Evening star., 1938-06-28

Quenton OF fact by UritfnH The Zoe
ming Star Information Bureau, Frederic
J. Hasktn, director, Warrington, D. c.
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Q. Who said This is q billion dollar
country?"-E. r. @.
A. The remark, This is q billion dol.
lar country" was made by Speaker
Thomas B. Reed Of Maine In answer to
complaint Of q member, regarding q
billion-dollar appropriation. The in
cident occurred in the second session of
the 51st Congress in 1891. In the first
session $500, ,000, 900 had been appro-
priated and q slightly larger amount in
the second session, making a total ap-
preparation for that Congress Of some.
what over billion.
q. What Is . amoom?-H. M.
A. 1t is the name usually given In tho
Sahara and Arabian deserts to hot. drv
whirlwinds experienced in spring and
summer.
Q. How many Of the Bach family
were musicians?-E. L.
A. There were eight generations Of
musicians in the family, 20 being emf.
nent at one time
@. When were the salaries Of Repre-
sentatives and Senators increased to
$10,O00?-P. F.
A. On March 4, 1925, the salaries of
members Of Congress were increased to
$4,000 year. During the early years
OF the depression there was q reduction
NJ ri nm htIf fhis ho~ knA
@. How much did the Louvre pay for
Murillo's Immaculate Conception"
bought in 1920. FIJI.
A. A higher price was paid than
hitherto had been realized by q work of
art-586, 900 francs
@. When was the first medical con.
vention held?-J. M. G.
A. The Congress Medico Romano held
the first medical congress at Rome in
1882.
Q. What building in Europe has the
largest roof unsupported by columns?--
K. F. M.
A. The Palazzo della Ragione in padua
is so reputed.
@. What is cup plate?-E G. H.
A. 1t Is small plate which was used
TO hold the cup while tea or coffee wes
being slipped from the saucer, Gun
plates Of Sandwich glass are collectors
items now.
q. Who was the first singer to swing
"Loch Lomond?'-J. w.
MaYipa SulI}von ~. N.z.- .I.
Is said to have been the first to give q
swing version Of the old song.
Walla, the city in Washington7-H L.
A. The name is Nez Perce Indian
term, meaning many waters.
q. How large is Staten Island?-J. M.
A. Staten Island has q land area OF
81 square miles. It Is triangular in
shape, 1871 miles long from northeast
to southwest. with maximum width of
nearly 8 miles at its north end.
that . horse is ready for the brackets?
L. w. H.
A. 1t means that the horse is ready to
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q. What is the origin of shorthandi
L. M.
A. The earliest record of an organ
lied system Of shorthand dates from the
year 63 BIC At that time q friend of
Ciceros, Marcus Tullius Trio, invented
system that was used In recording the
speeches of Cicero, Seneca and others
hA -
vented by Trio was taught in the Ro-
man schools.
9. What was the first luxury Aner'
TX. L. M
A. The White Star liner Oceanic Of
1871 was the first of the modern type
Of express luxury liner.
Q. Who wrote: Men seldom make
passes at girls who wear glasses?"-H L.
A. 1t is by Dorothy Parker and Is
called News Item"
Q. What city holds the frog olympics7
u. r. d.
A. Sarasota, Fla- has an annual frog
olympic.
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W. r. M.
A. A type of English elementary school
transplanted to the American colonies
was the dame" school,. 1t was origi-
mated as the result Of the widespread
demand among the common people for
the instruction of their children in the
rudiments of learning. Many women
(dames) set Up schools In their homes
teaching the elements Of reading, SPELL
irg. writing and arithmetic in return
for a small fee.
g. Are there any European bicycle
tours for young people that are spon-
sored by reliable organizations?-R. M.
A. The American Youth Hostels, Inc,
at Northfield. Mass, sponsors such trips
in groups Of 10 under experienced
leaders.
Canadian Population.
Prom the Worcester Gasetts.
A magazine writer points out that
population is sparse in Western Canada.
The Dionnes, Of course, live in the East.
AbstentiOn.
From the Lowell Leader.
Pathologists say that c6cktails will
help TO prevent infection from trichinosis
In pork. Another way, Of course, Is to