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The National tribune., 1896-12-24
An Item for Sailors.
iHarner,s Round TaI,L.1

Here is an important statement-if true
for those interested in sailing. An English
newspaper says that while it is hard to be-
lieye that the speed of a sailing-vessel can be
increased by boring holes in her sails, an
italian sea-Captain nevertheless claims to
have conducted experiments which go long
way toward proving it. His theory is that
the force of the wind cannet fairly take
effect on an inflated sail, because of the
cushion of immovable air which fills up the
hollow. To prevent the formation of this
cushion, the Captain bored number of holes
in the sail. These holes let through the air
which would otherwise have been retained
in the hollow Of the sail, and allowed the
wind to exercise its whole power by striking
fairly against the sail itself Several trials
of this device have been made, and it has
been found that in a light wind q boat with
ordinary sails made four knots, while with
the perforated sails she covered five and q
quarter knots. In fresh breeze she made
seven knots with the ordinary and eight and
three-quarter knots with the perforated sails;
and in a strong wind she made eight knots
with the old and 10 knots with the new sails.
This gain-from 20 to 25 per CENTS of SO
much Importance that the experiment will
be repeated on larger scale.
The National tribune., 1896-12-24
ADMIT THE SONS.
Surgeon Brooks, Of the Connections Division
Relieyes Both Orders Would be Banafitc Cd

Surgeon Brooks, Of the Connections Division
Believes Roth Orders Would be Benefited.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Past Capt.
Samuel II. Jacobson has, think. started the
ball rolling. have talked with a great many
comrades about admitting Sons of Veterans to
Post meetings, and believe it should be DONE
Where can the Sons of Veterans better learn
the lesson Of patriotism? As child looks to
parent for guidance so the Sons should look
to the GAR. for an example. The parents
home is the child's home; so should the GAR
Post-room be our home.
The GAR. is the parent home of the s. of ",
and cannot the child be admitted to the homo
of the parent? Every true son of a veteran
loves and honors every old soldier, and the old
soldier loves and honors the sons. Now, must
we have only speaking acquaintance with the
GAR? think the place for the Sons to learn
Friendship, Charity and Loyalty is in the
home Of the parent organization the Post-room
of the Grand Army of the Republic
The observance of Memorial Day ia one of
the duties of the Sons. That day every bnsi-
ness house should be closed. Races, games and
shows should not be allowed. We should assist
the GAR. in decorating the graves Of fallen
heroes.
few short years will soon pass. and then all
the duties and responsibilities will fall on the
Sons. Now 10 the time we. too. iearn what these
duties are. After the last old hero has Joined
| that Grand Army across the river. will we lei
Memorial Day diet No We, ss Sons Of Vetsr
The National tribune., 1896-12-24

Zone Of Mai. Mink's old batssrymen, living
in Syracuse, sent lovely silk nag, which was
wrapped around Mira Mink when she WAS
buried. She was the most beautiful person !
ever saw in . casket.
"She showed none Of her dreadful snferings.
Her face was full and round, eyes not sunken
in the least, and she did not look day over 20.
Her face was without spot or wrinkle"
MEMORIAL oRDERs
Memorial orders on the death Of Past Ma
tional President Sarah C. Mink have been
issued by National President Agnes Hit and
Department President Annie B. Cleary, of New
York. Corps charters are ordered draped Tor
80 days. The National. President says: "A
devoted wife, loyal friend, and wise conn
selor, wherever duty called her she made for
herself a record worthy of emulation, from
which We may gather much thatwili brighten
~ the years go by. To the soldier
Maj. c. E. Mink-who is left alone, the
Woman's Relief Corps extends tender, loving
sympathy"
Department President Cleary says: For
many months she suffered patiently. with
hope OF once more taking up her work IN
which she gave the best part of her life in the
interests of the needy comrades and their de-
pendent ones and when the message came
from her Heavenly Father to call her home
her reply was: If my work is done i am
ready She proved her devotion to the
Woman's Relief Corps by the energy which she
displayed in her self.sacrifcing labor in the in
terest of the Order which she so dearly loved.
We shall miss her words of counsel and advice.
Her work on earth Is past but remembrance
will always last"
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN.
The ANIMAL report of Louise Barnum Rob
bins, Corresponding Secretary, National Conn-
Gil of Women, reviewed the work OF the
Council during the year and nine months Of the
present administration. She paid high tribute
to President Mary Lowe Dickinson and her
associate officers and reviewed successes
achieved and difficulties surmounted.
The National tribune., 1896-12-24
rHr NAToNA TRBNE: WASHINGTON c. DECEMBER a. 1896

ans. will never let this memory fade We
must always keep 1t brteht and shining, and
in our turn teach to os sons tho lesson o.
patriotism.
Comrades join with Brother Jacobson In
making this appeal to you, Admit the Sons Oh
Veterans to your mestinU43 teach them the les
son of loyalty; teach them how to observe Me-
mortal Day imprint upon fheir hearts all that
the old soldier has done, all that they sacrificed
to give us this glorious country. This can only
be done by the GA. r. and in the Post-room.
/ ask every Son of aVeteran to use his In.
fluence with his father and with the local Post
to forward this end. Comrades and brothers
como to the front and let US hear your opinion
ON the subiect.-E. d. Brooks, Past Captain.
Alden Skinner Camp, As. and Surgeon, Con-
necticnt Division. Sons of Veterans, South Man
chester. Conn.
The National tribune., 1896-12-24
Official: b. d. HAMMER, Adjutant-General.
CONSOLIDATION SCHEME.


VtGW8 Oh FAST COmtn6DOGT Iclk As x16ETOWbs
of Nebraska.
ED1ToR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: / was very
much pleased with an article in the issue of
The NATIONAL TRIBUNE of Dec. from the
pen of Brother s. II. jacobson, Past Captain of
= Washington, d. c. Camp in which he dis
cussed in . breezy manner the matter Of consol-
idsting the Grand Army of the Republic and
Sons of Veterans.
am not in favor of any Junior GAR"
Whatever. The name Grand Army Of the Re-
public is too grand. too sacred. to DO attached
to any other organization but that to which it
now belongs. Sons Of Veterans is good enough
for me, and under it We as an organization can
perform the duties of our Order rs we'll as
under any other name. It is not name; it
is work" that should be the battle.cry of
every brother.
During my connection with the Order of the
Sons of Veterans have many times wondered
il something could not be done to bring the
Grand Army and Sons Of Vetersns into closer
social connection. During my administration
of the affairs of the Nebraska Division it was
my privilege to travel quite extensively over
the State, and noted with feelings of regret
that not once in dozen Camps wonld find
that tho members Of the GAR. assisted and
encourages" by their presence. notwithstand.
ing that many times special efforts had been
made to have them attend.
i have about come to the conclusion that tho
old comrades never will be brought to attend
our meetings under the present conditions. aud
have given up the idea of ever bringing the
two organizations into closer social relations
through their meeting with us; and "as the
mountain would not come to Mah0met, why,
then. Nahomet will have to 60 to the mount
ain ~; or, in other words. If the Grand Army
will not meet with the Sons of Veterans. the
Sons Of Veterans will have to meet with the
Graud Army, il anything is ever accomplished
toward bringing the two Orders together So
cially.
do not know that am in favor Of consoli.
dation: in fact. think am not. But be-
lieve tbs. IL the Sons could meet with the
comrades once . month in the Post-room, il
would assist in bringing about what . great
number seem to desire. Ny idea is to keep the
organizations separate Is far as organization il
concerned, but to have them meet together
except at such times as the secret work of the
Order is being given.-PELL A. BARROws Past
Commander, Nebraska S. ", st. Edward, Neb
The National tribune., 1896-12-24
IMPORTANT TOALL CLIENTS
OF GEORGE E, LEMON.

This is to announce that
proper steps will at once be
taken TO preserve all their
rights and 10 save delay I'm the
prosecution of their claims. In
q few days each client will re-
ceive a circular letter Of advice.
giving full explanation and i'm.
strucliOns.
I'm the meantime, all persons
interested should WAIT for the
said circular Of instructions
and he guided thereby. They
may all rest assured their
claims will be prosecuted faith
fully and diligently. and NO de-
Lay ensue therein.
The National tribune., 1896-12-24
Free to Our Readers.-The New Cure for Kid
ney and Bladder Diseases, Rheuma tism, etc.

Free to Our Readers.-The New Cure for Kid
ney and Bladder Diseases, Rheum atism, etc.
As stated in our last issue the new botanical
discovery, Alkavis, is proving q wonderful
curative in Gil diseases caused by Uric acid in
the blood, or disordered action of the Kidneys
and urinary organs. The New York World pub
fishes the remarkable case Of Rev. A. C. OAR
ling, minister of the gospel at North Constan-
tia, New York, cured by Alkavis, when, as he
says himself, he had lost faith in man and med
icine, and was preparing himself for certain
death. Similar testimony to this wonderful
new remedy comes from others, intending
many ladies suffering from disorders peculiar
to womanhood. The Church Kidney Cure Co.
of No. AIS Fourth Avenue, New York, who so
far are its only importers are so anxious to
prove its value that for the sake of introduc-
ton they will send free treatment of Alksvis
prepaid by mail to every reader of The Ma
TroNAL TRIBUNE who 10 sufferer from any
form of Kidney or Bladder disorder. Brighfs
Disease. Rheumatism, Dropsy, Gravel. Pain in
Back. Female Complaints, or other affection
due to improper action Of the Kidneys or
Urinary Organa We advise all Sufferers to
send their names and address to the company.
and receive the Alkavis free. To prove its
wonderful curative powers it is sent to you
entirely free
The National tribune., 1896-12-24
AYery Popular calendar.

Few people in these busy days are willing -
live without a calendar to mark the passing Of
time. This fact, no doubt. accounts for the
calendars of all kinds. colors, shapes and sizes
which flood the mails at this season. Among
them all the one that best suits US is that issued
by N. w. AVER & Son, the Keeping Everlast-
ingly At It" Newspaper Advertising Agents OF
Philadelphia. We have just received our new
copy and are fixed for 1897. IL is not difficult
to see why this calendar is so great a favorite.
The figures Oh it are large enough to be read
across room; its handsome appearance makes
il worthy OF place in the best furnished Office
or library, while it is business-like all the way
through. The publishers state that the de-
mand for this calendar has always exceeded
the supply. This led them years ago to place
upon it a nominal PRICES cents, on receipt OF
which it is sent, postpaid and securely packed,
to any address.
The National tribune., 1896-12-24
"A Vermont Ladies',Aid Society.

President Lottie Brooks. of Ladies' Aid So
ciety IA, of n. E. Dunshee Camp, IS, Bristol.
VT, writes that the following officers have been
chosen: Pres, Jennie Dickerman; v. p, Julia
Whitney; Chap. Mary Cutting; Treas, Nellie
Greenough; Guide, Mary Hatch; Asst Guide,
Miss Crane; l. G., Mary Wilson; o. G., Della
Ferguson; Trustees, Lottie Brooks, Corrie
James and Addie Hatch; Delegates. May
Hatch, Gertrude Atkins and Emma Thompson.
No. Ia received SO per cent. at the annual in-
spection, and is in prosperous condition.
The National tribune., 1896-12-24
Department. of the Potomac, o. v. o.

The annual election of officers of this Depart
nent took place Oct. 10, at Baltimore, Md.
Thirteen Commands were represented. Gen.
Thomas ]. Cannon, of Suter Command, 8, was
reelected Commander; John B. Mendenhall of
Dix Command. IL, First Department Com
mander; John II. England, Of Kenly Command,
Z, Second Deputy Commander; A. A. White.
M. D., of Suffer- 9. Surgeon General; Emanuel
E. Dougherty, Of 8, Chaplain.
The National tribune., 1896-12-24
sympathy for Cuba.

At meeting of the survivors of the 99th Pa.
in Philadelphis, Dec IL, resolutions were passed
extending the sympathy of the Association to
the Cubans who are now fighting for liberty.
Comrade III. z. Crane of Philadelphia, is Secre.
tary of the Association.
The National tribune., 1896-12-24
The Banner Town.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: A number
of States, cities and precincts are claiming
the banner for some sort of record made .
the recent election. Pennsylvania claims
the honor of casing the largest Republican
majority; Wisconsin claims to have cast the
greatest majority for Mckinley In proper
ton to her population. The little precinct
of Osterburg, Wis, comes in for share OF
glory. The vote in that precinct stood -
folI0ws.
The National tribune., 1896-12-24
Hunting tho Wild Goat.

The White Goat, or Rocky Mountain Goat, as
it is indiscrimnatsly called, is . species of big
game rarely hunted by spertsmen. This is not
SO much because of the difficulty of killing tho
animal nor because of its actual rarity. 1t is
a stupid animal easily shot when once found.
1t is not, however found in the usual hunting
grounds as are bear, deer. elk. etc. 1t is re-
mote from the common localities, but where
found is in goodly numbers. 1t ranges very
high up in the mountains, above timber line
usually, among rocks and cliffs. This requires
great labor to get to it. but once there the hum
ter will get his game nine times out of ten.
II you care to read of a goat hunt made in the
Bitter Root Range iu Montana, in the Fall of
1895, send six cents to Charles s. Fee General
Passenger Agent. Northern Pacific Railway, st.
Paul, Mimi, for Wonderland SO, which re-
counts such hunting expedition.
The National tribune., 1896-12-24
Free fo ami Women.

Ihave learned of a very simple home treatment
which will readily all female disorders 1t is
lures remedy aud will gladly send It free toevery
The National tribune., 1896-12-24

Every vote was for 100-eent dollars and
National integrity, which entities the little
town in the Nutmeg State to medal OF
honor. unless some comrgde sends in better
report.
The total vote in Connecticut was 174.387,
showing Republican gain of nearly $4,000
over four years ago. McKinley's official
plurality is 1854. Majority, $3.50. The
&C ~ .a+,,rrs aboxv tho f,llowino result.
The National tribune., 1896-12-24

Will the comrades examine the official 70.
turns in their respective States and report
to THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE the towns OF
voting .syecinets giving Bryan the snaslsss
number of votes, if any2-O. P. WAY, ca
D, 9th Gem, Colchestsz, Conn.
The National tribune., 1896-12-24
THE RELIEF CORPS,
Gleanings from National Hsadquar
ters---Notes from Departments.
vATRIOTIC TEACHING.

Resume OF Work in Several Departments.
News Collected by Capt. Wallace Foster.
Funeral OF Past National President Saran
C. Mink, and Memorial Orders oil Ma
tionaI President and Department Presi-
dent Of New York-The Council idea as
Set Forth by Secretary Louise Barnum
Robbins.
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THE WINDS MAD pANCr.

Fsrmington. some sixteen milos 10
the north Of this city, has heretofore
enjoyed IN almost undispu'ed monopo'
ly ofall tho great winds that blow over
or near the bosom oil the Great 9A'1
Sea. But FArminglon's honofs last
night were diVided-the DAVIS county
wind center had abundant company
The capital city received such a shah-
ing up m II has not had In many
years, while In the Junction city, us
aster was coupled with injury ana
many thousands OF dollars worm OF
damage are reported as the result Of
old Boreas' frolic.
Surely q siifier and = more prolonged
wind has mot visited the Great Basin
In many moons. A ride through the
streets OF Bal, Lake City this morning.
even along the much traversed thot'
oughfafes on which the street cars run,
revealed wreck oil foliage rarely u
ever equalled In this usually placiu
Cline. Nor was the havoc confined
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HISTORY or A SECT.


iho progress made by tho Church Of
Josus Christ OF LaiteT-dAy Saints, both
material aud spirituAl-its develop.
mont from a tmall beginning and II.
triumphs In great universities, furnishes
strong proofs OF tho genuinoness OF ~
claims. "Iithis work be Of men, /,
will come TO naughl, but n II bo Of
God, 70 cannot overthrow IT, was
well said OF tho Christian Church
when fira, It rose out OF obsourlty; ana
tho Argument IL a. unansWerablo
today a. II was then. Mormonism
has prevailed, because its author ia
God.
The force Of this argument ls slron.
ger when the briei history Of
the Church IL compared with
that OF other religious movems nis ap-
pAronlly Of similar character.
Several have been commenced In this
country. that arc again almost entirely
forgotten. A case In point IL the com.
munity Of Jansonls,s At Bishops Hin,
Illinois, who this month are celobrnt.
Ing tho ftieIh year Of their existence,
under conditions that Indicate that
they never will have another similar
celebration. a brlei sketch OF their
history 10 sufficient 10 show the unsta.
bility Of the work VI man, az a iounda-
ton OF faith.
The founder Of the sect, Erik
Janson, was born In Sweden Ia
1908. He was we'll educated man
anu received when q years old what
no considered revelation from God.
Ho commenced preaching and soon
gathered some followers. On account
Of his "heretieh" he then found him
self In conflict with the ooulssiastloal
and civil authorities Of the country,
ami had to take refuge Ia tho mouu.
talne. Then no conceived the idea OF
umigrating to the United States. 10
is45 an tmsaary was sent here 10
select suitable locality, which hually
wa, found In Illinois. Bishops Hin
was founded aud Jan6on'a follower
settled there. The wealthy among
them had previously sold their proper.
~, and the community hai al.
things 10 common. In 1850 the little
city had l 800 inhabitants. Industries
Of various kinds iourIshed. Men,
women aud children had their work
allotted 10 them, AMI the results OF tho
labor were dis,rlbutei according to the
needs OF all. For lime material pro-
gress attended the community. Soon,
however, diSoord appeared. Ona OF
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The Yield Of beois pet acre was
greater than ut tho Chino, Cal, fac.
tory; the pof cent OF sugar In the boots
was sllghtly lssi, but the proporiionate
IMPROVEMENT from tho fret year 10 de-
oldedly In favor Of this State. Com.
moniing on lhess facts o. relating to
tho possibilities Of sugar production In
tho to-called arid stales. tho Louisiana
Planter and Sugar Manufacturer 70.
marks that "th0 Inauguration Of the
great beet sugar factory ht Lehi, Utah,
where Irrigation was frst applied to
beet culture In the United States, was
but the beginning OF what we believe
VIII within q low yoaa constitute an
Industry the magnitude Of which will
reach far beyond the anticlpations Of
any Of those now familiar with IT,
and II adds that "lhe sugar planters OF
Louisiana hall with satisfaction the
advent Of these great sugar factories In
the western states, believing that with
their combined influences the sugar
producers OF the whole country will DO
enabled 10 enforce upon tho attention
OF our national legislature that con.
alteration Of the sugar industry tina,
Will tend to it, legitimate and rapid do.
velopmeat aud tho production by the
United States OF IL own sugar. "Cer.
tainly the people Of this locality should
hail with delight the recognized pros.
pecls for further development In the
Industry hero, and should avail them.
selves OF opportunities for profit
anu progress by utilizing as rapidly as
they eau tho great resources nj their
cc.mAnd In a growth ofthls Industry.
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MORE OF BEET SUGAR

There are now ak beet sugar fac.
tories in tho United States, all west Of
the Mississippi river. Three more hTo
being erected, two In California, and
one In the Pecos valley, New Mexico,
the latter TO DO ready for work about
November next, on u crop that 70 now
being stored for its use. Taking the
factories now In operation, and com.
parlng them with the amount OF sugar
now brought 10 this country, Us yet
they perform an Insignificant part
In meeting The demand. IL
the United States were TO
produce all OF It's sugar, and to
keep vt home tho millions sent out
annually, a computation on the aver,
age Of the beet sugar factories now Ia
existence has shown that II would 10.
quire 800 factories OF the same capacity
Nc the Utah institution 10 cope with the
situation. Al present employment
and figures the additional factories
necessary would engage therein ami
In beel fields 400, 900 porsons, disiribul.
ing among farmers ST. 100000, and Tor
labor In producing sugar SIZE, 200, 600
annually. From this wlll be seen tho
vast possibility before the bsetsugar In.
dustry Of this county. And az tho
field for the sugaT beet is 10 tue West,
where careful cultivation mAkss It the
best paying large crop the farmer can
raise, the further Importance Of devel.
oping the Industry In thi nation To
Gomez clearly apparent.
In regard TO the Utah factory, the
Accomplishments OF which attract
upeoiRl attention from those interested
In the Industry, because they presen,
more marked features OF success
through Intelligent operation on
the part OF the MAJ agement ant
the farmer boet.rAilers combined
than do other places, 10.
production Of summary OF the
Lehi instiluIlon's WORK, as given In a
late isHus Of The Sugar Beet. il aaa-
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SOME PRACTICE NEEDED.

When tue present CITY Council Of
Salt Lake went into power there was
Rn effort at relrenohmoui, which somu
Of tho cnunollnien have underworld to
persist 10; bu, gspenlly speaking there
have not been a efficient number on
on that side, aud expenses have not
been reduced as they could anu should
have been. When the time came for
liking the la1 rate, the Council placed
the figure at the same as the pro.
vlous year, refusing to raise It. l'hls
was most oommendable course, ami
10 tho credit OF the Council be II said
that theirs IL the only taxing depart.
mont on property In the city tha,
did not Increase tho burden OF The
property holder. In some quariss
outaids OF the city rate II may have
been necessary to increase; In Others 10
was not, but the menirulAtors In those
have not 20, down from the former
sst'Avagrss basis sufficiently to come