Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-23
nd never have been good investments in
the way OF returning actual cash on the
money spent in maintaining them.


money spent in maintaining them.
What caused tho war between tho United
States and France: how long did 1t last, ana
what was the principal battle? +.
The arrogance of the French Government
In 1894 John Jay had signed in London on
behalf of the United States what has since
been known in this country as Jays
Treaty" between this country ana Great
Britain. 1t bound the United States not
to interfere against Great Britain on behalf
of France; it provided for extradition in
certain cases, and for other things; SO that
France conceived herself aggrieved by it.
In 1898, the French Directory, triumphant
in Europe, demanded the abrogation of
jays treaty, and the Sympathy of the United
States, ii not their absolute assistance.
President Adams tried to maintain peace,
but in vain; and on July 8, 1898, Congress
declared Intercourse with France at an end.
The treaties with France were declared at
an end; our men-of-war were authorized TO
attack French vessels, and to prey on
French commerce. Washington was called
from Mt Vernon to take command of our
army, with the rank OF Lieutenant General
The war never amounted to much; a tew in
significant sea-6ghts oeanrred; and as soon
as Napoleon became the First Consul,
peace was again made between the two
countries The principal effect OF the
''war" was to give US Lieutenant General,
and in time to do away with the Federalists.
How many men are there in Scotch jury?
Does majority decide the questions SUD-
mitted to jury? Mol.
On Scotch jury trying criminal case
there are 15 men, five chosen from the
special jury list, ten from the general list.
A majority of the jury decides the questions
before it; and the verdict may be guilty"
mot guilty." or mot proven" This last
verdict is exclusively Scotch institution.
In civil cases trial by jury became extinct
several centuries ago, but was revived in
1915: II men sit on such jury, and the
veriict must be reached by unanimous vote.
What is the distance between the earth
and Mars when their opposition and their
conf junction is greatest? INVENTOR.
The earth and Mars are not in opposition
and conjunction: the sun and Mars are, how
ever When Mars is in opposition to the
600 miles from the earth; when in opposi-
tion near aphelion, he is about 81, 500, 900
of miles distant. Perihelion is the point
when planet is nearest the sun, <aphelion
when it is most distant.
Did voltaire ever partake Of the sacra-
ment of the Eucharist? j. Il. 8.
Yes. on several occasions While at
Ferney he "conformed occasionally" in
February, 1878, soon after his return to
Paris, he was taken i'll and sent for priest,
to whom he confessed. He recovered then,
however, to die unshriveh . few months
later.
Which is considered the finest street in
the United States? KEYSTONE.
Ofcourse every person thinks the finest
street in his own particular town is the
finest in the country: but impartial foreign
opinion seems to point at Euclid avenue,
Cleveland, as perhaps the finest street in
the country. Our own Fifth avenue for
some distance is undoubtedly handsomer
than Euclid avenue, but taken for their en-
tire lengths Pittsburg must yield to Cleve-
land.
When were the national bank. re,
chartered. NJ. B.
The national banks were chartered by
virtue of the acts of February, 1868, and
June, 1864, and were to last 20 years. The
national bank extension act was passed in
1882, and extended the life OF the national
banks for 90 years longer.
Can q school teacher who has been as
sessed, paid taxes and been registered nc
cording to law vote under the Baker ballot
law: likewise minister? p. NJ.
Certainly. Every male person, native
born or naturalized, who has been a resident
of the State one year and Of his voting dis
trict two months is entitled to vote.