New Britain herald., 1925-12-17
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

l QUESTIONS ANSWERED.
 You can get an answer to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald, Washington Bureau. 1922 New York avenue, Washington, D. C., enclosing two cents fin 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 sre nfdential.--Editor.
 Q. How much did the United States government pay for the Philippine Islands. Did this govern ment ever promise the islands inde- pendence?
 A. The Philippine Islands were ceded by Spain to the United States by the treaty of peace concluded be- tween the United States and Spain on April II, 1899. The United States paid $20,000,000 to Spain. In the act of August 29. 1916. the United States congress declared that it was 'the purpose of the people of the United States to withdraw their sovereignty over the Philippine Islands and to recognize their inde- pendence as soon as a stable govern mcnt can be established therein"
 O. To how many years of shore duty is an enlisted man in the navy entitled?
 A. They are entitled to two years of short duty at the end of every six years. There are, however, so many men of long service in the navy and so few shore jobs, con- pared to the number of men that 1t is necessary that the mems names be placed on a waiting list and they are given shore duty whenever there is a vacancy and in their turn. They are not, however, allowed to take more than two years of shore duty at any one time.
 @. Who is Mrs, Zachary Lans- downe who is being tried before an army Investigating board?
 A. Mrs. Lansdowne is the widow of the commander of the dirigible airship Shenandoah that was de- atroyed by a storm while flying over Ohio. She is not being tried but has appeared as a witness before two military courts. She was q witness before the army court that is trying Col. William Mitchell and testified in his behalf. She also testified in the navy court of inquiry that is trying to fix the blame for the Shenandoah accident.
 Q. What is the official name of the ruler of Hungary and what is the religion of the majority of it's in hahitants?
 A. Hungary is one of the states of southern Europe formed out of the old Austro- Hungarian empire. The head of the country is styled officially Protector of the Magyar State" or Regent" The state is classified as a monarchy. In religion G3 per cent of the population is Roman Catholic, 21 per cent is Hell vetian Evangelical and the re- mainder is divided among q number of other sccts.
 c. What became of the |. S. cruiser Memphis?
 A. The armoured cruiser Mem phis was launched December 3, 1904 at Philadelphia. It was originally named Tennessee. It was commis- stoned in 1906. In 1916 it was made the flagship of the cruiser force in the West Indies. On August 20, 1916 while lying off the city of San Domingo, it was driven ashore by q tidal wave and completely wrecked It was stricken from the navy list December, 19l7..
 c, Is there a pistol which fires an Illuminating rocket?
 A. There is q pistol called the "Very" pistol that fires an illuminat. ing rocket.
 Q. Who is the cartoonist whc draws "Adolph and Oscar and Everett True?" A. Ardo Condo drew "Adolpf and Oscar" more than ten years ago Everett True" ran for twenty years