Young Ben he was a nice young man, But as they fetched a walk one day, A waterman came up to her; "O Sally Brown, O Sally Brown, Then reading on his 'bacco box, And then he tried to sing "All's Well!" Sierra Valley, California.
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Charles Leadbetter,
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William R. Carmer,
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Mary B. Reed,
Willie B. Shober,
George C. Baker,
Arthur D. Prince, We do not consider the above address sufficient. Correspondents who reside in large cities should always give their street and number, or the number of their post-office box.
Willie H. Haskin,
Frank Swett,
Sadie Hawley,
Sammie Risien,
Emmer Edwards,
Wallace Green,
Harvey Clark,
John Lawrence,
George A. Post,
Carl R. Eaby,
William C. McConnell,
Willis Rose,
John W. Rosenbaum,
Florie Dickson, Brenford, Kent County, Del. J.W.—The earliest calendars, as the Jewish, the Egyptian, and the Greek, did not begin the year where we do now; and the Jewish year, which opened on the 25th of March, continued to have a legal position in many Christian countries until a comparatively recent period. In England, it was not until 1752 that the 1st of January became the initial day of the legal, as it had long been of the popular, year. Several other countries made this change earlier than England—France in 1564, Scotland in 1600, Holland and Russia in 1700. The Roman calendar, which made January the first month of the year, is credited to the second King of Rome, Numa Pompilius, more than six hundred years b.c. He added two months to the ten into which the year had been previously divided, and called the first one Januarius, in honor of Janus, the deity supposed to preside over doors. Our Saxon ancestors originally called this the Wolf-month (Wolf-monat), because wolves were more than usually ravenous and daring in that season of the year. A.T.G.—Snow crystals were first observed by the arctic explorer Scoresby, and for a time they were supposed to be peculiar to the polar regions. It was found, however, that these crystals were formed wherever snow falls. An interesting account of these beautiful formations, with engravings of many of them, was given in Young People No. 15. F.T.B.—When metal pins were invented and brought into use, about the beginning of the sixteenth century, they were a very acceptable New-Year's gift to ladies, and money given for the purchase of them was called "pin-money"—an expression which has come to mean the money set apart for a wife's private expenses. Inquisitive Jim.—The best account of Petra, the wonderful rock-hewn city of Arabia, is to be found in Stephens's book of travels called Egypt, Petra, and the Holy Land. The present name of the little valley where it was situated is Wady Musa. The city, shut in by high cliffs, occupied an area of about half a mile square. The valley is watered by a stream, and the principal entrance is through a deep W.H.J.—If your puzzles are good, and suitable for our columns, they will be accepted. We can not judge of the merits of the enigma you have already sent, as you neglected to inclose the answer. The nom de plume you have chosen is not good, but you can easily invent a better one. Lillie.—The introductory paragraph to the Post-office Box of No. 45 explains why your request for exchange is not printed. O.H. Bruce.—1. The United States government began the coinage of one-cent pieces in 1793. 2. In 1815, none were coined. 3. The last coinage of large one-cent pieces was in 1857. 4. The coinage of two-cent pieces began in 1864, and the last issue was in 1872. 5. The coinage of the nickel five-cent pieces began in 1865. 6. In 1864, both copper and nickel cents were coined. This double coinage did not happen in any other year. D.L.S.—On page 398 of your bound volume of Young People is a story entitled "Camping Out," which will give you the information you require. Johnnie.—White elephants are not a distinct species, but are simply albinos, which are found among animals, birds, and insects, as well as among members of the human family. In India the white elephant is considered a sacred animal, and is treated with the greatest reverence. When specimens are found in the woods and jungles, they are captured with tender care, and their possession is eagerly sought for by the sovereigns of the small kingdoms. White elephants have been the cause of many wars, as their possession is supposed to bestow greater benefits on their royal owners than either chests of gold or extended territory. One of the proudest titles of the King of Ava is "Lord of the White Elephant," and the King of Siam at Bangkok also counts his white elephants among his most precious possessions, as, according to Burmese superstition, they insure prosperity and good fortune to the nation. The death of one of these creatures is regarded as a national calamity, its funeral is conducted with great solemnity, and the entire people mourn as for the loss of a dear relative. These elephants are kept under richly embroidered canopies, are fed with the most delicious fruits, and members of the nobility seek for the honor of being custodian to the royal beast. When the elephant is taken to bathe in the river, it goes escorted by a band of music, and is followed by adoring crowds. This singular reverence for an albino elephant has existed in Burmah for centuries. An English traveller who visited that country three hundred years ago describes the same treatment of this beast which may be seen at the present time. Even the hairs of this creature are supposed to insure good fortune. In 1855, a foreign ambassador delivered some presents to the King of Siam, who ordered many presents to be given in return. On the conclusion of the ceremony, the King himself, with much solemnity, placed in the hands of the ambassador a small golden box, locked with a golden key, which he said was far more precious than all the other presents. The box, when opened, was found to contain a few hairs of a white elephant! And, after all, this elephant is not white, but of a dull yellow color. It has white or reddish eyes, and is a very ugly-looking beast. No greater proof could be found of the moral darkness and ignorance of the natives of certain portions of India than their superstitious veneration for this animal. F.O.—Read the paragraph appended to a letter from Ida Belle D. in the Post-office Box of Harper's Young People No. 51. Hallie C.W.—The Hawaiian Islands were discovered by a Spanish navigator about the middle of the sixteenth century, but they remained comparatively unknown until visited by Captain Cook in 1778, who gave them the name of Sandwich, in honor of Lord Sandwich, an English statesman who conducted the naval affairs of England during our Revolutionary war. On St. Valentine's Day, 1779, Captain Cook was killed at Hawaii, the largest island of the group, in a quarrel with the natives. Mauna Loa, the volcano on the island of Hawaii, which has recently been in a state of eruption, is said to have the largest burning crater in the world. Edmund H.B.—There is no especial time for the printing of "Wiggles." Mattie H.—The story "Who was Paul Grayson?" was concluded in Harper's Young People No. 57. Tillie Davis.—Send your full address, and we will print your request for exchange. Ridley McL.—Your puzzle is very good for the work of a "little eight-year-old boy," but we can not print it, as the same solution has already appeared in an earlier number of Young People. Favors are acknowledged from Ruby W., C.H.B., M. Stiefel, Frank R., Joseph W. Hawkins, Marshall R. Grimes, Gay Wood, John V. Gould, Gracie K., R.M. Sites, Mamie K. Pope, Anna M. Roberts, Elsie E.T., Frank Davis, Mae King, Mary Olive L. Correct answers to puzzles have been received from Harvey Ridgway, "Geo. Graphy," Grace A. McElroy, Percy Lincoln McDermott, A.G.O.M., "Nightingale," Alfred A. True, Craig Coburn, C.F. Bishop, Cal I. Forny, Carrie and George Hall, M.S. Brigham. PUZZLES FROM YOUNG CONTRIBUTORS.No. 1.ENIGMA.First in box, not in chest. No. 2.NUMERICAL CHARADES.1. I am a familiar adage composed of 18 letters. No. 3.HIDDEN BIRDS.1. Isaac ran every step of the way. ANSWERS TO PUZZLES IN No. 62.No. 1.
No. 2.1. Mouse-ear. 2. Porcupine. 3. Portland. No. 3.
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WIGGLES.The following are the names of those who sent in answers to Wiggle No. 16: Natalie Newell, Helen Edwards, I. La Rue, R.I. Brasher, Charlie Conklin, Horace Dodge, Joseph Welsh, Edwin M. Cox, Mark Manley, F. Place, M.P. Rich, Shelton A. Hibbs, Ellie Earle, Mansur Beard, G. Darling, Jack Evert, Jim Evert, Tom Evert, Will Evert, Bobbie Hornfager, C.H.L., N. Adda T., Toby, Crank, Dumper, G.H.A., Racy B. Sweet, G.E.P., Newton I., M. Siegert. Annie A. Siegert, A. Utz, Worcester Wiggle Club, Santa Claus, Robinson Crusoe, Robert E. Walsh, Frank Zabriske, Millie Stephenson, Burton Harwood, Fanny Reed, Dayton Reed, J.O.O., J.P.W., S.G. Hopkins, M. Goller, Alice Brown, H.M. Eaton, Carrie Harding, E.A.H., Carrie Peddle, Charles L. Glessner, W. Doerr, Thomas Buford, Frank J. Jones, A.R.B.H., N.P. Grensel, M.F.K., Randolph Bolles, J. Flaherty, T. Flaherty, Willie A. Scott, Fred Dierking, Louise Brown, Mary Dancy, Isobel L. Jacobs, Robbie H. Bradbury, G.H. Ralston, Lawrence Jones, Carrie E. Weightman, F.S.G., Willie Harris, J.M. Ingersoll, W. Harman, Louise Fowler, Scilla Fowler, Helen S. Woodworth, Elsie E. Trautman, Lynn Trautman, Amelie Ferrand, Harry B. Brazier, Stella Pratt, George H., Robert A. Magill, Nellie R. Field, Paddy Miles, Clara S.A., Willie R. Perkins, Henry Welsh, Harry Eichbaum, Albert Evans, Percy L. McDermott, C.C. Gardner, Rosa Freyensee, L.G. Duffy, Meline Rosenthal, J. Frees, W.F. Reed, F.L. Kittle, Walter Eichbaum, Tommy Booth, Charlie S. Bryant, Anna Jones, Grace T. Lyman, Nellie Brees, Walter Mandell, Bronte Smith, Bertie Seymour, Willie Seymour, Vannoy M. Wallace, Fanny M. Young, J.H. Young, S.M. Young, Lou Bell, J.W. Long, J.W. Kittrell, Bob Ewing, Otto D., Harry O. Boone, Harry Kenderdine, Grace Lansingh, Addie M. Taylor, Roy Demster, Percy Matthews, Harry Lander, Annie Reinhardt, Frank Lander, Ahan Hyde, Sinclair G. Wills, Bessie H. Moore, Emma F. Cassidy, Pollie Burke, "Lone Star" (R.H. Davidson), Louis Burtnett, Frank Edinger, Nellie Hyde, Hallie Hyde, Daisy Hyde, Katie B. Barr, Mollie Edwards, Eddie D. Knowles, G.W. Bird, Wendell M. Frank, Bertram Frank, Willie Dorrance, Alfred P., Frank Hoover, S.H.S., J.S., George Shriver, Grace E. Stevens, Pearlie Hare, Little Pet Hare, Little Mary Hare, Little Johnnie Campbell, Edwin C. Hutman, Robert G. Bidwell, Edith B., J.F.H., B.M. Allison, H.M.P., Fred Dale, Leila King, Georgie Clementson, Percy A. Robbins, Eddie Booth, Norrie M.E., Harry Harper, Frank Ostrander, R.D. White, H. Sidway, F. Sidway, Gardner Howland, John A. Tompkins, Emma R. Bullock, Theresa A. Morro, B.L. Worden, Lydia M. Bennett, L.L.G., Cobweb, Du Puy, Waddy Thompson, D.W.G., John R. Glen, Jessie Glen, Kirk Romaine, E.D. Kellogg, Frank Crabbs, Thomas M. Armstrong, Henry C. Deknatels, Clarence Edsall, Fred R. Fisk, W.L. Green, Melville Wilson, A.C. Chapin, W.F., C.J. Breek, Jun., A.C. Pearsons, Albert J. Sullivan, Jacob Burr, Joe, Ed Smith, Joe Fitzsimmons, J.F.S., Anna Gallett, E.J.B., M.J. Caldwell, H.F., J.A. Fritz, Grace Hamilton, H.W. Smith, Donna A. Smith, Harry C. Sloan, Willie Reynolds, Charles D. Jones, Dimple McCrea, R.H.K., John Carnahan, James W. Grubb, H. Adams, Little Jennie Simpson, Chester Marslich, Howard, N.B.B., Mary C. Green, B.L. Worden, Harry Tompkins, Jameson L. Fumey, Mattie L. Day, Jennie Janes, Wilfred H. Warner, Ben W.G., Mary E. Heartwell, Teddy Smith, Charles H. Tucker, T. Bert. John, Vinnie John, Sue John, Edmund H. Blunt, Nelson C. Metcalf, H.T. Gottsleben, L.G. Baker, Genevieve, Carl Mueller, M.D.M., "Go Bang" (J.R. Blake), Charles P. Gifford, Edmund Stirling, Bertie Headley, Bertha S., O. FÜhrlein, M.M., Willie Green, Charles Barker, George St. Clair, Daisy Crampton, George Taylor, John N. Howe, C.E.S.S., "Daisy," S.J.G., Carry Owen, Bertie W. Gifford, Bessie H. Moore, Marion P. Wiggin, F.R.S., Mollie C. Wrenshall, B.E.H., George B. Rogers, D.H. Rogers, W.H. Cantrell, Eddie G. Cantrell, Wamie Forse, Bevy Pettit, Woodvill Wrenshall, Howard Rathbone, G.W.D., Arty Taylor, Joralemon, G.V.E., L.A. Osborne, L.B. Parsons, Grace and Jennie, Millie Olmstead, Lucy and Fred. |