Arizona republican., 1920-11-15
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 (Any reader can get the answer to any question by writing The eRepub- lican Information Bureau, Frederick J. Haskin, Director, Washington, D. c. This offer applies strictly to informa- tion. The bureau can not give advice on legal, medical and financial mat ters. It does not attempt to settle do- mestic troubles, nor to undertake ex- haustive research upon any subject. Write your question plainly and brief ly. Give full name and address and enclose two cents in stamps for return postage. All replies are sent direct to the inquirer.)
 o. Has any step been taken to erect bridge of monumental character across the Potomac from Washington to Ariington7-H. B. M. A. A bridge was included in the plans for the Lincoln Memorial This monument, situated in Potomac park, is nearing completion but work on the bridge has not commenced. c. What are the highest national bank notes issued ?-E. E. s. A The treasury department says that there is no authorization for na- tional bank notes of larger denomina- tion than $100.
 c. What does a probation officer do7-D. N. Q.
 A. In a municipal criminal court a probation officer is one appointed by the magistrate to exercise supervision over and receive regular reports from pended
 o. Who was the first secretary of the navy?-J. A. L. A. The navy department was es- tabiished in 17S9 and Benjamin Stod- dert of Maryland was the first secre- tary.
 o. What is the name for the insect called "chiId of esrth?"-A. M. p.
 A. The bureau of biological survey says that in the southwest the ide click beetle is locally known as "child of earth"
 o. What are free ports, and where are some of them?-C. A. c.
 A. A free port is a harbor where ships of all nations may enter to load or unload upon payment of harbor dues or charges for accommodation. Goods may be stored without duty at first, and either reshipped for export or ad- mitted for home consumption upon the payment of the usual custom duties England never had any free ports and there are none today in the United | CkdleS UT GIdilCE. LII AArA4AA burg and Bremen, and Copenhagen in Denmark, are still practically free ports. In earlier time there were a number of ports of this nature.
 o. Are marines permitted to play cards and gambie?-G. R.
 A. Marines are allowed to play cards, but are not permitted to gam blee
 O. Is the homer pigeon ever kept for squsb breeding "A. s. B. A. The department of agriculture says that the homer is a good squat producer, although these squabs are rather small. The homing trait makes it necessary to keep these birds con- fined if they have been purchased. The homers kept for racing and carrying messages are usually of a different breeding from those kept for squat production.
 O. Who was known as the Apostle :. s..ss s.-1i..-..-7 -c. ["
 A. This title was given to Johr Eliot in recognition oI nIs worh II christianizing the Indian tribes oi New England in the Seventeenth cen tury.
 e. How many men were there ir the United States army at the begin. ming of the late war. and at its elose.- H. F.
 A. The war department says tha the regular army on April 1, 1917 . consisted of 129,2 enlisted men. whil, the strength of the National Guart brought the total up to 307,74S. At tn, close cf the world war the army to tailed S.S97, ,194 men. - O. Who owns the largest rsiIwa, system?-W. E. T. A. With the merger of the Canadian T National and Grand Trunk lines tn [ Canadian government owns the Iarg : est railway system in the world. Gov b ernment lines control 22,000 miles, em @ ploy 10000 persons, operate 2OOO mod ern locomotives. 1900 passenger car { and 10000 freight cars. with carrvin, - capacity of GOO GOO tons. Q O. Will the amount of electricity ii r some individuals affect watch throuel S their clothing, and to what extent ?- s A. B. L.
 ( A. The bureau of standards say | that the amount of electricity in an in
 dividua's body will not affect watc