The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-01
QUESTIONS ANSWERED.


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 l.. J. J.-At about what age do Korean women marry? Do Korean women live 2 | secluded life, or they allowed priv leges? Are they allowed the same school advantages as their brothers? What of their manners, dress and occupation? Is iociety much affected by caste?
 A.-Marriage in Korea Is arranged by parents and generally at a very early tge. Frequently the husband and wife To not assume marital relations until he age of puberty is reached. The wom- m are practically slaves and are rarely ieen by men not of their own household Their education is extremely limited When they go out they cover their faces with a hood generally white or green Their dress consists of huge trousers padded up Inside with cotton wool, and socks similarly padded which are fas- tened tight around the ankles to the trousers. Over these is a short skirt tied very high over the waist; and tiny Jacket, generally white. red or green, completes the wardrobe of most Korean women According to our theories soei- ety does not exist, and caste governs, though not to an extent known in many oriental nations.
 A. Z.-What Is the address of Andrew .Carnegie, and is he now In America? In }what town is the home of John b. RoclSe- teller?
 A.-Either may be addressed at New York city. MT. Carnegie is now in Am rica.
 G. B. W.-What has become of Aguin- aldo? Is he still under government sur rellance at Manila, or Is he allowed to go about as he pleases? g. What Is the extent If any, of nsurgent opposition to inc authority of the United States in the Philippines now, has it practically been Suppressed? g. Is 1t compulsory that English be taught in the schools in the Philippines?
 A.-Agunaldo Is free to go where he pleases, having taken the oath of ale glance. ?. There is no longer any or ganized opposition 10 United States au- thorites. There are, and doubtless will be for long time to come, more or less difficulties In keeping the more turbu- lent tribes under restraint. g. English Is taught in the public schools.
 J. c. C.-Was there ever a time since the creation of earth that the masculine gender has had no beard? If so, give us late, etc.
 A.-There are numerous races, or rath- sr tribes, where the men have little hair on the face If this condition was com mon to all mankind, it was before dates were recorded
 Work.-Is there such a book as royal register, relating to estate tied up in Europe?
 Al think not. European estates which cannot find owners are generally mythical.
 B. B.-What denomination does Alton B. Parker belong to? ?. Is there a char ftable institution at Nashville where rrlpples are cared for? If there is, under what conditions one be admitted? B. Give the meaning of different posi- tions of stamps on envelopes? 1. What are the emblems of the chrysanthemum, rose and pansy?
 Ale is a democrat. 9 There is no tucn 1nStilutiOus O. II Sou want lo say T love you" place stamp upside down m left corner. Do you love me?' at tight angle on right hand corner. T seek your acquaintance left lower cor ner T wish your friendship" right up- per corner. "I long to see you" at right angle on line with name. Accept my ! love-" on line with name. My heart is anothers" left corner crosswise. T am engaged. upside down on line with name Write no more." upside down on right corner. Yes" in center at top. '.No" in center at bottom. T hate you' in left hand corner. 4. The chrysanthe- mum is emblematcal of truth. rose of love and pansy of thoughts.
 O. McC.-Please give me a recipe for mounting pictures in paper weights paste to be applied to face of the pie ture?
 A.-Perhaps this will serve: Rub up fine flour with cold water, add a little alum. and then boil. The alum will make r 1t adhesive when very thin.
 J. c. N.-B rents his farm to for one ! year. c has to build sheds and buys lumber for same. Can c at end of year remove the sheds without mourning risks at the hands of the law? ?. To what ex- tent is infringing the law by perxlit- ting his stock to run in C's rented Yield