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BACCALAUREATE SERMON B. F. c.
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BAccALAUREATE SERMON B. F. c.
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Sunday morning the Baptist church
was filed to overhowing by the pupils
of Baptist college and the cadets Of
Wentworth Military academy and
their friends, who came to near the
baccalaureate sermon before the grad
uatlng classes of these two schools.
Long before the time for the exer-
cises to begin the seats we're flled, and
extra seats we're brought in, but many
persons were compelled to 60 away
because they could not get in the
house. The programme Of exercises
was as follows:
Doxology, sung by the audience,
led by the choir.
Invocation, by DR.. Hyde.
Violin solo, organ accompaniment,
by Miss Kreher. The selection was
Handel's Largo, I" and was brilliantly
executed.
Hymn 18l-"All Hail the Power OF
Jesus Name, sung by the choir and
audience
Prayer Rev. J. G Given, pastor Of
the Methodist church.
Reading the Scripture lesson, by
Rev. e G. Gordon, pastor Of the
Presbyterian church.
Violin solo organ accompaniment
HRomanza, . by Wilhelmj, Miss
Kreher. This was beautiful but
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THE FACULTY.

Col. Sandford Sellers, the superin-
tendent, has been with Wentworth
since its beginning and is eminently
the right man for the place. OF
strong executive ability and acute
business sense, his leadership inspires
confidence and assures continued sue
cess. Upon his qualification as
student and teacher rests the founda-
tion Of this splendid institute.
Through his acute dscernment and
splendid Judgment be has surrounded
himself with a corps of efficient
assistants that would make a pro-
nounced success of any military school
in the country.
The principal of the department of
literature is Prof. E. N, Hopkins, a
graduate of the University Of Ken
lucky at Lexington, ripe scholar and
Christian gentleman. Much Of the
success Of Wentworth is due to his
splendid work. Prof. Hopkins is ripe
in experience and any boy or young
man is periorce bound to improve
under his Instruction
Col. ]. H. Kellogg, the government
military instructor, detailed by the
war department, is a graduate Of the
United States military academy at
West Point, and has grown gray in the
service. Years Of actual service in the
regular army has especially fitted
Col. Kellogg for the work he has in
hand here, and the cadets improve
splendidly under his instruction. Col
Kellogg loves his work, which is half
|the battle for success with any
teacher
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of the country. The school is
thoroughly, though not harshly, dis
ciplined and athletic training is
practiced to perfection.
AS to Wentworth academy the
location is an ideal one. Situated near
the banks Of the Missouri river in a
grove lnspiringly beautiful, this home
for things military at once suggests
itself as a proper abiding place for
those who admire the gifts Of natures
god Almost within a stones throw
of Central Female college, where
Mulligan 10 years agone so bravely
defended the federal garrison against
the finally successful onslaught Of
the intrepid Price, now one Of the
loveliest locations for a female college
in all this broad state, inspiring
reminiscence is ever present among
the academy students Of the dark days
of the civil war to urge them on to
more jealous preparatory work for
similar strife should their country
ever call them to arms. Aside from
this feature Lexington offers inviting
inducement to parents to place their
sons here for education. 1t is a city
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The commandant, Major A. W.
Allen, is a graduate of Fairfield Mill
tary academy, New York, and has
broad experience in theline of military
instruction He is a splendid manager
and is we'll liked by all the cadets as
well as by all the other members Of
the faculty.
Capt. A. ]. Chalkley, winner Of
the a. M. degree at Randolph Macon
college, Virginia, has the chair Of
ancient languages. He is both expe-
rienced and efficient and the Went
worth management made no mistake
in employing him.
Such also can be said for Capt. c..
w. Barnhart, instructor of English
and history. Capt. Barnhart is a
graduate of our own Missouri univer-
sity at Columbia.
Capt. A. B. Albro is in charge of
the department Of natural science and
athletics.
The musical director is Captain A.
j. Stark, thoroughly qualified in every
way for this responsible position.
Capt Stark received his training and
education from some of the best
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We may grow discouraged some
times; but when we retire to our
closets for secret prayer we feel that
there is some one present, and we
remember that Christ has said $50, 1
am with you to the end Of the world. +"
| know that God is with you, teacher,
and that He gives you strength. Let
us with honest hearts accept the
truths of Christianity, and be lifted
above the wales and the shadows.
The nOblest men and women are those
who live up to these truths. Lord,
help us to live for Christ and the
precious truths of Christianity.
At the close Of the sermon Miss
Gibbs sang so, Divine Redeemer, -
by Gounod. She is a vocal favorite in
this city, and everyone expected some
thing good; but we believe the audi
ence was surprised at the beauty Of
her voice and the ease with which she
sang the most difficult parts of her
splendid selection. Her words were
distinct, and every note was clear and
true. Her high notes were given
with wonderful ease and great vol.
ume. She will make her mark as a
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TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

The four schools Missouri State
University (Juniors), Kansas City
Central High School, Missouri Valley
College and Wentworth Military
Academy met in a tennis tournament
on the Wentworth courts for an all
day bout Monday, May 10. The
games were interesting from begin
ming to end and skill was shown by
every player in spite of the high wind
and clouds Of dust that constantly
swept over the courts. About two
hundred spectators were present re-
gardless of the wind and dust. Among
them were a large number Of the
young ladies from Central female
college. The games resulted as fol-
lows:
DOUBLES.
@ H. S. Ok. o. VS.. NJ U. G. Mar,
shalD-6-2: TO: 6-1.
W NJ A. Lexington) VS.. NJ. S. Ui
(Columbia)-6-2: TO: GA.
10 II. S. tx. o. VS.. W. M. A. LEX
inson, championships: 6-2: SO:
11:9: 6-3.
M. $. U. (Columbia) VS.. NJ. V. C.
(MarshalD for third place
SINGLES.
Turner (M S. W VS. Odell on. v. C.)
so: SO: 6-2.
Prentiss on. S. W VS.. Bone on. v.
Barnard &c. H. 81 VS.. Ackley (w. M.
A.)-6-4: 6-1.
Graves C. H. S VS.. Jamison CIV. NJ.
A.)-6-1: SO; 6-2.
Graves &C.. H. 81 VS.. PrentisS on. S.
U.-6-4; SO; 90.
Barnard (C H. s. VS.. Turner on S.
U.)-6-4: 6-3.
Ackley (w. NJ. A VS.. Turner on. S.
U.) (for I'd place. 90: 60
The result is thus seen to be--hrst
place in both doubles and singles
Central High school, Kansas City.
Second pace--in both doubles and
singles Wentworth Military academy.
Third place-in both doubles and
singles Missouri State university
juniors.
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THE ACADEMY BUILDINGS.

known teachers of high standing and
is himself an artistic performer on
several instruments.
Mrs. A. w. Allen, for a long time
at the head Of the vocal depart
ment in Central Female College, is
with Wentworth and her work is in
every way satisfactory.
The elocution department is under
the direct management Of Miss Fan
ME Young, splendid and experienced
teacher.
Allin all there is not a stronger col
lege faculty in the country, which
accounts for the high standing and
efficient work of this academy Of
learning.
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to teach the truths of Christian
religion. These truths cannot be
learned elsewhere. A man cannot
live as well without these truths. No
text book teaches us that God sent
his Son into the world to save sinners;
but without knowledge of this
truth there would be mists and dark
ness. Educate a man all you may,
and tell him nothing Of God, and
there will be seasons Of sadness, dark
ness, doubt. He will know that there
is something greater, gran1er, some
where. He will know his own start
ling ignorance. But teach him Of
God and of Christ and these doubts
disappear; the mists are dissolved.
Teachers, have you told your pupils
Of God, who is able to shed light
abroad in their minds? The reason
we live, and are here today, is, that
we may spread the gospel. God may
lay the duty on you, young man, or
you, young lady, to preach the gospel,
and fill your mind and heart with love
and grace.
The truths Of Christianity must be
taught because the effect of these
truths cannot be found in any other
kind Of teaching. Some sneeFingly
assert that thinking is not necessary
in religion. In science it is necessary
to do honest thinking; in business 1t
is necessary to think, and in religion
it is supremely necessary. The think
ing of this world has been done by
men who love God. Theologians have
done their part Of the thinking Of the
world. Wherever Christ goes, light
and intelligence are found; the head
is enlightened and t heart enlarged.
No one ever saw man Of great intel
lect without good heart. Men
ought to go to church to get their
hearts right so they could think right
Of their fellow men. Christianity
makes men have common sense in
life. Christians are not above any
work or any duty that is to be done.
Christianity enlarges the soul as does
no other kind OF teaching. 1t makes
Better men, physically, intellectually
and morally.
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vocalist il She so desires.

vocalist II she so desires.
The choir sang hymn 200, "Holy,
Holy, Holy, Lord, God, Almighty"
the benediction was pronounced by
Rev. Mr.. Thomas, and the we'll
pleased audience dispersed The day
was bright-neither too warm nor too
cold, and the ladies looked beautiful
in their white dresses and stunning
hats. The graduating class Of B. f.
G. wore black gowns over their white
dresses. The other pupils wore white
dresses, with black college caps. The
cadets looked well in their uniforms,
blue coats, brass buttons, white pants
and military caps.
FIELD DAY.
Field day at the academy, as was
usual, fraught with great interest,
and attracted large crowd to the
campus Monday afternoon. There
were a number Of events on the pro-
gramme and not one feature was a
dull one. Lexingtonians and their
visiting friends were out in all classes
Of vehicles and the students of both
Central and Baptist Female colleges
were in attendance.
The day was an ideal one for physi-
cal exercise. Doubtless resultant
from the fall of rain or hail In con.
tiguous territory the air was cool,
even cool enough to necessltate light
wraps for the ladies when hidden from
the suns rays by the foliage of trees.
When the hour Of beginning arrived
the following contestants showed up
on the campus to be smiled upon by
sweetheart and admired by fond
parents: A. NJ. Davis, R. Williams,
c. NJ Ilgenfritz, J. f. Brown, J.
Aguayo, W. o. Jameson, B. Wattles,
3 wilkins, P. L. Harrington, w. L.
Ferguson, E. Jones, B. Harmed, r. B.
Henry and Lee Burch. All looked
the picture Of health and the crowd
cheered the boys as they came in
view.
The events we're as follows:
One hundred yard dash Davis first,
IIgentritz second, and Becker third.
Prize to Davis, a dress suit case by H.
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difficult selection, and was given in an
artistic manner.
DR. NJ. L, Thomas, of Little Rock,
Ark, delivered the Baccalaureate
sermon, taking the 18th, 10th and
10th verses Of the 2Sth chapter of
Matthew as the basis Of his remarks.
After a few preliminary remarks on
the value of mental and physical
education, he devoted his time to the
supreme Importance Of Christian edu-
cation. He stated that, by the census
of last year, there are 435, 900 teach
ers in the public schools of this
country, and over 1900, 900 of pupils
in the public schools. Over S4O0,-
100000 are annually expended in the
cause Of education. 1t is claimed by
some that the hope Of this country is
in its schools. But not only the
intellect is to be educated, but the
whole moral nature. The school
which develops the intellect, and not
the moral nature is not a good insti-
tuition Education is the development
of all that is good in man, Educl-
tion by the state is of great impor-
tance, but there is duty on Christians
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Sinauer. Second prize to ngenfritz,
a pair of slippers, by J. F. Winn.
One hundred and twenty yard
hurdles Williams first, Ilgenfritz
second, Brown third Prize to Will
liams, three-pound box of candy by
Vaughan s. McClelland.
Twelve-pound shot-put - Wattles
first, Jameson second, Williams third.
Prize to Wattles, pair Of patent
leather half shoes and six pairs of hose
by Gratz Bros Shoe and Clothing
Company
One mile run-Dayis first, Wilson
second. These were the only two in
at the finish, Prize to Davis by G. G.
Barron, Jr.
Running high jump Williams first,
Davis second, Becker third. First
prize, pair of military brushes by
Crenshaw s. Young, to Williams.
Second, three-pound box Of candy to
Davis by Trigg s. Eaton.
Two hundred and twenty yard
dash-Davis first, ngenfritz second,
Becker third. Prize, box of cigars
by Hinesley Cigar company, to Davis.
Running broad Williams
first, Davis second, Wilkins third.
Prize, tennis racket by SCHNEIDER
Arms company of Kansas City, to
Williams.
-Four hundred and forty yard DASH
Davis first, Williams second. Prize, a
dozen photos by Eugene Marshall, to
Davis. Second, prize by Dan Ruebel,
to Williams.
Hammer throw--Jameson first,
Wattles second, Brown third. Prize,
silk umbrella by Fredendall & Wilson,
to Jameson.
Half mile run-Davis first, Will
liams second. Prize, hammock, by E.
G.. Loomis, to Davis.
Pole Williams first, Henry
second Prize, pair of patent leather
shoes by M. D. Wilson, to Henry.
Williams was yaulting against his
previous record, which he succeeded
in raising by several inches.
The gold medal given to the best
all round athlete was awarded to
Davis, A., who made 81 points. The
silver medal, also given by Col. Sellers
in this contest, went to Williams, who
made "a points.
One Of the most amusing features
on the programme was the relay race
the last event Of the days sport. The
contestants we're recruited from COM
pany A, company B and the staff
officers. Company B won the prize,
offered by DR.. Chambers.
The judges were Messrs John
Chamberlain, Jesse Crenshaw, Horace
Ardinger and Cadet Simmons. Starter,
Capt. A. B. Albro. Time-keeper, Isy
Gratz.
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of schools and churches, away from
the snareS and temptations Of the
larger cities. The population is made
up Of a sterling citizenship and no
town in the state can truthfully claim
better society. The air is ever health
ful and invigorating, even during the
heated seasons, and as good health is
a boon ever to be sought the induce
ments offered by Wentworth in this
connection cannot be surpassed on
this continent.
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for the more lucrative field of law
Mr. Moseley was admitted to the ba
in 1896 when his hard work indOminat-
able will and thorough mastery of the
principles of law has won for him a
place among Chicago's brightest legal
lights.
In six years Mr. MOseley has built
up practive worth $1,000 per year and
numbers among his clients some of
Chicago's foremost business men.
He is chief counsel for OIivet Baptist
Church, a forceful speaker and ready
debater and a member of the Appomat-
tox Club.
When questioned as to what he at
tributed his phenomenal success to in
the uncertain field of law, he said:
Close attention to business. and the
happy faculty of knowing no one ex-
cept my client in a law suit" an ex-
ample worthy of emulation by those
who desire to succeed.
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Beau. gard F. MOseley, the subject
Z This sketch is a native of Georgia.
Ha received his education in the public
hroI~ of his native state where he
afterwards taught. After severing his
wnre1ion with the schools he en-
erred politics holding several positions
IF rus, under the national government
al New Orleans.
Early in the '9Os Mr.. Moseley firing
~ the South. moved his family North.
settling in Montreal. Canada. The
winters of the Northern city proved
roo mu-h for Col. MOseley, consequent
" h. soon sought the more congeniaI
Innate Of Chicago.
soon after settling in Chicago. THE
Chicago Republic" a Iusty journalistic
v9gngster. made its appearance with
,he huS,ling Colonel at its helm. The
journalistic craft was piloted fearless
.v and successfully until 1896 when
be field Of journalism was forsaken
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Among the many very able and cred
liable leaders of the Afro American
race in the west is our own fellow
townsman. Edward H. Wright. law
yer and politician. He was born and
educated in New York but in 1885 he
took Horace GreeIey's advice and came
West landing in Chicago penniless
and unknown. He assisted one of the
pOrters on a Pullman car, thus earn
ing his transportation to Chicago. He
endured many hardships and lived as
he terms it a "pecariOus existance"
for a time. His honest face. his ener-
getic ways and straightforward course.
soon attracted the attention of the
influential politicians of his party
while he was yet. comparatively speak.
ing. a stranger in the city.
He was nominated and elected South
Town Clerk which Office he filed with
credit to himself and his race. II was
the exceptional fine record made by
him in the Office Of South Town Clerk
that won for him the nomination Of
his party for County Commissioner
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Attorney for Jefferson Co. which Office
he held with signal ability until he
was elected to the Arkansas Legisla-
ture.
Mr.. Lucas was the first colOred man
it is believed, ever appointed oOmmi
sioner Of the United States Circui
Court. which was for the Eastern Dist
of Arkansas, the appointment being
made by L. S. Circuit Judge H. c.
Caldwell in 1890. which Office Mr.. Lu-
cas- administered until he resigned on
coming to Chicago in 1898.
In Chicago. Mr.. Lucas has been con-
nected with some Of the most impor
tant litigation.
He was almost the origination Of the
now usual practice of sueing out the
Writ Of Habeus Corpus after convic-
ton in many criminal cases, and n
doubt has sued out a larger number Of
such writs than any lawyer Of what
ever age or color at this Cook County
bar.
He has successfully defended large
number of white clients as we'll as Of
his own race against seriO8 criminal
charges and has for some years tried
more Of such cases in the criminal
court on the North Side than any
other colored lawyer.
Mr.. Lucas took the first and only
successful Habeus Corpus case to the
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Hubert Thompson Riggs came into
this world in lie Cole in the Province
of Quebec, Canada, on the 9th day
of October, 1856; he acquierd his splen-
did education in the schools Of STRAIT
ford and Guelph, Ont, and Sandusky.
Ohio.
In the past Mr. Riggs has been en-
ployed by several nOtables among
them being Governor John J. Bagley.
Ex-Governor Walter A. H. Buell., Con
gresham La Feorc, and A. R. McMil-
Ian. Was also in employe Of George
de Baptist, at one time the leading
caterer Of Detroit, Mich, and he had
special charge Of the Duke Of Alexis
and party when they visited the Unit
ed States in the early 7Os. Mr.. Riggs.
who is a thorough up-tn-date business
man became a resident Of Chicago in
1880 and from 1887 to the present time
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coed in life without the line of least
resistance. There are three forms
of matter known to US, the liquid, the
solid and the gaseous. which in their
action, if put together. will give to
the thinking student the application
OF the Industrial Arts. which is ere
ated from industries, causing
ness in many homes.
Tn mind Of each student is made
- realize this idea in their daily
teachings. Every thing in the ma
ter!al world is under a law. There
Is no field where the mind has dis
played its powers more than in the
inventions by which the mechanical
arts have been raised.
The boy and girl who goes out from
the Mt Meigs Institute goes out with
a good English education. and knows
how to work. They are taugh2 that
manual labor may be either skilled or
unskilled. Constant practice shows
mans superiority and ability To han
de with skill the tools Of industry.
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THE AIMS AND OBJECTS MOUNT MEes coLoREp NsTL
TUTE SET FORTH BY CORRESPONDENT

The Mt. Meigs Institute. which wa
established in 1888, by Miss Cornelia
Bowen, Of Tuskegee. Ala. stands sec
ond Of its kind in Alabama. Miss
Bowen. the principal. is a graduate of
the Tuskegee Institute. She also
attended the Teachers College. New
York City. and afterward Glasgow
University, Glasgow. Scotland. We
have but few women in our race
whose advantages and training equal
those Of Miss Bowen. She is a charm
ing platform speaker. She has spok-
en- in many of our northern and SOU
thern cities. We who have heard her
know of her great power of holding
spellbOund any audience before whom
she appears. She stands a bright
light among the educators of our
race.
The situation of the Mt Meigs In
stitute cannot be. excelled in its sur
roundings. Nature in all Of its beau
ty lends enchantmcnt to the scene.
Visitors are always impressed with
the beauty and air OF intelligence on
the school campus among the stu
dents.
Only the Grammar Course is taught
at present. A thorough English stu
dent. with mechanical ability. can sue
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over a field of many we'll known and
prominent cOIOred Republicans. in
1886. He was elected by a handsome
majority and reelected again in 1895
His record as County Commissioner
was even more brilliant than his clerk
ship record. He so impressed his col
leagues with his ability that he at
once became the leader of the Board
No legislation could be enacted until
he had thoroughly satisfied himself
that il was beneficial to the County
He served for a short time as president
of the Board. the first instance Of the
kind on record.
It is a significant fact that Mr.
Wright was the last representative of
the race to fill the high Office of County
each representative of
the race nominated since his last cleo
ton being ANONYMOUSLY defeated.
Mr. Wright is a lawyer by profes-
sion. He is a prominent Odd Fellow
and president Of the famous Appomat-
tox Club He resides with his family
at 29GS Wabash Ave.
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he above cut is a likeness Of our
W known cOlOred lawyer, J. Gray
In IS. whom many of our readers have
and know personally; but whose
p. re has seldom appeared.
Lucas is widely known by repu-
"a. p throughout the county on &C
re of his brilliant record as the
3. -est member Of the Arkansas Leg
is. IRE in 1891. at which session his
50. against the new election law
a. he separate coach bill laws d.
70 for the first time against the
20 people of that state, made him
far throughout the South; the
j. against the separate coach bill
1a' been published by every i'm
n1r II paper in that state and repro
Do in many periodicals South and
No Although the youngest Of that
DO. he was accorded the leadership
A" Republican minority Of u mem
ber
Lucas was well prepared for his
.a' as legislature and lawyer.
IL in Arkansas at Pine Bluff, he
We trough the public schools and
ga tied A. B. from the Arkansas
Sta University and from thence he
uh'- i at Boston University Law
81 IL. B, with high hOnOrs.
H. Tning to Arkansas. he was in
'e" onths appointed Assistant States