Evening star., 1923-09-22

.. To settle dispute kindly state
whether the same man writes Dopey
Dan and The Mixer for the Everffns
Stare. B. K.
A. Both of these features are the
work of W. H. CIaggett.
Q. How long has the Congressiona,
Record been publtshed?-H L. F.
A. This official record has been pub.
lished since 1889, although the name
has been changed several times. From
1883 to 1926 1t was called the Annals
Of Congress; from 1926 to 1897, the
Register Of Debates; from 1887 tc
since that time the Congressional
Record. From 1899 to 1893, the pro
ceedtngs of the Senate were not in
cluded as all of the sessions were
held behind closed doors. The "execu-
tive" sessions of the Senate are secret
and are not reported in the Congress
sional Record.
Q. Can radio messages from the
United States be picked up at the
north pole?-L. D. l..
A. Capt. Mcmillan, who has started
on his eighth arctic trip, has taken
with him powerful receiving and
turbances interfere. he expects 10
communicate with the United States
by radio. He says that on his last
trip, when two degrees beyond the
arctic circle, he heard distinctly mes
sages from the Arlington station.
Q. Please give the names of some
naturaliZed citizens of the United
States who are holding public office:
p. j. l..
A. Among them are: James ]. Davis
Secretary of Labor, born in Wales
Senator Couzens, Canada; Represent
atiYe Kahn, Germany; Represents
tive Voigt, Germany; Ambassador
Strauss, Bavaria: United States Min
lister Schurman, Canada.
Q. Are. there Indian tribes. where
most of the people still live in wig
vans? A. J. d.
37l Indian tribes still remaining in
the United States. there are only
twenty tribes where the majority of
Indians and their families dwell in
teepees, wikiups or hogans.
Q. What is the best thing TO use
to clean the varnish surfaces of an
automobile?-D.D D. d.
A. Popular Science Monthly says
that cool, clean water, a sponge and
chamoiS are the best weapons with
which to combat deterioration. Soak
off the mud and dirt with a gentle
stream Of water from a hose with
out a nozzle. Then sponge with clean
water, and dry with chamois. Wet the
chamois throughly and wiring dry be-
fore using. Do not wash car while it
stands in bright sunshine.
Q. Was Kingston. Jamaica, ever de-
stroyed by an earthquake a. H. D.
A. The city was practically de-
stroyed by earthquake and fire Janu-
ary "a, 1907. The loss of life was be-
tween 1000 and 1900, and the prop
erty loss more than s5,000,00o.
Q. Why does David Belasco affect
clerical attire?-A. K. D.
A. He was educated in a monastery
which is said to account for HE
prediction for such garments.
Q. What are the visiting days at
Ellis Island?-M. P.
A. The immigration service says
that owing to the congested condi-
tions at Ellis Island there are no
visiting days. A few persons from
time to time are allowed to GO
through the buildings. being conduct
ed by an immigration official
Q. What city has the greatest num-
Der Of art treasures?-L II. X.
A. Florence. Italy. probably con-
tains more works of art than any
other similar area. Michael Angelo,
Raphael. Leonardo da Vinei. Giotto,
Luca della Robia, Donatello Fra
Filippo Lippi, Botticelli and Andrea
del Sarto ali worked in Florence,
many of them being native Floren-
tines. and the city has many examples
of their paintings and statues.
- A. -ol5 do1I.rs o,d @-oo,d =
half-dollar pieces still coined?-F.
L. S.
A. The coinage of the gold dollar
was discontinued in 1887, but the two
and-a-half-dollar pieces are still
being coined.