The San Francisco call., 1908-12-28
Answers TO Queries

PATENT-A- s.. Sacramento. Cal. Can per-
son secure a patent without the intervention of
patent agency? What is the fee?
person can. through personal effort.
obtain patent, but he runs the danger
, OF some patent sharp learning his Sc
cret and getting patent ahead of him.
The fees are many and must be paid
in advance. There is SIS on filing ap-
plication; $50 for the patent, and nu-
merous fees in connection with the
procuring Of the patent.
NATURALIzATIoN-P. s., City Declared my
intention to become citizen of the United
States II years ago, have served three years in
the army, but have not taken out my second
papers Am a citizen of the United States?
Under the law as it now stands ap-
plications for second papers must be
made within seven years after decla-
ration. The law does not make pro-
visions for aliens who declared inten-
ton and served in the army.
SALAD. V. L., Santa Cruz. Cal. When
should salad be served at a home dinner, and
should 1t be eaten by those at the table before
next course is brought on?
That is matter of taste with the
hostess 1t may be served before the
soup or after it; it may be served with
the roast or principal meat dish 1t
should be altogether eaten before the
next course is brought on.
ToBACC0-Subscribcr. San Jose Cal Do the
following named use tobacco In any form? II
and to what extent: Theodore Roosevelt j. r.
Morgan, f. H. Hartman and Andrew Carnegie.
There is no record of this and as
the one in charge of this department
is unable to keep tab on these persons
as to the use of tobacco. the question
can not be answered.
TRIAL BY JURY-W F. s. Ben Iomond.
CAL says thas there is trial for crime in
the federal courts by jury Is that corrects
The constitution of the United States
says in third clause of section 2. article
8: THE trial of all crimes. in all cases
except in cases OF impeachment, shall
be by jury" The federal courts must
follow the constitution.
DRINK HABIT--J. L. H.. Campbell, Cal Is
there any remedy that may be put in coffee that
will cure man of the drink habit?
You had better consult a reputable
physician who will advise you what
to do in such a case. This department
does not know of any such remedy as
you suggest.
IN IDAHo-A. s.. City. asserts that
women may vote in Idaho for presidential elect
ors and disputes that.
In Idaho woman has the right of
voting that is given to man, conse-
quently she can vote for presidential
electors.
TIME DIFFERENCE-A, Bay Point. Cal.
What is the difference in time between Aus
tralia and San Francisco?
According to standard time in the
United States when it is noon at Mel
bourne. Australia. 1T is 4:4O a. m of the
following day in San Francisco.
DATES. NJ: B., City. Do dates grow under
or above ground?
Above ground on the date palm,
which often attains height of 20 feet
You are probably thinking of peanuts.
which grow under ground
CONSTABULARY - City Subscriber. CITY.
Whom should / write To for informa ton aboilt
the constabulary of the Philippine islands:
Address a letter TO the chief of the
constabulary force. Manila, p. l.
CIGARS-Subscriber City What do cigar
makers use to fasten the wrappers on cigars
that is, the end that is put in the mouths
In all well regulated factories they
use light, strong paste.
INCRuSTATI0N--C. V. L.. Santa Cruz Cal.
What should be used TO prevent incrustation in a
boiler used for cooking?
Oyster shells kept in the boiler.