Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-17
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

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@. Where is the largest sun dial in
the WORLDS. M B.
A. What is believed to be the largest
sun dial is the great equatorial dial at
Delhi, India, constructed in 1924 by
Jey Singh. the Rajah of Jeypore. The
length of the hypotenuse of the gnomon
is lib feet inches
Q. Where is the Dismal Swamp
D. L. D.
A. Dismal Swamp occupies part of
Nansemond and Norfolk Counties in
Virginia and Gates and Camden Coun-
ties in North Carolina. 1t is about 80
miles long and 10 miles wide.
O. What is the difference between
lima bean and butter bean?-A. G. l..
A. The Bureau of Plant Industry says
that a lima bean Is called a butter
beam" In fact, a lima bean, a kidney
bean or wax bean may be correctly
called butter beam
@. How did the slang phrase ito
bant" originate?-D. D.
A. This humorous name for dieting
yrYifh hn nf lnci0O UpiOhf l.
mated in the making of verb from the
name "Banting" Banting was the adj
vocate of such a system, which bears
his name.
/ @. Why is "Nesselrode pudding" so
called?-F M.
A. This gelatinous pudding contain
ing chestnuts was named for a Russian
statesman and epicure. An ice cream
containing chestnuts and candied fruit
and garnished with whipped cream is
also called Nesselrode pudding.
O. How old is the song Mother
Machree"? Who was the composer
N. I. F.
A. This song was first published in
1910. The words are by Rida Johnson
Young and the music by Chauncy AL
colt and E. r. Ball.
O. What is the meaning of the Eng
liSh term "barrister w.
A. In England barriSter is mem
Der of the legal profession qualified to
plead at the. bar. He undertakes the
public trial of causes in the superior
courts of the law as distinguished from
an attorney or solicitor.
@. Was the oath of Office taken by
Alfred E. Smith as Governor of New
York the same as he would be required
to take as President of the United
States?-F. F.
A. The oath of office Of governor as
prescribed in the Constitution of the
State of New York, Article XIII. section
is: II do solemnly swear that I will
support the Constitution of the United
States and the Constitution of the
State of New York, and that I will
faithfully discharge the duties Of the
office of governor according to the best
of my ability. And I do further SOL
EMMY swear that I have not directly
or indirectly paid, offered or promised
to pay, contributed, or offered or prom
Used to contribute, any money or other
valuable thing as a consideration or
reward for the giving or withholding a
vote at LIle eleCGlOIl dI Which, L was
elected to said Office, and have not
made any promise to influence the
giving or withholding of any such
vote" The oath of Office as prescribed
in the Constitution of the United
States, Article II. section Z, is: II do
solemnly swear Tor affirm) that I will
faithfully execute the Office of Presi-
dent of the United States, and will to
the best of my ability preserve, pro-
tect and defend the Constitution of the
United States"
@. How should widowed books be
treated?-B. H.
A. The Library of Congress says that
if the mildew is still damp, sponge it of
with vinegar or with water containing
some vinegar If the mildew is dry, it
can be wiped off with dry cloth. If
stains are left. alcohol will probably re-
move them. The books should then be
placed in strong sunlight, in cur
rent of dry air. or the room containing