Evening star., 1932-02-24

! crepancy between area and population
of Alaska and a State Of the United
States is the case of Rhode Island,
which Is one-four hundred -and-sev-
entieth of the size Of Alaska, with 1913
square miles, but has over 500 900 peo-
pie. and hence 10 times as much popu-
lstion.
Q. What is isinglass made Off.
E.T.
A. 1t is a semi-transparent, whitish
and very pure form of gelatin, chiefly
prepared from the sounds or air blad-
derS of surgeons from the rivers OF
Western Russia.
Q. Who said IT will not kill 9 dog
that barks at me?"-G. V. c.
A. Vespasian, the Roman emperor, Is
pressing his attitude toward q group OF
republican conspirators.
Q. Please tell something Of the life
OF Dmitrt Merejkowski author of The
Romance OF Leonardo da Vinci. p. L.
A. This Russian novelist and critic
was born in st. Petersburg Oeningrad)
August 2, 1865, the son OF a court on
cial. He graduated from st. Petersburg
University and married zinaida Hippiu-
poet. His first volume of poetry was
published in 1888 and was followed by
translationS from Euripides and other
Greek classics, and by a trilogy of his
torical romances collectively entitled
| Christ and AntichriSt" The influence
OF Sienkiewicz can be traced in many
of his writings.
@. Is Devonshire House in London
still standing?-M. NJ.
A. This historic mansion was de-
moliShed in the World War and
large new hotel and apartment house
was erected on its site.
Q. Did former Gov. Smith Of New
YORK have precedent for his tactics
IN dividing the New York Democratic
support for Gov Roosevelt by an
nouncing his own willingness to run?-
S. A. H.
A. In 1879 when the Democrats
nominated for Governor Of the State
man personally Objectionable :.
Honest John Kelly. then leader of
Tammany Hall Kelly had himself
nominated In addition, thus dividing
the party vote, electing the Republican
nominee and disciplining the party.
L. NJ. "'A'AN nave n"H'-
A. Hai- is the characteristic covering
OF mammals. Hairs are not wanting
on any mammals, but vary greatly in
aDuneance, some being densely clothed
while others possess 1t only on limited
parts of the body.
@. How long has veneered wood been
uSed?-M S.
A. The Forest Service saws that the
art of veneering can be traced back TO
the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries
preceding the Christian era
Q. What makes q muscle develop
c. p. B.
A. Exercise causes muscles to deyeloo.
The actual mechanics of the develop
ment Of muscle consists Of an increased
amount Of blood TO the heart during
exercise. This causes growth of the
muscle and tissues, with the resulting
development in size.
@. What verse Of Scripture is called
the "epitome Of good citi1enShip"?-
L. H.
A. This title has been applied to the
verses found in Mark, KILT; Luke
xx-25. with respect to payment of
taxes: Render unto Caesar (the state)
the things that are Caesars and unto
God the things that are Gods"
Q. Was the British Wall actually
built by Hadrian?-S. H.
A. The development Of the wall was
gradual Before Agricola advanced into
Scotland, about A. D. rs, he built forts
to protect him from attacks in the rear.
The lines thus formed were made per-
manent by embankmentS of earth and
a ditch, known as the vallum. Hadrian,
about AID. 40, and Severus SeptimuS
90 years later completed the structure,
murus, or stone wall, parts Of which
still remain