New Britain herald., 1930-05-02

] QutStlON Ol ldCL or lnloFHldlOn DS writing to the Question Editor, New l 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 dential.-Editor. c. Is water heavier than oil? A. Yes.
 c. What is the value Of a United States quarter dollar dated 1878? ..
 4. It IS catalogued at o5 to 30 cents,
 c. What is the muzzle velocity of army service rifles?
 A It IS 2,7o0 feet
 Q, What IS the speed record for aircraft
 A. The latest is 357.72s miles an hour.
 c. Is there a school conducted by the United States government where an enlisted man in the Army or the Navy can study medicine?
 A. A physician in the Army or the Navy must be graduate in medicine before entering the serv- ice The medical schools conduct cd by the government are only for post graduate work for physicians already in the service.
 Q. Under what department of the United States government is the Coast Guardo
 A. Treasury department
 O Is there such thing as fire walking" as portrayed in the photo- play The Girl of the Port?"
 A. Fire walking is a quasi-re- ligious ceremony in which deyotees walk barefooted on red hot stones or charcoal, a custom now practical ly extinct in Polynesia but still per sisting in India. The fire walker usually passes through the ordeal unsCathed The rite is performed by the Dosahs at the annual worship of their god, Rahu, who is believed to cause eclipses. Tn northern In dia, Hindus walk through the Holy Fire and Mohammedans over the fire in honor of St. Madar
 Q. What kind Of college is Hunter College. and where is it?
 A, II Is a college for women. in New York City, supported by public funds. and open only to residents Of the city.
 c. How many theaters has the city Of New York?
 A. A survey made two years ago showed POS legitimate theaters, and 5So movie houses, with total Of 858,e73 seats.
 c. How many Knights Of the Round Table were there, and what were their vows?
 A, The order Of knighthood created by King Arthur called The Knights of the Round Table" con- sisted of 15o members. each of whom appropriated a seat at the Round Table. Tn King Arthur's time the vows of knighthood were 10 defend religion and the ladies, to succor the distressed, ever to be faithful to his companion knights. and fidelity to the pnghted words
 Q. When was the Battleship Texas launched
 A. May IS. 1912.
 c. Who takes the role Of Seth Parker in the radio feature of that name?
 A. Phillips H. Lord.
 2. Is French chalk ordinary chalk?
 A. IL is a popular name for soapstone, which IS very different from chalk in it's composition, being 3 sillcate Of magnesia.
 Q. Is it possible to grow toma- toes and potatoes on the same roots?
 \. It is botanica1ly possible to graft a tomato onto potato roots. but no such plant grows naturally. The plant which results from such grating bears potatoes under ground and tomatoes above ground.
 c. What qualifications are neces- ssry for a man 10 become an auto racer?
 A. He must be registered with the Contest Board of the American Automobile Association. and in good standing with them and have suffl- clent experience positively to war rant the officials permitting him to drive. 1t is necessary for an ap- pllcant for registration with the A \. A. 10 qualify before receiving 3 license. The only exceptions 10 this are when an applicant is approved by one of their representative or has the endorsement of three prominent and well-known drivers.
 z. What university in the world has the largest student enrolment?
 A. Columbia University in New York City, with 36,587 enrolled stu dents in all its schools.
 c. Did Mexico ever have en- trants in the Olympic Games?
 4. Yes
 Q. When was the song Wait Til the Sun Shines Nellie" pub lished?
 A, Harry Won Tilzer, published 1t in 1905.
 c. Has Henry Ford sold his rail- road, the Detroit. Toledo and Iron ton?
 A. He sold 1t in June 1927 to the pG00roaT Corporatiop Little Shooting Likely