Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-01
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

Q. How many persons were ap-
proved to practice as attorneys or
agents before the Treasury Depart
ment last year?-D. w.
A. During the year 2,64T appii-
cants for admission to practice as at
torney or agent before the Treasury
Department were received. 2,2S3 were
approved and so disapproved.
O. How many persons have been
retired under the Civil Service re-
tirement law?-C. II. +.
A. Since the law went into effect
2,162 employees have been retired
under the provisions of the law.
@. What is a caique?-w. T. u.
A. 1t is long, narrow pointed
skiff, having from two to ten oars.
used on the Bosporus. This IS also
the name applied to small Levantine
sailing vessels.
@. Are damask tablecloths still
fashionable for formal occasions
o. r. n.
A. Authorities say that white satin
damask with embroidered monograms
still is in the best taste and is pre-
ferred by many conservative host
esses. Such q cloth is often accom-
panied, however. by lace-edged or
lace-monogrammed napkins.
@. What tribute did Napoleon pay
to George Washington a. the time Of
the latter's death?--M. q. =.
A. On the occasion of Washington )
death, Napoleon said: Washington is
dead. This great man fought against
tyranny; he established the liberty Of
his country. His memory viii always
be dear to the French people. as it
will be TO all freemen of the two
worlds, and especially to French sol
diers who. like him and the American
soldiers, have combated for liberty
and equality
Q. What was the highest base ball
score ever made? Also, what was the
| longest game?-H. l..
| A. The highest score made by one
| club was Chicago's SO. as opposed to
Louisville's T. This game took place
on June 20. 1897. The longest major
| league game recorded was that be-
tween Brooklyn and Boston. May ],
1920. This lasted 26 innings and
| ended in a tie.
Q. Please explain the difference be
tween coal oil and kerosene.-H. +.
| A. They are the same.
Q. Can you tell me If in the sos
| there was a special train, carrying Z,
| theatrical troupe, which crossed the
| continent in three days and three
| nights?--G. F.. r.
| A. You probably have reference to
| the Jarrett and Palmer special thea.
! trical train from Jersey City TO Oak
| land (San Francisco, 1911 miles,
from May 81 to June 4, 1876. The
actual time taken was SO hours Al
minutes. and the average speed, 1858
| miles per hour.
Q. Why is Kipling called an anglo
/ Indian"?-E. w. Y.
| A. 1t Is because he was born in
| Bombay. India. At the time of his
| birth, his father was professor of
sculpture in the School of Art at
Bombay.
@. Is there any toll charged in
| Gibraltar?-S. MGR.
| A There is no toll charged at
! Gibraltar. Vessels passing through
the strait are not obliged to make a
call at the port.
| @. When did February last have
| five Sundays and when viii it have
five next?-B. E. r.
A. February had five Sundays in
| 1920 and will have five Sundays again
in 194S.
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