Arizona republican., 1920-06-11
QUESTIONS AND
 ANSWERS
O. In the 1e12 election. did Presi- dent Wilson receive a majority of the

O, In the 1912 election, did Presi- dent Wilson receive a ajority Of the popular votes? V. 1. M.
 A. In this election, it was the divi sion of the Republican votes follow ing the formation of the Progressive party which made President Wilson's election possible William Howard Taft received 3.83.922 votes: Theodore Roosevelt 4.126,020 votes while Wood row Wilson received 6.2S6214. and T.. 1s5,o13 votes were cast for other candi- dates. Abraham Lincoln was elected in 1860 by such split in the Demo- cratic party, Douglas and Brecl1inridge dividing the Democratic vote.
 O. What is the maturing period of corn? H. F.\
 A. Under Average conditions. corn natures in one hundred days from seeding time. One of the greatest ad- vantages of a corn crop is the date less period of the harvest. Once ripe, II needs no haste in gathering, stands in the husk or shock unaffected by ex- posure not wasting or shattering from the ear. awaiting the convenience Of the farmer.
 e. Is there difference between the words devise" and .''bequeathp when used in making a will? J. M. r.
 A. In precise legal terminology the word ''devise" is used when referring to real estate. while the word be
 
 sonal property.
 o. With whom, did baseball orioi- nate? N. F. E.
 A. After extended research by commission composed of A. G. Mills of New York, Arthur P. German. former United States senator from Maryland. Morgan c. Bucl1eley. former governor of and United States senator from Connecticut N. r. Young. A. ]. Reach. George Wright. and James F. Sullivan 1t was reported that the national game of baseball originated with the knickerbocker club in New York City in 1S43: the first diagram of dia- mond being prepared by Abner Double day of Cooperstown. N. Y. The Knick- erbocker club was in existence for 30 years.
 o. What Is the Throah? l. V. 3.
 A. This is Hebrew term techni- caly applied to the Pentateuch
 o. What is the term applied to the dandelion which signifies that 1t will grow anywhere? c. S. D.
 A. A plant which grows ii prac- ucaily all regions. in light or shade, moist or dry conditions, as the dande- lion does, is termed a ubiquist.
 Q. Are forest fires often caused by carelessness? l. L.
 A. Thousands of forest fires are so caused. The government is asking the cooperation Of all citizens to lessen this menace. It says: Forest fires. cost millions a year. Don't start one. Don't throw fire away in the woods or along the road. When you smoke in the woods don't start a forest fire
 G. Why did Roscoe CorkIina resign from the Senate shortly after Garfield was elected president? M. V. E.
 A. President Garfield appointed William Fl. Robertson to the post of collector of the port or New York af-a4IGffo Tbe of sonlSling of that state, who finally re- signed his seat in the Senate on this account. Senator Platt his colleague did likewise, both asking the New York legislature to return them as a Justification of their course This was not done, Senator Miller and Iapham being elected after q bitter contest
 @. What IS long Sunday? W. C. NJ.
 A. When the last Gay Of the old wear came upon the Sabbath in olden times it was called .'long Sunday as worhsip and prayer lasted until mid- night, at which hour the watch meet ing was dismissed.
 o. Where did corduroy goods get it's name? E. 4.
 A This corded cloth was named from a finer fabric manufactured in France and used in the hunting habili- called -corde du ro, twnsalted the Kings cord"
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