Evening star., 1933-01-28
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKTN.

name does she use for her middle name,
her maiden name or the name Of her
first husband?-N. H.
A. She uses her maiden name. II
Mary Jones marries John Smith and
later marrieS James Brown, she be-
comes Mary Jones Brown.
O. What does it cost to light the
streets in New York City? The public
buildings?-T. K.
A. The annual cost OF Lighting the
streets, parks and bridges in Greater
New York is S6,969,8 1856. The lighting
of public buildings costs s3,783 900.
@. What can be used to make writ
ing on old manuscripts more legible?
L. S.
A. When writing on old manuscripts
has become faded and illegible it can
frequently be restored by the following
method. The effect on parchment is
usually of a lasting nature. but fresh
applications are necessary on ordinary
writing paper: Lay the paper as fiat
as possible and dampen it evenly with
clean cold water. Brush over the writ.
ing with fiat camel-hair brush dipped
IN solution of sulphide of ammonia,
when the writing will Immediately ap-
pear plain and readable.
K. What is George Bernard Shaw,s
fayorite sport?-P. D.
A. Sea bathing.
@. How do plants adapt themselves
so they can live on deserts?-R. G.
A The structure CT desert plants.
which are known technically as xero-
! phytes or drought loving plants, has
been modified to enable them to exist
Tor longer periods with very little or
no moisture. The roots are enormously
elongated ana specially developed for
seeking out water in the subsoil The
stands are usually thick and woody
with an arrangement for preserving
moisture within the stem for indefinite
periods Leaves are usually wanting or
very small to avoid Transportation sur
iace ana there are in some cases alb
sorptive hairs present
@. How far above Johrstown, Pa.
vas the dam which broke and caused
the f1ood?-A D.
A. About 10 miles. There was a fall
OF 300 feet in that distance, and the
water reached Johnstown in about an
hour.
@. Is it possible to get prepared
menus of low cost which will provide
necessary food elements for families in
Maryland?-M M.
A. Throughout the United States va
rIous social agencies are equipped to
supply such material. Many State uni
verSities are lending their aid through
their colleges of known economics. The
University Of Maryland issues leaflets
giving low-cost menu suggestions, with
especial emphasis on food needs and
appetzing combinations.
Q. What was the value of perfumes
manufactured in this country last year?
C. D.
A The 1892 figures are not COM
pied. The preliminary report for 1881
values perfume manufactured at Sl0,-
| 3O6,7l4 and toilet waters at S4,908,28l.
@. What are the requirements for
practicing medicine and for entering a
medical school in the United States?-
L. G. NJ.
A. Statutory requirements in all
States now provide that TO practice
medicine in any State a doctor must
be a graduate of reputable medical
school, pass licensing examination be-
fore a State or national board, and
register annually with some officer in
the county OF practice. In addition, a
cspItal inferno year is required in IA
States. The minimum requirement for
admission to acceptable medical schools,
in addition to the high school work, will
be 90 semester hours of collegiate work,
exclusive of military and physical edu-
cation. extending through two years
OF 80 weeks each, exclusive of holidays,
in college approved by the Council on
Medical Education and Hospitals.