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@. How many soldiers did the Levia-
than transport?-D. H.
A. During the World War this vessel
acted as the worlds greatest troop ship.
She carried 110,591 United States trc 's
across the Atlantic in 10 trips. On Cl;
trip she carried l1,470 soldiers. break
ing the worlds troop transportation
record. When the Leviathan carried
her record-breaking contingent OF
soldiers, she also carried, the officers
and crew to the number OF 2,278, max
ing grand total Of 1883 souls on
boGrd-the greatest number carried
across any ocean, by any ship, on any
trip.
@. What is the lowest authentic
barometric reading?-E. L. P.
A. The Weather Bureau says that
one OF the lowest authentic barometer
preSsureS recorded in recent years was
in connection with the hurricane OF
September, 1928. AS the storm passed
over Puerto Rico a reading of 2735
(reduced 10 sea leveD was recorded.
During the hurricane at Miami Of 1926
the barometer reading was 2775.
@. What is the difference between
fihbustering and log-rolling?-K. B.
A. Filibustering is the name gwen
to retarding legislation by taking up
the time in lengthy speeches, ETC., which
delays the vote until too late. Log
rolling Is a term given to the practice
of combining to assist in getting
through one measure in return for help
In getting another measure passed in
which the other party is interested.
@. What country leads in the elec-
IRRIGATION of its railroads.&c.. A. M.
A. The United States has slight
Lead. 1t has electrified 1870 miles.
Switzerland has electrified 1,542 miles;
France. 1,048 miles; Italy, l,0l3 miles,
and Germany, 968 miles.
Q. What industries give indications
Of an upturn from depression?-S.
A. The textile industry leads in the
upturn Boots and shoes are close
second. The steel industry has advanced
from a low point Of l3 per cent OF
capacity 10 17l2 per cent. there has
been squirt In coal mining, the build
ing industry has turned upward and
automobile sales show Improvement.
O. What are the dimensions of the
log cabin in which Abraham Lincoln
was born-C. s. g.
A. Its outside dimensions are II by II
feet.
@. What Is the derivation OF the
word ambition?-S. T. A.
A. This word comes from the Latin
"ambitio," which meant going
around. especially of candidates for
Office in Rome to solicit votes. Hence,
desire for Office or honor.
@. What is the average Summer
temperature in Denmark?-S. r.
A. In July the average temperature
is So. in October 460, and in January
33s Fahrenheit.
c. Why did Empress Carlotta Of
Mexico desert her husband at the criti-
cal time shortly before he was exc
cuted?-N. S.
A. In 1868 she went with her hus-
band to Mexico and remained there
till 1866, when the dissatisfaction
against the empire forced her husband
to send her from the land Of their
adoption to ask help in France. She
could obtain no assistance from Napo-
leon III. and went to Rome to appeal
to the Pope. Before negotiations there
were completed her health gave way
under the strain, and after the END Of
the empire and the execution Of her
husband June 10, 186D, she v"cGme
totally insane. She died in seclusion
January 10, 1927.
@. In reading travel books on Persia.
find often the word bast. What does
1t mean?-E. M.
A. The term is applied to areas for
hidden to non -MOSlemS
@. Can a demand note be paid be-
fore the lender calls ftp. c.
A. A promissory note, payable on
presentation, may be paid of at any
time.
O. How much money did Rim Tin Tin
make in the movies?-N. S. A.
A. The amount is variously esti-
mated. 1t was at least 100000.