Hannibal, 14 and 15; Springfield, Illinois, 18 and 19; Jacksonville, 21 and 22; Elsbery, 25 and 26; Saint Charles, 25 and 26; Clarksville, 28 and 29; Union Memorial, June, 1 and 2; Baden, 5 and 6; Brigdeton, 8 and 9; DeSoto, 12 and 13; Farmington, 15 and 16; Frederton, 17 and 18; Ironton, 19 and 20; Poplar Bluff, 22 and 23; St. James, 29 and 30; Lebanon, July, 4 and 5; Rolla, 6 and 7. District Stewards' Meeting, April, 16th, Tuesday, at Bridgeton at One O'clock p. m. Let all district stewards be present or communicate to the meeting. B. F. ABBOTT, P. E. First Announcements. Dresdencircuit, April, 4 and 5. Georgetown circuit, April, 6 & 7 ```markdown ``` 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., Blackburn circuit, April, 10 and 11 Sweet Springs, April, 13 and 14 Wellington, April, 17 and 18 DEAR BRETHREN;—I congratulate you most heartily upon your heroic and faithful endeavors during the past year. Let me say to you, brethren and fellow workmen, in the beginning of this conference year, keep the following suggestions constantly before you 1. Let us be faithful in pushing every interest of the church. 2. Let us make it our paramount object to have 500 souls brought to Christ during this con year. And let us raise every dollar of our Benevolent Apportionment this year. Youra Kindly, W. H. SMITH, P. E. Notice of Final Settlement NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the undersigned Administrator, C. T. A. of the estate of Colonel Welton deceased, will make final settlement of his accounts with said estate as such Administrator at the next term of the Probate Court of Pettis County, Missouri, to be holden at Bedalia, in said County, on the 13th day of May A. D. 1907. THE MAGNET Barber Shop! FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED. Bathain Connection AL O WHEELER, Prop'n. 103 NORTH LAWNES ST... L Charles B. Whitney. Are You a K. of P.? 一 IF NOT, WHY NOT? 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. II Uniform Rank, in this department our young men are receiving a military education which they can get in no other way, thus making them better and more useful citizens. III Ladies' Courts, for the wives, widows, daughters and sisters of Knights, who are being educated for the common duties of life. IV Endowment. In this department we are paying outthousands of dollars annually to the widows and heirs of deceased Knights. MISSOURI JURISDICTION. 66 Subordinate Lodges in Mo. 10 Uniform Rank Companies. $55,000 Paid to the heirs of Knights of Pythias of Missouri within the past ten years. $11,500 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. 47 Ladies' Courts in Missouri. 2,000 Members. $1 0. Endowment on each death. $2,614. Endowment Funds now on hand. Why not join this great organization? A. W. LLOYD, Grand Chancellor of Missouri 3137 Pine St., St. Louis. FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" Charles Ford Baird 153 R. KINZIE ST., CHICAGO, IL. Agents wanted everywhere. Fourteenth ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT. APRIL 23-30, 1907. WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, April 24, 5 and 26. Examinations. THURSDAY, APRIL, 25, 8 P. M., Rhetorical Prize Contest. FRIDAY, APRIL, 26, 8 P. M., Literary Societies Joint Anniversaries. SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 3 P. M., Athletic Field Day. EVENTS. Sack Race, Hurdle Race, 100 Yard Dash, Base-Ball Game, by selected teams. Not less than three may compete in any event, and no person may compete for more than two prizes. SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 10:30 a. m., Baccalaureate Sermon. 3 p. m., Anniversary Address 8 p. m., Annual Sermon. 10 a. m., Academic Class Day. 2 p. m., Trustee Meeting and Industrial Exhibit. 3 p. m., Grammar School Graduation. 8 p. m., Academy Graduation. TUESDAY, APR. 30, COMMENCEMENT COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS. 10 a. m., Graduating Oration 11 a. m., College Oration. Presentation of certificates and diplomas, conferring of degrees, and award of prizes. Candidates for Graduation- GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Buckner, Roy Camp, Samuel Green, Wm. Harrison, David Isaac, Smith Morgan, Wade Poston, John Royston, Sam'l Scott, Douglas Todd, A. M. Binkley, Lizzie Shaffer, Irene Hickox, Anna L. Jamison, Emily Kenoly, Beatrice McFaden, Myrtle ACADEMY. Berry, Hattie Brown, John Ex Booker, Emma Clark, W. A. Cornelius, Nora Ford, H. V. O. Griffin, Bessie Hughes, F. A. Jackson, E. F. Marshal, MaySam Martin, Ruby Patterson, Ella Phillips, R. F. Reeves, H. T. Williams, Addie Young, V. B. COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS. (Degree of A. B.) WRIGHT, R. Q. All exercises open to the public. For the Prize Contest, a fee of 15 Cents will be received. Children unaccompanied by parents will not be admitted to the evening programs. EXECUTOR'S NOTICE. Notice is hereby given, that Letters Testamentary on the estate of Nathaniel Anderson deceased, we granted to the undersigned on the second day of April 1907, by the Probate Court of Pettis County, Missouri. All persons having claims against said Estate are required to exhibit them for allowance to the Executrix within one year after the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate; and if such claims be not exibited within two years from the date of this publication, they shall be forever barred. This 2nd day of April 1907. Susan Anderson, Executrix. 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 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, AT EIGHT 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 Eagles, 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 II 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 Girardeau George Walls, chancellor commander; A M Oliver, keeper of records and seal. Greater Sedalia No. 42, Sedalia A C Maclin, 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, Warrensburg, 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 Louis, 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 sael. 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 ofrecords and seals: Harrison No, 12, Hunteville, A L Davis, chancellor commander, W L Toney, keeper ofrecords and seal. Golden Star No. 27, Ardmore, William Campbell, chancellor commander, J H C rutch field, keeper ofrecords and seal. 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Frank Stevenson spent Easter in Yates with Miss Martha Embree, Miss Nannie Wilson and Mrs Evert Thomas epcut Saturday in Marshall Mo. Miss Lillie Jackson of Marshall spent Sunday with her brother Little Wal er Gate is quite ill. Miss Nannie Paxton who has been visiting her cousin Martha Fowler, return to her home in Sedalia, Mo Sunday evening. Mrs David Embree who has been visiting her daughter Miss Alferd Wilson returned home at Yates Monday. A Williams and wife attended the church services oere Sunday. Quite a number of our young people attended the rally at Chesterfield. Miss Hattie M Shackleford visited in St Louis a few days last week. Elder J W Bands belivered the Easter Sunday morning to a large audience. Mas Hannibal Health of St Louis visited her mother a few days last week. Little Miss Martha master William Banks Jr. spent Sunday here with their father Eldar J. W Banks. returned to Wood after a her mother When ordering write Mrs. J. Will Jackson Miuniola Cottage, Sedalia, Missouri. Mrs Oliver White returned to her home in Elm Wood after a pleasant visit with her mother Mrs Jacob White. Get in line and subscribe for the Conservator. Richard Gordon of Cow Creek died in this city at his slaters home on the first. MALTA BEND CENTAUR MARSHALL GEMS North Street M. F. Church gave Rev. G. W. Reeves, a verp cordial reception on his return to them for the second year. Rev A H Higgs presiding elder of the St Joseph district worshopped with us Easter Sauday. Both pastor and members of the North Street church were delight ed to have him with them. All four of the churches celebrated Easter in grand style. At the North street church an excellent program was given in the evening by the Sunday School under the supervision of Prof. J. H. Kenner, who was ably assisted by Msr. Mettie Ferguson aud Miss Willia M. Brown. A missionary collection of $10.14 was raised, NICHMOND CLIPPINGS. The Democrats won aut in the election Tuesday. Rev. Keves P. E of this district spent Easter in the city. Lincoln School has began to prepar for the closing the final examinations. Eliza Miller of Kansas City, spent the week visiting relatives and friends. Mr. Dudley of Kansas City, who was an agent for a medicial book did a thriving business here. The graduating class has four members coach has worked hard to reach the goal. The members of the C. M. E. Church are working for the rally to be held the 28th of Apr. Mrs. Moss who has been sick for several months died Thursday mornin . Funeeral services were held at the Baptist Church under the direction of the Court and Chapter. We extend sympathy to beaved huebond and two sons. MAGIC HAIR ELIXIR IF YOU WISH to have YOUR HAIR become SOFT AND LENGTH, you should use JACKSON'S MAGIC HAIR ELIXIR. Retail dealer in GR OCERIES G. W. Goals Cash Buyer of Bounty and Keeps When in Need of Any Groceries Make Us a all MOUNT OLIVE