Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-06

question by writing Every Evening Infor-
nation Bureau. Frederic J. Haskin. direc-
ssrc, Wa, To D .,S q; T TRs 2 barea ape enns
not give advice on legal. medical and
financial matters. IL does not attempt 70
settle domestic troubles nor 10 undertake
exhaustive research on any subject. Write
your questions plainly and briefly. Give
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replies are sent direct 10 the inquirer.
q. What is a body polite? u. L.
A. A good definition Of a body
polite is found in the preamble to
Use the constitution OF the state OF
Massachusetts,. as follows: THE body
polite is formed by a voluntary as
ISOLATION of individuals; It is a social
'compact by which the whole people
covenants with each citizen, and each
citizen with the whole people. that all
shall be governed by certain laws for
the common good. II n the duty Of
the people. therefore, in framing a
co%netitution of government to provide
FOR an equitable mode OF making laws,
as we'll as for an impartial interpre-
tation and a faithful execution OF
them; that every man may at all
times fndNhis security in them" In
other words. a body polite exists fos
the purposes OF government, and Its
powers may extend 10 complete con
troll over the lives. liberty and property
OF its people. These purposes as stated
IN the prea mble TO the Constitution Of
the United States are ITO form a more
perfect union. establish Justice. In,
sure domestic tranquility, provide fol
the common defense, promote the gen
eral welfare. and secure the blessings
OF libcrty 70 ourselves and our pos.
tcrity."
@. What II uSsd ~ Alloy In The
United Stats gold money! @. NJ
A. United States gold coin Is 81
parts gold and 10 parts alloy. This Fl
chiefly copper with little silver.
Q. What Is the smallest county Il
England? A. P. L
A Rutland IL the smallest county
containing but 152 square miles.
Q. Why is land at the mouth OF
river called a delta? X. c. 7
A. The name was given 20 a trac
of land enclosed by the mouths OF tn
Nile river which was shaped like tn
Creek letter delta. Now the term !
used for any land so situated.
Q. How fast IS the solar syster
moving? p. F. Z
A. The solar system IS moving wit
: a velocity OF about IL miles a secon
towards a point in the constellatio
Hercules whose approximate RICH
, ascension IS 270' and declinatio
So north.
Q. Did Stephen A. Douglas outliv
Lincoln? II. {
A. Douglas, who was Lincoln's OF
T p%onent for the Presidency IN 1860, die
3 June 3, 1861, while Lincoln lived 10 b
reelected TO the office.
A Q. Who is the head OF Scotlan
i Yard? Why was il called that? X. I
A. Scotland Yard is the heat
quarters OF the Metropolitan Polk
OF London and is situated within
( stones throw OF the Houses of Parlis
S ment in southwestern London. Fol
merly the department was housed
Q a group OF buildings surrounding
y courtyard near Charing Cross.
c derived It's name. Scotland Yard, fro
Q a palace assigned from thes time
Edgar To Henry II as The residence
tho Scottish kings when they visits
IN London. The present head is S
Edward Henry. Commissioner. Tn
Chief is appointed by the Crown upc
Recommendation OF the Home Seer,
tary. The yearly cost of Scotland Var
according to the latest published ST
t~istics, is SIS, o00. 200. Sir Edwar,
: Henry is the originator OF the syste
of ~flngerprint as Identification, viii,
is rapidly superseding the Bertill,
system in all countries.
,s @. Why is the twelfth month call,
December when deem "a tel
10 A.
n A. In the Roman calendar, Decor
Der vas the tenth month. and has r
tanned its Latin name as several othe
have,