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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-28

''jimmers." OF the table when playing a
cards Old Aubrey. rbe Old autiuuarr.
more than TWO hundred years ago noted
that when one had bad luck az carfs
IL was common for him TO say that some
body was sitting with his legs crossed.
and had so brought him iil-f0rtune. This
was a revival Of a superstition which
dates back 70 the days OF Roman pagan
Of the contempt SO freely and pr0verb!ally
poured out upon tailOrs. who sit cross
legged at their work
Habitaul card players oftefhave resort
10 strange methods Of Propiuating the
rcddess Fortune or Luck whom thew
worship. Du Boisgobey, in one OF his
sensational stories, remarks; "All heavy
players believe in some kind of fetica
Some put faith in a ring, others in the
pendants Of a watch chain; some will
only stake with their hats on. or when
chewing a tOothpick. Others again insist
on wearing spectacles, although they pos
sess excellent sight, while some. before
NeEturing . enter their club. VIII walk
for hours IN the streets hoping 10 meet
a hunchhack person and gently touch tho
hump Fetch worship is by no means
confined 10 Africa. Burglars have more
than once been found carrying coal in
their pockets, which was supposed In
some mysterious way to help them IA
their nefariOus trade, and many peODle
who have nothing in common with law
breakers save superstition make a Drae-
tice Of carrying this or that intrinsicaly
worthless thing to bring them luck.
Among English card players Of the last
century what was called "a carp bone
that Is, the curious feshy palate of the
fsh-was supposed to be OF singular effi-
cacy in bringing luck I'm cards An aris-
tocratc devotee Of the green haize table
Lady Mary Coke, wrote to a friend some
thing more than a hundred years ago:
The carp bones are intoierable; in the
evening / lost eight-and twenty guineas
al Lady Hertfordsi have thrown one"
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SOME CARD sUPERsTITIoNs.
Gamblers Believe in Them-The Carp
BOne-Card Proverbs.
From the London Spectator.

From the London Spectator.
That immortal devotee of whist, Sarah
Battle, whose wish was for "a clear
fire, a clean hearth and the rigor of the
game and who emphatically observing
that card&were cards, loved a thorough
paced partner, determined enemy, we
are told, and neither took nor gave con-
cession, had yet her weak point. "All
people," says Lamb, "have their blind
side-their superstitions, and 1 have heard
her declare, under the rose, that hearts
were her favorite suit" And in this re-
spect Sarah Battle was a type Of most
card players. Every one has his pet SUI
perstition or his favorite suit, and as
some one suit, or certain cards there
of, may be considered especially lucky,
so there are at least two cards which
are generally looked at askance as de-
cidedly unlucky. One is the four of clubs,
known as the devils bedpostS, and the
OTHER is the four of hearts, which, for
some reason, goes by the name of Hob
Collingwood'' in the north of England.
No manner of man is more prone to be-
lieve in luck, On to put his trust in strange
methods of insuring it and warding off
the effects of unlucky omens and in
fiuences, than the confirmed gambler, and
even the mildest player at that form of
domestic whist unexpectedly known as
'bumple puppy" where stakes are count
ers representing purely imaginary values
even such a one is, as rule, just as
strong believer in the luck" which he
tries to propitiate. either secretly or open
ly, as any professional Barry Lyndon.
The ordinary card player when pursued
Aby a run of tll-luck, gets up, makes his
CHAIR perform gymnastic gyrations and
sits down again, refreshed and hopeful,
tc pick up the cards of the new deal. He
may laugh as he turns the chair round,
but he does 1t all the same, and enter
tains, you may be sure, a sneahng be-
lief that there is something in it," after
all.
Card superstitions sometimes take odd
forms Some time ago visitor 10 the
neighborhood Of a country town in the
eastern part of Suffolk discovered that
it was there considered unlucky to sit
opposite the hinges, locally called the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-28

carp bone-"in the fire. but whether It's
yours or Mrs. JacKson's can't tell" Was
not this just like the African fetch wor-
shipper? The untutored savage. when
things go wrong with him, beats his fe-
tich; the English lady, when her fetch
failed to bring her luck, threw it into the
Again the African beats and maltreats
his fetch, but continues to worship it or
belief in the virtues Of the carp bone
Six years later than the date of the pre-
Vious extract she wrote to friend con-
corning another card party: Il lost nf-
teen guineas, though the carp bone lay
upon the table; but 1 fear the princess
-Amelia-"has taken away the virtue, for
called it an old tooth, which diverted the
company more than II did me, for from
that time / lost. At cards ! am supersti-
tious, and as II Is only at play. tbs par
donable." Lady Mary was candid, all
though her reasoning is open to question
TWO centuries earlier Reginald Scot, the
written that "a bone taken out of a carp $
head stancheth blood" There is no OBJ
vious connection between this piece of
superstition and Lady Mary Coke's abb
suGi fetch, but, in folklore, luck, like
other mysterious virtues, is apt to be
transferable, and an object which is CON
sidered good" for some particular pur-
pose gradually acquires a character for
virtue Of general application.
Even the cards themselves are some
times liable to be treated the way Lady
Mary treated the treacherous carp bone
Edward Fitzgerald, the translator of
Omar Khavyam," was well acquainted
with the custom of the Suffolk coast folk
and in some notes on their words and
phrases which he wrote many years ago
he remarks that although cards were Of
ten carried on board their boats by the
fishermen to pass away the time at ALI
fours, Don, or SirwiSer" games unknown
to the London card 70 )ms-yet they were
regarded with some suspicion when busi-
ness did not go right. "A friend of mine -
he said vowed that IL his luck continued
over the cards should go, and over they
went" On shore, the fetch paid the pen
atty.
Card sayings or proverbs are few Every
one IS familiar with lone, two, three, four
If the cards are so played in succession.
kiss the dealer" To cut an honor for the
trump card Is unlucky, for says a coun-
try proverb when quality opens the
door there is poverty behind" Cornish
folk say that good luck turks under a
black deuce"-it should be touched BY the
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When the committee from Richmond, Va,
made an appeal to this gathering and set
before the body the fact that the corner
stone of the Jefferson Davis monument
would be laid in Richmond during the re-
union there was a great majority vote
in favor of the old confederate capital
Letters are pouring in upon the executive
committee here from all parts of the south
and from many portions of the north and
west. asking for information about quar-
tiers, and many veteran camps as well as
prominent military organizations from va
rious parts of the county have made ar
rangements to attend.
Not only the southern states, but Mary
land, District of Columbia Oklahoma ter
ritory, Illinois, the western part of Mis-
souri, and other districts will be largely
represented. From a conservative esti-
mate it Is stated that there will be some
thing like 100000 veterans and soldiers in
this city at that time There are in the
south now nearly one thousand confeder-
ate camps, and most of these Will have
delegations here, while many of them will
come as a body.
The most elaborate preparations are. be-
ing made by the various committees here
to entertain the visitors, and while the
number will be very large of those who
attend, it is expected that old Virginia
hospitality, which has been known far
ana wide for more than century, Will
be equal to the occasion, and that provis-
ions will be made to entertain all who
come.
An immense auditorium, with a seat
ing capacity Of about ten thousand peo-
pie, has been in process OF construction
for some time, and is now nearly com
pIeted. This will be deliberately decorated
with confederate flags, banners. shields
and the like. The business meetings Of
the great organization will be held in this
structure on June 80. July l and 2. There
will be a chorus of 1000 trained voices to
sing many old-time confederate war
songs as can be crowded into an evening
These will be under prominent vocal di-
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s96. by Ryman InterYIew syndIcate.

Richmsnd. Va, June 25-The sixth an
nual reunion OF the United Confederate
Veterans, which takes place here June 30
July and ?. will bring together per-
haps the largest gathering Of outsiders
ever assembled in Richmond since the
war.
Ever since the capital Of the confederacy
was selected as the next place Of meeting,
at the Houston reunion last May. elabor-
ate preparations have been in progress to
make the gathering not only one OF the
greatest ever known in the south, but one
OF special significance. 1t will be re-
membered that Atlanta, Memphis. Char
lesion, S. c., and New Orleans all made
efforts at Houston TO get the next reunion,
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p. p. p. sAvEs Els LEa.

Jacksonville, Fla, July /, 1S95.-Two
years ago / had the worst ulcer on my
leg / ever saw. It had eaten down to the
bone. and my whole leg below my knee
and my foot was swollen and infiamed
The bone was swollen and painful and
discharged most offensive matter NV
physicians said had necrosis of the bone
this stage commenced to take p. p. n
and to battle my leg with hot CASTLE SOAP
suds 1t began to improve at once and
healed rapidly, and is to-day sound and
useful leg.
II think P. p. p, Lippman's Great
Remedy, is all man could ask for as a
blood purifier, as I have known 1t to curd
some terrible cases OF blood poisoning in
a remarkably short time.
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MAKING SALADS OF NAsrURTIuMs.
Flowers That Are Used for Food I'm
Various Parts OF the world.


Various Parts OF the World.
Washington Letter to Boston Transcript.
Mrs. Cleveland introduced clever in
novation at the last ladies' luncheon
which she gave at the white house. She
enjoys this form OF entertaining better
than any other, and tries 10 Invent new
things for the pleasure Of her guests. on
this occasion the novelty was an assort-
ment OF various kinds Of flowers for eat
ing. There was salad OF nasturtiums. and
another salad was. composed of the beau
stiful bell-shaped blossoms OF the abutilon.
Added to these were candied violets ana
candied rose petals. All Of the flowers
came from the greenhouses OF the eNeca-
tive mansion and were prepared in Mrs.
Cleveland's own kitchen.
The usefulness Of the flowers of the abu-
tilon esculentum as food is practically un-
known in this country. In Brazil. however,
they are commonly employed as a vege-
table. The edible quality of ordinary gar
den nasturtiums, prepared as a salad, is
more familiar Under certain atmos-
pheric conditions these blossoms smIt
electric sparks toward EVENING" fact
which was first observed by a daughter
of the famous naturalist Linnaeus. They
have a delicious spicy taste. Primrose
likewise are utilized for sa.ad IA Europe,
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rector. and will be accompanied by an i'm
mense band.
Among the other special features will
be tableaux Of beautiful southern girls,
one to represent each state. They will act
as sponsors from their several states and
will be costumed especially for this occa-
sion. These girls are selected either on ae-
count OF their social distinction. their per-
sonal beauty or the prominence in military
or political circles of their fathers. Most
OF the selections nave been made, and a
number Of reigning southern beauties are
included in this list. They will be given
a very brilliant reception on one of the
evenings during the reunion.
Another feature OF the reunion VIII be
the parade Of Mosby's famous Rangers
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SURGEONS
knife.
An Ulcer Had Eaten Into His Leg So
Badly That the Doctors said the
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p. p. p, LiDDman's Great Remedy
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confederate museum. provided the veter-
an organizations OF the south would raise
an equal amount This amount has al
ready been raised by the veterans. and il
IS expected they Will double their subscrip-
ti0ns-
The question to be decided al the reunion
viii be the location OF this museum. AT
the Houston Reunion. last year. "a com
mlttee consisting OF one member from
each southern state was appointed 20 de-
eide upon the location. This committee
met in Atlanta in October last. but failed
70 reach a definite decision Il is expected
that they viii submit report 70 the re-
in the matter.
Among the cities competing for this mu-
scum are New Orleans, Atlanta, Charles
ton. Richmond and Washington. 1t is UNI
dcrstood that Richmond is held in the
most favorable light of any Of the cities
competing because Of its being the old cap
hal though there are powerful argu-
ments for all There is already a large
confederate museum here. with head
quarters In the old jefferson Davis man
sion, the White house Of the cunfederacy.
The value of this museum Is thought to be
about 10000. and efforts have been made
70 try TO get the Rouss museum combined
south II this fails. a strong pressure will
be brought 10 bear in favor OF Richmond
as the place. and 10 is more than likely that
the capital of The confederacy will be Sc
lected.
The number of guests that will visit
Richmond a this time can hardly be esti-
mated. for all veterans, whether of north
il IS likely there viii be such a gathering
as mas never before been thought possible
north or south. John S. Irby.
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cutter Another proverb familiar In Lyon
esse SAYS. Good luck In cards bad luck
IN husband-or wife" But this Is mon
strous, and may De- relegated 20 the limbo
OF those very numerous proverbs which
may not unfairly be defined as condensed
fo0lishness.
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REUNION AT THE MONUMENT
OF JEFFERSON DAVIS,
Richmond, the Capital of the Old COnfed-
eracy, Crowded to It's Limits With
Veterans.

Mrs Davis and Winnie the Honored o
War Songs EnIiven of the
Plans Broad way ROuss of
York Gives Fortune Doube
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TERRIBLE BLOOD POISON.

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AT the November election in Missouri
a vote will be taken on the question of
making Sedllia the capital Of the state.
instead OF Jefferson City.
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BAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 7.-whsn the
preliminary examination OF Mrs, Mary
A. Davidson, charged with extorting
5000 from Rev. q. y. Brown, was re-.
sumed In the police court this after
noon, the courtroom was crowded with
women, many OF them members OF tho
Frat Congregational church, Mrs.
Davidson was hrst placed on the
stand In her own defense.
She became acquainted with Matte
Overman at Rev. MIR. ALIENS mission.
Abont two months AiterwATd she met
her al DR.. Browne. She never was n
member Of DIR. Browns church, but al
the solicltude Of DR.. Brown and the SUI
perintsndent OF the Sunday school, she
took n Bible olass, ana he hhd praised
her work Ia that capacity, both before
aud after the date on which he paid her
the $500. lie mad also euloKiEud her
to other members OF tho Sunday school
aud OF the church In her presence. She
narrated her Intimacy with Matte
OvermAn, whom sho accuses Jointly
with DR.. Brown, anu told how sae had
secured tho girPs confidence,
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rmE nEnELs Nnan HAVANA.
Fear Of an Uprising In support Of the
inturEents.

NLw York, Jan. S.--A special 10
tho Herald itsm Tampa, Fla, say; a
private Telegram received here from
Havana, says tho whole force Of insut'
gents Ia IN sight Of TIE capital.
The message says that apprehension
exists Of an attack on tbs city Ahd
tuat every effort IL being mado 10 pro-
tccI the suburban apprOA ohes, especially
tho walsrwOrks ana electric light ala
lion. sympathy with the insurgents,
II IN reported, 10 known " exist In
Havana outside OF official circles and
there 10 said TO DO Tears % an uprising
IN conjunction with the insufgeni al
vance.
Tho Cubans believe that the end Of
tho revolution 10 rapidly approaching
and says Camps IL defeated without
an attack ON Havana.
Consul General Soils diHcTodits oil
newA from Havana aud says that he
IL satisfied that the report Of the IN
sufgoBla being NJ the gates OF the city
Ia n eanRtd. He scouts the idea OF M
Atiach on the capital In the face VI
Campst's force Of 100000 men, includ-
ing the volunteer force under arms,
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A Damage Case for nIIIlons.

NEW York, Jan. 7.--Although a
Jury hAs been empaneled In the suit
Of the Prescott Il Anzona Genital
railroad aRsinst the Atohlson, Topeka
d Santa Flo railroad Tor damages 10
the extent Of IS, $50. 900, the taking oil
testimony may DO disp enssd with, Il
the legal points raised by the attorney .
Tor the defendant road are sustained
by Judge LAoomDo.
q. N. Biorry Of Albuquerque, N. NJ,
at the opening OF court today, moved
to dismiss tho complaint on tho
grounds that tho intoinlato commuTot
law does not cover the case rs pre-
sented. Charles B. tAlexanlsr de-
olared that the plaintiff road had nc
standing In court legally and that the
complaint was faulty.
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NEW YoBS, Jan. s.-A local paper
sayG Nearly 800 OF the locked out
tallofs have been taken back by con-
tfaogors and the backbone OF the stflke
10 broken. The clothing cJntfnctJfs
mutual prospective association hss
been beaten. Alter regulating tue
yearly agreement which the membsfs
Of the association made with tie
brotherhood Of tailots, the contractors
hope1 ito lpfecipilRie general strike
by locking up their shops. by ihih
they hoped ~ gain the support oil tue
large clothing manufacturers. The
lailofs frustrated the plans Of the
contraolOis hnd then the lntler
Irisd to make the lockout extend not
only 10 Ill shops la this city but other
cities as well, There was Etcnt TO-
lOiclDg At tho mass nesting OF the
lailors held In WHllhalla Hall last
night,
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10 SETTLE TIiE NATTER.
The Representative Of n London Paper
Makes - Proposition.

LONDON, Jan. MIR. Henry Nor.
man, special commissioner " tue
Chronicle, cables his paper from Wash.
inRton, ID. o., As fOllowt:
There Ia n heroic way OF settling the
whole difficulty, frAught with honor to
both governments and with results OF
priceless worth TO both psoples. The
present delay consists la tho TACT that
tho United States government consi 4.
CTS itself In honor bound to insist upon
a certain oouTse which tho British gov
eminent conlideTs itsuli In homer bounJ
to refuse TO adopt. Now, the kerAel
OF the dispute being the principle OF mr.
bitratlon, tho solution may DO found
therein also. Ii LORI lllsDury will say
that he muIt mainIsin his refusal 10
HrbllrRte with Nentzusla ny Itself, but
he 10 prepared " conclude a treaty
with tbs United states uud0r which all
questions falling OF diplomatic settle.
neni shAll DO Buonitsed 10 arbitration,
and this, OF course, would Include
Venszuels, Us tho greater inclucss tho