Evening star., 1933-09-21
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

until the close Of the wars, Il was
revived IN 1912 and has remained an
integral part Of the British financial
structure.
| q. When was the German Iron Cross
first bestowed for distinguished sery-
ice in war?-W. B.
| A: This Prussian order of merit was
Instituted on March 10, 1913. by Fred
erick William III.
O.. How far up-river are tides felt
In the Amazon and Mississippi Riv-
ers?-T. K.
A. The Amazon River is perceptiblv
anected by the tides as far I'D as the
town Of Obidos, State OF Para. Brazil.
400 miles from the mouth. The Mis-
sissippi River is tidal to Red River
Landing. Pointe Coupee Parish, La. BOT
miles above the mouth.
@: Why Is Javelle water so called?-
A. The original spelling was JaveI
Eau de Javel, the French solution, was
nrst made at Javel, a suburb of Paris,
by Percy.
| @. How were the British officers
dressed at the time of the American
Revolution?-W. A H.
| A. The uniform of officers of the
British Army In the Revolutionary
War was similar to that of the men,
except that they wore sashes of con-
! siderable length and breadth which
might be used as stretchers to carry
| them from the field If wounded. In
addition, they wore hung about the
neck In front gorget-that is a small
plate, often Of gold, bearing the regi-
mental device. The coat was scarlet.
waistcoat and breeches white.
@. How is benedictine made?-S. s.
A. This lqueur is distilled in Fe-
camp, France. Originally it was made
by the Benedictine monks but is now
prepared by a secular company. The
formula Is trade secret. but among
the ingredients are peiieved to be
cardamon seeds. arnica flowers. an
eelca root, lemon peel, thyme, nut
megs. cassia. hyssop. peppermint and
cloves.
O. Is the author of THE -Four
Horsemen Of the Apocalypse" still liv-
ing?-K. T.
A. Vicente Blasco 1banez. the
Spanish author and politician, died in
1928. at the age Of sixty-one.
@. What are the requirements Of a
| correctly fitted shoe?-G. T. G.
A One definition follows: A mod.
crate heel which will not throw the
| 1eet on balance, causing great strain
on the forward arch; toe space long
enough and sufficiently broad to give
.ne toes plenty OF room; a straight
inner line; a snug fit through heel and
instep to prevent the foot from sliding
forward and becoming crowded in the
toe. The shoe should be one inch
longer than the foot and slightly mar
rover. and in selecting it the foot
should be measured with the weight
resting upon it.
@. Please give some data about the
convict ship Success.-E. j.
A. 1t was built by the British gov
ernment in 1890 at Moulmain, East
Indies. When the convict ship sys-
tenn was abolished the vessel was scut-
tled and sunk in Sydney Harbor. Aus
tralia. and lay there for five wears.
II was subsequently raised to serve as
an object lesson in prison reform.
Since that time the vessel has been
travelling from port to port as an ex-
hlbit. 1t first came to New York
May II, 1913.
@. What forms of government do
the various Asiatic countries have?-
G. H.
A. The principal governments of
Asia are China, republic; India, Brit
ish dominion, governed by native
princes: Japan. empire; Manchukuo,
republic, under japanese protectorate;
Siam, kingdom; Russia. in Asia,
Soviet; Persia, kingdom. governed by
Shah: Afghanistan, Kingdom: Arabia,
kingdom; Rhutan, kingdom; Tibet,
governed by Grand Lama; Turkey. re-
public, under dictator; Irao. kingdom.