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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-14
ALLABOUTHOT CROSS BUNS
Just Who Wanted Them VIII PrOba.
bly, Never BE Determined.

Just how and when the hot cross bun
came into vogue must remain forever
matters Of pure conjecture. There are no
less than three absolutely authentic sto-
ries Of its origin current today. OF these
the religious story will quite probably be
the more generally believed and rec
ognized.
The Roman Catholic church and the
Episcopal church declare that in the ear
ly days of the Roman Catholic church it
was a custom for those who were strong
and healthy to send little cake marked
with the sign of the cross on Good Fri
day TO those of their friends and relatives
who had been unable by illness to attend
divine service and witness the raising of
the host.
In the seventeenth and eighteenth CEN
turtles these little cakes were regarded
with both reverence and awe. 1t was sup
posed that they would never grow moldy.
In households where there were children
they never did.
Bryant, the historian, says that the hot
cross buns originated with the Romans
The word bun, he insists, is derived from
the name of the sacred cake which the
Romans offered every seventh day. The
story of CecropS, another legend of mag
nanimity, runs like this:
There was time in Cecrops career
when he thought it would be to the ad-
vancement of his general career to curry
favor with Jupiter for a bit and just see
If he couldn't get some nice, fat little ap-
pointment out of him. Jupiter was rather
under the weather just then. 1t was the
springtime. and Jupiter had fallen Il vic
tim to that tired feeling peculiar to the
season.
When Cecrops heard of this, he hurried
down to the kitchen of the palace, seized
a saucepan and the head cooks apron
and proceeded to make a cake. He decid-
ed mentally that it was to be a cake
which should stand without rival in the
worlds annals of culinary art. When it
was finished, Cecrops laid it on q golden
platter and carried it to Jupiter himself
The cake was not much to look at.
The powers of that cake as set forth by
Cecrops in his presentation speech to Ju-
plter We're marvellous in the extreme. Ce-
crops had made out a catalogue of the ills
and accidents which that cake could pre-
vent. Only four of these powers of this
original hot cross bun have come dawn
the ages. They are these: This cake
would never grow moldy. it would ward
away witches, was a sure cure for stom-
ach ache and would protect the house
from tire.-New York Sun.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-14
THE PASSOVER AND EASTER.
The Variation Between the Jewish
and the Christian Festival.

Since the events OF holy week and the
resurrection took place during the Jewish
passover, il seems strange that the cele-
bration in the synagogues and in Chris
tian churches should not always be at the
same time. The explanation is that the
Jewish calendar, which dates from the
creation OF the world, is regulated by the
rabbis- Their system is based on the lu-
mar month, which is often nearly two
days shorter than the month of the
Christian calendar. Corrections are made
but instead of a day such as is in leap
year an entire month is added. so that
some Jewish years consist of Is months.
AS Easter always fails on the first Sun
day following the full moon next after
March 21, this additional month in GER
tain years causes Il variation between
the passover and the Christian festival
Solicited
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-14
FIN b ems of the Resu

With the egg and the chrysalis all are
familiar, but in olden times kernels OF
grain were also used. In England tiny
cross, together with grains of barley and
wheat, have been found in the center
block of oaken mantelpieces- The Gus
tom had long been forgotten, when it was
recalled by the discovery of three such
emblems in the mantei of the room in
which Shakespeare was born. The house
was being restored. and one of the COM
missioners in charge took a block of the
Old wood for a souvenir He gave it to IL
friend, Shakespearean scholar, who,
wishing to share it with another, tried to
split 1t and found it hollow. 1t contained
a cross. three grains Of barley and piece
of tow. To his honor be it said he re-
stored the relic to the house at Strait
upon-Avon, where it is now on exhibition
A great sculptor once said of the three
processes used i'll making a statue. The
clay Is tins life. the plaster is death, but
the marble is the glorious resurrection"
brooklyn Eagle.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-14
An Easter Lunch con.

All sorts of funny looking birds and
animals well chicks and hens are
pressed into service as candy receptacles,
and these are particularly pretty for din
ner favors where there are children pres
ent.
pretty fancy is an egg of pure white
candy resting in Il nest OF spun taffy. A
decidedly new idea is that OF placing at
every corner Il basket made of candied
rose leaves, filled with tiny sweets in egg
shape or some pretty design. As TO bon
bons, the most seasona BILE ones are cream
ed Strawberries, each of which is packed
In little huted paper shell. aud so makes
pretty luncheon sweet
For the tiny tots nothing takes the
place OF the soul satisfying Easter egg of
chocolate or vanilla candy, and if it be
further emhelished with the youthful
owners name traced in letters of white
sugar.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-14

with the edges turned over, then tying
them together in one large bow, after
ward drawing them apart. The bow is
put at the side. and flowers are arranged
below it
Green is fashionable color this spring
and charming springiike effects are ere
ated by using its varying tones. Even
hats are made of green straw.
Other fashiona BILE colors, say Partisan
milliners, are a pale old blue called Corot
an old fashioned lavender revived as De
Melville. a deep straw named Roybet
and a bluet lighter than the regulation
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-14

humbly back that their perfumed skirts
might not brush his soiled garments, and
little did they realize that to the half
starved soul of the poor fellow the
lower step the sight of them was like a
burst of spring, filling his heart with radi-
ant warmth and the memory of happier
days so long ago.
Look. Nell" said one, blushing and
holding out a tiny hand for inspection.
"Ah. how Iovelyr' and Nell bent over a
glistening jewel on the little finger.
From Jack?"
A shy nod gave assent, and they
passed their eager young voices came
back to him like sweet music.
And l once had a sweetheart" he
unused with sigh, land l gave her
ring too. l remember that | kissed her
little hand when i placed it on that night.
Ali, that night-the sweetness of it,
Where is the little ring now, l wonder,
and-where is she?'
A woman's voice foated out to him
from an open window softly humming the
refrain from that old serenade:
Good night. ladies,
We're going to leave you
$50 long ago. he murmured, staring
with eyes that saw not at the pavement
beneath his feet-''so long agol / sang
that beneath her window once"
The sweet strains of the closing an
them foated across to him like benedic-
ton. Involuntarily he bowed his head.
The ushers threw open the doors of the
church, and the worshipers poured into
the street As they hurried past they
glanced at Xerxes, some with curiosity
some with pity. some disdainfully. '.AH
sorts and conditions of men," he unused
as they went by-old men, young men,
self important youths and earnest stu
dents; miSchievous boys and grandsires
in their dotage; matrons. maids and spin
sters, all giving a glance, but rarely one
of kindness, to the shabby figure on the
lower step.
a deacon with unsmiling face and
sanctiinonious mien went gravely on his
reverend way. benignly letting fall on our
tattered friend a superior glance, which
prompted him ironically to quote: 'Veri-
Iy, Lord! | thank thee that l am not as
other men,
Then a rotund little business man,
whose faultless broadcloth and pompous
air bespoke the successful fnancier, stop
ped before Xerxes and patronizingly in
Quired:
"Why don't you go where you belong,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-14

country like this, yet year by year we
have been assimilating all the best ideas
of Horticulture to be obtained in the
world, and our florists have been spread
ing their lovely wares before a pleased
and delighted public only too willing to
buy.-Selected.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-14

touue of white tulle with crown of
creamy Irish lace has lace of the same
design twined in the brim. which is caught
back at the left front by n knot of dahlia
purple panne velvet held by rhinestone
ornament. From under this knot a sin
gle white ostrich plume sweeps over the
left side of the crown to the back. Under
the brim, at the right near the back, is
cluster of crushed velvet roses in dahlia
shades.
A pretty hat just from Paris is of
white tule tucked and shirred on the low
crown and draped in soft fullness on the
brim, which is wide in front. b. A large
rosette of pale pink miroir velvet combin
ed with white tulle is mounted where
brim and crown meet in front. This is a
reception bonnet, accompanying a silver
gray cloth gown with trimming of white
cut cloth over pastel pink miroir velvet.
The SO called pastel tints retain their
popularity, but are mingled with richer,
brighter tones. For instance, the new
straws will be generally of the pastel
shades, and the trimming will combine
the same with brighter hues. A novel
feature is the use of two or more shades,
of straw mixed with plain IA brics of har
monious tones. with flowers, ribbons and
tulle to complete the delicate chord of
color. Ribbons, by the way, are used Elk
tensively, mostly extremely wide. and of
softest taffeta. Bows should be made OF
at least three shades. good effect is
obtained by laying the strips in plaits,
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-14
THE LORD OF LIFE.

Most glorious Lord of Life, that this day
Didst make thy triumph death and sin
And, having narrowed hell, didst bring away
Captivity thence captive, us to win;
This joyous day, dear Lord, with joy begin,
And that We, for whom thou didst sin,
May live forever in felicity!
And that thy love, we, weighing worthily.
May likewise love thee for the same again;
And for thy sake, that all like dear didst buy,
With love may another entertain
30 let US love, dear love, like VIC ought;
Love is the lesson which the Lord US taught
New York Journal
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-14
4 GIFT For EnSfer

The wrists of old gloves OF delicate
shades are utilized for cute little souve-
mrs. Thus Il penwiper is made of a cir
CT" of violet suede, with three circles of
chdlnOls attached to the undersdc. The
edges are nOtched with the scissors and
the decoration may consist of a painted
lily, an applGucd butterfly or an Easter
greeting in fancy lettering
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-14
SPRING HATS.
What the World of Fashion VIII
Wear Easter sunday.

That flowers are to prevail in hat trim
ming is assured. Some Paris models are
made wholly of the smaller blossoms. A
Spanish turban, for instance, is all of
violets with the stems drawn over the
brim to form facing. The crown is of
violet leaves with a drapery of lace
around it. The brim is wide in front and
narrow at the back.
Ostrich plumes are used in combination
with flowers of the larger varieties. A
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-14
'XGRXGS. };
AN EASTER SKETCH
BY FL Sic REHSONER

Xerxes was tired. Xerxes was hungry.
Stopping for moment to rest, he sat
down on the lower step of brownstone
front. 1t was bright Easter morning,
and Xerxes. despite his shabby attire,
looked about him with keen appreciation.
Who was he? \ ''vag,' a ''hobo,"
'deadbeat," you might have called him,
but, according TO his own story, a gen
tleman of limited income and uncertain
locality" only poor devil who during
his youth bad known the finer things of
life, but for whom from the glass of Fate
had been poured only disappointment
and misfortune. The old story of an in
dulgent father and a reckless, improvi-
dent son; of business reverses and heavy
losses, which worried the old man into
his grave; of the son, now grown, biase
and profligate, having vocation 70 call
his own, no experiences in his life save
those of a youth with wealth at his COM
mand and Bohemia his favorite stamp
ing ground. Not much upon which to
base the foundation for practical live
lihood. For years he had drifted aimless-
ly around, till, failing to find his niche in
life, he had, as he expressed it, tried to
fill the next easiest one" and here, on
the lower step of a prosperous looking
mansion, a fashionable church on the
corner opposite. with the glorious sun
light of the perfect Easter morning light
tail of his shabby attire, we find Nerxes,
gentleman of leisure-otherwise a
tramp.
Down the steps of the house next door.
overwhelming him with their daintiness
and their fresh, young womanhOod. came
two girls clad in all the huttering laces
and ribbons that go to make up the fin de
steele demoiselle. They were talking too
earnestly TO notice NerXes, who drew
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-14

lttle child that knclt beside my knee,
Whispering baby prayer at Easter time,
year sgo-no longer here by nc
Though lilies bloom and Easter church bells
chime
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-14

my good MANI"
Because" TRANQUILITY, Pm trying to
be n better man and knew I could profit
by ike example of good, charitable,
kind hearted Christian like your
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-14
seemed to die with the darkness and cold
of winter months.-New York World.
AN EASTER GOWN OF COL
ORS GAY.

Is "What shall wear 2"
7 !: :: !: e: : ::::, a.. :::' a.. !:
IM/IF EA-NE When / leap to meet
II va az the face of spring
W ASSrs<Te. ~ IA And my pulses
LOLeY4EGCSSS tkNtr throb in rhymeT
IJNV N-4Yw~ Then she opened wide
::2R SH---lNXH inner door
SlunN~sS~NI And showed
WfINyE>[ hanging there
M45TfNz2I@ The gems she had
:YNilMhlY->~ worn the year be-
HNYA515yIM% us any fl. to
hfI1IFIhE% wear?'
UN NUl 'These too dark
NS MIN for the happy
NM " spring,
Nv Which comes to the
world and nae;
This Of gray is made of gloom
The winter brought to thee.
''This one Of black is made OF grief,
With border of despair,
And this is fecked with doubt and fear
On a ground OF grayest care.
''None of these shall / wear again;
Let them hang in the background there
Till experience takes them down come day
''Make for Easter gown
Woven of colors gay,
Which shall harmonic with the outer world
And Danish all the gray.
1.-THE groundwork white of triple thread
OF patience and hope and trust,
With golden tinge OF serenity
And sympathy broad and just.
"Stripe it then with line Of faith,
The heavens own color, blue,
And next with the heart blood's glowing red,
Altruistic color true.
"Then bind it around me close and firm
With girdle of loves fine gold;
Put the shoes of peace on my dancing feet;
Let cbarity's cape Unfold.
''Then crown my head with garland fair,
And thenceforth will sing,
All glorious within must be
Daughter of the King
Brooklyn Eagle
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-18
DISC0URAGING LUCK.
Moral: Don't Borrow a Re-
peating Shot Gun.

A fellow from town borrowed
repeating shot gun a day or two
ago and providing himself with
some 90 shells went out to kill a
goose. A big flock of geese were
sighted in pasture and driving
carefully the shooter got up with
in a hundred and fifty y, IS when
the first of the flock iose. The
sportsman jumped from the buggy
and ran some 25 or 80 yards and
fired-and then the gun clogged.
Well, he "did not do thing" to
the weapon, but it was largely be-
cause there was no rock handy
and the buggy wheel was not in
immediate reach. One of the
geese was apparently hit, but the
distance was too great for effective
work. A little later the geese
were seen to alight in another
place, but the unpleasant expert
ence the first time had taken of
the keenness. and they were not
disturbed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-18
smallpox Near Pryor Creek.

The town council met Tuesday
morning and appropriated $50 as a
contingency fund to provide for
the vaccination Of those unable to
pay the necessary fee, and for
other expenses.
Mr. Mayes has a very mild at
tack and has been able TO be up
and go about all the time. The
eruptions are few, his appetite is
good, and the physicians are hop
ing that it will not prove con-
tagious. Should it prove so, the
danger at Pryor Greek and vicinity
is very great. for Mr.. Mayes was
riding through the country for sew
eral days while ailing and quite
number of people here il town
came in close contact with him
while he was here Monday. A
strong effort will be made to pre-
vent spread of the dread disease
and q close watch will be kept on
those known to have been exposed
and they will be promptly isolated
should symptoms of smallpox de-
velop. Prompt, eternal vigilance
is the price of safety, and decisive
measures must be used at once or
many people may suffer. There
is not a case of smallpox in Pryor
Creek but it is uncomfortably
near and everyone should do
everything possible to aid the
authorities in preventing it reach
ing town.
1t is reported that Hance Holt
has a case varioloid at the orphan
asylum. 1t is of a mild form hut
1t is said that DR.. Mitchell pro-
nounces it genuine case.-Pryor
Greek Clipper.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-18

Persons who lead a life of exposure
are subject 20 rheumatism, neuralgia
and lumbago, will find a valuable
remedy in Billiards. Snow Liniment;
it will Danish pains and subdue in
flamation. Price % and so cents.
Peoples Drug Store.
While Roy Miller was eating supper
at Ad Roach's Thursday night his
pony, saddle and bride disappeared
the one bought on the street Satur-
day.
l was talking with The postmaster
at Pryor Creek over the telephone last
Friday, said Capt. G. S. White, and
he says there is no smallpox at that
place.
p. j. Essex, a prominent attorney of
Golden City, Mo-, writes: 81 was
troubled for years with piles; one box
Beggs' German Salve cured me-" II
has cured thousands, after surgical
operations and all other remedies had
failed. Ii is guaranteed to cure. Peo-
pies drug store.
Mrs. Hillsby, a friend OF Mrs. Clap
per, came in from Tulsa last Friday
and spent the night in the city. She
left next morning for Denison, Texas,
where she will visit her son.
"I can highly recommend Beggs'
hail renewer as Il pleasing restorative
application for the hair and a sure
cure for all scalp diseases. Mrs. j.
Whertle. Omaha, Neb. A thorough
ly reliable preparation; endorsed by
thousandS;-it will not diSappoint.
Peoples drug store.
The appointment of Miss Minta
Foreman as teacher in the public
school at Vinita was changed to Clare
more, and some one else will be ap-
pointed for the school here.
SLall size, large results: quickly.
permanently cures cOnstipai ion, indi-
gestion, headaches. liver. bladder aud
kidney troubles, ,-Beggs' Little Giant
pills. VIM. MarkerSOn, Wichita. Kas.
says: BEST little pills made; they
cured me OF a bad case OF constipa-
tiOn. Peoples drug store.
The artesian well continues to flow
and the guage shows a volume of
about $4,000 gallons a day Of a hours.
The drill is still at work going down
rapidly through soft white sandstone.
The worst after effects Of influenza
arise from deranged functions of the
liver. Clear the blood at once with
Herbine, for it will strengthen the
liver to withdraw from circulation
the hillary pOisons. Price so cents
Peoples Drug Store.
Just out, a complete blue print maI
OF the Indian Territory according tc
the United States geological survey
showing p)stoflices, railroads. TOWNSHIP
and range lines. Price sl.OO: for sale
by Frank Lewis, Durant, /. T.
In pulmonary trouble, the direct ac
tion OF Ballard's Horehound SyruI
upon the throat. chest and lungs. i'm
mediately arrest the malady, by re
lieving the distress, cutting the
phlegm and freeing the vocal and
breathing organs. Price % and soc
Peoples Drug Store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-18
SEVENTEEN YEARS AGO.
Local News of interest in Vinita at
that time.

The scarcest thing in town was
coal.
Tom Gourd, of Claremore station,
had the smallpox.
Robert L. Owen was installed ed
itor OF The Chieftain.
W. c. Chamberlin's was the best
place to buy nice red apples.
DR.. E. Warren, father of Lige, was
practicing here at that time.
W. T. Beatty & Co were proprietors
OF the Cherokee meat market.
J. T. Lester was shot and killed by
c. S. Rutledge, on the east side.
The Cherokee council passed a bill
to restrict enclosures for pasture to 80
acres.
The postoffice was moved to the
stand formerly occupied 10y VIM. Mil
ler'S grocery.
Henry Drew, one Of the town lot
commissioners, made this office a
pleasant call.
Lucien Burlington had a force Of
men cutting ice on the railroad pond.
north Of town.
VIM. Miller sold his entire stock
Of groceries to G. w. Green, Vinita's
wholesale merchant.
ID. W. c. Duncan wds appoint
ed commissioner in behalf o. the
Cherokee nation to act as Indian
agent.
Capt. L. w. Marks, deputy United
States marshal, was in the city invest
igating the murder Of John Smith,
who was killed by George Taylor near
Bluejacket.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-18
Republican Club Meeting.

Pursuant TO call by Harry Z. DON
Carlos, president, the Republican club
Of Ninita met at the court house Jan.
p 1900, and reorganized by electing
The following officers: President, w.
s. Sianfeld; 1st Vice-P Pres, d. II.
Wilson; I'd Nice-Pres., Roger Black
well; Secretary, o. w. Meacham,
Assistant Secretary, T. II. Finley;
Treasurer, w. NJ. Mellette: Sergeant
alarms, II. c. Lucy. Speeches were
made by J ii. Dickson, w. III. p.
Trudgeon, Of Purcell, Capt. G. 5.
White, Il. ii. Tyson and w. II. Mar
tin.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-18
Married.

c. NJ. Vadney, Of Skiatook, l. T.,
and Miss Grace May Irwin, of Cleve-
land, Okla, came in from Tulsa last
Thursday and were married by Clerk
Chandler. They were accompanied
by George Irwin and wife,O SkiatOok.
Mr.. Vadney is an old resident OF the
Usage nation and has host OF friends
who wish him and his bride much
hanninnss
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-01-18
United States Jail Notes.

One n hardly realize the clean
ness tha prevails at the Jail until
af.e- having spent half hour 60
ipg through the largest Jail in the
world. While it does not seem
remarks BILE to make the statement
that 262 prisoners are in Jail at
this pla 3e, the same thing in the
states would be startling. Such is
the conCition of affairs at Hotel de
Lubbes, and the way in which
Jailer Llbbes is caring for the in
mates is very creditable to him.
During the past week every cell
has been washed, scrubbed, paint
ed and whitewashed both inside
and cut and a general clean
ing up as been made, and every
piece Of bed clothing thoroughly
boiled cut and dried in the open
air. Every prisoners given a bath
twice a week and a fumigator
has been in operation most of the
time, working upon every prisoner
confined in the jail. When pris-
oner Is received at the Jail he is
fumigaied, takes q bath and dons
brand new suit of clothes. All Of
the old clothing of the prisoners
was burned up this week and new
suits furnished throughout. Every
possible precaution is being taken
by Marshal Bennett and Mr.. Lub-
bes 10 keep smallpox from the
government quarters.
There are three sick prisoners at
the jail
A fine bust of Abraham Lincoln
adorns the desk of Jailer Lubbes.
There are sixteen guards at the
Jail now.
Tuesday is washday at the Jail.
-Phoe lix.