Evening star., 1928-12-28

language Of Jesus was the Gslilean
dialect of the Aramaic tongue. Aramaic
was often popularity confused with
Hebrew, but its actual relation to
Hebrew was somewhat similar to The
relation Of Yiddish to Hebrew At the
present time.
O. How many Kiwanis Clubs Are
there?-F. p.
A. There are about 1,7oo Kiwnnis
Clubs. The membership Is over 100000.
@. What are the colors Of Eton, Hnr-
row, oxford and Cambridge2-W. =.
A. Eton-Eton blue, Harrowr-hlue
and white, Oxford-dark blue. Cam
bridge-light blue.
Q. How many postneri bad Nsw
York City?--H. r. A.
A. There are $3.50 letter carriers IN
New York City.
@. What Is the present value Of the
Louisiana Territory which was pur-
chased for $4,000, ,000?-J. M.
A. 1t Is not possible to speak def
nitely in regard to the intrinsic value
Of the land included in the Louisiana
Purchase. This territory now repre-
oCAlto Gil dsSlCSdVC SuAuC Va AAAaAAy JILL
lions of dollars.
@. Does the President of the United
sta states = pay y an income tax on his Salary'
A. He does pay income tax on his
salary.
@. Are black or white camels often
SEEMS. L. D.
A. Camels seem to be singularly free
from the color variations that affect so
many domesticated animals-melanism
and albinism. Black camels, presum-
ably melantics, are rare A breed called
"Nubian camel" is of very light
shade. This seems to be a regular
color strain, however, and not case
Of albinism.
@. Can an artificial ice be made for
skating which eliminates the cold ele-
ment?-D. C.
A. Hypo can be used. It is a COM
pound Of sodium thiosulfate and water.
Signs Of wear can be eliminated from it
with hot iron.
@. OF the people who enter New
York City each day. how many come
in by railroad?-T. C.
A. On typical business day, it was
observed that 6.1 per cent of the total
was carried direct to Manhattan by
railroad; about two-thirds came in on
the rapid transit lines.
Q. When were the present buildings
used by the immigration officials put up
at Ellis Island?-E. M.
-. A. They were erected in 1897, when
original SfrITAfT1rnc htYrv ,aI
Q. When and where was the q. A. r.
organized?-D. E. c..
A. The Grand Army of the Republic
was organized in Decatur, ILL.,, April 6.
1866. Its existence Is primarily due to
DR.. B. F. Stephenson and Chaplain w.
j. Rutledge Of the 14th Illinois Infantry,
who conceived the idea of its formation
In 1854. The first national encampment
was inaugurated on the goth Of Novem-
Der. 1866. The Grand Army has been
organized into departments, represent-
Ing the States and Territories. The es-
tablishment Of Memorial day Is due to
the efforts Of the G. A. r.
Where was the first telephone line
put in the District Of Columbia ?-S. p.
A. It connected the office of the chief
signal of1cer Of the Army and Fort
Whipple, now Fort Myer. Va. It was
installed in October, 1877. Shortly
afterward telephones were established
at the Capitol and in the office Of The
Evening Star.
@. What is used to stamp the ptir-
pie trade mark on meat? It is harm
lesS?-R. J. N.
A. The Department Of Agriculture
says that the colors used in the stamp
ing OF meat are absolutely harmless
end are as wholesome and edible as any
food. Meat printing ink may be made
OF water, alcohol, sugar and methyl
violet.
Q. Should people stand when Amer
lea" Is played or Sung?-A. VII.
A. It Is not customary for people to
rise at the tune of America" "The
Star Spangled Banner" while not a ma
tional song by law, is recognized BY the
Army. Navy and Marine Corps, and is
therefore accorded difference by civilians,
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