The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-09-19
A STUDENT FROM RUSSIA AT
THE NORMAL, SCHOOL

tne name Oh jennie OndrSky went 10 tne
Normal School at West Chester, Pa, hav.
ing been directed there by a nurse In the
Maternity Hospital, under whose care she
had been during severe illness. The
nurse had been pupil Of Prof. and Mrs.
Welsh, and che had become 80 interested
In the Russian girl, that she sent her to her
old teachers in hope that something nigh
be done to help the girl get an education,
preston in Russia, and disappointment,
and sorrow in this country; and begged to
be permitted 10 attend school and pay her
tuition when she became able. This she
was allowed to do.
A few days ago Principal Welsh re-
ceiyed the following letter from Russian
doctor in Phils by the name Of Charles d.
Spivak, M. D. The foreign idiom is plain
ly trsceable in the language.
| PHILADELPHIA, Sept. o, 1880.
MR. j. y. WELSH. A. M.
Principal State Normal School, Sixth
District.
DEAR SIR:
My friend Miss Jane Charsky, formeI
pupil of yours in the West Chester Nor
NAL School, told me Of your kindness
toward her and this encouraged me to
write to you this letter.
have lady friend who from early
girlhood contracted the disease known as
| craving for knowledge. Her parents were
poor, and notwithstanding that, she
managed to find time for study, and would
| have entered the gymnasium In Russia,
but the circumstances became Of such a
nature that life in Russia was unbearable,
and they had to leave. 1t is already
years that she and her two brothers are in
this country. She worked hard for her
living, her leisure hours she devoted to the
study Of the English language. She
thought OF saving few dollars to pay tat
least for one years tuition" in some school
But the life of factory girl is well known
Fourior five months out Of the twelve she
was without work, and whatever She
saved was eaten up. She was now de-
spairing of even being able TO study: she
is the personifcstion Of despair itself.
Is there any possibility for my friend tt
enter your SCHOOL, She has not cent IL
the world. have only one prospect IL
view that some society may be induced tt
pay toward her tuition when she distin
guishes herself, and you will present thu
case before them.
At present 1 simply ask you to kindly
answer me whether there is any hope TO
her arms2 How thirstily she would drink
from the fountain of knowledgel
Yours respectfully,
G. d. SpIvAK.
The Principal told the story Of Jennie
Charsky to the students assembled a
evening chapel exercises on Friday last
and then read the foregoing letter. A
once propositions for her support wer'
made by the studepts, aud in short time
a handsome sum, the contribution o
teachers and pupils was pledged. Thi
contribution has been increased by citizen
Of Bloomsbury, and f'though not enougl
has yet been raised to pay her tuition TO
the entire year, it is believed that tn
whole sum can be raised and it was de
cided to send for the young lady.
The following letter is reply to on
from the Principal to DIR. Spivak:
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 13, 1890.
Mr.. ]. p. WELSH,
Principal Bloomsbury State Norms
School.
DEAR SIR
Your letter of the 10th Of Septembe
that brought the happy tidings to m
friend Miss Eva Rabinow.tz received.
shall not attempt to describe to you whs
an impression it made upon the lady, my
self, and my friends. 1t was, to stat
briefly, more than we expected. Th
generosity of your students, the liberalit
of your townspeople, and above all, YOU
kindness, are facts that would convinc
any pessimist in human nature against hi
folly.
| apologize for not hs, -ng answere
, your letter Immediately. There were ce
tain circumstances which had to create
order that the lady could be enabled to g
Miss Rsbinowitz will come to dwell
your Paradise on Monday or Tuesday, an
, then she earnestly intends to pluck Il
fruits of the tree of knowledge that
, luxuriantly grow there.
How wish could go with her, al
thank you personally for your kindnes
, Myprofessional duties, however, prevent n
from enjoying such an interview. Plea
i thank the students aud the other gentl
A men in my name. Hoping that Mi
q Rabinowitz will prove to be one of yo
a many good students, remain,
y Yours gratefully,
@. ID. SPIvAK.