Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-04
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C. l.. M.-Seyeral suggestions nave been received during the past few weeks about the quotation used by Abraham Lincoln about foolns all of the people some of the time. O" some of the people all the time. Some of these are papers which have not and many papers SD old as the early sixties have since been printed only in an abridged form. Hon John Hay, the biographer and intimate friend of Mir Lincoln, says he does not know where the quotation originated.
 E. V. F.-The difference ill the total popular vote for president and the vote for candidates for president is due mainly to the fact that among the votes cast for president are many thou. sand which are not counted by rcasun of their being faulty or for others than candidates. There are no "official' totals except in the states, and scarcely two authorities will agree on the totals 1he World Almanac for 1905 gives the total vote for all candidates as 13,519,- l69, and the total popular vote. includ. ing scattering votes, as 12,52S,979.
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 A. W.-What years give to the world the heroes Robert E. Lee and U. $. Grant? When did they graduate from West Point. and when did they die? When and where were Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis born?
 A. Robert Lee was born at Strat- ford. Westmoreland county, Va, Junu- ary 19. 1897. He graduated from West Point in 1929. and died at Lexington, Va, October F. 1S7O Ulysses Simp son Grant was born at Point Pleasant, O.. April ?, 1928. graduated from West Point in 1S43. and died July 23. 1885. Abraham Lincoln was born in Hardin county. Ky, February 13, 1862. Jefferson Davis was born in Christian county. Ky, June 3. 1908.
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 L. J. S.--Is there town in Florida named Leroy? Q, Does residence apart for seven years constitute legal divorce? (3) Is it true that a man earning a small salary. paid monthly, can be compelled by legal process to pay his debt, while one earning more money, but paid weekly. is exempt from prosecution? iH Is it possible for one who is without natural talent to become a successful writer of poetry by studying the art of composition?
 A. It appears not. @ Divorces are granted only by the courts. and there is no such thing as substitute for them. (3) It might inadvertently hap pen that the man who drew his salary by the week benefited at the expense of his less fortunate brother who got his salary monthly. Laws in the states vary as to the minimum amount which is subject to trustees or similar pro cess. (4 No doubt it is possible for some to achieve a success in line of work for which they have no natural talent, but it Is taking large chances. The study of the best poets and text books on the subject would be advised.
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 c. D.-The word holiday is a corrup. ton of what? @ Of what does the constitution of England consist? ,3. What event memorable to Americans occurred June IT, 1775. l4) When we say the laws of a country are Dracop. c. what do we mean? (5 Becky Sharp $ the heroine of what great novel? (Gi Who were the stoics and what were heir principles? |
 A. Holy day. @ It has none. But t has Magma Charta. which has been by kings for several cen .uries. (3) The battle of Bunker Hill. 4 Draco was celebrated law -giver of Athens who framed a code B. c. 623 70 severe that they were said to have ,een written in letters of blood. The erm is applied to any punishment of severity. a William [hackery's Vanity Fair. t6) Disciples if Zeno. the cynic philosopher. He aaght that mans happiness consisted Il living in accordance with nature md reason. and that God was the soul 'L the world. It was taught that men houid be free from passion, unmoved y joy or grief. and submit without complaint when need be. |