New Britain herald., 1926-08-12

You can get an answer 10 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 in stamps for reply. Medical, legal and marital advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a personal reply. Un- signed requests cannot be answered. All letters are conf1denual-Ed Editor. Q. Why does Cupid symbolize lovet and why is he referred to as Dan Cupid"?
 A. In Greek mythology Cupid is the god of love, son of Venus and Mars. Dan is an archaic title for Don, lord, sir, or any title of honor. Q. Do all widows of Civil war veterans now on the pension rolls receive the benefits awarded by the new act of congress?
 A. No. The pension of $50 per month is only given to the widow or remarked widow now in receipt of pension on account of the serv- ice of her soldier, sailor, or marine husband during the Civil war. if she was the wife of such soldier, sailor or marine during the period of his service in said war. If they aI of hic HiSr a rp q from the service, even during the period of the Civil war, she is not entitled to the increase under this act.
 c. What is the best way to wash a chamois jacket?
 A. Wash in warm suds to which household ammonia has been added in proportion about 1 teaspoon to a quart of water. Do not rinse toe much. Stretch it to shape whle it is damp.
 Q. Should a club sandwich be eaten in the fingers or with a knife and fork?
 A. They are usually eaten with knife and fork.
 .. Will raspberry plants set out in the fall bear fruit the following spring? When should they be planted?
 A. It is best to plant them ir the spring when a light crop may be harvested the following spring If planted in the fall they would not yield much fruit in the spring.
 Q. What is meant by a Der. serker rage?
 A. In Morse legend, a warrior who fought with a frenzied fur! known as the Berserker rage could assume the form and ferocity O wild beasts whom fire and watel could not harm. Hence the tern is applied to a violent and furiou! person.
 Q. Is "conniption" a legitimate English word?
 A. It is a United States colo quialism meaning hysteria, or an! it of rage and is included in tho New Standard Dictionary.
 Q. A man and a woman eacl having children by former mar riage were married and there were children born of the union. Wha relationship would the various set. of children bear to each other?
 A. The children of the husband and wife by previous marriages would be step children of the fathe and mother respectively and stel sisters and brothers to each othe and the children of the last uniol would be half sisters and brother to the children of the father an, mother by their former marriages. Q. Can you give the names o men who have gone around tn world in small boats?
 A. Joshua Slocum went arount the world in 9 ton sloop that h built in 1892 and Harry Pidgeol spent four years cruising aroun' the world in 39 foot yawl.
 Q. Why do watches have cd, numbers of jewels?
 A. In ordinary watch construc ton the roller" wheel takes a jewe on only one side hence there i usually an odd number of jewels il watch Watches have been mad with an even number of jewels, bu they are rare.
 Q. What is the birthday by tn Gregorian calendar of one who wa born December 2, 1882 of the ol Russian calendar?
 A. December 20, 1882. becaus