New Britain herald., 1928-03-10
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answer to any question Of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor, New Britain Herald, Washington Bureau. 1929 New York avenue. Washington. D. C.. enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical. legal and marital advice cannot be given, nor can ex- tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a per. sonal reply. Unsigned requests can not be answered All letters are con. tidential. al.-Editor.
 Q. What is q travellers check?
 4. These checks issued by bank ing institutions and other concerns are sold to travellers in denomina- tions ranging from S1O 10 slO0 and can be cashed in any country when properly endorsed. They provide safe method of carrying funds on journey.
 c. Is June 4th a legal holiday? 1 A. No, but it is widely observed 1 as Flag Day. | Q. What is Solon?
 A. A lawmaker.
 Q. Is there such a word as 'gumption"?
 A. It is Q colloquial expression meaning, ready perception and dis crimination: quick discernment and adoption of the elements of prac- tical success; acuteness, common sense.
 c. Should an engagement ring { be worn over or under the wedding rpg?
 A. It is worn over the wedding ring.
 Q. How many fights did Jess Will lard have after he lost the heavy weight title 10 Jack Dempsey in 1919?
 A. Two. He knocked out Floyd 1 Johnson in II rounds at New York | City, May r., 1923 and was knocked out by Luis Firpo in 8 rounds at Jersey City, New Jersey, July 12, 1923.
 .. Are eagles so fond of sum- shine that they soar above the clouds to gaze upon it's unclouded brilliancy?
 A. While that is not a fact the idea probably comes from the fable founded on the belief of the ancients, as stated by the naturalist 1 Plny: Before it's young are yet tlcdged. the Eagle compels them 10 gaze at the rays of the sun, and if it observes one to wink or show a watery eye, casts it from the nest a Sd degenerate offspring; if. on the contrary, it preserves steady gaze it is saved from this hard fate and brought up.'
 c. What Is the address Of The American Civil Liberties Union? A. 100 Fifth Avenue. New York City.
 Q. What Is the nationality and meaning of the name Crumley?
 A. It is of English origin from the middle English word "crum" meaning crooked and Tea meaning meadow.
 Q. What is the meaning Of the Latin motto "Nincit qui SC vincit"?
 A. He conquers who conquers himself.
 Q. What diameter are the stars Antares, Bctelguese, Mira and of the planet Saturn?
 A. According to measurements made by the interferomcter method at Mt. Wilson Observatory as re- ported in 1923, a diameter of 4oO,- o0h. 900 miles has been assigned to the giant star Antares: to Betel- guese 30o, o,000,0o0 miles and to Mira 25o, 100000 miles. The diameter Of the planet Saturn is 13,000 miles.
 Q. / How high is Mount Everest
 A. 29.141 feet.
 c. What kind of societies are named Audubon
 A. The National Association oi Audubon Societies for the Protec- ton Of Wild Birds and Animals is an endowed. membership institution incorporated under the laws of New York. Its objects are to arouse to q greater degree the public con. science on the important subject oi preserving the wild birds and ami,