The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-06
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

How many distilleries are there in the
United States?-R.
The last census returned 967.
To what religious denomination did II. w.
Longfellow belong?-J. NJ.
He is claimed by the Unitarians.
Who was the Morning star of the re-
formation?'-B. T. H.
This name has been applied to John
wickliffe-
What was the date. some thirty years
ago. of the bombardment of Valparaiso by
the Spaniards ?-Old Sailor.
March 81. 1866.
Is the newspaper press OF British India
free?-K.
No: at least. the papers published in ma
tive languages are not. being subject to
suppression by government.
VIII you settle an argument by explain
ing what pay a retired army officer de-
tailed TO a college Is entitled to?-C. a.
Full pay, without communication of quar-
tiers.
Why are the chapters of a book always
numbered with Roman letters?-A Reader.
We know OF no reason other than that
they make better appearance on the
pages.
What sizeable city of the world is highest
above sea level?-H. A r.
Lhassa. In Tibet has this distinction. it
would seem. with Leadville, Col, coming
second. the respective elevations being
1850 feet and 1920 feet.
What was the name of the hotel that
burned in New York a few years ago, when
a great many lives were lost: the blaze
starting In lace curtains ?-William B. b.
The Windsor March IL 1899. was the
date.
What was the date OF the battle of VAL
verda. In New Mexico, in the civil war !?
2 What was the loss on each side?-H.
Feb. 21. 1862 2. The Federal loss was
g. killed and l42 wounded: the Confederate
loss about the same.
What three cities OF this country have the
greatest area OF parks?-W. A. +.
New York. with $500 acres; Philadelphia,
4.oi4 acres. and Los Angeles. S.720 acres.
In the percentage of area in parks OF pub
lie ownership the last-named city leads the
country.
WHAT Is the capital of Bolivia and when
was IL last changed? 2. Is there any truth
IN the report that mountain has been dis
covered on the island OF Papua. one of the
East Indies, higher than Mount Everett? ?
sucre. otherwise known as Chuquisaca.
The seat OF government was transferred
from la Paz in 1859. 2 No
Is teliurium one OF the excessively rare
metals?-H. A. 3.
Hardly. though in many localities II
might be difficult to obtain. But this is
more owing to lack OF demand than TO
scarcity OF the mineral II is found COM
pounded with other metals in gold and sill
yer mines. but by itself is of very slight
usefulness.
Can water be heated above PIP degrees
Fahrenheit? ? Can the temperatlIre OF
water be reduced below 90 degrees Fahren-
heif ?-McC.
Yes: easily by increasing the normal pres
sure upon IL. 2 Yes; in a very simple ex-
pertinent. in which the water is kept per-
fectly still, IL may be brought several de-
grees below freezing before ice forms.
VIII you inform me how to make a fash
light powder? ?. How can 1 photograph
the magnined object as seen through a
microscope?-B- A c.
No; II IL too dangerous n business for
amateur experiment 3 You should have
a microscopic attachment for your camera.
Any dealer in Photographic goods can sup
ply you with attachment and directions
Do the census takers make out a center
g the country's manufacturing interests.