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and this so close and consistent, that the result cannot readily be 

 attributed to mere chance. But if not fortuitous, it tends to support 

 the theory which maintains that there is a sensible relation between 

 the state of the sun's surface as evinced by spots and the meteorology 

 of the earth. 



Diagram 1. Celestial and Terrestrial Inequalities around 24 Days. 

 Toronto temperature. Sun-spot?. Kew temperature. 



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