New Britain herald., 1925-08-27
QUESTIONS ANSWERED


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 Q. What is the origin of the name Blacksmith ."
 A, The name "backsmith" orig mated because the man was smith who worked In black metal or iron, as distinguished from a whitcsmith who worked in white metal or tin.
 e. Of what variety and appear ancc is the green toad?"
 A, Tho green toad of the Medi- t"rrancan district. called by the Italians "Rospi," is, as the name inn plies of a grcenish color. Its habits arc similar to the common toad found in North Americas; in fact it is a member of the same species. Except for color they do not differ much in appearance and grow to be about 1-@ inches long. Their food consists of worms, insects and snails.
 Q, Has any estimate been made as 10 the number of Shriners who came 10 Washington, D. C., during the Shrine convention last summer?
 4. Approximately 150,000 Shrin- CTS and visitors were in the city at that time
 Q. What is 'Ingria" or "Inger- manland?"
 A. An ancient district of north- west Russia before the World war forming part of the government Of St, Pct"rSburg. The Ingrians are one Of tho native Finnish tribes of this region The district belonged originally to Novgorod, and from 1917 to 1TO2 was held by the t"rdos who lost it again to Rus Sia in the wars of Peter the Great. It is now part of the Russian So- ciolist Soviet republics.
 Q. Where was the Gatling gun first manufactured and used?
 A. The Gatling gun Cor rcvolv- ing battery gun), named for the inventor, was first manufactured in Indianapolis In 1862. Later twelve of these guns were made on the James river, Virginia, and used by General Rutler in his campaign there. In 1866 successful trials of the guns were made at Washington and Fort Monroe. after which they wore regularly adopted by the United States army.
 Q. Is there any flag especially representing the Jewish nation?
 A. According 10 the Zionist Or eanization Of America. the Jewish people have q flag which consists of blue and white background with Star of David in the center. The Star Of David Is made up Of two oquilatcral triangIcs in symmetrical intersection.
 Q. Should q rose bush that has bloomcd well all summer need pruning in inc fall?
 A. Yes. It is best to prune them severely either in the spring or fall.
 Q. Is tho cotton used for mak- ing absorbent cotton just cotton that has been damaged by fire or watorH
 A, No, II is the highest grade of long staple cotton, specially treated,
 Q. Why was William Jennings Bryan called the Commoner?
 A. Tho word "Commoner," as if Is ordinarily used signifies "one of the commonality, that is, not peer" II Is an English term used much in politics. Bryan was called the "Commoner because he es- pousod the cause of the common people. He publishcn a periodical by that name for a number of years.
 Q. What state In the United States has the largest farm popula- ton?
 A. According to tho last census, New York state has farm popula- lion of 1o.&S5,327 which is the largest of any state in the United States.
 Q. Where is tho Sargossn sea?
 A. Tho region of the Atlantic ocean from about latitude 20 de- grccs to 8 degrees north and be- tween Azores and the Bahamas is thus known because of the large amount of scaweed. particularly in the form "Sargassum hacciferum." which it contains. It lies in the eddy of the great system of currents, so that the waters carry very little sediment and are remarkably clear and transparent. The scawced in- cludes other types than the one named, which, however, is the most common. The forms have no organs of attachment, but arc supplied with air cells causing them to float al tho surface where they are blown about by the winds.
 c. Who were inc first tcu rank ing mon national tennis players for 1924?
 A. For mems singles they were in order named: William T. Tilden @d; Vincent Richards; William NJ. Johnston; Howard o. Kinsey; Wal lace F. Johnson; Harvey Snod- grass; John Hennesscy; Brian I. C. Norton; George NJ, Lott. Jr.; Clar- once J. Griffin.
 Q. How many miles of we'll graded roads and how many miles Of railroads are there in Porto Rico? Is there any estimate as 10 T,,-., l,n fI,4o ,of