Evening star., 1924-10-02

~. Is IL true tnat monuments nave
been erected to apples-B. r. J.
A. Monuments Or markers have
been erected to a few of the most
noted varieties of apple. In 1895 a
monument was built to the Baldwin
at Wilmin gton, near Lowell, Massa- =
chusetts. The first in New York was
erected in the town of Camillus.
Onondaga County, on the original
site Of the Primate ,apple trees of
John T. Roberts of Syracuse, in 1903.
There followed one to the Northern
Spy in 1912, and the Mcintosh Red
in the same year. A monument to
the Wealthy was erected at Excelsior,
Minnesota, in 1912.
Q. What is meant by pittsburgh
plus" 1T. B. b.
a. Under the system adopted by
the United States Steel Corporation
prices on rolled steel products manu-
factured at and shipped from the
company's plants outside Pittsburgh
were based on the Pittsburgh price
plus an amount equal to what the
freight rates would be If the goods
were actually shipped from Pitts
burgh.
Q. Was the visit of King Ferdi-
nand and Queen Maria of Rumania
successful?-H. P. L.
A. The purpose of their majesties'
visit was to obtain large loans. From
this standpoint their visit was a COM
plete failure.
Q. What is Gothic art?-R T. A.
A. The term Gothic was originally
applied by the Italians to the point
ed architecture which preceded the
Renaissance. because the Italian ar
lists regarded the new style as
worthy only of the barbaric Goths
The erroneous idea that the style was
Germanic became prevalent and the
term Gothic was generally adopted.
Q. Why can not chickens he
Matched in the vicinity of the big gun
proving grounds?-Q. N
A. The Department of Agriculture
says that there Is d common belief
among poultry men that a severe
thunder storm or heavy blasting in
the vicinity of an incubator cellar
affects the hatchability Of eggs
While 10 specific explanation has
been offered concerning the possible
effect of the firing Of big guns, poul-
try specialists believe that this some
times affects hatcha bility.
Q. How does Mars compare with
the earth in size?-M. V. W.
A. Mars has a diameter of 1900
miles and the earth's diameter is
1920 miles. Considering the sun
globe two feet in diameter, Mars
would be represented by a rather
large pin head and the earth by a
pea
Q. Is the term "norther" for north
wind a New England expression?-
A. l. V.
A. This term originated in Texas
Q. In his poem, THE Truce of the
Bear what does Kipling mean by
Adam Zad"?-T. H. F.
A. The shikarris of Kashmir call
the bear SAdam-Zad" meaning 1.-The
son of Adam" The name is used
because they see a resemblance be-
tween the anatomy of a man and that
of a bear.
Q. Is it possible to obtain parts for
automobiles which are no longer
made?-P F.
A. Parts for practically all makes
of automobiles can be obtained from
firms specializing in this business
Q. Where is the largest bell in the
world IN. II.
A 1ne Deil OF MOSCOW Is IHe
largest. 1t was cast in 1875. II is
II feet high. 81 feet in diameter and
weighs 1920 pounds.
O. What is the meaning of the
quotation: Where the Mactiregor
sits is the head of the tabIe:"-
A NJ. H.
A The story is that the head of
the Scottish clan of MacGregor was
once seated at the table in position
which did not befit his high office.
When some mention was made of this
situation he is said to have replied
in the words of the now famous quo
tation.
O. Has the plan to have the statue
of Hermes tour the United States
been finally abandoned?- &c. II. 5.
A. The friendly offer made by
Greece to lend this statue TO the
United States was not accepted. The
figure is carved from Parian marble,
which becomes brittle with age, and
museum experts in this country re-
garded the danger of injury as too
great The statue is by lTaSlteleS
and ranks as one of the most valuable
works of art in existence.
Q. l have been told that soldenrod
is not dangerous to hay fever VIC
tins. Is this true?-L o. ).
A. Goldenrod is unjustly blamed
as main cause of hay fever. The