New Britain herald., 1929-11-07
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

 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 lnaritai advise 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 confid fidential.-Editor.
 c. Are Russian rubles Of the issue of 1922 valuable?
 A. They are no longer legal tender and therefore are valueless.
 Q. What is the color Of buff Orpington fowls"
 A. An even shade of rich golden buff throughout the surface, with an undercolor of a lighter. but even shade Of buff. The shanks and toes are white.
 Q. Is there a bug or insect known as Child of the Earth"
 A.. The Jerusalem cricket, which occurs in the western states Cali fornia, Oregon and Washington is referred to as Child of the Earth. " It Is about 1 F inches long. heavily built, and has a large head. The name probably originated from the fact that it somewhat resembles a. baby. It. is nocturnal in habits, feeds on insects and plants, and hides under rocks.
 Q. How many universities and colleges are in the United States?
 A. The United States Bureau of Education lists 913 universities col leges and professional schools in the United States. Of this number 414 are under public control, 769 under private control and 150 are inde- pendent professional schools.
 c. Who invented the electric in- candescent lamp?
 A. Credit for the basic discovery Of the electric light is probably due to Sir Humphrey Davy. an English man. who in 1910 produced the in candescence of a fine platinum wire with a 2,000 cell battery. Thomas A. Edison first exhibited his lamp in 1879 at his laboratory in Menlo Park. N. J. The basic principle enl- ployed by Edison had long been known, but he was the first to sur mount the enormous experimental difficulties in the development of a practical lamp.
 Q. What is the address Of Charlie Paddock?
 A. In care Of the Los Angeles Athletic club. 431 West 7th St, Los Angeles, Calf.
 Q. For whom was Georgetown, that is now part of Washington, D. C., named?
 A. It was a city, before Wash ington was laid out and was named for George Boone. an Englishman who purchased several tracts of land in the neighborhood.
 Q. How many negroes are in the United States? How many were here at the time of the first census in 1790?
 A. According to the last census G920) there were 10.463, ,l31 ne groees in the United States. The first census gave a total of 6s7,62 slave negroes and 59,557 free negroes
 Q. Does an ocean cable follow the contour of the bottom or does it stretch across chasms?
 A. When laying cables sufficient slack is laid out to be sure that it will follow the contour of the bot tom and will actually lie upon the bed Of the ocean at all points. A careful survey Of the route is made to avoid the cable being suspended at any point as the weight would sooner or later cause a rupture.
 Q. How old Is Mary Pickford? When did she go on the stage and when did she enter movies?
 A. Mary Pickford is S6 years old. She went on the stage at age five and began her motion picture