The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-13
QUESTIONS ANSWERED.

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 QUESTIONS ANSWERED.
 This column is open to readers of The Age-Herald. Anyone desiring informa- ton should address questions An swered," care The Age-Herald,
 IT IA man dies leaving wife, but no children. mother and one brother survive him. In the absence of Will who gets the property under the laws or Ohio?
 Ans.-Real esate goes to the widow
 Hyman.-what is the religion of Russiag 7 (2.) What is the pay is the pay and al lowance of non-commissioned officers Tn the United States army?
 Ans.-The religious divisions of Russia are said to be as follows; Catholics B. sOo, GOO; Protestants, s,4oOOOO; Orthodox, 7s.- BIO 600; Jews, 3,4oO,OO0; Mohamedans, S,Ooo,- 600; uncfassified. ss0,0Oo. @ he pay ranges from eighteen to forty-fVe dollars month In the new territories the pay of officers is ten per cent more, and that of enlisted men twenty per cent mode
 OK H-Where is the Eleventh United States infantry stationed?
 Ans.-We are not sure. Write the War Department Washington
 L. D. B.-How long did the Chicago Worlds Fair last? How many nations participated in 1t, and how many will be represented in the St. Louis Fair?
 Ans.-Six months. The rest of your question cannot be answered with exact ness. The expectation is that all the lead ing nations and many smaller ones will have exhibits at St. Louis
 E. J. S.-why does the needle of con- pass always point to the north?
 Ans.-Because 1t is magnetsed. In sus- pension the magnet is drawn toward the north pole. Why 1t does so cannot be told.
 J. M.-What was the date of the fight at San Francisco, last year, between Corbett and Terry McGovern? CD Must voter in St. Louis or Kansas City be resident of ward thirty days before he can vote?
 Ans.-March 30. @ Must reside in pre- cinct sixty days.
 M. G.-who is chief justice of Nebraska? (2.) Name the justices of the United States supreme court?
 Ans.-S. A. Holcomb, (2) M. w. Fuller, chief justice; J. M Harlan, ID J. Brewer, H. D. Brown, E. D. White, R. w. Beck ham. Joseph McKenna, o. W. Holmes. w. R. Day, associates.
 E. B. S.-Piease state the population of Japan and the size of its army
 Ans.-Popuation 44,26o,6O4. Her so-called war strength Is 420,9S1 men. This is inde- pendent of her navy
 D. P. W.-Please give me the names of principal flour mills in Kansas?
 Ans.-Business addresses barred. Con suit a directory.
 J. F. C.-Can man own land in Can ada and reside there and not be in sub 1ection to King Edward? (2) What were Thomas Jefferson's religious views? Did he observe Thanksgiving Day.
 Ans.-He need not become subject of King Edward, but he will be amenable to the laws of Canada. (2.) MT. Jefferson Is said to have been a firm believer in the teachings of Christ, but did not subscribe to all the beliefs of orthodox Christians. We have no record of Thanksgiving days between 179S and 1872
 T. J. S.-Where can I get a good book on the training of children?
 Ans.-Books are sold in bookstores.
 E. T.-Are Japanese immigrants barred from this country?
 Ans.-They are not
 w. R. McD.-State your wants to the Department of Agriculture Washington, D. c.
 E. R. MI have an old Stradivarius. with date 17S6, which some think Is worth a large price. Who will buy it?
 Ans.-Correspond with leading dealers in musical instruments.
 H. A. K.-Who is president of the sen ate and speaker of the house?
 Ans.-WiIlam P Frye of Maine Is nras- ident pro tempore of the senate, and Josepn I. cannon Is speaker of the house
 E-Assuming a naturalized American citizen dies intestate and without heirs In this country, would his property be claimed by the state of which he was a. citizen to the exclusion of heirs citizens of another country?
 Ans.-It would not.
 J. A. A.-To whom can write to learn the cost of tuition in law school in Paris, the cost of living, etc. CD If A person Is born on February 29, what date would you call his birthday in years other than leap years?
 Ans-You might write Hon. John K. Gowdy, consul general, Paris, France. @ He would have none.
 J. A. Q.-Has there a law ever been passed taxing bachelors. and would such law be constitutional?
 Ans.-In olden times such laws were common. but we believe none are en- forced now Such laws would be within the constitution.
 S. J. M.-What day was November s. 1S4S?
 Ans.-Wednesday
 l.. J. G.-Write the American Boy. De- troit, Mich, about value of stamps,