The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-07-25

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ASSOCIATED PRESS.
70 the Editor of the Indianapolis Jou rnaf:
Where are the headquarters of the Associated
Pressi NJ o. b.
BAscoM Ind.
New York city.
GENERAL JOSEPH HOOKER.
To the Editor of the indianapolis Journai:
Is Gen. Joe Hooker, of Lookout mountain
fame. deadl If SO, where and when did he DIET
CRY. NJ. II.
He died at Garden City. L. l., Oct 81, 1879
BoNAPARTE.
To the Editor of the Indianapolis JournaE
When were the remains of Napoleon Bona
parte brought from st. Helena to France! x.
KoKoMo.
The remains arrived at Cherbourg, FraLse. in
a French frigate Nov 80. 1840
TUBAL CAIN.
TO the Editor of the Indianapolis journal:
Will you favor me with the address of re.
pairer of band Instruments A. g. letters
BRAZIL.
Emil Wulschner, Nos. AZ and "A North Penn
sylvania street. indianapolis.
THE FRANKLIN LIFE.
To the Editor of the indianapolis journal:
What is the condition Of the Franklin Life In
surance Company2 r.
ALEXANDRIA.
Address Judge Frazier, of Warsaw, who is the
receiver.
UNHAPPY FOLKS ON SHORE.
A. b. O.. Angola. Ind:
The lines you want are by William Pitt, in
''The Sailors Consolation"
A strong nor wsster's blowing, Bib
Hark! don't We hear it roar now2
Lord help EN-, how pities them
Unhappy folks on shore now
LAMBS MUSIC.
To the Editor of the Indiana polls Journal:
What was it that Charles Lamb said regarding
his lack of musical ability? BAKER.
CITY
He said: ''SsntimentaIly I am disposed to
harmony. But organically am incapable Of a
tune"
STATE FAIR.
To the Editor of the indianapolis Journal:
What will be the charge for admission to the
Indiana State faira If so cents as usual why
double that of neighboring State fairs9
PENDLEToN. Ind. S. W. H.
It will be so cents, which is said to be no more
than is charged by similar fairs.
THE PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION.
To the Editor of the Indianapolis journal:
Who introduced the presidential succession
bill? When did it become a law9 Who would
be President should the President and Vice
president both become disabled ism
DANvILLE.
Senator Hoar last winter; early in the session.
T. +. Bayard would be President John Sher-
man is President of the Senate; there is no Vice
president
EQUESTRIAN STATUES.
TO the Editer of the indianapolis Journal:
T. D. r.
worlds D. @.
Cry.
That of the Emperor Marcus Aurelus in the
piazza of the Capitol of Rome. Marcus Aurelius
died A. D., lie. The first equestrian statue
the blood royal was that of the Duke of We'll
lington.
A STREET RAILWAY INQUIRY.
To the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal:
Please say if there has been anything done in
our Council in regard to having the street rail
road put a track down State street TO the Wood
ruff Place; also, if there is any reason now to
prevent the work from going ahead.
Cry. CLARK GIBBS.
ably could not order it done at this time because
there are two orders already made for track ex-
tensions.
To the Editor Of the Indi annapolis Journal
What is the origin of that ancient kind of
boycotting known as accommodation?
ANDERSON, Ind. CARLOS.
RECOMMENDATION is an ecclesiastical anathe-
ma or interdict from Christian communion
originally instituted for preserving the purity of
the church. Some suppose accommodation to
be of Hndoo origin, and that it was adopted by
Tavu and fho hvt ho Chria IAN
churches. The Druids had similar punish
ment in aid of their religion.
SPIRIT OF THE WALL.
To the Editor Of the indianapolis Journal,
Who was the Esprit of the Waltz s.
CRY.
In the first year Of Marys reign after her mar
riage with Philip Of Spain, Elizabeth Croft, a
girl eighteen years old, was secreted in wall,
and, with whistle made for the purpose, ut
tered seditious speeches against Queen Mary and
the Prince, as also<sgainst confession and the
mass She was discovered, and compelled 1863
to make public confession of her imposture. She
was called the spirit of the Wall"
CARRYING CONCEALED WEAPONS.
To tho Editor of the indianapolis journal
How can the statutes against carrying con-
cealed weapons be legally enforced when Arti-
Gle Ii of the United States Constitution says
that 1.-The right of the people to bear arms shall
not be infringed"? Some contend if this law was
properly tested in all of the courts it would be
declared unconstitutional I have not quoted
the full amendment, but sufficient for your ref
erence FRANK GRIFFIN
STAUNToN, Ind
The Constitution provision applies, of course,
only to the people in their organized capacity,
as militia. Bearing arms is not understood to
be carrying concealed weapons
The Court Record.