Evening star., 1943-12-06
Hoskin's Answers
To Questions
By Frederic J. Hdskin.

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Q. When were the first Russian
Christians baptized?-S. G.
A. In 998, st. Vladimir baptized the
first Russian Christians in the Dnieper
River.
@. Was King Christian x of Dem
mark ever King of Iceland?-W. S. E.
A. He was King of Iceland from De-
cember. 1919. to May, 1s4l, when that
country dissolved its union with Dem
mark
@. Has Betty Smith written anything
besides "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn"?-
w. r. N.
A. The author has had published 10
plays, several OF which have brought
her literary awards.
@. What is the weight Of a grey-
hound?-P. C.
A. According to Menke, the weight
ranges between 40 and IS pounds. Few
are lighter than 40, but few who have
become famous have scaled close to 80.
About 65 pounds is considered ideal for
dog; the speediest and most durable
have been of about that poundage.
Q. What do the letters &c. c." stand
for when used after the name OF the
island OF Malta?-R. T. A.
A. The letters stand for the George
Cross instituted in September, 1910, and
awarded to the island for its heroism in
withstanding the many raids to which
1t was subjected during the current war.
@. What is the source of the saying,
Learn to smoke slow"7-D. 8. P.
A. The English magazine Punch ~
credited with the origin of the phrase
which was in full, Learn to smoke
slow. The other grace is to keep your
smoke from peoples faces"
@. Where is the Benedict Monument
to Music?-L K E.
A. This Is q beautiful marble struc-
ture in the classic Greek style, on the
shores OF South Lake in Roger Williams
Park, Providence, r. I. 1t was provided
for in bequest of William Curtis Bene-
dict and the memorial is one of the
most notable structures in the United
States.
Q. What States have the greatest
railroad mileage?-O w. A.
A. Texas occupies the first rank, with
1885 miles of railway line, followed in
order by Illinois, with ll,777 miles;
Pennsylvania, with 1o,o88 miles; Iowa,
with s,so6 miles; Kansas, with s.47s
miles: Ohio with s,435 miles, and Min
nesota. with 1871 miles.
Q. Please list the quadruplets In this
country.-E. L. H.
A. The Journal of Heredity listed, the
following: Keys sisters. Oklahoma City,
Okla; Perricone brothers, Beaumont.
Tex; Badgett quadruplets, Galveston.
Tex; Morlok sisters. Lansing, Mich
1s4D; Schense quadruplets. born in
Aberdeen. S. Oak; Lashley quads,
Leitchfield, KY; the Kaspars.
O. What is the German tradition re-
lating to Charlemagne and the corn
flelds?-R B. D.
A. In seasons of great abundance the
spirit Of the Emperor is said to cross
the Rhine on a golden bridge at Bingen
and the cornfields and vineyards are
blessed by him.
Q. Is there an estimate Of the num-
Der of people in the world who cannot
read or write?-M. c. S.
A. There has been no recent survey,
but some years ago it was found that
so per cent of the people of the world
are unable to read or write
@ When did Coney Island become =
resort?-A. w. B.
A. The earliest recorded hotel was
The erection of pavilion in 1874 estab-
nshed Coney Island as an amusement
center and in 1920 an act of Legislature
created the public bathing beach.
@. Did Mrs Lincoln receive PEN
sion?-W. N. G.
A. An annuity of $4,000 was granted
to Mrs Lincoln
G. What was done with the buildings
used in the New York Worlds Fair?-
S. r. B.
A. After the fair closed in 1910, de-
structures to make way for the new
Flushing Meadow Park Many of tho
exhibits were claimed by the private
exhibitors and the various foreign
countries
@. What is the total length of the
boundary lines between the countries
of Europe?-A F. H.
A. In 1899 Europe had $500 miles Of
boundary lines. The National Geo.
graphic Magazine recently reported
that before the First World War there
were 1000 miles of national boundary
lines. which after the peace treaties
were increased to 1900 miles.
Q. When were American farmers first
organized on = national basis1-L. c. B.
A. The first national agricultural con-
vention was held in Washington on June
"a, 1882. Delegates were present from
~ States and the District Of Columbia.