Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-31
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A " s. P. F.---Write the general land once, Washington, D. O.
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 H. i've cannot name Heading papers. In the opinion of their. pub fishers all papers are leading.
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 J. A.-Please tell me the best way to mix tar for paper roofing, and fl there is anything put in 1t to keep 1t from running in hot weather?
 A. It Is better to buy 1t ready to use. Any other method would most likely result in failure.
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 H. W.-Can you tell me how many patents the United States have sold outright for million dollars or over? Al doubt If there have been any. A million dollars is--well, 1t is a considerable sum of mones r -?-
 Mrs l.. A. F.--I can tell nothing of the value of Ian old dollar. All depends upon it's date and con dition. Gold dollars are generally worth between one and two dollars. Business addresses are not permitted in this column; ask jeweler.
 c. B. H.-Please tell me the best method for polishing mahogany and oak furniture?
 A., A we'll tested polish is made one part benzine, one part linseed oil and two parts turpentine. Use two cloths, one to rub on the liquid and one to polish.
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 Mrs H. M. G.--Is there a United States consul at Chilli who would give me any information about chinchillas, which are quite abund- ant there?
 A. Req Hanna is consul-general at Iquique, and Alfred A. Winslow at Valparaiso, Chilli.
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 A. A. G.-Please print formula for a brown hair stain?
 A. Make a tea by boiling two ounces each of green tea and garden sage. Boil in three quarts of water until reduced one-third, and after letting 1t stand A hours, strain and bottle. Put on the hair every night.
 D. M.-How can. an heir of an es- tate in Louisiana gain information after if has been neglected about fourteen years?
 A. The first thing would be to consult records at the county seat where 1t is located, and on making beginning place the matter in the hands of a lawyer.
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 R. W. A.-Ar& there any records of the French and Indian war Of 1872, and if so where are they kept? A. A French and Indian war oc- cured in 1775-9, when what it now the United States was English terri tory. Colonial records may have been kept in Virginia, New York and the New England states.
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 I. W. M-Horoscope for January IS. proud, independent, versatile and competent to bear great respon- abilities. March Is, restless. inclin- ed to the blues kind, honorable and just, safe for position of trust. May IA, strong likes and dislikes, fine memory, great physical and mental endurances, apt to be jeal- ous and fond of the opposite sex.
 -?- # A. H. J.-Where can sell valuable pearls and what are the prices? CD How can I find relative not heard from in four years?
 A. Manufacturing jewellers buy pearls. The values range from noth- ing to huge sums. according to quail ity and size. (2) Begin with what knowledge you have and proceed as detective would, using one clue to, se- cure another.
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 J. M. J.-What was the salary of George Washington as president, and when was the salary raised to $25,- 900. CD I have ten cent piece of 1883. has 1t premium and where cn I sell it?
 A. The salary of the president was discussed by the first congress though Washington had notified his fellow citizens that he desired no salary. The limits suggested by con gress were s15,000 and $70,000. The salary was finally fixed at $25,000, and this remained the compensation till Grants second term In 1873, when it was increased to $50,000. (2) Not rare. D. F. B.-What is the duty on diamonds imported into this coun- try? Is any duty required where the owner. an American. died while in Europe?
 A. If any person in this country Is left diamonds which were owned by person who died in Europe, the duty is settled this way: If the dia- monds were bought In America and taken to Europe by the owner, who afterwards died, and this Is proved, 1t is not necessary to pay duty. If they were bought in Europe, duty will have to be paid. If the stones are unmounted the duty is 20 per cent of their value, and if mounted. 40 per cent.
 G. A. M.-When was the subject of Arbor day called up In congress? What day or days were set apart for Arbor day. Who were some of the most prominent men at the congress?