Evening star., 1932-03-09
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

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O. Who suggested the suit values
which are used in contract bridge?-
c. B.
A. They constitute what Is called the
Vanderbilt count, after its originator.
Harold S. Vanderbilt
@. What is Newton D. Bakers con-
nection with the National Conference
of Jews and ChristianS?-T. D.
A. He is the Protestant chairman.
Prof. Carlton j. H. Hayes is the Cath
olic chairman and Roger W. Straus is
the Jewish chairman. In 1880 Mr..
Baker was awarded the American
Hebrew medal for the promotion CT
better understanding between Christian
and Jew in America
@. How tall are Ziegfeld glorified
girls and how much are they supposed
to weigh?-E. r.
A. There are no specific measure
ments. Their approximate height is
S feet 6 inches and their approximate
weight 100 pounds.
@. How can Americans take the side
Of the Chinese in the war in the East
so conspicuously when during the Eu-
ropean War before 1917 they were pun
ished for doing sop. w.
A. In the European War the Presi-
dent issued proclamation Of neutral
ity. He has not done so in connection
with the Shanghai military activities
because there has been no declaration
OF war by either Of the belligerents.
@. How much did the furniture cost
for the replica of Mount Vernon at the
Paris Exposition?-H. M
A. 1t was made at a cost Of $4,000
@. About how much do the paintings
and sculpture OF living American artists
bring in q year?-C. H. r.
A. In 1880 living American artists
iSoAcSA S1V'VVV,oOV lOf IllelI WOTkS OF
art.
q. VIII throwing soap into a geyser
cause 1t to erupt?-D. D.
A. The Geological Survey states that
sometimes soap is used as an expedient
TO hurry up the action of geyser. The
soap makes film over the water and
causes an accumulation of steam.
When the steam accUmulates to a Ger
tain point 1t causes the eruption.
@. When YVES the first English ver-
sion Of the Bible printed?-F. L.
A. The first printed English version
OF the entire Bible was by Miles Cover
dale in 1885.
@. What was the entrance march
used in the Ringing Circus last
A. 1t was Riders of the Flag" by
Sousa
Q. What Is White Elephant
party2-A. E. g.
A. 1t is interpreted in different ways
in different sections of the country
For example, sometimes a hostess will
entertain at a bridge party and will ask
each guest to bring with her a white
elephant" that Is, some article which
merely takes space and gives her NO
plearure. These are collected and sent
to mission or to childrens hospital
for purposes Of amusement. or a rum
mage sale Is sometimes held with the
articles to provide funds for clubs
churches or charity. ..
Q. What type railroad car is gon-
dola?-R r.
A. 1t is long platform railroad car
either having no sides or with very low
sides.