Evening star., 1934-07-07
@. Who invented George spelvin9-


A. George Spelvin is called the ON
cial double of Broadway-in other
words, whenever a play is produced in
which one actor is used for two parts
and it Is not desirable to acknowledge
the actors versatility on the pro-
gram, it Is customary for the other
role TO be played by George Spelvin.
John Golden says that the name
George Spelvin was FIRST used in this
way by Edward Abels.
@. When were boxing gloves first
used?-H. F..
A. 1t Is generally thought that the
first glove contest was between John
L. Sullivan and James J. Corbett in
1892. T. s. Andrews, however, says
that q French publication tells Of an
exhibition at Aix-la-Chapelle, France,
on October 8, 1918. as follows: Yes
terday a great exhibition was made by
English boxers. The two champions
we're built like Hercules and were
naked to the waist. They entered the
place with their hands guarded with
huge padded gloves. After a severe
contest one of them, more adroit than
his rival. struck him so violent a blow
on the breast that he fell and victory
was thus decided"
@. Should children eat more food or
less during hot weather?-W. G.
A. Authorities say that during the
hot season it is usually wise to reduce
the amount of food given. Even the
uyI,a fol
or less mixed diet should be carefully
guarded against the dangers Of over
feeding.
@. How were the old glass prints
made IS. c.
A. A glass print was made by cover
ing a blackened glass with white
opaque varnish and drawing the pic
ture on it with an etching needle. An
impression was then taken on a SEN
sitized paper exposed to light through
the glass. The print was in reality a
kind OF photograph, although resem-
bling an etching in effect.
@. Where are answers obtained To
the questions submitted TO your bu-
reau?-M. o. G.
A. The staff of researchers visit the
libraries, the various departments OF
the Government, the embassies and
legations or use the telephone when
the answers are not Immediately
available. Write your questions plainly
and inclose coin or stamp for return
postage. Address this newspapers in
formation bureau. Frederic J. HaSkin
director, Washington, d. c.
@. Was coral ever considered lucky?
W. p.
A. The Romans used TO hang beads
OF red coral on the cradles and around
the neck OF infants TO preserve and
fasten their teeth" and save them
from 1.-The falling sickness" 1t was
considered by soothSayerS as a charm
against lightning, whirlwind, ship
wreck and fire. Paracelsus says il
should be worn around the neck OF
children as a preservstive against ''flts
sorcery, charms and poison"
@. Where was James G.. Blaine
buried "A. l..
A. The Hon. James G.. Blaine
died in Washington. D. c., January
n, 1898. The first interment was
in Oakhill Cemetery, which is nom
denominational. but at the request
of the State of Maine. re-interment
was made in the Blaine Memorial
Park, at Augusta, Me-, June. 1920.
@. Why do some flowers fade so
quickly after they are picked?-N. K.
A. There are two mistakes COM
monty made in cutting flowers for
indoor use. One is to wait until they
are fully opened, often until they
have been open for several days, be-
fore cutting them. The other is to
cut them during the heat Of the
day, when they are in ideal condi-
ton to wilt. Most flowers are best
cut when in full bud. or just as they
are beginning to open. There are,
OF course, some exceptions to this,
such as dahlias, which do not eX-
pand fully until after three to five
days after the buds have unfolded
AS a general rule flowers will open
more nearly perfect, and will last
longer. if taken just as the buds are