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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19
CAUGHT ON TIE FLY.

kirkland Groye Camp commences to-
day. Every indication points to giori.
Gus eneampment.
L. III. Gin, OF Avalon, leaves Monday
Tor visit To the Pan American Exposi.
ton and other points.
The young son and daughter Of E.
Goidstrom. the Baltimore shoe man. are
summering at Reedvine
Messrs. II. II. Fallin, T. l.. CockreI,
aud G +. Eubsnk. of Northumberland.
are in Baltimore this week.
From Griners Wharf on the lower
happahanuock. an average of 200 bar
rels OF Irish potatoes were shipped each
day last week.
Governor Tyler was royalty entertain.
ed at kinsale on last Tuesday night.
The Governor is making cruise on the
police steamer Acoomac.
Miss Ethel Newbill. who has been Wis.
ting for the past two weeks her uncle,
DR.. Q. F. Newbill. of Norfolk, returned
TO her home in Essex county Monday.
The Lively and Forrester's Shoplniues
crossed bats on the latter's grounds Sat-
urday afternoon. The game was called
on account of rain at the ending of the
nth inning, the score being 81 to IL in
favor of Lively.
VIM. p. Fricker, young man who
some years ago travelled this section for
the Farm Supply Co., Baltimore, and
later for that Company's successor. s. l..
Lamberd Co. committed suicide last week
In the c9mpany's store on Light street
by pistol shot in>the head. No reason
is known for his deed. He leaves a wife
and two children.
b. F. Hart, the popular grocery sale.
man, is now travelling this territory for
Ramsey Il Efenger, wood and willow
ware, Baltimore. He has been In 3 alti-
more for two weeks or more preparing
for his first trip, which Is made this week.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19
The Best Remedy for stomach and Bowel
Troubles

Troubles.
II have been In the drug business for
twenty years and have sold most all of the
proprietary medicines of any note. Among
the entire list have never found anythina
to equal Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy for all stomach and bowel
troubles. says o. w. Wakefield, of Columbus,
ga This remedy cured two severe cases of
cholera morbus ia my family and have rec
commended and sold hundreds OF bottles of IL
TO my customers to their entire satisfaction.
IL affords quick and sure cure in pleasant
FORM" For sale by n. J. willing Il Co.. Iry-
ington: G. w. Sanders. White Stone.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19

Inc kidneys are your
blooo purifiers. they fill
ter out the waste OF
impurities in the blood.
II they are sick or out
OF order. they fail TO do
their work.
Pains. aches and rheu-
matism come from ex-
cess OF uric acid in the
blood, due TO neglected
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19
NOTICE THESE /:

Boat for sale.
Whsrtoa Grove Camp ad.
Horse lot at Wharton Grove.
Bids for work on Barren Neck church.
New ad. of Pungotesgue Academy.
Ad. of University College OF Medi-
ci ne on this page.
Revenue stamps redeemed by Lancas-
ter National Bank. See notice.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19
REVENUE STAMPS REDEEMED.

All patrons of the Lancaster National
Bank, Irvington, Va, having checks
with revenue stamps imprinted there
on can have same redeemed within 80
days by forwarding the checks to the
bank. Checks can be torn from stub and
stub retained by the patron.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19
A NOTAHLE FACT

Hobson is still the hero OF Santiago, and so
are we the heroes for what you want. Still at
the same old stand and always trying to please
our customers in fancy as we'll as heavy
groceries. Drugs. confectioneries. paints and
oils specialties. Also a nice line of fancy and
heavy straw hats and caps. with a general as
sortm' MT of various useful articles not gen
orally kept in country store. Come and see.
Thanking you for past favors, we are,
Yours to please,
Il. J. HAYDON & SON Irvinvton Va
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19
In he Clerks Office of the Circuit Cour,
OF the County OF Lancaster on the
3and day of June, 1901,

In he Clerks Office of the Circuit Court
oil the County OF Lancaster ON the
asnd day of June, 1901.
w. p. Cham, Florence Chann,
Benz. II. Carlin, Kate w. Carlin,
Robt. L. Pattison, Bessie Wool.
ford, Horace Woolford and James
Woolford, Plaintiffs,
against
JAS. Gay Gordon. John ID. Gordon,
Jas. Gay Gordon, IT,, Mary Cald-
we'll Gordon, Chas. Gordon, Kate
Lecompt Gordon and Andrew Cor
don, the last six being infants, De-
PENDANTS.
The object of this suit is for division
of the real estate of f. II. Woolford
deceased (known as Merry Point) among
his heirs at law. And an affidavit havin q
been made and filed that tho defendants,
Jas. Gay Gordon, Jno. ID. Gordon, Jas.
Gay Gordon. jr., Mary Caldwell Gordon,
Chas. Gordon, Kate Lecompt Gordon
and Andrew Gordon not resident of the
State of Virginia, il Is ordered that they
do appear here within 10 days after due
publication hereof, and do what may be
necessary to protect their interest In this
suit. And 1t is farther ordered that a
copy hereof, be published once a week
for four weeks In the VIRGINIA CITIZEN.
and that copy be posted at the front
door OF the courthouse OF this County
on the first day Of the next term of the
County Court.
A copy-Teste:
VIM. CHIFFON, Clerk.
HARVEY 3. GRESHAM, D. q.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19
PUNGOTEAGUE ACADEMY

A High.Grade School for Boys and
Girls. Thorough course of study taught
by college trained teachers. Students
fully prepared for entrance into college.
Board In private family. Tuition and
other expenses light. Location healthful
and convenient to railroad and steemer.
For circulars and other information
address
j. ID. HuaaLErT, A. M, Principal,
Pungoteague, Accomac Co., Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19

Clsybrook Cottingham, of Ottoman. Is
here this week visiting friends.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19
VA. POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
Estate agricultural and mechanical coIlege)
AT BLACKSBURG. VA.

A Southern institute of technology Thirty
instructors. Thoroughly equipped SHOPS
laboratories. and infrmary. Farm of -four
hundred acres Steam heating and electric
lights Ia dormitories. Degree courses in Ag-
Electrical Ensineering. Applied Chemistry
ana Seneral Science. shorter courses in
Practical Agriculture and Practical Me-
chanics. Total cost OF session of nine
months. including tuition and other fees,
board. washing, textbooks, medical attend
ance. etc.. about s 1886; Cost to State students
about $i65. Next session begins September
II, 1901. For catalogue and other information
apply to j. M. McBRYDE, Phi. D., LII. D.,
President.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19
KILMARNOCK.

Owing to the threatening weather of
Friday evening but few turned out to
hear the lecture, which was to have been
given In the Town Hall, by Mr.. Algernon
Is. Chandler. Mr.. Chandler made but a
Few brief remarks and dismissed the
audience. He will lecture here some
time in the fall.
Ivan and Marvin Brent, of Baltimore,
are visiting Jas. NJ. Brent.
Miss Mamie Mann, who has won many
friends here where she has had charge
of the millinery department of Eubank g
store this season, returned to her home
In Baltimore last week.
A little baby girl arrived last week to
gladden. the home of w, H. George.
Allie Cralle. one of our most popular
young men and assistant cashier of the
L. E. Mumford Banking Company here,
left Sunday night TO take charge of the
new bank just started in Tappahannock.
We commend him to our Tappahannock
friends. BE was accompanied by his
father, j. B. Cralle. The position made
vacant in the bank here will be filed by
Henry Chase.
Ellis q. Richardson is this week visit
ing his br other in Mathews county.
Miss Bonnibel Cross, of Weems, is
visiting her friends, Misses Mamie Lee
Bonner and Lillian Cralle, here this week.
For the past year or so 1t has been
matter of much dispute as to who was
the second largest person In this place,
all being agreed as to the one deserving
nrst place, so to settle the question the
largest one was voted for in the drug
store last week with the following result.
Leon Bonner, 121; r. ID Carter. Ak. 7
y. Craig, "a; w. E. Cox, 10; Willie
Cox, 9; W. L. James, z; Henry Kamns
9; +. s. Eubank, 5; Rev. f. w. CLAW.
brook, 2; e. Hall Hand, 2; j. A. Palmer
1; Robt. Chiffon. 1; J. B. Shorty. III r
Cralle, 1; Willie Smither, 1; Frank
Newbill, 1. The lucky fellow was given a
box of cigars and at last accounts was In
bed sweetly enjoying the fruits of his
victory--the cigars.
A little baby girl reached Kilmarnock
Wednesday morning and took ND lodc.
ings at the residence of DR.. III. J. Ed.
mon DIS.
Miss Eva Kent, of Bluff Point, has
returned home after a delightful visit to
Baltimore. She was accompanied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Silbersazhn and neice.
Miss Lizzie Carroll, of Baltimore, is
visiting Miss Lizzie Henderson at Long
Branch.
Mrs. Henry Ramps, children and
maid and Miss Rens Ramps are summer
ing at Reedville, Va.
Mrs. VIII White and daughter, Kath-
cline, are boarding at Reedville for the
summer.
w. b. Demby and family paid a flying
visit to Baltimore last week.
MEDIA.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19

kidney trouble.
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats. and makes one feel as thougb
they had heart trouble. because the heart is
over-working in pumping thick. kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
II used TO be considered that only urinary
troubles were to be traced to the kidneys.
but now modern science proves that nearly
All constitutional diseases have their begin
ming in kidney trouble.
II you are sick you can make no mistake
by first doctoring your kidneys The mild
and the extraordinary effect CT DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy &c
soon Realised. II stands the highest for its
wonderfulcu OF the most distressing cases
and is sold on Its merits CIV
by all druggists In fifty nsl5f=sy1s - 1sE.fls
cent and one-dollar sig 1 ;;..:j
es. You may have a sSsstsi 3. S.fyu
sample bottle by mail Home OF swamr.f,oo,
free. also pamphlet telling you how 10 find
out II you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing Or. Kilnaer
d Co.. Binghamton. N. Y.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19

Harry Struven, of Baltimore, is visit
ing at Capt. W. l.. Messick's.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19

In the Clerks Office of the Circuit, Court
of the County of Lancaster on the
9th day of July, 1901.
Cornelis Robinson,
Plaintiff,
against In Chancerv
VIM. Robinson, De-
PENDANT.
The object of this suit is 10 obtain a
divorce from the bond of matrimopy.
And an affidavit having been made aud
hled that the defendant, VIM Robinson
Is not resident of the State of Virginia, IL
is ordered that he do appear here within
10 days after due publication hereof, and
40 what may be necessary to protect his
interest IN this suit. And IL is further
ordered that copy hereof, be published
once week for four weeks ia the VrR
GINA CITIZEN, and that copy be posted
at the front door of the court house of this
county on the first day ofthe next term of
the County Court.
A copy-Teste:
VIM. Chiffon, Clerk.
w. BALL, p. Il.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19

Miss Annie Milby left Monday for
Baltimore 10 visit friends.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19
LOCAL MENTION.

All communications should be addressed to
the VIRGINIA CITIZEN. lrvinston. Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19

Lynn Ford is assisting Ed. w. Brew
iDgton in the duties of clerking.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19

Epworth League Social tonight (Fri.
day. at home Ct Miss A. Blanche Mes
sick.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19

Loyoia Leland afew days ago shot a
hawk measuring five and one-half fee,
from tip to tip.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19

cherry Giycerine, the new up-to-date and
sreat specihc Tor coughs. To use It once
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19
Come To-.
Marvin Grove Camp,
And stop at the popular old
Mitchell Hotel, newly fitted up

And now under the management of II.
ii. Hale & Co.
We have bought the hotel aud good
Will from X. s. Mitchell and have spent
considerable time and money In repair
ing the buildings and refurnishing them.
Our table Will be supplied with all the
delicacies of the season, including such
viands as oysters, fish, beef, fresh meats.
fruits and vegetables.
Don't forget the Mitchell and
Downing's old stand.
We operate daily line of stages from
Wheaton wharf to the Camp.
Respectfully,
II. II. Hale & Co.. M N7i@ston, VA ya.' or
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19
ORDERS OF PUBLICATION.

In the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court
OF the County OF Lancaster, on the
9th day OF July. 1901.
Shedrick Carter. Plaintiff,
against In Cbancerv
Elya Carter, Defendant.
The object of this suit It 10 obtain a
divorce from the bond of matrimony.
And an affidavit having been made and
filed that the defendant, EIva Carter. is
not resident of the State of Virginia, IL
Is ordered that she do appear here within
10 days after due publication hereof, aud
do what may he necessary to protect her
interest In this suit. And il Is further
order that copy hereof, be published
once week for four weeks In the VIR-
GINA CITIZEN, and that copy be posted
at the front door OF the courthouse of this
county on the first day OF the next term OF
the Circuit Court.
A copy-Teste:
VIM. Chiffon, Clerk.
w. BALL, pa.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19


John f. Hurst, Willard +. Burgess
Lloyd Jackson, VIM. b. Hurst,
Henry s. Hurst, A. G. II. Wilson.
John +. Hurst, jr., trading as John
Z. Hurst 4 Co., Plaintiffs,
against
J. ]. Curry, E. b. Curry. Anderson
u Ireland. G. A. Zirckle & Co,
Allen, Son IL Co b. G. Bib Stove
Co. and w. II. b. Hundley s. Co.,
Defendants.
The object OF this suit is TO recover
from the Defendant j. J. Curry the
sum OF Sf211S with interest from the
gath day OF January, 1901, and to set
aside the deed of assignment from said
j. j. Curry to Z. Il. Curry, executed the
10Th day of March, 1901, and 10 attach
the estate OF the said j. j. Curry, espec-
tally the property embraced in said deed.
And an affidavit having been made and
hled that the defendants, Anderson Is
Ireland, G. A. zirckle j. Co., Allen, Son
y Co, Il. Z. hibh Stove 90. and n. b,
Hundley i Co., are not resident of the
State OF Virginia, IL Is ordered that thew
do appear here within 10 DAYS after due
publication hereof, and do what NAV be
necessary TO protect their interest in this
suit. And IL is further ordered that a
copy hereof, be published once week
Tor four weeks In the VIRGINIA CITrzRN.
and that copy be posted at the front
door OF the courthouse of this County
on the first day of the next term of the
County Court.
A copy-Teste:
wM. Chiffon. Clerk.
GRESHAM u Son, p. q.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19

stops the Cough and Works OF the Cold
laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets cure n cold
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19

,or am indebted TO One Minute Cough Cure
tres, ny present good health and my life. was
GCno"iny Ia grippe. took Oue'S mute Cough
NW ur anu recovered my hes,lth.~ Mr.. II. n.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19
OVer-WOrk Weakens
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19

Miss Lena Pinckard, of Rehoboth
Church is visiting Miss A. Blanche
Messick this eek.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19

In the Clerks Office OF the Circuit Court
of the County OF Lancaster, on the
22nd day of June, 1901:
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19

In the Clerks office of the Circuit Cour,
OF the County of Lancaster on the
10th day of July. 1901:
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19

Among our recent sick ones who are
improving we note Mrs. AL. Mcdaniel
Clarence Calls, j. T. Rilee and Roy
Gouldman.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19

Mrs. w. c. Thompson left Sunday
night to visit her parental home in Es-
sex county.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19

II wish 20 truthfully state TO you and tho
readers OF these few lines that your Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure Is without question the best
come In contact with and have used MANY
other preparations" John Beam. West Mid
dlesex, Pa. No preparation equals Kodol
dyspepsia Cure as IL contains all the natural
diesstants. IL will digest all kinds of food
aud cant help but do YOU Sood N
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19

The Lancaster National Bank, of
irvingtoD, on July LIST declared semi
annual dividend of 5 per cent. This is
the second dividend declared since Its
organization in April of last year. besides
having put aside several hundred dollars
for the reserve fund required by law.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19

During last May an infant child of our
neighbor was suffering from cholera infa.,-
tum. The doctors had given up all hopes of
recovery. took a bottle of Chamberlain.s
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to the
mouse. telling them ! felt sure il would do
good II used according to directions. In two
days time the child had fully recovered. The
child is now vigorous and healthy. Ihave re-
commended this remedy frequently and have
never known 1t to fail.-MRs. CuITIs BAKER.
Bookvater, Ohio. Sold by Il. j. willing & Co..
frvington. q. w. Sanders. White Stone
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19

Lumber Is in place aud in few DAYS
carpenters will be at work enlargipp the
storehouse of t. ]. Willing s. Company.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19

The young ladies OF the Epworth
League here will hold q Japanese Tea
on Tuesday night next, from p. IA. on.
at the home OF Capt. w. L. Messick.
Public cordially invited. Proceeds for
benefit of Barren Neck chapel. The en-
<ertainment will be unique indeed, and
che refreshments such as the season
demands.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19

rhose famous little pills. Dewftt's Little
harly hisers compel your liver and bowels 20
10 no tnelr duty, thus giving you pure rich
take. Never grippe. ~
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19

When you want modern, up-to- date
'physic, try Chsmberlain's stomach and Liver
Tablets. They are easy to take and pleasant
I'm effect. Price. pa cents. Samples free at
T. }. Willing Co.'S, Irvington; G. w. San
Aers'. White Stone.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19

Mr. and Mrs. William Bernard are
ecending week here. Mr.. Bernard, who
IS the leading stove man of Fredericks-
burg and is one of the leading sales
agents in Virginia. Is combining bust
ness with pleasure and doing little
canvassing in lower Lancaster. His adj.
vertisement stands in the CITIZEN, and
we can stand for it that you will get
square deal in bargaining with him.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19

Neale's commodious tent at Wharton
Grove to rent or sell. Also a good tent
at Marvin Grove. Address w. Med.
Lee, Irvington, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19

Mr.. and Mrs. w. Med. Lee, Mrs
Lula II. Gaines and daughter. Lille, Mrs
x. w. Long and daughter. Pauline, Miss
Kate Rowe and w. X. Rowe left Mon.
DAY via Baltimore to spend the week with
the Virginia Press Association at Luray
and Natural Bridge.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19

The little four-year-old daughter of
w. t. Barnett tell from a second-story
window Wednesday. Beyond few
bruises she received no I'M uries.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19

The Odd Fellows aud Juniors treated
their families, friends aud sweethearts.
to ice cream galore in the chapel We'd
nesday evening.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19

w. G. Morton, of Stsunton, Va, well
known here where he has spent several
weeks as the guest of our editor, has
been appointed superintendent of schools
in Newport News, Va.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19

Mr.. Frank Laury, representing the old
and reliable carriage firm of r. A. Ban.
ming & Co., Baltimore, is making tour
of the Northern Neck. This firm is one
of the best in its line and you will make
no mistake 10 giving their representative
your orders,
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1901-07-19

Vsdrel j. Brown, Joseph M. I
Brown, VIM. p. Brown, George
nj. Brown trading as V. j. Brown
81 Sons, Plaintiffs,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-24
SUN SPOTS AND HEAT.

For intensity. extent and duration the
present heated term surpasses any on
record. by which is meant any mentioned
In the official records of the weather bu-
reau. These are the only reliable weather
records we have. and whatever antedates
them must rest on the memory of 1.-The
Oldest inhabitant,' or other equally un-
reliable tradition. 1t is enough that there
is no evidence that this part Of the world
has ever experienced a term of equally in
tense heat throughout as wide an area and
lasting as long as the present one. Amid
a variety of other common it has prob
ably raised some conjecture as TO what
causes it. One does not have to be a sci
enlist TO know that the sun is the source
of heat. but science fails to inform us
with any degree of certainty whether solar
heat is the result of chemical combination
or mechanical force, and why it should
vary so greatly at different times under
seemingly identical conditions. 1t is the
opinion of some that the sun spots have
much to do with variations of heat, and
scientists are keeping close watch on the
changes connected with them with a view.
If possible, of discovering a series of CO.
medicines and perhaps establishing a the
ory. About a year ago the French as
tronomer Flammarion stated that the earth
was about to enter a period of five years
the summers of which would be the hot
test in history. He based his prediction
on sun spots. But one summer does not
prove a theory any more than one swal-
low makes summer Most scientists re-
gard Flammarion as a sen~sationalist New
ertheless Sir Norman Lockyer, who is not
a sensationalist, recently stated that 1.-The
seasonal rainfall and great heats in India
follow certain changes in the sun. and
that of the famines so devastating there
can be a forecast made from known solar
changes. and that as the weather of India
is interlocked with that of Africa. and
that again with the western hemisphere,
the understanding of the causes in one
place will naturally give a clew TO those
in other parts of the world. This suggests
a connection between sun spots and great
heat. but does not advance a theory. 1t is
generally conceded by scientists that the
sun spots are controlled by periodicity, and
reach their greatest maximum about every
eleven years. 1t is also well established
that the periods of maximum sun spots
are also periods of maximum disturbance
in the earth's magnetism. 1t is quite with
in the limits of possibility that science
may yet establish a relation between sun
spots and heat sufficient TO predict years
OF excessive heat and drought with as
much certainty as the weather is now pre-
dicted a day or two in advance.