Arizona republican., 1920-06-21
QUESTIONS AND
 ANSWERS

G. Has "one term" plank ever been incorporated in the platform of the Republican or Democratic party? Ii. K. B..
 A. Tn 1912. the Democratic plat form contained the following plank: We favor a single presidential term, and to that end urge the adoption of an amendment to zne Constitution making the president of the United States ineligible for re election, and We pledge the candidate of this conYen- tion to this principle"
 O. How much business IS actually done with cash? H. U.
 A. In large cities il is estimated that more than 90 per cent of the commercial business is done by checks and drafts. less than 10 per cent be- ing done with cash.
 O. What stone is the best nnita- ton of diamond? D. p. B.
 A. The nearest and best imitation Of 8 diamond is a white sapphire.
 O. Is a screw by itself machine ] mean one not connected to any part of machinery? L. N. O.
 A. A machine is an instrument for obtaining mechanical advantage in do- ing useful work. A common screw IS inclined plane and as such is re- garded by physicists as machine, since it is an example of the fore going principle.
 O. What kind of architecture is the portco at Arlington? N. D.
 A. This portico is Grecian, being modelled after the Temple of Theseus, at Athens.
 of railroad construction accomplished? E. R. D.
 A. The great railroad building pe- riod was between 1880 and 1900 when 100,07S miles of new railroad were built Many of these were not prof T la l,Ytf% and an average of about 25 railroads were in the hands of the receivers during this period. From 1900 to 1910 was a period of great railroad pros perity and the number of roads in the hands of receivers annually averaged about 10. The increase in mileage be- tween 1900 and 1910 was TOSS miles. Beginning with 1910 the number of re- ceiversh hips increased and between 1910 and 1918 averaged 13 annually, with about Is foreclosures annually. The year of greatest new mileage was 1887 when 1e.s7s miles were con strueted. In 1918 only 721 miles were built which is the lowest new mileage since 1861.
 c. What is a Daedalist? N. R. C.
 A. This word has been used to de- scribe one who initiates a character in mythology. Daedalus, especially in flying. Daedalus was an Athenian architect who built the Labyrinth, for Minos the King or Crete. Daedalus together with his son Icarus, was aft erward confined in it and escaped by means of artificial wings. Daedalus reached Sicily in safety. but Icarus flew too near the sun. the wax of which his wings were made melted, he fell into the sea and was drowned.
 (. What is the inscription on the monument that marks the spot where Major John Andre, the British spy. was shot? N. c. A.
 A. On the west side. the monument bears the following inscription by Dean Stanley of Westminster, England: Here died October 2 17S0, Major John Andre, of the British army who, enter ing the American lines on a secret mission to Benedict Arnold, for the surrender of West Point, was taken prisoner. tried and condemned as a spy. His death. though according to the stern rule of war. moved even his enemies to pity; and both armies mourned the fate of one so young and brave Tn 1921 his remains were re- moved to Westminster Abbey. A hun- dred years after the execution this stone was placed above the spot where he lay, by a citizen of the United States against whom he fought, not to perpetuate the record of strife, but in token of those better feelings which have since united two nations, one in race, in language and religion with the 
 be broken" On the north face of the statue: "He was more unfortunate than criminal" "An accomplished man and gallant officer.'-George Washing ton. Also: "Sunt Iacrymae rerum ct mentem morta1ia tangunt.
 o. What state ranks first educa- tienaIly? R. G. T.
 A. According to a recent survey, Montana ranked first with 75.s on a basis of 100 per cent efficiency.
 c. What has been the increase Of housing facilities in this country? Q. E. L.
 A Since 1915 there has been lit tie less than 10 per cent increase in housing facilities.
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