The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-09-03
BIRIE BRIGADE.

BIBLE BRIGADE.
Correct answers have been received from Lois
Connolly, Corydon, Iowa, 10; Franklin Minis,
Washington, Kan, 4 George A. Marsh. Sullivan,
o., g.; Mary Snow, Blaine, Me, S; NJ. l.. Morris,
Junction City, Kan, 6; Edgar Bowers, Bloomer, o.;
}; Ruth :. Wilson. Oakland CroSs-roads, Pa.
Paul was beheaded ut place ON the road to Ostia,
about three miles from Rome, on the 2sth of June,
A. ID. g.
Solomon rcigned 30 years LIST Kings. IL AZ
The Temple finished in the llth year of King
Solomon's reign, and was seven years ana SIX
months in building LIST Kings 6 :: ], 81. 81.
The foundation was laid in the isHh year aiter
the children of Israel were come out of the Lana
Of Egypt. LIST Kings, G.: l.
John the Baptist was six months older than
Christ. Luke. / &C.
Rebcccss received the first bridal gifts at the hand
of Abraham's servant, being nm earring and two
bracelets also. Jewels of silver and gold and raj
meEt Gen, 81 %. Sd
Those who first played the harp and organ
were the children OF Jubal. Gen, 4 81.
Samson tore lion In pieces with his HANGS
Judges. IA 6.
Christ walked the earth for three years of his
ministry for sign and a wonder.
Robbing birds nests is mentioned in Deuterono-
my. % 6, where commanded TO care for the
birds and not take the old bird from her young.
Elisha healed the water by casting salt therein.
I'd Kings, . p.
The Land of Egypt was in total darkness three
For reply to the question g In what city and how
many people could not discern the right hand from
the left? see Jonah, 4: IL.
Where foOtstool of gold spoken OF IN the
Bible Mary Snow, Blaine. Me
Where II the word penknife found III the bloe!
Kate Titus, RoSamond, Cal.
Why did Samson lose his strength when his hair
cut off?-May Felix Louisville, Ky.
!. Where is the promise that man goes to ms
reward at death? =. Where Is the declaration mat
has an immortal soul? What Is the Gospel?
N. b. Blautou Hazleton, Kan.
/. In what year was King David born! VINO
ZebuIon's mother?-Hobart c. Scott. Water
town, Conn.
Tile Curious Corner.
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in two three weeks after questions appear so
all will have chance TO send replies, ana receive
honorable mention with number answered.
!. When was the first Bible printed in America?
.. What distinguished statesman was known as
= The Little Giant.
J. When and where vas the Massacre of Glencoe?
. Who was the first to advocate perfect religious
freedom III the Colonies? 3: OF what denomina-
ton was he? 4. Who was Richard Hamilton? D.
Who was the author of the phrase. Sublime Me
Diocrity"? 6. From what country was Sa.sheld,
and where did he die? T. From where did the
aucicuts first Introduce silk into Europe Edgar
Brewer, Onondaga, Mich
!. How many holes are there in a SPIDERS paw?
.. How many spiders does it take to produce a
pound of web? 3. Have spiders webs ever been
used in manufactures? 4. Who squandered S735,-
Oo0,0oO? 5; Who was one of the most celebrated
painters of the Dutch school? 6. How many uni
versities has Europe and the United States? Z.
When the Stars and Stripes legalized rs the U.
5. fag?-Carrie Williams
CLEANERS.
Minnie Scott, lie Loup, Kan, Z; Florrie Ward,
Brooklyn, n. V, 4; James Alger, Swampscott, Me,
II Ed Rynearson, Gettysburg, O., 20; VIM. H. +.
Brewer. Onondaga, Mich, A; Lowell J. Decker,
George Rowley, lie Roy, III, 3; Ruth 5. Wilson,
Oakland Crossroads, Pa, 3; John j. Adams,
m Ea ii SSRh Wsslss F F a.
Tweedy, Lincolnville, Ind, 8; Joseph ;. Hoops,
Bethesda, o., 5.
Xerxes was born in Persia
The first house built N Boston in 1850,
Alexander Hamilton was killed in duel
Vermont was admitted to the Union after the
Louisiana was purchased from France in 1903.
The following are the most noted trees III Ameri-
can history:
The Elm Tree at Philadelphia under which VIM.
Penn made his famous treaty with 10 tribes of abo-
regimes
of Connecticut.
The wide-spreading Oak of Flushing Long ISL
and, under which George Fox, the founder of the
Society of Friends or Quakers, preached.
The lofty Cypress III the Dismal swamp under
which George Washington reposed one night in his
young manhood.
The Weeping Willow in Cops Burying- ground,
Bunker Hill. This willow, grown from
branch taken from a tree that shaded the grave of
Napoleon at st. Helena, now waves over that OF
Cotton Mather. noted in Salem witchcraft.
The Ash Trees planted at Mt. Vernon by George
Washington.
The Logan Elm standing on the Pckaway
Plains near Circlevillc o., under which the Chief
OF the Mngoes made his famous speech, as recorded
by Jefferson, beginning. Il appeal to any white
man 10 say If he ever entered Logans cabin hungry
and he gave him not meat"
The Appomattox Apple Tree, near which Grant
recined when he heard the news of Lees surren-
der. ana which unfortunately was cut down by the
soldiers and carried away as relics.
The grand Magnolia Tree near Charleston, $. C.,
under which Gen. Lincoln held a council of war
previous TO surrendering the city.
The great Pecan Tree at Where's plantation, be-
low New Orleans. under which portion of the
mains OF Gen Pakenham was buried.
The Pear Trees planted respectively by Gov. En-.
dicott of Ma ssachusetts, and Gov. Stuyvesant, of
New York more than 200 years ago.
The Burgoyne Elm, at Albany. n. Y, planted
the day after the surrender, when Burgoyne was
brough into Albany prisoner.
The huge French Apple Tree, near TT Wayne,
Ind, where Little Turtle gathered his warriors.
The Elm at Cambridge, under which Washington
took command of the Continental army on a hot
Summers day.
The Tulip Tree on Kings Mountain battlefield,
in South Carolina which 10 blood thirsty tories
were hung at one time.
The tall Pine at Ft- Edwards n Y, under which
the beautiful Jane McCrea was slain.
The magnificent Black Walnut Tree near Haver-
straw on the Hudson, at which Gen. Wayne mus
tered his forces mt midnight preparatory TO his gal
liant and successful attack on Stony Point.
The five eX-Presidents who died between 1860
and 1870 were Martin Van Buren,, 1862; John Tyler.
1862; Abraham Lincoln. 1865; james Buchanan,
1865; Franklin Pierce, 1869.
Dying words of great men: Washington said,
1t is well' Garfield, The people my trust;
John Quincy Adams: 1t is best; Franklin. "A
Lookout Mountain is known as I" the battle above
the Clouds
Thomas jefferson had the reputation of welding
a matchless pen.
Darwin was the poetic prophet who predicted
steam.
Oliver Cromwell was Ruler not King of England.
diamond is pure crystalized carbon and the
most valuable of all precious stones.
The coffin of Richard LII was used as a horse
trough.
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NJ. Peterson, Stoneham, Mass, Clara J.. Pierce,
YOUNGSTOWN, Neb, 1; Ernest Il. Ballard, Billiards.
Falls, Kan; Joseph 8. Hoops, Bethesda, o., 5;
Clara l.. Curtis, IS hmont street. Boston, Mass,
6; Vim. Baird, CTizaba, ILL.,, 2; X. II. Wright York
Connolly, CorydCH Iowa, 4; L. NJ Renner, Colon,
Mich, 2; Florence Ii. Blacker, ST. Clair, Pa; VIM.
;. Curren, Shelby, o., /; Minnie Scott lie I.oup,
Kan, 3; Edgar Bowers. Bloomer. Wis, 2; Annie
l.. Marsh, Saugus, Mass 6; David H. Leavitt, Stone
liam, Mass, J: Vadah J. Cooling, Cortland, H. 3;
Ivie Ginger, Winchester, Ind, 4; Mary ID. Petty,
Dorset, VT, 5; A. Huffman, Buffalo Mills Bedford
Pa, l. :. +. Shcary, Penn's Creek Pa l; J. A.
Collier, Brooklyn, NY, L. Edgar Bowers, Bloomer
Wis, /; David Lord, Adrian Mich, 3; Harry r.
Matthews, kinsman, o.. /; JAS w. Craig. Shelby
o., /; Mabel Siverd, Winfield. Kan, /; Mamie
Grover, Trenton, Nj, L; Joseph s. Hoops, Bcthes-
da, o., 4; w. III. p. Brewer. Onondaga Mich, Z.
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