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sUPERsTITIoUs oRGAN-GRrNoeRs.

Queer Facts About Their Luck. Odd
Pennies and Chalk Marks
Organ grinders" sail large dearler in
musical instruments the other day, ARE
among the most superstitiouS people in the
world of course when | say organ grind
ers refer to those of Italian birth.
What are some of their superstitions:"
asked the customer.
"One that is almost universally held is
with regard to the money they receive II,
on counting of their days earnings they
find they amount to an odd number Of pen
nies whether under or over 81 in amount,
they will give away the odd penny or throw
it away. Most OF them prefer to throw it
away and their favorite method OF dis
posing OF it is to drop it into water, II there
is any deep water handy. / expect Jones
alls muddy current conceals many a cop
per garnersd by the organ-grinder and
tossed away as a harbinger Of gooi luck
have o ten early in the morning seen an
organ grinder make chalk on his
organ to keep away the old penny. You
notice the next organ you come across and
see if it hasn't got chalk mark on 1t
Whenever the result of the days work
proves that the chalk mark was a lucky sign
the organ grinder does not rub 1t oil, hut on
the morrow he puts another one just below
it And # this, too, turns out auSpiciouSly
he puts another below that, on the thru
day, and 50 on until his luck changes I've
seen an organ with as many as a dozen chalk
nIards on it. but this was an extraordinary
streak of luck IL isn't often the Italiun
gets more than three or four on the organ
oefore the luck changes. When this hap
pens he rubs out mark, and generally he
rubs the marks out as fast as he gets
them on.
I've always taken great interest in
these fellows, and I've learned good deal
a out their habits and customs Four years
ago n grinder as we call them, came here
with his organ The bottom was literally
covered with chalk marks There were
over seventy five OF them in all | ques-
toned the fellow, and he told me that he
had journryed from Albany, V, to Bal
timore without striking a singh day when
his earnings showed up the odd penny I've
always suspected that that fellow had u
good memory and kept the run of his pen
nies through the day and knocked off when
the number was an even one
There is another very serious supersti-
ton preva ent amo g the grinders II
they make eSa tly the same amount of
money on two successive days they look on
that fact rs an augur of great happiness
and success Usua ly they get as full as a
goat on the strength of it
Another superstition that has q firm
hold on the ma jority of them is TO the effect
that when the monkey dies the organ dies
too The monkeys are long lived animals,
and have k"own one to he handed down
from father to son, SO that the death Of one
from natural causes is a quite unusual oc-
curreAce, relatively speaking. Indeed,
have seen monkeys that | am certain
danced in the streets OF Sodon before the
food baltimore Herald
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-08

Duck lake lies on the north side OF the
Pyramid branch of the Truckee river and
west OF the upper portion or head OF Pyra-
mid lake, from which it is only separated
by low hill or ridge of sand 1t /, circu-
lar in form, anil has neither inlet nor outlet
This small lake IS great place of resort and
refuge for ducks, geese, swan and all kinds
OF waterfowl when there Is heavy wind
and Pyramid lahe is made To boil like a pot
They then flock TO this less boisterous sheet
of water by tens of thousands Arrived
there, however, they are by no means safe
from the Indians in daylight hours On
such occasions the Indians prepare for a
grand ducK drive, The waterfowl dread the
tossing waves and white caps Of Pyramid
lake, and try TO remain in shelter, acres of
them crowdmg into the center Of the lake
out of range OF guns fired from the shore
But the red men organize their duck drive
and the war soon opens All WHO have
guns, and many vino are armed only with
bows aud arrows, sticks and stones, form in
line on the crest of the sand ridge lyiny
between the small lake and the great la a
A number of Indians then man a feet of
tule RATS, and starting from the western
shore OF the small laGe, drive the ducks and
other iowl from their haven of rest
The bird maze for pyramid la Q again,
and, as they half fly and are half blown
across the di idIng ridge, the men and boys
there lying in wait bring down hundreds OF
them with guns and other weapons Even
small boys do great execution. Lying on
Their bucks with their bows on their feet
they pull their arrows with both hands,
sending their missiles with as much force as
could man shooting in the ordinary way.
The squaws in former warlike times fired
arrows in the same way when an enemy
made an attack on their camps When en-
gagged in a duck drive the Indians do not
ike white men to come on that side OF the
river or any where near the place where the
hunt Is progressing. g.-Dan de Quills in New
York Sun
Ipnoranca's safast nlan Ia to talk snRH
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-08
REPUBLICAN STATE CONyENrIuN


ONO REPUBLIC AN CONNIprEE RoOhs,
CuLUNRUs, O., May q. 1870
The Republican State Convention Of lsS6 will
be held in the city of Columbus, on Wednesday.
August y The delegates Of each Congressional
district will convene at o'clock a. m. Tor the
purpose Of choosing one Vice Pres sdent Tor The
convention. and one member OF each OF the
various committees. The convention Will he
called to order at 10 O'Clock a. m. for temporary
OrganiEati0G, and at l:SH p m. for permanent
organization and the transaction OF other
business Candidates will be nominated for
Secretary of State,
Judge Of the supreme Court,
Clerk of the supreme Court.
Commissioner of Common Schools,
Member of the Board of Public W Orks.
The basis % representation in this conNen-
tion is one delegate TO every five hundred votes,
and one for every fraction of over two hundred
and fifty votes east for Governor j. h. Foraker
in 1875.
We recommend that all the republicans Of
the state he fully represented in the selection
of delegates. lt is further recommended and
requested that county conventions be held be
fore the Il lte convention. aad that the county,
township. ward, precinct and school district
committeeman in each county in the state be
appointed and reported TO the secretary oi
this committe on or before the date OF THIS
convention.
JANIS z. Lowry,
Chairman Republican State Committee.
JOSHUA X. BRowN, Secretary.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-08

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands by an East
India missionary the formula of simple
vegetable remedy for the speedy and per
manent cure of Consumption, Bronchitis,
Catarrh. Asthma and all throat and lung
affections, also a positive and radical cure
for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Com
plants, after having tested its wonderful
curative powers in thousands of cases, has
felt it his duty to make 1t known to his
suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive
and a desire to relieve human suffering. |
will send free of charge, to all who desire
it, this recipe. in German, French or En-
lish. with full directions for preparing and
using. Sent by mail by addressing with
stamp, naming this paper, W. A. NOyes,
149 Powers Block. Rochester, y. Y.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-08
A MARVELLOUS CURE,
Pure Malt wh'.key ,he Only Cure

1t has become the settled practice Of all
of all dispensing druggists, to
pure, unadulterated whisky
for CONSUMPTION, and Dutfy's Pure Malt
Whisky has become the recognized and
specific for the CURE Of this
dreaded disease The subjoined testi-
monials bear witness to its undOubted
efficacy
az Madison Ave. Baltimore Md.
"GENTLEMEN:-l had a patient in the last
stages Of consumption who. when food OF
medicine was given would yomit it. | had
given her various remedies, but all were
expelled and she received nutriment only
by euyIut and Injunction of Cod Liver Dl
which were exceedingly disagrceable 10 her.
had bottle Of Duny's Pure Malt NhisI ey.
] administered teazpunnful which was not
yomitSt. The second dose. with little meat
juice was retained Within a week she "a,
able to eat heartily. All this after her family
had assembled to see her die | am con
WINGED that II is not only free from fusel oil,
FLORA A. BREW - EH. VI. p.
Baltimore, Md May :. lSS5
"GENTLEMEN- was suddenly stricken
with severe hCmoTrhage. losing about one
gallon Of blood at the first attack. and large
quantities. frequently thereafter. My case
was considered hopeless; my friends arranged
brew Hospital, and was there ordered by my
physician to use Cod Liver Oil and Whisky.
On advice the whiskey ! used your
Dufv's Pure Malt Whiskey. ! discarded the
life to its purity. and earnestly recommend
II for pulmonary complaints or hemOr-
images" SOLOMON WE'LL
G} y. Central Ave, Baltimore. Md.
July p. lSsi.
"GENTLENEN:-I have been i'll: my friends
all thought | would die OF consumption. |
was so sick and weak that they had to hold
me up to give me your Dutfys Pure Malt
Whi,key. My doctor tod them to give It,
and then began to improve. / shall Use it
while | can get it
MRS ANNIE GRIMES.
S}S Master St, Phila.. Pa. Nov. 8. lSs
DEAR SIRs:-My daughter had been in
delicate health. Her mother died Of con
sumption. The do, tor said she would not
live. | used your Duffy Pure Malt WhIsI ey
and consumption cure in her case The
doctor died Of consumption him m-elf: she Is
now sixteen and is strong and hearty"
JOHN PF LCGFE LDER.
One OF the best known sisters OF Charity
III the United States, writes:
Rochester. y. Y, Home of Industry.
Nov. ), 1884
"GENTI EMES:-it gives me great pleasure
to recommend Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey,
which ! have used with great satisfaction in
consumption; in the last stages of that
d read diseae The patient can retain il when
all other remedies fail recommend il to
all MuTHER SUPERIOR HIERONYMO.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-08
ALONE.
Since she went home

Since she went home
The evening shadows linger longer here,
The winter days fill so much of the year,
And even summer winds are chill and
drear,
Since she went home
Since she went home
The robins note has touched minor
strain,
The old glad songs breathe but a sad re
frain,
And laughter sobs with hidden, bitter
pain,
Since she went home
Slice she went home
How still the empty rooms her presence
blessed;
Untouched the pillow that her dear head
pressed;
My lonely heart hath nowhere for its rest
Since she went home.
Since she went home
The long, long days have crept away like
years,
The sunlight has been dimmed with
doubts and fears,
And the dark nights have rained in lonely
tears,
Since she went home.
Robert ). Burdette in Brooklyn Eagle.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-08
COUNTY

HuRSoAY EVENING. JULr 8, 1881
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-08

iht SndkrTs 40 not use tbsnle les
but whoever has seen them must have no
ticed the bright, clear complexion of the
Sisters. There is none of that tinge of yel
low about the eyes, no dark brown spots on
the skin. They look bright and cheerful
because they enjoy good health they main
tain perfect digestion by the use of the
Shaker Extract of Roots lSiegers Syrup.
John Conner writes from Roscoe, Mo.
Aug. ID, 1854: Il must say word or two
in regard to your great medicine About
four years ago | was taken down with a
burning in my stomach and rheumatism. |
| began growing weak and could not eat
anything. tried everything | could hear
of but could not lind any help. | was in
duced 10 try bottle of the Shaker Extract
of Roots, and commenced getting better
at once. have used six bottles. and now
can eat anything without its injuring me
gladly recommend it to anyone suffering
with Dyspepsia.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-08

A New York correspondent of the Bos-
ton Herald reports the improbable story
that WhiteIaw Reid wants to go to the sen
ate in Warren Miller's place, and that Mu-
rat Halstead, of the Cincinnati CONNER
ciGI Gazette, is to succeed him as editor OF
the Tribune. We do not believe a word Of
any of it. When young Ogden Mills Reid,
now three or four years old. and a promis-
ing lad, gets ready TO mount the Tribune
throne. which will be in about twenty years,
his father will probably consent to take a
vacation. But if Mr. Reid. the senior, does
wish TO be senator, we have to say that he
would make good one.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-08
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

Forest fires are raging in the interior of
WisconsiOn.
The village of Romeo, Wis, was de-
stroyed by fire. Loss Sl5O.O00.
A self binder reaper was burned by incen-
diaries near Wabash, Ind.
A Pittsburg dispatch says the prospects
| for the iron industry are now better than
| for four years.
The eighth annual tournament of the
Ohio State Archery association began at
Wyoming. yesterday.
The SaloOn-keepers' Society of Cincin-
natl is moving against those who sell beer
| at three cents glass.
A. Wekel'S barn burned near Lewisburg,
o., destroying nine hundred bushels Of
wheat Ond eleven horses.
The miners of the Cunnel.sville district
will hold a convention today, hoping to ar
range a settlement of the wage question.
John Wanea. a stranger, fatally shot
his son, a fOurteen-year-Old boy and killed
himself, in their lodgings in New York
City.
The cornerstone of the Y. NJ. c. A.
building at Dayton, o., was laid yesterday,
with Governor Foraker as master of cere-
monies.
Two blocks of buildings were burned at
Muncie, Ind. last night, including the Ma
tinnal hotel The total loss is estimated at
100, 600.
Some of the towns in Missouri are clos
ing up the saloons under the law prohibit
ing sales of liquor i'll less quantities than
one gallon.
information is received from st. Louis
that pooling compromise will probably be
effected. by which railroad rate war will
be avoided.
Business men of indianapolis, diSguSted
with the bad mail service under the new
administration. are sending important let
ers by express.
Arms have been procured at Columbus
with which law-abiding citizens of Darby
vile. o.. may protect themselves from the
lawleSs element there.
Among business failures announced are
J. K Lewis & Co, commission merchants,
81. Louis; w II. Beede, cotton broker,
New York. and George Ellison, Chicago
board of trade.
There is a well-grOunded rumor that John
Scott, late president and general manager
of the Queen and Crescent railroad. has ac-
the American Cotton Oil Trust
The cotton crop report for the Memphis
district shows that there has been too much
wet weather, and the conditions are not so
good As last year. though with favorable
weather hencefOrth an average yield may be
secured.
Mike Fogarty, who with companion at
tackled Marshal Jacob Alexander. of Glen
dale, o., was shot and killed early Wednes-
day morning. Fogarty was bad character.
having killed two young men in his career
of crime.
The prOhibitiOnistS of Minnesota have
placed a state ticket in the field. The party
in Alabama split into two factions. and
each will have a ticket. The republicans of
the latter state have Il state ticket headed
by Arthur Bingham for governor.
Congress.
SENATE, JULY T. The senate spent
yesterday on the river and harbor bill. Re
ports were made on the Well and La Abra
Claims, showing the fraudulent character
of the demands.
The house spent Yesterday mainly in fill
clustering. the republicans trying TO compel
the democrats to allow an explanation of
private pension bill which the president had
vetoed. The contest will be resumed today. |
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-08

Robert Clarke Il Co. Cincinnati, have
done good service to the public by issuing a
pamphlet containing the matter of The
Constitutions of the United States and the
State OF Ohio. with Amendments, AnnOta-
tiuns. and Indexes; also the Articles of
Confederation III, and Ordinance of
1857
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-08
LOCAL NOTICES.
Active, Pushing and Reliable.

Ludlow Il Co. can always be relied upon
to carry in stock the purest and best goods,
and sustain the reputation Of being active,
pushing and reliable, by recommending ar
ticles of established merit and such as are
popular. Having the agency fUr the crle-
DRAFTED Dr. Kings New Discovery for con
sumption. colds and coughs, will sell il on a
positive guarantee 1t will surely cure any
and every affection of throat lungs or chest
and in order to prove our claim, We ask you
To call and get a trial bottle tree
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-08
A BEAUTIFUL FIGHT.
BOXERS POUNDING EACH OTHER
WITH THINlY STUFFED GLOVES.

A Scientific Set-to on the Queensburian
Plan--Progr.ss In the Noble Art of
His Ru.ine.x
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-08

has been in London whole week and has
not received an offer of marriage from a
lord or duke. She says 50. We shouldn't
be too hard on the nobility, though. They
are probably afraid she would refuse them.
And she would. An American princess
cannot be too particular.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-08
NoCure, No Pay.

The terms Never despair" and while
there's life there's hope" are the notices If
DIR. McMunn. Treats his patients to cure
them, and uses without prejudice or regard
for schools or ''pathys' whatever will ac-
cOmplish that result. \ man of - years
successful experience. Consultations III
person or by mail free to all. Permanently
located at Springfield, o. Institute, labor
atOry and dispensary at A west High street.
Hnurs s a. III. TO Q ID. III.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-08

An English lady-'El.iot Stock"-has
written a volume to show the religious
feeling expressed in some of Robert
Burns's poetry. This is by way of showing
that Burns is not now burning. We do lot
haIiaya that no iS
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-08

Ladies will lind relief from their head
ache, costiyeneSs. swimming in the head,
collie, sour stomach, restlesSneSs, indigeS-
ton, constant or periodical sick headaches.
weakness in the back or kidneys, palm in
the shoulders and different parts of the
body, feeling of lassitude and despOn-
dency by taking Simmons Liver Regulator.
Ii should be used by all persons, old ami
young. 1t is not unpleasant, is purely
vegetable, aud is not injurious TO the most
delicate constitution.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-08

Why does not some one authorized to
speak suggest TO congress that it is high
time for the members to be home, looking
after their crops and fences We think
that the interests of the country would
hardly be jepoardized by an adjournment.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-08

W. ID. Hoyt Il Co, wholesale and retail
druggists. OF Rome. Ga. say: we have
been selling DIR. King, New Discovery,
Electric Bi,ters and BurkIen'S Arnica Nalye
for two years. Have never hand ed RENE
dies that sell aS well. or give such universal
satisfaction. There have been some won
derful cures effected by these remedies in
this city. Several casts ot pronounced con
sumption have been entirely cured 10y uSc of
a few bottles of DIR. Kings New Discovery,
taken i'll connection with Electric BittrTS
We guarantee them always. Sold by Lud-
low Il Co
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-08

Wen the Duard of managers of the o.
S. 4 S. o. Home meet in July they should
consider the question Of a change in the
SUPPLEMENTARY. The argument that DIR.
Jones, the present incumbent, is not dem
Oc ATTIC Tar .iSan, will not hold good when it is
known tina. Of the possibly So male vote 8
about the institution all but vote the
democratic ticket
This is not the kind of a change in state
affairs that the people of Ohio votei for
last fall and it is about time that mugwump
Lloyd and General GrosvenOr were realizing
tnat such is the case. 1t might be in order
too for GrOsvenOr to attendia board meeting
occasionally.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-08

The gospel wagon" which the Central
Union Mission of Washington is using.
commendS itself as being the outcome of
practical common sense. Ii is an ordinary
omnibus. and contains a cabinet organ. a
good choir. and several speakers. Every
Sunday afternoon it is driven 10 regions
where the inhabitants do not often hear the
Gospel preached. and religious services of
an interesting character are held.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-08

The barrel in which the Philadelphia
cooper proposes to shoot the Niagara rapids
is built somewhat in the shape of an egg,
with a twenty-inch top. seventeen-inch
bottom and thirty-three inches in the center.
Ii is made of One-and-a half inch stuff. and
is seven feet long, and the cooper proposes
tn be tied in the middle.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-08
RuckIin's ArnIcn SaINe.

THE BEST SAIvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises. Sores. JIc,'rS. Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores, letter, Chappcd Hands, Chilblain>
CUrns, and all skin eruptionS. and positively
| cures Piles. or no pay required. Ii is guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction. or money
refunded. Price - cents per box. For
sale by Charles LmlInM II Co.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-08

NERVE-LIFE AND VIGOR restored in
men and women by using Gilmore'S Aro-
matte Wine. Fore sale by Theo. Troupe
drltppiSt
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-08

There Is no one article in the line of med
icines that gives so large return for the
money as a good porous strengthening piall
ter. such as Carter's Smart Weed and BeaS-
donna Backache PlasterS. 74e
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-08

Fashionable wife-Tid you notice. dear,
AT the party last evening. how grandly ouI
daughter Clara swept into the room.
Husband with gruntJ-Ib. yes, Clara
can sweep into any room grandly enough,
but "hen it comes to sw eeping out room,
she isn't there
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-08

Does the excitement and fun caused by
the tizzing and popping of few fire crack
ers pay the American people for the de-
StructiOn of half million dollars North
of nronartN2 Hardly. we should say.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-08

Ohio editors are doing the indignation
&C: at Columbus today. John A. Logan
ought to be a mouse in the wall. lie might
hear some very unpleasant things, yet they
might be useful to him hereafter.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-08

4 large number Of the republican jour
nalists of Ohio are in Columbus, today.
sitting on the political remains of John A.
Logan. Wha. they say and do the country
will know tomorrow. Their action will
probably be discreet, solid and strong not
effervescent and sloppy.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-08

JAMES SULLIVAN, of Salem, Oregon,
says he was cured of the Asthma by Gil,
more's Magnetic Elixir. For sale by TheO
Troupe. druggist.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-08

If people troubled with colds would tax,
Ayers Cherry PectOral before going Il
church or places of entertainment they
would avoid coughing, greatly to The com
fort of both speakers and hearers. Publ,
speakers and singers find that the PectOra
wonderfully increases the power and tlexi
bility of the voice
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-08
For Hay Fever.

Give Ely's Cream Balm trial. Thi,
justly celebrated remedy for the cure of ca
tarrh, hay fever, cold in the head. &c. can
be obtained of any reputable druggist and
may be relied upon as a safe and pleasant
remedy for the above complaints and vii!
give immediate relief. 1t is not liquid, snuff
or powder, has no offensive Odor and can be-
used at any time with good results, a.
thousands can testify, among them some OF
the attaches of this Office. Spirit of the
Times, May 29, 1886