The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-27

How much was the public debt increased or
| lowered during Cleveland's last Administration
p. s.
1t was increased little over s2s2o0o.-
| 900.
What position does the Italian Navy occupy
among the nations todayG J. A
Sixth place, Great Britain. France.
| America, Russia. and Germany ranking
| her in the order given.
OF what nationality were Admiral Dewey's
| ancestors? N. l.
| He is descended from Thomas Dewey OF
| Sandwich. Kent, England. who in 1893
| came over TO Massachusetts,.
| Has the Thirty. seventh United States volun-
teer Infantry left the Philippines for the United
| States? SIX.
| The regiment left Manila January 10 on
| Francisco.
Was ''Bil Nye' the real name Of the writerf
| O. What is the source of the lines. "A daughter
OF the gods, diviney tall and most divinely fairT'
I c. E. r.
Nye. 2. Tennyson's Dream of Fair Wom-
| en-"
VIII you locate the following lines:
1 ''On parent knees naked newborn child.
/ Weeping thou satst while all around thee smiled;
| So live. that sinking in thy last long sleep,
Calm thou mayst smile while all around thee
| weep?'-
| They are translation from the Persian
by Sir William Young.
| Is there history Of Sir Francis Drake, or any
| book of his life. published either in America or
| England? N. N. G.
| brakes voyages and adventures are the
| subjects of a considerable literature. some
| OF it of recent publication, to be had Of
| booksellers. or to be found In libraries.
What forms the mistletoef G. p.
1t grows from its own seeds, which are
| distributed chiefly by birds. Once started,
| the plant is a parasite. subsisting ON the
| tree on which 1t is established, the
length OF It's life depending usually on tho
| life Of that tree.
| Why do some blossoms close up when touched
or shaken? 2. How large vessel had Sansen in
| his voyage toward the pole? g. How far toward
the pole did he progress after leaving his vessel!
| T. l.
| Because they are sensitive to touch, or.
| in the language Of vegetable physiology.
| because they possess irritability. 2. One
| Of 10 tons. 8. About $50 miles.
| What was the cause Of the war between Russia
and Turkey in 1856, and what brought the other
| Powers into it9 j. NJ. s
Russia claimed a protectorate over the
Greek Church in Turkey. Other Powers
interviewed in vain. and a Russian army
invaded Turkish possessions. Then Great
Britain and France agreed to support Tur-
key. Nothing was settled by the war.
In what proportion docs dement, enter into con-
crete blocksf G. A. G.
An expensive grade of concrete used in
Government work consists of one part of
cement, three parts Of sand, and i've parts
of broken stone or other coarse stuff
This is cheapened by increasing the brok-
en- stone and replacing some of the ce-
ment with common lime.
Is mead alcoholic or not? 9. What is the
record and average for professional billiard
lists at cushion earons!
That made from honey is alcoholic and
highly intoxicating; a more common prod
uct favored with sarsaparilla is not sloo-
holic. 2. Run, II, made by William Sex
ton; average, 10, game of 200 points, by
Jacob Sehas.er. A run of IS is credited to
Frank C. Ives in an exhibition game.
In the early occupation OF this country did the
mere fact OF the discovery OF a new portion give
title TO it? II not what else required! p
Did previous possession by savaSes entitle them
to a voice in the matter. X N
Original discovery was not enough. but
when followed by occupation and utiliza-
ton of the districts resources. it gene
rally constituted a clear title. 2. No;
their rights had very little attention.
What is behind Canadian bank hottest 2. Are
there governmental savings banks in Canada?
J. p.
The entire assets of the banks Of is
sue. BY law the circulating notes are
the first charge on the assets of an in
solvent bank, and the Government holds
a fund made up from contributions from
all Incorporated banks. from which hold
ers of the notes Of suspended or failed
banks are reimbursed. 2. Yes.
What is the principle of the hot air engine?
,. Are lightning rods Of any practical proteetonf
The expansion Of air under heat. II
has many forms. some OF which are de-
scribed in encyclopedias. 2. When prop
erly applied, yes; though ii the building
struck is so situated as to receive the
main discharge of lightning, the energy
liberated is too great for the best system
of rods. Against the far more numerous
secondary effects rods are protective
Is there an engine of the gas type that uses
acetylene? p How many cubic feet of acetylene
gas does a pound Of calcic carbide produce?
]. W. L.
Experiments have been made with ace
tylene in a modified gas engine, which, II
was found would have to be strengthened
greatly An entirely satisfactory form OF
engine has not been made as yet. 2. The
oretically, 5.903 feet. but in practice it IS
more economical to make carbide that
gives but 1--WE cubic feet Of gas &c the
pound.
VIII YOU print instructions for reading the
barometer Indicating especially the variations
and readings for cyclonic disturbances?
L. II. l.
Single readings are worthless for prog
nosticating, which is based on progressive
changes. supplemented, in scientific prac-
tice, by study of like changes in thermom-
eter, hydrometer, and thermometer. Much
practice is required even to accomplish
accurate reading of the barometer. so the
amateurs foretelling won't amount to
much.
When was golf first considered the national
game of Scotland? ,. Did it originate in that
country? 3. Is it pronounced golf ''goffi''
II. A
About the middle OF the fifteenth ceutu-
~ Parliament then passed law restrict
ing play TO certain days of the week. SC
that Sc0tchmen mignr nor neglect archery.
,. 1t is said to nav sd in Flanders,
with the name ''koIf though that game
and the present one had little in common