The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-10

| write it thus: 12111 1 J. T. B-Kindly give the names of the | father and brothers of Governor Howard of Maryland
 | A.-Edwln Warfed is the only govern or Maryland has l do not recall any former governor of that name. l M. D.-Your question about the law of | inheritance Is incomplete in that you do not tell what state you reside in. It is | always safe to consult a lawyer In such matters As you state the case, 1t seems to me that 1t might be rather difficult, ! in case of the death of the wife. to prove what share of the property was contrib uted by her. Law deals with facts as they are proven. 1 Aspirant.-Please inform me whether there is any way for enlisting for service in the navy other than through the en- listment offices opened in the city from time to time?
 A.-You can apply direct to the navy department at Washington. Mrs. L-T have a silver cord worn by an English officer in the battle of Que bee. where General Wolfe was killed Can you give the names of other generals killed at that time? A.-The American general, Montgom- cry, was killed at a siege of Quebec in 1775, fourteen years after Wolfe. I do not recall other generals killed in either siege.
 w. H. N.-what day was the 18th of January in 1S34?' A.-Saturday
 c. D. S.-Can a man who bought real estate which was sold for taxes ten years ago compel the heirs of the former own CT to give him a deed of the property? Alt is not necessary. You will need lawyers advice.
 Mrs. S-Please tell me the significance of these flowers; White rose, red rose. lilac. pansy, pink, and honeysuckle?
 Alt is difficult to find an authority. The white rose may be assumed to mean purity, the red rose passion, lilac first love. pansy thoughts pink boldness. and honeysuckle ambition.
 z. S. Y.-Where can I get a copyright for sheet music?
 A.-Send a printed copy before day of publication, enclosing 50 cents to the li- brarian of congress, Washington D. c. B.-What is the address of Andrew Carnegie?
 A.-5 West Fifty-frst street. New York city.
 J. H. M.-What size is the largest gold coin?
 A.-Twenty dollars
 J. E. D.-Please print the best record for walking one mile. half and quarter miles? What is the longest distance walked in ten hours? A.-The best professional record for one mile Is six minutes and twenty three seconds; amateur, six minutes and twen- ty-seven and two ffths seconds. Have no record of lesser distances. l. Hibberd. professional walked sixty miles in nine hours and forty minutes and forty-seven seconds
 S. W.-Please state the reasons which actuated the United States in it's recent dealings with Panama and some ac- count of the history of Panama?
 A.-A desire to benefit the world. and especially the United States. by the con- structon of a canal across the isthmus The government chose the practical way to accomplish this. All the history that Panama has has been published In the newspapers in the past few weeks.
 J. L. J.-What is the meaning of the French phrase. "au revor''? What is the language of a ring when worn by a woman or man? State the language of stamps?
 A.-Literally "til we meet again." I do not know the language of rings. The language of stamps has been printed in this column repeatedly c. E. B.-Can a person who is the own CT of 320 acres of land make final proof on a homestead of 160 acres?
 A.-Yes.
 Coins-There are no premiums on half cents of 1894, Scent pieces of 1858. half dimes of 1s40 1853; dimes of 1885. 1853; i; 5O-cent pieces of 1908. 1885. 1S4s 1853, 1s5s or dollars of 1883. 1884, 1894.
 L. J. J.--I question whether it would be possible to obtain answers to your que ries regarding the social life of the king of Korea. Korea is a dependency of China. and women do not figure in either political or social life; they are simply the servants of the men. To be the wife of even peasant does not imply that the wife is on the same plane as the hus- band and only long residence in the country would give one any information as to the inside history of a family, even the royal family
 J. NJ. P-The interest bearing debt of the United States is something over $soo.- 900. O00 The debts of the states aggregate in round numbers about Sl9,000,000. have no figures on municipal debts.
 F. & P-The secretary of commerce and labor is at the head of the govern ment department of that name, which copsiders all matters relating to inter