The mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado County, Calif.) 1863-1943, 1865-06-24
superstitiOns, Signs, Wonders. and
Tokens.

The Cradle-To rock an empty cradle
wihgive shs baby the beilynche.
Bad Cuck-If you meet, when walking,
a cross eyOdperson; it indicates bad luck
Death iE the Family-The breaking a
mirror by any member, signifies death in
the family before the year closes.
Crossing Hands--n four persons acci.
dentally cross hands when shaking, some
one. Of the company will soon be married.
Mouth Ache-If a fellows mouth aches,
it is sign that be will kiss pretty girl,
smoke fine cigar, and drink glass Of
lager beer.
The Dish Cloth-If dish-cloth be
dropped when in use, it is q sign that you
will have company to dinner.
Sharp, Pointed, or Cutting Present q
friend with knife, scissors, or needles,
and they will cut your love or friendship.
A Funeral-Should you, when on o
pleasure excursion, meet funeral pro.
cessiOn, you will have no enjoyment that
day.
Finger Nails-If you cut your finger
nails on Monday, without either speaking
or thinking-O of red tox.s tail, you will
have q present during the week.
Another-Ift the nails be cut on Monday
morning before eating, present may be
expected; but Ii while cutting you think
Of white cats blue tail, it will spoil the
charm. ......
An Itching Ear-lf the left ear itch and
burn, II is an indication that some one is
speaking i'll of you. II the right ear, that
some one is praising you.
Salt-lf you spill salt, it is sign there
will be quarrel in the family. But if a
small portion of the salt thus spilled be
cast into fire, il is said to counteract the
influence.
Knife and Fork-If you drop a fork, and
It sticks in the floor and remains in q
standing position, it is sign gentleman
will call; but if knife, lady.
DisappOintment-When putting on
your shoes and stockings, If you complete
dressing one foot before commencing the
other, il is sign that you will be disap-
pointed.
An Itching FOot-If the right foot itch,
CO on the bottom, you are going where
you arc. wanted; II the left one, where
you wiIllnot be welcome.
Fish and the CAt-H o cat washes her
face, you will have company before night.
IL you dream Of catching fish, it is sign
Ghat;yOu Will make a good bargain, &C
cordiug to the size Of the fish.
The Broom-If the broom is removed
with The remainder Of the household fur.
niturc, you will not be successful; the
broom must be burned while standing in
the corner, being watched to prevent the
house taking FIRE.
The Last Look Never look after d
friend who isleaving you until he is quite
out Of sight, or you may never see him
again; but turn your eyes away while be
is still visible, in order that he or she may
return.
The Cat-If you are moving from one
house to another, never take a cat with
you, or she will surely bring bad luck to
your new home, whereas she will add
luck to the old house and those who move
into il.
Shoes and Dish Water-Save the old
shoes to throw after the carriage, when
any Of the family start on jOurney-it
win insure q safe return. Never let your
dish water come to q boil, as every bub.
BILE brings bad luck to the family.
The Moon-If gu see the new moon
for the first time through glass, or thro'
the tree tops, it indicates that you will be
unfortunate but If you see Il over the
right Shoulder, or directly in front Of you,
that you will be lucky.
An Itching Hand--If the right hand
itches, you will receive money; if the left,
yen viii spend money. The letter R
stands for receive" and the letter L, :.'let
CO." If the right eye itcheS, it is sign
you will cry ; il the left, you will laugh.
r stands for "roar," and L for laugh"