New Britain herald., 1926-05-07
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

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 e. When and by whom was Labrador dtscoyered2
 A. IL was discovered by Norsmen in the 10th century. Cabot sailed along 1t in 14a8 and Conte- Real in I504. The interior WAS practically unexplored until fraversed by offi- cers Of the Hudson Bay Company in Ig4o.
 c. What are tears?
 A. Drops Of saline liquid sacrated by the lacrImal gland for moistening the surface Of the eye and washing away foreign bodies.
 C. Where and when was Thomas Ghatterton, the poet, born? Did ne commit suicide?
 A. He was born al Bristol, Eng land, on November 20, 1752. At a very early age he committed suicide. He was penniless and starving and too proud 10 accept the meal his landlady ofIered him, Hc locked himself in his attic, tore up his papers and was found next morning dead from arsenic poisoning.
 c. Which is correct, teaspoons ful" or 'teaspoonfuls? 2"
 4. "TeaspoonfuIs" is correct The word spoonful" Is now 6 single word in English and takes the "s' to make the plural.
 c. How many aliens reside in Paris, France?
 A. The following approximate figures are taken from Robert For rest Wilson's Paris on Parade" 35.0Q0 English: 10000 Americans; 100. 900 Italians; 100000 Belgians; 6o,o00 Russians and 6o,0Q0 Swiss, There are approximately 100000 Americans constantly visiting in Paris.
 c. Can smaller libraries borrow books from the Library Of Congress?
 4. Yes, The Library of Con- sress lends freely to other libraries, and even deposits with them. for long periods of time, slch books a.s they may require in their work. The borrowing library pays trans portation charges. The librarian at the Library of Congress. Washing ion. D. C., will be glad to furnish further details.
 ., Who compose Grand and Petit iaries and what Is the particular work Of each@
 X. X grand jury is composed of a body Of men varying from 12 10 -J in number designated from time 10 time hy the court 10 inquire into charges of violations of the criminal law. It's function is not 10 estab- fish guilt or innocence but to ascer- tain from the testimony given before 1t whether inc suspicion Of guilt is warranted and the evidence suffi- 1 cient to bring the accused person 10 I trial: in which case it returns an in- 1 dictment under which tthe case ! comes before q petit jury in open 1 court. The petit jury in its modern 1 form consists Of q body of men, usually ? in number, chosen from 1 a larger number of eligible persons 1 and determines the guilt or in- ! nocence Of persons brought 10 trial
 c. How many Indians are there | in the United States and how many fought in the World War?
 A. Tare are approximately 348.- 900 Indians in the r. S, about 200 1 Of them fought in the World War.
 c. What is the origin Of the sanary as cage bird?
 4. It's origin is SIS obscure as is he early history of other domesti- eated animals. II seems probable