Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-23
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@sss@eae@@s M. H. M-The population of Can ada was 5,371,315 by the census of 1901.
 H. H. N-Joseph Smith, the Mor- mon leader, was murdered at Garth age, H., June 27, 1S44.
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 D. McD-king Humbert of Italy was assassinated at Monza July 29, 1900, by the anarchist Brisci.
 George-The Galveston flood occur red September 8, 1900. The Balti- more fire was February :, 1904.
 F. D. B.-Alphonso Penna is pre- sident of Brazil, and James F. Smith is governor of the Philippine islands. M. R. P.--I am not sufficiently in formed in chemistry to answer your query, Consult the chemist of whom you buy your supplies.
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 F. F.-You are not required to in- vite your lady guest at theater to a supper afterWard. If her mother is prudent very likely she would object unless there were a chaperone.
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 c. G.-To make pipe bowl out of an egg shell you must line the shell carefully with plaster of paris to give it strength, and then bore a hole for the stem. This you can get from a corncob pipe.
 E. L.--What year was Bunker Hill monument commenced, and when completed?
 A. Commenced in 1925 and finish ed in 1S43. It was dedicated June 17, 1S43, the 6Sth anniversary of the famous revolutionary battle.
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 J. B. Ms there any native his tory of the ancient city or Tyre?
 A. None that has come down to us and it may be doubted if one was ever written. The history of Tyre and all Phoenicia must be gathered from scattered notices in the Hebrew and classical writers, and from few na- tive documents.
 J. H. N.-Was Commodore Perry who effected the treated with Japan in 1854 related to the Perry who fought on Lake Erie in the war of 1872? (2) What causes the red rings alternating in yellow pine tim Der? (3) If cannon will send a ball five miles north or south, will it send it the same distance east or west?
 A. They were brothers CD The hot and cold seasons. (3) Yes.
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 A. E. W.-An error was made in reply to your second question last week, the answer as given applying only to General Marion. There are several lives of Empress Josephine, among them being Ober's. published by the Merriam Co. New York. Saint Armand's "CitiZeness Bonaparte, " "Wife of the First Consul and The Court of the Empress Josephine" all published by Charles Scribner's Sons. New York. Any bookseller will get them.
 l.. A. J.-Can ammonia be used for cleaning soiled spots on woolen goods? (2) Print a recipe for sweet potato pudding?
 A. would not use ammonia I would use buckwheat flour. same as suds in a tub. then brush carefully. Or immerse in gasoline or sponge with ether or naptha. Or wash in an infusion of soap bark. (2h Sweet potato pie is made exactly as squash pie is. l find no recipe for such a pudding.
 Jean-What was the origin of the leap year. its meaning and customs? |? Is 1t true that women have the right to propose during leap year?
 A. Leap year is one consisting of 366 days. The exact reason for the name is uncertain. but it probably arose from the fact that any date in such a year after the added day (Feb. 29D leaps over" the day of the week on which it would fall in ordin- aTy years. Women do not possess any "rights" during leap year more than other years.
 C. A. P.-What causes Limburger cheese to be so Odorous? How is it made?
 A. The characteristics are due to fermentation induced during ripen- ing which result in a putrefactive od0r and pungent taste. It is made from sweet milk. the cuTd being form cd into cakes about two by five inches. It is not pressed. and the extremely moist condition in which it Is kept results in quick putrefsction. The surface gets shiny and soft. becoming a reddish yellow. and this condition soon extends 10 the center.
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 Regular-Why is the red silk thread run through our paper money. and is there more than one thread in each Bote2 t2i Why are certain days in November called Indian summer. and about what dates do they come on2
 A. The thread running through the paper on which bank notes are printed Is the invention of Senator Crane Of Massachusetts. and is in s~w~~1 rr razErr sr,rvvrs rwwaFeswu ~-~--