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December 14, 1899 
Index 
XXi 
Lippmann (J.), an Absolute Measure of Time Based on New- 
tonian Constant of Gravitation, 400 
Liquefaction of Gases, Liquid Air and the, T. O’Conor Sloane, 
Liquid Interrupter for Induction? Coils, an improved, A. A. 
Campbell Swinton, 226 
Liquid, Perfect, the Motion of a, Prof. H. S. Heler Shaw, 446 
Lister (J. J.), on Astrosclera Willeyana, 631 
Living Organism, the, an Introduction to the Problems of 
Biology, Alfred Earl, 458 
Living Pictures, H. V. Hopwood, 567 
Livingstone’s (Dr.) Tree, 425 
Lloyd (L. L.), Organic Compounds Containing Silicon, 214 
Local Government Board, Twenty-seventh Annual Report of 
the, 1897-8, Supplement, 73 
Local University Colleges for London, 201 
Lockyer (Sir Norman, K.C.B., F.R.S.), on the Chemical 
Classification of the Stars, 52; on the Distribution of the 
Various Chemical Groups of Stars, 617; on Some Recent 
Advances in Spectrum Analysis Relating to Inorganic and 
Organic Evolution, 103; on Spectrum Series, 368, 392 ; 
W. Sedgwick, 412; on the Existence of Matter Smaller than 
the Atoms, 586 
Lockyer (Norman J.), a Manual of Locomotive Engineering, 193 
Lockyer (Dr. William J. S.), Dark Lightning Flashes, 391, 570 
Locomotive Engineering, a Manual of, William Frank Petti- 
grew, Norman J. Lockyer, 193 
Locusts, Dr. Edington’s Fungus-process for destroying, 16 
Locusts, the Extermination by Fungus-inoculation of Cape, 426 
Lodge (Prof. Oliver), on the Existence of Matter Smaller than 
the Atoms, 586 
Loewy (M.), Simon Newcomb, Scientific Worthies, 1 
Loffler (Prof.), Heredity and Tuberculosis, 109 
Lommel (Dr. Eugen Ritter von), Death of, 277 
London: Report of the London Technical Education Board, 
141; Local University Colleges for London, 201; the Uni- 
versity of London, 232, 246, 325 ; the Housing of the Offices 
of the University of London, 232 
Longevity: Mammalian Longevity, Ernest D. Bell, 30; on 
Centenarians and the Duration of the Human Race, T. E. 
Young, 73; Inheritance of Longevity in Man, Mary Beeton 
and Prof. Karl Pearson, F.R.S., 356 
Longitude from Moon Culminations, D. A. Pio, 538 
poure (E.), Estimation of Free Phosphorus in Oils and Fats, 
40 
Love (Prof, A. E. H., F.R.S.), Fourier’s Series, 100 
ae (O.), Enzyme Negativing Action of Anthrax Bacillus, 
195 
Lubbock (Rt. Hon. Sir John, F.R.S.), on Buds and Stipules, 
149 
Lucifer Matches, the Use of Phosphorus in the Manufacture of, 
54 
Luizet (M.), Two New Variable Stars, 161 
Luminous Rings in Rotation about Lines of Magnetic Force, 
on the Production in Rarefied Gases of, C. E. S. Phillips, 
586 : 
Lunar Photographic Atlas, the New, 491 
Lyster (G. F.), Death of 84 
MacBride (Prof.), on the Rearing of Larvz of Echinide, 631 
McConnell (R. G.), the Klondyke Gold Field, 159 
ey (Sir Frederick, F.R.S.), Death of, 60 ; Obituary Notice 
of, 83 
Macdonald (R. F.), a School Arithmetic, 7 
Macfarlane (Prof. Alexander), the Fundamental Principles of 
Algebra, 515 
McGregor (J. C.), on the Applicability of the Dissociation 
Theory to the Electrolysis of Aqueous Solutions containing 
two Electrolytes with a common Ion, 86 
Mache (H.), Pressure in Electric Spark, 540 
enc: for the Liquefaction of Gases, T. O’Conor Sloane, 
26 
McIntosh (Prof.), on the Occurrence of the Grey Gurnard 
(Trigla gurnardus, L.), and its Spawning in in-shore and off- 
shore waters, 631 
Macintyre (Dr. J.), Wehnelt Interruptu, 8; the Heating of the 
Anti-Kathode in X-Ray Work, tor 
McKay (T. C.), Explosive Effect of Electrical Discharges, 611 
McKendrick (Prof.), the Boyle Lecture on the Perception of 
Musical Tone, 163 
McKenzie (A.), 
Acids, 167 
Maclean (G. S.), Velocity of Electric Waves in Air, 383 
Magnetism ; Distribution of Induction in Long Iron Bar, C. G. 
Lamb, 166; the Magnetic Compass and Nickel Cases, Rev. 
F. J. Jervis-Smith, F.R.S., 173; Magnetic Perturbations of 
the Spectral Lines, Prof. Thomas Preston, F.R.S., 175; 
Magnetic Observations at Mauritius, C. Meldrum, F.R.S., 
189; the Reciprocal Phenomenon of Production of Magnetic 
Field by circularly Polarised Ray, Prof. A. Righi, 206 ; 
Rotatory Power of Chlorine in Magnetic Field, Prof. A. 
Righi, 206; Collimator Magnets and Determination of 
Earth’s Horizontal Magnetic Force, Dr. C. Chree, F.R.S., 
213; Magnetic Hysteresis of Cobalt, Prof. Fleming, A. W. 
Ashton, and H. J. Tomlinson, 213; Magnetic Strain in 
Bismuth, Shelford Bidwell, F.R.S., 222, Dr. C. G. Knott, 
222; Magnetic Field and Becquerel Rays, Profs. Elster and 
Geitel, 230; the Proposed Magnetic Survey of the United 
States, 235; ‘‘ Neudrucke von Schriften und Karten iiber 
Meteorologie und Erdmagnetismus,” Dr. Hellmann, 266 ; 
Magnetic Effects of Lightning, Dr. Folgheraiter, 300 ; 
Magnetism and Molecular Rotation, Lord Kelvin, 311 ; 
Magneto-Optic Rotation and its Explanation by a Gyrostatic 
System, Prof. Andrew Gray, F.R.S., 379, 404; Magnetic 
Properties of Elements, S. Meyer, 384 ; Variations of Peltier 
Effect in Magnetic Field, A. Pochettino, 400; Magnetic 
*« Lines of Force,” 412; Magnetic Properties of Iron at Low 
Temperatures, Georges Claude, 432 ; a Hertz Wave Receiver, 
Rev. F. J. Jervis-Smith, F.R.S., 436; Magnetic Properties 
of Hematite, A. Abt, 540; Electro-Magnetic Theory, 
Vol. II. Oliver Heaviside, C. S. Whitehead, 589 ; Magnetic 
Elements at Pavia for June, 1898, Dr. Emilio Oddone, 623 ; 
Magnetic Susceptibilities of Inorganic Compounds, S. Meyer, 
635 
Mais (P. T.), Death of, 60 
Makaroff (Vice-Admiral S.), Investigations of Double Currents 
in the Bosphorus and elsewhere, 261 ; the Cause of Under- 
currents, 544 
Malaria: Mosquitoes and Malaria, Prof. Grassi, 157; Major 
Ronald Ross, 229, 398, 535, 5743 Dr. Daniels, 333 ; Prof. 
Koch, 595 ; the Destruction of Mosquitoes, 279 ; Life History 
of the Parasites of Malaria, Major Ronald Ross, 322; the 
Cause and Prevention of Malaria, Major Ronald Ross, 357 ; 
the Present Position of the Investigation of the Malarial 
Parasite, 439; Investigation of the Malarial Parasite, 546; 
Action of Quinine on Malarial Parasite, Dr. L. Monaco and 
L. Panichi, 576 
Malay Peninsula, Peripatus in the, Prof. Edward B. Poulton, 
F.R.S., 591 
Mallock (A.), Thin Films as Mirrors, 44; Scoring at Rifle 
Matches, 366, 412; Halo round a Shadow, 567; Effect of 
Vibration on a Level Bubble, 615 
Malt Diastase, Chemical Processes involved in the Saccharifica- 
tion of Starch by, Dr. A. Fernbach, 608 
Maltage, La Pratique du, Lucien Lévy, 388 . 
Maltézos (C.), Beats given by Vibrating Strings, 456 
Malting : La Pratique du Maltage, Lucien Levy, 388 
Mammalian Longevity, Ernest D. Bell, 30 
Mammals, the Geography of, W. L. and P. L. Sclater, 217 
Man: Man, Past and Present, A. H. Keane, 121 ; Inheritance 
of Longevity in Man, Mary Beeton and Prof. Karl Pearson, 
F.R.S., 356; Variation and Sexual Selection in Man, E. T, 
Brewster, 401 
Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society, 23, 71 
Manchester, the Presentation of the Freedom of the City of, to 
Enrigueta Augustina Rylands, Robert Dukinfield Darbishire 
and Richard Copley Christie, 578 
Mangroves growing in Japan, Tokutaro Ito, 79 
Mankind, the History of, Prof. Friedrich Ratzel, 269 
Manley (J. J.), Physical and Chemical Investigation of Waters of 
Urmi Salt Lake, 359 
Marine Biology : Survey of Western English Channel, Walter 
Garstang, 157; an Account of the Deep Sea Ophiuroidea 
collected by the Royal Indian Marine Survey Ship Zzvestzgator, 
R. Koehler, 459 
Marine Boilers, L. E. Bertin, 289 
Marmier (M.), the Sterilizing of Potable Water by Ozone, 24 
Marmosets, Brazilian, Breeding in England, Pair of, Dora 
Whitmore, 199 
Marquis (R.), Benzoyl Furfurane, 288 
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