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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1912-12-14
MUNICIPAL NEWS
Some Items of Interest From tho
Public Offices About Occur.
rances of the Week.

What the city council did last Mon
day:
Cold storage ordinance passed by
vote Of 61 to 2.
Order for ordinance presented for
consolidation Of smoke and boiler in.
spection bureaus.
Resolution passed protesting
against commission control over Chi.
cago public utilities.
Investigation ordered of collapse Of
Home theater.
Plan urged to separate business af.
fairs of fire department from fire
fighting. Two platoon scheme re.
vived.
Action deferred two weeks on order
for removal of loop sidewalk obstruc-
lions.
Better identification of newspaper
men asked by Aid. Hazen.
Ordinance pasesd requiring elev.
ated railroads to wholly inclose"
their car platforms.
Holiday street takers authorized to
sell wares from Dearborn street west.
Aid. Kunz continued to fight salary
increase Of Chief Justice Olson.
Complaint made against Larrabee
street car service.
Chicago womans club protested
against recognition of vice.
Otto F. Warning appointed member
of school board.
~
The city council passed an ordin.
ance compelling all the elevated rail-
road companies in Chicago to vesti.
bule all their cars. This will involve
practically the rebuilding of hundreds
Of cars, especially on the south side,
where the old wire gates are still in
use. The vestibuled cars will be
warmer and, It is believed, consider.
ably safer than the others. The slid.
ing doors will also make 1t easier for
passengers to enter and leave
crowded cars.
Twenty or thirty new inspectors
will have to be employed by the
health department to enforce the new
cold storage ordinance, according to
Health Commissioner George d.
Young. He declared that 1t would
have been easier to enforce the ordi.
nance II 1t had carried a clause pro.
viding for the licensing Of cold stor.
age warehouses.
~6
Charles r. Hoglund has been made
chief investigator of the corporation
counsel's ofilce to succeed Edward
Fleming, who resigned to take o po'
sition In the states attorneys Office,
~
Are aldermen elected by the people
Of Chicago to look after their interests
going to help the Telephone Trust
when the whole country 10 moving
against II?
Following are the standing com
mittees Of the city council:
Finance-Richert. chairman: Hard
ing. Emerson, Reading. Cermak. Law
ley. Beilfuss. Sits. Egan. Krumhols
Lips. Wilson. Twigg. Kearns. Ryan
(3D-Dem.. 9; Rep, Q.
Local transportation-Blo chair
man: Richert, Carr. Long. Schults
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County Comptroller.

County Comptroller.
Fifth floor, room 611.
Coroner.
Fifth floor, room 500.
County surveyor.
Fifth moor, room 426.
Custodian.
Third floor, room 311.
County Court.
Sixth floor, room COZ.
Clerk County Court
Sixth floor, room 600.
Circuit Court.
Seventh floor.
Clerk Circuit Court.
Fourth door. room AZ.
Probate Court
Sixth door, room 6l3.
Clerk Probate Court.
Sixth floor, room 623.
eoard o. Review.
Third floor, room 337.
Board Of Assessors.
Third floor, room 312.
President County Board.
Fifth floor, room 623.
superior Court.
Eighth floor.
Clerk superior Court.
Fourth floor. room 437.
County Commissioners.
Fifth floor, room 537.
County Attorney.
Fifth floor, room 507.
Civil Service Commission.
Fifth floor, room $40.
Jury Commission.
Eighth floor. room 1924.
Law Library.
Tenth floor.
Superintendent Public Service.
Fifth floor, room $40.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1912-12-14

The Railroad Trainmen Of Illinois
are strongly organised for legislative
and other work.
They number over 100000 members
IN Illinois and are an intelligent, relia-
Bile and earnest body Of men, whose
power for good in the state cannot be
overestimated.
Following are the divisions, mum.
bers and names Of their legislative
committee and officers:
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE FOR
ILLINOIS.
Division number; committeeman
(flrst), and alternates:
1. Thos. 8. Hayes; F. d. Carr.
Al. w. @. Swing; A. P. Danforth.
"a. e. H. Jones; e. e. White.
Is. r. L. Piper; J. J. Klickenger.
70. w. w. Carroll; w. w. Donley.
81. c. c. Parker; A. J. Frazier.
SO. @. F. Conley; J. r. Zoll.
81. Jas. w. Finley; J. c. Paul.
96. J. M. Kelley; G. A. Waters.
81. G. p. Bemis; z. 8. Nichols.
101. F. 8. Thomas; Jerry McCarby.
LOG. F. A. Bledsoe; A. J. Douglas.
112. J. I. Davis; G. T. Harris.
113. F. d. Sughrua; w. Erickson.
lis. F. L. Howard; A. NJ. Barnes.
127. T. F. Phleger; J. H. voss.
206. w. p. sheehan; w. H. Devlin.
222. c. H. Dalton; H. B. Holt.
2S5. @. @. McCarty; p. o. Rourke.
293. Jno. Fowler; M. Ingham.
30S. c. c. Craig; r. Trogden.
327. L. M. Hough; B. F. Bradley.
377. Z. B. French; g. w. Melbourne.
$3.50. w. A. Sharpe; c. II. Stanley.
SSS. J. L. Lamport; J. G. McGuan.
400. W. J. Smith; p. II. O'Connor.
400. D. w. Marshall; T. Nitson.
469. M. F. Cooper; A. 8. Kuykendall.
sol. u. 8. Craig; ]. A. Bonham.
500. q. Tread; w. M. Stevenson.
523. d. Nancy; G. e. Blackburn.
54S. H. Hill; F. G. Ziel.
$40. A. w. stewman; w. e. whaley.
ST.. F. p. Mile; q. e. Flanagan.
900. B. F. Congdon; J. q. shortell.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1912-12-14

s0s. F. q. Leseure. 1910 Cherry, Mt.
Carmel, Ill.
327. L. M. Hough, SOC 8. Maple st.,
Effingham, Ill.
377. M. A. Stinson, 210 Sterling, Joliet,
III.
sse. H. W. Bibb. 1929 Market, East st..
Louis, III.
2SS. J. G. McGuan, 1928 Belle st.,
Alton, Ill.
400. J. J. MILAN, as N. Monroe, Gin.
ton, Ill.
4O6. @. E. Mitchell, 512 w. 3rd Ave-,
Monmouth, III.
400. T. Whitson, Salem, III.
459. e. e. jolly, 205 8. Lynn, Cham.
paign, III.
sol. Carl z. Schmidt, 500 10th st.,
Cairo, III.
500. J. D. Blair, Villa Grove, III.
523. d. Nancy, Box 311, Flora, III.
54S. H. Hill, Ladd, III.
$40. J. e. Youngblood, Carbonate.
III. I
577. J. e. Brown, bingham, III.
600. d. v. Beck, 1881 Coulter Ave., Du.
buque, Iowa.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1912-12-14

PROFESSIONAL oAN0e
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-23
fA EErN @Fr-C NAkss Sskaa SSsEGaB Sst a4n
 W0u.E} Fh!NT'
Yrs. Della long ija-,2ie to Sud On EcF Feet Mo7e Than 8 Few
 Minutes af 8 Time.

pendcrgrasS, Ga,-Mrs. Della Long, of this place. in recent letter. says; "For five or six years, l suffered agon' les with womanly troubles.
 Often, couldn't sit up more than 3 law minutes at q time. and if stood Fl my feet long, would fsiHt,
 I took Cardui, and 1t Ial3el 2ne f-2. nediafcly. Now, caa d0 my work all tho tine and don't suffer iil9 did"
 Take Cardui when you feel ill in any way-waalS, tired. miserable, or under the weather. Cardui is q strength building tonic medicine for women.
 It has been found 10 relieve pain and distress caused by wonanly troubles, ana is an excellent medicine to have on hand at all times.
 Cardui acts on tho womanly constl- tuition, building up Womanly strength, toning up the nerves, and regulating the womanly organs.
 It's half century Of success is due to merit It has done good to thousands,
 Will you try it? It may be just what you need. Ask your druggist about Cartlui. He will recommend it.
 Y. B.-Wifte to: Ladies' Advisory Dept, Chatta,, sooga Medicine Co., Chattanooga Tenn, flor SpcctGs instructions, and 6i-pdse book, Home treatment Rs War.en." sent in plain wrapper. on request.
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LITTLE ROCK ELKS
 AT STATE CONVENTION

Little Rock, May 2z.-As. Little Rock is furnishing one of the features for the big annual reunion of Ark ansas Elks which will take place in Hot Springs next Tuesday and We'd nesday, the Elks Of this city Will at tend the convention in great numbers. The Elks of Little Rock will supply a baseball team from among it's mem bers, to meet a similar team compos- ed of Hot Springs I1lks. This to be a mixture of skill as ball players, with a touch of comedy. There are some playets of real class among the Lit7 tie Rock Elks and they have been practicing regularly for the big event at Hot Springs. James A. Ginocchio, president of4the state organization has visited Hot Springs this week to pre- 3are for the reunion of next week; and reports that reservations have been made at the hotels for larger number than ever before attended an Elk reunion.
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FOR RENT
BRYAN -McNEW
Ae..i Estate Agency.

AcAi EstaLe Agency. 1412 w. Gth., room, large reception room, Gas in all rooms, electric lights, bath, large lot, house in ex- cellent condition ............$2 .$25.00 18th and Main, 6 room, two-story, new bungalow, modern in every way .............................. $25.00 115 E. sth, eight rooms, lights, water and bath. Close in $22.50 612 Beech, rooms, modern, close to Sixth Avenue School $20.00 1215 State, rooms, city water 5000 1920 w. 4th, 6 rooms, tWo-story,. mod ern ............................ $22.5O I'll Ohio, rooms, city water, near school and church ................. $15.00 E 1-2 of 510 E. 2nd., rooms, bath, H9htS $lI.25 610 w. Barraque, 5 rooms, gas, elec- tric lights, bath, up-to-date house, blocks from Court House ... .$22.00 POS Ga St., 6 room, city water, two blocks from Main St. will rent one-half ................... $500 1908 W. 3rd, rooms city water $11.25 912 Main, store and one room, $10.0O 1000 E. 9th, store and large
 rooms ................... $2O'OO 40 E. 9th, five rooms, city water ................... $lb.5O 1902 Linden, rooms, city
 water ..................... $l2.50 BOP w. 9th, rooms, w 1-2 mod
 ern ............ $lo.VO 320 Walnut, 5 rooms, modern $500 322 Walnut, 5 rooms modern, $20.00 I'll Beach, rooms, c.ty water, $12.5O 910 Oak, rooms near high E school .....t......... @IV.oV 1912 E. 9th, [ rooms, modern $20O0
 FOR SALE.
 room, up-to-date cottage, near school and church and car line. Will sell for $1O0.O0 down, $2500 per month. Price ......--..-.-$2, ,50OOO 4-room cottage E. Sth. lot 60x154, $5O.O0 down, $2000 per month. Price ........-................. S1,25O.0O Dandy building lot w 9th. The only lot for sale on w. 5th ave. Sell on payments.
 Vacant lot E. 3rd., near shops. Bar- gain at $500O0 4-room house corner 18th and Wal nut Lot S0x140. good outbuilding. PrlC0 --------..------..-.-------.----. Po,lVV'VV Vacant lot corner 18th and Linden, 120x154. High and dry. Very req sonable price.
 Corner 18th and Main, two-story bungalow, new and modern. Price $3,500.00. Terms.
 Small tracts lots near city to trade for negro property.
 Other good trades.
 Money to loan on Real Estate.
 SEE
 BRYAN & McNEW LOG Pine Phone 971
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WARNING ORDER.

In J. A. Erazier's Court, Justice oG the Peace of Vaugine Township. J. B. Simon Co.,, vs. w. R. Rutledge. The defendant, w. R. Rutledge, is warned to appear in tn court within thirty dals and answer the complaint of plaintiff, J. B. Simon Co. Given under my hand and seal thi: 18th day of May, 1912.
 J. A. FRAZIER, Justice of the Peace of Vaugine Town ship.
 5 10 23 90 6 13.
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BIG REWARD FOR
 JACK THE SHOOTER
Governor Donagley Offers $509 Fer Arrest and Consietien of Man Who is Terrifying Little
 KnoEiaus
RGckians.

aGthlAhSs
 Little Rock, May 2t.-Tuesday evening Gov. Donaghey issued a nproclamation 10 the effect that the would recommend to the next legis- lature the payment of a reward of $500 for the arrest and conviction of Jack the Shooter,' the murderer of the Coulter infant last Sunday morning. There is no reward fund, and the governor cannot legally bind the state, but he feels that the Gen. eral Assembly would approve the offer of reward
 II feel,' says the governor, that the people of both the city of Little Rock and the state at large desire that everything possible be done to see that so eowardly an assassin be removed from the walks of society an dthat justice should be meted cut to him.
 The volunteer citizens patrol tinues it's nightly vigil in an effort to run down the miscreant, and little consideration is likely to be shown a man caught ill the act of robbery or breaking into a house.
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WARNING ORDER.

etIn the Chancery Court of Jefferson County, Arkansas.
 Minnie A. O'Neal, plaintiff vs. Henry F ONeal, defendant. The defendant Henry F. O'Neal is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of plaintiff, Minnie A. O'Neal. Given under my hand and the seal of said court this 1st day of May, A. D. 1912.
 G. E. LITTLE, Clerk.
 G. c. LITTLE, D. C.. | q 16 22 3n
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WARNING ORDER,

In J. A. Frazier's Court, Justice of the Peace of Vaugine Township. Tedstrom Furniture Co.,, vs. w. R. Rutledge.
 The defendant, w. R. Rutledge, is warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the com- plaint Of plaintiff, Tedstrom Furniture Go.
 Given 4ndqr my hand this 16th day of May, 1912.
 J. A. FRAZIER. Justice of I,he Peace of Vaugine Town ship. 5s1e 23 30 6 6 13
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FOR SALE-ONE PLANTATION
 gin outfit, one 70 saw gin, cleaner,
 feeder elevator, condenser, fan, one
 5 inch screw single box-self pack ing press shafting, pulleys and belt. Located 6 miles South of Pine Bluff. For sale cheap. Ad- dress 11O6 Park Place, Little Rock, Ark. 5-14d C.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-23

R. T. Hunt, 130 Campbell St., Hot Springs, Ark, has proved the value of Foley Kidney Pills as an effective medicine for kidney and bladder troubles. ''I was in pretty bad shape when I got some of Foley Kidney Pills, but they cured the pain, and my kidneys act normally and there is no longer a sediment. 1 am cured of all kidney trouble by Foley Kidney Pills. " w. l.. DeWoody 6 Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-23

There are ceoEle in this town who Cntliinkingly neglect a mere cold' though they would not otherwise ex- pose their children or themselves to danger. Yet a cold neglected may develope into contagious diptheria, bronchitis, or pneumonia. Use Foley's Honey and Tar Compound promptly for it stops coughs quickly and cures colds. It contains no opiates and is safe for children.-W. l.. Dewoody & Co ts.a
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Mode of Conceaiment.

j.r want to keep the real facts con- cerning this transaction a secret said the contemplating man. Then raplied the sage counselor, T should ,rnmediately start controversy con earning Nit. Then so many theories will be advanced that the facts will never become public
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FOR RENT-5-ROOM HOUSE. ALL modern conveniences. Also one 5- room house furnished. All modern conyeniences, both in good neigh bor hood. Apply to Mrs. V. s. Me- Clellan 1918 Chestnut or call 1799.
 5-14-6t
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FOR SALE

FOR sALE--UPRIGHT PIANO IN
 good order, fine tone. For safe cheap. Call 2O3 West 18th or phone BOT. s 15 Ct.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-23

FOR RRENT-aODERN ROOM cor tage newly papered and painted.
 Water gas and electricity. Double servant, house and barn, rent $25. Apply to s. c. Well, 1106 West 4th avenue. Phone 137 5-1O If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-23

FOR sALE-ONE PLANTATION GIN outfit, one 70 saw gin, cleaner. feeder elevator, condenser, fan, one 5 inch screw single box-self pack ing press, shafting, pulleys and
 belt. Located 6 miles South of Pine Bluff. For sale cheap. Ad-
 dress 11O6 Park Place. Little Rock, Ark. 4-30-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-23

TO TAKE ORDERS FOR cut rate groceries. Outfit free. Elk
 perience unnecessary. $50 weekly. Standard Mercantile Co.,, Hippo drome Bldg, Cleveland tf.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-23

WANTED-TWO OR TIRED COM pleta copies of the Graphic, dated March IF, 1912. Bring to Graphic
 off ce and receive payment. 4-12 If
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FOR RENT

FOR RENT -- 2 OR ROOMS FUk nished CT unfurnislhed for light housekeeping. Every convenience. S23 Pine St., Phone 1926 or 1493.
 5-21 tt
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In shakesneare,s Time.

Patron-''No. native productions on the stage at all this year, eh?" Eliza bethan Manager-"No! We'd produce English plays, but we simply can't get them! All the successes of the sea son have been fcreign-made plots that Bill Shakespeare made over to suit our tastes! Puck.
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WANTED

WANTED-6 YOUNG LADIES TO canvass city salary and commission for extra work Those with can- vassing experience preferred call at 9 o'clock Wednesday front room over Wel}s Fargo Express Office, Main St. Ask for w. E. Sanders.
 5-21-Gt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-23

WE MAKE LOANS ON REAL ES- tate for any amounts. Taylor &
 Company Insurance, Real Estate. Phone 1032. 4-20-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-23

FOR SALE SCHOLARSHIP IN James Business College for sale at bargain Apply .s L.sM M. care
 Graphs office. ss.s tt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-23

FOR RENT - WILL RENT FUR nished house located at 701 Main street to desirable party for three months cheap. Telephone 1144.
 5-,9 Ct
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-23

FOR SALE-I MARE; 1 HORSE;
 SOW and pigs; wagon. Cheap. Apply 30th and Ash street. 5-15 St
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-23
uaMonshx Y! en f,iNM.salth.

The Es4l slN " Iiio nave not fealized the X, ss S.alial iaslnility of wealth are inlpe erilins ssao aa sll5[a system pf tho present tiiEe.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-23
.Ear,Reaci,inaI lnnuelc

Gss Fsr.Reaci,ing lnFipeice.
 Tt is not possible to know how far the influence Of any amiable, -honest- hearted. duty-doing man flows out i1s to tue world: Great Expecta tiop1
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-23

FOR IeENT-TWO NICE FURNISHED connecting rooms for light house. keeping, also one furnished roon
 for genetleman. Call 31l Olive street. Phone 1911. 5-19 St
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-23

FOR RHNT-ONE OR TWO FURN- shed rooms for man and wife or Two ladies. 402 w. 4th. Phone 14OS
 5 15 Ct.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-23
Biq Oak Wood Sale
 Began On April 2t


 The biggest deal on wood that Pine Bluff ever witnessed. The largest 4 horse loads of oak wood in the city will be sold fin five load lots for $l.6O per load west end; east end $1.70 in. five load lots to any part of the city; Will deliver in 1 load lots for $l.s0, Let us book your order for your vin- ter's wood at these prices by doins so gave money. We can furnish t n IA, 16, IS and 24-inch length. ! do all kinds of team work on shore notes. You will save money by giyine> mo your contract. Our speciality mov- ing boilers and dlrt work of ah kinos; In fact for teams rsng 1927. Specist attention to all orders. sf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-23

LOST-A BABy'S BRACEIET
 Gold and plain, Return to Graphic office and receive reward.
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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-02-09
"l4YM" FEES FIXED.

At q meeting of the directors OF tne
Little Falls Gymnasium association ut
the gymnasium Monday evening tue
physical committee reported that
gymnasium apparatus, etc. had Ren
ordered, the membership fee fixed.
committee Of two was appointed TO e.
cure q janitor for the ''gym and u.
K. White instructed to make inquiry
for q physical director for it. #=56..
The tees decided upon were - PR
year for n embers between the age@ OF
10 and 16 years. payable at rate Of 50
cents in advance each month, ana
those over l6 years IS per year. pay.
able at rate Of 81 in advance each
mon tn that is until the entire Ones
for the year has been paid. II pr.
sible, however, Ones should 10 paid =
full ia advance, hut otherwise tho
monthly pay ments should bo made On
tue first st the month and not lAtsf
than the fifth.
II Judge E. r. Shaw united in MARI.
age .Johna KoH mex and Miss Agree
And rson IT Cvshtng Tuesday morning
in the probate oace
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-02-09
GlL6ERT

Jan. S0.-Miss Hattie Tuttle ro-
turned from Little Fails Thursday.
Geo. A. Rogers was a Brainerd
visitor Fridav
C"as. l.. Nelson and nephew, Oscar
Carbon, are whiting at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Aug. Berglund.
john Olson, who has been employed
at Peever, $. D., since last N .rch ar
rived SATURDAY for visit with bie
parents, Nj. and Mrs. Lars Olson.
Miss Alma Johnson has returned ia
Little Falls, where she is employed A.
q dres>mAker.
Andrew and Erick Larson were at
Little Falls Saturday. .:
=: There was big party at Aug.
Berxlund: q Sunnay. Among tho gnestee
were Nj. and Mira Joe Martireau OF
Ripley and. Mr. and Mrs Peter
Kronbock Ut Freedmen.
Evening star., 1912-07-07

the sun around the sun-spot minimum.
and, taking 1880 as the central year on
the ascending curve during a typical sun
spot cycle, he found that there was a
periodic famine in India roughly for
every eleven years previous, as far ba ch
as his records extended.
Lockyer also noted a similar disturb
ance of solar conditions at the sun spot
ma aximum, and. taking 1885, 1885 as the CEN
tral period on the ascending curve of the
same cycle as before he again found a reg
ular recurrence of famines coming in elev-
en-year intervals. In view of the fact that
the sun spot cycle of IL lilo years accorded
so closely with the periodical occurrence
of famine in India. Lockyer regarded his
observations as highly significant.
In this connection it may be added that
the economist W. Stanley Jevons. traced
an eastern origin to European panics. and
argued statistically that commercial
world crises occurred at about the same
time as that in which the sun spot-cycle
eliminated.
Another investigator also maintains
that, aside from the regular eleven-year
panic cycle which occurs in close con-
junction with sun spots, much greater
Evening star., 1912-07-07

are for the theory is that if sun sputs
have any sensible effect upon the
weather conditions of the earth, that is,
upon temperature, storms and rainfall.
they must thus indirectly affect the
crops which depend upon these condi-
tions and SO cause famine in some coun-
tries, together with a rise In the cost of
living in Others these conditions neces-
sarily disturbing financial relations, and
predisposing the commercial situation
toward a crisis.
While experts of the United States
weather bureau deny that sun spots can
affect the earth's temperature by SC
much as one degree at the utmost. other
authorities adduce evidence which Lock
yer considers conclusive to show that the
influence of these solar disturbances is
a potent factor in determining the
amount Of rainfall and number of storms
Thus Director Meldrum of the Mauritius
Observatory has published comparison
between the number of cyclones observed
in the Indian ocean and the state OF
the sun, in which he points out that the
number of cyclones was greatest at the
time of the sun-spot maxima.
DR.. Meldrum made similar comparison
Evening star., 1912-07-07

and in 1906, 81 cents; the prices being
lower In every instance than in the years
of the sun-spot maxima, Notwithstanding
all other factors which might have coun-
teracted the immediate operation Of any
effects attributable to sun spots. Simi-
larly Chambers assertion that high prices
are to be found about the time of mini
mum sun spots is confirmed generally by
the price record of wheat in the United
States. and notably at present. The fig
ures used are the official statistics of the
United States Department of Agriculture.
furnished by Victor H Olmsted. chief of
the departments bureau of statistics.
The famous astronomer, Sir ]. N. Lock
yer has examined the same. subject of
the economic Importance of sun spots
from another angle. Like Chambers, he
took as the subject for his examination
the empire of British India. where the
effects would be expected to be more d.
rectly felt than in the occident AS q re-
suit Of his Investigations. he found that
there was a fall in the temperature Of