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Evening star., 1909-04-20
What Has Been Accomplished.

The Peabody trustees. beginning with
an annual appropriation of $1,000 in
1870, has from time to time increased
tn amount to $4,000. The old build
ings of the University Of Nashville have
been repaired and kept in good condi
ton, and some new ones have been erect
ed. They are situated in favorite To-
cation. with ample grounds. and con-
venient of access. although there is plenty
of room for improvement.
Gov. Porter, president for many years.
Is recognized as the first citizen of Nash
vile. and enjoys the respect and esteem
Of all his fellow citizens without excep-
ton. Notwithstanding his advanced
years. his health is perfect and he is as
vigorous Of mind and body as he was in
the prime of life.
His influence over the legislature and
the county and the municipal authorities
has accomplished a miracle. 1t is safe
to say that no other man could have Sc
cr~cd the endowment that he has at last
obtained.
issue 4 per cent bonds, the proceeds Of
which will be paid over to the trustees
as soon es the new board is organized
and can lawfully accept them: and the
deed in fee simple of the campus of
sixteen acres with all Improvements
thereon. The premises to be conveyed by
the deed are appraised at 1919. $50. which
will give the new institution an estate
valued at 81 .S69. 75O
The next step will be to reincorporate
the institution by procuring a new charter
at the approaching session Of the legisla-
ture A new board of trustees will then
be elected. and that body will receive and
take possession of the property and the
funds, and elect president and faculty
1t is hoped that all this may be done
before the beginning of the school term
next fall but there will be no interruption
in work There is no doubt that the
present organization will be continued
without change. and the technical re-
uuirements will be made without disturb
ing the routine for an instant.
Extension of Usefulness.
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are not heavy, but the catch Is said to be
fair The demand for both shad and lie r
ring is rather light. due largely to the
warm days. and the fish are selling at
lower prices than at any time since the
fishing season opened on the Potomac
river
Evening star., 1909-04-20

ers" however will be able to enlarge it's
scope, extend its usefulness and Introduce
new courses. new apparatus and new
educational facilities which have long
been needed. The journal Of the proceed
ings of the board OF trustees for the last
thirty-fve or forty years is interlarded
with recommendations that could not be
carried out for lack of funds. but now
everybody connected with the institution
is looking forward confidently to wider
opportunities and great facilities.
notwithstanding. the emba assments
under which President Porter and his
faculty have labored. Peabody College for
Teachers has sent out several hundred
graduates, thoroughly equipped for work.
who have taken the first rank among the
educators of the south, and have been in
spired by high ideals They have been
pioneers as well as reformers in educa-
tional work throughout the south. They
have overcome prejudices and obstacles
innumerable. and have made vital changes
in the antiquated methods of school man.
agement in nearly all of the states. =.
They have esta blished public high
schools and normal schools. and many of
them have started private schools of
high class. which have supplied means of
education which have been lacking in the
public schools. Those who know best
about educational conditions in the south
estimate the influence of the Peabody
College for Teachers at Nashville as equal
to that of any institution south OF the
Ohio river
Progress Of Education.
AS 1 have stated several times. there is
an educational renaissance IN the SOUTH
ern states. and the general public are at
last beginning to realize and appreciate
the advantages OF good public schools. 1t
Is unfortunate that the wealthy men or
the south do not take a greater interest
in education. 1t is almost impossible to
persuade them to give dollar for col
lege or school,
A committee of the alumni of the Uni
versity of Alabama for example. has been
trying for several years to obtain a suff1-
cient endowment for that venerable and
useful institution by private subscription.
but it has utterly failed. The rich
graduates will give nothing. and that Is
the experience of all who have attempted
such things. The University Of Virginia
has recently added a million dollars to it's
endowment. but it is all northern money.
and very little of 1t has been subscribed
by the graduates Of that institution. Ihe
women of the south are more generous
and broad-minded than the men. and
whenever you see the announcement OF
ton in this section. you may be sure that
it comes from woman.
Money to Give Away.
The trustees of the Peabody fund have
not vet decided what disposition to make
of the remainder of the bequest, which
amounts to about a million and half
Of dollars Their annual benefactions
from the interest have averaged $SO"o,
of which $4,000 has been granted to Pea
bOdv College, leaving about $35,0OO TO be
distributed in small sums among a num-
Der OF other institutions as follows:
Evening star., 1909-04-20

Seventy-five per cent of the meat con-
sumed in Great Britain is imported
Evening star., 1909-04-20

II pays to read the want columns of
The Star. Hundreds Of situations are filled
through them.
Evening star., 1909-04-20

Extension of Usefulness.
1.-THE George Peabody College for Teach
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as big as Rachel herself the doll that she drew
waist of the figure, and with glow of pride she dis
played to the gaping crowd the wonderful accom-
plshments of her richly dressed exq',isely nodded
companion. In childish glee she pressed one of the
pearl buttons that off the my dress of the doll
and in response to the touch the eyes rolled upward
and from the parted lips in clear, musical
tone the cry of Manual! The pressing of second
button dropped the eyes while the mechanical voice
chirped "Papa!" When she had made the doll re-
peat the words half dozen times for the admlr1ng
crowd she suddenly drew the face close to hers and
kissed it in a convulsve outburst of affection.
BERNSTEIN who showed his amazement at the
- unwonted richness of the girls possession turned
to the father and said, :" Let go now. You see,
have already prepared home for you"
No mol" Aaronson replied excitedy in Russian.
I'VE cannot 60 yet. We must wait until the man
comes"
Bernstein looked inquiringly at the immigrant,
and Aaronson fastened to explain.
The man said he would be here to meet US, he
that gave Rachel the beautiful doll 1t on the
boat when only one day out, that he gave it
to her He was Russian, like myself only he had
been in America ten years and had grown wealthy
He travelled in the first class but he came down to
the steerage nearly every day and talked with the
people. On the day before we landed he said he had
grown to like Rachel, and he gave her the doll
He told all about America and how hard one
struggle there. Only the smart people, he said
got rich. But he promised to help me, and said he
would give place in his factory. When told
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morning light.

morning light. She was gazing abstractedly into
the distance and Aaronson knew instinctively what
in her mind
"Rosh ha-Shanah only month away, he said
mournfully What New Year to look forward
TOT She did not respond, and he continued:
They say this is land for the second generation.
It's the parents who struggle and slave that the chill
dren may grow up to be blessing and comfort to
them in their old age. But how can one do what he
ought for the children, when hunger is biting from
within and the cold stffens from without?
The eyes of the couple wandered about the room,
which months ago glistened in the plendor of the
highly polished furniture that Simon had provided.
1t was now almost denuded of its furnishings. Not
ornament of any kind was in the place. Only the
bare table, chairs looking glass, and the sofa which
at night was transformed into bed, were left.
There's nothing else to CO. the wife walled
nothing get anything on, except
The words died on her lips, if the walls of her
throat had been drawn together by string. She
opened the door of the narrow, dark bedroom. The
blurred light of the outer only half dlspeled the
blackness of the inner compartment, in which was
wedged a little iron bedstead. The subdued rays
fell on the face of little Rachel sleeping serenely in
the etd atmosphere Close to her lay the big French
doll its lace hat removed, its gauzy dress carefully
hung chair.
Il can't do it," Aaronson muttered. Il can't
take it from her!'
But we must have breakfast" the wife reminded
him. I'VE cannot live without food"
Listen!" the husband exclaimed after a moment
of reflection Il have an idea. If she wakes and
finds the doll gone, it will gre,e her and make her
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A T the gate to the New World
~ Simon Bernstein stood, his
q face pressed between two Of
the high pointed bars that stretch
from the white stone turreted I'm
migration Building to the little
wooden Governors Island boat
house at the Battery. He had been
there since dawn, watching and
waiting for the little Ellis Island
ferry to bring over the first boat
load of immigrants. His eyes swept
the broader gateway to America,
the splendid harbor stretching from
the Narrows, which smiles its well
come on the first and second cabin
passengers. And he did not fail to
note the imposing statue of the
Goddess of Liberty contemplating
benign1y the barred windows of the
faded red brick castle whose cir
cular form rises like a broad funnel
at the farther end of Governors
Island.
He stood there needless of the
crowd that surged behind, sway
ing, expectant, i'll clad crowd that
threatened to squeeze Bernstein
through the bars. He hardly felt
the pressure against his back in the
thrill that ran down his frame and
kindled the fire of love and happi-
ness in his eyes.
In slow procession, their steps
still uncertain from the ocean voy-
age, their nostrils still filled with
the smell of the steerage, the human
cargo fastened down the gangplank
that slid from the side of the boat
Men, women, and children, all of
them duly inspected, fumigated,
and certified, came filing through
the gate. Dull bewilderment was
on their faces; dread of the I'm
known was in their hearts
A whiting July sun turned into
flowing rivulets the beaded per-
spiration of their brows, as they
carried or dragged the boxes and
bundles they brought with them.
Outside of the gate the newcomers
grouped themselves among the rel
atives and friends there to receive
them. There was little effusiveness
in the greetings between the wait
ing and the arrived A CLEAN of
recognition, warm pressure of the
hand, or a hasty kiss was ALL for
their emotions, like their brains,
had been repressed by years of
persecution. To the call of danger
or bereavement they could respond
with a force the onrush of which
carried them into Mysteries. But
their bonds of love and friendship
were like steel rods, strong and un-
severable, but fixed as hard granite
What they lacked in vibrancy,
however, they made up in solidity.
1t was not brilliant assemblage
they made, this detached horde of
an old country's poverty. Ignorant
lurking danger, they were like til
entering a shadow haunted room
the old country's poverty, they also
lying strength, who soon would deve
and sinew Of the new land they entel
misgivings; that is, all those whom
did not crush or drive back to the
A S it was Bernstein's alluring p
"a opportunity that brought Aar'
his family to the New World, it bel
to meet them at the gate And w
pass through, he greeted them war
his embrace of Sarah, on whom h
transixed ever since the arrival of til
When the greetings were over, thu
selves in a circle about the boxes al
they piled on the sidewalk. There
father, the strands of his reddish be
bristling framework the tense, al
Of his face BY his side stood his w
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Only we must meet him when we
got off the boat.
He got off the steamer before
we were taken to the island Why,
just before he left he came to our
deck and said to be sure to wait
for him; that he would be here and
have finer doll for Rachel than the
one he gave her. He brought the
one she had for his own girl, he
said; but he could not take it away
from Our Rachel until he had the
other doll to give her. Which was
kind of him, because Rachel would
have cried her eyes out had he taken
it. Think of the luck! A kind man
to give me work before l get off the
boat! And all because he liked
little Rachael"
Aaronson's face cleaned with
the inward joy he felt. His eyes
searched the crowd for the philan-
thropic friend; but he was unable
to find him.
1--WE will wait until he comes"
said Bernstein. HE was sent to
us by Providence, indeed! For
there are bad times brewing here.
there will be a strike, and that
means no work for a long time.
will get small benefit from the
union; but it won't be enough for
all of u.s. And the strike will delay
the marriage, which has been put
off so long"
They waited long into the after
noon. A policeman scattered the
crowd that swirled about little
Rachel, and the exhibition of the
talking doll ended. When it be-
came evident that there was no
hope of the friend appearing, they
started for the new home.
This is land of many disap-
pointments," Bernstein said con-
solingly;; "but it is also a land of
hope, so let us hope for the BEST.
he added fervently.
MISERY and want, the accom-
A'A panying shadows of every
labor dispute, were not absent in
the strike of the garment workers.
They had cast their blighting out
1lIlCS Ill t11O 1lOuSSAO1d VI XAdloAA
Aaronson; had forced Sarah to hire
out as a domestic while Simon and
the father prayed for the strike to
end. AS the days of the strike
heightened, the hope of settlement
diminished correspondingly. The
new home was enshrouded in hope
less gloom; the future doomed dark
and forbidding. A deep melancholy
had settled on the face of the
husband. 1t was reflected in the
countenance of the wife as she sat
close to the window in the early
She was gazing abstractedly into
Aaronson knew instinctively what
anah only month away" he said
What a New Year to look forward
OF respond, and he continued:
S is land for the second generation.
who struggle and slave that the chill
1p to be blessing and a comfort to
age. But how can one do what he
i1dren when hunger is biting from
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a IL was bernSCe1nS alluI1nS promise OF gOQen
n opportunity that brought Aaron Aaronson and
his family to the New World, it behooved Bernstein
to meet them at the gate And when he saw them
pass through he greeted them warmly, lingering in
his embrace of Sarah whom his eyes had been
transxed since the arrival of the little feryboat
When the greetings were over, they grouped them
selves in a circle about the boxes and bundles which
they piled the sidewalk. There Aaron, the
father the strands of his reddish beard setting off in
bristling framework the tense anxious expression
of his face By his side stood his wife, the outline of
her form hidden beneath the i'll fitting shapeless
clothes that hung in folds from her figure Next to
her stood Jacob his cap perched auntly on the back
of his head his deep brown eyes taking in the won
ders of the tall buildings. The third link in the hu
man chain Sarah, olive tinted, with masses of
wavy black hair and large swapping dark eyes. The
contrast of her grlsh face and woman form was
striking she leaned hatless against the huge bundle
done up in a white sheet and knotted at the top.
Seated on the bundle was the fifth member of the
group, little Rachel youngest of the family. 1t was
Rachel who made the crowd pause and stare wonder
ngly Her hands caressed the golden loo ks of wax
figure, whose elegant attire contrasted strangely
with the almost ragged clothing of the girl. Almost
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
TOWN HALL, DANIELSON.
The Man on the Box.

The attraction at Town hall, Daniel son, on Friday, Dec. 17, will be The Man on the Box, a clean cut comedy, dramatized from Harold McGrath' s novel of the same name. The play is a wonderful success on tour and is an entertainment of rare merit and jollity
 The plot involves a practical joke, in which a lieutenant, Bob Worburton of the regular army. lately resigned masquerades as a family coachman, and the exchange of identities provides an entanglement that is highly divert ing and mixture Of characters that is very amusing.
 Withal that the play is styled a comedy, it has its serious moments also, and there is a thread of melo- drama and pretty love story inter- mingled with. the Imaginable situations and amusing dialogue, all of which make The Man on the Box play that will grip the interest at the very start and hold it steadily until the last word is spoken.
 Winner Walter will be seen in the role of the gay masquerading lieuten- ant, supported by Miss Louise Lang don and strong cast. Special settings and complete detail in stage accesso- ries will serve to enhance the value of the production.
 Seats on sale at Beckley's drug store
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
THE AUDITORIUM.

People in buying goods generally go to the place where they get the most and best for the least money, and that it is this way in the amusement world is evidenced by ever increasing pat ronage at the Auditorium. The bill for the present week, consisting of four first class vaudeville acts, two of the latest and best illustrated and classical songs, and from four to seven of the finest motion picture subjects, would be hard to beat, both for quality and quantity. The acts are Guy Bartlett & Co.,, presenting A Welch Rarebit Dream, an act you will like. Mdlle. Lucille Omega. Queen of the Silver Wire, wonderfully clever equilibrist. That Harmonizing Couple, Claude and Marion Cleveland, in a budget of songs and gossip, and Hearn and Rutter, two exceedingly clever boys who are some dancers. Lillian Morelle and her songs will no doubt add to her list of suc- cesses with Toodles, a catchy march song. A beautifully colored film, The Prodigal Son, will head the list of nov ing pictures
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
: BREED THEATER.
The Fisherman's Bride, Beautiful
 Scenic Picture Story.

A quaint and beautiful picture story of the sea goes on exhibition at the Breed theater with the matinee today, it being entitled The Fisherman's Bride, with the exciting plot laid in Oregon, in the little city of Astoria, noted for it's fisheries. There is the fascinating little fishermaiden, who is besieged by lovers, all of whom follow the sea for an occupation. She has a decided preference for one in particu- lar, but her stern father has chosen a future husband for her, and she nat urally resents and elopes with the man of her choice, whereupon the rejected suitors decide upon some sort of re- venge.
 The young bridegroom is enticed to the wharves upon some pretense and while there is set upon by the fisher men, who throw a coat over his head and put him aboard an ocean tug. The little bride discovers this fact and re porting hurriedly to the custom officers they board fast government boat and put in pursuit, capturing the stolen bridegroom some distance out at sea after a fierce struggle.
 This is a powerful story, we'll en- acted, with superb views of the ocean and the quaint customs of the fisher folks
 Miss Wolcott has two especially de- lightful numbers for this week, includ- ing a splendid colorature waltz song which she does with her usual artistic finish.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Good Audience at Theatrical Enter. tainment = Etienne AIlaire Lease' Picture House.

Miss Margaret Sharpe spent Satur- day in Hartford.
 Mrs. Eugene Charter, Miss Rose Parizzeau and Florence McCrohan are employed at the store of Napoleon Pero during the holiday trade.
 Michael E.. Sullivan of Willimantic was in town Saturday.
 Many Witness Play.
 The attraction at St. Edwards hall Saturday night was 'Dr. Jekyl and MT. Hyde" There was a good attendance. The schools will close next Friday for a vacation of two weeks.
 Etienne Allaire has leased the nov ing picture house of John Sena for one year. He will move his outfit from the borough hall to the new location at once.
 The meeting of the Current Events club will be held this GMonday) even ing.
 Fay Keefe, employed in the River side mill in the Hollow, has resigned and went to Maine Saturday, where he has cesured employment.
 Special Christmas music is being prepared in all of the churches.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
VIEWS AND VARIETIES
Clever Sayings.

T wonder what the ladies do at those afternoon teas?" "Oh, they fust sip and gossip. p."-Boston Transcript. Knicker-Does your watch keep rail- road time? Bocker-Yes. it is always being regulated.-New York Sun.
 Are you sure, darling. that you really love me as you have never loved befTeT' "Yes. dearest, I would even be willing to live in ZanesvilIe for you."-Chicago Record-Herald.
 Lady of the House-Well, did you vote for Mir. - last Monday? Cab man-Not l. He didn't get in last time and so I wasn't going to waste my vote.-Manchester Guardian.
 We are on earth so brief a time,
 When all is said and done,
 wonder that we ever let
 Our grouches spoil our fun.
 Detroit Free Press. That young man is one of the great est football players in this country" Don't believe It." said the contradic- tory person. T never saw him walk ing on crutches."-Washington Star. Life is a game of give and take.
 And passing hard to live; Cause ten you'll find inclined to take, For one inclined to give.
 Birmingham Age Herald.
 He-It's a charming apartment. but the 30th floor! Louise Jebb-Yes. we wanted to be nearer papa. And where does your papa liver Hes deadl" Life.
 sir. you son has just joined college fraternity. These college fra ternities-" Never mind about breaking 1t gently. What hospital Is he inY'-Louisville Courier Journal
 You didn't get an invitation to Will kin's party?" "No; but I'm going to get even with them for the slight" How" T shan't go!" - Cleveland Leader.
 They say that a mummy just ar- rived in New York is that of the cook of Rameses IT." That SO? Well. somebody had the secret of keeping a cook" and the surburbanite sighed wistfully.-Philadelph Ledger.
 The peasant was overjoyed when be discovered that his goose was laying golden eggs. For it was winter. T can paint them up and sell them for hens eggs!" he exclaimed, visions of untold wealth rising rosily before him. Puck
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
COLCHESTER
Musicians Start South - Conference Concerning Lishtins-Four Inch Ice on New Dam.

Prof. Joseph Kelly, manager of Kel- ly's Imperial orchestra. and A. E. Ly- man of Columbia, cornetist of the or chestra, left town Saturday morning for Florida, where they have an en- gagement playing in an orchestra at one of the hotels at winter resort.
 The manager of the $. N. E. Tele- phone company was in town Friday in conference with the electric light peo- pie about using the telephone com pany's poles to string the wires and lights on.
 George Allen of Gilead was in town Saturday.
 Miss Lind, Miss Grimshaw. Miss Makepeace and Miss Wells, teachers in the academy, were in Willimantic Sat urday.
 Thomas Chantler was at his home in Providence over Sunday.
 William Raymond of Salem was caller in town Saturday
 David Chapman of Moodus was call ing on friends in Town Saturday.
 Mrs. Lemuel Clark and daughter. Miss Nettie Seyms. were in Williman- tic recently
 Ray Bliven of Salem was in town Thursday and had two large -coons which he recently caught.
 Skating at New Dam.
 A number of the young people were skating at the new dam Saturday. the ice being about four inches thick.
 Edward c. Snow has returned from