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off the nest cock-bIrds, as it is indicative OF
coming prosperity. The magpie is a par
ticularly ominOus bird to the Scotch.
One Is sorrow: TWO mirth;
Three. n wedding: four. a birth;
Five, heaven: six, he'll;
SHNan TIM datfi,e saIti

One is SORROW. Two InIrLn;
Three. n wedding; four. birth;
Five, heaven; six, he'll;
Seven, the de'ii's ain sep
The entrance of the thrush, any Of the
family of fnches, or the little ox-eye tit
into the open window or door of a house
is an omen that any one i'll within will Ie-
gain health, and, if all are in good health,
that some pleasant good fortune is in store
for the household. When the starring
ceases to follow the grazing cattle some
witch spell is being wrought upon
them; and if the raven hover near cattle or
sheep "elf-shooting" is very likely to occur.
When the robin will not sing in graveyard
trees, the place is held in unusual dread !;
and If you will keep the white hair you will
ind under your foot when you hear the first
notes OF the cuckoo in the springtime. the
next name you hear spoken is of the one
you will happily wed.
Death tokens and funeral tokens are very
numerous. When abroad at night one
should never turn about on hearing foot
steps. They are likely to be those Of the
ship. The howiiDg Of dog with its head
toward the house for a near, and
away from the house for distant relative,
or beneath the window of one lying i'll :;
the croaking of ravens en- the thatch !;
March BOOSTERS Growing before midnight;
the sound OF the spirit-beils in the night;
circles Of fame in the air; a hen bringing
on brood which are all hen birds; mag
pies preceding you on your way to church;
are lew OF countless Scottish presages of
death. If at a funeral a shaft of sunlight
shines with special brightness on some
one person, that one will be the next of
those present to be buried. In the Border
shlreS it is believed that any person
meeting in funeral cOrtege who fails to
bare his head, turn about, accompany the
procession, and, if the corpse be borne by
bearers, gle lift" he may, after bowling
to the attendants, resume his way without
harm. Otherwise he will be the next one
buried.
In the north of Scotland a peculiar piece
malicious and barbarc diablerie TO be found
Where cOwardly yet deadly hatred is cher
lShed by one for another body of clay"
(Gaillc, corp creadh) is made as nearly as
possible in the image Of the one sought to
be harmed. This is placed with the greatest
secrecy in the stream of some shadowy burn.
The belief is that as the corp creadh wastes
away by the action of the water the victim
sought TO be cursed will as SURELY waste
away to death Il shall make a body of
clay for your is the most terrible and
witherins threat known among all High
land folk. The origin of this truly deviish
practice can be found in ancient Egyptian
wltcheraft; and its almost exact congener,
the burning Of the pin Dricked wax
image OF one sought TO be voodoOed TO
death, is of common secret practice among
the blacks OF our Southern States, the
West indies and Africa.
"CopgFfoht, 1891 EDGAR L. wAKEMAN.
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SOMETHING STYLISH.
4 Gown to Be Worn at RacGS-A PGTEGray
Fancy Straw.
sTecial TO THE SUNDAY CALL.

There is nothing of special interest to
chronicle in New York this week, for we
are now entering into the dullest time of
the year, when even Dame Fashion seems
weary of originating fresh caprices and is
content to let her votaries enjoy in peace
the furhelows already in possession. But
over in England it is another and altogether
different story, for there they are emily ing
one OF the most important events of the
season-the great GoodwoOd races-which,
under the patronage Of the Prince OF Wales,
are freqnented by all the beau-mOnde, and
serves as parade ground for some of the
most brilliant toilettes which are anywhere
seen. For the day is past when the English
demoiselle went down to the races in blue
or pink tnrlatan frock and fur cape-as
reported few years ago in the London
society journals. Such offenses against
taSt6 and proDriety are no longer possible,
for IA real artist has educated his patrons to
better things and their example is followed
as nearly as possible by those 10 whom a
Redeem coat or gown is a lOnged-for but
unattainable treasure, but who still contrive
to somewhat approach their model, although
necessarily in inferior material and trim
mngs.
In preparing the race toilettes the artist
relaxes considerably from his first ideal of
elegant simplicity, and INDUCES in more
fanciful and snowy fabrics than would be
ordinarily selected for outdoor wear.
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A Query for PuzzIe-Solvers.


Napoleon met an old soldier who had lost
an arm. my friend, how did you lose that
arm?"
Fighting for you, SIRE"
Napoleon, moved, responded with hand
full of coins.
Sire" said the veteran. eagerly, "what
would you give if l had lost the other,
too?"
II would give you the cross of the Legion
of Honor"
:" With your own hand?"
with my own hand"
Quick as thought, the old soldier drew his
saber and slashed off his remaining arm at
the shoulder Very affecting! 6ut then the
question arises, how on earth did he manage
to do it?-Pall Mall Gazptte
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The second Illustration is Redfern hat
ordered by Newport belle for a lawn fete
in August. 1t is .pearl-gray fancy straw,
Win a snrlmp-pink chiffon scarf and pink
ostrich tips and just touch of black in the
velvet bows at the back. Crhis model would
be very. pretty also with pinkish mauve in
stead of the shrimp color trimmings or in
tea-colored straw with rose garniture.)
Pink chiffon is also introduced on the
waist of the pale-gray gown. forming the
large bow at the neck, founce on basque,
sleeves, etc., and again on the sunshade,
which Is entirely covered and edged with a
deep frill of this delicate fabric The latest
OF pearlgray gloves complete this charming
toilette. RI
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A NICE MANAGER.
Jere Brown Wasted a Dollar and Hi
Wife Regretted 1t.

Jere Brown Wasted Dollar and His
Wife Regretted 1t.
"Why, jeremiah Brown I" exclaimed Mrs.
Brown, as her husband returned from a
short railroad journey. sis this you alive and
in the flesh?"
"Wby, o. course it's me-" replied Mr..
Brown, testify; .ain't this the time when
said I'd be back?"
and You amt been in no accident ana
got killed?''
DO look as if was dead?"
And nd you amt ,lost both legs or both
mo, amt"
eyeP" u q"
"No."'
"And You didn't so much as get hurt
enough so you can sit in the house and not
work for mo0th or two?"
"HOw many times have got to tell you
there amt nothin' happened?"
We'll, you do beat all! There you went
and paid dollar for an accidrnt-insuranc e
ticket Just before you left, and you haven't
done anything TO get any money out of it.
A whole dollar wasted for nothingl A nd
you might just as we'll have made ten
thousand dollars if you'd only got killed.
Nice manager you aref'-Buffalo Express.
A young child-the son of a Michigan
man-who had been missing for five day
was found in an almost starved and faint
condition under the barn. He had erawled
under the structure. aud the hole by which
ne entered was closed by the accidental fall
OF bundle of hay. His cries attracted the
searching party's attention.
Buffalo, n. Y, seems to be ahead In the
matter OF feminine orchestras. One of the
local excursion boats is supplied with music
Iurnisned by young women, who make
good living by their ACCOMPLISHMENTS on
siringed instruments.
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bookmen on the other side, that having gone
TO an out of the way book sale at a village
in Cornwall. England. the day before Quar-
itch reached there, Sotheran managed to Sc
cure, from the host of the rural inn where
they had to put up, a genuine first
folio Shakespeare of 1923, for a new
family Bible and ten bright silver
English: >hillings, that is about two dollars
and half, and which he afterward sold for
three thousand dollars. Imagine Quaritch's
broken heart and fury at learning of this
great piece of luck of his rival. But more
interesting TO Americans than either OF
these individuals is to my mind the late
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A Key to Beauty.

The homely women long have been
Oershadowed in this world OF sin;
The beauties rule, tits often said,
And will till human natures dead.
But there Is one thing that the plain
No less than fairer ones may gain.
A homely face each eye beguiles
When white teeth brighten up its smiles.
Then buy sweet SOZODoNT and know
set OF teeth as while as snow
A fragrant breath and lips so red,
And OF the beauties get ahead.
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loneliness

Is increased by using SOZODONT upon the
teeth. The human face divine looks anything
but divine IL the mouth Is disfigured by a discoi-
ored row OF teeth. But WHEN the biem;sh Is rec
titled with S0ZOD0NT gratifying change
lakes place; the teeth become an ornament, the
breath ceases to be impure as it Invariably Is
when The teeth are not regularly ana thoroughly
cleansed. and the gums become rosy and healthy.
Such is Tie pleasant experience OF persons who
are wise enough 10 use pure aud fragrant S0zO.
DON'T.
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The school officials Of Boston have posted
notices in all the school buildings OF that
city forbldding the chewing of tobacco by
the pupils. and they have even posted no.
tlces In the Girls High School Building,
women
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THIS DOUBLE MAP CONTAINS:

A Diagram showing all Of the Political Par
ties. likes
A Diagram showing all the Presidents and
Cabinets $685.
A Diagram showing the Political Complexion
of each Congress. 2x86
A Dis gram showing the Creeis Of the World.
13x1O.
Dis gram showing the Standing Armies Of
each Nation. 13x1o.
A Diagram showing the Naval Tonnage Of
each Nation. 13x10.
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1T ALSO GIVES In BRIEF:

The History OF Colonial Politics.
The History o. Revo utionary Politics.
The History of the Confederation.
The History CT The U. S. Government: By Con-
crosses
The History Of the U. S. by Administrations
An Analysis Of the Federal Government.
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The gown here given is sample. 1t is
white India silk plaided off in fishnet
squares by lines of amber. 1t is made with
polonaise front over flounce Of black lace,
which is headed by band of gold passe
menterie studded with cut jet and topaZes.
a knot OF black velvet loops with long ends
is fastened over the left hip and the sleeves
are banded three times between elbow and
wrist with velvet. A lace ruffie falls from
the rather low neck. The hat which the ar
fist has neglected to picture is a large white
NeapOlitan straw, with crepe scarf of am
Der color and black tips and velvet bows.
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Complete Map Of the World. 1890.
Comp'ets Map OF the United States Grand,
McNslly & Co.'s 1890. 46x66.
Nap Of Central America. 1Oz13.
Map of Alaska. 10x1S
A Map Of South Africa. I0x13.
Map Of Upper Nubia and Habe,h or Abys-
sinia. 10xl3.
Map Of Persia, Afghsnistan and Bsluchis-
tan. 10x13
Complete Map Of the Solar system-bsst ever
male. 13xl0.
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booksellers are so ignorant as to sell rari-
ties for nothing how are amateur beginners
going to succeed without continuous study?"
Copyright CHARLES SoTHERAN.
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The star graduates from West Point this
year are all from the Southern States.
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frrl tcdos. aHdaraEo sstspo. elstthe eat4o P:Efal
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Valuable Statistics on Debts.
Valuable Statistics on Revenues
Valuable Statistics on Ezpanditurel
Issues of all Political Parties
The History of all Political Parties which have
existed in this country.
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of a hundred $40 a week laborers. 4
Thousand dollars page waiting for the
fortunate book-hunter who may happen by
a streak of good luck to discover two lost
books, and those the very first printed on
the North American Continent and in New
England.
Yet that was the resolution adopted at
the convention held by the dilettante bib
iophile, Richard Halkett Lord and myself,
as we sat together enc afternoon during my
recent stay with him at his snuggery, at
Sag Harbor, Long Island. Lord is man of
money and man of books. He has wan
dered on all continents and it is immaterial
TO him whether he sleeps in a hammock
among the pirates of San Salvador or bal
ances himself on the top of the North Pole
Ills mind seemed to be more absorbed with.
the subject of book finds than aught else,
for to him the discovery of lost books and
buying treasures for next to nothing from
badly posted booksellers had to him all the
delights combined that fox hunter would
ireciate at trying to get in at the death
2nd secure the brush.
There are two books" said Halkett
Lord, that | shall not die happy without
discovering. As an American by descent,
for my people settled in Connecticut in tie
middle OF the seventeenth century, | wish TO
gladden. my eyes and those of my brother
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Two BOOKS WORTH
HUNTING FOR.
Priceless Old Volumes That Lie Neglected
Oh Somebody's Shelves.
The First Books Printed on the North Ameri-
can Continental Few Interesting Facts
About Book-Hunters of the Day.
Elocial to THE SUNDAY CALL

RODIGIOUS I"
And we could
well quote the
fayorite express
sion of the old
biblio = maniac,
D." Do m i n e "
Sampson. Fifty
thousand d OIL
Jars paid for a
single, sty,
ulustYi IuSLg anu
rusty volume, or
that is to say.
mole than the
annual income
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-10-30
HOT-HEADED CHnEANs,

The answer of the Chilean Government
to the message of President Harrison, if
correctly reported by Minister Egan, is
certainly rather belligerent document
In the denial of the right of a foreign
Government to interfere with the judicial
processes of the Southern Republic it may
be claimed that the precedent established
by Secretary Blaine in the italian affair is
being followed, but the language of this
communication lacks the diplomacy and
adroitness displayed by the Secretary of
State in the New Orleans matter.
1t is certainly to be hoped that no seri-
Gus rupture of our hitherto friendly rela-
tions with all the American Republics
will occur. The United States, while fully
maintaining its power and dignity, can
afford to be reasonably magnanimous
toward a hot-headed nation SO recently
distracted by the horrors of civil war.
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TERMS OF THE DISPATCH.
PITTsBURG. FRIDAY. OCT. 80. 1871.
TWELVE PAGES
TAKEN TO THE LIBEL COURT.

The turn taken by Senator Quay yester-
day in ordering suits for conspiracy and
libel against Chairman Kerr and some of
the newspapers which charged him with
heing a sharer in Bardsley's illegal spoils
adds vast deal of interest to what at first
promised TO prove tame and uneventful
campaign in this State If the Senator
goes upon the stand and supports his eX-
planatiOn. already given in these columns,
that the BardSley transaction was merely
the diScounting of a note, afterwards paid,
for campaign purposes, and further testi-
ies. as he says he is ready to do, that he
never had even a personal acquaintance
with Bardsley, he will easily secure per-
sOnal vindication from this charge.
But. as stated yesterday, no matter how
completely Senator Quay can clear him
self personally, the other fact will remain
that the transaction shows the party man.
ayers used Bardsley for party purposes in
financiering at time when he was receiv-
ing illegal favors from Boyer and McCam-
ant then representatives in Office at Har-
riSburg.
Had Chairman Kerr confined himself to
tliS dulllJleu anu peIIlHSnI IdcI ne WOulu
have accomplished as much in the way of
influencing votes as by trying to fasten on
Quay personally a serious charge which
the accused party appears to be eager and
quick enough to rebut in libel proceedings.
1t is not probable that the defendants in
the threatened suits need apprehend, as
result of them, any protracted suspension
Of their liberties or deprivation of their
share of this worlds goods The most
serious result will be if in going much too
far in their accusations against Senator
Quay as an individual they have given
that astute politician a chance to occupy
public attention for the balance of the
week with the grievance against himself
and thus divert notice from the State
officials who occupy a very much worse
position. Whether this or personal vindi-
cation is the motive of the suits will have
to be shown by the continued prosecution
or the dropping of them after the election
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RAPID MEDICAL ADyAScEMENr

Medical science has rapidly advanced
within the past few years. 1t is only a
short time since that hydrophobia was
considered to be incurable, and now it is
demonstrated that it can be successfully
treated. DR.. Paul Gibier, Director of the
New York Pasteur Institute, in his first
annual report claims that out of 255 cases
treated only one patient died When it is
considered that 30 OF these cases were of
persons bitten by dogs known to have
been mad, and that they applied for treat
ment during the first half year of the ex-
iStence of the institute, the success of the
treatment seems phenomenal
1t is such results as those claimed by
DR.. Gibier that lead to the belief that at
no far future date all ills to which the
human frame is subject will be under
complete Subjugation. Experiments in
all directions are being constantly carried
on, and every day new light is obtained.
1t is to be expected that there will be
some failures, as in the case of the Koch
lymph; but the results obtained by the
Pasteur incubation for hydrophobia, and
the Keeley bi-chloride-of-gold cure Tor the
liquor appetite, give US the assurance of a
final triumph over even the most obstinate
of diseases.
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KNOWN THE WORLD OVER.

SIR EDWIN ARNOLD modestly admits that
he is poet.
NEW YORK people are now giving William
Wilde the last husband of Mrs Frank Les
lie, charming dinners.
NOT to be outdone by her colleague in ca
lamity, Senator Pfeffer. Mrs. Lease Is begin
ming to boast of her whiskers.
GENERAL PROCTOR, according to Colonel
George W. Hooker, of Vermont, possesses
more of the qualities and characteristics of
Abraham Lincoln than any living man.
THE Gar and the rest of the Russian i'm
perial family left Copenhagen yesterday for
Dantzig. They are going to have party at
Lividia in celebration of the royal silver
wedding.
MRS. BEsANr will be inexpressibly panied
to learn that the head of the American the
osophists, William @. Judge, emphatically
declares that Biavatsky has communicated
with no one since her death.
THE Prince of Wales is preparing for q
high old time on his 5Oth birthday, which
an address in gold box. His. friends hint
that he is not proud of his age.
LORD SALISBURY, when he, was plain Rober
Cecil, was reporter, and was always ready,
after a night in the gallery, TO go out with
the boys and invoke nightmare on supper
of Welsh rarebits and London stout.
The most eloquent pulpit orator in Canada
is the Rev. DR.. George Douglass. He is
blind and his hands fall helpless in front of
him from paralysis, SO that he appears half
dead. But no one who hears that marvellous
voice can remain insensible to the charm of
his oratory.
HENRY N SMITH went to New York from
Buffalo with few thousand dollars and
desire to make fortune. His first venture
in Wall street succeeded and he kept on get
ting rich until he-failed. It's long lane
that has no turning, short career in "the
street" that knows no failure.
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needed, and the children, with the pros
pect of being free at noon, are said to have
worked with will without either fatigue
or impatience. The school teachers also
devoted themselves more thoroughly to
their labors, knowing that they could have
the afternoons for their own studies.
Even the parents were grateful A large
proportion of the children were from poor
families, and parents not only secured
their assistance in household duties, but
they made the home influence felt.
In the United States the tendency has
been of late to cram the brains of the
children, and the question as to whether
or not this was not hurtful has often been
discussed in educational circles With a
reduction of the hours of tuition there was
a cutting off of some extra studies, but re-
ports show there was greater proficiency
in the essential studies. If it can be
shown that the halliday system is an i'm
proyement, there are many reasons why it
could be adopted with propriety here.
The fact that it leaves full half day free
would be an incentive to poor people to
force their children to attend schools until
they attain a greater age, instead of as at
present removing them for the purpose of
setting them at work 1t is system that
should receive careful consideration at
the hands of the educational bodies.
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AN ALLIANCE IN POLITICS.

Every little while some member of the
Farmers Alliance breaks out with the
assertion that the organization is political
in its nature. This time Colonel L. l..
Polk, the President of the Alliance, says
emphatically: "The Alliance is as full of
politics as an egg is full of meat" Such
utterances are not needed to convince the
public of what it has known all along. i
So far as third party is concerned, how,
ever, there are no signs on the political
horizon that indicate that it will receive
even so much as lukewarm support at
the hands of the Alliance. 1t is particu-
larly noticeable that when election days
arrive the members of the Alliance vote
just as Mr.. Polk says he intends to do-for
whom they please, just as they have done
before and will do again when ever oeca-
sion permits