Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-01
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

This is a special department devoted
to handling of inquiries. You have at
your disposal an extensive organization
in Washington to serve you in any ca
pacity that relates to information. WritS
your question, your name and your adj
dress clearly and inclOSe cents in coin
or stamps for reply. Send to The Eve
ming Star Information Bureau. Fred
eric j. HaSkin, director Washington,
d. c,
Q. What Is the cost of feeding an en-
tire circus troupe?-N. 5, L.
A. Ringing -Barnum now feeds be-
tween / 600 and l.700 people at each
meal at cost of 1913 cents per meal
@. What is the air mileage from
Washington, D. c.. to Pittsburgh, as
compared to the Railroads.&c.. G..
A. The mileage on the Baltimore &
Ohio is 3O2, on the Pennsylvania, 1858
The mileage of the mail planes from
Hoover Field to the landing field al
McKeesport is 1873.
@. What two fears do all children
have from the time Of birth?--P. j.
A. Children are born afraid Of only
two things--loud sounds and falling.
@. Please tell how the New York Ex-
change Clearing House operates.-J. NJ
A. To follow an actual transaction
through the clearing house would con-
sumo too much space. In effect, how
ever, at the close of a days business
each Stock Exchange member delivers
sheet-clearance shelton which are
recorded his sales and purchases OF GER
tain securities-i.C.. the active ones. II
is the duty of the clearing house tC
reconcile all deliveries between different
parties and to adjust the cash oliflr-
ences by either paying or receiving tha
balances due, so that as little money
may be required in the settlement as
possible.
@. Can one grow pines by planting
coneS?-M. F.
A. 1t might be possible to start 9
pine in this way, but not practical
Usually a cone after being buried be-
comes damp and closes in such way
that the seeds cannot sprout. Cones
should be dried in the sun, the seeds
shaken out and planted,
@. Was the term "philately" coined b.
stamp collectors?-T. l.. B.
A. A French stamp collector named
Herpin IS credited with making this
word in 1865. 1t was coined from
Greek words and means the love o.
study of al! that concerns prepayment
that is, the love of stamps.
@ What paper was the first to be
sold on the streets in this country
H S.
A. The New York sun.
@. Who started minstrel shows?-
R. c. C.
A. Minstrel is a name introduced
into England by the Normans, anc
which comprehended singers and per-
formers of instrumental music, to-
gether with jugglers, dancers ant
other persons. The Negro minstrel;
are a species of musical entertainment
of a quaint and simple kind, which
originated among the Negroes of tht
South United States, and was first
made popular at public entertainments
by E p. Christy the originator OF the
troupes of imitation Negro musicians.
@. What is a fogey?-L. P.
A. This is a name given to par
ticuar form of bonus or increase In
Army pay based on length of service
The Fogey act gives a 10 per cent in
crease in pay every five years to Officers
and enlisted men, until a 40 per cent
increase has been reached.
@. How long have the English beer
tea drinkers?-R. G.
A. Tea was not brought to England