Evening star., 1942-03-12

@. When and where die Marshal Ney
die?-L. G. S.
A. Marshal Ney is supposed to have
been shot in the gardens of the Luxem-
burg, Paris, December 7, 1915.
@. How may automobile anti freeze be
stored for next winters use?-D. A. R.
A. Gallon glass bottles or jugs are
suitable containers. Label each one
carefully with the name, date and origin
of the material and poison warning.
Be sure not to use these containers for
storing foods or beverages at a later
date.
@. In what country is horse race
held in honor of the Virgin Mary?-M. v.
A. Such race is held twice each year
at Siena. Italy. It's origin Is lost in anti
quity but in It's present form the race
dates from the 18th century The trophy
is a silken banner, IL palio, which the
jockey takes to the parish church for
safekeeping.
O. Is there a university in Alaska7-
H w
A. The University of Alaska was
founded in 1922. Situated only lis miles
south of the Arctic Circle. it is Americas
farthest north institution Of higher
learning.
@. How did the Monkey Puzzle tree
receive its name?-K N M
A. The Monkey Puzzle tree was so
called because monkeys have found no
way to climb It, 1t Is so completely
covered with leaves that no branches are
visible.
O. Where is the famous painting the
Assumption of the Virgin" by Titan
located?-C. D.
A. 1t Is in the Church Of the Frari,
Venice When Napoleon was carrying
of art treasures from Italy, this paint
ing was so blackened with candle smoke
that the Frenchmen decided 1t was not
worth taking away.
@. How did Great Britain obtain con-
troll of India?-E. N. T.
A. British interest in India was estab-
lished with the formation of the East
India Co. founded by Queen Elizabeth in
1900. During the ensuing years COM
petition with French interest led to
a series of conflicts. The territory ac-
quired was continued under the adminis-
tration of the East India Co. However,
by the act of 1858, the entire administra-
ton was taken over by the crown. Queen
Victoria in 1876 assumed the title
Empress of India"
Q. Is there an estimate Of how much
coal there is in the world2-A. w. F.
A. The store of unmined coal in the
world is estimated at almost trillion
tons If it continues to be used at the
present rate, this amount Of coal will last
another 5000 years.
O. How many members has the Junior
League?-T. R. o.
A. The Association Of the Junior
Leagues OF America reports q member
ship Of 35,1oo.
@. Who is the author Of the words.
God grants liberty only to those who
love it and are always ready to guard
and defend it"?-C. r. o.
A. Daniel Webster used these words
In a speech delivered on June 3, 1884.
@. When were Negroes first brought
to America?-R. B.
A. Columbus allegedly brought the
first Negro to America in 1892, and the
trade in Negro slaves to America was
organized 10 years later. The first Negro
slaves introduced into the English con-
tinental colonies we're landed at James,
town from Dutch vessel in 1919. They
seem to have been sold as indentured
servants.
@. How long Is the All-American
Canal?-J. Mel.
A. The All-American Canal, largest
irrigation ditch in the Western Hemi-
sphere, is 80 miles long. 1t taps the
Colorado River about 800 miles down.
stream from Boulder Dam.