Evening star., 1933-08-18
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

@. How was the Soviet Amtorg Cor
poration established in the United
States?-B. N. M.
A. 1t was organized and incorporated
in New York State by Russian-born
Americans. who later transferred their
stock to the Soviet Bank for Foreign
Trade, in Moscow
@. How do postmasters account for
sales Of stamps?-T S.
A. Postmasters are charged with the
value of all postage stamps issued to
them, and are required to account for
all funds received in connection with
sale thereof to the public. At the close
of each quarter, the postmaster renders
a report, showing the amount OF funds
received from the sale of postage stamps
during the designated period. together
with the disposition of the accumulated
revenue.
@. Is it true that Paderewski insured
his fingers for 100000, or some such
immense sumo. S. A.
A. Insurance authorities say that 1t is
! true, and that the famous pianist once
collected substantial sum on his pol
icy when he was afflicted with rheu-
matiSn.
c. What is the name of the Summer
theater at Westport. Conn?-F. w.
A. The Country Playhouse. 1t Is To-
Gated just off the Boston Post Road.
@. Can a person bring in a dog from
England without leaving it in quaran-
tine?-E. w
A. If dog brought in from England
is pet, it will be inspected. but will
not be held in quarantine unless some
evidence of disease appears, and then
1t may be detained for observation.
Herding dogs are placed in quarantine.
O. What is the cabala, referring to
the Scriptures?-J. C. C.
A. Cabala Spelled many different
Ways is a system of occult theosophy.
or mystical Interpretation of the Scrip
lures. among some Jewish rabbis and
certain medieval Christians At first
such Interpretation was oral, but later
was reduced to writing. Under this svs-
TEN every line. letter. number and ac-
cent of the Scriptures holds a hidden
, sense or meaning
/ @. When will the James Gordon Ben
nett balloon race be held this year?-
H. G. F.
/ A. September IA. at Chicago.
Q. How can sprouts coming up around
cherry trees be eradicated?-M M.
A. The Bureau of Plant Industry saws
that the only way to get rid of them
Is to cut them off individually a little
below the surface of the ground.
I @. In the event the eighteenth amend
ment iSsrepealed, what will be the regu-
latlons governing dispensation of spe-
clally denatured alcohol for manufac-
turing purposes prescribed by the Fed
eral GoVernment?-G B. L.
A. Tha Bureau Of Industrial Alcohol
says that the repeal of the eighteenth
amendment would have no effect on the
regulations for the distribution and use
OF specially denatured alcohol for man.
ufacturlng purposes, as such distribution
ana issuance Of permits for same are
not connected with the Bureau of Pro-
hibition.
G. When was Ellis Island first used
as an immigration station?-G. T. S.
A. In 1891. In 1897 the buildings
were burned and newer types of build
lngs were erected
Q. How much has the price of oats
f1uctuatsd since l900?-L. L. w.
A. The Bureau of Agricultural Eco
nom1cs says that the lowest recorded
price per bushel received by producers
OF oats since 1900 was 23.l cents per
bushel in 1881. The highest was TOO
! cents in 1918.