Evening star., 1936-06-29
ANSWERS TO
QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

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Star Information Bureau, Frederic J.
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@. What is the population of the
United States?-M. M
A. The census is decennial the last
one having been taken in 1880 The
Bureau of the Census makes estimates
between census years and as of July /,
1885, estimated the population to be
127,52l 900. No estimate has thus far
been made officially for 1886. The rate
Of population growth has slowed down
and it Is not expected the 1886 estimate
will exceed 1913 5000 1t may not
exceed 128000, 900. as the increase be-
tween 1884 and 1885 was only 895,000.
@. Has any cartoonist made carica-
lures of whole House Of Representa-
tiveS?-S. F.
A. Clifford Bergman, cartoonist Of
The Washington Evening Star, is prob
ably the only cartoonist who has car
tooned every member of any one Con-
gress. He published "Berryman's Car
toons of the Fifty-Eighth House"
O.. What is the highest amount Of
bonus paid to a World War veteran?-
E. B.
A. The largest bonus amounted to
1882.
O. What was the name Of the novel
by Zola in defense of Dreyfus?-R. NJ
A. The novelist came to his defense
with II Accuse
@. When was the turbine first used?
M. L. r.
A. The turbine was used by De Laval
in 1879 for driving cream separator,
and in 1884 Parsons built the first
practical power turbine.
@. Are many people migrating to
| Canada?-C. P.
A. Last year only l1,277 persons we're
admitted. The high mark of immlgra-
tion was reached in 1928. when 362,-
BAL immigrants were admitted.
O. Has Gutzon Borglum a brother
who is also an artist?-N. N.
A. The younger brother. Solon, is also
an artist, particularly devoted to the
O. How many miles long is the Jor-
dan River between the Sea of Gshlee
and the Dead Sea?-I. H. H.
A. The Jordan River meanders to
such an extent that in direct distance
of 65 miles it travels at least 200 miles.
O. Where in Maryland was Stephen
Decatur born?-L. K
A The famous naval officer was born
at Sinnepuxent, Md.
O. What is the history of the Old
Plank road between Petersburg and
Courtland, VAC. S.
A. This road is shown on Revolu-
tionary War maps but was not then
a plank road. 1t is not certain when
it was improved. but the popularity of
plank road construction began in the
l820S This much is certain: During the
Civil War the road was known as the
Jerusalem Plank road, running from
Petersburg to Jerusalem. Va. Jerusalem
was later renamed Courtland and is
so marked on modern maps. 1t was
customary to charge a toll on these
plank roads, the fees being used to
retire and pay interest on the privately
subscribed road bonds. The Jerusalem
Plank road was the scene of number
of engagements during the siege Of
Petersburg, 1864-5.
O. When did Carlo Bergonzi live?-
H. E. A.
A. He was born in 1886 and died in
1747. He is considered to have been the
best pupil of Stradivarius. He took over
the house and workshop of the master.
@. Is there a device for estimating
the amount of pectin in fruit juice?-
NJ. r.
A. A device called the jelmeter has
been developed for that purpose.
@. What qualities are distinguished
| by the sense of taste?-E. M.
A. Four distinct gustatory qualities are
ppreciated-sweetness, bitterness, acid
| ity and salinity.
! @. What was the law in England
| known as benefit of clergy?-A K.
A. BY an ordinance enacted IN 1887
| in England any man sentenced to death
could save his life If ne could prove
that he was a clerk, or man of learn
ing. This might be done by reading
a certain verse of Scripture proposed
20 him. The privilege was known as
benefit of clergy. It was officially with
drawn in the eighteenth century.
@. Where was Joe Louis. the fighter.
born and what was his fathers name?
&C. B.
A. He was born In the Buckalew
Mountains, five miles from Lafayette,
in Chambers County, Als. His father
was Mum Barrow, a cotton picker.
Louis dropped the family name after
his fight with John Miller, in which he
was defeated.
@. How many members are affiliated
with the National Safety Council?-
r. L.
A. In 1885 there were more than 1000
members, of which about 70 per cent
were industrial concerns Affiliated with
the national organization were 81 local
councils.
@. In what year did Buffalo Bill kill
the most buffaloes while furnishing
| meat to a railroad7-F. S.
A. The record kill Of buffsloes by
| Buffalo Bill for the Kansas Pacific
Railroad was made during the 1873
season, when he killed 1920 buffaloes.
@. What kind OF violet is it which
| is cultivated and sold by fiorists?-P 2.