The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-21
A Remarkably Gifted Lady Who Is
Surprising Our People by Accurate
Life Readings by the Lines of the
Hands at IA franklin Avenue.

had heard great deal and read great deal
more in the metropolitan journals recently in re-
gard to the science Of lnlinistry and the accuracy
with which the important events of ones lie
may be read by translation of the lines and
signs to be found in the hands In the public
libraries l found extensive and comprehensive
volumes devoted 10 this ancient art o; life read
ing, and ! recalled the fact that when all cf-
forts at solving the famous Gudcnsuppe murder
mystery in New York had come 10 nansht, and
the shrewdest criminal hunters of the whole
world had reluctantly acknowledged themselves
completely baffed the high authorities OF our
country's metropolis. more in desperation than
in seriousness, appealed to the palmist and there
received the cew from which Martin Thonc
and Mrs. Mack were convicted and punished
for one OF the most arocious murders OF this
century
But in spite of overwhelming evidence in sup
port of the claims of palmistry to II recognition
among the great sciences. had slcadiastly ar
rayed myself with the great army OF skep'ics and
scoffers at prow.ss who ''condemn what they
know nothing about" and tightly closing my
eyes and ears to facts and evidence refused 10
sanction anything sayoring OF occultsm.
With such deep rooted prejudice against that
which was TO investigate 1t was not pleasant
consignment the editor in chief had made mo
and pressed the bell button at IA Franklin
avenue with the air OF person assigned to
ridiculous task but determined to carry the
comedy through.
In the cosy parlor awaiting my turn to be u.li-
cred into the august presence of the Madam. for
she is always busy woman during business
hours, | looked about me for the silly girls
whom had been led TO believe were the sole
patrons of readers of destiny. There We're nine
others waiting besides myself, five gentlemen and
four ladies, and none was under 80 years of
age, and without an exception they were well
dressed and as prosperous and intelligent lot
as could be found any place. One of the gentle
men ! recognized as a prominent physician, a
second popular merchant and a third wealthy
contractor, while the remaining two men were
unknown to me. Among the ladies | recognized
the wife OF prominent lawyer accompanied by
another wealthy society lady and one of the
teachers OF our high school.
As they each by turn. returned from the
Madams private parlors they expressed them
selves as more than pleased with the result
and their comments were highly tattering to the
palmist's abilities as life reader.
But still could not dspel the comedy part OF
the situation from my mind and when ut last
my turn came confronted Madam Zeno with a
sarcastic smile upon my face and the expression
II came to have my fortune told"
''rhen you are in the wrong place, as ! am
only palmist"
The quiet dignhed expression took me COM
pletely aback and realizing for the first time I
Has In the presence OF refined and educated
lady and discovering the blush of crimson
mounting to my face ! offered an apology and
seated myself in the proiiered chair with ex-
tended hands and palms upturned to permit OF
careful scrutiny by the lady.
As important events OF my past life were re-
called to my mind with vivid earnestness
gradually relaxed my preludces OF palmistry
and the unerring accuracy Of the past gives me
unbounded confidence OF the future and took
my departure thoroughly transformed from q
scoffer TO a firm believer in palmistry in general
aud Madam Zeno in particular as fully able to
sustain her reputation as Americas greatest
palmist and life reader.
Madam Zeno will remain at IA Franklin ave-
nue. all OF this week and as her charge is but
60c. To all alike, everybody should avail them
selves Of the opportunity Of having their lives
read BY . thoroughly competent palInist
BY permission Of the lady We present with this
article . cut showing the principal lines q ths
hAa1s tsem the stapdpoint d palnise