Evening star., 1932-05-17

much sugar as it will take, leaving al
ways little sugar in the bottom. Add
one teaspoonful of this to one cup Of
cream. This mixture will make the
whipped cream hold its shape.
Q. Does Russia produce any cot
ton?-R. B.
A. Cotton Is produced In Asiatts-
Russia on a large scale, but very little
is grown in European Russia proper.
The last available figure for cotton
production in Asiatic Russia is for the
season Of 1930-31 (year beginning in
August, when the total production was
1,850,OOO bales of 478 pounds net.
@. Does an octopus often come to the
surface of the sea?-J. K. w.
A An octopus does not come to the
surface in deep water. Octopi some
times live in shallow water, but are in
habitants of the ocean floor.
@. What became Of the money which
George Washington willed to endOw a
university in the District of Colum-
bia?-L. E. G..
A. In his will he left so shares of
stock in the Potomac (CanaD Co. for
the endowment of a university, to be
established in the District of Columbia,
Ito which the youth Of fortune and
talents from all parts thereof might be
sent for the completion Of their educa-
ton in all the branches of polite litera-
ture-in arts and science, in acquiring
knowledge in the principles of politics
and good government" In furtherance
of that hope and project of the First
President of the United States, Colum-
bian College, now named the George
TTpfy-arcffu 1hlfc1ad
The stock which Gen. Washington
willed toward such an institution be-
came valuelesS owing to the failure Of
the canal properties, and It was neces-
sary for "the college" established in the
District Of Columbia, TO obtain funds
from other sources.
@. Does a boat have to have sails to
be termed a yacht?-B. S. Y.
A. Yacht is word used of any light
and comparatively small vessel propelled
by other means than oars. Yachts may
be sailing vessels or motor or steam.
The term Is now practically restricted
to such vessels used for pleasure or
racing.
@. How much is the public land
worth in this country?-J. McC.
A. The potential value of the 193,-
S47, ,24O acres of public lands remain
ing July l, 1928, under care OF the
General Land Office Of the Interior De-
partment was estimated at $26,00O,-
900, 900.
@. Is it the prairie chicken or the
heath hen which is almost extinct?-
r. L.
A. The item regarding the prairie
chicken which appeared in this column
recently was in error, and actually re-
ferred to the heath hen. These two
birds are similar races of grouse, and
though belonging to the same species,
and very closely related, have had a
very different history. The prairie
chicken is still common In some parts
of it's former range, the prairies OF the
Mississippi Valley. The heath hen Is
the Eastern representative of the spe-
cies, and was formerly found in the
more open districts in Southern New
England, and from New York South
to Chesapeake Bay. For some years
it has existed only on the Island Of
Marthas Vineyard, Massachusetts,, and
today there is record of only one living
bird of this race, solitary male.
@. Did Americans who joined the Ca
madam Expeditionary Force during the
World War have to acquire Canadian
citiZenship?-W. F. w.
A They did not. They did, however,
have to swear allegiance to His Maj
esty the King for the period Of their
service.
@. How large is the Grand Duchy Of
Luxemburg?-J. T. NJ.
A. 1t has an area of 999 square miles
and a population of about 286,O00.