Sedalia Weekly Conservator

Sedalia Weekly Conservator. Look out for It on Fruit Trees and Shrubs. SEND SAMPLES OF TWIGS, INFESTED WITH ANY SUSPICIOUS LOOKING SCALE INSECTS, FOR EXAMINATION AT THE STATE FRUIT EXPERIMENT STATION, MOUNTAIN GROVE, MISSOURI. That this dangerous fruit tree pest is already present in some portions of the state is now well known. In some sections it is causing great damage to orchards In some localities methods of control have been successfully adopted and the fruit trees are thus being saved. In other localities it is probably present, but on account of recent introduction, fruit tree owners are still unfamiliar with its appearance and are consequently unaware of its presents upon their premises. If allowed to continue unchecked it is but a question of a few years when young orchards, now thrifty and vigorous, will be practically destroyed. That the larger part of the fruit growing area of Missouri is yet entirely free from infestation by this pest is probable. This condition makes it highly important that all owners of fruit trees become familiar with the insect and at once not only practice measures of control wherever it is known to exist. It is to the interest of every rruit grower in Missouri, who has any reason to suspect it possible that his property now barbors this insect, to send specimen of the twigs or bark which to look them in any way suspicious, in order that its presence be ascertained with certainty. The presence of the Chinese or San Jose scale may be suspected when the bark of twigs or the trunk of trees or shrubs are found covered with reddish or sunken spots, when unnatural reddened areas are seen upon the fruit or when the bark becomes covered over with an ashen or gray colored crust. This crust may be scraped off with a knife, the covering comes offas scales. In severe cases if the surface is rubbed with the bark of a knife blade, the bark will assume a "greasy" or "buttery" appearance due to the crushing of the bodies of countless numbers of minute yellow bodied insects which are beneath the scale coverings. Examined closely these scales will be seen to consist of very small, circular, nearly flat objects of a sooty or grayish color, which in cases become so numerous as to completely cover all parts of the tree above ground. There are several common native scale insects which on account of a some what similar appearance, might at first examination be mistaken for this more destructive one. Therefore in case an unhealthy-looking tree or shrub answering even fairly well to the above description is found a piece of a twig or branch or a slice of the outer bark should be sent at once by mail accompanied by a letter giving details, also the name and address of the sender to the State Fruit Experiment Station, Mountain Grove, Missouri. The results of the examination of specimens so sent will be reported to the sender without delay. Much has been written and said of this pernicious orchard enemy, but there are still many owners of fruit trees or plants which are yet quiet unfamiliar with its appearance and its treatment. Into orchard districts where it is causing injury and where growers are unfamiliar with the methods of its control, as far as it is possible, spraying parties will be sent out from the Station to give practical educational spraying demonstrations. It is the purpose of the eto nological department of the State Fruit Experiment Station at Mountain Grove to obtain information regarding the occurrence of this and other dangerous insect pest and to employ all possible measures to prevent their further distribution and serious injury to the horticultural industry of the state. E. P. TAYLOR Etiologist State Fruit Experiment Station; Jan., 11. 'C8. Mountain Grove, Missouri. For City Attorney. Holmes Hall, a cultured and ambitious young attorney, who has for several years served as official stenographic clerk for Judge Henry Lamm of the Missouri Supreme Court, has resigned that position and has opened a law office in the Sedalia National Bank building. Upon the urgent solicitation of his many friends he has consented to make the race for the republican nomination for city attorney' He has a clean and straightforward record and his legion of friends mean to nominate and then elect him. The Sedalia Capital, during the holidays, made the following observations relative to Mr. Hall and his future aspirations: "Holmes Hall, reared in Sedalia, has resigned his position as stenographer for Supreme Judge Henry Lamm and has returned home to remain. Young Mr. Hall has opened offices in the Sedalia National Bank building and will take up the practice of law. His friends in Sedalia who have watched his course through college, have admired his pluck and perseverance and who know his worth—his principles, his ambition, his capabilities—are paving the way for his nomination as the republican candidate for city attorney next Spring." NO SIGN. Sister—I know Jack is in love with me Brother—What makes you think so?" Sister—His hand trembled when he buttoned my glove for me this morning. Brother—Guese again. I was out with him last night. SEDALIA, MO., MONDAY, JANUARY 27 1908. The only Afro-American Member of The Legislature of Illinois, Who Is a Property Holder, An Honored Citizen, A Credit to The Medical Profession and to All Mankind. Dr. Alexander Lane was born 48 years ago in Lexington, Miss. He came to Illinois when but eight years old, settled in Perry Co. on a farm, and attended such school as that community afforded and after finishing in the public school, Mr Lane went to Carbondale, Ill. and attended the State school, known as the Southern Illinois Normal. He was afterwards employed as the principal of the Colored schools at Carbondale, and held that position ten years. After leaving Carbondale he came to Chicago in 1891, and entered the Rush Medical College, graduating from that institution with the degree of M. D., in 1895. For the past three years Doctor Lane has been an assistant county physician for Cook County, besides having a lucratiye practice among both races. September 12, 1882, Dr. Lane was united in marriage to Miss Isabelle Holland who is highly accomplished in every thing which goes to make an ideal wife and helpmate, she is a product of Old Kentucky which is noted for its blooded horses and fine women. Mrs Lane is a prominent member of Quinn Chanel. They have the son Roscoe Chanel who matriar purchased a beautiful house on Langley Avenue near the street where he and his family expect to make their future home. Hasides attending to practice, he finds time to engage in politics, and his frineds recognizing his worth and ability elected him to the Forty-fift General Assembly in November, 1906 Doctors Allison and Lane are the only physicians in that August Boby. He has made an efficient member, and in all matters affecting the interest of the medical profession. he has been recognized by his coleagues as a leader. Secretary Egan (of the State Board of Health), in the Medical News, and The Springfield News have given him prominent mention, as well as other Springfield papers. The doctor has registered his opposition against the so-called Oglesby Primary Bill, and is greatful to his constitutents for their earnest support in opposing that measure, which he and they believe to be dangerous to their future political welfare. —Broad-Ax. 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. Experience desirable but not necessary Good opportunity for right person. Address Publisher, Box 59 Station O, New York. 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. WHY WE SHOULD SUP PORT FORAKER. James H. Guy, a Distinguished Attorney of Topeka, Kansas, Gives His Observations on The Proposition through The Columns of "The Advocate," Ar Ably Edited Race Paper, Published a Charlestown, West Virginia. The failure, at this time, on the part of any colored person, to lend his or her support and influence to the canidancy of Senator Foraker is, in my opinion due to either an unusual amount of ignorance incompatible with the progress of the age, which can hardly be said, or a great unlimited amount of ingratitude, which would seem to be inconsistent, with his nature and past history. In my juagement this is the sublime movement for united action on the part of the Negro in America on a question upon which he stands not alone. On this proposition, the great majority, regardless of race or color are highly in favor of the theory that a full and free investigation of the Brownsville affair should have been made ere the discharge of so many innocent and honorable men from the service of the United States army. This is the first time for many years, perhaps more than thirty, where the issue to which the Negro was a party has been so shaped that a great majority of the opposite race could without prejudice for or against him on account of color, but from a standpoint of simple justice—justice to all equal and fixed, join on the side of the Negro. In this matter it cannot be said with the customary derision; that the course of Senator Foraker is in the interest and on behalf of the colored people, only for the matter in question is of such a character as to invite the attention and serious consideration of every American citizen, who is true patriot, believing in the maintenance and the keeping inviolate of constitution and laws of the United States. The matter is of national importance in as much as it is leveled at the authority of the chief executive over the army and navy of the United States, which being a mixed multitude, it cannot truthfully be said, therfore, that it is racial. The situation affords a golden oppurnity to make hard the fight while he has in his ranks the most powerful force--public sentiment moving with him on one side and a great number of strong men treading the same direction in the other. If we go up, it must be by the assistance of public sentiment on the one haud and the support of great men on the other, with these two powerful agencies, with their courses directed for the right and their influences and energies, opposing the wrong. it is our duty, regardless of any political or personal affiliations or choice to join without stint or limit, No action could be more in turning the tide in favor of the Negro than his united effort in support of Mr. Foraker and his nomination and election. His nomination and election might be due to other cases, but the black man's support in that direction would win for him everlastingly the credit of them. It is the opportunity of our life, politically speaking, to win for ourselves and our posterity the confidence and esteem of great men, which by our duplicity and BIG OFFER TO ALL OUR SUBSCRIBERS. THE GREAT AMERICAN FARMFR Indianapolis, Indiana. THE LEADING AGRICULTTRAL JOURNAL OF THE NATION EDITED BY AN ABLE CORPS OF WRITERS. 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 The Leading Colored Paper in Central Missouri and THE AMERICAN FARMER. This unparalled offer is made to all new subscribers, and all old one who pay up all rearrs and renew within thirty days. Sample copies free. Address: W. H. HUSTON, Publisher, Sedalia, Mo. political shiftlessness we have long since lost. This vacillating tendency; this want of stability has cost the race the thoughtlessness and inconsideration of the best men of the country. We have fallen behind for the want of great men to champion our cause—for the want of great white men to join in our behalf with great black men. We have fallen behind because our great men in the main have been the tools and sycophants of those who had not our cause at heart, but who by the machinery of politics turned to his own use and advancement the Negro power and influence without any valuable considesation passing therefor. The success of Mr. Foraker, would be to the Negro as a John crying in the Moses smith It is our first and most opportunity. My word for it, it will not again occur to this generation. Within this generation there will not be a cause common to the white and black man alike and which when won, the spoils would be gathered there by Negroes. My word for it, never again if Senator Foraker is defeated without our support will a United-States Senator raise his voice and make a fight against the odds in behalf of the Negro. It has been said that the active support on the part of the Negro would retard rather than advance his chances for the nomination, as he would be dubbed the candidate No.171 of the colored people, but this could not be true for the reasons I have already given. The cause is not the cause of the Negro alone, but it is the cause of the people. It has been said that the action of the senator in the Brownsville matter has for its hypothesis the obtaining of the Negro vote; that he is a railroad king and for sundry other reasons he could not be elected to the presidency and that therefore our support is useless. In my judgement none of these assignments can be used successfully as an intervention to the Negro support of the senator. What is it to us if he belongs to this faction or that of the republican party; we owe the gratitude. What matter to us whether we be governed by a railroad king or ruled by a czar? In either case we are the subjects and go or come as the command is given or the beck is made. If by either faction we are courted, it is for suffrage and not for our real worth of importance in managing the affairs of government. I conclude in this matter we have no personal choice. Duty is our master. Duty commands. Race loyalty future happiness, the solution of the question the establishment in the minds of great men our sense of gratitude, our ability to leave the shadow and take the substance, political diplomacy, the ceasing to do evil and learning to do good, the fear of punishment and the hope of ward—all enter this matter and direct our course. Regulate the bowels by taking Dr. Miles Nerve and Liver Pills 50 doses 25 cents. Smallest, mildest, surest. SUBSCRIBERS, If you are honest, you will remit for your subscriptions today. Sedalia Weekly Conservator W. H. HUSTON, EDITOR & PUBLISHER. 1 to 10 inches, 1 run, 25 cts. per in. 10 to 50 inches, 1 run, 20 cts. per inch Special rates quoted on request for time "ad." Local lines 10 cts. per line' of six words. Entered at the Sedalia Post Correspondents and Agents in Central Missouri. Local Option P Whiskey's destroyed many It's likewise widowed It's caused good men to be It has made many an Under its sin this nation g And countless thousands It's placed its shackles on n And led them captive at the Sedalia Post Office as Second respondents and Agents wanted in every Missouri. I Option Poem. Whiskey's destroyed many a life; It's likewise widowed many a wife. It's caused good men to become wild, It has made many an orphan child. Under its sin this nation groan is, And countless thousands for it mourns. It's placed its shackles on many slaves And led them captive to their graves. Entered at the Sedalia Post Office as Second class matter. Correspondents and Agents wanted in every town and village in Central Missouri. Local Option Poem. I hope and trust there can't be found A man residing in this town Who won't dispell all fear and doubt And help to drive the demon out. In a direct way I hope to teach Strong drink may not your family reach Indirectly you may see the gasp Of friend or relative in its grasp. Some say our town will suffer loss. Let's have it dry at any cost! I'll do all in my power, I will, To help the others to foot the bill. Nimrods Must Attention is called in this is Club's Offer. By it hunters are welcome to refrain from trespassing upon the trailed by members of the Anti-Tribis County organization. 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Blood poisoning and all private diseases permanently cured. BOOK for both series—66 pages, 27 pictures, with full description of above disease, the effects and cure, sent sealed in plain wrapper. Free. Read this Book for the formation it contains. FREE MUSEUM OF ANATOMY FOR MEN. Selfishness is a natural and man character. It manifests in If unrestrained, its evidences are such conditions arise, the individual from chronic Egotism. Egotism is a malady, dire and lated with this venomous virus, it is easy to locate sufferers of the always discernible. It is important. We shall here discuss some of the may be observed by an inexperienced symptom of Egotism is the "BIG in the use of the Personal Pronounist eliminates the "We" and "U" Egotism evinces itself in the sufferer. Watch the unfortunate. You will see them assume of an ancient Caesar or a more rare if it is a man sufferer, you will be by the sight of a Great Cigar, sergeantial Majesty. Or, if, by your knowledge of her presence of silks, odor of perfumes and the of them will absolutely and competent greatness, if you are the lie. Egotism, in its final stages, divine, since its sufferers then be geously and persistently, that they can exist without them. Church certain to dissolve; clubs must become disorganized; society rests will go to the wall, disarrang "BIG I" is not in it. Selfishness sufferer's mind, at this stage of the member that all of these enterprises they were born. Poor, poor to censure them. Taft's Candid and Sentiment among the republic to favor Secretary Taft, of the W. Mayor in the National Campaign, of committees and in other ways openly conceded that the President and still other conditions very strict Secretary Taft next June in the City. But, there is a grave contenger the Republican Presidential Candidate consider before naming him at hope to elect him, after conferring is his standing with the Negro or doubtful states, having a consoling therein—New York, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky for Secretary Taft and his has not satisfactorily vindicated his Brownsville Affair. And, it will, hereafter, be immeasurably ident Roosevelt. For these are stand so well in the public estimate above enumerated. If the republicans, at Chicago, having some definite understand leaders of the country, had a difficult task in holding the Negro must be conceded that the Negro as he was 15 or 25 years ago. To the efforts the Democrats are certain states to secure or vitiate his vote the conservative voters among he Selfishness is a natural and a composite attribute of every human character. It manifests itself in every conceivable manner. If unrestrained, its evidences are constantly perceptable. When such conditions arise, the individual, thus affected, is a sufferer from chronic Egotism. Egotism is a malady, dire and destructive. One, once inoculated with this venomous virus, is rare'y restored to a normal state. It is easy to locate sufferers of this disease, since its symptoms are always discernible. It is impossible to keep them suppressed. We shell here discuss some of the more prominent features that may be observed by an inexperienced diagnostician. The leading symptom of Egotism is the "BIG I" manifestations. It is seen in the use of the Personal Pronouns "I" and "ME." The egoist eliminates the "We" and "Us" from his vocabulary. Egotism evinces itself in the walk and general demeanor of its sufferer. Watch the unfortunate sufferer step into another's presence. You will see them assume a dictatorial air similar to that of an ancient Caesar or a more recent Viking. On such occasions if it is a man sufferer, you will be made conscious of his approach by the sight of a Great Cigar, serving as an Outer Herald for his Egotistical Majesty. Or, if, by chance, it should be a female sufferer, your knowledge of her presence will be gained through the rustle of silks, odor of perfumes and the curvature of the neck. Either of them will absolutely and completely immerse you with their apparent greatness, if you are the least bit off of your guard. Egotism, in its final stages, assumes an omnipotence near to divine, since its sufferers then believe, firmly, consciously, courageously and persistently, that there is not a single thing of use that can exist without them. Churches will go to pieces; lodges are certain to dissolve; clubs must cease operations; boards will become disorganized; society return to chaos and everything of business will go to the wall, disarranged and lifeless, if Mr. or Miss "BIG 1" is not in it. Selfishness has so enveloped the deluded sufferer's mind, at this stage of their affliction, that they fail to remember that all of these enterprises and organizations existed before they were born. Poor, poor sufferers, we pity rather than to censure them. Sentiment among the republicans, throughout the country, seems to favor Secretary Taft, of the War Department, as their Standard-Wearer in the National Campaign of this year. Many states, thru their committees and in other ways have declared for him. It is openly conceded that the President favors his selection. These and still other conditions very strongly indicate the nomination of Secretary Taft next June in the Chicago convention. But, there is a grave contingency coupled with his selection, as the Republican Presidential Candidate that the republicans must consider before naming him at the Chicago convocation, if they hope to elect him, after conferring upon him the nomination. It is his standing with the Negro constituents of the party in the close or doubtful states, having a considerable number of Negro voters residing therein—New York, Indiana, West Virginia, Ohio, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky and New Jersey. Unfortunately for Secretary Taft and his coterie of enthusiastic friends, he has not satisfactorily vindicated himself for his dealings in the fateful Brownsville Affair. And, it is also believed that he is now and will, hereafter, be immeasurably under the direct influence of President Roosevelt. For these and other minor reasons he does not stand so well in the public estimation of the Negroes in the states above enumerated. If the republicans, at Chicago, should nominate him without having some definite understanding with the conservative Negro leaders of the countryi they had as well to nerve themselves for a difficult task in holding the Negro vote "in line" next Fall. It must be conceded that the Negro is not so foolish a partisan today, as he was 15 or 25 years ago. These conditions in connexion with the efforts the Democrats are certain to put forth in the doubtful states to secure or vitiate his vote, will influence to a great extent the conservative voters among honorable Negroes. SUBSCRIBERS! TAKE NOTICE A blue pencil cross in this space indicates that your subscription is past due. Please remit at once to this office and oblige. W. H. HUSTON, Editor and Publisher. Railroad Owned by Colored Men Sold. At Jacksonville, Fla., January 6th, Henry M. Endicott, Jr. of Boston, Mass., bought at public auction for $70,000 the property of the North Jacksonville Railway & Town Improvement Company, popularly known as a Negro streets railway. It is reported that the road will now become the property of the Jacksonville Electric Company, and that the sale was carried through principally to make the transfer of the property wholly legal. This road was built several years ago by a company composed of colored men, and was the only line of railroad in the United States owned. --- EGOTISM. --- Candidacy and T republicans, throu the War Depar campaign of this v other ways have de President favor very strongly in in the Chicago o contingency coupe special Candidate the aim at the Chie conferring upon his Negro constituent a considerable t ork, Indiana, W Kentucky and N and his coterie icated himself for And, it is also b surely under the these and other m estimation of the Chicago, should understanding with they had as well to the Negro vote "the Negro is not so These con certain to p his vote, will it mong honorable controlled and operated by colored men. AN. AGED COUPLE DEAD Mrs. Margaret Henderson, an aged respected woman died at her home near Wanamaker Tues day. Her husband Jordan, died of pneumonia just two weeks ago. The old couple were the property of James M. Jones in slavery days and Mr. Jones gave them a small farm after they were free They lived on this farm until their death, having reared a large family of children there. 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. --- Moerschel Brewing Co. BREWERS AND BOTTLERS. Cor. Main and Missouri. Avenue. Phone, 214. ROBINSON LODGE No. 154. U. B: F's Meets on the first and third Sat urdays of each month at 7:30 p. m., in its hall. G. T. Blackson, Worthy mas- T. M. Baylor, Sec'y. —ter. C. H. Robinson, D. W. M. SWEENEY CHAPEL. A. M. E. Church. Sunday School : 10:00 a. m. Preaching : 11:00 a. m. Class Meeting : 1:00 p. m. Evening Services : 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening at eight O'clock. Rev. D. J. Gordon, Pastor. J. B. Marney, Secretary. SUN-FLOWER TEMPLE NO. 187 S. M. T's Meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month at 1:30 p. m. Ada Sims, Worthy prin. Alice Baylor, Secretary.—cess. Cornelia Child, Vice princess. Lodge Directory. UTOPIA COURT No. 19, Order of Calanthe, Sedalia, Mo., Meets on the first and third Thursdays in each month at 3 p. m., at the D. O. H. hall, Mrs. Annie L. Stemmons, Worthy Councillor. Miss Agnes Miller, Register of Deeds GREATER SEDALIA NO. 42 Sedalia, Mb. 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. C. C. Hubbard, Box 42, Chancel'or Commander. S. B. Moore, Hoffman Bldg, keeper of records and seal. 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. 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Alabama sent three colored men to congress Floridia 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 THE MAGNET Barber :: Shop! FIRST-CLASS WORK GUARANTEED. Baths in Connection AL G WHEELE, Prop'r... 103 NORTH LAMINE ST.... 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. 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Epworth League - 6,30 p. m. Preaching - 7,80 p. m. Praper Meeting Wednesday evening of each week. Rev R. DAVIS, Pastor. QUINN CHAPEL A. M. E. Church Morning Service 11 a. m. Sunday School - 2 p. m. Class meeting - 3 p. m. Evening Service - 8 p. m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday nights at 8 p. m. Teachers' meeting Friday nights P. Thurman, pastor. H. R. Brown, Secy. 'C. M. E. 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 Wednesday day evening of each week. Christian Band meeting every Friday night. You are welcome. Rev. T. L. Scott, Pastor 313 W. Clay Mrs. Mamie Walker, Secv. 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. J. H. Downing. CURN'S CHAPEL, FREE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School Preaching First and Third Sunday in each month, 11 a. m. and 7:20 p. m. Prayer Meeting Tuesday night Covenant Meeting ' Friday night Paws' free and everybody made welcome Boy, E. D Burns, Pastor, Mrs Zula Whitley, Clerk, Mabel Williams, Asst. Clerk ```markdown ``` You Can't Afford to Mins The Two High Classed Entertainments, AT THE ARMORY HALL FEBRUARY, 14th and 18th. Music Furnished by the Queen City Concert Band FREE EATINGS. PERSONAL. For headache Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills. Mrs. Hattie Smith left for Warrensburg Thursday. Miss Celeste Jackman is reported to be seriously ill at this issue. Mrs. Viney Williams has departed for Kansas City for a few day. There are five Sunday Schools in the City attend some one of them. Miss Lula Phillips left for home Smithton Friday to spend two day with parents. Miss Blanche Holiday has been somewhat physically indisposed during the past week. Peter Nolen an aged gentleman of the North side is reported to be very sick with LaGrippe. Romeo Sailes, and G. L. Bell made a flying trip to Smithton to visit their parents Thursday. The Sunday Schools of the city should be filled each Sunday by little girls and boys as well as adults. Mrs. Mattie L. Teeters, left for Kansas City Friday to spend Saturday and Sunday with her husband. Rev. C. S. Webester of Otterville stopped over a few hours Thursday while passing through enroute to Holden, Mo. DR. COE'S SANITARIUM. LOCATED AT 82TH AND WYANDOTT. BEST INVALID'S HOME in THE WEST Organized with a full staff of physicians and surgeons for treatment of all Chronic Diseases. THIRTY ROOMS for accommodation of patients. Difficult Surgical Operations Performed with Skilled Staff. DISEASES OF WOMEN Wool equipped to treat diseases of women. Many who have suffered for years cured at home. Special book for women FREE PILES PONDWELL GUARANTEED Without brief, signature or certificate. 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Mrs. Hellen Bowe is made a flying trip to Georgetown Saturday. Mrs Jennie Thatchel of Kansas City returned to that city Saturday after spending a few days viting her mother and grandmother Miss V. Willene Jackson, spent Saturday and Sunday with home folks and friends she returned to her teaching Sunday evening. Mrs. Sallie Phillips, of Smithton is a pleasant visitor to her sister and daughter Lula who is attending Geo R. Smith College. --- Where is Johnnie? Johnnie who? Johnnie A. Townsend. He's gone to Sweetsprings to see Nevada. He will return to his old stamping grounds shortly. Miss Hattie Nolen, of Kansas City Mo was in the city Wednesday to visit her father who is siek she returned to Kansas City Thurs day evening. Miss Fannie Craddock, and daughter left for Minneapolis, Minn. Saturday to be near her son, who is dangerously ill. If the young man is able she will return with him. The revival meetings at the Quinn Chapel A. M. P. Church are yet in progress. The Rev. Broadax is an excellent speaker and is doing much good in the spiritual world. Henry Cooper employed at the M. K. and T. Shop had his left foot mashed by a car wheel while rolling it, causing a very painful injury. He is able to go around on crutches. Mrs. Pearl Jefferson, of Kansas City was in this City a few days during the past week on account of illness oi her grand-mother Charollette Martin, who has been very sick. W. L. Taylor, G. W. M. sent an invation to Mr. and Mrs. Braden, Chief and assistant and worthy members to attend an AtHome social on Feb. 20, 108, 510 N. Second St. Ricman V. The Josephine S. Yates Club met at Mrs. Mayme Smith's resident Saturday January 25, 1908, with 30 ladies present. Each week some lady presents a paper on current events. At this meeting Mrs. Henley read an interesting paper, which was commented upon by the ladies present. The business hours are from 2 to 3 work hours from 3 to 4 after the work hours Mrs. Smith served a spicy lunch, after which the ladies departed for their respective homes to meet at Miss Ardonia Abbott on West Morgan Street, next Saturday. --- - The young Misses of the city are requested to meet at the home of August Jackman on North Washington ave. Wednesday day eveuing at 7.30 o'clock for the purpose of organizing a club as an auxiliary to the Josephine Silone Yates Art Club Mrs. Matte L. Teeters will help to institute the new organization. Misses. Eva Parker, and Irene Fletcher, gave a birthday surprise party Friday night in honor of Miss Beatrice Taylor, at her home on Lamine St. The young people turned out in gray attire and spent an enjoyable evening. Music was furnished by Charley Smith, at a late hour refreshments were served and the guest depaired for home. The I B P O E O I W. held a public installation at Armory Hall Wednesday night, which was well attended. The officers installed were Dr. C, S. Walden, E. R. Geo Smith, Esteemed leading knight Harry Tutt, Esteemed lecture knight, Wm. Ogden, E L K. Jas. Hunter chaplin, Thomas Waters Esquire, John Herndon, Master social session, Al. G. Wheeler, Secretary, U. Umbles, recording secretary, Wm Hodges, Tyler and James Burkes Inner-guards, Jas. Powell, Treasurer Lenorad Williams, Jessie Roe and Jones, pages Jacob Powell, Sam Ramsey and Taylor Williams, Trustees. Public rhetorical at Lincoln High School, by the High School Lyceum Friday Jan. 31 in the Auditorium of the school. Some of the features of the program will be a recitation by Susie Franklin Declamation by Hattie Johnson and a debate; Resolved—That it, is not best for the Negro to segregate; Affir; Gertrude Williams Hortense Smith and Ona B. Ruby Negative; Joseph Dinsmore, Geo Umbles and William Flynn. Music by Mary Jackman chorus composed of the young men. The young people are making much progress under the leadership of their able principal C. C. Hubbard. Prof. Hubbard, is a wide awake young man, with an excellent literary talent, using common sense and good judgement at all times with the student body. Vinnie Burress, President Glen Parker Secretary. Miss Ona B. Rudy gave a Leap Year Social at the home of Mrs. Yorks on West Henry St. The young coup les enjoyed themselves immensely, after a spicy lunch on the guest departed for their homes. You will get relief from Pain when Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills are taken. THE Williams R THE PLACE TO O MEALS, SHORT O LUNCHES AT PRICES RE Mrs. Patsy William 105 NORTH LAMINE ST., Williams Restaurant, THE PLACE TO GET FIRST CLASS MEALS, SHORT ORDERS AND HOT LUNCHES AT ALL HOURS. J. M. Arbuckle GENERAL M AND AGENTS SUPPLY ERY; PICTURE, SACRED IR POST CARDS, Factory, to home prices. 62 Washington st AND AGENTS SUPPLIES, BOOKS, & STATIONERY; PICTURE, SACRED & SECULAR, SOUVENIR POST CARDS. 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They helped her right away and she says she will never be without them again. Last winter my husband was taken with pherisy on both sides, and I know he would have died if it hadn't been for the Pills. In less than half an hour he was sweating, and went to bed and slept." MRS. G. H. WEBB. Austinburg, Ohio. Your druggist sells Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills, and we authorize him to return the price of first package (only if it fails to benefit you. Miles Medical Co. Elkhart, Ind Mr. Thomas Harris is now convalescent after an illness of about two and one half months. --- The Literary Society met at the usual hour at Taylor Chapel Thus day night and had ac excellent program. There was a heated discussion open by F.A. Hughes on the affirmative anb the Hon. V. B. Young on the negative. The discussion caused no little amount of oratorical speaking Mrs. J. M. Harris, is critically ill at her home on west Morgan St. with pneumonia, her sister Mrs. M. E. Billingsley of St. Louis is here with her. Club work among the Negro women of the state of Missouri is becoming interesting While on a Missionary trip toTroy Mrs. Henley organized an Art Club among the young women of that place which began work Saturday January 25.'08. --- An Error Corrected Miss Alice Baylor of Sweecev, Mo; who was reported to have been married to Willis Blackstone in the Conservator was an error. The young lady is not married, and does not intend to enter the field of matrimony at the present time. We are gratified to make this correction. OFFICE HOURS: 9 to 11 a. m., 3 to 5 & 7 to 9 p. m J. D, BALL, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON LEXINGTON, : : MO. TONSORIAL ARTISTS. Hair Cuts Shampoos Clean Shaves D. Y. STEELE 120 E. MAIN ST G. J Groeschan The Old Reliable GROCER, Retail dealer in Groceries, Provisions and Feed all kind at bottom prices 109 East Main st 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. 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HUSTON, Manager, Corner of Ohio and Cooper Streets, SEDALIA. MISSOURI. America and Rome. Rome had her gladiatorial combats; we Our matchless feats of Southern chivalry: In the great land the South, West North and East Kill twenty "nihigers" where Rome killed a beast; Rather than give them cathanasy, take We them alive and burn them at the stake. If we to death contign such count less host, May we not o'er the seven-hilled city boast! Our "Lex Non Scripta," that is, law unwrit, () not quite this, is certes like to it: "If in a crime any Negro be caught, Hang the black rascal—thus is virtue taught." JAMES EDFAR FRENCH, In the Chicago Conservator. A Noted Negro Land-owner. The largest taxpayer in Westmoreland county, Va. the county that gave birth to George Washington and Robert E. Lee, is a Negro. He is also one of the largest exporters of logs in the world His name is W. H. Johnson. He is also postmaster at Baynesville, having been appointed to that position over a Confederate soldier upon the recommendation of Representative William A. Jones the Dean of the Virginia delegation in Congress: Johnson has the respect of all the white people of Westmoreland county and one more than one occasion has carried letters of introduction from the Washington and Lees who will reside in Westmoreland. The Negroes of the United States have thirty-two banks with a total capitalization of over $350,000 and deposits amounting to $2,000,000. Fifteen years ago, according to Booker T. Washington, there were only two Negro banks in this country, one in Richmond Va. and the other in Birmingham Ala. The records of the Treasury department show but one failure of a Negro Bank. Exchange. GO THE CORNATION CLUB ENTERTEINS. The Coronation Club, composed of all limited number of Sedalia's most cultured and refined ladies meet at Mrs. Sadie Cornelius', on Osage St. Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Carl Banks an accomplished singer pleased those present with a vocal solo, "When the whipor-will sings Margaurette". Miss Minniola Jackson favored the party with an instrumental solo that was exquisite. Mrs. Cornelius showed the hospitality of a You-suff, and lavisily served a luxurious feast, winding up with chocolate crem and white cake. The next meeting will be held at Mrs. Marie Johnson's on north Osage St. next Wednesday evening. . The two presiding eldeas, Revs, B.F, and W.H.Smith are in the ci on business this week. NEW POSTAL ORDER AFFECTS PUBLISHERS. Publishers of Weekly Newspapers Are Prevented from Ex- The Postmaster-General, Wash ington, D. C., has recently promulgated the new postal laws and regulations, which went into effect January 1, and which will, in a greater or less extent, affect every publisher in the United States -at least those who are desirous of conducting their papers or publications along legitimate and honorable lines. The new order which directly affects the various publishers and the subscribers to their publications expressly state that a reasonable length of time will be allowed publishers to secure renewals of subscriptions, but unless such subscriptions are expressly renewed, after the term for which they are paid, within the following peroid: Dalies within 3 months; triweeklies, within 6 months; semi-weeklies, within 9 months; weeklies, within 1 year semi-monthlies, within 6 months; monthlies, within 4 months; by-monthlies, within 6 months; quartlies, within 6 months; they shall not be counted in the legitimate list of subscribers, and copies mailed on account thereof shall not be acbepten for mailing at the second class postage rate. The Postmaster-General does not deny the right of publishers to extend credit for subscriptions to their publications, but their compliance or noncompliance with these new postal rules and regulations will be taken into consideration in determining whether their publications should be entitled to transmission thru the mail at the second-class postage rates. Colored Woman Mar: After a courtship that began several years ago Nannie G. Buckner, a colored girl of Jackson, Ohio, and Charles Stew, a full-blooded Chinaman of New York, were married in Jackson, Ohio, last week. After the ceremony was performed they left immediately for New York, their future home. The Chinaman first woofed the girl when he conducted a laundry near her home. Her father refused them per mission to marry, because he said Stew did not have enough money to support a wife. Stew went to N. Y. and is reported to have be ome wealthy. Noising It Abroad Gusaway—He's actually engaged to Miss Richley, but he wants to keep it secret. Harkaway—I should think if he were really engaged to her he'd want everybody to know it right away. How do you know he wants to keep it secret? Gasaway—Be cause when he told me of it he asked me not to say nnylbing about it. Harkaway—Ah, that explains it. He's pretty fancy. BEHIND THE TIMES By MARTHA T. FRESMAN (Copyright, by Joseph B. Bowles.) Until she was 68 years of age, Mrs. Hubble had never been over ten miles away from her native town, which being, as its younger population grumblingly declared, "way out of the world," it was not strange that the old lady was sadly behind the time. Upon the death of her husband, Mrs. Hubbell discontinued housekeeping, and made her home with the elder of her two children, Mrs. Jane Stebb. Mrs. Stebb, on the strength of having spent a part of her honeymoon in New York city, quite prided herself on her knowledge of the world, and was epithely content to settle down for the remainder of her life on her husband's farm—her interests and ideas, and those of James, her husband, bounded by the stone wall and rail fences, that bounded their land. The home of John, Mrs. Hubbell's younger child, had been, since his boyhood, in a distant city, with a wealthy and childless uncle, who had bestowed upon him a liberal education, and afterwards established him in business, but, a few months previous to the time of our story, John had left his uncle's house, and with a fair domestic partner, established a home of his own, or, in his mother's homely phraseology, "John had got married an' gone to housekeepin'." Mrs. Hubbell and her daughter were prevented from attending John's wedding, and several months passed without their having made the acquaintance of the bride, but at length, influenced partly by natural curiosity concerning her and partly by John's urgent invitations, they decided to brave the perils of the way, which seemed very formidable to Mrs. Hubbell, and pay him a visit. "I can't stay more than a forenight at the most," said Mrs. Stebb, as they were laying their plans. "but there's nothing to hinder you from staying as long as you like." Within a few days Mrs. John had completely captivated her husband's relatives, and within the same time 3 A Scene of Great Activity Ensued. their unconventional but kindly ways quite won Mrs. John's heart. But while heartily approving of John's wife, Mrs. Hubbell and her daughter did not altogether approve of his home surroundings, as the following conversation goes to show: "Louisy's as good-looking' a woman as I ever see," observed Mrs. Hubbell to her daughter one evening, as they prepared to retire. "I declare, Janey," continued Mrs. Hubbell, "the more I see of how mean and poverty-stricken some things about the house be, the more I wonder how Louisy can keep up her sperits the way she does." "I've thought of the same thing, ma," said Mrs. Stebb, "and I think all the more of Louisa for not making excuses about her things; I suppose she knows they're the best John can afford, and so she acts just as she would if they were the best in the land." "So had I," said Mrs. Stebb. "I declare, I was beat the first time I went into the parlor an' see how mean an' scirmped things was there." Mrs. Hubbell went on; "take that faded old carpet, now—it likely was made a present to Loulsy by some of her folks, an' I suppose she an' John thought 'twould save buyin' a new one, and so they put it down, though it don't come up to the wall by a good foot all' round, and to think of her hanging up those plates and platters on the wall, because they can't afford to buy pictures enough. It's too bad, how the poor child has had to put up with all the old trumpery," said Mrs. Hubbell, in mild indignation, as she laid her head on the pillow, and hour after hour, while her daughter slumbered at her side, the old lady lay wide awake, thinking over the indications of her son's poverty that surrounded her on every hand, and devising a certain scheme for the bettering of his household appointments. Sight seeing and other pleasures made the days fly, and all too quickly, Mrs. Stebb's visit drew to an end. As she was packing her trunk on the day previous to her departure, Mrs. Hubbell revealed to her the scheme which she had devised in the night watches. "Janey," she began, "I've made up my mind to give Louise my best set o' furn'ture, an' the three-ply carpet!" said Mrs. Hubbell, bringing the words out very slowly, in order to gradually prepare her daughter for the stupendous announcement. "Well, ma, I guess you're right," said Mrs. Stebb, as after thinking the matter over for a moment, her face brightened; "I had sort o' lotted on that set, but Louisa does need it a good deal more than I'm likely to for years to come." "You're a good girl, Janey; there isn't a selfish hair in your head," said Mrs. Hubbell, approvingly. "You must be sure an' hev Simon wrap it up very careful, an' don't start it off till I write you to you; I want to wait till I get a good chance to a ruine Louise. For several weeks after Mrs. Stebb's return home, Mrs. Hubbell watched and waited in vain for a favorable opportunity to put into execution her project for surprising her daughter-in-law. At length one day John came to his mother and said that Louisa was about to make a short visit to a sister. Mrs. Hubbell, senior, gladly assumed authority over her son's household, and congratulated herself upon the opportunity thus presented for the carrying out of her plans. "Nothin' could a' suited me better," she said to herself in great delight, as on the day after her daughter-in-law's departure, she wrote to Mrs. Stebb an account of the situation, and requested that her gift be sent on without delay. In a few days Mrs. Hubbell received from Mrs. Stebb a notification that the furniture was on its way. "John," she said to her son at breakfast, on the day on which it was to arrive, "Janey has been sendin' me some things from home, an' James writes that they're goin' to get here to-day, an' I wish you'd send a good, stiddy man from the store to help me with 'em. They're heftier than me an' Katy can manage alone." "Very well, mother, I will send Murphy; he is a strong, accommodating young fellow," said John. Murphy, accordingly, soon made his appearance, and a scene of great actively ensued. Katy was summoned from the kitchen to help. All was ready, therefore, for the furniture when it arrived, and as it did so in excellent condition, Mrs. Hubbell's mind was greatly relieved, and she carried forward the work of refinishing the parlor with much enthusiasm. On the day upon which Mrs. John was to return, Mrs. Hubbell not only dusted, but thoroughly swept the parlor, and then she arrayed herself in her best cap and dress, and awaited Mrs. John's return. "Here they be!" she exclaimed, as John's latch-key rattled in the door; and hastening down, she met Mrs. John in the hall. After a short rest Mrs. Hubbell escorted her son and his wife into the parlor and explained what she had done. "You dear, kind mother!" said Mrs. John, as with lips twitching strangely she impulsively embraced the old lady; "how funny—I mean, how good of you!" "Yes, mother, it was generous and good of you," said John, as he vigorously pulled his mustache. "Well, I'm glad you like it," said Mrs. Hubbell, much gratified at these expressions of appreciation. "But, mother," said Mrs. John, after a moment's hesitation. "I really don't deserve either your praise or this—this beautiful furniture." "Why don't you?" inquired Mrs. Hubbell, in much surprise. "Because our furniture was not poor, mother dear, and so there was no merit in my putting up with it," said Mrs. John very humbly. "Wasn't poor!" repeated Mrs. Hubbell, in increased astonishment. "No, mother, it was only fashionable," said Mrs. John, who by this time could no longer control her abilities, and burst into a hearty laugh, in which she was joined by her husband. "Fash'nable!" echoed Mrs. Hubbell, as she threw up her hands and looked very blank. "Yes, mother, they were all fashionable," repeated Mrs. John; "the faded carpet was a Persian rug, and cost a great deal of money. And the platters and plates, mother dear, were plaques, and made to hang on walls." Mrs. John went on. "Dear me, an' I had Katy pile 'em on the top shelf o' the pantry!" said Mrs. Hubbell; "an' the sideboard, I suppose that was fashionable too." "That wasn't a sideboard, mother," said Mrs. John, laughing. "It was a cabinet, and the dishes in it were very rare and expensive." "Well, I never!" exclaimed Mrs. Hubbell, laughing too, for by this time the humor of the situation had partially overcome her mortification; I thought you'd put 'em in there, because they was odd pieces that wouldn't do fur the table. Well," continued Mrs. Hubbell, laughing again, "the long an' short of it is, I've made an old goose o' myself, ah' the best thing I can do now is to send my fur'nure right back to Janey. If fashions has changed so here, they'll be changin' there before many years, an' she may as well hev the good of it, an' take what she's got for her settin'room." And so Mrs. Hubbell's best set came, after all, into the possession of Mrs. Stebb, who received, it gladly. "Fashion or no fashion," she said to her husband, "T'd a good deal rather have it than all the things in Louisa's parlor put together." "Just so," said Mr. Stebb, approvingly; "and" he added, with a twinkle in his eye, "if fashionable company comes and hints at wanting edg and ends, why we can invade 'em to take a seat up corner." Sedalia Weekly CONSERVATOR Progress, Intelligence' Industry, Race Pride and Aggressiveness. We shall have Contributions from some of the Leading Negroes of this state. Subjects that interest the Public Mind will be conservatively treated. Subscriptions, On account of the great of the production of a Newspaper, The CONSERVATOR, for the year 1908 will be an One Year, Six Months. Three Months. Subscriptions are always Let Your Newspaper Believing a Newspaper to be a Medi- Thought, the Management of to grant space to any one of Public Propositious; tributor allows his ed. The right to reject iona mat On account of the great increase in the cost of the production of a Newsv Race Paper, such as The CONSERVATOR, the subscription prices for the year 1908 will be as follows: One Year, : $1.50 Six Months, : $1.00 Three Months, : $.65 Subscriptions are always Payable in Advance. Believing a Newspaper to be a Medium for the Reflection of Public Thought, the Management of this Publication has decided to grant space to any one desiring to be heard upon Public Propositious; provided, each contributor allows his name to be used. The right is reserved to reject object- ionable matter. Call for Mass Convention. The republicans of Petis county are herby called to meet in Mass Convention in the Criminal Court room of the Court House. in the city of Sedalia, Mo., on Saturday, February 8, 1908, at 1:30 p. m., to elect thirteen delegates to the Republican State Convention to be held at St. Louis, Mo., on February 27, 1908, and thirteen delegates to the Seventh District Republican Congressional Convention, to be held at Sedalia, Mo., February 18, 1908. By order of the Republican County Central Committee. Sedalia, Mo., January 11, 1908. (Signed) J. L. BABCOCK, Chairman- S. W. JAMES, Secretary. GUSHER LODGE NO 71 This is the youngest lodge reported to the last Grand Lodge. Yet we think it safe to say there is not an other lodge in the state that will show a better financial system. There are not many members in this lodge, but every one is prompt to his duty. Their corps of officers must have proved satisfactorily, for they were nearly all relected. It was a strong band of loyal men and faithful women who organized the lodge and court at Sweet Springs. The officers and members of the lodge need to be complimented on their good work. 'Tis a positive delight to sit under the sage counsel of the venerable prelate Rev. R. Rush. Several important News Items arrived to late for publication in this issue. Next week, we shall give to them their just attention. Established in May 1903. great increase in the cost ofsv Race Paper, such as the subscription prices follows: : $1.50 : $1.00 : $.65 always Payable in Advance. s Come to Us. medium for the Reflection of Public of this Publication has decided desiring to be heard upon provided, each con- sname to be us- is reserved object- public ater. Established in May 1903 AMERICA'S GREAT- EST NEED. "What America needs more than railway extension, and western irrigation, and low tariff, and a bigger wheat crop, and a merchant marine, and a new navy, is a revival of piety, that kind mother and father used to have—piety that counted it good business to stop for daily family prayer before breakfast, right in the middle of harvest; that quit field work a half hour early Thursday night so as to get the chores done and go to prayer meeting; that borrowed money to pay the preacher's salary and prayed fervently in secret for the salvation of the rich man who looked with scorn on such unbusiness-like behavior That's what we need now to clean this country of the fifth ot graft, and of greed, petty and big; or worship of fine houses and big lands and high office and grand social functions. What is this thing we are worshipping but a vain repetition of what decayed nations fell down and worshipped just before their light went out? Read the history of Rome in decay and you will find luxury there that could lay a big dollar over our little doughnut that looks so large to us. Great wealth never made a nation substantial nor horrible. There's nothing on earth that looks good that is so daegerous for a man or nation to handle as quick, easy, big money. If you do resist its deadly influence the chances are that it will get your son. It takes greater and finer heroism to dare to be poor in America than to capture a battery in Manchuria." Nervous or Sick Headache will yield quickly to the influence of De. Miller's Anti-Pain Pills. 35 doses 35 cents.