New Britain herald., 1930-03-13
OUETrlONS 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 marital advise cannot be given. nor can ex- tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a per. sonai reply. Unsigned requests can- not be answered. All letters are confide Editor.
 Q. Is Mount Vernon, Va, open to visitors on Sundays?
 A. It is open to visitors daily, except Sunday. from 10 to 4.
 Q. What is the theme song of the motion picture Skin Deep? A. II Came to You"
 Q. Is there real river StyX? A. No.
 Q. What is the real name of Paul Oliver, who sings over the radio?
 A. Frank Mum.
 Q. Why is the capital of the Netherlands called 'The Hague?
 A. The name means "The Gar den," and is traceable to Craven Haze, meaning The Counts Gar dcn." It was originally a lodge, or dwelling of the counts of Holland. tai tn = dicate that it is particular garden. c. What is meant by "global tonnage" as used at the naval con- ference in London?
 A. The aggregate naval tonnage of country, distributed according to it's various types of vessels in any way that the nation individually desires.
 c. What is the difference be tween a dramatic, lyric, coloratura and mezzo soprano?
 A. A dramatic soprano is one as in grand opera. A lyric so' prano has a voice suited to love songs, that is, songs which are par ticularly rich and melodious Coloratura is varied. and is suitable for runs and warbling and mezzt prano and an alto voice.
 Q. What does the German worC "liebcstraum' mean? A. Loves dream.
 o. Why does a cork float il water?
 A. Because it's density is lighte than that of water.
 Q. Where did Zachary Taylo live when he was elected presiden of the United States?
 A. At Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
 Q. Who wrote the opera Faus and when and where was it first pro duced?
 A. Faust was written by Gounot and it was first produced in Paris i 1859.
 Q. What is Dolores Costello latest picture? 5 A. Second Choicc.' Q. How long was Justice Brar deis appointed to the supreme cour Lefore the senate confirmed him? A. He was appointetd in Januar { 1915, and as there was considcrab f opposition 10 him, both in and ol of the senate, he was not confirme until June ?, of that year. ] c. What is the address of Hclc = Keller?
 A. D Seminole avenue. Fore Hills, Long Island. New York. , Q. What is the motto of tl r City of Chicago?
 A. "I Will"
 e. How old is Graham McName n the radio announcer n A.. He was born in Washingto = D. C., July 10, 1889. | Q. When was the Farm Rcli = bill signed by the president?
 A. June 15, 1929
 Q. Do the woodpeckors get the l.. food from the bark or the wood al ,, are they harmful to trees? " A. Their food consists chiefly insects and larvae. in the bark a the wood Of trees Some speci ~ feed in part on fruits and scet '' but much Of their time is spent
 pursuit of insects. They do me good than harm. because they pl "' vent the ravages of destructive 'e sectS.
 9- Q. How many horses are in {
 United States?
 A. On January 1, 1929. the I 's partment of Agriculture estimat y that there were 14,029,000. re Q. Are mules always sterile? lS A. Mules are wholly sterile W
 other mules, and with either part
 species. Only one or two eNceptic e- to this rule have been recorded, d TT even these are not usually regard
 as authentic.