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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-04
Ancient Hearts.

The transfer OF Kosciusko's heart to
the castle at Rapperswill, Switzerland,
recalls many stories of the Crusaders.
who, dying on the Holy Land, sent
their hearts to friends at home. So,
afierward, Sir Robert Peckham died
out of England in 1869, but his heart
was not buried until 1856. The heart
of John Baliol was embalmed by his
widows desire, and inclosed in an
ivory casket enameled with silver.
And she, the loving Devorgilla,
placed this casket on her table every
day at meal time and ordered it put
on her own heart when she was borne
to the tomb. Then there is the heart
of the Bruce, dear to elocutionists and
stump speakers. For strange tales
about hearts see the "Lives of the
Troubadours" and that dreadful story
by Barley D'Aurevilly, "At Dinner
OF Atheists. Boston journal.
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came. The Virginia Legislature was
not accustomed TO appropriate money
for such objects. The people were
poor, money came hard, and party
passion was not extinct.
A very respectable and influential
minority in the State were op-
posed to Jefferson on many grounds,
but more particularly on the ground
of religion. Orthodoxy was still
powerful, and it was feared that
an educational institution fatAered
by Thomas Jefferson would teach free.
thinking in religion. if not atheism.
HIS finally conquered, however. Good.
ly sums were appropriated to erect tho
handsome buildings that Jefferson
planned. Three hundred thousand
dollars in all were given for the build
ings-a large sum of money in the
early days of this centuiy-and SIS, =
900 year was devoted to the support
OF the institution.
Jefferson was the Chairman of the
First Board of Trustees, end it was the
work OF the last years of his life to
superintend the buildings as they were
erected. He engaged workmen, Sc.
lected timber, bought bricks, and even
hired workmen to come from Italy to
make the carvings IN stone. In the
buildings lie endeavored to give ex.
amples of every style of architecture.
Then came the time for selecting
professors. There was to be no Pres.
ident, all of the faculty being of equal
rank, except that one should be chosen
as Chairman. At that time DIR. Thomas
Cooper, a refugee thirty years before
froIa England, was the foremost chem
ist OF the time aud noted for his scien-
tific attainments. Four States were
competing for his services in their
schools of learning, but when Jefier-
son invited him to Charlottesville he
accepted. The orthodox Vlrginians.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-04

Times, it is seen how easily the feat
may be accomplished. The first thing
is to insert u needle in cork so that
the point barely comes through. If
the large end OF the needle projects at
the upper end of the cork, snap it off
with pair of heavy shears, so that it
may be flush with the surface of the
cork. Place nickel upon two blocks
of wood, and put the cork on it with
the sharp end of the needle down, of
course. Give the cork quick, sharp
blow with hammer, and the needle,
being unable to bend, owing to the
support given it by the cork, will easily
go through the nickel. A silver quar-
ter may be used In place of the nickel.
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ment of our colleges. The rotunda
was destroyed by the fire, and SO was
the annex, the next building in i'm
portance, and with them was lost the
greater part of the library. The dam
age, SO far as it can bo expressed in
money, probably reaches $780, 900.
The university was the favorite
project OF Thomas Jefferson for forty
years. As early as 1779 he conceived
the idea, but the public demands upon
his time for many years were SO great
that it was not until after the peace
with England in 1915 that he could
give his undivided attention to 1t. He
proposed to found "a university on o
plan SO broad, liberal and modern as
to Ae worth patronizing with the pub
lic support and be temptation to the
youth of other States to come and
drink Of the cup Of knowledge and
fEuternixe with ua" Such was his
language to DE. Priestley in 1900. and
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however, would not stand it, for DIR.
Cooper was Unitarian, and storm
was evoked that threatened the we'll
being OF the university. Jefferson was
obliged to yield and relinquished DR..
Cooper to one OF the other institutions
competing for his services.
The main body OF the professors were
engaged in England, only the chairs
OF law, ethics and chemistry being
filed from the United States, and in
March, 1925, the university was
opened with forty students. Before
the beginning of the second year there
were over ITO students in attendance.
From the date OF its opening down to
the beginning of the Civil War the
average attendance was larger, there
being representatives from nearly all
the States, though, Of course, mainly
from the Southern States.
Jefferson, Of course, selected the
| library, excluding therefrom ell works
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-04

stands in one of the picturesque
streets OF Greenbush, just across the
Hudson River from Albany. 1t was
near this house that "Yankee Doodle"
was written. For years the old block
house has been fast decaying under
the ruthless ravages Of time and the
elements. The Society OF Colonial
Danes, recognizing the value of this,
the oldest house in the United States,
has leased it for term of fifteen years.
When the improvements now in prog
ress shall have been completed Gus
todian will be placed in charge. By
the payment of small entrance fee it
will be accessible to oil visitors.
The building was erected in 1642 as
a manor house and place of defense,
and was known as Fort Crailo. It was
General Abercrombie's headquarters
while that doughty warrior was march
ing to attack Fort Ticonderoga, in
1853. TWAS at the cantonment east
of this house, near the old well, that
the Army Surgeon, r.. Shuckburgh,
composed the immortal song, 'fYankee
Doodle" The house is the original
homestead of the younger and larger
| branch of the Van Rensselaer, family,
after whom the county was named.
According to the best histories, the
building was erected by Killian Van
Rensselaer, for his sou Johannes be-
tween the years 1880 and 1642.
The building is two-story and
attic brick structure of most substan-
tial construction. The walls are OF
great thickness, and are still pierced
with two of the nine stone loopholes
which once commanded the ap-
proaches. The beams of hewn pine
are of unusual size, some of them be-
ing sixteen inches square. About the
middle of the eighteenth century the
rude fortress.like dwelling was trans.
formed into q handsome residence,
and an addition was made in the rear
in 1740. The main entrance is in the
middle of the river front and gives
access to a small hall, from which
open doors leading to the main rooms
on either side. At the end of the hall
springs an arch, the imposts and sof-
fits of which are ornamented with
ueiiCuue BufluuuS III low rciiei. N
second and much larger paneled hall,
opening upon the porch at the left,
intersects this hall at the centre of the
house. The old Crailo manor house
is most curiously planned. All the
rooms connectwith each other, usually
by means of closets, but rs there are
several levels on the same story the
doors in some cases open several feet
above the level of the floor OF
the lower room. There is no APP
parent reason for this difference OF
level, unless it was purposely designed
to increase the difficulty of capture in
the event of the house being taken by
an enemy.
The building some years ago passed
out of the hands of the Van Rensse
laers, and the property was in litiga
tion for nearly two years. During
that time it was the retreat of band
of young ruffians who broke the win
dows, defaced the woodwork, and de
molished the mantels and balusters
Prior to that time the old manor wa
visited by people from all parts of th'
United States. 1t is famous in history
! and song,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-04

Grated with twine -colored guipure
over yellow satin and jet ssquins. The
fashionable bertha, with slashed front,
is the distinctive feature of this styl-
ish basque, the rather fanciful ar
rangement of which is made over
glove-ftted Innings that close in CEN
tire front. The full fronts droop slight
~ in centre, in French blouse, and
join the full back and smooth under
arm cores. The upper portion of
front is covered to round yoke depth
with yellow satin that shows through
the guipure lace, the smooth fitted
high collar being covered to match
and closed under bow of satin rib
bon in back. The bertha and slashed
front of velvet is lined with yellow
satin, u stiff interlining of orinoline
the edging of jet sequins. Twisted
velvet finishes the lower edge OF
basque with bow on side. Full gigot
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-04
The Queens Birthplace.

By the Queens wish, the room in
Kensington Place where Her Majesty
was born, and which was closed for
years, has been specially done up this
year, so as to present the exact ap-
pearance as it did in 1919. 1t is
understood that Her Majesty will in
future allow the room to be visited by
special friends OF the Court. The gold
and brass work Of the room. although
much worn, is still in fair state OF
preservation. New York Press.
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his hope was 'to draw from Europe
the first characters in science"

his hope was 'to draw from Europe
the first characters in science"
In 1919 q charter was obtained from
the Virginia Legislature and q location
selected at Charlottesville, in Albe-
marie County. The corner stone of
the university was laid in the presence
of great concourse of people, chief
among them being Jefferson, Madison
and Monroe, two ex.Presidents and
the then President. The place was
only five miles distant from Monti-
cello, Jefferson's country seat, and
Jefferson daily watched the new build
ings as they arose. 1t was the last
work of his life, the crowning grace of
career spent in the public service
and for good of bis country.
A large sum of money had been
raised by public subscription, Jefier-
son himself contributing $1,000, but il
was not Jefferson's idea that it should
be private institution. He intended
that it should be State institution,
to be supported largely by the State.
and this was where the tug of war
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-04

sleeves stand ont fashionable above the
elbow, from gathered fullness at the
top, the close-fitting wrists being
plainly completed. Waists OF silk
can be thus made to wear with separ-
ate skirts, of black crepon, elk, satin
or velvet.
The quantity Of 4i-inch wide ma.
terial required to make this basque for
lady having 32-inch bust measure
is 81 yards; for q 26-inch size, 81
yards; for 40-inch size, yards.
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of fiction, not because such books
should not be read, but because they
had noplace in the library of an edu.
cational institution.
Jefferson's idea of college or univer-
sity discipline was to place the stu.
dents on honor, trusting them rs gem
tlemen to conform to the rules of the
institution. II has worked with ad-
mirable success as rule. A spirit of
freedom has been developed, and
while there have been individuals who
have proved false, the great body of
the students have been faithful to
high ideals of behavior.
When the Civil War came the ma.
jority of the Southern students cast
their fortunes with the army OF the
Confederacy, and the university was
subjected TO n severe ordeal. When
the war broke out the average attend
ance of students was $50. IL tell at
once to score or two, but the insti.
tuition was kept open. aud only once
did the war come near it. In March,
1865, General Sheridan aud his cav
airy was at Charlottesville for num-
Der of days, but during his stay he
placed guards around the grounds of
the university, and preserved the
property uninjured. Since the war
the university has regained its ancient
prestige, the attendance being larger
than ever before
The present disaster will be great
blow, for it cannot be restored as it
was, and many Of the historical as
sociations will be destroyed forever.
The hopeful side of this melancholy
picture is seen in the promptness and
zeal with which the faculty have
started movement to restore the
burned buildings, and at the same
time to provide the university with
other buildings that have long been
sadly needed. 1t is proposed to re-
erect the rotunda on the old lines, and
thus perpetuate the outward evidence
of Jeiferson's work as the founder of
the institution. The estimated cost
of this restoration is $50, 900, and q
new building is desired to replace the
annex which shall cost 500, 900; while
other structures that are needed at
the earliest possible moment will call
for 100000, and the purchase of new
books and the proper endowment OF
the library $4,000 apiece "a grand
total of S346, 900, towards which in
surance and endowments in hand will
provide S5S,000. There is thus re-
quired, the faculty estimate, S2SS, 00O
"to rehabilitate our alma mater IN G
manner not unworthy OF her illus
trious father and her devoted sons.
A confident appeal for help will be
made to the Virginia Legislature, but
pending its action, the faculty invite
the alumni of the institution to share
in the work. 'Nor should the call
reach only graduates of the univer
sity," says the New York Post. 'It'
fullest equipment is matter of Ma
tional Importance, and no friend oi
education in any part of the country
could do better service for the up
building of the South, and thereby Of
the whole country, than by o contri
button to this fund"
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NEW USE FoR OLD oApEs.

So many women are just new groan-
ing over the possibilities Tor impossi-
bilities) of their fur capes, which have
been left ove- since last season, or
longer, that timely suggestion, says
the New York Herald, might be offered
for using them. Often these garments
are of good fur, and presentable as to
outside, but the shape is hopelessly
out OF date and the lining worn. There
is so little fur in one that it will only
make n small collar If remodelled and
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-04
A Chicken Kills q Hawk.

A spring chicken is not always ten
der game, as a bloodthirsty hawk
found to his sorrow at Samuel Weav-
er's farm, at Reigelsville, Penn. The
hawk pounced iauntily upon the fowl.
which at once began to peck and claw
the bird of Frey fiercely. Mr.. Weaver
found the hawk dead half an hour
later,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-04
A HOspitable Invitation.

He stayed whole month with his
friend in Paris, and on his departure
shook his host warmly by the hand.
and thanke l him effusively for his hos
pitality, saying: eff ever you are out
my way shall be very offendedifyou
don't come straight to me, and let me
find you q good hotel"
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should be cut up in long points, ono
in the back, one in the front, one over
each shoulder and others between,
making eight in all. The lower por-
tion of the cape is made in velvet, and
may be cut by any good circular pat
tern and the fur laid on and basted
into place. The points should be out
lined with fancy jet passementerie,
covering the raw edge OF the fur.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-04
An Interesting Feat.

Here is simple little experiment
that any of you may try. We know
that steel is much harder than nickel
or silver, but steel needle is SO very
slender it seems impossible to force it
through coin. In the accompanying
illustration, found in the Philadelphia
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-04

is scarcely foundation for one Of the
new long wraps, the cost of transform
ing being almost the same as the price
of a new cape. For the many women
who would be glad to utilize this left
over material this design will be just
the desired thing.
The lining should be ripped out and
saved for pattern. Then the fur
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-04
FASHIONS FIAT
CHINCHILLA DECREED THE FUR
UF THE SEASON.
Description of Fashionable Cape
of Black Astraihan--y Waists or
Brown Crepon and Velvet
New Use for Old Cnpes.

TIASHION declared early in the
II. fall that chinchilla should be
the fur OF the season, and
q since then the leading furriers
have been putting their experienced
heads together in designing new and
becoming chinchilla wraps. Great has
been their success. The victorine of
chinchilla, with its quaint collarette
and long stole ends, is one of the most
effective fur garments imaginable. It
is exquisite when worn with o dark
velvet costume. Chinchilla capes,
which hang in soft, bewildering rip
pies, are the most correct wraps for
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-04
SATIN BEAVER.

The new material for handsome
cloaks and teagowns is the satin
beaver, which combines the lustrous
effect OF satin with the depth of color
in plush or velvet, and, wonderful to
say, it does not crush in wear and is
moderate in price. So many advan-
tages are certain to insure its prompt
adoption and consequent success.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-04

After this trimming is all sewed on
firmly the lining is to be put in. This
may be easily contrived by using tho
old lining, with the pattern by which
the velvet is cut, combining the shap,
of the two.
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tombstone, which cites the fact that
he was ''Father of the University of
Virginia" as a claim to remembrance
worthy to be joined with "Author Of
tho Declaration of American Inde-
pendence, and of the Statute of Vir-
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A HANDSOME WAIST.

The materials used in the waist
represented in the second dou-
ble-column illustration are shaded
brown crepon, combined with velvet
of the darkest shade, handsomely dec
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-04

There are 1sl. 900 foreigners living
in Paris, including $4,000 Belgians.
20, 900 Swiss, 21,000 Italians, $4,000
English, 5000 Russians.
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CRArLo MANOR HOUSE.
Supposed TO lie the Oldest Dwelling
I'm This Country.

Contrary to general expectation.
says the Now York Times, the famous
Crailo manor house is not to be de-
molished. This will be extremely in
teresting news to many people
throughout the United States, but
more particularly those Of Eastern
New York. The historical old place
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-04

ginia for Religious Freedom" The
chief building of the university was
the rotunda, which was planned by
Jefferson and erected under his super
vision, and which gave the institution
a distinctive character that elevated it
above the usual conventional environ
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-04
PRIDE OF THE SOUTH
DISASTER OvERTAKEs VIRGIN
las FAMOUS UNIVERSITY.
The Sent of Learning at Charlottcs-
VILE, Founded by Thomas Jeffer-
son, Crippled by Fire
Scheme of the Institution.
HYHE recent fire at the Uniyer.

"HE recent fire at the Univer.
NJ sity of Virginia, Charlottes-
vile, Va, was cause of grief
not only to the graduates and
immediate friends of that institution,
but also to q far greater number of the
people who know it only by reputation
as one of the most honorable seats of
learning in the country. The crea-
tion of such an institution had long
been dream of Thomas jefferson,
and the just pride that he took in its
realization was illustrated 10y the in
scription that he prepared for his
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-15
THE MARYLAND REPUBLICANS.
Contest for the Gubernatoriai Nomination
Betwsen Lowndos and Maister.

Contest for the Gubernatorial Nomination
Between Lowndos and kIaister.
CAMBRIDGE, Md, Aug 15.-The Repub-
lican state convention, which assemblies
here today, promises to be tho most spir-
tied gathering of the party in years The
capacity Of this small town will be taxed
TO its utmost to accommodate the crowd,
aud tents, river boats, etc, are being util-
ized as impromptu hotels. The conven-
ton assemblies at noon, but 1t is expected
that a sharp struggle between at least
three contesting delegations will defer
tho nominations for governor, attorney
general and comptroller and agreement
on platform until late in the day.
The friends of Lloyd Lowndes claim
that he will be nominated for the COVER.
norship OH the first ballot, with plenty Of
votes to spare. The opposition to Lowndes
centers around William 7. Malster, and
the contest is becoming very bitter and
somewhat personal. The Malster men
are still hopeful OF winning, although tho
general feeling Is that the Lowndes forces
have the convention we'll In hand. Littlo
general interest attaches to the contest for
the other places on the ticket.
Aside from the gubernatorial contest
the main interest attaches to the plat
form. Tho leaders say there will be q
strong and unqualified expression Of the
sound money idea in natfpnal finance. 1t
is the purpose also of maSing a personal
arraignment of the alleged influence ex-
erted by Senator German in shaping the
recent nomination Of John E. Hurst for
governor on tho Democratic ticket. The
rest of the platform will be devoted
mainly to state issues, the main ono be-
ing reassessment Of all property values
throughout the state.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-15
A Powerful New Explo.Ive.

WELLsBoRo, Pa, Aug. 15-An exhibit
tion of the new high explosive and gun
shells invented by George NJ Hathaway
was given hero yesterday before party Of
fifty experts and capitalists The shells
were fired from Winchester repeating
rifle, with gunpowder as the propelllng
force, and they exploded like bombs with
u time fuse, at distance of 400 and SOD
yards. Tho forcs was terrific, but tho
shells We're safe from explosion by concus.
sion. Tho now explosive can be handled
with as much safety as cornmeal, which
1t much resembles in appearance, but its
force is per cent more powerful than the
highest grade of dynamite. The shells are
to be manufactured on large scnle, and
their introduction will, it is thought
mark new era in warfare.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1895-08-15
Tho speedy steamer St. Louis.

SOUTHAMPTON, Aug. 15.-The American
line steamer st. Louis arrived at this po-t
at o'clock yesterday afternoon, and has
broken her best eastward record. The
eastward Southampton record is 3D., 10 h.
and 55 min. The best eastward record made
by the steamer New York is I'd. ii h. and
10 min. The steamer Paris made her best
eastward run in 9 d., is h. and 48 min.
The st. Louis is therefore s h. and 4s
min. behind the best eastward record.
After discharding her cargo the vessel
will be prepared for her speed trial for the
United States government mail contract,
and her owners predict that she will lower
tha racard