The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-02
PROF. COLES FOR DECEMBER.

During the past three months all OF
the great planets have been grouped
together on one side of the heavens, In
consultation as 1t were, laying plans
Tor the great meteorological new CEN
tury schedule that will go into effect at
the commencement Of the coming new
century, January 1st 1900 and we
have reasons to believe that II will
contain many new and destructive
storm combinations; frightful appear
ing electrical displays; sudden and Sc
we're earth tremblings; strange and
startling heavenly phenomena; wrath
ful and wreckful water wavings, and
unprecedented meteorological convul-
sions. The great planetary conven-
ton now In session will close just af-
ter the great final act, which will take
place on the 18th inst; when Neptune,
Earth, Saturn, Sun and Moon will
form into one line, and watch the deep
shadows enshroud the Moon in dark
ness. This same scene occurred some
five thousand years ago and will not
occur again in seven thousand years.
Whether this great planetary conjunc-
tlon and moon eclipse will cause earth
quakes and kindred phenomena, or
peaceful and quiet conditions of the
earth and the atmosphere remains to
be seen.
AMERICA, AROUSE!
December starts in on a High
Flood" day and the whole month will
be ruled by the High Flood" vital
forces, in America. This situation will
afford n great opportunity for all busi-
ness men in America to make business
hum! but In order to do this they must
have an unbounded amount of culti-
waited confidence in each other; for the
first aspect of the moon forms will be
a parallel to Saturn. This is unpleas-
ant and unfortunate and will cause
the general health Of the people 10 fall
below the average: cereal markets to
fuctuate; speculation to be dull, and
every one to lack confidence. From the
4th to the 10th will be the best time to
start new enterprises; and as Christ
mas falls upon Low Ebb' day in a
sign far removed from the influence of
Jupiter, our financial planet, we advise
all business men to throw out their
inducements so as to bring in the bulk
of their Christmas trade on or before
Saturday, the 23d inst. A merry Christ
mas to all.
VALUABLE INFORMATION.
Judging from the numerous flatter-
ing testimonials that we received last
year endorsing our valuable Infor-
nation" department, in our forecasts,
it was greatly appreciated; and we
| again give the best days to kill pork
| beef, fowls, ETC., for the holiday trade.
| The best days will be the 1st, I'd, Sth
| 9th, 9th, 2Sth, Goth and 30th. Killed
| at any time between the goth and 9th
| the meat will be soft, strong and un-
| wholesome. The 18th and 10Th will be
! two good strong days to kill for Christ
mas purposes; and the 9th, 2Sth, 29th
| and 30th for New Year. Beware of
| Saturday, the 10Th, as the planetary
| conjunctions and moon eclipse on that
| day will make it unfortunate for both
man and beast. The strongest and
best days for surgical operations will
be the 1st, 9th, 14th, 10Th and 2Sth.
| Avoid operations on any of the Low
| Ebb' days, as marked upon our Storm
and Sign Calendar. The best days for
| fishing or hunting will be the I'd, 7th.
9th, 14th. 18th. goth, 2Sth and 3Oth. Fish
or game killed at any time between the
Goth and 9th will not be good for man
to eat
THE STORMS AND SIGNS.
Our prediction, that the great plan
cts all being on one side of the heavens
during the last months of the Nine
teenth century would cause the mag
netic and electric functions to form
over the ocean where they would
ground without much atmospheric agl-
| tation," proved true. And that was
the reason why we warned our readers
last month and again warn them this
month "to watch out for a great storm
of stupendous dimensions that is liable
to jump up out of the ocean, in the
near future, and sweep down upon us
with unprecedented fury" An east
wind or clouds running up from the
southeast, will be the warning signal.
The regular storm periods this month
| will be due between the 4th and Sth,
the 11th and 14th, the 10th and goth,
the 22d and 25th and the 9th and 3lst.
The last storm period may extend far
south and do much damage. After the
great planetary conjunctions have
passed, on the 10Th inst unprecedented
reactionary storm period will surprise
us ALL especially during the months
of January, February and March.
Great floods and blizzards will be al
most sure to follow after these conjunc-
tions, for at least three months Watch
the moon eclipse on the 10th inst.
| Professor c. Coles,
Editor storms and Signs.
Kingston, Pa, U. S. A, Nov. II, 1899,