The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-27

Perth. 1t might be as well to write to the
United States coasul in each of the cities
named.
Are there any papers published in Mis-
soula. Mont. and Il SO what are their si
town situated. Is it remarkable for any
thing in Observation-Disclosures.
Missoula is a town of about $500 inhabi-
tants, situated on the Northern Pacific rail-
road AS miles west of Helena. 1t does not
greatly differ from other Montana towns,
unless suspension bridge, which is fine
piece of engineering, makes 1t remarkable.
1t has two daily papers, the Muscular and
the Democrat.
Does the law allow cattle herded on pub
lie highway? How long a term are United
States senators elected for?-B. L. B.
l. In Indiana the matter is under the con-
troll of the Boards of Commissioners of the
different counties the statute providing that
such board shall specify by name the kind of
animals that shall run at large or pasture
upon the uninclosed lands or public COM
mons within the different townships in the
county. When any animal not so specified
shall be found running at large it may be
impounded by any person who iS resident
of the township. q Six years.
Were there horses in America when CO.
lumbus came here and did the Indians ride
them? How did the Indians procure fire.
arms in the early history of Texas?- Pho
Name.
There had been horses in this country be-
fore Columbus came, but they had all dis
appeared in some way. Their fossil bones
have been discovered so that we know that
in prehistoric times there had been horses
here. But the first horses in the actual his
tory of the country were those brought by
Cortez when he came to conquer Mexico.
They were strange and alarming animals to
the Mexicans. 2 What firearms the In
dams had they got from the whites, either
by purchase or conquest.
Please publish a list of the largest schools
for coiored race in the South; also, a list Of
SUBSCRIBER.
1. Vanderbilt University, at Nashville,
Tenn; Hampton Normal and Industrial
School, Hampton, Va; Tuskegee Institute,
Tuskegee, Ala; Meharry Medical College,
Nashville, Tenn. There are also advanced
schools at Orangeburg, S. c., Tongaloo,
Miss, and Marshall, Tex. 2. Since the
death of Fred Douglass and Blanche X.
Bruce. Booker T. Washington, John R.
Lynch, Judson Lyon, the new register of
the treasury, p. B. S. Pnchback, James
Hill and n. w. Quincy are perhaps the most
prominent.
How strong is our navy, and how many
men are employed in it? How well are cur
forts eqUipped?-C. l.. H.
Our navy ranks about fifth among the ma
vies of the world. We have eleven first-rate
vessels, sixteen second-rate vessels, forty
two third-raters, and twenty-five torpedo
boats. A second or third-rate vessel is not
a second or third-class craft in value; the
Va4: np1 Gin
Our navy is manned by about 1850 officers
and men. including the marine corps. Our
coast forts are being equipped in the best
manner, with disappearing guns of heavy
caliber, and within the last few days with
men sufficient to take care of them and
handle them. Under the new law just
passed the army will have about $1,000 men,
of whom about 5000 will be artillerymen, to
man the coast defenses.
Does Russia have any influence in Abys-
sinia? In other parts of Africa? Why has
she not taken part in the acquisition of At
rican territory like England or France? 2.
Why has Austria never taken part in the
acquisition of African territory like her
neighbors, Germany and France? Does she
claim any influence or even protectorates
over any of the principalities in southern
Europe?-A. l.. r.
l. Russia has no direct influence or con-
cared to acquire it, perhaps because she
has so much Asiatic territory, and her evil
dent purpose is the subjugation of China.
2. Probably because she is almost an in
land country and has but a small navy,
also because the population, being composed
OF so many adverse elements, has never
been assimilated to such degree that the
sense Of national patriotism is strong. Bos-
MIA and Herzegovina are under Austrian adj
ministration
can man acquitted of a charge before
d justice or the peace be charged with the
same ofIense in a higher court? 2. Does
the PRESIDENT of the United States have an
allowance for maintaining the White House
and Tor entertainments? -Sub.
If it is crime over which the justice has
complete jurisdiction he cannot be tried be-
fore any other court. 2. The President has
no allowance for maintaining the White
House or for entertaining. The White
House, however, is put into condition for
him and the furniture and fittings renewed
practically at his desire. He has an official
steward, who looks after the house. But
the cost of keeping up the presidential
housekeeping falls entirely on the President,
though he has certain perqusities such as
the Marine Band, to play for him and any
quantity of flowers from the White House
COiiSSA NdIOAlCS, WulCIl the OHllSQ states
maintain.
Would volunteer and paid firemen be ex-
empt from draft in case of war with Spain?
Fireman
During the war the draft was governed
entirely by a United States law. The act
of March 3, 1863, under which the draft was
made, exempted these persons: l, those
physically or mentally unfit; 2, the Vice
President and the judges of the United
States, heads of executive departments,
the governors of the States; 8, the only son
of a widowed mother dependent OH him;
4, the only son of aged parents dependent
on him; 5, one of two or more sons of a
widow; 6, the only brother of children un-
der twelve dependent on him; 7, the father
of motherless children under twelve de-
pendent on him; s, where there were a
father and sons, and two in the service, as
enlisted men, two were exempt. In case
another draft were necessary, we suppose
that much of the old law would be re-en-
acted
Twenty-eight years ago I came from Ger
many; / intend to revisit my old home this
2. Where should / apply for one? 8. For
what length of time is a passport given,
and will another be issued when the first
expires? A. Is a description of myself need
ed? If so, who makes it out? 5. Would it be
mr. RI here ret n