Evening star., 1940-03-26
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To Questions
By Frederic J. Hdsktn.

By Frederic J. Hasktn.
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question OF fact by urtttng The Epe.
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred.
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Q. When was the last time the Demo-
cratic National Convention was held N
late as the date set for this year,
r. G. c.
A. The July Is date set for the open-
ing Of the Democratic National Con-
vention at Chicago is the latest since
1864.
@. How much unused land Is there IN
the United States?-A. M.
A. According to the 1885 census OF
agriculture, there were 154, sos, ,016 acres
Of unused land in the United States.
Q. When was Chadwick's "Melpo-
nene' overture first performed?-L. W.
A. This overture, composed in 1886,
dedicated to wilhelm Gericke, was first
performed at q concert Of the Boston
Symphony Orchestra, December %, 1887.
"Melpomene" was intended originally bv
the composer as a companion piece to
his overture "Thalia," produced at a SYM
phony concert, January 13, 1882.
@. How many times has Henry Arm
strong been knocked out since starting
his professional career?-L. T.
A. The Ring says that Armstrong has
never been knocked out
@. Is there any estimate of the amount
OF money given to institutions by the
late E. S. Harkness?-W. C. H.
A. While no complete list of the bene-
factions Of Mr.. Harkness is known, 1t is
estimated that he gave away more than
100000 900 to institutions in this coun-
try and abroad for hospitals, medical
research and education.
@. Please give the names of the officers
OF the National Highway Users Confer
ence.-D. J. N.
A. They are as follows: Alfred P. Sloan,
tr, chairman Thomas P. Henry vice
chairman; l.. j. Taber secretary treas
urer; Chester H. Gray, director, and
Edgar Markham, assistant director.
@. Who played the part of the mother
Mrs March. in the motion picture Little
Women"?-L. P. T.
A. Spring Byington played the role
OF the mother Marmee) in the picture
@. What is the name of the. we'll
known educator who recently questioned
the value Of college degree?-B. H.
A. In his annual report President
Frederick P. Keppel of the Carnegie
Corp. said: "Only in a few strong pro-
fessions, notably medicine and law, and
the older branches of engineering, can
it be said that the possession of a degree
today necessarily means anything. Else
where, all too often degree as such may
mean literally nothing"
O. BY whom was the order of the
Knights of Pythias founded?-H. H.
A. The Knights of Pythias was or
ganized to spread the doctrines of friend
ship. charity and benevolence 1t was
founded in Washington, D. c., February,
1864. by Justus Henry Rathbone and
four associates, and was founded on the
story Of Damon and Pythias, taking as
its motto: Friendship even unto death"
It's present membership is estimated at
100000.
Q. What is the sport of kings?-W. S.
A. Horse racing is frequently referred
to as the sport of kings.
@. How old is Milton Cross. the radio
announcer. and how long has he been on
the air?-C. D.
A. Mr.. Cross is AZ years old and has
had l9 years of radio experience.
@. What is the inscription over Gen
Grants Tomb in New York City?-J. E
A. 1t is inscribed with the words, Let
Us Have Peace"
Q. Are any of the ancient Roman
aqueducts still in use?-S. F.
A. OF the II aqueducts used in the
city of Rome in early times, two are still
used today to supply water to the mod
ern city.
Q. What is the difference between yo-
cation and avocation?-T. D.
A. Avocation denotes a persons hobby
or diversion; vocation refers to his pro-
fession or calling.
@. Please give brief account of the
theater panic at Canonsburg, Pa. which
occurred some years ago.-T. r. B.
A. On the evening of August 26, 1911
a picture show was in progress at the
Canonsburg Opera House. A cry of fire
was raised when the picture machine
clicked and caused bright flash to be
thrown on the screen. This led to a
panic and the spectators rushed to the
narrow exit. One of the men in the
crowd tripped and fell on the stairs,
Others were pushed over him and In a
moment the stairway was filled with
mass of struggling men and women,
OF whom 26 were killed and nearly 6t
injured.
@. What poem is referred to as thu
classic example Of the use of onomato.
poeia?-V. S. c.
A. Edgar Allan Poe's "The Bells"
Q. Where can obtain booklet con-
tanning pertinent facts on each State of
our Nation?-R. MT
A. See Page ALL Of todays Star.
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