Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-16
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

@. Please give history of the illumi-
nation of Niagara FallS-W. o. H.
A. Albert BierStadt in 1884 illumi-
mated Niagara Falls one night for the
benefit of English railwaymen by flash
ing powder on the ledge of rocks be-
meath the American Falls. In 1907 the
falls were Illuminated for 80 nights by
searchlightS under the direction of w.
Darcy Ryan of the General Electric Co.
Afterward the only illumination of the
Falls was provided by small incandeScent
flood lights. Since May "a. 1925, Niagara
Falls has been illuminated in colors four
hours every night. The installation of
lights is on the Canadian side, and the
power Is donated by the Hydro-Electric
Power Commission of Ontario. The
project is financed jointly by the last
named, by the cities of Niagara Falls in
New York State and in Ontario, and by
the Victoria Park Commission. Solar
screens are provided. The battery of
searchlights directs upon the Falls
beams totaling one and one-third billion
candlepower.
Q. What is the Cleanliness Insti-
tute?-L. N.
A. 1t is a public service organization
dedicated to higher standards of clean
illness in personal and community life.
1t is an agency for research and for
disseminating knowledge along this line.
1t receives financial support from the
Association of American Soap and
Glycerine Producers.
@. How many magazines are sub
scribed for by the average family
S. E.
A. The American Association of Ad-
vertiSing Agencies made a survey in the
Summer of 1926 and it was found that
duplication of magazine circulation was
very great Families with less than
ST 900 year income were shown to be
subscribers to three magazines. Families
with incomes from 81 900 to $4,000 q
year were shown to be subscribers to 4.8
magazines. Families with incomes from
$4,000 to $4,000 a year were shown to
be subscribers to Sc magazines. Families
with incomes from $4,000 to $4,000 a
year were shown to be subscribers to
1922 magazines, and families with in
comes from $4,000 up were shown to
be subscribers to 6.8 magazines.
@. Why was the lily chosen as an
emblem of Easter?-C. S.
A. The lily is the symbol OF Easter
because it signifies purity and be-
cause it is one of the earliest Spring
flowers, IMPLYING the rebirth of nature
after the long Winter sleep.
@. Why is monument to Woodrow
Wilson to be erected in Rumania?-
G. S. E.
A. At Alba Julia, in Transylvania,
a memorial is to be erected to Wood
row Wilson. This is in gratitude for
his assistance in uniting Transylva-
mans and other Rumanians to the
fatherland. The corner stone will
probably be laid in May.
@. How does war tank look on
the inside?-J. S.
A. Generally speaking, the major
part of the inside of a war tank Is
taken up by the engine or motor. There
is enough room at the sides OF the
motor to let the mechanic get around
for adjustment. In front there is space
for the driver. In front of the driver
is either a machine gun or light
6-pounder gun, which shoots through
a port in the armor The machine
gun is usually mounted in sort of
tower, which can be moved so as to
give an all-around fire. There are
sometimes additional guns with ports
on either side of the tank.