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The Sedaiia Capital has the exclusive franchise for the morningservice of the Associated Press in Sedaiia. The Associated Press ItCexclusively entitled to the use or republication of all news dispatchescredited to it or otherwise credited in this paper and also the localnews published herein. All rights of republlcation of any special dispatches herein are likewise reserved.Subscription Rates.City—Delivered by carrier every morning except Monday morningI(50c per month. Paid In advance $1.25 for three months; $2.00 for gixmonths; $5.00 for one year.By Mail—$1.00 for three months; $2.00 for six months; $4Iyear. AlwaysEntered as second class matter at the post office in Sedaiia, Mo,£March 3. 1879.BUILD DUNBAR PARK.The appeal of Professor C. C. Hubbard, principal of Lincoln High School, to the people of Sedaiiafor aid in the building of Dunbar Park as a play groundand gathering place for the negro population of theorthy of the serious consideration ofSedalianbeen loyal and willing to do in every civic enterpriseIts vote is eagerly sought by both parities in electiontimes and its aid has never been found wanting in voting civic improvements. And for these improvementsthe negro citizen pays his share of the taxation costwithout receiving or asking for a share in their enjoyment.Is it not time that all Sedaiia reciprocate to somedegree for loyalty in service? And this request is notone to satisfy any selfish interest of North Sedaiiabut an appeal to Sedaiia to aid the negro populationin making better citizens of its sons and daughters.Sedalia's negro boys and girls are blessed withonly two advantages. The first is educational; theyhave the advantage of a splendid high school that isbeing improved and builded daily under the ableWhat is left to them the remainder of the time?I\ Park.“I am not trying to educate my boys and girls tomake them intellectual wizards,” Professor Hubbardonce remarked. “I am trying to make of them bettercitizens.ffMrs. Sarah E. Cotton sometime ago gave theplot of ground for Dunbar Park. Throughout severalyears Professor Hubbard had urged the park andsince the ground has been obtained has constantly endeavored to arouse some interest to have the parkdeveloped. Six years is a long time to have such aworthy project “hanging fire” because of the lackof a response from the parties who can and must supply the park if it is to be done. It is all well and goodto shake somebody's hand and say, “Sure it is a goodthing,” but the only remedy of the situation is action.The erection of Dunbar park would be a worthy workfor one of our civic organizations but is a responsibility of the Park Board.We sometimes feel urged to the point of rebellionwhen campaign after campaign skims the creamfrom the public purse for “Saving the Lost Hottentotsffand “Educatinfi the Students of far off Patagonia,tfwhen there is so much right here at home that needsto be done, should be done, but is left undone becauseit is so close to us that our eyes are dimmed so that wedo not see.The balmy days of spring are nearing, to be followed by the warm sunshine of summer and pleasantries of autumn. The time is opportune for work infitting up Danbar Park for the coming seasons. TheCapital joins with Professor Hubbard and those whomhe represents in an appeal to those in authority forvide adequate playground facilities for the negro boysand girls and a gathering place for their mothers andObviously disarmament would make it easier forthe European nations to pay their debts, but it mightinterfere somewhat with some of their simple pleasures.—Boston Globe.Governor Ritchie of Maryland is said to be a receptive candidate for the Democratic nomination forPresident, which proves at least that he isn’t muchafraid of anything.The Shenandoah investigation is closed. Thatthe ship was wrecked appears to be the only undisputed feature brought out.—Pittsburg Gazette-Times.It may or may not be a sign of higher moral“Men who get things done shave daily.”—Ad.George and Santa Claus.—Detroit News.i•#4Sedalia’s negro population is a material force in sthe life of the city, although it is a silent working esforce to which very little publicity is given. It has tlorweeougbusIfa ccessto 1canSied IBurthrivisiAhsupervision of Professor Hubbard. The second is Ta fifor amusement; they are privileged to attend thenowtheatre in the gallery reserved for them. Eurlt;i The streets and alleys and an occasional timid en- !tcroachment upon a swing or teeter-totter at Liberty j(havlt;menit eapaiThWlogntunemarIWagailove(iT1llnaoppcLesstheCouiObslt;AtO 8tO TdeardowoulhadnHeShconcentrated and action as quickly as possible to pro- I caia mfathers where the children may be ably supervised. SaDaiBsr nyoistandards, but the average man now wears his Sun- j b. dav clothes all week.—Harrisburg Telegraph. ‘ t0This seems to dispose of Mr. Hughes, Poincare, King oIs bl ove:drifThe West would like to swap its corn belt for alatevlsilt;pair of Government suspenders in the form of price jfixing.
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