New Britain herald., 1928-05-16
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, 1922 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- l ddential.-Editor. Q. Who is the speaker of the ! United States House of Representa- lives?
 4. Representative Nicholas Long worth of Ohio. Q. Why was the treaty of peace i that ended the Russo-Japanese war signed at Portsmouth, New Hampshire?
 l \. Because that place was agreed upon by the contracting powers in which to draft a treaty. They were l invited 10 meet in the United States 1 by President Roosevelt. l c. Does the British govern ment have direct control over the 1 government of Ireland? A. The British government has no direct control over the govern ncnt of the Irish Free State (south- ern Ireland). While it is not. in a 1 broad sense, independent of Great Britain, it enjoys the fullest auton- i omy and the status of a self-gov- erning dominion. The government | is similar to that or the Dominion i of Canada. On the other hand 1 Northern Ireland is subject to legis- lation by the British Parliament and elects members to if.
 Q. What price was paid by the New York Yankees for Babe Ruth when ho was purchased from the Boston Red Sox?
 A. The reported sale price was s125, 900.
 O.. Who were three of the moro prominent philosophers of ancient | Rome?
 A. Seneca, the tutor of Nero; the Emperor, Marcus Aurelius: and Epictetus. the slave. were among the more prominent.
 Q. What is the origin Of the ex- precision "according to Hoyle"? A. Hoyle was a. noted English writer on whist and other games, who Is generally recognized as an authority on all kinds of card games, etc. He was the author of many books on the subject as well as a teacher of whist.
 Q. Has "F,lmer Gantry", by Sin clair Lewis been barred from the Boston Public LNorary?
 A. Yes.
 @. What is the greatest number of runs scored by a team in the American and National baseball leagues in q single inning?
 A. The National league record is l s made by Chicago against Detroi in the 7th inning, September ( 1883. The American league record is IA made by the New Yorl Yankees against Washington in the 9th inning, July 6, 1920.
 Q. Where can the following quotation be found: why behold est thou the mote that is in tn, brothers eye. but considerest no the beam that is in thine own eye
 A. In the Bible; Matthew 7 verse ?.
 Q. How old is Red Grange, th' football star?
 A. 27 years.
 Q. Who is the composer of tn song "My Blue Heaven? i A. Walter Donaldson.
 c. Jf British subject marie an American citizen. does she be come an American citizen by reaso of such marriage"
 A. Not since the passage of th Cable Act of September g. 192: which provides that on and afte that date married women shall n hlonser take the citizenship of tn husband.
 Q. What is the value of Unite States five cent piece dated 1912?
 A. NDlleCtOIS NdIue tIeHl dC to : cents.
 2. Does one have to be a fu citizen of the United States to er list in the Army?
 A. No. Ii is necessary, howeve that he shall have his first citizei ship papers.
 Q. How old is Milton Stills, 1T motion picture actor" Is he ma ried?
 A. He is 4G years old and
 married to Doris Kenyon, the fil
 actress. His address is First N; tional Studios. Burbank. California
 Q. What is the weight of a cub
 foot of gold?
 4. Cast hammered gold weigl
 1905 pounds per cubic foot
 Q. How much does 9 cubic fo
 of cork weigh" n A. Fifteen pounds.
 c. How many silver dollars we, T, coined in 1902" v A. 1S,160.777.