Evening star., 1933-07-24
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

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The Evening Star Information Bureau,
Frederic j. Haskin, Director, Washing
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@. How does the weight Of IN all
aluminium Pullman compare with .
similar steel car?-E. r.
A. The new George w. Pullman" :"
the aluminium Pullman on exhibition at
the Century Of Progress. weighs 96,oS0
pounds. This Is slightly more than
half the weight Of an equally equipped
steel car.
@. How long has the celebration of
Old Spanish Days been held at Santa
| Barbara. Calf. f.?-S. H.
A. This is the tenth annual observ-
ance of this fiesta. This year 1t will
be held August 3. I. and S.
@. Are the Senate chamber and the
House of Representatives in the Capitol
Of the United States the same size?-
M. T.
A. The Senate chamber Is ll3 feet
3 inches by so feet inches, while the
Representatives hall Is 139 feet by 90
feet. Both rooms are 36 feet In height.
@. Is there q term for the opposite
Of albinism?-L. H.
| A. It is mechanism. While rarer
than albinism, it does occur in nature.
@. Is Lowell Thomas . Catholic or
q Protestant?-P. H. N.
A. He Is Protestant and . member
Of the Methodist Church.
@. Why Is May referred to a. the
merry month Of May"?-E. A.
The word merry" Is used In its
early meaning Of pleasant.
@. What city has been termed the
wrist of the South"?-J. T.
| A. Gen. Sherman frequently de-
scribed the strategic position Of Atlanta
by comparing 1t to the wrist Of q hand
whose fingers reached the five principal
ports of the Gulf and South Atlantic
coast.
| ~. WS LII. E0WhIu GVcIctt k1a1c
related to Nathan Hale?-C. D.
A. DR.. Hale, q Unitarian clergyman
and writer of note, was the grand
nephew Of Nathan Hale, the patriot,
and son of Nathan Hale, journalist and
editor.
@. How many varieties Of climate
are represented in California7-D. K.
| A. It In a climate compo6ite of the
whole world. It has q l,000-mile ex-
panse. north and south. 1t has as
much difference in climate as there Is
between Northern New York and
| Southern Florida. 1t has snow-capped
mountains and deserts Of tropical heat.
@. What was the duration of what
was known as the starving time for the
first settlers at Jamestown?-F. S.
A. From October, 1909, to June,
1910. OF about 500 colonists, so sur
vived.
/ @. Please describe the costume of
q Highlander IN M.
A. The Highland costume consists
Of short tunic, vest, and kilt, heavily
pleated, fastened around the waist, and
reaching not quite to the knees. Short
trousers are worn under this kilt The
stockings are gartered below bare knees
and low shoes are worn with the cos
tune. In front. hanging from a belt
| around the waist, is Sporran, a
! pocket-purse covered with fur and q
large plaid or scarf is wrapped around
the body, the ends hanging down from
brooch fastened on the left shoulder
The headgear Is cloth cap or bonnet