Evening star., 1935-07-12
ANSWERS TO
QUESTIONS
BY Frederic J. Haskin.

question of fact by ,ortt,ng The Washino-
ton Euening Star Information Bureau,
Frederic J. Hdsktn, Director, WGshtng-
ton, D. c. Please fnclose stamp for reply.
@. Please describe Cuba's Central
Highway.-R. G.
A. This concrete motor road Is 20.66
feet wide and 705 miles long through the
center Of the island. 1t was begun in
1926 and completed in 1881 at a cost
of approximately SOL, 1,125,000. There
are no grade crossings.
@. Please give the name Of the Or
ganization which is to preserve moving
pictures of the paSt.-E. F.
A. The Museum Of Modern Art, New
York City, will start a film library in
the Fall for the purpose Of preserving
for students and posterity important
pictures of the past. The library will
be financed by funds Of the Rockefeller
Foundation and its officers will include:
President, John Hay Whitney; vice
president and general manager, John z.
Abbott, and treasurer, Edward M.
Warburg.
@. How many of the sequoia trees In
the Mariposa Grove have fallen'-
E. 8. C.
A. Since 1887, when the famous grove
in Yosemite National Park was discov-
cred, only three trees have been de-
stroyed by falling. The Falling Giant
crashed in 1873, the Massachusetts, tree
in 1927 and the Stable tree in 1884.
@. What is the most densely populated
country in Europe?-L. B.
A. Belgium with a ratio Of 500 in
habitants to the square mile.
@. How does the number Of checks
given out by the Government in normal
times compare with that given out since
the work-relief programs began?@. Z.
A. In normal times checks issued by
the United States Treasury average
between 35,000,000 and 10000 900 year.
During the fiscal year which ended June
30, 1884, checks drawn on the United
States Treasury numbered 1o4,616,644.
@. Does a man become Senator when
the votes are counted or when he taxes
his seat in the Senate?-T. B. A.
A. When he takes his seat. In
speech made by Senator George In de-
fining the right of Senator Holt to be
admitted to the Senate, he said In part:
There is a distinction and difference
between the Senator-elect from the date
of the beginning of his term down to
the time when he actually assumes the
duties of the office Of Senator and alter
that time. The election Of one to
public Office does not make him a
public officer. Until the person elected
has come to the Senate, has entered the
body, and has taken his place as
member he is not in a position, nor
does he have the power nor the re-
sponsibility to cast single vote, TO
register single official act which could
influence any policy of the Government"
@. When will the new Zeppelin Lz-129
make its first f1ight?-L. T.
A. It is expected to make Its hrSt
fight from Friedrichshafen, Germany,
to Lakehurst, N. j., late in October.
@. Where are the largest waves en-
countered?-A. A.
A. It is difficult to say where the
largest waves of the ocean are encoun-
tered at all times. Many parts Of the
ocean, particularly the waters around
Cape Horn, are noted for their frequent
storms, at which time high waves are
encountered. Some of the highest waves
reported have been in the North
Atlantic. These have been about so
feet high. In the South Atlantic and
South Pacific Oceans storm waves have
been reported that reach so feet IN their
fullest development. The Bay of Biscay
is noteworthy for the height OF its
waves.
@. What interest do the new Govern
ment baby bonds pay? Are they tax
exempt?-M. B.
A. They will yield % per cent interest
compounded semi-annually If held 10
years until maturity. Purchasers Of the
bonds may redeem them for cash at
any time after 60 days from date OF
issue for the redemption value printed
on the face of each instrument. The
bonds are tax exempt to the same extent
as are all Government bonds. They
are subject to surtax
@. Are candy sales decreasing since so
many people are reducing?-W. H. J.
A Sales of candy and chocolate prod
uctS in 1884 amounted to 1893, ,lO3,l4O
pounds, valued at $l83, ,783 ,681, compared
with a total of 1,166,776,455 pounds In
1898, valued at s162,275,660. This gives
an increase in volume over 1888 OF 11.3
per cent and a value increase Of ISL
per cent. Sales amounted to an average
of 10 pounds Of candy per capita.
@. In what years did Anton Lang take
the part of Christus in the Passion
Play"?-E. B.
A. Anton Lang played the Christus
in the Oberammergau Passion Play" in
1900, 1910 and 1922. On December q,
1899, Lang was first elected Christus.
There followed period devoted to
earnest study. In the Summer Of 1900
Anton Lang played the role Of the
Christus 48 times. Following the pro-
duction of the play in 1900 Lang trav-
eled extensively in Europe. Later he
visited the Holy Land. In 1910 the town
again chose Lang to play the Christus.
This choice was repeated in 1922. In
that year $4,000 visitors were drawn to
the Bavarian village to witness the play.
On October 7, 1929, the new elections
occurred and Lang was chosen to de-
liver the prologue of the Passion Play"
@. Is Lord Byron buried in Westmin-
Ster Abbey?-M. G.
A. He is buried in the family vault at
Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, not far from
Newstead Abbey.
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