Evening star., 1923-10-22
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKfN

Q. Why has ban been placed on
the parking Of automobiles on Hams
Point?--W. T.
A. A ban was placed on parking at
Hams Point on the Speedway because
the accommodation for parking is
rather limited and the parked machines
obstruct the view Of the river from the
drive.
g Is fish as nutritious as meat2-
A. Pound for pound fsh contains as
much protein as meat and in some
cases more. 1t therefore affords the
same class and grade of food material
as beef. mutton and pork.
@. What are "sky ponds"?-J. Y.
A.. Sky ponds are those wholly or
partly dependent upon local precipi-
tatfon for their supply.
@. What breeds of horses are called
draft breeds?-B. NJ.
A. The Percheron. Belgian, clydes-
dale, Shire and Suffolk are known as
draft breeds.
@. Did the women of ancient Egypt
cover their faces?-N. II.
A. They did not wear wells.
Q. Is there any way of seeing par
ticles that are not visible through a
microscope?-W. T. II.
A. There is an instrument called the
ultramicroscope which makes visible
bodies which are much smaller than
can be seen with the microscope. 1t
does this not by magnification, but by
very bright illumination. The bodies
are seen only as bright specks. II is
claimed that some of the largest mole
nIx
method. These molecules contain a
large number of atoms. hundred or so.
From the motions of these ultramicro-
scopic particles their masses can be
estimated.
Q. Why can't the stamps on stamped
envelopes be cut off and used?-G. E.
A. The law provides that to be valid
for postage government stamped en-
velopes must be used to inclose letters.
Obviously the stamp when separated
from the envelope cannot be so used. In
other words, the envelope is part of the
stamp and the latter is not good for
postage when removed from Il. Pro-
vision is made, however, for redemp-
ton in other stamps of stamped en-
yelopes spoiled in addressing or other
wise made unserviceable, provided they
are presented at the post Office by
original owner in substantially whole
condition.
Q. What is the weight Of the aver
age elephant?-E. D. S.
| A. The average weight of an ele-
phant is about 5000 pounds, or four
tons. The weight of a large elephant
is about FIVE tons.
&. &; Q, H4fn Il. was Australia discovered
A. The first authenticated voyage
was made by the Dutch in 1906. 1t Is
believed, however. that the country was
visited by the French prior to that
date, though there were no actual rec.
ords. The first important explorations
were made by Capt. Cook, who visited
| the country in 1870.
Q; How can glace fruit be made?-
| a. place in a kettle any fruit you
! desire to glace and add enough water
/ in which to boil 1t. Now add sugar
| allowing five pounds to each two quarts
! OF water. set on the fire and cook to a
thread or until a little between the
| nngers will just barely string out ar
inch and half or SO. Remove from
| the fire and grain the syrup on the side
| of the kettle until cloudy, then remove
| the fruit with fork and lay on sieve
| to dry.
| G. Where is the Oldest theater ir
| America Il. B.
A. The Walnut Street Theater open-
ed in 1908 in Philadelphia. is the Oldest
| theater in this country. 1t has changed
! very little in outward appearance since
4 it was erected.