Sedalia Weekly Conservator

Sedalia Weekly Conservator. T. A. Sampson THE FUNERAL OF BISHOP FOWLER BISHOP FOWLER WAS A MIGHMY THINKER AND LEADER, HE IS THOUGHT OF TO DAY AS A CREAT LOVER. HE LOVED HIS KINDRED, HIS CHURCHES THE MASSES OF PEOPLE, BOTH HERE AND IN HEATHER-DOM; HE LOVED THE NEED- IEST THE MOST. At one o'clock on Monday, March 23,a brief service of prayer for the family and a few intimate friends was held at the bishop's late residence, 338 West Seventy-second Street. It was conducted by Rev. Wallace MacMullen, D, D., of Madison Ave. Church, the pastor of the family. Before two o'clock the large auditorium of Madison Avenue Church was thronged for the public service. The pews on both sides of the center aisle were occupied by ministers and by representatives of the Foreign Missionary Society, the trustees of Drew Theological Seminary and other Boards to which Bishop Fowler belonged. In the northeast corner of the church were the deacones from the New York Deaconess Home, in which he was greatly interested. The chancel of the church was decorated with palms and many elaborate floral offerings. The casket was covered with black cloth, with heavy mountings of silver, and upon it we re a massive cross of violets and a great wreath of callas, tuberoses and smilax. The wreath was sent from Washington and Established in May 1903. Don't Fail to Remember That The Sedalia W CONSERV Sedalia Weekly CONSERVATOR W. H. HUSTON, Editor and Publisher Is a Constant Advocate of Progress, Intelligence, Industry, Race Pride and Aggressiveness. 1908. For the Year, We shall have Contributions from some of the ing Negroes of this state. Subjects that inte Public Mind will be conservatively treated. Progress, Intelligence, Industry Race Pride and Aggressiveness. 1908. For the Year, 1908. 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 in- of the production of a Newsy Ra- The CONSERVATOR, the s for the year 1908 will be as follow One Year, : Six Months, : Three Months, : Subscriptions are always Pay- 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: Let Your News Come to Us. 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. VOL V was a token of esteem from President Roosevelt. Dr. MacMullen offered the invocation, pleading that those who mourned might have a holy triumph and that comfort might come to the stricken lovers and to the great Church from which a leader bad gone forth. The Scripture lessons were read by Dr. Leonard, Dr. Chadwick, (who was a classmate of Bishop Fowler at Garrett Biblical Institute), and Dr. Watters, Presiding Elder of the New York District. The hymns, which were favorites of the deceased, wire sung by the congregation. Bishop Fowler was a sympathetic friend, a full partner in the sufferings of those he loved. "Home was to him the vestibule of heaven. He was a peerless preacher of the gospel, simple and direct." He approached death with the tread of a conqueror. He was calm and firm in the gathering shadows. Though much in plain, he rarely referred to his physical ills, for he looked on the grave not as a blind alley, but as a gateway Established in May 1903. at The Weekly ERVATOR Ignence, Industry, Use and Ag- giveness. The Year, 1908. Obs from some of the Lead- Subjects that interest the lively treated. eat increase in the cost vssv Race Paper, such as the subscription prices s follows: : $1.50 : $1.00 : $.65 vss Payable in Advance. SEDALIA, MO., MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1908. through which he caught vistas of glory. Would that we might catch something of his point of view to dry our tears and change this hour to one of gladness. As sometimes when one's friends leave the house we stay behind to close the windows and lock the doors before following them, we lose them for a moment from view, but presently overtake and greet them, just around the corner, so we will not say farewell to this friend who has gone on a little way before, leaving us for a moment; rather we will say, 'Good morning,' presently—almost immediately, 'Good morning.'" Woman' Home Missionary Society Central Missouri Conference. The Aniversary of the above named department of the Methodist Episcopal Church was held Thurs day afternoon of the conference. The auditorum was beautifully decorated with the stars and stripes and at 2 o'clock a large number representing the workers in the Woman's Home Missionary Society formed a beautiful procession marching into the church. The children sung the the processional being in charge of the deaconess Miss Jones and Mrs. Palmer' Mrs. H. M. Nasmyth who has charge of the Adeline Smith House in Little Rock, Ark. was the speaker of the afternoon. Mrs. J. E Chambers of National board for colored deaconess work Mrs. Curl and Miss Foster of the St. Louis conference were present and rendered efficient service. Mrs. Mc. Dowell the wife of the Presiding Bishop was introduced and took a seat upon the rostum with the ladies. After two hours interesting session, the ladies marched from the auditorium to the Sunday School room and continued their business. Members Of Foraker Organization At Springfield, Ohio., Object To Treatment At Lunch Counter. Rev. Nathaniel Pius Urges Colored Men to Support Candidates Who Are Friends. Because John N. Garver' candidate for representative, is interested in the Arcade restaurant, at Springfield, O., the J. B. Fotaker Club, colored, is at its meeting Friday night scored him severely for the reason that he "back up a certain restaurant and will not allow a colored gentleman to drink a cup of coffee at the lunch counter. "Yet he wants our votes," said one of the members. This club represents 150 staunch colored voters any who have organized to resent any insult to the race like that referred. The list of candidates was closely scanned and the members picked out the ones that were favorable to them The others were placed on the black list and their delagtes will be fought at primaries. Rev. Nathaniel Pius, pastor of the Second Baptist church, who had been invited as the guest of the club, was introduced and made a strong plea to the members to show their manhood in defeating any nominee on the Republican ticket who will not stand up for the protection of the fami lies and homes of the colored people. Rev. Pius spoke at lenght on the conditions as they are presented to them by men who only wanted the colored vote. "After ejection" said he, "they turn their backs upon your race until they want your votes again. Then they will promise you anything. Mr Pius and the other leaders said such men should not be supported. Arthur J. Riggs also made a strong talk about getting out in the precincts and working for the right men. Taft Lauds Negro. Says Industrial Development Is Key to Race Problem. SOU TH'S LAWS UNDER FIRE New York, March 16.—Speaking before a representative Brooklyn audience at Plymouth church tonight Secretary Taft expressed an optimistic conviction concerning the future of the colored race in the United States. After presenting an array of statistics to show the progress of the American Negro since the day of freedom, the secretary declared that this growth in intellect, learning, and industry must continue. The fear of Negro domination in the south was, he said, a advan tage of education and opportunity the Colored population would take its proper place in the political af fairs of the nation. The occasion of the secretary's speech was a meeting under the auspices of the Armstrong association and the interests of Hampton institute of Virginia. Secretary Talt strongly commended the work done by Hampton and Tuskegee and reviewed the growth of law designed to affect the Colored race. He continued: In a population where illiteracy is proportionately large, no one can object, certainly, under the federal constitution, to the establishment of electoral educational or property qualifications. "And I do not understand that the intellectual Colored men of the country object to the passage and enforcement of such a law, but they do object, and have the right to object to the partial enforcement of such a law in such a way as to exclude the ineligible black men and allow to vote the white men who are equally ignorant and ineligible. "If the Negro will make himself independable to the business prosperity of the south his political influence will take care of itself. "As the Colored man becomes eligible under the laws imposing educational and property qualifications, his standing in the community will give weight to the vote he casts, and it is inevitable that in the end industrial success will bring him full political rights The above utterances on the part of William H. Taft, is futher evidence that he is playing to the galleries for the purpose of catching the vote of his Colored brother, and if he is elected president he will not raise his little finger in the way of assisting to enforce the three amendments to the Constitution of the United States, and to restore the ballot to the Negro in the Southern States. —Broad Ax Don't Fret. Don't be discouraged, for the world Will always criticize you; Earth's dearest treasure is the few True friends who love and prize you Lida Keck Wiggins. Negro Missouri Republican Club. UMENTS! PROPOSITION IN THE MONU- MENT LINE AT INEN'S s and a Large Stock to Select from- INER OHIO AND PACIFI Sts. MONUMENTS! THE BEST PROFOSITION IN THE MONUMENT LINE AT The Latest Designs and a Large Stock to Select from 28 YEARS CO RNER OHIO AND PACIFI Sts. SEEDS, PLANTS, ROSES BULBS, VINES, SHRUBS, FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES. Sweet Peas, Pansies, Nasturtiums and Other Choice Flower Seeds. LAWN GRASS AND LAWN FERTILIZER. ARCHIAS' SEED STORE, 106-108 E. Main St., SEDALIA, MO --- As to Soldierly Qualities In commenting on the Brownsville question many Southern papers show hostility to the idea of en-listing any colored men in the army. They are unwilling to credit them with the needed steady courage or capacity for discipline. On this point they differ with an authority to whom they are accustomed in general to point with the highest respect and confidence. Writing in Feb. 1865, two months before Appomattox, Gen. Robert E. Lee, approved the idea that the Confederate Congress should carry Negroes to the field in behalf of the Richmond Government. Gen. Lee said: "I think the measure not only expedient but necessary The enemy will certainly use them against us if he can get possession of them." Gen. Lee said in the same communication: In my opinion, the Negroes, under proper circumstances, will make efficient soldiers." He added that the Negroes who served in the Confederate forces should be freed. The war closed before this step could be taken, but Gen. Lee's estimat of the black man's capacity as a soldier will stand perpetually as a tribute to the race in this respect. He was born and raised among them and knew that they were men even though slaves. He had observed their work as federal troops in the siege of Petersburg and was familiar with it in other fields of the war, and reached the conclusion that they would be efficient soldiers even for those who held them in bondage. No Southern paper has said that a company of white soldiers should be summarily discharged in a body with out individual discrimination and due trial for all offenses, as was the company at Brownville. If the Southern press holds that the colored man is unfit to be a soldier, it goes counter the record and to the opinion of their greatest military leader during the civil war. Death Sentence Commuted John Baker. a Negro Was to Have Been Hanged April 3 Jefferson City, March 27. Governor Folk today commuted the death sentence of John Baker, a Columbia Negro, to life imprisonment in the penitentiary. MONUM THE BEST PROFOSI MENT HEIN The Latest Designs and a 28 YEARS CO RNER O Dandelion --- No. 25 Baker was to have been hanged on April 3 for the murder of another Negro in a fight at a picnic near Coluubia a few years ago The prosecuting attorney and many of the people of Boone county recommended the commutation of the sentence. Don't Fret. Don't get discouraged when you hear What people say about you; Don't go around with troubled brow, 'O'erlopking all life's beauty: The folks that talk will suffer more Than you, so do your duty. Don't fret and fume and wish them ill Their lives hold little pleasure; Send back a message of good will— 'Twill serve to heap your measure This Club at 294+ Chestnut St is the liviest political organization in St. Louis. They are prepairing to hold their regular meeting at which all members are particularly requested to be present, for business of importance will be transacted for the benefit, of the club. Mr. Ewd, Foster is infusing life and animation into the club, and though Sunday after noon talks and gathering the negro vote is being aroused, so that at the next election St. Louis will poll the largest Negro vote in her history. The members find this club to be one of the most pleasant resort in the city, and often visitors of prominence from distant cities drop in to receive the courtesies for which the crub is distinguished. Has No Place In Politics Port. C. C. Hubbard, principal of Lincoln School, was selected as one of the judges of election from the First Ward. Professor Hubbard has notified the chairman of the republican committee that he cannot serve, because he cannot see that the principal of a school has any place in politics. Correspondents and Agents wanted in every town and village in Central Missouri. THE NATIONAL PLEA. God give us men! A time like the Clean minds, pure hearts, true fathers Mem who possess opinions and a Men whom desire for office does Men whom the spoils of office can Men who love honon; men who Tall men; sun crowned men; men In public duty and in private the Men who can stand before a dem And denounce his treatcherous fi live us men! A time like this demands minds, pure hearts, true faith and ready hands. who possess opinions and a will; whom desire for office does not kill; whom the spoils of office can not buy; who love honon; men who will not lie; men; sun crowned men; men who live above the fo- lic duty and in private thinking; who can stand before a demagogue denounce his treatcherous flatteries without winking Republican City Ticket. For Mayor,..... For Marshall,..... For Attorney,..... For Police Judge,..... For Treasurer,..... For Collector,..... For Assesor,..... For School Director,..... For Aldermen First Ward,..... Second Ward,..... Third Ward,..... Fourth Ward Chairman City Committee,.. Syvor,.....Jud L. H. Marshall,.....W. H. Morney,.....W. W. Notice Judge,.....Hugh C. Measurer,.....John Selector,.....E. F. Vaule Sesor,.....John F. School Director,.....Charles H. Hermen First Ward,.....W. D. H. Second Ward,.....J. J. Third Ward,.....A. L. Fourth Ward,.....Robert City Committee,.....A. W. M. For Mayor,.....Jud L. Babcock For Marshall,.....W. H. Boullt For Attorney,.....W. W. Blain For Police Judge,.....Hugh Gresham For Treasurer,.....John Brandt For Collector,.....E. F. VanWagner For Assesor,.....John F. Taylor For School Director,.....Charles Hoffman For Aldermen First Ward,.....W. D. Ilgenfritz Second Ward,.....J. J. Baker Third Ward,.....A. L. Pringle Fourth Ward,.....Robert Johns Chairman City Committee,.....A. W. McKinzie Our Municipal Election. Throughout the state, city off May we suggest in a general way cumbent on them to take an active officers that are to deal directly we should be tightly drawn, yet they of the municipality. It is the duty of every citizen mere partisan ties. But when tqual in moral worth business acun public interest, then should on "Yellow dog" days in American knowa worth is in the ascendant cal chicener, have ost their attn Locally, we have before us two ly of conservative business and pro whole, the Republicans have the their candidates are men who h government. Their records What they intend to do for the fu ments of the past although the state, city officials will be voted for biggest in a general way to all our patrons thereto them to take an active interest in the sel- are to deal directly with them. While nightly drawn, yet they should not work to the culturality. The duty of every citizen to place the public man tits. But when the personal of local tide worth business acumen and patriotic dev rest, then should one adhere strictly to "days in American politics are over. O which is in the ascendant. Shrewdness and ery have ost their attiva tiveness for the intre we have before us two dominant tickets con- vative business and professional men. W Republicans have the better of the two, sin- lates are men who have had experience. Their records are open to pub- intend to do for the future is indicated by the past Throughout the state, city officials will be voted for to-morrow. May we suggest in a general way to all our patrons that it is encumbent on them to take an active interest in the selection of the officers that are to deal directly with them. While partisan ties should be tightly drawn, yet they should not work to the detriment of the municipality. It is the duty of every citizen to place the public good above mere partisan ties. But when the personal of local tickets are equal in moral worth business acumen and patriotic devotion to the public interest, then should one adhere strictly to his party. "Yellow dog" days in American politics are over. Character and known worth is in the ascendant. Shrewdness and mere political chickens have ost their attiva tiveness for the intelligent voter Locally, we have before us two dominant tickets composed largely of conservative business and professional men. Weighed as a whole, the Republicans have the better of the two, since many of their candidates are men who have had experience in municipal government. Their records are open to public scrutiny. What they intend to do for the future is indicated by their achievements of the past. J. L. Babcock, candidate for mayor, filled that office o several years ably and video greatly in bringing to Sedalia new and her progressiveness. If elected he promises to duplicate his former achievements. Attorney. Mr. Blain is a red hot republican, constantly at the front fighting for his party. If chosen he is eminently equipped to perform his duty. Hugh Gresham, the present W. H. Boult, the present City Marshall, seeks re-election. He has had much experience as a police officer. During his encumency, there has arisen no dissatisfaction. If re-elected, we may look for proficiency in our police department. W. W. Blain, a young attorney, is the candidate for City DR. HENN 811 to 815 WALNUR The Old Reliable Doctor- regular Graduate in Med- Over 30 years in Kansas O Authorized by the Chronic State to treat all Cures guaranteed or money refunded. mercury or injurious medicine used. No de- treated by mail and express. Medicines se- Charges low. Over 60,000 cases cured. Age cases and send for terms. Consultation free. R. HENDERSON 811 to 815 WALNUT ST., KANSAS CITY The Old Reliable Doctor—Oldest in age and longest regular Graduate in Medicine. Over 53 Years' Speak Over 30 years in Kansas City. 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No in- formation from business. Sure guaranteed. and list of questions free-scaled, scaled. --- --- this demands with and ready hands. will; not kill; not buy; will not lie; men who live above the fog inking; agogue atteries without winking ---Ex. Jud L. Babcock W. H. Boult W. W. Blain Hugh Gresham John Brandt E. F. VanWagner John F. Taylor Charles Hoffman W. D. Ilgenfritz J. J. Baker A. L. Pringle Robert Johns A. W. McKinzie socials will be voted for to-morrow, to all our patrons that it is en- interest in the selection of the bath them. While partisan ties should not work to the detriment to place the public good above the personal of local tickets are open and patriotic devotion to the adhere strictly to his party. politics are over. Character and. Shrewdness and mere politi- niveness for the intelligent voter, dominant tickets composed large- professional men. Weighed as a better of the two, since many of ave had experience in municipal are open to public scrutiny, sure is indicated by their achieve- Attorney. Mr. Blain is a red hot republican, constantly at the front fighting for his party. If chosen he is eminently equipped to perform his duty. Hugh Gresham, the present Police Judge, seeks re-election. He has "made good," during his past term and it is very likely that he will win with ease. John Brandt, the present en-cre-ment of the City Treasurer's office, is out for re-election. We think he ought to win, since he certainly understands how to lay up the money "for keeps." DERSON ST ST., KANSAS CITY, MO. Oldest in age and longest located. A line. Over 53 Years' Special practice— LY. ESTABLISHED 1867. Nervous and Special Diseases. All medicines furnished ready for use — no action from business. Exterior at doors everywhere. Free from gase or breakage and experience are important. State your and confidential, personally or by letter. 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We hope that we shall not be humiliated by seeing gangs marched to the polls by bosses, as has been done in days gone by. Let us have an order'y election. CENTRAL MISSOU RI CONFERENCE Concludes Great Session at St. Louiz on March 30th. E. F. VanWagner, a genteel young man, asks re-election as City Collector. Young, popular, capable and obliging, his chance at the polls Tomorrow is flattering. He is a sure winner. John F. Taylor, the laboring man's friend, is the nominee for Assessor. He is strictly a son of toil and the labor vote will rally loyalty to his support. Charles Hoffman will be selected for School director without opposition Mr. Hoffman is one of Sedalia's best citizens. W. D. Ilgenfritz, the Alder.nanic candidate in the First Ward, The Republicans have a good check certain influences that work win. It is hoped that the day is not be kept clear of all manner of poli- Due notice has been given in on the bartering in votes. We hope seeing gangs marched to the polls days gone by. Let us have an o CENTRAL MIS- RI O Concludes Great Seiz on Ma- The Central Missouri Conference convened in its 22nd Annual Session in Union Memorial church corner of Leffingwell and Pine streets, St. Louis, Missouri, on the 25th of March, 1908, Biahop McDowell presiding. After a short devotional service, the Lord's Supper was administered by Bishop McDowell, assisted by presiding elders Smith, Higgs and Abbott and the Rev. Dr. W, W. Lucas, of the Upper Mississippi conference, who was representing the Southwestern Christian Advocate. After the administration of the Lord's Supper, Bishop McDowell delivered a brief address, following this by taking up the Disciplinary Questions. The presiding elders reported their district labors. The reports were notable for their hopefulness and insight into the future conditions of the Church and for the advancement that has been made during the past year in pushing out and occupying new fields. On the whole the reports from the ministers were good, few having done worse than last year. In these cases, with possibly one exception the cause was traceable to other than the minister's. It was recommended to the conference that portions of Missouri and Illinois, heretofore, unoccupied be given proper consideration. In order that these opportunities might be looked after with care, the conference was divided into four districts. New churches were built in all of the old district during the past year. An intelligent class of young men, as shown in this conference, is entering the ministry. It is safe to say that this was the largest conference that has been held since the separation of the colored brethren from the white conferences in this state. This being the Quadriennium, the Lay Conference also met and a host of visitors. Among the noted visitors present were Doctors Lyman Abbott, Luccock, Hagarty, Maveety, Lucas, Logan, Jones Brandt, Jennings; presiding elders from the Illinois conference; ministers of the M. E. church south, A. M. E. church, C. M. E. church, A. M. E. Z. chnrcn, baptist, Presbyterian and Episcopal churches. Mrs. Naysmith, of Little Rock Arkansas, preceptress of the Adeline Smith Model home, addressed the Woman's Home Missionary Society Thursday afternoon. Dr. G. G. Logan spoke for Foreign Missions Thursday evening. Dr. Coggirs spoke for the Ep has had much experience as a "City Father". His opponent Dr Cowan has submitted a good platform pledging himself to work for a City Hoapital, amply equipped to serve all the people. But Mr. Ilegenfritz will go him one beter, if elected. J. J. Faker. Aldermonic candidate in the Second Ward, is a conservative business man, who is interested in the improvement of the North side. Messrs Pringle and Johns in the third and fourth Wards are Good Men, well informed in business affairs. ticket and, if they will hold in keth no good for them, they will be far distant when our streets will critical parasites and grafters. Our city dailies warning against that we shall not be humiliated by us by bosses, as has been done in order'y election. SSOU- CONFERENCE session at St. Lou- arch 30th. worth League at its anniversary Tuesday evening. Dr. T. C. Iliff addressed the conference on behalf of Home Missions and Church Extension, Wednesday evening. Dr. Maveeety presented the requests of the Freedman's Aid and Southern Education and Sunday Schools on Friday evening. The conference Epworth League held its anniversary and elected officers on Saturday evening. Sunday; was the Great Day of the session. At 9:30 a. m. was the hour for the Love Feast; at 10:30 the ordaining of Deacon and e der was observed; at 11 o'clock the conference listened to a sermon from the Bishop. In the evening a sermon by Dr. Jennings was attentively listened to. During the sessions Dr. Jennings presented the conference two drafts, amounting to more than $600, from the Book Concern and Chartered Fund. 'This with the Conference Claimants' collections from this conference was distributed among the retired ministers and the widows and orphans of deceased brethren. On Friday the delegates to the General Conference were elected as follows:—Ministerial, Dr. R. E. Gillum regular with the Rev W. H. Smith as alternate; Lay, Prof. A. C. Machin regular with Prof. H. L. Billups as alternate. There were not many changes made in the appointments and yet some notable ones. A new district was formed and the Rev W. C. Ellis placed over it. Presiding Elder B. F. Abbott was assigned to Union Memorial and the Rev. Dr. R. E. Gillum was placed in charge of the St. Louis District. The same splendid spirit of not making changes was manifest ed in the re-election of conference officers. Rev. Prof. F. S. Bowles still retains the secretaryship, Dr. R. E. Gillum statistical secretary and the Rev. G. W. Reeves t asurer. Union Memorial, where the sessions were held, is a great church great in membership, great in size, great in its work already accomplished and great in its hospitality. It is safe to say there were nearly 500 visitors at this conference. Homes were found for all and over 200 persons were provided for daily in the church dining room. Dr. Gillum and his congregation are indeed deserving of great praise for their hospitality. St. Louis District, R. E. Gillum presiding elder. Bowlpg Green A A Solson Moerschel Brewing Co. BREWERS AND BOTTLERS. Cor. Main and Missouri, Avenue, Phone 814. Private Orders Given Special Attention. When You Buy More: SCHEL'S Beer, You will Be Patronizing a Home Industry. : : 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, 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. C. C. Hubbard, Box 42, Chancellor Commander. S. B. Moore, Hoffman Bldg., keeper of records and seal. St. Louis Lodge No. 41 St. Louis, Mo. Holds its regular meetings or 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. WARRENSBURG LODGE No. 46 Warrensburg, Mo. Holds its regular 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 LODGE No. 31 Cape Girardeau, Mo. Holds its regular meetings on the first and third Thursdays of each month in their castle hall at Right O'clock sharp. George Walls, chancellor commander. Albert M. Oliver, Box 86, keeper of records and seal. Moerschel B BREWERS AN Cor. 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KINDS OF REPAIRING, f Plone 633. 514 MMoniee St. NJefferson City, : Missouri. C Se ean cane “) Pianos at a Bargain. J. J. McDonald, the local rep- fesentative for the Thiebe-Stier- ta Masic House of St, Louis, has the following pianos tor sale. - CHICKERING & SON, _ of Boston, PUOLE, CAM- ERON, THIEBE-STIER: LIN, THIELIN, and STIEN. BACH-DREHER. "Persons, Jesiring @ piano, car ‘save money by secing me first, Since we are manufacturers and, therefore, wecan save you mon ‘ey. Call on, or write, J. J. McDONOUCH, . 617 LaFayette Street, Sedaiia, Missour’ Church Directory. SEDAMIN CHURCHES. FATLOR CHAPEL Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday School 9,30 a.m Preaching - + 11,00 a.m Class-meeting + 5300 p. m, Epworth League. - 6,30 p.m Preaching - - 7,30p.m, Prayer Meeting Wednesday even- ing of each week, Rev R, Davis, Pastor. Residence 107 E. Cooper street, i) QUINN CHAPEL A.M. E. Church Morning Service lla. m, Sundav School - 2p. m. Class meeting - 3pm Evening Service - 8p.m. .Prayer meeting every Wednesday nights at 8 p. m. Teashers’ meeting Friday nights P, Thurman, pastor. H. R. Brown, Secy. North Osage St. Morning services - 11 a.m. Sunday School - 2pm. Class meeting - = 3:45 p. m. Epworth League - 9;30 p.m. Evening Service - 7345. p.m. Prayer meeting every Wednes day evening of each week. Christios Band meeting every Friday night. You are welcome. Rev. T. L. Scott, Pastor 313 W. Clay Mrs, Mamie Walker, Secy. Merdan Street Baptist Church. Preaching ........+. 11:00 a. m, Sunday schoo! .......2:30 p.m. Preaching ....+++... 7:30 p. m. Pray. meeting every Wednes: day evening. Come, you will be made welcome to all of our ser- vices, —Rev, J, H. Downing, ‘QUAN'S CHAPEL, FREE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday Scheo; : 108 & Preaching Firat end. Third Sun- -Gayineach mouth, if a, m, and ‘Prayer Mestin ayer Meeting © Tuerday night ‘Covenant Meeting Friday night ‘Peys free and everybody made “welcome : a Bev. F D Burns, Fastor, Mrs Zula Whitley, Clerk, ‘2 SMubel Wiliams, Asst. Clerk Central Missouri Con- ‘2, ference Session concluded. Caird, 11), Eugene Graham Clarksville, George Grady Curryville, to'be supplied - - | DeSoto and Festus, J H Nolan Kast St. Louig. Ill, A R Martin Elsberry, T W Fulghem | Farmington, tobe supplied Frederickiowa, to be supplied Hanovbal, Q E Whaley Tronten & Potosi, to be supplied Jacksonville, IL, W W Goff Louisiana, S P Johnson Poplar Bluff, A J Williams St. Charles, R H Smith Springfield, I,J M Smalley Saint Louis: ° Baden, Walter E Walker Bridgeton and Kinloch, C Cato St. James, J H Boone Union Memorial, B F Abbott Sedalia District, W H Smith pre wes ee oe” Siam eestor cel” ight i aaa iP ae = siding elder. Beaman, A M Todd Butler, W H H Brown California, Green Knyard Carthage, R H Young Clinton, William Divers Dresden, to be supplied Georgetown, S W Hawkins Holden, H G Gibson Joplin, T H Lockwood Knob Noster, Deanis Peyton Lebanon, T D Davis Mount Vernon, B F Bateman Neosho, A D Holder Osceola, L. R Grant , Rolla, B D Dixon Sedalia. Kichard Davis Smithton, C S Webster Sweet Springs, R G Smith Versailles, Richard Rush Warrensburg, W A Bohannon Mexico District, W C Ellis pre siding elder. Columbia, G B Abbott Danville, J I Rolen Fayette. W J DeBue Forestelle, F H Smal! Fulton, John H McAllister Mexico, J M Harris Moberly, 1 D Huff Mcntgomery, B McCain New Bloomfield, R C Williams New Frapklin, ML Mackey ‘Troy, F D Avant Truesdale, H T Cannaday Sturgeon, J D Evans | Wellsville, John © Guyton? * Wright City, J A C Wade Randolph, J W Thomas 3t. Joseph District, A H Higgs presiding elder. Armatrcng, H T Reeves Arrow Rock, to be supplied Blackburn, Monroe Denny Des Moines, Ia,, E P Gieger Glasgow, W R Rivere Glasgow circuit, to be supplied | Independence, 0 A Johnson Kansas City, Missouri: * / Centennial, J Will Jackson Clark, to be supplied ‘Lexington, Leroy Woolrich | Malta Bend, Chrixtopher ‘ays Marshall, George W Reeves - Oskaloosa, Io., W L Lee Richmond, George W Ball Slater, J L Siaith | St. Joseph, D J Mitchell | Welliagton, M L Jackwon WANTED—Local representative for Sedalia and vicinity to look af- ter rencwale and increase sub- scription list of a prominent monthly magazine, on a salary ‘and commission basis. Experi, ence desirable, but not necesyary Good oppor.unity for right per- ton, Adurens Publisher, Box 59 ‘Station O, New York, : ———— For headache Dr, Milen’ Anti-Pain Pilit THE Williams Restaurant, THE PLACE TO GET FIRST CLASS MEALS, SHORT ORDERS AND HOT LUNCHES AT ALL HOURS, PRICES REASONABLE. Mrs. Fatsy Williams, Proprietress, 105 NORTH LAMINE ST., ¢ : SEDALIA, MO. J. M. Arbuckle. ~-—DEALER In—-- GENERAL MERCHANDISE AND AGENTS SUPPLIES, BOOKS, & STATION. ERY; PICTURE, SACRED & SECULAR, SOUVEN- IR Post CARDS. é Factory to home prices. Correspondence Solicited 62 Washington st Boston, {Wass. Dr. Cowan‘s Platform Dr. Cowan, the Democratic nominee for councilman for the first Ward bas given out a very sensible platform. All citizens should be interested in the hosp- ital project. | I wear no other man’s collar. , Publi€ honor sould mean Pub- lic confidence, | A square deal is not bovnded by conditions, Every man has a right to his own opinions. Corporations must live up to con tract no more—no less. I stand for a clean city literally end morally, I stand for a citv Hosqital where both white and colored may re- ceive the treatment due them. If elected I shall ask for the ap- pointment as Chairman of the Sanitary Committee to further my purpose. Iam for my ward first; all the people all the time. Where I think I am right, I will stand, When I am convinced I am wrong, | will admit it. No man is infallible. W. G. COWAN. An Open Letter From J W Mellor J. W. Mellor, the Democratic nominee for Mayor in entering the race several weeks ago, sub- mitted the following as his plat- form:— Gentlemen: I have hesitated before answering the foregoing call, signed by a great many demo crats because my inclination has been against accepting, while my friends have been urgent in their demands that I make the race. T have, however, now conclud- ed in response to the earnest s0- licitations of a great many citizens to become a candidate for thedemo cratic nomination for mayor. | Tappreciate the many responsi bilities of the position, and realize that the next mayor of our city | win be confrunted with many diffi jcult propositions, and that he will be required, if he does his duty well, to make sacrifices in his per sonal affairs. Lam determined, if elected; to give my best cfforts to the wel- fare of the city and to guard and protect the rights and interests of our people; and moreover, in the discharge of these official du- tics, Iintend to eliminate mere party interests or affiliations where the vital interests and wel- fare of the city are involved. I shall as far as is in my power, en- force the law and ordinances with out fear, fayor or discrimination. I believe that jn addition to having a well governed and well regulated city, we should have a clean city; and I pledge myselt to see Vhat the streets and alleys and vacant lots .re kept clean and made attractive and pleasant to our people and to strangers with: in our gates. ‘Thanking the people who have called upon me for their consid- eration, ond pledging the people that if elected, it will be my pur- pose, my pride and my ambition to g ve them an honest, progres- sive und clean administration, I am, Kespectfully, j. W. MELLOR, ——-— NEIGHBORS the PROMPTEST Morriliton, Ar’, March 23rd ‘C8, Neighbours of the Hearthston2. Kansas City, missouri. Dear Neighbors: Your cheek tor $18 just receiv edt and it was very welcone. I made out my blank Friday and sent it in and I see your check is dated the 2ist, Saturday. I have seen considerable of the way you have treated your other members and I have yet to seea dissausfied member. lam Fraternails yours, (Signed) Bert Norris. see anit cee Ee ERS | PERSONAL. | All our conference visitors are home again, looking jaded in the face and broken in te purse. A dospital proposition certair- ly demands public consideration, Let this project be continuously agitated. The students of George R. Smith College are busy praticing for their Commencement Exer- cises which will take place about the last of April Misses Ruth Buchner and Ger- trude Williams, are making great progress in tvpe-setting at the Conservator office corner of Coop er aad Ohio St., Subscribe for the Conservator now, do not wait, so you can find ont what the race is doing. it is one of the greatest Negro papers in Central Missouri, | The Negro Elk of this city gave an entertainment at Armory Hall last Thursday evening which was largely attended, The music was furnished by ‘Bill Junk’ and Will- jams, Negro-s have held one police officer, one janiiorship and one or two menial positions in the Street Commissioner's Departs meut, during all our recent ad- ministratiohs-—Republican, Dem- ocratic, Bi-Partinan and Indepen- ‘dent. If the Republicans should Sleep is nature’s” re- building period, when the energy used by the brain, muscles and organs is re- newed. If you lose sleep, your system is robbed of the strength sleep should give. Continued loss of sleep multiplies this loss until you become a phys- vical wreck. Dr. Miles’ Nervine quiets the irri- tated nerves and brings refreshing, invigorating sleep. Nervine contains no opiates, and therefor leaves no bad after-effects. “For over two years T,ruffered une told agoniex: my fends thought £ was kolng craay, 1 could not aloep Tor rest at oll, f tried different doce tors, but fuiled to find relief, My head would ache all the time; I was Tike one drunk: could not concentrate my mind. tnd. wae so. rewtieae and Guertin. After taking one bottle OE Bee" Mitew Neruine tat wonderfully hanged. Tam now on ty third vote Ge"and am “gaining ‘all the time, t ean “Hie downeand steep lke Ge child, &nd_am ‘able’ to. do. my) work.” Mks' MAY’ SCOTT. Engiish, Ind, ‘Your druggist sells Dr. Miles’ Nerv- Ing and werauthorize him to return Cece (only) if it fails Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind win, mav they look for something better or will the same old re- gime con tinuc? Have you borght your garden seeds yet? Ifnot yo to Archias’ store where you will get growable seeds at reasonable prices. 100 and 108 E. Main Street. Miss Viola Willene Jackson, teaches of the school at Tipton Mo. returned home Friday to spend a couple of days with her mother The school ix now prepar- ing for the closing exercises, | ‘The concert given monday night | at Taylors’ Chapel March the 23 by Miss Ruby Martin and Mr, Reeves for the benefit of the pas- tor Rev. Ric hard Davis was large ly attended and reported a great success. The young Mises of Lincoln High Schoo rendered a musicale program last Friday afternoon Every nember wis of merit and a‘i who attended were delig Ltfully entertained, J. J. Baker of the second ward appreciates Negro businuss enter: prises wellenough to give to them his patronage, Ifelected to the council he will do still more, VanWagner for Coliector is a growing need for our city. He conservative and will giv2 a poor mana reasonable chance before vashing him into eoxrt ona cols hiveoited tax propositioa, Read the statements submitted by Messrs Mellor and Cowan in this edition, ‘Tell their opponents Messrs Babcock an | Ilgenftirz to do as well or better, if they desire to fel certain of your support ov Vomorrow, Let them be frank, J. M. Braden and wife a:ded by local talent, with Miss M. Mioniolia Jackson as pianist, gave 1 talanted musicale at the Morgan Street Baptist Church on the 3rd. 4 large and appreciative audience greeted them, In Tomorrow's electton lay prejndice aside and measure men by the standard of their genuine worth, If your party nominee is up to che standird in character and general worth, be courage. ‘ous in supporting him. The Central Missouri Confer. ence Minutes for 1108 will be out 01 0F before May 1st. Ut you are wnxious to insert an ad in then, write the secretary, Prof. Ff. 8. BOWLES, Sedalia, Missovri. Don't forget the HedCross Cate will open 91 or about April 5th. We will open with our $1,u00 ap- aratus, we have the pol test wait ers in thecity and will appreciate your patronage very highly. every body is welcome H. A. Pettis, Pro- prietor, J, A, Tounsend Mana- ger, - Ruby Martin Cashier. 509 ‘North Lamine, OFFICE HOURS: Sto lla, m.,8to5&7 top. m J.D, BALL, M.D. PHYSICIAN AND SURCEOR LEXINGTON, : : ‘MO. neem TONSORIAL ARTISTS, 48 é Hair Cuts hi | Clean Shaves - DY. STEELE "120 E. MAIN ST ————— G. J Grosshan The Old Reliable GROCER, : c Retail dealer in Groceries, Provision and Feed —all_kind at bottom prices 109 East Main st MAGIC HAIR ELIXIR IF YOU WISH to have YOUR HAIR become SOFT AND LENGTHY, you shoulé use JACKSON'S MAGIC HAIR ELIXIR, When ordering write Mrs, J. 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