New Britain herald., 1925-11-21

Q. What is meant by "person- ality' when we speak of certain person possessing Splendid per sonality"?
 A. Personality Is that which con- stitutes distinction, qualities that make an individual original, inter- esting and forceful in his dealings with others.
 Q. When did Buffalo Bill die and where Is he buried?
 A. Col. William F. Cody (Buffa- 10 BilD died January, 1917, at the age of 67. He was buried on Look out Mountain (now called Mt. Cody) near Denver, Colorado.
 Q. What is the meaning Of the emblem of the American Red Cross?
 A. The first meeting to organize an association for the relief of peo- pies stricken by war or pestilence was held in Switzerland. This meet Ing adopted as their emblem the red cross with a white background which was the reverse of the Swiss flag, white cross on red ground. The Red Cross society, that grew out of this meeting, took its name from the emblem selected.
 Q. What is the meaning of evo- lution in its broadest sense?
 A. Evolution, as 1t Is understood today, is widely comprehensive term, comprising a study of the vast complex of natural conditions resulting In the formation and de- velopment of stellar systems and particularly that which includes the earth as well as all forms of plant and animal life upon 1t. In biology 1t means the series of steps by which a germ or a rudimentary part becomes an adult organism or & fully developed part. Q. How old is Jackie Coogan and how long has he been in the movies?
 A. He Is eleven years of age and has been in the movies about seven years.
 q. How are "salt beads" made?
 A. Take 2 tablespoons salt l tablespoon corn starch and 1 table spoon cold water. Add water colors, dyes, fruit juices or other coloring matter to the water. Mix the corn starch with the water. Heat the salt In a small pan and when very hot pour in the cornstarch. Knead until thoroughly mixed and mold into desired shapes.
 Q. Is John D. Rockefeller. Sr. living?
 A. He is still living at the age Of S6 years.
 Q. How many bank failures were there in the United States in 1928? How many were National Banks?
 A. In 1928 there were 57S bank failures in the United States of which v were National banks.
 .. What Is the address of Vir- einia Bradford. film star?
 A. Universal Studios, Universal City, California.
 .. What is the meaning of the word 'mollycoddle"?
 X, One who lacks resolution, en- trgy, or hardihood. Used in con- tempt, it means a petted. spoiled, ctfeminate man.
 Q. What is the difference be- tween mediation and arbitration in international affairs?
 A. Mediation is a friendly in tcrvention by q neutral power be- tween two disputing nations, in an effort to bring them together TOT the purpose of reaching an agree mcnt An example of international mediation was the action of Presl- dent Roosevelt in bringing together representatives of the governments of Russia and Japan through which inc Russo-Japancse War was end ci. Arbitration is an undertaking by third party 10 examine. weigh, and decide some questions at issue Lctwcen two disputing powers. One Of the best examples Of internation- al arbitration is the recent case where the United States arbitrated between Chile and Peru to settle the Tarna- Africa controversy,
 Q. For how long has he desk used in. the Whita House office by President Coolidge been in use?
 A. The desk, made from wood taken from the Resoluto, that has been used by all the Presidents including President Coolidge-since i, was received. was presented to the President of the United States by Queen Victoria about the year 1859.
 q. What is inc average monthly output Of cigarettes in the United States and what revenue is collected by the government for that period on cigarettes?
 4. During the nine months January 10 September 30, 1925, inclusive. G0.26G.343,529 cigarettes were manufactured in the United States making q monthly average ,ot CG9,625.392 cigarettes. The govern lnent collected for this period SSl'- G49.65 on large cigarettes and SlSo,- SV2,.0S.22 on small cigarettes--a to- tai of stSO. SS3,252.S, monthly