The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1924-07-11

and tina; the timepiece IS held in the
position indicated. The direction OF
the nume-al II will then be the exac;
South. Ii i, is eight o'clock. the num-
eral y viii indicate South.
@ Who did Henry Wadsworth
Longiellow marry9 Do any OF his
poems refer 10 his wife,
Henry Wadwor,h Longiellow was
married twice. Miss Mary Potter OF
Portland. Maine, was his first wife.
and she IS pictured in this poem. The
Footsteps OF Angeles" She died in
Germany. His second wife was a
laughter Of Nathan Appleton OF Bos-
ton. whom he met abroad. and who
5 supposed to be described in his
romance. Hyperion" also in The
Cross OF Snow" the latter written
1'any years after her death.
Q. Who were the Hunkers in pol
les,
Hnnkers is a name applied to var
ious political factions in the United
states. but in particular sense to
he conservative Democrats OF New
York State; first used as designa-
ton in 1874.
Q. How can | restore the color
o chamois gloves?
Soak orange peel in water twenty
Four hours. then boil the peel. When
old use for rinsing gloves.
.. What year was Oliver Crom-
we'll born. and when did he become
he Lord Protector?
Oliver Cromwell was born in 1900.
lie became Lord High Protector Of
England in 1858
Q. Is there 4 different sign regard
ng a morning rainbow from an even
ng rainbow?
a rainbow in the morning is re-
garded as a sign OF rain. An evening
'ainbow OF fair weather.
O. What was the first success
nj steamboat navigation in the United
States?
James Rumsey built a steamboat
nd navigated the waters OF the Po-
omac in the vicinity of Sharpsburg
Maryland. in 1857. A splendid monu-
rent stands at high point on the
Vest Virginia shore. signalling the
went. This was built by the State
II West Virginia. and besides being
, recognition OF Rumsey it is re-
uttal and a challenge to the claims
II Robert Fulton. whose period OF
'uccessfu navigation was later than
hat of Rumsey.
.. Is the burial place of the late
President Wilson open to visitors at
II times?
No. A great many visitors arc dis
opointed in being unable TO obtain
'ccess to the chapel and crypt OF the
t. Adams Cathredal, which is Access
'ihle most of the time. but not dur
g hours when the place is being
sed for religious services. Officials
{ the Episcopal diocese are doing
heir best however, to accommodate
sitors.
Q. How many automobiles are
iere in Jamaica'
There are about 1000 motor cars
n the island Janaica-practically
4 of American manufacture and tour
'rg style not more than ten OF fifteen
re closed cars. the mild climate not
Encouraging closed c.ars. In 1923 the
'nited States sent to Jamaica 5Sl
passenger cars and PIG trucks.
Q. Can you tell me if in the in
crease of population in the United
States the people go to farms Or to
he cities?
According 10 the Nations' Bureau
II Economic Research the population
II the United States is nearly ll3.000-
100 sous. There has been IN increase
t more than 100000 since the Gov
rnment census OF 1920. The addition
n population practically all went
o the cities. There are fewer people
IN farms than there were in 1920 OF
the 100000 increase. more than a
n;llio, went 10 New York and more