Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-02-01

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O. When did Will Rogers first appear
in New York?-W. B.
A. Will Rogers began in vaudeville at
Hammerstein' Roof Garden. New York
City, in 1905.
@. When was the Dolly Warden dress
in fashion?--G. c. P.
A. This dress. with It's bodice and
bouffant skirts. made OF Powered
chintz was in fashion about 1870. 1t
was named from character In Dickens
"Barnaby Rudge."
@. How does the size of our Army
compare with other countries, in pro-
portion to the population 1t protects?-
E. NJ
A. In our active Army the ratio Is
l.l3 per 1000 population. In COMPARE
son, the British Empire ratio Is SIS;
France 1881: italy. 592; Japan, 3.04;
Russia, $50, and Germany, 1857.
@. What does "carpe diem mean?-
L. M.
A. 1t means. literally seize the day"
A broader translation OF this epicurean
maxim is, enjoy the present time"
@. Is it farther from San Francisco
to San Diego or to Seattle by water?-
w A. N
A. 1t is 52l miles to San Diego and
926 miles to Seattle by water.
@. What city was the last capital Of
the Confederacy?-B. c. T.
A After the evacuation Of Richmond
the archives of the Confederacy were
removed to Danville. Va. The building
used by President Jefferson Davis as
his last capitol became a Confederate
memorial and museum.
@. Where was the court martial of
Benedict Arnold held?-S. A. D.
A. 1t was held at Morristown, n. j.,
In the Dickerson Tavern.
@. How much did the Washington
Monument cost?-W. s.
A. The cost of the foundations and
shaft amounted to Sl.187.7l0. The total
cost, including equipment and slopes,
was 81 800 900.
@. How many oysters are gathered in
a year?-R. G.
A. The oyster crop Of the world
amounts to 22.o0o.0o0 bushels. and is
valued at $4,000. 900. OF this output
the United States produces 70 per cent
In quantity and So per cent Of the
value.
O. Is there a good educational sys-
TEN in Costa Rica?-N. P.
A. The minister Of public instruction
OF Costa RIGA says that Costa Rica has
no standing army. but has more teach
ers than policemen. and more educa-
tional employees than In any other
branch Of the government Education
is compulsory between the ages OF 1
and II. with at least two years of Eng
lish after the fifth grade. Five years
OF study Is required for bachelor de-
grees. and there are universities for
those desiring higher education.
@. Why do We have 50 many Troy
laundrieS7-H. n.
A. The City Of Troy. N. Y. the birth
place of the collar. cuff and shirt indus
try, was practically the home. and for
many years the center. of the steam
laundry interests OF the country. The
name has been used by hundreds Of
laundries In various parts Of the United
States and Is even seen abroad.
@. Does the Government operate the
air mail service?-J. H B.
A. The operation of the airpianes
carrying mail Is now conducted by pri-
vate companies under contract.
@. What are the animal substances
used in pertumery, and from what AMI
mails are they secured?-E. A. r,
A. The animal substances generally
used in q diluted form TO Ak the volatile
oils and secure lasting scents are am
bsrgris, castor musk and civet. AM
| bergris Is from the sperm whale. castor,
| a secretion Of the beaver: musk from
| a small species Of deer; civet> which re-
semoles musk. from the eivet cat or
| muskrat.