Evening star., 1938-10-26
ANSWERS TO
QUESTIONS
By FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

a. - FteaSe tnclOSe St0mp Jor reply.
q. When Edison's laboratories burned,
did Henry Ford offer him money to re.
build them?-S. TX.
A. The Book, Men Who Run Ameri.
ca says: Some 20 years ago, when
the Edison laboratories burned down,
Ford arrived in Orange. N. j., the fol-
lowing morning. He handed Edison q
blank check. Fill that out for a couple
OF Million he said, and If you need any
more let me know"
@. What are Junior bonds?-B. H. M.
A. They are bonds over which another
has prior claim to dividends.
@. What did 1t cost to take the un-
employment census?-H. L. K.
A. The cost is estimated at 1885,
595.46.
@. What was the name of Napoleon's
horSe?-C E. j,
A. Napoleon's favorite horse was
named Marengo.
@. Is there a real Father Flanagan
and Boys Town?-C. H. B.
A. Msgr. Edward j. Flanagan of Omaha,
Nebr., is noted for his work with un-
fortunate men and boys. In 1880 he
was chosen by the American Legion Of
that city as its first citizen for his out
standing social work. In 1917 he started
home for homeless and abandoned
boys of all colors, nationalties and
creeds. -Four years later he established
the present site now known as Boys
Town. The town Is situated 10 miles
west Of Omaha and comprises million
dollar plant with 800 acres of farm land,
IL modern buildings and accommoda-
tions for 200 boys. 1t is self-governing
community with the control completely
in the hands of the boys. There is a
boy mayor and six commissioners COM
prising a city council. The board of
advisers consists Of members of the
school faculty. The boys are taught use
full trades and farming and receive ele-
mentary and high school instruction.
The age limits are from IL to 16.
@. Who holds the record for the long
est punt in football?-D. r.
A. The longest punts were as follows
D. c. Northrup, 1884, Yale 841z yards;
Thomas Oliver, 1884, Catholic Univer-
sity, "a yards.
O. How long has John Bull been a
nickname for the English?-G. L.
A. The name was first used in a po-
litical essay written in lit by DR.. John
Arbuthnot and satirically aimed at the
Duke of Marlborough and the Conti-
mental War.
@. Was the famous lawyer Blackstone,
who wrote the Commentaries" q poet?
M. H. F.
A. William E. Blackstone relieved the
severity of his legal work by occasional
poetry and lighter writing. His poem,
"A Lawyers Farewell to His Muse" has
been included in many anthologies and
his verses on The Death of Frederick
Late Prince of Wales are considered
full of sensitive fancy.
@. What Southern city mourned Lin
coins death by painting its lighthouse
black?-E. j. H.
A. The lighthouse at Biloxi. Miss,
erected in lS48. was painted black to
honor the memory Of Lincoln and re-
manned that way for some time before it
was repainted white.
@. What is the name of the book about
Jake Lingle which was written by the
Presidents son-in-law?-J. H.
A. John Boettiger is the author of
Jake Lingle; or Chicago on the Spot"
published by Dutton.
@. In what show was the song "Auf
Wiedersehn,' by Romberg, featured?-
l.. G. H.
A. 1t was sung in the shubert pro-
duction of The Blue Paradise
@. Please give some information about
the American Gem Society,". H.
A. The American Gem Society was or
ganized in 1884 for the protection of
the buying public. 1t is an interna-
| tional association similar to the guilds
of old and consists Of over 700 members;
about 80 per cent jewelers. and 10 per
cent educators and scientists. From
year to year it registers all retail jewelers.
and gemologists who have passed the es-
tab.lshed customer-protection examina-
tlons, met its ethical requirements and
had the required amount of practical
trade experience. To customers who in
quire by mail and to educational insti-
tutions or teachers 1t offers accurate
information regarding diamonds, other
gems, jewelry and silverware.
@. For what is Congress Hall in Phila-
delphia noted?-P. B. A.
A. This historic structure, at the cor
ner of Sixth and Chestnut streets, was
begun in 1887 and completed in 1889.
1t was used by the United States Con-
gress from December 6, 1870 to May IA,
1900. The House of Representatives
met on the first floor and the Senate
in the south chamber on the second floor.
In Congress Hall President Washington
was inaugurated for the second time and
there he delivered the celebrated Fare
we'll Address. President Adams was in
augurated there. John Marshall. when
Congressman from Virginia speaking
on the death of Washington. first utter
ed the famous phrase First in war,
first in peace and first in the hearts of
his countrymen," taken from Henry
Lees formal resolution. The building
was last restored in 1913.
O. What is the origin of the term bull
pen as used in baseball?-J. A. R.
A. Sporting News says: "The term bull
pen, used for warming up a pitcher is