Evening star., 1934-07-31

trees, but this theory can only be par
TALLY true. When o shallow pool in
duces the formation OF aquatic plants.
they gradually creep In from the Dor.
derS 70 the deeper center. Mud &C.
cumulates around them and a spongy,
semi fluid mass Is formed. suited to
the growth OF moss. which now be-
gins. continually absorbing water, and
old decay beneath. As these rot they
become compressed into q solid sub
stance, gradually replacing the water
by mass Of vegetable matter. The
character Of the subsoil Is an impor-
tant feature In the formation OF bogs.
Q. What professor developed the
process used for the dehydrated vege-
tables used by the present Byrd expe-
dition2-N. T.
A. 1t was developed by DR.. Paul A.
Eoncquet. professor OF chemistry OF
1000 and nutrition Of the University
OF Southern California.
O. When was the Pioneer Youth of
America Started2-V. RB.
A. IL was organized in 1924 bv lead
ers Of labor and progressive edu.
Gators In order to provide camp and
club activities OF a creative character.
primarily for the children OF workers.
Lne address Of the organization Is 50
Bank street, New York City.
Q. Did Martha Washington own an
elaborate set OF silverware?-J. r, Il.
A. The inventory made by WASH
ington'S executors lists In a lump a
pounds and IS ounces OF silver plate
The plated ware as itemized shows SO
pieces. These, with other Household
and kitchen furniture OF every kind"
were bequeathed to Martha Washing
ton to be disposed of as she saw At.
BY either past or present standards
this collection Of silver would be
Judged extensive, If not elaborate.
Martha Washington may have brought
silver to Mount Vernon.
Q. When was the first police de-
partment IN the United States or
ganized2-C. p.
A. The basis Of the modern police
organisation was an act Of the New
York Legislature in 1874, providing
Tor consolidated day and night po-
lice" During the next few years sirni.
lar measures were taken in Boston.
Philadelphia, Chicago, New Orleans.
Baltimore, Newark and Providence.
Q. To what extent are the Gov
ernment transient camps being
used?-H. M. G.
A. 1t has been estimated by Fed
eral emergency relief oficials that
10000 persons are obtaining shelter
In the various transient camps, each
month showing an increase Of 10000
to 10000 in registration. Two hun
dred camps have been established in
the States and there are in addition
$50 treatment centers in cities.
@. What is meant by the express
sion Gabriel Hounds7"--S. M, w.
A. This refers TO a spectral pack of
hounds supposed In the North OF Eng
land to foretell death by their yeIping
at night. The legend is that they are
the souls Of unbaptized children
wandering through the air until the
day of Judgment.
q. Where is Fingars cave7--
A. M. d.
A. This is O famous cave situated
on the southern coast Of 6taffa, an
island Of the Inner Hehrides. It was
discovered in 1772 by Sir Joseph Banks
and is of singular beauty. The cave is
227 feet long and a. feet wide, each
side being lined with O series of Dill
lars. 1t is the haunt of the sea birds
and seals Of the locality.
@. What is the thickness Of the
top deck of a battleship?--J. A. B.
A. The Navy Department says
that the top deck of q battIeShip is
made of H-inch steel. covered by 3
inches OF wood.