The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-02-28

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BICYCLE
20 tho Editor of the indianapolis Journal:
A dispute has arisen among our class as to the
proper pronunciation of the word bicycle" and
where the accent or emphasis occurs Will you
favor US with your opinion on the subjects
Cry. PRIMARY.
The accent is on the first syllable.
SILK WORMS
20 the Editor Of the Indian pol - Journal:
Can you give me the address of any person who
keeps silk worms2 Or could you tell me where
can get some of the wormsl j. p. Ross
W1LLIAMsPoRT, Ind.
Address Miss Belle Estes, Ann Arbor Mich
FRIENDS AND THE DRAFT
70 the Editor of the Indianapolis journal:
Did the United States government exempt
the Friends Church on account of religious be-
1ef9 G. s. KENT
GRovELAND.
Yes
RAILROAD GAUGES
20 the Editor of the indianapolis Journal:
What the widths of the broad, narrow and
standard railroads? r. s. NJ.
WoRTHINGToN
Broad gauge, 5 feet; compromise standard, q
feet 81 inches; standard feet inches; narrow,
3 feet
TO The Editor OF the Indianapolis Journal:
o. Has fourth class postmaster the right to
hold the Office of township assessorY T. And
has the same postmaster the right to be notary
publicl
MAPLE VALLEY.
a. No. e. No.
POSTMASTER AND NOTARY.
10 the Editor Of the indianapolis journal:
Can fourth-class postmaster hold the office of
arfo 1in otIxg Tow
NORTH SALEM, Ind
No man legally be postmaster and notary
public at the same time in Indiana.
AMICABLE.
so tho Editor of the indianapolis Journal:
Is there London, England, insurance com
pany by the name of the Amicable. Is it repre-
Rented in this country, and is it reliable?
HILLsBoRo. H. G.
1t does not comply with the laws of Indiana
and is not, therefore, on reliable basis.
GRANT FAMILY GROUP
70 the Editor of the indianapolis journal:
Can you tell me where / can procure a steel
engraving of the Grant family representing
them in a grove-Mrs Grant and Jesse seated
on q rustic seat, the General standing. the
younger boy in front. while Nellie and Fred are
I'm the back ground, with pony? Mrs. B.
NEW Ross, Ind.
We cannot
70 the EdIror of the indianapolis Journal:
Do You know of any town in Indiana, of from
800 to 1000 inhabitants, where there is an open
ling for grocerl CHARLES Ct. WRIGHT.
GLAsFoRD, Ill.
Address yeur inquiry to Schnul g. Krag. M
OConnor & o. or any wholesale grocery house
In indianapolis.
MARRIAGE.
TO the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal:
b marres AS sister but she dies and B mar
ries a second wife, not related to A. Would
there be any legal objection to AS son or daugh
ter and BIS son or daughter lby his second wife,
getting married. LAMERTE.
JoNEsBoRo Ind.
There is no blood relationship whatever, and
no legal objection.
COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS.
TO the Editor of the Indianapolis journal:
Will You please state in your next issue how
many runners there are in your cityl
WILLIAMsPoRT. j. W. RHODES
Between 500 and $50 commercial travellers
make this city their residence This includes
fhirty-fve or forty brokers who sell on commits
sion and about 200 r.en who represent Eastern
houses.
GRANT AND THE RETIRED LIST.
10 the Editor of the Indianapolis Jou rnar:
What President signed the bill restoring Grant
TO the retired list2 How long before the adjour-
mont of Congress? A. V. SPIvEY
ORANGE. Ind
The signing of the bill was the last official &C,
OF President Arthur and the signing of the com
mission the first official act of President Cleye-
land, March 4, 1885.
MARRYING HIS NIECE.
80 the Editor OF the indianapolis Journal:
Il Does the law prohibit man from marry
ing his nieceG t2) Can man hold township
Office. and at the same time be United States
mail carriers ID Are colored and white person.
allowed to intermarry in Indiana2 READER
PARIS CROSSING, Ind.
a. Marriage in this State is permitted only
between persons no nearer of kin than second
cousins. Il 1t is doubtful under the State
HoRsE.TRADE.
Te the Editor of the indianapolis Journal:
Russaville is sail torn up over this problem:
A sells horse for 800, then buys him back
Tor $50; afterwards sell him for 500. What is
AS profit In all these transactions2 Some say
W others insist on $50. 1t preys on the mind
OF she average Russiavillian like Twains "blue
trip ship for tencent fare. etc. and if not speed
iy settled the result may be equally deplorable
hUssiAVlLLE. CHARLES CALVIN.
Thirty dollars.
HISTORY IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
To tho Editor of the Indianapolis Journal:
a. Has That part of the United States history
covering Lincons administration been ruled out
of tho schools of Indianapolis r. By whom
was it done, and what was it done for2 81 Has
there ever been any effort made by anybody to
keep II from being taught in the public schools
of Indiana7 JOHN Il. JACKSON.
PLRAsANTvILLE, Ind
a. For several years the history taught in
Che Indianapolis public schools omitted all men
Aaon of the war for the Union. e. 1t was
probably done in Difference to the views Ct GER
tain members of the School Board. 1t is now
taught 49, Not that we know Of
DATES AND DAYS OF THE WEEK.
To the Editor Of the Indiana polls Journal:
On what day of the week did each of the fol
2owing dates occurl Ill July 4. 1876. t.
March 4. 1863 L. Dec IL 1863 q Anril