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SUCH IS LIFE ? Easier to Do! Determine Sources of Night Sky Light Chicago and Texas College Professors Make Study. Chicago. ? Although the huge 82-inch telescope of the McDonald observatory, Joint project of the University of Tex as and the University of Chicago, on Aft. i/ocke, Texas, Is not yet completed, an Investigation already Is under way near the new observatory to determine the sources of light In the night sky. Using an old 12-lnch refracting tele scope which was presented some years ago to the Yerkes observatory of the University of Chicago by Dr. G. E. Hale, assistant Professor C. T. Elvey of the Yerkes staff and Dr. F. E. Roach of the McDonald observatory have been recording the light of the night sky with a recording photo-electric photometer designed by Doctor Elvey. The light of the night sky Is made up of direct starlight; starlight which Is scattered both by the earth's atmo sphere and the matter in Interstellar space ; zodiacal light which Is concen trated In the ecliptic but which may extend over the entire sky; and of the light originating within the atmosphere of the earth; the permanent aurora. This aurora Is not the polar aurora, or northern lights, although it Is related to It. Many Study Problem. Many Investigators have studied the problem of the composition of the light, and a general investigation by the Dutch astronomer, Van Rhljn has Dictator of Siam Col. Phya Bahol who now ruins as dictator of Slam following the ah dlcntlon of King I'rajndhlpok. Xlinr lnK hlH power with a national assem bly, he commands tho army and navy and has the armed forces to support his government. shown the following percentage com position: Direct starlight, 18 per cent; starlight scattered by the earth's atmo sphere, f? per cent ; zodiacal light, 43 per cent; aurora, 15 per cent, and scat tered earthllght, 19 per cent. It Is well known to astronomers that there are large fluctuations In some of the sources of light, particularly of the zodiacal light and the aurora. Lord Raylelgh found that the light of the night sky undergoes large variations, with a range of eight-fold between the smallest and largest. The variations are sometimes fairly rapid, Doctor Elvey having found In his work at Yerkes as much as a '25 per cent change In brightness of the sky within a period of two hours. There also are dally variations In the Inten sity of the auroral light In the night sky, which In some parts of the world reaches a maximum about 2 a. m., and In other parts Is at Its maximum Just after twilight has ended. These large variations have made de tailed analysis of the light difficult, be- | cause during the several hours required ; to cover the sky, there are many changes In the light. ! To make possible observations In a brief space of time Doctor Elvey de vised the recording photo-electric pho tometer. It consists of a very sensi tive galvanometer which measures the output of the amplifier. The recording Is achieved by shining a lamp on the galvanometer mirror, which rellects the light to a slit behind which Is u mov ing sheet of bromide paper. Deflections Recorded. The deflections of the galvanometer are then recorded on the bromide pa per, which Is directly connected to the photometer so that It moves past the slit as the Instrument is rotated around the vertical axis. With this Instrument a complete record of the brightness of the sky on a circle parallel with the horizon can be made In approximately Jive minutes, and the entire sky can be observed in about an hour. A check of the variations in light during this time can be made by observing a giv en region of the sky several times. Doctor Roach already has obtained over a hundred tracings with the. In strument, from which he and Professor Elvey have determined the axis of the zodiacal light, the cone of light that can be seen rising from the horlzo* after sunset nnd before sunrise. Contrary to general belief, the axis does not coincide with the plane of the orbit of the earth? the ecliptic. Ob servations show the morning zodiacal light is displaced to the north of the ecliptic by as much as five degreea. A series of evening observations indi cate that in part of the ecliptic the zodiacal light was near the ecliptic, apparently crossing It. The astronomers expect that a de tailed analysis or the tracings will give the relative amount and the distri bution of the light from various sources contributing to the total light from the night sky. AMAZE A M IN UTE 8CIENT1FACT9 ~ BY ARNOLD Massive bergs/ The largest icebergs ARE THOSE WHICH BREAK PROM THE GREAT ICE BARRIER SUR ROUNDING tme Antarctic continent. Some are as LARGE AS 500,000,000 CUBIC YARDS. ; Tup eARitte atmos - PHF.RP WFrlOHS riVF QDATRll I ION TONS, Yf.T THIS IS ONLY ONE MIL LIONTM THE MASS Op TH6 SOLtP BAttTH. Little as life Living specify OP UNICELLULAR KINGS ARE SOttETIMfS AS SMALL AS OF AN INCH IN * < WA MEV6R . Let Your Light Shine By LEONARD A. BARRETT The world Is like a mirror because it reflects our moods. That "thines are very much as you look at them" Is a true aphorism. Two persons facing the same condition and living In exactly the same neighborhood may receive contra (1 1 c t o r y reactions from the same en vironment. The one whose philosophy of life Is that of Mrs. Wlggs of the Cabbage Patch will see hidden re sources of lltfht and beauty In surroundings which many persons would consider barren of any such possibilities. As the marble re sponds to the genius of the sculptor, so our environment reflects t lie thought and Intents of the heart. We can see no beauty In a glorious sunset unless there Is a sense of beauty already with in us. The man who described the Grand canyon as a great big dump would probably be unable to see in the thundering Niagara anything more Helen May Try Comeback Helen Wills Moody, former Ameri can women's tennis champion, who was forced to retire from the gnme a year ago because of hack trouble, Is prac ticing In California and may attempt a comeback. than wnsted horse power. A person who would have friends must show himself friendly. The light that shines from your personality mnkes your world. If you radiate sunshine and Joy you will discover the snme In other people. If you are selfish and moan you will find the same reflected back to you. We always see In tho other person tho fault that lies deepest In our own personality. This law, which seems liken paradox, also affects the Ihes of other people. Kmerson said, "A great Institution Is but the lengthened shadow of a single man." True? not only of Institutions hut of Individuals. Henry Ward Modell er bought a newspaper from a poorly clad boy on a day In midwinter. Ilo remarked. "Poor Utile fellow, aren't you cold?" The boy replied with a smile, "I was, sir. before you passed." Tt Is said that Philips Kro->ks could change the mood of a passing crowd on a rainy day In lloston because of his contagious and fascinating smile. Wo are told that "It takes sixty-four murcles of tho face to frown and only fourteen to smile." Kven nature has made It easier for us to have Joy In our faces rather than hatred or anger, drowning makes Plppa say, "Where fore repine with thee to lend me^-O day of mine." I.et Your l.lght Shine t Wfnlnm Nownymppr t'nton Bnnra C*tch Salmon Hear* In Alaska nre expert at- catch ing salmon. (^faCJ~fo\lSQ,(\ofd *4 By Ltjdia Le Baron Walker THE satisfaction or having attrac rlve housework frocks reaches far ther than the woman who wears them. The effect of suitable attire, plus Its becomlngness, Is more far-reaching. It has Its Influence on everyone who Is of the household, and such other per sons as may happen In during the mornlug or the working hours. It Is not so far back that It la hpvnnri th? remembrance of the older generation of homemakers, when discarded afternoon or even old party dresses were made to serve more than their orlRlnnl pur pose by being worn earlier In the day as housework frocks. This was thought to be an economy measure. But the utter un sultablllty of gar ment to tasks, Anal ly won the battle between the desire to have the right working togs, an.1 the mistaken no tion of thrlf tin ess. Slender women, especially those who are youthful can wear smock frocks wpll Tin. stout person should avoid them. Apart from the convenience of the loose fit ting one-piece smock, there Is a sug gestion of artistry connected with smocks and studios, that appeals. But unless the garment Is becoming It does not fill Its requirements. On large women the smock becomes something of a glorified Mother Ilubhard, too loose, and therefore gives the Impression of greater weight. Some Good Features. A housework dress should be suf ficiently ample to permit the wearer to stoop low without straining the seams. There should be one or two pockets, preferably set-In pockets as these do nor catch on knobs, etc. The sleeves should be short or elbow length, un less the wearer needs the warmth of long sleeves. So many times the long sleeves must be rolled back, that the shorter ones are preferable. Flowing sleeves ate Inappropriate or those wide at ends. A figured material will not accent every slightest mark as occurs with 11a t colors. Wash goods should be used. Some times a summer dress that Is out of style can be made over Into a house frock, and sometimes the style of the dress as It Is. requires very slight changes to make It ap propriately serve Its more mundane purpose. Whatever the requirements of a house frock may be It should have the added feature of being becomlhg In cut and color. To Look Attractive. The woman who wants to look at tractive and who doesn't, has one sure means at her command. It would be used more If It could be obtained at a beauty parlor, and be paid for la dollars and cents. Bpr this Is some thing beyond price, yet It can be bad without spending a penny. It Is hav ing a pleasant expression. This never falls to attract attention. It Is the one sure way to the hearts of others. It has warmth and beauty In It. Homely features react to It. Fine features without It cannot have the same pull of attraction. The plensant expres sion Is a magner. It has drawing power of attraction. When you ride In a trolley or sub way, take a look at the faces In It. How many have pleasant expressions? I have ridden In these conveyances many times when not a single face wore a pleasant expression. Some were definitely unpleasant. 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Two of 5,000 Claimants of Big Estate From far ant) near, from till parts of the United Ktates, and Home parts of Kurope, some 5, (MX) claimants, or their representatives, have pome to Phlla dolphin to oonteat for the estate of the late Walter Harrett, wealthy snnff manufacturer, who died I rt lS5?.r>. 1 1 In widow died In I WW), nod It In maintained that she did not follow the provisions of her husband's will In disponing of the estate, and s<> the Issue |h being fought out In court (it Philadelphia. Two of the claimants are pictured: l.eft, Mrs. Clinton Kohaffcr and daughter of Parker , Ford, Pa., and Mrs. I.awrenre Kldd and daughter of Italtlmoro, Md. HOUSE FROCK ON TAILORED LINES PATTERN 20 89 Quite a "sweeplpg success," Isn't It, this well-tailored house- frock with its slenderizing lines and nicely detnllod bodice? The skirt is fronted by a long slimming seam which breaks Into a porky little kick plear Just below the knee; die bodice is gathered onto the yoke to provide ample fullness. And don't you 1 i k?? that vestee-like effect of the front yoke which does so much to break the width of t he figure above the waistline? Buttons emphasize thr trim belt, the pointed sleeve cufth and the nice diagonal closing. Mak?* It of any pretty cotton material, figured or plain, and you'll have a house frock to he proud of! Pattern 20S{) is available In sUes 10, 20. :u. :<|?, as. 40, 4_\ 4 1 and 40. Size .'50 takes yards .10 inch fabric. Illustrated step-by-step sew ing Instructions Included. Rend FIFTH KN CKNTX (1 .",<?) In coins or stamps (coins preferred) for this pattern. Write plain'? name, address ami style number. BIS SURE TO STATK Sl'/K. Address orders t ? ? Sewing Circle Pattern Department, 'J):? West Seven teenth Street, New York City. EASY ONE A man complained to the local postmaster because of the failure to deliver a letter Improperly addressed. "Now, suppose." he continued. "I ad dressed a letter to the 'T'.iujrest I>mn bell In (Christendom,* what wouM you do toward delivering it?" "I should simply mark it. 'Return to Sender,'" replied the postmaster. Complaint "'Your father is unreasonable." "How FO?" "He tells me not to lose sight of my objective in life and then kicks because I call on you seven nights a week." Who, When And Why "Do you know I'ercy Smith?" "Yes! What do they call him?" "Who?" ? London I >ispntch. Fit for No On? Diner? T can't eat this stuff, fall the manager. Walter ? It's no use. He can't eat tt either.