Arizona republican., 1920-06-07
QUESTIONS AND
 ANSWERS

Q.-Can you ascertain for me the data given the census enumerators by John Doe of this city.-A. E. D.
 A.-The bureau of census states that all facts given to census enumerators are considered confidential. There is a fine not exceeding $100.00 for giving false information to these enumerators.
 Q.-How often do rabbits have young ones. Are tame rabbits as good to eat as wild ones?-L. S. N.
 A.-RaDb1tS may have young about every two months, but it is unwise and unprofitable to breed more than three times a year. The flesh of tame rab- bits is generally conceded to be as palatable as that of the wild ones.
 Q.-Do as many women die of tuber- culosis as men2-O. k.
 A.-A well known authority on the subject says: "The total mortality (from tuberculosis) is less among fe- males than males, fact which has been observed in all countries where vital statistics are available.
 Q.-How should table silver be placed 7-R. s.
 A.-The knife and fork for the main course mark the cover. They are placed one inch from the edge Of the table. knife at the right with sharp edge toward the plate, fork at left with tines turned up. The other pieces of silver are placed parallel with these. the piece to be used first being farvh- est from the plate. Knives and spoons are at the right and forks at the left, except the oyster fork, which is placed at the extreme right.
 Q.-Why was Leigh Hunt put in prison7-E. c. Q.
 A.-Leigh Hunt was 8 Liberal in politics before Liberalism had attained much favor, and in an article that he wrote, he referred to the Prince Re gent as "a fat Adonis of fifty" He was sentenced for this act Of lese majeste 10 pay fine of five hundred pounds and to undergo two years ihl- prisonment. He received his friends in prison, hid his prison bars with tlow- CTS, and seemed happy in confinement
 Q.-Do any states have civil service? --C. H.
 A-There are ten states which have adopted this method of making ap- pointments - California. Connecticut Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Colorado. Illinois, Kansas, New York and Wisconsin.
 0.-What was the first woman's club in America?-i. H. r.
 A.-The Sorosis Society claims the place as the first womans club in America It was organized with 12 members in 1863 by Miss Jane c. Croly of New York city, and was incorpor- ated in January, 1869. The object of
  and social activities of women and to bring together for mutual helpful1ess representative women in arts and sciences and other occupations.
 0.-Is asphalt liquid or solid?- R. c.
 A.--Asphalt is found both as a liquid and as rock. Liquid asphalt is found to a considerable extent in California The solid asphalt is more important, considerable deposits being found m the United States. but the greatest commercial source being the Island of Trinidad.
 Q.-Vghat does this expression mean, elf guinea pig is picked up oy it's tail, it's eyes will fall out ?"-A. M. p.
 A.-This saying is a way of calling to the attention the fact that guinea pig has no tail. The saying that If you catch a grizzly baar ny it's tail be won't bite you is true for inc same reason.
 Q-Was Bob Fitzsimnons ever ln the heavyN~eight class?-G. E. !.
 A.-At no time in FitZsimmons ca reer did he weigh over 15S pounds, the middleweight limit
 Q.-How did Tammany Hall get it's name?-S. C. B.
 A-The political organization known as Tammany Hall received its nafEe from the fact that it met m Tarnmany Hall. This hall took it's name rom This society adopted the name of Delaware Indian chief, who was fa- nous for wisdom in council and for friendliness toward the whites.
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