Evening star., 1938-01-03
ANSWERS TO
QUESTIONS
BY FREDERIC J. HASKIN.

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Q. How much money did Gene Tunney
make IN the prize ring?-J. T.
A. Mr.. Tunney participated in more
IMAM W battles during his career but un-
I'll he met Dempsey in Philadelphia, in
1871, ms income was not large. He
earned only three purses Of consequence
during his career, but those were yery
worth while. He was paid 5000 900 for
the Philadelphia fight with Dempsey.
$990,445 worlds record) for their return
match in Chicago and ended his ring ca
reer by receiving S525,0O for the Tom
Heeney fight in 1928. The grand total
was $l,715,445 for the last three engage
ments.
@. How wide Is Long Island, N. Y, at
its widest point?-P. B.
A. Long Island is % miles wide at its
widest point in the western third Of the
island, approximately at the Nassau-Suf.
folk County line.
@. What were the 40 and box cars?-
S. R.
A. They were box cars used in France
to transport troops. Their capacity was
40 men and horses.
@. How many amendments to the Con-
stitution have the States refused to rati-
fy?-M M
A. There are only five constitutional
amendments which have been submitted
to the States for ratification and which
have not become part of the Constitu-
ton. These are: Two of the originally
proposed amendments, on relating to the
apportionment Of Representatives and
the second relating to the compensation
OF members Of Congress; Congress pro-
posed in 1910 an amendment relating to
titles OF nobility and in 1861 the so-called
CorWln amendment to prohibit inter-
ference with slavery. The fifth Is the
child labor amendment, proposed in 1924.
The last named is still under considera.
ton.
q. Have any OF the new superliners
sailed to South American ports?-N. j.
A. The first cruise Of one Of the big
passenger ships will be that Of the Nor
mandle, going from New York to Rio de
Janeiro in February.
@. Can other plant leaves be marketed
as tea?-C. C. w.
A. Teas may be made from the leaves
CT many plants. The Government limits
The single word tea to the plant thea.
Any plant other than thea offered for
sale under the name of tea would be sub
Ject to seizure and the manufacturer
would be subject to prosecution for false
labelling.
@. What is the story Of Black Beauty?
j. B.
A. 1t is an imaginary autobiography
OF the horse, Black Beauty, by Anna Sc
wall 1S7O. Black Beauty is accustomed
TO gentle treatment, but when a drunken
groom breaks his knees, he is sold and
enters upon life of misery with many
vicissitudes. Eventually he comes into
the hands Of considerate master and
friend, an old coachman for family of
ladies.
@. Is water found in the stomach of a
person who has been drowned?-S. j. M.
A. Water Is frequently found in the
stomach Of a person who has been
drowned. This water has no part in the
drowning, but is merely swallowed,
Drowning occurs through water taken
into the lungs.
Q. Why is biscuit tortoni so called?-
W.N.
A. Biscuit, in this sense, is pronounced
biskWe and means rich ice cream.
When covered with ground almonds or
macaroons, it is biscuit Tortoni from the
name of Paris restaurant of the last
century, where it was served.
@. Has Maury Paul (Cholly Knicker-
bocker) ever written under any other
name?-W. H.
A. He has written society columns
using the pen names Dolly Madison,
Polly Stuyvesant and Billy Benedick.
@. Does the baobab tree bear fruit?-
CR.
A. Baobabs bear woody, gourdlike
fruits. Each fruit contains 8 or 10 cells
filled with pulp which has an agreeable
flavor and is eaten by the natives. 1t is
also a favorite monkey food and the
Negroes call the baobab the monkey
bread tree. A beverage is also prepared
from the pulp.
@. When did the American flag have
"A stars?-P. NJ
A. The United States flag with A stars
was in use between July 4, 1891, and July
4, 1896.
Q. What are halogens?-W P.
A. The name means salt-forming and
is given to the group of similar chemical
elements consisting of fluorine, chlorine.
bromine and iodine
@. What is the name OF the peninsula
IN Greece inhabited by monks where no
woman has ever visited?-J H.
A. Mount Athos a peninsula of Greece,
is inhabited entirely by monks and lay
brothers. The only woman who has ever
visited there is Queen Elizabeth of Ru-
mania. Special police guard the point
where the peninsula joins the mainland.
@. Who plays the shadow in the radio
thriller?-J. X.
A. Orson Welles, the actor and pro-
ducer Of the current Broadway success,
Julius Caesar" plays the role.
@. How large is a newly born octopus?
Il. M.
A. When Matched, the baby octopodes
are about the size of a garden pea.
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