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rEDFOKT) MATT, TRTBTTJCE. "M"ET)FCraT. YRF.C)TSt. FRIDAY. "DFrFMRFR. 4. 1936. PAGE FIVE EARTH SCHEDULED FOR MAJOR BOUT WITH SUNSP0TS Number of Spots to Become Greater for Next Few Years Change in Earth's Magnetic Field Looms By Henry Wood (United Press stall Correspondent) SAN FRANCISCO (UP) The world U headed for a major tussle with the sun, scientist of California and Washington, D. C, believe. It will not be the first major struggle the world has had with the sun, but popular credulity dur ing the past 300 years has estab lished great faith In the belief that during these periods of the sun's greatest tempestuousness thn"o are among other things, great precipita tion, crop failures, famines, panics, war and pestilence. In any event the next tussle be tween the sun and the earth Is not expected to take place until 1039 or 1940, according to advice sent to various California nstronomlcnt ob servatories by Dr. Charles G. Abbot, secretary of the Smithsonian Insti tution In Washington. Unfortunately, however, the rec ords of the past 300 years Indicate these periods of sunspot maxima on the sun last for about 30 years. which leaves adequate time for quite & few things to happen on the earth. Sixteen Sunspots Seen The first Indication that the world was approaching another period of sunspot maxima was made recently by astronomers at the Mount Lick and Mount Wilson observatories In California when a sunspot necklace of 16 sunspots was discovered orna mentlng the sun. They reported the Inct and other observatories through out the United States verfied It. To allay any popular four that us BETTER HEALTH Itomach, Rectal and Colon Ailment Destroy Your Constitution Best known treatment in th. Uaat fnrttlcera. Acid. fty, Indigestion, Pllee, Fuiurti, Fiituli, Colttit, Bloat Inf. (-oniupmon. iagnoaia, Examination and Treatment by skilled tpeclimta. No hopltal lurglcal Optra tlon, No confinement Write of call for FREE descriptive Booklet. Dr.C. J. DEAN CLINIC Phytleian and Surgaoit N.B. Corner Bumaidt ndGrandAvtnM Tel pphone EAit 3918 Portland. Oreion result of the established super stitions and beliefs of the last three centuries that the world might be facing a new crisis, Dr. Abbot Im mediately sent out all available In formation on sunspoU and what may be expected from the new series. According to this scientist the world la Just about half way between the maximum and minimum of sunspots i which in reulity arv tempest, thousands of miles in diameter In; the atmosphere. Dr. Abbot believes that the num ber of sunspots will continue to be come greater and greater from month to mouth for the next two or three years until the curve of activity reaches about twice its present height. The next maximum of solar tempestousness will be reached about 1939 or 1940 he believes. Definite Link Not Certain Dr. Abbot concedes that the re lation between sunspots and weather Is com pi lea Ud . It depe nds much upon the extent to which sunspots accompany, or are responsible for, changes In the Intensity of solar radiation. It has been found that the suuspots often go In pairs. The mag netic polarities of the sunspots al ways are opposed. However, ever since sunspot have been discovered, scientists all admit they have been associated at least in popular belief with various cyclic terrestrial phenomena, and the maxima have sometimes been stress ed as heralds of disaster. While the scientists do not attach much Importance to the popular be liefs that the maxima of these sun spots bring crop failures, war and pestilence, they admit that changes In the earth's magnetic field appear In complete synchronisation with changes In the sunspots. Great sun spots often seem to be direct pro moters of great magnetic disturb ances and aurora borealls displays. These at least affect such activi ties as telegraphy and radio broad casting and may have even more profound effects than have as yet been discovered. However, as to popular beliefs that war. famine and pestilence are ac companied by these necklaces on the sun, the best that Dr. Abbot li able to say may be summarized as follows: "It might be quite possible to show that there have been major wars during each of the 30 yeara of sunspots maxima In the past three centuries, or that such wars short ly preceded or followed such max ima, but It must be remembered, however, that few years have passed without a major war somewhere on earth. The same can be said for panics and famines. If there la any relationship. It Is too far elusive to be discovered to date," 4 White Weds Black Twice MARYSVILLE. Cal. (AP) When Miss Annabelle Black became Mrs. William White, a "color" marriage problem of a new variety arose It happened they violated the California law requiring marriage In the county In which the license Is Issued so the ceremony had to be performed again. GIFTS THIS YEAR REFLECT MODERN TREiJF TIES Jewelry Inspired by Coming Coronation Spanish Re bellion Also Hinted in Gifts for Fair Wearers Use Mall Tribune want ads. By Adelaide Kerr NEW YORK (AP) The Christmas gift which will deck sparkling trees this year reflect the front page news of 1B36 and the modern trend of the times. King Edward's coming coronation has produced glamorous seed pearl Jewelry reminiscent of the old Ed wardian epoch and a host of gem med hair ornaments to -tuck. Into Yuletide packages for women. "Spanish mantilla" lace head dresses for evening wear and lace- trimmed handkerchiefs show the effect of the rebellion in Spain. A wealth of new tricks In luggage shows the traveling tendencies of a world that has begun to globe-trot again. The entire array of selections fol lows the modern's demand for gifts which are both useful and decorative. Perfumes For Every Gown The Jeweled gadget iVr women are the most colorful they have been In years. Besides the seed pearl jew elry (lockets, car-rings and clips covered with the tiny pearls), there are clusters of gold flowers centered with turquoise, coral or1 pearl bead "seeds" to ellp to the front of a frock, black enamel bracelets with detachable Jewel fan clips at each end and gold starfish pins. New compacts are made of dull finished metals designed on as clean cut lines aa the figures In a geometry textbook. Perfumes appear in both clear and colored bottles In scents for all types of gown and mood. One of the newest perfume gadgets Is a set of five bottles providing scents for every kind of clothes in the wardrobe from evening costumes to sports togs. For Traveling The gift luggage and travel acces sories seem to anticipate every need. New bottle bags trim little affairs lined with bottles and Jars have re placed the older and larger "fitted case." Bote of three silk envelopes In graduated alzea are ready to carry the lingerie, stockings and handker chiefs of the woman traveler and compact manicure sets provide care for her bauds. The same forethought has been given to travel accessory presents for men. Something new and dif ferent Is a clothes brush with a re movable lid top under which Is fitted a shaving set. Leather boxes with rubberized linings provide the space for his toilet articles when traveling Bnd another case holds the twin military brushes that have long been a favorite. Here are other gift suggestions for men: a pipe with perforated swing lid which prevents its going out in bad weather, a pencil with a cigarette lighter tn the end, a belt fitted Into a box which can later be used as a cigarette box. The usual ties. Unnkerchlefs, shirts, pajamas, bedroom slippers and wallets are laid out in profusion. Lots For Children For children the shops offer a wide variety of gifts. Building sets which will construct anything from a barn to a skyscraper, Marionette sets, rainy day play seta and paint ing outfits, replete with brushes and easel, are among the outstanding offerings. New stationery Is sten ciled with animals or nicknames, and books have cardboard illustra tions which pop up when the book Is opened. There are also many new travel books for Juvenile readers. This year's gifts will be enveloped In gay wrappings finished with bright ribbons and colorful accents. One of the most striking touches for a square package is a tiny shin ing Christmas tree fashioned of transparent drinking straws of cel lulose film. This is the way it Is made: Bunch 180 drinking straws together with the ends even and wind spool wire twice around them, about two Inches from one end. Pull the wire tight so that the straws will flare out, then twist the wire, spread the straws evenly and cut Into tree form. Hold red sealing wax over a flame until It Is soft and then touch the ends of the straws with it, leav ing little red spots to give color to the tree. WIDE VARIETY OF FOR YOUNGSTERS By Mary Graham Bonner (Associated Press Writer) In order to consider the varied tastes or the boys and girls for whom Christmas books are to be selected the following list of rec ommended volumes Is diversified. "You Can Draw," by Prances O'Brien Oarfleld, is Just what its title promises for anyone with the least talent, and la also a book that will help a discouraged teacher for It thesis Is backed by experience and Illustration. Another useful book this time for the youngest of readers or listeners Is Lillian J. Bragdon's "Tell Me the Time, please," which is pleasingly Instructive. Raymond L. Dltmars presents "The Book of Living Reptiles," with maps and pictures by Helen Ca rter, suc cinctly authentic. "Mild Animals," by Julius King. Illustrated by Allan Brooks, la for younger readers whose tastes run to squirrels and rabbits and wood-chucks. "The Adventures of Mr. Ramshaw the Engle." by Cap tain C, W. R. Knight, la not literary, but It Is diverting to rend of a "tame" and performing eaglo who stops in hotels. "A Treasure Ship of Old Quebec," by Ethel Hume Bennett, is rich In history and In the telling, while "Susannah: A Little am With the Motilities," by Muriel Denlson, Illus trated by Marguerite Bryan, has his tory and charm, too. For young American patriots "Champions of Democracy,' by Joseph Cottier, Is thoughtful and sincere. For the earlier American scene there Is "Wampum and Sixpence." by Marjorlc Hayes, a talo of Con necticut 300 years ago. "Jerry and the Pony Express." by Sanford Tousey, will Interest little boys who love horse and excitement. "Hen ner's Lydla," by Margurlto De Angell, Is a lovely book for little girls dealing with the Pennsylvania Dutch section of this country. In "Wigwam and Warpath," by Isabel Juergcns. the young reader Is given brief biographies of famous Indians. "Pablo's Pipe," by Frances Eliot, la a colorful Mexican story for In between ago readers, while for those a little older Ooeffrey Household's "The Spanish Cave." Is Just the thing with the scene laid along the Spanish coast and plenty of mystery. For the very wee ones there aro a number of plctiuv -story books. Ono that will go straight to the heart and the Imagination of the little children Is by Edith Holden Cooke, illustrated by Lansing C. Holden and Its title Is "The Bratch eta." Helen Sewell's "Peggy and the Pony." Is beautifully Illustrated. Janet Smalley's "Do You Know About Fishes?" goes right ahead and tells you. while Jock Munro's "Busy Bee," will also bo welcomed in the Christmas stocking. Wildcat fttnw Away On Ship LONDON (UP) It took 14 men and a bottle of chloroform to subdue a wildcat which wna found In the hold of the Royal Mall Line curgo steamer Highland Brigade wheu the vessel arrived here. It Is believed the cat boarded the vessel and hid In the hold while the ship was In Buenos Aires. Ohes la a clarified butter used In many parts of India and generally Is obtained from buffalo milk. The Ideal Christmas Gift Cut Flowers Blooming Plants For those who have everything and shut-ins, Meyer Greenhouses 825 Franqurtti or 43 8. Central BUY NOW AND SAVE! Refrigerators New . . . used . . . repossessed Electric Refrige rators. All in good condition. Take advantage of this pre-Christmas special and buy a gift which will be a welcome addition to the home. A variety of makes and models priced as low as 30 Discount See us for assistance with your Christmas Lighting .... Lamps Make your home more cheery with attractive new Lamps. Come in and look over our large selection, including all types for floor and table. BEN DIAMOND Trowbridge & Flynn 212 West Main Phone 12 n Staple 11 mm q B Exceptional Bargains for Thrifty Christmas Opening Shoppers o v 1 o Use Our LAY-AWAY PLAN A small deposit will hold any article until Christmas . . . Use this convenient Lay-away Flan ... It enables you to SHOP EARLY while selections are complete and pay later o Electric China Top WAFFLE IRON A most attractive and useful gift. So sightly the hostess may bake waf- flea at the table. Large sise. Chrome . plated. QC Each CARD TABLE Full size. Match and liquor proof top. Well braced. QC Wood legs 3 I VACULATOR SET AS ILLUSTRATED BATH SCALES A low priced gift. Oood quality $3.75 Winchester Rifle 30-30 O SPECIAL tDO Winchester Roller Skates $1.19 SPECIAL PAIR Shop Early $4.95 ' Other Vaculators $1.79 to $14.95 HERALDRY The New Pattern of FOSTORIA CUT GLASS 4,1 t . ..-wy, r j Goblets, Sherbets and Oyster Cocktails $5.40 Set of Six A WONDERFUL GIFT! 32-Piece Dinner Set Service for 6. A charming gift. New rainbow shape with floral spray decoration. Christmas Tree Outfit Brighten the trt.v We have complete sets as low as 29c "DRIP CUT" No Drip Syrup Jug The only syrup jug made that will not drip. $1.00 FIESTA POTTERY Again a factory spocial on this beautiful pottery. STARTER SET $4.95 32-PIECE SET $9.95 Oven ware pieces and gloss ware now In stock to mutch this pottery. NEW PYREX NEW 3-PIECE DOUBLE DUTY OVAL BAKING ,SET $1.85 DISH DRYER Thick coated green rubber on heavy wire. Noiseless, durable $1.39 CHILD'S CUP Oneida silver-plated "J 0)) CARVING SETS Universal Stainless Steel AC Stag Handles 3OiO 3 Universal Stainless Steel JC T7C Horn Handles 3Wil5J Special Value Sot Stainless (1 CH Steel with white handles. Set 3 1 U New Sparklet Syphon Cannot explode. Absolutely safe. Blue enamel. Special $4.95 $3.95 HANSEN HARDWARE - CUOCESSORS to MEDF0RD HDWK. 00. N. BARTLETT ST.
