Evening star., 1937-09-02
ANSWERS TO
QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J, HASKIN.


+ BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN,
A reader can get the answer TO any
question OF fact by writinq The Epen,no
Star Information Bureau Frederic j.
Hask'n, Director, Washington, D. c.
Please tnclose stamp for reply.
Q. What is the certificate system OF
petllng on races used in Texas?-P M.
A. The bettor buys an interest In the
morse or dog, and is compensated pro-
portionately if his choice is the winner.
Q. How old is w. c. Fields, the movie
and radio comedan?-W. G.
A. He was born in 1879, so is So wears
old this year.
@. What has become of the 1evia-
than?-M. K.
A. Since September 20, 1894, the Levia-
than has been tied up at Pier No. 4, Ho-
boken, N. j.
@. Are men or women better auto.
mobile drivers?-C. w.
A. In a survey of 10000 persons be-
tween Is and 40 years old in 35 United
States cities, it was proved that men are
better drivers than women.
c. If all the Jews in New York City
were in an all-Jewish city, how large
would the city be?-M P.
A. 1t would have about 1865 900 in
h2hlt2ntS II would ho c,,,
in population in the United States, only
exceeded by New York-which would
still be first-Chicago and Philadelphia.
@. Please give some information about
the National Music Camp.-K. L.
A. The National Music Camp at In
terlochen, Mich, was founded 10 years
ago by Joseph e. Maddy and is operated
by non-proflt corporation Each year
for eight weeks high school and college
students and teachers gather at the
camp where opportunities are given TO
attend classes in harmony, chamber
music, orchestra, baton technique and
choir. Section rehearsals are held daily
and famous musicians from all over the
country act as instructors. This year
Percy Granger is acting as guest con-
uuCIO. sldulUllI bdkdlelIllkO0, associate
conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony,
directs the high school and alumni
orchestras. The vocal activities of the
camp are fostered by its vice president,
Thaddeus P. Giddings.
O. Who were the Seven Wise Men of
Greece?-E K
A, Bias, Chilon, Cleobulus, Periander.
Pittacus. Solon and Thales were so
called. Other lists are sometimes given.
@. What is the meaning of the name,
Fresno?-H. D.
A. 1t is Spanish, meaning ash tree.
O. How are imitation maraschino
cherries made?-C. M
A. The process consists in placing the
cherries in brine and bleaching them
with sulphurOuS acid or sulphur dioxide
fumes Stemmlng and pitting come next.
After thorough washing the cherries
are put in sirups of increasing density
A brilliant artificial red dye is then
applied, the product artificially favored
and packed in sirups.
Q. How long ago was the first Isaac
Pitman text book on shorthand printed?
&c. c.
A. Stenographic Shorthand, l4-page
pamphlet, was first printed In 1897.
Q What is the religion of the people
of Batavia?-M. D.
A. The Javanese, who form the bulk of
the population of Batavia, are nominally
q MI ar IN H,,to ,,,kA
the most numerous European group in
The city, are Protestant Christians, largely
of the Reformed Church.
O. How is sake made?-W. r.
A. The Japanese national beverage is
prepared chiefly from rice 1t is fer
mented with kind of yeast cake called
koji Sake is yellowish in color sherry
like in flavor and contains from u
to Is per cent alcohol.
@. What Middle Western States require
medical certificates before marriage
licenses are issued?-S. B.
A. Illinois and Wisconsin will not is
sue licenses without physicians certif-
Gates that the marrying couples are free
from venereal disease.
@. Were shotguns used by American
troops in the World VARS H.
A. Shotguns were not issued but it
is said that Americans captured many
sawed-off shotguns with which the
Prussians were armed and used them
against the enemy.
@. What caused the farm to sink" in
1daho?-B. L.
A. The Geological Survey terms this
landslip. The Salmon Falls River
undercuts its canyon walls until some
Of the land overhead breaks away. caus-
ing cracks or other land adjustments at
some distance from the rim.
Q. How old was Nietzsche when he
lost his mind?-J. w.
A. His mind became irrecoverably dis
ordered in 1889 when he was about 45
years old.
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