New Britain herald., 1926-10-07
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

question of fact or information bx writing to the Question Editor, New Britain Herald, Washington Bureau, 1922 New York avenue. Washington, D. C., enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical, legal and marital advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be undertaken. All other questions vii receive a personal reply. Un- signed requests cannot be answered. | All letters are confidential.-Edit
 Q. On what charges was Joan of Arc sentenced to death?
 A. Wearing mems clothes and cutting off her hair were two of the main charges against her when she was brought before the Inquisition. She was tried in the ecclesiastical court as a sorceress, by the Bishop of Beauvais, assisted by members of the University Of Paris, which was i .Ider English control and a special ly delegated inquisitor. She was condemned to be burned to death, but recanted her alleged errors and expressed penitence. Her punish ment was then commuted by the ecclesiastical authorities 10 inn prisonment for life. The events of the next few days arc obscure; but it is certain that Joan again put on the male attire which she had ab ! jured. The resumption of these garments and expressions of regret for her recantation were then made 1 the grounds for concluding that she | had relapsed. She was condemned and burned at the stake, May 30, 1431.
 Q. How is marshmallow sauce made?
 A. Boil together until It forms q soft ball when dropped in cold water, 1 cup sugar and one-half cup water. Poud slowly on beaten white of one egg. beating con- stantly meanwhile. All 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon melted but ter. Beat until it reaches the de- sired consistency.
 Q. When were water ice and ice cream invented?
 A. Water ices were probably brought 10 France from Italy about 1850. Ice cream is said to have been known in Paris in 1775. Eng land and Germany had it about the same time. The first advertisement Of ice cream in New York appeared June s, 17S6.
 Q. How many persons were killed and injured by railway acci- dents in 1923, 1924 and 1925?
 A. In 1923 there were 1885 killed and 171,712 injured; in 1924. killed, 6,617; injured. 143,73o and in 1925, killed, 6,766; injured 137,- 435.
 Q. How much did the internal revenue tax on cigarettes amount to last year? .E
 A. During the fiscal year ending June 30, 1925 the Bureau of Inter nal Revenue. collected in taxes on cigarettes Oarge) s109,523.54; (smalD, s225, ,oSo,702,o7. | Il. MlldJ IS tilb dNtl dSt hNlS It of a cubic foot of eand or gravel?
 A. The weight is as follows: dry-from 90 to 1Q5 pounds; packed
 from 100 to 120 pounds; wet from 11S to 120 pounds.
 Q. Which football teams are fimiliarly known as Big Ten" and Big Three?
 A. The Big Ten" are the teams of the University of Chicago, Uni versity of Illinois University of Iowa, University of Michigan, Per due University, University of Minnesota, Ohio State University, Indiana University, Northwestern University and the University of Wisconsin. The Big Three" are Harvard, Yale and Princeton. | Q. What does the name "Krause" mean?
 A. Crisp.
 Q. Is there q species of sheep known as "Marco Polo?
 A. That is a popular name for sheep technically known as Pamir Argali They inhabit Pamir, a plateas In East Turkestan known as the Roof of the World". They were discovered by Marco Polo in the 18th century, and named for him. They are wild, like our Rocky Mountain goats, and are hunted a, game animals.
 c. What is Juggcrnaut?
 A. Juggernaut or Jagannath Is 8 town of British India. The word is also used to designate huge and foridly ornate car on which the image Of Jagannath, a deity o India, is carried through the streett of the town of Puri, on it's way tc festival in another temple. IT the press and excitement of the en thusiastic multitude many fatalitie! occur when persons are crushed under the wheels of this enormou! car. Thus. juggernaut has come tt mean ruthless killing. , Q. What boat brought the bodie of the victims of the Battleshil : Maine to the Washington Nav, : Yard?
 A. The scout Crulser BlrmlnS ham.
 . Q. What is the best way 10 stor lard that is to be kept for con siderable time?
 A. Place it in air-tight contain CTS and store in a cellar or othe place away from light, in order t avoid rancidity. Fruit jars mak excellent containers for lard, becaus they can be completely sealed Glazed earthenware containers, sucl as crooks and jars, may also b : used. Sterilize containers an, covers before filling. a Q. What were the heaviest shell used by the United States during tn = World War?
 3 A. 14,000 pounds, used In 14-inc' Il guns.
 Q. What was o. Henry's req