The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-09-30

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The Curious Corner.
ANSWERS 10 questions win not be published with
in two three weeks after questions appear. So
all will have a chance to send replies, and receive
honorable mention with number answered.
William Congreve. a poet of the Eth century.
wrote the familiar phrase, " Music hath charms to
sooih the savage breast"
Archimedes said: Give me fulcrum and can
/ move the world"
Ivan Nv, the Terrible, King Of Russia, while play
ing chess fell dead, exclaiming. cannot make
The Indian Uncas" ate the hearts Of his victims
, The Strong Box" Of the United States is the
! II was said of Henry Clay: "He was in public
service for 80 years and never attempted 10 deceive
Quebec surrendered Sept is, 1859
j. When was the Pacific Railroad begun and
when competedl-M. f. Brubaker.
2 In what year was Persia conquered by Alex
ander the Great ?-Iemma A. Holly.
g. In what battle was " Mollie Stark" the watch
g. In the reign Of Charles IL whose body which
had been deposited with great pomp IN Westmin-
ster Abbey was taken from the grave dragged 10
time was buried under the galiows?-Miss Lola M.
, Collier.
: s. What philosopher was tried for Atheism be-
, cause lac believed in one great God2-Addie.
. 6. Where and when Was Gen Putnam. OF the Rev
olution, born? z. Who is the oldest soldier Of the
> " $. army on the register7 How old Is he'd.
: Hughes.
. In response TO NJ T. Brubalrer, would say the
historic words, You are unfit to command; go
and put ON Petticoats," were uttered by the noble
Indian Chief Tecumseh 10 the recreant British Gen.
: Proctor NJ Fort Miami on the banks of the
siege of Fort Meigs. May a. lsl3. The occasion o!
the indignant and truthful declaration the in
human massacre Of defenseless American prisoners
piring under the eyes OF the British officer. The
insane ferocity OF the Indians suddenly
I checked by the heroic Tecumseh, who came gal
Looping hs horse upon the scene having just crossed
the river after an unsuccessful encounter with the
Americans under the walls Of Fort Meigs.-J. p A,
! Perysburg, o.
BIBLE BRIGADE
: The Bible contains ], lss chapters and &C books.
Golden mice are spoken Of in lst Samuel, 9th
chapter. 18th verse.
Christ 10 Gale the last Adam" In LIST Cor Is a. o
Deborah, the nurse Of Rebecca, was buried al
Bethel under an oak. Gen. IS Sd
The IS6th Psalm contains 26 verses, all ending
E alike
( Amos was a gatherer Of sycamore fruit Johr
was the Disciple Jesus loved.
, Enoch and Elijah went TO Heaven without suffer
Ing death.
: j. Who asked the question: "Isthere any tast,
Q in the white Of an egg "A. @. Weeks.
How old was Joseph when he diedf-E. II
/ Mercer.
g. Where In the Bible II reference made 10 a larg.
y band of lefi-handcd warriors everyone of whom
l. could sling stones al hairs breadth and not miss
s. Mary Barrett.
IA q. IL thief was discovered stealing OF OF
= sheep from the children Of Israel, how many wa
l. he required 10 retuFn7
d .. When the warriors of Israel were first mum
n bered IN the wilderness. how many were there?
d 9. What one Of the Judges OF Israel had 30 sons
{. 30 daughters, and 80 daughters-in-lawP
z. When did five Kings combine To CONQUER Tn
city Of Gibeon, and why did they do it?-SaFnl
Batenan, Topeka, Kan.