Evening star., 1932-07-05

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Write your question, your name and
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ton, D. c.
@. Where is the largest library of
books on golf in the world?-R. G..
A. Henry Litchfield West says that
the collection at the Congressional
Country Club. near Washington, d. c.,
is believed to be the largest in the
world. James F. Meegan made the col
lection and presented it TO the club.
@. How many speakeasies are there
in the United States?-L. d. B.
A. Mai. Maurice Campbell. former
prohibition administrator in New York.
in an article in Repeal. declared that
in 1881 there were $4,000 speakeasies
in New York City, $4,000 in New York
State and 222, 900 in the United States.
This estimate he declared to be con-
seryative.
@. Do ex-Presidents of the United
States receive pensions?-C. T.
A. They do not.
O. Can an inexperienced person make
a living by panning gold?-N. r.
A. The Geological Survey says that
there is little opportunity at present.
Placer operations are now conducted on
a larger scale and require a considerable
amount of capital. Although it might
be possible for an experienced pros
pector to discover paying placer ground,
provided he has ample capital to sus-
tain him for considerable time. it is
extremely unlikely that any one with
out experience could hope for success
Gold placers of greater or less extent
have been developed in nearly all re-
gions in which veins carrying free gold
have been mined.
@. Is there an opera singer by the
name of Diva?-L. F.
A. The word diva is italian for god
dess and is used to refer to a grand
opera singer.
@. Is a persons weight the same
before and after death?-G. w.
A. The Public Health Service says
that the weight of the human body be-
fore death and after death is practically
the same. The difference in weight is
imperceptible.
@. Is it possible for a Lieutenant in
the Army to receive higher pay than
a captain?-W. B.
A. This is possible through length of
service. For instance, a lieutenant with
II years of service would receive SO, $50
annually, while a captain with under
three years service would receive $780,
@. Which of the great French fiefs
was the first to acquire distinct char
ter of its own?-W. H.
A. Normandy.
@. Is direct lighting the best for close
desk work? What color should the
walls be for ease on eyes?-J. T. S.
A. The American Standard Code of
Industrial Lighting recommends an
illumination of from 10 to Is foot
candles on the work plane for close
work in offices. To avoid eyestrain the
illumination should not be less than
foot-candleS, but higher illumination
increases the rapidity and accuracy of
Office work Indirect lighting is not
necessarily the best form of lighting for
an Office. Two things are essential for
good lighting viz, sufficient intensity
and absence of glare. Under proper
conditions semi-indirect lighting, or
even direct lighting. may be satisfac-
tory. Indirect lighting is more costly
to install and maintain than semi
indirect or direct lighting Walls should
not be white or dark in color. A light
buff is a good color for walls Ceilings
should be white. Walls and ceilings
should have matt surfaces.