Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-07-16
INQUIRIES
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Joe G.-The total attendance at the
worlds fair on the Fourth of July was
1925
j. B. S.-The 1852 half dollar with
Liberty seated Is worth 81; the quar-
ter Of 1853 without arrows is worth
$1.90. No premium on the others.
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w H. CT have Continental bill
dated 1777. Do you know where 1
can dispose Of 1t?
to buy.
J. r. L-Please tell me the number
of votes cast for all candidates in the
last two presidential elections.
A. In 1896, 1923, 101; In 1900, 49,
95e.e53.
e. B.-My advice to the discarded
wife would be to consult lawyer i'm
mediately. The contract she made
with her husband would have no
lsstandfng in court.
A. j. W.-Your coin is Spanish and
has no value In this country. Cana
ltdan half pennies are not rare-at
least not in Canada, They are worth
less here.
Civil Service-In what branches are
treasury governmental examinations
giyen7
A. Examinations are required in
ali departments. Application should
be made directly to the civil service
commission at Washington.
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Jeweler.-How can get addresses
of leading pawnbrokers of the United
States? (2) What acid is used to test
gold? 81 What Is virgin platina?
"a. Consult city directories. (2)
Nitric CD The same as platinum.
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g. w. W.-If by act of congress the
Fourth of July or any other day has
been made a national holiday, state
when?
A. There is no national holiday. All
holidays are made by states
b.
J. B.-Please tell me how whiskey is
made? (2) Has one right to distill
alcoholic beverages for private use
without a license?
A It is distilled from grains. l
have not the process. % No.
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L. G. W-What is the address of
the librarian of congress-? 81 How
many religious denominations in the
United States?
A. Herbert Putnam. Librarian of
Congress, Washington. d. G. (2) 26.
Some of them have numerous branch
es.
Charles C-What is the weight in
troy ounces of one cubic inch of the
following metals: Gold, lead iron,
steel and copper?
A. The specific gravity of gold is
1925: lead 1144; iron 721;- steel 7.S3;
copper 8.S to SO. The specific gray.
ity of water being 1, the weight of a
cubic inch of water must be ascer.
tanned, and the weight Of either metal
will be found by multiplying by the
above figures.
j. NJ W.-Please give me the name
of the easiest and best system fol-
drafting patterns for women's apparel
A / am not capable of judging
(which Is the pest system ana aQVeT'
tisements cannot appear in this col
umn. There are several systems be
ing regularly advertised in publica-
tons for women.
@. B. C.--Please name the unsuccess
full candidates for the presidency OF
the United States.
A. Such list would fill column
and space cannot be spared.
Marguerite. give a short
sketch of Captain Bob" Evans.
Al. Robley Dunglinson Evans, son
OF Samuel Andrew jackson Evans,
was born in Floyd county, Virginia, in
1916. educated in the public schools Of
Washington and was graduated from
the u. s. Naval academy In 1868. Dur
ing the civil war he received four Sc
we're rifle shot wounds. He won the
title OF sighting Bob Evans at
Yorktown during the controversy of
this country with Chill His present
title Is rear admiral. and his home is
at 324 Indiana avenue. Washington.