Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-16

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 A. B. J.-Divorce actions may be commenced in Idaho, Nebraska, Ne vada, South Dakota and Texas after residence of six months. In Hi nois the term is one year. -?-
 H. F. L.-Are there any famous generals who claimed never to have been defeated in battle?
 A. Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar and the Duke of Wellington have that distinction. 1 -?-
 B. B.-Who operates the Pan- anna railroad?
 | A. It is controlled by the United 1 States government, but is operated l independently under its own char ter H. j.. Slifer of Colon is the general manager.
 Where can I get a copy of the song The American Flag" beginning When Freedom From Her Mountain Heights? A. It appears in every collection of patriotic verse printed, and any 1 bookseller can supply it.
 William-Since replying to your query week ago I have read that moon blindness in a horse is caused by wolf-teeth-two small surplus teeth just in front of the first upper premolars, one on each side of the under jaw. Another authority de- l nies this.
 s. B. N.-How long has the money order system been in use by the post office department?
 A. It was adopted by our gov ernment and went into operation in November. 1864. The system was adopted by the British government five years earlier.
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 H. Els a negro eligible for elec- tion to the presidency?
 A. Any negro born in the United States who has reached the age of 35 years, if he has lived in this country IA years, may be elected president. It is simply question of getting the necessary votes.
 George-What religious denom- ination was President Lincoln allied with?
 A. This question is often asked. It is not definitely known that he belonged to any denomination, or that he adhered to any form of re- l ligious belief. It is known that he was at heart religious man. -?- F. F.-The republican national convention will be held in Chicago June 16. and 992 delegates will par ticipate if there are no vacancies. The democratic convention will he held in Denver, July ', and the del- egate strength is 1,002. The diff ference is due to the fact that rep resentation of the territories is not quite the same.
 + G. A. B.-Does the Sphinx, the Egyptian monument, preserve it's 6OOu CouuitiOn III spitc VI lnc ldpoc of time?
 A. On the contrary it is rapidly crumbling away. The great irriga- | ton works have radically changed the exceedingly dry climate of Egypt, which made the great longevity of monuments possible. F. R.-What is the amount of a widows dover in Tennessee, the husband dying intestate and there being no children.
 A. The dover rights of the wid- ow are one-third of the real prop er;y. The remainder goes to broth CTS and sisters; if none, to par ents; if none, to heirs of parents; if none, to the widow. +
 A. s. D.-What is the Burlingame treaty and when was it negotiated? :?
 A. The treaty was signed July 2s, 1867. Mir Burlingame was ap- pointed a special envoy to the United States and the European powers having treaties with China. The treaty was notable because Of important privileges conferred upon these nations and because for the first time China recognized the prin- ciples of international law.
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 S. F. B.-When a theater party is invited by one of the gentlemen 10 partake of a supper afterwards. ka a how far should the ladies be con- suited in the selectionf
 A. The host should order, hut he would be scarcely generous if he did not consult the taste of others of the party. He might make out a menu and refer it to his friends be- fore ordering. Then. if dish were not wanted, a substitute could be supplied.
 G. A. L.-wha, is the climate of Washington. and especially of Seat tle7
 A Seattle has a mild climate. and so has much Of the state. Dur ing the winter months rain falls in large quantities. but snow is seldom seen. The gulf stream which sweeps down the Pacific coast gives Wash instou and Oregon as fine a cli- mate as can be found in America The dampness Of winter is. however. obiec .fouable to sufferers from rheumatism and asthma
 Mrs c B. H-Csu you tell me how to clean white linen blinds,
 A. To clean white Holland shade rfo from the rollers and