Evening star., 1938-12-08
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To Questions
By Frederic J. Hdsktn,

6y fTCQeT1C J. HQSktn.
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Q. Is there plant called colts foot?
H. K. M.
A. The galax aphylla is commonly
known as colts foot because the shape
OF the leaf resembles the imprint Of
colts hoof. Galax is beautiful eve--
green which thrives in the Allegheny
ranges. being especially abundant in
North Carolina.
@. Are many prisoners now being sent
to Devils Island?-K. L.
A. The most recent deportation con-
sists of about 1000 habitual criminals.
One shipload was deported last month
and one will be deported early in l9D.
O. How much money is spent in bets
at race tracks?-E H. NJ
A. In 1887, nearly $4OO ,OO0, 900 was bet
at race tracks in the United States,
O. How often are concerts heN at the
Luray Singing Tower in Virgnia?-
j. L. K.
A. They are held three times week
on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
@. What Is the name Of the American
who balanced Hungary's budg,t?-
c. H. G.
A. Royal Tyler, native Of Quincy.
Mass, has balanced the budget Of taat
country. He was sent there in 1881 by
the League Of Nations Financial Commit
tee and has succeeded in reducing tie
annual per capita cost Of government
from $25 to $l9, in addition to many othg
financial reforms
@. What is the nature OF the radio
research being carried on at Princeton?
&C. M
A. The Radio Research Project at the
university consists of a scientific investi-
cation of the effect of radio on listeners,
Examples OF some of the problems under
investigation are: The part radio plays
in the formation of public opinion, the
use of the radio in political campaigns,
the influence of radio programs on musi-
cal tastes and on general reading habits,
O. Is there a bounty on balloons inAf-
rica?-J. K. L.
A. The government in South Africa
pays bounty of from 60 cents to So 81 on
their hides. The highest rewards are paid
in the districts where their depredatons
are the greatest. In the Transvaal alone
the damage done by these animas is
estimated at $1,375 900 year.
@. Is swing music played in Germany?
H. K. L.
A. 1t has been played but after January
both swing and jazz will be bannel.
@. Do many people in New York City
still live in tenements?-T. K. J.
A. There are approximately 100000
living in tenements.
@. What is the salary of the Govermr
| of Texas?-J. L. G..
A. 1t is $4,000 year.
@. How many deaths and injuries re-
suit from accidents in the home?-E
G. H.
A. In 1887, according to the Nationa
Safety Council, there were 32,5O0 deaths
resulting from home accidents, while
4,700000 persons suffered from non-fatal
injuries sustained in the home.
@. Please give brief biography of
Jerry McAuley, who established mis-
sion in New York City?-N. N. H.
A. jeremiah McAuley was born In
Ireland, 1889, and came to New York
as boy Of 13. He became associated
with bad companions and had criminal
record until 1872 when, according to his
statement, he through the grace Of God
was shown the error Of his way and re-
formed. Possessed with the idea that
men needed saving both body and soul
he devoted his entire life in efforts to
reform and help them. In 1882 ne
opened his mission on Water street which
bears his name and which has become
world famous He died lin harness
in 1884.
@. How much floor space is there in
the Merchandise Mart?-W. H. G.
A. The Merchandise Mart In Chicago,
ILL.,, contains 100000 square feet.
O. What is the most popular play of
all time?-C. H. M.
A. Hamlet" has been produced more
frequently than any other play.
@. Will Rachel Fields novel, "All
This, and Heaven, Tool" be produced In
the movies?-W. r. 8.
A. Warner Brothers have bought the
story as a vehicle for Bette Davis.
@. How much whisky is produced in
the United States?-T. L. K.
A. Whisky production for the ngal
year which ended on June 30, 1888,
amounted to 1o2,ss5,s72 gallons.
Q. Does Washington, d. c., have
women on its police force?-J. M.
A. There are % policewomen on tie
force at Washington. Capt. Rhoda j
Milliken is director Of the Women's Bu-
reau Of the Metropolitan Police.
@. What Is sibyl?-J. G. II.
A. The sibyls were women believed to