Evening star., 1932-11-05

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@. Which States have the most golf
courses2-T. D.
A. New York leads with 452; Illinois
is second with 1856; Michigan third with
298; California fourth with 276; Texas
fifth with 275; Ohio sixth with 272,
and Pennsylvania seventh with 1853.
@. In what country did the two-thirds
rule originate?-B NJ
A. 1t was unknown in the legislative
assemblies Of ancient Greece and Rome
and has no precedent in the parliament
tary history of Great Britain. 1t is
regarded as American in origin and Is
incorporated into the Constitution in
regard to certain situations. The two
thirds rule was adopted in the first
Democratic National Convention, held
in Baltimore in 1882.
@. How many crippled children are
there in the United States?-D. NJ. c.
A. 1t Is estimated that there are
about 100000.
O. When was the first Morris Plan
Bank established?-E. B. r.
A. The first Morris Plan Bank was
l. F1lx n
years ago and different Morris Plan
Banks or companies have been organ
lied at various times during the past
20 years. Now there are over 100 Nor
ris Plan Banks.
@. Does the airmau pay for Nself2
~. NJ S.
A. 1t does not The Post Office De-
partment says that revenue received
from airmail approximates 40 per cent
of the cost.
O. What are some of the essentials
Of successful playwriting?-R. P.
A. A succinct list of these has been
formulated by Mr.. Martin Mooney. play
reader for a New York producer. In
their order of importance he names
them: A worth while story; the root
to see the leading character VIM q
lovely story that is more than merely
talked about: practical motivation (ef-
fects rising in natural and convincing
manner from causes; a unique setting
true character drawing: sane dialogue ,
suspense, and action which pyramids.
O. What is Nine. Curie's daughters
married name?-H N.
A. Irene Curie married NJ F. Joliot
They are interested in science and work
together. They conduct researches in
atomic disintegration and have recent
ly confirmed the existence of the new
particle of matter called the neutron.
O. How old a breed Is the King
Charles spaniel?-C. T. D.
A. This is fairly popular toy breed,
which is at least 300 years old, since
specimens of it occur in French paint
ings of the seventeenth century. Prin-
cess Henriette of Orleans, the sister of
King Charles II of England is reputed
to have introduced this breed into Eng
land hence its name.
O. Is person taller when lying
down or when standing ups. N.
A. A person is taller when lying
down. Usually the difference is slight,
but as much as an inch difference has
been noted.
O. When did the last pensioner of
the Revolutionary War die?-L E. E.
A. Daniel c. Dakeman was the last
pensioner Of the Revolutionary War.
He died s6 years after the close of the
war at the age Of 109 years, months
and days on April s 1859 The last