Sedalia Weekly Conservator

Sedalia Weekly Conservator. OPENING of UNION MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM BEGINNING JULY is Due to the Rev. Dr. Leading Men of Methodist Faith to A In Grand Affair ST. LOUIS, MO. CORNER PINE ST. LEFFING M BEGINNING JULY 28TH the Rev. Dr. Gillum Methodist Faith to Assist Grand Affair NNER PINE ST. LEFFINGWELL AVE. EIGHT DAY PROGRAM BEGINNING JULY 28TH Credit is Due to the Rev. Dr. Gillum. All Leading Men of Methodist Faith to Assist In Grand Affair HELD AT ST. LOUIS, MO. CORNER PINE ST. LEFFINGWELL AVE ORDER OF EXERCISES SUNDAY, JULY 28th. 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M., Communion. 10:45 A. M. Sermon by Rev. C. H. Spencer, D. D., Editor of Central Christian Advocate, Kansas City, Mo. A. A. M. Sermon by Rev. C. H. Spencer, D. Christian Advocate, Kansas City, Mo. P. M. Platform meeting, Dr. A. W. Craddo dresses by Messrs. F. P. Hayes, Georg own, Hansford. F. P. Cramer, and Rev. N. P. M. Sermon by Rev. E. W. S. Hammons theological Department Walden University, Rev. C. H. Spencer, D. D., Editor e, Kansas City, Mo. ing, Dr. A. W. Craddock, presid- s. F. P. Hayes, George Warren P. Cramer, and Rev. N. Lucock. Rev. E. W. S. Hammonds, D. D., ent Walden University, Nashville, 2:30 P. M. Platform meeting, Dr. A. W. Craddock, presiding, Addresses by Messrs. F. P. Hayes, George Warren, Brown Brown, Hansford. F. P. Cramer, and Rev. N. Luccock. 8:00 P. M. Sermon by Rev. E. W. S. Hammonds, D. D., Dean of Theological Department Walden University, Nashville, Tenn. MONDAY. JULY 29th. D. M. Rev. R. H. Cole, presiding. Histor arch. Ten minutes talk each, by Revs. F. th. Address by Rev. E. B. Randle, D. D., enuc M. E. Church. ole, presiding. Historical sketch talk each, by Revs. F. H. Small v. E. B. Randle, D. D., Pastor of 8:00 P.M. Rev. R. H. Cole, presiding. Historical sketch of the Church. Ten minutes talk each, by Revs. F. H. Small R. H. Smith. Address by Rev. E. B. Randle, D. D., Pastor of Maple Avenue M. E. Church. TUESDAY, JULY 30th P. M. Rev. O. W. Gains, D. D., Pastor of E. Zion Church, presiding. Address by R. D. D., Corresponding Secretary of Freedern Educational Society, Cincinnati, Ohio. Gains, D. D., Pastor of Metropolresiding. Address by Rev. M. C. ing Secretary of Freedmans' Aid society, Cincinnati, Ohio. 8:00 P. M. Rev. O. W. Gains, D. D., Pastor of Metropolital A. M. E. Zion Church, presiding. Address by Rev. M. C. B. Mason, D. D., Corresponding Secretary of Freedmans' Aid and Southern Educational Society, Cicinnati, Ohio. WEDNESDAY. JULY 31st. d. M. Rev. W. D. Cook, Pastor of St. Paulresiding. Address, 'Why in the Methodist by Rev. I. L. Thomas, Field Secretary ofissions and Church Extensions, Baltimore; Boon, Pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. Why in the Methodist Episcopal man, Field Secretary of Board of Extensions, Baltimore; Md. 8:00 P. M. Rev. W. D. Cook, Pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. Church, presiding. Address, "Why in the Methodist Episcopal Church?" by Rev. I. L. Thomas, Field Secretary of Board of Home Missions and Church Extensions, Baltimore; Md. THURSDAY. AUGUST 1st. P. M. Rev. George E. Stevens, Pastor of church, presidrng. Lecture by Rev. J. W. D. D., President of Gammon Theological Georgia. E. Stevens, Pastor of Central Lecture by Rev. J. W. E. Bowen, Gammon Theological Seminary, 8:00 P. M. Rev. George E. Stevens, Pastor of Central Baptist Church, presidring. Lecture by Rev. J. W. E. Bowen, D. D., Ph. D., President of Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Georgia. FRIDAY. AUGUST 2nd. P. M. Rev. B· F. Abbott, P. E. or St. Louis A. Addtesses by J. Beverly F. Shaw, A. M. An Academy, Meridian, Miss., "The Method which as a Factor in the Mental and Moral Deve- bour," rnd Rev. E. M. Jones, of Montgomery, A. Abbott, P. E. or St. Louis District Beverly F. Shaw, A. M., President man, Miss., "The Methodist Episcopal Mental and Moral Development of Jones, of Montgomery, Ala. 8:00 P. M. Rev. B: F. Abbott, P. E. or St. Louis District presiding. Addtesses by J. Beverly F. Shaw, A. M., President of Meridian Academy, Meridian, Miss., "The Methodist Episcopal Church as a Factor in the Mental and Moral Development of the Negro," rnd Rev. E. M. Jones, of Montgomery, Ala. SATURDAY, AUGUST 3rd. 8:00 P. M. Rev. E. P. Geiger, Ph. B., Pastor of St. James M. E. Church, presiding. Addresses by Revs. R. E. Jones, Editor of the South Western Advocate, New Orleans, La., "The Methodist Press and Race Prejudice," and G. G. Logan, D. D., Holly Springs, Miss. Geiger, Ph. B., Pastor of St. mng. Addresses by Revs. R. E. Neatern Advocate, New Orleans, and Race Prejudice," and G. G. Miss. 8:00 P. M. Rev. E. P. Geiger, Ph. B., Pastor of St. James M. E. Church, presiding. Addresses by Revs. R. E. Jones, Editor of the South Western Advocate, New Orleans, La., "The Methodist Press and Race Prejudice," and G. G. Logan, D. D., Holly Springs, Miss. SUNDAY. AUGUST 4th. A. M. Love Feast led by Rev. W, H. No. 10:45 A. M. Sermon by Rev. R. Davi D P. M. Services by Rev. C. W. Reeves, o D P. M. Sermon by Rev. C. A. Tindley, D. I led by Rev. W, H. H. Brown, ermon by Rev. R. Davis, Sedalia, by Rev. C. W. Reeves, ot Marshall, Rev. C. A. Tindley, D.D. Philadel- 9:00 A. M. Love Feast led by Rev. W, H. H. Brown, Butler, Mo. 10:45 A. M. Sermon by Rev. R. Davis, Sedalia, Mo. 8:00 P. M. Services by Rev. C. W. Reeves, of Marshall, Mo. 8:00 P. M. Sermon by Rev. C. A. Tindley, D.D. Philadelphia, Pa. B. F. ABBOTT. P. E. R. E. GILLUM, Pastor. DONT MISS IT! A GRAND PICNIC Given by the— MISS IT! ND PICNIC DONT MISS IT! A GRAND PICNIC Given by the Knights and Daughters of the Tabernacle IN A BEAUTIFTL GROVE AT SWEET SPRINGS, MO. Saturday, August 17th. Finis Porter, Chief Mentor. VOL. V SEDALIA, MO. MONDAY AUGUST 5, 1907. The Sacred Conclave. It was indeed a great gathering of the representatives of the race Men of all professions and calling were present—the ministers of thegospel, doctors, lawyers, teachers, and common laborers. It was a meeting characterized by the spirit of harmony and good thought. The meeting was opened Wednesday morning, the 10 inst by Dr. J. Will Jackson, of Kansas City, Mo., who, in his prayer, prayed that that "nothing be said or done in the deliberation of this body, that might mar the feelings of a brother, or react harmfully upon the interest, to converse which we are solely called together." The spirit of spirit of this petition pervaded every session of the Conclave. Rev. Abram Grant, D.D., LL.D., Bishop of the Afric Mefhodist church, presided. The Bishop is a wise parliamen'arian, an impartial executive, and a cader among men. Rev. Dr. Stevens, of the Central Baptist Church, was elect ed perment secretary. Bishop Grant, in an eloquent and impressive sheeck, out lined the object of the meeting. The forenoon of the first day was takup in the work of appointing committees. report from the committee on credentials and in periment organization. The following committees were appointed:—On Public Address; on Grievance and on Constitution. The afternoon was taken up in committee work. The Central Baptist church was crowded to the utmost capacity on Wednesday night. The evening features were the addresses delivered by the following gentlemen: Rev. R. H. Cole of the Second Baptist church. Rev. Dr. Cook, of St. Paul A. M. E. church and Rev. Dr. Gillium, of Uion Memorial M. E. church, all of St. Louis. Responses were made by Lawyer Huston, of Kansas City and Bishop Grant. The committee on Credentials, through its Secretary Hon. H. G. Phillips, Atty, at law, of Sedalia, reported 176 delegates present. These delegates represented twenty-five counties in the State. The second day was taken up in the reading and discussing reports of the various committee, the session being held in St. Pauls A. M. E. church. The report of the committee on Grievance referred to the unfair discrimination made between the white and black boys in the Boonville Reform school, the former being taught trades while in correction there, while no such attention is given the latter. The report simply ask that the same consideration be given the colored boys as is given the white boys. It also referred to the treatment of the incorrigible girls of our race in such places as Kansas City and St. Joseph. In these cities the incorrigible girl is sent to the work house or turned loose to the leadings of her evil propensities, while the white girl of the same unfortunate class, is sent to homes of detention, where she comes in contact with proper reformatory influences. The report referred to a recent act of Missouri legislature, in appropriating money for the erection of a house of detention at Chilicothe. It appears that the building was erected, but it has never been used as such a house. The report asks that pro Negroes Honored in Cambridge In Cambridge, Mass., Afro-Americans hold elective or appointive officers as follows:— A black alderman, sitting in a board with ten white colleagues and elected by voters of 95 per cent white. Two Negro representatives in the Legislature, chosen by constituencies, in which the colored vote is relatively small. Seven members of the common council African descent. A Negro chief of fire department, in which he is the only man of color. A black policeman patrolling streets occupied mostly by white residents for nineteen years in succession. A Negro at the head of city department of bacterology. A Negro member of public library trustees, with all white associates. A black commander of a white post of the Grand Army. A womau of nearly pure African blood acting as principal of a grammar school in fashionable district, with six white teachers and several hundred white pupils under her charge. The Institute that has just closed, was one of the most successful ever held at this place. FIVE STORES BROS.& CO. Sale of White Skirts, White Skirts and All Summe less than cost of materials. Nee and we've got to make room for Shirt Waist Suit W with all embroidery front waist. S t with embroidery waist and skirt uit; has Swiss em waist and skirt. White $2.98 F ec '3.98 R ta Garments at These Special Price Duck Skirts. full and finished aps, worth $2. t made in pretty traps; worth $2.48 full gored finished apes. 50c. apes left. All em als any 08 cent Ging Just what you u styles and colo ces. 75 Cent $1.98 Two ed and medall tucks; regular $2.49 Heavy broidery and w $2.98 Fancy rows of val in gestions for Shr BONDI BROS.&CO August Sale of White Suits! Everything goes at much less than cost of materials. New fall goods are beginning to arrive and we've got to make room for them. $1.98 for Shirt Waist Suit Worth $4.00 Made of sheer white matrial with all embroidery front waist. Skirt has embroidered $2.98 Beautiful white suit with embroidery and Val insertion in waist and skirt Regular $4.98 value. $3.98 Fine dotted Swiss suit; has Swiss embroidery insertion in waist and skirt. It’s worth $5.98. White Brilliantine $2.98 Fine Sicilian cloth ed effect with several '3.98 Regular $5 brilliant tailored, finished in FREE! All Garments at These Special Prices Fitted Free. White Linene and Colored Duck Skirts. $1.25 White Linene skirt, cut full and finished with 5 clusters of pleats and straps, worth $2. $1.75 Full gore white linen skirt made in pretty flare effect, finished with 3 wide straps; worth $2.48 98c Dark colored duck skirts, full gored finished with straps and pleats; $1.50 values. Gingham Petticoats Just what you want for hot weed styles and colors; fancy or places. 75 Cent values. China Silk Wax $1.98 Two styles pretty silk ed and medallion yoke or plain Only a few of those wonderful values left. All embroidery front, tucked yoke; good as any 08 cent waist in town. Some Suggestions for Shrewd Buyers: Infans' white wash embroidery caps, 35 cent values, now - 21c. Ladies' Sun Bonnets—all colors 25 cent quality, now - 15e. visions be made for the case of these girls of our race. A committee of five, of which Dr. Caston, of Jefferson City, is the chairman, was appointed to visit the Governor and lay before him these grievances and ask for their redress. The committee on constitution recommendee as the name of the organization, which after considerable discussion, was accepted. The Executive committee of this body is composed of representatives of all Congressional District of the State. The committee on Public Address, made it report at night. The chairman requested that it be adopted at fully expressing the sense of that body, by a rising vote of the entire audience, standing for a moment with bowed heads. The meeting adjourned to hold its next session in Kansas City, Sedalia loosing by 2 votes only. Partisian politics were studiously eliminated in the discussions. The entire body, apparently as one man, was imbued with but one thought and purpose, viz., the condition of our race as regards peace exercises of constitutional rights, and honestly seek a remedy against unjust and humiliating discrimination which, if calmly premitted to continue ultimately thwart the efforts of church and school to make of Negro, a useful and honorable citizen. AN OBSERVER Ray Richard Davis departed on the 1st for St. Louis, where he will participate in the opening of Union Memorial church. $2.00 Fancy Color- ed Silk Um- brellas, $1.49. August S White Waists, W Everything goes at much less to arrive and $1.98 for Shin Made of sheer white material with $2.98 Beautiful white suit with and Val insertion in waist Regular $4.98 value. $3.98 Fine dotted Swiss suit; h broidery insertion in waist It's worth $5.98. FREE! All Garn White Linene and Colored Duck $1.25 White Linene skirt, cut full with 5 clusters of pleats and straps, w $1.75 Full gore white linen skirt ma- flare effect, finished with 3 wide straps; 98c Dark colored duck skirts, full g with straps and pleats; $1.50 values. $1 White Waists. 50c. Only a few of those wonderful values le broidery front, tucked yoke; good as a waist in town. Some Suggests Children's straw sailors, plain and fancy colors, 30c values, now 19c. Children's white & colored dress- ses, Greatly Reduced: $1.00 dresses, now - 69c. 85 cent dresses, now - 59c. 75 cent dresses, now - 49c. --- Just what you want for hot weather. Assorted styles and colors; fancy or plain ruffled flounces. 75 Cent values. China Silk Waists $1.98 Two styles pretty silk waist, with tucked and medallion yoke or plain tailored with wide tucks; regular $3 values. $2.49 Heavy China silk, with two rows of embroidery and val insertion; worth $3.50. $2.98 Fancy colored wash silk waist with three rows of val insertion; tucked yoke; formerly $4. FULTON NO. 9 The teachers adopted the following Resolutions:— We, the teachers of the Institute held at Fulton, Mo. from July the 8th until the 18th inclusive, do hereby express our appreciation of the efficient manner in which our institute has been conducted under the able supervision of our worthy conductor, Prof. E. W, Perkins, who is an educator of recognized ability. Resolved that his work is so thoroughly commendable and so helpful to us that we ask most earnestly that he come to us again as conductor. Resolved, further that we are grateful to Prof. W. C. Payne for his helpful instructions. Resolve, that we find in both, conductor and instructor and the those qualities that tend to elevate the race. Resolved that we express our thanks to the pastors of our colored churehes of this city who have shown great interest in the cause of education by their regular attendance at daily sessions. Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be given to the Sedalia Weekly Conservator and to the Professional World. Respectfully submitted by the committee. Miss Gertrude McKin, chirman Miss Katherine Jefferson, sec'y Miss Hattie McKin Miss Jennie Bass Prof. J. H. Cole Prof. W. B. Perkins Mr. W. A. White. $1.50 Fine Silk Gloves, 22 In. long, Special for One Week, 98c. White Suits! Summer Apparel. New fall goods are beginning from for them. It Worth $4.00 ist. Skirt has embroidery to match. White Brilliantine Skirts. 8 Fine Sicilian cloth skirt; plain tailor- ed effect with several clusters of pleats. 8 Regular $5 brilliantine skirt; extra well tailored, fini-shed in straps and pleats. Gingham Petticoats, 50c. it you want for hot weather. Assorted and colors; fancy or plain ruffled floun- 75 Cent values. China Silk Waists: Two styles pretty silk waist, with tuck- medallion yoke or plain tailored with wide regular $3 values. Heavy China silk, with two rows of em and val insertion; worth $3.50. Fancy colored wash silk waist with three val insertion; tucked yoke; formerly $4. hrewd Buyers: Mennen's pure borated talcum powder, 25c quality, - - 11c. Ladies' straw sailors all reduced, $1.50 hats, now - - - 89c. 98 cent hat, now - - - 59c. 69 cent hats, now - - - 29c. 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, $.65. URGENT APPROACH In the next fifteen days, the management of the county will some very heavy obligations to meet. The opportunity to notify all who are in arrears will be used to send in their remittances without delay, with your assistance, made some changes that has given this periodical an appreciable kind of friends will rally promptly to this occasion, in a short while, to make other improvements in doubt about your account, let us know that you are able to bring about an equitable adjustment. As an Entertainer, We are certain the Negroes of Missouri are at Fayette, Howard County, Missouri, known visitors. The recent session of the Grand Lodges of the Knights of Tabor, an excellent opportunity to show the magnitude of its hospitalized visitors were present during each seated accommodations. Ary rooms, pleasurable water and a courteous populace would be seen. Happiness reigned supreme, white citizens, a large number of them, be the stay of the visitors pleasant. Proprietors of the Opera House, where we are, exerted themselves unsparingly to make convenient and comfortable. Merchants, every citizen seemed moved by a common interest of an honored host and hostess. Good will redound to the Negroes of Missouri,itate as a result of these meetings, since and many to see the enlightened Negroes of collective organization. Skill, culture or were veryably represented there. Broad-minded and conservative white citizens expressed himself as being well pleased with business affiliations of his black brethren, voluntarily offered their testimonials. Vermaath, it may be said that the two Grand at Fayette, will do much toward winning. The banks were afforded a chance to make and to know that the Missouri Negroes and his dollars. Conservator congratulates the generous hearts of the excellent accommodations afforded all with the two Great Conventions. Few cities would do better. County Colored Fair, August 21-23 Announcement of the of holding the Fifth at Fayette County Colored Fair. August is designated and at the beautiful half mile the place. From plans outlined and made greater in every particular than all previous among the Negroes of this section of the county and we assure the public that, if used beyond the average anticipations, success of the announcement may affect the situation slightly but we urge all of our people at Higginsville, during the Fair. AN URGENT APPEAL. During the next fifteen days, the management of the Conservator will have some very heavy obligations to meet. Therefore we take this opportunity to notify all who are in arrears with us to remit at once. Lodges, Courts, advertisers and subscribers are earnestly urged to send in their remittances without delay. We have, with your assistance, made some changes, during the past year, that has given this periodical an appreciable proficiency. If her thousands of friends will rally promptly to this call, we shall be in a position, in a short while, to make other improvements. If you are in doubt about your account, let us know in order that we may be able to bring about an equitable adjustment. Fayette as an Entertainer. Ere this, we are certain the Negroes of Missouri are thoroughly convinced that Fayette, Howard County, Missouri, knows how to royally entertain visitors. During the recent session of the Grand Lodges of the Knights of Pythias and Knights of Tabor, an excellent opportunity was afforded this city to show the magnitude of its hospitality. Fully Three Hundred visitors were present during each session. All found comfortable accommodations. Airy rooms, plenty of wholesome food, healthful water and a courteous populace was constantly everywhere to be seen. Happiness reigned supreme. Even the white citizens, a large number of them, busied themselves to make the stay of the visitors pleasant. Messrs. Tolson and Son. Proprietors of the Opera House, where the conventions were here, exerted themselves unsparingly to make the place of meeting convenient and comfortable. Merchants, local committees and every citizen seemed moved by a common impulse to do the courtships of an honored host and hostess. Much good will redound to the Negroes of Missouri and the citizens of Fayette as a result of these meetings, since an opportunity was given to many to see the enlightened Negroes of the state assembled in a collective organization. Skill, culture, prosperity and character were very ably represented there. Be it said to the credit of the broad-minded and conservative white citizen, that he, fearlessly, expressed himself as being well pleased with the department and business affiliations of his black brethren, while in the city. Many voluntarily offered their testimonials. As an aftermath, it may be said that the two Grand Sessions recently held at Fayette, will do much toward winning friends for the Negro. The banks were afforded a chance to measure his financial ability and to know that the Missouri Negro has learned how to husband his dollars. The Conservator congratulates the generous hearted citizens of Fayette for the excellent accommodations afforded all who came and went during the two Great Conventions. Few cities could do so well; none could do better. LaFayette County Colored Fair, August 21-23 Official announcement of the of holding the Fifth Annual Session of the LaFayette County Colored Fair. August 21-23 are the three days designated and at the beautiful half mile track in Higginsville the place. From plans outlined and maturing this promises to be greater in every particular than all preceding meetings. Interesi among the Negroes of this section of the state is thoroughly aroused and we assure the public that, if it will attend it will be pleased beyond the average anticipations. The lateness of the announcement may affect the attendance from this section slightly but we urge all of our people to spend at east two days at Higginsville, during the Fair. J. M. Arbuckle DEALER IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE AGENTS SUPPLIES, BOOKS. & S STUDICTURE, SACRED & SECULAR, S CARDS. try to home prices. Correspondence Soli Washington st Boston, AND AGENTS SUPPLIES, BOOKS, & STATIONERY; PICTURE, SACRED & SECULAR, SOUVENIR POST CARDS. Factory to home prices. Correspondence Solicited 262 Washington st Boston, Mass LONG DISTANCE PHONES LOCAL 272 CALLOWAY'S Restaurant and, Grocery J. W. ALLOWAY, Proprietor We keep a complete stock of Fresh Staple Groceries New Lippincott FOUNTAIN Sodas, Creams and Cooling Drinks served in up-to-date style. Let the "Brave Boys and Fair Calanthas come and see me 151 Church street, Fayette, Mo. Basket Dinner and Rally at Smithton We will have our Basket Dinner and Rally at Smithton on the 11th of August. Rev Richard Davis, G. W. Bail and other noted diviners have been invited to preach for us. We are preparing to feed and entertain all who come. Charles S. Webster, Pastor Murray Carter, Secretary. Education and Crime Speaking on education and crime before the State Educational Association at Huntington, West Virginia, Warden C. E. Haddox of state penitentiary said: The census of 1900 shows that of this 205,216 white native voters of native white parents, 23,024 were illiterate, or 11.2 per cent, while of the 14,841 colored voters 5,504, or 37.7 per cent were illiterate. The white convicts are 1 to 120 of their population. Of the 12,878 foreign born white voters in West Virginia, 2.895 are illiterate, or 22.5 per cnt. Forty-three of them are in prison or 1 to each 229 of the foreign born voting population, carrying out the general ratio of ignorance to a mathematical nicety. In calling attention to the large percentage of crime amongst the colored race, it is not done with the belief that crime is the result of race, but owing to the large amount of illiteracy amongst the the race and the consequent treud of ignorance to criminality. The progress of the colored man thru education is one of the marvels of the ages. For only forty years years has it been other than a crime to teach him to read, but his progress since then, all doleful calamity croakers to the contrary notwithstanding, is the most magnificent tribute to education the world has ever seen. There is a difference as wide as the world between the refined and cultured Englishman of today and the rough and uncouth Norse man of the Ninth century, but elaveu hundred years were necessary to make the change. A difference as wide as the poles exist between the ancient gauls, who were conquered by the Franks in the tenth century, and the polished Frenchman of the twentieth century, but it took a thousand years to do it. The colored race has risen in forty years from utter, absolute and complete ignorance, until today fifty-two per cent are more or less educated. They have risen from complete penury to be the possessors of 140,000 arms, valued at 740 millions of dollars and 170 millions of dollars worth of personal property. They have written five hundred books, published three hundred newspapers and have produced two thousand lawyers, a large number of doctors & thirty-two thousand teachers. They have built twenty-nine thousand churches, worth forty million dollars, and they own 12 million do lars worth of school property. They support several colleges, seventeen academies, fifty high schools, five law schools, five medical schools and twenty-five theological seminaries—a result of the education of 40 years. THE MAGNET Baths in Connection AL G WHEELE, Prop'r. 103 NORTH LAMINE ST.... A Serviceable Article. Mrs. Nellie Davis, of 107 East Cooper Staset, Sedalia, Mo., has the agency for a Magic Shampoo Dryer and Hair Straightener. This instrument is guaranteed by its manufacturers to do satisfactory hair drying within fifteen minutes resulting in no injury to the scalp or hair. As a Hair Straightener it can not be excelled. Testimonials as to the thoroughness of its work can be supplied. Call or Write MRS. NELLIE DAVIS, 107 E. Cooper St.. Sedalia, Mo. 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. Pythian Grand Lodge Photo's Anyone desiring a photo of either the Grand Court or Grand Lodge officers, or Flash-light, may secure same by remitting 60 cents to this office for large size, 30 cents for small size. The photos are alright and we shall be glad to take your order. Box 96 Sedalia, Mo. ST.. JOSEPH DISTRICT CENTRAL MISSOUR! CON FERENCE. SECOND ROUND Jg07 "SOULS FOR CHRIST, AND $1,000 FOR MISSION." Do not for get your collection for George R. Smith College nor the circulation of the Southwestern Christian Advocate. APPOINTMENTS Moborly, Aug. 3, 4, H. T. Reeves Columbia, 10, 11, J. W. Thomas Armstrong, 10, 11, T. H. Lockwood Glasgow Ct., 10, 11 District Conference convenes August 14. St. Joseph 17, 18 Glasgow, 24, 25, O. A. Johnson Fayette, 24, 25, J. H. McAlister Arrow Rock and Gilliam, Sept., 1, 2 New Franklin, 7, 8 Independence, 7, 8 J. D. Evans Richmond, 14, 15 Kansas City, Clark, 22, M. T. Hooks Kansas Centenniel, 14, 15 D. J. Mitchell. Harrisonville, 21, 22. Des Moines, Ia., 21, 22 Oskalooso, Ia., 28, 29, lSater, Mo., 28, 29. A LETTER Dear Brethern of the St. Joseph District: Imposing in you a high confidence in the interest of our church and district, I have assigned you to hold some of the quarterly meetings on this round in order that I may be able to give more attention, and some Sabbath to rural district. I shall appreciate very much your service in this work. In holding these meeting touch the people with the warm hearts of your own livs. When a man has done his dutp he can do nothing more. This being done you have my unqualified support. A. H. BIGGS, P. E. Negro Congressmen Since the abolition of slavery in the United States in 1803, many Negroes have held official positions. Two were United States Senators. Twenty-two Representatives; three Registers of the Treasury; several were Lieutenant Governors of States. About forty have held diplomatic and consular positions; many have been officers in the army; six were Recorders of Deeds in the District of Columbia. A fine engraving of these Negro Congressmen has just been issued, giving accurate portraits of each; also the Congress in which they served and the years of service. In the picture, the two Senators, Messrs. Revels and Bruce, occupy the center of the group, surrounded by the other twenty Representatives. In the background, the Stars and Stripes in color. This beautiful engraving, with a booklet containing biographies of these eminent men, is sold for one dollar ($1.00). This engraving is a graphic political history of the Negro in America. No home, library, office, or school-room will be complete without it. Send for one to-day. THE COLORED AMERICAN NOVELTY CO. P. O. Drawer 2318. Washington, D. C. Agents wanted. 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WARSAW BRANCH Mixed train leaves.....7:15 a. m. Mixed train arrives.....2:05 p. m. Passenger, daily, leaves.....12:52 p. m. Passenger arrives.....4:50 p. m. MISSOURI, KANSAS & TEXAS. ARRIVE. Going South. DEPART. No. 1, 6:26 p. m.....6:50 p. m. No. 1, 8:50 a. m.....9:10 a. m. No. 5, 3:17 a. m.....3:22 a. m. Flyer, 3:12 a. m.....3:17 a. m. No. 511, South'dn local frt. 7:10 a. m. indicates that your subscription last past due. Please remit at once to this office and oblige. W. H. HUSTON, Editor and Publisher. Mrs Elizabeth Moore, after an illness of several weekc is now convalescent. LaFayette County Colored Fair at Higginsville on the 21-23. Will you attend? The Queen City Concert Band will fill an engagement at Boonville Thursday the 8th. Archie Booker has gone to St. Joseph to look after business interest he holds near there. Vernon B. Young tried one trip on the Pythian goat on the 1st. He set the saddle alright. Joshua Reeves spent a few hours in New Franklin recently attending to important business. Mrs. Susie J. Newbill of West Morgan street is preparing to entertain a charmins young Miss from Higginsville. During the session of the St. Louis District Conference we shall be glad to meet all friends at Poplar Bluff. Come to the Conservator Annex every Friday evening, if you wish to have a swell time with good people until One a. m. Mrs. Mamie Johnson, after a week, visiting relatives and friends in Sweet Springs, returned home last week. Rev H T Reeves of Armstrong is arranging for a great Celebration on the 21st of September. We hope to one of the participants. John Lewis of Blackwater has decided to make this his future home. We welcome him to our midst because he is a good man. Mrs J M Harris, after a very pleasant stay of several weeks with her relatives in St Louis returned home during the past week. Mrs. J. H. Jackman, of Kansas City, is visiting at the home of Augustus Jackman on North Washington avenue, this week. Mrs. Ada Howard spent last week in Sweet Springs with many friends and returned to Sedalia where she spent an excellent time on the 5th. Mesdames Henrietta Matthews of Louisiana, Mo., and Geneva Woods, of St. Louis, daughter and FIRST PUBLIC RECEPTION —TO THE— Citizens of Sedalia by the Numbers of the True Re- formers —AT THE— Hall Second and Kentucky Strs. MONDAY Aug.19th A Splendid occasion for an Tp- To-Date Timeat a reasonable Price. ADMISSION 15 CENTS PYTHIAN LODGE DIRECTORY. Names of Lodges, Their Location, Dates and Places of Hold ing 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, 3137 Pine Street, at Eight O'clock. Kansas City Lodges All Meet at The Vendome Academy, 1734 Grand Avenue at Eight P. M. LODGES OF THIS JURISDICTION MEETING ON THE FIRST AND THIRD MONDAYS, MONTHLY, ATEIGHT 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 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 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 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 Mosa, 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. 一 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.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 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 JURISDICTION 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, Huntsville, A L Davis, chancellor commander, W L Toney, keeper of records and seal. Golden Star No. 27, Ardmore, William Campbell, chancellor commander, J H Crutchfield, keeper of records and seal. Send us your orders for Job Work, if you would have it done with care and dispatch. ```markdown ``` COLORED AMERICAN FUN MAKERS ENTERTAINERS —AT THE— New Sedalia THEATRE Thursday August 15th. Reserved Seats 35 Cents W. H. CARTER, Director. SAM. HARLAN, Business Mgr. frand-daughter of Uncle Jacob Hunter, are visiting here. Rev. E. D. Burns has sold his residence on Easr Pettis street to G. W. Talton, recently of Garden City, Kausas, but formerly of Napton, Saline county. Mrs Anna Epps, after a stay of several weeks with home folks has returned to her home in Lexington. Little Miss Edna made several mashes while in our city. Mrs. B F. Abbott and son Carl returned home Saturday morning from St. Louis where they have been attending the opening services of Union Memorial. Rev H A Henley who has been ill for several months is not much improved. The brethern of the Central Missouri Conference should extend their sympathy to this afflicted brother and family. Mrs. Mollie Gooch, of Kansas City, spent several days in our city with her father, Alex Travis who is seriously ill, during the past week. She was en route to Boonville, where she will attend the state convention of the House hold of Ruth. OBITUARY. DIED-At her home on E. Pettis street, Thursday, July 25, Mrs Lewis Norris of Tipton, Missouri. The funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church, Rev. J. H. Burton, her pastor, assisted by the U. B. F's and S. M. T's officiating. Many floral offerings covered the casket and many beautiful flowers were placed within the casket as an evidence of how well she was loved by her friends here and also the many friends she had in St. Louis, Kansas City and other places. Mrs. Norris leaves a son and one daughter, George Oliver and Mrs. Fannie Lee, both of St. Louis; one sister, Mrs. Lewis Hunter, a husbann and a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. She will be mourned for by this community where she has lived the greater part of her life. A dear wife, a devoted mother, a loving sister and a faithful and loyal friend were the prevailing characteristics of her life. IRONTON GRAND RALLY Many thanks to members and friends of the Zion M. E. Chapel for their liberal contribution in a rally of August 4th, which was a success financially and spiritually. Rev. C. S. Webster of Otterville preached two powerful sermons. This is the largest rally that has been known in Ironton or the Southeast, Rev. A. M. Todd our pastor deserved much credit for what has been done. Webster and Todd aae both students of Geo. R. Smith College, and is reflecting honor upon this grand old school. Collection for the day was 85.00 WOMAN'S BEST FRIEND." All The Horrors of Change of Life for Five Years. Loucorrhea for Ten USED ZOA·PHORA. After Physician Failed to Curc That Was Five Years Ago. Still Praising Zoa-Phora. --- Woman's best friend is one that will give her the degree of buoyant health and strength that nature intended for her. Zoa-Phora is that friend. Not a "patent cure all,"but just a medicine, scientifically prepared for women only. One that acts directly on the diseased organs through the blood and nervous system, replacing the old worn-out tissues with new, and removing congestion, inflammation and unnatural discharge. Zoa-Phora is the well woman's friend too, because it keeps her well. Mrs. Edwin Lee, of Addison, Michigan, says, "Pen and ink can never tell what Zoa-Phora has done for me. It is indeed a true and tried friend and has new or failed me once." Whether you are sick, ailing or well, keep a bottle of Zoa-Phora in the house all the time. It will prove a friend in need. Mrs. Alice Brown, of Valley Junction, Iowa, wrote on May 27, 1902. "I wish to tell you that Zoa Phora has been a wonderful blessing to me. I have been a sufferer for the last ten years from leucorrhea, and for the last five year with change of life, and its horrors. I took treatment from local physicians in Elkhart, Ind., but received no benefit. Finally, I was induced to begin taking Zoa Phora, and after taking four bottles my health is restored. I can now do my own work, and can never thank you enough for the benefits derived from your wonderful remedy." On April 22, 1907. nearly five years later, Mrs. Brown writes, "You may refer any woman to me. I will recommend Zoa-Phora." Does this not prove that the benefit was permanent. This letter is strong proof of the merit of Zoa-Phora. The only way you can become positively convinced that Zoa-Phora will do as much for you is to try the medicine yourself. Go to your druggist and ask him for Zoa-Phora; no other explanation will be needed. You will receive the medicine already prepared, compounded in just the right proportions, and put up in sterilized, one dollar bottle. In each package will be found a copy of "Dr. Pengelly's Advice to Women," a medical book, giving interesting and instructive formation about all diseases of women and the way to successfully treat them. You can now treat yourself in the privacy of your own home and need not tell your troubles to any one. 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 ble price. Call and see him. The True Reformers will give their first public entertainment on the 19th or 21th at Armory Hallon Second Street. Let the public come out and prepare to hear much of this organization. CHURCH DIRECTORY Sedalia Church. 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. Clea Sedalia Undertaking Company. W. E. STALEY, MGR. Chapel in Connection -115 PHONES 115- 120 South Ohio Street Sedalia. Mo. 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 Pythiziz children throughout the state. Write at once. Col Wm H Hughes, 3513 Bernard Ave., St Louis, Mo $2 To $5 per DAY Taylor's Hair Grower and Dandruff Remedy (pomade). Removes dandruff, scaliness, dryness and every eruptive scalp affection. Stimulates the Hair Follicles thereby causing short, thin, stubborn Hair to grow Long, Thick, Beautiful, Soft, Glossy, Better and Pliable. Improvement Wonderful in a short time. AN IDEAL HAIR DRESSING Also grows Mustache, Beard and Whiskers. 25c & 50c sizes at ALL DRUG STORES, or will be sent to any address by mail on receipt of price. LADIES or GENTLEMEX if you want the easiest and quickest way to make from $200 to $5.00 per day, just write at once for particulars, and we will also send our list of 108 useful and beautiful presents which we give Absolutely FREE to our agents. First to write, first to get agency Our Proposition is a Winner. Addreas: TAYLOR REMEDY CO. Dept. 11 Louisville, KY ```markdown ``` COURT DIRECTORY Names of Subordinate Courts of the Order of Galanthe, Their Location, Place and Date of Meeting, Executive Officers, etc, Subject to Semi-annual and Grand Court Changes. KANSAS CITY COURTS All Meet at the Vendome Academy, 1734 Grand Ave. lor; Miss Julia Hall, R of I PYTHAGORAS COURT NO. 16 Springfield, Mo. RUDENCE NO. 166. Meets each 2nd and 4th Friday afternoon of each month at 2:30 p'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 p'clock. Mrs. Lily Johnson, worthy councillor; Mrs. R H Browning, recorder of deeds. 4. MENTAL NO. 10. Meets each 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. MASCOT COURT NO. 132 Ardmore, Mo. Meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 2:30 p.m. in the Pythian hall. Mrs Fannie E Majors, worthy council Grand Lodge Officers for 1907-'08 A. W. Lloyd, Grand Chancel lor J. P. Maynard, Grand Past Chancellor H. H. Curtis, Grand Vice Chan cellor R. H. Cole Grand Prelate W. A. Gunnell, Grand Keeper of Records and Seal Charles Baker, Grand Master of Exchequer J. D. Sexton, Grand Medical Register. B. F. Adams, Grand Lecturer W. T Ancel, Endowment Sec'y W. P. Curtis, Endowment Treasurer J. T. Branch, Grand Master at Arms A. M. Oliver, Grand Inner B, F. Isaacs, Grand Outter Guard A. W. Loyd, Chas. H. Brown. William M. Johnson and T. A. Curtis, Supreme Representatives Lawrence Hawkins and J. H. Jones, members of Beneficiary Board G. B. Jones, D. N. Crosthwait, A. L. Reynolds, Pythian Temple Commission. Bring Us your JOB PRINTING. NEW DESIGN COURT Pins MADE OF GOLD AND W WHITE COLORS WO Initials "F. H. L." in their PRICE 75cts. L GOLD K. of P. PIN Sold c MADE OF GOLD AND WITH THE BLUE GREEN WHITE COLORS WORKED IN ENAMEL. Initials "F. H. L." in their proper Colors in Gold Letter PRICE 750ts. Liberal Terms to Agents. GOLD K. of P. PINS. $.50 to $1,50 Sold only By Central Regalia Co. JOSEPH L. JONES N. E. CORNER 8TH CINCINNATI Manufactures and Dealers in S for all societies. Satisfaction PROGRESS NO. 5. lor; Miss Julia Hall, R of D. PYTHAGORAS COURT NO. 16 Springfield, Mo. Meets the second and fourth Wednesday afternoons of each month, at 325 Boonville street, Mrs Lucy Williams, worthy counc cillor; Mrs F L Boxley, register of deeds. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON NO. 126 Ironton, Mo. Meets on the second and fourth Thursday afternoons in the Pyth ian 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 pm 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. Let the courts send some news to us occasionally. Grand Court Officers Grand Worthy Caunsellor Cora Conway, Cape Girardeau Inspectrix. Mary Crain, Poplar Bluffs Inspector Mary Rolen, St. Louis Senior Directress, Nannie Oxley, Kansas City Register of Deeds, Mattie A. Gilree St. Louis Asst. Register of Deeds, Matilda Nott, Paris Receiver of Deposits, Arsania William, St. Louis Escort, Ida Ancel, Macon Conductress, Lucinda Rhodes, Clinton Asst. Conductress, Sequenia Davis, St. Louis. Orator, Mary Shelton St. Louis Herald, Georgia Robinson, Huntsville Protector, Ina Odair, Lexington Lecturer, Fannie Alexander, St. Louis Secretary of Endowment Board, Jennie Iriving, St. Louis Treasurer of Endowment Board Bertha Buckner, St. Louis Trustees, Minnie Mansfied, Hunts ville, Ruth Lange, Kansas City, and Lettte Clark, St. Louis. Supreme Represntatives; Janie Combs, Kansas City, Arsania Willi- iams, Mary Rolen, Martha Pride and Dora Riley, St. Louis. RT of CALANTHE WITH THE BLUE GREEN WORKED IN ENAMEL. Air proper Colors in Gold Letter Liberal Terms to Agents. NS. $.50 to $1,50 only By MANAGER H & PLUM STREET Ohio Secret Society paraphernalia. guaranteed or money refunded ```markdown ``` S. W. Starks, Supreme Chancellor To all Knights of Pythias, Grand and Subordinate Lodge, Supreme Representatives, Officers and Members of the Supreme Lodge.—Greeting: The Constitution of the Supreme Lodge provides that the Supreme Lodge shall meet bi-ennially at such time as may be determined. The place of meeting to be fixed at the preceding session. At the last session of the Supreme Lodge it was decided to hold the next session in the City of Louisville, Ky., THEREFORE BE IT KNOWN, that the Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia is hereby called to meet in its fourteenth bi-ennial session in the City of Louisville, Ky., at Ten o'clock. A. M., Tuesday the third day of September, 1907. The following instructions are given for the guidance of all concerned: FIRST—Each Grand Lodge must forward its Supreme Lodge tax, annual report and representatives' credentials to the S. K. of R. and S. within the time prescribed by Law. SECOND—All Subordinate Lodges under the immediate jurisdiction of the Supreme Lodge will forward their reports and taxes to the Supreme Keeper of Records and Seal, not later than July 25th. FH Almost instantly, and leave no bad effects. They also relieve every other pain, Neuralgia, Rheumatic Pain, Sciatica, Backache, Stomach ache, Agus 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. 25 doses, 25 cents. Never sold in bulk. Mexican Hair Tonic THIRD—All lodges under the immediate jurisdiction of the Supreme Lodge and all lodges belonging to the Supreme Endowment Bureau must forward their Endowment report to this office not later than July 15th. 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 FOURTH—Grand and Subordinate Lodges failing to forward their reports as above directed will be reported to the Supreme Lodge as suspended and will be so published. FIFTH—Deputy Supreme Chancellors will forward their commissions to this office not later than July 25th, together with a full report of conditions in their respective districts and show the outlook for the Order in the future. G. J Groschan The Old Reliable GROCER, Retail dealer in Groceries, Provisions and Feed all kind at bottom prices 109 East Main st SIXTH-For information relative to Hotel rates, quarters and other matters pertaining to the session, address C. L. Jones, Sec'y, 727 7th St., Louisville, Ky. SEVENTH—The Supreme Keeper of Records and Seal is negotiating with the various railroads of the Country for reduced rates. Instructions regarding same will be issued later. Companies and Lodges are urged to run special excursions as cheaper rates can be secured in that way. The approaching bi-enial session of our Supreme Lodge promises to excel in every way all gatherings of colored people ever held in America. The advancement, progress and accomplishments of our Order along fraternal and business lines have become the marvel of the age. D·Y. STEELE 120 E. MAIN ST In our short life, we have reached the position of leadership in all that is progressive and uplifting in fraternal organizations, as heretofore, the meeting of the Order at Louisville will be a gathering of the brainy, practical men of our race from all parts of the World, whose purpose will be to pass such legislation as will further advance the Order and make it a greater power in the work in which it has become such a potent factor—that of uplifting ourselves. The Supreme Court of Calanthe will hold its session at the same time and it will be the greatest session ever held by that splendid auxiliary body. The growth and advancement of this department has also been phenomenal, and the coming together of our representative women at this session will be of great importance to our Order and race work. The indications are, that the Fourth National Encampment of our Pythian Army, the Uniform Rank, will more than double in numbers the one held at Pittsburg two years ago. The encampments held by the Uniform Rank of our Order demonstrates as nothing else can our ability to organize and control great bodies of men among ourselves. It has been the constant aim of the officers of this department to make each Encampment surpass the last. In this they have succeeded. Their aims for this year are higher than ever before and they warrant that the brilliancy and splendor to be displayed by the thousands of Pythians who will be mobilized at Louisville in September, will be worth coming thousands of miles to see. Every Pythian who desires to witness the progress which has been made by the Order should attend this session of the Supreme Lodge. Given under our hand and the Seal of the Supreme Lodge at Charleston, W. Va., this 1st day of July, 1907. P. P. XLIV. S. W. STARKS, SUPREME CHANCELLOR. Attest: Charleston, W. V. Retail dealer in GR OCERIES G. W. Goals Cash Buyer of Poultry and Eggs When in Need of Anv Groceries Make Us a Call. MOUNT OLIVE MO OFFICE HOURS: 9 to 11 a. m., 8 to 5 & 7 to 9 p. m. J. D, BALL, M. D., 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 Minniola Cottage, Sedalia. Missouri. TOUSSAINT L'CUVERTURE. This soldier, statesman and martyr with a mere handful 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, r Washington, D. C. Agents wanted. Pianos at a Bargain. J. J. McDonald, the local representative for the Thiebe-Stierin 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.