The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-03
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 R. N.-How shall make glue for fast ening edge of woolen goods2
 A.-Take six parts of soft water, three parts of glue. one of gum Fagaeanth and one part of acetie acid. Soak the rhe in cold water and then dissolve by gentle heat and mix. If not as thick as desired add a little more glue. This remains in liquid state and does not deeompose.
 z Ills 1t true that a resident of Washington pays neither s'a'e or e''s tax?
 A.-The District of commbin is not a state. and therefore pays no state tax. Washington had a municipal government nntn 1871. Tn 1871 congress provided territorial form of government for the entire district, all the officers of which, except a delegate In congress, were ap- pointed by the President. In 1874 these officials were succeeded by three com misioners. The district is considered to be an appanage of the United States, and congress makes all it's laws.
 N.c.S C.-Is there in the United States a literary college for orthodox Jews? @ Is Monday doliday at the University or Georgia or at Hercer university?
 A.-None appears in list of prominent college and universities. @ No.
 B. c. G-It would probably be worth your while to consult lawyer, and no expense need be involved.
 L. P-What caused the present war be- tween Japan and Russia, and how may has each side destroyed? Please give names of some of the chief officers on either side?
 A.-Japan attacked Russia because the latter did not keep her promises to evac- uate Manchuria, through fear that she would soon get to the borders of Japan. According to the veraclous correspond | ents whole regiments of men are being destroyed at every battle. the number depending largely on the imagination of the writer. The names of the active leaders can be found in the telegraphic columns of this paper
 c. H.-What was the average daily att tendance of the Chicago exposition, and what Is the average at St. Louis?
 A.-The paid admissions at. Chicago during the first month numbered 1O50,0 those at St. Louis, 542,o22. The total at tendance at Chicago during six months was 27539o5l, of which 6O51,1sS were on passes.
 N. w. Els there book or paper published in the United States called the Royal Register?
 | Al do not know any such publication.  | O. o. H.-Your question is not plainly stated If the husband were to die one half the estate would become hers, and she could claim it as early as forms of law could be compiled with.
 P K.-Please give me a recelpe for tanning hides? @ What is the size and weight of an infant whale? tS) How many people attended the worlds fair the first day? (4 When and where was John IL. Sullivan defeated? G0 What was a talent of gold, and what was q shekel?
 A.-There are so many formulas for tanning various skins that it is hardly worth while to print one without a knowledge of what is wanted. @ I have no knowledge of whale being born in captivity and therefore cannot say. (9 1sT, ,79s CD Sullivan lost the world s chamonship to Corbett in 1892. (5) A tall ent was a weight and denomination of coin among the Hebrews which was equivalent to 3oCO shexels. A shekel was a weight and denomination of coin among the Hebrews and others of the same stock equivalent to half an ounce avoir- dupois, or e2l4 cents.
 j. M. P.-Is Major General schofield living and if so where? e.
 Allie resides at St Augustine, Fla, in winter and at Bar Harbor, Me, in summer. saf
 c. T. L-The words soldiers, and sail ors" in connection with public land regis trations mean those who have served in the army or navy of the United States.
 Estate--In Kansas the widow inherits half and the two children the remain- ing half of land in the absence of a will, If the deceased had received his grant of land it became theirs on his death.r The children of the widow by former hus- band would not participate. fe
 
 M. M. H.-Please print a list of mar riage anniversaries?
 A.-First, cotton; second. paper; third, leather; fifth, wooden; seventh, woolen; tenth, tin; twelfth, silk and linen; fif- teenth, crystal; twentith, china; twenty fifth, silver; thirtieth, pearl; fortieth. ruby; hftieth. golden; seventy-tifth, dia- mond.
 J. E. S.-What is the plan of drawing government land by lot? Will be neces- sary for me to go to the place of draw