The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-17
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Der OF years, though he has come over
once or twice to see his son, Alexander
Salvini. He lives I'm or near Milan
ABOUT Trufiles.
What are Rrunles? Wherc are they
found?
Trunies are subterranean fungi found In
France Italy, and England in some
abundance. and in other countries as
well. The French trunie is Tuber Melano-
sperum; IL is the best. Pigs are fond
of truilles and are employed to dig them
ND in the woods where they grow; dogs
are also trained TO hunt for them.
Where We Get Amber.
Where is amber found? Is there any
difference in value between dark and light
amber?
The coasts Cf the Baltic sea have been
and are the chief source of The worlds
supply Of amber. but amber IS found in
land in Switzerland, France, in this
country and in Burmah. Amber is the
fossilized gum of a species of pine trees.
Light amber Is more valuable than dark.
The Foreign Legion
What IS the "Fofeign Legion of the
French Army?
The name Foreign Legion does not ex-
list in the French Army now. though
there are two regiments of infantry COM
posed OF foreigners. The French kings
maintained foreign troops from early times
the famous Scottish Archers of Louis NJ,
formed foreign legion. The famous For
eign Legion served in the conquest Of
Algeria, and the present regiments are
stationed there permanently, at Sidibel-
Arabes and a. Saidi They are known as
the First and Second Foreign Regiments.
Peroxide of hydrogen.
What is peroxide of hydrogen?
1t is a combination Of two parts OF hy-
drogen with two parts OF water its chem
ical symbol being III O2. II Is an oxida-
ton of water. 1t IS a colorloss, trans
parent liquid with a specific gravity of
l.452 (water has specific gravity of -,
1t does not freeze at 30 Centigrade (22 be-
low zero. FahrenheiD. 1t has harsh.
bitter taste. and turns the skin white
where it touches II. 1t IS a very "un-
stable" substance. decomposing rapidly.
and resembles ozone most closely.
SP.C. X.
What is the Society for Promoting
Christian Knowledge? When and where
Was il founded?
The Society for Promoting Christian
knowledge (familiarly known by the in
itials. :. L. G. k), was founded in Lon
don in 1895 and is the oldest Bible society
now existing. Its object is explained in
its name. IL does not conilne It's labOrs 10
issuing Bibles. but publishing stry books
for children, etc. II is managed by the
Anglican church. ard In this country
many OF its publications are TO be had
from Episcopalian booksellers.
See Doctor.
What kind of exercise will be good for
one who suffers from indigestin / have
no exercise during twelve hours Of the
day.
Every case of indigestion must be treat
ed separately Consult q physician, and
take his advice. A person can get along
without exercise ii he eats the right sort
OF food, but tho right sort Of fcod will
not De the food needed to support an Or
binary man. You can change your food
or you can take appropriate exercise. A
physician Is the only person who should
advise you.
All Hallow Fen.
What IS the origin OF IAN Hallow
E'cn?"
All Haliow Ever 10 the night before tho
great church festival Of All Saints, IN
sututed by Bonifacs nv. blshop and popA