The Indianapolis journal., 1898-11-06

nine years out Of date. Almost every de-
nomination, however, publishes year book
setting forth it's own condition. A collec-
ton of these will be of some value to YOU
So far as we learn, compulsory school at
tendance has not failed in any State.
What was the greatest battle of the late
FTanco-PrusSian war? 2. How long did 1t
last, and how many were killed and wound
ed on each side? 3. What was the largest
loss in killed and wounded on each side
in one days lighting in this war?-Max.
Gravelotte, or. as it is called sometimes,
Rezonville. 1t was fought on Aug. IS. 1870
2. 1t lasted twelve hours The German loss
was 2O,577 out of 146,00O; the French loss was
1928 out of 10000. This was the largest
loss in any one battle
What is the area of Spanish Honduras.
4; ,ea;catS A. its population and percentage Of
export! 3. Are coffee and tobacco grown
there in quantities? A. Where can i find
full particulars about the little republic?
H. y. c.
There is no Spanish Honduras. The area
of Honduras is 1858 square miles. It's pop
ulation was 3SS,S7 in 1897; the number of
Americans is very small. q Bananas
chiefly. g. Yes, and of very good quality.
4. The Bureau of the American Republics,
Washington, publishes a handbook on Hon
duras.
How many men were killed and wounded
III the tranco-German war on both sides,
ana now many prisoners were taken. 2
Were there any naval enga gements and if
so, with what result?-L. b. II.
The German loss was: Killed or died Of
wounds very soon, 1850; died of wounds
eventually, 1O,707; total killed, wounded and
died of disease, 127,S67. The French loss was
about $4,000 men, of whom about half, $780,
OCo, were captured. 2. There were no naval
engagements during this war; A French
fleet blockaded the German Baltic ports and
several German merchant vessels were
taken
How much revenue does England derive
from Canada yearly? What is meant by
Canadian home rule? 3. Has Canada been
or her colonies does England receive the
most revenue? ). Is there a duty on Eng
5sh I goods going to Canada? g. Did the
president appoint any Democrat on the
No Sabe
1t derives none. g That Canada, except in
having a governor who is appointed by the
British government, governs itself as much
as England does. 3. Yes, but not in actual
money. T. None of the British colonies pays
actual money to Great Britain. 5. There is.
g. Yes Senator Gray, of the peace commits
sion, is a Democrat so is General Butler,
on the Cuban evacuation commission.
Please give the names and ranks Of the
officers on the United States steamer Oregon
at the battle of Santiago.-M.
Captain Charles E. Clark, Lieutenant
Commander ]. K. Cogswell, executive Off
Ger; Lieutenant r. F. Nicholson, navigator;
Lieutenants w. H. Allen, H. w. Ackerman;
lieutenant junior grade, E. w. Eberle En-
signs L. "A. Bostwick, c. L. Hussey and r.
u. Johnston, jr.; Naval Cadets H. E. Var
nell, l.. M Overstreet, C. r. Miller S. c.
Magill, S. S. Kempff; Surgeon p. A. Lover
ing, Assistant Surgeon w. B. Grove Pay
master S. r. Calhoun Chief Engineer r.
w. Milligan. Passed Assistant Engineer c.
N. Offley, Assistant Engineers j. M. Reeves,
I. c. Dunlap; Cadets engineer division)
H. N. Jensen and w. d. Leahy, Chaplain
j. P. Mcintyre, Captain of Marines r.
Dickens, Second Lieutenant Marines "A. r.
Davis, Boatswain John Costello Gunner A.
S. Williams and Carpenter M. f. Roberts.
1 have a picture by ]. Archer, consisting
of five women looking over the sea and at
their feet large mastiff dog asleep; the
only title of the piece IS From the Ballad
of Sir Patrick Spens. Can you give me the
ballad? Also, short sketch of John Esten
Cook.-Constant Reader.
Inc BALLAD Oh 9dITlck spence Is IN
Percy's "Reliques OF Ancient English
Poetry" Sir Patrick was a Scots admiral
who was ordered to sea in the teeth of a
storm by the king and was lost with his
ship The verses which Archer had, in mind
in painting his picture are:
20 lang lang may their ladies sit
WI THAR fans into their hand,
Or cir they Sc Sir Patrick Spense
Cum sailing to the land
30 lang lang may the ladies stand
WI THAR gold kems in their hair,
Waiting for THAR ain DER lords,
For they'll sc theme no mair.
1t is not known where Sir Patrick lived
or died q John Esten Cooke was born in
Virginia, Nov 3, 1890; studied law and prac-
ticed for a time, but in the fifties devoted
himself to literature. He enlisted as q pri-
vate in the Confederate service and was
surrendered with Lees army as inspector
general of horse artillery. Then he went
back to literature, publishing many novels,
stories and essays. He died near Boyce, Va,
on Sept q, 1886.
Who is John Strange Winter?-A Pupil in
School.
John Strange Winter is the assumed name
of the author of number of novels, of
which the first to attract attention was
entitled "Bootles Baby She is an English
woman whose true name is Mrs. Stannard
What is the penalty for manufacturing
and selling an article on which there IS a
patent? Can a person be imprisoned? 2
Knoxville Tenn. 3. Will the One-hundred-
and-sixtieth Indiana remain at Knoxville
this winter? A. What method is employed
by advertising agents in securing contracts
for distributing samples and sign tacking
and give any information you can concern
ing the manner of conducting such bust
ness? 5. What is the lowest temperature
at Knoxville, Tenn, during the coldest
weather? Is it a healthy climate? g.. Is
Knoxville a good business town?-Tranke
!. There is no fixed penalty for such Of
fense. Remedy for infringement is usually
sought through a suit by the owner of the
patent and damages are fixed according to
the judgment of the court or jury. The Of
fender may also be enjoined from continu-
ing such manufacture or sale. 2. The Jour-
nal. g. The Observation-Disclosures In
diana Regiment has been for some time in
camp at Lexington, Ky. Whether it will
remain there depends upon decision of War
Department A. We know of no method ex-
cept that of applying to business firms for
their work. Conditions and terms will prob
ably differ according to circumstances
sary in many towns and cities to obtain
permission from the authorities to make
such distribution. 5. The climate is mild
The mean annual temperature in middle of
the State is about 81 degueeS G. Yes if is