Evening star., 1940-05-25
Answers
To Questions
By Frederic J. Hdsktn.

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question OF fact by tprittn1 The Epe-
ming Star Information Bureau Fred
eric J. Hdskin, director, WASHINGTON,
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O. On what occasion did Senator Reed
Smoot offer = prayer in Congress?-
J. NICK.
A. During the debate on the war reso-
luton in April, 1917, Senator Reed smoot
rose and made the following prayer:
God bless and approve the action to
be taken by the Senate this day. Oh,
Father, preserve our Government and
hasten the day when liberty will be en-
joyed by all the peoples Of the earth."
@. Please give some information about
the first Pullman sleeping car-J. B. H.
A. The first Pullman sleeping car was
named mo. o." 1t was heated by two
Wood-burning stoves, lighted by candle
lamps. and its berths were raised and
lowered by pulleys. The train conductor
handled the tickets and the brakeman
made up the beds. 1t was first used on
the Alton Railroad, September /, 1859.
@. Does Milton refer to his blindness
in Paradise Lost"?-C. B. D.
A. He alludes to his af1iction in the
lines beginning: Thus with the year
Seasons return; but not to me returns
Day, or the sweet approach of even or
morn, or sight Of vernal bloom or sum-
mer's rose"
O. Is there memorial to Hans Chris
tian Andersen in the city where he was
born?-M F. G.
A. At Odense, Denmark, there is
Hans Christian Andersen Museum built
around the cottage where the author was
born in 1905. On exhibition there are
many editions of his fairy tales in nearly
all the European and Oriental Ian
guages, including Eskimo. Relics and
tributes from all over the world have
been sent there to honor him.
@. What kind Of vehicle was
draisine?-J. w. H.
A. crude, two-wheeled vehicle pro-
PEELED by the feet was invented in 1916
by Bar Won Drais, chief forester to the
Grande Duke of Baden, and called
dralsine in honor of him. 1t consisted
OF two wheels of equal size, arranged
tandem and connected by a perch.
O. Is Edward Arnold the actors real
name?-A. G. B.
A. His real name is Guenther schnei.
der.
@. How many national cemeteries are
there?-J C. B.
A. There are 90 national cemeteries in
the United States.
@. Who was Booker T. Washington's
father?-D. S.
A. In his book: ''Up From Slavery"
Booker T. Washington says: "Of my an
cestry I know almost nothing. I have
been unsuccessful in securing any irfor-
nation that would throw accurate leht
upon the history of my family beyond
my mother. OF my father know even
less than of my mother. do not even
know his name"
G. Why did William Saroyan refuse
the $1,000 Pulitzer Award for his play,
"The Time of Your .Life"?-E. K.
A. MIR. Saroyan said that he has always
been opposed to awards in general In the
realm of art, and particularly to mate
rial awards which seem dangerous both
to the recipient and to the art form
which has been awarded.
@. When was the disastrous forest fire
at Peshtigo, Wis.?-J. r.
A. The destructive fire which occurred
on the 9th and 9th of October, 1871, in
Peshtigo, Wis, caused the loss of over
1900 lives. At least 1000 persons were
burned, drowned or smothered. OF these,
600 or more were at Peshtigo and ada
cent places. Not less than 5000 men.
women and children were rendered en-.
tjrely destitute
@. What caused the injury to Dizzy
Deans arm? Has he recovered?-E. S.
A. That trouble with Dizzy Deans arm
last year, as diagnosed by staff OF spe-
clallsts. was torn attachment of the
tricep muscle. This injury affected him
In the region Of the right shoulder blade.
Rest gentle massage and deep therapy
was the treatment used in healing. It IL
now matter Of his Strengthening the
arm and overcoming the fear OF injuring
1t again by throwing.
q. How many copies of monthly comic
books are sold in the United States?-
T. S. B.
A. Approximately $1,000 900 copies OF
nearly 100 different publications are sold
monthly.
Q. Please give some information about
Grants cabin in Fairmont Park, Phila-
delphia.-E. T. H.
A. This log cabin was occupied by Gen.
Grant at City Point. Va, during the
siege of Richmond 1t was built in No.
vember, 1864, and within its walls were
planned the campaigns which led to
Union victories. Lincoln passed manv
days there and Sherman, Sheridan and
Meade were among other distinguished
visitors. It was presented to the citizens
OF Philadelphia in July. 1865, through
George H. Stuart, an intimate friend of
the great commander.
@. Who is the youngest king in Eu-