Evening star., 1925-02-27

Q. How long should meters in
homes register correctly?-M. b.
A. A large power compan-. esti-
mates the average life of a house
type meter at 22 years. In maIly
cases, however, the development of
new types makes 1t advisable to re-
place meters before they are worn
for accuracy at intervals specified by
the Public Utilities Commission of the
State or District. The interval is
usually 80 to so months, depending
upon the type OF meter. In general
deterioration tends TO make the meter
register too low.
Q. Are lightning rods ever put on
treeS?-IA r P.
rodded. No trees are immune from
lightning. but tall oak is the most
susceptible.
Q. Did Lawrence Washington or
George Washington build Mount Yer
non?-J. r. NJ.
A. Lawrence Washington built the
original villa In 1743. 1t consisted
of the middle portion of the present
mansion. In 1764-s5. George Wash
ington built the additions at each
Gnu, cfcClcN SeFeTdl Tie OuIDu1lQ-
ings and adorned the grounds
Q. When were the first wealth
statistics taken ?--J. p w.
A. They were first taken in the
United States in 1850. At that time
the wealth OF the country was S7,135,-
10000. In 1922. the total wealth had
risen to 1920. 800, $50, 900. while the per
capita wealth has risen from 1907. So
to s2,s1s.0O.
Q. Why won't field corn pop?-G
A. The reason common field corn
does not pop like popcorn is that pop
corn is a special variety OF Indian
corn, which on exposure to dry heat
is popped or burst open by expansion
of the oil. II is a difference in char
acteristics Of the two varieties.
Q. What was the name of the dog
that led the pack when antitoxin was
taken to Nome?-J. H.
A His name was BALTIC. Dispatches
say that this dog died shortly after
ward as a esult of his exposure dur
ing this trip.
Q. What was the Association Test
n. NJ H. NJ.
mental Congress. March 4, 1875, and
the resolve approved by the Commit
tee Of Safety at Exeter, April IL, that
all males above 81 years of age Ouna-
ties, idiots and negroes excepted)
should be asked to sign the ASsocia-
tion Test, whose text was as follows
I'VE. the subscribers, do solemnly en-
gage and promise that we will, to the
utmost Of our power, at the risk oi
our lives and fortunes, with arms
oppose the hostile proceedings of the
British fleets and armies against the
United States Colonies"
Q. Why is cream Of tartar used In
candy and cake frosting?-H c. W.
A 1t is used to make the product
creamier. The cream OF tartar changes
the sugar into siruD and the candy
is smoother.
Q. Is the Prince Albert whose pic
ture appears on the tins of smoking
tobacco the present King of Eng
land?-T. r. G.
A. The Prince albert pictured was
the husband of Queen Victoria OF
England. He was Albert Duke OF
Saxony. Prince Of Coburg and Gotha
Q. Please give some data about the
peacock?-L. C. R.
A The common peafowl is the best
known variety of peafowl and has
a beautiful plumage. PeafowIs
are kept largely for ornament They
are quite domestic in their habits,
and their care and management and
feeding are similar to that Of turkeys
and turkey poults. Peafowl forage
widely and only need extra feed dur
ing Winter and when rearing their
young If they have a good range
From one to five peahens will pair
with one peacock and usually hide
their eggs in a secluded spot. Their
eggs may be taken from the nest and
hatched under turkey hens or COM
mon fowls or left to be reared by the
peafowl. The young are rather diff
cult to raise under domestication un-
less they are given considerable care
and attention. Peafowls thrive much
better in Southern climates than