Evening star., 1929-04-18
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC j. HAsKra.

Q. What per cent of the people liv-
ing in Spain speak, read and write
Spanish?-H. d. 8.
A. The Spanish embassy advises that
since Spanish is the national language
Ct the country 1t is spoken by all the
peoples Of the country with the excep-
ton Of few scattered groups in the
Pyrenees. OF those speaking Spanish,
between rs and 80 per cent also read
and write 1t.
@. Who Is Clotilde Zanetta?-L. E. NJ
A. Clotilde Zanetta Is young Chill
can sculptor who has gained favor by
the unusual beauty of her statues,
which are usually of holy subjects. She
studied in Cincinnati under the direc-
ton of Clement j. Barnhorn, who hes
permitted the placing of two Of her
figures, 1.-THE Virgin" and "St. Joseph"
by his own masterpiece, "The Cruci-
fixion" group, In the new church Of
Santa Monica. Miss Zanetta has also
designed figures for the altar of the
Gothic chapel of the Fenwick Club, in
Cincinnati The charm Of her work lies
in the extreme height and slenderness
of her figures, as well as the pure beauty
Of expression found in their faces.
@. Can you explain why large bond
firm in Washington, d. c., whose sales
men have been barred from Pennsyl-
vania, Is still allowed to sell its securities
In that State through the mails?-B.
A. The Post ONCE Department says
that It would not be in a position to
intelligently answer such a hypotheti-
cal question without the facts showing
particularly the basis for any action
which might have been taken by the
State of Pennsylvania in the case. The
department has authority to issue So
called fraud orders against any person
or concern found to be operating a
fraudulent scheme or lottery through
the mails. II any one feels that he has
been defrauded by any person or con-
Germ using the mails for such purpose
he Is at liberty to file complaint to
that effect, which should contain full
statement Of the facts, together with
any evidence in his possession. The
matter will then be investigated and
action under the laws herewith taken
should the facts warrant"
@. Are razor-back hogs a particular
kind Of hogs?-R. c.
A. The razor-back hog Is a hog Of no
distinct breed, which is found In the
South. Ordinarily, 1t is allowed to get
most of its food by foraging. These
hogs are usually not confined to lots or
pens, as those Of the recognized stand
ard breeds found on hog farms. In
different sections Of the South they are
known by other names, such as "piney
wood rooters," 'rakestraws" and guinea
hogs"
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@. What is the inside of a loaf of
bread called-the part that is not the
crust?-K. S.
A. The soft, inner part of the loaf.
as distinguished from the crust, Is call
ed the "crumb.'
@. Please explain the dificulty that
arose concerning the social status Of
the Vice Presidents Sisters. D.
A. Vice President Curtis informed
Secretary Kellogg that he had appoint
ed his sister, Mrs. Gam. to act as his
official hostess. The Vice President
asked at the same time that steps be
taken to have Mrs. Gam accorded full
recognition as his official hostess. Mr..
Kellogg notified the Vice President that
he would inform the diplomatic corps
of this designation and that Mrs. Gam
should be given recognition as his Of
fetal hostess. He stated at the same
time that although Mrs. Gam would
act as the Vice Presidents hostess, this
fact could not affect the question of
her seating at table, as, In accordance
with long established international Gus
tom, she could not be seated before
the wives of Ambassadors or Ministers
The Secretary informed the dean of the
diplomatic corps accordingly. The Vice
President protested. The diplomats de-
cided to await a ruling Of the new Sec
retary Of State Stinlson. Secretary