New Britain herald., 1930-03-20
QUESTIONS ANSWERED


 l 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 l 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 dential.-Editor. Q. Who is the wealthiest motion | picture actor?
 A. According to "Variety," Mari on Davies is the wealthiest motion picture actress, s5,000,000 being con- sidered a low estimate of her wealth. Douglas Fairbanks and his wife, Mary Pickford, are listed close be- hind, with Charlie Chaplin and Colleen Moore following. Q. What is implied by the term, | Jumping claim? A. It means to get possession Of parcel of land or mining claim surreptitiously during the owners absence, or by force; to usurp any | property, as a mine, to which an- | other has a prior claim. Q. What does remote control in l ra dio broa dca sting mean2 A. The radio division of the de- | partment of commerce says that the term remote control is used at a | broadcasting station where the | broadcasting transmitter is in one location and the operator by means of electric switches operates from another location, or in ether words paratus is installed in one building | while the studio and microphone are in another.
 Q. What is the area of the Wash | ington Monument grounds in Wash | ington. D. C.?
 A. The total area is 1O6.01 acres. Q. Are commercial artists em- ployed by the United States govern ment in the classified civil service Is there an examination pending for this position?
 A. The only place in the govern ment service where commercial ar lists are employed Is in the depart ment of agriculture. There are very few positions of this kind in the service. The last examination was given in February, 1928, and there is no likelihood of another eXamina- ton in the near future.
 Q. Can dustless dusters be made at home?
 A. They may be made by dipping clean cloths in mixture of two tablespoons of linseed or vegetable oil and pint of gasoline or benzine. The cloths should be hung outdoors in the shade to dry and are then read yfor use.
 Q. What was the value of paper money issued by the United States Bureau of Engraving and Printing in 1929?
 A. s4,572,2S4,33o Q. Are seedless oranges natural and how are they propagated? A. They are as natural as seed oranges, and arc propagated by budding.
 Q. Is Elizabeth spelled with an "s" or "z'?
 A. Usually it is spelled with 'z' but occasionally with "s' in English speaking countries. The French, German and Dutch forms are spelled with "s" Q. Who wrote the book Scottish Chiefs?
 A. James Porter wrote it in 1S10 c. When did Dwight r. Davis assume the office of governor-gen- eral of the Philippine Islands?
 A. July s, 1929. Q. Where is the city of Mara caibo?
 A. It is in Venezuela. South America, capital of the state oi Zulia. on the west shore of the strait connecting Lake Maracaibc with the sea. It is the principa seaport or NeneZuela, mas a deeI harbor and many fine buildings.
 Q. How many times has Young Stribling fought Primo Camera?
 A. Twice. The first battle re- suited in a victory for Camera on a foul, and the second ended in a vic. tory for Stribling on a foul. Q. Are men generally more in- tcllectual than women?
 A. It has long since been proved tha tbrains and intelligence are mol a sex attribute. but that both sexes are equally endowed on the average
 Q. Why are canaries used in the mines?
 A. They are very sensitive tc poisonous gases being affected b,
 the first traces and are used in tn,
 mines to warn the miners of danger Rats are sometimes employed fol the same purpose.
 Q. How many Indians are there
 in the United States?
 A, 345.57