Evening star., 1933-08-24

branches OF the service, being . Judge
advocate at the time Of retirement.
He was al adviser In the selective draft.
He was with Persh:ng's punitive ex-
pedition into Mexico He has not en-.
gagged In the private practice of law
except In SO far as he was general coun-
sci of the Moline Plow Co. He also we~
vice president and assistant general
manager. He organized the Moline
Implement Co. He has never been elect
ed to any political Office, but has had
number of administrative positions.
@. Where do wild geese breed?-c.
P. w.
A. Wild geese breed from the North.
ein United States northward and Win
ter In the Southern part Of the United
States from Lower California to the
Gulf of Mexico and the sounds and
bays Of Virginia and the Carolinas
They go North early In the Spring and
return in the Fall.
@. What does the word "zakuska"
mean?-E. M
A. 1t is the name Of a beverage
which, at least in old Russia, was served
before formal dinner. There are at
least 200 varieties.
@. Does the United States Govern
ment furnish markers for the graves Of
Federal Civil War veterans?-M B.
A. 1t does. Applications should be
made to the Quartermaster Generals
Office, War Department, Washington,
D. c. After the records Of the individ-
ual soldiers are verified by the depart
ment the markers are sent without
charge to the nearest railroad station of
the town where they are to be placed.
The expense Of erecting them In the
cemeteries must be met by local au-
thorities
@. What elements Of nutrition are
there in watermelon?-F. r.
A. The average amount Of water in
watermelon is 924 per cent. The re-
mainder Of the melon is composed as
follows: Protein, a per cent; fat, 2
per cent; carbohydrate, 81 per cent;
ash, 3 per cent. Food value per pound,
140 calories.
@. Which is the near horse and
which the off horse in a team?-
N N. s.
A. The near horse in pair is the
one at the left hand of the driver
This came about when the driver
walked beside his team. He walked
with his right arm nearest the team,
so the left horse was the nearer.
Q. Is metal used in making violin?-
c. B.
A. The Etude says that it is an un-
written law that there should be no
metal used. It inpairs the tone.
@. Does mold on jelly make the
jelly unfit for use,-F. S.
A. If the mold is separated from
the jelly by the parafhn it will not
affect the flavor of the jelly. If it is
directly on the jelly the flavor may
be impaired. BY removing the mold
and a generous slice of the jelly the
remainder can usually be eaten.
@. Where did the superstition Of rap
ping on wood originate?-R. A.
A. The origin of the superstition
concerning knocking on wood is doubt
full Some authorities attribute it to
the ancient religious rite Of touching
| crucif1X when taking an oath; others
to the touching of beads of the rosary
when praying Among the ignorant
peasants of Europe the custom prob
ably began with the habit Of knocking
loudly to keep evil spirits away.
O. When is the meteoric shower Of
November, 1888, due to return?-S. L.
A. The meteoric shower Of 1893 Is
the most remarkable seen to date. The
earth encounters the meteors in No.
vember of every year, but they are more
numerous at intervals OF 80 to "a years.