New Britain herald., 1930-04-09

QUESTIONS ANSWERED.
 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- ceive a personal reply. Unsigned re- quests cannot be answered. All let ters are confidential.-Edit i o. Is there verse in the Bible that says & woman's hair is her glory
 A. Corinthians 11:15 says If a woman have long hair, it IS glory to her.
 Q. Why are birds not killed when they perch on a charged wire? 1 A. Because they come in contact with nothing else but this one, wire. , A person could hang suspended from | as long as he did not come in con- tact with another wire. or with any thing that is directly or indirectly connected with the ground. Electric current will not flow unless there is a complete circuit. Should per son standing on the earth touch the bird sitting on an insulated wire, the current will pass through the bird and the person to the earth, giving both a shock.
 Q. Where was Mary Brian born :? Is that her real name? A. She was born in Dallas. Texas. Her real name is Louise Dantzler. Q. What system of measurement does Sweden use"
 A. The metric system. l Q. Who is the head of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis?
 A. Rear Admiral Samuel s, EobinsonS
 Q. What is dead reckoning"
 A. At sea it is an estimated of the position of the ship by calcula- ton of the distance according to the number of knots made as shown by the log, and the estimated speed of the vessel, and the compass direction in which the vessel has sailed. Dead reckoning is resorted to when the sky is overcast and it is impossible to obtain the longitude and latitude b yobservation of the sun or stars.
 Q. What is the population of the Philippines?
 A. In 1927 estimated population was 12.S53,SO0.
 l Q. What is the derivation and meaning Of the name Carter?
 A. It is a British family name derived from an occupation, one who drove a cart.
 c. What is the value of a small nickel cent dated 1858, with flying eagle?
 A. It Is catalogued at from l to , cents.
 @. What is electrodynamcs.
 A. It is that branch of physics that treats of electric currents, especially of induction.
 Q. Are former presidents en- titled to burial al Arlington National cemetery?
 A. Any person who has been president of the United States may be buried at Arlington National cemetery.
 c. What is the address of Edgar Rice Burroushsn
 l X. Rcseda. California.
 Q. Is Bavaria an independent nation'
 A. It is ono of the component states of the German republic. Q. What is the Salisbury oath? A. In 10S6. after the completion of the Domesday Survey, William summoned to Salisbury a meeting oi all the landholders of England, "ot whomsoevcr they hold their lands. and required them to take an oatf of allegiance to himself as king This was the famous Sarum oath 0, Salisbury oath. @. What American city is tho largest railroad center? A. Chicago, with thirty-four rail. roads entering the city.
 Q. How old is Maxficld Parrish the artist. and where does he live A. He is 59 years old. and hi! address is Windsor. Vermont.
 Q. What are the first word spoken by Jesus Christ, as recorded in the Gospels?
 A. "tIow is it that you sough me- They are found in Luke o:4o
 Q. How many races did Man o War win"
 A. He participated in twenty on, races, 1inishing first in twenty 0 them. and second in the other.
 Q. Is it possible in bowling t' take the 5. '. and 10 pins with on' ball. also the : and 10 pins with on ball?
 A. It is possible to do hoth II neither case. however. can it h. made except with a fly back. Ther' is no combination on tho alley whicl has not at one time or another m