New Britain herald., 1930-07-08

writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald. Washington Bureau 1922 New York avenue, Washing. ton, D. C.. enclosing two cents 1T stamps for reply. Medical, legal and marital advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be under. taken. All other questions will re- ceive a personal reply. Unsigned re- quests cannot be answered. All let 1 ters are dential.-Editor. 1 Q. Do Mohammedans believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ?
 A. They regard Jesus simply as prophet.
 Q. How did Egypt get its name
 A. It is derived from the an- cient name of the river Nile, "Aegyptos," so called by Homer and Strabo.
 Q. How many American troops were on transports that were sunk by German submarines during the World war? ~N' 1ii NC u dliEopoi tSt litiN III s oll board a large number of American troops, were sunk by submarines, but the loss of life was small-159 on the Tuscania; 56 on the Mol david and none on the Persic. About 360 American soldiers were lost on the Otranto which was in jured in collision with another steamer and drifted on the rocks. Several American transports were sunk on the return voyage from France, but with small loss of life, as few passengers were on board, and most of them were saved.
 c. Is Skeets Gallagher, now ap- bearing in motion pictures the Gal lagher Of the one-time popular team Gallagher and Shean?"
 A. No.
 e What are the French and Italian forms Of the name Joy?
 A French "Joie" and Italian "Gioia."
 Q. Does Pennsylvania recognize the validity of common law mar riages?
 4. Yes.
 @ What is the current price of ivory
 A. Prices vary from $50 to s45o per hundred weight.
 Q. Are old stamps in pairs, blocks Or sheets more valuable than single ones?
 A. If valuable al all 10 collectors, stamps in blocks, sheets or pairs usually command higher price than single ones.
 Q. When did the Brooklyn Ma tional League baseball club last participate in the world series?
 A. In 1920 when they lost 10 the Cleveland Indians, , games 10 2.
 Q. When did Oscar Wilde die?
 A. November 30. 1900
 c. Where was Ramon Navarro born and what nationality were his parents? What is the title Of his next picture?
 A. He was born in Durango, Mexico, February $, 1899, and is descended from Spanish and native ancestors. His next picture will be called The Singer Of Seville" in which he plays the title role.
 c. Was Roland, the hero of Theroulde's "Chanson de Roland" real person?
 A. He was Count Of Mans and Knight of Blaives His mother. Bertha, vas sister Of King Charle- magne.
 e. Is Winnie name or a nick name?
 A. It is usually a nickname for winifred, but it may be given name.
 Q. How was the Grand Canyon of the Colorado formed?
 A. By the ceaseless flow of the silt ladened Colorado river, and the storm waters that occasionally fall into the canyon. and by the "weathering process"
 Q. What is the average longe- vity Of a cat?
 A. From 12 10 IS years
 Q Who was the first Chief Justice of the United States supreme court?
 A. James Jay Of New York, who served from 17S9 10 1795.
 Q. What is the average age Of girl graduates from high school?
 A. About IS years.
 Q. What is meant by the term "Romance Language?"
 A. Italian. French, Spanish and the other Romance languages are evolved from the language spoken in Rome during the period of the Roman Empire and Republic. and are of Latin origin.
 c. Who played the principal human roles in the Rin-Tin-Tin pie ture The Million Dollar Collar"
 A. Tom Dugan and Evelyn French