Evening journal., 1905-09-23

of Canada maintaineds Co In what re-
spect is Canada not an independent ooun-
try? Fifty thousand dollars. paid by the
Dominion government. CD BY the Domin-
ion. CD The head of the government the
governor-gcnera is appointed by the
King of Great Britain.
Ie. G. J.-How old was Paderewsbi when
he first received music lessons. and who
were his teachersl Give date Of his birth
and his native citys Is he claimed TO be
the greatest pianist I'm the world. A
lgnace jan Paderewski was born in
Podolia. Russian Poland In 1850 He be-
gan to play at the age of three. and at
seven took lessons from a local teacher.
Pierre Lowinslxy. lie went to Warsaw in
1872, where he studied with Roguski and
Janotha, and when about sixteen years
old made concert tour in Russia. at the
close Of which he went back to Warsaw
and took his diploma from the conserva-
tory He also studied later at Berlin. In
1913 he was made professor of music there
and in 1880 occupied the same position az
Strasburg. He made his debut at Vienna.
IN 1881 and at New York in 1892. He is
particularly successful m his interpreta-
tion of Schumann. Chopin, Rubinstein
and List. lie is. at least. one of the great
pianists of the world
r. Dare there amy Hottentots remain-
ingg CPD What is the difference between
an admiral, a rear admiral and commo-
dore; CD What became of General shafter
after the close Of the spanish-American
war? A. Yes. they occupy a portion Of
southern Africa. 90 An admiral is the
commander-in-chief of a fleet. and is an
officer of the highest rank A rear-admiral
is the commander of a squadron. A COM
modore is next in rank below a rear-ad-
miral and above "a captain; the rank was
abolished in 1899. CD General Shafter went
on the retired list June 90 1901. and resides
at 1920 Jackson street. san Francisco
Douglas-If woman in Kansas. having
a family. inherits money from her faith
er's estate with which she buys real es-
tate; her husband Improves the property
and supports the family TO the best Of his
ability, I'm case he survives his wife what
interest, If any, has he then in the ca
tatef A. His interest would be one-half
the other half going to descendants.
f. E.-Please give me a recipe for
the paint which is put ON the polished
parts Of ploughs and other machinery
when it leaves the factoryg 90 How can
1 locate a lady in New York city, not
knowing her addressg CD Is there a paper
published which contains ads of articles
TO be exchanged? C) Can an administra-
tor be compelled TO settle an estate at the
end OF three years, or can he have longer
timeg A. The polished surface Of machin-
cry is not painted. but is often smeared
with grease to prevent rust. CD The New
York directory contains only names o.
business concerns and heads Of families
lIf the lady is unmarried she might he
very difficult to hnd. CD Yes, any guam
tity of them. 90 He would be given such
time as the court deemed proper.
B. W.-To get at the value of the litho-
graph stone you have discovered. the ad-
vice of an expert would be necessary. I
am not familiar with the trade, but doubt.
Hess correspondence with any lithographic
printer would result in your learning the
name of dealer.
II H. Ii do not recall the details Of the
Boxer troubles in China and am unable
to make comparisons as to the American
and Japanese troops.
D. A. S.-What is meant by the Name
less city? A. Rome, so called from the
. fact that death was the penalty for pro-
nouncing its more ancient name, supposed
to be Valentia.