Evening star., 1936-06-03

Q. Is Yellowstone or Hot Springs the
Oldest national park in the United
States?-M j.
A. Yellowstone was set aside for the
benefit and enjoyment OF the people
March l. 1872. thus becoming the first
OF the national parks. Hot Springs was
not made national park until 1921.
Forty-seven hot springs had been re-
served there by the Federal Govern
ment in 1882 to prevent exploitation
OF waters
Q. Does the 17-year locust, which Is
appearing this year, have a song like
that of the annual locust, which is
heard in August and September?-D. c.
A. The song has no resemblance to
the shrill undulating screech of the an
nual locuSts. The song and notes of
the larger variety OF the 17-year cicada
have a burr sound and atSleaSt four
different utterances can be distinguished.
@. What is a franc -tireur?-B r. c.
A. He is a French skirmishing or
scouting sharpShooter.
Q. Who has been selected as Welles-
leys new president?-F. M.
A. Mildred Helen McAfee, dean of
women at Oberlin College has been
appointed as successor to President Ellen
Fitz Pendeton, who is resigning.
@. How many children has Serst.
Alvin C. York?-E. r.
A. The war hero has five children
Alvin. 1r.; George Edward Buxton. Wood
row Wilson, Andrew jackson and Betsy
Ross.
@. Please name some OF the plants
which could be included in a Shake
Speare garden.-M. B. T.
A. References to the following flowers
and shrubs are made in Shakespeare's
plays: Primrose, cowslip. oxlip daffodil.
daisies, violet, lady-smock, cuckoo-bud.
anemone, harebell columbine, broom,
rose, lily, crown-imperial, fern, carna-
ton, marigold, lsrkSpur pansy. poppy,
crow-fiowers, long purple, crocus, pome-
granate. myrtle, rosemary, lavender,
mintS, marjoram and thyme.
@. How was a successor determined
when Tunney retired from the prize
ring?-A. w. A.
A. After Gene Tunneys retirement. in
1928, the New York State Athletic Com
mission ordered a tournament TO deter
mine his successor. Jack Sharkey and
Young Stribling became the standouts.
They met in Miami. Fla, February 81.
1929. and Sharkey won a l0-round de-
ciSion.
Q. From what tribes were the African
Negroes drawn in securing slaves for
the American Colonies?-E. G.
A. The Negro in Our History" by
Carter G. WoodSon, says: The source
Of these Negroes will be of much inter-
est. They came in the main from
Guinea and the Gold Coast Very few
came from the West Coast of Africa.
The slave-trading nations did not control
that part of the continent Among these
slaves were few of the most intelli-
gent of the Africans. the Senegalese,
with an infusion of Arabic blood They
were especially valuable for their work
as mechanics and artisans. Then there
were the Madingoes. who were consid-
cred gentle in demeanor but prone to
theft The CoromanteeS, brought from
the Gold Coast, were hearty and StalWart
in mind and body. For that reason
they were frequently the source of slave
Instructions II was said, however,
that the Coromantees were not revenge
full when we'll treated. Slavers brought
over some Whydahs, Nagoes and Paw
Paws They were much desired by the
planters because they were lusty, indus
trious, cheerful and submissive. There
came also the Gaboons They we're
physically weak and consequently un-
suited for purposes Of exploitation. The
colonistS imported, too. some Gambia
Negroes, prized for their meekneSs, The
Eboes, brought from Calabar, we're not
desired, because they were inclined to
commit suicide rather than bear the yoke
Of slavery. The Congoes Angolas and
the Eboes gave their masters much
trouble by running away. Among the
Negroes thus imported, too. there we're
a few Moors and some brown people
from Madagascar"
@. Why is the Duke Of Norfolk known
as the premier duke Of England?-R. F.
A. The dukedom of Norfolk is the
Oldest and thus the highest ranking of
all British peerages.
@. What was the highest price paid
for a seat on the New York Stock Ex-
change in 1880 and le34?-A. M
A. In 1880 the highest was $460,000
and in 1884 it was $1s0,000
@. Why was the capital Of Virginia
removed from Williamsburg TO Rich
monde. L. K.
A. The act of the Assembly providing
for the change gives the reason for the
removal as the unsafe and exposed Sit
uation of Williamsburg and its incon-
venience as place of meeting for courts
or legislators and the central position
of Richmond.
G. Why is the Douay Bible given th.s
name?-W. T.
A. 1t is an English translation of the
Vulgate, which was made at Douay.
France, about 1909. 1t was made by
English refugees and is commonly &C
cepted by English-spesking Roman
Catholics.
@. Did Edwin CHM, the publisher,
make large contribution to the peace
movement before his death?-E. H
A. In 1909 Mr.. CHM set aside Sl,oO0,-
900 for the endowment of world peace
foundation, and in 1918 he established
an international school of peace. He
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