The National tribune., 1889-01-03

pTgIIICst
tograph by young lady; for best-written postal
autograph by young genteman.-Ed. Randolph,
Cameron, Neb For largest and best collection
scrap-book clippings by March, l8S9.-Grace Gil
man, Raymond, N II. For best G. G. photograph
also for best autograph. Wanted, Nellie Frantz's
correct address, also autograph from John James.
BERTHE Killam, 81 Marion street, Cleveland, q.
Prizes Awarded: Anna Goodart .Oiney, ILL.,, to
NJ. A. Preston for card to Rolin Toms, Stamford,
Conn, incest shells Annie T. Alchorn ran river,
Mass, to Nj. A. Preston, Charlotte Mich, for best
postal autograph.
Wanted: q Mother, Dear, Your Boy is Wounded"
N. E Myers, $40 Main street, Fremont, Neb.
Nette Hageman TO know have not received her
postal autograph.-Lulu M. Hackman, Dalevile,
Ind. To know why Edwin II. Lerch does not send
cards--Lydia Minor, Box 800, Needersburg, Ind.
To know the name of the man who wrapped the
colors around him and swan to the shore when the
gunboat sanll.-B. f. Webb, Elroy. Wis. Photo
graphs of the G. c., and to tell Annie my Gala has
three buds.-Agnes Ashcraft, Marco, Ind. To know
if am the only Long Islander in the G. c.; also to
thank friends for neat autogTaphs.-Mamie Conk-
lin, Farmingdale l.. /. Selections for G. G. scrap
album, prose or poetry with name of sender writ
ten thereon. To exchange Gipsy's Warning
aud answer, and " In the Cleaning" for Faded
Coat of Blue y Douglas" and answer to the " Dy-
ing Nun."-AIary E. Holly, 800 Chestnut street,
Quincy, Ill. To know how TO form Daughter OF
Veterans Association, and where to apply for
papers.-Isaac A. RushtoB, Camp 80, s. ", Nor
catur, Kan. To know what the weight of
Charles Guiteau's brain.-AIrs. E. ID. Morton Maine,
Mimi. To thank the H. III. and @. Q. for letters and
reading matter, and to say am Augustus mot Au-
gusta), an invalid brother.-Augustus l.. George
Luke Chute, o. Will someone please send me
The Blind Spinner "-lsabele Crossman, Box
46l, Woonsocket, r. 1. Letters and photographs
exchanged with the @. c. Would be pleased to
receive reading matter also a letter from some
young lady or gentleman of the c. C.-Mirta NJ.
Manning I'D, Grassy Cove, Tenn; attends Grassy
Cove Academy. Mr.. Herrick to know that his
kindness is deeply appreciated by the needy ones
in our household and all who have assisted US to
know that my best wishes and prayers are for
them.-Iaura Wilson. Jessie Manlove to know
am making scrap-book of Happy Household let
tiers ana recipes, and one of THE NATIONAL TRIB-
UNE poery.-Annie Shaw, Verbecll, Kan. To in
troduce Nora J.. Jerrolman TO the Q. c., soldiers
daughter, deserving hearty welcome.-Eva I.
4%yor, Providence, r. |. The address of soldiers
daughter who wanted q nickel of each soldier to
heIp eaueate her, as we are lnterG5ted-G' w " al
ton. Chief Engineer, and G. q. Wheeler Assistant
Angineer, Hoffman House. Madison Square, New
York City. The address of lady at Pine River,
Wis, who sent me lace order.-Nelia ID. Hamp
ton, Mt. Victory, o.
The Curious Corner.
ANSWERS to questions will not be published with
IN two or three weeks after questions appear. So
all viii have a chance to send replies and receive
honorable mention with the number answered
Alexander Selkirk, q scotch sailor, born in Fife
shire, 1916, was sailingmaster OF privateer, who
quarreled with his Captain, and was left on the
island of Juan Fernandez -Four wears and half
after he was rescued by Capt Woods Rogers, of the
Duke, arriving in England Oct. l, III. Robin
son Crusoe " is founded on his experiences.
Pixies Peak, Colo, has an altitude of il 2l5 feet
Mount Blanc. Of the Alpine Range Is 1851 feet
high
The National flag as adopted by Congress in T777
composed of Is stripes red and white with a
field OF blue in the upper flagstaff corner, dotted
with is stars. Stars have been added for the addi-
tional States.
Uncle Sam from Samuel Wilson, one OF its early
inanciers.
The Great Eastern was built in England, and
owned by an Incorporated company.
The standing Army is always conservative, and
nearly all the officers of the United States Army at
the breaking out of the rebellion were Democrats
s. nrfAT ha He'd n uulr lott
short, cheap and handy.
l. How high is the Tower of Pisa and what is its
popularity ?-Mamie @. Burke, Rosebank, n. J.
2. Why was Grant called Unconditional Sur
render Cora Gray, TeTre Haute, Ind
8. What great sculptor said oil painting was an
art fit only for women and children?-Charles w.
Cast Clinton, Iowa
A. viii some one please explain why Christmas
Is not the first day OF the Christian year Ed Ran
dolph.
5. When and by whom was December 25 agreed
upon as the date of Christ's nativity? 6. Why was
the author of " Gray's Inn Christmas Aasque" of
1872 sent to prison by Cardinal Wolsey ?-Lillie B.
Arnold, Cory. Pa.
z. WHO would be President in case of the death
of Mr.. CleYeland?- Downing, Delavan
Kan.
8. Was the Freneh-Indian war very important
and how did it compare with other early American
wars?-Wallace Moore, Weston, o.
BIBLE BRIGADE.
Aaron died on Mount Hor, and the Israelites
mouTned for him 80 days.
The dead body of Saul was fastened to the wall of
Bethsaida. The Apostles Phillip. Andrew and
Peter were born there. II is city in Galilee, on
the west shore of Lake Genesareth.
Christ fed the 5000 near Bethsaida of Gaulonitis
situated north of Lake Genesareth and east of the
River Jordan.
Writing is first mentioned in the Scriptures in
Exodus, Il; Il, where the Lord instruets Moses 10
write memorial for the people of Israel.
!. Which prophet has been called the Evangeli-
cal Prophet? Which the " Weeping Prophet
Lulu N. Hackman, Daleville, Ill
2. What man would not leave his friend, when
asked three times to do so Lucy A. Scoville.
3. What two great characters were born at Beth
lehem, and how relatedP What notable man and
woman were buried there?-L :.
4. Who slew eco men with an ox-goad, and whose
son was he? Prize for first answer to my address
Charles L. Straight l03 High street, Pawtucket
RI
8. State three things the Scripture says God can
not do.-Frank w. Stennard, birmingham, Mass.