The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-02-26

luton Of character will overcome all difficulties
should we desire TO become clhssed with the man
OF fortune and success. let US not fail 10 emulate
those virtues which may prove TO the world that
we were born rich. not lucky. Yours. Pro PAtriA-
Willie Wesley Wilson, Louisville, n. Y.
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Holenhaugh, Edna Wilson and Annie II. Werton.
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Tho Curious Corner.
ANSWERS 10 questions will not be published with
la two or three weeks afler questions appear. So
all VIII have n chance TO send replies and receive
honorable mention with the number Rnsworsl
Noah was the first shipbuilder. lie built the ark
under divine orders.
Since the adoption Of the Constitution the United
states has acquired Territory by the Louisiana pur-
chase. 1893 from France; by ths Oregon treaty with
Great Britain, 1876: by the Spanish cesson Of 1919
The anneIniion 81 Texas. 1885, the Hidalgo treaty,
1913; the Gadsien purchase of 1853 aud the A Task
purchase from Russia, 1867.
photography was hrst practiced by Thos. Wedge
wood In lSJ2.
~. Johns New foundland, about 900 miles from
Ireland, 10 the town 81 America nearest Europe.
L. How many troops did New York furnish TO
put down the rebellion?-Adah Bell Bicknell.
? What IL the highest waterfall In the world. and
what ~ Its llglt?-Janie T. Wood
3. What Is the popular name Of the Bank Of Eng
land May b. Chapman.
4. When did the Turks FIRST enter Europe Knd
where did they come from Lou NJ Staring.
.. Who was the oldest President TO take the Office
and who the yOungestf-Glenn Murphy.
BIBLE BRIGADE
The frat persecution of the Christians followed
the death Of Stephen.
David was crowned King Of Judah seven and
hali years, and was then crowned King OF Israel
and Judah.
Confederacy & first mentioned in Isaiah. IL
soldier dreamed that a cake Of barley bread
tutnbed into tllo hOsi 81 indian and overturned a
tent see the seventh chapter OF Judges.
J. What was tie truce OF God?-Efie NJ. Harsh
barger
2 Who judged Israel % years and died a re-
mafkhhle death at the aye Of 4Og-E. A. Thompson
Who began his reign al 10 and reigned over
hall century Lulu NJ. HHckman
& What prophet took girde aud showed how
Paul should he bound NJ Jerusalem Lizzie l.
Whippls.