Evening star., 1939-10-05
Huskin's Answers
To Readers Questions
By Frederic J. Hdsktn.

By Frederic J. Hasktn.
! reader can get the ansuer to ann
question OF fact BY tDritino The Epe.
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred.
eric J. Hdskin, director, WASHINGTON,
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q. Is there q war medal made from
guns captured In the Crimean War;
w. j. H.
A. The Victoria Cross, the most coveted
and highly priced decoration Of the Brit
ish military and naval service, is made Of
the metal from guns captured in the
Crimean War. In shape, it is a Maltese
cross, with the words For Valour" in
scribed beneath the royal crest.
@. What Is the standard gauge Of q
railroad track?-G. S.
A. The standard guage of railroad
tracks in the United States is 4 feet and
81 inches.
Q. How early was the first temperance
society organized in the United States?-
E. c. NJ
A. The first temperance society in this
country was formed at Litchfield, Conn.,,
in 1889, by 200 farmers who pledged
themselves not to give strong liquors to
workmen engaged In carrying on their
farm work.
@. Is there any animal without voice7
IT. j. H.
A. The giraffe is entirely without q
voice and has never been heard to utter
sound, even when wounded
O. Do postal employees receive rs days
annual leave and IS days sick leave?-
H. P. G.
A. Postal employees are entitled to Is
days annual vacation and 10 days an
nual sick leave.
O. Who said that If there were no God,
1t would be necessary to invent one?-
NJ B. NJ
A. Voltaire said: IF God did not exist,
1t would be necessary to invent Him"
O. Is there directory of boys and girls
In foreign countries who wish to write to
students in this country?-J H. S.
A. MY Friend Abroad" published at
248 Boylston street, Boston, Mass, is q
directory of boys and girls of all nations
interested in correspondence with indi-
viduals in other countries. 1t is available
to schools organizations and individuals.
O. What was the real name of Villa,
the Mexican bandit and revolutionist?-
H. T. j.
A. His real name was Doroteo Arrange.
the name Villa being assumed after he
became involved In the Madero revolu-
ton.
@. How much did the Squalus cost?-
A. T. F..
A. The submarine squalus cost s5,ooo,-
900.
Q. Are there any other schools for
training dogs to lead the blind besides
the Seeing Eye?-L. M. H.
A. The Tailwagger Guide Dog Institute
at Van Nuys, Calf, and His Masters
Eyes at st. Paul. Mimi, are training
schools of this type.
@. Who discovered Uranus?-L. s.M.
A. Uranus was discovered in 1871 by
Sir William Herschel This was the first
discovery OF planet in historical times.
Q. How many turkeys are raised an
nually?-R. w. H.
A. In 1888 there were 26279, 900 turkeys
raised. Production this year is estimated
at 81 ,957 900.
@. Did Eva lie Gallienne make her first
stage appearance in this country or
abroad?-R. H. S.
A. Miss LIE Gallienne made her debut
at the Prince Of Wales Theater in Lon
don in 1915, and the next year appeared
in New York in THE Melody of Youth"
q. Who was the famous singer whose
voice changed from baritone to tenor?-
r. T. H.
A. Jean de Reszke was the Polish
singer whose voice, at first a baritone.
developed into one Of the greatest tenors
of the 10Th century
@. What was the first realistic novel?
e. T. r.
A. Alain Rene LIE Sage, the French
novelist and dramatist, originated the
realistic novel In his masterpiece Gil
Bias"
Q. Is milk heavier than water?-D.F.
A. Milk is slightly heavier than water
Water weighs S.3 pounds per gallon and
milk weighs S.6 pounds per gallon.
@. What horse won the st. Leeer In
1900?-M. B.
A. In 1900 Diamond Jubilee, owned by
the Prince Of Wales and ridden by H.
Jones, won the st. Leger Stakes. The
race was run at Doncaster, England.
Elopement ran second and Courlan ran
third. The time was 3 minutes on
seconds. The value of the race was
$25,625. Diamond Jubilee also won the
EPSON Derby, which was run at EPSON
Downs, England, in 1900.
Q. Which of Englands poet laureates
was originally doctor?-B. H.
A. Robert Bridges studied medicine in
London and practiced in hospitals until
1882. after which he devoted himself to
literature.
O. How high can the anti-aircraft guns
shoot that are being used in the present