Evening star., 1940-10-05
Huskin's Answers
Questions
Bv Frederic J. Hdsktn.

question of fact by t0riting The Epe.
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric J. Haskin, director, Washington,
D. c. Please inclose stamp for reply.
@. What was the last battle fought on
British soil?-G. T.
A. The battle Of Culloden Moor, Scot
land, fought on April l6, l746. The
Highlanders under Prince Charlie, the
Young Pretender were defeated by the
Royalists under the Duke Of Cumberland.
@. How much money was raised this
year to combat infantile paralysis on the
Presidents birthday anniversa-y?-A, S.
A. The 1910 campaign to fight the dis
ease raised a net total Of 81 ,4n7 .245.74.
This amount exceeded previous records.
@. Sherwood Eddy said at one time
that there are four basic human needs.
Can you tell me what they are?-I. A.
A. Justice, liberty, an abundant life
both material and spiritual, and BROTH
erhood
= @. How many years has the Navy
Yard been located at Philadelphia
T. J. r.
A. The Philadelphia Navy Yard, some
times called League Island Navy Yard,
was established to replace the old navy
yard which was acquired by authority
Of an act of Congress approved on
March 8, 1901.
@. What is the motto Of Poland7-
TN
A. The Polish Embassy says that Po-
land does not have motto equivalent to
that of the United States. The one used
on military standards reads, Honor
Oiczyzna!" meaning Honor and Coun-
try"
@. Please state what year the big cop
per cent, as large as half dollar, went
out Of circulation.-T. K. @.
A. The large copper cent, which was
Ia inches in diameter, was discontinued
in 1875.
@ VIII art lovers have an opportunity
to see the work of the nine painters
recently given the largest commission
ever given by the motion picture indus
try to American art"?-T. G.
A. Their paintings will tour America.
After being exhibited in New York, they
will be shown elsewhere in museums.
They will be shown in Baltimore, but not
in Washington.
@. What is the origin OF birthday
candles?-J. E.
A. The use of candles is of great an
tiquity. Torches or candles were burned
before the shrines of saints and carried
in professions of the Virgin in honor of
her and Of the saints. Therefore, the use
of candles on birthday anniversary
cakes was first supposed to signify honor
to the person whose birthday was being
celebrated. Light is associated with an
expression of Joy.
@. Does the word science" occur any
where in the Bible?-M. o.
A. In Daniel, IA we read: Children in
whom was no blemish but well favored,
and skillful in all wisdom, and cunning
in knowledge, and understanding SCI
ence." Again, in Timothy, vi2o: 20
Timothy, keep that which Is committed
to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain
babblings and oppositions Of science
falsely so called"
@. What causes the difference between
black and white pepper?-E. A. H.
A. The fruit of the pepper plant
plucked before it is fully ripe, dried and
ground, yields common black pepper.
White pepper is produced by removing
the coatings of the ripe black pepper
berry before grinding.
@. Is it wrong to call an OK steer?
j. R.
A. It is not wrong to call an OK
steer. The term steer is used primarily
in the United States, while the term OK
is generally used in the British Isles,
Australia and South Africa.
@. Why was the Mountain of Mystery
in Zion Park so named?-G. c.
A. Many of the peaks of the Mountain
of Mystery, Zion National Park, have
never been climbed and probably never
will be. The SUBMITS Of these soaring
peaks present such varied tints and
hues of red that the experts in pigments
are bewildered. Thus the name, Noun
tain of Mystery, is appropriate.
@. What is the longest cricket game
on record?-B. D.
A. The longest on record was played
between South Africa and England at
Durham, South Africa, from March TO
IA, 1899. Despite the length Of the game
the result was draw, though the game
was very much in Englands favor. This
was because the English team had to
catch boat back home to be on hand
for the opening of the cricket season
there