The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-10
QUERIES AND ANSWERS.


fan proper questions Of general interest viii be adj
mitted to this column, and answered, If possible.
If the cannot be given the questions viii be
printed to invite replies from the outside The column
is for the mutual pleasure and profit of readers
UNsLACKED LIME.
To the Editor OF the indianapolis journal:
How, many pounds Of unslacked lime in a
bushel? b. HEM
MARCO Ind, May g..
Seventy.
SAND OR WATER
To the Editor of tho Indianapolis Journal:
Which is the greater reflector Of heat, sand or
water, directly from the sum- SUBSCRIBER.
LIGoNIER, May 3.
s and
THE STATE FAIR.
To the Editor of the indianapolis Journal
When was the State fair at Indianapolis
HILLsBoRo A. A. McBoDDEN,
Every year. Last year it began on Sept. 30,
and held as usual, one week
THE SILVER DOLLAR.
70 the Editor of the indianapolis Journal:
Is the silver dollar full legal tender for all
amounts and demands; if not give the excep-
tons. j. w. COLE
AMBRIA, May Z. as
1t is; there are no exceptions
REVISED STATUTES
To the Editor Of the indianapolis Journals:
Where can procure copy Of the Revised
Statutes? G.. E. BHAN
WAYNETowN Ind, May T.
Of the Secretary of State.
INDECENT BILL-rosrING.
To tie Editor Of the indianapolis Journal
A petition has been presented to the city coun-
Gil asking that indecent theatrical and other pic
lures be not permitted to be exhibited, and ask
ing that a fine be prescribed for violation of an
Can't the billposter be fined under the present
lawl s.
INDIANAPOLIS, May
Try it with a test case. In Brooklyn, N. Y, a
billposter has been fined for posting pictures of
semi nude women.
KICKS LIKE BAY STEER.
To tine Editor of the Indianapolis Journal:
IL Did James G. Blaine insist on having
Mr.. Arthur made president de facto at the time
your city, and is he relia5le9 I see someone max
ing inquiry as to where the phrase "kicks like q
bay steer" originated. 1t had its origin in the
COW camps of the West. Cattle in branding are
thrown and tied The majority are bay, and the
supposition is they kick. V. NJ. B. LoRING.
AUSTIN, Tex, Mayo
~ No, (2.) He is agent for Blaine's book an
| is considered reliable.
THE NEW DITCH LAW.
To the Editor of the indianapolis Journal:
What changes were made in the ditch lawl
Is the new law in forcel
HEADINGToN g. LA FoLLETTE
PORTLAND, Ind. May 5.
| ~ Two-thrds of the property owners in
terested may join in remonstrance and pre-
vent ditch being made The property owner
| may work out his assessment. In the first place,
the court appoints commissioner the county
! assessor is another, and these two choose a
third. The pay is So a day each for the time
actually employed ~ No.
THREE QUESTIONS.
To the Editor of the Indianapolis Journals:
| a. Why ara not the people in the District of
| Columbia allowed to vote in national elections?
| (2) When and by whom was the antarctic
continent discovered? 81 What is the present
| capital of the State of louisiana
| ARNEY, Ind, May 5. J. E. MITTEN.
Q.) In respect to national elections it is
treated as Territory. (2.) There is doubt as
to whether there is an antarctic continent.
Land discoveries were made there in 1871 and
! 1912 by American, English and French expedi-
| tons. No discoveries of any Importance since
that Of Lieut.. Charles Wilkes, Jan. Is, 1912.
| g.. Baton Rouge