The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-22

Heoipt4 AZ u was published In several
parts betyeen 1858 and 1878.
What + the nenbership Of the 6ve largest re-
hs'oss denominations in the United statss2
D. W. D.
Roman Ca.soIiss. s.s7s, 1zs; Mefhodists.
o:SSscs4: Haptistss 1854, 427; Presbyte-
r'Ans' i''4z. soi; hutherans, 1,52s.5sz-
What Is 4 miners inchf P.Ac
water inch; that is, as much water a.
will how In "a hours from round OPEN
Ing an inch In dismeter Just below the
surface Of water IN reservoir. This IL
about 500 cui,ic fee..
Esbert was the first King of the English; vas
Alfred the Great second or thirdr II third, who
was second7 Up
Between Esbert and Alfred the Great
came, In the order given. Ethelwuif, Ethel
bald, Ethelbert, and Ethelred their reigns
covering the period between 1876 and 81.
win you please give the law governing the
admission Of Cinnamon to THIS countrya
The Law = known a. the Geary act. and
| Is altogether too yoIumfhous to print here.
You will md It, Of course, in the Revised
Statutes Of the United States.
What Is lnotf g Which Is our largest bat
stationsf G. D.
knot il one nautical mile, or 6.0S7 feet.
2. The Kearsarge, which displaces 1854
| tons. Somewhat larker ones are being
built. 3. At Audubon Park and Baton
| Rouge.
r. Kindly inform me whsther ex-senator A. p.
German took any active part in the NcKinley-
Bryan campaign? Did he make any speecnes
and II 20 when and where? ". NJ
Senator German supported Mr.. Bryan and
did all he could so far as we know to secure
his election. We do not think he made
any speeches.
Is there reliable rule for calculating the
drausht Of ehimreys from their heights? q Do
the tzilest chimneys land create a draught
equal to the forced draughts Of steamships?
C. Nj.
Yes; the intensity Of draught varies as
the square root Of altitude. 2. No; the
forced draught of some vessels would re-
quire chimney half a mile high.
Who Is the author o. the expression, "a fair
exchange IS no robberyr' 2 Also, who wrote, "a
rolling stone gathers no mossf" CURIOUS.
We don't know. Brewer credits to
John Haywood, who lived about 1866 this
form Of it: Though chaunge be no rob-
berry. 2. Publius Syrus. Syrian slave,
who lived in the first century before the
present era.
When sud by whom was the Socialist Colony at
huskin. Tenn organized, and when was it dis
banded? M a.
1t was organized by body OF socialists
In 1891. and on July Is. 1899. its effects
we're disposed Of at receivers GALE on
the petition of seventeen members. Nearly
all the others had moved away. many join
ing similar association at Duke, Ga
I hear and read so much about the wonderful
phiiasophies Of Spencer; HUXLEY, and Darwin,
you few questions Is it not true tas have
maintaiBed) that not one Of these intellectual
lights ever wrote a line against the Christian
igion? DAVID L. GIT.
We think it is. But Darwin did not be-
lieve In Christianity, and neither does
Spencer.
Did France ever defeat England in raval bat
tie! +, j. B.
French feet under Admiral TourvilIe
defeated an English squadron OF Beachy
Head on June 80. 1890. Jean Bart defeated
the English in July, 1892, and ravaged the
eastern coast Of England capturing eighty
merchant vessels. and landing at Newcastle
and burning much Of the city. Touryil,e
and Bart defeated the English and Dutch
OF St Vincent June Ia 1898. Bart dsfest-
ed the Dutch near the Texel in 1896.
What is meant by impressionisn in art? 3
What is the meaning of ''ki<met?' 8. What
country is inhabited by the Shans? 4. What Is
the meaning Of 'prie dieuf'' W. W.
That form Of realism which represents
the effects of nature upon the artists eye
without. analysis OF causes and without the
observance of rules and traditions 1t aims
to secure the first feeting impression that
strikes the painter, and deals in general
effects. vigorous touches. and masses OF
form and color. 2. Fate. 3. Northern Siam
and eastern Burmah. t. A praying desk.
Who discovered the Mammoth Cave in Ken
lucky, and at what date? What is the length Of
the cavef s.
The cave was discovered in 1909 by a
hunter named Hutchins. who, it is said,
entered it in pursuit OF a wounded BEAR
No satisfactory survey Of the cave has
been made, its owners preferring the di-
of the cave guides to those Of
impartial civil engineers. Blackalrs map.
one Of the better ones, puts the ::stance
from the entrance to Croghan's Hall at
|. $50 yards, and the greatest air lire dis
lance 1t gives is 5000 yards.
Docs a foreigner have to take out sec,nd pa
pers in order to vote? q Docs be before he can
nativity" as used in the census schedule? T.
5 the child of foreign representative, born in
he United States while the father is representing
lis Government, considered an American citizenf
j. E. d.
Yes, in most Of the States. but those
Who have declared their intention Of be-
coming citizens-in some States consid-
.rable period before dictionary vote in
Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana,
Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska,
oregon, South Dakota, Texas. anu Wiscon-
in 2 No. 8. Place Of birth. 4. No.
Will you give brief sketch of Bronson Alcottf
W.
Amos Bronson Alcott was born in VOL
oft. Conn, November 90, 1899. In 1923 he
ad proven his happiness for comm ercial
ursuits and had established an infant
chool. His method of instruction was by
not by books A later school
Tas successful. but 1t was so far Ia ad-
ance of the thought Of the day tnat 1t
ras much denounced. Next he lectured.
r held formal Conversations" on wide
ange of practical and philosophical top
3. becoming q peripatetic philosopher of
he transcendental school, and writing sew
raj books. He died at Boston. March 4,
1888. Louisa May Alcott was his daughter.
What action, il any, has been taken in the
arious States on the subject OF the popular cleo
on Of United States Senator's? r. NJ
These are the States which. BIZ action OF
ieir Legislatures, have approved the plan
eiecting Senator's by popular vote: Ne
ada, Utah, Washington. Wisconsin,
wyoming, North Carolina. Montana. Ar
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