Evening star., 1928-08-08
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC j. HASKIN.

j. HASkIN.
quaintance instead of removing his
cap?--E. A. J.
A. The adjutant generals Office saws
that a regulation of the service pro-
hibits American soldiers from removing
their caps. The cap is considered as
part of the uniform.
O. What is the correct pronunciation
of Pepys, who wrote Pepys' Diary?---
A. M. p.
A. A proper name is susceptible Of
being pronounced to suit the bearer Of
1t. Writing Of Samuel Pepys. William
Lyon Phelps has commented on the fact
that at the university where Pepys was
educated in England the name is pro-
nounced Peeps.
@. Into how many languages has the
Bible been translated?-K. w. K.
A. II has been translated into nearly
500 distinct languages and into many
thousands OF dialects. some of which
claim to be entirely separate tongues.
@. When did Marcus Loew die?-
A. Marcus Loew, motion picture
magnate. died at Glen Cove, Long
Island. September 5, 1927.
Q. What is the principal religion in
Nicaragua IL. II.
A. Roman Catholicism Is the pre-
vailing religion. This church has an
archbishop and three bishops.
@. In what manner may orange bios
SONS be arranged as a decoration for
the bridal veil?-L A. T.
A. The simplest arrangement Is
wreath of orange blossoms, which Is
placed over the tulle or lace veil. II a
complete wreath is unbecoming, par
tial one may be worn. When the veil is
arranged In cap effect the orange bios
SONS may be placed on either side OF
the face as two rosettes.
@. How is an etching made?-A. @.
A. An etching is made by scratching
the lines Of a picture on metal plate
by means of acid and wax. filling the
scratches with ink and printing the
impressions upon paper by pressure
against the plate. A number OF prints
can be made from one etching
G. What is the name given to the
application of hot cloths or moisture
for the relief of pain?-R. r.
A. fermentation" is the general
name given to the method of relieving
pain through the application Of hot
congresses.
@. Are disabled veterans of the World
War the only soldiers that get five extra
points added to their rating in Civil
Service examinations?-H. T. S.
A. All World War veterans and all
other veterans and all other persons
entitled tC preferences under the law
have five points added TO their earned
ratings. with the exception that dis
abled veterans have 10 points added.
@. What solution will remove rust
from metal?-E. c. H
A. The Bureau Of Standards says
that iron rust may be removed without
injury to the base metal by abrasion
by soaking the material in kerosene or
by immersing in a hot solution Of Is
per cent ammonium citrate.
Q. What is a visagraph?-N. N.
A. The visagraph is an invention by
which it is said to be possible to iden-
tify the letters of the alphabet by
sound after proper training. and the
sounds are produced by an electrical
device in conjunction with an ordinary
book.
@. Has rowing always been a feature
OF the Olympic gameS?--D. L.
A. Rowing IS a comparatively recent
additiau TO the Olympic games. This
sport was added in 1908.
Q. What kinds of birds and FISH are
being introduced into Hawaii?-D. F.
A. During the first half of 1923 the
Board OF Agriculture and Forestry has
introduced chinook salmon. freSh-water
crayfiSh California CLANS. Samoan
crabs, abalones from California. steel
head trout. several species of Panama
game birds. African ringneck doves,
mockingbirds and Pekin nightingales.
@. Upon what date were the paro-
chial schools closed in Mexico
A. D. L.
A. they were closed February II.
1926.
9. How many bear cubs are there in
a litter?-G. T.
A. There are usually two bear cubs
in litter, although occasionally one
or three appear.
@. What is the largest railroad CEN
ter in the United States?-A A w.
A. Chicago is the largest railroad
center in the United States and in the
world.
@. What is the most valuable fur
d. NJ. T.
A. The sable is the most valuable of
all furs. 1t is soft and silken. deep
brown, often slightly Silvered. 1t is
found only in Siberia. Japanese and
Chinese sable. local varieties Of less
value are usually dved or topDed