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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-01
Scientific Discussions
by Garrett P. Serviss

please answer the following ques-
tions: DIS the sun a planet or a
star? My friend insists it is a planet
because the nearest star is about four
light-years away. (2)-Why do Mer-
curry, Venus, Mars, etc. look like stars
if they are only planets? (3)-Does
the earth look like star to a man
supposed to be on Mars or Jupiter p
Two Students"
The frequency with which such ques-
tions are asked proves the utility OF
answering them. Popular ignorance of
astronomy and of the simplest facts
about our relations TO the things sur
rounding the earth in plain view of
every eye is colossal. But things are
improvings in this respect 1 have re-
Gently had letters from two mothers
living in widely separated parts of the
United States, one of whom is bringing
up her little girl and the other her
little boy in knowledge of the "ordi-
RANGES of the heavens" and both of
them tell planets from stars, under
stand the phases of the moon and know
the principal consultations and the
Those children when they have grown
up will thank their mothers for an
great stars that have separate names.
education that will give them distinc-
tion as we'll as pleasure during all their
lives.
Now, for answers to the three ques-
tions asked above:
C1)-The sun is star. Why
should your friend think that a star
must necessarily be enormously dis
tant from the earth like the one he re-
fers to (Alpha Centauri) which is four
light-years away? The sun instead of
being four llght-years away is at a
distance of about one 63.000th of one
light-year; in other words, while it
takes a wave of light four years to
come to us from Alpha Centauri it
takes a similar wave only about 8
minutes and 20 seconds to come from
the sun.
This shows that the distance of
Alpha Centaurl is about 2hO.OOU times
MS great as the distance of the sun, and
since the two are somewhere near equal
in actual luminosity while the intensity
of light varies inversely as the square
of the distance. Alpha Centauri appears
to our eyes to be only one 6c.5000.0 .00O.-
00Oth as bright as the sun, although
If. as might have been the case, We
were as near to that star as we are to
the sun it would appear as bright as
! the sun now does to us. while, on the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-01
ANARCHISTS GET
TOO MUCH AID
Senator PoindeXter Says Law
less Movement Becomes
Big Political Issue
By Associated Press

Lowell, Mass, Nov. 1.-Senator
Miles PoindeXter, of Washington,
addressing a mass meeting here last
night in the interests of the Re-
publican state campaign, charged
that "innumerable instances of gov
ernmental aid and sympathy for
revolutionary anarchists have given
tremendous encouragement to this
lawless movement until it has be-
come the chief political issue of our
time" He spoke of the action of
administration officials in behalf of
Robert Minor, accused of attempting
to incite sedition in the American
army and the case of Thomas
Mooney, in California, as evidence of
governmental support of revolution
airy movements. 1t was Senator
Poindextor's first public utterance
since he was announced as q cam
didate for the presidency recently.
Mr.. Gompers, the president and
spokesman of the American Feder-
alton of Labor" he said, cham
rioned the movement to make the
police of various cities of the coun-
try members of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor. He championed
their right to strike. This principle,
if accepted. would at once put the
enforcement of the law and the
preservation. of the peace in the
hands of the American Federation
of Labor and its subsidiary unions
instead of in the hands of the gov
ernment. This would be but an ex-
emplification and phase of direct
&C.. 81, -.
ment.
THE great mass of American la
Dor is sensible and patriotic. A
species of government within gov
ernment, the tyranny of radical
walking delegates in the labor or
ganizations. has coerced and intim-
idated many laborers to quit work
when they really wanted to work
10 man is more interested in the
preservation of law and order than
the laboring man. An essential part
of liberty is the right of individual
labor to own and to use as he sees
fit. or to accumulate. If he can, the
fruits of his labor and to transmit
them to his children. Communism
would destroy this right.
THE sufferins, that will he caused
by the miners strike will fall not
upon the rich. who have prepared
themselves gainst it's consequences.
but upon the millions of poor. This
and other strikes which are plung-
ing the nation into indust rial chaos
are not really controversies about
wages and hours of laho- hut are
fomented hy ararchistir a~'tntor1 nc
part of the prograr m t. 'nhc1ieh tho
'~age system nrd to est" bl'sh the
dictatorship of the proletariat.'
Use McNeils Cold Tablets. - Adv
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-01

other hand, the sun would twinkle afar
off in the sky with a brllance about
equal to that of Alpha Centauri as it
is actually seen from the earth. I'm
less you fix firmly N your mind the fact
that the sun is a star you will always
find yourself astray in matters OF
astronomy.
(2) Mercury, Venus, Mars, etc, look
like stars, although they are not stars,
but planets, because they are so far
from us that our unassisted eyes can
not see any details of their surfaces or
even their outlines. Being many mil
lions of miles away, they are virtually
mere points to our eyes, but illuminated
by the sun, and, therefore, visible, as
dots OF light. The resemblance of their
light to starlight is due to the fact thar
it really IS the reflected light of a star
(the SUM, and that owing to distance
their surfaces are contracted to round
points, as explained above.
A practiced eye readily detects a diff
ference in the appearance OF a planet
from that of a star. The stars twinkle
(more large planets seldom tinklew al
alD, and the light of the planet is less
intense and concentrated. However
owing to her brilliant reflective quality,
Venus, at her brightest, and when near
the horizon. shines very like super
eminent star. But the smallest tele-
scope, or even strong opera glass
will, at such times, reveal the fact that
she is not only a planet, but that her
apparent shape for the time being, is
that of a crescent moon.
(3) Yes, seen from Jupiter or Mars
the earth would look as much like a
star as those planets do when seen
from the earth. The sunshine reflected
from the different parts of the earths
surface would all be blended into a
shaft of light the diameter OF which
would be so small that it would seem
to come from mere indstinguishable
point
From the moon, however owing to
! its much greater nearness. the eartn
would appear not like star but like
moon. about fourteen times larger
than the moon appears to US. When
seen as a star, from Mars, for instance
the earth would probably show dis
tinctive color, as Mars does to our eyes
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-01
CHAPTER XVII
Copyright, 1919, Star Coz

Copyright, 1913, Star co.,
Desiree Leighton dined alone this
evening.
This was a rare occurrence. Her
father seldom left her to take the
evening meal by herself. He usually
exacted her promise to send for
some friend to keep her company.
David DeLaine had been right in
his supposition that his former en-
ployer would be at his club tonight
A dinner was to be given there In
honor of a certain Canadian military
man. 1t was an occasion that Sam
uel Leighton would have been loath
to miss.
Nevertheless he spoke regretfully
on his bidding his daughter good
bye at seven o'clock. She was not
looking well. Nor had she looked
well for some days. She seemed as
cheerful as usual, but her father saw
that it was an effort for her to ap-
pear so.
Did not invite someone to dine
with you?" he now asked, as he
kissed her.
She shook her head, no, dad. I did
not want anyone"
IT told you to ask your aunt, or
Helen Goddard-or someone-to
come in"
IT did not want anybody" she in
sisted. Aunt Adelaide has a cold
AS to Helen'-she paused.
II know" her father said curtly,
"she talks too much. I can we'll un-
derstand your not wanting her
Still-there are Others"
Desiree smiled. But I like my
own company" she declared. "And
have a new book l want to read
She was glad when he was gone
The car, with a new chauffeur-not
the one whom Smith had suggested
was waiting him at the curb.
Standing listless in the hall after
her fathers departure, Desiree
started nervously when SHARP
ring came at the front doorbell
without waiting for the maid to re-
spond to the summons she opened
the door herself.
Letter
A boy handed her a letter.
IT am to wait for an answer
please" he said.
She gazed for a moment at the
envelope. She had seen that hand.
writing somewhere before. She had
some association connected with it.
Then she drew forth the letter
and read it. Her heart seemed to
stand still; she felt a flood of color
suffuse her face.
Smith was here in town. He
wanted to see her.
The waitress who had heard the
bell appeared now, but, seeing that
Desiree had opened the door her
sef, withdrew silently.
"I will bring your answer in a
minute" Miss Leighton told the
messenger, her voice low, but
steady
Going into the library she sank
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-01
Harmless Means
of Reducing Fat

Many fat people fear ordinary
means for reducing their weight
Here is an extraordinary method.
fectly harmless no dieting or
exercise are necessary. Marmola
Prescription Tablets are made exactly
IN accordance with the famous Mar
mola Prescription. A reduction of
two, three or four pounds a week is
the rule. Procure them from any
druggist or if you prefer send 81. to
the Marmola Company, S6i Woodward
Ave, Detroit. Mich. for large case.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-01
pRINCETON MEETS W. VA.

Princeton. N. J.. Nov. Prince
toms lineup for the gridiron bait e
with the University of West Virginia
to-day showed a number of
changes. Captain McGraw was at
left tackle in place of Keck, Nor
gan at right guard in McGraw's
place and De Stefano and Murray
in the backfeld IN place of Trimble
and MacPhee, who started the game
against Colgate last Saturday.
West Virginia brought a squad of
twenty-onc players with a record of
EOS points scored so far this season,
second only to the University of
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-01

27O0-Child's set of short clothes.
This model comprises a simple
dress with round yoke, and long or
short sleeves, style of drawers,
comfortable and practical, and a slip
with added skirt portion at the back
and with or without ruffle. Cambria,
lawn and muslin are good for the
slip. For the dress, batiste, lawn,
cambria, percale, flannelette, challie
or cashmere could be used.
The pattern is cut in sizes: 6
months, year, years, years and
4 years. 1t will require for the dress,
2 SIS yards of 36-inch material. For
the drawers, "a yard. For the slip,
1 1-2 yard for a 2-year size.
A pattern of this illustration mail
ed to any address on receipt Of 10
cents in silver or stamps.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-01
Hear Villa Plans Attack;
Cavalry Ordered Out

Mc.Allcn, Tex, Nov. 1.-Five
troops of United States cavalry,
three from Fort Sam Fordyce, two
from McAllen. last night were or
dered to Hidalgo. Texas, following
receipt of reports at military head
quarters here that Villistas were
planning an attack on, the Car
ranzista garr's son of Reynosa. Mex
leo, across the river from Hidalgo.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-01
YALE's LINE IMPROVED

New Haven, Nov. 1.--Yale pre-
sented an improved lineup in to-
days game with Maryland State IN
the Yale bowl. Joe Neville and Bob
Lay. two veterans. who have been
on the hospital LIST practically all
soason, were in the Eli backfield and
the coaches expected greater often
sive strength would be shown by the
eleven.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-01

1t was announced recently that
George n. Barnes, labor member of
the British Cabinet, would leave
England at the end of this month
Tor the International Labor Confer
ence in Washington. He will repre-
sent the British government.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-11-01
"When a Girl MdrYieS"

New, Romantic Serial Dealing With the Absorbing
Problem of Girl Wife
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
SOCIETY
For Edith Hamilton.

Mr.. and Mrs. Morton Engleman
entertained informally at dinner at
their home Friday evening in honor
of Miss Edith Hamilton and her
fance, Mr.. Edwin Thompson, oi
Mineral Wells, Tex. Mr.. and Mrs,
R. P. Hamilton, sr., were included
in the party.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. P. Hamilton, sr.,
entertained at dinner at the Black
stone Saturday evening in their
honor. Pink chrysanthemums
formed the centerpiece. Covers
were placed for Messrs. and Mes
danes Morton Engleman, Harry
Schifferle, Robert Hamilton. it,;
Mrs. Olive Dodge, Mrs. F. B.
Young and daughter, Miss Char
lotte Young, of Gering, Neb,; Miss
Edith Hamilton and Mr.. Thomp-
son. ~
Mrs. Cecil Kitchens will be host
ess at coffee Sunday afternoon in
honor of Miss Hamilton and Mr..
Thompson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hamilton,
,jr., will entertain at theater party
at the Brandeis Monday evening,
followed by supper at the Athletic
club.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
Adler-i-ka
Again!

"Adler-i-ka has been worth it's
weight in gold to me. 1t has CURED
my constipation and a serious bowel
trouble which l had" (Signed) Mrs.
Anna Wagner.
Adler-i-ka flushes BOTH upper
and lower bowel so completely it re-
lieves ANY CASE gas on stomach
or sour stomach. Removes a sur
prising amount Of foul, decaying
matter from the alimentary canal
(which poisoned stomach for
months). Often CURES constipa,
ton. Prevents appendicitis. The IN
STANT pleasant action Of Adler-i-
ka astonishes both doctors and pa
tients. 1t is a mixture Of buckthorn,
cascara, glycerine and nine other
simple observation-disclosures &
Mcconnell Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
Musical Tea.

The regular monthly musical tea
of the Omaha Woman's club will be
given Wednesday afternoon, No
vember l9, at the Y. w. c. A. audi
torium. An interesting program Of
Spanish music and dances will be
given under the direction of Miss
Edith Miller. Mrs. ]. Stanley Hill,
soprano. will give several numbers
of Spanish songs: contralto num-
Ders will be given by Mrs. T. F.
Anderson and Spanish dances by
Miss Mildred Jack. Mr.. Francis
Potter will give solos of Spanish
music on stringed instruments. All
taking part will wear Spanish cos
tunes. Mrs. w. Z. Shafer will be
the leader of the afternoon. Tea will
be served following the program.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
A Home Made
Gray Hair Remedy

Gray, streaked or faded hair can
be Immediately made black, brown
or light brown, whichever shade you
desire, by the use of the following
remedy that you can make at home !:
Merely get box of Orlex powder
at any drug store. 1t costs very lit
tie and no extras to buy. Dissolve
it in A OF. of distilled or rain water
and comb it through the hair. Full
directions for use and a $4,000 gold
bond come in each box guaranteeing
the user that Orlex powder does not
contain silver, lead, zinc, sulphur,
mercury, aniline, coaltar products
or their derivatives.
1t is safe, does not rub off, is not
sticky or gummy and leaves the hair
fluffy. 1t will make a gray-haired
person look twenty years younger.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
Birthday Affair.

Mrs. A. c. Stewart was the hon
oree at a surprise birthday party at
her home Wednesday afternoon.
She was presented with a cut glass
flower basket. Those present were
Mesdames ]. Johson of Osceola,
Neb.; NJ. Oberman, l. Beckaman,
c. R. Tate, A. Traieder, E. l..
Goode and Ed Carlsen.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
South Side Woman's Club.

The South Side Woman's club
will hold a business meeting at
Library Hall, Tuesday afternoon, at
2:30 o'clock. Mrs. Samuel Skrick-
ley and Mrs. John B. Watkins will
read reports of the meeting of the
State Federation which was held in
Hastings, Neb., two weeks ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
"Wornh" Club

The Social Settlement has or
sanized new supper club to be
known as the 'Worph" club. 1t will
hold its first meeting Monday eve
ming at the Settlement house with
Miss Winifred Smith as leader.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
North Side Mothers Club

The North Side Mothers club will
meet Tuesday for luncheon at 80
o'clock at the home of Mrs. Cecil A.
Bacon, 1865 Bauman avenue.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
Trinity Auxiliary

The women of Trinity Auxiliary
will serve a New England dinner
Friday, November IA in the Parish
house, 17l6 Dodge street. The din
uer will be served at $50 o'clock.
In the afternoon there will be sale
of fancy articles for Christmas gifts.
The sale will open at three o'clock.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
Tennyson Circle,

The Tennyson Chautauqua circle
will meet Monday at 80 o'clock at
the home of Mrs. A. D. Cloyd The
lesson will be chapters 7, 8, 9 and
10 in America Among the Ma
tons" Mrs. ]. T. Morey and Mrs,
Fred Elliott will be leaders.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
Political and Social Science

Mr.. W. F. Baxter will address the
political and social science depart
ment on "The Commission Form
of City Government" at the regu-
lar meeting, Monday, November 10,
at 2:30 p. m. Mrs. John w. Gill
will be the leader of the day.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
Business Woman's Club.

The Business Woman's club will
hold a meeting Tuesday at the Y.
w. c. A. Miss Kate McHugh will
speak on the well Remembered
Voice."
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
Current Topics.

The Current Topics society will
meet Tuesday afternoon, November
II, at 2.30 o'clock at the Y. w. c. A.
auditorium. The meeting will open
with a Bible study from the 10th
chapter Of Mark, 10th verse to the
end. The current events meeting
will follow with paper on Andrew
Carnegie, read by Mrs. w. J. Chi
zum. A recitation will be given by
Mrs. H. G. Malstrom and discus
sion of current events with Mrs. l..
Creigh as leader.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
w. C. T.u. Meeting.

The Omaha w. c. T.-U. will meet
Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 at the
Y. w. c. A. Auditorium. The re-
port from the delegation to the
state convention, which was held in
York, Neb.,i on October Is, will be
read. Superintendents will repor;
their work for the coming year.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
American War Mothers.

The Omaha chapter of the Ameri-
can War Mothers will meet Thurs
day evening in the Memorial hall at
the court house. A report of the
national convention will be given.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
depth of personal response. The
membership of this department IS
rapidly increasing.
A. C.. A. Notes.

The drama section of the associa-
ton of collegiate alumnae will meet
November l at 4 p. m, with Mrs.
y. II. Mcmillan, lis Lincoln boule-
ward. The play to be given is
Waiting" by George Middleton.
Mrs. D. M. Scriben, leader, assisted
by Mesdames Thornton and Holtz.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
A. C.. A. Luncheon.

The Association of Collegiate
Alumnae will meet Saturday, No
vember IS, at | o'clock luncheon IN
the Palm room of the Fontenelle
hotel. A general meeting will fol
low the luncheon. A special pro-
gram has been arranged for the af.
fair.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
Book Week.

Miss Madeline Hills, in charge of
the South Side library, and Miss
Hazel Zimmerman, assistant, will
hold "open house" on Friday, No
weber ID, at the library, Twenty
third and M streets, in connection
with book week, November 1916
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
D. A. r. Meeting.

The Daughters of the American
Revolution will meet Tuesday aft
ernoon at ESQ o'clock at the home
of Mrs. R. c. Hoyt, 6l0 Park ave-
nue.. Mrs. A. L. Fernald will have
charge of the program, and Mr.. E.
T. Fitch will speak on England.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
THURSDAY.
Public Speaking Department.

The 'p public @ speaking department n,
will meet Tuesday, November II, at
NO a. m, at the Y. w. c. A.. Study
will be continued in phonetics and
vocabulary building. The depart
ment will take up connotation to. de-
veiop mental assimilation and a
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
West Side w. C. T. U

The West Side W. c. T. Q. will
meet Thursday at the home of Mrs.
William Vickers, 1867 Marcy street.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
Americanization and Thrift.

The state chairmen for American
ization and thrift for the Nebraska
State Federation Of Women's Clubs
will be appointed by the executive
board. This will answer inquiries
received regarding these officers.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
Departmental Tea.

| The public speaking department
will give a tea for new members at
the home of Mrs. L. M. Lord, 3l2
South Thirty-second street, Novem-
ber Is from 8 to 5 o'clock.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
KensinRton,

The Daughters of 1872 will give a
kensington at 2:30 o'clock Thursday
Mesdames c. H. Mullin, George
Darr and Joseph Weeth will assist
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
L.onsfellow Circle.

The Longfellow Chautauqua cir
Gle will meet Thursday evening at
7:30 o'clock at the public library
The lesson will be chapters II and
Is in America Among the Nations
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
Kensinrton.

The Liberty chapter, Kensington
club. will meet Thursday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. c. M. Cohran,
2560 Ames avenue. at o'clock.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
Quick Action When
Pneumonia Threatens
Tightness and Soreness in
Chest Calls for Begy's
Mustarine

Don't fool with slow acting lini-
ments, poultices, plasters, hot water
bottles and the like, when Begy's
Mustarine, the first and best i'm
provement on Grandma's old-fash-
ioned Mustard Plaster will subdue
the inflammation and put you right
over night.
It's hot stuff-is Begy's Mustar-
ine-that's why its the speediest
killer of pain in the world.
But it can not blister-you can al
ways depend on that, but it will open
up the pores and end the misery, in
double quick time.
It's the real honest remedy for all
aches and pains, for congestion and
inflammation, for swellings and
soreness.
Use it the minute you suspect that
Influenza is attacking you and re-
member to apply it promptly if you
want to conquer sore throat, ton
silitis, Group, coughs, pleurisy or
bronchitis in just few hours.
Always in the yellow box-never
sold in jars-and money back if not
as advertised. Be sure it's Begy's
Mustarine.
S. c. Well. & Co., LIE Roy, N. Y.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
TUESDAY,.
Missionary Federation.

The Women's Missionary fedora
ton will hold an all-day meeting
Tuesday, November the 18th at the
First Christian church, Twenty
sixth and Harvey streets. Rev.
Frank G. Smith of the First Central
Congregational church is the speak
er for the afternoon. Mrs. James
Almy has charge of the luncheon
arrangements, and Mrs. ]. w. Gill
is chairman of the program.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
Woman,s Club Corps.

The evening division of the Wo-
manH club corps for business girls
will hold its regular meeting Thurs
day evening at J o'clock in the Y,
w. G, A. auditorium.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
p T. O. Meeting.

Chapter B. P. of P. f. o. Sister
hood will meet with Mrs. W. E.
Bronson, l122 Park avenue, Tues
day afternoon at 4 o'clock Mrs. P.
]. Haas will be the leader.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
SATURDAY.
Round Table.

The League of the Round Table
will be entertained at luncheon by
Miss Gertrude Bailey at her home
SATURDAY..
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
Story Tellers' League,

The Omaha Story Tellers league
will meet Thursday, November Is,
at the home of Mrs. T. c. Brunner,
3205 Poppleton avenue.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
Luncheons.

Among the luncheons Friday were
those of the Women's Educational
club at the Fontenelle, Nebraska
chapter Phi Delta Kappa at the
Chamber of Commerce. and Uni
versity of Chicago at the Athletic
club.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
West Omaha Culture.

The West Omaha Mothers Gull
ture club will hold its regular meet
ing next Friday at the home OF
Mrs. w. w. Carmichael, 3845 Cali
fornia street, at 2 o'clock.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-11-09
Ceorre Custer w. r. G.

The regular meeting of the George
A. Custer Woman's Relief corps will
be held Tuesday afternoon at ESQ
o'clock in the Elks' club rooms, 2l5
South Fifteenth street.