The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-26
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
What is the quantity OF tea grown in Rus
sia2-DumaS.
Tea is not grown in Russia in any consid-
cradle quantity, though Russians consume
100000 pounds annually.
What is the cause of the northern lights?
IL T.. ID.
The northern lights are closely associated
with the electromagnetic system of the
earth and the most probable explanation
OF them attributes them to electromagnetic
energy possessed by solar radiations.
Please advise me for what purpose molyb-
deum IL used, and in what state it is found?
This comparatively rare metal is most
valued, we think, as the source of phospho-
molybdic acid. 1t is found in two forms,
yellow lead ore and molybdenite. The lat
ter is SO like black lead (graphite) that the
two were formerly believed to be the same
A thinks that Josephine was always in
love with Napoleon y thinks that during
the latter part of their married life she
cared nothing for him. but was infatuated
with a member. OF the nobility Which is
Correct?-W.
A is right. Josephine's affection was
strong till the hour of her death. Napoleon
was ambitious to found line Of emperors
of France, and, as their union was child
less, he divorced her.
What countries are included in the Orient?
is Japan one? Would like authority for
same--M s. 3.
1t is relative and somewhat vague term,
even speaking geographically. Ordinarily
It is applied to Asiatic countries. and in
cludes Japan. The Century Dictionary de-
fines II as ''the region to the east and south
east of the leading states of Europe: a
vague term, including Turkey, Persia,
Egypt, India, ETC." -
Why was Twelfth Night so named?
What Is the meaning of And dog will have
his day?"-M. A. II.
The name was probably suggested by the
time OF its first production, or by its en-
bodiment of the spirit of Twelfth Night
twelfth after Christmas) sports and revels
BY "the cat Will NEW and dog viii have
his day. Shakespeare meant that things
have their appointed course, and that we
have not the power to change them.
1. On what street or streets did the first
car line in Indianapolis run and in what
year was it put in operation? . In your
issue Of March 19 you have an article on
paper money in the treasury building at
Washington Is this man negrO?-Sub-
scriber.
On Illinois street. running from the Union
there was turntable, in 1864. .. 1t is our
understanding that he is a negro.
To help me in a debate please tell NE
about Left Ericson's discovery of America
IL s
Left followed Bjorni. who in CSC sailed from
Iceland to join his father in Greenland. He
sailed along the New England and Nova
Scotia coasts and finally reached the place
for which he started. Then Left, Erik's
son. bought the vessel and landed near
Taunton, Mass. Afterward there were many
other voyages between Iceland and our
coast.
Please describe Washington and tell what
was his nationality. ?. Tell me something OF
Margaret f. SanSster--E-
Washington at twenty-One is described as
six feet two inches in height. stalwart.
norid face, noble mien and fine physique.
He is commonly spoken Of as an American.
His great-grandfather. John Washington.
belonged TO a family OF distinction in the
north OF England and came TO this country
about 1867. p Margaret Elizabeth Sangster
was born in New Rochelle, n. Y, in 1888.
Her maiden name Munson. Most OF her
work has been done on religious and family
periodicals. She is now editor OF Harper's
Bazaar.
Can a minor enter the regular army with
out consent or parent or guardian. :. Is IL
not the duty of recruiting officers to obtain
facts pertaining 10 age or other competency
or incompetency? 3. IL an individual is ac-
cepted who has weak eyes what can be
done?-Subscriber.
I. No. 2. He must use ordinary care. II
the applicant testifes that he is twenty-one
and brings witness TO support his state
rnent. all of which is required, he is likely
TO be accepted without investigation. unless
his youthful appearance leads TO doubt OF
his truthfulness. 3. The examining sur
geons use such care that a man with de-
fective eyes is not likely TO get into the
army. Should such weakness develop after
enlistment TO a degree constituting disabi-
ity he will be discharged.
Is the climate OF Paraguay healthful and
agreeable 10 foreigners? What is the ex-
IRENE temperature. moisture, etc. ?-Walla
WaiIa-
Most OF the republic IS in the south tem-
perate zone. but the climate is tropical.
The mean temperature for the year Is sew
enry-three, but in December and January
the Thermometer sometimes gets above one
hundred degrees, and slight frosts occur
from May 70 August when the wind u from