The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1886-11-19
A VISIT TO AN AsTROLOeER,
by = Writer Strongly Impressed with I4ts
Penetrating SaEaeity.

by = Writer Strongly Impressed with His
Penetrating Sagaeity.
remember several years ago. writes
Ella Wheeler Wilcox to the Chicago
Tribune. that a Winter of unusual SHOWS
and Summer of terrific cyclones we're
said to be caused by q conjunction Of
certain stars and their peculiar attitude
towards the sun.
Then, why may not the theory Of this
DIR. :. be true Il do not give his name
lest an unCharitHble world accuse me of
adver ising HIM. that many of the dis
hsters, financial and otherwise, that be-
fall our lives are often due to q similar
caIse7
Several months ago. having heard a
great deal OF the marvellous powers Of
OF this man, went to see him, moved
by curiosity and interest. 1 found his
modest sign with a simple prefix of
" Dr. over an English basement on q
respectable and quiet street.
Although early in the day, his recep-
tiOn room was filed to overflowing with
eager and curious people while the low
hum Of q mans voice I'm sn adjoining
apartment indicated that the astrologer
was occupied.
As looked about me saw q pale and
intellectual lady In deep mourning,
whose serious face expressed the earnest
ness of her crrnnd; a gigglIng girl in
bttdtohll VINO Ealu HnR - me lust TOT
fun, ard ma would kill her II she knew
TT" a Veiled lady who sat like a sphinx
In the corner; an unbelieving man, who
came to expose n fraud, and brother
from Wall Street. who came because he
had come before and found It TO his
profit.
Tho schoolgirl broke the silence by
her nonsensical and delightful giCgle
(dcl ghtful, because Il bubbled up from
light, embarrassed heart the lady In
mourning arkcd US eagerly II we thought
the HstrOlORer could give US any knowl-
edge OF the dead the unbeliever scoffed
a. the whole " concern" :" and then the
solid, mattcr-Of-iAct broker from Wall
Street spoke:
Il can only speak from personal
experience" he said. - heard much
OF this mans peculiar powers, and I
came At first out Of curiosity at o tine
whom l was about TO make an important
venture In business.
entered the room: he cast my
horoscope. and after a few moments
study over II. he Informed mo correctly
what occupation / was destined To fol-
low. TEcn he told me tina, a e 4 ain
constellation WAS just Gro sing the path
OF my life stH- which would render my
business venture dangerous or fu.nl,
and advised mo 10 wait until lew
weeks had clalsed before | made any
such venture.
" was 80 impressed with his words
that l did walt and found that the in
vestmcnt at had contemplated would
have resulted most disastrous y.
Z" Since then 1 always consult him
before taking any serious step iu tusi-
ness. So far he has nc1cr failed TO
advise me correctly. / have saved
money, and mnde money, by consulting
him. l have great faith In his ability,
which l regard as purely scientific, and
in no sense supernatural"
&" He told my sister she would have
chance to get married In a year" gig
gled the school girl q" hope TO good
ness he won't tell me that"
When at last / was admitted to the
presence OF the astroloEor l saw a mid
dlc-a2ed man. tall, inc incd TO be stout
OF prepOsscssing presence and with q
German cast Of countenance.
Az had never before been In this par
ticular locality. and IA 1 WAS a very
small unit In the great sea of luna itv
which surges In New York. l could not
nat;er myself that I was known to this
man.
Yet after casting my horoscope and
studying IL moment he informed me
that the situation OF the stars at the
time OF my biith necessitated a public
career for me, either in the dramatic or
the literary worid-the latter he should
think; and then briefly he outlined the
principal and most important points 10
my life with absolute correctness.
Just now" he said, A" it will be I'm
possible for you to make any definite
plans about anything. A star affects
you which would confuse any arrange
ments you might makes pecinlly plans
for travel. It viii move away I'm a short
time, however; but 1 would not advise
you to attempt any journey just at
present"
As 1 had recently been called back
from the West suddenly by n telegram,
and my entire plans for the season
upset, could not but think his words
serious.
After q few moro moments of silent
study he made some predictions I'm mat
ters personal and financial (every one OF
which so far has been verlfiei), gave me
some advice, and charged the very
moderate sum OF fifty cents
Why do you charge so small
fee" / asked. when you would
have ell you could do st twice that
price1"
Well ne said, " often q man from
Wall Street whom have assisted 70 a
fortune comes here and lays down q
800 bill. / have received as high rs
$500. SO ! can AFFORD to keep my price
down for the masses"
Do you receive more calls from
ladies than gentlemon?' I asked.
Yes, although great many men
come here to consult me on business
many who would not like It known, no
dOubt-but 1 think o. q rule women
predominant. Sometimes a lady comes
whose horoscope is almost devoid OF
events and she goes away angry because
/ cannot predict startling adventures
and full life for her. can
only predict or relate what the stars
show me-"
. It Is rather curious" said. that
ladies patronlze you 40 extensively,
when you nUe tho one person on earth
to whom they are obliged to give the
exact date Of their birth"
" But l forget It so soon, you know"
he answered. - see 80 many people
every day. / could not tell you tO-mor-
row the year OF your birth"
Comforted by this assurance / made
my exit, and found ten new arrivals
IN the receptiOn-room since had
left it.
One of the fashionable modistes and
female spectators of New York told me
she had often visited this astroioger
and always with benefit to her business
interests.
- But find Ii better to go I'm tho
forenoon" she said. ." He Is mentally
exhausted late In the day. and his
vision seems less clear. He is a won
derful man."
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