El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-04-20

w roads in Belgium?
Ansver-These railroads are a sys-
TEN OF cooperation between the
French and Belgians, the purpose Of
which is 20 help Belgian girls ESCAPE
[ German soldiers.
Where are the federal prisons?
Answer-They are located at At
lanta Ga: TT. LeavenWorth- kansas
Massachusetts, and Portsmouth, y. l.
When did the battle OF the Marne
AnsWer-Ssptember 6 20 70. 1914
II was the first big battle OF this war.
| Here the French and British armies
( forced the German invaders 20 re-
I treat. thus saving Paris. which was
the object OF the German drive
can an enlisted man In the navy be
appointed 70 the naval academy a.
Answer-Yes. II he has been IN the
navy at least one year, is under 20
years OF age and able 70 pass the
mental and physical examination
/ What IS a commissioned" officer
AnsWer-Those who hold their
rank by a commission issued 20 them
I by authority Of the president, are so
called. Lowest in rank among these
Is second lieutenant highest, general
How are noncommissioned officers
| Answer-They are appointed BY
their regimental commanding officer.
What is the badge to be given
wounded men2
Answer-The new ribbon Of honor
I 10 be worn by American soldiers
wounded in the war is worn on the
FH f~nm ~ q
half long and three eighths OF an inch
wide. the length 10 be divided into
equal sections Of red, white and blue.
Do soldiers who served in Mexico
Answer-Yes. a bronze medal IS
given TO all who took part IN the
Mexican campaigns The medal Is In
the shape OF a dish. one inch and
quarter in diameter. showing MeGl-
can yucca Tiant. with mountains II
the background and the words Mex
lean Service"
What part are the Indians taking
Answer-Five thousand Indians
have enlisted IN the army and navy
according to a report made by the
comm ssIoner OF Indian affairs. He
also states that Indians have sub
scribed TO more than 100000 worth
OF Liberty bonds besides assisting IN
Red Cross work
When did American troops first
take an active part in the ware
Answer-On October 10. 1917. 1S7
days after the declaration OF war
American soldiers went on the firing
manently = part OF the line as an
American sector
How was Kelly Field namsd4
in honor OF Second Lieut.. G. p. Kelly.
30th infantry. who after training az
the Curtis aviation camp. san Diego, I
California. was ordered 20 san An
tonic. Texas. While attempting 20 Z
land In order 70 avoid running into ]
a tent and thereby possibly injurinE
several others. he fell 20 the ground 4
and was killed. Nay 10. 1911.
When is the earth nearest the sun? /
Answer-The earth IS nearest the I
sun about January J. The date varies I
in different years from December 81 I
10 January Q.
What does It cost to make postage !
Answer-The postoffics department
states that II costs the government
COS cents per thousand 70 make
stamps.
What are the age limits Tor milf
tary service 81 European countries?
Answer-The original age limits
were-France. 20 70 43; England. IS
10 A.. italy. 20 10 SO; Germany. II
70 IS: and Canada. 20 70 IS. Many OF
The countries have recently altered
these limits.
What relation are the ruling fami-
les OF Europe 10 each other
Answer-The ez-czsr % Russia.
king George o. England and the
kaiser are all cousins being grand
children Of the late queen Victoria OF
England. The queen OF Greece Is the
sister OF the kaiser. The queen OF
Holland r. also related to other royal
families o. Europe
Are there any war prisoners IN
this country
Answer-Thers are eO4o war pris- {
'ners and alien enemies now confined !
n prison barracks al Fort McPher- ]
son. Georgia. Fort Oglethorpe. Ca.
md Fort Douglas. Utah These pris-
,ners are employed az labor accord
TX 70 rank and aptitude. officers ex- :
septed. and are paid. clothed and fed ;
n accordance with the rules % inter
rational law. IL
what IS the proportion % Catho- {
les 70 Protestans IN service7
AnsWer-This can only be estimated E
~ the number OF chaplains. In the {
'eEuiar army there are 20 Catholic (
hapiairs 20 81 Protestant. in the ma :
1on1l army there are SO Catholic (
1arrH 81 Har ne urE ~