Evening star., 1936-11-05
ANSWERS TO
QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

II VOEOllONS
II BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.
reader can get the answer to any
| question OF fact by tUriting The Epenino
Star Information Bureau, Frederic J.
Hdsktn, Director, Washington. D. c.
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| Q. How much has the ratio Of college
students to population increased in the
United States since 1890?-T. 3.
A. In 1890 there were about $1,000
college students, and in 1882 there were
about 100000 In 1890 this amounted to
in every TAI of the population, while
In 1882 1t was ! out Of every 125 Of.
the population.
@. What Is prexiglas?-W. N.
A. 1t is o new synthetic resin used in
finishing certain musical instruments.
@. How many legal aid organizations
are there In the United States?-H. T.
A. There are "a different organizations
for the legal protection of wage earners
and the poor. Over 100000 clients are
given advice at very small expense.
@. How many extra players are there
on the list of the Central Casting Bureau
in Hollywood?-G. B.
A. There are about $4,000. Extras
make a very uncertain livelihood, only
about $500 averaging more than $40 a
month.
O.. What are the duties of the Under
secretary Of State in Washington?-
H. w.
A. The Undersecretary of State is the
principal assistant Of the Secretary of
State in the discharge of his various
functions, aiding in the formulation and
execution of the foreign policies of the
Government. in the reception of repre-.
sentatives of foreign governments. etc.
| In matters which do not require the
| personal attention of the Secretary of
State he acts for him and in his absence
becomes Acting Secretary of State. He is
also charged with the general direction
of the work of the Department of State
and of the Foreign Service.
@. How much domestic wine was used
in this country last year?-H. F. S.
A. The 1885 consumption OF domestic
wine amounted to 45,o00,000 gallons.
| O. What firm originated the idea of
selling on the installment plan?-E. K. G.
A. Imported from Paris more than a
century ago, the time payment idea was
| first used in the United States by the
old New York housefurnishing firm Of
! Cowperthwait & Sons.
O. Who was Jamshyd?-D. H.
A. In Persian mythology he was the
king of the peris. In punishment for
his boast of immortality, he was COM
| PEELED to assume human form and dwell
on earth, where he became mighty King
Of Persia. He was supposed to have
| reigned for TOO years. of which 300 were
happy and benefcent.
Q. Where is P. G. wodehouse now
living?-S. W. c.
A. Mr.. wodehouse is at present In
Hollywood.
Q. What State has the most hunters
In proportion to its area?-W. P.
A. Bird-Lore published tables which
show that New Jersey leads with 14.2
sportsmen to the square mile. Reckoning
! hunters to population shows different
| picture, with one sportsman to about six
| people in Montana and Idaho.
@. Do dogs howl because they dislike
music?-H B.
A. Howling at music is not uncom-
mon in certain dogs of all breeds. It
does not appear to be caused by distaste
for music, because the animal usually
i elf tn ho incl ~
running away. 1t is probably a reflex
condition produced by the effect OF
certain notes, chords, or keys on the
emotions of the animals.
Q. Do many workers contract silicosis?
M. r. j.
A. Out Of every 100 men who apply
for work as sand-blasters in the United
States Navy, IS are afiicted with silicosis
in various stages.
| Q. How were the Farm Journal and
Grass Roots polls conducted and what
were the results?-R. M.
A. The Farm Journal made house.
toulouse canvas of farmers In 80
States in late September and early
October. OF the major party vote Of
Ill 1863, Landon received 81 per cent.
Ihe Grass Roots poll was conducted In
September and early October by 5000
country newspapers ballots being clipped
from the papers From 80 States 9.44l
votes were returned. Landon got sos
per cent of those given the major parties.
@. What has become of AL Capone's
home at Miami Beach?-F. r. l..
A. The Florida home is the property
Of his wife. Mrs. Mae Capone It is to
be auctioned by the Government to
satisfy q $5l, ,4ss tax lien.
O. What did the winner of the Futur.
ity receive in money?-T. G. "
A. Pompoon, winner Of the 1886 Futur-
ity earned $56,790 for his owner. Jerry
Louchheim Of Philadelphia This brought
Pompoons earnings for the season up
to $7S,420.
A Rhyme at Twilight
| By
| Gertrude Brooke Hamilton