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A MERE SUGGESTION.

~1f every community there are boys of fine natural ability who have not succeede~Jin their home schools because, perhaps, of the necessary and unavoidable crowd7 .ng and the lack of individual attention on the part of the teachers. The instruction has doubtless been good and the teachers have done their be .A under the circumstances, to interest their pupils; but the sad fact remains 1 ,./ (that the boys have failed and discouragement has settled down upon them and their ' parents. Placed in a. select school that must live by merit alone and where personal attention by the best masters is assured to each member of the classes, these same boys may soon be inspired with hope and made conscious of their own powers to be something and to do something beyond the ordinary in this great world of usefulness and honor. If such work can be done with unpromising material, what may not be expected from the boy whose mind is already big with hope and eager to grapple with the problem of life? } Experience has placed it beyond question that you can find here the Men and · 1 the School that may determine your son's character, success and destiny-fair in Ume and fmr in eterni,U. • }

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ANNUAL ANNOUNCEMENT -OF THE-

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FR.ANKLIN HUDSON PUBLISHING CO., KANS.AS CITY, JIO.

CALENDAR 1905-1906.

SEPTEMBER 2()-WEDNESDAY, Session opens at 10:00 .-\. M. NOVEPtIBER 23-THURSDA Y, Thanksgiving Holiday .

DECEMBER 19-22-Exam inations. DECEMBER 22-FRIDAY, 3:00 P. M. Christmas Holiday begins. JANUARY 3-WEDNESDAY, 10:00 A. M. Christmas Holiday ends.

MAY I-May-clay Holiday. MAY 14-MoNDAY, Field-day Exercises. MAY 18-FmoAY, 8:00 P. M., Public Exhibition . MAY 19-SATORDAY, 9:00-12 :00 P. 11r., Alumni Banquet. l\tIAY 20-SUNDAY, 10:00 A. M., Baccalaureate Sermon.

MAY 21-23-Fina.l Examinations. MAY 23-WF.DNESDAY, 3:00 P. M., Military Exercises. i\fa y 2~:i-WEDNF.SDAY, 8:00 P. M, School Banquet. MAY 24-TuURSDAY, 10 :00 A. l\L, Graduating Exercises. MAY 24-THunsnAY, 9:00 to 12 P. M. , Farewell Hop.

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L~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~,. ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT. COLONEL WM. D. FONVILLE, A.B.,

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PROPRIETOR AND SUPERINTENDENT.

First Honor Graduate of Howard College; two years Professor of Ma.thematics and Commandan, Howard College; seventeen yea.rs Proprietor a.ad Superintendent. of Alabama Military Institute. PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS.

MAJOR FREDERICK

c. SHAW, A.B., A . M .,

PRINCIPAL OF ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT.

Graduate of Trinity University, Canada; Graduate of Ontario Normal College, Canada; Master of Trinity College lwchooi. PROFESSOR UF ANCIENT LANGUAGES AND LITERATURE,

LIEUTENANT-COLONEL A. C. LILLARD,

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COMMANDANT OF CADETS.

Graduate of Virginia Military Institute; Professor of Mathematics and Commandant of Cornelia (Ga.) Normal College; Professor of Ma.thematics and Assistant Commandant in Kentucky Military Institute. PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS, TA_CTICS, MILITARY LAW AND SCIENCE.

*MAJOR CHARLES T. JENKINS, A .B.,

Graduate Miami University; Professor of English in Cumberland City Academy (Tenn.); Graduate Student of Michigan University. PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH AND HISTORY.

MAJOR ELLIS C. CALDWELL,

B.S.,

ASSISTANT COMMANDANT.

Graduate of Virginia Military Institute; Commandant of Cadets and Professor in Carlisle (Texas) Military Academy. _ PROFESSOR OF SCIENCE AND MODERN LANGUAGES.

MAJOR J. VANCE HEWETT,

A.B.,

Graduate of Missouri University; Principal Public High School. PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH AND HlsTORY.

FACULTY- Continued. (To Be Supplied.) PRlNOIPAL OF PREPARA'l10RY :0EPAR'r.MENT,

MAJOR .N. R.

Romi:s, B.S., M.D.,

PHYSIC.I.AN .AND SURGEON,

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.MAJOR GEORG.E F . KUEMMEL, MU SIC DIR:ECTOR.

Gr,a duate Conse.n ,&tor.)' ,o f G6tti'ogen University~ ten years Director in Glasgow College; eleven Direct or i'o Missouri Military ,Academy. D lRECTO:R OF BAND AND ORCHESTRAL Musrc. MISS NEVILLE 0ARLE'l'ON FONVILLE, TEACHER OF PI.ANO.

MAJOR F. C. SHAW, SUPE.RIN'l'EN:DENT Co11:1r,JEROIAL DEPARTMENT .

(To Be Su·pplied . ) TEACHER OF STENOGRAPHY AND T\'PEWRITL"lG.

(To Be Supplied.) ATBL.E'.l' IC AN"D GYMNASIUM DIRECTOR.

MAJOR J. VANCE HEWETT,

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FACULTY MAN AGER OF EAGLE.

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·'"-Roster of Cadets. Arranged in the order of a verage daily grades. A grade of 80 per cent required t.o pass. Belo\v !lO; the fractions have been discarded. Only three failed t.o reach 80. Remarkable Record! OR-'DES.

ALBERT CLARENCE HUNT ...... . .... . .... . . . . . . . . . . . 95

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RALPH EMERSON BURNETT . ... .. . .. ..... ..... ... . .. 94

t IILEWIS ALBERT ELLIS ..... . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

+WILLIAM ORR SMITH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 94

ARTHUR CLYDE Fox .. .... . . ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93.7 § SHELBY CECIL GASS .. .... . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. 92.4

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LESLlE COOPER GJLLETTJ;; . . . . . . . . . ....... . ... ...... 92.2

REUBEN BURNS . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . ... .. ..... .. . . . . . . . . . . 9J

-J"HOWARD RICHARD HlTCHINS ..... . ...... .. . . .... . . .. 91

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ROBERT MERRITT LLEWELLYN ..... ..... . ... . ... . . . . 90

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MARION YANCEY FONVILLE ... .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... 89 GEORGE

M. O ' CONNELL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . .... 89

lA)UIS OLIN ... . .. .. .. ..... .. .....

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GEORGE TmMBLE ROBERTS<·>N . . . . . . . . . . . ... .... .. ... 89 JOSEPH RICHARDSON WILCOXSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... ... . 89

ERRETT HUSTON .. . •. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. . .. .. .. . . .... 88 BERT McBRIDE ....... . . . . . . . . . . .. ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

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DON HUDSON MATHEWS . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 HARRY AMAZON MATHEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........ 88 HENRY R. McL~\IN .... .. .... .. ... . ... ...... .. : ...... 88 RAY ROY NEWTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . .. . . ... .. 88 CLAUDE WILLIAM NORTON ..... . ... . ... . . . . . . . . . . . ... 88 JAMES ROBERT PEARSON .. . ... . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

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EMMANUEL DE PENICHET . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . ....... . .. . . 88 HARRY EDGAR 8TUl1DYV1N . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ .. . . . .. . 88 MARSHALL CHAMBERLAIN Woon ..... . ..... . . . . . . . . . . 88 RUTH FONV'I LLE .. . . . . . . ... . ...... .. . . ..... ... ...... . 87 SHEPHERD HUNT SMITH .... .. ..... .. . ..... . . . . . . . ... 87

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ROE MATTHEW DODGE . . ....... . ..... . .... ... . . .. .. . 86 PERCY llENJAl\IIN JAMES . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

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LAWRENCE DEAN LEEPER ....... .. ....... ...... .. . .. 86 FRANl{ PETERSON ...... ..... ...... . . . . . . . . . . . ..... .. 86 CHARLES

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CHARLES KENNETH ROBERTS . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 ERNEST THOMPSON ........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 CHARLES ALVIN VARNON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. 86 FR.\ NKLlN PAUL BLACK . . ... ... . . .. .... ..... . . . . . . . . 85 GEORGE BODDIE, JR . ........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . 85

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HARRY DANIEL FERGUSON ... .. . .... .. ... , . , ... . .. .. . 85 VF.SPEH. LAND GAMBLE . .... . ........ ,, . .... . .. ,, ... , 85 PAUL FLOYD Hoss ...... . . . ... .. . . .. . ..... . ..... . . .. 85 CHARLES Eow ARD KING ... ..... ... ... .. .. ... ........ 85 JOHN MARION PACE ....... , ... .. .. ... , . . ...... , . , , .. 85 GEORGE EUGENE PEARSON . . . ... . , . ... ... ... .. . , ... . , 85 JOHN MADISON STURDYVIN .. . ........ . ... . , . .. ...... 85 EVERETTE FHANClS BLACKMAN ...... . .. . . ... , ....... 84 GRAHAM HOGAN .. . .. , . . .. . ...... .. .. .. ... .. .. ...... 84 Loms CIMA SANCHEZ ...... .. ... .. ...... ... ... . . .. .. . 84 ERNEST CARVER SHJ:LL . ....... .... ........... , ..... 84 JEWELL ELMO GASS . ..................... . ......... 83 f40 GEORGE WILLIS HICKS . .. ... .. . .. . ... ... .. . . , , ... .. . . 83 32 SAM MILLER KENNEDY . ..... . .. .. . . . . ..... . , .... ... 83 CHARLIE JACK WHITAKER ... . . . , . .... . , .. , . .. . , . .. , . 83 HARRISON ALBERT HOUGHTON . . . ... . ... . . , . ... , . .. .. 8f DON CAMERON ADDISON .. . . .... . . , ... . . ...... .. , . .. , 80 CHARLES MASON BLABON ..... . ... ... . ... ... . ....... 80 JOHN GASTON CHRISTOPHER ...... .... .. ... . . . .. . ... 80 BEN J AMJN CLARK BARNES ... .. .. . ..... , .. .. .. . , . ... 79 BERL KENNEDY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. : . 79 RUBIN SHELL . . . . . .. . . . ... . .... .. ... . .... ...... . . . .. 79 HARDIN FIELD .. .. . .. . .......... . .... .......... . . ... . not graded

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SPECIAL STUDENTS- Not Graded. Belton, H. A., Violin. Cornet, L ., Mandolin. M cLoney, G., Mandolin. Black, F. P., Clarinet. Ellis, J ., Violin. Norton, C. W ., Trombone. Blaine, J. C., Violin. Fonville, M ., Cornet, Cello. Robertson, G., Mandolin. Boddie, G., Violin. Fonville, R., Cornet, Piano. Roberts, C. K., Piano. Bratton, M .. Piano. Haggard, C., Pian'l. Sanchez, H. C., Violin. Carpenter, P., Cornet. Hinde, C., Violin. Stanley, L., Gui tar. Coatsworth, R., Violin. Kennedy, S. M ., Piano. Woodward, G., Mandolin. McCord, B., Organ.

EXPLANATION . *' 'CREDITS: " Credits are given for excellence in Academic, Military, Athlet and Home Departments. t"DEMERITS:" A-under 10: B-between lOand 50; C-bet\veen 50a.nd 100 D-above 100. Cadets in !'D" are promoted to "E. D . " 12

!SCHOLARSHIP" MEDALIST: The gold medal for excellence in scholarship is awarded to the cadet whose average of both dailv and examination grades is the highest. :"MODEL C~WET" MEDALIST: This medal is awarded to the cadet getting the highest number of cr edits. ll"Best Room " Medalist. IIJ "Best Drilled Cadet" Medalist. + "Elocution " Medalist. Jiiff=T lte best Wor k is always clone in a small, select school where eacll pupi l {Jets indivulua,l atten tion .

STATES REPRESENTED. Montana, Indian T erritory, Arkansas, Nebraska, Kansas . Florida., Kentucky, New Mexico, Iowa, Mexico, Oklahoma, Illinois, Missouri, Sou th Carolina Indiana,

MEDALS.

The BUCKNER & WHIT NEY (Me xico) Gold Medal for the Highest Scholarship during the entire session ; open to all cad e ts in the Academic Department; won by cadet L ewis Albert Ellis, S ou th McAlest er, Indian T erritory . The J . H. SALLEE, (Mexico) Gold Medal for Excellence in Elocution : open to all cadets ; won by cadet William Orr Smith, Gant, Missouri. The W . L . CRADDICK (Mexico) Gold Medal for the Model Cadet: open to all cadets ; won by cadet Shelby Cecil Gass, Audrain County, Missouri. The DR. S AMUEL C. JAMES (Kansas City) Gold Medal for the Best Drilled Cadet; open t o all cadets: won b y cad et Howard Richard Hitchins, Bloomington, Illinois. The A. C. LILLARD (Kentucky) Prize for the Bes t Drilled Old Cadet; open to all t h e old cad et s ; won b y cadet Claude William Norton, Columbus, Kansas . The S . & N. P HILLIP (Mexico) Gold Medal for Best Room ; open to all cadets; won by cadet L. A. Ellis . EAGLE EDITORIAL STAFF. C. T . J EN KINS ... . .. . . ..... . .... .. . . . . . . .. .. . .. ... . . .... .. . . Faculty Manager L. A. ELLIS .. .. .. .. ....... .. ... ... . ... •... ... ... . . . .. .. .. . . ... . . . Editor-in-Chief G . M. O'CONNELL ... . . . ..... ... .. . . . .. ... . . . .... ..... .. . ... . . . Assis tant Editor C. A. F o x . . ... . . ..... . .... . . .. .. ... .. . .. . . .. ... .. ... . ... ..... . . Milita.r y Editor c. E . KING .. .. . . . . . .. ... . ... . . . .. . . ... .. . . .. . .. . . ... . . . . . . . .... . .. I..ocal Editor P . C. J AMES . . . . . ... .. . . . ...... .. ...... . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . ... . . . Business Manager L. E. T HOMPSON . . .. . . . . .. . .. . .. . . .. .. . . ... . .. . . . .. As sis tant Business Manager B . McBRIDE . . ......... . ...... . . . .. . . . . .. . ... .. .... . •. . . .. .. . . .. . Editor Athletics A. C. HUNT .. ... .... . .. . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . .. . . . ..... . ... . . ... . .. . Editor Exchange 13

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George Boddie, Jr .. ..... Lafayette, Ky.. :ii-Lewis Albert Ellis, So. McAlester, I. T. Arthur Clyde Fox. ,..... Oklahoma., Okla.

Claude W. Norton .... .. Columbus, Kas. George T. Robertson .... .. . Mexico, Mo. Joseph R Wilcoxson . ..... Fayette, Mo.

Class of 1904.

Percy B. James .. . ,. .. .. Kansas City, Mo. Lan:g don R. Jones. ........ Kennett, Mo. Raymond Lavin ....... Poplar Bluff, Mo. Stuart F . Logan .. . .... . AbHeue,, Texas,. Lurin P . Macklin . . ...... St. Louis, Mo.

David .E. Olin ......... Kansas City, Mo. W. Earle Parker ....... Wagoner, I. T. ·,·Emil Roehry ............. Ironton, Mo. Leonard M. Stern ..... ... Camden, Ark. Reuben W. Taylor ........ Roanoke, Mo.

·C fass of 1903.

William Wallace Fry, Jr ......................... Student, University of Missouri. William 0 . Lotz ..................................... Business, Ironton, Missouri. Lowell R. Patton ....... .. ....... ~ ..... .. ... ,....... Student, University of Missouri. *Edmund A. Rodenberg ........................... Business, St. Louis, Missouri. Class of 1902.

N. C. Fonville , .............. .. ........... .. .... ,. . . . Missouri Military Academy. Machir J. Dorsey.. . . . . . . . . . ,......... ,.... . .La·w Student, University of Missouri. J oh:n C. Fort une ... . .. ... ....................... Student, University of Alabama. John A. Guthde, Jl' ........ .. ................... Student, William Jewell ColleO"e. *Henry B. Miller . .. ...... . .................... .. .... Banker, Billings, Monta~a.

ALUMNI- Continued. Class 1894.

A. E. Asbury, Jr.

George R. Brinkherhoff. E. R. Carpenter. J. A . Duncan. John R. Dyer. Charles W. Harndon. George W. Jones. Charles Koetter. Geo. P. Lingenfelter, Physician, Denver, Colorado. Rolla McIntire, Teach~r, Mexico, Missouri.

H. H. Larimore. H. C. Murphy. Wilson Murray. Edward Olvis: J. G. Parkinson. R. C. Pegram. Charles A. Ramsay. H . H. Robinson. N. Paul Sisson. H. G. Tureman, Kansas City, Missouri. E. E. Walker. R. P. C. Wilson.

Class of 1893.

Frank M. Avery ... . . . . . ... Clinton, Mo. Cecil M. Baskett ... . Editor, Mexico, Mo. John S. Farrington . .... . . . F ayette, Mo. George S . Gill .. . . .... Kans as City, .Mo.

Wm. H. Hays . . .......... Handibal, Mo. Mark J. Kilgore . . . . ..... . . Mexico, Mo. H. Gordon La mb .. ..... Fort Scott, Kas. F . M. Marshall . ... .. ...... Nap ton, Mo.

Class of 1892.

Thos. S. Bas ke tt . . .. .. . .. . Mexico, .\Io. A. R. Hammett ........ . El Paso, Texas. Adolph Boeckler, Jr . ... . . St. Louis, 1fo. R. K. Jacks ... .. Montgomery City, Mo. Wm. H. Dulany, Jr .. .. .. Hannibal, Mo. Ben R. Naylor .. .... . . .. ... Clinton, Mo. Thomas C. Proctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. Monroe City, Mo. Class of 1891.

Otto Bayse ...... ... . .. . . . .. ... . .. ... .. .. ... . .. . .. . ... Bowling Green, Missouri tRhodes Clay ...... . . . .. . . ... .. . . . . . .. Representat_ivc, Lawyer, Mexico, Missouri.

rN NOVEMBER, 1$89, the public-spirited citizens of Mexico, J\lissouri, under the leadership of the late Governor Charles H. Hardin, found er of Hardin College, donated sixteen thousand dollars and a beautiful campus of twenty acres of land for the purpose of ~ establishing a milit.ary school. The enterprise was wisely intrusted to Colonel A. F. Fleet, now Superintendent of Culver Milit.ary Academy, who contribu ted largely of his own means and erected, west of the city, buildings adapted to the special purposes of thorough ment.'ll and physical training.

SUCCESS AND LOSS.

The school grew rapidly in public faYor, placing upon its rolls representatives from every Congressional District in the State of Missouri, and from twenty other States, until the fall of 1896, when the buildings were totally destroyed by fire. Colonel Fleet then accepted the Superintendence of the l\lilitary Academy at Culver, Indiana, taking with him almost the entire cadet corps of Missouri .Military Academy. Many excellent young men went out as graduates with the diploma and the good will of their Alma Mater to engage in the great battle of life. They occupy useful and honorable positions everywhere, reaping success and commanding the highest respect in the various ,·ocations of business and social life. DECISION TO REBUILD.

In the spring of 1900, after a lapse of four years, the Business Men's Association of Mexico, desiring to take up the question of re-establishing the Academy, requested a. conference with Colonel A. K. Yancey, who for twelve years had been the successful prcsiden t of Hardin College, and Colonel W. D. Fonville, for seventeen yea.rs the superintendent and proprietor of AJabama 1"1ilitary Institute. This conference resulted· in an agreement to rebuild tbe Academy on plans submitted by Colonels Yancey and Fonville, involving an immediate cost of fifty thousand doUars, to which additions should be made from time to time as the exigencies of the school should demand. Hi

DONATIONS AND c ·o NSTRUCTION.

The citizens of Mexico donated ten thousimd doHars to the new enterprise, thus manifesting a Iauclable public spirit as well as an inspiriting confidence in the ability of the men in cba.rge. President Yancey and Superintendent FonviUe furnished the requisite money to complete the fifty thousand doHars, purchased an elegant blue-grass campus of one hundred and ten acres in the eastern suburbs of the dty of Mexico, and began the construction of the new a.c adcmy about the first of June,. 1900. THE OPENING.

The school began its new career with the good wiU anti cordial endorsement of the most distinguished educators, divines, and statemen of the South and West. On the tv;rentieth of September, 1900, the doors of the new Academy were thrown open for the reception of students. Providence smiled on the enterprise. The first session, 19001901, showed an attendance far beyond the ex.pe.c.t ations of the school's best friends. Boys and young men, representing the best people, came from Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana., Missouri, Nebraska, Texas, and Virginia. SUDDEN CALAMITY.

The second session,. 1901-1902, began with an increased number of cadets and a decided gain in the number of friends for the. institution. A brighter day never dawned upon a fairer prospect. Suddenly a great shadow fell on us and changed our joy into mourning. Colonel Yancey, t.b.e venerable and beloved President, obedient to hea,·en's decree, laid down the cross and took up the crown. , ¥hen the last bugle-note of" taps" was hushed and we turned in awful silence from the final resting-place of our friend, we felt as if the hopes of the Academy were buried there. We did. not then realize hO\V wisely and well the plans had been laid and how deeply an.cl firmly rooted the institution had become in the affectio~s of the people. THE SHADOW LIFTED.

The session of 1902-1903, opened with a la.rger and better class of cadets. Under the new administrn.tion more than t;w enty Stat.es, Territories, and Foreign Count1;es have been represented in the school by exceUent young men fron'l. the best and most influential families. The· advancement of the Academy in favor, merit, and usefulness has been steady and solid, assuring permanence and success .. MATERIAL ADVANCEMENT.

On the 12th of February, 1903, Colonel Fonville becan1e proprietor of the Academy by the purchase of Colone] Ya.ncey's interest. To meet- the demands, additional dormitories, eleg,a nt class-rooms, Chemical and Physica.l laboratories have been provided, making the plant complete, convenient, and comfort,able. Neither expense nor pains will be spared to keep the Academ.y in Li.ne with the best schools in the country. 19

THE OBJECT. The Academy was established with the idea of prov iding n, school in t he grea t West where boys and young men ca.n obtain a thorough mental, physical, and socin.l preparation for life, university, or the Government schools at reasonable cost , under the immediate supervision of successful educators. The superintenden t, comma,ndan t, and instructors live in the Academy, making it a true home for the cadets, where should be foun d always refinement, culture, sympathy , courtesy, aid, and all the niceties that sweeten and ennoble life and labor. Everything is provided for the mental, morn!, and physical bettermen t of the young Jives entrusted to our care. In a thousand ways the cadets come under the influence of the Indies connected with the institution, without which it could not be a true home for boys. THE LOCATION . Mexico is a quiet little city, situated on the three grand t runk lines-the Wabash, the Chicago & Alton, and the Burlington-which rnn east and west t hrough the State. The connections with other lines at St. Lotiis, Kansas City, Chicago, Moberly, J efferson City, and other points are such as to make it easily accessible from all directions-nort h, south, east , and west. It is dist inguished for beauty, healthfulness, educational facilities, church and socia.l priyilegcs, as well as the culture and refin ement of the people.

SOCIAL ADVANTAGES. The citizenship of Mexico is made up mainly of the old and wealthy influen tial fa milies of Virginia, Kentucky, and other Southern States. T hey have beaut iful homes, made more beautiful by the genuine friendship and cordial hospit,ality so characteristic of the Sunny Southland. Gentlemanly cadets are always received with a warm welcome. A young man will win est.eem if he associates wit,h those only who are estimable.

HARDIN COLL.EGE. Here is located Hardin College, a superb boarding school and Conservatory of Music for the higher and resthetic culture of woman. Parents who have both sons and daughters to educate will find it advantageous, convenien t, economical, and pleasan t t o so place them in school that they may see one another as often as necessary. Experience has amply proven that better work is done and for more accomplished by boys and girls t hus situat ed, because home-sickness is not only divested of its virulence, but it is actually driven away.

THE SCHOOL SITE. The Academy is situated on Bellevue Place in the eastern suburbs of the city of Mexico, on the summit of a beautiful elevation descending gently in nil d irections. It is near enough to have the advantages of the city and, at the sarne time, far enough out to enjoy the freedom, pure air and pure water of the country. From this point the surrounding count ry presents 20

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picturesque views of rolling hills, green fields, luxuriant meadows, embellished here and there with woodland, lake, and _stream. The in-coming and out-going trains on the famous Wabash and Chicago & Alton lines can be seen miles and miles away, adding new beauty to an already perfect picture. Everything in na.turc and art combines to make this an ideal school-home.

The campus embraces an area of more than one hundred acres, being ample for all military displays, manly sports, and athletic• contests. It affords also opportunity for fishing, hunting, swimming, boating, and skating. The buildiJ1gs are new and modern in plan and improvement, embodying beauty, convenience, and comfort. They are constructed of brick, covered with metal, heated by steam, and lighted by electricity. For safety, no buildings are· higher than two stories above basements, and the outlets are large and numerous.

HEALTHFULNESS. It is very important that t he hygienic conditions of the town or community where the school is located should be good; but it is vastly more important, so far as the cadet is concerned, that the school-home itself should be free from disease germs. In an experience of more than twenty-five years in teaching and managing boys and young men, the Superintendent reverts with gratitude to the fact that death has never entered to take away any of his charge, nor has there ever been a serious case of sickness. Students who come from malarial sections yellow wit}) miasma and incapacitated for both mental and physical effort soon become healthy and vigorous, hopeful and successful, in this salubrious atmosphere. In addition to the ideal climate, nothing contributes more readily and effectually to this happy condition than the regular habits of studying, exercising, eating, sleeping, and bathing, to which each cadet is rigidly subjected.

THE CHARACTER OF THE SCHOOL The Missouri ::\Iilitary Academy is ]Von-Sectarian, Classical, Scientific, aml 1"\ililitary, ·with additiona.l departments for Music, Commercial Studies, Stenography and Typewriting, and Elocution. It is preparatory in a two-fold sense: 1. It fits for College, Univers-i.ly, and the GO'Vernment Acadernies at West Point and Annapolis. 2. It prepares young men for Citizenship, Hus-iness, and Social Duties. Its graduates arc recognized and received by the various colleges and universities of this country.

THE FACULTY. Each member of the Faculty is a teacher of ability and successful experience, engaged with a view to thoroughness in his department of work, wisdom in matters of discipline, and exemplary character as a leader of t-he young. All are college and· university graduates. 23

Teaching and moulding character-jilting young m en for 1tSefulncss and honor-is our life work. With special college and university training, with an eminently successful experience in diligent study and practice of the best methods of teaching and instilling the best principles of life, we claim the qualifications necessary to t he business. THE TEACHER'S ' RESPONSIBILITY .

To train the mind immortal, to fit it for time and eternity, is a task that, in importance, far transcends any other human effort. Grave, indeed, is the responsibility. Happy the parent, happy t,he youth, who has found an artist equal to the delicate task-a task too often assumed by tyros and simpletons. Verily, "Fools rush in where angels fear to tread."

RELIGIOUS AND MORAL TRAINING .

"The grandest thought that ever entered the hnnrn.n mind is individ ual responsibility to God." False to the boy, false to the parent, false to Goel, is t he teacher who fails to engage all his powers to impress upon the youthful mind t.!1e great duty of allegian ce to God and loyalty to HL5 Word. Morality is the handmaid of Religion-a crown of glory and honor to the youth "whom to turn from the right is more difficult than to tum the sun from his course." Each day's exercises begin with Bible reading and prayer, and talks by the Superintendent, the teachers, and occasional lectures by ministers from the city. CITY CHURCHES.

Mexico has two Baptist Churches, one Catholic, one Christian, one Episcopal, one Lutheran, two Methodist,, one Presbyterian, and one Church of Christ, Scientis t. The cadets at tend the churches of their choice in squads under officers. THE RIGHT KIND OF EDUCATION . "!If ens sana in corpore sano ''-" a sound mind in a. sQtmcl body ''-has been rightly called "The Golden Rule of Education." The ideal of true manhood may be attained only by a careful nurture and discipline of body, mind, and soul. It requires regular and systematic in-

struction in proper athletics, mental, and moral exercise. This kind of education must come from the daily experiences in t he school, from personal contact with the cultured and religious, and from the character and manners of those in control. Every pupil should be inspired with the feeling that the truest and noblest t ype of manliness is found in the scholar, the soldier, the citizen, whose hope is in God, whose pattern is Christ. Then can successful appeals uc made to his honor, his veracity, his self-respect; the~ will every duty be well performed without fear and without fa,·or, with no idea of promohon or of mortal reward. 24

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THOROUGHNESS THE AIM . Sitperficial instruction is dangerous and expensi11e. "Something for nothing "-yes, .worse than nothing-is the condition. The patrons of this s,~hool may rest assured that honest work will be done here and truthful reports will be sent home-. Not a lesson and not a subject can the students pass without complete mastery. Consc-ious of our responsibility and jealous of our reputation as educators, we would not- dare send out a young man before he is fully • equipped for the great battle of life. We would respect.fully submit just here that some parents make the mistake of wishing their sons r·ushed through the course of studies to graduation regardless of the consequences. The country is now full of men whose failures may be traced to this mistake. We must decline any su<'h proposition, even at the risk of losing this patronage. We understand the business of developing strong men, and undertake to serve conscientiously those who deem us worthy of trust. We are not working for pastime nor for money merely, but for the real good of our boys, that they may be the best equipped in aU the country, for time and for eternity. THE KIND OF BOYS WANTED.

In education, more than elsewhere perhaps, blood asserts its power, its superiority. Heroes of heart and mind can be found in every walk of life, noble boys, waiting for the touch of a master hand to mould and polish them for the temple of glory. These are invited to the halls of _learning, where the plastic mind and heart may receive the impress of power and success.

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HAPPINESS AND PROTECTION . It is our constant aim to render the cadets as comfortable and as happy as possible. Their hours for work, recreation, meals, sleeping, etc., are all regulated. They are placed on honor as soon as they enter the Academy. We never spy upon their actions, but we keep faithful watch over them all the time-especially at night. 1 t should never be said that any boy under our care, innocent and pure when he left the old homestead with a father's counsel and a mother's blessing, became while here a Yictim to vice beccmse 110 friendly eye kept cpn&tant vigil while evil threatened the sacred citadel of chastity and honor.

PROPER ASSOCIATION .

The cadets at this school come mostly from the very best and most influential families. They have been represented to us as gentlem~n destined to become useful a.nd honorable citizens. If found to be otherwise, they are "requested " to resign. From "reveille ' in the morning to "taps" at night the· students are in touch with the teachers, a safeguard against evil influences and a guaranty of propriety. The commandant and all instructors live in the dormitories with the cadets, insuring proper decorum, giving aid and encouragement in studies, protecting from evil within and temptation without. It is better to prevent trouble by constant vigilance than to correct it by punjshment after the harm is done. BED- ROOMS AND SLEEPING.

The rooms are ample for two cadets, each having about 2,000 cubic feet of space. With high ceiling, white plastered walls, large double windows exposed to direct sunlight, heated by steam, lighted by electricity, well ventilated-they are comfortable, delightful, and healthful. Everything is so regulated that cadets get eight full hours for sleeping. While two cadets occupy one room, each has his own bed and toilet articles. THE DINING-ROOM .

The Superintendent and his family, as well as the Faculty, take their meals with the cadets. A generous table and a variety will be provided-not dainties, but plenty of good, substantial food. Each table is under the direct control of a teacher, assuring strict propriety and seeing that each cadet is supplied to entire satisfaction. 28

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We have never had a serious case of illness. Boys are usually very imprudent, how ever, and sometimes have little spells requiring prompt attention, to check what might otherwise result seriously. When thus affected, they are removed from their rooms to the Administration Building, where quiet and special attention may be enjoyed. HARDIN LADIES' COLLEGE.

Recognizing the fact that no harm, but a great deal of good, may result, the President of Hardin College and the Superintendent of the Academy sometimes allow the young ladies and the cadets to come together in a social way to spend an evening of pleasure and profit. The cadets hold -receptions in honor of the Hardin, and then the young ladies respond in elegant style complimentary to the cadets. These receptions arc always attended by the President and Superintendent and their Faculties. Everything is done to .render complete the enjoyment of all. A peculia r sympathy, better understood than described, exists between the cadets and the young ladies of Hardin. This is quite natural and not to be condemned, both being" strangers in a strange land," away from the sweet influences of home, and subject to the same feelings of lonelin ess. " A fellow feeling makes us wondr01,s kind." GENERAL RECREATION .

When th·e school duties have been 8atisfa.ctorily performed, ench cadet can find here some form of amusement and recreation suited to his taste. He has access by permission to the gymnasinm, athletic field, golf links, tennis court, lake, stream, woodland, field, parlors, library, rcading-1:oom. All kinds of manly sports and contests are encouraged. Foot ball, base ball, basket ball, lawn tennis, and other games engage the attention of the cadets. They are not allott:ed lo play foot ball without the wn."Uen consent (}f parents. LIBRARY AND READING-ROOM .

Every effort is made to stimulate a taste for good reading. This must be done with a boy before he falls in lo,·e with "Diamond Dick." The young and rest.less spirit is eager for knowledge, and knowledge he will and must haYe, even if it is the worst kind. lt is very essential then Urnt the right book should be placed in his hands at the right time. It means safety to the boy, his family, and his country. A large and comfortable room in the Administration Building has been fitted as the Library and Reading-room. Works of reference, encyclopedias, histories, works of fiction etc., are accessible under proper conditions. Daily papers, magazines, and college exchanp:es are largely read. New books are added every year. 31

SPECIAL PRIVILEGES.

Cadets whose deportm~nt and scholarship are such ns to please t he Superinten~cnt may have, nt proper times, privileges not enjoyed by delinquents. vVe place a premium on good conduct and high scholarship. These ad1Jantages arc 071~n lo all . The cadet officers arc selected from this class. ORDER AND PROPRIETY.

The cadets are subject to inspection at all times, morning, noon, and night. Their toilet, manners, and lo.nguagc must be chaste. Their rooms must be kept in ord<'r. Patrons are invited and expected to see everything. We have no secrets. For this reason and others, neatness o.nd decorum on the part of the cadets arc enforced at all t imes. VISITING.

The cadets arc allowed to visit young ladies and special friends in the city occasionally, if their conduct and scholarship merit such distinction . The best people of Mexico take a special interest in the cadets and manifest it when opportunity offers by inviting them to their homes. This puts the boys on their best behavior and makes them strong against the temptations to evil in thought and deed. No cadet is allowed to leave the city without the written permission of his paren t or guardian addressed to the Superintendent . This favor may be granted, if it can be done without detriment to the Academy and the cadet himself. P arents arc warned that absence froni the Acade1nyne1•er fails to lower a cadet's grade. The request should never be made, except fa extreme cases. Demorali;rn.tion and despondency, decline and despair, absolutely and naturo.lly follow fickleness. VISITS FROM PARENTS AND FRIENDS.

Permits will be granted to sons to be with their parents during their visit in the city, not conflicting with o.co.demic or military duties. We a.re sure that po.ren ts do not desire any interruption of the work. While the parlors are open to any special friends who call to sec the cadets during hours of recreation, requests to leave the Campus will be denied. If friendship is the real motive that prompts the visit, there is no better place than the Academv for the consummation of this pleasure. •

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This is where the mind, the real man, is developed. Here the boy comes into the closest contact with his instructor. Step by step he is led by a master hand into the wonderful and beautiful labyrinth of knowledge. Obstacles are surmounted, principles unfolded, living truths portrayed and instilled, until the young mind finally stands forth ready for the great battle of life. vVe have great satisfaction in the fact that boys and young men who were failures at home and at other schools have, in many instances, been led to take new courage after being here a little while; and they have made excellent records both as students and cadet officers. There is something good in every boy. It is found and developed only by the conscientious and experienced teacher whose knowledge of human nature goes deeper than the skin, and who never loses hope of a boy. Unfortunate the boy who falls into careless hands! "Knowledge does not comprise all that is contained in the large term educat1·on.. The feelings are to be disciplined, the passions arc to be restrained, true and worthy motives are to be inspired, a profound religious feeling is to be instilled, and pure. morality inculcated under all circumstances. " -Webster.

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION . .Methods are as numerous and as successful as men. Few really succeed. "Learning by doing" 'in school work never fails. We ha vc practiced this method success£ully for more than twenty years. The boy that does not succeed here, with everylhin{I in his /auor, would /ail anywhere else in the world. To pass from one subject to another, or from a lower to a higher class, each student must attain the required standard. If he should fall below this in the daily recitations on account of sickness, absence, or other good cause, he is allowed a reasonable time to make up the deficiency. Permits are not granted until this is done satisfactorily. His business here is to succeed.

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Beginner's Algebra. 2. Advanced Grammar & Composition. 3. Latin. 4. U. S. History. 5. Physiology & Physiography.

Beginner's Algebra. 2. Advanced Grammar & Composition. 3. Inductive Geometry. 4. U.S. History. 5. Physiology & Physiography.

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I. Algebra. 2. Composition & Rhetoric. 3. Zo_ploW{ & Botany. 4. Geo. istory (Ancient).

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I. Plane Geometry. 1. Stenography. 2. American Literature. 2. Bookkeepio'£ 3. German. 3. Commercial aw. 4. French or Spanish. 4. Commercial 5. Physics. Arithmetic.

I. En~lish Literature. 2. Solid Geometry

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Student must continue whatever course he chooses in the first year.

I. Eo~lish Literature. 2. Sohd Geometry & Plane Trigonometry. 3. German. 4. French or Spanish. 5. Chemistry.

Courses for post-graduates will be mapped out as .the requirements demand.

I. Advanced Steoogra[hy. 2. Commercia Bookkeeping (advanced course) or Bank Bookkeepint 3. Commercial aw. 4. Typewriting.

THE SCHOOL OF ENGLISH. Since there is a growing interest in this study of our own tongue, and since the entrance requirements of all colleges and universities of good standing are yearly becoming more exacting, it becomes necessary to give closer attention to preparatory courses which fit students for collegiate work. Even though the student does not propose to enter on a college course, a systematic and thorough knowledge of the elements of grammar, composition, and the history and master-pieces of English Literature is necessary to any calling. TEXTS: Allen's and Metcalf's English Grammar; I ,ockwood and Emerson's Composition and Rhetoric. Lockwood and Emerson's Composition and Rhetoric; Irving's "Sketch Book.' Painter's "Introduction to American Literature"; Pearson's "Principles of Composition." Halleck's History of English Literature. For close study: English Classics.

THE SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS. The course in this branch of study embraces a complete knowledge of Arithmetic, Mental, Practical, and Commercial, Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry; Principles, and not rules, are studied and developed. Importance is given to this subject on accotmt of the mental discipline it affords, and the gradual development of the reasoning powers it produces. The constant aim of the instructor is to prevent as far as possible the common practice of students in working merely for the answer without the thought or reason. General discussions and the development of formulas are given especial attention as the best methods of causing a boy to draw conclusions for himself. Sufficient time is spent to insure that the student bas become familiar with all the fundamental truths. Frequent reviews are given, requiring practical application of the principles learned. TEXTS: Walsh's Arithmetic ; Wells'· Essentials of Algebra; Wells' Essentials of Ge_ ometry; W entwort.h 's Plane Trigonometry.

THE SCHOOL OP' M ODERN LANGUAGES. This Department offers a two years' course in each of the following languages: French, German, Spanish. Conversational methods are employed chiefly, suppleI?ented by frequent practice in reading easy texts. In this way both the ear and the eye are trained and the student acquires very early an ability to both speak and read these laaguages. thus obtaining a knowledge valuable in the business world, as well as a most desirable accomplishment. TEXTS: Lehrbuch der Deutschen Sprache. Easy Texts. Select Reading. Volkmann's Kleine Geschichten; Tales from Hauff; Storm's Immensee; Freytag's Die Journalisten. Sym's First Year in French; Conversation; Easy Texts. La Cigale chez les Fourmis; La Tacbe du petit Pierre; Selected Letters of Madame De Sevigne. 39

THE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE. If there is any one department of study more beautiful and more important than another it must be Natnre. No man can claim to be thoroughly educated who cannot intelligently look "through Nature up to Nature's Goel." In Physiology the student studies himself; in Physiography he gets a knowledge of his home, the earth; in Physics and Chemistry he may learn and apply the laws of Nature to his own happiness. TEXTS: Colton's Physiology; Tarr's Physiography; Avery's Physics; Newell's Chemistry; Burnett's Zoology; Bergen's Elements of Botany. Physics is the most useful, the most practical, and the most widely applied of all studies. Broadly speaking, it deals with properties of matter and certain laws of nature and their application to the arts and every-day business and manufacture; and, together with Chemistry, it has accomplished about all of modern progress. The man who fails to master Physics is poorly equipped to begin life's competition in compnrison with the one who has given it parti<!ular attention The Physical Laboratory is equipped \vith all necessa,r y apparatus. Experiments are performed by the students under the supervision of the instructor. A new Crowell's Physical Cabinet has been added, enabling the student to perform any experiment in Physics. The course is designed to introduce the student into advanced work in college or university, or prepare him for the Engineering profession. The equipment of the Chemical labora.tory is complete, being supplied with apparatus sufficient in quantity and diversity for a complete course in Qunlitative Analysis. Two periods each day is given Chemistry and .laboratory work. Ench student has a separate desk and is required to do individual work. The course is adapted to prospective medical students, as well as to those seeking a general knowledge of Chemistry. THE SCHOOL OF ANCIENT LANGUAGES. The aim of this department is to lay a thorough foundation for the development of the mental powers that shall be well rounded and harmonious, calling forth the student's best talent. No study is superior or equal to the Classics in producing this result. The peculiar make-up of our own language and literature, imitating as it does so closely the Latin and the Greek, renders the study of these languages essential to an intelligent speaking and reading knowledge of the English. The constant drill in translating English into the Latin and the Greek gives the student an accuracy obtained in no other way, and renders the Classics intensely interesting. TEXTS: Smiley & Storke's Beginner's Latin Book. Harper & Tolman 's Cresar. Cicero; Harper & Gallup's Cicero. Grammar and Composition t hroughout the course. Virgil and Horace. Gleason & Atherton's First Greek Book. Xenophon's Ana.basis with Prose Composition; and Goodwin's Greek Grammar.f

THE SCHOOL OF HISTORY.

A thorough knowledge of the outlines of history is necessary for the intelligent reading of any kind of literature and for the pursuit of any course of study. TEXTS: Fiske's History of the United States; Myer's Ancient History; Ransom's English History; Myer's out.line of Medireval and Modem History. THE PREPARATORY SCHOOL.

The most important work in education is in the preparation, or foundation. It is too often the case that this is in trusted to the ine..xperienccd teacher. The farmer knows that he must plant the best seed if he expects the best results. Parc:nts should be equally wise in selecting teachers .for their children. Much valuable time and n great deal of money may be wasted and the boy injured rather than benefited by indifferent teachers. The very best instruction by the best masters should be the foundation in education, if we expect the best results. We have arranged a special fitting course for the younger and the backward students who are not prepared to enter upon any of the regular academic courses. It is strictly foundation work, essential to the successful mastery of the studies leading to graduation here or to advanced work at any college or university.A DISTINCTIVE FEATURE.

Classes are fo11necl in all departments, as in other schools, at the beginning of the session.' There are two ways to get out of a class. An ambitious student will be allowed to advance singly and alone; a slow one will be allowed to drop behind-in other words, an ambit.ious student may go as rapidly as possible, consistent with thoroughness. He will not be held back at all. If he can do so, he may complete the four-year's course in one year. The final examination will be the test of his thoroughness.' The slow student will be required to do honest work, but be will not be dragged along with a class. He will be advanced as slowly or as rapidly as thoroughness will admit. This rule works no embarrassment to any boy. All depends upon thoroughness. A SUGGESTION .

Sometimes it may happen and does happen that a few boys in all the classes will honestly fall short of the requirements on final examination at t.he close of the session. If parent3 are willing, we can a rrange to keep such boys a few days or weeks longer after the close of the school at regular rates in order to make up the work. It is better to do this at a small additional expense than t.o spend another year on the same studies. Besides, it will inspire the boys with courage. This extra work will be done as a special favor. POST-GRADUATE COURSE.

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take what is known as the Post-Graduate Course. They will be allowed to select any studies desired. It affords an excellent opportunity for a thorough individual work under the best of teachers. UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS.

Solid work and gentlemanly conduct count as pure gold. Our boys arc making a reputation for themselves and for the Mo. M. A. Leading educators are quick to recogni~e and to encourage merit. These letters speak for themselves :

PRESIDENT' S OFFICE,

WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY, Lex·ington, Y irginia. "FEBRUARY 20, 1905. Colonel W. D. Fonville; Mexico, Mo.: MY DEAR Sm,-I have the honor to inform you that this institution offers your school a scholarship for next session ( 1905-1906.) The scholarship is worth fifty dollars ($50), and exempts its holder from payment of tuition fees in the academic and engineering departments of the University. It is expected that you will make proper annow1cement of the matter in your catalogue or prospectus. In the absence of such announcement for the current session, you are requested to publish a notice concerning the scholarship in order that the award may become known at once to the students of your school. It is understood that the scholarship will be awarded to one of the best of your advanced stude~ts prepared to enter the· University. Yours very truly, GEORGE H. DEN~TY, President.

PRESIDENT'S OFFICE,

THE TULANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA, New Orleans. APRIL 25, 1905. Colonel W . D. Fonville, Missouri lvHlitary Academy, Mexico, Mo.: Mr DEAR Srn,-I am very happy to offer a scholarship in your institution to the cadet who graduates with the highest standing in his classes, because I know of the high standing of your Academy. Not only am I happy to offer a scholarship, but I shall place your school upon our approved list of affiliated schools, if you so desire. Our tuition fees are $100 a year; hence the scholarship will be worth that amount to the young man securing it. Vcry truly yours, • E. B. CRAIGHEAD, President.

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A POST OF' THE NATIONAL GUARD. Be it Enacted by the General Assemhly of the State of Missouri as follows: . SECTION 1. That Article 17, of Chapter 130, Revised Statutes of Missouri, 1899, entitled "Militia," be and the same is hereby amended by adding a new section thereto, to be known as Section 8728a, which shall read as follows: SECTION 8728a. The Missouri Military Academy, of Mexico, Missouri, is hereby constituted a post in the National Guard of Missouri, and the Governor is hereby directed to provide for the annual inspection by appointing for this purpose a committee of three members recommended respectively by the Adjutant-General, the State Superintendent of Instruction, and the President of the State Board of Health. The Governor is furthermore authorized and directed to appoint and commission the officers of the school as follows: The Superint endent as Colonel; the Commandant as Lieutenant-Colonel; each of the Professors as Major; and the Graduates as Second Lieutenants. BATTALION ORGANIZATION. Commandant . . . . . .......... LIEUTENANT-COLONEL AsHLEY C. LILLA.RD. STAFF.

Lieutenant George Boddie, Jr . .. . .. ..... . .. . ............ . .... . ............ . Adiutant. Sergeant Harry Daniel Ferguson ............... . ....................... . Sergeant-Maior. Sergeant Marion Y anccy Fonville ......... ..... .. .. ... ... ......... ... . Chief M 'U8ician. CoMPAKY OFFICERS.

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CAPTAINS.

P ercy Benjamin James.

Joseph Richardson Wilcoxson.

FIRST LIEUTENANTS,

George Trimble Robertson.

Graham Hogan.

SECOND LIEUTENANTS.

Shepherd Hunt Smith.

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FIRST SERGEANTS.

George :M. O'Connell.

Arthur Clyde Fox. SERGEANTS.

Albert Clarence Hunt. Ernest Thompson.

Howard Richard Hitchins. Rnlph Emerson Burnett. Pnul Floyd Floss. CORPORALS.

John Gaston Christopher. Charles Edward King. Claude William Norton.

Errett Huston. Ernest Carver Shell.

DUGLE CORPS.

Marion Y. Fonville . . .. ... .. Chief Mitsician. Sam Miller Kennedy. Harry Amazon Mathews. Roe Matthew Dodge. Harry Edgar Sturdyvin. GOVERNMENT.

Military discipline and drill are found to be of prime importance in preserving good government, in holding the students' attention to study, and in sharpening the intellectual faculties. Many indifferent students, on passing from a common to a military ·school, surprise their former teachers and friends by earnest application and brilliant results. Rank and office being the reward, the student is impelled by a motive power not existing elsewhere. Both as officer and private, the cadet learns to attend carefully to matters of personal neatness and exemplary deportment. • The officers are selected as a reward for obedience, virtue, scholarship, and military excellence, coupled with age and the characteristics of the true leaders of men. Obedience must precede authority. He 1·s not fit lo command who has not learned to obeiJ. THE BENEFITS OF MILITARY INSTRUCTION .

These.are legion, and can be seen even by an opponent of military schools. Nowhere else can the young citizen learn so well the habit of obedience, iove of law ano or<for, and respect for the "powers that be." No one responds more promptly to the call of duty or the defense of country than the man who has had military trainjng. Self-control and selfrcliance, reverence for law, ru1d love of country distinguish the loyal citizen; and these are nowhere so surely developed as in a good military school. Health, long life, endurance, and enjoymrnt result generally from the well-timed, regular, systematic physical exercises through which every cadet is taken every day. The regular hours for eating, sleeping, rising, i-tudy, exercise, and recreation wiU always aid nature in making a weak boy strong and a. strong boy stronger. Everyone knows the advantage a well-trained cadet hns over bis inexperienced comrade when the country calls for defenders. He draws a sword and a big salary, and gets credit for heroism, while the other is poorly paid, shoulders a musket, does the. fighting, suffers the hardships, and is never named on the scroll of fame. 48

THE PROPER DISCIPLINE.

Every boy needs ra1:eful and sympathetic leadership and systematic training, especially that one who has not learn·ed obedience or has grown heady and indifferent from neglect and bad associations. The proper place for such is a school where the men in authority haYe made boys a study-who can command their obe~ience and respect, and give them aid and sympathy of the right kind. The best discipline is that which effects the best physical, mental, and moral results with the least friction and in the shortest time. It is the idea. of the inexperienced that the harder the rules of school and the severer the punishments for violations, the better the discipline. This is simply puerile and dangerous. No harm, but grea,t good is accomplished, if the weakness of boys can be corrected without severe methods. Respect, confidence, and the highest obedience are thus inspired, while rough handling is often irritating to the proud spirit and may drive to rebellion and desperation . THE PUNISHMENTS.

These are strictly military, consisting of demerits, extra duty, confinement to limits, close confinement, suspension, and expulsion. Corporal punishment may be inflicted, in cases where the parent directs or the cadet Mmself elects in lieu of some other, and then only at our discretion,. Expulsion is extremely painful to us as well as to pa-rents; therefore, it is never inflicted until it becomes unavoidable by the cadet's own action; it then is final, and involves forfeiture of association and all payments. After his membership is severed we have no authority over him, and therefore can be in no way responsible for him. FIXEDNESS OF PURPOSE.

There is nothing that shows so plainly the master-mind and the solid character of a man as a clear-cut purpose and a wiJ.l to succeed. This is seen and felt in school life as well as in business. Success usually cro,rns the man with an aim and a will, while failure marks the one without them. It often happens that boys enter school, pay the charges, procure an outfit of uniform and books, arrange rooms, and begin work with apparent zeal; and then, becoming homesick, tired, or lazy, or indifferent, they worry t,h eir parents into granting them permission to withdraw from school. This invariably results in serious injury to all parties concerned-the boys, the parents, and the school. On questions of such v1tal importance parents would do well to advise with the school aut,horities before yielding to the pressure. A little more time might effect the desired result. MORAL EXCELLENCE .

Tuum is the foudation of every noble character. All excellence depends upon it. There is no confidence without it. We expec.t it from every cadet in every official or serious statement. His word is accepted as absolutely tru-e 1 without proof to the contrary. A false statement is considered a very serious offense, seriously affecting the o.uthor.

OUR CREDIT SYSTEM . As a means of placing a premium on earnest efforts and good results, a credit system has been adopted. It stimulates work in the four essential departments of school-life-Home, Academic, Athletic, and Military. These credits nre given for exce!lent work in each of these departments; and every credit cancels a demerit, if the record shows such against the cadet. At th(end of each week a balance is struck between the demerits and the credits. If the demerits are in excess, extra duty is required of the delinquent. If the credits are in excess, they are recorded in favor of the cadet. Under this system opportunity and encouragement are given a boy either to clear a discreditable record or to win the honor of excellence. He is made to feel that his work and decorum count in a substantial way. The cadet whose record shows the greatest number of credits for the session wins the distinction and medal to be awarded on Commencement Day to the Model Cadet.

DAILY ROUTINE.

Daily Routine.

Tues., Thurs., Wed., Fri., Sat.

Reveille; Physical Exercises .... . . . . .... . . . Police Inspection . ... ... . .. .. ........... . . Breakfast .. . . ......... . . . .. .... .... . .... . Chapel Exercises ....... .. ... .. .... . .. . .. . Recitations .. .. .... . .... . ..... . .. . .. . . . . . Church ... .. ... . . . ...... . . ... ... .... .. .. . Dinner .................... . ..... . .. . . .. . General Inspection .......... . .. ... ...... . Recitations . .. ... ... . . . . .......... . ..... . Drill; Battalion Parade Wed., Sat ... . . . ... . Evening Parade; Supper . ............ .... . . Call to Quarters ................. .. ... .. . . Study Hour ....... . .... . ... . .... . .... . .. . Tattoo ................................. . Taps ..... .. ........ .......... . .. . ... ... .

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Business Department.

This department is designed to fit for practical business life young men who do not expect to pursue a higher course at college or university. In addition to this excellent training, they reap also the benefits of military discipLine and physical culture which the business colleges do not afford. Along with the regular commercial branches, they study also Stenography, Typewriting, English, Penmanship, etc. COMMERCIAL ARITHMETIC.

The importance of this study cannot be exaggerated. It covers the entire field of business thought and application. It. is the sine qua non of the business man. COMMERCIAL LAW.

In this branch of study the statute la,ws have been so combined with the common law M to be easily adapted for use in any State. The student is carefully instructed as to the points upon which he must consult the statutes of his own particular State. The topics treated are Law in General, Contracts, Negotiable Paper, Guaranty and Suretyship, Interest and Usury, Sales of Personal Property, Bailments of Personal Property, Inn-Keepers, Common CniTiers, Shipping, Agency, Partnership, Joint Stock Companies, Corporations, Fire Insurance, Life Insurance, Marine Insurance, Patents, Trade-marks, and Copyrights, Real Property, Real Estate Conveyances, ·Landlord and Tenant, Court Pleadings and Practice. All the ordinary legal and business forms are studied, leaving no uncertainty in the mind of the student. BOOKKEEPING COURSE.

This covers a period of two years. The student is taught first the sin1ple theory of accounts. Every principle is fully explained. Particular attention is given to journalizing, posting, taking trial balances, making financial statements, and closing the ledger. After the pupil has mastered the elements of bookkeeping he is required to make his records from vouchers representing business transactions. These come to the pupil in substantially the same way as do similar documents to the bookkeeper in the business office. This constitutes the first year's work.

The second year is devoted to a thorough treatment of special lines of business, illustrating commission, wholesaling, retailing, and manufacturing, and employing modern and approved forms of books of accounts, together with the card ledger, the loose leaf ledger and the voucher system. The above course is designed to tench bookkeeping as it is practiced by the best business houses. Many innovations in methods are introduced. The time has come when it is ne·cessary to use practical business methods, even though they supplant long-cherished school forms and practices. BANKING.

Students who so desire may substitute for the second year's work in bookkeeping Modem Banking and Bank Accounting. The Check Sheet Method (block system) of banking is fully explained. It is used and endorsed by the leading banks of America, and is conceded by experts to embody the true principles of ideal bank accounting. It affords an absolute proof of the correctness of every department. In case of error this method will ;indicate where the mistake has b een made. It enables a bookkeeper to compile a complete statement of the receipts and disbursements ; losses and gains, and resources and liabilities of the bank in a few minutes after the close of the business day. Students who take Bank Bookkeeping are required to do the banking work and to take turns in transacting the banking for the students who are doing the business bookkeeping. STENOGRAPHY AND TYPEWRITING.

In both of these studies much stress is laid upon a thorough grow1ding in the rudiments before dictation work is taken up; but, when once a .ready knowledge is attained, exercises nre given lGokin~ toward a dev,:,Joproent of speed iouitnhlc for office, court, o.r journalistic work. In Typewriting the object is to place before the learner a complete course of progressive work .leading to n t.borough knowledge of the operation. The student learns to finger the Universnl Keyboard accurately and rapidly. The touch method is U!:led. The business man is out of date who does not now use the typewriter. Students who take Typewriting lessons will be expected to use their own machines, which can be brought from home or rented here at small cost. ~ I f students are sufficiently advanced and do not wish to take the full business course, they may take the last two years of the business course which contains purely commercial branche.s. On the completion of this they will be granted a certificate.

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It would be out of place and certainly un timely to discuss now a thing so universally recognized as the value of music in a school like this. The fact is, it is indii-pcnsable. The students are shut in, as it were, from the usual pleasures of society to prepare for t.l1e sterner realities of life. When worn in body and mind music comes to offer refreshment, contentment, enjoyment, mental activity, and moral advancement. It engages t.he nobler part of a boy at a time when seducing spirits would run riot in the soul. No parent makes a mistake when he plaC'P-S a musiC'al instmmcnt in th<' hands of his son. INSTRUMENTAL. Individual lessons are given on the following instruments: Piano, Violin, Viola, 'Cello, Bass Violin , i\fandolin, Guitar, Flute, Cornet, Clarinet, Trombone-in fact, any Band or Orchestral instrmnent. Class instruction is given also in Band, Orchestra, l\Iandolin, Chorus and Glee Club. Individuals are not received in this department for less time than five months. The charge for lessons on any instrument is five dollars per month in advance. As soon as a student is capable of reading music at sight he is assigned a place in the Cadet Band or the M. M. A. Orchestra. The charge per year for use of piano is ten dollars. Those studying other than piano will furnish their own instruments.

VOCAL. IndiYiclual and class lessons may be had by the cadets nnder a specialist at the usual rates charg~cl for such instruction.

THE SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL CULTURE. If you would ke<'p a boy healthy and happy ,make him strong by the gradual dewlopment. of his physical powers. The fact is freely conceded now that much truth is concealed in the Japanese proverb, "A noble soul dwells in a strong body." Everyone admires a strong manly man. Every man can be such. He owes it to himself, his family, and his country. The development of his mental and moral faculties depends largely upon a sound and vigorous body.

Every cadet is required to take a thorough course in physical culture. As soon as he is enrolled he will report to the Physical Director for examination and classification. He will be so placed as to receive the training for which he is prepared, clue ca.re always being used to benefit and not injure. Just as in the Academic Department, he will be allowed to advance as rapidly or as slowly ns the conditions indicate. The course of instruction will cover essentially the following: 1. Military Drill, together with Butte's Manual of Phy~iC'al Drill. 2. Gymnasium Exerr.ises. . 3. Out-<loor Sports, including football, baseball, basketball, tennis, golf, rowmg, skating, swimming, running, pole vaulting, &c. All athletic games will be under the direct control of the Superintendent and Faculty of the Academy to insure the mental, moral, and physical welfare of the cadets. Ea.ch will necessarily be a member of the Athletic Association. The fee for the entire session is $5.00. This admits to all games and meets with visiting teams during the school year. Parents must give their consent in writing to the Superintendent if they do not object to their sons playing football. THE SCHOOL OF RELIGIOUS LIFE.

"He is perfectly educated who is taught all the will of God concerning him and enabled through life to execute it." • The te.xt-book used in this department is the Bible. The purpose of this instruction is not the impartation of historical or literary knowledge merely, but the implanting of the seeds of virtue an<l true religion in the soul; not the criticism of the tenets of any religious sect, but the study of the precepts inculcated in the Bible respecting the conduct of life and duty toward God and man. The Superintendent and the Faculty feel the great responsibility of winning the cadets to the higher and better life. They (the cadets) have during the past session manifested a deep interest; and many of them have publicly enlisted as soldiers of the Cross, joining the churches of their parents' choice. It is a grand work, intrusted to the faithful, Christian teacher,-that of preparing the mind and heart of the young for the arduous duties of this life and the joys of the Life to Corne.

• POINTS PARTICULA.R .

1. The session begins on the third Wednesday in September ·and. closes on the last Thursday in May. Every attendant should be pre~ent. at the opening and t:lt.e cfosing. 2. Cadets enter for the entire scholasti·c year, or from the time of entrance to the dose of the session. No resignations allowed after the 15th of April. 3. When a pupil is e11tered it is understood that his parent or guardian agrees to our terms. 4. Parents are urged not to ask furloughs for theil- sons,. except. in extreme cases. Absence even for a day or t,ro gii·es us trouble, unfits the boy for study, and lowers hi s cl0.ss-sta:nding. 5. To receive attention, all instructions, requests, etc., from patrons must be addressed in writing, not lo any cadet, but to the Superintendent. 6. Cadets will not be assigned to classes until finandol or1·ongeme11ls have been made. 7. Ca.s h advances will not be made to cadets, except from deposits for this purpose and at rates named by parents. Fifty cents per week is ample. 8. Cadets are not allowed to make accounts in Mexico ,vi.t.hout the knowledge and consent of parent.s. Parents arc not legaUy bound for accounts made without their consent or the consent of the Academy . 9. Boys eleven years old and over will be received. GenHcmen only are :retained. A boy's conduct while here is our guide, not what he has been. 10. Two boys occupy one room. If a boy prefers, be may have one room to himself. by paying extra, with the approval of parent5. 11. Each cadet should provide towels, table napkins, sheets, pillows, pillow-cases, blankets, comfort, spread, tooth-brush , toilet articles, bag for soiled clothing, rug, ete. 12. Willful a.ncl malicious damage will subject the guilty party to severe punishment on first offense, to suspension from school on second offense. 13. Reports of scholarship, soldiership, conduct, and financial standing a:re sent regularly to parents. 14. Promotion to a higher class or the completion of a study requires a.n average of 80% in daily grades and final examinations. 15. Bach cadet is required to carry at least four studies, ma,king twenty reeitati€HrlS a week. 16. Ambitious students can shorten the time cind lessen tlte expe71se at s·clwol by takfr;g studies outside the regular classes at spa.re times. 1f the-tJ can stamd the exam1:nat1'ons on these, full credit will be gfoen. No cadet is held back or dragged alo!l,g by a class. 17. Under no circumsta.nces can a cadet officer take fewer than four studies. He loses the office if he cannot make a.t least SO% in his grades. 18. Cadets who have completed the regular course 1nay take the "Post-Graduate Course."

19. Diplomas with the t.itlc of "Gradunte of tlw l\Jissouri l\lili tary Acnclcmy" ,,.-ill he n,warded to students who cotnplctc the r·ourse of studies. 20. The Acad emy offers a home of r0fincment. nnd cul ture, the best instru ction , the strictest care, the kindest at tent ion . 21. The rights of parent~ and th<' Superin tendent arc mu tual. I·,ither can d issolve the relation at any time wit.hout assigning nny reason. If this should be done by t he Superintendent and no reasons are given the cadet will receive an honorable discha rge. The parent may withdrn.w his son at any time before the 15th of llpril , and get for him nn honorable dischnrg~, # all clues ar('. ]Jm·d. 22. Any parent may be requested to "·it.hdrnw his son when, in the opinion of the Superintendent, it is certain that the boy is deriving no benefi t himself and his influence on others is bad. CHARGES FOR FULL SESSION For bonr<l, lit.erary tuition, military instruction, steam hent, electric light, use of arms and cquipment~5 . . ... .. .... .. . . . . . .. . . .. . .. ... .. ..... . . . .. .. . . . . . . .. .. . .... . $300 PAYMENTS.

(f n Advance Always. ) At opening in Septern ber . .. . . ..... •.. ... . . ... . . .... . . .... ... . $200 At opening after the Christmns Holidays .. .. . ...... . ... : . . . . . . . 100 Incidentals, such as books, stationery, uniforms, laundry, spending money, breakage etc., are extra. It is well for pntro11s to deposit money for these. Full itemized statements of this deposit ,-..ill be made in January and l\Iay . Bal:rncc on hand will be shown in each monthly report of scholarship, etc. No deduction will be made for late entrance under one month . It is preferred that every cadet shall enter at the very beginning. No deduction will be made in the case of any one who nms away, is expellC'cl, is suspended, is requested to rc>sign for cause, or is withdrn~·n for reason unsatisfactory to the Su per in tend en t. If, for any providential reason, a cadet has to be withdrawn, the loss, after cleduct,ing tuition (tuition is never refunded), will be equally shared with the patron. _ Each cadet is required to give a. receipt for all Academy property plaeed in his charge. Before leaving the school he must return these in good condition, nllowance being made for reasonable use. Patrons must rcpnir all damage done and replace or pay for all articles destroyed or lost by their boys. Unreported damages. if any, will be assessed upon the . members of the entire cadet corps. Cavalry instruction, not including horse, will cost 850. Fatigue suit and cap, made of cadet-gray cloth, will cost SJS.50. Dress tmiform nnd cap, made of the best sky-blue doeskin, will cost 121.50. Officers' swords, belts, chevrons, shoulderstrn,ps, etc., are extra. Fee in Physics Class is S5; fee in Chemistry Class is S5; diploma, $7.fi0. e4

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All payments must be made to the Superintendent. Interest ,vill be l'harged on deferred payments. Accounts past clue are subject to sight drnft without notice. Each pa,tron is expected to sign a contract with the Superintendent or 11is agc-nt. This is simply a record of the agreement to prevent any misunderstanding. In making applicat,ion, use blank in back of this cat,alogue. If there is a Yac·ancy and your son is accepted a contract will be sent for your approval and signature. IMPORTANT.

It is essent ial to the success of the school that the Superintendent should be absolutely free from business annoyances caused by delays of payments. He should be not only an efficient teacher and manager of the boys, but a vigilant superintendent of the work in every <lepartment.. Patrons expect this. Then they must make it possible by prompt attention to these matters. If this is done, the highest intcr(>sts of the raclets will be assured. NECESSARY OUTFIT.

Each cadet will provide himself with these articles, plainly marked ·with his name: 2 bags for soiled clothes, 2 pairs blankets, 2 \vhite spreads·, 2 night shirts, 3 suits underwear, 1 comfortable, 6 pairs white cuffs, 1 pi.llow, 4 pillow-cases, 6 regt\lation collars, 4 sheet,c; (for single bed), 6 neglige shirts (no collar), 6 table napkins, 6 handkerchiefs, 6 towels, 1 strip carpet for rugs, 2 yards. 1 clothes brush, 1 hair bmsh and comb. 1 teaspoon, 1 blacking outfit, 2 blue flannel shirts, l tooth brush, Toilet soap, 1 khaki suit (for spring and fall), Bible. The khaki suits, collars, cuffs, flannel shirts, arc purchased at the Academy. A WORD TO PATRONS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT.

It will take a few mim1tes only to read this scrap; yet it, may furnish an inspiration leading to golden results. You ·will find here, in all probability,-just what you have been looking for-the meu and the school that ma.y determine your son's character for time and eternity. "To know that which before us lies in daily life is the prime wisdom."-.~1'ilton. In all business dealings nothing is more important than a clear understanding at the outset. You are looking for a man and a school where you may with safety place your son for proper instruction, symmetrical development, discipline, and prot.ection. When, in your judgment, this man is found you ask him to assume a grave responsibility. The oonscientious teacher recognizes the full weight of this, and is willing to assume it under certain conditions to which you must assent in placing your son under his care. 67

FULL CONFIDENCE.

First of all, your unreserved confidence is expected. In a.II the relat,ions of life you have given thls to some one. In legal affairs, you trust your attorney; when traveling, you place your life in the hands of the engineer; when sick, you rely upon your physician; you enjoy without fear the food prepared by your cook; for spiritual guidance, you open your heart to your pastor. The soul interests of your son are immortal and demand the d eepest concer.n while his character is still plastic and waiting for the band of destiny. The instructor who L5 charged with the responsibility of moulding his !ife for time and for eternity should receive from you a confidence as full as the responsibility and a sympathy as broad as nature. SUPREME AUTHORITY .

For the period during which he is connected with the school yow- boy should recognize the head of the school as an authority from whom there can be no direct appeal. It is highly probable that be will, now and then, be subject to unusual discipline. This will doubtless cause him to murmur and to worry you. Do not lose sight of the fart that all hope of good will be lost, if he knows that his complaints will receive a sympathetic hearing at home. Here impal"tial justice applies the remedy for broken law, tempers it with mercy, and withdraws it entirely when the boy's stubborn will yields a cheerful obedience to lawful authority-the aim and end ,,, all discipline. SINCERE FRIENDSHIP.

Having trusted your boy to the school authorities-having placed him beyond the touch of home and his former associates to rub against the world-if you would lighten the teacher's burden and make his service to your boy a labor of love, let him feel that you are his friend under all circumstances. He must tell the plain truth about your child, not merely to find fault when he goes wrong, but to inform you of his life and development at school. If conscientious and carcful to ascertain the facts he will probably detect in your son's composition features that have escaped your notice, certain peculiarites of disposition and temperament that will color his whole life. When your attention is directed to his defects it is expected that your loyalty will be as strong as when excellence in the boy is commended. I NJUSTICE.

In placing your son in a. school that has gained a reputation for honest, thorough, and successful work you arc apt to make this mistake of thinking that a marvelous change for the better will be produced in him in a very short time. This is highly improbable. In all these years under your direction and influence have you done anything marvelous with him? When too much is expected, great injustice is done to the boy and to the school. you cannot eliminate time from culture.

HEREDITY.

Observation and experience confirm the opinion that physical and psychical peculiarities like his finer qualities. are handed down from father to son. It often happens these do not please. With blind reason we charge these to the boy himself, to his teacher, or to his associates, while they are an inherent part of his nature and can never be totally eradicated. His e1lucation cannot wisely be ordered unless this fact is recognized. THE BEST TIME TO BEGIN .

A boy's character is plastic. It may be made "a thing of beauty and a joy forever," or it may shock us by its deformity, according as the hand that moulds it is true or false. The sooner this kind of work is begun the better. Delay is dangerous. Many make the mistake of keeping their boys at home too long. The fat.hers, in the multitude of business cares, have no time to look after the boys and the mothers soon lose all control over them. Irregular and dangerous habits are formed, dissipation begins,-to be followed surely by mental and moral decay. The fairest prospect of many a noble youth has been forever- blighted by unavoidable neglect in the home. Your business may prosper, but your son may be lost. Save the boys in the highest interests of our homes and country. Place your son early as possible in a good military school and keep him there till the dangerO'US period of the boy's life is past. THE VALUE OF MONEY.

Mental and physical excellence will amount to little, so far as success in business is concerned, unless the boy has learned the value of a dollar. The practice of spending money freely without accountability is usually associated with lewd companionships beyond your knowledge. It fills the mind of your boy with utter contempt for honorable standing in his studies. Some of the most va1uable lessons inculcated pertain to the proper value and use of money. Teach him these principles when he is a child, ·and you will not have reason to ac~ cuse him of being a spendthrift when he becomes older. " 'Tis education forms the common mind, Just as the twig is bent the tree's inclined."-Pope. A DELICATE SUBJECT.

Boys receive from their parents little or no instruction about sexual physiology, the origin of life, intimate habits of personal purity, the mistakes of ignorance, or the sacredness of the relations designed by Infinite Wisdom to exist between the sexes. Proper and innocent questions are usually met by evasion. The questioner is made to feel guilty for thinking or speaking of such things. Turning from the proper authority, the young and unsatisfied mind seeks information outside from fountains of ignorance and corruption. The best friends of boys seem to be in league with the powers of darkness to hide the truth. Right knowledge dispels impurity of thought, word, and deed. Properly presented, the entire sub71

ject grows in beauty and interest, inclining the student to delicacy and purity and lending inspiration to a higher and nobler life. Tell the boys always the plain truth on all questfons pertaining to life,-1·ts origin, des19n1 and destiny. "Truth is outraged _by falsehood; and 1".t may be equally outraged by sile11ce.11-Ammian. THE SELECTION OF SCHOOL.

Many parents estimate the immorta.l interests of their sons in dollars and cents. 'The question of education is promptly decided by the answer W the very first enquiry, "Flow much does it costf " Wise parents who really love their sons consider the !v!ERIT of the school,-how much good it may accomplish. It is questionable wisdom that saves a few dollars to the father, but robs the son of the best education a.ud life's fairest, richest, noblest gift,-cha,racter. It is passing strange that a loving father, who would die for his son, will, for the sake of a few dollars, sign away his child's birthright! If he is about to die, you want the best physician ·without regard to cost. Under the same inspiration may the hand of your good angel direct you to select the man and the school that may determine the charact er of your son,-fafr in Time, fair in Etenu:ty!I

FATAL MISTAKE. To pla.ce a boy in the wrong school is worse than unfortunate. Such a mistake is inexcusable and irremediable. It is often made, especially by parents who give not adequate care to the matter. They are many t.imes deceived by fine catalogues and pretty pictures, thinking that the externals of a school-the buildings, the grounds, the surroundings, are the most important points to be considered in making a decision. Some of the biggest frauds among men wear the finest clothes and make the best appearance. This is too of ten the case with schools. The real value and beneficence of a school can be t ested by closely observing the spirit and relations of the students and the instructors, the moral tone, the standard of scholarship, the interest of the students, the thoroughness of the work, the constant a.nd invisible influences in the school life, an<l the success of the pupils in after-life.

:AFTER ALL. You must be the judge whether a school offers advantages such as you want for your ·sons and for which you are willing to pay a reasonable price. Compared with the advantages, the cost for a year's attendance here is a mere trifle. Ii you decide to place your boy in the Academy as a pupil, rest assured that he will not be neglected in any manner. Respectfully submitted, WM.

D. FONVILLE, Superintendent.

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REQUEST. If you can couscientiously recommend our school, please hand this catalogue to some friend who may be interested in this kind of education and write for another copy. Your cooperation will be appreciated.

COURTESY . l5r' It is customary among gentlemen to recognize and acknowledge a favor. If we send a catalogue at the request of any one who makes any claim to this distinction, we are satisfied that n.n early mail will bring a courteous acknowledgment. It often happens, however, that we send costly booklets and other literature at considerable expense of postage at the request of persons whose ideas of propriety and gentility never move them above the plane of sordid selfishness. We are willing to serve others and to pa.y for the service ourselves, asking nothing more than the civility that is due to every gentleman. An acknowledgment of ottr senices does not pl.ace a.ny one under obl1gation to patronize the schocl.

LETTE

"In the Front Rank of Our Nation's M ilitary A cademies."

EXECUTIVE DEPARnmNT, S TATE OF Mrssounr, J EFFERS0:'11 CITY, Mo., l\fay 1, 1900. Col. R. M. White, lvlexico, il'lo. . DEAR Sm,-I enclose herewith a letter recently received from Col. J. T. Murfee, Superintendent of the Marion Military Institute, of Marion, Ala., which ma.y be of interest to the patrons and promoters of the Military Academy so soon to be established in your city. No doubt these distinguished and able educators will, by their skill, competency, industry, and reputation place your institution in the front rank of our nation 's military academies. Very respectfully, (Signed) LON V. STEPHENS, Governor. "Power of the Very Highest Order."~

MARTON, ALA ., April 17, 1900. To His Excellency, Governor Lon V . Stephens, J efferson City, Mo. • MY DEAR Srn,-Allow me to congratulate you and the people of your great State upon the rebuilding and reorganization of the Missouri Military Academy at Mexico, Mo. Know ing very intimately the President, A. K. Yancey, and his associate, Col. W. D. Fonville, and seeing the names of the great American and European Universities from which the other members of the Faculty have graduated, I am confident that this academic staff possesses teaching and disciplinary power of the very highest order. These men will make your Military Academy an institution of rare excellence. I haYe the honor to be, Very respectfully, (Signed) (COL.) J. T. MURFEE, LL.D., Superintendent Marion Military Institute, (Ex-Member Board of Visitors, U. S. Military Academy) . "A Safe Guarantee that the Academ__y is to be First-Class."

From Hon . Alexander M. Dockery, ex-Member of Congress; Democratic nominee for Governor of Missouri. GALLATIN, Mo., May 23, 1900. DEAR Sm,-I notice with much pleasure the zeal of your people in .the cause of education. The rebuilding and equipment of your Military Academy under the management of educators so well and favorably known confirms the claims of your city as an educational center of great value. The Faculty, representing the leading colleges and universities of our country, is a safe guarantee that the Academy is to be first-class in every respect. Yours sincerely, ALEX. M:. DOCKERY. 76

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LETTERS;-Continued. "An A mple Guarantee of Success.. "

From the Hon. Francis M. Cockrell, the distinguished Missourian, who, in the U. S. Senate, "snatched victory from the jaws of defeat," and secured $5,000,000 for the Louisiana Purchase Centennial: UNITED STATES SENATE, WASHINGTON, D. C., May 11, 1900.

l\fr DEAR Srn,- I am exceedingly gratified to learn that you are so successfully and efficiently reorganizing Missouri Military Academy with an academic staff of so able, accomplished, and experienced .educators. Certainly this is an aqiple guarantee of success and that your Academy will take high rank and will give its pupils the very best training. I congratulate you and wish for your Academy a future of great usefulness in our great State. Yours Sincerely, . J.M. COCKRELL.

"No School W ork is a Success Unless it has Appealed to the Very _Best that is in a Boy. " BONHAM, TEXAS.

Having been intimately associated with the Supel'intendent of the Missouri Military Academy, Prof. W. D. Fonville, dul'ing several years of our early teaching, and having noticed in the succeeding years his plans and their results, and having an acquaintance with many successful young men who have once been under his training, it is from personal experience and observation that I write of his worth as an educator of youth. His education and training for school work were the very best. Besides bis knowledge of books, he has a knowledge of men and affairs, and possesses in a remarkable degree wha:t many teachers lack-common sense. He has an influence over boys which cannot be described, but which you and I recognize when we 1,ee its effects-an influence that is the essence of a strong personality. With Colonel Fonville no school work is a success unless it has appealed to the very best that is in a boy and has aroused him to his innermost depths. I believe that no boy ever took a course at Colonel Fonville's school without being made better, more manly, more useful, by the training he received, and by the daily association with Mr. Fonville and his excellent family. SUMNER B. FOSTER,

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MEXICO, Mo.

Colonel W. D. Fonville: DEAR Sm,-I can testify to the excellence of your school and· its management. l\ly son',:1 progress has been more than satisfactory. You have been able to incite him to unusual effort in his work. Wishing you that degree of success in the future merited from t,he past, I remain, . Very respectfully, GEO. ROBERTSON. "Your School Has No Superior."

MEXIco, l\Io. Colonel W. D. Foni·ille: For thoroughness in moral, mental, and physical training your school has no superior. 79

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I concrratulnt-e its management in successfully training boys to think for themselves a.nd creatingin them an ambition to succeec!, I commend the scho~l and its ma.nagement to ~h?se who desire to thoroughly educate their boys and a.t the same tune feel that they are rece1vmg as nearly home training and protection as can be obtained in a school. W.W. FRY. Yours truly, "Your System Superior:."

Colonel Fnn1:ille: DEAR Sm,-I am delighted wit.h the progress my son made at your Academy. Your system of managing boys is superior to that of any other military school of my acquaintance. The influence is home-like, the discipline excellent, and the instruction thorough. R. D. LEWIS. Yours very truly,

"Especialiy Pleasing to Me."

CENTERVILLE, IA.

DEAR Sm,-J\ly son improved wonderfully in the few months he was under your care

and instruction. Your manner of discipline accords with my views, a.ppealing as it does to a boy's manliness and instilling correct ideas of right, rather than exciting slavish fear. The absolute lack of hazing in your school is especially pleasing to me ancl will be to all mothers. Yours excels ot.her milita,ry schools which my son has attended. Sincerely yours, l\'1Rs. C. W. LEWIS. "If I Had Forty Boys ."

Ino.KTON, Mo.

DEAR CoI.ONEL Fom'lLLE,-I am well pleased with my son's progress. The mental and moral training he has received is highly satisfactory to me. I thank you for the special interest you have taken in him. If I had forty boys I would send them all to the 1\iiissouri Military Academy to be educated. Yours truly, JOHN LOTZ.

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DEAR Srn,-I am delighted with the progress my son made

at your Academy. I ca.n heartily commend your school, not only for the mental and moral training, but also for the physical improvement, which, with growing lads, is a mutter of weighty importance. I shall be pleased to further the interests of your Academy in every way possible. Sincerely, MRs. L. MACKLIN. "High Standard of Work." KANSAS CITY, · Mo.

Colonel Fonville.

MY DE.>.R COLONEL,-! t.ake great pleasure in commending you and your excellent corps of teachers for the high st.andard of work as educators. , · •

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Visiting your school, as I did a few weeks ago, in the midst of your routine work, I had a fin e opportunity to judge of the thoroughness of your methods. Very truly yours, SAM'L C. JAMES, M. D. President Association of American M edfral Colleges.

"Particularly Pleased."

WASH1KGTON, D. C. Colonel W. D. Fonville, Mexico, Mo. i\fr DEAR CoLO:>;EL,-1 desire to extend to you my congratulations on the exemplary deport.mcnt and the excellent academic work at Mo. M. A. I have been particularly pleased with the progress made by my son, as well as with the great improvement in his behavior and general manly bearing. Yours sincerely, H. S. MAGRUDER. BLOOMINGTOK, ILL. COLONEL FONVILLE,-You may use my name in the interest of your school. J. H. BURNS, Hotel Illinois. Yours sincerely, "In Your Hands I Feel that He Has a Good Friend." PoPLAR BLUFF, Mo.

Colonel ·w. D. Fonville, Jl!f exico, Mo. DEAR Srn,-My son Harry has been a student at yoµr Academy for three years. His progress mentally, morally, and physically has been satisfactory. You seem to fully understand the management of boys and how to treat them. I commend you and your school to a.U who have sons to educate and train for the duties of life. When my son is in your hands I feel that he bas a good friend who will never treat him unkindly. He will be with you again. Yours trnly, T. D. FERGl"SON. "Made More Useful, More Manly, and Better in Every Respect." RoANOKE, Mo. Colonel W. D. Fonville, Mexico, Mo.

DEAR Srn,-Wc do not hesitate to commend your school and its management to all parents who have sons to educate. No boy could attend your school without being made more useful ,more manly, a.nd better in every respect . Yours very t.ruly, H. C. TAYLOR. "I Am Well Pleased." DAWSON, N. M.

Colonel W. D. Fom,i lle, Mexico, Mo. DEAR COLONEL,-Allow me to express thanks to you and your Faculty for the progress Leslie has made at vour school. I am well pleased. He will return next year. ~ Respect.fully, MRs. C. C. GILLE'ITE. 81

LETTERS-Continued. "The Right One, the Best One, .the M ost Suitable." 0KL:\HO~L\ CITY, 0. T. Colonel W. D. Fonville, 1'\tlexico, Mo. • DEAR Sm,-It gives me pleasure to say that I have never for a moment regretted the • selection of your school as the right one, the best one, and the most suitable one for my boy. Too much cannot be said in praise of your thorough academic work, the excellent home associations, and the care and protection always exercised in behalf of your cadets. Very truly, Mns. LOUIE MAJOR.

" M ore than P rofessional Interest." COLUMBUS, KAS.

l\fy DEAR COLONEL FoNYILLE,-I take pleasure in expressing my satisfaction with the

progress our son has made with you. I am pleased to recommend your methods of handling I deem your school equal, if not superior, to any of its class in the country. Permit me to thank you for more than professional interest in our son. Mns. W. S. NORTON. B:lieve me most sincerely yours, a boy, your academic work, and your moral training.

CHICAGO, ILL., Colonel W. D. Fonville, Mexico, Mo. . DEAR Srn,-You may refer prospective patrons of M. M. A. to me. JOSEPH W. BLABON. Yours truly, Chicago & Alton Railway System.

" W e are Delighted." ARKANSAS CITY, KAS.

DEAR COLONEL FoNVILLE,-To say that we are satisfied does not give an adequate idea of our feeling-we are delighted. Wishing you and your school the best of success, we remain, .MR. AND lvlns. RAIN. Your friends, " A M odel Institution." EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. Colonel W. D. Fonville, Mexico, Mo. DEAR Srn,-I wish to express my appreciation of your splendid institution, the Missouri Military Academy. I can cheerfully recommend it as a model institution. J. IC lVIcLAIN. Yotirs very truly,

• " A Good Christian School."

Sroux CITY, L\.. 1'fr DEAR Sm,-I can say for your school that I am well pleased with it; and I do not think_ I could have sen~ our grandson, Charles Blabon, to a better one in all this country. I can highly recommen~ it to all as a go9d Christian school. I am well pleased with the interest that you always take m the boys. I mtend to send the boy back to you next year and until he finishes his education. Yours truly, Mns. D. A. SELKIRK. 82

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CAMDEN, ARK. Colonel W. D . Fom.JiUe, .1.Vlexico, Mo.

DEAR Srn,-Your school is not only an excellent academy, but it is something far bet,ter I shall, therefore, take great pleasure in recommending this Academy to any who have sons and wards to educate. We love our children, a.nd wish to trust them to the care of those only who are kind and wise in management. Yours very truly, MOSES STERN.

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PRESIDENT'S.OFFICE, WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY, LEXINGTON, VA., March 6, 1905. 1\fr DEAR COLONEL FoNVJLLE,-1 am glad to report to you that Mr. L. M. Stem has proved to be an intelligent, faithful, and successTul student, and a young gentleman of ·exemplary character. Yours very truly, GEORGE H. DENNY, President. " U nwavering in My P reference ."

CLARKSVILLE, TENN. COLONEL FoNVILLE,-1 want to thank you for honors bestqwed upon George. Do you remember what I said in one of my first letters?-"the best advertisement a school can have is the boy." That George has improved, mentally and physically, all see and admit. I have two more fine little fellows I intend sending to M. l\I. A. so soon as they are old enough t leave home. Last summer George was worried and undecided, thinking that it might be better to enter Cascadilla. (which is under the shadow of Cornell's wing), imagining that the surest and most direct route to the goal of his ambition. While I said, "You must decide for yourself, George," I was-unwavering in my preference; and I felt be would decide fmt as he did. ~ In thanking you, Colonel Fonville, for the interest you have shown, I feel that I but speak the sentiment of all mothers concerned. Sincerely, MRs. LOUISE LANIER BODDIE.

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Endowed; students' money secures immediate advantages. 2. Literary course in charge of the Alumni of the University of Michigan, Johns Hopkins, University of Chicago, University of Berlin, University of Zurich, Bryn Mawr, William Jewell, Northwestern University, Cornell University, Columbian University, Harvard University, etc. 3. Literary course approved by the University of Missouri, with 54 hours credit on the A.B. courses of the University. 4. German-American Conservato_ry; Course in Music arranged and taught by students and graduates of the larger German and American conservatories, Berlin, Leipzig, Stuttgart, American Conservatory, etc. 5. Art and Elocution, Cooking and Business Courses. 6. A growing school. 7. A live and progressive administration. 8. The administration keeps in constant touch with patrons. 9. Home department efficiently administered. 10. Di~cipline mild and gentle, but positive, persuasive, not arbitrary. 11. Climate healthful; mild for Northern people, temperate for Southern. 12. • Easy of access: Three trunk lines-Wabash, Chicago & Alton, and Burlington; three hours from St. Louis, four hours from Kansas City, ten hours from Chicago, twelve hours from Omaha; no change of cars. l.

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SUPERINTENDENT MISSOURI MILITARY ACADEMY,

Mexico, Mo. l\1Y DEAR SIR:-I

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