The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-30

John Wesley'S sermon on dress.
How many times does the heart of nor
NAL young man beat In minute?-T.
s. G..
Seventy-two beats TO the mlntue is normal
average. but this varies some with different
individuals, and varies much with the same
person in different circumstances.
Can % young man of eighteen join the
army without his parents consent Mrs.
b. r.
1t is not intended that he should, and IL
any doubt exist to the applicant being
under twenty-one. his oath Is not taken as
sole evidence. but written consent Of parents
or guardian is insisted on.
If body is heavy enough to sink at the
surface OF water will ii be suspended at any
depth?-C. s.
No. because the pressure of water is equal
in all directions, and while the pressure at
great depths is enormous, it is practically
equal on top and bottom of a submerged
body.
What does a seat cost I'm the New York
Stock Exchange?-P. NJ. H.
There is no fixed figure. but recent sales
have been at very high prices. owing to the
large volume Of business now being done in
Wall street and the exchange. At the time
the man you mention bought his seat, 1t was
stated that he paid $4,000 for it.
two-inch pipe and a one-inch pipe Is run TO
the same lower level; If gauges are attached
to the pipes will they register the same
pTeSsure?-U. n.
Yes; the vertical distance between the
lowest and highest levels is what governs
the pressure, the difference between the
sizes of these two pipes not making any ap-
probable difference
How should l pronounce Kuhn, city in
North Dakota? 2. BY whom are the Presi-
dents of France chosen? g. By what name
is the Spanish Parliament known?-Dewey.
Koolm, vowel sound like that of COOL
2. BY the members of the National Assem-
bly,, which consists of the Chamber of Dep
uties and the Senate, and corresponds in
large degree with our House of Representa-
tives and Senate. 3. The Cortes.
How many tramps are there in the United
States? 2. Are they increasing or decreas-
ing?-W. w. c.
We cannot say. 9 Just now they are I'M
questionably increasing very rapidly, for
this Is the season when balmy air leads
Weary Raggles and Wandering Willy to
take to the road" There should be fewer
Of them than in previous seasons, however,
because of general Improvement in 1.-The
times" though there are many thousands.
altogether.
Do horsehairs become animated if placed
in water for some time?-H. NJ.
No; the hair snake is a sort of worm
Some species pass part of their larval stage
inside insects, another part as parasites upon
fishes, and as adults are free in water or
mud. but the life history of the kind is not
of the common, but mistaken, idea that
they are hairs turned into snakes.
Are the sketches from which magazine IL
Illustrations are made done with pen and ink
or crayon? Are sketches or photographs
used for this work of the same size as fin
tshed Observation-Disclosures
They may be drawn by either method, but
more commonly are done with pen and ink.
Usually there is reduction of size in making
the cuts, but this is not necessary, and the
illustration may be larger than the drawing.
though this in ordinary circumstances is not
productive of perfect results.
Will wind alone tan the skin. and what is
the reason for ones skin tanning?-H. II. r.
Wind alone will do it, and most distressing
''sunburn'' comes from wind without the
aid Of bright sun. The color of the skin is
due to pigments in it's outer layer. and with
this layer removed, as by blister, the skin
remaining is white, be the subject blonde
or a negro. Exposure to wind in
creases the amount of this fermentation,
causing tan freckles, according to the
persons complexion. -
Who discovered the planet Neptune. and
in what year?-A. II. w.
DR.. Gale. of Berlin. on the evening OF Sept.
3d. 1916. but he looked for it because another
astronomer asked him TO do so, the other
having calculated just where in the heavens
the unknown planet must be, so TO him is
due the greater credit. Several other as
tronomers were at the time locating the
planet by similar processes, and it was
afterward disclosed that Lalande found
Neptune in 1875. He noted difference in its
locations or two different rights, but made
the error Of believing that his first observa-
ton was faulty, so missed the greatest sig
nificance of his discovery.
Is there such thing a mineral rod
for locating valuableS, such as minerals,
buried coin, ETC., and, If so, where L can get
one?-W. q. b.
What you want is a divining rod. which is
a Y-shaT ed forked limb, or sometimes
metal rod of similar shape. From very an
cient times such have been credited by folks
WHO OluN KNOW better WIFI an
for hidden valuables, the operator grasping
a prong in each hand, the rod twisting vio-
lently when he comes over the spot to dig.
rowan tree Is considered the sort to cut
from in Europe, and in this country there
is nothing better than witch hazel, though a
branch of a fruit tree or any old twig is
just as good.
Previous to the disestablishment and dis
endowment of the Irish Church had people
in Ireland TO pay taxes TO support the
church, What the sources of revenue
that support the Church of England? In
what year, and what war was the needle
gun first used?-J. B.
Yes, but the church rates. which were
levied upon occupers of houses or lands,
were discontinued on the disestablishment
Of the Church of Ireland in 1862 Compul-
sorry payment of these rates was abolished
for England in 1865. Tithes and ancient en-
dowments are the chief sources OF income
of the Church of England. which altogether
amount TO about G7,0O0,OO0 yearly. The
needle-gun was first perfected in 1886 by
Johann Nfkolaus Dreyse, but its efficiency
was not finally demonstrated until 1866 in
the war between Austria and Prussia.
Will you explain the significance of the
Violet.
Commissioned officers above the rank of
ensign wear two gold bullion epaulettes
Shoulder straps are of navy blue cloth with
border embroidered in gold. The indica-
tions of rank are: Admiral. four silver