Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-04-07
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stand and thus contracting it, in Massachusetts?
 A. In general~way husband is responsible for bills created by his wife in Massachusetts,. A contract cannot be voided on the excuse that it was not understood by the signer. Unless the amount is Insignificant you better consult a lawyer.
 E. F. B.-What constitutes elegi- bility to the Society of Colonial Danes?
 A. Women are eligible who have descended in their own right from some ancestor of worthy life who came to reside in the American col onies previous to 1750, which ances- tor or some of his lineal descendants shall have rendered efficient service to his country which contributed to the building of the nation.
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 w. R. S.-What is isinglass and what IS 1t worth?
 A. The purest form of commercial geletine, prepared from the sounds or air bladders of certain fresh water fish. Inferior qualities are made from animal hoofs, horns and skins. Mica is so-called from it's resem- blance to some forms of isinglass. Mica is easily separated into thin flakes and is much used in stoves, being transparent and not affected by heat. Of isinglass proper there are many grades and more prices.
 J. A. S.-What was the salary paid President Washington, and that of Abraham Lincoln, and what were the incidentals paid them?
 A. I have searched many vol umes without being able to say what Washington's salary was, though I believe it was $25, ,000, so was Lin coins. Incidentals cover the care of the White House, it's care-takers and the expense of public functions. It is needless to say that incidentals have multiplied since the early days. Family expenses and private enter tainments are paid for by the presi dent.
 J. R. K.--In reply to your inquiry for remedy for scabs on potatoes A. c. T. writes as follows: Scab on potatoes is contagious, and if you plant seed that is infected you will have scabby crop. But make a so- lution of 4 pound of pulverized cor rosive sublimate (mercuric bichlo- ride) dissolved in a bucket of hot water, in thirty gallons of water. Immerse the seed an hour or two; they can be cut for planting imme- diately after the bath or later. Be sure to plant on land not infected. The solution must be made and kept in wood vessels, as it eats metal. It is poison but will not hurt the hands in handling; remnants of seed and the solution should be buried when theiE use is past. seF
 French.-Which countries in Flu rope are manarchies, and which are republics? CD Give brief sketch | ,f Louise M. Alcott.
 A. Abyssinia, Afghanistan, China, Morocco, Persia, Siam and I Turkey are absolute monarchies; | Austria-Hungary, Belgium, British | Empire, Denmark, Germany, Italy, ! Japan, Montenegro, Netherlands, | Norway, Roumania, Russia, Servia, ! Sweden and Spain are limited mon- | and France and Switzerland l Ire republics. (2) An American an- hor, born in Germantown, Pa, No- ,ember 20, 1862, and died in Bos- on March 6, 1888. She was | eacher in early life and an army lurse during the civil war. Amons: Ter books are Little Women" "0li Fashioned Girl" Little Men, Aunt Jos Scrap Bag" and Rose in 3loom."
 G. A. C.-Please explain what the different degrees of (2) What are the di- nensions of the Chinese wall and rhy was it built? What is the popu- ation of the empire? (3D Was Vel ington ever captured after the bat le of Waterloo?
 A. Cousins are the children of arents two of whom are brothers or isters. The children of both would e second cousins. The child of our cousin is cousin once removed. p The great wall was built the hird century before Christ. It ex- ended fifteen hundred miles from he gulf of Lisu-tung to the most lestern province of kansuh. It was arried over mountains and valleys. nd by means of bridges across riv- rs. Its top was wide enough for six orsemen to ride abreast. One-third f the laboring population was em- loved five years in its building. It 'as designed to keep invaders out. he population is estimated to be 30,O00,00O. (3) Not so.