WHAT THE PROPHETS SAY

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 439, 23 February 1909, Page 11

WHAT THE PROPHETS SAY

THE YEAR 1809. SOME UNPLEASANT HAPPENINGS. What has the year 1909 in storo for us? The soothsayers—Mmo. do Thebes (France), William H. Macoaboo , (America), Magic Miller (Russia), 'Raphael (London), Old „ Moore (London), and one othor named Moore/also of London—prophesy in. their almanacs a largo crop of disasters, i\ars, and unpleasant happenings for 1909. In some cases ,two 'or three predict tho same event for, the somo month. It ivill bo interesting to ,seo how many of these assertions are justified. The' following are some of the most interesting extracts:—

January. A red jear, penis of war menacing (Mine, de Thebes). Death of noted lady novelist or artist, as well as many deaths of noted women (Moore). , „ , , , Some'"artist or writer will be numbered among tho great majority (Ripnacl). New York 'this year will be visjted by a disaster which will bo set down m history as cne'of the worst recorded (Maceabec). Complications with the colonies expected, especially with South Africa (Moore). War. will break out in the Balkans early in ; the spring,-Russia will gam the greatest 1 victories in this conflict, and-her prestige will be raised to tho highest point in her history (Magic Miller). February. ' Serious railway accident will causo widespread, disu-ter (Old Moore). Death of a well-known statesman, a prominent Freemason (Old Moore). Some J great legal personage will depart , this life (Raphael). ' , Unpleasant notoriety for the American President is indicated (Maceabeo).- • March. * Les on to the field of battle, will France be "victorious? Yes (Mmo. de Thenes). 1 President Roosevelt could not have chosen a niore 'nappropnate time for his' trip to Africa'(Macoabee). There, wall b$ trouble.? in Eastern Africa (Moore). , t ' Alarming newe~ from Hongkong in regard to tbe/opnim traffic (Old Moore). 'Wd'shall hear of a horrible and mysterious (Crime in Ireland towards the end of tho month (Old Moore). Danger of dispute with other Powers and cf war will be very great (Raphael). ■ *£i~ ' ' - Some noted man in tho Russian Empire will fall beneath the assassin's blow (Moore). May experience some astounding nows from South Africa (Old Moore). France will succeed on land, but the sea will be bad for her (Mme. de Thebes). President T&ft cannot hoip becoming ina heated controversy and actual quarrel with a very prominent office-holder (Maceabee). ' May. : ; ' "

I Bee threats of tragedy everywhere (in Africa) except in Morocco (Mme de Thebes) From Russia news of a tcrnblo mutiny among one of the regiments of the Czar. Many of the officers and men will be killed and wounded (Old Moore). , t ' A recrudescence of Anarchist violence is to be feared in Moscow and St. Petersburg, and ' jniMadnd and Barcolona (Zadkiel). Noted Englishman of mature years will pass to the great beyond (Moore) > ► Heavy troubles to shipping, fires and accidents in vessels, and explosions in men-of-war pointed to (Raphael). Juno.' J _j iuli ' An eminent doctor and a naval man will pass away (Moore). _ Mars pulminates at Calcutta, denoting a A mysterious case of poisoning will bo I heard of, and many people of good social position will be brought into prominence. The instigators will remain unknown (Old Moore)

July.;,' . , • ■, ' Wβ are more than likely to hear of a distressing motor accident involving the loss of one or. moio,lives. A prominent public man wm-nave a very narrow escape (Old Moore). brave danger of war, especially in oarlv parlor August (Raphael). ' y ■ Some noted man of mature age will pass to the great beyond (Moore). ''Accidents to ono\or more of our ironclads are threatened (Zadkiol). ironclads During quarter in Delhi and Central India Saturn will culminate; .-warning Viceroy to guard against a native rising and also to safeguard his position (Raphael). August. The'chief drama and scandal will arise from t a quarrel of women (M me . de Thebes). - , borne dispute likely to occur during early EUSt, Pr b ' y with rke y Much opposition to Government and loss, of many by-eleotions (Moore). I Towards the middle of tbo month a well- , knovn-knd Quth-nteemcd actor-manager w 1 i make his final exit (Old Moore) •September. - > ' " , of a well-known millionaire'may be expected towards the end of the month \Uia iuooro). *, «^ e ji U !!i e J 5 *£? se ™ nth P° ints to treachery end aouble dealing on the part of some forit ?*""' "{^j* l,B action of 6 «» of tho '(Kipha 3 oir y t0 mUch un P leaßa ntness (Jltorer" 10 "' mediOai B ? ienti9t wiU aii> . The autumnal equinox pre-signifies a critwal quarter.ior the Viceroy (Zadkiel)! Ootobar, , '

*£fiffo22. \TZ^ n ffiistress of . her (Moo 3 re) terS " 6 threatened in . *o Navy . Troubles denoted in the Navy (Raphael). The quarter is ominous. Disputes with other, Powers and warlike rumours (Raphael) G.raye danger of war this quarter [iZe). November, A naval action would seem likely (Moore) A naval demonstration will be necessary to<preservc peace (ltaphaol).' u, - CCBSa r> , A'panic) ou the Stock Exchange, probably in connection with railways (Raphael) /The loss of a well-known liner is likelv to occur about now. Although tho numbei "{jo. pensn will bo comparatively small it willj bo a terrific blow'to the members of marine insurance (Old Moore).' ■ Anxiety concerning a British Colony , ; also ''Pfeyalenco of eruptive fever in London (Zadkiel). ' The German Emperor will weather tho threatening storms of 1909 safely (Maceabee). December, TVesther: A mild Christmas (Moore). From the Black Country wo are likely to near of a colliery explosion; many a homo '' bo /&?$ to one of S» ef » nd «ndless sorrow (Old Moore). An awkward question will orop up which will, require great care and consideration on the part of our leading - statesmen in order to steer tho country free from the dangers will present themselves (Raphael). Somo disastcre in men-of-war (Moore). # Government should kcop a sharp look-out in the East for a sudden fanatical outbreak (Zadkiol). '