Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-18
w. E. R.-Not rare.

Geraldine-If your half dollar of 1909 is in good condition it will sell for 52 cents.
 A. B. G-Your question is identi- cal with that asked by "Ignoramus" week ago, and then answered. c. D.-The young lady is not un- der any obligation to return your gift ring. though good taste might prompt her to do so.
 J. N. Clan 20, an agreeable companion, good natured, rarely in temper, quiet and dignifed, sue cessful dealing with people.
 R. C.-Fruit preserves cannot be I know. The best cider is the pure juice of the apple. It Is obtained by expressing.
 E. B.-I cannot teach bookkeeping In the space allotted to this depart ment. You will be on the safe side by keeping your commission business apart from regular sales, entering only when sold and the transaction is completed.
 Subscriber-What is paper made of and where?
 A. Cheap papers are mostly wood pulp. Other materials used is oil paper. rags. fibrus plants, etc. There are thousands of paper mills scattered over the country. livery route was established between Halltown, Uvilla and Charlestown, w. Va, Oct l, 1869, at which time William I. Wilsn was postmaster gen. eral. will try to answer your query more fully next week. -?-
 R. C. L-What is the center of population of the United States?
 A That point, where if the coun- try rested on a pivot, with all its inhabitants standing at their place of residence, it would exactly balance. This point is about six miles south east of Columbus, Ind. -?-
 W. w. F.-What is the government of the Philippines costing the United States?
 A. It costs nothing. The coast and geodetic survey has expended a small amount in charting the various harbors, but nothing is paid out of the United States treasury for the support of the Philippines. -?- o. V. C.-What is the horoscope of persons born February 22, August 25 and September IS? A The first should be restless, affable. kind, honorable and be found | in positions of trust. The second should be fond of singing. lovers of tasteful surroundings, happy and agreeable, make a good critic. The last should be the same. -?-
 H. E. K.-Is it possible to clean a | red velvet carpet and bring back it's original color?
 A If the carpet is not too badly soiled wash it with warm suds and ammonia, rubbing it with cloth wrung out in the water, going over the carpet nthe floor. This will bring out the color as far as possible If 1t is badly soiled a professional cleaner may do better. + c. s. D.-What Is meant by the international date line? A. An imaginary line drawn through the Pacific ocean, somewhat irregular but in general north and south direction and separating the islands of that ocean in such a way that those lying to the east of it car i " the same date as the United States while those on the west carry the same date as Japan and Australia. -?- J. A. RI have no statistics as to the cost of converting a bale of cotton into cloth. but probably the figures you quote are not far out of the way. Of course there are numer- ous costs incidental to running a mill. cost of selling. etc. which do not enter into the computation made Probably any mill manager would furnish the information you seek, or the facts might be obtained from census reports.
 $. Won waking in the morning [ find in the corners of my eyes col- lection of white matter; how can stop itg
 A. The eyes are too sensitive to treat without competent advice. Bet ter consult a doctor. They are prob ably weak, and may be strengthened by bathing frequently in tepid water. If your duties are trying to the eyes you should wear glasses. Your coins are not rare.
 Maud-Please tell me something about the statue of Wings Vic. tory?" A. Victory is fine Grseco-Roman statue In bronze. larger than life. in the Museo Antiea at Buscia. The figure Is winged. clad in light and rich drapery. and Is in the act of writing on a shield held in the left hand and supported by the left knee. which is raised It Is assigned to the first century, A. D.