The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-01-21

Ist Ohio, who were in the battle Of Stone River. It
would help him get much-needed pension We
have lived in Boston since the war. Fathers name
| is 0rrin !. Brown.-Mabel L. Brown, Boston, Mass
Am delighted with the c. c. and would consider
myself member. Father served three years. ana
was prisoner II months; he is so crippled as TO
| go some OF the time crutches. How we should
honor dear parents for sacrificing so much Tor
| our sakc-Rosa McYYiiams, Vordella. Mo.
The Editor of Loyal Womans Work must re-
specially decline numerous posns ana other con-
| tributions, for which THE TRIBUNE has no space:
Comrade Frank III. Singer, Co. A, 9th W. va.
| Cav, now of Johnstown, Pa, in answering the
| Egg Puzzle, kindly adds: " would not be without
THE TRIBUNE if it cost IS per year, and there are
many more old vets in this place that are OF 'e
| same opinion"
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE is Just the paper to ex:
tend loyalty throughout the land. Father served
In Co II, It'll KY Cav, and my heart fills wltn ad-
| miraton when 1 hear of the brave deeds OF our
gallant soldiers-o. ii. McQuary, Greenfield III.
Just want TO say " good morning" and be ciassea
among the family, as my father was veteran ana
Colonel Of the 2Sth Iowa. Now, viii some one In
the Club favor me with the words of Better iSide
Vice." Scotch song.-Dede L. Wilson, Chelsea,
| Iowa.
| noticed in TEE TRIBUNE of Dec. II the longest
words so-called What do you think of this Indian
! chiefs name? Mamma says, in her school days, II
of the scholars pastimes TO see which conid
spell and pronounce every syllable of TINS WORD the
fastest: CyS-ne criS- pro van tim
| fimc-well mack csquire.-Aloni L. Looms, bun-
! dee, III.
| The soldier has no friend if TIE NATIONAL TRIs-
UNE Is not one. 1t grows better every week ana SO
says father who served in Co c. 18th Iowa anu was
| prisoner ut Florence, Millen and Andersonvile.
Geo. w Barnett, Eddysville, Iowa.
| experience great pleasure reading THE TIRE
USE Father served in the lst N y. Cav IN all the
Virginia campaigns; was a scout McCleilan's
staff in the seven days fight; went with Hunter up
! the Valley; captured, and started for Ander-
| sonvlle, bu: escaped by jumping from the train
and made his way 10 Grants headquarters.-A Il.
/ Sweet Sedaa, Mo.
| The Gurions Corner.
ANSWERS 20 questions viii not be published with
In two or three weeks after questions appear. 80
| all vii! have chance TO send replies, and receive
| honorable mention Will. number answered.
Patient Cleaners: John Lansdon, Bethany, H..
| 8; Alvin G. Weeks, Newport Me- 2; II. NJ. Pierson,
WoodvilIe n. Y. Bert Lee. Niddletown, n: Y, 1;
| Burnside, Conn, 2; David 4. Williams Mlnera!
Ridge. Trumbuil Co, o.. 8; Clara q. Darke, san
| Luis Obspo Cal, I3: Josie w. Grant, Chester. n.
J., ,; John; Tommy Marshall, Economy, Ind 5;
| Ida L. Barr, Brccllsville, o., 5.
The first census of the United States was taken in
Coal was first discovered on the Mauch Chunk
Mountain, Pa, in 1891 near the Lehgh RIVER, by
/ hunter.
Ethan Allen had 50 men when he commanded
| Fort Ticonderoga.
Seventy men constituted a company Of minute
/ A sponge belongs to the animal kingdom.
| l. When and where were the first watches made?
Howard NJ. Gender, Weynesboro Pa.
2. Where in the United States pins manufac-
! turcG ?-Alvah Jones, Lynnviile, Ind.
5. Who was President when Texas was admitted
| into the Union alvin i. LOOMS, Dundee, Ill.
4. What railroad before the war proved to be 4
greater success than any railroad ever operated In
the United States but which station agents
not allowed TO sell return tickets ?-S. Pennei Co.
/ II, 9th Ohio Cav.
| s. What was the sum paid for Florida? G. What
commanders one British, the other American, were
killed in the same battle and were buried side by
| side John Lansden, Bethany, ILL.,
Z: VINO was known as : Ola tuition ana why?
| s. Who was Ichabod Crane? 9. What clergyman
| wore the firstsilk gown in America MEDIA Piymp-
| ton, Pa
BIBLE BRIGADE.
Sure Searchers: a. C. Mitchell Bethany, H.. +;
Bert Lee. Middletown. n. Y, 3; Mary Dawn Petty,
North Dorset VI, 3; Nellie York, Blandinsville,
ILL.,, 1; LucTcta Miles, Vineennes, Ind, l. Ida S.
Barr, Brecksyille, o., 4; S: II. Barnett Rynson's
| Tommy Marshall, Economy, Ind, 8; Elmer Hutch
| inson, Arlington Ind, i; Eddie l.: Green, Green
G Gsn Com i, " osie Sfaht snfneF u eel
Newport, Ne, 8; Howard NJ Gonder,5
| Noah was eco years old when he began to build
| tie Ark. Gen, 1863
Cornelius, the Roman. worshipped Peter (Acts,
| Pure religion and indebted before God and the
Father is this To visit the fatherless and widows in
their affection, and to keep himself unspotted from
| the world. DANES, I:27.)
Our Lord Will bring His holy angels at his second
coming. tsisti., p: 81; Mark, SO, and SO on)
! The Righteous will be blessed at the Judgment.
| They will eat of the Tree Of Life and enter the holy
| city. (ficv., p: II.
| Moses was slow of speech. lex, 4: 10)
| Moses was buried in a valley in the land of Moab.
| but 40 man saw his grave. tDeut., 81: g.
| /. Who said we are free born Lou Walker,
| Park wook, Pa.
! 2. How long was Noah building the ark ?-J. A.
| Wells Endicot;, Neb.
g. Row many times is the word Jehovah found in
the Bibie?-David 7. Williams, Mineral Ridge, o.
| 4. Where iii the Bible do you read Lay your
| hand upon your mouth?
| 5. Where is town clerk found?
| 6. Do angels have wings? Give references.-N. B.
| Blan.on, Hazleton, Kan.
| T. When did Omar and the Saracens take Jerusa-
lem, and how long did they hold it?-E. p. Golden
| Co. c. I'd n. Y. Cav.
g. Who in the Bible was said TO be tender eyed?
| &C. 7. Eagle, MiiIiin. o.
| O. What did God first give man to cat? When
were They permitted TO eat flesh Eliza ]. Watts
| Cr0ton. Iowa.
| 10 What was the first miracle Of our Lord Cora
| Eerstcttcr.
| IL. Who was the daughter of King, sister of
| King and motlier-in-law OF a Kings. II. Bar
| nett, Ryerson Station, Pa.