The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-15
Destiny Revealed by Manipulation Of
the Paste bOafs,
FORTUNES BOTH GOOD AND ILL
An Old Gypsy's <.hoa of Learning the
secrets OF ne Future-Mystis
"ea1tus OF the Cards
As Disci Osod.
From thsSsw York World.


various cards are given first. 1t Will
always be found that light cards are
most favorable. Hearts come first. not
as a matter of sentiment, but as mat
ter of fact. Then follow in regular or
der diamonds. olubS and spades. very
few cards OF the last-named suit are
of good omen. They usually mean sor-
row. disappointment and the like.
Clubs are better but not as good as
diamonds. though some card readers
aver that the club suit is the best suit
of ALL Experience has not proved this
10 be so. One thing you can depend
upon nine times out of ten is that If
YOU take pack of cards and cut it on
the ace of diamonds you will surely
get n letter, no matter IL you haven't
had one for six weeks. This is inter-
esting. It's also a good thing to re-
member Now for .hc cards and their
mystic meanings.
HEARTS.
Ace Of hearts--If attended by spades
II signifies sickness; If by hearts, love;
Il: By diamonds. good fortune; If by
clubs. happiness.
King of hcarts-N fair man of loving
disposition but haSty temper: Il good
friend.
Queen of hearts--A good woman,
faithful and affectionate and sure to
make II good wife.
Knave of hcarts-Your dearest friend
on earth.
Ten Of hearts-This card signifies
many children and wealth, and In near
ly al cases augurs Well
Nine of hcarts--This is the wish card.
Whatever you wish is sure to come
true.
Eight OF hearts-True friend: kind
ness and happiness.
Seven Of hearts-False friend; beware
of treachery and exercise great caution
in all business transactions.
Six of hearts-A generous but tricky
person who will seek to entrap you.
Five of hearts--A bright and happy
change; unfounded jealousy: fond of
excitement.
Four of hearts-A stubborn person
not easily won.
Three Of hearts-Prepare to change
for the better, but be careful lest your
own im2rudence cause you much sor-
row.
Two of hearts-Exoect good news in
letter; be discreet in all that you do.
DIAMONDS.
Ace of damonds--A letter and good
news.
King of diamonds-A handsome and
upright man; good card.
Queen of diamonds-A lovable wo-
nlrn who is fond of good company and
who Is usually very agreeable and en-
tertaining herself.
knaVe of diamonds-A near relative
who considers only his own interests.
Ten of diamonds-This card usually
signifies ten pieces Of money. When
attended by favorable cards It means
bright change and improved financial
conditions.
Nine of diamonds-A person who is
fond Of water. You are likely to short
ly go on journey.
Eight of diamonds--A second mar
riage late in life.
Seven of diamonds-This is in most
instances an evil card. Friends are
speaking evil of you.
Six of diamonds-Losso Of wife or hus-
band early in life.
Five of diamonds--Here's jolly lit
tie card. 1t means unexpected riches,
good news and much happiness.
-Four of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Of your
friends; tell them no secrets.
Three of diamonds-LOok well to your
domestic affairs. and guard your con-
duet well, for Il divorce suit is threat
enqd.
Two of damonds-An engagement
which you should not keep. This APP
plies both to business and love. Re-
member this WELL
CLUBS.
Ace of clubs-Something new and
happiness
King of clubs-An affectionate man;
an unrelenting enemy. Study we'll the
attending cards.
Queen OF clubs-A treacherous wO-
man. whose terrible temper and fierce
jealousy are sure to cause untold
trouble. If offset by hearts, the outlook
is not so bad.
knave of clubs-A hasty friend who
IL thinking of you.
Ten of clubs-UneXpected riches and
marriage. You have nothing to fear
from this card.
Nine of clubs--Do as your own mind
suggests. Take no advice from others
Eight of clubs-Use caution in busi-
ness transactions.
Seven of clubs-Rng at the bell
When this card lies between court
cards beware of the opposite sex.
Six of clubs-Bad news. Use care In
all new business ventures.
Five of clubs-An unfavorable mar
riage: guard yourself against trickery
and deception.
Four of clubs-You cannot exercise
too much care in money dealings; de-
fer important correspondence on this
day.
Three Of clubs--A pair of new shoes
also marriage.
Two of clubs-'rhis little card of two
spots signifies great deal. 1t means
disappointment and lot Of other eX.
tremely disagreeable things.
SPADES.
Ace of spades-Misfortune, unhappi
ness: spite.
King of spades-A handsome. ambi
tious and unscrupulous man. who vii
allow nothing to stand between hin
and the accomplishment of his designs
Queen of spades-A bad-temperet
and melancholy woman, whom it Is no
safe to trust.
l<nave of spades--A man who drinks
to excess and one who Is not to b,
trusted: also dark person Is thinkin.
If you.
Ten Of spades--This is an exceedingl,
nnpropitious card. 1t portends un
happiness, Imprisonment and grief.
Nine Of spades-Misfortune will b.
followed by happiness and-good luck.
Eight of spades-1f you are cautiou
In your business transactions success
will attend all your ventures.
Seven Of sDades-LOok out for thi
card. 1t means the loss Of dear frien,
and trouble.
Six Of spades-Wealth through in
dlstry.
Five Of spades--Correct your ba,
temper. ,++...
Four of spades-Slckness and dis
aster. This is never good card, an
woe to the one to whom IL falls.
Three Of spades--A journey acros
the water; a lucky card.
Two of spades--Re good and you vii
be happy; also q removal. @
tions. 3& ~
HOW TO USE THE CARDS.
Now take a pack of cards and shuffl
II three times. Cut them three times
Then face the cuts and see what tn