Evening star., 1936-07-06
ANSWERS TO
QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

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@. What is the long distance record
for hole in one in golf?-D. L. L.
A. The United States Golf Association
says: Frank Mellus, a crack rifle shot
and a mediocre golfer. in 1882 did the
second hole at the south course of the
Los Angeles Country Club, California,
| in a single shot. It measured at the
time 374 yards in length and he was
assisted by a powerful wind. This is
| the longest hole ever done in one shot"
@. How many independent countries
are there in Africa?-P. D.
A. The Negro republic of Liberia Is the
only remaining independent country in
Africa.
@. How many miles Of bride paths
are there in Washington, D. C.?-M. B.
| A. There are more than so miles Of
bride paths.
@. Please give the date Of Lady Astors
first MARRIAGE. H.
A. In 1897 she married Robert Gould
Shaw, obtaining divorce from him in
1908.
@. Is there belief that Paul Redfern
is still alive in South American D. E. A.
A. The searching party which recently
made trip to South America in order
to locate Paul Redfern established the
fact that he is not being held captive
by natives of the jungles of South Amer
lea. 1t has been assumed that he is dead.
@. May jellies be stored in tin cans?
| %. w. 8.
| A. Jellies which are stored in tin cans
will not become contaminated because
Of the cans, so there should be no danger
from their use. However, there will prob
ably be greater loss of color flavor and
desirable consistency from the use OF
tin cans for jelly. This applies to both
the plain tin and enamel cans. For best
storage jellies should be placed in glass
and preferably in rather small contain
ers.
@. How many radio receiving sets are
in use in Germany?-F. H. r.
A. Latest available figures estimate the
number at 6,l42,921.
Q. Where was New York City's first
city hall located?-C. L.
A. The first city hall was the Stadt
Huys, at No 73 Pearl street, a stone
building erected by Gov. Kieft at the
West India Co.'S expense, used first as
/ warehouse and tavern Tn 1852 uhen
the Burgher government was established.
| the tavern was converted into the Stadt
Huys, or city hall.
@. How old is Outer Mongolia, the
Soviet protectorate2-E. M.
A. The so-called Peoples Republic of
| Outer Mongolia came into existence in
| 1921. when Russian red army troops en-
tered this vast, sparsely populated terri
! tory in pursuit of the forces of the white
! leader, Gen. Ungern Won Sternberg. Its
/ international status has been highly
/ anomalous Theoretically it is still part
! of China, but no Chinese Official may set
| foot there The country in the last few
| years has been barred against all for
| eigners except Russians.
Q. How long has horehound been
known as medicinal plant?-F. r. L.
| A. Pliny and Columella recognized its
medicinal qualities.
@. Please describe what is known as
/ the dance of Salome.-B. j. A.
A. No one is in position to give def
! mite information concerning the steps
danced by Salome nor the tempo Of the
music. In ancient Hebrew times the
/ tambourine and the cymbal and the harp
accompanied the dancer. This type of
dance is always sensuous. The entire
body is brought into play. The hips and
| the hands are overemphaSlzed. The
dancer who takes this role should dance
in bare feet. 1t is customary for her to
wear a scarf tightly folded about her
| head, ornamental breast ornaments,
skirt which is ankle length or a little
longer. slashed up one side. Many scarfs
of various colors form an important de-
tall of the costume of Salome.
O. How many years has linen been
known to laSt?-C. K. c.
A. Well-preserved linen cloths have
been found in Egyptian mummy cases
which were more than 1000 years old.
| ~. WndL Is NnedIlI DS AdCllIlc lhUOAo'
| "A. L.
| A. Arachne was Lydian maiden who
challenged Minerva to compete with her
in needle tapestry. Minerva changed her
into spider. Spinning and weaving are,
therefore, Arachne's labors.
@. Does Canada make any provision
for Indians?-E. M. L.
A. In Canada the government each
year pays a certain amount Of money
known as treaty money and distributes
certain amount of provisions to every
Indian on a reservation. in accordance
with treaties made with the various
| tribes Industrial schools, also, are pro-
vided by the government and are main
tanned by religious organizations. These
schools may be attended without charge
by Indian children, who receive train
ing there which enables them to earn a
living and so attain to privileges Of citi-
zenship.
@. Please give some information about
blindfsh.-M. H. K.
A. The blindfish (Amblyopsis spelaeus)
| is related to the mud minnow and KILL
fish and is found in underground streams
| in Mammoth Cave and other caves In
Kentucky and Indiana It Is from z to