Evening star., 1924-11-10

De run next year," M.
A. The date for this race has not
been announced.
@. When is Children's Book week
M. ].
A. The second week Of Novem-
ber-November 9-15-is Children's s
Book week. 1t was organized about
seven years ago by the library de-
partment of the Boy Scouts of Amer
ica. and now universally observed in
cooperation with the American Ii
brary Association and the women's
clubs Of the country.
Q. How far South can the aurora
borealis be seen?-P. e. G.
A The aurora boreals Is some
times seen as far south as 20 degrees
north latitude, though at very infre-
Quent intervals.
Q. What pay does Gen. Pershing
receive, now that he is retired?-H.
8. D.
A. Gen. Pershing was retired on
his annual base pay of $13,5oo.
Q. In the Southern Hemisphere do
the people say Spring" in May or in
October?-V. r. j.
A. October is a Spring month in
the Southern Hemisphere.
Q. In what way does the immigra-
ton quota apply TO Canadians?-G
c. H.
A. The quota restrictions are rot
applicable to native-born Canadians
Persons born in other countries who
reside in Canada are treated as citi-
,Zens of their native land. Thus nat
uralized Canadian citizens, as well as
those who emigrated from England
to Canada, are, under the United
States immigration act, subject to the
quota restrictions applicable to the
land Of their birth.
Q. What is cream of tartar made
from?-D. P.
A Cream of tartar is prepared by
dissolving argol in hot water and re-
moving any coloring matter by means
of clay or egg albumen. The cream
OF tartar is then separated from the
filtered solution by capitalization,
and may be purified by recrystalliza-
ton.
Q. How far does direct rail CON
nection extend between North and
South America?-G. NJ. D.
A The Bureau of Railway Eco
nomics says that, according to the
latest map, the United States has rail
connection to Mexico City. The new
Pan-American Railroad, which is not
quite completed, will make a connec-
tion from the United States through
Mexico. Central America and down
the coast of South America. This new
Pan American Railroad to date is
completed from Mexico City to San
Salvador and from San Salvador to
San Jose it is under construction.
From Lima down the coast to Puerto
Montt, also from the western coast
of South America to the eastern coast
of Buenos Aires, it is under construc-
ton.
Q. Who was the first man to make
a balloon ascension in the United
States?-W. w. F.
A. Jean Pierre Blanchard, a
Frenchman, made the first ascent in
this country. At 10 o'clock On the
morning of January 9. 1898, the bal
loon arose from the Prison Court,
Philadelphia President Washington
was among the spectators.
Q. Are potatoes that become green,
discolored by laying on the ground
poisonous?-A. c. L.
A. The Department of Agriculture
says that the discoloration of your
potatoes is undoubtedly due to sun
scald. This does not render the pota-
toes poisonous or unheaIthful for
food.
Q. Who invented the modern
clock ID. w.
A. The balance clock, the first of
modern clocks, is ascribed to Pope
Sylvester II, A. D. 996.
Q. What does the word "amen"
mean M g.
A. Amen" is a word Of Hebrew
origin, meaning Thou hast said il"
or so l believe
Q. What is the oldest forage crop
grown, and what is the best ?-B. T. n.
A. Alfalfa is the Oldest plant, so