New Britain herald., 1925-07-18

o. What were the states that ! formed the Confectionery
 A, South Carolina, Mississippi. Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas. Arkansas, North Carolina, Tennes- see and Virginia. The flag of the i Confectionery, however, carried thir- | teen stars, as Kentucky and Mis- souri were claimed by the Confed eracy and, though they did not pass ordinances of secession, had repre- Sentativcs in the Confederate con- gress.
 e. Who played the part of "Patchos' in the photopay When Mans q Man."
 A. John Bowers.
 Q. Who are the persons who have received the "Prix de Rome" of the American academy at Rome?
 A. Painting: Michael J. Mueller Of Cable, Wisconsin; sculpture: Walker Hancock of St. Louis, Mis- souri; classical studics Charles A. Robinson, Jr., and Lillian B. Law Ter; musical compositions: Walter Heller of Cambridge, Massachu- sets.
 e, Who is the youngest justice of the United States supreme court? $ A, Pierce Butler. He was born in 1866.
 c, Can you suggest something Tor cleaning a bathroom floor of white tile?
 A, A solution containing 5 to 10 per cent of muriatic acid with water will he found effective. Moisten the mop or sponge with the solution and rub over the floor. The solution will attack the cement between the tiles and, therefore, should not be poured or flushed on the floor. Wash the floor thorough ly with clear water after using this solution.
 Q. Are there five or six conti- nents?
 A. According to general usage the continents are given as six: Eu- rope. Asia, Africa, Australia, North America and South America. Oc- casionalIy one hears of Tive conti- nentS' either Australia not being counted (hcCause it is a large is land) or North and South America being taken together as "Eurasia." Somo geOgraphcrs speak of the Ant 1 arctic region as another continent called "Antarctca." Thus the num- , Der of continents is variousIy given and no definite number has ever been agreed upon by geographers.
 Q. What are the qualifications required for the captain of a ship and where ar" the examinations held and by whom? A. In order to become the cap tain of 2 ship, q man must have 1 served three years at sea, or two 1 years in ship school After this ! service, he must be q third othCcr i for one year, second officer for | one year, and q first officer for one year He is then eligible for exam l ination as q ship master or captain. | In order to qualify, he must have q knowledge of navigation. the rules of the road, storage of cargo, | ships business. law of storms, and general knowledge of agency for oWncr." He must be t9 years of age before he can be third officer, The examinations are held by the | Steamboat Inspection service, de partment of commerce. Washington, D, C,
 Q, How long has the present leader of the United States Marine hand served in that capacity and how ull is he?
 A. William II. Sontolmann has been leader of the band since May :. 1928. He was born September G4, 1S6G,
 Q. Where did thc term Bull Moose" as applied to the Progress siyo party under Roosevelt origi~ nato"
 A Prom 3 statement by Eoosc- l welt, made upon his arrival at Chi cago just before the convention Of 1912, that he "folt like bull moose
 .. Which of the states has the . grcatest rural population?
 A. Tcxas. AccoRding to the t92U census the rural population was B. 15o,539.
 @. Is there any way that One can prevent the ouor of ham and cab bage from getting into the house while it is cooking?
 A. X few pepper pods or bits of charcoal in the pot will prevent this olor, or Il little vinegar added 10 the cabbage serves the same purpose and adds 10 the flavor.
 Q. How can Woolcn sweaters be washed?
 A, 80 soft water and soap suds; never Ub with soap. Squeeze and kncad the wool. Rinse through two tubs Of clean water Of the same temperature as the studs. Press firmly with tho hands, do not wiring or squeeze tight. Shake the gar mcnt thoroughly. Dry either at room temperature or out of doors in q breeze. In drying stretch to he desired size and lay on a clean paper on the grass or porch to dry.
 e. What was the Fenian Broth crhood?
 A. A political association formed, 1857, by Irishmen in New York for the forcibe separation of Ireland from England. They seized on the differences between England and the United States during the Civil war and attempted to widen the breach between the two countries. They used the United States as a base of operations against English authority in Ireland and Canada. collecting funds and arms. In 1866 they attempted an invasion of Can ada at three widely separated