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The Van Buren press., 1899-04-01
THE EASTER LAMB.
An Old Custom That Is stiII In Vogue
in the East-Helic of the
Jewish Passover.

Among the Christians of the East it
is customary to purchase young lamb
to be eaten at Easter This is evident
~ a relic of the Jewish Passover. Dur
ing Passion Week lambs are brought
into every town and village by the
hundred. their white wool often dyed
red in patches in order to enhance their
beauty in the eyes of purchasers. The
usual price asked for the little animal
is from 20 cents TO two dollars, the
prices varying according to the locality
where the sale takes place.
1t is a great event for the children of
the family, who may be seen in every
town leading the little pet about the
streets and competing with each other
to see who shall give it the incest hand
full of grass. Ribbons and artificial and
natural flowers are all used to decorate
these little creatures in preparation
for the sacrifice. Wreaths of flowers
encircle their necks and legs, and knots
of gay ribbon are tied to their tails
and wool. So attached do the children
become to the lambs that the father
often has a struggle to bring about
their slaughter, and for this reason two
lambs are sometimes bought, only one
being killed for the Easter festival.
Thereafter the spared Easter lamb
becomes the children's inseparable
companion II follows the little girls
to the pasture or cemetery close by.
or runs behind the donkey which the
boys are riding to the vineyard or null
berry grove
At night the little ones dispute who
shall have ii for its bedfellow, and
they go 10 sleep with their arms about
the soft little neck of their playfellow.
N. y. Tribune.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-01
IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS

In the Philippines the law which re-
lates tn the property of married peo-
pie is entirely in favor of the wife.
Any property a bride may possess is
never by any chance settled upon the
husband, and If he is poor and she is
well off he can only become at most
administrator of her possessions.
After death, unless the wife has ex-
ecuted a deed in her husbands favor,
under lawyers eye. the property goes
TO hsr children and blood relations,
but none to her husband.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-01
AMERICAS CUP CHALLENGE.
rta shawrock TO be Launched In
Prfvate-so sharp Practsces
Will be Attempted.

London, March aO.-A press repre-
sentative has had an interview with
Sir Thomas Upton, owner OF the chai,
lsnQer for the Americas cup. he saio
the Shamrock will probably be launen.
ed during the first week OF June, ou'
She IL not so far advanced that ne Is
able to fx the exact date. The launch
ing will be IN private. The owner OF
the Shamrock also said the decision rs
to the mode of crossing the Attain
tic will rest with the captain OF the
Shamrock and her building. Every
thing, however, will be done strictly
according to the rules Of the cup com.
petition, and nothing IN the nature OF
sharp practice will be attempted.
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HAS NOT BEEN MENTIONED.
The subiecf of Mastering In an
Army Up to the Limit Has NOT
Been Broaehed at Washington

Washington, March 3o.-It is stated
at the war department that the sub
iect of mastering in $4,000 volunteers
as per militant reorganization BILL
has not been mentioned to the pres1-
dent, either by Acting Secretary OF
War Meikleiohn or Adit.-Gen. Corbin.
There is no intention TO bring forward
this question at the present time, as
it is thought with the troops already
ordered to Manila, and which it will
take some months to transport thith-
er, that Gen. Otis has all the forces
necessary to accomplish what is de-
sired of him in the Philippines.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-01
IN HIS OWN HOME AGAIN.
Ex-secretary sherman Back at
Washington and Installed I'm
His own Home.

Washington, March 30.--Ex-Seere-
tary of State John Sherman is again
at his residence in this city. He
reached here at a. m. from Old Point
Comfort. During the night he had
rested fairly we'll, and was feeling no
worse for the journey. Mr.. Sherman
was brought from his stateroom in a
chair, and carefully carried to a car
riage in waiting. The party was driven
directly to Mr.. Shermans home on K
street
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-01
Ecuador Adopting Gold Standard.

Washington, March 30.-Consul Gen
eral DeLeon, at Guayaquil, reports to
the state department that the change
by the world to gold basis has final
ly driven Ecuador to adopt the same
course, congress having just enacted
a law which within two years, he says,
will place the monetary system on
gold basis.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-01
Compelled to Abandon Her Tow.

Halifax, N. S., March 30.-The steam
er Brighton, from Rotterdam, bound
to Baltimore, put in here, and report
ed that she had been towing the
steamer Kairos last Friday and Sat
urday, but that all their hawsers had
parted, and the Brighton was COM
PEELED to abandon her tow.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-01
Faster Eggs in Russia.

The Easter egg is used in the Rus
sian church as a symbol of kindly feel
ing between the clergyman and his
flock. At the conclusion of the services
the members Of the congregation
"click eggs" with the priest much as
glasses are clinked when healths are
drunk at banquets.
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Recruiting for the Philippines.

Boston, March 30.-Recruiting for
the Philippine service has been going
on here at a rapid rate, an average OF
20 men day having been assigned to
the Twenty-frst infantry, which is un-
der orders to go to Manila. Maj
Quinton, recruiting officer, says GOO
men have been enlisted in this city for
the Philippines.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-01
AIrer Gone to Cienfueao.

Havana, March 30, 10:50 a. m.-The
secretary of war, Gen. Russell A. Al
ger, left here this morning for Glen
fuegos. The transport Ingalls, will meet
him there. Gen. Alger did not spend
any time in Havana, only driving hur-
riedly through the city.
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NOT In DANGER OF POVERTY.
william X. Vanderbilt, Jr., and His
Bride, Virginia Fair, Will Start
Life with Fifteen Millions.

New York, March 30.-The Evening
World says: William X. Vanderbilt
has duplicated his wedding present to
his daughter Consuela, duchess OF
Marlborough, for his son, william K.
Vanderbilt, Jr. Securities amounting
In value to $4,000, 900 have been turned
over to the young man by his father
Miss Virginia Fair, the bride-to-be' ia
said to have S5,O00,0O0 in her own
right.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-01
J. II. Manly on Pleasure Trim.

Memphis, Tenn, March 30.-J. H.
Manly of Augusta, Me-, prominent
banker, railroad official and politician.
has arrived in Memphis, en- route to
Mexico city, in his private car, with
pleasure-seeking party accompany
ing him.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-01
SCHOOL AND COLLEGE

In Berlin. ni uS'i' aio"0
= Lnisnt schools began at New Lam
NM, ~ scotland in 1915; in England not
TN. ne educational system of Denmark
o,,s - - perfect and popular that through
1u. i,,,. the entire country there is not one
ooii.. germany one man in 21a goes to
Grni.s Grgss' IN scotland one in 500; in the
Ta., 80 states, one In 1000; and in
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-01
WITH THE BREEcHEs BUOY.
Rescue of the Crew of the Stranded
Warren Line Steamer Norman
OF MarbIehead Neck.

Marblehead, Mass. March 30.-The
Warren line steamer Norsman, Capt.
Rees, bound from Liverpool to Bos-
ton, went ashore just inside Tom
Moore's Rock, about 100 yards off the
Nanepashmet hotel, Marblehead Neck,
at 2:30 a. m. Capt. Charles, of the
life-saving crew, saved 81 men in the
breeehes buoy before daylight, and
the remainder of the crew are being
taken off as rapidly as possible. The
Norsman, it is understood, carried a
crew Of 102 men and no passengers.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-01
A Trip to Alaska.

Indianapolis, Ind, March 3O.-Sen-
ator Fairbanks, of the American Or
ganization of the high joint commits
sion, announces that he intends to
make trip to Alaska this spring. The
time of the departure is dependent
upon word from Senator Perkins. of
California, who will be member of
the party.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-01
Demanh Grenasr Thnn snnnIr

San Francisco, March Secretary
fllcher of the state board of trade
says the demand for California fruit
this year will overmeasure the guam
tlty on hand. The reports from the
interior show that the prospects are
of splendid character
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-01
Home Forum Reno,, o

Atlanta, Ga, March 3O.-The SOUTH
ern members of the Home Forum
oehent order, one of the largest or.
CARNATIONS of its kind in the country,
VIII meet here next Tuesday for ths
purpose Of electing delgates to tha
convention of the supreme lodge to b
held in ST. Louis in Nav
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-01
Has Plenty of snnnIies.

Washington, March 30,-In reply to
an inquiry from Adit.-Gen. Corbin ask
ing whether Gen. Otis had sufficient
supplies, and if not to state what was
wanted, the latter has sent a message
stating that supplies of all kinds sut'
hcient for immediate wants"
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-01
world Heating Electric pIant

San Francisco, March 30.-The Call
says: Claus Spreckles has decided to
establish in this city an electric plant
that will be without a rival in the
world, and which will furnish to the
people of San Fransico light, heat and
power almost at cost.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-01
Fire mt Hartford. Conn.

Hartford, Conn, March 30.-Fire
completely destroyed the Howard
block, and slightly damaged the Hines
Bros hotel. Loss, $4,000, The How
ard block was occupied by James L.
Howard, manufacturer of machinery.
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s. II. Armour no.a

Kansas City, Mo-. March sO.-s. b.
armour head of the local packing
u0use ~ OF Armour g. Co., and brother Of
! ~ Armour, of Chicago, died at his
nome nom mere at $50 a. m, of pneumonia.
weeks.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-01

In the last congress the Univsr,s,v
OF Michigan had one alumnus (Cns5-
ing X. Davis in the senate and 10 in the
house. The Fifty7sixth congress will
add to this number Senators onarloa
and McCumber and two new r.nr.
sentatives
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-01
CurtaIIed Summer Service

Jacksonville, Fla, March 3O.-On ac-
count of quarantine being enforced on
April 1 instead of May l, the tive-day-
a-week steamship service from Tampa
to Havana will be discontinued, and a
tri-weekly service inaugurated for the
summer season.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-01
A Rush of Immigrants

New York, March 3O.-Two thou
sand five hundred immigrants. most
~ Italians, who landed here Tuesday,
We're passed through the barge Office,
and the inadequacy of the accommo-
dations provided for them there was
painfully apparent
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To Succeed Prof. Dabney.

Richmond, Va, March 30.-Tbe
board of visitors of the University of
Virginia have elected Prof CA. Graves.
of the Washington and Lee University
law school, TO succeed the late Prof
Dabney, of the university law school
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-01
Central Pacific Reorgan,z.tio,

London, March 30.-The Central Pa
cific railroad readiustment managers
announce that as over s71a per cent.
OF the bondholders have assented to the
reorganization plan, it is declared in
operation.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-01
Raronesr Hirsch serIonrIY ILL.

Paris, March 30.-Baroness Hirsch,
widow of the Hebrew Fhilanthroplst,
Baron Hirsch, who died on April 21,
1896, at his estate near Komorn, Hun.
gary, Is critically i'll
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-01

Elh4HGSNs
Ring out all strife and tears,
As downward through the ages
You've rung the passing years,
Ring clear. o bells, your message
Throughout all nature thrills;
It all things living touches.
As when from Judah hills
There rose the light triumphant
Ger death and mortal fears.
And dawned that first great Easter
The Easter Of the years.
Ring sweet, o bells, your lessen
Into each heart to-day:
That all before the Master
May but lifess lilies lay:
Ring soft--ring low your Ginning
May bridge some past-its tears,
For those, perchancet who mourneth
Some Easter IN the years
Again, o bells Of Easter.
Ring out In thrilling peal.
That We. through all our pulses
The newborn glory feel
Gods living. loving presence,
As each new spring appears
In all that breathes around US,
Throughout the march Of years
Beatrice Harlowe, in Woman's Homt
Companion.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-01
A Two Weeks, Re,pits

Atlanta, Ga, March 3O.-Gov. Cand.
Ter has ordered a respite of two weeks
in the case of Cassius Law, condemned
to die on the gallows for the murder OF
a negro woman.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-01

The growth Of the beard is s+rop
on one side of the face thar ~ q.
other. 1t is usually the case that az
hair grows more rapidly on tho sids
on which we are strongest 4'Ne
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-01
swiss Hotel Burned

1nterlaken, Switzerland, March 3o.-
During the conflagration Tuesday tbs
upper part of the Hotel Beauriys Oe
was completely burned.
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-01

A new story by Frank R. Stockton 4.
called "Ths Associate Hermits"
The Van Buren press., 1899-04-01

RS. s.#WHTAK f r
drew up her little
brown and white
pony with an ex-
preston of disgust
on her face and
waited until the
wagon, with the
long box covered
The Newtown bee., 1899-10-20
another of his many adventures by field and fioed tn relate

another Of his many adventures by Held and flood to relate.
 The Academy under the supervision of B. F. Dodd has reopened under favor able auspices. MT Dodd Is 8 graduate of Wesleyan university.
 Apples and hickory nuts were never more abundant in Bedding. Among those who are buying for speculation ara W. c. Sanford, E. M. Sanford, Aaron Sanford and A. J. Sherwood. They ex- pect to realize good prices.
 Quite an excitement was caused on Sunday by the appearance of an auto mobile which passed over the Ridge. It was driven by it's owner, Jesse Corn wall of Bridgeport, who was on his way to call on his aunt, Mrs G. A. Sanford It was the first one ever seen by many of the people of Bedding. Mrs Ward Wheeler is sick with pneu- monis. Dr Reid attends her. H. B. Jennings is quite i'll with sn old complaint.
 At the annual meeting of the school bos I'd the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: E. P. Shaw, secre- tary k. P. Shaw, Rev K. R. Evans, Dl K. Smith, acting vieitt rs. A literary club has been organized to take the place of the Chautauqua circle It will meet at the houses of it's members from time to time. Rev MT Jefferson of Lyon's Plains will hold divine service at Christ church every Sunday afternoon at 3 p. DO. fol | the present.
 Prof Myron R. Sanford, son of the late F. A. Sanford, professor in Middle bury college, Vt., has an interesting Il frustrated article in the October Century
 Mrs Mary Ryan is visiting her daugh l ter and brother in Meridian.
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OXFORD.
LOCAL JorTINGs OF A WEEK.


 Frank H. Robinson had the misfortune to have valuable pony die, last week, from inflammation of the bowels, caused by change of feed.
 Mrs Kate Nj. Davis was ca lied to Dan. bury,on Saturday last. by the serious ill. nese of her brother, David W. Fairchild. Mrs Lucius s. Osborn of Beacon Falls IS the guest of her nephew, T. s. Osborn, in the Center.
 Miss Fanny Davis recently took 6 trip to New Haven on her wheel From there, accompanied by Miss Mary Treat, she went to North Haven and returned to her home on Chestnut Tree Hill, the same day, making something over & 60 mile trip for the day. Our recently elected town clerk, G. W. Hoxsie, has had telephone placed in his house in the Center, and now with telephone aud telegraph both, he is we'll prepared for sending all the news.
 Clifford Tolles of New York spent Sunday as the guest of his aunt, Mrs F. W. Hubbell.
 Henry Cable, accompanied by A. P. Quinn from the Coe Brass Works in Tor rington, has been spending few days l with G. W. Cable on Chestnut Tree Hill, and have had pretty good luck at hunt ing.
 Mrs W. A. Burroughs of Boston, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs G. W. Cable, returned to her home at the Hub on Satu rday. During the absence of Mrs K. M. Davie, the teacher of the Center school, Miss Chatfi, Il Il board with Mrs Hoxsie.
The Newtown bee., 1899-10-20
SOUTHBURY.
HULL's HILL AND VICINITY

HULL,S HILL AND fAClN1I4s
 Mrs J. Osborne of New Haven visited her parents, MT and Mrs J. B. Roswell, and her sister, Mrs K. Mallory, last week.
 c. B. Johnson finished digging his DO. tatoes, last week, having the largest yield this way of the Empire State variety. The potatoes were large and smooth and yielded over 200 bushels off less than three quarters of an acre.
 F. G. Warner and family of Bethel were guests of his parents. MT and Mrs G. Warner, for few days, recently. Mrs s. B. Pierce spent several days in Danbury ,also attending the fair. Granville Warner visited friends in Bethel and attended the DanDury fair. 0. B. Johnson attended Danbury fair. J. B. Roswell and,C. B. Johnson have traded their oxen for better cattle. James Pinkerton has Doved his family to house on the Georges Hill road. Samuel Barr is building new house A. Ward of South Britain is doing the work.
 Mrs David Hawley of Torrington is a guest of her sister, Mrs Thomas Sullivan
 pr v. v. Morrell is able to be out again and attend to business. He has a number of horses from South Britain un der his care now.
 Eli Hadden has moved from Poverty street to J. Hinman's tenement on the main street.
 Not long since Stephen Collins left his house one morning about o'cl,>k and drove to New Haven, stopping there tc do considerable trading and for dinner after which he drove home, reaching | Southbury between and 9 o'clock 1T he evening. MT Collins dr we that day between 50 and 60 miles. The horse he
The Newtown bee., 1899-10-20
NEW PRESTON.
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.


 Julius A. Glover and Edward F. Brag1e were called before the examining board of surgeons at Danbury on We'd nesfiay of last week with 8 prospect of being granted an increase of pension soon. A. G. Caskey came home from his hunt, last Saturday, bearing his first fox Of the season. Clayton Baldwin of Milford visited his sister here at K. R. Beardsley's over last Sunday.
 MT and Mrs Julius H. Snow spent the latter part of last week and over last Sunday visiting relatives in Canaan and Norfolk.
 0. Wilcox and wife and Mir Beers and wife, sll of Cornwall Plains, visited at Edward Hull's, last Sunday. George s. Lyman, with Hon 0. F. Lymanfs eldest son, Ned, passed the late ter part of laat week in New York City, purchasing fall and winter Koods to re- plenish the stock In Hon o. F. Lyman's
 MT Geer of Brooklyn. N. r., who has been at Rev Henry Upson's aince May, | returned to his city home, with his horses and eoachman, last week. F. k. Brague of Torrington was again | in this village over last Sunday. A son was added to the family of VII. liam Murphy on Tuesday evening of last week.
 In the Congregational church, last Sunday morning, wa noticed Rev Evan Evans and wife of Bridgeport. &
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SOUTH BRITAIN,
CHURCH NOTES.

The harvest supper at the Parish House, last Thuraday evening, was well attended, and pleasant social time was erioyed. The proceeds of the summers labor by various members of the Sunday school was brought f0rws I'd and amount ed to quite 8 snug little sum. s. M. Sanford has been having wee ks vacation, part of which he spent with New Preston friends.
 Miss Gertrude Morse of Shelton is wis., itipg her sister, Mrs J. A. Beard. Mrs A. D. Munson and Mrs c. A. Bradley spent 8 few days last week, in Woodbridge, with Mrs Amos Morris. Mrs Smiley's mother is visitirg her. Miss Bessie Mitchell and P. H. Mit- chell were home, last week.
 F. K. Wyck if of Railway, N. J., is with his wife at A N. Platt's.
 Miss Sperry of New Haven has been recent guestsof Mrs s. L. Pierce.
 Mrs W. A. Shepard of S,uthford is the guest of Mrs c. A. Bradley. Mrs H. M. Garfield recently visited her mother in Bethlehem.
 Nelson Noble of Bridgeport ie spend ing some time with bis sister, Mrs A. J' Ward.
 The annual business meeting of the Ladies' Missionary society of the Con- grr gational church will be held in the Parish house, on Thursday afternoon oi l Chis week.
 1 Two young ladies from New Haven have been the recent guests of Miss Char lotte Mitchell.
 Miss Nellie Rodgers has been visiting Miss Ruth Mitchell. Fred Mitchell has been spending hiE vacation at his home in Pootatuck.
 Mrs Miles Shepherd and baby are the guests of Mrs c. A. Bradley.
 MT Baker of New York spent Sunday ! at D. M. Mitchell's.
 The orchestra is practicing for con cert in the near future.
 Prof Elton of Waterbury will com mence his singing class in Munson'S hall next Tuesday evening. Charles Luff is moving into D. M Mitchell's tenement house.
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IMPROVING TEE OLD CEMETERY.

A goodly number gathered at the cli cemetery, Friday, and worked with a will Il day to accomplish all they could in beautifyiDg Gods Acre. The ladies were also there to lsnd helping hand if needed. A fine dinner was provided and served.
 Mrs J. Edgar Banks spent a week at her home in Esston, the guest of her parents.
 Cards are out announcing the marriage of William Fl. Banks to Miss Cora Perry Sunday, September 10, 1899.
 MT and Mrs W. H. Banks are to occupy rooms in Miss Anna F. Burr's house for the present.
 Dame Rumor says thero Is to be three weddings on Congress street, this fall.
 Mrs c, F. Bradley has been confined to the house with severe cold.
 Miss Sadie and Johnnie Banks have been staying with their grandparents during their mothers absence.
 Soap sf licitOre are increasing dail This place should be one of the purese and cleanest in the state.
 Charles Waldna has been in New York the past three weeks.
 Mrs Mary A. Kelley of Bridgeport spent Friday night with her mother, Mrs Helion.
 The Village Improvement society closes a very successful year with supper given ssthe Grange Halis October IS, to $ D. ms
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R. H. Beers & C.
Winter Underwear for Men, Won
 and Children.

Mens Ribbed Shirts and Drawers fleece lined worth all sizes soc.
 Mems Fleece Lined Shirts and Drawers in natural coll worth 69c, all sizes soc.
 Mems Natural Wool and Cames Hair Shirts and Draw extra we'll made and finished worth 98c at 75c per garme Mems double breasted Cancels Ha'r Shirts and Draw worth 25. at co garment, Wright's Health Fleeced Shirts and Drawers at CO., and 87 per garment Boys Fleeced Shirts and Drawers, regular soc garm at 25c each. Ladies Fleece Lined Ribbed Vests and Pants, extra finished worth, 35c, at 25c per garment Ladies Ribbed White Merino Vests and Pants, very and good wearing garment, wor 75c all sizes also e szes at soc each Chdrens Merino Vests and Pants from 8c to 35c each Ladies Combination Suirs ribbed and fleece lined, st suit. Better Goods for the Same Money Than Elsewhere