The Lunar Eclipse.

A Total Eclipse of the Moon, June 23, visible in eastern Asia, the Pacific Ocean, and the western portions of North America. Greenwich mean time of & in R. A., June 23, 2 20 P.M.:

There are two eclipses in the month of June, 1899, the first being that of the Sun at the lunation on the 8th, and the other an eclipse of the Moon. Each exerts an ominous influence upon our affairs, though invisible in this locality, the first by reason of incorporature with the sign Gemini, which rules the United States, and the latter because of its totality and visibility on our

western coast.

According to an old aphorism, "There shall be many troubles in that year wherein there is an eclipse of both the luminaries. during the same month." The significations of these two eclipses would seem to justify the soundness of this enunciation.

At Washington, at the time of the lunar eclipse, Mars is in the eastern angle, in quadrature with Venus in the mid-heaven. Those in power will not wield a popular influence with the masses, and some public measure or move will elicit severe criticism. The government will do well to act cautiously, and to guard against insincerity in the ranks of its professed allies. Badly-advised legislation will be attempted by lawmaking bodies, and matters will not be plain sailing for local municipalities. High officials will suffer from embarrassment and opposition. Complications in diplomatic circles may be

anticipated. Evil reports will attach to the higher ranks, and scandals will ensue. Jupiter in the fourth, in good aspect with the luminaries, promises well for agricultural interests west of the Mississippi, and particularly for the wheat crop.

There will

be a bountiful harvest of fruit and cereals. Much crime and illhealth will prevail on the Pacific coast, and troublesome times in the conduct of prisons and hospitals; also several railroad accidents. A serious explosion will occur in the Eastern States. Aries culminating at Denver, and the malefics afflicting the second, fifth, and eleventh houses, presignify a disastrous calamity in connection with a place of education near that longitude. Much immorality is to be apprehended, and a depreciation in market values will disturb the speculative world.

At London depressed financial conditions will come up, and there will be plenty of commercial failures. The death-rate will increase, and a noted woman passes away. There will be heated debates in Parliament concerning war and colonial interests, and an unsavory scandal will embarrass a prominent legislator. Liverpool will benefit commercially through the influence

of Jupiter.

At Constantinople, Mars is culminating; the Sun opposes the Moon from the eighth, and Saturn and Uranus are rising. The Eastern question is approaching a grave crisis, and the rule of pashas is jeopardized. A heavy war cloud hangs over the land of the Turk, the gloom of which will be augmented by internecine difficulties. This eclipse falls dangerously near the ascendant of the Sultan, with Uranus and Saturn in his twelfth house, in opposition to Venus and Neptune respectively. This potentate needs to use precaution for the safety of his person, for, in the latter part of July, Mars will afflict the radical Sun and Uranus in the royal horoscope. Duplicities lurk in the seraglio. The transit of the planet Mars through Virgo is not productive of felicities to the Ottoman Empire.

At Calcutta the death of a high dignitary is indicated, and an assassination in official circles. Epidemic disease will be prevalent, and man and beast will suffer through scarcity of grain.

At Manila the disposition of the arbiters is most portentous.

Uranus is elevated, in opposition to Venus and square with Mars, while Saturn and Neptune oppose each other from the mid-heaven and nadir. Distressful complications will harass the administrative powers, a condition which no finesse or display of force can circumvent. The natives will oblige unnecessary coercion, and treachery and rapine on their part may be expected. Australia will suffer heavily through official peculations, and upheavals in the forces of nature will endanger the farming and live-stock interests. Coast vessels will encounter violent storms, and many shipwrecks will result.

Some of its

This eclipse rules for five and one-half months. most direful effects will be felt when Mars squares the luminaries in the second week of August, also near the 24th of September, the equinox being quadrature with the ecliptic point. Therefore the atmospheric inclemency characteristic of that period will be much increased, and cause great destruction. The middle of November will also witness some marked effects.

Incidentally, there is danger of loss of positions, bereavement, illness, or business complications, for those born close to March 22, June 22, Sept. 24, or Dec. 23, of any year, or of those whose ascendant, mid-heaven, or Moon held the first degree of Capricorn at birth. This will especially apply to those born in the years '42, '44, '49, '63, '66, '71, '85, or '86.

HAZELRIGG.

"Do not Christian and Heathens, and Jews and Gentiles, and poets and philosophers, unite in allowing the starry influences? Astrology is a general and well-grounded belief."

SIR WALTER SCOTT IN "GUY MANNERING."

Wabeat Forecast on the Chicago Board of Trade, For July, 1899.

WHEAT comes under the June Sun from the 1st to the 7th, and, while there will be no breaks, neither will there be a steadily advancing market; but the last few days of the month, wheat will recover somewhat and show signs of strength.

Wheat will be quite strong on the 1st, early in the day, but it weakens toward the latter part. There will probably be no market on the 3d. The 5th will be weak, and wheat will close low. The 6th will also be weak, with a spurt between 10 and

II A.M.

The New Moon occurs on the 7th, at 2 31 P.M., Standard time. The Sun has just passed a heliocentric square of Mars, and this indicates a weak Moon, consequently a weak market, until the Moon arrives at the full. Sell, therefore, on all advances, or scalp on the short side until the 20th.

The Full Moon comes in, in square to Jupiter, and this will cause a few sharp advances, probably from three to four cents; but it will be advisable to sell short on all advances until about the 25th.

The last five days will show considerable strength, as the Sun is approaching a heliocentric square of Jupiter, and Jupiter is in his own terms. July 29 and 31, wheat will be strong.

CERES.

Birthday Information and Daily Advice for July.

Babies can't choose their own horoscopes, and indeed if they could, there might be an inconvenient rush of babies at particular epochs. Romola."-George Eliot.

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I. You have an unfortunate year before you. Loss of money, and danger from law and disputes. Attend closely to your business affairs, and do not undertake any new ventures nor encourage any changes whatever. Home affairs will be troublesome.

Evil for writings, finance, and journeys.

2. You have an active year, with many unlooked-for circumstances arising. Domestic matters are unfavorable, and there will be sickness within your circle. Be aggressive, but not venturesome; with care, the year will be advantageous. Moderately good for changes, and to force matters generally.

3. You have a quiet year before you, and matters will proceed as usual. Would advise caution in speculative affairs, and in changes. Those advanced in years should look to their health.

Good for ordinary purposes, but avoid hazardous risks.

4. An active year is before you, with many changes therein. Both good and evil will be in evidence, and it will require constant care on your part to prevent the latter from predominating.

Evil for changes and journeys, but fair for writings and friendships.

5. You have an unfortunate year, and there will be much that will occur to cause you anxiety. Sickness within your circle, with probable bereavement as well. Much sorrow and disappointment is indicated, and you should fortify yourself to meet the same.

Evil for all purposes.

6. You are somewhat favored this coming year, and should improve your affairs. Additions to your social circle are indicated, and some financial promises seem to favor you. your peace of mind.

Look to

Generally good to ask favors, seek enjoyment and gain.