Evening star., 1939-12-27
.Huskin's Answers
TO Readers Questions
BIZ Frederic J. Huskt1.

BIZ Frederic J. Hosktr.
A reader can get the ans,Der to any
question of fact by 1Drittng The Epe-
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric J. Hasktn, director, Washington,
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Q. How old was Edith Cavell when
she was executed in Belgium?-W. S. T.
A. The English nurse was 43 years old
when she was executed as q spy by the
Germans in 1915.
@. Where was the first steam rail-
road used?-H w. w.
A. The first steam railroad in the
world was the Stockton & Darlington
Railroad Co., which was completed Sep
tember q, 1925. It ran from Stockton
to Darlington, England. The first steam
locomotive used on this railway was
known as Locomotive No. l and was
built by George Stephenson.
@. Who were the "seven men of honest
report" chosen by the apostles to be
the first deacons of the early church,
T. G.. S.
A. The men who were chosen were
Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor,
Timon, Parmenas and Nicholas.
@. How many domestic servants are
there in the United States?-E. F. H.
A. The last census lists about 100000
under domestic and personal"
Q. Please give the title of the waltz
used in the Lux Radio Theaters pro-
duction of 1.-THE Prisoner of Zenda."-
j. j. w.
A. The waltz which was used as
theme in the play was Southern Roses"
by Strauss.
@. Where is the solar plexus?-F. c. r.
A. This is an important center of the
sympathetic nervous system, situated in
the abdomen, behind the stomach and
in front Of the aorta. It contains several
ganglia which distribute nerve fibers to
the stomach, liver kidneys and intestines.
If this nerve center is severely shocked
temporary suspension of the vital func-
tions, or even death, may ensue.
@. How many steel cans are used for
preserving food?-E. T. H.
A. Between 100000 900 and 5000 ,OOO,-
900 food cans are produced annually.
O. Is there town named Balbriggan?
W B. H.
A. Balbriggan is watering place in
Ireland, 81 miles northeast of Dublin.
1t is seat of linen. cotton, calico and
is especially noted for its stocking manu-
factures.
@. What are the names of The Great
Four mentioned in Italian art?-C. C. K.
A. Leonardo, Raphael, Titan and
Michelangelo.
Q. Please give some information about
the I'd Division Memorial In Washington.
D. C.-H T.
A. The marble and bronze memorial
was designed by James Earle Fraser.
1t portrays a great open doorway, Aanked
by inscribed wings listing IL major en-
gagements in which the division took
part in the World War. Before the door
stands an 18-foot sword symbolizing the
divisions stand at Chateau Thierry and
Belleau Wood when it barred the way to
Paris against the Germans.
Q. Who was the first Socialist to be
elected to Congress?-N. F. o.
A. In 1911 Victor Berger was elected
to Congress, being the first Socialist to
occupy seat in that body.
@. What is the motto Of the Royal
Canadian Mounted Police?-M. D.
A. 1t is "Maintiens le droit' (maintain
the right.
O.. Please give a biography Of Margo
who is playing in The World We Make"
by Sidney Kingsley.-A. NJ H.
A. Margarita Bolado was born in Mexi-
co City on May 10, 1917, the daughter Of
a Spanish surgeon. The young actress
lived in New York and in California.
and at II made her stage debut in stock
company playing in Los Angeles. At II
she staged the dances for the movie
production of Tn Gay Madrid" She was
instructed in dancing by Michio Ito,
Fokine. and Eduardo and Elisa Cansino.
While she was dancing at Aqua Calients
the manager of the Waldorf Astoria
Starlight Roof saw her and engaged her
for New York performance. Subse-
quently Ben Hecht and Charles Mac.
Arthur gave her the role which made
her famous in Crime Without Passion"
@. Where did Ernest Dowson get the
name Cynara. used in his POEMS. P.
A. The poet was student Of the
classics and took the name from wom-
an who figures in the poetry of Horace.
Q. What does U. S. p. mean on drugs?
M S. r.
A. 1t means United States Pharma-
copoeia. work containing list Of &C.
cepted drugs and established standards
for their purity, with directions for max
ing preparations from them. The first
edition of the u. S. p. was compiled in
1910 and has been revised every 10 years
by committee of physicians and phar-
macists. 1t was made the legal standard
by the National Food and Drug Act jan
uary, 1907. The initials U. S. P. after the
name of drug means that the drug
conforms to the official standard.
@. How many persons Of the Christian
faith are there in the Philippines