Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-26

A. Some people call II the great est romance. but the judgment is not unanimous.
 R. J.--Where is kat mountain?
 A. IG exists only in imagination In Mob,ammedan mythology it is d mountain of emeralds which sur rounds the world.
 E J. L.-What is the correct sal utAtion in addressing a letter to q woman, married or single, and when one is in doubt?
 / A. In either case Dear Madam" Es correct.
 NJ. N.-Can a childs hair, natur- ally straight be made to curl natu- rally?
 A. It is said that daily twining about the finger will in time cause 1t to curl naturally.
 H. C. D.-I see the name of the Florentine painter, Michael Angelo, printed differently. What is the cor rect spelling?
 A. His full name was Mchelan- gelo Buonarroti, but he is rarely mentioned by other than his first name.
 R. B. L.-Where could get photograph of Thomas Paine. and could tell where he died and wheth- CT he was married?
 A. Photography was not discoy- cred till long after he died, in New York, November 13, 1909. can md no reference to any marriage.
 $. N. P.-What is meant by the celebration of the solsticeo
 A. Solstice is the period when the sun is furthest north or south from the equator-June 22 or December Lz' These periods have been ceIe- brated from time immemorial. These old celebrations are now represented oy St Johns day and Christmas day.
 M. D. C.-1s walking to increase ones weight most beneficial if in dul ged in before or after breakfast?
 A. Walking is a flesh producer only In case it improves appetite or digestion. It would serve to create du appetite if done before breakfast. anu would promote digestion if done after If both need improving fry snort walks before and after hut do not weary your muscles.
 W, O. L-Kindly print argument With proof of each statement for the negative side of the question, Re solved, that there should be co-edu- cation in colleges
 A. Pardon me. instead to sng- sest that if you are too indoIent 10 provide your own material for de pate. let some other fellow do inc showing off There are several things this column isn't intended for
 T. x. B.-T would be greatly fn- terested in the early history of inc steam engine?
 A. The steam engine dates Lacl, to Hero of Alexandria in the third centruy, B C. The frsf artnsi steam engine Was made by Sayey. an Engliahman, 10 whom patenr was granted in 1898 In 1705 New comber made a vacuum seam en- slhe' But the steam engine that mas reYolutionized the world was the invention of James Watt. rhe patent bearing the date June ,, 1739.
 D. E. J,-What was the date of the Rie rebellono
 A. Louis Hull, a Canadian b.If- breed, took part in the organization or a "council' in 1869. in ODDosition To fancy that the goyernment would deprive the members of thnir Iand holdings. In 1870 a force of I,4oo men under Colonel WolseIev attacked the party and RieI tbe leader, fled to this cOuntrv In 1884, after a stormy political ca- feer, he led another rebellion and was captured, tried for treason. and was hanged November 16, 1885.
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 k B. R.-Nhere can I get q man Of Colorado? C2) Who would bo 2 proper person to ask about the liy cry business in Colorado Springs. t3) Who is the agent for govern ment lands in Colorado? (4D Who Is the president of the new railroad i'll ColoradOo
 A. Al book store. l2l You. might ask the postmaster enclosing self directed and stamped enveIopn Tor reply. @ Write the land office, at either of these towns: Del NOrte Denver. Durango, GIenwood Springs Hugo, Lamar, Leadville. Montrose fueblo or Sterling (4D The oups- tlon Is too indefinite
 U. C. S.-When does night star, Supposlng some one told me to meet him at the eighth hour of the night would l count from the time the sun goes down? t2) Can foreigner that has committed murder he hung without getting compromise from his country? t3p Why is if that when advertising a sale milk COW 1t always spelled milch9 lDi What Is the horoscope of one born April II?
 A Night is the dark part of the day. Such an expression means nothing, unless accompanied bv 4 | diagram. (2l If he committed inc murder in this country he would he | hung-unless he had money enough to employ counsel who could con vince a jury that he was not guilty The country of his nativity would |