The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-04-22
lat is Dutch liquid?-T. S. I.


What is Dutch Iiquid?-T S. I.
An inflammable, colorless liquid resem-
filling chloroform and having anaesthetic
powers when its vapor is inhaled 1t gets
its name from the fact that it was discov-
cred by Dutch chemists.
Is the heliograph method Of communica-
ton Identical with wireless telegraphy?
-Heliograph.
They are very different. The Telegraph
system depends on light flashed from sta
fion TO station by mirrors. Wireless teleg-
raphy is just what the name suggests
telegraphy between points that are not con-
Il nected by wires.
Can there be sound where there is no
one to hear it?-E. Z. c.
There are two accepted definitions of the
word sound. and the answer to this ques-
ton depends on which definition is taken.
Tt is no If sound Is defined as a sensation,
yes IL il is taken as the causes that create
the sensation.
Are debtors imprisoned in England at
this day?-A. and 3.
By bankruptcy act that went into eff
feet I'm November. 1861, imprisonment for
debt when not fraudulent was abolished.
Eight years later the imprisonment of
fraudulent debtors was abolished. though
exceptions remained and do to this day.
but nothing like what Dickens and other
novelists described now exists.
How old an art is taxidermy?-w. F.
1t is comparatively modern one. hav-
ing a beginning, so far as is known, about
the first of the sixteenth century. 1t is
supposed to have originated in a desire TO
preserve the strange creatures brought to
Europe by early navigators. Until this
century was well along the work done was
anything but artistic.
What different chemicals may be used to
charge a carbon and zinc battery? - j.
G. W.
Fer the Bunsen type of battery use the
strongest nitric acid in the porous jar and
sulphuric acid and water in the outer jar.
This is a powerful battery, capable of
constant current. For a bicromate of pot
ash CELL which gives a powerful occe-
sional current. use bicromate of potash
and sulphuric acid in the outer jar only.
There are many others.
What was the cost of Queen Victoria's
crown?-M- ID. II.
The imperial state crown of England
contains one large ruby, one large sap
phire, sixteen sapphires, eleven emeralds
four rubies. 1853 brilliant diamonds. 1878
rose diamonds, 147 table diamonds, four
drop-shaped pearls. and 273 pearls Of other
form. The crown was made by firm of
London jewelers. in large degree from the
Jewels of old crowns. and its cost we do
not know.
What prevents an oblong conical cam
non shot from going end over end? 2
What anyhow, is their advantage over
spherical shot that would go straight of
themselves?-T. +. w.
The rotary movements given to the pro-
5ectile by the guns rifiing. Such shot are
not a success in smooth-bore cannon. 3
They actually effect great accuracy than
do round shot, and, besides, give greater
capacity for given calibre. greater range
for equal initial velocity. and greater pene-
tration for equal striking velocity.
Are fame and smoke gases, and Just
what c0mposes them2-C. G. ID.
Flame is not a gas-indeed, no gaseous
substance will become luminous. like a
flame, at any temperature. The flame con-
candescence. As they have contact with
the sir they burn up. Such as cool to be-
low the point OF incandescence turn to
SCOT and become the visible portion of
smoke. The invisible ingredients are car
bonic acid. nitrogen and various other
gases and vapors.
Are water-color paintings permanent
and are any OF them to be classed as high
art?-L- A. I.
Water-coior paintings, as distinguished
from tinted drawings. have been known to
ninety years and on such facts rests a
claim for entire permanency. a very high
degree of artistic skill is displayed in the
better grades OF water-color paintings. To
the ease with which dauber can dash of
water-color sketches Astounding in startling
effects is due the belief by many that fl is
a triaing art. The liability Of the paper TO
damage may be another reason for this be-
lief
In what State and Territories may first
cousins marry? 2. What is the birthstone
for each month. and the significance OF
each?-O. L.
Those that forbid marriage between first
cousins are Illinois. Indiana Kansas. Mis-
souri,. Montana, Nevada. New Hampshire.
North Dakota Ohio. Oklahoma, Oregon
South Dakota. Washington and Wyoming
2 This is a jewelers. list: January, gar
net. constancy: February. amethyst. gen.
tleness: March. pearl purity; April. dia-
mond. riches; May. emerald. happiness;