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The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-05-30

friendships among II citizens, and
everybody respects them for their gen
tlemanly conduct. Our people are
deeply interested in the success of the
school, and we are ever ready 10 show
it respect and appreciation.
Promptly at S:I5 the curtain rose,
and the ssReveille' sounded forth. 1t
has been more than thirty years siucr
our people took much interest in he
ssreveille," but that interest was burned
into their memories during the late
war, and the r~eveille can never be
forgotten, especially by those who
shOuldered a musket and lived on the
sstented field" The first notes awak-
ened old memories, joyous and sorrow
full; our minds naturally anticipated
s'roll CALL" and we wondered how
many would answer ''here" If any old
roll of Lafayette county soldiers could
be called. Can you ever forget the
''reveille?" Possibly, but it is yet fresh
in memory.
After this came the s'Invocation,"
and then Cadet G.. b. Steele rendered
'sThe Inkerman,' Il recitation 10y
Miles. The selection was well made
and the young gentleman did himself
and his school much credit in its
delivery. He has a good voice, good
gestures and is easy and graceful on
the stage.
Cadets Cobb, Tucker, Owen and
Corbett rendered a very attractive solo,
"When de Big Bell Aringin'," which
completely captured all who heard it.
Their voices blended tremendously,
and each sustained his part in a very
creditable manner.
Cadet Thomas NJ. Cobb delivered
the class Grafton, his subject beng
s'Individualism and the State" We
shall not attempt to comment IN this
Grafton but publish it IN full in another
column. Read it and admire it. Mr..
Cobb Is a splendid speaker, as well as
a thoughtful writer. He has always
been popular with his classmates, his
teachers and with II people, and last
night he won new laurels for himself
and new honors for his school.
Cadet Lilies rendered a '.Whistling
solo" in an artistic n 1t is a
hard thing to do, and many excellent
whistlers dare not attempt the feat
in public. This young gentleman has
excellent control of his ''risibles, =" and
while he brings broad smiles to the
faces of his auditors, maintains perfect
composure himself. His whistling is
fine, and was highly enjoyed by all.
Cadet Paul II. Kirk gave a recitation,
''Old Man and Jim,'' and ''Knee Deep
in June,'' both by Riley. They are
very different in style, but both are
full of sentiment, as are all of Riley's
compositions. The young gentleman
entered into the spirit of his work, and
did himself great credit. His voice is
good, and his gestures about all that
could be desired.
The next thing on the programme
was s'Drill." This is a short word,
but it conveys a great deal of meaning
when rsed by w. NJ. A. 1t means a
whole lot of hard work by the cadets
part; it means that the manual
of arms will be almost exhausted, and
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-05-30
VALEDICTORY

The following valedictDrY addres:
was delivered by Mr.. II. NJ. Moffett
There are epochs in every life-times
when we reach that turn in the road
which has long seemed so far distant
and eagerly we look beyond for new
scenes. Tonight we, the students of
the senior class, have reached a turn
in the road of life behind which lie the
school days at Wentworth. In after
years we shall look back upon these
friendships and associations as among
the happiest of our lives, but tonight
we are saddened by the realization
that these must cease. These faces
and scenes with which we have been
so familiar will soon be known TO us
no more.
Today our curse as students at
Wentworth Academy Is ended. The
day to which we have looked forward
for months is at last at hand, and it Is
with mingled feelings of pleasure and
regret that we come to this night, the
contamination of IL hopes. We had
anticipated an occasion of unalloyed
pleasure, but we find it mingled with
sorrow of parting. As we look back
tonight over the way we have come,
how the difficulties seem to vanish, and
how pleasant seems the retrospect.
What Il gladstone memory those halls
and grounds will become to us when
viewed in the hazy light of the past.
How the bugle calls will hnger in our
memories-notes that can never be
heard in future years under any circum-
L Sf.nnao unit bo1,t rnnnlIInn to m Y1aipIS
our Alma Mater, its revered founder,
our noble professors, and our beloved
classmates.
To the founder of this institution,
Stephen G.. Wentworth, we would say
farewell. All honor to the noble man
whose heart went forth In sympathy
toward the rising generation; who
made our triumph of this night posi-
bic, and gave to Lexington an institu-
ton of which she is Justly proud.
Tonight one more band of students
goes forth from it's halls, carrying with
them the inspiration of noble and gen
erous life. May he live to witness many
more returns OF this commencement
night, and may the evening of his life
be cheered by the thought that werever
throughout this broad land there is an
alumnus of this academy, his name is
held i'll honor.
TO the faculty we would say fare
we'll. We came to You school boys
We leave tonight to step out into the
world of men to find our places. Our
gratitude is due to You, the members
of this faculty, and to its honored
president, who have borne with us in
so many mistakes and failures. To
you, whose noble example has had
such a beneficial influence on our
lives, who kindly but firmly have
guided us in the paths of right and
duty, and who by your counsel and
advice have smoothed many rough
places IN the road, we have come. To
you, with grateful hearts we would say
farewell.
To the students we would bid fare
well. We b%equeath into your keeping
the fair name of our Alma Mater. 1t
Is our sincere hope that you will not
be satisfied with the high standard to
she has attained, but that you
will strive with renewed zeal to raise
her standard higher and render her
fairer. !
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OF recent years much attention has
been paid TO athletics in American
| colleges. It has rightly become a part
of our college curriculum to train the
| physical as we'll as the mental man.
Health and strength are two great
levers in securing an education, and
should 90 hand in hand with mind and
study. Like all new methods, athletic
sports upon their advent met with
serious objections from all sides. They
fought their way into college circles
against n strong opposition, but the
American educator is not quick to
throw aside any reform that comes
ladened with good for the American
boy. Thus college athletics, making
its way through the objections and
over the obstacles, has come to be a
fixed part of college education, and
upon the principle that the body as
we'll as the mind should be kept sound,
it is a blessed thing that they have
come. Wentworth Military Academy,
always to the front, and always noted
for giving Il general education, has to
"A wise and reasonable extent encour-
aged athletics, not to the extent of
taking away from the books That work
that should be given them, but sufi-
cient to keep the physical power in
strength to cultivate the mental. Thus
throughout the year, when seasonable,
the boys nave been encouraged to ia ke
physical exercise. Major Sellers, who
has for many years ranked high in edu-
cational circles, is much pleased with
the results that have come from the
physical training afforded by the mill
tary and athletic training. A few days
ago a large crowd assembled at the
academy campus to witness h annual
field day sports of w. NJ. A.
All the event were holly contested,
and some very good showings were
made, Dobyns especially dong himself
much credit. He the one hun
bred yards dash in eleven seconds
fiat; he also took the fifty yards in
five and one-half seconds. HOleman
the running broad jump, covering
twenty feet three inches. Dobyns won
the standing broad jump, ten feet two
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The bad book was potential because the
seed it sowed fell on c%Ongenial ground.
He quoted Anthony Comstock, who
said that more vice resulted from bad
reading than from all the other evils. He
a]dmonished the boys to make an iron
clad rule TO read no book that was m
moral in its nature or evil in it's tenden-
cies. He did not think it was essential
that they keep up with the new books,
but would not discourage entirely the
reading OF fiction. Let the amount OF
fiction you read compare with solid read
ing as the sauces and sweets OF a meal
compare with the substantial food. He
urged the cadets to read history, and
especially biography. He entered a strong
plea for those book which tell OF Gods
work in the world, and said that history
was but the unfolding of Gods plans.
DIR. Cannon closed his eloquent sermon
by urging the reading of the Bible, which
as to other books as the sun is to the
other Iuminaries of heaven.
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THE PRIZE DRILL.

The annual prize drill took place on
the parade yesterday morning. Fully
500 people assembled t witness the
individual cadet drill for "a handsome
diamond ring. Nine cadets entered
the contest, and the commands were
given by Capt. Hickman. The drill
lasted something over an hour. The
judges were Capt. Hunt, U. S. A, and
Lieut.. Ryus, and they had a very
difficult task to perform in making the
selection. Those who entered the con
test we're: +. V. Grubbs, j.. N. Hol-
man, b. w. Stoughton, F. w. Little,
II. x. Wagstaff, G. H. Bantly, c. c..
Slavens, X. c.. Ariinger and w. H.
Russell.
Russell was the first to fall out after
HIM Slavens and ArdInger; next Wag-
staff and Bantly fell out and then there
was a contest royal between Little,
Stoughton, Holman and Grubbs. After
awhile, however, Little dropped and
was soon followed by S.oughton. When
the contest was over the prize was
awarded to Grnbbs. There was a
great deal of interest manifested, and
the decision seemed 10 give general
satisfaction.
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TRUSTEES SALE

Whereas. John Monroe and Leathie Monroe.
his wife, by their certain deed of trust, dated
the 25th day of April. 1894, and recorded in the
recorders office OF Lafayette county, Missouri,
in deed book number l23, at page 100, convey
ed TO the undersi2 ned trustee the following
described real estate, situate. lying and being
in the county of Lafayette. and state Of
Missouri, to-wit: Lot number one hundred
and fourteen ul4). in Estill Heights addition
TO Lexington, Mo, as the same appears on the
plat of said addition now on file in recorders
office for said county; also lot number twenty
five C25l, in block number one ~, la Pomeroy's
addition to Lexington, Missouri. as the same
appears on the plat of said addition now on
hle in the recorders office for said Lafayette
county, Missouri, which said deed was mace
in trust to secure the IN OF a certain
promissory note in said deed described; and,
ment of said note and the same remains due
and unpaid, now, therefore this is to give
notice that | the undersigned trustee, by virtue
of the power in me vested under said deed of
trust, and pursuant to the provisions of said
deed of trust and at the request of the legal
holder and owner OF said note, will, on
TUESDAY JUNE, 23d, 1895,
between the hours of nine o'clock in the fore
day, at the court house door, in the CITY OF
Lexington, Lafayette county, Missouri, offer
for sale and sell at public vendue, to the high
est bidder, for cash in hand, the said property
above described, for the purpose of paying the
amount due upon said note, together with the
costs and expenses of said trust and sale.
Given under my hand this 10Th day of May,
1896. ITIHER w CRENSH Aw
6-2itd Trustee.
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And now, lear classmates, our eager
hearts look forward. This is truly our
commencement. Before each of us
lies a destiny, IL destiny God-given, Il
destiny in which we have RESPONSE
bilIty, IL part to play. We are no
mere puppets on the stage. These
souls of ours have an immortal destiny.
This life is but II training school for
the real life that follows.
With the earnest hope hat not one
of nj band will miss the true aim OF
life, | bid you God-speed on your
journey, while with mingled feelings
of JOY and regret we say TO each other
farewell.
In not less measure do our friends
before us share in the gratitude we
feel for the blessings which crown this
day. Your friendship for us is As indi-
viduals; your interest in us is collec-
lively; your presence at all our public
appearances has lent zeal to duty and
pleasure to labor.
Then, TO the founder of his institu-
ton, to our instructors, our fellow
students, and our friends-farewell.
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pv ~ on R-EGTNNTNG.

The editor OF the INTELLIGENcER
having spent five years in the state UNI
yersity, is more or less familiar with the
curriculum and work of the leading
schools of the west. We have watched
with no little degree of interest the
growth of the latest and most popular
institution, the military school, and we
are convinced that the military feature
has s'come to stay" A few years ago,
when these schools began to be popular
and grow in favor with the American
school boy, many of them were organ
lied. and from that time to this there has
been q fight for the ''surVival of the
fttest." Many of them began their exist
ence amid the thunder of cannon, the
shouts of an enterprising community ana
q large supply of printers ink. Many Of
them were organized by joint stock COM
panies, and by Individuals, who, be IL
said in shame, looked more to the dlVl-
dend that was to be declared than to the
influence they were to have on American
intelligence. These have had their mush-
room growth, and many CT them nave
taken their habitat among the things
that were. Among this class there were
no ffttest," and all of them were doomed
to a short existence.
A military academy that would hlt its
exalted place in the forum of education
must be more thar an individual enter
prise. 1t must be organized on other
than a financial basis, and managed In
the interest of the higher education OF
those who attend it.
Such is the Wentworth Military Acad-
envy, at Lexington, Mo. 1t is the Oldest
Of all the military schools in the west. 1t
led the way in this line of education, and
was content to rise or fall upon its mer-
its. 1t is no private enterprise, but is so
organized that it will last while time
lasts. 1t belongs to no private individual,
to manage or sell at win, but is the prop
erty of a board OF trustees, and is free
from debt. 1t is wisely managed, not to
make money, but to educate the Ameri-
can youth. 1t makes no promises 1t does
not fulfill, and wears no honors that it
has not Justly won. 1t is today far in the
lead of any military academy in the west,
and the INLELLIGFNCER, rising above
local pride and local interests, recon-
mends it to every parent or guardian who
has a son to educate. Send him here and
b. will get the value of his money and his
time. Send him here to an academy that
has been tested-one that has existence
in its EVICTION to duty and not in declar-
ing dividends.
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A BIT OF ITS

The academy had its origin in the desire
of Mr.. Stephen G.. Wentworth to erect a
monument to the memory of his deceased
son, William Wentworth. In the year
1880 a suitable building for a day-school
was purchased, and in September of the
same year the doors were opened for stu
dents. B. L. HoDson, now of the
mick Theological Seminary, was chosen
as principal, and the present superinten-
lent was selected as his associate. In
April,J 1881, a charter was secured, and
the school was authorized to confer such
degrees and marks of distinction as are
usually granted by literary institutions.
A board of seven trustees was appointed
consisting of members of the different
protestant churches of Lexington. At
the end of the first year Mr.. Hobson retired
to enter the ministry, and the present
superintendent, who has ever since been at
the head of the school, was left in charge.
Duriag the second year the military
feature was added, making this the pioneer
of military schools in the Missouri river
valley. 1t was soon deemed advisable to
make the school a boarding. school, and
the liberality of the founder at once pro-
vlded a suitable building. This building
soon proved inadequate for the increasing
patronage, and Mr.. Wentworth donated
the present grounds and buildings, then
standing. During the present year over
$4,000 have been spent or the buildings
and grounds. Through the fostering care
of the founder and the liberality of the
citizens of Lexington and Lafayette
county, improvements ave been made
as ths needs of the school lave demanded.
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WENTWORTH MILITARY ACADEMY.
The Oldest Military Academy in Missouri
as Well as the Best One, Closes
Another Year.
THE END OF A SUCCESSFUL YEAR.
An AccountAofMth Annual Commencement
Season of Renowned Institu-



cent: Whenwe take into consideration
the sshard times" this record of increase
is indeed an item. The attendance is
larger at w. NJ. A. than at any academy
in the state.
8. The buildings of the academy are
modern and substantial.
9. The academy has been recognized
by the United States department OF war.
A captain of the U. s. army is detailed
here, with all the equipments necessary
to actual war, to take charge of the acad-
envy battalion. This is the only captain
detailed for such service in the state, all
the other detailed officers being heuten-
ants.
10. The academy enters upon the work
of the coming year with brighter pros
poets than ever before. Those who avail
themselves of the opportunity to send
their sons there will secure for them
advantages superior to the advantages
offered elsewhere.
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THE SUPERINTENDENT.

Mai. Sanford Sellers is the superin-
tendent of Wentworth Military Academy
and has been since it was established. He
has spent his past life in educational
circles, and is thoroughly abreast of the
times. He does not believe that the
school should stand upon any other basis
than merit, or measured by any other
standard thar genuine worth. Naturally
a man of strong personal character, and
one who takes little or no stock in hum
bug and bombast, Mai. Sellers does not
desire aught but the fscts-the whole
truth and nothing but the and
upon his he is content that the record OF
his school be established. He cares less
for what he gets out of it than he does for
what it does for the American youth. He
has not claimed the earth for w. M. A.,
for he is not OF that class of educators.
He has built up a grand school, but not at
personal pecuniary profit by any means.
His ambition is to educate, not to amass
Such educators are safe, indeed,
and the academy could but prosper under
the direction of such a man.
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that many marching and counter
marching figures will be formed in
exact time and order. The cadets
always put up a good drill, but the one
last night was, in some respects, about
the best we have ever seen, and
included nearly every movement called
for in military tactics except some
features of the s'ZOuave Drill, " and we
suppose these would have been given
also if the stage had been large enough
to permit. drill" is an important
feature in a military school. 1t teaches
obedience, absolute, unquestiOned,
prompt obedience to every command.
''Theirs not to reason why; theirs but
to do or die" and leave the conse-
quences to the commander. 1t is now
conceded that some military drill and
discipline are necessary in all large
schools. The cadets who ooh part in
the drill last night will never forget
their training, and will receive much
benefit from it.
The quartette again came forward,
and sang ''Little Kate" 1t does not
make much difference what they sing,
they get music out of it. The audience
showed its approval in a very decided
manner.
ssThe Corsican" was the subject of
a recitation by Cadet Robert G.. Hous
ton. How natural for the mind of II
military man to turn 10 the CorSican,
the greatest of military leaders. The
name of Napoleon will always be an
inspiration to him. The speaker ap-
preciated the depth of his subject, and
delivered his recitation with much
%eloquence and feeling, winning much
praise for himself and rejecting honor
upon his school.
Cadets CorbetI and Owen favored
the audience with a guitar duet, which
was as pretty as could be desired. A
guitar, well played, is one of the finest
of musical instruments, and a mar
who does not appreciate good guitar
music ''has treason in his soul" The
young gentlemen play well, and their
effort was fully appreciated.
Cadet Harry l.. Owen delivered the
''Class History" The young gentle
man is well qualified for the task
assigned him and showed much feeling
and study in his reference to his class
mates. There is "A lime for all things,
and jokes and ''horse-plays'' are en-
joyed and expected among boys and
young men. But there is an under
current of love for each other which
will last while life lasts, and prosperity
nor adversely a break the bond tina;
unites them. The class history was
well composed and eXcellently deliv-
cred.
The Mandolin Club rendered the
colombian Gallopade, " by LAMBERT.
This club is one OF the popular lnstitu-
lions of the academy. The members
graduate and go home, but new mem
bers are found, and the club keeps up
an existence. They always render ex-
cellent music. The club this year is
as strong as it has ever been, and we
hope it will ''go on forever delighting
the people with its enhancing music.
Cadet Harry Mcclellan Moffett was
the valedictorian this year, and while
there are other eloquent young gentle
men in the class, while they are all
good students and worthy OF honor,
yet we think the valedictory honor was
well bestowed. He is IA bright young
man; Is a natural orator and a close
Elsewhere we publish his |
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ORDER OF PUBLICATION,
TATE OF MISSOURI,

STATE OF l..
County of Lafay ette. iss'
In the Circuit Court, May Tth, 1886
Orlenia Alice Weigle, Plaintiff,
VS..
John p Weigle, Defendant.
Now at this day comes the plaintiff herein,
by her attorney, and files her petition anu
atddavlt, alleging, among other things, that
defendant, John p. Weigle, is a non-resident
of the state of Missouri; whereupon, "a is
ordered by the clerk that said defendant be
notified by publication that plaintiff has COM
menced a suit against him In this court, the
object and general nature OF which is u OBJ
tain a decree of divorce, on the grounds OF
desertiol, and that unless the said John p.
weigle be and appear at this court, at the
next term thereof, TO be begun and holden at
the court house, in the city of Lexington, in
said county, on the third day of August next,
and on or before the third day of said term, II
the term shall so long continue, and IL not,
then on or before the last day of said term,
and answer or plead to the petition in said
cause, the same will be taken as confessed,
and Judgment will be rendered accordingly.
And il is further ordered that a copy he reCf
be published, according TO law, in the Weekiy
In~telligencer, "A newspaper published in said
county of Lafayette, for four weeks success
siYely, published at least once a week, tho
last Insertion to be at least fifteen days before
the first day of said next August term of this
court.
c L. EWING, Circuit Clerk.
by PEARL REEDER Deputy. 5-l6-lt
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ANOTHER

AS is well known, M~armaduke Military
Academy has been closed. 1t will live here
after only in the memory OF those who
cherished hopes for it. A few days since
Maj. Sellers closed a contract with that
academy, by which the Wentworth acad-
envy became the owner of everything then
belonging to Marmaduke academy. In
this purchase is a complete cavalry outfit,
flags, band instruments, drums, mailing
lists. etc,