Evening star., 1932-08-25

course of the pyramid bears the Roman
numerals MDCCLXXVI. Beneath the
pyramid. on golden scroll. is the motto
'Novus Ordo Seclorum" ia new era IN
the ages), and above is the motto AN
mutt Coeptis" (He prospers our begin
ning. The pyramid signifies strength
and duration; the eye over 4 and the
motto allude to the many interpositions
OF Providence in favor of the American
cause. The date underneath is the date
OF the Declaration of Independence and
the words under it signify the begin
ming of the new American era, which
commences from that date.
@. How many of the cars manufac-
tured are Chevrolets?-E. NIB.
A. OF total Of 655, ,764 new cars reg
lstered during the first six months Of
the year, 2l5,8ll were Chevrolets.
@. How long have paints and finishes
been applied with spray machineS?-
w. c.
A. The spray painting machine was
used to an unirnportant extent from
1870 TO 1923; but it was only with the
introduction of pyroxylin lacquer into
the furniture and automobile finishing
field. IN 1928, that 1t found extensive
application. Since that date the i'm
provement of the device has progressed
rapidly and its adaptation to other
fields has steadily spread. It has been
found equally serviceable for the appli-
cation Of paint and varnish. and It's
use with these has constantly expanded
@. How did the Four Marx Brothers
get their names?-F L. NJ
A. There were five brothers. Chico,
Harpo, Groucho, Gummo and Zeppo.
The first four named we're billed as
the Four Marx Brothers in 1918. In
1915 Art Fischer, the monologist. gave
them their nicknames. Chico was so
called because of his fondness for
chicken: Harpo because he played the
harp; Groucho because Of his serious
countenance, and Gummo because he
always wore rubbers. Gummo retired,
and when another brother took his
place they called him Zeppo, after q
circus freak seen in childhood. The
real names Of the brothers are julius
(Groucho), Arthur VHarpo). Leonard
(Chico), Herbert (Zeppo). Milton
(Gummo) is now in business.
@. Where Is the largest indoor SWIM
ming pool?-R. R.
A. The largest indoor pool was the
one in the historical Madison Square
Garden in New York City, which was
COIlSITucteO ABOUT 1871. AnlS pOOL was
from az to 1914 feet 1t con-
tanned 1,25o,O0O gallons Of water and
could take care Of about 1000 people
at one time The pool built In the old
Coliseum in st. Louis and the pool
known as The Spa at st. Petersburg,
Fla, are among the largest today.
other large pools are the ones at Fort
Lewis Wash, which is so by 200 feet, 8
feet deep for over half the length Of
the pool, and the pool built In the new
Field House at the Iowa State Uni
versity Iowa City. which is go by $50
feet. Both OF these pools contain 430,-
900 gallons of water.
Q. How long have births been regis
tered in England?-A. ]. S.
A. 1t Is believed to have been In
augurated by Thomas Cromwell in 1922,
but the statutes concerning registration
are Of a comparatively modern date.
The first registrar general was appoint
ed In 1896.
@. How is the pork barrel" supposed
to benefit CongreSsmen2-C. E. A.
A. The expression refers to the prac-
tice of making appropriations for work
in various parts of the country from
which members Of Congress are enabled
to give employment to persons in that
section.
O. When was the French Unknown
Soldier selection made and where is he
buried?-R. A. D. -~- ---'
A. The French Unknown Soldier was
selected in November, 1920, and his
tomb lies beneath the Arc de Triomphe
de PEtoile in Paris.