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The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-05-29
W, NJ, A. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES.

The writer of this notice is familiar with
the curriculum and work of the leading
schools and colleges of the west, aud has
watched with no little degree OF interest
the deyeIopemen of the latest and most
popular institution, the military schooi'
The military feature is a most excellent
thing in a boys school, and 1t has I'M
doubtedly come to stay.
A few years ago, when these schoois
began to be popular and grow In laVor
with the American school boy, many OF
them were organized. and from that time
tn this there has been a fight for the "sur-
viyaI of the 6ttest.' Many of them began
their existence amid the thunder OF can
non, the shouts of an enterprising COM
muuity, and a large supply OF primer =
Ink. Many OF them were organlZau ny
Joint stock companies, anu by lnd'VluuaiS'
who, be it said in shame, looked more 10
the dividend that was to be declared 'hah
to the influence they were Ia nave "h
American intelligence. These nave. han
their mushroom growth, and many oil
them have taken their habitat among ihr
things that were. Among las c.Lss there
yyers no ssfttesi," and all Uf them Were
doom. ID To a short existence.
A military academy that would I'LL III
exalted place in the forum at education"
must he more than an individual rntrr-
prise. IL must be organic ii ON other IhA"
a financial basis, and mana srd I" IN
interest of the higher educItihn al th"s'
who attend it.
Such is the Wentworth Military Acfd
envy, at L. xington, Mo. IL IL tue Coolest
of all the military school in the wei. l
led the way in thus line al education, ana
was content to rise or frl upon ills merit :
1t is NJ private enterprise, but Is -"
organized that il will last while tine
lasts. Ii belongs TO no private lndlvldu'i.
to manage or sell at Will, but il the prop
erty of a board of trustees, and Is rr'
debt. Ii is wisely managed, not l"
make NINE , b,t to eluc t the Afne =
can youth. 1t makes no promises II does
not fulfill, and wears no honors that 1t
has not Justly won. II Is today, Tar IN the
lead Of any military academy in the W ST.
and the IHTELLIGENCER, rising above
local pride and local Interests, recon-
msnds 1t to every parent or guardian who
nd ! son 10 educate. Send him here ana
n III get the value of his money and his
4 rtt Send him here to an academy that
b Been tested-one that has existence IN
its devotion to duty and not in declaring
dividends.
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Anew Store

Not a new firm nor n new building.
but virtually IA new store, with an
extensive stock of iirst-claSS. brand new
Q~ueensware, Hardware, Glassware, Tin
ware, etc.
We have fitted up the large basement
under our main store room with appO-
pirate shelving, tables, etc, and filled it
literally ''chuck full" of goods in these
lines. We have built a wide, easy
stairway connecting the two floors, and
our white Basement las we have
chriStened it, is splendidlY lighted and
perfectly ventilated, and so arranged
generally that you will find shopping in
it Il comfort and pleasure. We expect,
by low prices and special bargains. to
make this department a strong drawing
card for the store. This will be easy to
do, as the rent for this additional space
is nothing, and we can therefore afford
to sell cheap. We have always carried
Il small stock of hardware and tinware,
but these lines are now largely increased
and our prices on them always from ten
to twenty per cent under the regular
exclusive dealers.
Glassware, China and Porcelain ware
will be the leading features of the new
department, and as they are classes of
goods that have always been sold in
Lexington at fancy profits, we expect to
surprise you with our low prices. The
same high standard of quality, however,
that we have always maintained in Il
Dry Goods and Shoes, will be our rule
down stairs. Everything guaranteed as
represented is our satisfactory method
IF trading with you,
Yours, for business,
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PERSONALS.

Miss Katie Clack, OF Nevada, is visiting
her uncle, Mr.. w. Z. Bell.
Miss Frances S;oan, OF St. Louis, is the
guest OF Miss Maude Burden.
Miss Emma Voight, of HughesviIle, is
visiting her sister. Mrs. J. F.. Coen.
Miss Emelia Bizzlntz, of Wichita, Kas.,
i ; visiting her sister, Mrs. Emil Ludwigs.
MIR. H.. T.. Young. of l. banOu, Ky,
arrived this week to visit his bother, Mr..
Fan Young.
judge J mes Il. CAN'T, OF jeff CITY,
was here this week. attending the closing
exercises of L.. y. $.
Col. Vincent Maimadukc, of Marshall,
was here this week attending the closing
exercises of W. NJ. a.
Mr.. Ben Gratz, OF Cincinnati, spent last
Sunday here with his brothers, Messrs.
I.a1c aud Louis GrItZ.
Mrs. Il. Il. Ireland has returned rom a
visit to her daughter at M'ryviIIe, and
also with friends at st. Joseph.
Mr.. w. f.. Comstock, of X tnsls CITY,
sp,nL last Sunday here with his family,
who are the guests of Mr.. aud Mrs. W. IL.
Chile4.
Miss Cornelia Craig, who has been
attending the Scarritt Bible aud Training
school at Kansas CITY, returned home
Tuesday, accompanied by her room mate,
Miss N. b. Hathorn, who will make n
visit here before returning to her home in
New Orleans.
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Dent of Wentworth Military Academy,
and has been since it was established. lie
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
han genuine worth. Naturally a man OF
personal character, and one lwho
takes little or no stock in humbug and
bombast, Maj. Sellers does not desire
but the facts-the whole truth, and
nothing but the truth-and upon this he
is content that the record OF his school
s all be established. He cares less
for what he gets out of it than he does for
what II 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 q
Such educators are safe, indeed,
and the Academy could but prosper undo
the direction of such a man.
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GOVERNMENT INSPECTION.

Inspection officer, Co. Francis Moore.
Fifth Cavalry u. S. A, of Denver, oc-
cupied the entire day of May 18th inspt ct
ing w. M. A. That the I'M p~ection was
thorough and GOV red everything about
the academy is shOnn by the programme
of the days exercises which is as
follows:
Battalion Review and Inspection, Bat
TALON Drill, Ton pan Drills, BayOnrt
Drill, Guard Mounting, Inspection nf
Barracks, Examination OF Cadet ON -rs,
Examination OF Military Books, E~Irnhrd
Order Drill, Artillery Drill, Battalion
Parade.
After having finished his york 81 in
spection, in Fc'orlance with this pro
gramme, Col Al'nre Expressed him 'rlf as
being well leased with the manner in
which the cadets acquitted themselves
The examination slowed that they had
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AnyANcEMENro OF TIE YEAR.

~ ANOE L VI III L
The enrolment during the year now
closing is the largest in the history OF the
a Idemy. The s IN O has been or Iwded 10
It's utmost in every respect and some boys
have been compelled t sleep on cots.
After the academy had enrolled all the
students that it could accommodate, Ma
jor Sellers received a pr oposi1ion from an
other academy to turn over in a body
thirty more pupils to the w. NJ. A. but
owing to the crowded condition OF the
school he could not entertain the offer.
Government supervision is n new fea-
ture added during The past year. A U. s..
officer of highest rank of any detail In the
state inspects the academy at appointed
times as he does any U. s. Military post,
thus insuring a degree OF excellence in
military matters not offered by other in
stitutions. By this arrangement the
academy has the use of $1,000 OF govern
ment property.
A military band of 16 pieces has also
been a NEST pleasing and attractive fea-
ture of the closing year and the members
of the band deserve great credit for the
progress they have made and for The de-
gree OF proficiency they have acquired.
Not only mas Lne ecuOOl ndu 4 prosper
Gus wear in the number OF students en-
rolled, but in other respects il has been
the most satisfactory year of the schools
history. There is universal satisfaction
among pupils and patrons. All OF The
old students expect to return and new
engagements for next year are being
made now, a thing unusual in the expert
ence of the schooI and an evidence of the
favor with which the school is regarded.
A prominent railroad official of Texas
had two sons 10 an Eastern school during
the first half of this year, but brought
them to w. NJ. A. for the last half. He is
u man of wide travels, and is we'll posted
as To the merits OF military schools
throughout the country, and he states
that this is the b EST location for "a school
in all the West. This is only one OF many
favorable opinions expressed from time TO
time by patrons OF the Academy.
The entire year just closing has been
marked by excellence in the work of the
students in all departments, and respect
ful regard for discipline.
TIE past year is endtd, one OF which the
friends of w. NJ. A. may well be proud.
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GRAND PUBLIC PARADE.

The exercises of Tuesday afternoon con-
sisted OF battalion drill; extended order
drill, ma battalion parade.
The battalion composed OF companies A,
B snd c marched upon the parade
grounds promptly at 2 o'clock and began
a series OF maneuuers which were very in
teresting though not fully comprehended
by those not init IIed into the details OF
military tactics. They exhibited a vim
and snap in their movements which rave
evidence of tt cir proficiency in the drill.
There was for ming IN hollow square
and. firing; forming battalion in line and
firing volley AMI cDntinu1us firing;
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graduating exercises, W m a, no
w. NJ. A. is regarded in our midst. Major
Sellers, his teach ers and officers ha, e
the warm welcome extended them by our
city on this oc casion.
PROGRAM.
Overture 49,. -. wv. M. A. Band
Prayer.
Glass Oratiou-ldeals OF Success,
Cadet A. w. Nelson.
Piano Solo-"Valse B~rilliante". .GoldEe r
Cadet Ovid Sellers.
Readirg-"Conversazione,'
Cadet IL. Burr Low.
Violin Solo-"Echo Fantastic. BeBeriot
Cadet James Abeel.
Drill.
Reading-"Foreigner's View of 1.-THE Statute
of Liberty"
Cadet Leroy Cox.
Pianos Olo-"Cascade du ~Chaudron'. 800.
Cadet Earnest Lilies.
Class History,
Cadet II. T. Harris.
WaltZ-"Rustic Maiden". ...... Guckert
Mandolin Club.
Cadet &. M. Thorp.
Awarding Medals and Diplomas.
Taps.
The Overture by the w. NJ. A. band was
a surprise to many OF the audience who
did not know that there was a cadet band
in the citv, and they were espe cially
Pleased with the excellent music which
the band rendered. The band is composed
entirely of cadets and the performance of
their part OF the program reflects much
credit upon their instructor, Prof. Stark.
Following tie overture, Maj. Sellers
made a few appropriate remarks concern
- a.. -,.,-I4-,.l $1,000 " ~.
school during the past yea; welcomed
The aud .ence to it's final exercises, and
introduced Rev. Richard Ellerby who, in
a few well chosen and eloquent words,
invoked the divine blessing upon tho
evenings exercises.
Glass Grafton, IL Ieals of Success" by A.
W. Nelson, was full of excellent though
touching largely upon the bearing Of
genius and circumstance as elements oil
success and their influence in shaping GU
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GRADUATING EXERCISES.

The graduating exercises were held in
The New Grand opera house, Wednesday
at S:15 p. m. A short time before this hour
the crowd began to assemble and by the
time the exercises began the house was
packed TO overlooking with one of the
largest, most select and appreciative
audiences that has ever gathered there.
The parents of the cadets were there to
witness with justifable pride the efforts
of their sons. The young ladies from the
several collie ges and from the town were
there to admire the handsome cadets in
their natty uniforms and encourage them
by their inspiring presence in their finale
eff ,rts before a Lexington audience. The
CITIZENS general y were there to show by
their presence the high favor with which
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Notice

Notice is hereby given that a blank
New York standard form of fire insurance
policy, numbered fourteen hundred and
ninety U490), and a blank tornado insur-
ance policy, numbered six thousand and
fourteen (6Ol4), both of the Lexington,
Mo-, agency OF the Continental Insurance
Co, OF New York, nave been lost or mis-
laid. IL found, they should be returned to
w. j. Howe, agent, at Lexington, Mo-, oil
to the undersigned, as both policies are
absolutely null and void.
CONTINENTAL INSURANCE Co.
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That Eastern Trip.

Gong East, take the Santa Fe Route
as far as Chicago.
Most direct line from the Southwest
generally, and thirty miles the shortest
between the Missouri river and Chicago,
which insures quick time and sure CON
nections. Track is straight and rock
ballasted, with very few crossings at
grade.
Nestibuled limited expresses, with
latest pattern PullmanS and free chair
cars. Meals in dining-cars served Il la
carte.
Inquire of nearest agent, OF address
w. J. Black. G.. p. a., y. L. & ). +.
Ry., Topeka, Kas.
j. ID. EASTER, JR., Agent.
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review, dressed in their high hats and
plumes, their white pants, gray coats and
white belts and shoulder straps, they pre-
scented an imposing array.
Such military display and training
under the flag OF our own beloved country
can but inspire the hearts of our youth
with MARTA Al and patriotic enthusiasm,
and make them better citizens in every
respect.
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RECOGNIZED BY THE GOVERN
MENT.

MEN i.
Through the jealous and unceasing
efforts upon the part of Senators Cockrell
an Vest, Capt. A. A. Lesueur and Maj.
Sandford St llers, the Wentworth Military
Academy has been recognized by the
national government as a worthy institu-
tion, and Capt. L p. Hunt, of the United
States army, has been detailed here to
take charge OF the battalion. Capt. Hunt
brings with him as a consignment from
the national government ITO latest atent
Springfield rifles, two pieces OF heavy
artillery, and all the ammunition he desires.
With all this also comes a consignment of
carbines fIom the state. This high recog-
nIti IN undoub edly places the academy
upon a plane where it has practically no
competitor. with this new and addi-
tional a. advantage il is safe to predict that
W. NJ. A. will be the most popular school
in the west T. r time to come.
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been we'll and faithfully trained, not only
in all that pertains to the manuevers on
the field but also IN the less pleasing and
attractive, though not less important,
duties of barracks life. The inspection
did credit to the institution and to the
officers and teachers connected Herewith.
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Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,

AS mercury will surely destroy the sense
OF smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering 1T through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles should
never be used except on prescriptions
from reputable physicians, as the damage
they will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. HALLS
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by Il. }.
Cheney & Co, Toledo, o, contains no
mercury and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucuos sur
faces OF the system. In buy ing Hall's
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine.
Toledo, Ohio, by Il. j.. Cheney & Co. les
MONS free.
M Sold by druggists, 75c. per bottle.
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THE FACULTY..

The faculty of the academy is a superior
one, each member of it being a specialist.
The instruction the cadet receives is
modern and thorough. A young man VINO
has a diploma issued from the academy
has something in which he can take a
Just pride.
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TERRITORY.

"The survival of the fttest" is exempli-
lied in the increase in the territory from
which the w. NJ. A. is receiving its
patronage. Other institutions of less
merit nave ceased to exist, and gradually
the influence of this excellent institution
has extended until it now practically con-
trolls the entire southwest. During the
past year p1pils have been in attendance
from thirteen states and territories and
Old Mexico.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS MEETING.

A meeting OF Lexington Camp of EX-
Confederates was held last Saturday, pur-
suant to n call from the Captain, Jos. A.
Wilson. After a little preliminary BUSH
ness, the Camp proceeded to the election
of officers.
Capt. Jos. A. Wilson wished to give up
the office of Captain, and j. Q. Platten-
burg was nominated and unanimously
elected to that position.
Fort. McFadIn was nominated and
elected first lieutenant, and John Multi
gan was nominated and elected as second
lieutenant.
George p. Venable was nominated and
elected as adiutant. DR.. p. S. Fulkerson
was reelected camp surgeon, and I. j.
Bandon wss elected treasurer.
1t was moved and carried that this camp
accept the invitation of G. A. r. to OBJ
serve Decoration Day, May, 81.
The Captain was authorized to appoint
two delegates to attend the grand en-
campment at Nashville. The delegates
were not selected at the meeting.
1t was moved and carried that the del
egates to Nashville be instructed to vote
for a change of name from Omitted Con-
federate Veterans to Confederate Sur
vivors Association.
Moved and carried that the papers of
the county be requested to publish these
proceedings.
j. q. PLATTENBURG,
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The contest had now narrowed down to
Baldwin, Embry and McAIister, and
Embry was next TO go down. He is only
fifteen years old, and his drilling was a
surprise to the other contestants. lie
held up admirably, and only went down
from exhaustion.
Baldwin and McAlister were then put
through various exercises for quite a
while and it looked TO the uninitiated as
il it might be n draw. The sword, how
ever, was finally awarded to Baldwin and
presented to him at the graduating
parade which followed.
GRADUATING PARADE.
The graduating parade was an iDnova-
ton introduced by Capt. Hunt. 1t was
similar to the battalion parade, but diff
fered in that the graduates fell out of line
and took positions with the officers for
the final review as the battalion marched
off from the grounds. The ceremony was
a pleasing finale to a successful year of the
military department and reflects credit
upon the academy and all connected
with it.
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Sale
Beginning-@
Monday,
May II,
We will offer at special sale the following articles

we Will OIcT d SpeCfh al le 1OIOWlng articles:
80 remnants of mating, 3 to 10 yds, worth 20 to 4oc, for Ioc
remnant carpet, 10 yards, worth 25c, for------------I5c
I remnant carpet, 81 yards, worth 45c, for----------27Hc
1 remnant carpet, 10 yards, worth soc, for-----------32c
1 remnant carpet, ~ yards, worth Csc, for----------42c
1 remnant carpet, 10 Erds, worth 0Oc, for--.------37Xc
I remnant carpet, 81 yards, worth 6oc. for 1870
I remnant carpet, 4 var $, worth S5c, for------------52c
I remnant carpet, fH yards, worth 81 90, for-------5Xc
"a yds tapestry carpet, made up Ca misf) worth 85c, for 5oc
IS home made aprons, white and blk worth SO and 6oc for 35c
so gngham aprons, 10 and I5c
IS chenille porter curtains. worth ? so, for $I.6o; worth SO,
for S2.25; worth 400, for 81 IS worth 4. so, for 81 o5;
worth 500, for $3.50.
pair silk curtain, very beautiful, worth $50, for-----$5.o 90
pair silk curtain, very beautiful, worth 1000, for----- CTS
I lace bed set, slightly soied. worth $40, for 10
? lace bed sets, slightly soled, worth $50, for $50
? lace bed sets, slightly soiled, worth so, for----- a 90
1 lace bed set, slightly soled, worth 80, for---- $50
so tapestry rugs, large size, worth 90, for----- I.25
S ladies' mackintoshes, new and hobby, worth 500, for $50
4 ladies' mackintoshes, new and nobby, worth 600, for 400
? ladies' mackintoshes, new and hobby worth 1000, for $50
IS ladies' and chHdren's gossamers, worth 75c to 81, for csc
100 gentlemen S linen collars, worth sc, for----------- SC
SO pairs gentlemen's linen cuffs, worth 25c, for---- ----Ioc
3 cakes butter milk soap, Ioc
IS boys unlaundried white shirts, sizes IL Il to ID, worth soc,
for 25c.
We still have a few kid gloves, worth 81 to 81, for------5oc
The plum season will be short. Come while they
are ripe.
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llllliltllSN bdNl
500.
For Sale.

The building known as the Lexington
Gun Club house; two sets of blue rock
trapsand two sets of live bird traps, desks,
etc. Inquire or address,
VIM. II. STEVENSON,
500 If Lexington, Mo.
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A RIT OF IT'S

The academy had its origin in the desire
of Mr.. Stephen G.. Wentworth to erect a
N1<1IInent to the memory of his deceased
William Wentworth. In the year
<<|I suitable building for a day school
il released. and in September OF the
same year the doors were opened lot
students. 3, l.. Hobson, now of the NC
Cormick Theological Seminary, was
chosen as principal, and the present
superintendent was selected as his asso-
ciate. In April, 1881, a charter was secured
and the school was authorized to confer
such degrees aud marks OF distinction as
are usually granted by literary institu-
tions. A board of seven trustees was
appointed, consisting OF members OF the
different protestant churches OF Lexing-
ton. 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. During 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
arcln : l erality of the founder
itable building. This
4Ih inadequate for the
[ [0@lN8. and Mr.. Wentworth
Bdstsd present grounds and build
ings, then standing. During the year
1855 over 1000 were expended on the
buildings and grounds. Through the
fostering care OF the founder and the lib
crafty Of the citizens OF Lexington and
Lafayette county, Improvements have
been made as the needs of the schoo! have
dem Inded.
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up, that the Academy may be made a
more pleasing and attractive home for the
students who may attend the next session.
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this work, Prof. Riley has had eight years
experience in teaching.
COMMENCEMENT VISITORS.

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