Evening star., 1928-11-21
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

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@. How can the death rate from
motor accidents for 1923 be determined
before the year is over?-L. K.
A. The National Safety Council says
that they are annual rates IN a nine
month basis. They show !hc number
of motor vehicle deaths per 5000
population for the entire year 1923. If
the average monthly deaths during the
remainder Of the year should be the
same as in the first nine months.
@. Did John Drew ever play any
Shakespearean roles?-R. w. N.
A. He was greatly admired for his
role of Petruchio in "The Tanning of
the ShreW." He also played the role
of Orlando in GAS You Like It" and the
King of Navarro in Loves Labour's S
Lost"
O. Did the Graf Zeppelin mail bear
special stamps?-F. l.. D.
A. There were no special Graf Yep
peln stamps issued. There was spe-
cial postmark for mail brought over on
this airShip.
@. Please give some data about the
dikes of Holland.-M. Mel.
A. The dikes which protect the
Netherlands from the North Sea in
many cases go back to Roman times
Many are raised as much as 40 feet
above high-water mark and are wide
enough at the top for a general road
way or canal. They are made of
earth protected by stone slopes and by
piles and at the more dangerous points
by artificial structures of brushwood
laden with stones. The West Kapelle
Dixie IS 12,463 feet long and has q sea-
ward slope OF 500 feeJ. On q ridge 20
feet vide are q roadway ana q railway.
@. What is the purpose of the Lords
Day Alliance?-F. E. P.
A. The Lords Day Alliance of the
United states is an organization of
10 Christian denominations. Its pur-
pose is to defend and preserve the
Lords day as day of rest and worship,
to secure a weekly rest day for the
toller, and to promote constructive Sum
day legislation and law enforcement.
c. L. D. >''0
A: Rifles were standardized only aft
er the Spanish-American War. Up to
that time, literally hundreds of types
were made.
@. How large do turtles grow near
the Florida coast?-J. F. H.
A. Loggerheads weighing more than
100 pounds have been found in Florida
waters.
@. Why is one part of Yorkshire
called West Riding"?-F. NJ.
A. Yorkshire in England is divided
into three divisions or ridings, north,
east and west. The word riding" is
from the old "thriding," meaning third
part"
Q. What is the purpose of the Cham
Der OF Commerce Of the United States
M N. S.
"A. The purpose OF the Chamber of
Commerce of the United States is to
encourage trade and commercial in
tercourse between the States and the
1nsular possessions of the United States
and also with foreign nations. 1t is
also interested in the cooperation be-
tween chambers of commerce, boards of
trade and other commercial and man.
ufacturing organizations. 1t is inter-
eSted In promoting uniformity and
equity in business usage laws and the
proper consideration and concentration
Of opinion on questions affecting finance
and commerce.
@. Are there such things as blue,
green and red diamonds?-V. B.
A. The Geological Survey states that