New Britain herald., 1930-05-15

 question of fact or information by 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 personal reply. Unsigned re- quests cannot be answered. All let ters are fdeptial.-Editor.
 Q Is the Soviet government of Russia recognized officially by Great Britain?
 A Diplomatic relations were re- sumed December 15, 1929, when the Soviet ambassador, Gregory Sokol- nikov, arrived in London, and Sir Esmond Ovey. British ambassador, arrived in Moscow Q. When did Edward Box die'
 X. January 2, 1930.
 Q. Can q base runner advance on foul fly ball that has been caught?
 A. Yes. but he must wait until the moment the ball is caught be- fore leaving his base.
 c. Does the United States have an ambassador 10 Liberia and is he a colored man? A. The United States government does not have an ambassador to Liberia, The rank Of the American representative is minister-and the last minlster-who died recently was William T. Francis Of Minne- sota. colored man The legation is at present in charge Of Henry l Carter. white man who is desig mated Charge d'Affaires. Q. What is the regulation con- corning thes number of men in firing squad in the United States Army? A. Tn cases o' execution by shooting it has been the custom in the United States armies. in so far as is known. to leave the details with respect to the number Of men composing the squad, the number Of rifles loaded with blank cart ridges. etc. to the officer in charge. Such details have not been covered by regulations. c. On what date did Palm Sun day fall in 192S'
 A. April l. Q. Is the United States the rich est country in the world? A. Yes
 e. How should rubber plants be cared for
 4. Water often enough 10 kaep i the soil moist but do not permit water 10 stand about the roots or allow the soil 10 become bone dry. A pottcd plant set in a jardinlere needs special care in watering. Wash the foliage frequently with soapsuds. and rinse thoroughly at once. Repot occasionally, as the not becomes full ot roots. Feed every two or four weeks with dilute nitrate ot soda. very dilute ammonia water. manure teachings or some prepared plant food. l e What will destroy plant life ! in a cinder path' 4. Hot lye or hot brine solutions applied occasionally 10 the clndcr path, will destroy plant life,
 Q. Are there as many negroes Tn Throne as in the United States?
 A There are more negroes In tho Tinted States than in Europe. The negro population of Europe IS negligible.
 Q. Is Ranking, the present capi- tai Of China. the same as Peklng' the former capital?
 A. No The present name for Peking is Peiping.
 Q. Is orenge' juice acid or al kaine when taken into the dlges- tive system?
 A. Ut IS acid at first and becomes alkaline during the process of d. gestion.
 Q. Has tho Netherlands tvc capitals
 A. The Baguc' is the scat o' the court and "Amsterdam' IS the legislative seat Of the government o' the Netherlands,
 c. Are all bacteria destroyed by freezing?
 4. Many bacteria are not de stroyed by freezing, notably those o' Iypheid.
 7 e Is Mary Brian the real namf of the actress?
 A, Her real name is Lousf Dant2lcr.
 Q. How many gallons are there in d barrel' A X barrel liquid measure, con tains 31'2 gallons. Q. Has Ipanhoe oveSecn pro ducod in tho moNcs3 A. II vas produced in 1912 which IS the last record we find O any production of the book in tn