The National tribune., 1890-06-19

August in honor of the Emperor Augustus Cesar,
on account of his victories and his entering on his
first consulate in that month. September is from
the Latin Septem, seven, Hs being the seventh
month OF the Roman ycnr, which began with
March October from latin WORD signiiying
eight; November from n Latin word signifying
nine: December from Latin word signifying ten
The last names were respectively given when
March was recSoned the first month.-Ida /. Bran
don, Daloville, Ind.
CLUB WHISPERS.
] would like to heRr the G. C.'s opinion on
young ladies ms newspaper reporters, Az am
onc.-E. Lun Julian, indianapolis, Ind.
am n veterans son, q years of age, just en-
| rolled in the c. G., and by profession school
teacher. Would be glad TO hear from members of
the G. C. who have been enrolled for a longer pc
riod than myself Editor Of the G. G.. holds my
rcfcrences.-A. O. Spencer Hartford, O.
The Sabbath-school at Herkimer, kan has n
great many more papers than it can USE and any
one desiring the same may have them by sending
their address 10 Jessie HRrtwell or Mary Kane,
lcrkimer, Kan.
Il received very pleasant G. c. call from Mr.
Walter g. Smith, of Boston, Mass the 3st of May.
Mr.. Smith is working hard for the success of the
C. G. Reunion In August and II all take hold of it
with much enthusiasm he does Il Is as
snred success. hope the Rhode Island members
will not forget TO respond to the appeal for money
60 make our meeting both pleasant and profitable.
Send II Hlong.-Charles I. Straight, Pawtucket,
DO not think because the Reunion is TO be held
in Massachusetts we have no pnrt in IL. IL Is our
Reunion, and we should all be enough interested
in 1t to do share toward its Ohio G. G.
members, send in your quarters. Let ms sustain
the Buckeye States reputation for generosity
Carrie +. Nixon (mcmber Of Finance Committee
for Ohio. Box g., Waterford, o.
would like 10 see the c. C. grow stronger and
better each week My heart is also with the Sons
of Veterans Camps. would like 10 see and hear
of that being the nohlrst and strongest orgnniza-
ton of the globe. am a member of Dan Horn
Camp No. $50, Division of Ohiu.-Elmer Barnett,
FultonhRm, o.
A young man. whose father lost the use of his
! limbs from rheumatism contracted lying in the
ti,n fI,pg az
Richmond, desiring To place himself on footing
in the world, has started rubber stamp works ON
shaii scale SEND TO him Tor prices, ana encour-
age crippled veteran's SON His address is corner
Lauderdale and summit streets. Tullahoma, Tenn,
and his name is L. =. Cornish.
wish Ia tell tho &. G. of very pleasant gather
ing at the homo of Florence g. Crossmnn. of Woon-
socket. L. J., on May ls Our company wRs COM
posed of EmiuaS. Perkins, NaticS aud Mamie Best,
StonehRm Mass. besides Walter II. Grey, the other
Woonsockct G. c. We enjoyed banjo solos from Mr..
Grey and on the piano from Miss Best. a fine
walk through the outskirts OF the city concluded
the day, aud were ali sorry when the time came
FOR us to- leave. The next G. g. gathering IL TO be
held AT The home of Mrs. Annie Williams, Saugus.
Mass, in the lorm Of a basket pienic.-Ezra j.
Hill, ir., Milford, Mass.
Another of our sisters has laid down her pen and
gone 10 her long home. Mrs. Hattie Goodsell
died May 8. Let the G. @. join in expressing sym
pathy for the bereaved husband, Chester Goodscll,
Morgan Center, VT. She was the daughter of Mrs.
IL. tlapper, so long an invalid. she leaves "a hus-
band father, sister and brolhcr.-Mrs. l. l.. foss,
Evansville, VI.
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The CarIous Corner.
ANSWERS 10 questions will not DO published with
in two or three weeks after questions appear. So
all will have chance TO sond replies and receive
honorable mention with the number answered.
The ancient Britons were divided Into tribes
governed by chiefs, all under "a supreme chief
known 10 the Pcndragon.
Gen. John A. Logan, the founder Of Memorial
Day. the first Commander. la. Chief. Grand
Army Of the Republic.
Opinions differ as To- the greatest man the United
States has produced. with the pre- pundvThncc Of
opinion Ia favor OF George Washington. Abraham
Lincoln II "a good second. An estimate undUubt-
eddy correct.
Or. Jenner, London physician, discovered vac.
ciuatiOn. Public sentiment bitterly denounced
him al the time, AS IL has all who have wrought
great reforms
The II great natural wonders Of America are
Niagara Falls; Mammoth Cave Ky. Natural
Bridge, Va; Ohio aud Pennsy vHnia Natural Gas !.
the Great oil Wells, Grand Canyon Of te Culorado
Grand Geysers OF the Yellowstone National Park .
tho ArlcsiHn Wells, with their cycess FISH, In
Northwestern Ohio; the Bad Lands of Dakota
the Prehistoric Ruins Of Colombo Hud Mexico, and
the Serpent Mound 81 Ohio. Among the wonders
I OF American engineering are the CToton Aqueducl;
the Erie Canal the Brooklyn Bridge the Clear
Creek and Grand Canyon Railroads. Colorado; the
Washington Monument; the Motor Car. aud the
Atlantic Gable. The wonders Of American invention
The steamboat, locomotive telegraph, sewing
machine, telephone. typewriter, phonogrnph
grHphophone and electric chr.
J. Towards what constellation Of stars Il the
earth and her satellites moving MAY H. Sparks.
3 Does clock gain or lose time Ia Winter?-
Hurry 4. Matthews.
B. Where aud how deep Is tbs deepest lake ia the
world ?-I1dRar J.. Hess.
T. What South American State changed its gov
eminent 30 times, attended by riot aud bloodsled?
Carl Walker
o. or what was President Lincoln converting
when Booth shot him YE Il. Latham
T. by whom and ~heTeNVRs sugar FIRST cultivated
In the country now known AS the United Statcs?-
Ada II. Bickncll.
BIBLE BRIGADE
Joshua succeeded Moses ms the leader Of IsrneI
In many places IN Scripture God Is mentioned as
the father OF the fitherless, M in Psalm Is s.
Ben Ezra, son of Miriam, sister Of Phillip one Of
the twelve apostles held the basket continuing the
five l1Rves and two fishes which fed tie nulttudes
Il. i. T.: The idea of angels having wings oriyi.
mated with the Instructions given by tho Lord for
tho placing OF winged cherubims on the affairs Of
sacrifice, and such inspired visions ms those OF
Isaiah and John. See lsniai, q: 2 on the winged
| spirits.
]. What IL the meaning Of Rabbi aud TO what
| language does IL belong2-Fiora ID. White.
z. What WAS Chflnts greatest miracle Lucia
WenneF.
3. What word is used only in the third chapter
Of Danel?-Heen r. g. Norton
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