Evening star., 1932-09-23

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Q. What do the words on the olym-
pic insignia mean?-W. T. w.
A. The words Citius Altius Fortius on
the Olympic insignia mean: Quicker,
| higher, more strongly-it is significant
! to note that the meaning of the word
| "fortius" is accepted by the Interna-
tional Olympic Committee as more
strongly and not stronger-indicative Of
| the athletes endeavor to run faster,
jump higher and throw more strongly,
always. in fact, get bit better than
, you were before.
@. How many little children are sent
to kindergarten in the United States?
IT. T.
| A. About 800, 900 This is about one
! third of the 4 and year old children
In the large cities.
Q. What kind Of architecture is that
which is called Early English?-G. N.
! A. That name is given TO the first
pointed Gothic used in England, about
the end of the twelfth century.
| Q. How much dust is there in the air
+. in a house?-A. T. K.
! A 1t would depend upon circum-
stances II is said that a room near a
ceiling has been found to contain
$1,000, 900 dust particles to the cubic
inch. 1t Is estimated that a cigarette
smoker sends 1000 900 particles into the
air with every puff.
Q. How did Martin Luther die?
E A. G.
| A. He died as a result of exposure
while attending a dispute at which he
arbitrated between the Counts Albrecht
/ and Gebbard of Mansfield. He success
| fully accomplished his mission and
preached several times to crowded con-
gregations. but the exposure to inclem-
ent weather on the way to Eisleben
and protracted negotiations proved too
great a strain on his infirm body. and on
the early morning Of February l8, 1916,
he passed quietly away.
@. What State has the most high
mountain peaks?-J. G.
A. OF the 55 named mountain peaks
of the United States exclusive Of
! Alaska) which exceed $4,000 feet in
! height. Colorado has AZ There are
probably at least five more peaks Of this
altitude in Colorado which remain un
named.
| @ Do manv people drink goats
: A. The use of goats milk is common
in Switzerland. Germany. Cuba Mexico.
and other countries and even in. our
own country in certain sections ant the
( larger cities The goat takes up little
| room and produces quite quantity OF
| good milk Goats milk has been used
/ extensively in infant hospitals and other
| places as a substitute for COWS milk.
@. How much money did Lotta Crab
tree leaVe?-E. D. L.
A. She is SAID to have been the
/ wealthiest player in America She left
$4,000 900, most of it to charity.
@. When were the Father Mathew
temperance societies started in this
country?-W. D.
i A. Father Theobald Mathew of Cork,
/ Ireland. began his campaign for tenn
perance about 1888 and Wltnln lhree
/ years gathered about him more than
! 900 900 followers. In 1880 he came
to America. where he founded the nu-
merous Father Mathew Total Aostl-
nence Societies.
@. What is the unusual bed OF fow-
ers on the west side Of the washington
Monument in Washington, D. C.?
It. c.
A. 1t is George Washington's coat
of arms. Lights have been arranged