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New-York tribune., 1914-07-05
Peekskill Military Academy.

During the last fifteen years both the
scope and importance or the Work OF
the secondary schools have increased
in most significant way. Each year
additional requirements for entrance
.bsve becn made BY the larger unlver-
CITIES. and as natural result OF TINS
tendency considerable part OF the
work previously done by the colleges
bss been thrown back upon the prepar-
atorv school. One Of these IS the
Peekskir Military Academy. This m
stitution owes its foundation 70 the
liberality OF few citizens OF Peeks-
kill and vicinity, who met together IN
the interest Of higher education 10
found a new institution Of learning
Since sound learning and CHRISTIAN
character will ever form the BASIS OF
sound thinking and sound living, the
aim Of the present administration -
=, build we'll on this foundation.
The advantage Of a military system
are a. once apparent. The practical
course Of instruction includes infantry
drill regulations, field service regula-
tons. manual Of guard duty. firing reg
ulations for small arms, army regula-
ftonr. first aid 10 the injured, military
signalling. These exercises occupy four
pcriods each week and under no cir
curoztances arc allowed 20 cncroach
upon the hours 20 be devoted 20 the
real business Of the school study, nor
20 assume such prominence as 10 inter
fere with the attainmcnts Of the OBJ
icct for which the academy was found
ed namely, sound scholarship.
The discipline Of the school not only
securcg the best physical results, as
socn in an erect and graceful form, but
- also develops habits Of personal
neatress and punctuaiity. BY cult
waiting sense of honor and respect
Tor authority 10 schools bog in self
controI. While By the exercise Of au-
fbor,ty the boy early dcyelopr those
manly qualities which are invaluable
In sfter life. Boyz who fail 70 respond
10 appeals addrcFsod 70 their man
bood or seuse Of honor, and those
yybosc influence is found 10 be harmful
viii not be allowed 70 remain In the
school, even II they have been guilty
ol no specially cUlpable offence.
The distinctive phase ~ ths inatitu-
ton is the military organization. The
cadets are uniformed, armed and or
esnlzed into battalion Of three com
New-York tribune., 1914-07-05
AGLAVAINE AND SELYSETTE.

A performance Of Maeterliuck's poeti-
cal drama. "Aglavaine and Selysette,
will be given on the campus of the New
York University. at University Heights.
Wednesday evening, under the auspices
Of the English department of the uni
versity. The first performance Of this
play in the United States was given
last year under the direction of Arthur
Row who will likewise direct the
present performance. The cast includes
Ida Hamilton. as Aglavaine; Ienaide
Williams as Selysette; Wilmuth Merk-
lyI as Meleander; Caroline Newcombe,
as Meligralne, and little Margaret Shell
by. as Yssaline. Miss Hamilton and Miss
Williams were formerly Of Mrs. Fiske' ;
company. and Miss Newcombe created
the role Of Meligraine in this country.
Little Miss Shelby will be remembered
for hcr work as the littlest rebel in
the play with the Farnums. Mr.. Mcr-
klyl was late with "Sari," at the New
Amsterdam Theatre.
New-York tribune., 1914-07-05
Camp News Letter.

Camp Champlain. Mailets Bay. Win
ooski, VT. July /. IL was an enthusias-
tic crowd OF boys that gathered on the
deck Of the steamer Rensselaer, last
Friday afternoon to make the trip to
camp.
As the boat pulled out and the last
farewells were waved by the parents
on the dock. there were few serious
faces, as it was new experience for
some Of the boys to go away from
home alone. But after hearty
dinner on board the bunch gathered
on the deck. acquaintance were struck
up and an air Of good-fellowship pre-
vailed. The evening was spent IN
viewing the Hudson, and singing songs
to the accompaniment of a cello.
The last part of the journey was
made by rail from Troy. Arriving in
Burlington about noon they were
met by automobiles. which conveyed
them to the camp on Mallets Bay, a
distance Of nine miles.
on nearing the camp II was vc.y
evident from the savory odors that
greeted them. that Nelson, the cook.
was on tho job. The afternoon was
taken up in getting settled. Taps
were sounded at 9 o'clock, and 1t was
n tired "crew" that turned in.
New-York tribune., 1914-07-05
FIRST SCHOOL BIRTHDAY
Knickerbocker School for
Secretaries Has Gala Day.

Old Father Knickerbocker stands
sponsor for many enterprises when
bear his name. either worthily or an
worthiIy. One Of his godchildren,
this week. celebrated its first birthday.
l. is = lusty youugster. growing stur-
dior each day. and Father knicker-
booker who is pOpularly supposed 10
voice the views Of New York may well
feel proud OF this namesake.
The Knickerbocker School Of Secrc-
tarics was organized last June by Mrs.
D. Mcclellan Smith. Among the nu-
mcrous good schools Of similar sort
the hnickcrbockcr takes first RANK. ltS
work goes farther and along broader
lines than the work Of the usual busl,
ness school. While offering special
training for positions "a secretaries
the Knickerbocker School its young
men and young women for most oi the
varied world vocatIons that Iead
straight up 20 success. Upon hrm'y
laid foundation Of thorough business.
knowledge IL builds, through IT'S cur
riculum. superstructurc OF cultur"
and the really higher education out
Of which IT'S students can walk conii-
dcntly forth. either INTO business or
iato social life.
The social life. IN one phase Of rs
prcttjucsg. is 20 characterize the
acbooPs first anniversary. Throwing
business books, the "touch typewritlng
system" and Isaac Pitman 70 the
winds. Mrs. Smith and her whole school
gei forth last Saturday 20 enjoy q real
good time. Al old-fashioned picnic,
with ncw fashioned accompaniment,
was the pleasure planned for tho oc-
casion. There vas ride 10 Manhat-
ian Beach. = dip in the surf, basket
picnic on the sands. then run over
10 Coney lgland 10 zee the sights. The
birthday concluded with a merry dance
st "Thc Castle House"
Gould Father Knickcrbockcr wish for
hir namcgake q happier celebration Of
the birthday
New-York tribune., 1914-07-05

old building on West l2Oth ST., proyd-
ed by Mr.. Macy twelve years ago, IS
now taxed to its utmost. and II was
seen that some enlargement was neceS-
sry i'm order 10 meet the just demands
Of patrons OF the one hand, and OF
educational opinion on the other. with
this i'm mind. and in the recognition Of
the growing feeling on the part OF
many parents that the process Of edu-
cation should be somewhat different
for BOYS and for girls. the trustees
have decided 10 erect on property al
24Gth ST. a building for another school
for boys properly equipped WIN
masters houses.
The present Horace Mann building
will provide for an elementary school
of six grades and for girls upper
school for six years.
They hope for a country school tor
boys to be opened in the autumn of
1914. accessible for day attendants.
with accommodations for a limited
number i'm residence. with abundant
opportunities for outdoor life, and a
New-York tribune., 1914-07-05

few months makes them self-sup-
porting. but also assists them by wide
business acquaintance of the institution
to satisfactory employment. The
Miller school is registered by the
Regents and offers a special course for
secretaries. in addition to the general
business course. Most of the graduates
have found splendid positions. which
they have filed acceptably. The ac-
cessibility of this institution is unsur-
passed.
New-York tribune., 1914-07-05
Kentucky Military Institute Has High
IdeaIs-Ability 60 Think, 60 Origi-
nate, To Be Man, Its Airas-Rea-
SONS for It's Great Success.

panies for purposes of drill. Cadet
officers are selected by the principals,
upon recommendation of the command
ant with special reference TO their fit
ness for the duties expected Of them.
Successful candidates for Office must
attain a high grade of scholarship, and
any officer whose conduct or scholar
ship falls below this standard may have
his appointment revoked by the prin-
cipals All officers serve on probation
for one term or longer and are required
New-York tribune., 1914-07-05
"MHAT HAPPENED At 10"

John c. Fisher has completed the
cast for What Happened at 22.' the
new play by Paul WIlstacli, which is to
be produced early in the coming sea-
son. Those who have been placed
under contract are: Reginald Barlow,
Frank Kemble Cooper, Malcolm Dun
can. Robert Fischer. Charles Able,
Wadsworth Harris. Charles Silber j..
x. Hutchinson. Carroll McComas,
Estar Banks. Elizabeth Ariaans and
Helen Crane. "What Happened at 22'
is said to be a play of serious intent.
the central character being that of a
forgcr. who is so very clever that de-
lection seems impossible. 1t is through
the wit of 4 woman, who in order to
save her sweetheart from an unjust
accusation. that h. is finally unmasked.
New-York tribune., 1914-07-05

to aid in the enforcement Of all rules
and regulations made by the princl-
pals.
The first term will begin on Wednes-
dav. September %. Candi dates for ad-
mission TO the academy are required to
present testimonials OF good moral
character and certificates Of standing
in the schools most recently attended.
The standard Of scholarship and the
character OF instruction are such that
boys who do not possess average abll-
ity and a reasonable desire to study
should not apply for admission.
New-York tribune., 1914-07-05
Edited by l.. Z. TUCKER

will again be professor Of school ad-
ministration at Columbia University
this coming summer Dr. Edison brings
20 the classroom much enthusiastic IN
spiration for the teacher and great
professional knowledge, based upon
lorg and successful experience, not
only in the schools Of New York City:
but also in the schools Of the state OF
Massachusetts.
Private school teachers will find IN
his course Of instruction much helpful
material
New-York tribune., 1914-07-05
"I\\OCE\T."

A. II. Woods has engaged Harriet
Burt and John Flood for innocent.
the new play, in which Pauline Fred
erick will have the principal role, and
which will open at Asbury Park on
August "a and in New York on Sep
tember :. Innocent" is a play that is
said 70 upset all the traditions OF
dramatic construction.
New-York tribune., 1914-07-05

curriculum OF six years so lieNible As TO
meet equally we'll the needs OF boys
who are to enter college ana those
looking TO industrial and commercial
life.
In this school the health Of the stu
dents is the first consideration. Every
boy must spend two hours daily IN rec
reativ" exercises under direction OF ex-
pcrts Encouragement is given to those
affiliated activities which develop IN
dividual initiative and give the pupils
practice in managing ahairs.
The school day for the upper forms
will be divided as follows:
New-York tribune., 1914-07-05
MANCHESTER.

Manchester in the Mountains. VT,
July (. Golfers arc out in force at
Ekwanok to-day for the first tourna-
ment play Of the season. This morn
ing n bogie handicap for the indepen-
dencc cup claimed the attention of
large field, and this afternoon the play
New-York tribune., 1914-07-05

Horace Mann School has been in
creasinely fortunate IN commanding
the LOYALTY Of its patrons and the
faithful diligence Of It's pupils.
The reorganization Of the school
goes into effect in September, 1914.
New-York tribune., 1914-07-05
VIRGIL SCHOOL At NEW RO-
CHELLE.

This summer the Virgil School Of
Music has opened it's summer school
at New Rochelle in combination with
the College Of New Rochelle. A very
large enrolment. both Of sisters and
of lay pupils. is expected. The com
bincd summer school opens on Monday,
July o.
New-York tribune., 1914-07-05
Montpelier Seminary.

Montpclier Seminary. in Montpelier,
w.. is one Of the best high schools in
the State Of Vermont r. is also an
art school. a normal school. business
college. school of music and, IN fact'
il is a school that offers to ITS students
any kind of course that they are seek
New-York tribune., 1914-07-05
PRIVATE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Med by ]. z.

and football throughout his college
course, and he will undoubtedly bring
championship teams as OF yore 10
Montpelier Seminary.
There are a large number OF other
excellent teachers in the faculty.
New-York tribune., 1914-07-05

care of Brother Dacianus. to 20 TO
camp in their Vermont summer home.
From the happy, laughing faces Of the
boys il was easy to be seen that they
were looking forward TO most en-
ioyablc summer in the woods.
New-York tribune., 1914-07-05
NEW HORACE MANN
SCHOOL OPENS
Columbia University Realizes
That Horace Mann School
Needs Room.

The Horace Mann School for Boys u.
located on West 246th ST., west OF
Broadway. and overlooking the play
grounds of Van Cortlandt Park. Inc
New-York tribune., 1914-07-05
81. ANNs GOES TO CAMP.

On Tuesday afternoon The boys Of
S. AIMS Academy. at Lexington Av.
and 10th a., left New York, under the
New-York tribune., 1914-07-05
Supt. Edison at Columbia.

Associate Superintendent Andrew ".
Edison Of the New York City Schools
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30
Mi-o-na a Specific
 For Stomach Ills

You must take precaution against stomach distress. It is dangerous and needless for you to suffer.
 A bad taste in the mouth, head ache, dizziness. coated tongue, pain in the colon or bowels usually means that you have been eating too much Or something that the overloaded and tired digestive organs refuse to handle in the natural way. You should get relief at once.
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 If you have that uncomfortable feeling of fullness, stomach upset, and are irritable and depressed, be- ware-you are warned that the stom- ach and digestive organs are in re- bellion, Do not delay. Take Mi-o na-at once-immediate relief is certain.
 If not benefited Mi-o-na costs nothing. The Lee & tOsgood Co. and druggists everywhere.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30

cilities of Connecticut are already of such a character that a wise extension of their use would go far toward meet ing the needs of the people; and that it is doubtful whether credit unions of the Reiffeisen type would find con genial soil among our farming popu- lation, especially if these unions were characterized, as is usual. by the un- limited liability of the members.
 1. Such modification of both law and custom as will make possible long time loans on land with amortization, thus encouraging the borrower con stantly to better his position by small, regular and required partial payments, and by the prospect of a complete and easy discharge of his debt at the time of his notes maturity.
 Whether to accomplish this most ef- Actively it will be advisable to organ ize an institution of the Landschaft type and issue bonds against these mortgages the committee does not un- dertake to say. If this were to be done a simpIification of our methods of land registration and the adoption of something like the Torrens system would be needful and there would be need of further sinplifcation of our customary foreclosure proceedings. The committee regards the former as desirable in any case concerning the latter there is room for two opinions.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30
sAss-cLEF coNeaRy.

The audience which will assemble; tonight at Slater hall has every right to anticipate a delightful evening. The club opens the programme with The Soldiers Chorus from Faust, following with The Music of the Sea by Mosen- thal The Cruisl1een Lawn by Victor Herbert, The Lamp in the West by Horatio Parker, Carmena by Laura Wilson, A Plainsmans Song by Paul Bliss and Lochinvar by William G. Hammond.
 MT. Kreidler sings Leoucavel1o's Pro- 1ogue to I. Pagliacci and The Mirror Song from Tales of Hoffman and the solos in The Plainsman's Song and Lochinvar. Miss Durham sings a Tannhauser aria and an Ardite waltz song for her opening numbers and a group of songs for her second appear, viz: Prelude from Cycle of Life, Rom ald; Slumber Song, Grelchamminow; : Love is Meant to Make Us Glad, Ger man, and Sunset by Russell.
 The advance sale of tickets has led the men to realize that the public en- joys their work and they will make their best effort to merit such appre- ciatjon. A very large number of seats are already reserved, but the charac- ter of the evenings entertainme is such that those who take annex seats will enjoy themselves as much as those who sit in the front rows >or in the center of the hall. Reserved seat tickets on sale at Davis bookstore until S o'clock and at the door of the hall before the concert.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30
HUMOR OF THE DAY

Does your daughter read muchr She reads all the popular novels. e0e don't call them much-"-BostoA Transcript.
 Let me introduce you to the most honest young man have ever known" But mamma doesn't want me to meet any poor young men-"-Houston Post
 She-Did you ever see The Castle Wall12 He-Oh, near, no. I've been on the wagon all through college Yale Record.
 Uncle, we want you to give the to the assembly that she's S2."-Bos- ton Transcript.
 Mrs Frost-Have you noticed. John, that women are wearing all sorts of caps again? Frost-Yes,- every kind but the thinking cap--Life.
 She-The life of a secret service man must be very thrilling. He-Yes, one of President Wilson's guards fall ing asleep standing up.-Bunalo Ex- press.
 "What's that long line of people trailing away from the prison gates?" Why, that's the waiting list of reform writers who are waiting their turn to get into jail and write it up."-CleTe- land Plain Dealer.
 Marcella-3fr. Beanbroush seems to be greatly bothered with indigestion Waverly-I should say so! He refused to attend a moving picture show this evening because one of the scenes had a banquet in it-Judge.
 "Tommy,'' said an irate mother to her incorrigible offspring, h you don't behave I'll give you a good whip ping" Well. thatlI be a change, any way replied the little fellow A1l the other whippings I ever got from you were bad."-Chicago News.
 Tourist-You have an unusually large acreage of corn under cultiva- ton: don't the crows annoy you a great deal? Farmer-Oh, not to any extent. Tourist-Thats peculiar, con- sidering you have no scaIecrowS. Farmer-Oh, well, you see. I'm out here a good part of the time myself ] New York Mail
 'TWho is that man over there T' Hes the member of one of our largest l law firms" That so? Which one?" | smith, Green, Black. Hewitt, Clark | more McFadden. Murphy. Atlas and 1 Brown" "PhewI Which one Is he?" Hes just Brown."-Detroit Free Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30
LEGAL NOTICE
PR. F0sAls FUR STATE ROAD WORK

SEALED PROPOSALS will be re- ceived by the State Highway Commis- sioner, Room 2T, Capitol. Hartford, Conn. until D. m. Monday, Feb 2 1914 for state road work in the fol- lowing towns in accordance with plans and specifications on file in the office of the State Highway Commissioner and also at the following places linear feet of Native Stone Macadam or Gravel construction; Plans and specifications Town Clerks office, Col chester. TOWN OF WILL1NGTON. about 5750 linear feet of Gravel con- struction. Plans and Specincattons at office of Mir. Wm. H. Bracket, first selec tman, Willington, care Gardner & Hall, Jr., & Co. TOWN OF COLUM- BIA about 16577 linear feet of Native Stone Macadam or Gravel construction. Plans and specified cations al office of E. c. Weldon. Division Engineer, Jordon Block WilHmantic- All bids must be accompanied by a surety company bond or certified check not less than one-third of the cost of the work. The State Highway Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
 Dated at Hartford, Conn, Jan. 24th, 1914.
 c. J. BENNETT,
 State Highway Commissioner.
 Room 27, Capitol, Hartford, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30
DON'T TRUST CALOMEL
Thousands Experience Bad After Ef-
 feets From This Dangerous Drug. 4 Safe Vegetable Substitute is Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets for the Liver.

Dr. F. NJ. Edwards, a prominent phy- Sician of Ohio, has discovered a laxa- tive and liver toner in a combination of vegetable material mixed with olive oil, which is in effect. almost exactly like calomel, except that there are none of the bad after effects.
 Dr Edwards has long been a foe of caloInel, though he recognized its value along with it's dangers.
 His distrust of the uncertain drug eventually started him years ago. towarus experiment with the view of discovering a substitute and he has been for several years in possession os tac long sought-for combination, oYhich is irl the shape of a. little sugar coated, olive -colored tablet.
 I he results of IT years experience ard practice are embodied In these marvellous little tablets.
 They arc called Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets. And their effect on the liver has been the means of relief to many of DI'. Edwards regular patients as well as to thousands of others who have suffered and were afraid of cal CIuei.
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Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30
FOR SALE
FOR SAII.-A

FOR SALE-A siX-room cottage, hfst class condition, spring water In house, two acres or land, barn, wagon shed, Woodhouse, henhouse and gar age. A. A. Bennett, Nergason Ave, Norwich Town, k. b. $. janSQd
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30
" BRIEF STATE NEWS

MiddIetown.-Miss Ruth A. Smith has resigned as teacher in Kil1ingworth, to . take an appointment in the circuIat- ing department of the New York pub lie library.
 Rocl<viIIe-word has been received here of the death of Arthur Kingsbury at his home in Spencer, Mass MT. Spencer formerly resided in Rockville, and was in the furniture business.
 Old Saybrook.-Thatb barren patch of land in the vicinity of the Saybrook Junction railroad station, which has been an eyesore to travellers, is to be improved by the Old Saybrook In- provement association.
 Somers-The friends of Mrs. Ruth Sanford and Allen Dimock were sur prised when it was announced recent 1y that they were married last July Mrs. Dimock has been a popular teach CT in town for several years.
 Ansonia.-William J. Slater, boys secretary of the Y. M. c. A., has ten dered his resignation to the local branch, and is to be assistant to the boys secretary of the Bedford branch Y. M. C. A. of Brooklyn, N. Y.
 !. Semers-Lester Grover Chapin, son of William Chapin of Brooklyn, N Y, who has just returned from Japan, where he has been for three years as a missionary, called on his aunts, Misses Margaretta and Ella Grover recently.
 Bridgeport.-The largest American flag ever made and said to be the larg- est flag in the world, was sold the oth- CT day at Bridgeport to John c. EIotz, one of a firm of electrical contractors The flag was attached for debts owed by the Sea Breeze company. It was made ia. Philadelphia, originally cost SLIGO and is 7Sx65 feet.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30
COLONIAL THEATRE,
Uncle Toms Cabin, Magnificent Two-
 Reel kalem Feature Film.

And yet there are those who have never seen Uncle Toms Cabin! So for those and the rest who love the quaint old story the Colonial theatre offers today another opportunity to witness this drama. Everything is there, including Eliza's flight across the ice and her rescue, the sale of Uncle Tom, little Eva, mischievous Topsy, Aunt Ophelia, Legree and all the rest The film production is mani festly more beautiful than the stage production owing to the possibilities of exquisite outdoor settings. It is the one motion picture you cannot afford to miss. Here for today only. On the Great Steel Beam is the thrilling story of a steel frame city skyscraper, much of the action taking place on the top of a. mammoth and well known New York skyscraper. The Hills of Peace is a beautiful western drama of the heart, and A Motorcycle Elopement is a dashing love story. The comedy is presented in the Biograph film Skelly's Skeleton. Watch for the big feature for Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-30

FOR SALE-Small black mare, 21z years old, well broken for driving; also four others for team or single N. Mandelbaum, E. F. D. 8, City, Pres