Evening Star Newspaper, February 6, 1927, Page 33

THE . FEBRUARY 6, 1927—PART 1. SU = e VDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. THE STARRY SKIES IN FEBRUARY o (B T I T A BY PROF. ¢ evenings| are the most beautiful | Many think they are more beautiful in Winter because of the cold weather, but this has noth- ing to do with it. When the same stars are in view in the late nights of October the r The reason for the beauty lies in the fact that there are really more bright | to be seen. The constellation , the finest of constellatio is in its best position in the ea evening. It is surrounded hy other constellations with very bright star including Canis Major, which contains #irius, the brightest of all sta A, figur 1 wrion Named Among the Ancients, T figure 2 we show the giant war- rior Orien who gives the constellation its name. That the name is Very ancient is sufficiently attested by the | fact that Orion 's mentioned in the | book of Job and in the Odyssey of Homer. Naturally, is obscurity in the matter of the origin of the name and we need not discuss it. The figure has not come down to us from a drawing, but the draw- ing has been made to fit the descrip- tion of the arrangement of the stars given to us by the ancient astronomer Ptole in the gase of most con stellations, any figure might be drawn around the stars of the constellation which would fit it just as well. The brightest star of the constel- Yation is Rigel, at B, figure 1. This star the seventh star the heavens in order of brightness. The best determination of its distance | shows it to be 541 light years away, and if that is so it is 18,000 times as bright as the sun. It is one of | the most brilliant stars known The name comes from the Arabic words meaning “left leg.” Frequently sta are given names indicating their pos tion in the anatomy of the mytholog cal figure. 1 The second star of the constellation | in order of brightness is Betelgeuse, at C, figure 1. This name means' “‘the armpit of the central one,” also from ibic. Betelguese, of course, has been a very bright and well known star, but it is an interesting star for several other reasons. It is the brightest star known to vary in brightness. By this I mean that when faintest it & brightest than any other variable stat *r several variable stars have been ¥.=wn to exceed. Betel- geuse at their ..aximum of bright- ness. Betelgeuse varies irregularly through about half a magnitude for some unknown reason. The star has a reddish tinge. This fact and the character of its spectrum led astron- omers to suspect that it was very large and of low temperature. Its diameter and temperature were com- puted. When it seemed that it might be possible to determine the diameters of the largest stars by means of an instrument called an “interferometer” connected with - a_ telescope, Betel- geuse, because of its supposed large diameter, was the first star to be in- vestigated. Its angular diameter was found to be less than a twentieth of a second. Mira alone has been found to have a large angular diameter. This angle is so exceedingly small that even when a large telescope is used the star appears simply as & point of light. The best determina- tion of the distance shows Betelgeuse to be 192 light years away. This means that the diameter of the star is 257,000,000 miles, which is 297 times the diamieter of the sun. There are go0d reasons for claiming that Betel- geuse is the largest star known. Us- ing some determinations of distance, however, Antares and Mira prove larger. Betelgeuse is a star of rela- tively low temperature enormously , expanded. It is near the beginning vens In the e: now in MUEL G. BARTON OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA. of its career as a star. It will be- come smaller and hotter, until nfter] an enormou perfod. of time it will be- come a bluish star of very high tem- perature, like Rigel. Only very mas- sive stars can reach the high tem- peratures found in these bluish stars. There' are a large number of such stars in the constellation Orion, and they are sometimes called the Orion sta Besides Rigel, the three. which | lie in the belt of Orion and the one' It pasées the Plei Neptune is not visible to the eye and becomes : tar ¥ rua; Venus may be seen low in the west just after sunset. It will b2 farthest from the sun a see each evening. Jupiter is a ky this part of the Venus Buying for so many stores scattered over the Jupiter on Febru; 3 the moon will plancts, affordir although the strong twilight will in- nation, Maxwell’s, of course, enjoy a decided ad- vantage of competitors in the furniture markets. momTH Figure 1—The &onstellations at 9 Hold the map to the sky so that the s, map is the point overhead. at his right knee and the one in his left shoulder (Bellatrix) are such stars. The Orion stars are not confined. to the constellation Orion, although they are not numerous. They are also called helium stars and B-type stars. The finest of the irregular or diffuse nebulae’ is the ‘“great nebula in Orion.”” The star in the blade of the sword is in its midst. Some perceive that this star is hazy. It is really four stars very close together which are seen as this star. The four con- stitute the so-called trapezium in the nebula. Pictures and discussion of this nebula are found in practically every hook on astronomy. Near the castern star of the belt lies the great ‘dark nebula,” which has become very well known in recent years. Here, as élsewhere, there is a great mass of dark material. The only way of knowing of its existence is from the fact that it shuts out thé light of the stars and bright nebulous rmaterial which lie behind it. The picture of this particular nebula shows more conclusively than any other the ex- istence of such clouds of dark matter. The object carried by Orion in his ‘eft hand is a lion’s skin. In his right hand he carries a club. The Planets. The positions of the planets Mars and Neptune are shown on figure 1. Mars moves 15 degrees eastward dur- ing the month. It is of the first mag- nitude at the end of the month and a little brighter earlier in the month. faeing east hold east at the bottom, as south now is. The Center Ags a result this store can undersell any other furni- ture store. This is the reason why thousands wait for the Maxwell’s February Sale! And all the credit you want. 0 This Shaded Walnut 4-Pc. Bedroom Suite February Sale Priog ¥ 1 3 9 Fhis four-piece suite is one of the newest patterns of today. Specially selected walnut veneers on hardwood, rich- ly polished. The suite includes a large dresser, 6-drawer, paa. February 1, at 7 pm. M direction faced is at_the bott full vanity; full size of the chifforobe and bow-end terfere with the view of Jupiter. On || bed. that night Venus at 6:42 p.m., as | seen from Philadelph and | ahout | that time elsewhere. Mercury will be | $10 farthest east of the sun on. February | s Perhaps it may be seen low in the | Cash west about that time. It sets about 7:15 p.m. then, as seen from Phila- ‘ delphia. Saturn is a morning star. | It rises at 2:45 a.m. Fel 1:05 a.m. Februar $10 Mornthly Figure 2—The Constellation Orion. In ¢l 259, off on all Kitchen Cabinets During February Our Special, finished in White Enamel or 25% on All Rugs Starting at Gray. $29.75 s s Pay Weekly During This % o February Sale D. C. Naval Reserve | The Naval Reserve Officers’ Asso- eciation of the District of Columbla will hold a meeting at the Navy Yard armory tomorrow night to hear the report of Lieut. Harry J. Nichols, delegate to the meeting of the nation- al association which was held here this week. ; The local contingent was well rep- resented at the national meeting, meny of the officers attending and taking part in the proceedings, al- though not accredited as delegates. It is the opinion of Lieut. Nichols that much progress will be made during the vear in the advancement of the naval reserve as a formidable second line for the Navy, as a result of the conferences. » S. Allen, training ship of the local battalion, is pected to go to either Norfolk or New York navy | vard within a short time for her annu- al overhaul and repair period prepara- tory to beginning the annual Summer cruises with the scouting fleet with ‘mem! s of the local reserve force aboard. *The dates for these cruises not yet been announced by the b, v Department. The Reservists are looking forward with a great deal of interest this year to the possibility of - holding target practice while on their cruises. Since the war these people have not been required to fire the big guns, but have confined their duties practically to ship operating and maneuvering, with a spell of training now and then with the silent guns. However, this vear it is understood that the depart- ment is working out plans for holding target practice to round out the train- ing of the reser | The U. of conferences | rtment between | its officials and reserve officers called here. for the specific purpose, some specific problems were laid down for study to determine what recommenda- tions might be brought forth to better the training of the Reserves. These problems included the interchange- ability of fleet reserve and volunteer reserve, particularly the question as to whether officers of the Volunteer Reserve should be transferred to the Fleet Reserve in the rank held by them at the time of transfer. This §s now prohibited by law. 1t such a plan is considered desirable the officers are asked plan for doing th without destroy- ing the lineal list, and if this cannot be done, then to answer the ques- During the held at the ¥y Depa to suggest a. the graduates of colleges now having a naval training course. At the pres- ent time, the department admitted, the number of fleet naval reserve officers attached to divisions is stead- ily decreasing and with few ensigns coming in at the bottom as replace- ments. Unless something is done, it was pointed out; the fleet reserve in a few years will find itself without officer personnel. During . the period frc'l July 1 to January 1, last, 780 meN were trans- ferred from the fleet to the volunteer reserve. This is at the rate of 20 per cent a year, it was explained, and when added to the regular discharges will make a very heavy turnover. Some method must be found to pre- vent this turnover, as the cost of uni- forms and equipment is said to be very high. The reservists also are asked to find the answer to the question as to what to do with the excess of fleet reserve officers above the number re- quired at the drilling of organizations. Fieet reserve officers are required to drill each week to maintain efficiency and they are in a pay status, receiving an annual fund for this duty. But, if there is no place for them in the organization, the question to be de- termined is whht duty may be as- signed them and still retain them in the fleet reserve in the lineal list which they have won by examination and promotion. The organizations also are asked to consider the matter of getting the most use out of funds appropriated for the Naval Reserve, bearing in mind that Congress may increase or decrease them at any time. Tl Linwood V. Castner of Medomak, Me., claims the world's clam-digging championship. He dug 456 bushels of clams in 39 days, his best day’s record $270,000 FOR PICTURE SETS RECORD U. S. PRICE We are enumerating just a few of our many speclajs. “ 9x12 Brussels British Art Dealer Buys Famous Rembrandt in New York—An- other Brings $78,000. By the Associsted Press. NEW YORK, February 5,—The rec- ord price for-a picture sold in the United States was announced by offi- clals of the American Art. Asso- | ciation. They said Sir Joseph Du veen, English art dealer, purchased for $270,000 Rembrandt’s painting. “Titus in an Armchair,” which Sir | Joseph himself sold 20 years ago for $105,000. | Another purchaser last night was | John Ringling, circus man, who paid $78,000 for Rembrandt’s “The Evan- || gelist.” Thirty-seven masterpiec collection of paintings in the estate of | the late C. Chauncey Stillman and | James Stillman brought a total ofl $716,950 at an auction in the associa- tion rooms. CO-EDS REBEL AT HATS. | s from the | University Headgear Draws Protest from Fair Students. GLASGOW, Scotland, February 5 UP).—Girl students of Glasgow Uni-| versity have rebelled a | nified mortar-board they are obliged to we: scarlet academic_gown to adopt the Krench r with their | ind threaten | beret instead. | “After all,” sald one, it its no’' our own S wi’ a French name.” The staid senate of the univer is shocked at the threatened | vation, fearing that if the girl wearing the beret the men may likewise, with disastrous effects to the dignity of the (raditional universi “what is it, tish tammy ty inno- being 18% bushels. tion as to whether the lineal pro- motion list, recently Jaw, should be abandoned. The question of command in the reserve will be given serious consid- eration, particularly to whether the military principle of command in peacetime organization should be sub- ordinated to other conditions. In other words, if a commanding offic of a unit, by ue of his seniorit is not qualified for the.command of an organization, should he be displaced by the next in rank, or if the next in so unqualified, keep on down until the proper officer is 1f this plan is approved, then are asked to find the the question 3 done for the misfits hould transferred 10 the v reserve or retained in « subordinate billet. It was pointed out that to retain such misfits in the organizaton would be so much dead- wood who would be taking the pla of valuable material seeking to enter. The officers are particularly asked to find the answer to the guestion of filllng the officer personnel ranks, either by the promotion of qualified enlisted men, or by appointment from vi the found the officers answer to should be whether established by i | { | To Dr.'W. B. Caldwell of Monti- cello, 1IL,, a practicing physician for 47 years, it seemed cruel that so many constipated men, women, chil- |dren, and particularly old folks, had |to be kept constantly “stirred up” {and half sick by taking cathartic \pillle, tablets, salts, calomel and nasty oils. While he knew that constipation | was the cause of nearly all head- {aches, biliousness, indigestjon and | stomach misery, he did not believ | that a sickening “purge” or “physic | was neces s Syrup Pepsin he discovered a laxative which helps to establish natural bowel “regularity,” even for those chronically const pated. Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pep not only causes a gentle, easy bowel I Constipation! How to Keep Bowels Regular —_—— =] | apparel. movement, but, best of all, it never | gripes, sickens or upsets the sys-| tem. Besides, it'is absolutely harm-| and so pleasant that even a| rish, bilious, sick child | pliit ! s it. | Buy a large 60-cent bottle at any | | store that sells medicine, or write “Syrup_Pepsin.” Monticelio, TlL., for a FREE SAMPLE BOTTLE and just see far. yourself. 9x12 Fringed Rugs............ 9x12 Axminster : 98¢ 2%-in. P‘flllge;; Velvet 33-98 | Rugs, special at February Special of Gateleg Table Mahogany finished §14 75 on Hardwood...... Finished Windsor Chair They malintain that the beret is much || more becorging. HE fect. mirror and 2 torchiers. . 3Pice Living Room Suite There are three pieces, 588 suring stability and lengthy finely upholstered and well service. This .outfit i1s a made. All in beautiful ma- special with us and is one cush- $5 Delivers the Suite bers. terials. Reversible of our most popular num- ions, filled with springs, in- 3-Burner Gas Stove With large oven, white enameled front. . A fine cooker and | baker at a very low price. " DrCaldwell's . SYRUP PEPSIN all e T Extra Special! Monday Only Stand and Stool In green, red and gray oak. Special for Monday only. 12- Piece Grou, is sale sells for only $139. Consists of 3-pc. overstuffed Suites. Daven- port Table, End Table, Bridge duse and Shade Smoker, two Torchiers and two Book Ends B Piece $ 1 0‘1—8 Unfinished Breakfast Consisting of a substantially made drop-leaf table, with four well construc €0 bow-bac chairs, With Every Pur- chase of $100.00 or Over a Dainty Dinner Set or a 26-Pc. Nickel Set of Rogers Table Wikiin, Iy U 7 I | Worth $198. Massively and Gracefully Built! 15-Piece Stylish Dining Room Suite The hardwood of which this suite is constructed is finished in a delightful 6 ‘The buffet, extension table and china cabinet are of generous %l'l)purllo:gnu"l‘?l{s five side chairs and armchair may be had in genuine leather. 3-plece console set, buffet $10 Cash—$10 Monthly This Kroehler Bed, davenport, chair and rocker in rich colorings of velours. 'llll The Tremendous Buying Power of 20 Stores Makes Values Greatest in MAXWELL'S FEBRUARY SALE LIBERAL CREDIT! All the credit you want, the way you want it! Tt is our pleasure to arrange the terms to suit your convenience. Be sure and inquire about our Credit System be- fore going elsewhere. . . Up to the Minute in Style . 10-Pc. Bedroom Suite Regular February Price An up-to-date suite complete at a very low price. Walnut veneer on hardwood. Consists chest of drawers, bow-end bed, com- fortable spring, mattress, two Chifforobe can be had at small ad- Our $ $185 1 39 Sale Price of good size dresser, 4-drawer vanit pillows, Chair and Bench. ditional cost. $10 Cash $10 Monthly The Mcst Astounding February 5ale Value Possiblé! Just 48 ‘of these groupings in this sale. The group is featured by a luxuriously overstuffed 3-piece Suite in the new Serpentine, covered with rich, durable velour. It has loose cushions. The End Table, Davenport Table and Lamp are designed to match this Suite. Simmons Bed Outfit With All-cotton Mattress $19.75 This Simmons Bed, complete with all-cotfon mattress, com: fortable spring and 2 pillows, at this February Sale price. $1.00 Delivers Any Lamp Clearance Lamps Bridge, Junior and Table Lamps go at great reductions. $7.50 to $10.00 Junior and Bridge Lamps $4.98 $12.50 to $18.00 Junior and Bridge Lamps $7.75 $10.00 Vase Table Lamps $5.98 Close-Out of Entire Stock of Cedar Chests at 25 Off $12.75 Chest now .... 38.75 $16.75 Chest now .. 812.50 $16.75 $2850 Chest now 821.00 1 2 $1.00 Cash Delivers Chest $2250 Chest now 5-Piece Kroehler Bed Davenpcrt uite suite consists of 5129 $5 Sends It Home. T [|. Simmons Day Bed Complete Davenport table and end table at this specialp rice during this February sale, LT} R i T I (THITTHIIAL T T TR