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The Press., 1913-03-19
THE EASTER EGG.
Its Origin and Many Pretty Leg
 ends and Folk Tales.

-AHE origin of the Easter egg
 seems to be a good deal of a
 puzzle Archaeologists have
 traced it back to ancient Egypt, where the egg was regarded as an emblem of creation. The Hebrews adopted it to symbolize the idea of their emergence from bondage, and the Christians later on took it up as an en- bIem of the resurrection. The egg ap- pears to have been regarded anciently also as emblematic of the world, which, according to very old tradition, was matched out or created at Eastertide. The druids used it in their ceremonies, and the Persians of old gave eggs to each other at the feast of the vernal equinox in honor of the springt1me re- newal of all things. All these notions run together-the egg standing for the beginning of all things, for the origin of life and for reproduction. It repre- sents fecundity and abundance, and when one friend presents an egg to an other it is supposed to contain and car ry with it all blessings.
 Easter is the festival of springtime rejuYenescence.. It goes far back into pagan mythology and has merely been adopted by the moderns in a fresh guise. The ancient Roman year began at Easter, and gifts were then exchang- ed to celebrate the season of promise and fair commencement Indeed, even in those days, long before the birth of Christ, the Romans gave each other eggs. and they held games at which eggs were bestowed as prizes.
 An ancient tradition of the Films re fers the origin of the Easter egg to a mystic bird, which laid an egg in the lap of the Creation goddess. She hatch ed it in her bosom, but let it fall into the water, when it broke, the lower part of the shell becoming the earth, the upper part the sky, the liquid white portion the sun, the yolk the moon and the fragments of broken shell the stars in the heavens. In Russia at the pres
The Press., 1913-03-19

In 1865 there went tu Paris :' v0urg Belgian named De Groof. who was fully convinced that he had sol c;l the problem of aerial flight. He did not succeed in interesting French experts but later in England met with some encouragement. Finally. in the pres ence of a large crowd De Groof made his attempt. His machine was attal h. ed to a balloon, and after reaching height of 4,OOO feet he cut himself loose. The machine fell like stone and crashed down upon the rough pavement of Robert street, Chelsea, with a sickening thud. De Groof was dead.-New York Tribune
The Press., 1913-03-19

THE LITTLE GERMAN BOY HUNTING FOR RABBITS EGGS.
 ent time millions on millions of eggs are used as gifts at this season of the year, friends exchanging them and servants presenting them to their mas- terS and miStreSseS, who bestOW mon ey or articles of value upon them in re turn. An entry in the list of the house. hold expenses of Edward I. of England is for IS pence for the purchase of 400 eggs for Easter gifts-surely not very high price if they were good ones.
 Three centuries ago in Europe Pasch eggs, as they were called, were given at the churches to the priests on East CT Sunday, when, after being sprin- kled with holy water, they were bless ed. To ornament such eggs with rich designs and figures of saints became an important branch of art among the monks of those days, and there q still eXtant a number of choice old el. cravings of these gorgeous eggs, which, after they had been blessed, were eaten with great ceremony on Easter day. Some of them were sawed in two very deIicately and lined with gold leaf. In Venice gentlemen presented eggs to la dies at the festive season with their portraits painted on them, while in Ger many eggshells were etched with cu- rious and elaborate figures by means of acids.
 In the more remote districts of France the priests at Easter time go to each house in turn, bestowing 8 blessing and receiving eggs. At Smyrna the traveller is pestered by boys offer ing strings of eggs dyed in gaudy colors.
 There is no end to the folklore relat ing to eggs and Easter. In Germany the children are taught to believe that eggs are laid at Easter time by rabbits and grown folks hide eggs at that sea son in odd corners for the young ones to find. The connection of the hare with Easter and Easter eggs, however. is so obscure that nobody yet has made it out satisfactorily.-St Louis Repub- lie.
The Press., 1913-03-19
A Secret Andrew Lano Kent.

torical puzzles, but there was one mys. tery the secret of which he knew but would not tell. He knew the truth about the famous murder of which Alan Breck was suspected and for which James Stewart was hanged. Stevenson in Kidnapped" lays the crime to the account of a mysterious companion of Alan's, and in so far that neither Alan nor James was the murderer he was right, said MT. Lang. But the identity of the assassin was q clan secret, revealed to MT. Lang as q fellow clansman, and he refused to make 1t public
The Press., 1913-03-19
[ EGG FLOWERS FOR FAVoRS

Egg flowers make very pretty sou venirs for a child's Easter party and also form a unique bouquet for the center of the table They are made by puncturing the egg and making hole in one of the sides and then blowing until the egg is completely emptied. Little faces bearing different expres- sions are painted on the other side. Then the flowers are made. This is done by winding green crape paper around the hat until firm stem is ob- tained. from which small green leaves wired down the back spring forth at a distance of few inches apart. The flowers, which may be scarlet. pink, white or variegated, are made from leaf shaped pieces of crape paper. wired so that they will bend at will. Wires that run down the back of the petals are twisted around the top of the stem. and the egg is glued firmly tn among the center of the petals.
The Press., 1913-03-19
"SpanIsh Mutton"

Dog meat. we learn from the Frank furter ZeitunE. is largely sold in Ger many. and more especially in SaXony but rarely under its own name. Trad CTS describe it as Spanish mutton. and their customers are less chary of ask ing for it.
 Catfish in England is treated in the same euphemistic way. There was q time when this fish was never seen in the shops Then some fishmongering genius invented the name of rock salmon" and bestowed it upon the despised catfish, which now has an es tablished place in the market-LondOD Chronicle.
The Press., 1913-03-19
NoItaire's Poser.

Voitaire's test to ascertain the sense of responsibility of an individual was to ask him tn suppose that he had in front of him u button The effect of pushing the button would be to obtain ones dearest wish-love. fame, wealth. power. or what not-and at the same time to cause the death of an unknown Chinaman? What would he do?
The Press., 1913-03-19
x SOLD BY E.
ANTHONY ADAMS.
Better than Spanking

Spanking will not cure children of wetting the bed, because it is not a habit but a dangerous dis ease. The 0. H. Rowan Drug Co.,, Dept. 9s9, Chicago, H., have discovered a strictly harmless remedy for this distressing dis ease and to make known its merits they will send a soc package se- curely wrapped and prepaid Alb solutely Free to any reader of The Press. This remedy also cures frequent desire to urinate and in ability to control urine during the night or day in old or young. The c. H. Rowan Drug Go. is an Old Reliable House write to them to- day for the free medicine. Cure the afflicted members of your family, then tell your neighbors and friends about this remedy.
The Press., 1913-03-19
HoW,s This2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F.J. CHENEY CO.,, Toledo, Q. We, the undersigned, have know F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and f1nan- cially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm, WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
 Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. O. Halls CatarTh Cure is taken Internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the system. Testimonials. sent free. Price 7s cents per bottle. Sold by all Drugg1sts Take Halrs Family Pills for constipation.
The Press., 1913-03-19
Pun Upon Pun.

Strange. Moore and Wright. three notorious punsters. were on a certain occasion dining together when Moore observed There Is but one knave among us, and that's Strange" 'Oh. no" said Wright: there is one Moore. " Aye" said Strange: that's Wright London TatIer
The Press., 1913-03-19
Puzzled.

E Whats the matter. John? You look worried
 ''l can't make out whether this piece of paper l had in my pocket is lauD dry ticket or scrap from our simpIi
 lied spelling meeting" Baltimore American
The Press., 1913-03-19

For dyspepsia, our national ailment, use Burdock Blood Bitters. Recommend ed for strengthening digestion, purifying the blood. At all drug stores. $l,OO a bottle.
The Press., 1913-03-19
Gettino Rid of Him.

Me Want to get married. don't you Know She We'll. why don't you go over and talk to my chaperon? She's widow. you know -Yonkers States man
The Press., 1913-03-19
Situation After Easter.

His wife has bought that Easter hat. There's gloom upon her spouse, There's & lien on all the furniture And a mortgage on the house.
 Judge
The Press., 1913-03-19
ANDERS JACOBSEN

Spring Springs The Ss.eass SsOv cCnfe'''' eut There is Rexall Store in nearly every town and city in the United States, Canada and Great Britain. There is a different Rexall Remedy for nearly every ordinary human ill each especially designed for the particular ill for which it is recommended. The Rexau Stores are America's Greatest
 Drug Storsa
The Press., 1913-03-19
Could Box rhinna.

ManageT-YeS we need a man. It's in our packing department. Had any experienced AppIicant-I've taken les sons in boxing. sir -R0ston Transcript
The Press., 1913-03-19

A household remedy in America for 25 years-Dr. Thomas Eclectic Oil For cuts, sprains, burns, scalds, bruises 25c and soc. At all drug stores.
The Press., 1913-03-19
Manv Children are Sicklv,

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Break up Colds in A hours, relieve Feverishness, Headache, Stomach Troubles, Teething disord- CTS, and Destroy Worms. At all druggists, 25e. Sample mailed FREE. Address, Allen $. Olm- sted Le Roy, N. Y. a-.-
The Press., 1913-03-19

We will pay for what you use 1 promote the growth of your hair.
 In all our experience with haiH tonics the one that has done most to gain our confidence is Rexau "93" Hair Tonic. We have such well. founded faith in it that we want you to try it at our risk. If it does not satisfy you in every particular, we will pay for what you use to the extent of 30 day treatment.
 If Rexau "93'' Hair Tonic does not remove dandruff, relieve scalp irritation, stop the hair from falling and promote 8 new growth of helrs come back to us and ask us to return the money you paid for 1t, and we will promptly hand it back to you. You don't sign anything, promise any, thing, bring anything back, or in any way yobligateyourseh. Isn't that fairP
 Doesn't it stand to reason that we would not make such liberal offer if we did not truly believe that RexaIl "93" Hair Tonic will do all we claim for it-that it will do all and more than any other remedyr
 We have everything there is de- mand for, and are able to judge the merits of the things we sell. Gus toners tell us of their success. There are more satisfied users of Rexall '93" Hair Tonic than any similar preparation we sell.
 Start treatment of Rexall "93" Hair Tonic today. If you do. we believe you will thank us for this advice. Two size bottles, soc and $1. You can buy Rexall '93" Hair Tonic n this community only at ouc Store:
The Press., 1913-03-19

You cannot dream yourself into a character. You must hammer and forge yourself one Froude.
The Press., 1913-03-19
SPECIALTIES FOR SPRING

Millinery Trimmed and Ready to wear Hats for Ladies' and Children. Flowers, Veilings. Neck wear, Gloves, Corsets and Hosiery. New Fabrics in VOiles, Madras, BOntex, Galatea, Kin dergarte n Cloth, Ripplette and Ratynette. Full line of Embroidery and Crochet Cotton, white and coIOrs. .E. L. BURR.
 IS Main Street.
The Press., 1913-03-19
Amherst. Mass.


 Editor Register: The brown tail moth situation in Monson has never been properly defined. Several thous- and winter nests have been found, chiefly in one restricted area, and it is indeed fortunate that these nests have been destroyed, because each nest contains 20O-5OO young caterpillars, and as each caterpillar, upon matur- ing, would be responsible next sum- mer for at least the above number of young, little simple arithmetic will show how long it takes to get an abundance of these pests. Upon the other hand, the collection of a few thousand nests is not very laborious job and should not be misinterpreted. If one or two orchards were the prin- cipal spots of infection, the collecting of the nests would be similar to the picking of so many apple blossoms from the ends of the limbs. It is in- deed fortunate that the infested trees have been nearly all confined to a 6uld11 dE6d, UCCd uS0 II UIl0 WOIh O1 collecting the nests has been thorough the immediate ravages of the brown tail will not be noticeable. No one should consider for moment, how ever, that the combating of this pest is not necessary. The past history of eastern towns of Massachusetts strong ly disproves that theory. One point which I have not seen emphasized is the brown tail rash. It is a "short term'' relation of the seven-year itch, and is serious aff1iction. In keeping the brown tail moth in check, not only injury to fruit trees is prevented, but the residents are protected from which is not easily forgot ten when once contracted.
 Yours truly, Robert s. Fay.
 'L have been somewhat costive, but Doan's Regulets give just the results I desire They act mildly and regulate the v1orfootIu 11-0oo R K Kroueo Al
The Press., 1913-03-19

An aimless fife is always an unhapp Efo
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Yours truly, Robert s. Fay,

T have been somewhat cOstive, but Doan's Regulets give just the results desire They act mildly and regulate the bowels perfectly. "-Geo. B. Krause, Al tOona, Pa.
The Press., 1913-03-19
MONSON.

Miss Della Fuller of West Stafford, Conn.,, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Wesley Lilly, on Lincoln street.
 MT. and Mrs. D. w. Ellis now occupy their new residence on Main street, which has been under con- struction for many months.
 Miss Elizabeth Mcclure is confined to her home on Cushman street with diphtheria. The case has been re- ported to the board of health.
 General regret is felt for the death of Frank Sedgwick Homer, which oc- cured Thursday. The deceased was an industrious, genial citizen, and had been brought in very intimate touch with large proportion of the public through his connection with the Flynt store. Always cheerful and accommodating, he made wide circle of friends who mourn his loss. He was but 45 years of age. The immediate cause of his death was pneumonia, but he had been ill fail ing health for some time. MT. Homer was born in Monson, Feb. 28, 1868, the son of MT. and Mrs. Albert K Homer. He was educated in the pub lie schools and in Monson academy. He spent his life here, with the ex- ception of eight years in Somersville, Conn.,, and two years ill Brooklyn, N. Y. He married Miss Grace M. Hib- bard in Somersville Aug. 26, 1894. For 12 years MT. Homer was a clerk in the store of w. N. Flynt 6 Sons. He resigned that position last summer and had since been employed in the hat shop. He was member of the church and was much interested, not only in the church, but also it's allied societies. He was a member of the executive committee and was clerk of the parish. Besides his widow, MT. Homer leaves one brother, George B. of Somersville The funeral was from the home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The services were conducted by Rev. G. A. Andrews and burial was in No. 1 cemetery.
 Amherst, Mass.
The Press., 1913-03-19
For Loss of Hair

We will pay for what you use R RexaII 'o3'' Hair Tonic does not promote the growth of your hair.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-09-24
VETERAN LETTER CARRIER FINDS
RELIEF AFTER LONG SUFFERING
S. F. Stevens Is Congratulated
by Hosts of Friends on
Regaining Health

Samuel +. Stevens, formerly chair
man. of the executive board of the
National Association of Letter Car
riers, who has also served as presi-
dent of the Cincinnati and San Fran
cisco branches. is being congratulated
by his friends throughout the United
states on his complete recovery from
rheumatism that caused him exeruci-
ating pain at frequent intervals for
eight years. He is telling them that
Akoz, the wonderful California medi-
cinal mineral discovered By J. d. Mac
kenzie, president and manager of the
Natura Company of San Francisco,
cured him in one month.
OF his &c years of service with
Uncle Sam Mr.. stevens has spent the
last f6 years in san Francisco. whore
he has large number of friends
He resides at 143 Hickory avenue
SO grateful was lie because OF his
recovery that he wrote the Natura
Company as follows:
THAT I am able to carry mail today
is surely due to the great curative
powers OF Akoz. ! had rheumatism
for eight years and suffered excruci-
ating pains all through my body.
During one severe attack my weight
dropped from 1871 pounds 10 80
pounds and l was confined 10 my bed
three months. Last June similar
attack started. and had TO quit
work for more than Il month
Learning OF Akoz. / tried ths In
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-09-24
BOY HELD FOR
SHOOTING GIRL
Miss Abbie Alien Hit by Rifle
Bullet While Retiring in
Her Own Home

Fourteen year old Lloyd Cheatham
is in the custody of Probation Oficer
Christopher Ruess in Oakland follow
ing the mysterious shooting several
nights ago of Miss Abbie Allen at Liv-
ermore. which the sheriff is investi-
eating.
Miss Allen, who is 10, was shot In
the back with a rifle bullet at her
home just as she was retiring. The
lead entered the heshy part of her
back and was DETECTED by the verte-
bra from penetrating a vital spot
She tainted, but later revived and
called for assistance Only Mrs. Ed
ward Allen was In the house at the
time. and the two women, too ter
rorized to leave their home, lay panic
stricken in their beds all night. AT
daybreak DR.. w. s. Taylor was called
and extracted the bullet, which was
found in the flesh near the skin.
The details Of the murderous as
sault were laid before the police. who
commenced an investigation. Lloyd
Cheatham was arrested by Deputy
Constable L. E. Wright and later
turned over to the probation officer
Cheatham, who has been emnlovef4
by Mrs. Armstrong of Livermore he .
told conflicting stories of his where-
abouts on the night of the shootinr
He came to Livermore from MERGED
county. where he Is said to have 40
ured in juvenile court proceedings
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-09-24
Was Mrs. Cooley in
Trunk From Which
Came Human Voice?
Police Trying to Connect Her Dis
appearance With Strange Ac-
tons of Two Men

CHICAGO, Sept. 24.-The police to-
day were trying to connect the sudden
disappearance of Mrs. Kate Cooley
of Walnut, ILL.,. with the mysterious
action OF two men who carted away
a trunk from which, an express wagon
driver said, came sounds of a human
voice. She left her suburban home
two weeks ago.
She owned an automobile which
bore the number 77439. She was said
to have been acquainted with Fred
Luthey of Peoria, whose automobile
license number was 2S675. According
to Louis Bran. the express driver, the
automobile in which the trunk was
taken away carried both these mum
bers, one In front and the other be-
hind
Luthey was reached by long dis
lance telephone today. He denied
any knowledge of the woman or the
strange machine.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-09-24
JUDGE GIVES
CHANCE FOR
RELEASE:
Gallagher Woman Gets Ha-
beaS Corpus Hearing and
CouIson'S AIibi WeakenS

Superior Judge B. V Sargent today
granted hearing on writ OF habeas
corpus to secure the release from
custody Of Katherine Gallagher. the
woman who was wounded in the
Atlas garage when two men were
killed Thursday night.
The writ was made returnable at
10 o'clock tomorrow morning. when
arguments will be made and Judge
Sargent will rule whether the police
have cause to detain the woman. At
torney Crosby made application for
the writ for the wounded woman. who
is under guard at the city and county
hospital she is held as a material
witness
Presented with evidence secured by
the detective bureau of his where
abouts Thursday night. Coulson
weakened today.
For the first time the Market street
seed merchant gave evidence of an
approaching confession which may
clear the mystery surrounding the
0NotA ~ " 4-AA~eA ~1~nS- oAN N~C0t = Q
Kovack
An employe or Coulson's store, f.
B. Rosecrans, was placed in detinue
and kept there until he told story
which cleared up several material
points. according to James Brennan.
assistant district attorney, who ex-
arnined Rosecrans.
Clever trailing developed the fact
that Coulson appeared at a hotel in
Fifth street 20 minutes after the
shooting and registered as A. B. Cole
OF Los Angeles He telephoned Rose
Grams from the hotel at Z o'clock In
the morning, and through Rosecrans
got Fl. w. Matthews. an attorney, to
meet him at the hotel Matthews Wis
tied Coulson early In the day and
later made another trip there with
George NJ. Lippman. another attorney.
A SO eRliber revolver containing
three empty and two loaded shells in
the cylinder was found in a flush
tank at the hotel II corresponds
with the gun used by the murderer,
the police think.
Although Coulson denied every d.
rect question of the police yesterday,
he was apparently at bay
I'VE have broken down Coulsons
story absolutely and punched his
alibi full OF holes" said Brennan.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-09-24
Brothers in Gun Duel.
2 Killed, Third Diving

CAIRO, ILL.,, Sept. 24.-Joseph and
John Hill are dead and Bige Hill was
expected to die today as the result of
a family quarrel. Mrs. Jane Hill
mother of the men. said the brothers
frequently quarreled, and that she
usually took the side OF Joseph against
the others.
Yesterday she and Joseph went TO
Grand Chain, few miles from their
home, and swore out warrants for the
other brothers, charging them with
assault on Joseph
Returning late last night, the quar-
rel was resumed. All three of the
brothers drew revolvers Joseph and
John were killed outright and Btge
was mortally wounded.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1913-09-24
Criticism Can Not
Prevent EmmeIine
Pankhurst Talking
Christabel Says Militant Leader Will
Come to United States De-
spite Opposition

PARIS, Sept. 24.-News cabled
here telling of criticism directed
against Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst by
her sisters in the United States will
not deter the founder Of militantism
from crossing the Atlantic to make
speeches. Christabel Pankhurst
spoke for her mother today.
IF suffragist organizations in the
United States refuse to invite my
mother to speak under their auspi-
ces she will deliver independent adj
dresses" said Christabel. My mother
has too much singleness of purpose
and is too courageous TO be discour-
aged by the remarks Of few women
who are half hearte6S to the great
cause So far as l know. there are
no American laws to prevent my
mother from talking wherever she
wants to, and she viii do that In
spite OF any opposition