El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-12-25


Y" year it is pleasant TO forget
all the horrors of 1915, but
we who study the stars foresee that
: 1916 viii transcend in startling events,
upheaVals Of nature and waste OF hu-
man life any u months IN previous
history The record of the new year,
however, viii not be altogether som
Der, for 1916 Will be a period Of great
est extremes While all the forces
of human nature appear 70 unite for
there will be a clearer vision concern
ing the unseen world. Counteroai-
ancing greed cruelty and Selfishnesss
heroism, kindness and sacrifice VIII
tend to uplift the races Of men,
Doubles sthe first question in every
mind viii be- What do the seers pre-
dict concerning the war; The answer
is that the end is far off. Although
there will be periods when a strong
current appears to be carrying the
; conflicting nations toward peace, II is
not likely that the great world combat
VIII erd until 1915 One OF the ZINES
when peace appears probable VIII be
in March, 1915. and the other IN the
summer Of 1918
a War of Cycles.
This is a cyclic war. The sub-cycle
of Mars. the warrior. began with the
equinox of 1909, IN the cycle OF Jupi-
ter, the builder of fame when Inc
period Of Saturn, the subduer. came, IN
1914. the War-cloud burst, and 1t Is
probable that the conflict VIII con-
finue until 1915, when dawns the period
OF Venus. human love and sympathy
Unfortunately. the sub-cycle OF Mars
continues until 1919, and even though
there may be a temporary cessation
of hostilties in 1916 or 1918, war IS
likely 10 break out with renewed
viEor later. Unless peace is attained
in the spring Of 1915. Holland. Nor
way and Sweden may become involved
IN the war. There are also certain
indications that March and June may
Na n rnrfl the United
States, through internal troubles as
we'll as external dangers
Germany. comes under a threatening
sway Of the planets in January ana
March The death of a high official
possibly a member Of the royal fam
lily, is foreshadowed Discomfort VIII
the war lords may be severely criti-
cised. Disasters az sea are lndlc7 teu,
Nay shows peril for either the kalser
or the crown prince The sumner rs
change in December. 1916 precedes
sudden and startling events
Crisis and a Recovery
England has rather dubious augury
including sudden reNerses Ior san
uary, danger from air raids the 1irst
week in February. and catastrophes on
the seas While the navy may gain
in June. Losses are likely N the mldote
presaged for the sumner September
brings q crisis, followed BY an upward
sweeD for the better in Deeember
Italy may expect victories and re-
verses in rapid succession. Riots over
food and credit are probable Condi I
tions should improve in Nay, bur 2
member Of the cabinet will be IN 4
trouble. From September, 1915, TO Nav I.
1917. lost ground should be rega'ned- 4
II the king escapes danger from the /
late sn-ing 70 midsummer !
Belgium has little hope OF batter 4
times until 1918 or 1919 Peril and /
losses threaten king Albert in Febru-
arv Women and children may suffer .
additional horrors More public build
ings may be destroyed
France should find its financial con-
ditiou improved during the course Of
the year. The army may suffer set
backs in March and Aprii, followed by
heavy losses in July and August Gains
are progncshcated for early April and
June In November and December
treachery may be uncovered and the
end Of this new year Of 1916 probably
VIII be a crucial time There is men
ace for the life Of president Poincare
in March and april and again in July
and August
Peril for the Russian Bear.
Russia has little hope of encourage
ment IN the message Of the planets
January and February should expose
a chain OF conspiracy extending back
to June, 1915. For the car, serious
losses and possible injury are fore
shadoWed- April is an adverse month,
and he may expect little good until
after August II he survives, next De-
sember viii bring gain TO him.
Austria has little promise Of great
shange. The aged emperor may die
n early spring OF summer.
Holland has a sinister argury- Events
lavinE their origin in 1915 viii reach
! climax in July. Personal danger 10