New Britain herald., 1926-10-04
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

l You can get an answer 10 any 1 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 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 standardization,
 Q. Has Mrs. Coolidge bobbed her i hair?
 A. No.
 Q. Can a soldier with a dishon- | orabe discharge for assertion re- turn to the service? A. Under some circumstances he might be accepted but a thorough investigation of the individual case | would be made by the War Depart ment before decision was reached. If a man had a good record before and after desertion and recruits are needed in the branch of the ser vice to which he applies for enlist ment he might get back.
 c. What is the addres. of Buck Jones, the movie star?
 A. Fox Studios. 14o1 N. Western Avenue, Hollywood, California.
 Q. Has New York or Philadel- phia larger negro population?
 4. According to last census the negro population of New York City was 152,467 and of Philadelphia 134,229.
 Q. What is the highest point in continental United States?
 A. Mount Whitney, California. The elevation is 14,5O1 feet.
 Q. How many continents are there?
 A. Usually they are counted as North America, South America Eurasia. Africa and Australia. Some geographers class Europe and Asia dS l"p IlSllltf NOlllllltlE5 ilidhliIS six instead Of five.
 .. Which of the three languages English, German and Spanish is most widely spoken?
 A. IL is estimated that English is spoken by 1SO, 1000, 0,N0n German by 120,00o,00O and Spanish by 55.oOo,- %.
 c. How are United States Mar shals and deputy marshas appoint ed and what are their salaries?
 A. Marshals are appointed by the President of the United States, gen. erally on recommendation by the At torney General, and are confirmed by the Senate. Salaries vary from s3,000 to s5,0OO. Deputy Marshals are appointed by United States Marshals subject to the approval of the Attorney General. The minimum salary for a deputy marshal devoting his entire time to his duties is s1,320 per annum.
 Q. What Is the meaning of the following names: Margaret, Marion. Esther, Arthur. John, Engene and Francis?
 A. Margaret means "a pearl"; Marion, inward sorrow: Esther, good fortune"; Arthur, "noble"; or strong: John. "gracious gift of Cod; Eugene. well born; Fran cis. freedom
 n What ie tlo States penny dated 1S40?
 A. A large '. S. copper cent dated 1S40 is valued from 1 to 20I cents.
 Q. Who pays for the illumination of Niagara Falls?
 X. Since May A, 1925, Niagara Falls has been illuminated in colors four hours every night. The lights are installed on the Canadian side, and the power Is donated by the Hydro Electric Power Commission of Ontario. The project is financed jointly by the Commission and by the cities of Niagara Falls, New York; Niagara Falls, Ontario and the Victoria Park Commission.
 Q. What does "Mene, menes, tekel, upharsin" mean?
 A. They are the words of the fa- nous handwriting on the wall at Beishazzars feast, Daniel 5,25) and their meaning is as follows:
 'Mene," God hath numbered they kingdom and finished 1t; "Teker', thou art weighed in the balance and art found wanting; "Cpharsin". thy kingdom is divided and given to the Medes and the Persians.
 Q. How large was the gift of James B. Duke to Trinity College, North Carolina and other southern institutions?
 A. He gave the principal sum Of $40, 0,O0O,O00 as a trust fund. Twenty per cent of the income is to be added to the principal each year. The remaining income is to be divid- ed among a number of institutions Trinity College to receive 32 per cent (after the original 20 per cent Is de- ducted) provided the name was changed to Duke University" which was done.
 Q. Who was the 11th Secretary of War of the United States?
 A. W. H. Crawford, 1915.
 Q. How can I stiffen crocheted baskets?
 A. Gum arabic, dissolved in warm water until the consistency of thick glue, is a good stiffener. Dip the basket in the solution while it is hot. Repeat the operation until the required stiffness is attained.
 Q. What is a eudiometer?
 A. A graduated instrument for measuring the volume of a gas.
 Q. What is macaronic verse; A. LudiCrous verses consisting Of words from different languages