Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-12-04
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sttute.)
J. A. HAS the government published
the total revenue receipts for the fiscal
year ending June %, 1902? If so, what were
they?
A.-The total revenue of the government
for the fiscal year ending June 80 last was
1894 4O5,1S
w. A. B.-Have any of the Cecil Rhodes
scholarships for American boys been
awarded? Where can / write for full in
formation concerning them?
A-Write George w. Fox, Federal
building, Denver Col, who may be able
to give you the particulars you ask.
L. B.-Explain the origin of the dollar
mark. 90 What does the Golden Gate take
it's name from?
A.-The most commonly received begin
ming of the dollar mark is that it grew
out of the initials u. S. in combination.
CD From the fact that it is the gateway
to the most famous gold producing region
of the world.
T. P. W.-What was the total vote cast
for secretary of state in Ohio at the last
election? and the total vote for governor
in New ork, Pennsylvania and Michi-
gan?
A.-This question has been asked by
number of correspondents. The votes have
not yet been canvassed-and we do not
care to interfere with answers in news
paper guessing contests.
E. M.-Please outline the life of Jenny
Lind?
A.-Born of humble parents in Stock
holm Sweden, in 1921. A benevolent wo-
man heard her sing and paid for her mu-
steal education. She sang in the Stock
holm opera till Is, and then went to Paris
for four years of study. After touring the
cities of Europe and adding everywhere to
her fame, she came to this country in 1851
and was received with the greatest enthu-
siasm. Her first concert in America Qns
New York; earned ten thousand dollars
for her, which was Immediately disbursed
in charity. Her marriage was unfortunate,
and she died at an early age. The date we
do not recall. She was called the Swedish
nightingale.
A. B. Bare there coal mines in Ire
land?
A.-Coal is mined in a very small way in
several counties in Ireland.
H. G.-If one shoots at burglar and
accidentally hits a passerby, has the In
jured party no redress?
A.-No. A burglar is fair prey, and the
other injury being conceded to be acci-
dental, there is no responsibility attached.
G. G. S.-Can a husband or wife who
have been separated six years remarTy?
A.-Separation for any length of time
does not act as a divorce. The deserted
party has grounds for securing divorce,
and may then marry.
c. McK.-To whom was given the title
Most Christian King?
A-Louis XXI of France, so named by
Pope Paul H. His atrocious cruelties
made him detested throughout the world.
T. ]. C.-When was Moscow burned?
Am 1871 by the Tartars, and again
September T. 1912, when fires were ordered
started in 500 places at once because the
French evacuated the city and the Rus
SLAMS returned and began rebuilding.
]. M. B.--Mow many soldiers volun-
teered for the Mexican war? Give the
number by states.
A. General Taylor's army consisted at
first of $500 men, and congress soon at-
thorized $4,000 volunteers. Further statis-
tics are not at hand.
J. c. W-Who are the presidents cab
met? (2) How many minis and where are
they? 90 Who is the United States
Acknowledgement and what is his sal
airy?
A. John Hay, secretary of state; L. M.
Shaw. secretary of treasury; Elihu Root,
secretary of war; H. G. Payne, postmas-
ter general; w. II. Moody, secretary OF
navy; e. A. Hitchcock, secretary interior;
James Wilson, secretary agriculture. Cd
Five; at Philadelphia, New Orleans, Den
ver Carson City and San Francisco. CD
Nelson A. Miles, S11, 900, with an increase
of ten per cent for each five years ser
vice.
A. B.-What is Booker T. Washington's
age, and where was ne born?
A. He was born about 1857 a slave,
near a little Virginia village known as
Hale's Ford.
Mrs F. L.-whom. did Cain marry?
A. History saith not. Read Genesis fv;
16, II.
History What battles of the revolu-
tionary war are considered most impor-
tant?
A. Those of Saratoga and Yorktown.
CT have a Canadian piece Of 1881.
Please tell me what it is worth?
A. Your question is very incomplete.
Canada has many 'pieces" of money,
none of which so far as we know have
any special value in this country, and all
of them are nara TO use except near lne
boundary line. American collectors rare
ly buy coins other than American.
r. A. R.-Can the term of a patent be
extended at the discretion of the commits
sioner of patents?
A. No. The term of patent is seven
teen years.
]. R-When was letter postage reduced
from three cents to two?
A. October /. 1888.
d. D.-when did the Panama canal
company fail?
A. The DeLesseps company failed in
1855 and its rights were transferred to
the present company in 1894.
j. R.-Has Congressman-elect Hearst
Of New York. served a term in congress?
A. He has not
E. S. T.-What date is the beginning
of Lent?
A In 1908 it will begin March 4. 1t al
ways begins with Ash Wednesday and
closes with Easter Sunday.
w. M.-what is the meaning of the
initials r. S. V. p?
A. Answer if you please.
]. H. T.-What is the correct pronun-
citation of ST. Louis?
A St. Louis people pronounce 1t as If
spelled Saint Lewis.
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