Evening star., 1937-05-29
ANSWERS TO
QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J, HASKIN.

BY FREDERIC J, HASKIN.
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Q. Are there any daily newspapers in
the United States without editorial
pages?-P. s.
A. There are several, the most fnnor.
tant OF which is the Reading (Pa) Eagle.
In 1884 Jesse Hawley, the founder OF the
paper, discontinued the use of editorials
because he decided that his readers were
more interested in news than views,
Q. How long has book beer been made?
w. r.
A. Book beer was made at Einbeck.
near Hamburg, Germany, between 1903
and 1856. 1t became so popular that 1t
was shipped throughout Germany and
exported to London, the Netherlands.
Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Russia and
even to Asia Minor and to Jerusalem.
Q. What President was the first to ex-
ercise his authority as commander in
chief on the field of battle?-H. r.
A. President Madison. During the
Battle of Bladensburg, August "a, 1914,
Commodore Barney, commanding the
American forces, was shot from his horse.
President Madison assumed active COM
mand.
Q. What organization presented the
medal to Maurice Evans for his por-
trayal OF Richard II?-R. D. N.
A. The Drama League of New York
presented the Della Austrian Medal to
the actor for the most distinguished
theatrical performance of the 1878 sea-
son.
@. Please give some information about
Chicago's celebration of her Tooth ami.
versary.-K. L.
A. The program, arranged by the
Charter Jubilee Committee, will begin on
June with five-day horse show at
Soldier Field. On July II the centennial
auto classic, 3OO-mile race, with prizes
totaling $4,000 will be staged along the
lake front In August the carnival OF
the lakes will be presented as we'll as tie
farm festival, military tournament and
flrefghting tournament. The national
barn dance and farm youth fair will be
two Of the main attractions. The Brad
dock-Louis boxing match will take place
on June % at White Sox Park. Early in
September an elaborate pageant of re-
ligion will be given at Soldier Field.
O. For whom was the zinnia named?-
D. H. L.
A. 1t was named for j. G. Zinn, 1877
1859. He was professor of medicine at
Gottingen.
@. Who wore the first silk stockings?
&C. w.
A. Henry II is said to have worn the
first silk hose in 1859.
O. What is the origin of the Dalma-
tian or coach dog?-W. H.
A. The origin Of the dog Is obscure,
but 1t probably came from Italy, not
Dalmatia. 1t was known in England in
the seventeenth century and in Crom-
wells time picture Of a Dalmatian dog
symbolized the Church of Rome.
@. What is the scientific name for a
blackhead?-W. H.
A. 1t is comedo.
Q. How many musicians are there in
Paul Whiteman's Orchestra?-R. U. NJ
A. There are twenty-five regular men
besides Mr.. Whiteman in Paul White
mans Orchestra, and four singers.
Q. Is hickory used in smoking the
Westphalian hams in Germany and
other parts of Europe?-W. B. H.
A. The Westphalian hams of Germany
are, smoked with juniper brush. Birch
wood also is used in Northern Europe.
Q. How did Admiral Nelson lose the
sight of one eye?-B. NJ
A. He lost his right eye during the
battle Of Calvi; not long afterward, in an
assault on Santa Cruz, he received
wound which made the amputation Of his
right arm necessary.
@. Why is the name, weakfish, applied
to this f1sh?-A. K.
A. 1t is so called on account Of its
tender mouth.
@. How long has 1t been necessary for
immigrants to pass a literacy test?-
W. r.
A. In 1917 Congress passed law i'm
posing literacy test on all immigra nts.
Q. When did the names. Wings and
Tories, come into use in England2-W.
L. S..
A. About 1880. In general, the Tories
were reactionaries, while the Wings fa-
vored reform in the direction Of more
democratic government.
@. What is jasper ware?-E L.
| A. 1t is kind of Wedgwood pottery
| In green, blue, lilac and other colors, with
| characteristic Greek reliefs and designs.
@. Where will find the quotation to
| the effect that 'it's better never to have
been born than to read to doubt, or read
| to scorn"?-C w.
A. It j. from THE Monastery" by Sir
| Walter Scott. The correct citation is
And better had they ne'er been born,
Who read to doubt. or read to scorn."
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