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1614. ACADEMY DISCUSSES EFFECTS While a report was being printed on this page yesterday concerning the statements of a Russian professor regarding the effects of sunspots on influenza and general human activity, Dr. Maurice Faure was reading before the Academy of Medicine in Paris a paper pointing out a correlation which he has noticed between sunspots and sudden death or crises in chronic diseases. His theory is that these results are brought about by sunspots and that some vital mechanism of the human system not yet clearly understood, is thrown out of tune by the activity of the sun. Dr. Faure’s observations show that twice as many sudden deaths or serious crises in disease occur on days with sunspot influence as on days free from it. He believes that in people over forty-five years of age among whom most sudden deaths occur, the organic functions have so begun to weaken that an influence which would otherwise have little effect can produce death. His attention was called to the problem by the observation that sudden deaths seem to run in periods of four or five days. He began to investigate the problem, and decided that since the people affected lived in scattered sections and were subject to different local conditions, some general cause must be present. Finally, he noticed the relation of sunspots to the deaths. Fiction in America Using a complicated and highly accurate method of scoring, Professor Irving H. Hart, of Iowa State Teachers’ College, has compiled from the lists of American fiction “bestsellers” since 1895 a list of the twelve most popular authors of novels in the thirty-year period. Winston Churchill, author of “Richard Canvell,” “The Crisis,” and many other books, leads, being mentioned in nineteen of the lists and ranking first in eight of them. He is followed, in order, by George Baird McCutcheon (of “Graustark” fame), Harold Bell Wright, Gene Stratton Porter, Eleanor Porter, Mary Roberts Rinehart, Zane Grey, Alice Hegan Rice, Booth Tarkington, Florence Barclay, Mrs. Humphry Ward and Rex Beach. For the ten-year period from 1917-1926, the first ten were: Zane Grey, James Oliver
scattered sections and were subject to different local conditions, some general cause must be present. Finally, he noticed the relation of sunspots to the deaths. Fiction in America Using a complicated and highly accurate method of scoring, Professor Irving H. Hart, of Iowa State Teachers’ College, has compiled from the lists of American fiction “bestsellers” since 1895 a list of the twelve most popular authors of novels in the thirty-year period. Winston Churchill, author of “Richard Canvell,” “The Crisis,” and many other books, leads, being mentioned in nineteen of the lists and ranking first in eight of them. He is followed, in order, by George Baird McCutcheon (of “Graustark” fame), Harold Bell Wright, Gene Stratton Porter, Eleanor Porter, Mary Roberts Rinehart, Zane Grey, Alice Hegan Rice, Booth Tarkington, Florence Barclay, Mrs. Humphry Ward and Rex Beach. For the ten-year period from 1917-1926, the first ten were: Zane Grey, James Oliver Curwood, Sinclair Lewis, Mary Roberts Rinehart, A. S. Mutchinson, Joseph C. Lincoln, Harold Bell Wright, Peter B. Kyne, Gene Stratton Porter and Rafael Sabatini. Cremation in Moscow The work of building the first crematorium in Moscow is progressing so well that it will be opened to the public on April 1. It is located in one of the buildings of the Dan Cloister, Well-To-Do Indians Bank deposits of individual American Indians totaled $35,042,316 on December 31, 1926, a gain of $3,000,000 over the previous year. This is exclusive of tribal property and other funds on deposit in the United States Treasury. Warmth in Blankets Scientific tests made by the Bureau of Standards in Washington show that a thick blanket, especially a tightly woven one, is not necessarily warm. In a tightly woven blanket the fibers are packed too closely to leave sufficient insulating air space, with the result that they act as conductors and actually carry heat away from the body. Cotton blankets resist the passage of heat about as well as woolen ones, but they tend to absorb moisture, while woolen ones repel it. THE MAN OF THE DAY M. ALEXANDER KERENSKY The most momentous period for Russia in
1. It is located in one of the buildings of the Dan Cloister, Well-To-Do Indians Bank deposits of individual American Indians totaled $35,042,316 on December 31, 1926, a gain of $3,000,000 over the previous year. This is exclusive of tribal property and other funds on deposit in the United States Treasury. Warmth in Blankets Scientific tests made by the Bureau of Standards in Washington show that a thick blanket, especially a tightly woven one, is not necessarily warm. In a tightly woven blanket the fibers are packed too closely to leave sufficient insulating air space, with the result that they act as conductors and actually carry heat away from the body. Cotton blankets resist the passage of heat about as well as woolen ones, but they tend to absorb moisture, while woolen ones repel it. THE MAN OF THE DAY M. ALEXANDER KERENSKY The most momentous period for Russia in our time—the months of May in 1917 when the structure of Tsarism crumbled and Bolshevism rose to power in its place—is recalled to mind today by the news that M. Alexander Kerensky has arrived in America. Secrecy is maintained as to the nature of the business which takes him there. Some will see significance in the fact that the movement for recognition of the Soviet Government has been growing in the United States in recent months. The one-time "Provisional President" of Russia, the man who directed its destinies in the period before that Government was formed, could not fail to be interested in such an event, however near or far it be. Alexander Fedorovich Kerensky already has a status in history as the outstanding personality in Russia who sought unsuccessfully to keep its armies in the fighting front against the Central Powers. In 1917, the people were sick of war. Unparalleled losses, the knowledge among the masses that corruption and worse in high positions were working for the enemy, a shattered economic system, want, lack of munitions, had created a "psychology of defeat." M. Kerensky has been blamed for inability to stem the tide of discontent that brought about a
Some will see significance in the fact that the movement for recognition of the Soviet Government has been growing in the United States in recent months. The one-time "Provisional President" of Russia, the man who directed its destinies in the period before that Government was formed, could not fail to be interested in such an event, however near or far it be. Alexander Fedorovich Kerensky already has a status in history as the outstanding personality in Russia who sought unsuccessfully to keep its armies in the fighting front against the Central Powers. In 1917, the people were sick of war. Unparalleled losses, the knowledge among the masses that corruption and worse in high positions were working for the enemy, a shattered economic system, want, lack of munitions, had created a "psychology of defeat." M. Kerensky has been blamed for inability to stem the tide of discontent that brought about a social upheaval. In his defense, it may be said that he, like Mirabeau before him, encountered forces before which any single man would have been powerless. Noted as an orator. "PARIS TIMES" LETTER BOX Students Still Doubted. Paris, Mardi 1, 1927, To the Editor of The Paris Times: If a mere businessman may be permitted to enter the controversy over the seriousness of students in Paris, particularly foreign students, I would like to come to the defense of "Abeird," who evidently wrote from a more or less academic point of view. Of course, all the young geniuses and whatnots he has offended will probably decide that I am a mere Babbitt with no conception of their real ideals, but I am willing to risk that charge. From my own observation, I am ready to say that it is true that many students do no serious work at all. This is true even of people such as one or two I happen to know personally, who were very hard workers in American Universities, and are now living here on scholarships they won by their hard work. But they simply look upon Paris as a vacation, a pleasant interlude in their lives.
mere businessman may be permitted to enter the controversy over the seriousness of students in Paris, particularly foreign students, I would like to come to the defense of "Abeird," who evidently wrote from a more or less academic point of view. Of course, all the young geniuses and whatnots he has offended will probably decide that I am a mere Babbitt with no conception of their real ideals, but I am willing to risk that charge. From my own observation, I am ready to say that it is true that many students do no serious work at all. This is true even of people such as one or two I happen to know personally, who were very hard workers in American Universities, and are now living here on scholarships they won by their hard work. But they simply look upon Paris as a vacation, a pleasant interlude in their lives. When they go home there will be plenty of time to work, they say, but in Paris they find opportunities for frivolity which they would not dare imitate in their own cities. To sum it up, they feel that they are no longer answerable to anybody or any ideal. There are others who, as yesterday’s correspondent implies, are of no intrinsic merit; and are "accomplishing as much as could reasonably be expected of them," which is nothing. These do not matter, but I think it is a great waste for fine young men to be led into following the example of Villon and his ilk, A Self-Made Max. When the World War started, M. Kerensky was a national figure already. A native of Simbirsk, where he was born forty-six years since, he had become prominent in politics as a Socialist and was a leader at the Bar noted for his gift of oratory. It served him in good stead when the first popular uprising in March, 1917, caused the formation of the first Liberal Government and he became Minister of War. An intense figure, with blazing eyes in a pale face and personally popular with the soldiers, he harangued them
are others who, as yesterday’s correspondent implies, are of no intrinsic merit; and are "accomplishing as much as could reasonably be expected of them," which is nothing. These do not matter, but I think it is a great waste for fine young men to be led into following the example of Villon and his ilk, A Self-Made Max. When the World War started, M. Kerensky was a national figure already. A native of Simbirsk, where he was born forty-six years since, he had become prominent in politics as a Socialist and was a leader at the Bar noted for his gift of oratory. It served him in good stead when the first popular uprising in March, 1917, caused the formation of the first Liberal Government and he became Minister of War. An intense figure, with blazing eyes in a pale face and personally popular with the soldiers, he harangued them at many points in the battle-line and did much to postpone the final disaster. As one consequence, Brusilov attacked in Galicia. Kornilov, too, began an advance, but behind the lines the social unrest was increasing. In the middle of July, street-battles in Petrograd forced the withdrawal of the Government and M. Kerensky became head of a "Government of Public Safety." But when a National Assembly was called, it soon appeared that he lacked authority over it. Lenin and Trotsky began to emerge as the future dictators of Russia. Gradually, the Soviets which they controlled assumed the real mastery. To check their activities, Kornilov marched on Petrograd in September, failed and was arrested. M. Kerensky was made supreme commander of the armies. The "Russian Republic" was proclaimed. But events were moving rapidly. Early in November, the Bolsheviks rose for the last time. A few troops still loyal to M. Kerensky were defeated, he himself was forced to flee and a great social experiment had its beginning. Since that time, M. Kerensky has lived in various countries of Europe, mainly in France, and he has been conspicuous as a publicist. Like thousands of fellow exiles, he has never ceased to work for
M. Kerensky became head of a "Government of Public Safety." But when a National Assembly was called, it soon appeared that he lacked authority over it. Lenin and Trotsky began to emerge as the future dictators of Russia. Gradually, the Soviets which they controlled assumed the real mastery. To check their activities, Kornilov marched on Petrograd in September, failed and was arrested. M. Kerensky was made supreme commander of the armies. The "Russian Republic" was proclaimed. But events were moving rapidly. Early in November, the Bolsheviks rose for the last time. A few troops still loyal to M. Kerensky were defeated, he himself was forced to flee and a great social experiment had its beginning. Since that time, M. Kerensky has lived in various countries of Europe, mainly in France, and he has been conspicuous as a publicist. Like thousands of fellow exiles, he has never ceased to work for the restoration which he feels is certain in Russia. Of its nature, he is sure. Foreign intervention in his country is a thing he discourages. A new Tsar he declares impossible, Russia of the future is to be a Republic on the Western model, once the Soviet organization has disappeared, either gradually, from the impact of economic realities upon Marxism or from another rising like that which caused it to be. But, as has been the case previously, the fire of religion fades and by the time the curtain rises on the first act, the singer who violated all precedents and ran away to the city has returned to the gloom of the castle, and young Fastrade, who defied all orders, has come back to the baronial life of monotony that is a respectable living death. It is about the relations of Fastrade and her embittered lover that the story resolves. After wooing her and winning her, regardless of the frowns of the old Baron, her father, the lover becomes entangled in a net which is largely of his own making. Yet just when he needs Fastrade’s sympathy the most, and when he pleads for it, she deserts in obedience
either gradually, from the impact of economic realities upon Marxism or from another rising like that which caused it to be. But, as has been the case previously, the fire of religion fades and by the time the curtain rises on the first act, the singer who violated all precedents and ran away to the city has returned to the gloom of the castle, and young Fastrade, who defied all orders, has come back to the baronial life of monotony that is a respectable living death. It is about the relations of Fastrade and her embittered lover that the story resolves. After wooing her and winning her, regardless of the frowns of the old Baron, her father, the lover becomes entangled in a net which is largely of his own making. Yet just when he needs Fastrade’s sympathy the most, and when he pleads for it, she deserts in obedience to the strict conventions of the castle. The result is a tragedy entirely in accord with the somber atmosphere maintained by the author throughout the book. The story gives an excellent picture of the fading nobility by one who apparently is qualified to describe it. The characters are painted with rapid but sure strokes with a background that cannot fail to impress the reader with the feeling of dry rot. It is rather a mournful book, but of a quality that holds attention and provokes reflection. In addition to the novel, which is relatively short, the volume contains two short stories, “Harmony” and “Kersta,” which treat with relations of man and wife. They are done skillfully. THE BRANCH OF THE BIRD On me to rest, my bird, my bird; The swaying branches of my heart Are blown by every wind toward The home where to their wings depart. Build not your nest, my bird, on me; I know no peace but ever sway; O lovely bird, be free, be free, On the wild music of the day. But sometimes when your wing would rest And winds are laid on quiet cheeks Come, I will bear you breast to breast, And
rapid but sure strokes with a background that cannot fail to impress the reader with the feeling of dry rot. It is rather a mournful book, but of a quality that holds attention and provokes reflection. In addition to the novel, which is relatively short, the volume contains two short stories, “Harmony” and “Kersta,” which treat with relations of man and wife. They are done skillfully. THE BRANCH OF THE BIRD On me to rest, my bird, my bird; The swaying branches of my heart Are blown by every wind toward The home where to their wings depart. Build not your nest, my bird, on me; I know no peace but ever sway; O lovely bird, be free, be free, On the wild music of the day. But sometimes when your wing would rest And winds are laid on quiet cheeks Come, I will bear you breast to breast, And lap you close with loving leaves. - J.S. European Powers who book concessions in the Celestial Kingdom are making them now. ANNIVERSARY With anniversaries right and left we have totally overlooked celebrating that of the Happer, She was nine years old yesterday. Or is it tomorrow? The birthday of the moron is another neglected date. The moron will always be nine years old. BEST TO REMAIN UNSOLVED Yesterday ... a blur of faces Today ... a longing, A restlessness for tomorrow, Tomorrow ... a mystery Best to remain, unsolved. —Rose Zaynoni Morinoni. Sparrow Tourists Australian officials, mindful of how English sparrows spread over the United States after a few were imported, are endeavoring to avoid a similar experience. Several sparrows which escaped from the steamer Carinthia when she arrived at Fremantle on a world tour are being hunted by men who have orders to kill them. Australia has had sad experiences in the past with such importations. Rabbits brought there multiplied so rapidly that the farmers have to war against them constantly. The prickly pear also found Australia's climate so congenial that it has spread over millions of acres of land, making it unfit for cultivation. Europe Still Ahead MR.
moron is another neglected date. The moron will always be nine years old. BEST TO REMAIN UNSOLVED Yesterday ... a blur of faces Today ... a longing, A restlessness for tomorrow, Tomorrow ... a mystery Best to remain, unsolved. —Rose Zaynoni Morinoni. Sparrow Tourists Australian officials, mindful of how English sparrows spread over the United States after a few were imported, are endeavoring to avoid a similar experience. Several sparrows which escaped from the steamer Carinthia when she arrived at Fremantle on a world tour are being hunted by men who have orders to kill them. Australia has had sad experiences in the past with such importations. Rabbits brought there multiplied so rapidly that the farmers have to war against them constantly. The prickly pear also found Australia's climate so congenial that it has spread over millions of acres of land, making it unfit for cultivation. Europe Still Ahead MR. COOLIDGE SMILES TWICE President Coolidge is not at all the silent man that Prince William of Sweden had been taught to expect. “We had a very pleasant time,” said the Prince of his recent visit to the White House in Washington. “He is a charming gentleman and he smiled, yes, he smiled twice, I have witnesses.” ON THE HIGHWAY Seven buxom women abreast, and arm in arm, Trudge down the hill, tip-toed, and breathing warm; They must performe trudge thus, to keep upright On the glassy ice-bound road, And they must get to market whether or not, Provisions running low With the nearing Saturday night, While the lumbering van wherein they mostly ride Can now go: Yet loud their laughter as they stagger and slide! —Thomas Hardy. ALYSTERIA TRANSLATION The Assyrian language was, once, "a puzzle even to Assyriologists": But various translations of one inscription have been published make the language seem more than a puzzle. The same tablet is translated in variant forms, as follows: I. “O Eulil, like the river of the country, pulling yourself up powerfully: O hero, you are speaking to them; they have rest.” II. “Eulil, as constructor of a mountain canal, putting the stones
he smiled twice, I have witnesses.” ON THE HIGHWAY Seven buxom women abreast, and arm in arm, Trudge down the hill, tip-toed, and breathing warm; They must performe trudge thus, to keep upright On the glassy ice-bound road, And they must get to market whether or not, Provisions running low With the nearing Saturday night, While the lumbering van wherein they mostly ride Can now go: Yet loud their laughter as they stagger and slide! —Thomas Hardy. ALYSTERIA TRANSLATION The Assyrian language was, once, "a puzzle even to Assyriologists": But various translations of one inscription have been published make the language seem more than a puzzle. The same tablet is translated in variant forms, as follows: I. “O Eulil, like the river of the country, pulling yourself up powerfully: O hero, you are speaking to them; they have rest.” II. “Eulil, as constructor of a mountain canal, putting the stones in the current, placed them at the bottom.” Fourth-form Latin translations, could scarcely equal this. VILLON He found life harsh and cold To a poet in a ragged cloak With a wry smile he sold Gentility, and broke Virtue on a wheel of lust Toole a harlot for his wife, Stooped lower, wallowed in the dust Sipped the very dregs of life. You—throned in a professorial chair, With prim looks And a dry pedantic air— You who have lived in books And musty studies With a maze Of notes, appendices and dim etchings, you, with dormouse always, You dare to lecture about him! — H. R. Hays. IN EMPLOYING PLANT FOODS The use of commercial foods for plants is slowly increasing in the United States. But it still has a long way to go before it approaches the condition prevalent in Europe, where the soil has been under intensive cultivation for centuries. Figures compiled by the National Fertiliser Association of the United States show that the consumption of fertiliser in that country in 1926 averaged 641 lbs. per crop acre, compared with 2001 lbs. in Germany, 513 lbs. in Belgium, 674 lbs. in Holland and 50 lbs. in France and
Stooped lower, wallowed in the dust Sipped the very dregs of life. You—throned in a professorial chair, With prim looks And a dry pedantic air— You who have lived in books And musty studies With a maze Of notes, appendices and dim etchings, you, with dormouse always, You dare to lecture about him! — H. R. Hays. IN EMPLOYING PLANT FOODS The use of commercial foods for plants is slowly increasing in the United States. But it still has a long way to go before it approaches the condition prevalent in Europe, where the soil has been under intensive cultivation for centuries. Figures compiled by the National Fertiliser Association of the United States show that the consumption of fertiliser in that country in 1926 averaged 641 lbs. per crop acre, compared with 2001 lbs. in Germany, 513 lbs. in Belgium, 674 lbs. in Holland and 50 lbs. in France and Italy. The total commercial fertiliser sold in the United States was 7,508,132 tons, compared with 7,450,294 tons in 1925. PEPPER AND SALT VERSE. AMITIE We've heard of men so full of truishness That people almost stand in awe Of them, and this exactitude They place of importance before What other virtues they possess— On their veracity they stress. But some men flaunt the truth at us. They would before us pose so pure That they, themselves, loudly proclaim They would not swerve for any lure From what they deem to be the truth! Facts to the contrary—Though. This type of man we often eye Askance, and feel we’d be convinced Of his sincerity if he Much less verbosity evinced. The truthfulness of whom one says Depends not always on self-praise. James G. Conner. MODERN CHINA The young bloods of Peking are having their first taste of chop suey— the “Chinese” dish invented in America— and they pronounce it goed. The new restaurant which serves chop suey in Peking is in Morrison Street, about two blocks from the Legation Quarter and less than half a mile from the Forbidden City. There at the tea hour, and at night, may be found