Evening star., 1929-12-19
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

able contributions in the field of en-
cheering and aeronautics.
Q. Was Knute Rockne born in
America?-A. N.
A. Knute Rockne was born in a
small town in Norway little more than
40 years ago. He came to the United
years old and grew UP in and near
Chicago.
Q. Please name some of the famous
carillons in Canada.-H. E. T.
A. Five modern carillons in Canada
include Simcoe of % bells, Guelph of
% bells, Toronto University of % bells.
bells and Ottawa of SO bells This last
carlton is the Victory Tower in the
Parliament buildings, which represents
CanadaS memorial to her $4,000 sons
who died in the World War. A caril-
Ion comprising So bells has been placed
in memorial chamber, from where re-
citals are given.
Q. How long after Amundsen reach
ed the South Pole did Scott arrive?
B. S.
A. Amundsen reached the Pole on
December IA, 1911, and Scott arrived
on January 18, 1912. Scott and his
party lost their lives upon the return
| trip.
@. When were iron spikes or nails
| invented?-L. D. G.
A. They were known to the ancients
and are mentioned in the Bible.
@. How much is irrigated land In
Egypt worth an acre?-C. E. N.
A. The better irrigated land is valued
| as high as $4,000 an acre,
9. Is the use of natural gas increas-
| ing?-C. M.
A. In 1922 725 5,ooo, ,ooO,oo cubic feet
United States. The value of this nat
ural gas was $196,000.00O. In 1925 the
production had increased to 1,164, ,00O,-
10000 cubic feet, having a value Of
| $255, 900, 900. In 1927 the production
had increased to LAS, ,428, 900 900 which
was an increase of 132, ,409, 100000 cubic
feet over 1925.
@. In no trump hand of five hun
dred can player play the Joker II he
can follow suit?-E. A. G.
A. He cannot. The person who
leads to trick may, however, lead the
joker and call any suit he pleases. even
one IN which he holds other cards.
@. How many people in the United
| States use toothbrushes?-R. w.
A. No more than an approximation
can be made. DR.. j. H. kaufman e.
Inmates that about Is per cent Of the
A., 100000 toothbrushes are used annu-
ally.
Q. Did Edwin Austin Abbey, the ar.
tist, become British subject?-M. A.
A. Although Edwin Austin Abbev
| lived In ENGLAND
died IN London, he never gave up his
American nationality.
@. Does the Department of Agricul-
ture get many letters on account of its
radio broadcasting?-M. B. S.
A. The department says that the re-
sponses amounted to about 5000 let
tiers in year.
@. What is meant by the "honor sys-
tenn" in Schools?-E. c. D.
A. The honor system as applied to
schools is phase Of student govern
ment whereby the students pledge them
selves to handle their own affairs and
be responsible for good department
without the constant attendance of a
professor. This is particularly true at
examination time, when the students
promise not to cheat, even though a
professor Is not in the room.
Q. Why has Charles Lindbergh the
| title OF colonel?-W. l.. w.
A. 1t was bestowed by special act of
Congress. He is now in the Air Corps
Reserve.
| Q. How is the word spelled that re-
fers to Y-shaped junction Of railroad
trackS?-D. E. K.
A. The letter "Y" Is used to describe
portion Of track consisting of two
diverging tracks caused by a cross
track.