Sedalia Weekly Conservator

Sedalia Weekly Conservator. THE Haunted House UNDER THE MANAGEMENT Wilhite & Wilson AT WOODS OPERA MONDAY, DEC. 23rd. CHARACTERS 20 Starring Wilhite & Wilson. VOL V V Alfred J. Thempkins, A member of the Senior Collegiate Class of George R. Smith College. He is a candidate for the degree of A. R., from this institution next spring. This young man is forging his way to the front by his personal efforts and tactful persistence. THE PINE TREE JOHN G. WHITTIER. 一 Lift again the stately embem on the Bay State's rusted sheild. Give to Northern wind the Pine Tree on our banner's tattered field Sons of men who eat in council with their Bibles round the board, Answering England's royal messive with a firm "Thus saith the Lord!" Rise again for home freedom! set the battle on arry! What the fathers did of old time we their sons must do today. Tell us not of banks and tariffs, cease your paltry pedler cries. Shall the good State sink her honor that your gambling stocks may rise? Would ye barter man for cotton? That your gains may sum up higher. Must we kiss the feet of M-Doch, pass our children through the fire? Is the dollar only real? God and truth and right and dreams? Weighted against your lying ledgers must otr manhood kick the beam? O my God! for that free spirit, which of old in Boston town, Smote the Province House with terror, struk the crest of Andros down EX-SLAVE'S WILL. SAMUEL CAMPBELL OF PETTIS COUNTY PROVIDES FOR THE BURIAL OF HIS DESCENDANTS. The will of Samuel Campbell, an aged colored man, was admitted to the probate Tuesday by Judge D. E. Kennedy. Campbell before the civil war, was slave of Captin John M. Sneed and had lived all his life on the Sneed farm, near Beaman. The ex-slave was industrious and at the time of his death was the owner of considerable property. In his will Campbell boquathed one dollar to his son, Jeff Campbell; $30 to his niece, Mary Eliza Todd and $20 to his daughter, Lizzie Walker. The residue of his estate, real and personal, the testator left in trust to William S. Sneed for the tolling purposes: To construct a substantial iron fence about the graves of him self and wife, Mary Campbell. and for setting apart as a burial ground the lank in which Campbell, and his wife are buried; $75 is to be set aside to pay the expenses of the burial of two grand children when they die and For another strong-voiced Adams in the city's streets to cry, "Up for God and Massachusetts! Set your feet on Mammon's lie! Perish banks and perish traffic, spin your cotton's latest pound. But in Heaven's name keep your honor, keep your heart o' the Bay State sound!" Where's the man for Massachusetts? Where's the voice to speak her free? Whose's the hand to light up bonfires from her mountains to the sea? Beate her Pilgrim pulse no longer? Sits she dumb in her despair? Has she none to break the silence? Has she none to do and dare? O my God! for one right worthy to lift up her rusted shields. And to plant again the Pine Tree in her banner's tattered field! The above lines were written by Whittier, the "Slave Poet," in 1846 to arouse Northern sentiment against Slavery. SEDALIA, MO, MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1907. [Portrait of a man in a suit and tie, facing left, with a serious expression.] A citizen in whom are blended many traits of ennobling and honorable manhood. A loyal friend to all enterprises manned by Negroes. He will be at the head of the local committee that will entertain the Pythian Grand Lodge and Encampment that convene here next July. for the burial of his daughter, Lizzie Walker, when she dies. The balance of the estate is to be converted into cash and turned over to his daughter. Phyllis Brown, of Bairnard, Minn. W. S. Sneed was appointed executor of the will by Judge Kennedy. A Happy Thought. "Clothes do not make the man, but they many times unmake him. No one has much use for the man who never thinks of his appearance, and still less for the man who never thinks of any thing else." JOSEPH MAYO SEDALIA'S LEADING PR A citizen in whom of ennobling and honor friend to all enterprise He will be at the hea that will entertain the and Encampment that HOW THEY EDUCATE THE BLACKS. Iajustice in The Distribution of School Funds in The South A favorable theme of southern orators and writers is the magnus nimity displayed by the southern white people in furnishing schools for Negro children in that section An attempt has been made in several southern states to appropriate for Colored schools only the taxes paid by Colored people for that purpose. In each instance, wise heads among the white people have stopped it. The reason is now becoming known. If Colored people continue in the next ten years to increase their real estate holdings at their present rate the taxes paid by them will be very much more than is now allotted to them. In fact, it appears that within a very short time in most southern states the black man's taxes will be to educate ```markdown ``` SPECIAL CLINICS AT MERCY HOSPITAL. SPECIAL CLINICS AT MERCY HOSPITAL. DR. D. H. WILLIAMS, ONE OF AMERICA'S GREATEST SURGEONS, ATTENDING.—DR. JOHN A. KINNEY OF TUSKEGEE ALSO PRESENT. The largest clinics ever help in the history of Nashville are being conducted this week at Mercy Hospital. While there only two visiting surgeons here at present there are possible fifty very important cases in the hospital being attended to. The famous Dector, Dan Williams, whose reputation with the knife is second to none in the United States, is the centre of attraction. He did not reach Nashville until Monday, but he came directly from Chicago and began his work early Monday morning. The medical profession HARRIS, M. D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. are blended many traits able manhood. A loyal is manned by Negroes. d of the local committee Pythian Grand Lodge convene here next July. white children as is now being done in South Carolina, according to the following statement which can not be contradicted:— "South Carolina is not a believer in Negro education. Its school reports show that for the year ending June 30, 1906, there were enrolled 157,053 white pupils in 2,674 schools, with 3.633 teachers. The cost of maintaining these schools were $1,538,565.13. For the same year, 170,022 Negro children were enrolled in its public schools, or 24,000 more than there were white children. The appropriation for these Colored pupila was only $259,932.86 or about one-sixth of the amount appropriated for white children. The injustice of these figures is all the more apparent from the fact that the Colored people of that state paid during that year $278,477.16 in school taxes, so that $18,544.30 of the money contributed to the use of the white children.—Odd Fellows' Journal. --- in Nashville is practically a unit in their support, and the scenes in and about Mercy Hospital for the past week have been busy ones. Dr. John A. Kinney, a man of prominence hailing from the iamoms Tuskegee, is here with Dr. Williams. Both of them are busy from early morning until late in the evening trying to finish and leave the best report ever left by visiting surgeons. This is Dr. Williams seventh year in succession to give these clinics in Nashville. Hence his name is a familiar one in this city. One of the most important operations performed successfully this week was the removal of a forty-pound tumor, which of itself is a record breaker. Atter these gentlemen have finished it is expected that within the next month or two, Dr. Curtis and Hall will be here. Thus Nashville is fast coming into prominence as one of the important centre in the surgical world, attracting the attention of the leading surgeons of the country. There are cases in the hospital now from all parts of the South, brought here by physicians to get the benefit of these skilled men in the profession. To The Mimisters and Presidents of Epworth League Chapters, Greetings:— We are certainly glad to be able to say to you that we are having splendid success in organizing G OFFER OUR SUBSCRIBERS THE GREAT AMERICAN FARMER Manapolis, Indiana. RICULTRRAI JOURNAL OF THE NATION AN ABLE CORPS OF WRITERS. is the only Literary Farm Journal published its own and has taken the leading place in people in every section of the United the farmer and his family something to aside from the humbrum of routine duties. is an Original Poem by SOLON L. 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The American Farmer is the only Literary Farm Journal pibuished It fills a position of its own and has taken the leading place in the homes of rural people in every section of the United States. It gives the farmer and his family something to think about aside from the humbrum of routine duties. Every Issue Contains an Original Poem by SOLON L. GOODE. This unparalleled offer is made to all new subscribers, and all old one who pay up all arrears and renew within thirty days. Sample copies free. Address: W. H. HUSTON, Publish Sedalla, Mo ```markdown ``` Sedalia District NO 12 [Name] Benjamin F. Isaacs, Jr., Fayette, Mo., One of the leading young Negroes of Howard County. He is an experienced carpenter, conscientious business man, loyal pythian, devoted husband, loving father and an energetic citizen. the Epworth League. Ministers and laymen have given us a hearty welcome where ever we went. The unimportance of an organized young people is making itself felt in the Sedalia District, so let this idea possess you; make it your working rule Pray God that the ideals of our boys, and girls' there the indifference toward Church life, so much complained of in our young people, will disappear and a healthyrobust Christian life appear instead. Let me know how your league is progressing. Do not forget the importance of the "Cabinet Meeting." For in there you will gain many new ideas, by exchange of the'ts too; your knowledge of the general work will be greatly increased. Let us work to make Epworth League a success in our District. A. REYNOLDS. District President. Sedalia Weekly Conservator W. H. HUSTON, EDITOR & PUBLISHER. 1 run, 25 cts. per in. 1 run, 20 cts. per inch noted on requested for cts. per line of six 1 year Six month Three month Single Copy Special rates to Agents organizations. the Sedalia Post Office as Second class Students and Agents wanted in every town bouri. Doctor's New Policy. Expansion of more than three months, can- bors, the Conservator makes its bow to the fish to thank all of our patrons for the shortcomings of the past and we have associated their liberality in commending us and we have striven to do. Evidence of more than four years in the new used us sufficient wisdom to discover so- long located them, we shall endeavor to re- portedly as common sense and prudence. hereafter shall be to handle the gen- nerator. No special interest will be take- less we find the spirit of reciprocity in in- the Official Organ of any lodge, party col. But we shall give to all justice a active reciprocal treatment from them in we shall be, as heretofore, republican, speak and write as a free man. mans shall be open for the public's use. we will be boosted to the limit, if they will Boost us and we'll boost you. Knock- ers will hereafter be required to pay in ad- 1908, our subscription will be One and able in advance. Entered at the Sedalia Post Office as Second class matter, Correspondents and Agents wanted in every town and village in Central Missouri. Conservator's New Policy. After a suspension of more than three months, caused by financial complications, the Conservator makes its bow to the public again. We wish to thank all of our patrons for their patience in considering our shortcomings of the past and we have greatly and feelingly appreciated their liberality in commending us for whatever tangible good we have striven to do. An experience of more than four years in the newspaper business has afforded us sufficient wisdom to discover some of our errors. Having located them, we shall endeavor to rectify them as rapidly and thoroughly as common sense and prudence shall direct. Our policy hereafter shall be to handle the general news in a conservative manner. No special interest will be taken in anybody or anything unless we find the spirit of reciprocity in the movement. We shall not be the Official Organ of any lodge, party, church, individual or school. But we shall give to all justice and fair play, hoping to receive reciprocal treatment from them in return. In politics, we shall be, as heretofore, republican, reserving the right to think, speak and write as a free man. Our columns shall be open for the public's use. Any legitimate enterprise will be boosted to the limit, if they will only see our "Ad" man. Boost us and we'll boost you. Knockers, look out! Subscribers will hereafter be required to pay in advance. After January 1st, 1908, our subscription will be One and a Half Dollar per year, payable in advance --- Sticking To One's No greater difficulty confronts the today than his instability. He gets a sed too easily; he shirks work too persis and idle associates too dearly; he sees too often and he is too plastic to withstand. For the average boy or girl to be pleasant for them is an endless and for them, almost invariably, seek positions for little or no effort. "Quick and clammering after. Just so it is "qo care not for character, good name, fun or anything. A desire for easy living. Our youth, the mass of it we mean bravely and courageously withstand the every individual's life, no matter what vocation he may elect to follow. Trials and dark days. Even the great the squeezes produced by public sentinel Self-mastery and the over-mastery of elements that constitute the standard by. In most cases our youth flee from lerility as they would the "wrath to com. If some divine influence could person select some honorable life-work, early to apply themselves to their chosen task in it, then they would reap fruitful sense for the years spent in preparatic. It apqears to be impossible to get to stick to a task, unless it be one that boon companions. If many of our our selves, with the same zeal and enthusiasm and useful, as they do to "canning heselves from eternal damnation and the criticisms. Or, if we could induce a same amount of thrift and industry, it honorable employment, that they use to celebrated gamblers and professional useful men would soon become perceptible. Bring To One's Tasks For difficulty confronts the Negro-American instability. He gets tired and becomes the shirks work too persistently; he loves them too dearly; he seeks easy undignity; he is too plastic to withstand criticism; he averages boy or girl to find something them is an endless and fruitless task, but variably, seek positions that will yield effort. "Quick and easy money" is better. Just so it is "quick and easy character, good name, future aspiration." A desire for easy living over-masters is the mass of it we mean, have not the courageously withstand the squeezes that their life, no matter what position he may the may elect to follow. The lowly 60 days. Even the great Rockefeller is produced by public sentiment and the KKK and the over-mastery of difficulties are institute the standard by which character uses our youth flee from difficulties with would the "wrath to come." Vine influence could persuade our boys, honorable life-work, early in life, and themselves to their chosen task long enough in they would reap fruitful harvests as years spent in preparation, to be impossible to get a large number task, unless it be one that has dishonor or ins. If many of our young women would the same zeal and enthusiasm, to something they do to "canning beer," they would internal damnation and their race and sex. Or, if we could induce our young men of thrift and industry, in the channels employment, that they use to become notorious and professional growler grabber would soon become perceptably augment. Sticking To One's Task. Sticking To One's Task. No greater difficulty confronts the Negro-American youth of today than his instability. He gets tired and becomes discouraged too easily; he shirks work too persistently; he loves thoughtless and idle associates too dearly: he seeks easy undignified positions too often and he is too plastic to withstand criticism. For the average boy or girl to find something to do that is pleasant for them is an endless and fruitless task, because each of them, almost invariably, seek positions that will yield great returns for little or no effort. "Quick and easy money" is what they are clammering after. Just so it is "quick and easy money" they care not for character, good name, future aspirations, self-respect or anything. A desire for easy living over-masters them. Our youth, the mass of it we mean, have not the hardikood to bravely and courageously withstand the squeezes that will arise in every individual's life, no matter what position he may occupy or what vocation he may elect to follow. The lowly Christ had his trials and dark days. Even the great Rockefeller could not avert the squeezes produced by public sentiment and the Federal Courts. Self-mastery and the over-mastery of difficulties are the chief elements that constitute the standard by which character is measured. In most cases our youth flee from difficulties with as much celerity as they would the "wrath to come." If some divine influence could persuade our boys and girls to select some honorable life-work, early in life, and then have them to apply themselves to their chosen task long enough to become expert in it, then they would reap fruitful harvests as a just recompense for the years spent in preparation. It apqears to be impossible to get a large number of our youth to stick to a task, unless it be one that has dishonor and shame as boon companions. If many of our young women would apply themselves, with the same zeal and enthusiasm, to something honorable and useful, as they do to "canning beer," they would save themselves from eternal damnation and their race and sex from caustic criticisms. Or, if we could induce our young men to use the same amount of thrift and industry, in the channels of sobriety and honorable employment, that they use to become notorious rounders celebrated gamblers and professional growler grabbers, our ranks of useful men would soon become perceptably augmented. --- Williams and Walker. In the appearance of Williams and Theatae, in their latest comic Success, as well as blacks were afforded an op Negro upon the stage. As fun man superiors in the world. Since the establishment of the Negro or the most renowned Negro histrionic presented to the theatrical public of S appearance of Williams and Walker at the their latest comic Success, "Bandanna blacks were afforded an opportunity to sit the stage. As fun makers these chan the world. Establishment of the New Sedalia The renowned Negro histrionic talent of the theatrical public of Sedalia. Cold In the appearance of Williams and Walker at the New Secelia Theatae, in their latest comic Success, "Bandanna Land," whites as well as blacks were afforded an opportunity to see the cultured Negro upon the stage. As fun makers these characters have no superiors in the world. Since the establishment of the New Sedalia Theatre here, some of the most renowned Negro histrionic talent of the world has been presented to the theatrical public of Sedalia. Cole and Johnson, J. M. Arbuckle ---DEALER IN--- GENERAL MERCHANDISE AND AGENTS SUPPLIES ERY; PICTURE, SACRED & 18 POST CARDS. Factory to home prices. Cor 62 Washington st AGENTS SUPPLIES, BOOKS, & PICTURE, SACRED & SECULAR, CARDS. Pay to home prices. Correspondence S Washington st Boston. AND AGENTS SUPPLIES, BOOKS, & STATIONERY; PICTURE, SACRED & SECULAR, SOUVENIR POST CARDS. Factory to home prices. Correspondence Solicited 62 Washington st Boston, Mass. Office 121 East Main Street SUBSCRIPTION RATES. policy. three months, caused by finance, makes its bow to the public and patrons for their patience in fast and we have greatly and in commending us for whatever years in the newspaper business to discover some of our errful endeavor to rectify them as sense and prudence shall direct, handle the general news in the interest will be taken in anybody of reciprocity in the movement, many lodge, party, church, in to all justice and fair play, from them in return. more, republican, reserving the three man. the public's use. Any legal limit, if they will only see our at you. Knockers, look out desired to pay in advance. After will be One and a Half Dollar. is Task. The Negro-American youth of tired and becomes discouraged persistently; he loves thoughtless tricks easy undignified positions, stand criticism, find something to do that is fruitless task, because each of us that will yield great return, easy money" is what they are quick and easy money" they nature aspirations, self-respecting over-masters them. have not the hardihood to the squeezes that will arise in position he may occupy our. The lowly Christ had his great Rockefeller could not availiment and the Federal Courts difficulties are the chief elecly which character is measured in difficulties with as much cease." Persuade our boys and girls to live in life, and then have them ask long enough to become excellent harvests as a just recomposition. a large number of our youth has dishonor and shame among women would apply them,iasm, to something honorable deer," they would save them their race and sex from caustice our young men to use them in the channels of sobriety and to become notorious rounders growler grabbers, our ranks are aptly augmented. and Walker at the New Secelius, "Bandanna Land," white opportunity to see the culture makers these characters have in New Sedalia Theatre here, some talent of the world has been Sedalia. Cole and Johnso. S, BOOKS, & STATION- & SECULAR, SOUVEN- arrespondence Solicited Boston, Mass. Williams and Walker, The Smart Set and Billy Keraanda have been successfully staged at this theatre. Satisfaction was given. Theatrical patrons among the Negroes regret very much that on account of prejudice they are not afforded the accommodations that they are willing and able to pay for. Sedalia has been counted and is now considered one of the most liberal of cities in her treatment of her Negro citizens. It is hoped that a feasible plan may be formulated whereby Negroes may be given all they merit as citizens in the matter of theatrical and other accommodations. --- Lovejoy Memorial. Elsewhere in this edition will be Court House in this city commemorary of the Martyrdom of Lovejoy, with earnest thought and patriotic Annually the character and life fully studied by the Negro. He did a wise thing by setting apart the able occasion for earnest prayer and character or more fitting person for the sorely oppressed Negro of the He was a christian patriot, possess that attracted men's attention to hisitable. Through all of the humiliated a dignified calm that border conscious convictions he allowed no scope, to sway him from his plan or that he was right. Mobs, ostracisms of an invalid wife, scorns of the manly men, maledictions, stones, the numerable indignities of the most rated his purposes and crystalized right has been proven by the event cowardly assassination. Lovejoy for his rights. As a result of his and murdered. In death, however transcendent than life could have been. From a study of his life we as men and races who have had to end that the principles they sought to the Negro build character and culture come the evil and injustice that afflict evil conditions must be suppressed american and unholy. Prejudice are ghastly relics of barbarism that driven to bay. With a stubborn the advancement of modern culture standard of usefulness and honor tion will be the commemorative lovejoy. The patriotic sentiment after and life wroked. Hence the long apart the day the prayer and manly personality called Negro of today the patriot, possessed intention to him. For the humiliations that bordered on allowed no influence his plan of action, ostracism, villains of thought, stones, threats, the most revolting灾alized his resse the events that Lovejoy broke result of his forbearth, however, he should have afforded life we ascertained to endure me sought to establish and cultivate pride that affronts him suppressed, because Prejudice, race parism that are the stubbornness and turn culture, which and honor. Elsewhere in this edition will be the program observed at the Court House in this city commemorative of the Seventieth Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Lovejoy. The addresses were filled with earnest thought and patriotic sentiment. Annually the character and life wrok of Lovejoy is more care fully studied by the Negro. Hence the Constitutional League did a wise thing by setting apart the day of his martyrdom as a suit able occasion for earnest prayer and manly protest. No grander character or more fitting personality could be held up as a model for the sorely oppressed Negro of today than that of Lovejoy. He was a christian patriot, possessed of those traits of character that attracted men's attention to him. His forbearance was illimitable. Through all of the humiliations heaped upon him he maintained a dignified calm that bordered on the miraculous. A man of conscious convictions he allowed no influence, however potent its scope, to sway him from his plan of action, after he had concluded that he was right. Mobs, ostracism, villifications, treachery, pleadings of an invalid wife, scorns of thoughtless children, jeers of unmanly men, maledictions, stones, threats of tar and feathers and innumerable indignities of the most revolting nature merely accentuated his purposes and crystalized his resolution. That he was right has been proven by the events that have followed his cruel and cowardly assassination. Lovejoy broke no law in his contention for his rights. As a result of his forbearance he was outraged and murdered. In death, however, he achieved a victory more transcendent than life could have afforded. From a study of his life we ascertain that there has been other men and races who have had to endure much, even death, in order that the principles they sought to establish might prevail. Let the Negro build character and cultivate patience, if he would overcome the evil and injustice that affronts him on every hand. These evil conditions must be suppressed, because they are unwise, non-american and unholy. Prejudice, race antiphathy and injustice are ghostly relics of barbarism that are being slowly and effectually driven to bay. With a stubbornness akin to dispair they oppose the advancement of modern culture, which recognizes all by their standard of usefulness and honor. Things Political. Is Foraker dead in Ohio? Ask Burtou of Cleveland. Congress has already convened. Look out for developments in the Senate's Brownsville inquiry. With primary, we can all get a lick at our enimies and a vote for our friends on August 11th. What will the Old Gnard do since we have to observe a primary? A few bosses in a back office can't fix 'em him. Holmes Hall aprominent young Attorney will locate in our City about January 1st. He has had excellent training under our distinguished jurist Henry Lam. The Republicans of Kentucky sure put the lie on the Burbons of that state in the last election. We wonder if they will quit making moonshine whiskey now. The temperance movement is hitting telling blows in every state. Saloon men are becoming almost as unpopular as Trust magnates. From all over the states petitions are pouring into the Secretary of States office requesting and urging Attorney General Herbert S. Hadley to make the trade for Governor, if he will consent to run, he land the plum because he has a runner for true. 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. SUBSCRIBES. If you are honest, you will re-mit for your subscriptions today --- --- Will Give Baths. Ah Curtis! wouldst thou here return To mingle with the toils of life? Ah no! the world will never learn Of heaven's joys gained without price Twas June that gave thee to this world, And all my early days were blest. Twas March that sang thy funeral dirge, And made my joys and pleasures less. No matter where on earth I roam, I still recall these cheerful days; In palace, college halls or home, When you chose earth to be your stay. Altho I cannot view your form, Nor, can I view your pleasant face; I fancy thru life's calms and storms, I hear your voice return thru space. Methinks, I hear those sweet, low, tones, Which you desired to sing and play; Pass from your life and sail through zones. Where all the dead have died to lay. I hear, "Nearer My God to Thee," With variations, as you played. It brings those bright days back to me. Before your earthly joys decayed. Home is not home, since thou art gone; School is not what it used to be; Life seems a dream, because I long For your return to dwell with me. Not I alone lament for thee; But all thy kindred seems to share Their lamentations by degrees; But their with mine doth not compose When death, the mighty reaper, came To reap thy tender, youthful life, Ah! mother tried to keep the flame Still burning, but it was vain strife. Oh brother! wait and watch for me. I know not when I'll cross the tide. But soon, or late, I'll rest with thee, In joy and pleasure by thy side. (Miss) CORA MAE DANIELS. Jacob Riis, the author and journalist, was talking about witty newspaper headlines. "As witty a headline as I know of," said he, "was written by a youth of 18 in a San Francisco newspaper office. There was a bill up to prohibit the sale of alco-holic drinks within four miles of the University of California, and this bill the youth headed: "An Act to Promote Pedestrianism Among Our Students." To Curtis. Witty Journalism. Moerschel Brewing Co. BREWERS AND BOTTLERS. Cor. Main and Missouri, Avenue. Phone, 214. Private Orders Given Special Attention. When You Buy MORE :: SCHEL'S Beer, You will Be Patronizing a HOME INDUSTRY. : : Recommendations. THE SOLEMN CONCLAVE OUT LINES A SCHEME OF OPERATION THAT IS PRACTIC- In an address to the public, a special committee of the Missouri Constitutional League submitted the following:— "We make the following recommendations: 1. That we realize the importance of educating the children in head, hand and heart; of having capable moral teachers for the young, and that parents give the teachers their hearty support. Each year should bring a decreasing per cent of illiteracy through out the state. 2. That our ministers be consecrated, qualified men. We urge that ordaining councils of all denominations demand a higher standard of spiritual and intellectual qualifications in candidates for the ministry. An immoral, shiftless minister is a reproach and a source of much harm to a community. Let our Christianity express itself in practical, helpful service. Let our houses of worship be neat and attractive. 3. That there be a systematic persistent campaign carried on the year round in every county, city and town against intemperance and vagrancy. The ruin to lite and character among the people traceable to spirituous liquor and beer; drinking is appalling. Afro-Americans are no better or no worse than others. We simply warn you that intemperance is the mother of vice, idleness and crime, and any one so bound is doomed. 4. That every Afro-American begin at once to purchase his own home. It makes for thrift and economy and gives him a position in the community, which in the end will be recognized to be a property owner. Let our homes though humble, be tasteful and neat with grass and flowers around. 5. We recommend that our men go into business and that we stand together and encourage each other in Negro enterprises. The Negrohas been a tremendous factor in the production of the wealth of this country in the past as in the present, as the wealth of the cotton production of the sunny South today shows. The Negro for a small wage has worked well for others. He must now by personal thrift and wise organized capital secure a larger and a more adspectable economic place in the state and nation. 6. We recommend that our people so deport themselves in public places as to deserve the reaspect and of the community in which they live. A young teacher whose efforts to inculcate elementary anatomy had been unusually discouraging, at last asked in despair: "Well, I wonder if any boy here can tell me what the spinal cord really is?" She was met by a row of blank and irresponsive faces, till finally one small voice piped up in great excitement: "The spinal cord is what runs through you. Your head site on one end and you sit on the other." The Spinal Cord. --- "Who is that happy, contented looking chap?" "Oh, he's a chap who married a girl because she was a fine cook "And who is the poverty-strick en, sad looking chap talking to him?" "That's a man who married a girl because she was a fine dresser." --Houston Post. His Lack of Courage "Little boy," asked the gentle vaiced matron, "how does it happen that you don't catch any of these fish except the smallest?" "It happens, ma'sm, 'answered Tommy, choking back a sob, 'cause the other boys ain't a fraid to lie like blazes, blame their pictur's, an' am." 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 seen issued which we sell for only Fifty cents. Address the Coled American Novelty Co., P. O. Drawer 2318, Washington, D. C. Agents wanted. TOUSSAINT L'CUVERTURE. 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Church North Osage St. Morning services - 11 a. m. Sunday School - 2 p. m. Class meeting - 3:45 p. m. Epworth League - 9:30 p. m. Evening Service - 7:45. p. m. Prayer meeting every Wednes day evening of each week. Christiou Band meeting every Friday night. You are welcome. Rev. T. L. Scott, Pastor 313 W. Clay Mrs. Mamie Walker, Secy. 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. Pianos at a Bargain. J. J. McDonald, the local representative for the Thiebe-Stier in Music House of St. Louis, h as the following pianos for sale. CHICKERING & SON, of Boston, POOLE, CAMERON, THIEBE-STIERLIN, THIELIN, and STIEN-BACH-DREHER. Persons, Jeairing 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. McDONQUCH, 617 LaFayette Street, Sedalia, Missouri' Moving day has come and passed on North Osage street. Ada Wilson went home to Pilot Grove to enjoy a day with his wife Thursday. J. H. Diggs and wife have gone to Hot Springs Ark to spend a few weeks. Mrs. Taylor Williams returned Friday morning after a few days visit to her friends. Mrs. William Diggs and daughter made a flying trip to Fayette Saturday. F. A. Huges, togged up and took his trip to Fair Hellene at Windsor on Thanksgiving. Mrs. Martha Broomfield returned to St. Louis after along visit with her son Monroe Buckner. William Mason was home from Western University visiting his friends the past week. Mrs Sarah Underwood, of Miami, Mo is visitinng her daughter Mrs A B Moore this week. Miss. Sadie Marshall partook of the white meat with cramberry sauce at Sweetsprings Thursday Mrs. Estelle Abbott was called to Kansas City recently on account of the death of her grandmother. Mrs. Fields of Sweet Spring squent a week visiting her daugh- ters Mesdames Abbott and Johnson. Samuel Royston spent Thanksgiving day in and around Clinton. Returning to Geo. R. Smith College Monday. Miss Jessie Jennings, of this city, made a flying trip to Kansas City last week. She reports a very pleasant trip. Mrs. Estelle Abbott has been on the sick list the past week. but is now convalescent, we hope to see her out soon. DR. COE'S SANITARIUM. LOCATED AT 60TH AND WYNDHOLT. BEST INVALID'S HOME IN THE WEST. 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B. N. COE, COPPELL, RI 913 WALKST. C. KANSAS CITY, MO. ```markdown ``` Misa. Minniola Jackson took Thanksgiving Dinner in Kansas City with her father Rev. J. Will Jackson. Mrs. Murray while passing thru on her way home stopped off and visited he sister Mrs. Violet a few days. The Revs. P. Thurman and T. L. Scott are carrying on revival meeting at the C. M. E. Church success in their nightly career. Mrs. Z. Harrison Bently returned to Layette with her mother, who has been visiting her two sons Ambroes and Harry. Quinn Chapel served an excellent dinner Thanksgiving for 25 cents. Golioth's Club led by Jerry Beown, was the winner in the contest. Edward Jackson chaperoned by the ever affable, W. A. Clark has returned to our city. At present he is doing the hono g at the Anitlers. --- Prof. J. 'T. Brown of Jefferson City a gradurte of Lincoln Inst and graduate of Tuskegee Inst was the guest of Prof. C. C. Hubbard Thanksgiving. Lincoln School opened this year under more favorable conditions than ever befor in the history of the school. The enrollment reached the 400 mark. Miss. Katie Guy, of this city, a student of Western University spent Thanksgiving with her parents and friends. She returned to her study Sunday afternoon. Mo. State Teaceer, a meeting will be here from Dec. 26 to 28. First session at 2.30 P. M. in auditorum of Lincoln, High School. From now on, we shall put the Conservator at your door on Saturdays and Sundays. All we shall ask of you is the Cash for value received. Last Saturday evening a very pleasant surprise was giver in honor of Miss Katy Guy at the residence of Mrs Holmes on Cooper Street, an enjoyable time was had by all. --- Watch our columns and patronize those merchants who advertise with us. Race enterprises are to be fostered by our sticking to the policy of reciprocity in trade. Miss Bessie Mason, accompanied the Jackson Sisters on their visit to Kansas City last month. She particulated in a concert at Century Church on Thanksgiving. Misses Gussie, Amanda and Vernor Hughes, of Culumbia, were Thanksgiving visitors at the home of August Jackmon and Mrs Alice Burris, uncle and aunt respectively. Citizens must not fail to remember that the State Teachers' Association will convene here during the Holidays. Measures, should be taken to give the teachers the entertainment justly due them. A new True Reformer's Club has been organized with Mrs. Sallie Scott as leader. On the 17 th. it will give a reception at Armory Hall in honor of deputy General W. L. Anderson, who will speak on this occasion. ```markdown ``` 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. Large numbers attended the Conservator's Thanksgiving entertainment at Armory Hall. Leo Jones won first prize in the pie eating contest; while Ollie Kinney took second money. The Eiks medley quartette consisting of Messrs John and Lynn William, Richard Smith and Arthur Channels will go to St. Louis on the 15th to participate in amusical contest. We can see them bearing back the victory already. One of the young energetic, intellectual and perilous teachers of the state is Prof. Hubbard, and no one doubts, that Lincoln school, under his leadership with his corps of teachers will soon rank with the High schools of Kansas City and St. Louis. Negro Congressmen. A graphic political history of the Negro in the United States has been presented in an engraving just issued, entitled, colored congressman. Alabama sent three colored men to congress Flordia sent one, Georgia one, Mississippi sent two, to the senate and one to the house of representatives, Louisiana and Virginia sent one each, North Carolina sent four and South Carolina heads the list by sending eight. This engraving contains excellent portraits of these twenty two representatives of the race, the date of their service and the congresses in which they served. It is sold by the colored American Novelty Company of Washington, D.C. and is sold by the unique and attractive in appearance' but shows graphically the political status of the Negro How Will It End? Two important matters of interest to the colored people remain to be decided by the President and the Department of Justice. One is the appointment of a Justice of Peace for the Distrtct of Columbia to fill a vacancy which has existed for several months on account of th death of Justice Lewis I. O'Neal, Mr. Jas, Cobb, a young lawyer in the District has been recommended to the President as capable of filling the vacancy and is likley to be the winner. The second is the filling of the vacancy PYTHIAN DIRECT Names of Lodges, Their Locat ing their Monthly Meet Executive Officers, S and Grand L WARRIENSBURG LODGE No. 46 Warrensburg, Mo. Holds its reglar meetings on the first and third Fridays, each month, in their castle hall, at Eight O'clock oromply. E. W. Hendricks, chancellor commander. Will Cooper, keeper of records and seal, Lamonte, Mo. ANCHOR LODGR No. 31 Cape Girardeau, Mo. Holds its regular meetings on the first and third Thursdays of each month in their castle hall at Eight O'clock sharp. George Walls, chancellor commander. Albert M. Oliver. Box 86. keeper of records and seal. in the office of United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas. Mr. Scipo Jones a, colored lawyer of Arkansas, has been recommended by leading jurist of the State to fill vacancy. It is believed by many of the colored people throughout the country that these two applicances will be appointed by the President. When Not to Marry. Jno. X. Brown arrived here yesterday from Kansas City to attend College. THE MAGNET FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED. Baths in Connection AL G WHEELE, Prop'r. 03 NORTH LAMINE ST..... IN LODGE CTORY. Location, Dates and Places of Hold setings, the Names of Their Subject to Semiannual Lodge Changes. St. Louis Lodge No. 41 St. Louis, Mo. Holds its regular meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Pytnian Hall, 3137 Pine street. at 8 p. m. William Carson, 1114 Morgan street, chancellor commander. Charles S. White, 1239 Morgan street, keeper of records and seal. GREATER SEDALIA NO. 42 Sedalia, Mo. Holds its regular meetings on the first and third Thursdays of each month, at the Conservator Annex, 121 East Main Street, at Eight O'clock sharp. Prof. A. C. Maclin, chancellor commander. S. B. Moore, Hoffman Bldg., keeper of records and seal. OFFICE HOURS: 9 to 11 a. m., 8 to 6 & 7 to 9 p. m. J. D, BALL, M. D., PHYNICIAN AND SURGEON LEXINGTON, : : MO. TONSORIAL ARTISTS. Hair Cuts Shampoos Clean Shaves D. Y. STEELE' 120 E. MAIN ST G. 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A. BIGGERS, Instructor. 205 E. Perkins, Guthije, Oka OPPORTUNITY Knocks at your door but cross If you are wise, seize her by the fore-lock and make the most of it ```markdown ``` REAMING OF THE OLD FIELDS. Feller jesst from Georgia, when he wan- ders fur away, Dreamlin' of the meadows whar the birds an' blossoms stay; The dear old huns an' valleys—the river plain— The silver of the sunlight an' the tinkle of the rain. That ain't no use to tell him that the light's in other skies— For when he's lookin' home'ards it is a mistin' roun' his eyes; For that ain't no weather—the blossoms an' the beaten; That feller jest from Georgia is a-goin' home in dreams! "No place like home," I reckon, is the answer to it all; Home-voles are the sweetest, an' the heart will hear 'em call! Bath in the sun from Georgia, on the green land or the foam. Leaves the heart of him behind him, an' star to light him home! -Frank L. Stanton, in Atlanta Constitu- tion. The Losing Game By ANNIE REESE LOCKE FROM his manner of suppressed excitement, Dorothy divined at once that something unusual and of a pleasant nature had occurred. She instantly demanded to be taken into his confidence. "But why do you imagine anything has happened?" he asked, gayly. For answer she turned him lightly toward the cheval glass between the drawing-room windows. "A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance." she quoted. "Well, isn't it enough to raise me to the seventh heaven of happiness to see you, from whom I have been separated an interminable period—some 19 hours, and if that isn't a sufficient excuse, there's my wedding, and, incidentally, years, drawing closer every day; just ice month; I have counted the hours." "Still there is something else." "Mind reader! When we are married I will have to make a study of hiding my thoughts." "It is a specific object, and you are looking it behind you." "Guess what it is." Gross what it is. "A present for me?" "Well—not exactly." "Is it yours?" "It is a way as you belong to me, what & yours is mine." "Then it is mine." With a flourish Everard brought forth & sat brown paper parcel. "Allow me, Miss Porter, to present to you the first copy of the great American novel which we, the reading public, have so long awaited: 'The Wheel of Life.' My Dorothy Porter—good God, are you going to faint, Dorothy?" She had turned so pale that he caught her on his arm, fearing she would fall. In a moment she attempted to give him a measuring smile. "It's nothing, only the shock of sur- prise; see I have worked on it so long." Everard felt a moment's vague doubt that her halting explanation was inad- gestate, but he pushed the thought aside adignantly, telling himself that she was always sincere. "But I do not understand, Jack, how you got this." Dorothy continued, hurriedly. "My publishers said that it would not appear until February, and this is November." "Well, it won't virtually be out until men; this is merely a sample copy sent to the bookseller; I found it at Grey's and asked him to let me bring it up to show to you. Aren't you going to open it? Give it to me." She was turning it over in her hands and gazing at it curiously. He took it from her, eagerly cut the cord and tore off the covers. "Isn't it exquisitely gotten up; a perfect triumph for the bookmakers! By love, the Roycrofters themselves could not design a finer edition!" His extravagant praise covered her singular silence. "I like this verse from Brownning," said he, reading it aloud from the fly leaf. "Your title haunted me; I thought I was more familiar with 'Rabbi Ben Ezra.'" He sat down and turned to the first chapter. "Don't read it to-night, Jack," said the girl in a repressed voice. "Oh, I must just glance over it; you have kept the motif so secret, now, when it lies in my grasp, I can no longer restrain my curiosity. I don't believe I'll be half as excited when my wonderful novel 'Hidden Flames' appears. I have actually got it under way. Dorothy; written a couple of chapters which I'll bring up and read to you. I'm not a bit secretive, like some people I know; you are as familiar with my forthcoming novel as I am myself." His eyes fastened on the book, he was unconscious of her ghostly pallor. She walked to the window and leaned far out for a breath of air. "Will you not come and look over it with me. darling? Authors never tire of reading themselves in print." His voice seemed to come to her from a great distance. There was a long pause, and then she was roused to the necessity of saying something by his exclaim- "Dorothy!" "I am not well, Jack, I have a head- she," she managed to murmur. With lover-like solicitude he hastened her side. "You are as pale as a lily. Will you down on the lounge, or shall I go and have you alone?" "As well now as any other time," she tested, to his bewilderment. 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Consultation free and confidential, personally or by letter. College Notes Our Deweys played a picked nine at Knobnoster and won by a score of 13 to 9. A new cherry orchard has been planted on the East side of the Campus, and the berry patch enlarged with new varieties. With provision made for Electric light the next project is the seating of the chapel with opera chairs. The second team foot ball carried off 22 points from the boys at Richmond, Mo., and only left them a circumference. Mr. Wm LaPorte, who erected the College building, called and inspected his work. He was pleased to find it in good repair. "Music by the band" is now on programme. A full set of band instruments has been secured. Now we shall blow our own horn. A. J. Thompkins is leader. The State Teachers, Association to meet in Sedalia Christmas will hold at least part of its session at the College. A hearty welcome to the members of the Association. A visit from Dr. Anderson now Secretary in charge of the College is expected at a near date. We desire a meeting with him of trustees and other friends. DR. HEN 811 to 815 WALN The Old Believable Doctor regular Graduate in Med Over 30 years in Kansas O Authorized by the State to treat all Chroni Cures guaranteed or money refunded, mercury or injurious medicines wred. Not treated by mail and express. Medicines at Charges low. Over 60,000 cases cured. Age case and send for terms. Consultation free Seminal Weakness and Sexual Dobility, of youthful follicles and excess—causing night losses and loss of sexual power, pimples and bloomers as the sexual pressure lifts for forgetfulness, haughtiness and aversion to society, etc., cured for life. I stop night losses, restor sexual power, nerve and living well, and prevent weak parts and make you fit for marriage. Send for free book and list of questions. 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At this insatnce the boys rallied and went on to the opposite goal winning by the score of 7 to 0. The Geo. R boys played well and pleased the large crowd of rooters who turned out in purple and white to witness the game. Great credit is due Dr. H. E. Johnson of Fayette the Dewey's able coach. Western University sent down it octette with some other numbers and gave a concert the night before the game. Which was enjoyed by the large crowd who intrned out to hear them. Prof. R. G. Jackson is a credible music teacher and is worthy of the commendation he receives. DERSON IN ST., KANSAS CITY, MO. Oldest in age and longest located. A clinic. Over 53 Years' Special practice— ESTABLISHED 1867. Nervous and Special Diseases. All medicines furnished ready for use —no position from business. Patients at a distance at everywhere. Free from gas or breastage and experience are important. State your and confidential, personally or by letter. 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We had great fun. I took a branch of a tree for a boat and sailed it along the bank. At last it began to get in deep water where I couldn't reach it with a stick. So then I told Max to go and get it for me. He was so good natured that he almost always did as he was told, but this time he would not go. Then I began to scold him and he ran toward home. This made me so cross that I picked up a stone and threw it at him." "Oh, Grandpa." said Bob. "And just at that moment," continued Grandpa, "Max turued his head and it struck him in the face." "What a shame," shid Ralph. "Yes, it was," said Grandpa; "and then he gave a little cry and lay down on the ground. But I was still angry with him, and I would not go to him, but waded into the water for my boat. Before I knew it I had stepped off the shelving bank into a deep hole and was in a strong current. I screamed as I felt myself sinkng, but there was nobody on the bank of the river to hear me. But just as I was sinking the second time somebody took hold of me by the collar and dragged me up on the shore. It was Max. He had saved my life." "What a brave boy," said Bob. "Was he your cousin, Grandpa." "No," said Grandpa, "he was no relation, only a dear friend." "What did you say to him after he had saved your life?" said Ral. "I just cried as if my heart would break and put my arms around the dear fellow's neck and hugged him." "What did he say to tbat? said Bob. "He didn't say anything," said Grandpa. He licked my face and hands and looked up at me with his great brown eyes." "Why, what was Max, anyway?" Said Bob looking puzzled. "He was a setter dog," said Grandpa—"the smartest and kindest dog I ever saw. And since I have never again been cruel to a dog, and I hope neither of you boys ever will be. —MaCall's Magazine. The poor swine has had a bad weck of it. Many have been changed from Hog to pork, lard' ribs and other good things. WANTED—Local representative for Sedalia and vicinity to look after renewals and increase subscription list of a prominent monthly magazine, on a salary and commission basis. Experi, ence desirable but not necessary Good opportunity for right person. Address Publisher, Box 59 Station O, New York. WHIP BEHIND. The boy delights to steal a ride By,hanging on the rear; He swings between the muddy wheels And twirls his thumbs at fear. But those less agile than himself, Maliciously inclined. Soon turn his laughter into tears By calling, "Whip Behind." Just so the man who catches on, And rises to the top, Too quickly learns less lucky friends Would like to see him drop. He finds,alas! the laurel crown With thorns is often twined, And hears below him still the mean And mocking "Whip Behind." The hearts of few are big enough To honestly rejoice When others get a lift from fate, So hark! the spiteful voice. It follows us along the road We travel with mankind, And works confusion to our joy By crying, "Whip Behind." --- We all of us are hanging on The coach of father time, Delighting in its rapid pace With racklessness sublime. But if tumble off, behold! Our sudden change of mind— We, to, take up the chorus then And soho, "Whip Behind." —Miana Irving, in Leslie's Weekly. that we for the winter, that we would in joe blake's, we moved the boat wouldn't be run away and we would stand on all eight. So I up with him and creaks the first he's started down, even enough. But while we was muddy we looks in the gray along some huge galcots to do repairs, and we had no vamoses with only half of the boot. That was bad enough, but I was tryin' on a coat when me side partner give me the word, and I left me own coat, with two letters in the side pocket." "Let us consider the details of this particular case seriatim." I interrupted. "When did this—er—this transaction take place?" "To-day." "Indeed? At what hour?" "We cracked about, four and we skipped about seven o'clock." "Where was the house located?" I continued, picking up a penail to note his answers. "At Walsboro." "Walsboro!" I exclaimed. "Why, I live in Walsboro myself in the summer! Whereabbuts was the house?" "Yer can search me," he answered. "It was about three rotten roads back from the railway." This was exceedingly embarrassing. Still, business was business, and my first duty was to my client. Indeed, there were people in Walsboro whose misfortune would cost me no tears. Balderson, for instance; if, by a happy chance, MacLeod had selected that pompous ass for a visitation! "Did the house set back from the road?" "Did it have a clematis vine over the front door?" "Yep." "Was there a big hall clock on the stairs?" "Yep." By Jove, it was Balderson's house. I could scarcely conceal my delight, but I managed to maintain a judicial exterior. "I understand that you—er—retained some of the property?" I suggested. "Aw, we pinched a few, but they was boardin'-house truck. Eisenblume laughed a tooth out when I asked him a couple of hundred on' my lot." I drew a sheet of paper toward me and began to map out a rough diagram. "This here's wrong," he remarked, with a dirty finger on my drawing. "What's the matter with it?" I asked. "The big room's on the other side." "I don't think so," I answered. "Anyway, it will serve to illustrate the situation. Now, when the workmen entered—" "This part's wrong, too," interrupted Buttsy. "The stairs sn't in the middle of the hall. They're 'way off here." "Don't contradict me, MacLeod," I answered severely. "I've been in the house dozens of times, and I know." "Don't care if you've lived in it!" he retorted hotly. "I's been it only once, but I guess I know my business." "Nonsense, MacLeod!" I interrupted, with some annoyance. "I've no time for trifling—" "Nonsense!" he burst out, angrily. "Write it down! Write it down now! First floor, square hall—library to right, dining room to left—stairs 'longside library—three broad steps and a turn; then—" "Hold on!" I interrupted, apprehensively. "Hold on, nothing!" he continued, aggressively. "No sneakin' bets now. Seven steps to first landin'—hall clock in hole in wall, with gray chiny vase standin'—" "A gray china vase!" I exclaimed, in dismay. "Yes, a gray china vase!" he repeated, mockingly. "Picked me up for a greenhorn, eh? Well, I ain't! Second floor, small, square hall, with panel picture of Venus walkin' in th' wood—" "Stop!" I gasped. "Wanter squael 'cause I ain't called the woman right? Well, you shave closer next time yer tack a first-rater for an amateur! Passageway to right openin' on two sleepers and a bath," he gabbled along, conceitedly, "two more sleepers, big closet, bathroom and door on left leadin' to rear hall, three sleepers and atic staircase—two turns in stairs to atic—slidin' skylight to left, shingle roof, painted red." "Red!" I shouted, grasping at a straw. "This house hadn't a red roof!" "Aw, look at me pants," he retorted, disgusted. "That's my house!" I roared. MacLeod's right eye he me fascinated, while his left vigiously chased his mouth. "Tell me somethin' I don't know!" he muttered. "Wot d' yer t'ink I hired yer for!" I didn't have to defend MacLeod in court, because the police failed to obtain proper identification of the articles he pawned and because other proof was lacking. At the Telephone Tibbles—How do you expect to hear what the party at the other end of the line says unless you hold the receiver to your ear? Baker—I don't want to hear. It's my wife I'm talking to, and it isn't often I get a chance to do all the talking and none of the listening.—Boston Transcript. Mercely a Feeler. The Count—Did her father acquire his money honestly? Miss Bright—Oh, yes (sarcastically). If he did not I suppose you would not marry her? "Not at all. If he acquired it dishonestly he would probably be too clever to give any of it away."—Detroit Free Press. His Way of Finding Fault. Customer—Have you any more changes like the last ones that you sent me? Granger—Yes, sir.