New Britain herald., 1925-09-18
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 question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor, New Britain Herald, Washington Bureau. 1922 New York avenue. Washington, D. O.. 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 Q per- sonal reply. Unsigned requests can- not be answered. All letters are fidential.-Editor.
 Q. How can amber be fused?
 A. Amber fuses at temperatures in the vicinity of 800 degrees Centi- grade. There is some decomposition of the amber at its fusion point most of the fossil resins. The fusion can be carried out in suitable metal ket- ties (nickel or aluminium preferred). (. On a small scale amber can be fused in glass test tubes or flasks.
 c. Can you give me an Indian name meaning industrious worker?
 A. Ihikona (Cheyenne).
 Q. At what temperature Is ab- solute zero. Has 1t ever been ob- tained?
 A. Absolute zero, the point at which bodies are entirely devoid of heat, exists at 459.4 degrees below zero, Fahrenheit. A temperature Of one degree above absolute zero has been obtained in an effort to liquify Ihelium gas
 Q. Of what church was John Wesley originally a member before the organization of the Methodist Episcopal church. What does the Episcopal" in the title mean? A. John Wesley, founder of the Methodist church, was member of 1 the Church of England. His meth ods, however, brought him under censure of that church and he was forced out. But the system of church government by bishops, used In the Episcopal church was re- tlined and the Greek word, "episcopos' meaning "blshop' Is contained in the word "Episcopal".
 c. Can lilacs be grown from cut tings?
 A. Lilacs can easily be grown from cuttings. In the fall cut up into six-inch lengths number of strong whip-like branches. making the cut just below bud. Tie them In bundle and bury them in box of sandy soil in the cellar. Water them occasionally. Tn tfe spr'ng the wood at the base should be partially healed over, and the cuttings should then be placed In well .>repared ground so that only two buds remain above ground. If there lre any leaves on the plant take them off. Q. What is the best way 10 get rid Of spiders? Can you get rid of them by putting poison around?
 A. Spiders cannot be poisoned with food since they only eat living insects. The only way to rid & house of them, according to the bureau of entomology is to fumisate the premises.
 c. Should salicylic acid or ben ncate of soda be put in canned goods as a preservative?
 A. The best cook books do not recommend this. Thorough sterili- zation, 1t is claimed, gives the same results without possibility of injuri- ous effect.
 Q. Has Gloria Swanson any chill dren?
 A. She has one child of her own, a daughter. She has also an adopt ed son.
 c. What Is the largest city park in the United States? A. Fairmount Park in Philadel- phia. Its area Is 2,64S acres.
 Q. How wide Is the Mississippi river at New Orleans? What is its average depth?
 A. The width of the Mississippi river at New Orleans Is about 3,500 to 1000 feet. Its average depth is 80 to 90 feet but there are holes ir