The Washington herald., 1908-05-31

OF course there's more than a grain Of |
truth in the saying that merit will win |
in the end. II that isn't too far off and /
the rent is paid; but when it comes right !
down 10 ladling out the talk with the |
jingle and raking in the coin therefor. |
science has merit ducking like a subma-
rine in a heavy swell.
Witness Prof. Gustave Meyer. OF Ho-
boken. n. J., who naturally possesses
some merit and stationery but whose
chief claim TO attention lies in the fact
that he is able to predict, through his
scientific knowledge Of Aries. Taurus.
Gemini, Cancer. Leo, Virgo (Northern
stars), and Libra. scorpio. Sagittarius.
Capricorn. Aquarius, and Pisces South
ern stars)
States that He Might Add.
Likewise the professor. whose title en-
blazoned upon his letterhead is "The Ma
tion's Counselor" has said in passing.
that he might add sort of casually that
II anybody has figured that this partic-
ular June that is now Fastening forward.
hot as. &c, is going TO be a month OF
brides. he is about 1000 miles of and
moving backward fast.
In fact. the professor has Il all figured
out astrologically speaking and scien-
uhcally deducting, that June is TO be
about the worst thirty days that the
world ever saw. II anything good is
coming along in that time the professor
through the aid of the aforesaid stars
wasn't able to find it.
To begin with, the professor states in
letter TO The Washington Herald
that Of the thirty days III June,
nineteen are going to be cold. wet.
stormy, and very changeable. when
the phenomenal atmOspheriCal dis
turbances Will occur on land and sea,
causing much loss of life and property,
and II win be well for all pilots to be
more cautious than usual, otherwise 1
fear that one or more vessels will go
? down at sea
All Over the World.
The next cheerful bit OF information d.
vulged by the professor is that calami-
ties OF magnitude will occur through the
entire world. Grover Cleveland will be
IN danger of passing away during the
fore part of June. Outbreaks will occur
in prisons, much trouble in our Navy
Department. banks will fail. or be robbed
and Uncle Sam will experience revenue
troubles"
Next we have the social troubles:
Great strikes and peculiar accidents will
occur on the railroads. as well as post
Office robberies, and our post-office off,
oials should be more cautious than
usual"
Leaving the Post-ofice Department
with this kindly advice-for which there
is absolutely no charge-the professor
further delves into the future
"Cslamities will occur. in schools.
hotels. Institutions Of confinement, as well
as theaters. and at pleasure resorts and
an epidemic will occur among small and
large animals. and the minds OF the peo-
pie will be in a turbulent and war-like
state
Great scandals will occur among
members Of the press bar, and clergy.
and affinity cases will be on The in
crease. The morals Of the people will
be way below par. and newspapers will
be full of scandal war news or war
talk, and church attendance will fall off
considerably. and religion will be under
a temporary cloud. and revolutionary
spirit will predominate throughout the
country, and the public health will suf-
fer considerably, yet our government
will overcome all contentious; but our
President should take guard against Eeri-
Gus ill-health or trouble with his eyes
teeth, and knees; should avoid firearms
more cautious than usual; and ] fear
that much trouble or loss is also indi-
Gated for him with or through the fair
sex. However. while he will have sew
eral public enemies and much 10 contend
with. he will be atle 10 overcome all
obstacles. and win prove himself 20 be
the right man in the right place and
will gain the nomination for President
and will be reelected this fall TO the
Presidency Of the United States by q
very large majority"
Needed One More.
With the exception Of minor matters
in which only a few millions Of peopl,
are doomed 10 death within a few days
this is about all the professor said.
was much regretted about Washington
last night that he didn't take his OBJ
servations from the top Of the Singer
Building instead of Hoboken, and tha
he didn't take another pill.
Still. when you figure IL out. he di,
nratf mol fv, nrde nd Of hand