The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-06

NNaL IS tne Derivation OF tle WuFl- ~aubafh
and sunday? Where in the Bible is the day q
rest called Sunday? G. G.. o.
Sabbath is traced to the Anglo-Saxon
'sabat," the Latin "sabbatum,' the Greek
"sabbaton." and the Hebrew Sabbath"
Sunday to the Anglo-SaXOn "sunnan daeg."
The word Sunday does not occur in the
Bible.
Who is CUTLER Couch? Al.
Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch has been
prolific writer since 1887, averaging three
published volumes Of fiction. essays or
verse every two years He is the author
who was commissioned to complete the
novel that Robert Louis Stevenson left IN
finished. He lives in Cornwall, England,
where he was born.
am told that there once was in this country
STATE or Territory officially designated as sy.-
yania, is this the case2 j. P.
No; though a committee, OF which Thorn
as Jefferson was chairman. proposed the
name for territory north OF the 45th par
allel. Other names proposed in this ordi-
nance Of 1884 were Assenisipia MetropO-
tania, Chersonesus. Michigania, Saratoga,
Illinoia, and Pelisipia.
How many ties are reekoned to a mile Of rail-
road2 Is nothing but wood used! T. II.
About $500 Iron and steel ties are used
in some localities. and the curious fact has
been discovered that when put into road
that has considerable traffic they do not
suffer damage from rust to an appreciable
extent The same point is noticeable in
the case Of rails in use and those piled
by the roadside.
Is the genuine French sardine different fish
from those put up in this country A. A r.
The name sardine, taken from Sardinia,
was given to a species Of funny. A very
near relative Of this species is found of
the coast Of California. From the Atlantic
coast Of France are sent a great many
sardines that are herring. pilchard. or
sprat. The sardine OF our eastern coast
is herring, and now and then menhaaen.
Is a man liable for debts contracted by bis
wife before their marriage? 2 When does girl
become Of age in the District g. is a father re-
sponsible for debts contracted BY an unmarried
daughter as long as she lives beneath his roof?
A. L. S.
No; unless he should incur the liability
by ante-nuptial contract 2. For the puT-
pose Of owning and holding real estate.
twenty-one years; to acquire and hold per-
sonal property eighteen years. and to give
consent to marriage, eighteen years 3.
No.
How came the term Brother Jonathan to DO
applied to Americans T. z.
It is said to have arisen in a remark OF
George Washington when he went to
Massachusetts to organize the Revolution
ary Army Ammunition and supplies were
lacking, and the General said: We must
consult Brother Jonathan" meaning Jona-
than Trumbull then Governor Of Connecr
ticut Later the phrase was used loosely
in all difficulties and gradually the mama
came into its present meaning.
When did the costume consisting Of doubles
and hose give way TO coat vest and uousersE
Early in the eighteenth century the
doublet and cloak we're replaced by coat
and waistcoat, the latter with huge Flaps.
With trousers evolution was slower. As
the mentioned period knee breeches and
long stockings little altered from the hose
Of the Middle Ages were worn. After them
came pantaloons. fitting tightly and but
toned or tied at the ankle. Then early IN
this century trousers appeared.
Is the eel found in our streams derived from
The salt water ecI1 2 Is 10 true tHJt the eel IS
sea? TAYLOR.
Over fifty species Of cells are recognized,
and the more common species are found in
both fresh and salt water. Indeed, they
are believed to make, more or less gem
orally, two annual migratiOns: one in the
fall. to the sea. and another in spring or
summer. from sea to rivers. >. No the
eel will go overland when the spirit
moves him. getting about in snake FASH
ion at night.
Is a competitive examination TO choose cam
didate for the United States Naval academy held
one year in advance Of appointment A A.
It is the appointment to West Point that
is usually made year in advance Of the
date OF admission. With the Annapolis
Academy il is the duty OF the Secretary Of
the Navy. as soon after March Of each
wear as possible. to notify each member or
Congress Of any vacancy that may exist
in his district. A Congressman may or may
not nominate after u competitive eXamina-
ton. Examinations OF nominees az Anna
polls come in May and September. Inc
academic year begins October l.
VIII YOU tell nc something Of the late R, D.
rr,rEm5re2 RlDD.
He was born at Longworth Berkshire,
England. in 1923. He was educated at Tiv-
srton School and Exeter College, oxford.
winning a scholarship and graduating B. A.
IN 1877. Five years later he was admitted
10 the bar and for several years he prac-
iced as q convey duttl. Ills uiSl NbNGl was
published in 1861 and later ones appeared
II intervals Of three or four years until
his last. which came out in 1897. Lorna
Doone" was issued in 1859. His transla-
ions of Virgil were also published. Aside
rom his literary work. he was highly sue
.essful as a hOrticulturist He died Jauu-
iry 20 Of this year.
When was ta. first regular min. .-.4bii- SIZED in
his country. D. ~ ~
On May %, 1867 in Massachusetts Prior
% that time the colOnists had been
,srd pressed for a circulating medium.
Vampum. cotton cloth and fur skins we're
lsed and ia 1888 the General Court Of Mas
achusetts extended this strange currency
ny this order: "Muskett BULLETS Of a fult
,oare shall passe Guaranty for a farming
peece provided that noe man be compelled
o take above XII d. att a tyne OF them
National coinage began in 1872. on a scale
uggested by a purchase, on September IL,
IF that year. Of six pounds OF copper,
hough nine years earlier a few pattern
pieces" had been struck.