Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-08-04
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no money. (2) You can find the copyright law in annuals of various sorts; there is not much to learn about it. You have only to send a printed or type written copy of your poem or whatnot, or the title of a book, to the librarian of congress with 50 cents enclosed; in the case of book two copies of the printed book must also be sent on or before the day of publication. Nothing can be copyrighted after it has been given to the public.
 c. R.-The subjects you suggest are not the only ones which a civil service examination includes; any intelligent man could answer as to to them. You can get information by applying to the postmaster at any considerable town near you, or to the civil service commission at Washing ton. Letters to individuals at the same postoffice are called drop let ters; the postage is cent where there is no free delivery and 2 cents where delivered by carrier.
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 T. H. S.-How many people in the world, and how many in the United States? CD What is a good remedy for excessive precipitation?
 A. About fifteen hundred millions of people dwell on the earth; ninety two millions of them are in the United States and its possessions. CD Natural precipitation should not be suppressed. Some persons perspire much more freely than others. Off, fensiye precipitation may be prevent ed by morning and evening baths in lukewarm water, using salicylic acid soap. The clothing should be changed frequently.
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 W. G. W.-Who introduced in congress the force bill, and what was it's full meaning?
 A. No less than three so called force bills have been introduced in congress, the earlier ones in 1870 and 1871. All were intended to pro- tect the negro voters in the south. The latter, introduced in 1890 by Senator Lodge of Massachusetts, pro- posed to give the federal government the control of the election of con- gressmen. This bill passed the house, but was defeated in the sen ate after fierce struggle, June IT, 1891. Its chief purpose was to in sure the counting of negro votes in the south.
 Reader.-Please print recipe for canning peaches, corn and tomatoes.
 A. Peaches: For each pound of sugar. To six pounds of sugar add half tumbler of water. Put in ket- tie alternate layers of sugar and peaches till all of both are in. Wash about eight peach leaves. tie them up and put in the kettle, but take them out when you begin to fill the jars. Let the sugared fruit remain on the range, but away from the fire. until on tipping the vessel to one side liquid can be seen, then fill the jars. taking them out of hot water into which they had been put when cold, remaining till 1t was made to boil SOlh oplil thC nels lengthwise with a knife, then scrape with the back of knife, leav- ing the hulls on the cob. Fill cans with cut corn, pressing it very hard. When the cans are full screw covers on lightly and lay them in wash boil CTS, first placing cloth inside the boiler to prevent breakage. Cover cans with cold water and boil three hours without ceasing. Then lift the boiler from the fire, let the water cool, take the cans out and tighten them. When cold tighten them again. Wrap each can in brown paper and keep in a cool dry cellar. The corn will shrink in boiling. but on no account open them after can ming. Tomatoes: Very ripe toma- toes are best for the purpose. Put in large pan and cover with boiling water. This loosens the skin. which is easily removed. and the tomatoes are then put in the preserving kettle. set over a moderate fire without the addition of water or seasoning ma terial, and brought to a boil. After slowly boiling half an hour they are put in jars while boiling hot and tightly sealed. Jars should be filled to the brim and set in a cool. dark closet.