Evening star., 1934-01-10

priced In England at $40 per ton can
be profitably offered In that country
at $50 per ton and the officials of the
company believe that the prospects Of
exporting potash, magnesium chloride,
and bromides are such that the Quan-
titles will be determined only by ttA
demand.
@. What Is the difference between q
copyright and patent on o certain
variety Of tree?-A. M. M.
A. The Bureau Of Plant Industry
says that a variety of tree may be, and
often is, copyrighted. This action pro-
tects only the name and prohibits its
use by any other firm. The plant,
however, may be sold under another
name by any one else. A patent, on
the other hand, protects the plant it
self from being sold by any other than
the owner of the patent.
@. How many officers of the A. z, P.
were killed in action?-W. c. C.
A. The total was 4,789. 1t included
5 general officers, 38 colonies, &c lieu
tenant colonies, 178 majors, 708 cap
tains, 1888 first lieutenants and 1915
second leutenants.
@. Do archaeological findings verify
facts stated in the Bible?-D. M.
A. Archaeological researches through
the centuries have revealed great
amounts of data substantiating many
Of the Scriptural references, such as the
great famine Of Egypt, the forced labor
of the Lsraelites and the fall Of the
City of Jericho. Recently the City Of
Ur of the time of Abraham was un-
earthed, and the fact that the City Of
Nineveh was built upon the remains Of
earlier cities was established.
Q. Is Harpo Marx a deaf mute?-H.
A. Harpo Marx of the Marx brothers
is neither deaf nor dumb. He is o
pantomimist.
Q How did the term Jolly Roger.
applied to a pirates flag, originated
w. F. B.
A The Marine Research Society of
Salem, Mass, says that it has no exact
information as to how the name jolly
Roger originated, but it was in use as
early as 1720, when it was employed
by Capt. Roberts. The early meaning
of Roger was a canting term for rogue,
and Jolly Roger therefore would have
its meaning as jolly rogue.
@. Has the Book of Jasher ever been
found?-W. E. <.
A. The Book of Jasher has not been
recovered. This is one Of the lost Hebrew
books of the Bible, and is supposed to
have been a collection of national bal
lads or songs. There have been several
finds of Jasher reported. In 1751
forgery was traced to London printer.
II claimed to have been translated from
the Hebrew by Alcuin of Britain, ar
was reprinted in 1929.
@. Is it true that the Encyclopedia
Britannica can not be sold in Texas?
H w
A. The Office Of the attorney gen.
eral of Texas states that there is no
such prohibition against this work.
Q. How do the cornet and trumpet
differ in tone?-E. w. c.
A. The trumpet is more brilliant in
tone The mouthpiece is shallower and
the bore of the trumpet smaller. The
cornet has the sweeter tone. The
trumpet usually plays an establishment
part, while the cornet has a more mel
low tone for melodic work.
@. Please give biography of Tiffany
Thayer. Is this a pseudonym or his
real name?-R. F.
A Tiffany Thayer is the real name
of the author. He was born in Free
port, Ill, March l, 1902. Attended
grammar schol and high school, but
did not go to college. He has been
an actor, commercial artist. newspaper
reporter and advertising man, also rare
book dealer. Has been a novelist since
1880. He lives in Van Nuys, Calf.