New Britain herald., 1930-05-08


 You can get an answer to any question of fact or information by writing 10 the Question Editor, New Britain Herald, Washington Bureau, 1922 New York avenue, Washing ton, D. C.. enclosing two cents in 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 ters are fdential.-Editor.
 Q. When did English rule in India begin?
 A. The beginning of British rule in India may be traced to the Brit ish East India Company. the original charter Of which was obtained from Queen Elizabeth on December 21, 1900. In 1902 the company estab- lished itself in India. The victory, Of the English in the Battle Of Plassy June 23. 1757, gave them the provinces of Bengal and Behar, and from that year the English date the foundation of their empire in India.
 Q. Who is the author Of the phrase: Where ignorance is bliss 'tis folly 10 be wise?
 A. Thomas Gray in the follow ing verse:
 Yet ah' why should they know
 their fate
 Since sorrow never comes too late,
 And happiness too swiftly flies?
 Thought would destoy their Para
 No more where ignorance Is
 bliss.
 Iris folly 10 be wise
 c. What did the Roman god Mars represent?
 A. War
 Q. Who built the Colosseum at Rome and how large is it?
 A. The great amphitheater, called Flavian or Colosseum, was built by Eespasian and Titus upon the site of part of Nero's Golden House" As it now stands. it was completed only after the great fire of A. D. 2l7, when the present upper story, formerly Of wood, was added. l. is an elipse 615 by 51O feet, with an arena o81 by IF feet. It's capacity is now estimated at about 5o,00o. The ancient Roman estimates, which varied from So,oo0 to 100000 are manifestly exag- gerated.
 Q. Does the United States gov ernment own any territory in Africa?
 A. No.
 q, Why is the Immigration Act of 1924 referred 10 as The National Origins Act?
 A. Because it provides that quotas shall be established in pro- portion to the original nationality Of Of the United States in 1920.
 .. Are Liberia and Abyssinia governed by blacks?
 A Yes.
 c. When was the Worlds Colum- oian Exposition?
 A. It was held in Chicago from May to October 30, 1893.
 Q. What does [. o. b. stand for?
 A. Free on board.
 c. Where is Hampton Roads?
 A. It is a channel between Old Point Comfort and Sowell's Point. Virginia, through which the waters Of the James and Elizabeth rivers pass into Chesapeake Bay It is an important highway Of commerce, especially for the cities Of Norfolk, Portsmouth and Newport News, Va, and is one Of the chief rendezvous Of the United States Navy.
 Q. Is taluremia contracted by handling or eating rabbits?
 A. While domestic rabbits are sceptible to taluremia. it has not been found in those kept under pen conditions. The insects which ire quently transmit this disease do not have easy access to such animals The disease may be contracted from handling infected animals. bub these cases have only been reported from wild stock There is no danger Of contracting taluremia by eating rab- bit meat if it is thoroughly cooked, even though the animal may have been infected.
 c. Where and when vas Aris- totle born?
 A. He uas born 5S4 B. q. at Stagira Greek colonial town on the northwestern shores Of the Aegean sea,
 q. lf two men. who arc not re- lated. marry sisters are they brothcrs-in-laW
 4. The husbands of sisters may by courtesy be called brothers-in- law. although actually they are only brothers -in-law to the sisters Of their wives.
 c, What is the tallest building in the United States?
 A. The Chrysler building, 1.o30| feet hgh.
 Q. How tall is the Prince ot Wales?
 9' Apoul H\e rect, SIX lnChcS,
 Q. Is it possible 10 anchor ship without the anchor being on the bottom?
 A. No. Som times the anchor is allowed 10 drag in the water 10 aid in keeping the bow Of the ship in the wind, during a storm.
 Q. What proportion Of the popu- lation of the United States are college graduates?
 A. One estimate is 214 per cent: with an additional 455lper cent hav- ing some college training.