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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26

either ill.health, accident or trouble for
General Joffre. from May to July. This is
apparently the astrologer's way Of predict.
Ing that the victorious general will pass
away not later than July
In January, we are told, there will be
great disaster to English shipping A great
strike will nearly cripple England THE
opposition of the lumnaries to Saturn is
very unfavorable for the country generally,
and we may expect serious reverses and a
terrible death blow"
An attempt on the life of King George OF
England is foretold. The heavens in Janu-
airy are particularly ominous for the
Emperors OF Germany and Austria TO
make up, for the misfortunes to England,
the French army will win great victory.
The dcthronemcnt of Kaiser Wilhelm Is
scheduled by one prophet for the beginning
of February. This month will be marked
by a financial crisis in England owing TO the
enormous expenditure required by the war.
Earthquakes are promised in CONSTANT.
nople. China and Mexico in March.
Professor Raphael says that 1.-The passage
Of Jupiter to Aries and his trine aspect to
the planet Mars is strong indication Of
success to the arms Of the Allies in April"
"Old Moore" predicts terrible epidemic
OF plague in France, brought about by the
war. This will continue in various coun.
tries even after the war Is over. There will
he epidemics of smallpox and other con.
tagious diseases in June. Holland will
suffer from foods In May.
A serious disaster in the theatre Is to
occur In June. Zadkicl says that there will
be a slump in Wall Street during this
month.
Another earthquake shock in Italy that is
to last five days Is promised in July.
Saturn crossing the ascendant of the
Kaiser" 1t Is said will end the career Of
that distinguished potentate during this
month.
August will be the unlucky month for
the Gear OF Russia. and he Is warned by
Raphael to he on his guard against revo-
lutionary plot during this month. The
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trouble is owing TO the fact that Uranus
Is in Aquarius, the ruling sign OF Russia,
and its opposition to the sun is not ia.
vorable to the Car"
Zadkiel gives US the cheerful news that
Ireland will probably get home rule, at last,
in August. Poland and Persia will find their
national aspirations satisfied at about the
same time
II is going TO be a very bad year for
Germany, according to all the astrologers,
and the terrible climax will come in Sep.
TENDER, disaster even more serious than
defeat in war
On the 18th of September" says one
noted astrologer, Saturn reaches the op-
position OF the place Of the sun at the foun.
dalton of the German Empire in 1870, and
this transit will complete the disruption OF
the empre-Tif 1t should have held together
SO long"
A divorce case involving a wholesale en-.
posure of corruption in British aristocratic
society will become public in September.
The world will be shocked to hear how
British Duke who married great American
keiress has ll-treated and deceived his wife
and squandered her property. The occi-
dental position of Saturn" Is said to be re.
sponsible for this divorce case and other
sad revelations Of domestic unhappiness In
high circles.
The aspect OF the heavens in October,
1916 indicates a serious financial panic In
New York, London, and other financial CEN
tres. Mars will be on the cusp of the sec.
ond house. an unfortunate omen for finance"
comments the astrologer in explaining this
prediction.
There will be an upset of the British
Government in October. Saturn very near
the midheaven at the new moon of Septem-
Der 81 threatens some disscnsion in the
Cabinet and trouble in high circles" the
astrologer tells us.
Revolutions are promised in Spain and
Hungary in November. Another attempt
will then be made on the King of SPANS
life. Hungary will at this time, the as.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26
Happenings All Over the Earth N =
AS Predicted by the Leading Seers-s1
Not One of Whom Foresaw the War

S-T'v HE almanacs compiled by the leading
Ing prophets, astrologers and seers
OF Europe forecasting the most i'm.
portant events Of the year 1916 have reached
this country. Among these publications are
those OF Professor Zadke Professor
Raphael. and "Old Moore" of London The
usual annual published by the celebrated
palmist. Nine. de Thebes. of Paris, is de-
layed. Nine. de Thcbes. however is utter
ing prophecies concerning the future In her
usual picturesque and impressive manner
These forecasts are extremely interesting
because they deal with the coming twelve
months which are certain to he filed with
nnomentous happenings But none of the
seers were able TO forcsee the great war
which is sweeping the caribbean they now
foretell the end OF a war the beginning OF
which they could not forcsce?
Perhaps the most remarkable and definite
prediction regarding tbs war Is that it will
come TO an end on May %. explained
on the last column Of this page.
Another prophet calculates that the war
will end in April This fact Is brought out
by study OF the horoscope OF General
Joffre, the famous French commander
in.chief. His horoscope shows that he
was born on January ". 1882 at A. M.
at Rivesaltcs In France The sun says
the horoscope. "was only 60 degrees above
the eastern horizon and in sextilc with
Jupiter cadent IN the ninth house but only
1 degrees. 33 minutes past the upper
meridian. Mars ~as In the seventh house
Saturn was In the third in mundane con-
junction with Uranu2 Within | degree, the
hinged planet iB qnartic to the ascending
degree"
After Analysing all The heavenly move.
ments and combinations govcining the life
Of General JOffrc during 1916 I'm most
thorough manner the horoscope concludes
That he is degtincd TO become a victor In
April. Thla Us particularly indicated by
the trnc aspect OF the moon with Mars
both at the Solar Revolution and at the
Lunar ProHrcsg." After this period, how.
ever. the hcaycnI are said TO forcshadow
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26
MAY.

|. An unlucky day in the morning.
z. Dangers threaten you in the
evening.
). A fortunate day for closing bust
ness deals.
9. + ortunate until 2 p. m, but
unfortunate after that.
II. A fortunate day for social en-
tertainments.
70. Deal with others, travel and
seek work before | so p. m.
u. A very uniucky day; avoid girls
26. Seek business before 800 p. m.
II. Be on guard agains, digestive
disorders.
80. Work hard. but take no risks
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trologer thinks. finally achieve it's
ence from the wrecked Austrian
A gloomy event scheduled for
Is war BY Afghanistan against q
Government Of India. At the s
there will be an attempt at
against the British In India.
During the Winter Quarter OF Il
warned, there is likely to be a
fire at theatre or school in San
During this period there will I
rioting In Rome. Pirates will cor
outrages along the coast of Chin}
a total eclipse OF the sun
February 3 portends many disas|
that period. The Kaiser and
Prince OF Germany are state
threatened by Imminent overt
punishment for their crimes at 4
Prussia will not be a healthy c|
some time to come, and may bd
by a widespread epidemic"
Unseemly scenes will be witness
United States Senate during q
Quarter, the astro!ogers tell us.
Senators will strike one another q
and roll upon the floor together.
Bengal, and other parts Of
be visited by plague of locusts 1
during the Spring Quarter.
A serious dispute between En-
the United States Is predicted fol
mer. Famines will occur liz Hid
Switzerland.
The outlook for the United Std
the coming Summer is said to
one. AS Saturn, Venus and Nept|
the tenth house, Mercury lin Gen
the cusp OF the ninth in quadr}
Mars; the moon. ruler Of the ten|
8 degrees past exact opposition
and Uranus is In the fifth" The
believe that the United States
war with Japan. or some oth1
during this period.
a partial eclipse OF the moon,
said to presignify "submersion of
shipwrecks, damage by locusts
lars. incursions of soldiers In.
States"
Failure of the wheat crop and
Australia are predicted in July.
The astrologers point out that
the return of Halley's Comet inl
and disasters have fallen upon Eu|
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26
JUNE.

|. + originate day for a steamboa,
journey.
Z. Favors boldly asked VIII be
granted.
5. Beware OF automobile accident.
8. Expect favorable answer to
marriage proposal.
-. Nerve yourself to suffer a be-
reavement
4. Beware Of law and quarreIing.
10. lake special precautions against
IRE and burglars.
-. Business promotions probable.
y. A lucky day for dark girls.
-. Expect trouble at home in the
evening.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26
JULY.

]. Ask no favors to-day.
), Stick to business and do not
travel. if possible.
10. Do not buy real estate to-day.
II. a good day on which to begin
business ventures.
5. An unlucky day for business
enterprises.
10. The daytime favorable for bust
ness.
Il. Bad news from an elderly rela-
ton.
"a. A lucky dav for musicians and
artists.
%. A dangerous day. Stay a,
home in the evening.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26
OCTOBER.

Z, Money losses threaten you.
). Beware Of conversing with a.
blonde woman.
.. Expect some pleasant surprise.
l3. Stay at home in the evening.
-. Danger Of quarrel in the eve
-. A day full OF bad luck.
~. BE on your guard against
dark girl.
II. An unlucky day for stock deal
ing.
20. a lucky day for sports.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26
NOVEMBER.

Z. Danger Of trouble with your
employer.
). A favorable day FOR business.
4. Beware Of ouaIcls in the eve
ming.
=. BE on guard against street acci.
dents.
J. a fortunate day for lovers.
IS. Danger Of accidents on the
water.
". Avoid travelling, il possible.
~. Start new business deals.
n. Beware Of false friend.
y. Be particularly careful mol 10
lose your temper.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26
SEPTEMBER.

!. "A very unfortunate day in fam
lily affairs.
4. Be careful abou, conversation
with strangers.
J. Good fortune in the early nom.
ing.
8. An unluoky day for all things.
IL, Talk with women only in the
evening.
10. A favorable day for coun.hip.
l8. A good day for business.
~. An. unfavorable day for dark
women.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26
DECEMBER.

). Danger Of sickness.
5. A lucky day tor buying real
estate.
e. an unfavorable day for mar
mage proposals.
.. Avoid tunnels and high build
ings
II. Guard against an acciden, in
entering an elevator.
=. a favorable day for railroad
travelling.
70. DO business, il possible. before
40 p. m.
IL. Girls Of mature age will receive
proposals.
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MARCH.

|. Lucky for red-haired women.
;. Unfavorable for health Of
babies and children.
8. Very unfortunate day. Beware
Of a quarrel
IA. Push your business before ! D.
m. The evening very unfortu-
II. Beware OF railroad accidents.
q. Keep away from stray dogs.
IL. ra2el. court, marry and enter
lain friends.
81. Be on the lookout for trouble
at home.
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APRIL.

4. Be careful not to gel into a
quarrel.
5. Avoid girls before noon.
]. A happy day for lovers.
II. The afternoon unlucky. but the
evening more propitious.
~. Try to complete business deals
before 2:l5 p. m.
~. Seek business and travel, bu, do
not court or marry.
Il. A lucky day for love making
and marriage.
IS. Beware Of an unscrupulous dark
woman.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26
AUGUST.

4. Girls will have good offers of
marriage.
]. Avoid signing documents and
do not travel in the afternoon.
8. Success in business ventures.
~. Unfortunate for business under
lakings.
II. Be on guard against fevers.
IS, Seek favors in the afternoon.
IL. Beware Of quarrclling with
friend in the morning.
II. Be prepared Tor trouble a, home.
<4, ne evening very unfortunate
for lovers.
70. Violent excr,ions likely to be
dangerous.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26
The "Lucky'' and Gun
lucky" Days of 1916
From Astrological Calculations by Raphael the
English "Seer'

JANUARY.
!. A good day for business. Sci
In the morning.
;. A dangerous day for spccula-
ton.
6. Favorable for courtship and
marriage.
II. Be on guard agains, dark girl.
l3. Doubtful during the day. but
fortunate in the evening
Fl. Beware Of dealings or quarrels
with women up to 1853 p. m.
%. Unlucky day to begin lawsuit.
26. A favorable day for business.
81. Sell. but do not buy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-12-26

FEBRUARY,
]. Sell before noon and court in
the afternoon.
;. Doubtful until Z p. M, the
evening more favorable.
8. Seek business and sign con.
contracts
10. A very unfortunate day for
most purposes.
u. Court. marry, push your bust.
ness. and speculate.
IS, Take no great risk.
"a. Ask favors in the morning, res,
OF the day unfortunate.
70. Beware Of catching cold.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-22
$4,000 GOLD PRIZE

$4,000 GOLD PRIZE
$4,000 in Gold will be awarded to
the lodge, church, society or other Or
ganizatiOn standing highest in Tho
Times Recorder Thrift Club. InGivid-
uals are allowed the privilege of du-
plivating all their votes for their fav-
orite lodge, church or society. Organ
izatiOns competing under this head
do not conflict with the individual can.
didates in any respect.
Order of the Eastern Star. 1929
Americas and Sumter County
Hospital ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1880
Order of EIkS ................1 4,72O
WOOdmen of the World ........ u,7S9
Leslie WOOdman Circle ...... 9,10O
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-22
$1,000 In Prizes Given Free

The list OfThrift Club Members,
together with the number of votes
cast for each up until seven p. I'M.
Saturday night appears today. Next
publ shed list of standings will ap-
pear Wednesday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-22
DISTRICT NO. 1.
CITY OF AMERICUS.

At least two prizes - a $4,000
Diamond Ring purchased from ThOs.
l.. Bell and a HOOsier "White Beauty"
kitchen cabinet purchased from the A.
w. Smith Furniture CO.-wiH be
awarded in this district.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-02-22

Continued on Page Seven.)
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Miss Ethel Reese ............. 1850
Miss Cordelia Gatewood ...... 5,12O
Miss Gertrude Hudson ...... $40
Miss Corrinne Stills .......... $3.50
Miss Julia Gordon ........ $500
Miss Annie Mathews ......... $50
Miss Jimmie Josey ......... 500
Miss Julia Mae Horn ....... $50
Miss Glennie Cottrell ........ $3.50
Mrs. Frank Stanley . jNfO
DISTRICT TWO.
This includes all of Sumter County
west of the Central of Georgia Lines.
After the grand prizes have been
awarded, at least two prizes will be
given to the highest in this district.
First prize will be a beautiful $4,000
Diamond Ring, purchased from ThOs.
L. Bell, Americas JeweIer. Second
Prize will be a HOOsier "White Beauty"
Kitchen Cabinet, purchased from A. w.
Smith Furniture Co., Americas furni-
ture dealers. We pay you a 10 per
cent, cash commission, if you don't win
a prize.
PLAINS.
Miss Theresa Walter ......... 1920
Miss Emma Lee Walker ... 5,430
Mrs. ]. G Logan ............. 1010O
ANDERSONVILLE.
Miss Jessie Daniels ....... 1920
Miss Maggie Belle Griffin go. $500
Miss Jessie English ........ 5,O40
Miss Minnie Avery ............ 5,110
Mr.. Cecil Cordell .......... 1920
Mr.. X. B. Wellons .......... 1900
Miss Annie Pennington ..... 1920
Junius Easterlin ........... 5,400
Miss Susie Williams ........ $3.50
Silas Hardin ......... $3.50
Continued on Page Seven.)
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-30
FILES CHARGES
AGAINST HUSBAND

Mrs. Lucille Wagner swore out a
warrant this afternoon for her hus-
band, Earl Wagner, charging him with
disturbing the peace. Mrs Wagner
told Judge Ramsell that her husband
beat her up Tuesday evening when
she told man where he could find
Center avenue. 81
Mrs. Wagner told the Judge that
she received a letter Tuesday from
some unknown person who signed the
letter with a P and dash asking her
for a date Tuesday evening at 8
o'clock Mrs. Wagner said that she
paid no attention to the letter and
was on her way to the home OF law
yer to arrange for divorce from her
husband when she met man who
asked her where Center avenue was
located. She told him and as she did
she stated that her husband stepped
up to them and accused her Of max
ing a date with, the man. He beat
her. according to Mrs. Wagner, and
threatened to draw a gun on the man
where will We find Mr.. Wagner"
asked Judge Ramsell. He will be
here at the restaurant at $780," re-.
piled Mrs. Wagner, $50 snap him and
give him good dinner"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-30
SUNDAY SCHOOL
/. DAY WILL Be kept
METHODIST CHURCHES OF THE
CITY WILL UNITE FOR SER
VICE LASTING ALL DAY.

Next Sunday will be devoted entire
Wy to Sunday school boosting by the
Methodist churches of Ottumwa and
several special services are being ar
ranged. =.
DR.. o. G. circuit Of Des Moines, state
superintendent for Sunday schools
will speak at the First Methodist
church in the morning and will meet
the Sunday school boards Of the Meth
Ddist churches Of the city In the after
noon. He speaks again in the evening
in the same place. The Sunday school
board is composed Of the officers and
teachers of the Sunday schools TO-
gether with the committee for that
work which is selected by the official
board. The boards of the three Meth
odist churches Of the city Will meet
at three o'clock Sunday afternoon with
DR.. circuit at the First church.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-30
Come
Edrlp

Cd and saw He then told me that
seven weeks before he met an auto
coming round a curve and the leaders
took fright and there not being room
only for the wagon they jumped ana
took everything with them. The drlv-
or jumped lust as the stage went from
under him and landed in the road.
When he and the chauffer got down
to the wreck one horse was stanolns
up hitched to the neckyoke ana ore
tug while the other three were oeao,
the wagon broken all to pieces ana
/ 400 pounds of mail all scattered
about. The one horse was IN the team
as came up the river.
Ny brother w. G. met me at Lucille
with horse and saddle / got on the
first horse had been on for twenty
six years. We crossed Salmon river
on an old fashioned rope ferry boat,
and commenced climbing mountains
toward the Snake river They seemed
to be as steep as fifty or sixty de-
erees or more. We 60 along side on
trail which looks like furrow made
with q plow and sometimes not 80
good as that. We ascend as we go un-
/ til we are hundreds of feet in the air.
After going up thus six or seven miles
we reach the divide and start down
toward the Snake river. We go down
! about three miles to where my brother
| lives with his son Frank D. and wife.
who was Jennie Wagner and was once
teacher in the Agassiz school. Here
I am visiting for few days and hav.
ing a good time.
Yours truly,
| J. T. Smith.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-30
MEETING WILL Be
FOR COMMENT
ANYONE MAY BRING UP CUES
rloNs AT ASSOCIATED CHAR
tiles GATHERING MONDAY.

The open meeting Of the Wapello
County Associated charities, schedul-
ed for next Monday evening, October
4, at the Commercial association
rooms will offer an opportunity for
anyone to bring up questions in re-
gard to the work being done by the
organization.
The success of the meeting from
this standpoint will depend, largely,
upon the number of people who attend
and the interest that they take in the
topics brought up for consideration
there. While primarily the gathering
is to elect the board of directors and
transact other business for the coming
year, yet, the free, open discussion OF
all questions in connection with the
work, will be an important part of it..
A social hour is to follow the business
meeting and refreshments viii be
served during that time.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-30
NOTED TRAVELLER s
RESUMES JOURNEY
REV. MARANGEOPA CONTINUES
TRIP AROUND THE WORLD
PREACHING GOSPEL.

Rev. Harribellie A. Marangeopa,
Malay missionary who has been lectur-
ing in Ottumwa, left Tuesday Tor
Oskaloosa, Rev. Marangeopa Is travel
ing around the world on foot giving lee
lures in each city where ne stops.
From Oskaloosa he will go to Des
Moines and from there TO Iopeka,
Kansas where he intends to spend the
winter.
Rev. Marangeopa was born In Malay
and educated in England. He speaks
twenty-seven different languages and
has been captured by savages. Next
spring he intends to resume his Journey
to the Pacific coast where he Will re.
ceive $4,000 for his travels. HIS maj
destination ia his native land and to
date he has travelled 111,36 miles and
has been in three hundred and nine
towns and cities out Of twenty-eight
states.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-30
DEERFOOT TRIAL IS
AGAIN POSTPONED

Iowa city, Sept. 29.-Dr. William
Deerfoot, charged with manslaughter
and scheduled to appear for trial next
week, has been granted a continuance
until the November term Of the dis
trict court by Judge Howell.
Deerfoot, who was tried on the
charge of numbering his wife several
years ago, and found guilty of man.
slaughter, appealed to the supreme
court. The present case Is re-tr1al
on the appeal Deerfoot has had his
case continued from term to term for
nearly year and 1t is probable that
the present setting for November will
be held firm, the court holding him
definitely for this last date.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-30
MANY CITIES TO
HELP FIGHT FIRE
OF CONFLAGRA-
TON TO BE DISCUSSED
THROUGHOUT STATE.

Des Moines, Sept. 29.-Plans for the
special observance of Fire Prevention
Day on October 9 are being made by
commercial bodies in many cities and
towns of the state, according to re-
ports received here. In most places
educational programs are to be given,
as it has been found that the public
interest in methods of eliminating the
great waste of fire is increasing.
The setting aside Of the day was at
the suggestion of Ole o. Roe, state fire
marshal, who has been sending out
fire prevention literature for use in
the schools He said today that in
struction given to youngsters by teach
ers is of great value. The fact that
the 1915 fire record will be but slight
Improvement over that Of 1914 is re-
sponsible for the plan.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-09-30
INJUNCTION IS REFUSED.

Nevada, Sept. 29.-Judge R.
Wright denied temporary injunctj
in court restraining H. D. Drake
Elm street from maintaining a hou
for immoral purposes. Drake and
colored housekeeper were arrest
here and bound over to the grand ju
some months ago upon such char,
The grand jury failed to indict the
and the county attorney went in
court and asked the injunction. I'll
attorney, J. F.. Martin, filed affida
from people of that neighborhood
ing that they had never seen anyth
out of the way at the Drake home
the injunction was denied. Drake !
the woman furnished bonds for It'd
appearance In court.