The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-07

how extensively no one knows. But. TAX
ing the South African Republic and the
Orange Free State. these figures are from a
guess that should be reasonably close: For
the former. 100000; for the other. 100000.
We have a small copper coin about the
size OF a 1-cent piece, on one side being
Union Forever 1Sc3'' with a shield I'm the
center. On the reverse side officer on
horseback. with the name OF +. Sigel at
the bottom. Can you give us any Informal
ton regarding this copper piece?-W. w.
Sigel was a popular German officer dur
ing the civil war. and the 'coin" was prob
ably issued in his honor. Many such to-
kens or copper pieces were made at that
to some extent were used as currency until
such use was prohibited. They We're not
authorized by the government.
When and by whom were the Philippines
discovered? Were the islands inhabited.
and, If so. what were the natives called? 2
Who first said "Where there's a will
there's a way?"-Country Club.
In 1521, by Magellan. The islands were in
habited by Negritos, repulsive savages of
African cast of features and with woolly
hair, longer and less crisped than that of
negroes, but their language was distinctly
not African. These are now nearly extinct
I'm the Philippines, being replaced largely
by Malays and mixed races. q We do not
know. The proverb appears in collections.
but its source is not given.
Did the last postal congress held at
Washington authorize postal cards with
different scenery printed on them to pass
through the mail?-P. ID.
Private mailing cards were authorized by
Congress by the act of May 70. $685. Ad
vertisements, illustrations and ether matter
may appear on the message side, either in
black or colors. On the address side must
be. in the right hand upper corner, dia-
gram and place 1-cent stamp here" in
the lower left-hand corner, This side is ex-
clusively for the address" A 1-cent stamp
carries one to domestic points, but to for
eign countries they go only at letter rates.
Who would be the proper one to apply to
In the Transvaal with reference to recruits
who wished to volunteer for service in the
Boer army? 70 what place should letter
be directed? Is there a law against raising
a company Of Americans to fight under for
eign flags? To whom would you apply for
service in the British army?-C. j. w.
To begin at the top. address President
Paul Kruger. at Pretoria. q 1t would con-
stitute a breach of neutrality, and in a
proven case the offender would be brought
up sharply. To the Marquis of Lansdowne,
secretary Of war, or to any recruiting Off
Ger. Should you write to both sides, you
might get an answer from one; again. you
might not. Recruiting offices for the army
of these United States are nearer.
VIII you tell me some details concerning
the army and navy of France, beginning,
present condition, etc? Also something Of
the silk industry of France, its proportions
and importance?-J. G..
The armys strength on peace roofing is
SCI. S4S; the war establishment, ASS. 1874.
Nominally all Frenchmen of suitable age
are subject to military duty, all exemptions
having been abolished in 1887. Equipment
and training are modern, though the Drey-
fus episode limited of fatal inefficiency due
TO corruption. The navy ranks second in
the world. and its proportion of modern
vessels is good. Theoretically it is equal,
boat for boat of like class, with any other.
characteristic is the large crews of it's
fighting boats. Silk is grown and imported.
IN it's manufacture over 10000 persons are
employed, and the annual production is
over s1OO.OOOOOO. AS producer of the raw
product, France is led in Europe by Italy
and by China and Japan. In silk manu-
features she leads the world.
Will you kindly explain the rules govern
ing the titles to be given in addressing
communications TO public officials, church
notabilities and professional men gener-
ally?-Doubtful.
The President, Governors of States and
ministers to foreign countries are adj
dressed as His Excellency," followed by
the explicit title 1.-THE President of the
United States" or Governor of Rhode
Island" Similarly "The Hon." is applied
to the Vice President, heads of executive
departments at Washington, the chief JUS
tice Of the United States, lieutenant gov
ernors Of States and mayors of cities, the
official designation following. ''The Hon."
goes with ex-Presidents and other ex-
officials. Further use of Honorable" ;s
superior to set rules. In most States It is
given to State officers, State senator's,
members of Congress. judges and mayors.
HIS Eminence, - Cardinal Priest
Tor deacon of the Holy Roman Church."
is correct. Archbishop take 1.-The Most
Rev." and bishops THE Right Rev."-this
in Roman Catholic and Episcopal churches
and THE Rev. Bishop" in the Methodist
Church. I'd. D." follows the name in case
of archbishops and bishops. CIergymen
are Rev" or 1.-THE Rev." physicians are
DIR. - - or - NJ d."
and lawyers are entitled to ESQ.," though
the title is used so loosely that not all
lawyers care for ii.
The Tent Of Xerxes.
To the Editor 10 IndfananofiS Io,,rna1.