Evening star., 1924-10-24

| says that there are no wild tribes of
Indians in the United States at the
| present time. The Indians are en-
| gagged in activities similar to those
or the white people, namely agricul-
ture, commerce and business of all
kinds. The Seminoles of Florida do
not live on Government reservation
and have no regular agreement or
treaty with the Government. They
are very peaceable, however.
Q. What part Of the available
sugar is used for candy and drinks:
N. Y.
A. 1t has been estimated that over
third of our sugar is used by
candy, sweet drink, and other manu-
| facturers Of non-essentials.
Q. What is a petroleum engineer
! "A. w
ologist specially versed In the origin
and occurrence Of petroleum and ia
miliar with the methods of determin-
ing by field examination places where
drilling is likely to result in the pro-
duction of petroleum.
Q. Why doesn't the Post ONCE re-
deem postage stamps for cash?-C.
S. p.
A. Adhesive postage stamps are
not redeemed In cash because there is
no authority in law for so doing. 1t
is a measure of protection against
the use OF stamps for remittances
which use is contrary to the inter
ests of the postal service. Since 1t
diverts the postal revenues from
their proper channel, causing the
mailing post Office to do the work
while the selling post office gets the
I ra1y hnr Oh
demption is that 1t would afford
| opportunity for post office burglars TO
realize upon their plunder.
Q. What is the death rate for
babies in India?-I. B. r.
A. The infant death rate for India
is more than twice as high as that
of England. Almost two million
babies under the age of one year die
each year. and at least half of these
deaths are preventable. Great effort
is being made to help these Indian
mothers in the care Of children. since
many of these deaths can be laid
at the door Of ignorance and poverty.
Q. A claims there were a number
of vegetarian regiments in active
service in the German army and that
they were recognized as the best SOL
diers. Thought you might be able to
furnish some information?-B. H.
A. The war departments of the
different countries take Issue with
the statement that the Germans who
were vegetable-fed made the best
soldiers. Scientists show that meat
fed soldiers had the most initiative.
Q. Should canned goods be boiled
before opening?-G y. w.
A The Department of Agriculture
says that IL is not necessary for
canned gods to be boiled before
being opened If Government direc-
tions for canning have been careful
ly followed. Many canned puddings
on the market, however, are meant
to be boiled in the cans, such prepa-
rations having the instructions print
ed on the labels. Some soups bear
directions for heating before open
| ing.
Q. What causes earthquakes?--
S NJ. E.
A The origin of earthquakes has
been traced to two principal causes,
the first which is tectonic, and the
second, volcanic. The former refers
to movements in the earth's crust,
known as faults. possibly caused by
the shrinking of the interior OF the
earth by reason of cooling.
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