Evening star., 1934-09-18

melody of the Presidents March,"
composed the same year, in honor Of
President Washington, by Pfyles, Or
chestral leader at the John Street The
ater, New York The composition, first
sung at a theatrical benefit, obtained
great popularity, and on account of
its patriotic sentiment has become a
representative national song.
@. What per cent of the people Bit
ten by rattlesnakeS die?-D. L. L.
A. DR.. Ditmars, New York Zoo, says
that about Is per cent Of the persons
bitten by rattlesnakes die, and that a
strong man has a good chance to re-
cover even without treatment.
@. What are petechiae2-F. p.
A. These are small purplish or
crimson spots which appear on the
skin in certain diseases. They are
caused by hemorrhage into the SUBJ
cutaneous tissues. AS rule they are
well defined and of variable size.
They are not raised above the surface
of the skin and do not fade on press
ing. Petechiae may be symptoms Of
purpura or scurvy and are sometimes
seen in scarlet fever. measles, and
that form of smallpox called vario-
loid. When large, these spots are
sometimes called ecchymoseS.
@. Why was Indianapolis chosen for
the headquarters Of the American Le-
gion?-C. G. M.
A. At the first national convention
Of the Legion, at Minneapolis Novem-
ber IL to IA, 1919, Indianapolis was
selected as permanent national head
quarters, defeating Washington, D. c.,
and other cities in close vote. In
dianapolis offered the advantage Of a
geographically central location, and
| the State of Indiana, Marion County,
and the city of Indianapolis agreed to
give to the Legion its own building, as
part of the World War Memorial Plaza
group which was planned for the CEN
ter of the city. The Legion Building
is a handsome structure Of stone, and
contains elaborate Offices and mag
nifcent Executive Committee chamber.
@. When was the Mona Lisa paint
| ed?-C. S.
A. It was probably begun in 1900
and there is a tradition to the effect
| that the painting was worked upon
during a period of at least four years.
@. How many houses are in need
of repair?-A. J.
A. The N. R. A. has estimated that
| 81 per cent of existing houses need
| repairs.
Q Where are the Manacle Rocks'
M. B.
A. This is dangerous reef on the
south coast of Cornwall, not far from
Lizard Head and 71z miles from the
town of Falmouth. They are barely
visible, except at low water, and there
is no warning of their presence to the
mariner except bell buoy. Many
wrecks have occurred here.
@. Is Nathaniel Hawthorne's son
living?-F. B.
A. Julian Hawthorne, the only son
of the author, died in July at the age
of 88.
| @. Please describe the Maison Car
rec in France.-M. R. F.
| A. 1t is the most perfect remaining
type. of Roman temple. Built on the
plan of the Parthenon, it stands on
podium II feet high, measures 40 by
80 feet, and is entered by fight of
Is steps. There are 80 columns, of
which 20 are in the side and rear walls,
while 10 form the portico. The temple
now houses collections of antique
sculpture and coins.
O. What does the word close mean
in heraldry?-A. c.
A. When the wings of a bird are down
and close to the body, it Is described
as close. The word is used only with
reference to birds addicted to fight