Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-11
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

, did Emile Berliner take Quito. r.
A. Mr.. Berliner said that the total
number was about IS or 30. He took
out his first patent in January, 1878.
Q. How far from the geographical
poles are the magnetic poles?-E. M. E.
A. The geographical poles are the
| points at the imaginary ends OF the
earths axis of rotation, lying 90 degrees
north and south latitude. The magnetic
| poles are the points on the earth's sur
face where the lines of magnetic forces
are vertical. They are the ends Of the
axis Of the earth's magnetic polarity.
| The north magnetic pole Is located in
latitude 10 degrees north, longitude 81
degrees west, and the south magnetic
pole in latitude 70 degrees south, longi-
tude 1873 degrees east.
@. In . colonial paper it says, THE
price was 40 shillings, proc" What does
proc mean?-G. D.
A. The abbreviation probably stands
for proclamation money, which was the
name given to coin valued according to
q table described in proclamation Of
| Queen Anne, 18th Of June. 1704.
in which the Spanish dollar Of 171a
pennyweight was to be rated at 6 shil-
lings In all the colonies.
@. Can oysters be grown on the
Maine Coast?-E. M. r.
A. Oysters we're formerly plentiful on
the Maine Coast, as evidenced by the
piles Of oyster shells left by the In
dams. which were found by the early
settlers. The natural oyster beds have.
however, all been destroyed. oysters
could be planted on the coast Of Maine,
but they would reproduce only In ex-
ceptionally warm Summers, as the
water on the coast of Maine Is, ordi-
nariiy, too cold.
9, Is poor eyesisht common fail
| tng?-D. w.
A. It is estimated that at least one
person out Of four has vision defec-
tive enough not to be able to do close
work without serious eyestrain.
Q. From what point in city are the
measurements Of distance taken?-
H. e. r.
A. Many cities have zero milestones
from which the distance to and from
that city Is measured. In the county
seat the distance is usually measured
TO the courthouse. In other towns and
villages the distance is usually meas
ured to the point where the two main
streets cross.
Q. Please give a form for q short
will which would be holeproof.-A. v. S.
A. The will of Chief Justice White is
CONSIDERED perfect example. III con-
ta1ns but 81 words. It reads: "This is
my last will. give, bequeath, and de-
wise to my wife, Leita M White, in COM
plete and perfect ownership, all my
rights and property Of every kind and
nature, whether real, personal or mixed,
wherever situated, appointing her exec
utrix Of my estate, without bond and
giving her seiSin thereof" The will
should be properly signed and wit
messed.
Q. Is there q national billiards as
sociation2--A. e. p.
A. There Is such an association with
headquarters in Chicago.
9. Is It correct to say do like do"9
w. L. s.
A. It Is colloquialism not sanctioned
by good usage. One should say do as
do"
Q. Why Is Petersburg, Va, called the
Cockade City?-W. L. s.
A. In the War Of 1912, the Petersburg
Volunteers were so. valorous that upon
their discharge President Madison
thanked them for their conspicuous
gallantry and assured them that they
had won for their native city the proud
appellation Of 1.-THE Cockade City Of the
Union" title which it still bears.