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The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-06-06

college by a graduate of the University
of Virginia, and was graduated from
Central University, at Richmond, Ky,
in 1888. For six years after his gradua-
ton he was engaged in teaching Il
classical training school nj Wmchrs-
ter, Ky, preparing those under his
care for such institutions as the Uuiv~r-
sity of Virginia, University of Mrchi-
gan, and the leading colleges. He
was called to and accepted the prin-
cipalship of Potomac Seminary, AT
Romney, West Virginia, an historic
school founded by DIR. William Henry
FoOte. In 1894 he entered upon the
duties of president of Franklin Female
Seminary, in Franklin, Ky. In his
thirteen years of teaching, Mr.. Morton
has made no change that was moi an
advance in his profession.
MIR. Morton. is Il man of great %intelli-
gence, whose mind and heart have
both beer well educated. He Is Il
thorough Christian gentleman. He
is a mar of sterling worth and strong
character, and has gained "A reputation
of honesty and uprightness. He ome
to us with the very best recommends
tions as to thorough scholarship and
an able educator.
From his extended course of study,
his acquaintance with the needs of the
student, and his wide knowledge of the
educational methods used in the finest
of our land, no one IS
better suited for the position of presi-
lent OF Elizabeth AuIl Seminary than
Prot. William II. Morton.
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Kentucky Platform.

The democracy of Kentucky, IN
convention assembled, do re-afhirm
their allegiance to the principals of the
party as annunciated by Jefferson.
We are in favr of an honest dollar-a
dollar worth neither more nor less
than 100 cents. We favor bimetallism
and to that end we demand the free
aud unlimited coinage of both gold and
silver at the ratio of 10 TO l as stand
ard money, independent of the action
of any other nation. We hold that the
secretary of the treasury should exer-
else his legal right to redeem all the
coin obligations IN gold or silver, as
may be more convenient, and are
opposed to the issue of bonds in time
of peace for the maintenance of the
gold reserve or for any other purpose.
We are opposed to the national
banking system and to any enlarge
ment of its powers, and opposed to
any contraction of the currency by the
retirement of greenbacks or otherwise.
We declare it to be a fundamental
principle of democracy that the federal
government has no constitutional
power to impose and collect tariff
duties, except for the purpose of
revenue only, and the collection of
such taxes should be limited to the
necessities OF the government honestly
and economically administered.
The democratic party has ever been
the party of personal liberty and
religions freedom and is now and has
Eeen opposed to any union of
and state. 1t is opposed to
The enactment of laws the purpose or
of which is to sustain or enforce
any religious tenet or sect, and TO any
law, organization or society, religious
or political, secret or otherwise, that
tends to prescribe any citizen for or
account of his religious belief or to
for public Office.
We condemn the action of Governor
Bradley in calling out the state militia
as u~nwarranted, without sanction OF
and a menace to the civil liberties
and rights of the people of Kentucky,
We declare the support of the party
10 be the true test of party
,ealty and that every nominee is
to the undivided support OF
he party.
Resolved, That the delegates chosen
'y this convention to the National
Democratic Convention To be held at
CHICAGO July Z, 1856, be, and they are
instructed to cast the vote of the state
If Kentucky in said convention as a
init for Hon. j. G. S. Blackburn for
PRESIDENT of the United States and 10
Use all honorable means to secure his
nomination.
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establishing a college, which from the
beginning has been a ''radiaut point
from which rays of intellectual light
diyerge,n and which

establishing a college, which from the
beginning has been a 'sradiaut point
from which rays of intellectual light
diverge," and which
SIS a fount whereat they who drink
Are still urged on, with desire
~Insatiate, to explore, inquire"
Elizabeth Aull Seminary is located in
Lexington, the s'Athens of Missouri, y
and is one of her four colleges, whose
work has for its object the laying of a
foundation for the building of the char
acter of the youth of our country.
Beautifully situated, overlooking the
grand old Missouri; in 4 retired,
though accessible part of the city, its
location is eninently fitted. for a de-
llghtful and refining home-school for
young women.
1t is impossible, in this place, to
give any detailed record of the semin-
airy during the thirty-ejght years of its
history. Placed under the control of
the Presbyterian church, by which il is
faithfully supported, and always under
the : direction of noble, consecrated
men and able teachers, it is not sur
prising that its reports have shown
that the most gratifying results have
invariably attended the efforts that
have been put forth In behalf of higher
education, and hat it has steadily ad-
vanced in favor with all with whom
it has to do not only accomplishing
much good in the direct benefit of those
to whom the instruction extends, but
also enlargIng and %irradiatIng, by eX-
ample, the circle of knowledge.
The positive religious teaching given
the study of the Bible, and practical
Christianity, in addition to the dis
ciPlipe of the school, tend to promote
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ANIMAL

Tuesday evening Il large audience
assembled in the college chapel. 1t
was the occasion of the ANIMAL soiree
of the Elizabeth Aull Seminary. The
programme was executed under the
direction of Prof. Brawley, the music
instructor of the seminary, and was
carefully arranged aud Interesting
throughout. The work at the seminary
has always been thorough and the
talent displayed was indeed crrditabIe
to the faculty and pupils of that
institution.
The programme was opened with a
prayer by Rev. DR.. Mister. The first
number n Bach UGS5-115O). Prelude
and Fugue in ID Major, "'WelI-Temper-
ed Clavichord," Moszkowski QS54@,
Air de Ballet, Op. 30, No. >, by Miss
Mary Barks.. Miss Banks though not
far advanced IN her ~.steens'' executed
her number with remarkable skill.
She received II generous encore and it
was well merIted, for there are not
many of her age who have the music
accomplishments she possesses.
Beethoven O570-1S2O, Six Varia-
lions from "a Duet by Paisello, by Miss
Corinne Lower. THIS instrumental
solo was rendered in IA manner highly
credItable. Miss Lower clearly under
stood her selection and Interpreted 1t
eXc%eilenlIy.
Strilezki, A Day-Dream, by Miss
Margaret Ryland. In this vocal solo
Miss Margaret Ryland made her debut
"A college audience. She has a
voice and one well under
She is one of our home girls,
and though just beginning in the field
of music it will not be long before she
will be accorded a place among the
best singers of our country.
Mozart O756-179D, Fantasia Sonata
in c Minor, by Miss Juliet Beck.
This was a very difficult selection but
it was Thoroughly mastered by Miss
Beck.
Mendelssohn OS09 1910, Song
Words, No. %, by Miss
Frances Lee Kincaid. In the execution
Of this number Miss Kincaid delighted
he audience, which was clearly shown
Oy the nco which followed.
Adams, The Holy City, by Miss
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The Higginsgille Leader might devote
its entire space TO the abuse of the editor
of this paper, and to the INTELLIGEN-
GERS record; but it will hardly be able
to divert attention from the fact that it
bolted the ticket at the last election and
attempted to drive a sectional knife
into the heart of the party on the eve OF
the primary this year. The INTELLI-
GENCER has long since declared that it
courted the animosity of the Leader.
and therefore considers itself fiattered
by its abuse. This paper does not desire
to deal with the personal records of thu
W sO-called democrats who manage
the Leader Though in this line we have
material at hand that would prove inter
esting reading, but we do not intend
that the party shall depend upon an
Irresponsible and treacherous sheet like
the Leader for aid in a campaign until
the INTELLIGENCER has raised the
voice of warning. The Leader has
stabbed the democracy of the county on
more than occasion, and it prepared
The way in its issue last week for an
other stab. II has clearly read itself
into the republican fold in this county,
and we think the democrats understand
this and are prepared for every lie that
it may circulate.
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and not only mental, but
moral training, which is considered an
essential part of education, and Is,
therefor, a distinguishing feature of the
school. 1t Is instilled into the minds
of all who are Taught at the +. A. SEM
mary, that education, In its true sig
nifcance, is the means by which the
reason is made to Judge rightly between
truth aud error, good and evil. such
an education as this can but be more
comprehensive and more tn the interest
of the young than the most paintaklng
and careful instruction in science, liter
erature and art, alone.
An Alma Mater that ''hXes in the
mind the standard of right Judgment
on every moral subject" and instills
the principles which impel to Il life OF
useful activity, is certainly qualified to
send forth daughters well fitted to
fill well Their places in church, home,
society or other responsible positions to
which. they may be assigned.
And thus it has been with this Insti-
In prominent places, in the
professors chair, and ven across the
sea, ~zealousIy engaged in missionary
have they been, each doing nobly
and well their chosen work. And they
their eyes to the spot from whence
they went forth into the wide world,
with loving gratitude to their Alma
that she so well prepared them
to do their part IN life's broad field.
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ONE WAY TO LEARN.
A Lesson Taught by "A Rich New Yor
Girl,

A Lesson Taught by "A Rich New York
Girl,
The girl was not pretty. However.
she knew that herself, and this went a
long way towards making her eoods
looking. She was an orphan, worth
100000, and was greatly admired BV
many young men in consequences there
or. To N she had at times been
friendly and at other times chilly.
When he was away from town she some
times wrote him long letters, with
hints of love in them. One Of these let
tiers would be followed by a neglect
lasting for months until he returned
and called on her. On one of these Wis
its he said:
when you think about me you see
wedding rings, marriage certificates,
orange blossoms and ministers in the
air. The visit would O be altogether
an unpleasant one if you were certain
shat | cared for you instead of your
money. You may call me im~pudent, if
you like, and tell me to leave, but you
know l am telling the truth"
Perhaps you are" she replied. Ii
admit that much will you admit that
Aug SdSplSiOlS are well iOlllueu
He did not answer, and the young
woman continued: Il will admit that
/ have entertained such thoughts as
you suggest. 1 like you, and wish l
were sure of you. If You can convince
me that you love me instead of my
money 1 will not only be willing, but
glad to marry you"
Il would be foolish to try to convince
you," he said, when 1 have been un-
able to convince myself. Your money
is something tangible, aud l have al
ways associated it with you. 1 cannot
think of you as not having it. Perhaps
| would want TO marry you if you were
as Door as l am, but l am not certain"
II thought as much" she said.
"Since l am in doubt as to the mat
ter as well as yourself, why not marry
me anyway? How will you ever know
that a man loves you for yourself and
not for your money!"
Easily" she responded. II will
marry a man worth ten times as much
as l am"
And she did.-N. Y. Sun.
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Compromise Means Disaster.

From the Mexico Intelligencer-
The Republic of Tuesday contains an
editorial admOnishing the sound money
wing of the democracy that if they hope
to accomplish anything at Chicago they
must drop the advocacy of the gold
standard and make their fight for a
compromise platform and the defeat OF
the declaration for the IL to j ratio.
The Republic insists that The sole
concern of the Chicago convention
should be to so formulate a platform
that all voters who believe in the free
coinage of both money metals and their
circulation at a parity a consistently
support h party nominees"
In taking this position the Republic
unquestiOnably reflects the sentiment of
a large portion of the Sound money
democrats, an element which both in
point of numbers and sincerity of pur-
pose is entitled to respectful considera-
ton.
The Intelligencer would gladly make
any concession which could be made
with honor to ecure harmonious action
at Chicago.
1t ought to be apparent, however, to
the Republic and TO those who agree
with it that the spirit and impulse-the
very life, in fact, of the anti-gOld stand
ard cause is embodied in the declaration
for free and unlimited coinage of gold
and silver at the ratio of l6 to / regard
less of the action of any other nation"
The omission of any part of this dec
laration o the nomination of any man
not in thorough accord with it, would
De to leave the present vigorous move
ment dispirited and hopeless.
The time to talk compromise was
when the silver people were pleading
for the coinage of the seigniOrage and
protesting against bond issues.
When Mr.. Cleveland and Mr.. Carlisle
and the gold standard wing of the party
turned a deaf ear 10 the pleadings of
silver democrats; when they declared
their opposition to silver, except as a
mere subsidiary coin; when they main
tain the gold standard by repeated bond
issues, they laid the foundafion for the
present uprising of the people and made
all talk OF a compounds a mere waste of
words.
The issue has become 40 clearly de-
fined. To omit the declaration for the
restoration of the old ratio would be to
emasculate the movement and leave it
to overwhelming defeat and disgrace.
The platform must be bold and honest
and so plain that the simplest citizen
cannot be deceived ~ 70 its meaning.
And the candidate mpst be In thorough
accord with the platform
If the democracy vim this fall they
want the governments to be in the hands
of their friends.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-06-06
ART RECEPTION.

AT the close of the programme OF the
Annual Soiree on Tuesday evening, the
large and appreciative audience COM
posed of Lexingtonians, but largely in
terspersed with friends and patrons of
the school from Il distance, was invited
from the chapel to the parlor to wit
ness the beautiful '.Art Display"
The young ladies of tho seminary
made themselves exceedingly useful in
escorting the guests and in pointing
out the numerous pieces of art that
decorated both parlor and hall.
The nature of the amount of work in
still life, caste drawing, water color,
and OIL and china painting by the class
in art under Miss Martins skillful train
ing was gratifying indeed,
The origin and development of art
has much to do in shaping the history
of civilization.
Such is the strength ofart, rough things
to shape.
And Of rude commons rich enclosures
make "
As we looked at the beautiful display
we realized that of all things taught in
our schools there is nothing more re-
tinng, more ennOblIng to the human
soul than the training OF the eye and
hand To express delicate shades, grace
ful curves and ideals of absolute per
lection.
Upon several tables covered with
beautiful specimens of fancy work, were
shown many ~eXqmsitely painted pieces
of china. TO This collection Miss Re
hekah Field contributed many of the
most beautiful pieces.
Mr.. j. p. Brawley's collection of
wafer color studies by Misses Blakey,
Howe aud c. ltyland were mos st artistic
and interesting.
Lhtle Miss Lillian Morehead also
to this collection, aud her
still life of a pair of old shoes was
much admired.
All who examined the drawings of
Stephens acknowledged him to
be deserving0f the name, 1.-THE talented
youth of the art class of +. \. S"
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CnrKsE OLE INSTRUCTION.

In every department of school work
this seminary has always stood pre-emI-
nent for thoroughness, for the com
pleteness OF its course, and for the
paIntakIng care with which the heads
of this division endeavor to instil into
the minds of the pupils committed to
them the important foundation princI-
pies, as well as the great relative truths
connected with their work.
Not laboring for show, or outward
display in any form, 1t has been the aim
of the faculty to stimulate to the high
est efforts for the sake of the benefits
to be derived from devotion to duty.
Distinctively christian in its teaching,
making Christianity the foundation on
which the whole structure of education
is built-the president, with his faculty,
each member of which is a specialist in
his or her department, is enabled to
carry ont the plan designed in the
courge of study.
Beginning with the preparatory
school, the most careful attention is
bestowed, that those in this department
may be fully qualified for subsequent
work in the college. Knowing that the
foundation must be sure, great care Is
taken that all the elementary branches
be most carefully taught. The differ
ent schools comprised IN the course of
strudy are: Mathematics, Physics,
Metaphy sizes, English History aud
Languages. Certificates of proficiency
are granted to all who fully complete
the course in each school. Diplomas
entitling The bearers to the degrees
Baccalaureate of Arts, Baccalaureate
of Science. or Mistress of Arts, are
given to students who satisfactorily
finish all the branches authorized hy
the board.
Not only is the literary department
possessed of unusual merit and regarded
with commendable pride, but the m
structiOn given in fine arts furnishes
superior advantages to all who desire 30
hecome'proficient in those accomplish
u.ents, whichnre reiningJn their iniiu-
ence and tend 10 the development of
the observing faculties, and add to The
pleasures of life.
The METHODS of the best conservato-
ries' of music, in both vocal and instru-
departments, are here used,
while to art elocution and physical
special attention is paid.
In addition to general school work,
there has beer an intercollegiate Leo
lure Course instituted, and successfully
on by the colleges of Lexington,
in which course only the best talent OBJ
within the range of the states,
employed. These lectures have been
4 frequently recurring source of pleas
are to the students, while the fund of
Information thus gained Is incalculable.
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VI

One of the most patent influences in
the support of an institution is the
Alumne association of that college.
The larger institutions of our land re-
ceive more support from their gradu-
ates than from any other source. The
graduates of an institution of learning
are in a better position to present its
merits than others. If they fail to
support their Alma Mater, suspicion is
aroused in those who are inquiring into
Its merits.
The Alumnn of Elizabeth AuIl Sem
mary had never been fully organized
as an association until this spring. A
meeting was called ami graduates re-
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-06-06

Bright, happy girls, seated at the well
spread tables, engaged in quiet though
delightful conversation, present Il pleas
ing scene; for, here 1t is manifest that
all tendio the health, w%ell-being and
happiness of the young folks placed
under the fostering watchcare of the
institution.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-06-06

Here is what the Kansas democrats
said: Resolved, That we demand the
free and unlimited coinage of both gold
and silver at the ratio of IS to l, without
awaiting the action of any other govern
m9nt or people, as we believe this county
is large enough to establish and main
tain its own financial system"
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The Odessa Moon says they are mad
out there over the result of the primary
election. They ought to be. Odessa
polls one-eighth of the county vote and
only got one-third of the nominees.
Odessa would have secured nominations
for her other five candidates had Odessa
men not been running against them.
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The Odessa Moon man ought to lealn
the facts about a democratic primary
before it begins criticism. The Moon
says the proceedings at Lexington were
detestable on the day of the primary,
and that whisky defeated Wade, Mar
qui= and Edwards. We do not believe
thFC either of the three men mentioned
above inspired or had anything to do
with the charge that whisky defeated
them. In fact, we think we know them
to be better men than to circulate OF
cause to be circulated reports to which
there is no foundation. Bates. Bledsoe
and Fulkerson were nominated in a fair
fight in an open field, and the Moon is
false in stating otherwise.
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Susie-Say, auntie, dear, you're an
old maid, aren't you?
Aunt Emma (hesitatingly) - Ger
tainly, Susie; but it is not nice of you
t. ask such u question.
Now. don't be veXed, auntie, L know
1t isn't your fault."-Herriedner Laub-
fTOSch.
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The chapel was crowded with friends
OF the seminary who had assembled to
witness the closing exercises Of a year
OF successful work. Commencement
season at f.. A. ). is always interesting
and The programmes are always well
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Three thousand people were trampled
to death at Moscow, Russia, last Satur-
day, as a result of a struggle on the part
of about 500, 700 to get at the lunch
tab es, which were loaded down with
cheap food supplied by the Gar.
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The Higginsville Leader when it
attempts to insinuate that the INTELLl-
GENCER years ago was the cause of the
issuance of the county and township
bonds, not only displays that ignorance
that ~characterizes that paper but goes
back TO its nefarious trade of lying.
The INTELLIGENCER was organized by
the people of this county who were
opposed to those bond steals . but the
Leader did lot know this because il
don t know anything.
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Hon. David Ball. OF Pike county, is a
candidate for goverpor subject to demo-
cratic action. ME Bail Is one of the
best orators in Missouri, and able and
fearless democrat. lie would make the
state an able chief executive, and if he
is nominated he Will be elected by an
old time majority.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1896-06-06

A few weeks ago when the INTELLI-
eENCER said that Kentucky would be
for Is to l, its gold friends said it was
talking wild. Maybe it was but if so
Kentucky talked Wild too.
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The INTELLIGENCER is of the Opin-
ion that the democrats never nominated
a stronger ticket than they did this
year. 1t is a ticket that will command
the respect of every one.
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THE FACULTY.

At this writing it is impossible to
give the faculty of Elizabeth Aull for
the coming year complete. President
Morton is selecting it with remarkable
care, and it will lot be announced
until the catalogue is issued. How
ever it Is generally known that Miss
Prosser, Miss Stella Ryland and Rev.
H. b. Banks will be members of the
faculty. If we are to Judge by these
announcements we can readily assume
that the associates OF those already
selected will be strong selections,
and that the E. A. S. faculty year will
be perhaps the strongest in the history
of the school.