Evening star., 1938-07-12
ANSWERS TO
QUESTIONS
By FREDERIC J. HASKlN.

A reader can get the ans,ce- to any
question OF fact BY ,Drittng The Eue-
ming Star Information Bureau, Frederic
J. Hasktn, director, Warrington, D. C.
Please snclose stamp for reply.
Q. Does any fish build q nest?-H.
w. K
A. The stickleback builds q tunnel
shaped nest. binding pieces Of water
weed together with Q tough white thread
which the male produces from an in
ternal gland as . spider does it, web.
Q. How much does Europe spend for
espionage?-G. F..
A. 1t is estimated that the European
nations spend between $4,000 900 and
$50 100000 annually for all kinds Of
espionage.
child by its parents?-W. H. M.
A. According to figures compiled by an
insurance company. each child at the
age Of 18 represents an investment by
the parent Of $3.50.
O. Is is possible to use postage stamps
VI AO0O 4o0O letCcESf-E. y.
A. The Post ONCE Department says
that all stamps issued since 1893 are ac-
ceptable for postage, but they must be
in good condition.
@. What Is used to preserve the tim
Der in railway cross ties?-E. J.H.
A. The majority Of ties are impreg-
mated with creoSote. Some are given
treatment with creosote- petroleum mix
lures, while small percentage is treated
with zinc chloride.
Q. What is the story about q kings
heart being carried into battle?--E. j. H.
A. When Robert Bruce, King of Scot
land, died, his friend, Lord James Doug
las. put the Kings heart in q silver
casket and carried it to the Holy Land.
In Spain he found the Christians be-
steged by the Mohammedans and went
to their aide. In the heat of the battle
ne threw Bruce's heart into the midst
OF the inf1del host. crying, 60 thou be-
fore as thou vert won't to do, and Doug.
las will follow!"
Q. How does the number Of appoint
ments to the Coast Guard Academy
compare with the number who take the
entrance examination?-M. G. D.
A. About so appointments to the Coast
Guard Academy are made each year
This year 859 individuals took the en-
trance examination
Q. What was the first American play?
H L.
A. The first American play performed
by professional actors was THE Con-
trast,' by Royal Tyler, produced in New
York in 1857.
Q. How much money is spent for out
door ads?-K. r. B.
A. In 1887 s5o0oo,ooo was expended
for outdoor advertising In the United
States.
Q. What river has reversing falls?
w. M. G.
A. The st. John River in Canada is
noted for It's reversing falls. When the
| tide is out, the falls flow toward the sea.
| At half tide or slack water, they are
open to navigation both ways. At high
water or full tide, the current flows tn
| ward.
Q. What percentage of the members Of
the National Education Association are
| women?-J. 6. F.
A. Women comprise 80 per cent Of tho
membership.
@. How many summer courses are Of
| fered at Columbia University?-T. L. M.
A. The college offers 1850 different
| courses.
@. Who was the first person to be
electrocuted in Ohio?-A. E.
A. WiAiam Haas was the first person
to be electrocuted in Ohio. He was put
to death on April 81, 1887. having been
convicted in the Hamilton County
tOhio) courts for the murder of Mrs.
| William Brader.
@. What is the oldest newspaper in
| Canada?-J. w.
A. The Montreal Gazette, founded in
| 1878.
@. In what form was Uncle Toms
Cabin" first published?-W. G. r.
A. Uncle Toms Cabin; or, Life
Among the Lowly," appeared serially in
the National Era, an anti-slavery paper
Of Washington, D. c., in 1851.
@. How many members Of the West
Point class Of 1888 are going into the
| air service?-J. r. A.
A. The adjutant generals ofnce says
that ia members Of the 1888 West Point
| graduating class will enter the Army Air
Corps.
@. What is Prof. Quiz's real Manner
H. G. M.
A. DR.. Earl Craig takes the part Of
Prof. Quiz.
| @. Who wrote the poem beginning:
my candle burns at both ends; 1t will
not last the night?"-G. T.
| A. 1t is by Edna St. Vincent Millay
and is found in her volume called Figs
From Thistles."
@. How long after trail is made can
bloodhound follow it?-H.WC.
| A. It Is said that bloodhounds can fol.
low trail 80 hours after 1t is made.
| A Good Almanac
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