The National tribune., 1889-02-21

Revere Lizzie NJ. Geyer. Rock, w. Va. Ma
tionality and value of an old silver coin which
found on the highway one side crown, date tlAl,
offeT.-E III. Irons, Co. z, 12lst n. Y, Hartwiek,
N Y. All TO know that never offered my photo
graph a prize to the one guessing my age
Grace Downing, Davenport, Iowa; let the silly
joker settle with the c. G. Silk handkerchief for
best photograph by April Sadie J. Gates, Fair
Haven, Mimi. Animals, also something for Curl
osity box, from G. G. and II. H.-Flora M. BuFlin-
son, New Centerville, Wis. Flower seed for 9. Q.
garden seed returned next Fall.-Ella l.. VIII
hams, Alton, Ind. All to know my address Is rev
London, Iowa. not Connectcut.-Dora \. Nugen,
Box 6S, who offered prize for handsomest photo
graph of young man Is by Feb. 80. To know If
Edwin Lerch is still collecting speeimens.-Ada NJ
Client, Brooksde, Colo. Words OF when the
Leaves Turn Brown" address OF women who
knit silk mittens.-Kittie Smith, Box 60, Richland
Center, Wis. Lydia Day to write her homeward
trip for the c. c.; st. Andrews Bay ste,4y good
Lewis sandeil, Danovan, Ill. Songs, " Mollie Oar
ling 4" False Hearted Lover Jesus Now is Call
ing" and Who'll Be First to Follow Jesus."-
Minnie Thomas, Carrolton Ind.
The Curious Corner.
Answers to questions will not be published with
in two or three weeks after questions appear. SO
all will have chance to send replies and receive
honorable mention with the number answered.
The remains of Maj Andre were removed by the
British Government, III 1921, from Tappan, n. y,
to Westminster Abby.
Paul Joness vessel was called the " Bon Homme
Richard, named for Benjamin Franklin, whose
writings, Poor Richard" Jones greatly ad-
mired. The engagement with the Scraps was
fought of the northeast coast of England.
Lake TitieaCa, in South America, is the highest
in the world,
Zachary Taylor was called by his soldiers Old
Rough and Ready" He was President from March
i, 1919, to July 9, 1880. His last words were,
have tried to do my duty"
William the Conqueror, although great mill
tary despot, dared not call himself king
]. For what were Thomas Blanchard, Jethro
Wood, Ross Winans, Cyrus H. Mccormick and
Graham Bell noted Cora NJ. Molden, Antioch, o.
2. How many ribs are there in a horse ?-Nm.
NJ. Couch, Sioux City, Iowa.
B. Who was the principal architect of st. Peter 3
Cathedral at Rome?-Elsie Saunders, Newark,
Neb.
4. Where was the first library in the United
States? Where the first subscription library 2-R.
l.. Rutherford, Sims Ind.
D. Where and how high Is StraSburg Cathedral?
Edith L. Miller NeiIlsvile, Wis.
8. How many men have held the Office of Lieu
tenant-General, aud who are they2-F. IL. Riley,
West Mansfield 0.
z. What was the first song sung by Jenny Lind
IN America ?-Airs. Charley Ross, Coidwater, Kan.
BIBLE BRIGADE.
The Israelites served Eglon. King of Moab, Is
years.
Samson seems to have been, like many wise men
past and present, conspicuous for both great faults
and great virtues
The Prophet Hosea in warning the degenerate
lsraeites, SAID. EphTaim Is joined to idols; let
him alone" The phrase is applied to the incorrl-
gible of all classes, and is fayorte with the poll
ticians.
l. Who committed suicide in order to overcome
his enemies? -Ella Price.
2 Who Is likened to a cake not turned Mrs. C.
Albertson.
3. What place is called the city of The Great
King ARTHUR o. Sisson.
T. What is the power of the tongue?-Mrs. L. A.
ScoviIle.
5. Where and how often are apple trees men
toned IN the Bible MEDIA Plympton.
6. Who refused to lead his army to battle unless
prophecies accompanied him fannie Hoyt