The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-31
QUESTIONS ANSWERED.

M J. C-Tell me something about Owen Wster. author of "'rhe Virginian. Is It q real name2
 A.-owen Wister was born in Philadel- qhia in 1860 He graduated from Harvard in 1882, was admitted to the bar in s9, and engaged in literary work in 1892. He has written several books and much prose and poetry. He resides at 91S Pine street, Philadelphia.
 Mrs. B.-Does the United States govern ment still issue gold coins of the value of g 50? Is there any premium on that coin of 1850? Is there any premium on an English shilling of 1877?
 A-Yes. There is no premium. English and other foreign coins are not worth their face value in this country.
 O. W-Parties amuse themselves by throwing stones at union flag displayed over our schoolhouse. Have we any re- dress?
 A.-certainly. Secure witnesses and place the matter in the hands of a lawyer.
 Maiden-To whom should I apply for a position in the Tennessee building at the St Louis worlds fair, and what posi- lions will there be open to young ladies2 CO Which was the greater man, Lee or Napoleon taking everything into consid- eration? @ Who Is our vice president? 0D Who Is the greatest American of the twentieth century? (5) What is the Bridge of Sighs and where Is it? (6) Where did Robert E. Lee die? Has he any relatives living in Nashville? O Through what means can l find out about my ancestry in Virginia? (S) Which do you consider the best book John Esten Cook ever wrote? Are his books based on fact or fiction? (e) Did Thomas Moore ever marry? QO When will the St. Louis fair open and how long will it continue?
 A-Write to Hon. B. A. Enloe, Nash xile Tenn. @ Napoleon won greater fame and created more history. (3) The of flee is vacant tD Judged by the standard of position, the President of the United States. As to permanent greatness, 1t is vet too early to judge without partialty. 35) The Bridge of Signs Is name popu- .larly given to the covered passageway which connects the doge's palace in Ven lee with the state prison from the circum- stance that condemned prisoners were 4ransported over 1t from the hall of judge
  'eral Lee died in Lexington, Va. There are no living relatives in Nashville. CD Learn all you can from your immediate predecessors and the way will doubtless be opened for further research. Genealogy must be traced backward. (S) A friend suggests Surrey of Eagles Nest" He drew on both fact and fiction. 60 We be- lieve not He had an early romance, the influence of which. it is believed, never left him. dO) Exposition will open April sO 19O4 and will close December 1.
 l. V. E.-Can you tell me the address of Dr. Edwin Hall, the lecturer?
 A-The only Edwin Hall mentioned in ''Who's Who is professor of physics in Harvard, who has written several scien- tifc works His address is Cambridge, Mass.
 T. c. D.-What are the two best circu- lated dallies in Idaho?
 A-The Boise Statesman has long lead. Probably the Lewiston Tribune comes next.
  mint established and where? CD When did if coin the first silver dollars? (3) Is there a premium on dimes of 1S42 or 1852 or half dollar of 1852 or 1858?
 A.-At Philadelphia in 1792 @ Not later than 1794 (S) The half dollar of 1852, with Liberty seated. is quoted at a dollar. No premium on the others.
 c1u mn ct ] own to make him eligible as a. director? ts) What is the address of the Underwood Typewriter company?
 Alone share. @ 2H Broadway, New York,
 b RIA says we have lived our 1904th year, and this is the beginning of the 1905th B says we have not lived 1904 years until next January. Please explain.
 A-If the year 1 was the first year. then the year 1904 is the 19O4th year.
 T. w. C-What was Abraham Lncoln's mothers maiden name and when was she married to Thomas Lincoln? @ I have tried to get cedar seed to grow but failed What is the best plan to make them grow?
 !. A-Nancy Hanks; married in 1906. Abra- ham Lincoln was born February 12, 1909. @ The best way to get advice on seeding for trees Is to ask the forestry division, department of agriculture, Washington.
 Omega-When was coal first used as < fuel? ( 9 When was the common school founded? (3) In case of war between Japan and Russia, could the United States, as a neutral nation, sell arms and { ammunition to either? (4) What is the diff ference in freight between San Francisco by Panama and by rail? 5) What is the flag of Panama7
 A.-Coal has been mined in England since about 12s4 In 1273 its burning was prohibited near London as being "preiu- dicial to human health" Coal was first mined in Pennsylvania in 1906. CD The earliest date we see referred to is 173S. (3) The United States does not deal in arms and ammunition whether neutral or not (D Freight is subject to numerous { classifcations, and the difference on some is greater than others. (5) We do not know if one has yet been adopted
 D. M MA wife has real estate in her I own name. When she dies will her hus- hand Chere are no children) or his heirs have any part of this estate in Kansas? go Where can l get book or publication