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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-24
Enstcr Kisses.

The SaSons, and in fact all the Teu-
tonic races, worshpcd Easter and kept
her feast day about the time of the
spring equinox. Unbridled license was
allowed on this occasion and jests OF
every kind played. Many of these sur
vivc, notably That practiced by the
sturdy countrymen north of the Hum
Der, who, during Easter, sally forth
into the streets and claim kiss or n
silver siXpcnce from every woman
they meet. Not long ago in the town
Of Bedlington, northumberland coal
miner was sued for kissing woman
on Easter. He pleaded the old custom
and was Immediately released.-Chica.
so Inter Ocean.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-24

pardon hy This climax to their pill
gr,nus", IIcnceforth they will travel
with light hearts ANA glad faces, visit
ing holy sites on their way through the
north of Palestine on to Iiaifa where
they Will rr.c:abark on their own
steamers and return TO Russia with
newly conscc.;,taa lives ana hearts full
of peace and joy.
The Ion. procession presents pic.
turcsQuc appearance as 1t gradually
passes into the distance, all lis mcm-
bers being laden With long branches
or with tufts of foliage gathered from
the Jordan's banks waving them above
their heads as joyful trophies, whllo
singing glad strains of harmonious
chants in mclodious tones The aged
lean OH their branches MS on walking
sticks, and the backs of their beasts
bear more of the precious verdure.
Thus does this strange pageant dis
appear from the valley as rapidly as 1t
approached, leaving behind 1t only the
silence and the solitude of the wilder
ness. This immense crowd of devoted
human beings arriving in deep humili-
ty and leaving i'll gludncss, shouting
songs of triumph, has come and gone
But 40 trace of the visit Is to be seen
except the strewn leaves and the foot.
prints on the clay banks.-Cincinnati
Enquirer
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-24
Jack Horner Pies.

Jack Horner pies Of all sizes are
fashioned for Easter entertainments.
A huge one is handsomely trimmed and
decorated and filled with the four anil
twenty. not blackbirds, but downy lit
tie yellow chickens, each holding rib
bon in its beak, to which is attached
some Easter favor. These pies are
rather expensive when purchased at q
shop, but would not be difficult to mr.
range at home, as the chickens can be
bought by the dozen ut various places
where cotillon favors are sold. Some
hostcsscs will use pie filed with
Easter eggs arranged in duplicate col
ors rs means of sorting partners.
When the pie is opened each lady picks
out an egg, and aftcrward it is handed
around TO each man. who must find
his companion for the evening in the
lady who has chosen nm. egg of the
same color as the one selected by him.
-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-24
Easter Clothes.

The idea of having new articles oC
dress for Easter seems to he the one
custom which through the ages has
been most lastinGly preserved, aud 1t
is not very probable that all of the
many young ladies who could not go
to church on Easter without new bon
nets or of the young gentlemen who
no conscientiously visit their tailors a
few weeks before Easter know of the
old superstition that new apparel worn
on Easter would bring good fortune i'm
love affairs during the ensuing year.
If they did. the crush at the tailors
md the demands on the drcssmakers
would probably be something enor-
mous.-Washngto Star.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-24
Easter on the
Jordan's Banks

W MONG the numerous pilgrims
tuz who visit the Holy Land ut
j IA Easter time by far the great
er number are Russians. who
hope to win Divine favor by taking part
In the two great ceremonies of the
Greek church in Palestine-that Of the
holy fire in Jerusalem and of baptism
IN the Jordan.
In the waters of the Jordan the pill
grim believes lie will find sure ablution
FOR all his sins. Therefore after wit
Messing on Holy Saturday the descent
OF the sacred fire in the Church of the
Holy Scpulchcr, TO the Jordan he
wends his way. The distance from
Jerusalem is about seven and half
hours riding-as distances are meas-
ured In the orient.
Most of the pilgrims walk. but some
ride on donkeys anu horses and some
OH camels. The aged have to be held
on to the backs Of their beasts. and
the women in many cases are suspend
eli In baskets. The strange spectacle
of these pilgrims marching to the Jor-
dan for this baptismal ceremony is
certainly unique, thousands of pilgrims
OF all ages and description travelling in
mighty band during the night through
the narrow defilcs of the mountains
and across the dreary plains, illumi-
mating the wild scenery with the glare
OF countless torches and startling the
intense stiffness OF the desert mir with
penitcntiai chants and harmonious mel
odies. like living picture of the Israel
ties taking their departure from Egypt
on Just such Il night ana In just such
manner. The view from this plain
to the Jordan is beautiful
The procession reaches the Jordan be-
FORE early dayb.cak Immediately ev-
cry one prepares TO entcr the sacred
river. AS the sun rises oyer the tons
of Moab the river bank of the Jordan
presents one of the most remarkable
scenes in the world
The pilgrims, dlsrobing In great
haste and rushing down the banks,
plunge into the river In an undistin-
guishable mass. The garments they
wear are the white robes sanctiflcd
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-24
AS THE Sun RISES OVER oIoAB A STRANGE
SPECTACLE APPEARS

by the holy fire and which will evcntrl-
ally be their burial shrouds. Here are
men Of all sizes and seasons, from tot.
terinS octogcnarians, aided by strong
youths, to crawling babies, who are
immersed by their parents. Some
creep In cautiously, and others reflect
before entering the muddy and treach-
erous stream. Others leap in almost
wildly and swim like cells and then
reappear upon the banks and repeat
the performance three times. They all
either dip or plunge in three times In
commcmoration OF the Trinity. Many
of the women enter upheld by three
men, who duck them. Others only step
i'll ankle deep and are baptized OIL the
brink of the river. The men, with their
dark hair of great length, present n
strange appearance. Holding to the
grass, they dip three times and then
shake themselves like dogs.
The site on the banks OF the Jordan.
held by thcs Russians as consecrated
because of Christ's baptism having
taken place there, is the last point
where the river displays any charm
before 1T narrows and carries away its
brownish hued waters to the Dead sea.
A wooden cross marks the spot leclar-
ed by the GREEKS to be that of Christs
baptism.
The pilgrims are not satisfied with
bathing In the Jordan, but dip in gar
mcnts which thereafter will be pre-.
served us sacred, and even drink the
turbid water not only out OF their own
hands, but also out OF. those of their
fellow pilgrims Then they fill their
tin cans with the precious liquid to be
taken back to Russia for baptismal
purposes.
Witnessing this performance one re.
calls the Scriptural account of the null
titude being baptized by John the Bap-
fist in this very river, when "from Je.
rusalem and all Galilec the people
came confessing their sins"
The religious ablution takes place
soon after daybreak. After a short
ceremony of conservation the pilgrims
hastily prepare to march onward, the
hospice at Jericho being their next
vesting place.
Their countennnces are radiantly
happy. They have attained the sum.
nit OF earthly bliss. and tbeiE hcstasy
is Understandable. Many eyes overflow
with tears OF JOY, for they now feel
conadcn. that they hive won eternal
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-24
Easter at Christ church school.

ltous custom on Easter Monday, when
the boys of the famous Christ hospital
school repair to the Mansion House to
receive from the lord mayor what are
known as Easter bo',s." Each Gre
clan" receives Il see reign, and tho
others, according to tlicir relative stand
ing, are given coins of lesser value.
Refreshments of lemonade and buns
arc served, after which the mayor anu
the civic authorities conduct the boys
to Christ church, Newgatc, where they
hear a sermon.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-24
Throwing the Eaa.

In some parts OF Europe there is an
Easter game which is lots of fun.
though it is hard on eggs. The children
stand tocirs IL line OH smooth place
where the ground is soft, and then one
by one they throw their eggs, each one
aiming TO see how far he or she can
throw without breaking or cracking the
egg. The skilled players aim to throw
their eggs so that they shall skim along
the ground and land finally OH their
smaller ends, which are the hardest
Cleveland Tlain Dealer.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-24
STANLEY's EASTER TREE.
A sprinotimo Suggestion For tho lit
tie Folks.

Stanley Ober stood Mt the window
looking across the meadow ut the small
cvergrccns that skirtcd the wood be-
You'd and wishing it were Christmas
time again, for the tree had been such
delight. but 1t was nearly Easter,
and there would be Easter eggs and
Easter cards and II small party, when
nll the cousins would be there.
"Mnmmu!' he cried suddenly.
"Wcll:" asked mamma.
Stanley went nearer and talked ear
Mostly for several minutes. Then NAM
mas face wore smile, and Stanley
was beaming and mysterious.
The party came Off on Easter Mon
day, and all the cousins were there. A
merry time they had of it, with all
sorts Of Easter games, ana then came
tea, with pretty sandwiches and cakes
and ices and fruit, and then door was
opened into another room where stood
tree hung with the most charming
of Easter tokens. Dainty baskets of
flowers, one for ench guest; painted
eggs suspended by gay ribbons, beauti-
full cards and homemade trifles, and at
the top of the tree were sprays of love-
~ Easter lilies that looked so pure and
white against their background of dark
green.
The Easter tree was great success,
aud the cousins voted Stanley's Easter
party to be the most delightful they
had ever known.-Youths Companion.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-24

TIN MoNG the numerous pilgrims
k% who visit the Holy Land ut
j IA Easter time by far the great
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-24
Tho oriain of Easter.

The word Easter, derived from the
Anglo-SaNon "Eastra," or. in Tcutonic.
"Ostara," the goddess OF dawn or
spring, whose chief festival was cele-
brated about the time of the vernal
equinox, Is probably OF The same root
with East, signifying bright or shin
lag" The Germans to this dag call
April the "CStcrmONat."
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-24
A Queer Old castor Custom.

1t was the privilege long ago for men
to beat their wives Easter day. but Tie
latter repaid the compliment the next
day, This ceremony, as far as can he
learned. was not provocative OF law
suits or separations and was, no doubt,
4 mere iovmg castgation.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-03-24
Eaa.or ci.aeru,rco.

Foxes, n!ctur" !'at.' ur;i tcruc md fiuts.
nlushca AMI ciT;'c@ siNilea and curis,
Tho girls sec noting igit t." hits.
The men see nothing but tie ST.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-26
KISS GOULD GREETED.
Hundred Of Immigrants Wish
Their Benefactor
MERRY CHRISTMAS TINE.
lassspssssss Spsks Fer Al the Thssss
ksespt . Boy Fssa Tibet bss HE
SoiIs Conveyed 10 he Nebls Lady
HE Delight

New York. Dec. 25.-In almost every
tnngue 1900 immigrants wished a
merry Christmas to Miss Helen Gould
at Ellis island. Miss Gould presided
at the festivities which followed a
bounteous dinner served to the pros
pective citizens who happened to be
held at the immigrant station on the
island. There were several big beau
tifully decorated Christmas trees, ard
each man. woman and child received
. carnation from Miss Gould. while all
the children have been given toys and
candy. From the Smiles and laughter
that filled the big buildings the first
Christmas tree In America was appre-
ciated by all OF those who have been
temporarily halted on the boundary OF
the land Of their choice. All the In.
torpreters on the island were called
into service TO translate the words
OF greeting which passed between Miss
Gould and her guests. and only one.
a'boy from Thibes. was not understood
Nto one OF the interpreters could tell
what he said. but Miss Gould under.
stood the smile with which he greeted
her.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-26
WILLARD Ii. BROwNSON.

IN turn passed ;he responsibility OF
stating the reason for the resignation
20 President Roosevelt.
Secretary Loeb. speaking for the
president. says that no information
can be obtained from that source.
Since Admiral Brownsou took com
mand OF the bureau of navigation that
bureau has had to handle the question
Of the cruise Of the Atlantic fleet TO
the Pacific. the greatest peace move
ment OF the navy during its history.
The resignation OF Admiral Brownson
a. chief Of the bureau OF navigation
has the effect OF placing him, in his
former position on the retired list OF
the navy
Commander winslow has been des-
ignased 70 act rs the head OF the navi.
CATION bureau. He has for some time
pats Teen assistant 10 Admiral Brown
son. and consequently Is familiar with
the duties Of the bureau. However.
II 10 known that Commander winslow
is anxious 20 obtain command OF the
new tattleshlp New Hampshire. so
II Is believed that his present desig-
nation Is intended to bridge over an In.
terval during which the president can
make permanent appointment.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-26
ron LACK OF FUNDS.
United Hebrew Societies Had 70 Close
lts Ooors.

S''ss~S s'~SsSW 0<sU<sse Ssoo 70 CtV0S
lts Doors.
New York. Dec. 25.-The United He.
brew societies. the largest Jewish char
table organization In the United
States. which has annually extended
aid to thousands In this city. compris-
Ing over $4,000 individuals. has had
to close Its doors. for the first time In
its history. for lack Of funds.
No more money will be expended un-
I'll Jan. !. when the society will again
start operations and continue its aid
until the sum allotted for the month
BY the directors has been paid out.
Last year approximately $500. 900
was paid In benefits and pensions by
the society. but this year there Is a
deficit Of nearly $4,000. with an In.
creased number Of applications for
assistance. The deficit IL caused BY
falling Off In the guarantee fund.
which IL annually subscribed by Ger.
tain rich men. and the expiration OF
certain legacies and bequests.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-26
NURSE SLAIN.
custave wirth. Her Murderer. 10 Sup
posed Insane.


Milwaukee. Dec. 25.--sister Theresa.
. nurse at ST. Marys hospital In this
city, was shot and killed by Gustave
wirth. aged thirty.two. who Is sup
posed 20 be insane The assassin was
captured.
wirth was operated upon at the hos
tia abou' n year ago and. II is said
showed signs of insanity at that time.
When wirth called at the hospital
Tuesday he was admitted by the sis
ter superior. He informed her that
he wished to see some one else. Short.
ly afterwards Sister Theresa. who as.
sists In receiving patients. put In an
appearance, and upon seeing her the
assassin shot her four times. Sister
Theresa died In a few minutes.
The prisoner. when seen at the DO
lice station. made a statement In which
he said he fired the shots because the
hospital officials tried to poison him.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-26
ACTION OF BR0WNs0N.
NO REASON IS ADVANCED
NssaI Officer Is Nsseeanissal Ssess-
NY Msseslf VIII Throw Ne Light
Upsa he Ssbjscs. Nss Cas- Lssb b
ln1uced % Elueidass.

washinston. Dec. ;5.-The resisna
ton Of Rear Admiral Brownson a.
cicf Of the bureau Of navigation. which
was rendered 20 the president Tuesday
and At once accepted. has caused much
surprise here.
Dilisent inquiry Of Rear Admiral
Brownson. Of Secretary Metcalf and
q the white house failed to develop
the reason FOR the seeming sudden re-
tirsmsnt Of ther cad admiral from the
navigation bureau. Admiral Brown.
son takes the position that the subject
10 one for the discussion Of his su
perior. which would take the inquiry
10 Secretary Metcalf. The secretary
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-26
RUSH UNPRECEDENTED.


New York. Dec. 25.-The Christmas
rush at the New York postofflce Tugs.
day was unprecedented. The business
transacted was almost twice that OF
the same date a year ago. Nearly io..
100000 postal cards were mailed du.
ring the day. and when the night force
went 10 work at O'Clock the receipts
Tor postage stamps had run over $780,.
900. The postmaster arranged for
wagons to carry H. Two deliveries
wsrs made Christmas morning.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-26
LIVESTOCK IN WATER.
Three Hundred Cattle ard One Thou.
sand Sheep Float.

New FORK. Dec. Nearly 500 cat
tie and poo sheep are floating around
New York bay and out In the Atlantic
ocean. A cattle float with so5 head Of
cattle and i.eoO sheep. on the way from
Jersey City TO brooklyn. snrang leak
soon after Il reached the dock. In
the meantime loco OF the sheep. and
all but ninety-two head of the cattle
had either been washed from the sink.
Ing float or were drowned In the hold
a. Il filled with water.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-26
ReMEMseaeo sv rnAw.
Stanford Whites slayer cIvss Every
Prison Person . Present.

New York. Dec. 2s.-Hsrry Kendall
Thaw has made Christmas presents
to every one In the tombs. which has
been his home since the night In June.
1906. when he shot Stanford white
on the roof of Madison Square Gar.
den. To each keeper he gave a box
OF cigars and TO cash matron half
dozen handkerchiefs. To each male
prisoner he gave box OF chocolate
and two cigars and to each woman
prisoner ah andkerchief.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-26
SUCCESSFUL SMASHING.
Two Thieves Secure Two Trays Of
Diamonds and JeweIry.

Chicago. Dec. 25.-while the jewel.
~ store Of David Moltz was crowded
dith customers. and many people were
passing IN the street. two robbers
smashed a show window and escaped
with two trays OF diamonds and lew
elry valued at $4,000. There was an.
instant chase after the thieves by
Holtz and his matchmaker. John Reich.
man. When Reichman. running. fired
al the fleeing men. Detective Hart
caught Reichman and arrested him.
The thieves in the meantime escaped.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-26
CLOSED CHRISTMAS.
Saloons at Chattanooga Did No susi-
nsss and Favorable Comment.

Chattanooga. Dec. 25.-For the first
time IN the history OF the liquor bust.
ness In chattanooga all the saloons in
the city were closed tight on Christ
mas day. This Is neither the result
OF law. ordinance or outside influence.
ss the movement originated entirely
with the saloon men. who some weeks
ago agreed TO observe the day as a
holiday. His action aroused much
favorable comment.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1907-12-26

indianapolis. dec. ss.-1'he condis.,n
OF John Mitchell. president OF the Unit
"a Mine Workers OF America. h I'M
proving. but he Is still weak and not
able 70 leave his room. Il II his wish
TO 70 to Excelsior Springs. No. ~
econ a. he ID able 70 travel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-19
Government Aid and Exchanues

The New York banks hold $60,000,- GOO of government cash and they have received about $65 ,000, ,00O in gold from across the sea. Secretary Cortelyou will now add to these sums $50,000, 900 in Panama 2s and s100,O00,OOO or as much thereof as may be needed, in government certificates or notes bear reason to doubt the placing of the bonds or certificates, for the one can be used as a basis by the national banks for issuing more currency, and the proceeds from the other can be used to move crops.
 No remedial action taken by the gov ernment since runs were made on the New York banks has been so reassur- ing to the financial and business world as Secretary Cortelyou's announce ment Sunday night. There is every reason to believe that the loan certif- cates, in $50 denominations, will be in brisk demand. They should be at tractive to small investors at home and abroad. And it is the small hoarder who will be among the first to scramble for this "gilt edge" secur- ity.
 The New York banks should no longer be "gluttons." And it is fair to say now, in view of the governments measure of relief, that they will no longer tie up our southern balances. They were quick to stop exchanges, acting unitedly. They should be as prompt to resume them.
 The vast general business of the country is sound, and it looks as if normal conditions would very speedily be restored.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-19
MUSTACHES AND SCIENCE.

From Harper's Bazar.
 For the time, then, we are forced to choose between the full beard and the mustache or to dispense with hirsute ornamentation altogether. The very marked American tendency towards the latter policy is. In our judgment. pecu- liarly gratifying. and should be encour- aged in all proper ways. Indeed, it is small pity that our chief magistrate Is not, like Philip V.. unable to grow any part of a beard: then all of us. of course, like the courtjers of the Spanish King, would necessarily go clean shaven. But. alas! not only does he seem to cherish that most hateful of all such ab- surd growths the mustache. but every member of the dominant political party who has been suggested as his remote ly possible successor is afflicted in the same manner and one of them-a quite promising one. by the way-indulges in a luxuriance of brown hair upon his face such as is seldom seen nowadays. We question whether the beard serves the primary purpose of effecting an improve ment in his personal appearance, but in any case we shall never know, because once the people have become accustomed to regard a political candidate in cer- tain guise. 2 change becomes suicidal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-19
Amateur Weather Prophecies

The woodmen and trappers and goosebone prophets agree in saying that a long cold winter Is coming. The preparations of the muskrats against the coming of severe weather are un- usually elaborate and numerous. They ara making their winter homes strong and their beds comfortable. The musk rats may not know what the winter Is to be, but the hunters have faith in them and in their preparations against snow and extreme weather. The squir- rels are storing up nuts for long siege, and the bears and wolves are said to be heavy-coated. All the woodfolk in short, are getting ready for winter of great length and rigid ity. All the birds of passage are wing ing their way southward. They at least know when it is wise to seek warmer attitudes. The grouse or part ridge are scary and are keeping in the tall timber. This, say the hunters, means cold winter. If they kept in the open, spending good deal of time on the ground, a mild winter might be expected, and this is precisely what they are not doing.
 Here in the south we have not so many weather signs, but cold winter elsewhere means a cold winter here, and the pipes should be we'll wrapped and the household pets well protected whenever the weather bureau sounds a note of warning. The people of Bir- mingham have not forgotten the win ter when ice skaters disported on East lake. That was only eight years ago, and repetition of that remarkable spell of temperature would mean 8 harvest for the plumbers and gen eral tax laid on all householders.