Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-08-15


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 H. l.. The rating of business firms can be obtained from Bradstreet or Dun.
 A. c. D.-Can you inform me where can obtain books on the sub- jects of magnetism and hypnotism? A. They may be found at any up to date book store or library.
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 P. W.-Your cent of 1919 is worth from to 25 cents, according to con- dition. The five cents of 1858 are worth six cents. None of the others rare. There is no United States cent of 172S.
 J. T. J.-Was Scotland eyer called Valentia?
 A. The southern part was so- called by the ancient Romans, in memory of the emperor Valentian, who died in 375.
 R. J. B.-The most buoyant sub- stance is cork. But this will not rise to the surface If sunk 200 feet below the surface of the ocean, owing to the great pressure of the water At any less distance 1t will gradually work its way to the surface.
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 H. M. Must what is an agnos- tic?
 A. One who believes that the finite mind an comprehend only the finite world, and that God and the infinite and the causes that under lie appearance are necessarily un- known and unknowable.
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 W. B. M.-Is there any fertilizing qualities in soil called mari?
 A. Marl soils are in general of great fertility. It is also advantage ously used as a fertilizer, acting both chemically and mechanically. But different kinds of mari are of very different value in this respect.
 s. P. H.-This column is not in- tended as an aid to siothfulness, and so beg to say that all your questions can be answered, if at all, by study of the first few chapters of the Bible. They are not of sufficient general in- terest to warrant my taking the time necessary to do so much reading.
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 r. H.-The motto "In God We Trust first appeared on the copper two-cent issue of 1864, and is the first use of the word God in any gov ernment act. The sentence was in- troduced by James Pollock, an ex- governor of Pennsylvania, director of the mint. with the approval of 8. P. Chase, then secretary of the treasury.
 D. c. B.-What is the population of the new state of Oklahoma?
 A. According to the special cen sus taken last year, in July, 1t was 1,114,177. This was an increase in seven years of 623,7S6. The two territories forming the state were al- most even in population. In the new state there are 75,012 Indians and l12,1160 negroes.
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 s. J. T.-Is the Chinese logic cor rect when 1t is said that if one man Is idle another man is made to suffer for it? A. Quite right. The special privilege of any man must be paid for by some person or persons, | whether it Is the privilege of consum- ing without aiding in any way pro- auction. or enjoying anything free for which others have toiled.
 -?- D. B.-How large is the United | States army? What rifles are used | by the army?
 A. At last report it consisted of 6s.S71 exclusive of provincial and hospital corps. The rifles used are Springfield. which carry to distance of 5000 yards. and shoot accurately at 2000 yards. According to recent tests the American army shows, for its size, superiority in craftsmanship to the foreign armies.
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 A. Rare the Indians of Okla homa citizens of the United States? (2) What is the most healthy eoun- try in the world? t3) Is the land being sold by the Indians of Okla homa sold at a low or a high price? A. Only those who have severed tribal relations can become citizens. t2) Norway had the lowest death rate in 1900, the last year in which figures are available. (3) Naturally 1t brings about what it is worth.
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 c. W. B.-What religious society did each of the presidents belong to? A. Washington. Madison, Monroe. Harrison. Tyler. Taylor and Arthur were Episcopalions: ! Adams, ]. 0. i Adams were CongregationaIists Jes- ferson was not a sectaTian: Jackson. Polk, Buchanan. Lincoln. Cleveland and B. Harrison were Presbyterians: Van Buren and Roosevelt, Reformed Dutch: Fillmore, Unitarian: John son. Grant. Hayes. McKirley, Meth odist; Garfield, Disciples.
 Pete.-What causes variocele, and what effect has electrical treatmentg l2D Give a simple remedy for con utipation? I A. Little is known of the nature pr causes of varicose veins. Exhaus- ID