The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-04-04

from the State OF Maryland is that Of 'sDan: Of
| ST. Thomas Jenifsr," and the set of the General
Assembly Of Maryland appointing CELEBRATES to
Jenifer' . delegate / wish to know some
thing about this man, and why thus singularly
named. j. p. BLAZER.
BATH, Franklin Co., Ind.
A diliasnt search through the Public Library
OF this city fails to disclose line of history or
| biography concerning him. His name as signed
| to the Constitution was without the colon.
THREE QUESTIONS
To the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal:
IT, OF what ingredients is glass composed2
IL Who Is the present president of the Senate?
t31 In what quadruped (if any) does the knee of
the hind leg bend forward Tor the reverse of the
horse II.
KINGsLANE, Ind.
III Glass is made in several ways, according
| to quality. Common window glass is composed
of silica SO parts, soda 10 parts, lime IL parts,
with little alumina. (2) John Sherman. g.
The elephant
Law PROPOSITION.
To the Editor Of the Indianapolis Journal:
digs hole twelve feet deep in q sand-bank,
near the fence of B, by which the fence and an
outbuilding is thrown down. Will not the law
building but also for the damage done to the
foundatlon9 in short, for the damage done to the
entire property2 ISAAC REED.
CHAMELEON, Ind.
There are always two sides to a law PROPOSE
ton. Consult an attorney.
cIcERoNE
To the Editor Of the Indianapolis Journal.
How is the word cicerone pronounced, and
what Ia its derivationq EFFIE
DANvILLE, ILL.,
Pronounced sis-se-ro-ne, the definition being
"a guide who shows and loquaciously describes
or explains curiosities.n The term arose from
the ironical exclamation, "E un Cicerone;n that
is, He is Cicero.
CANDIDATES FOR STATE OFFICES.
To the Editor OF the Indianapolis Journals.
What candidates will be nominated by the Re-
publican convention, and when will that conven-
ton meet2 READER.
ARCADIA, Ind.
Secretary of State, Treasurer. Auditor, one
Supreme Judge, Clerk of the Supreme Court
Superintendent of Public instruction. No date
has been fixed for holding the convention
A ROMAN AXIOM.
To the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal:
What Roman made use of the expression,
"Noli turbare circulos meos2" w. L. w.
KIRKsvILLE, Mo.
The free translation is Don't monkey with the
buzz-saw." We do not know the Roman who in
vented the phrase. 1t was probably addressed
to some superserviceable commissioner of PEN
sions.
THE GREAT BANQUET SPEECH.
To the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal:
Will you kindly publish the celebrated speech
made by Col r. G. Ingersoll, at Chicago, at the
banquet given General Grant on his return
from his trip around the worldY
kNIGHTSTOwN. Ind. WILBUR WOODS.
II recollection is not at fault, it was VIM. F.
Villas, now Postmaster general, who made that
speech.
ASSESSORS AND JUSTICES.
To the Editor Of the Indianapolis journal:
H. Where can buy McDonalds Treatise for
Justicesa t2.) How long do township assessors
hold Office according to lawl 49, Can justices of
the peace be supervisors G. RICE.
POPLAR GROVE.
IT, At the Bowen-Merrill Co.. this city ~
Four years b. Do you mean of elections, or
roads2
BONANZA MAcKEY.
To the Editor of the indianapolis Journal:
Will you please give me the address of J. w.
Mackey, the millionaire. SUBSCRIBER
POsEYvnLE. Ind.
New York City. He is in Europe greatdeal;
in the winter at Paris in the summer at Trou-
vile.
JOHN SHERMAN.
To the Editor of the indianapolis Journal:
a. Does Senator John Sherman have the
privilege Of voting in the Senate except on tie
vote? t2) What salary does he drawl
LAKEWOOD, III. DAILY READER.
a. He does not vote on tie, but simply as
United States Senator ~ Eight thousand
dollars
NUMISMATIcAL.
To the Editor of fhe indianapolis Journal:
What is the value of United States silver
half dollar of 18032 j. D. HILLS
DARLINGTON, Ind
We do not know what value coin collector
would place upon such piece Its value would
largely depend upon its state of preservation.
PREPARED FLOUR
To the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal
What is the prepared -four Marion Harland
recommends in her recipes2 IGNoRANcE.
CARTHAGE, md
''Selfrising -FOUR" that is, -four with dry yeast
in it.
THE PLURAL OF MAN.
To the Editor OF the indianapolis Journal:
What is che rlural of mani g.
CITY.
Usually men, sometimes mans, as Germans,
Normans, Mussulmans, ETC.
THE INDIANAPOLIS COURTHOUSE.
To the Editcr of the Indianapolis Journals
What was the cost of your Marion County
Courthouse! READER.
STILEsyiLLE, Ind.
In round figures about So GOO. 900.
Low COUNTRIES.
To the Editor of the indianapolis Journals.
What IRE the low countriesl
CRY. SCHOOL Girl.
Holland and Belgium
T. J. HODGEN & CO..