Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-05-21
WHAT PEOPLE WANT TO KNOW

Why is genuine silver called "sterling?"
Answer-The word sterling" is used in Eng
land with the ancient French meaning of true
and came to be associated with the fness of the
coin of the realm. Hence the adjective sterling"
became synonym for pure or genuine silver.
Why is St. Andrew the patron saint of Scot
land?
Answer-This has never been satisfactorily
settled. An old legend tells how the form of a
cross appeared in the sky to Achaius, king of the
Scots the night before the great battle with Athel-
stan. After the victory Achaius went barefoot to
the church of st. Andrew and vowed to adopt his
cross a national device.
What is the insignia of the medical corps and
why?
Answer-The insignia of the medical corps is
the Caducus, the rod borne by Hermes Mer-
curry as sign of authority of office. The rod
represents power, the serpents, wisdom and the
two wings, diligence and activity. The insignia
was adopted by the medical corps because Hermes
was regarded as the god of science and medicine.
Where do get the word colonel"
Answer-This word is derived from the French
colonel" which, in turn, came from the French
"colonna' and the Latin 'columna," a column.
The. word was introduced into England about
1548 in reference to the commander of a column.
What are the enlistment ages for the British
army?
Answer-At the present time the age limits
are from II to As although exceptions made
where applicants are in excellent physical condi-
ton.
What is meant when officers are detailed for
Answer-Offcers and soldiers detailed for "liai-
son duty are men familiar with telephone, tele-
information from the branches to the rear or from
end of the branch to another.
In what language the Bible originally
written?
Answer-The New Testament was originally
written in Hebrew Arabic. 1t later written
in the Greek language, because a large number OF
Greeks became converts to the Christian religion.
Are many avators killed in the training camps?
Answer-The number of aviators killed at each
camp is not available to the public. report re-
Gently given out showed that s. avIators had been
killed in this country, only ten of which were Of
fcers. On January 1, 1918, the aviation section
of the signal corps consisted of $500 officers and
82120 men. Not all of these were diers, however
Did the United States violate the rules OF In
ternational law in taking over the Dutch ships?
Answer-No; the decision based entirely
the fact that this tonnage is vitality needed An
agreement was made for such ships may be
taken to be returned after the war, and compensa-
tion given for any that may be destroyed Such
action taken in the Franco-Prussan war when
the German government exercised its right in TAX
ing possession of ships under construction for
trails we'll for entente powers.
What colonies did Germany hold at the begin
ming of the and how were they governed?
Answer-The principal German colonies were
German Southwest Africa, German East Africa,
German New Guinea, German Samoa, Kiachow
and Kamerun. These colonies administered
from the mother country Neither natives
white inhabitants had any voice in the political and
fiscal administration of the territories. The laws
we're formed by the imperial government, and Ger
man citizens in the colonies enjoyed the civil
rights in the mother country.
What is Garabed?
Answer-The secret of this new scientific dis
covery will not be disclosed until after the
The inventor claims that his discovery will be of
great use in war. and, for that reason, does not
wish it's to fall into the hands of the enemy.
The trials to be held in Boston shortly.
Was Paul Revere killed on his famous ride?
Answer-No, Paul Revere was not killed on his
famous ride of April 49, 1775. After the war, he
engaged in the manufacture OF gold and silver ware,
and died at Boston, Mass, on May 10, 1918.
Why are three balls used as pawnbrokers sign?
Answer-This sign originated in Lombarde.
The Lombards were the first great money lenders
and the Medic of Florence were the first to make
money lending regular business; hence the money
lenders came to adopt the arms of the Medici fam
lily, which included three gilt balls.
What Euproean countries have adopted the
daylight saving plan?
Answer-Germany, Holland, Austria, France,
Turkey England, Norway, Sweden, Denmar Italy,
Switzerland, Spain and Portugal.
Where is the largest dam in the world?
Answer-The Assuan DAM which stretches
across the Nile river, is the greatest dam in the
world The storage capacity of this dam is over
nine million cubic feet.
Who is the head of the Greek Cathlic church?
Answer-The car of Russia formerly the
supreme head of the Greek Catholic church. The
power now remains In the hands of the Holy synod.