Evening star., 1933-11-27

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c. How much money does Man-o'-
War earn for his owner now?-J. K.
A. Stud fees and colts bring in about
$3.50, 900 annually. Man-o'-War Is now
l6 years old.
Q. When did Ty Cobb begin his base
ball career in the major leagues and
when did he retire from them?-J. A. p.
A. He entered the major leagues with
Detroit (American League) in 1905 on
August 30, playing center field for the
Tigers against the New York Yankees.
Detroit won to 3. He played with
Detroit continuously through 1926. He
played with the Philadelphia American
League Club in 1927 and 1923, which
ended his major league career.
O. What was the date of the race riot
in Washington, D. c., shortly after the
World War?-T. c.
A. 1t began on July 81, 1919, and
continued through the following day.
G. What is the twentieth amendment
to the Constitution and when was it
adopted?-E. F..
A. This is the lame duck" amend
ment, which changes the time for the
beginning of terms Of the President
and members of Congress and the as
sembling of the Congress. 1t was adopt
ed upon the ratification of the thirty
sixth State, January %, 1888. The term
of the President of the United States
will begin on January 20, of members
of Congress on January 8, and Congress
will convene on January 3.
@. Is it not Mississippi instead of
Florida which uses ft-proof autOnlO-
bile license tags?-L. l.. P.
A. It is Mississippi. The lock tag has
been in use there this year and will be
used next year. Florida has adopted
II for use In 1884.
O. Please let me know the height of
Gen. Robert Z, Lees statue in the old
Hall" of the House of Delegates, Rich
same, by whom made. By whom I9aS given. n.
and if the designer and maker is alive.
j. w. B.
A. Mr. Rudolph Evans Of New York
City writes "On August IL, 1880, the
Commonwealth Of Virginia commits
stoned me to execute in bronze a statue.
measuring feet 5Ai inches from head
to foot, Of General Lee. to be placed in
the capitol on the spot where the gen.
eral accepted the command Of the
armed forces of Virginia. The price
paid me was $1,000. The statue was
unveiled and dedicated in January.
1881, with appropriate ceremonies, in
the presence Of Gov. Pollard and dis
tinguished gathering from many sec
tions of the country. I further had the
honor of receiving the resolution of
thanks and appreciation passed unani-
mously by both Houses of the Com
monwealth of -irginia."
@. What is the derivation of the term,
dunk?-H. 3.
A. 1t is derived from the German
tunken, meaning to dip.
Q. Please give a history of the Amer
ican Humane Association.-S. McC.
A. The American Humane Associa-
eties, formed at Cleveland, Ohio, in
1877 becoming a national organization
for the prevention of cruelty to ami
mails and children. The initial work OF
the society was to regulate the abuses
in cattle transportation by the railroads,
and to secure the passage of State laws
looking to this end 1t offered prize
of IS 900 for the best model of cattle
car that would make possible the feed
ing, watering, and resting OF cattle in
transit. and many improved cattle cars
were brought into use Prizes for es-