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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-09
DAWN Of NEW ERA
College Education on Modern
Lines in England.
UNIVERSITY IN PROSPECT
Academic idea Discarded, Following
the American System.
LORD CURZON FINDS ANTIQUES
Carved Stone Fireplaces Used in
Fifteenth Century Recovered.
Club With New Features.
LORD CURZON FINDS ANTIQUES
Special Cablesram to The Star.

| Special Cablesram to The Star.
| LONDON. June S-When London In a
| near future lays the foundation stone OF
| a new university near the imposing old
| structure of the British Museum the
event will mark the beginning of a new
era in English college education. The
| new university will not, like its famous
older predecessors. Oxford and Cam
| bridge. be academcal. The academical
| idea is dying even in conservative old
England as surely as it did long ago in
America. The new London university
| object will be to educate practical men
| instead of mere bookworms.
| Over thirty years ago-in 1874, to be ex-
act-Matthew Arnold said that England $
| greatest need was for better educational
organization. Time has proved the truth
/, Of this statement. which was then ridi-
| culed here, while it was Immediately
| realized in other European countries, but
first of all in the United States.
The last decade Of the nineteenth CEN
fury saw great extension Of secondary
and technical education and the first
decade of the twentieth has seen the
growth or movement for a revival of
the universities as the training grounds
Tor the great men-that is to say, the
which has spread in all parts Of England.
The Congress Of the Universities of the
Empire, which is to be held in London
| this summer. marks the wider significance
of the movement.
Older Institutions Affected.
Nor have the old universities stood still
Oxford and Cambridge have raised great
sums OF money for charging and improv-
ing their equipment, and spent an inflnity
of talk and some amount Of action in
reforming themselves from within. Cecil
Rhodes. half man Of action and halr
idealist, greatly widened the influence OF
Oxford by the Introduction Of his
scholars. Kuskin College and the Work
er's Educational Association are doing
the same thing in another way. As for
Scotland, she has shown no need of new
universities. For centuries they have
been among her most treasured national
possessions And that perhaps, is why
England is governed so largely by Scot
Travelled round the empire. he reported
that wherever he had come upon a good
thing he found Scotchman sitting be-
side 1t, but the Scottish universities have
not been left out of the movement An
American millionaire. when I'm doubt.
POUNDS university; the Scotch American
millionaire, seeing no room for new uni
versties in his native land has showered
his benefactions upon the old ones
Whether Mr.. Carnegie's millions might
have been better employed upon the
same places in some other way than In
| what Lord Rosebery calls "spoon-feed-
ing" their hardy scholars is a matter
on which there are two opinions but
| the point is that in each part of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-09
Aids Continental Touring.

The club has paid special attention to
continental touring during recent months,
and two members made the double jour
ney between Amsterdam and Venice by
the aid of this useful body. Foreign con-
suls have been communicated with and
the gendarmerie already distinguish the
users of the club pennant from the bands
of prowling gypsies, whom they regard
as a scourge.
The great social gathering of the Cara
van Club is the annual dinner, which is
to be held at the Cafe Monico June II.
and 1t is here that the venue of the sum-
mer meet will be decided. Hitherto this
meet has taken place close to London,
but on this occasion country members
have agitated for holding it in a more
central location.
The healthy pastime is pursued by all
classes of men and women, who meet on
a level footing, the only noticeable differ
ence being in the appointments of the
house on wheels. The caravans can be
hired for quite a small weekly rent, or
can be bought at a reasonable figure. The
interiors resemble yacht cabins, and as
such appeal to naval men and those who
have acquired methodical habits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-09

United Kingdom and in various parts
OF England universities have during
the last few years been revived, re-
plenished or multiplied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-09
To Meet at Huntington.

The Democrats will meet at Hunting
ton to outline their state ticket, and so
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-09
Lord Curzon's Find.

Lord Curzon's Find.
With the assistance of number of
generous lovers Of antiquity in the
county Of Lincoln and elsewhere, Lord
Curzon has recovered the famous
carved stone fireplaces, dating from
the fifteenth century. which were
taken out of Tattershall Castle last
year. 1t was rumored they would go
to America.
The work Of restoring the castle and
its surroundings so far as can legftt-
mately be done, to their former condi-
ton, has already been commenced by
Lord Curzon, and as soon as this is
sufficiently advanced the fireplaces will
be restored to their original position
In the castle walls. 1t is estimated that
the work at Tattershall will not be
completed until next year. when Lord
Curzon proposes to throw them open
to the public.
There has ever been a bond of sym
pathy between users of the open road
and present-day civilization produces
a yearning for primitive conditions Of
life. The countryside at once suggests
itself. for the fetterless roaming of
UNEMPLOYED beauty spots. with the kim
modes of dress and food. tends to sup
ply peace to the overtaXed brain.
Caravan Clubs Progress.
With a view to facilitating such
wanderings and distinguishing the
simple-life seekers from gypsies, the
Caravan Club was founded five years
ago, and since then its growth has
been phenomenal. The real objects Of
the club are of a most useful nature.
The best spots for pitching tents IN
the United Kingdom are all mapped
out, opportunities are provided for
members to acquire vehicles and other
necessaries of travel at the cheapest
possible rates and parties are formed
for the better enjoyment OF simple
life holiday.
The pennant Of the club points it out
to local authorities as something apart
from the gypsy home, and all help is
given by the majority of farmers to
insure good food and drink supplies and
pleasantly situated pitches.
Carayaning Is the antithesis Of motor
ing The idea is to enjoy the beauties OF
nature, and days journey rarely aver
ages more than ten or twelve miles
lust the distance from one romantic spot
TO another There are one or two motor
vans among the clubs army. but the
light horse-drawn vehicle is In great
favor. being accessible as it is to by
paths, grassy lanes and shady meadows.
Though many are the members who
take to caravaning as a relief from the
strenuosity of the London season, quite
a number are artists, entomoiogists and
photographers. anxious to study nature
at its widest But of late doctors have
taken the pastime under their wings, and.
at the present moment, patients suffering
from sleeplessness. paralysis and con-
sumption are on the road.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-10-16
First to Cross V. M. lis Goal

The deaf mutes of Ga,laudet were
the first TO cross the goal line of
Virginia Military Institute this
year, when Saturday afternoon they
played on the V. M. l. parade
ground, the final score being 26 to
6 in favor of the Cadets. The mutes
made their only touchdown in the
third quarter. although they came pc
rilously near scoring once in the sec.
ond. The Cadets scored two touch
downs ia she first quarter, one in
the second and one in the third.
The Cadet line played an aggres-
sive game. The forward pass was
used effectively by both teams.
Cadets Kingman, Leech, Burruss
and Lowery starred for V. M. l.,
while Kendall, right half, made SEN
sational run OF sixty yards for touch
down for Gal laudet.
At the conclusion of the game the
Gallaudet team gave mute applause
for their successful rivals. A pref
ty sight vas the snake dance by
the corps of Cadets during the in
PERMISSION at the end OF first half.
music being furnished by the V. NJ.
]. band.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-10-16
Yesterday the 42nd Anniversary of
Gen. Lees Burial

Yesterday, October 18th, was the
forty'second anniversary of the
burial of Gen. Robert r. Lee ia Lex
ing. He died the 18th in the presi-
dents home at Washington and Lee.
1t will be recalled that a great
rain storm prevailed throug hou I
virginia the second week OF Octo-
Der, 1870, and when General Lee
died there was difficulty in getting
the news to the outside world. In
one OF his reminiscent letters of that
time, the late DR.. ]. ]. Lafferty.
who was editor of the Lexington
Gazette at the time, states that he
rode to Staunton and had the news
OF Gen. Lees death sent out from
that city, since all telegraph com
munication with Lexington was de-
stroyed by high water.
Destructive floods following the
rains at that time were unprecedent-
ed in Virginia, and North River
broke all previous records. 1t is
interesting to note that General Lee
was buried in a casket recovered
from the flood. The late Mr.. C. NJ.
hoones conducted an undertaking
establishment in Lexington, and all
goods we're brought here in boats
on the old canal. A storage ware
house at the Point was conducted
by the late Mr.. Archibald Alexan-
der and Mr.. James D. Anderson.
Just before General Lees death
they received a consignment OF me-
tallic collins, which were stored in
1ne warehouse, remaining there t.
De delivered after the storm. In
the mean while the warehouse was
washed away by the flood in North
River, and all kinds OF merchandise.
Including the collins, were carried
away in the flood. One of the collins
lodged in a drift on an island in
North River below Lexington, and
was found and used as the casket
Tor the remains OF General Lee. The
inding of this coffin was opportuue.
As there were none in Lexington OF
size for the body of the dis.
'ingulshed Confederate hero.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-10-16

Interest in baseball is shown eve
ry Afternoon by the crowds that
gather on Main street to see the
score of the championship game be-
tween New York and Boston pos ted
on bulletin board at McCrum's. With
yesterdays game going to New
York the score stands three and
three with one tie. Today's contest
will probably determine the champ
ionship.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-10-16
Washington and Lee Defeated by
Georgetown Saturday

Following is the report of the
game between Washington and Lee
and Georgetown University, played
in Washington City Saturday:
In well-played game, the George
town football team today defeated
the strong Washington and Lee
eleven by the score of 20 too. The
Virginia eleven out-played the Blue
and Gray in the first period and
threatened to score a touchdown be.
fore Georgetown got started. Wash
lngton and Lee got the ball to
Georgetown's three-yard line on
tumble by Costello. They would
have scored but for a tackle behind
the line made by Van Brooklin. W no
downed the runner for loss. Jim
Dunn starred for the Blue and Gray
team, his line plunging netting his
team substantial gains.
The visitors never had a chance
to score after the first period. They
started in by using the open style
of play, but Georgetown soon broke
this up. Straight football was then
tried but with no better success.
Washington and Lee tried over
dozen for ward passed, only four or
live of them succeeding.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-10-16
Montgomery-Siler

Mr., Emmett Lee Montgomery,
who has made his home in Iowa for
several years, returned to Rock.
bridge last week and claimed Miss
Nina Pearl Siler as his bride. The
marriage was solemnized Thursday
noon at the Methods t parsonage at
Collierstown, Rev. j. L. Henderson
officiating. The young couple left
Lexington that afternoon for their
western home. They will live at
Wes' Branch, Iowa.
The bride is quite pretty, and is
the youngest daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jacob A. Siler of near Marmi.
on. The groom is son of Mr.. ].
Robert Montgomery of near Golfers
town.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-10-16
Death of Mrs. Daniel M. Reilly at
Her Home Sunday


Mrs. Margaret Jane Reilly. wife
of Mr.. Daniel NJ. Reilly, died at bel
home, corner Washington and Ran
doiph streets, Lexington, Sunday
morning, October l3, 1912, shortly
after D O'Clock, after an illness OF
several weeks from complications,
aged 90 years. Her last illness was
due to paralysis and a fall in the
yard several weeks ago.
The funeral was held from r. F..
Lee Memoir al Episcopal church
Monday afternoon, conducted by
the rector, Rev. Oscar de Wolf Ran
dolph, followed by interment in the
Lexington cemetery.
Mrs. Reilly was "A Miss Waits and
was born in Amherst county. She
lived in Lexington -prior to her
marriage to Mr.. Reilly 48 years ago.
since which time she made her
home in this community.
Mrs. Reilly as the last member
OF her fathers family. Surviving
her are her husband and four chill
dren. They are Mrs. e. c. r. Hum
phreys of Washington, D. c.; Mrs.
W. s. McClanahan of Roanoke; Mrs.
Vivian o. Brock of Little Rock.
Ark, and MIR. William p. Reilly
OF Lexington. All her children
were with her during her last ill.,
ness except Mrs. Brock. The rela-
tives from a distance who were
present at the funeral were Mr..
McClanahan and Messrs. Elijah and
Robert McClanahan OF Roanoke;
Mrs George Orchard and Miss
Elizabeth Orchard of Lynchburg:
MIR. Luther f. Humphreys OF Wash,
ington, and Mr.. Hugh Stanard of
University OF Virginia
Mrs. Reilly was woman of domes.
tic tastes. was devoted to he. family.
and enjoyed the esteem OF a wide
circle OF friends. She was a men,
Der of R. E. Lee Memorial Episco-
pal church.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-10-16
Snow Storm of 50 Years Ago

The recent cool weather has start
ed old people to thinking of the
Octobers OF long ago, when cool
weather prevailed. Upon an exam
ination of the files Of the old VALLEY
Star of 1858, which was published
in Lexington, it is learned that a
severe snow storm occurred on the
24th of October of that year.
There are old people in Lexington
who still wildly recall this storm.
AS remem bered, a wet snow OF
near y foOt's depth fell through
out Virginia. The Valley Star states
that the weather turned intensely
cold after this great storm, and
great damage and suffering follow
Hickory trees had not lost their
dense foliage when this snow fell.
and the accumulation of snow, with
the wind storm which followed.
broke down nearly all the large
hickory timber OF Rock bridge coun-
ty, and an expert woodsman can vet
lind where these trees fell out of
root.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-10-16
Chlna Shower Monday in Honor of
Miss Berry

Villa onower Monday in Honor of
Miss Berry
Gazette Correspondence.
Nesuvius, Oct. 15.-Miss i acgie
HUMPHREYS gave delight - china
onower" at her home Mon, Ser.
noon from 3 to o'clock in or of
the approaching marriage Miss
Mabel Berry of Rapaine t. Mr.
bonner Wade Of Lynhurst, the 22nd
instant.
The house was prettily decorated
10 autumn leaves and festoons of
paper hearts and chryanthemums
green and yellow being the color
scheme, which was carried out in
in the salads and ices served. An
enloyable musical romance was the
hrst on the program, which was fol-
lowed by "cobweb search" which
led each party in and out of the
rooms, up and down stairs. till the
END OF each string was found. con-
tanning tiny glass telephone. an
propriate to the BRIDES recent occu.
patton, the bride to- oe's string end
ing at table loaded with presents
underneath parasol, the number
and quality testifying to the popu-
larity and respect in which she is
held by her numerous friends.
After opening the presents and
thanking the guests in her sweet
gracious manner. Miss Berry led
the way to the dining room where
the soft rays OF the lights shone on
the beautiful rainbow of crepe pa
per over a mound of ferns and
chrysanthemums, with a tiny Dot Of
gold at each end, which formed the
center piece for the table. After
refreshments were served each
guest responded with a toast to the
bride-to-be.
Miss Berry has, fo- a number of
years, been the efficient and popular
telephone central at R2phine ana
has won a large number OF friends
by her courteous, gentle and pa
tlent service, and her place will be
hard to fill.
Mr.. Wade was until recently a
useful and highly respected young
business man OF Raphine, but now
has prosperous store at Lynh1rst.
where he and his young bride ex
oect to make their home after a wed
ling trip north. The entire COM
nunity extends their best wishes
% this popular young couple.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-10-16
Wilson and Marshall Banner

A Wilson and Marshall banner is
stretched across Main street in
front of the McCrum building, 1t
was the gift Of Mr.. b. d. Causey to
the Wilson and Marshall Club of
Rockbridge. The banner bears
striking pictures of the two Demo
cratic nominees, with the words,
Democratic Headquarters."
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-10-16
Chrysanthemum Show at Providence

The ladies of New Provid
will hold their Chrysanthemum
Show Thursday and Friday. Oct.
3lst-NOvember LIST, 1912.
This announcement will bring to
mind the superb display of Chrys
anthemums in former years, as well
as all sorts OF needle work and pas
try. This year will excel all previous
shows. If you don't believe it
journey to New Providence and see.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-10-16
New Heating Plant for Courthouse

MIR. F. A. Dunn has secured the
contract to install a vacuum vapor
plant to heat the courthouse, Jail and
lailor's home. The plant is to be
completed by December 9th, at a
cost OF $2,4 Work has already
commenced and will be pushed to
completion.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-10-16

The Mary Custis Lee Chapter of
the Daughters Of the Confederacv
will meet Friday afternoon at 4
y clock at the home of Mrs. ]. Med.
Adair. A full attendance is desired,
as delegates will be elected to the
U. d. c. Convention which meets
in Washington November 18th 10th.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-10-16

The football team of Virginia Mil
itary Institute Will leave Friday
afternoon for charlottesville, where
they play the University of Virginia
Saturday. Captain Brumage will
accompany the team.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-10-16
Cbe Tertneton Gazette
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16. 1912
The Coming and Going of People
You Know

The Coming and Going of People
You Know
Mr.. ]. b. Heck of Norfolk, is Wis
ting his sister, Mrs. James E.
Heck.
Mrs. ]. Ed. Beaver and Miss
Ruth Beaver are visiting Mrs. ]. b.
Shannon in Stanton.
Mrs. William F. Ed wards and
Mrs. Wilbert M. Steele are in Dan
vile visiting Mrs. ]. r. Johnson.
Mrs. Isaac Weinberg, after an
absence in, Baltimore for several
weeks. has returned to her home in
Lexington.
Rev. DR.. Alfred T. Graham and
DR.. w. S. Currell are in Richmond
attending the meeting of the Synod
of Virginia.
Captain and Mrs. ]. William Gil
more have returned from a weeks
visit to Mr.. Warren G.. Hamilton at
Natural Bridge.
President Henry Louis Smith is
representing Washington and Lee
at the Inauguration of Preaident
Meikleiohn of Amherst College.
Mr.. Jos. F. Myers is in Staunton
attending the State Council of the
Junior Order United American Me-
chanics. Mrs. Myers accompanied
him.
DR.. Templeton Adair has resigned
a very profitable position in West
Virginia to locate in Pulaski, Va.
He will make the change some time
in November.
Mr.. Robert r. Witt, Jr., son of
Deputy Circuit Clerk Robert r.
Witt of Lexington, has been elected
final bail president at Washington
and Lee University.
Miss Rosa Quisen berry, who is in
her second year of law in the De-
troit College OF Law, is in Lexing-
ton visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. f. a. Quisenberry.
Miss Mabel Wilson of Natural
Bridge, who took a business course |
at the Piedmont Business College,
Lynchburg, has accepted a position
as bookkeeper with a merchant at
Whitakers, n. c.
Mr.. James E. Heck left Monday
for Cincinnati to attend the annual
meeting OF the Carriage Dealers
Association, and will be absent
until the latter palt of this week.
While absent he will purchase a
line Of vehicles for his trade.
Rev. DIR. Charles Manly was on
a visit Sunday to Charlottesville
where he preached morning and
evening. His pull pit in the Lex
ingtOn Baptist church was occupied
in the morning by DR.. w. S. Cur
rell. There were no services at
night.
Miss Annie NOlley, instructor in
the Junior School at Southern Semi
nary, Buena Vista, spent Sunday in
Lexington with her parents, Prof.
and Mrs. II. b. Motley. She was
by Miss Grace Bailey,
instructor in violin in the Southern
Seminary, who sang as solo Eye
Hath Not Seen" at Trinity Metho
dist church Sunday morning.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-10-16

Revival services are still in pro
gress at Trinity Methodist church
this week, with preaching every
night by the pastor, Rev. William
+. Locke. The attendance is good
and interest is manifest.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-10-16

Have you visited the Valley Heat
ing, Plumbing & Timing &c. s
store, Washington street, to see the
Southbend Malleable Range demon
stratlon now under way? If not.
you aad better go at once.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-10-16

Rev. J. J. Fix, for years pastor
of the Presby terrain church in Man.
chester South Richmond), has ac-
cepted a call to Roanoke and preach
ed his farewell sermon Sunday.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-10-16
Mr.. Tucker for Cabinet Post

Baltimore Sun: Virginia political
circles are interested in a report
that Harry st. George Tucker will be
offered a place in Woodrow Will
sons cabinet in the event the DEM
ocrats triumph at the polls next
month.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-10-16

For the third time within a year
dogs attacked Mr.. John II. Whit
more's sheep near Fancy Hill few
nights ago and killed some OF them.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-10-16

Governor Wilson has cancelled his
speaking engagement until Colonel
Roosevelt is able to appear on the
stump,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-10-16
L. G. Jahnke s Go.
q. w. Zimmerman, SUCCESSOR
jewelers. and Opticians

When buying Diamonds,
Watches, Jewelry, Clocks, Sill
verware or Glasses, bay from
the man THAT KNOWS WHAT HE Is
SELLING YOU. My twenty years
experience has taught me what
GOOD GOODS are and | will sell
you GOOD GOODS as cheap as you
can buy anywhere.
Also expert repairing of
Watches, manufacturing of Jew
elry, Diamond setting, and en-
craving DONE BY HAND-not
scratched on by machine. Work
done RIGFT and promptly. and
cheap as it can be done right
for. Give us trial.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-10-16

Special attention to Optical
business. II you need Glasses,
my twenty years oil experience
is at your service. See me and
| will make you glasses that
fit. Broken lenses duplicated
exactly on short notice.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1912-10-16
PAY WITH A FEN

deposit your money and the checks that
conl9 10 you IN the course Of business. with
the Bank Of Rock bridge.