Evening star., 1924-08-11
Answers to Questions
ny FREDERIC J. HAsKIN

n. Rdnu mcNdlly company says
that Kanab. Kane County. Utah,
probably nlls this position. In 1920 it
had population of 1,1o2 and is 1876
miles from Marysvale and 1875 miles
from Cedar City. which are the near
est railroad points.
Q. What will remove the odor of
gasoline from clothing? I have hung
1t In the air, but the odor lingers.-
E. T. S.
A. Eventually the odor will disap-
pear, but heat will expedite its re-
moval. The garment may be placed
before lighted oven or over a radia-
tor,
Q. In photographing stars Ia the
star actually photographed. or is 1t
the light given off by the star many
years ago?-E. T. c.
A. The image results from the
chemical action of light that was
omitted by the star years before. The
same applies to the image of the star
upon the human retina. A new
star" really undergoes the physical
Transformation years before the
Q. Are there any colored bands in
the United States Navy?
A. The first and only colored band
in the United States Navy, according
to report. is that stationed In the
Virgin Islands. the latest possession
of the United States. All members Of
the band are native to the islands.
@. Was Noah Webster of dictionary
fame related to Gov. Bradford?-C.
r. r.
A. He was a descendant on his
mothers side of William Bradford,
governor of Plymouth Colony, and on
his fathers side Of John Webster, a
Governor of Connecticut.
Q. VIII the English walnut grow in
the Eastern States?-F II. W.
A. Commercial success In growing
the English walnut Is found only in
southern California In the Eastern
States, so far as the present data
show, it may be said that the Persian
walnut fiourishes on all soils upon
which the black walnut Is found, and
under favorable conditions on some
others. Sandy loans, clay loans and
gravelly loans if not too open, are
suitable for the growth of this tree.
Q. How long did Connecticut have
two capitalist. D. L.
A. The State of Connecticut had
two capitals, Hartford and New Ha-
ven, during the years 17o1-1s7a.
Q. What rank is first and second in
command Of division?-C III.
A. A major general is division COM
mander, and colonel is chief of
staff of a division.
@. What was the date upon which
no water flowed over Niagara Falls?
III. c. McC.
A. The winter of 1s47-1s4s was ex-
traordinarily severe in this country.
Heavy ice formed in Lake Erie.
When 1t was broken up during the
latter part of March. the winds swept
the ice into the entrance of the Nj
agara River at Buffalo, where it JAM
med in solid mass completely chok-
ing the outlet Of Lake Erie with the
result that on March 90. 1s4s, the falls
of Niagara were practically dry.
Q. Did Gen Washington care for
dancing ID. A. H.
A. History records that President
Washington and the wife of Gen
Greene once danced upwards of
three hours without once sitting
down" Gen. Greene termed this "a
pretty little frisk on the part Of the
PRESIDENT.
Q. How can 1 chloroform a cat
sick with mango and stop its mis-
ery?-M. NJ
a. The American Humane Educa-
tion Society says: Saturate some alb
sorbent cotton with two ounces of
good chloroform. While the cat is
lying quietly place over it box,
tub or bucket. raising the side of the
container just enough to admit the
cotton. Do not disturb for half an
hour. If these instructions are fol-
lowed the animals life will be ex-
tinct and the taking of it will have
been done in q humane manner.
Q. How does a speedometer work
on an airplane?-A. X.
A. There is no real speedometer on
an airplane. There is an air speed
indicator which records the relative
speed OF the plane to the air, not
necessarily the speed of the plane
relative to the ground.
Q. How many members are there
in the largest Boy Scout band?-C.
c. z.
A. Springfield, No, has the largest
Boy Scout band in the world. There
are PTS members in the organization
and II has toured successfully as far
as the Pacific coast.
Q. What church does Charles G..
Dawes attend?-C. c. K.
A. He attends the Presbyterian
Church.
@. What will set such colors as law
ender, green. yellow and pink in cot
ton goodS?N S. L.
A. To set the color in any cotton
material, add handful of salt and
two tablespoons of turpentine to
three quarters of a pail of hot water.
Put goods in and allow to remain
until water is cold. This should set
the colors permanently SO that neith-
er sun nor washing will fade them
afterward.
Q. What instruments are classed
as reed instruments, and what ones
are brass?-H. S.
A. Reed instruments" comprise all
wind blown instruments in which the
sound Is produced by means of reed
attached to the mouthpiece; cornets
and other instruments in which the
tone is produced by blowing directly
into the mouthpiece. usually metal.
are known as brass instruments" ="
by the words brass" wood" and
reed" Reeds in the band are
saxophone, bassoon, clarinet, oboe
and flagolet, generally.
@. What is the Eagle Gate in Salt
Lake City2L. d.
A. The Eagle Gate, which is located
at the intersection of South Temple
and State streets, was erected in
1889 by Brigham Young. 1t was a
gateway leading into his estate. 1t
served as such for a great many
years; and, when his farm lands
were subdivided and homes were built
and streets opened up, the archway
itself was left standing. Some twen-
ty years ago, the four pillars sup
porting the arch were reconstructed,