Arizona republican., 1920-05-22
QUESTIONS AND
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o. Can you give me some general information concerning the Republican

Q. Can you give me some general information concerning the Republican candidate, Johnson? A. O. R.
 A. Senator Hiram Johnson was member of the staff of the prosecuting attorney at the time that Abe Rueff was tried. After Francis J. Henry was shot down in court at this trial, John son took his place and secured the con- viction of Rueff. Senator Johnson has been governor of the state of California, was founder of the Progressive party and ran for vice president on their ticket in 1912. He was elected United States senator in 1917.
 O. How many rivers are there in this country? D. V. H.
 A. There are 295 navigable streams in the United States.
 c. When and where was the c. A. R. organized? I. M. c.
 A. The Grand Army of the Republic was organized in Decatur, Ill, April 6, 1866. It's existence is primarily due to Dr. B. F. Stephenson and Chaplain w. J. Rutledge of the 14th Illinois infantry who conceived the idea of it's formation in 1864 The first national encampment was inaugurated on the 20th of Novem- Der, 1866. The Grand Army has been organized into departments. represent ing the states and territories. In 1916 there were 5452 posts. having mem bership of 159,S 1868. The establishment of Memorial day is due to the efforts of the G. A. R.
 Q. What is meant by "around gamer" B. B.
 A. In English law this applies to hares and rabbits which are subject to extinction by the occupants of lands to protect their crops from injury and loss. This removes these animals from tn protection which, in the interest of the sporting classes. the English law throws about wild animals which are hunted for sport. Ordinarily, the pos session of land confers no right to kill or snare game found thereon, but it is not uncommon in England to provide in a lease for the keeping down of ground game.
 o. Who were the three kings of Cologne? c. P. G.
 A. This refers to the three wise men of the East who followed the star to the birthplace of Jesus Christ. Their names are usually given as Balthazaf, Gaspar and Melchior. Their bones are supposed to be preserved in the cathe- dral at Cologne.
 o. What state is known as the "Lumber State?" A. F.
 A. This is a popular name for the state of Maine.
 O. When a gas we'll is on fire, how can the flame be put out? E. R. D.
 A. A charge of dynamite is exploded in the air at the side of the flame for this purpose.
 o. What metal is most useful to man? R. C.
 A. Iron is considered the most use full, on account of it's great strength durability and malIeability.
 o. How many towns in the United States are named Columbus? A. M.
 A. According to the Postal Guide there are q cities and towns in the United States of this name.
 e. What are "cats" and "doss' in poker? A. V. N
 A Cats and 'dogs'' are extra hands or combinations Of cards thai are played in some games that are not conducted strictly according to Hoyle A little dog is a deuce to a seven without a pair. and a 'sbig dog" is a nine to an ace, withou ta pair: a little cat' is a trey to an eight, without a pair and '.big cat is an eight to a king, without a pair. little dog beats a straight. and s'big dog" beats a little dog and a tlittle cat" beats either kind of .sdog," and '.big cat beats a little cat" Accordingly, dog and "catn flushes beat straight flushes and in game where they are played the highest hand that can be held is q