Arizona republican., 1920-04-10
QUESTIONS AND
 ANSWERS

Q Who are the chalrmen Of the democratic and republican parties? L. D. c.
 A. Homer S. Cummings of Connec- ticut, is chairuan of the national dem ocratic committee, while Will H. Hays of Indiana holds this position with the national republican committee.
 O. When President Wilson had his interview with the Pope, in what Ian suage did they communicate? L. D. T..
 A. When the President was received at the Vatican the Pope conversed in English.
 o. What is the fastest time ever made by a railroad train for any ex- tended distance? A. P. S.
 A. The fastest time of which we find record was made June S, 1905, by train No. IS, east bound. on the Western di- vision of the Pennsylvania line, which ran 50 miles at speed of 79 miles an hour. The train was made up Of three cars and was running as a second section.
 c. Where is the Yerkes Observa- tory? E. r. G.
 A. Yerkes Observatory is the astro- inomical observatory of the University of Chicago. It is located at Williams Bay, Wisconsin. It was endowed in 1892 by Charles T. Yerkes. and was completed in 1896.
 O. Were there any earthquakes in the United States last year? L. R.
 A. There were s7 earthquakes in the United States in 1919, according to the bulletin of the department of agricul- ture
 O. What was the 1919 cotton crop in this country? J. R. B.
 A. The final ginning report of the census bureau, issued March 20, fixed the 1919 cotton crop at 11,329,755 (equivalant) 500-pound bales.
 ~s ~I<. the speech in which he used as pero- ratior the phrase, "Whatever they may say of me, they cannot say l have not fought the good fight: they cannot say have not kept the faith!" R. D.
 A. This speech was made in 1904 at the democratic national convention in St. Louis, when he addressed the con- vention after the receipt Of the famous gold telegram" from the presidential nominee, Alton B. Parker
 0. Must player accept an exposed card in poker? R. C. M.
 A. On the original deal in poker an exposed card must be accepted on the draw player may not accept an ex- posed card. but must be dealt another in lieu thereof after all the other hands in play have been helped.
 o. Who invented the linotype ma chine? C. w.
 A. The linotype, which is indispens- able in the publishing of newspapers, is the invention of Ottmar Mergentha- Ter, of Boltimore, the first one being made in 1885, It sets and casts in metal an entire line of type at one operation, hence it's name
 o. What breed of dog is best suited E. P svo'e'' w. p0''''y far" ITO" 'n'evess
 A. Bull dogs, collies and rat terriers have proved particularly good pro- tectors of poultry.
 O. What is the longest baseball game on record? E. B. V.
 A. The longest baseball game played in the major leagues was a 2z-inning game between Brooklyn and Pittsburg May 22. 1917.
 O. Have We ever had a president elected without opposition? R. T. S.
 A. George Washington was unani- mously elected both in 17S9 and in 1792.
 tAny reader can get the answer to any question by writing The Repub1i- can Information bureau, Frederic J. Haskin. director, Washington, D. c. 1 This offer applies strictly to informa- tion. The bureau cannot give advice on legal, medical, and financial mat ters- It does not attempt to settle do- mestic troubles, nor to undertake ex- haustive research on any subject. Write your question plainly and briefly Give full name and address and enclose two- cent stamp for return postage. All re- plies are sent direct to the inquirer. c. Is William Jennings Bryan on the pay roll of the Anti Saloon league? L. S. l.
 A. The Anti-SaIoon league says that Bryan is not being paid by the league for promoting the cause of prohibition. MT. Bryan in response 70 this query. said that he considered the question 'simpertinent'' c. Who first used the words "Cieanliness is next to GodIiness?" M. o. R.
 4. They were first used by John [ Wesley in his sermon on Dress.
 c. What is the reliuious belief of Governor Lowden? L. K. A. Governor Lowden is a member of the First Presbyterian church. of Springfield. H. c. Who owns the sealing rights in l Alaska? E. T. VI.
 A. These rights are owned by the l United States government. but are 1 leased to private companies. At the l arbitration conference held in Paris in l 1893 it was agreed that all foreigners should be prohibited from sealing within SO miles of Pribilof island
 O. How many women's Creek letter fraternitie. arc there in the United 1 States? M. E. C.
 A. There are about Y fraternities l with 395 chapters. and total mem- bership of 4s.17S women
 o. How many Americans qave their | lives to gain independence for Amer ics2 M. A. s.
 A. During the revolutionary war 1.1S4 Americans were killed or died of |