Evening star., 1938-06-18

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@. OF what author was 1t said that he
dipped his pen into the tears Of the
human racer. K.
A. In a memorial address on Henry
George, John Peter Altgeld said: I'm
writing Progress and Poverty he dipped
his pen into the tears of the human
race, and with celestial clearness wrote
down what he conceived to be eternal
truths"
@. Who owned the first yacht?-J. L.
A. In 1850 Charles II was presented
by the Dutch with q yacht named the
Mary. Until that time the word yacht
was unknown in England, although
pleasure ships used as such antedated
this.
@. How are cormorants taught to catch
fish?-W. j. H.
A. The young birds have ring placed
around the neck to prevent their swal-
lowing the fish. and they soon learn to
bring all captures to their masters. A
well trained male cormorant will con-
tinue to catch fish for about five years.
Fishing with cormorants is an important
industry in China and Japan.
H. B. H.
A. Dirigold is an alloy of about 80 per
cent copper, 10 per cent aluminium, two
tpnthc mir al
cent silver.
@. Who founded the Y. M. c. Az
A. In 1841 George williams began
work for London dry goods firm. Two
years later he induced some of the en-
ployes to hold prayer meetings at regu-
lar intervals. In June, 1874, he, with II
others, formed a society under the name
OF Young Mems Christian Association.
After serving as treasurer of the society
from 1853 to 1885, he became president.
In 1894 he was knighted.
@. Is there fresh water spring of the
coast Of Florida?-F. H. s.
A. The so-called fresh water spring Is
located about 21a miles east of Crescent
Beach, near st. Augustine. So much
water comes from the spring that it
makes noticeable boil in the ocean and
although it is called fresh water spring,
samples analyzed by the Geological Sur
vey have been salty.
@. How many people In London own
television sets?-J. L.
A. The latest estimate Of owners was
reported to be from 5000 to 5000.
@. What was Andrew Carnegie's the
ory of Wealth.. L.
A. 1t was as follows: "This, then, is
held to be the duty of the man of
wealth: To set an example of modest,
unoStentatious living, stunning display
or extravaganza: to provide moderately
for the wants Of those dependent upon
him, and after doing so, to consider all
surplus revenues which come to him
simply as trust funds, which he Is called
upon to administer, X + y the man of
wealth thus becoming the mere trustee
and agent for his poorer brethren.
@. What Is the origin Of having a
best man at wedding?-B. F.
A. The custom originated in primitive
days Of marriage by capture, when the
husband called his friends to assist in
carrying off the bride.
O. Who first became famous In the
role of Cyrano de Bergerac?-J. FIG
A. Benoit Constant Coquelin, the
French actor, produced and acted In
Rostand's "Cyrano de Bergerac" in 1897
and thereafter 1t was his most noted role.
@. How early did Eugene Ormandy,
conductor Of the Philadelphia Orchestra,
begin his musical education?-S. H. G.
A. Mr.. Ormandy was born in Buda-
pest, where he was admitted to the
Royal Academy Of Music at the age OF S.
At IA he had received masters degree
and by the time he was 16 he had won
his artists diploma. He became a pro-
fessor Of music the following year.
@. What chance have talented young
persons of getting into the movies in
Hollywood?-W. NJ.
A. Oliver Hinsdell, Hollywood talent
scout, in a recent interview on the sub
ject said: They have one chance in
10000 Of becoming extras. If they make
that grade, they have one chance in
$4,000 OF becoming an actor-that is, OF
even spanking line. If they do get into
speaking parts, they have one chance in
5000 OF reaching the featured class.
@. How many letters received at the
Dead Letter Off1ce contain money!
F. P. s.
A. During the fiscal year 1897 letters
containing money totaled 74,887. and the
contents amounted to $101, ,15494. Sufi-
cient information was available so that
about so per cent of this amount was
restored to the senders. Nearly 100000
letters are received each year containing
drafts. checks and money orders.
Usually about SO per cent of this class
OF mail is restored to proper ownership.
@. What is the official language of
1reland?-N. H.
A. The Irish language, being the ma
tional language, is the first official Ian
guage. The English language is recog-
nized as second official language.
@. Why is Arkansas sometimes called
the Wonder State?-H. K.
A. Arkansas was given the name by an
act of the General Assembly in 1923 be-
cause of its remarkable natural resources.
Necessity Compels
Women tn Earn Living.