New Britain herald., 1930-05-14

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, 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- ceiye a personal reply. Unsigned re- quests cannot be answered. All let ters are confdential.-Edit
 Q. Can dustlcss dust cloths be made at home?
 A. They may be made by dipping clean dust cloths in mixture Of two tablespoons Of linseed or vege- table oil and pint Of gasoline or benzinc, The cloths should be hung outdoors in the shade to dry, and are then ready 10 use.
 Q. How long is round in box ing? How long is the intermission between rounds9
 A. Rounds are three minutes. Between each round is an intermis- sion Of one minute.
 Q. On what day did the 25th of December 1905 fall9
 A. Friday.
 c. Who is the governor of ken- lucky Is he a republican or dtmo- Crat?
 \. Elem D. Sampson. republican, is governor Of Kentucky,
 .. How many motion picture theators are there in the United States?
 A. Approximately 2o.5oo.
 q. Do warts affect the cyesight?
 A. No
 c. How arc the members Of the German ReiChstag elected?
 A. Members are elected for years by universal, equal, direct and secret ballot on the proportional system
 Q. How is rattlesnake oil made?
 A. By boiling the bodies Of rattlesnakes and skimming ex- pCeSStu olI rom Jnt 5ul tdCc oL lIlt water.
 e. Are poke berries poisonous?
 4. Yes.
 Q. What is the name Of the song that has an old Scotch air and is sung in The Divine Lady?
 X. "Loch Lomond,"
 Q. Are the words bigamist and bigot synonymous?
 A. A hieamist Is one who has two spouses at one time; one that is guilty of bgamy. X bigot is an intolerant. iliberate adherent Of a religious creed or form Of any sys tenn. party or opinion, and in an eX- tended use any opinionatcd adherent of any idea or doctrine. There is no connection between the words and the meanings are entirely different.
 c. How many times did the French horse. EpinSrd, race in the United States in 1924, and how many times did he win?
 A. He raced four times; first at IcilnOHl al h, f7tbAtill pti l' Sl" 'u' longs, and finished second 10 Wise Counsellor; second at the AqueduCt course on Long Island. September q. one mile. and finished second 10 I.adkin; third at Latonia. Kentucky, October II. ono and One-quartcr miles, and finished second 10 Sara zen. His fourth and last appearance vas in the Laurel Stakes al Laurel, Maryland. October IS. Ho finished fifth in 9 field Of seven.
 Q My son was born in this country in 1910. Fc is now in Jugoslavia on q visit and wishes 10 return to this country. Will ho have 10 come in tn" imm grant quota?
 A. Your son is an American citi- zen. and should apply for an American passport at the American consulate in Belgrade or in ZaGrch. producing hiss birth certificate. As an American citizen he may enter the United States freely like any other American citizen.
 c. Who were the president and vice president Of the Confederacy" Where was the capital2
 A. Jefferson Davis vas president Of the Confoderacy. and Alexander H. Stephens was vice president The first temporary capital was at Montgomery. Ala, but after the sc cession Of Virginia the capital was moved 10 Richmond
 Q. What are tho duties or purscr on a vessel? What arc the requirements for the position?
 4. A purser is an officer having charge Of the accounts, provisions, pay, etc. Of 2 vessel, and of the care Of tho passengers. The duties vary according 10 the size of the ship As q run, purFers are re- Quircd to have had office experience with a steamship company. thereby gaining a knowledge Of cargo and ship documents