The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27


 ton should address "Questions An swered," care The Age-Herald.
 L. J. H.-Why does the sergeant-at- arms enter the United States house Of representatives bearing the silver eagle upon a staff in time of disorder and in what peculiar way does this act serve 10 quell a tumult among members or con gress? 2. What is the name of the lar gest and deepest fresh water lake in the world? B. What Is the meaning of the expresson, "He has more of the Golden Jupiter than F" 4 Who is the writer Of the stanza that begins with the line, Heaven Is not reached at single bound?'
 A. The sergeant-at-arms represents law and order as does a policeman on the street, and the mace is his emblem of authority 2. The Tanganyika in Africa Is the largest we can find; are not informed as to depth. 8. Golden Jupiter Is pre- stunned to mean power or force 4 Dr. J. G. Holland
 War.-Can you tell If there are any companies of Americans being organized privately in this country to serve in the Japanese army?
  ton. MT. Kogoro Takahira, may be able to give you information on the subject of recruits, though probably he would not betray any confidence.
 Bedford.-How long has England con trolled Ireland? g. Where and when was St. Patrick born? 3. Which was the first naton on the earth. Hebrew or English?
 lafo how ever. Ireland was temporarily subdued by England. 2. Bonnavem Tabernae' which is thought to be the present site of Kirk patrick, near Glasgow, Scotland between 372 and 4l5 The Hebrew monarchy was founded B. C. 1095. The English nation was established some 1900 years later In SIS.
 Anxious-Is it necessary for a young man with a practical education to take college course, after five years experi- ence with modern machinery, to become an operating and consulting engineer? 2 For one well up in the English language what others would 1t be best to learn? 8. Describe a patent. Can the patentee sell at will? 1. Give your opinion of the correspondence school at Scranton.
 A-No, though 1t would be desirable. ?. For the most purposes in this country French and German would be preferred. 8. patent is a guarantee that the in- ventor shall have the benefits derived from his ingenuity for a period of seven teen years. He can sell at will 4. The success of correspondence schools indi- cates that they possess merit.
 J. c. E.-Are there government lands in Georgia to be sold or distributed and whom may I consult as to purchase?
 A. There are none.
 L. ". L.-Please tell me how many pieces of United States money-cents, dimes, etc., are legal tender?
 A. Silver dollars are legal tender to any amount smaller silver coins up to $10, and nickels and cents up to 25 cents. No premium on your coin.
 Inq-How many people of English line age in the United States? ?. What Is the address of the Y. M. c. A. in Kansas City?
 A. The last census stated that 2146,21 inhabitants were born of English parent age, and that S48.49l were born in Eng
 
 your question. ?. You have stated it correctly.
 J. E. P-TeI me the origin of homes for aged women. how many there are and where located?
 A. It is impossible to say. There are thousands of them in this country. few cities being without them.
 
 D. M. K.-How many warsnips has the United States- How many has Great Britain2 2. What are trade winds? 8. How many counties are there in the United States? How many postoffices are there in the United States?
 A. If you mean battleships, the United States has twenty-five, including eight under contract, and Great Britain has seventy 2. A wind in the torrid zone and often a little beyond that blows from the same quarter throughout the year. unless affected by local causes. B. Excuse us from counting. There are probably 25O0 or more. 4. July l. 1903, there were 74,- 169.
 Oakley.-What relation were Daniel and Noah Webster?
 A. They were not relatives so far as 
 we know.
 J. A.-Where did the free school system originate?
 A In Connecticut, we believe, in 1795.
 May.-Does the government own the railroads in Canada and what is the rate of fare? ?. Give a list of countries where the railroads, telegraph and mines are owned by the government.
 A. A. It does not, but they are heavily subsidized by the government. Fares are regulated by traffic and vary as they do in this country. 3. Russia is an example S. N. B.-Can a husband or wife sell property acquired before marriage with out both signatures to the deed? That is, can the wife sell her property without her husbands consent? l live in Mis- souri.
 A. She may but the consorts life inter- l est cannot be disturbed. l F. NJ. T.-Tell me something of John F'iske. the historian, and Dr. Brugmann, g. What is the best book on synonyms | B. What Is the cheapest reputable Amer ican university for a young man to enter f. Give me the name of dealer in old and rare books?
 A. John Fiske was born in Hartford, Conn.,, in 1S42, was educated at Harvard. and became excessively lecturer on phi | losophy, tutor in history and librarian at Harvard We have no data as to Dr.