New-York tribune., 1903-03-06
A NOVEL EDUCATIONAL SCHEME.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: I have often thought that would like to
make a suggestion to Mr.. Carnegie or some other
millionaire who processes that he would like to die
a poor man. But ceafess that have not suff1-
cent confidence the sincerity of such professions
TO feel sure that q personal letter embodying my
little scheme would not be resented as mperttnence
or cast aside as the vagary of some crank But
have confidence in the great public, and II you will
give me access to 1t through your paper perhaps
the little seed may not fall by the wayside or
upon stony ground
would like, first Of ALL to say that In opinion
IL would be far better to benefit human being
substantially than benefit all mankind in a slight
degree If had million dollars I might make
hundred Of my fellow creatures inexpressiby
happy but IL should distribute that sum among
all the people of the world not one of them could
buy a piece Of bread, much less a garment or
book, with his share. Millions of dollars are be-
ing expended upon higher education and upon free
scholarships. There is class among people
which as much any other-and. in fact, think
more than any other-longs for learning and for
the advantages OF great universities and that class
is the blind. 1t is true that country has been
very liberal and has done much for them. but no
school their instruction IN this country is of the
grade of college: and besides this do not think
that il would wise TO have separate college for
them under any circumstances. it would be much
better for a blind person to be educated among
the seeing. Among this class of persons who
seriously handicapped in the struggle of life there
than ordinary abiIity,-Swho under favorable cir
cumstances, might easily rise to great eminance
and might add iustre to the American name.
Of course the vast majority of people, seeing
blind, neither wish for would be teriaiy
benefited by collegiate education. and il would net
involve any colossal expenditure carry out my
scheme. There are also q large number Of young
are too poor to be able to make their way through
college. even when they secure schoIa Fships. who
would be more than glad of any opportunity which
would enable them to receive the advantage Of
higher education. Now, IL enough money could be
furnished to pay the tuition Of twe young men.
one blind and oae with sisht the latter. eeuid
read e the foEmsE aHd both could 90 through
manner that would Ia every way be best for both.
The time OF both weuie be fully consumed In
sary reading GHd study, and they would require
Eufacient money to board both comfortably, and
not Q penny more The blind student would then
be aided only aa much eS was absolutely nsesss
STUDENT Is assisted ut almost al oolIegss-and his
seeing companion would by the assistance he fur
nfsbed fully earn his board
AZ 10 this being the proper and best way to
educate a blind person the writer thinks himself
fsIIy competent 20 judge. having personally known
the days Of Ills youth q studAnt at the Hafavia
school for the alnl. They should: az far aH pos
way that others do them. 30 as to become IN the
highest degree possible Independent and sslf-eonh-
dent feel absolutely sure that any wealthy per-
the same time one that would not injure the self
respect of the persons assisted, would make no
mistake IL he or she should try an experiment
Of this kind even on small scale.
II any one feels inclined to tpvssts4se this SUD
tect would confidently refer hisa 70 PFefssaaF q