Sedalia Weekly Conservator

Sedalia Weekly Conservator. Why A Pythian The question that may be asked by the outside world, I mean those who have not walked the thorny path, why are people Pythians, why are persons flocking so swiftly to the order? These questions and many others may arise in an observing mind, so to speak, yet the same person might forget that there are underlying principles that are the very sinew of the Order. In everything that a man affiliates himself with, when he does so from a pure motive, is for the betterment of himself and the race, better for the community and the country in which he moves and has his being. When one takes upon himself various occupations, they are taken with the express purpose of bettering his condition and those depending upon him and just in proposition as he improves and betters his surroundings, so in proportion will the enjoyment be improved. So it is with one who has taken upon himself the ties of Pythianism as there are great virtues which he is bound to emulate if he stands in the great advancement and those virtues are the corner stone of our Order and when one stands out among the dangers of this world and shows the true spirit of Friendship, Charity and Benevolence, one can rightly say "There are reasons why he is a Pythian;" for anything that has for its object the advancement of human happiness or human intellect; anything that tends to draw together the condition of mankind or to lessen the ills and miseries to human life anything that draws closer ties of human sympathy and strengthens the bonds of brotherhood between man and man, is not only worthy of approbation, but the warmest support and admiration. That such is the object of the Knights of Pythias, none who have taken the trouble to investigate its principles and operation will attempt to deny. When the Almighty Architect of the Universe spake and this sphere in which we inhabit burst; into light and loveness, every fundamental principle on which our order is based was stamped with the signet of omnipotence upon her young and unstaired being, there to remain in legible and enduring characters as constituent elements of her perpetuity and existence. Friendship then weaves her silken bonds; charity breathes forth her strains of mutual sympathy and confiding tenderness while benevolence above, around and beneath, sheds her blaze of of living light, as unsullied and pure as the rays that eminate from the throne of the eternal God. Upon these 3 ROLLIN'S .STUDIO ONLY COLORED PHOTO- GRAPER IN CENTRAL MISSOURI. Aristic Photographer, Ex-larging Pictures, Kodax Finishing Views a specialty All - Work - Guaranteed 108 East Main st. SEDALIA, - MISSOURI F.CB O.O.C BIG SPECIAL EDITION JULY 13 ND 18 Must send their Copy or Photo to US BY July 9th. pillars rest the super-structure of our Order and around them cluster our brightest hopes and fondest anticipations. There may be those, who join simply to find out the curiosities within and after securing such, may think that they will then pass by, so to speak. But when he has attained for himself simply the "Looked for, curiosity," it fills the mind with a desire to know what is to be farther on. Such desires are rarely artified until all Pythian mysteries are unravelled by the individual becoming a thoroughly initiated brother. Friendship, Charity and Benevolence, when combined in the mind of the newly initiated, are sufficient to satisfy the most sanguine anticipations. Yet there are those who may say the Order is a secret and that secrecy is not in consonance with innocence. 'Tis true that we are in part a secret society, but is se- F. CB .... Atter All who wa BIG S Must send crecy a crime? The world itself the universe, the God of Eternal Truth are surrounded by as impenetrable veil that no mortal eye ever pierced. And, shall it be denied that these exist because their secrets are not revealed at our bidding? Shall we pronounce them evil because their plan of operation is hidden from our immediate view? And, above all, shall we discredit everything we that extends beyond our comprehension? So far from secrecy being an objection to our order we claim it as a recommendation. It is the tie that binds us together in an indissoluble brotherhood, prompting us to deeds of virtue and benevolence. It comes and entwines itself around our fraternity, like a refreshing, yet invisible breeze, that at summer noon tide fans our forehead, invigorates the system with its coolness and gladdens our heart with its freshness and virgin purity. When one realizes the object of the order of Knights of Pythias is another great stimulus. Why a Pythian? Because its principles of humanity and religion; its object is to promote the general good of mankind and to spread abroad the light of morality and knowledge. It not only benefits the common cause of philatropy Continued on Page 3 ```markdown ``` SEDALIA, MO., SATURDAY, JULY 6, :007. As I Travel. SEDALIA In making my rounds of the state in the interest of the Geo. R. Smii College, I came to Sedalia, the home of the school, during the last days of June. On the Sunday of June 30th to a fair congregation, the different relations and interests were presented by Prof. Hubbard. Rev. Mr. Davis, and Editor Houston to the people who responded liberally. And here as it ought have been, the largest collection thus far given to the College was taken. Sedalia as at other times did well by the Geo. R. Smith College. It was not to be expected that it would do less, when some of her most eminent citizens were presenting her needs. ention Knights of vant their Cuts, Write- SPECIA JULY 13 d their Copy or P SWEET SPRINGS For real genuine hospitality Sweet Springs has no superior. Go there when you will and you will feel the better for going. Certainly it you stop with Mr. and Mrs. Brooks and also have the good fortune of meeting with Rev. Mr. Rush, Rev. Mr, Poston, Rev. Mr. Rhodes, Mr. and Mrs. Guthrie and the host of newly fledged Pythians. Sweet Springs is in Saline Co. The business portion of the town and large milling plant show us the richness of Missouri's Banner county. A. C. Maclin. FREDERICKTOWN Prof. J C Staten of Farmington came over on the 29th ult and installed the officers of Morning Star Lodge No. 18, K of P's. He did his task to the delight and joy fall. The sermonies were held publicly at the ME church. Following the installation services, a full line of refreshments was served. Mrs J W Patton is preparing to go to St Louis to witness the opening of Union Memorial church. --- College Transferred Information from Columbia is to the effect that the final arrangements are practically completed whereby the last two years of the work of the Missouri State Medical College will be transferred to St. Louis, present plans being successful the result will probably be the largest and best supported Medical College in Missouri. The assimilation of the Barnes Medical College and Hospital by the University, and the association of this plant with that at Columbia, make possible the giving of the last half of the Medical Course in St. Louis where the clinical facilities are greatest, and the first half in Columbia, where there are all the advantages of a great University in a small town. of Pythias of Miss te-ups and Advertisme AL ED 3 ND 18 Photo to US BY The new arrangement, decided upon Saturday morning, is the result of the acceptance by the Board of Curators of the generous offer of Dr. Pinckney French and his associates of Barnes Medical College and Centinary Hospital. Thus the University of Missouri acquires as a gift these institutions, estimated to be worth much more than $300,000. The new arrangement will not go into effect until September 1908. The laboratory years, Freshman and Sophmore will continue to be taught as heretofore in Columbia, no change at all being made in these years. nor will the maintenance of Parker Memorial Hospital in Columbia be affected. From being the weakest Department of the University the Medical College, as a result of this movement, is apparently to become in a short time the first College of Medicine west of the Mississippi River. Quarterly Meeting at Georgetown. The 2nd quarterly meeting at Georgetown, convened June 29 and 30 Rev. Green Enyard of Knobnoster presiding and S. W. CREDIT! Are you ready for your Summer Suit? We are ready for you. Pay us as you get paid. Weekly, semi-monthly or monthly clothing for men, women and children on CREDIT. $1 Per Week. RIGLEY'S CLOTHING CO., 612 South Ohio St The quarterly meeting and rally was grand success, beginning with the semon of Rev, Green Enyard at 11 o'clock, and a sermon delivered by Rev. R. Davis of Taylor chapel at which time the Lord supper was administered to 35 members. After the devotional services the soliciting club was called to report and the entire proceeds of the day were $55 24. ELECTED OFFICERS Greater Sedalia Fountain No. 2667 at its sem-annual election on the 2nd selected the following officers for the July-December term:— W. H. Huston, worthy master; Miss Mary Black, worthy mistres George Crow, worthy chaplain. Mrs. Hattie L. Buren, worthy O. O. C issouri. ments in Our DITION Y July 9th. D. Y. Steele, assistant secretary Mrs. Millie Patterson worthy treanre; Daniel Thompson, worthy guide; Anthony Ray, waathy sentinel; Johnnie Townsend, picket guard; Mrs. Sallie Thompson, right supporter; Mrs. Anna Allen, Directress; Robert Jordan by virtue of his having served a term as worthy master was promoted to the chair An W pa of Past Worthy master. Just pior to the election, D. Y. Stecle was initiated into this No. Chief Braden and wife will be sent by the local fountain to Virginia to attend Grand Fountain Session during the month of September. FIELD AGENT DATES. Independence July 8 Harrisonville, 9 Butler, 10 Wellington, 11&12 Lexington, 13&14 Ladonia 17&18 Curryville, 19 Bowling Green, 20 Thompson Chapel 21 Hannibal 22 Clarksville 24 Paynesville 25 Louisiana 26 Elsberry 28 Auburn 29 Troy 30 Mosgow 31 Wellsville August 1. Williamsburg 2 Montgomery City 4 Wright City 5 New Florence 6 Truesdale 7 Jonesburg 8 Foristell 9 O'Fallon 10 St. Charles 11 Bridgeton 12 Baden 13 Poplar Bluff 15&16 Ironton 18 Potosi 19 Warrensburg 23 BLACKWATER Misses Edna Cooper and Nellie Williams of Lamonte were in our city on 29th ult. Henry Parrish and Miss Clara Smith of our city were Boonville visitors last week. Among the many who went to Nelson on the 3rd, we mention the Misses Amanda Bridgewater, Carrie Freeman, Ophelia Thomas Lena Johnson, Stella and host of others. If you have not paid for this paper, do so as soon as possible. Miss Louise Parrish spent the past week in the country with her cousins, the Misses Besse and Lilian Isaacs. Miss Mary Coates, who for several years has lived in the country near here, has taken up her residence in our city. Continued on Page 3. CREDIT! Are you ready for your Summer Suit? We are ready for you. Pay us as you get paid. Weekly, semi-monthly or monthly WHY BUY NEW CLOTHES, WHEN I CAN MAKE YOUR OLD ONES LOOK LIKE NEW FOR LESS MONEY. LADIES' AND GENTLEMENS' COATS RECLEANED. VELVET COLLARS RENEWED, FINEST GOODS USED. CHEMICAL DRY CLEANING A SPECIALTY SUITS TO ORDER $15 UP, PANTS TO ORDER $4.50 UP G. G. ALEXANDER PROP. Room 236 Ilgenfritz Building Over the O. K. Barber Shop. All Work Guaranteed. Every Order Promply Filled. Sedalia Weekly Conservator, W H. HUSTON, Editor @ Publisher Published every Monday morning and entered at the Sedalla Post Office as Second Class matter. SUBSCRIPTION PRICES. One Year, 52 Consecutive Copies, $1.00. Six Months, 26 Consecutive Copies, $.65. My Creed Do not keep the alabaster boxes of your love and tenderness sealed up until your friends are dead. Fill their lives with sweetness. Speak approving, cheering words while their cats can hear them, and while their hearts can be thrilled and made happier by them; the kind things you mean to say when they re gone, say before they go. The flowers you mean to send for their coffins, send to brighten and sweeten their homes before they leave them. If my friends have alabaster boxes laid away, full of fragrant perfumes of sympathy and affection, which they intended to break over my dead body, I would rather they would bring them out in my weary and troubled hours, and open them, that I may be refreshed and cheered by them while I need them. I would rather have a plain coffin without flowers, a funeral without an eulogy, than a life without sweetness of love and sympathy. Let us learn to anoint our friends beforehand for their burial. Pos, mortem kindness does not cheer the troubled spirit. Flowers on the coffin cast no fragrance backward over life's weary way. ```markdown ``` Let Politics be held in Abeyance at the St Louis Meeting July 10 @ 11 In traveling over over the state we hear much talk of the proposed meeting of representative Negroes to be held in St. Louis on July 10 and 11. It is feared by some that such a convocation may be turned into a political meeting that will endorse certain parties and certain men for certain positions and for certain honors. While we have no such fears, yet it will be expedient for the leaders to understand beforehand that such a narrow scope will not be tolerated. Conditions confronting the Negroes of Missouri are too all-important to be viewed in a more partisan or natrow manner. Our needs require friends who are tried and true. Common sense must by this time, have taught us to know that all our friends are not members of any one party within or without our state. Therefore, to fool with partisan issues in such a great convocation as that called by Bishop Grant to meet in St. Louis on July 10 and 11 will be imprudent and not in keeping with the spirit of the Jefferson City meeting. --- Moreover if it should drift into a political meeting, its personnel would be made up principally of politicians, who would be seeking jobs, pulls or other personal favors. Every grave proposition to be considered should be pondered over by unselfish and race loving men. This class of Negroes will not attend, if they know that eely tongued politicians are to be in charge. Coolness and poise must prevail, if we would secure what we desire. To have this in evidence our conservative men must be present and their suggestions followed. During the next 18 months an opportunity will be given the Negroes of this state to show their judgment. If he acts wisely, he may aid himself inmeasurably. But if he should allow common sense to be overcome by prejudice and the harangues of politicians, we fear that his sphere of influence will be greatly reduced. Is it too much to say that the Negro at home should be governed by the environments that affect him? No Negro knows better what to do for the St. Louis Negro than he himself. On the other hand the rural Negro, if he will only study his local conditions, will know what is best for his needs. The day of Negroes leaving home to tell others what they must do is over, since those living in touch with conditions know them best. WHY BUY NEW CLOTHES, WHEN I CAN MAKE YOUR OLD ONES LOOK LIKE NEW FOR LESS MONEY. CHEMICAL DRY CLE SUITS TO ORDE PANTS TO LLOYD'S ALRIGHT. The Rising Sun, of Kansas City, in an issue of recent date had the following to say of Grand Chancellor A. W. Lloyd, of St. Louis: "Hon. A. W. Lloyd, Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Missouri, jurisdiction of North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, has his residence in St. Louis, but is so well and favorably known over the state, that his home seems to be any place where he rests his grip and hangs up his hat. All welcome him and seem glad to have him with them. Chancellor Lloyd is the right man in the right place. He is doing good for the Knights of Pythias in this great state of Missouri what no other man has been able to do for any other secret organization in the west among Negroes." "He is untiring in his efforts and leaves such a clear clean record behind him, that he is not forced to lose any of his time locking back." "History is replete with examples of men like Chancellor Lloyd, whom Providence has called and nature fitted to fill important places at some crisis in the history of their race. No man familiar with the history and progress of the Knights of Pythias of Missouri, during the past 6 years can truthfully deny that Lloyd has been the "Moses" of his people in traternal work." It must be admitted, however, that Lloyd's phenomenzi success has been greatly augmented by the active support he has had from loyal friends, among whom the Conservator is a 'stand-patter.' Industria Education Endorsed. Modern educators are becoming more practical in their methods of instructing children. Abstract ideas are being displaced by a system of practi- tility. In the application and association of concrete things in our educational activities, a more feasible and use ful system has been established. As a consequence we find school authorities everywhere incorporating industrial training as a prominent feature in their curriculum of study. If plans mature we shall soon see such an addition made to Lincoln High School of this city. George R. Smith College is making herculean efforts to establish such a plant. Every progressive citizen should do all possible towards the furtherance of such enterprises, because the masses of any people are best adapted to the industrial trades. Our race is no exception. Criticisms of the Dr. Booker T. Washington idea and the thunderous harangues of the Mighty Ones can not remove the importance that Industrial Education carries with it. Sedalia is an excellent locality where a great trades' school for the Negroes of the West should be established and maintained. It is possible, if all of the Negroes who are interested, will join hands with their white friends who are deeply concerned about such an enterprise. Stand by a trades' school movement. ST. LOUIS DIS SECOND ROUND. Wellsville July 6-7, J A C Wade Montgomery City 6-7 A. R. Martin Portland 13-11 Foristell 13 14, F H Small New Florence 20-21 Troy 20-21. F. H. Small Jonesburg 20-21, B. McCain Springfield 28-29, T L Francis Auburn Aug. 3-5, F D Avant Thompson Chapel, 4 Bowling Green, 4-5 Hannibal 3-4. A Hubbard Curryvifle 7-8 Jacksonville 3-4, T W Fulghem Louisiana 10-11 Clarksville 10-11, A Hubbard Poplar Bluff 17-18 St Charles 24-25 Union Memorial 31 and Sept. 1, R. H. Smith Ironou 31 and Sept. 1 Fredericktown 7-8 Festus 7-8, J C Guyton Farmington 14-15, A A Tolson Kenlock Park 14 15 Baden 15-16 St James 21-22, F H Small Rolla 21-22 Lebanon 24-25 The District Conference will be held at Poplar Bluff, Mo., Aug. 15-18. B. F. Abbott, P. E. SWEET SPRINGS The electric storm of last Saturday did considerable damage in ous little city of healthy. The lightening having stuch several dwelling houses and almost completely demolishing the whites high school building. Miss Minnie Porter an accomp lished young lady who far the past few years has been making her home in Parsons, Kans was welcomed home on the 23 to be guest of her eateemed parents Mr. and Mrs Daniels Porter. JOHN QUINN'S BAR For Fine Whiskeys, Wines, Beer and Cigars EVERYBODY, [s treated on the Square — Don't forget the place 104 East Main Street ANHEUSHER-BUSC BEER. THE CELEBRATED BUDWEISER. 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. Is the Choice product of the Brewer's Art. Sold Every where, When buying, see that you get Lemp's. SIDALIA, MISSOURI Mrs Martha Moorehead was on the sick list last week. We are glad to report her convalescent at this writing. Harry E. Johnson au esteemed young man of this city but now of Kans City, was welcomed home on the 23rd inst for a few weeks visit with his relatives and many friends. Clad to greet you once more. Quite a number of our Sedalia friends worshiped with us on the 33rd inst. The occasion being annual sermoc day those present were as follows- Miss Nevada Brent, who has been attending school in Sedalia the past season came home last week for a few days visit with her relatives. She was accompanied home by little Miss Ruth Townsend. Mesdames, Chas Branhier, M. Mitchell, Leroy Jones, and Olver Brown: Misses, Celest Jackman, Mattie and Mollie Mitchell; Messrs: Eugene Jones, Oliver Brown, Leroy Jones and Aaron Johnson. Russell Johnson an esteemed young man who attended Lineinel Institute at Jeff City the past season spent a few days at home last weeks visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Halleck Johnson. Our esteemed Prof G F Greer and mother of Georgetown, were annual sermon worshiper also Contined on Page 4 DO YOU KNOW THAT We Are Making a Specialty of JOB-NURK? 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 CONSERVATOR, 121 E. Main St., Sedaa, Mo We keep a complete stock of Fresh Staple Groceries New Lp p ncott FOUNTAIN New Greene and Cooling Drinks, served in up-to-date style the Brave Bays and Fair Calenting come and see me the Church street, Tartan, Mo. KANSAS CITY COURTS All Meet at the Vendome Academy, 1734 Grand Ave. RUDENCE NO. 166. Meets each 2nd and 4th Friday afternoon of each month at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. S Matthew Dibble, worthy councillor; Janie Combs, recorder of deeds. PROGRESS NO. 5. Meets each 1st and 3rd Friday afternoon of each month at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. Lily Johnson, worthy councillor; Mrs. R H Browning, recorder of deeds. ORGANIZED NO. 10. Meet on 2nd and 4th Thursday afternoon of each month at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. Dollie Yates, 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 Norena West, worthy councillor, Mrs. Pinkey Green, recorder of deeds. Meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 2:30 p.m. in the Pythian hall. Mrs Fannie E Majors, worthy councilor; Miss Julia Hall, R of D. Let the courts send some news to us occasionally. PERSONAL. 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. Our Fourth wenf off with its usual amount of popping and noise. Wm Diggs has returned from Fayette, where he went to visit his cousin, J H Diggs, who has been seriously ill. Mrs Nelle Davis departed for Davite on the 3rd to be with her sister's relatives, J H Diggs, Mrs Hattie E Burris, accompanied her invalid mother in Canada during the week. Both go to a sister, who lives dominion. Rev E D Burns came in from Green Ridge on the 1st He was just from the quarterly meeting. Burn chapel will hold a rally on the 7th. LONG DISTANCE P CALLO Restaurant J. W. CALLO We keep a complete stock New Lp nco Creamy and Cooling D Meets on the first Thu; eday afternoon in each month at HUSTON'S Hall at 3 o'clock sharp, Mrs. J A Miller, Worthy councilor; Mrs Lulu Coleman, Register of deeds. Meets the second and fourth Wednesday afternoons of each month, at 325 Boonville street, Mrs Lucy Williams, worthy councillor; Mrs F L Boxley, register of deeds. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON NO. 126, Ironton, Mo. Meets on the second and fourth Thursday afternoons in the Pythian hall at 3 o'clock. Mrs. L. C. Greene, worthy counselor; Mrs. Mabelle Gordon, register of deeds. Meets on the second and fourth Fridays of each month at 2:30 p.m in the Masonic hall. Mrs Ada Murphy, worthy councillor; Miss Bessie Hunt, register of deeds. Meets on the first and third Mondays of each month at the Pythian Hall, on Eight street, at Three O'clock p. m. Mrs. M. L. Huggard, worthy councillor; Mrs. D. L. Burton, register_of deeds. Rey J P McDonnell of Cilliam came in on the 5 h. While here he arranged to complete his cottage on West Johnson street Morgan and Brown are the carpenters and contractors. Mrs Rebecca Burris, Grand Lecturer of the Order of Calantha of this jnisdiction, made her official visit to Utopia Court No. 19 on the 2nd. While in the city, she was the guest of her grand mother, Mrs Matilda Smith. --- Fifteen men met at the Conservator-Annex on the 3rd and organized a subordinate council of the United States Protective Society. H. R. Brown, state deputy of this city was in charge. This society pays sick, accident, and death benefits. George G Alexander, one of our home boys of this city has taken a stand that attracks our attention much. We commend his efforts an congratulate him upon his undertaking. We are proud of such boys and every one should encourage our boy by favoring him with your partronage. Rev J Will Jackson, D D pastor of the Centennial M E church and president of Kansas City and Inter-Urbian Ministral Alliance was recently elected by that body as a delegate to represent the churches of Kansas City in the "Splemn Conclave," which will convane in St Louis on the 10th PHONES—— LOCAL 272 DWAY'S and Grocery DWAY. Proprietor of Fresh Staple Groceries Scott FOUNTAIN and 11th of this month. This honor comes to him as a just recognition of the prestige and influence he wields in Kansas City's religious circles. He should be highly pleased. The Sedalia Journal comes to our desk in a Special edition celebrating its Thirteenth Anniversary. Its 28 paged supplement is a model of typographical correctness, mechanical neatness, progressive newsness and encyclopedic co-mprehensiveness. Botz and sons the proprietors, are model citizens who are keenly alive to Sedalia's needs and activities. Since this firm has installed their new Monotype machine they are rapidly coming to the front as the leading printers of our city. Our congratulations to the Sedalia Journal and to its corps of proficient manager, from Chas. sr. down to Joseph, the "devil." Wide Awake At Springfield Editor of Sedalia Conservator- Dear Brother Huston:-- I beg to say to your many readers that Springfield is not "asleep" Rev. Dr. Dorsey is pusing his new church enterprise with determination and marked success. He deserves great credit for what he is doing for the baptist and the race at this place. Rev. C. A. Williams, pastor of Benton A. M. E. church also deserves credit for the work that he has recently accomplished in the way of church improvements. His church has been repairing and beautified with modern windows bearing the names of various secret organizations and a new pipe organ has been installed. The C. P. church, under the leadership of the late Dr. J. E. Simpson of Henderson Ky., is also taking on new life and striving to attain the higher grounds. The church, as well as the colord citizens of Springfield should congratulate themselves on having Dr. Simpson with them. Pitts Chapel Methodist Episcopal under the leadership of the Rev. Mr. W. H. Wheeler, is rallying to build a new church, which is much needed. The Green County Colored Teachers' Institute comprising 14 counties of southwest Mo., closed a most successful and telling 12 days session here last Saturday. MASONS AND PYTHIANS The three Masonic lodges held joint installation Monday night and the same evening the Knights of Pythias and Court of Calanthe were also jointly installed by the writer. ON TO FAYETTE It is now a few weeks only until our big meeting at Fayette, when the Grand Lodge and Grand Court officers will be called upon to render an account of their stewardship, and the grand representatives and members to revise and enact new laws and regulation for the government and benefit of the great Pythian family of the grand domains of Missouri. The order has had phenominal growth under the able and determined leadership of that sterling little leader and organizer. A. W. Lloyd. During the past 7 years, the membership has quadrupled itself and the personal of Grand Lodge of today cannot be surpassed by any other Negro organization in the United Stated. This condition of affairs has been accomplished through the untiring effort of our esteemed Grand Chan cellor, possesses the rare tact and personal magnetism of drawing men to him and the ability to hold them, while we do not claim from him high scholarship and college training, yet we do claim that he has proven himself to be an organizer, an executive chief, a race man, a mixer, a smooth politician and a true pythian the very man that the Grand Lodge of Missouri needs. Then why not continue him in office as the pythian leader? All who favor the motion say, I. Those who oppose say, No. Gentleman the ayen seem to have it and A, W. Lloyd will succeed himself as Grand Chancellor for the next year. Continued from Page 1 but it insures its members in the hours of adversity and tribulation a source of safety and comfort that none, save the arm of Omnipotence, can destroy. A parent's affections may change; the friend ship of the world may be transformed to loathing and disgust, but the mystic ties that bind us together are never sundered. Our chains of brotherhood are only dissolved by death, no, not even death can rend them, since its influence is handed down to widows and orphans. A stranger, penniless and friendless, in a foreign land, breathes its tones and his necessities are relieved. Sickness comes and lays its paralyzing hand upon him and tho no friend or relative be near, a brother of this mystic band will minister to his wants and soothe his distresses. We are obliged to perform the last solemn office to the remains of a departed brother and to see him consigned to the bosom of mother earth with respectful decency. To the living our fraternal solicitude is no exercised. It is our enjoined duty to watch over the conduct of our brethern, even in the common intercourse with men, as well as with one another and to remonstrate with those who wander from the path of rectitude or trespass upon the moral code. Yet the fundamental principles of the order are before the world. Its deeds are not conceiled from public scrutiny, while the laws of our society are within reach of all who may wish to examine them. But there are mysteries within the inner circle of our altars that none except member of the fraternity are permitted to behold. Solemn and sublime truths are here inculcated that have never reached the ears of any, save the ones who have proven themselves worthy of the sacred trust. Our order is the handmaid of virtue and religion, and it, therefore, must flourish. It calls into life and action the best and holiest feelings of our nature and success must crown our efforts. Poets have twined about their brow the wreath of immortality; orators have reared eternal monumants to their memory; conquerors have had their trophies, but the pathway of the glory of these is often watered by the despriving tears of widows and orphans, while the trophies that lay at the foot of our altars are the result of the principles of "Good will toward men" and the proud achievement of lives spent in the cause of virtue, unsullied by caime, and benevolence, unstained by a tear, unless it be a tear of gratitude and of joy. Our course is onward and we look forward, with confidence to a day, not far distant, when our society shall find an abiding place in every village and hamlet of our land and the smoke of our altars shall go up from a thousand hills. J. WILL COOPER. Mrs Claribane Stapleton has recovered from her recent illness Elwood Parrish was a victim of a serio us accident a short while ago. The U B F's and S M T's are pro paring for their annual sermon when they look for a Iarge delegation from everywhere. See the the Miss Poindexter and subscribe for this paper while you have the money. We are preparing to have our Basket Dinner and Rally at Otterville on the 21st of July. Rev. Frank S. Bowles and others will preach for us on this occasion. All who wish to be filled pessically and spiritually are invited to come and be with us, because we will do thee good. C. S. WERSTER, Pastor. JAMES HOGAN, Secretary. TOUSSAINT L'CUVERTURE This soldier, statesman and martyr with a mere han ful of men held at bay sixty ships and thirty thousand trained soldiers, the flower of the French army and navy. Wendell Phillips pronounced Toussaint the greatest general the world has produced. Pictures of this great Negro, and of all eminent colored people sold by the Colored American Novelty Co., Washington, D. C. Agents wanted. $2 To $5 per DAY Is easily made by our a cents Will you be one? Besides allowing large profits we also give our workers choice of over 108 useful and beautiful articles absolutely free. We want a representative in your town to sell TAYLOR'S HAIR GROWER AND DAN-DRUFF CURE (Pomade) and TAYLOR'S FACE CREAM and BEAUTIFIER in 25 cent sizes. First to write; first to get agency Write for our proposition today. It's a winner. Address the Dept. 11. Louisville, Ky. LADIES wanting Better, Longer, Softer and Glossier hair can get a box of TAYLOR'S HAIR GROWER and DAN- DRUFE CURE (pomade) for 25 cents at any Drug Store or will be sent by mail to any address. upon receipt of price. Address the TAYLOR REMEDY CO. Dept. 11 Louisville, Ky. THE MAGNET FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED. Baths in Connection AL G WHEELER, Prop'r. 103 NORTH LAMINE ST.... MRS J A MILLER Needle Work and First-Class Sewing. Come and Try Us. Cor. MONITEAU & MORGAN. Will Give Baths. Al G 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 is no need of any one being dirty now when you can bathe for a reason able price. Call and 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free of charge. Interaction is probably possible. Communications strictly confidential. HANDS ON Patents secretly at Munn & Co. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handson 17 by 17 illustration of a patent. Known, as a year four months, & sold by all dealers. MUNN & Co 001 Broadway, New York Branch Office F St., Washington, D. C. CHURCH DIRECTORY Sedalia Churches. SUNDAY SERVICES. TAYLOR CHAPEL MET. Sunday School 9;30 a. m. Preaching - 11,00 a. m. Class-meeting - 5,00 p. m. Epworth League - 6,30 p. m. Preaching - 7,30 p. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday evening of each week. REV R. DAVIS, Pastor. Residence 107 E. Cooper street Morgan Street Baptist Church Preaching ..... 11:00 a. m. Sunday school ..... 2:30 p. m. Preaching ..... 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening. Come, you will be made welcome to all of our services. —Rev. R. Adkins Pastor 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 Sedalia Undertaking Company, W. E. STALEY, MGR., ...Chapel in Connection..... -115 PHONES 115- 120 South Ohio Street, Sedalia, . Mo. RAILROAD TIME TABLES MISSOURI PAIFIC Arrive Going East Depart No. 8, 12:15 a m.....12:30 a m No. 10, 1:45 a m.....1:50 a m No. 6, 11:05 a m.....11:10 a No. 22.....10:00 a No. 2, 12:50 p.m.....12:55 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 yard. Arrive Going West Depar 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 No. 1, 2:25 p.m.....2:30 p.m No. 5, 7:00 p.m.....7:05 p.m No. 27.....7:15 a m No. 197, local freight.....8:05 a m LEXINGTON BRANCH No. 602 arrives ..... 9.50 a No. 608 arrives ..... 11.29 a No. 606, local freight arrives ..... 9.20 p No. 603 departs ..... 8.15 a No. 601 departs ..... 8.10 p No. 605, local freight departs ..... 8.15 p SEDALIA, WAFSAW & SOUTH WESTERLY. Leaves Sedalia .....8:1b Arrive in Warsaw .....11:10 & @ Leaves Warsaw .....12:05 p.m. Arrives in Sedalia .....$05 p MISSOURI, KANSAS & TEXAS Arrivo Going South Depart No. 1, 6:26 m m ..... 6:50 m No. 3, 8:50 a m ..... 9:10 m Flyer, 8:12 a m ..... 3:17 a m No. 511, daily except Sunday ..... 8:00 a m No. 151, K. C. division ..... 2:00 a m GOING NORTH and EAST Flyer, 12:58 a m.....12:58 No. 504, daily except Sunday.....6:18 a No. 2, 6:25 a m.....6:20 a No. 4, 6:05 p m.....8:31 p Continued from Page 4 of greeting and entertaining our friends real often. Our little city is now well saturated with true Pythian and Calanthism influences, since the combined affair of some of Missouri's most influential citizens. Prot A C Maclin, of George R Smith Collegeg addressed the people of Sweet Springs quite ably on the 2nd. After which there was an ice cream social with Missie Minnie Porter, Sallie Morehead, Pearls Clav, and Nevada Brent, and F D Johnson, and most all of the ice cream to the young men. Pianos at a Bargain. J. J. McDonald, the local representative for the Thiebe-Stierlin Music House of St. Louis, has the following pianos for sale. CHICKERING & SON, of Boston, POOLE, CAMERON, THIEBE-STIERLIN, THIELIN, and STIEN-BACH-DREHER. Persons, desiring a piano, can save money by seeing me first, since we are manufacturers and, therefore, we can save you money. Call on, or write, J. J. McDONOUCH, 617 LaFayette Street, Sedalia, Missouri. McCLAIN & SON Upholster · Shop 138 W. Morgan st. Is pre- to do kine Uphol- an Repairi Furni Prices son SEI Is prepared to do all kind of Upholstering and Repairing of Furniture Prices Reasonable SEE US Satisfaction Guaranteed to all St. Clair McClain and Spa An Experienced Carpenter. Hello!!! What's This ??? Another Colored Carpenter. Who? B. F. Isaacs, Jr. Fayette, Missouri. We shall be glad to have your patronage along the line of our work. Havting had 14 years experience with the plane and hammer I am fully prepared to design and make estimates on buildings. We are willing to contract by the day or job complete. Our terms are reasonable. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. If you are planning to build a Home, Barn or Factory write, B. F. ISAACS, Jr., Box 504. Fayette, Mo. —Bell Phone 257.— PHYLLIS WHEATLEY POETESS. This remarkable woman lived in the times of General George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, and was first of the race in this country to write poetry. A magnificent engraving has just been issued which we sell for only Fifty cents. Address the Colored American Novelty Co., P. O. Drawer 2318, Washington, D, C. Agents wanted. A Genuine Djamond Ring for $2 Guaranteed --- With a diamond ring I reveal free how to secure a beautiful complexion. Diamonds and exquisite complexion are both desirable. An opportunity to every woman is now offered for obtaining both. For $2.00 I offer a 12 Kt. gold shell ring, shaped like a belcher, with a Tiffany setting, set with a genuine diamond and will send free with every order the recipe and directions, for obtaining a faultless complexion, easily under stood and simple to follow. It will save the expense of Creams, Cosmetics and Bleacees. Will free the skin from pimples, black heads, etc., and gives the skin beauty and softness. The GENUINE DIAMOND RING is guaranteed by the manfacturer to be as represented, and should any purchaser be dissatisfied, I will cheerfully refund the money. Do not let the price lead you to doubt the genuineness or value of this ring, as the above guarantee protects each and every purchaser. Send me $2 by mail and take advantage of this offer as the time is limited. Send size of finger ror which ring is desired. T. C. MOSELEY 32 East 23rd Str. New York City FREE OFFER Send me your name and the names of 5 reputable people as reference and I will foward you a proposition to act as my agent and sell my goods in your location. T. C. MOSELEY Department 11 33 East 23rd st New York City. To Organize Pythian Cadets. Any lodge in the jurisdiction of Missouri desiring to organize the boys in Cadet companies, should write to the undersigned for information. We wish to effect organizations among our Pythian children throughout the state. Write at once. Col Wm H HUGHES, 3513 Bernard Ave., St Louis, Mo. Are You K. of P.? 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: Why not join this great organization? A. W. LLOYD, Grand Chancellor of Missouri 3137 Pine St., St. Louis. Subordinate Lodges, which look after the sick and distressed and bury the dead. 11 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 Endowmnt. In this department we are paying outthousands of dollars annually to the widows and heirs of deceased Knights. 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 Tem ple, 3137 Pine Street, at Eight O'clock. Kansas City Lodges All Meet at The Vendome Academy, 1734 Grand Ave- venue at Eight P. M. LODGES OF THIS JURISDICTION MEETING ON THE FIRST AND THIRD MONDAYS, MONTHLY, ATEIGHT O'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 seal'. 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 commander; 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 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 MEF ON THE FIRST AND TH1 DAYS, MONTHLY, AT BIGH: CCK. 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 Lockadav, 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.34 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 MONTH LY AT EIGHT O'CLOCK. Triumph No. 52, St. Louis, D NV Tansiel, chancellor command en; 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. Extelsior No. 3, St Louis, Chas Parks chancellor commander, Arthur Turner, keeper ofrecords and seals Harrison No. 12, Huntsville, A L Davis, chancellor commander, W L Toney, keeper of records and seal. Golden Star No. 27, Ardmore, William Campbail, chancellor commander, J H C rutchfield, keeper of records and seal. Send us your orders for Job Work, if you would have it done with care and dispatch. Almost instantly, and leave no bad effects. They also relieve every other pain, Neuralgia, Rheumatic Pain, Sciatica, Backache, Stomach ache, Ague Pains, Pains from injury, Bearing-down Pains, Indigestion, Dizziness, Nervousness and Sleeplessness. 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. at doesa at centa. Never sold in bulk. All Work Guaranteed 459 W. Cooper St. Sedalia, Mo. ...USE.... Mexican Hair Tonic FOR YOUR HAIR The Best on the Market. It cleanse the scalp, prevents falling hair. gives life and gloss to the hair and makes it grow Price, 75c. per Bottle. Chas. W. Holmes, Agent 209 E. Pettis street G. J Grosshan The Old Reliable GROCER. Retail dealer in Groceries, Provisions and Feed all kind at bottom prices 109 East Main st Quannitative Distinction Mrs. Knicker—Does your husband go out between the acts. Mrs. Bocker—No. He comes in the theater betweca drinks-- Judge. FORD'S HAIR & POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" TONSORIAL ARTISTS. Hair Cuts Shampoos Clean Shaves D. Y. STEELE 120 E. MAIN ST HUNTERS Rooming House 236 Wet Pacific St. Q. C. Phone 332 First class accommodations James Hunter. Prop When it's MOVING DAY Don't Forget to See The Baggage and Expressman Who makes a specialty of Moving. Prices reasonable BUY YOUR ICE - CREAM A. A. COLEMAN He makes the best Ice Cream in the city. Special prices to all churches and entertainments Order from Him 620 N. Osage Queen City - Band Is now ready for engagements for Picnics, Entertainment. Balls and Outings. Write A. H. Hickman 432 Washington st.- Sedalia No. OFFICE HOURS: 9 to 11 a. m., 8 to 5 & 7 to 9 p. m. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, LEXINGTON, : : MO. MAGIC HAIR ELIXIR IF YOU WISH to have YOUR HAIR become SOFT AND LENGTH, you should use JACKSON'S MAGIC HAIR ELIXIR. When ordering write Mrs. J. Will Jackson Miniola Cottage, Sedalia, Missouri. Retail dealer in GR OCERIES G W. Goals Cash Buyer of Poultry and Rats When in Need of Any Grounds Make Us a Call. MOUNT OLIVE MG