New Britain herald., 1925-09-17

qutstloh ol ldCt or lnlormatlon Dy writing 10 the Question Editor, New Britain Herald, Washington Bureau, 1929 New York avenue. Washington, D. C.. enclosing two cents in stamps for reply Medical, legal and marital advice cannot be given, nor can ex- tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a per- sonal reply. Unsigned requests can not be answered. All letters are confdential.-Editor.
 Q, What state in the United States pays the highest salaries to its school teachers?
 A. According 10 figures for 1922, the average teachers salary is higher in California and Guam than In any other part of the United States or its possessions.
 @. What method of capital pun ishment is used In the District of Columbia?
 A, The electric chair has recent ly been substituted for hanging.
 e. Was it ever proven that the King of England was once married to the daughter of Rear Admiral Seymour?
 A. The alleged marriage of the present King of England to a daughter of Rear Admiral Sey- mour was the subject of a court proceeding for libel in England, an editor having made the statement in a magazine publication. The King took the extraordinary action of suing for libel. The editor was totally unable to prove the charge made and the decision was against him. The King took this action to clear up once and for all this story which alleged that he had married the admral's daughter while serv- ing on naval vessel at Malta. If any evidence had been available to prove his case. the editor in ques- ton would certainly have produced it.
 Q. Is there any special kind of ttIlltlll lidl idll Df u'ttl Oll II Oll pipe threads to resist gasoline?
 A. It has been said that ce- mcnt made of mixing litharge and g!%cer;ne 10 paste has been used in connection with gasoline pumps The addition of dry colors such as graphite or iron oxide will prevent quick setting. This addition should he probably 10 per cent or more of the quantity of litharge used. The amounts of glyccrine, litharge and color 10 be mixed 10 give a desired lime of setting or hardening should be determined by preliminary trials.
 2. How many states east of the Mississippi river have what is known as the Blue Sky Law"
 A. Alabama, Florida, Georgia. Indiana, lucky, Louisiana, Maine. Maryland, Massachusetts,, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina. Ohio. Rhode Island, Ten nessee. Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia.
 Q. Was Caruso a lyric tenor?
 A, He is rated as dramatic tenor, not lyric tenor.
 Q. How many motor vehicles of United States design were produced in the United States and Canada between 1895 and 1924?
 A. 22,S24,O73.
 Q. How long is the Mohawk trail?
 A. It begins at Albany, New York, and runs 10 Boston, Massa- chusctts a distance of 1S2 miles.
 Q. Is Japan increasing her navy?
 A. The Japanese navy depart mcnt on April 3, 1925. announced the completion of plans for the construction of twenty-five war ships with a total tonnage of 124,- 900. Tho new vessels will include s first class cruisers second class cruisers, 10 destroycrs, and an air plane mother ship. On the same day if was announced that during the next three years the ministry of war would send seven experts to France, five to America, three 10 Great Britain, three to Germany 10 study the development of new weapons of warfare.
 Q. On what date did the last Friday in August, 1878, fall?
 A. The thirteenth.
 Q. Where did General Braddock die and where was he buried?
 A. Braddock, Pennsylvania. is name for the battlefield where General Edward Braddock was de- fcated by the French and Indians. and where he lies buried, He died three days after the battle (July is, 1755) and was buried in what was then the forest more than fifty miles from Cumberland. The obse- quies were performed before the break of day and in great secrecy, lest the Indians should know where his grave lay, and outrage it. Washington himself read the fu- neral service as the chaplain had been wounded. The grave, how ever, is known and pointed out to- day.
 Q. How Is steel polished?
 A. Usually the steel article to be polished is first rubbed down with emery of gradually increasing fine ness, after which the article Is moistened with alcohol or water and polished with Vienna lime, rouge or tin putty. Another formu- la is 10 use tin putty and harts- horn, triturated in alcohol. Use any soft leather.
 Q. What Is the first recorded use of money in the Bible?
 A. The first recorded use of money in the Bible is in connection with Abraham's purchase of the cave of Macpelah for burial-place