The morning call., 1894-05-13

company does not undertake to care for the
animals In transit 1t Is impossible here to OBJ
tain figures as to the least cost for transporting
ten horses from this city to Liverpool.
ILLITERACY-B. g., Oakland, Cal. Accord
Ing to the most reliable figures obtanable the
percentage of illiteracy is as follows: Russia so
per cent. spain go, Italy 4S, Hungary 43,
Austria SO, Ireland 81. France 10, Belgium
15, England 13, Holland 10, UHi ed States 8,
Scotland Z, Switzerland 21a and Germany 1.
OATH AND AFFIRMATIoN-H. X. South
Bend, Wash. If an individual called upon TO
take an oath In some proceeding In court can
not conscientiously take the oath as usually
administered, he must affirm that what he will
testify to Will be "the truth. the whole truth
and nothing but the truth"
INELEGANT PHRAsEs-M. A. H.. Cal. "It
Is awfully nice," Thanks, awfully," There
were a lot OF women there" are phrases that
are In daily use. They inelegant, and
should be avoided by all who wish TO
create the impression that they are good con-
versationalists.
GEMS FOR MoNTHs-M. A. H., Cal. The
gem for January Is the garnet, which signifies
constancy; for May, the emerald, success in
love; for September, chrysolte, preservation
from folly or It's cure, and for December, tur-
quOise or ruby, prosperity, brilliant success.
CLOSING THE FAIR-A. F. e., North Branch,
Calaveras County, Cal. The executive COM
mittee OF the Midwinter Fair has not yet an
nounced the date OF closing the fair. but it is
the desire of the concessionsires and exhibitors
that 1t close on the 30th OF June.
A DOLLAR OF '99-A. s., Alameda, Cal. A
dollar OF the United States Of 1899. II In good
state Of preservation, is worth ST 20, that Is
one with thirteen stars; one with five stars of
the same date is worth 81 40, and one with six
stars Is worth but 81 I'D.
FORTS AND IsLANDs-D. H., City. A per-
son desiring TO 60 on the Government tug for
the purpose OF visiting the forts on the islands
In the bay must apply at army headquarters in
The Phelan building for pass.
CATHOLIC EMANCIPATION ACT-M. D., San
Andreas Calaveras County, CAL The Catholic
emancipation act was passed by the British
Parliament on the 13tn of April. 1889.
BACK DATEs-M. A. H., Cal. December IA
1871, fell on Thursday; January 20, 1882. fell
on Friday; February 3, 1860. fell on Friday
and April 21. 1861, was on Sunday.
ADAMS SHERIFF.. r. j., City, James
Adams was rlected Sheriff OF San Francisco at
the election hrld in 81 and served during the
years 1872 and 1888
OILs-M. L., City. Ii the merits of any cura-
tive oil are not set forth in the advertising de-
partment Of THE CALL they will not be given
ID the query Column
ST. PATRICK-A. g., City. st. Patrick was
ordained in France and went to Ireland on his
mission in the year 431, which was In the fifth
century.
THE SHERIFF's OFFICE-N. w. A., Liver
more, Alameda County, Cal. The Sherifs In
the State OF California are elected for two
years.
PoUNDMAsTER's DEPUTIEs-S. City. The
Poundmaster's deputies and the driver OF the
van are paid salary OF $50 month each.
BooK-W. H. T., City. You can. II you feel
that way Inclined say this here book" but
this book" would sound much better.
HE RUSSIAN EMPIRE "A. ", City. The
latest figures OBJ ainable give The population OF
the Russian Empire as 121, 1858, ,5S1.
AMATEUR-G. s.. City The moment an anna.
teur, actor or athlete. performs for pay. he Is
classed as a professional
LIFE OF NoTE-A. e., Clty.-The lie OF
note In the State of California, unless renewed,
Is tour years.
MILLIoNAIRE-M A. H., Cal. The correct
pronunciation of millionaire is million air.
SKETcHING from nature, 80 cents. 1914