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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-03-01
AMERICAN SCIENTIST
MEASURES GREAT STAR
PUT TAPE ON COLOSSUS OF
THE SKY. DISCOVERY IN AS
TRONOMY ANNOUNCED.

An American astronomer and scien-
| fist has succeeded in measuring the
distant star of Betelguese, the colossus
of the skies, which, he said, is 37,000,-
600 times as large as the sun and
whose light requires $50 years to
reach the earth.
| This announcement made by Prof.
| Albert A. Nicholson, has startled the
scientific world. He secured these
measurements by means Of an instru-
ment he invented while occupying the
chair of physics at Clark university,
Worcester, Mass. This instrument,
known as the inferometer, has been
used successfully for measuring the
diameter of the most gigantic and dis
| tant stars.
| Colossus of the Skies.
Astounding, indeed almost beyond
comprehension, are the dimensions OF
! BetelgueSe. The diameter of this star
is 260,000,000 miles The earth is APP
proximately 5000 miles in diameter.
Betelguese is 100000 times as large
as the sun.
Were Betelguese placed as near to
the earth as the sun its brilliant sur
! face would fill the entire visible heav-
ems, and its heat would in all proba-
| bilities consume the earth instantly.
Its distance from the earth is measur-
ed at $50 light years" which means
that the light that strikes the eye
when one looks upward started on a
journey from its source at the rate OF
10000 miles a second.
Measured Velocity of Light.
Prof. Nicholson was born at Strel-
no, Russian Poland, on Dec. 10, 1852,
but went to San Francisco with his
parents when a boy two years old.
There he obtained his early education.
Upon graduation from the high school
he was given an appointment to the
United States naval academy at An
napolis, Md. He was graduated as a
midshipman in 1873, saw two years Of
sea service and then returned to the
academy as all instructor in physics
and chemistry. Prof Nicholson first
gained international recognition as a
brilliant investigator while instructor
at Annapolis, where he determined the
velocity of light to be 186,305 miles a
second.
The achievement that gave him
fame was his demonstration, more
than so years ago, that the earth, in
carries the ether along with it.
Prof. Nicholson ranks highest
among American scientists. The Cop
ley medal highest distinction of the
Royal Society OF London, was given
him in 1907, and in the same year he
received the Noble prize in physics.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-03-01
STOLEN FROM
RAILROAD AT CUTHBERT

The co1ored waitress at the Central
depot the other day discovered under
a house not far from the railroad
something that looked suspicious, and
reported the matter to Depot Agent
Randall. A search revealed about
wagon load of flour, lard, tobacco and
other merchandise, which had evident
lv been stolen from freight cars and
hidden-Cuthbert Leader.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1921-03-01

rms 1898 years ago a comet called
'nS planet and it's coming back
year. Everyone has an acquaint-
| or two he wishes were like that
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-17

bones.
Q. What and where ure ts. highest
and lowest points of land in Eurure.
both as to altitude and lautudc.-A L.
d.
A. The highest point of land in
Europe is Mt Blanc. 15,7S2 feet. The
lowest Is the region adjoining the sea
coast OF tho Netherlands, parts of
which are 20 feet below sea level. Re
garding the latitude, tho highest point
is the North Cape. II degrees IL minutes
north; the lowest Cape Tarifa. Spain.
36 degrees north.
Q. Are there Sxty-fourth notes in
music ?-F. w. r.
A. There are sixty-fourth notes IN
music. They are cailad hemidcnits.mi-
quavers or semidemise miuuaverg. Such
a note is written with n stem and four
pcnnants.
q. Is there a Mohammedan Mosque
In this country?-W. p. G.
A. Tho first Mohammedan Mosque
in tho United States was recently built
In Highland Park, Detroit. Michigan.
Q. Was there -vcr 4 real "Dick Tur-
pin"?-E. q.
A. Richard Turpin, commonly called
Dick Turpin, was real English high
wayman who lived from 1-?G-39. How
over, his rcputa ton az a hero, a man
Of courage and generosity, and the
dtNouut VI Hu'tVNeiuuH
London TO York. have no foundation
In fact.
.. Where did the Phoenician alpha
bet end and the Greek begin?-J. C. c.
a. Tho Phocnician alphabet ended
with I, and u was the first of the let
ters developed in Greek and added to
the alphabet.
Q, Who invented toboggans?-E. d.
II.
A. This form of coasting upon sltd
with no runners beneath its flat sur
face. was probably improvised by tho
Indians 10 bring in their game over tho
snow.
q. How long have tramps been row.
Ing over tho United States2
A. There is no record of thu first
appearance of the tramp in America.
but his first statutory recognition was
In New jersey in 1876. lie was soou
recognized legally in twenty-one states.
The American tramp differs from thc
hcsEar or vagrant of other countries
IN his fondnosa for stealing rides on
tho railroads. In II five year period.
thorc were 93.a6i trcgpasscrs killed and
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-17
TODAY'S ANNIVERSARIES

1TN0urrender OF the British army
under Gen. Burgoyne at Sara
toSa-
1ec3-Thornas Worthington took his
scat as first United States SEN
ator from Ohio.
f1os-Jacuues Dcssalines. the black
emperor of Hayti, was assassi-
mated.
f846-Nathan Clifford of Maine be-
came attorney general in Polks
cabinet.
fs55-Henry Bessemer received tho
first patent for his process OF
producing steel.
fSsS-Governor Altge1d of Illinois ad-
dressed a great meeting in Madi-
son Square Garden on the politi-
cal issues of the day.
foo-Betrothal announced of Queen
wilhelmina of tho. Netherlands
and Prince Henry of Mecklen-
burg -Schwerin.
fs1s-The Austrian. national assembly
ratified tho peace treaty.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-17
IN DAYS news"
o Poster PeArca.

Gsores TosAsr PeArca. who IL to
represent Australia at the forthcom-
ing conference on the Limitation OF
armaments in Washington. is one of
the most popular members of the
Australian federal cabinet. He has
been minister for defense in the first.
second and third Fisher governments.
a position which he still retains in
Mr.. Hughes cabinet Mr.. Pearce is a
hard worker. and is respected by all
classes of the community. He Is a ma
tive Of South Australia and began life
~ a carpenter and joiner. At the age
of 20 he went to Western Australia.
where he became enGrossed in the
labor movement. His first public ap-
pearance was as member of the muni1
cipal council of Perth. In 1901 he was
chosen a senator for Western Aus
tralia, and has held the seat over
since. In 1911 Senator Pearce attended
the imperial conference in London,
and made a favorable impr ression on
tho imperial authorities
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-17
The Boy Scouts and Accidents

The Pueblo Boy Scouts have initiated "No
Accident Week. of their They hope by their
campaign to prevent accidents among boys who often
times try to jump onto passing motor truck grab onto
the tire holder of automobile hold to an auto
mobile street while riding bicycles and thus obtain
rides let the other vehicles pull them along their
wheels. Many accidents in this manner. Such
accidents cannot be blamed upon the drivers of motor
vehicles employees of the street company In other
words the boys taking their risks. Sometimes
these risks fatal result in injuries
Such accidents clearly avoidabe the part Of
the victim. He should not have done what he did and
he has no one to blame but himself
Yet the Boy Scouts interested in eliminating
much of this danger They have rule among themselves
that prohibits this sort of practice Now they seek to
spread this rule among the other boys, and urge them
to join with the scouts in an effort to stamp such
careessness.
The campaign will be held this week. Scouts will
speak in the various school in the city Preachers
urged to discuss the matter in their pulpits
yesterday.
And yet
There men who ride bicycles and who
setting bad examples for the boys. These quite
often hold to other moving vehicle and thus
themselves the effort of propelng their bicycles Boys
this and initiate the These also should
be forced to abandon the practice if not for their
sakes to them setting bad examples for the boys
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-17
The Attic Principle

What is the next generation to do when it would
stage costume party of the period live inf There
will be attic stores to draw FROM because people
have discarded the attic principle. It is partly
because the Homestead" has practically disappeared
and if we have attic year have othc.
attic the next and partly because the constant call Of
the runage sale keeps down equipment Of vesture
practically to what have backs. But it is
principally because in these days of apartments there
is attic to keep things IN. We always in light
marching order
And the attic principle Is than matter Of
old cothest stands for respect for things that have
served a useful purpose-a reverence for age. Our
present dscarding of the habit Of saving old things
whether for sentiment against possible rainy day,
is symptomatc of general attitude toward life. We
have homesteads of custom or of thought any moro
than have homeseads for the children to back
to- Many child Of today point only to a towering
apartment house his birthplace, and many another
can only say "I born in house that stood where
that big building is.''-Nev York Tnbone.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-17
T0DAYs EVENTS

Columbus. Miss. today begins
celebration OF It's centennial.
The Province of Quebec will observe
today as Thanksgiving Day
Thomas f. Ryan. eminent 1nanclo-
and industrial leader. Is 20 years old
today.
Franklin Stewart Harris today will
be fnaugurated president Of Rri-hpm m
Young University
The North Carolina state fair will be
opened today at Raleigh and the Mis-
sisstpi state fair at Jackson.
An important conference Of chief
naturalization examiners of tho United
states has been called to meet in
Washington TO-DAY
Tho question of amalga nation Of all
veteran organizations In Canada will
DC taken up at the Dominion con-
Vent'on of the Great War Veterans
day.
The trial is scheduled to herin at
Birmingham, Ala. today Of Rev. Ed
win r. Stephenson, indicted on
charge of second degree murder I'm
connection with the killing Of Father
James e. Coyle. n Catholic priest
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-17
Not a Laughing Matter

It win be interesting Of course to watch the progress
Of monkey gland surgery. Scientific men leading
the quest in connection with sensational experiment
being tried at New York.
We could poke good bit Of fun at the ntermngling
of smian anatomy with that of human beings but few
will feel like monkeyng with serious matter. 1t is
serious only for the monkey and the chiefly
concerned in the present e1perment-but for humanity
We hope both patients will come thru the ordeal
with best possible results 1t may be that the scientists
have again discovered something which will prove
lasting benefit to the human race.
Every and then the surgeons give us something
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-17
FASHION hint

In accordance to the request Of
many readers. The ChIsftain has re-
sumed the fashion service which
proved SO popular. We have made ar
rangements with the Beauty Pattern
company Of New York to supply the
patterns to our readers and to run In
The Chieftain illustrations of the lat
est and most convenient styles. These
are of special interest and advantage
to the home dressmaker. Orders for
those patterns may be sent direct to
The Chieftain office. but the patterns
will be sent from the pattern COM
pany direct to the person ordering
them.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-17
Horoscope
1t NJ Net cs~vs,.'
MONDAY. OCTOBER II. 1921
Copyright, 1921, BY The Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate)
Ut NJ Net cs.vsa.'

Copyright, 1921, BY The Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate)
Altho the sun is in benefc aspect in
the morning Of this day Uranus has
sinister power.
While the mind may be alert and
keen the rule makes for indecision
that thwarts benefits otherwise PROB
able.
This should be 4 fairly good rule
under which to seek employment put
employers should be cautious In en-
gaging men and women. since under
this sway of the stars deception is
held to be easy.
During this confguration persons
are likely TO be self confident ana
assertive. and for that reason ego
tism may be unduly prominent In both
social and business affairs.
Persons who desire public favor may
find opinion variable and changeable
at this time.
Both mon and women who have en-
joyed popularity may be severely
criticised under this planetary govern
ment
Uranus again foreshadows the ad-
vancement OF metaphysical science
and increase of knowledge on occult
subjects.
Hospitals will prosper. altho many
will lose bcquests or. endowments on
account OF existing tax laws.
An inundation or earthquake on the
east coast OF South America, previous
ly foretold. is again indicated by the
aspect of Uranus.
Many public meetings and import
ant conferences will mark the closing
months OF this year for Uranus pres
ages much anxious thought on tho
part OF the people.
Scandals that touch legislative mat
ters are to be uncovered and real
ization Of tho lack of honesty in the
- IT, ,tY,do xrt1 Yrnfr
concern.
Both men and women will be In
fiuenced by the power OF stars that
encourage romantic love that Is un-
wise and even dangerous.
Persons whose birth date it Is have
the augury OF change and travel that
will be successful. Financial affairs
should be on the whole successful.
Children born on this day may be
self -wilIed. restless and talented.
They are likely to be fond OF roaming
and SO should be trained to routine
work.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-17
TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS

Thou1as Riggs. .Ir.. governor Of
Alaska, born at Leicester, Md. As
years ago today.
Or. James r. Day. who has re-
signed the chancellorship Of Syracuse
University, born at Whitneysville.
Maine. rs years ago today.
Thaddeus II. raraway, United states
aenator from Arkansas, horn in Stod-
dard county, Missouri. 20 years ago
James Fl. Dunbar. representative in
congress OF the Third. Indiana d's.
fr1cf. horn at New Albany. Ind. 81
years ago today
Robert Lansing. who served as seo-
yetsry of state in the Wilson cahi-
net born at Watertown. n. y. a.
years ago today.
IN the Rritish diriomatic service. borr
Is years ago today.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-17
The United State

1t is matter of great insterest that Secretary
Hughes in official papers, has referred to this nation
estate" His replies to foreign communications
touching the League of Nations said to conclude
always with the following paragraph: 'Note is taken
of this information for any purpose Of relevancy to the
United States, State which is not member Of the
League Of Nations
Students of political have hitherto been fairly
unanimous in the opinion that the United States could
not be designated fState.'' A divided double
ereignty, it is said, is impossibily. body polite
either possesses sovereignty and is State, or it does
not and is not State. Thus Great Britain and France
and Italy States while the United States and
Germany cannot be termed.
Secretary Hughes, perhaps intends to imply that
such development has taken place in this country and
that the federation has given way to the State, for
external purposes Whether he holds that sovereignty
is indivisabe is quite clear In any event. his
Of the word estate" referring to the United States
indicates the to which unifcaon has progressed
since the adoption of the Constitution Century and a
third ago.-Baltmore American.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-17

interesting to think about Humanity owes much 10
their researchng notwithstanding the fact that cuts
into great deal And for that the transplant
ing of monkey glands in human bodies is something
that will bear closest attention from the public
Youth is the greatest thing in the world II 1t is
accompanied by health. There is fun in being old
Age is undesirable when it burdened by and ills
of the flesh. Monkey glands the newest ''whte
hopo'' for countless victims of senity. = Pitsbirg
Leader
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-17
Where 1t Started
SPINSTER

SPINSTER
Copyright. 1921. BY The Wheeler Syn
dicate, 1nc.)
This term originated In tho ancient
custom that woman could not marry
till she had spun herself a complete
outfit of linen, thus proving her abil-
ity as housewife. SO an unmarried
woman was designated as a "spinster"
that is. one who was still spinning
her wedding linen.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-17
Good For Nerpe, Any,oau

First Invalid-"1s this q good place
for the nerves7''
Second 1nvalid-"Oh. yes' When the
proprietor of this hotel first came here
he charged ten shillngs day-now he
has the nerve to charge twenty ripei'
The Passing Show CLondon).
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-17

A PRETTY GOWN FOR SLENDER
FIGURES
Pattern 37s5 is here portrayed 1t Is
cut in 3 sizes: IS. is and 20 years
An IS year size requires 8 IL yards
of a. inch material
Combinations of material are suitable
for this style. 1t rs also good for
serge. taffcta. duvetyn. tricotinc. twill.
satin. linen and gingham. The width of
tho skirt at the foot is yards. To
make the dress as illustrated requires
3 yards of plain and 4 yards of figured
material 80 inches wide for 10 year
size.
A pattern of this illustration mailed
to any address on receipt of loc in
silver or stamps.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-17

Is. .256 injured by railroads in the
United States. a number in excess of
the total numbers for employees and
passengers. From one-half TO three
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-17

Q. How much docs balsa wood
weigh &C. C. G.
A Belsa wood weighs 81 pounds
per cubic foot.
Q. What is the basis for the claim
that the government should pay the
wage increase given to employees ot
the Bethlehem Steel corporation?-R.
B. r.
A. Tho bethlehem Steel corporation
had a contract with the government
during the war by whiSh the company
was not liable for increased costs tf
prediction for which they were not
r..spo nsible. Tho wage award referred
to was made by q. governmental
agency. tho National War, Labor
Board. Tho war department has ruled
that it cannot allow this claim legally.
and representatives If unions, some of
who's, members are Involved. haze pc
titioned President Harding 10 ask con-
gress to make an appropriation 20
meet this obligation.
Q. What food adds lime to the body
F. II. l..
A. Milk is tho chief food for lime
Limo liz used especially in the bones
and teeth, but is also found in other
Tissues, and in the blood. Lack Of limo
In the dict causes soft teeth and poor
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-17

There is a fortune awaiting the who will invent
a permanent shave.-Rochester Times Union.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-17
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Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-17
Pungent Paragraphs

1t will be big step toward normalcy when editors
forget that word.-Nashvie Tcnnsssean.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-17

Japan will make twenty-one demands at the dis
armament parey One for each of her drcadnaughts.-
Nashville Banner.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-17

October poets mnst face the circumstance that
"sober" is the only word in the English language that
is a true rhyme for October and there yet many
people no arc highly prejudiced against itHouston
Post.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-17

There be such thing universal peace sc
long as goes about the house dropping ashes al
over the rugs.-Tusa Tribune.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-17
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Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-17

'Prohibition agent shot" That's going little
too far. It's bad enough when they half shot,.
Muncie Star. -l -
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-17

THE CH1EFTAIN has the best
quality of circulation for advertisers
OF any newspaper published in Colo
RADIO. It consistently supports the up
building of the state with Just regard
to every citizen, and it has the conf
dence and approval of Colorado's best
citizens of every class and section.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-17
ONE YEAR AGO TODAY

Fitzgerald. a Sim Fein hunger
striker confined in jail at Cork. died
after IS days fast.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-17

There is something peculiarly touching about bald
headed mans condemnation of bobbcd har.-Hartford
Times.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-17

Tis said Secretary Hoover plans to "stabilize the
coal industry for all time" Now that he has the
ploynent crisis all attended to
News.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-17

Some people 20 to church a matter Of custom,
and great many go matter Of customerA-
Wichita Eagle
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-10-17

This is the latest photo of Mrs.
Charles A. Johns, bride of Judge
Jones. who has been appointed fed
eral judge in the Philippines. Judge
Jones formerly was on the Oregon
supreme court bench. He is sixty
four. Mrs. Johns. who was Miss
Elizabeth Busch of Portland. Ore,
is half his age. She graduated from
the University of Oregon in 1913.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1921-09-03
Celebrate Silver
Wedding Anniversary

Continued from page one)
he was for several terms supelin-
tendent of schools. He is a mem
Der of the Grange, past chap
lain of Windsor lodge of Odd Eel
lows AN eX-state Councillor of the
Sons and Daughters of Liberty and
State Vice Chancellor of the junior
Order United American Mechanics.
He recently returned from a trip
to the Pacific coast where he was
delegate to the national conven-
ton of that order.
Mrs. Sturtevant still owns a
beautiful home in Hartland In
which she was born and where she
spends a part of each year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sturtevant, during
the pastorates at East Burke and
at Lyndon, have endeared them-
selves to a wide circle Of people
in this vicinity by no means limited
to the members Of their own
church and parish, for community
interest and welfare and all ac i
vities that tend to community up
lift and benefit have always re-
ceived their most cordial appro al
and support. All Join in wishing
them any added years of useful
ness and joy.
al present expressed their de-
sire to be included in the invita-
ton to their golden welding aHnl-
versary.