the government troops occupied the railway stations, state bank, telegraph, post office, telephone exchange, and water supply. the pirates experience a horrible end, having accidentally caused a fire that sinks the vessel. lewis was pulled from her chair to the ground, but she fought her way back into her seat. the betting pool is generated from individuals placing money on a tote bet. when standing on the north pole, we can assume  (meaning that we are neither moving up or down or along the surface of the earth). 