The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1881-06-03

oate,t;on cannot be readily answered, IL ,ciH
be printed expecting some reader 10 ansirer IT,
No RELIGIOUS or political argument, or prop
ositiOn in mathematics admitted.
WATER VALLEY, ky.
Rr. Editor:-Is there Home for Con-
federate soldiers and orphans in Ken
lucky. and how much does it cost the
State? W. T. t.
Ans,cer.-The State has no such insti-
tuition. There is such a Home at George
town, KY, the work Of private contribu-
tions. 1t. Gov. James Cantrcll, is chair
man of the Board of Trustees, and can
give necessary information.
CLINTON, XII.
Ed Query Col,tnn:-Did the Missionary
B,ptist Church exist back beyond the
Sixteenth Century or not? Who was the
founder of samef s w.
Ansrrer.--We have no doubt that they
lave existed, in some form, since the day
q Penteeost. Mosheim, the great eccle-
sastical historian, certainly no frie1d to
tie Baptists, says their origin is lost in
tie depths of antiquity"
| CAYcE STATION, KY.
! Nr. Editor:-When clover is sufficiently
dF to store in the barn, can ii be pressed
/ inc bales in the field without molding,
! oSsaQuld it be stored until perfectly dry
bstose pressing? NJ. W.
'Aa''rer-Y on could not safely bale clover
ffem The field. If well cured, you may
do so from the barn after all danger of
fermentation is over. So says the Courier
J0GrRal.
Moscow, KY.
~ Courier;-why does Fulton and
hickman counties want a Representative
IN the next State Legislature? Is there
any special legislation desired2 Answer
in Query Column. DIxIE.
4nslSer.-l. It is our right. 2. There
lisa United States Senator to elect. g. We
mead better road laws. 4. We know of no
spseial legislation desired; but level
beaded member may prevent many un-
wise things.
JORDAN STATION, Ky.
81. C6trier:-Can the Query Column
give any certain and easy way to make
bard water soft? This is not very liter
airy, bat 1t is Il practical question.
Aunt SALLIE.
ARssesr-Fin the wash-boiler with hard
water, then put half teacupful of wood
ashes into little cloth bag, let this lie in
the water until it is warm enough to use.
This is worth knowing.
HICKMAN, KY.
Ed Courier Where is the center of
population located NED.
1Iss,cer-The Census Bureau has settled
the question as TO the center of popuIa-
ten. 1t is 9.S miles west by south from
the Observatory, or miles west by south
from the heart of Cincinnati. This places
il in Kentucky, one mile from the south
bank Of the Ohio river, and one aud a
half miles southeast of the village of
Taylorsport, near the line dividing the
counties of Boone and Kehton.
FULrox, Kr.
/ tram railway; and why is the gauge of
our roads so universally Al feet wide?
r. X.
| Az~T The tram railway derives its
nGnsvlrom Mr.. ou-tram, who first nsed
such tracks in carrying coal. The 81
suage is generally used because engin-
GERS have decided that it is the greatest
distance apart which wheels may be
\ placed upon one axle, and maintain an
economical expenditure of power in nov
I ing the load.
/ CRYSTAL, Tenn
/ Ed Query C6lHmn:--I see in the daily
papers of all the large cities the adver-
Mind Readers, sc. Are they legitimate
professions or are they humbugs?
SESEx.
A"srer.-They are legitimate so far as
the Law is concerned, but practically hum
bugs, and oaght to be stopped by law.
Young people, ignorant people, and some
curious ladies and gentlemen whs are
neither ignorant or young, ar the dupes
Of these people.
SAssAFRAs RIDGE.
( Ed Query CoIamn-lst. When is the
best time to pruue trees7 2nd. When was
gun powder first used2 ScRoGGINs.
\ AHswer.-Seme authorities say June,
when the wound will heal over rapidly.
Many old crchsrdists still advocate Peb-
ruary. 2nd. The Chinese claim to have
used it as early as the 9th Century, but
history credits it 10 a Mr.. Scwartz in
1880. 1t came into general use about
1900.
CoURr HOUSE HILL.
Eiifcr Coarier:--Is the story of Charlie
Ross, the lost boy, of whom the papers
say SO much: a fact or fiction? If fact, has
the boy been found, and what is the re-
ward, PLAGIAR.
Answer-It is fact. The parents live
on Long Island, N. Y, and they offered a
reward of $4,000 for their boy, and be-
sides employed numerous detectives al
their ewn expense. He was probably
stolen in the hope of reward. Cbarlle's
brother was out playing with him, when
the williams entioed him to take a ride
Two burglars were afterwards killed, who
before death. acknowledged the abduction
I but gave no clue to the boys whereabouts
4 HICKMAN, KY.
Ed Courier:-1st. What are old coins
worth, and how are they valuedf
1 End. What causes. volcanoes?
3rd Are there any public lands in
Kentucky? DICK.
AnssDer.-1st. Old coins are valuable
and usually command much more than
TIA cir face value. For instance silver dol
liars from 1915 and previous years bring