Evening star., 1933-11-20
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BY FREDERIC ]. HASKIN.

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O. In how many States does the
Governor rule over as many people as
the mayor of New York City does?-
A. There are only two States besides
New York State with q population
equal to that Of New York City. They
are Illinois and Pennsylvania. The
mayor Of New York City receives a
larger salary than the Governor Of any
State.
Q. When will Child Labor day be
celebrated?-G. r.
A. This Winter the week end of
January 27-29, 1884, will be observed.
In the synagogues January n will be
Child Labor day, in churches and Bible
schools January 20 and in schools,
clubs and other organizations January
20. Material for programs may be Sc
cured, free Of charge, from the National
Child Labor Committee, 4l9 Fourth
avenue, New York City.
@. II an automobile driver holding a
drivers license in one State is driving
In another State. which States law as
to age holds2-G. T. L.
A Drivers permits are reciprocal In
otner words, when q person having a
dr1verS permit from one State Is driv-
ing IN State where the age require
ments are different, the State law which
licensed the driver is recognized.
@; How many books has the Folger
Shakespearean Library?-R. D.
A. The library contains over 10000
xoiumes and Is the largest known COL
Q. In the cotton textile industry how
many spindles are there?-D. T.
a. There are approximately 3000O.-
oO0 spindles In place. Under the cotton
textlle code the operation of spindles
and looms is limited to 30 hours a week,
inns machine hour limitation is con-
Sldered the corner stone Of the cotton
textile code and has made possible the
rapid Improvement of conditions in the
industry.
Q. To what do the initials A. q c.
refer in regard to dates in ancient Ro.
man history?-W. w. T
A. They are abbreviations Of three
Latin words. Ammo Urbis Conditae the
year OF the founding of the CITY
(Rome).
Q. Which King of England instituted
tne asr order Known as the Knights of the
A. It was instituted by Edward III
@. Is 1t true that Thaddeus Stevens
was elected to Congress after his death
nad been announced?-G, M. NJ
A. The biography of Thaddeus
Stevens records that his death occurred
four days before his expected renomina-
tlon ior the House of Representatives, in
Wnlch ne had served several terms. On
nearing OF his death. Martin S. Frv,
chairman OF the Republican County
Committee of Pennsylvania. after con-
sultatlon with party leaders recon-
menoeo that "as fitting tribute to the
memory OF our most able and dis
tlngulshed champion of freedom and
Justice. the unanimous vote of the party
oe cast Tor the name Of Thaddeus Stew
ems In the ensuing primary meeting. and
that arrangements be made later for
hlling the vacancy" This was carried
out.