The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1899-04-06
x EVIL PROPHET.
The Uz1on to be Lost Ia Chaos and Emerge
Papuhlfea

The Uzfon to be Lost Ia Chaos and Emerge
SIX Republics.
Iver forty years ago an old German
hermit published curious prophecy
in Bavarion paper. In it be foretold
the Austrian Russian and the Franco
P1ussian wars, the death of Pope Plus,
and the Turce- Russian debate at arms.
He said that Germany would~aave
three emperors in one year before the
end of the century and indicated the
death of two United States presidents
by assassination. All these things
have come 10 pass.
In the same article he said that when
the twentieth century opens q great
seismic disturbances would take place.
which would cause the submersion OF
New York city and the western half
of Havana. Cuba is to break in two,
while Florida aud Lower California
are to suffer total extinction. The
shock of earthquakes will raze build
ings to the ground IN nearly every
city on the continent. Millions OF
lives aud billions Of dollars worth o.!
will be destroyed.
There i, to be change in The eco
pomic conditions of almost every
civilized, nation. He foretells the
growth of democratic spirit in Eng
land, which will result from a reVo.
luton that will overthrow the present
form Of government and make the
country republic. He says the lss'
ruler OF England will be the best the
country ever had, and the srst presl-
dent of the new nation will be one OF
the royal family.
Queen Victoria is by long odds tho
bes; ruler England has ever had, and
in 8 recent speech the Prince OF Vale .
said it is his dssire to live to see Eng
land republic.
According to tho hermit, Russia,
Frsnce. and Italy will form an slllauce
aEG will enter war with TURKEY.
This war is 10 be the outgrowth OF
Turkish D .rsecution of Ch' istian SUBJ
jec,s. This triple alliance will conquer
tn: domain of the Sick Maa OF The
ess: At the expiration Of the war
como :caiions ~ill arise which W
plunge Itsl: and Frauce iu'o war ";h
Rus.la. The result will 5e tnat tie
two countries will be gobbled up by
;ne :.orthar:, power and will cease 10
exisy 0. Independent nations. WGl'e
wrr . 5ei':s Wagsd between them the
Poac wlEl remove the eat Of CathoIle-
is.r from Rome to some town in south
EN- Ireland. A rebellion will take
rl.ce ia he land of shamrock. IN
wash he country will become inde-
p.nden: Of England. Then a oonilct
nj" arise between the ultra Catholics
Of tne south of Ireland ard the ul'rs
Pro ei'ants OF the north, IN which thc
sorth-ons will be the victcrs. A king
dl,n rill be established and il 10 pre-
died thst the reign Of the hrst
po;euIate will become historic for Its
tyranny.
IT, prrphctpaint| dark future for
he United States. He says al ths
c.oss uf the century feeling OF Gr.
rest will seize the people. This fee'-
gi.s.srs;!if be the growth Of unequai
a 9s' ~. ..Es Inht nv Jwenty-rfth trcsideGs
viii 5s tie last executive head OF tEe
United States. During his admins
tration the disconnected masses Will
break into rebellion, and the estab-
lisbed form of government will b,
over:hrown. The United States Will
be rent .eundsr, and for a year or
more anarchy will prevail. When
order shall be brought out OF chaos,
six republics will be formed, with
e.pitols at the following cities: San
Francisco, Denver, New Orleans, st.
,oujs. WASHINGTON, and Boston.