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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1901-11-16
A FOndnesS for Wheat.

Arthur MCGEE, coored, is in Jail.
He went to c. S. Mitchell, the feed
store man, on Monday and bought
some wheat on time, claiming that
he had hogs to feed. He took the grain
to McGrew's mill, sold it, was caught
up with by Mr.. Mitchell and very
properly pulled. 1t is thought that
MCGEE stole a wagon load of wheat
from Prof. Williams, of Central
college, last summer.
The "Knights of the Belgian Hare"
had little feast at their den Thurs
day night. Green wing teals were
disposed of and not member
grumbled at them not being good.
Mrs. Mansfield Wilmot and daugh-
ter, Miss Willie, returned to their
home at Higginsville Monday morn
ing, after short visit with Mrs
Wilmots sister, Mrs. Z. B. Young.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
CAPT. GEO. MUSHBACH
OF ALEXANDRIA DEAD.
WELL-KNOWN VIRGINIA JURIST.
Death Was Unexpected, Although
Ills Illness Was of Long stand
inE-LocaI News and
Gossip

ALEXANDRIA. Va. Dec. 2s.-Capt
| George a. Mushbach. former State Sena-
tor, and one OF the best known lawyers
in the State, died at II o'clock last night
at his home, ais North Washington Street.
after a lingering Illness. He suffered a
stroke OF paralysis about vi ago.
and since that time had not been in good
health, although not confined to his bed.
Notwithstanding the fact that he had
been i'll for some time, his death was
somewhat unexpected and surprise to
his friends. Captain Mushbach was fifty
two years OF age, and is survived only
by his widow. The fun,5ll will take
place from his late residence Monday
morning at II o'clock.
Captain Mushbach was born in New
Jersey in 1850. and was a grandson OF the
late Senator Edsall of New Jersey. who
was owner of Edsall's Hill, near this
city. He came to Alexandria when boy.
with his mother. brother, and sister, and
had since made this city his home. He
received his education at Rutgers Col
lege. at Brunswick, y. j., where he grad
uated at an carly age. Soon after he
took up his abode in this city be began
to study law under the late Col. Francis
L. Smith, and in the year 1871 was ad-
mittcd to the bar.
After securing a lucrative law prac-
tice. Captain Musbbach turned his at
tention to politics. As politician he
was honored with several high Offices OF
trust. In the Legislature he proved to be
the greatest iogician and won
for himself a host OF friends. He
was elected State Senator from the
Fourteenth district. and his election was
almost unanimous. In 1891 he took his
seat in that body and served four years
Captain Nushbach had a military rec
ord equal to any in the State. He was
for period of ten years. and took charge
of that command in the year 1888. it
having. under him. the record OF being
one of the best drilled companies in the
State.
Among other honofs conferred upon him
was that of being a member OF the board
of visitors to the deaf. dumb. and blind
institution of the State. at Staunton.
which he held for five consecutive years.
He was also a member of the board of
visitors TO Mount Vernon, and at one
time was prominently spoken Of as a
candidate for Attorney General of the
State and United States Congressman
from this district.
The deceased vas also a prominent
Mason.
The members Of the local Bar Associ-
alton met at o'clock this afternoon in
The Washington times., 1901-12-29

est cowboy in the town addressed a meet
ing one night in this wise:
Boys, We will have TO surrender. ! am
going to pack my saddlebags and pull
out for the Indian country and give this
town over to the women and their kind.
IL is not for me to stay here
So the worst OF them "hiked,' and b
soon became thriving place and iit one
10 inhabit.
Many claims have been settled by
women and cultivated in a manner beyond
belief In Kay County, one OF the richest
in the Cherokee outlet. the women who
farm constitute fully one-seventh Of the
farming population. OF that number half
own their own farms.
The new Kiowa and Comanchc country
the latest adjunct to the bordcr-is De
ing settled with homesteaders. ana among
that number are women from all parts OF
The United States. Some are barely OF
age who seek to enjoy the free life Of
farming. who fear no work and who be-
Iieve that culture was not intended alcDe
for those who live indoors.-New York
Times.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
GOATS DIET OF RAzoRs.
New Jersey Animal Nearly Bank
rupts the village Bnrbrr.

PtRSONAt-Wiil party who left goat in care
OF Joe Williams. Of Third Street Harrison two
weeks ago, please call for III Joe Williams 3
North Third Street, Harrison.
The above personal appeared in the
Harrison paper yesterday. and now VIII
liams' goat is the joke of the town. Jo-
seph Williams is a barber in this place
and is now in possession of black goat
with an appetite that would turn a Har-
lem billy green with envy.
Two weeks ago an Italian walked 80.
Williams shop. followed by most saga
eious-looking black billy goat. The Ital-
ian said that the animal had followed him
from kearny. and asked the barber TO
hlrbor the goat till his owner came for
him.
Williams looked at the goat; the ant
NAL looked wise. and Williams took him.
Ever since he has been looking for the
owner, for Billy" has a stomach like an
ostrich First the shears disappeared
then the clippers. and fn,lly. to wash
down the repast. the animal stole the
witchhazel.
Williams threatens TO sell Che goat to
junk dealer II the owner doesn't turn up
soon.-Philadelphia North American.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
Walter pamrosch ns Drummer.

good story is told Of Mr.. Danrosch
during his recent visit with the Grau
company to San Francisco. He was sit
ting in box at the performance of lie
Nozze df Figaro" when the musician who
was to have played the drum was taken
i'll and had to leave the theatre. In de-
spair. Signor Sepilli. who was conducting.
sent for MIR. Damrosch to ask il he knew
where a substitute could be found. Mr..
Damrosch said that he did, and promised
TO have the man in the orchestra before
the third act began. When the conductor
reached his desk his first look was toward
the drummer's chair. In it was seated
Mr. Damroseh. and he remained there un-
til the end of the opera, playing the drum
part in the score.-fndiaDapolis News.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
TOES FOR SHOULDER STRAPS.
Lieutenant Johpsor's Sacrifice of
Two Dcformed Members.

Lieutenant johnson began his career as
= private in Company f. First MINES
ota National Guard. in which capacity
he served in the war with Spain. Sub
sequently he went to the Philippines and
became a corporal and then lieutenant
of volunteers Recently he was mus
tered ont at San Francisco. but applied
for an examination for commission in
the regular army.
Unfortunately for the young mans am
bition he was burdened with two de-
formed toes. On this the army surgeons
debarred him. Gentlemen" said John
son, you'd you reject a man with eight
perfect toes instead of ten?'
They told him that no toes were better
than crooked ones. The applicant at
once had the deformed members cut of,
and when the wounds healed presented
himself to the examiners, who forthwith
accepted him He now wears the epau-
lettes OF Uncle Sam.-Chicago Record
Herald.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
MnnsIed Brakeman's Bargain.
(New York Trib,me.)

John Higgins, brakeman. who had
both legs cut off in an accident near EN-
poria, Kan, last September, has made a
rather curious settlement with the rail-
road company. He is to be taught teleg-
raphy at the company's expense, and is to
have employment for life. He is also to
be provided with pair Of cork legs.-New
York Tribune.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
this morning she gave bond in the sum
OF $3.50 without surety

this morning she gave bond in the sum
of $4,000 without surety.
The regular quarterly meeting of the
Free Methodist Church. on South Lee
Street, commenced tonight with the Rev.
George Eakins. of p iadelphia in charge.
Services will be held at IL o'clock tomor-
row morning. Snd at $50 o'clock there
will be love fast" There will also be
services at 80 o'clock in the evening.
The funeral OF the late Elijah Ben
son. whose death occurred last wednes-
day night, took place at 10 o'clock this
morning from st. Mary's Catholic Church.
and was attended by number of relatives
and friends OF the deceased The inter
ment was made in st. Mary's Cemetery.
shifting engine on the Southern road
this morning struck buggy driven by DR..
I. Milton Hopkins, colored, at Wilkes
and Alfred Streets. The vehicle was al
most demolished. but the occupant es-
capped without injury. although his horse
was slightly injured.
The Sunday school Of Grace Episcopal
Church last night at f:30 o'clock held its
Christmas entertain nent in that church.
when special literary and musical pro-
gramme was renderd. after which candy
and other favors we're awarded to the
pupils.
The Ladies' Card Club we're handsomely
entertained at the residence of Mrs. Henry
r Robinson last night. The prizes were
won by Miss Ethylle Harrison, of Cali
fornia, and Mrs. W. r. Purvis
r. w. Micou. of the Episcopal Theological
Seminary, was granted permission to
celebrate the rites Of matrimony in this
State.
The old organ in st. Mary's Catholic
Church Is being removed, and new and
more modern instrument will be placed
in its stead.
Miss Annie Beverly. of Orange. Va, and
Miss Alice Hagley, OF Charleston, W. Va,
are visiting Miss Helen Wood, Of 200
North Columbus Street.
Miss Reba Barrett, who has been visit
ing Miss Annie Fleming. in Frederieks-
burg Va. has returned to her home in
this city.
Miss Bell Daingerfleld last night enter
tanned number Of her little friends at
her home on Nort:- -sEs'rZfcl Street.
John R. Edelin,. formerly Of Alexandria,
but now of Maryland is visiting relatives
and friends in this city.
The condition of Craig Ansley. of s13
Prince Street, who has been seriously i'll
for some time past with pneumonia, re-
mains unimproved.
Capt. William II. Smith is very i'll at
his home on North Alfred Street.
Alton W. Moore is seriously Ill with
pneumonia.
Barry F. Wheat, who has been i'll with
pneumonia. is convalescing.
Henry II. Kelly is visiting his mother
in Lynchburg, Va
Miss Mary Stratton. of Lynchburg. Va.
is spending the holidays with relatives in
this city.
The Christmas music will be repeated
in several OF the churches tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29

The will Of the late Anthony w. Arm
strong, dated January, /, 1901. was also
admitted to probate in the same court
this morning Mr. Armstrong left his
three sisters the sum Of $500 apiece. and
the residue OF his estate to be equally
divided between his widow and two chill
dren. He appointed his widow. Mrs
Jesse r. Armstrong. as executrfx. and
The Washington times., 1901-12-29

The old organ in st. Mary's Catholic
Church Is being removed. and a new and
more modern instrument will be placed
in its stead.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29

Miss Annie Beverly. of Orange. Va. and
Miss Alice Hagley, OF Charleston, W. Va,
are visiting Miss Helen Wood, Of 200
North Columbus Street
The Washington times., 1901-12-29

In the Corporation Court today the Rev
r. w. Micou. OF the Episcopal Theological
Seminary, was granted permission to
celebrate the rites Of matrimony in this
State.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29

The Christmas music will be repeated
in several OF the churches tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29

The Ladies' Card Club were handsomely
entertained at the residence of Mrs. Henry
r. Robinson last night The prizes were
won by Miss Ethylle Harrison, of Cali
fornia, and Mrs, W. r. Purvis.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29

The Sunday school Of Grace Episcopal
Church last night at f:30 o'clock held its
Christmas entertain nent in that church.
when a special literary and musical pro-
gramme was renderd. after which candy
pupils.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29

Miss Reba Barrett, who has been visit
ing Miss Annie Fleming. in Frederieks-
burg. Va, has returned to her home in
this city.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29

Miss Mary Stratton. of Lynchhurg. Va.
is spending the holidays with relatives in
this city.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29

Miss Bell Daingerleld last night enter
tanned u number of her little friends at
her home on Nort.. z,'rErel Street.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29

Henry H. Kelly is visiting his mother
in Lynchburg, Va
The Washington times., 1901-12-29

Barry F. Wheat. who has been i'll with
pneumonia. is convalescing
The Washington times., 1901-12-29

\ shifting engine on the Southern road
this morning struck buggy driven by DR..
7. Milton Hopkins. colored, at Wilkes
and Alfred Streets. The vehicle was al
most demolished. but the occupant es-
capped without injury. although his horse
was slightly injured.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29

The funeral OF the late Elijah Ben
son. whose death toyrrred last Wednes-
day night. took place at 10 o'clock this
morning from st. Mary's Catholic Church.
and was attended by number of relatives
and friends of the deceased. The inter
ment was made in st. Mary's Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29

John r. Edelin,, formerly Of Alexandria,
but now of Maryland. is visiting relatives
and friends in this city.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29

The condition of Craig Ansley. of s13
Prince Street who has been seriously i'll
for some time past with pneumonia. re-
mains unimproved.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29

Alton W. Moore is seriously Ill wit
pneumonia.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29

Capt. William Fl. Smith Is very i'll at
his home on North Alfred Street.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
The Ministers Mninstay.

The woman can be credited for IL all.
She irst brings the minister to her COM
muhity by assuring him that she will
get enough 10 psy his expenses and that
he viii not be iil-treated For drunken
cowpunchers are apt to make il hot for
the preacher who they think is trying TO
tame their community. II a woman Of the
settlement introduces him to the congre-
cation it sets things Alright
Some towns are harder to clvilize than
others. 4 new town in the Cherokee Out
let grew 70 900 souls without a goman-I
mean the woman whose life is pure and
upright. for there are others who have
forsaken all that is good. and they may
be found everywhere. This town Is now
one Of the most thriving and cultured
communities OF that Territory But
year elapsed before woman dared ven
tcre in.
One day, when the stage coach drew
NJ. the wife OF leading saloonkeeper
slish,ed and Tom announced from behind
the bar that night that she had come to
stay. He set W the drinks to the crowd.
hui they did not congratulate him In
stead they met In gambling hall and
decided TO boycott his place until ne had
sent bis wife away. When he LEARNED of
o.. OF course, with hts heat Sc. on the
dollar. he told her to 60. She went
The Toushs Quit.
Not until that saloonkecper was shot In
a midnight brawl would they allow his
Wife TO return TO bin. When they saw
how tenderly shc nursed him back to life.
and with what gentIeness she spoke to
them, their hearts melted and tn, tough
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-05-26
.uIs Academv Notes.

Edgar Dye spent the weekly vacation
at his home near Peck
Gordon Oldham. 90 vas = visitor
Thursday.
Miss Ida Kendrick went 70 Salina yes
terday 70 attend the commencement ex-
ercises OF ST Johns military school
Mss Eendrick viii make a brief visit
with her sister. Mss Martha Kendrlck
who Is Instructor OF music Il hat insti-
tuition
AIr. Merle Hatfield was absent from
school last week having accompanied rs
father On a trip 20 Csrthsse. No
Miss Marguerite Dixon eutsrtainsd q
number q her school friends Il her home
IN II ssast part Of the city Thursday ev-
eaine. The party 0as very merry ere
and she hostess uzreraittilg II hs- ero--s
10 provide Amusement .or her guests.
consequently TIE evening vas fun G e.
5oyment These Frese-t we're stisses 5fa-
BE west Alice DeTtslente. Helen West
ia Kendrics. Nae Cnzpple- hate Cas-
SIT. Blanehs Royal Laura Lethr1r.
Ecssrs. Clauncey Brozn- He-eeEt Ilal-
fad. GesrSs EsuinE. A G. Snsl. Gerait
Shelley. Jack Ezrkl1soa. VIZ sail zzz
phi Lewis
The seni7r class ard ths fsrulty had
kodak pictures taken II tAemselTes CT ~
trent STEPS CT the academy Friszy zssa-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-05-26

ing These pictures are 70 be used for
albums made up entirely OF school views
The class IA prosody have completed
their work and viii be examined Monday.
The baseball team accompanied By a
merry crowd Of students. went TO Rose
Hil Saturday to play 4 match game with
the Rose Hi team a taHyho and
several carriages conveyed the party.
which started out early IN the morning.
and well nlled hampers were taken along
that picnic might be enjoyed as well as
the ball game.
Now that ne close Of the school year IS
so near at hand, much interest and some
anxiety is being manifested In the sew
eral prizes that viii be awarded on the
completion Of the years work The
number OF scholarships for the senior
class has been somewhat increased this
year. In addition 10 the prize OF SIS
awarded 10 the best orator among LIE
boys OF the graduating class by O. z
Smith, SIS in photographs offered to the
young lady standing first in oratory By
Noble and Pottinger. and SO in cash to
the one standing second fby the proprie-
tors Of the Boston Store. DR.. Bradt offers
q beautiful set OF books TO the one re-
ceiving highest award IN rhetoric among
the senior class. The scholarship offered
by different colleges are: To the one
standing first IN scholarship. four years
tuition by the Emporia college; one years
tuition by Washburn and Paramount col
leges respectively; one years tuition by
Ottawa university. which is transferable
10 the one standing second or third: one
years tuition 10 the first highest by
Baker university and one half years tut
ton to second highest. and one terms
tuition TO third highest IN scholarship.
General proficiency prizes for the school
excepting the senior class. are, $. offered
by c. A. Tanner to the one receiving first
award in scholarship; g and 81 by S. NJ.
Stevens to the second and third awards.
respectively. IN the intermediate de-
psrtment the Kansas National Bank
gives 50 and s. 10 the first and second In
and department; n the ele-
mentary. Mr.. I. Goldsmith gives g each
TO the one who IS first in studies and the
one first IN department Mr.. B. L
Eaton gives IS to the student who shows
the most extended knowledge OF the Bible
by finding AL illusions and references TO
the Bible in some standard literary pro-
duction selected by the faculty.
In return for the generosity granted 70
her, Lewis Academy offers half rates on
one years tuition TO those receiving high
est grades in the county examinations
held in the spring. who have completed
the common school course. This includes
all towns and villages below hrst-class.
In the county.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-05-26
sIokn.r conservatorv Notes


Mrs. Hill OF West Wichita called Mon.
lin study.
Ar. c. Z. Van Hosen has entered upon
a course Of vocal study.
Miss Minnie Weisner OF Orting. Wash,
enrolled Monday for piano study.
Misses Minnie Blazer, Matte Howell,
Mabel Armour and Minnie Bronson. all
of this city enrolled in the piano depart
ment this week.
Prof. Williams Of New York. lecturer
and teacher Of voice, was pleasant cal
Ter at the school Saturday.
Tickets for the commencement concert
are selling rapidly.
Although many entertainments have
been given in Wichita this week none
have exceeded in variety or interest, the
one furnished by the pupils and friends
Of the conservatory at the apartments
of the school Friday afternoon
The following IS the program presented
Piano duet-My First Duet 1900. Kohler
Miss Avis Hamilton and Mr.. slckner
Piano solo-Idnio Theodore Lack
Miss Essie Gray.
Plano solo-Tournament March -. Ford
Miss Emma Franck.
Vocal solo-The Everlasting Light witt
Mrs. Geo. Terrell.
Piano solo-Cradle Song. Alfredo Barnu
Miss Mollie Warren
Piano soIo-Eri King .......... Schubert
Miss Hazel Herrig.
Mandolin solo .......-.--..--...-. Pastorale
Miss Laura Sickner.
Piano duet-Mosquitoes Parade. whitney
Misses Rachel Hatfield and
Bessie Smith.
Recitstion-Prior to Miss Bells
Appearance .....-.. Whitcomb Riley
Miss Blanche Mascau-
Plano solo-Mszourkz Brilliant. W Mason
Miss Bonnie Tedrick.
Piano solo-Abenlied ........ Isidor se.ss
Miss Moe Manary.
Piano solo-Waitz IN do Wieniawsbi
Miss Gertrude Frohman.
Piano solo-Recollection OF Home.
....-.--......--...-..---.. 3 3. AiilH
Miss Ossie Berzrnaun.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-05-26
AIbertus Msgnus College Notes.

At a general faculty meeting held May
/ 18th, at 8 p. m, President Smell, Pro-
fessors McGinnis, Klinkhard and Apply
and 7. Spencer Sprague, Esq. were elect
ed trustees, and form of application for
a charter. under the name OF Albertus
Magnus University. was agreed upon.
On the afternoon OF May 10Th the
trustees-elect signed the charter, and ac-
companying papers. which were drawn
up and forwarded to the charter board
by the attorneys, Messrs. Amidon K
| Comfy.
On May nst the board Of trustees-elect
organized by the election Of President
Smell as chairman. Prof. Klinkhard as
secretary, and Prof. McGinnis as treas
urer. The board adopted a temporary
seal, and directed an arms and permanent
seal 70 be designed and submitted as
soon as possible. It was then voted, after
some discussion. 10 raise a development
and endowment fund Of 100000 by the
sale Of perpetual scholarships at $50
each.
At a meeting OF the second meeting Of
the board OF trustees-elect. held on May
ed. it was voted that the holders OF per-
petual scholarship De given a representa-
University constitution hereafter 10 DC
adopted. Steps were also taken for look
ing towards the acquisition Of certain
valuable real estate needed for the pur-
poses of the institution Prof. Apply was
elected yice-chairman and Dir. Sprague
assistant secretary.
Mr.. John Lovic, Miss Blanch Child and
Mrs. Y. Davidson have entered IN the
Z.
Music. and Miss Clara Washburn IN the
piano department Miss Estele Payne
has entered for the study OF the guitar
Thomas Perrott. Esq. Of Fsison. y. c,
has announced his intention OF coming 70
Wichita IN the near future TO study the
violin under Prof. Apply il the AIbertus
AIagnus Conservatory.
D.. Apply IS spending Saturday and
Sunday IN Fort Scott
c. ". Richard. Esq. OF Valley Cen
ter. Kan. has taken Up the study OF
French and Spanish IA the Albersuz Nag
nus School Of Language
Applications have been received IN the
engineering. language and art depart
ments during the past week
His lordship. the Bishop q wichita.
has presented &c the library & copy OF
the Nova Sermons Lztini Palaestra,
the first CT a new series % Lain text
books edited BY Arcsdius Avelauus Kun
garus (Areade MsSsrOssy). and printed
AZ the Office OF the Latin newspaper.
''Frzeco I-atinus." IL Philadelphia II
these textbooks the conversational
method. now preferred oy the best teach
ers u modern languages. Is applied 20
the Latin. the student being expected 20
hear and speak nothing bus Latln II TIE
class work from the very beginning.
The supplementary announcements tust
issued for the scsde-nic year ls.e-tl- give
the names Of the faculty. the rates q
taition. the 1eid covered ~ each tsPart-