The National tribune., 1890-01-23

Masters ID, Buckley, Neb Elsie t. Masters, v.d.,
Buckley, Neb:; w. l" Brackenste, Y, Denver,
Colo; Orrcn NJ Axtell, 8 W, introduced by Frank
H. Anderson, Woodland III. Belle Crawford v.d.,
Rock Creek, Mimi. Jennie Lepley. vd, Richand
City, Wis; James Bellamy, VS., BGohtown, H.;
Ida A. Wilson, v.d., Linevillc, Iowa; Della Nj.
Cooper, v.d Cross Plains, Ind. Neva l. Kali, vd.,
Lamartine, o.; Mamie A. Kennedy, v.d., Viola,
m; AnnCttR Markham. v.d., Eagle, Wis; Iotte
i. lIawksworth, v.d., West Peterborough N H.;
w. Irwin McClunc. VS., Bethesda, Pa; Florence
T. Wish, v.d., Caledonia, o.; o. G. Hoskins, vs.,
Bethany, ILL.,; G. w. lradish, Ransom, ILL.,, VS.;
L. O. Brown, New Hartford, III; William q. Lam
bert. VS.. Eden, VI. Della Keys v.d., Bamartine,
leigh, Me; Amy NJ Gould v.d.. Hosmer, $. Oak;
William NJ Hates, VS., Wescott, Neb. Grace Fore
man. v.d, Napoleon, Ind; Grace Dixon, v.d.,
Lollie Dixon. Nd. Lima. o.; Annie Duryea Port
Washington. l.. L.; q. IL. Wiley, Postal CLERK,
Bssfield, Mich
Desiring Correspondence Ernest J. Smith, Box
o., Kennedy, n. Y; Maggie Phillips, Box ~,
Evarts. Mich; Lizzie Wouell, Media, Pa; A. NJ.
Fellows, l35 5ih Ave, Clinton, Iowa; l.. G. Nilks,
S.V., Verona, Mo; Joseph Donovan, vs., Demo.
Won, H.: Katie Patterson, Alberta o. j. Albert
Sheeiz, i. NJ. Mihouse Il. II. Floto, Berlin, Pa;
Tom Woodruff, Box 300, Harry 0'Alalley, Box Il,
Bob Allison, Box 81, Nat Sharp, i6S. T. Hazards,
Box 7OI, Will L. McIsvoy, Box 693, Milton, Iowa:
Lydia Brandt, Box IS, Augusta, Iowa; Luna
Buunham Charlotte Center, N. Y; Frank Eldred,
Joseph ID. French. n. A Ellsworth, H. V. Schuur,
J. Edwards Sunshine, Wn. T. Gertrude Long,
Dora Hawkins. v.d. Carmel Ind; III. i. Smith,
Marseilles, III, S.N; John Anderson. VS., Speers,
Pa; Albert T.. Swim S.N, ELLA Swim, V.D., Pres
colt, Iowa; i. w. Boyer. Fountain, Mimi; Eliza
Pierce. v.d., Thacsery, H.. Fannie Maunders v.d.,
Box Sc Washington Kan; Mary and Matte Lar
rick, v.d., Midway O.; Marie II. Oliver. vd., Fair
field. Iowa; T.. : Wilks, Verona, Mo; Frank F.
Paisley, College Springs. Iowa; George b. Knight,
West Troy \. Y Total, 1926
WHY III REPRESENT w.
1t has often been wondered why Hi. instead of
~, are used TO represent the hour of -four on the
diais of watches and clocks The reason of this is
thus told 10y Maiden Lane matchmaker:
In 1870 Henry Wick contracted the first clock
that, In accuracy OF movement, approached the
clocks OF to-day. IL was made for Charles v of
France, who has been called The Wise Wise
lac was in a good many wRys-wise enough to
wrest from England most of the land which had
been taken by Edward HI He also did good
many other things which benefited France. But
In some things Charles was decidedly queer, and
one OF his greatest pcculiaTities was to pretend
knowledge that lie did not possess.
So, when Henry Wick brought his clock 10 him,
he observed 1t closely for n few moments, trying
10 end some fault with IT,
Yes lac said, At last. " the clock works well,
but You have got the figures on the dial wrong"
Wherein, your Majesty? inquired the clock
maker.
That four should be four ones" said the King,
in reply.
You are wrong your Majesty" returned Wick
Wrong! Numbered his Majesty . am never
wTongi Take the clock away aud correct the mis-
take :"
The poor olockmaker did as the King COM
manded, and so IL happened that from that day to
this o'clock on watch or clock dial has been I'LL
Instead Of lN.-Olla-l}ell II. IIotham, l3J Pearl
street. Pittsburg, Pa
c. c. REUNION.
DEAR TRIBUNE: Since my last article in THE
NATIONAL Tribune l have communicated both
directly and indirectly with Mrs. Williams, Mrs
Nina BAllou. Miss Perkins and other New England
C. c. IN regard To our coming Reunion. The result
was that. TO open matters. am asked To lay part
OF our plans before q. C. friends for their
sideration. We suggest that committee be mp
pointed, To consist of Massachusetts, or New Eng
land members. who shall have charge OF the rcccp-
ton, escort and entertainment of the visiting mem
bers. This being the preliminary step, let every
Z. &. interested mt once send ia their choice OF six
or more members, to COMPOSE said Committee, TO
our noble Editor. who shall announce the names of
the members receiving the choice on or soon after
March ]. 1870.
Regarding Bro. Whites query TO the desirn-
bility OF re naming our country the United States
Columbia for one am heartily opposed to any
unkerinE with the name Of what Is now The grand
est and best country under the sun. Our fathers
and gTAndfathers were content 10 fight bleed aud
die to maintain the honor and reputation of a
nation OF Americans. What was good enough for
them TO call themselves surely ought 10 suffice for
their sons and daughters. Ia my estimation. the
resident OF this country who does not consider the
maine American as good enough for him TO bear, IN
better out OF the country than in. America for
the Americans Walter g. Smith, Ores Avenue,
Dorchester, Mas