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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-20
FATAL BOILER ExLosroN.
Results In Mortal Injuries to -Four Persons,
and Hurts Others.

Evergreen. Ala. Dec. 2O.--Late yes
terday afternoon the boiler of the en-
CINE of the Beer Creek Mill company
burst, killing three men instantly. fat
ally injuring one other and wounding
three more. Two of the killed are Jack
Clipper and Monroe Sullivan.
Beer Creek is in the lower part of
Monroe country.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-20

Paris, Dec. 20,-It Is understood that
the preliminary inquiries made into
the charges aginst Count Esterhazy re-
suited in his committal for trial by
court martial.
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Cut His Throat with II pustpan.

Chicago. Dec. 20.-John Hogan, u
patient at the Cook county insane
asylum at banning, and n brother of
the widely known sporting man, Mala-
chat Hogan, committed suicide last
night In peculiar manner. He
eluded the vigilance of the guards and
going to the bathroom. picked up a
dust pan and drew the ragged edge of
II across his throat, completely sever
Ing the windpipe and veins of his
throat
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-20

Chicago Dec. 20.-Pneumatic tubes
for the mail service of Chicago will be
in operation between the depots sub
stations and the general office before
long. This is the word Postmaster
Gordon brought with him from Wash
ington. After n months absence in the
east Mr.. Gordon arrived in Chicago
Sunday. In addition to the tubes Mr.,
Gordon viii establish special delivery
service which he promises will be n
great help to the business men of this
city.
Mr. Gordon investigated the pneuma-
tie tubes in Boston, New York and
Philadelphia. He was much pleased
with their operation.
Mr.. Gordon is sure the cornerstone Of
the new postofilce building will be laid
either July Attn or October 9Th. II the
latter date is chosen, the famous So
ciety of the ancient and honorable ar
tiIlery of Boston will attend, as well as
President Mckinley, Postmaster Gen
eral Gary and Secretary Gage, who will
lay the cornerstone.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-20

New York. Dec. eJ.-The weavcrs at
the German looms in the William
Strange company's mills in Paterson,
N j, are on strike against reduction
Of wages
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-20

Liverpool, Dec. 2O.-The British
steamer Florldian. Captain Bullock,
rom New Orleans. on December for
lhls point, has arrived here and re-
nons having passed on December 10.
" lat 90 and long. %, the British
,!,eamer AppomattoX, from London for
SeWport News. She signalled that her
shaft was broken. The British steamer
Virginia was preparing TO take the Ap-
pomattox In tow.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-20
MONDAY, DECEMBER 90, 1897. SALT IL
cided that his death was due to acct

The letter which is now in the hands
of the district attorney alleges that
during II quarrel with another work
man Doggett was pushed into the vat
below.
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Nom RiBY'S BIRTHD4Y.
lie says Hc VIII Ic I25 Years Ola on tprii I.
and u the Oldest ian In the World.


NEW Brunswick. y. j., Marca 3,-Noah
Raby. nm inmate az the moor firm -, p,s,,,,.
'"" 90
wa. three miles irotA tsls city. claims the dis
tlnc,ion OF being the oldes. man In the world.
IIc os.er,. vith n, oIr n, nro,o,,rd cor,t,,t.,
~ W" ''"' -"
that on Aprt l he VII! be 10 years old. A.
cordlnc to his recollection, IL WAS e,ehty-four
oo, ,,o M, IA. roco,,,s ~ .,,.,,orr, -,
S'"' 'N' '"'' "s -, run
tho man oi'Thr EFaidN wlGc. which had Just
finished n cruise of insncction of the warriors
no.,. y, tho rnitol s,,tos I'll doy o,,o.,a
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something in her ear. II his remarks are very
naughty she manifests her appreciation by a
smart blow at him. and continues her song AZ II
a. the end OF the long table discussing, drinking
kvass, and observing the pranks of the young
folks. The greeting OF the entering guests Is an
swered by the host, and sometimes by tho host
ess, with a polite bow or a word OF welcome.
One OF the, girls happens TO hit her in;erlocutor
rather sharply. General laughter cnsues.
JoDse rem irxs are heard. The conversation
becomes general. At last the floor Is cleared
and dancing begins.
At the tavern singing and dancing are melted
D. strong drink: bat, here. IL must be remarked.
70 The honor OF the Russian peasant woman. that
she Is never " in II a. long rs shc keeps within
the bounds Of responsibility. She will perhaps
look on from u distance at the men, but even
That is considered bad taste. In the large cities
on a markc: day or ~ n fair the village youth
vii! sometimes form circles for dancing and sing
Ing In the most crowded thoroughfarcS, and no
one Will Interfere, not even the police authort-
snptory manner with such popular ~enjoyments.
ION VIII seldom see "A company OF Russian
to!diers assembled after the evening mess
In the COURTYARD OF their barracks, or on
house where they are temporarily stationed. but
tney have their singing and dancing. In the
TINE OF the Crimean war small attachments OF
reserves passed through my native city very
frequently. sometimes two or three times a day.
suca companies, before they Joined their regi-
ments, had no bands OF music. But they made
up with their voices what they lacked in instru-
es ahead, - resounded the command OF the
Smcer, and a few men would step out from the
nhe and place themselves at the head OF the
Se,StHai s ~lG(tya an, start s a tune II Ss- he sv conn ons
VINO vas probably the best singer OK. tho
Snupanyl' a military song was started. to
tsry IrIso"'a p p ether songs at ,dfreq!Isnt in;
Ahead!' was ordered again. and two or three
men came forward and placed themselves ahead
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tute the most popular aTnusements among the In
digcnous Russians. The Russian peasant will
have his song and his dance wherever he meets
IN company with his fellows. ot u summer even
ing. when the days work Is done and the vii
layers assemble. a popular song will be started
Nif BY instinct. and this will be followed by
many other songs, and at last by boistcTous
dancing. Going out to work carly in the
morning and coming from the field at sunset
the peasants generally havc their singing.
when you meet n train OF peasants
wagons carrying produce to the city or
coming home from tho market you will in most
cases see their drivers walking together by the
nrst wagon. allowing tho other wagons to follow
Unattended. or rather trusting the instinct OF
their shaggy little horses that they would follow
IN the track OF their leader. These drivers.
when they have finished discussing their expo
Renee in town. will Invariably recite popular
songs to while away their slow journey. On u
winter evening. where several peasants together
tt al work. the women spinning or sewing. and
the men weaving baskets or binding brooms,
sucing Young pine branches into hoops, or mend
ing their nets. they generally cheer up their
work with loud singing. And they have ~sociables
and parties too in their villages. These are held
IN the largest houses OF the village. When sucha
party is arranged, the maidens, arc generally
frst az the meeting place. They sit down
S S,t teei n 'P tSsir hands Wnee'' S AZ @i'R a 1 bfYief s seeiseie
chatter they begin singing romantic songs.
oh. my orchard. little orchard,
veriant orchard. whey arl minel
Why 50 early art thou blooming
Thou art blooming soon 10 fade.
On the ground thy leaves will scatter.
Dttst not wait TO bloom in time.
With nv own hands I have planted.
waterei thee from time tn time;
Spending life and deep affection
For the sake Of no one here
Blt ot him I love so fondly
,hut OF him | tondly love-.
HArk the n.sh;!ngLc IA singing.
singing in my orchard there;
He will also fIsap pear soon,
VAapt will ray orchard be.
The young men como singly. and, greeting the
company with deep bows and a conventional
phrase 'Priodootkol, they walk up timidly each
70 the side Of the maiden he favors. The latter
hardly notices him; she continues the song
which was interrupted by his greeting. But he,
Standing by her side. occasionally whispers
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on the heel and striking with the tip OF his foot
to the beat OF the music, until he selects his part
ncr and Leads her into the circle. The two then
dance. sometimes wheeling around in the circle
together In swift. long strides, and sometimes
going singly, the maid with u tiInld expression,
and the Young uan changing his steps
in every possible tempo. The khororOd
is q ;'protrnctei dance. IL takes long
any attempt 10 limit the time OF any single
pair before II has exhibited its skill at its
best. The company that form the circle change
their tunes and the time OF thCir song according
TO the motions OF the dancers. Here Is one OF he
khororod songs which q musical friend of mine
vainly tried to "htrmoEiEc. but which IS known
among the peasants. throughout Russia. The
text begins with the following poetic lines:
Into the gar!en came the goat;
Evil for the cabbage.
The youth steps forth In Khororod,
Clasps the maiden: ION. my
The dance concludes with a general medley OF
all the participants, sinGly or in pairs, with tho
frequent exchange of partners. This medley is
called ma rd=goOl, " free and easy
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Wien 9 ,lPslc p (; T. dancing # performs
in 20 Tar similar 10 the Irish jig that each lndi.
yidual performs hi, figures sinzly. and some
times one st,oES to EiyG hii 8artnsr a chance TO-
that II lack the ~tuncful c~lattcro, tho feet. Here,
~ in al Russian dances, the minIiCry j. per-
4 little mimickinS, dances mOdc'tly and quietly.
Tile man generally concludes his dancing by go
ing 40 r";mdkh, "unrtstraincd, throwing out
his limbs in all directions; when he Vets himself
"a this way his partner assumes also a bold pos
tIrc, holding l!cr arms q kin!hO and STRENGTHENING
her figure with an air ot delance.
One ~ the most popular and most peculiarly
Russian figures In danciilc ma rd-1tdhh II going
rnrissyaiLoo, "9ittlnE dow. on ne floor viii,
sett!nS ,np, as quickly without any apparent
effort. Both ariis must 10 ho.d to the sides and
ncN or moved to give Impetus tr the body and
to help the dancer resalh hi' cquillDr!uln
n5 ho Is sitting down ana Juinping M
of muscle required Tor this exercise Is
!nHalrulHh!c, a. the whole force OF motion IL
concentrated only in the logs, while the upper
part OF the body down. Ia, the IONS serves Only
a. u weight to b. raised aad 10 let fall alter
n4tcly. san offset to the. dance cprissgdRtoo,
which Is performed 10y The man, the woman
head. The more swiftly shc can qancc without
dropping the ,glpss or %.pil!ins the water the
The POLKA il u Slovenian dance, as the name
Indicates. IL was l~nvcntcl 10y the Polish n0hi!'
crowned King oi Poland ~ 1874. Five months
after his coronhtlol ~ trakOW he dessrtet
iOlunG 10 bG.Oil' ll' nllls ~ Franco lii,nfN
lII.i. Together with the Io,yr.s ~ The
Polish crown, he took with Aim Tho
polka, whinh he introduced IN France
thrppghOui Elropc. But ,hu Siavonidn
chartCter o. tbs dance CHn b" srcn only IN the
p0.St mazurka, 4 dance, which. instead of the
rhyti,lnic tripping Stc' 0f the common polka, has
IL .Ons slidins step on, one ioot ANA two tripping
steps on the other. There II mutn more amino.
ton and chance Tor varying l!Eur,s in this dance
than in the OmmOn poke. II IL called mazurhR
from the name OF u division OF tho Polish PEG.
pie, the MaZurs or Masoyiens, who occupied
tho districts. now composing the southern
part OF Prussia.
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not fail to catch the impression OF a
piece OF music that is well recitcd. He
generally issues from, behind the platform in 2
above the head and tho left arm across his
breast. Thus he glides two or three times
swiftly In rhythmic steps around the circle. snap
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steadily marching column without being topplod

steadily marching column without being toppicd
over by their comrades.
Every respectable tea house and restaurant in
the city must have it's band Of singers and Its
nLDdskoon, dancer to entertain the guests.
The singers arc n set OF men dressed In the ma
tlonal Slavonic costume. This consists Of wide
black trousers tucked In the calves OF the boots,
n ro1 shirt running over the trousers and girdlod
ut the waist, and II blue coat. or frock. neat in
the waist. but falling loosely down almost to the
ankles. The frOCk Is never buttoncd In tho
front, in order to enable the wearer to put his
right hand ~ the. thumb In the girdlc while no
sings, hi3 lett nrin hanging easily by the side and
correct posture before the public. The dancer is
generally u little boy. He Is dressed like the
singers; he IL not on the platform before his
turn comes. But his performance is at times
really marvellous; he is the bcau ideal of tho
Slovenian dancer. He acts. he pcrsonifcs. he
mimics, he expresses sentiments and conditions
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the platform. Never mind the grinding music
OF tho mechanical organ be. not dis.
Conray.i by the demonstrltiyc bearing Of the
or the rather rough appearance OF the other
guests In the hall. There Is actually no harm In
compensated for all annoyances observing the
dance of the little "plyashoon. and that dance
Il hut the artistic reflection. 50 to speak, OF the
indigenous dance OF the true Slay: II is In n
certain sense n soulful Interpretation Of life and
emotion IA he comedy IS them. Nor must you be
mislcd by the music which accompanies the
Russian song and dance. The popular song
and dance are the genuine expressions OF the
natural Sla vonlan sentiment. while the music
Expresses only the character which history has
impressed upon the Russian people. Tho latter
has n Pathetic ring, and Is regulated In rhythmic
knows not.
The most popular dance Is tho Ehororod.
,Gcrman: der Rei0entun-l \ company OF youths
and maidcns form n circle and start n song. Ono
~ the Youths steps out OF the row into the circle.
He walks ~gingcrly around, sometimes stepping
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OF liz, while his little body sways In rhythmic
motions. slowly. swiftly. hoistcrously or ginge;.
understand what he intends to personify Il
you watch him attentivcly, as YOU can.
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CUBA'S PATRIOT LEADER.
GEN. MAxIMo GOMEZ, COMMANDER
A Man or Iron with n Tender Ucnrt-Fenred
and wor-hippcd-ti- Discipline Is fcIt
Throughout the Occupied Parts or the Island.

- Ntmu y U v q WV N AtuufF
and wor-hippcd-fii- Disripiine Is fclt
Throughout the Occupied Parts OF the Island.
II has been the writer's privilege and pleasure
during the last year to study In the camp and on
the field of battle tho leaders " Inc Cuban rcvO-
luton. IA to which may DC the greatest. 1t docs
not matter now. Time and the historians Of the
future will decide that point. But Gen. Maxine
Gomez, as COMMANDMENT Chief OF the insurgcat
forces, is to-day The centre Of interest. The eyes
OF the civilized world are watching him. Suffer
ing Cuba is looking TO him to free her from her
oppressors. His staff adorcs him. The rank and hlc
OF the army odmircs, fears. and ~wor3hips him. On
every hand you hear: Maxine Gomez has
never yet been defeated in battle True, nc
has often rctrcatcd before tho enemy. but 4; FOL.
lowed, he has invariably placed his shaTpshoo.-
crs In ambush. divided and Countcrmarthc his
column. outfiankcd The uvCr-Conidcnt Spnniards,
and. by falling unexpectedly en- their rear,
turncl apparent defeat into victory. limo and
ngsln during his wonderful march from tho
"Orlcntc'' TO pirar del Rio this stratngcm was
successfully p~ractiscd uniii Comros, in warning
to his officers. once said: Look out for the old
fox when he commences to fall back
Napoleon never more completely enjoyed the
confidence Of his followers than docs this won.
dcrfnl strategist. Even raw recruits fight we'll
under Gomez. II IL said that no man ever
flnchcd. no matter how thick The bullets flew,
while Gomcz's eye was on him.
At the battle Of Saratoga he hastily gathered
500 men TO meet the advancing column Of
Custellanos on its way to the relief OF G~uavmaro.
when the Comnandcrin. Chief arrived In CANA.
guey h. had with him only h' personal escort Of
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AMONG RUSSIAN PEASANTS.
,ury DANCE AND SIN TO-DAY As
uEiRTILr As THEIR ANCESTORS.

s.p. or Their National pancc.-sinEipg ana
paucius on the Msrch-The Dancing hoy
Mt tho Tea Bouse-rhe Khorovod IL the
,,.t Popular Dancc-DnpcinE "Unrc-
.tralncd." ana sitting Down,
Atravcllcr OF the carly middle ages described
The ancestors of the Russian people as Start
,o,faa,cs." the jumping or dancing Siavs. Up to
m. present time the song and the dance consti-
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and the rhythm Of HIS steps and motions. He
plays n drama of life, Russian life In It's very
depth, with his agile little. body; the serious
features of that, life, as well as. its humorous
traits, arcRiearly reflected IN his varying mo-
tions and Gestures. II you happen TO visit a tca
house In q lnrKc Russian Town. try 10 sit nclr
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ping his little fingers in the faces OF the singers.
as IL TO say that he would beat them all TO pieces
with his performance. His step then changes
Into an easy, rolling motion. lie puts both little
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-26
NiTIONlL LCUCE NO. lDg.

This lodge H. always well attended Thcre Is a
warmth and an enthusiasm prevalent which affects
members and visitors alike Friday nights com
municatlon was especially interfering Tic first
degree given. OF course. in good form but the
Interesting feature Of the meeting was the honor
ing Of the veterans I'm tho lodge Paat Master VI
Bondy. the dean OF the Past Masters was pre-.
scented with handsome Il. NJ. apron as were ".
H. Van LeeTwcn. J. Fleishhauer and several hers
the venerable secretary. r.. Percival. was retired
with handsome pension fer the remaining wears
Of his life Surely National Lodge Is doing wen in
our quarrcs. Is loing the right thing at tho righ;
time and in exact,y the right manner.
W. Max g. Baum. tho Master, was exceedingly
happy everything went through Just right .
He was surrounded by the old Past Masters and
congratulated by young and old cor the ey-
ceent manner he conducts the lodge and the sue
cess which attends his efforts Several appcat lo,
were received, and several were acted urcn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-26

ninety-seven years old: Oldest Mason present same
brother, seventy-siX years a member Of the fra
ternity. Second oldest man. Sturges VI. Judd.
lightweight years DID, second oldest Mason. Joseph
Robinson. sixty-two years a Mason.
One item appears at which OF New-York take
issue with our Connecticut brethren: "The Cor
necticut Association was invented by Brother
Narramore In 1870. and organized in June 1871.
The New York Association organized January
95 1872. months later. Brother Narramore.
therefore was the founder OF the first Masonic
Veteran Association, not only in this country, but
in the world.
The New York veterans were organized al once,
on above date, into compact and regular organ
lied body while the Connecticut brethren drifted
and wandered about some years after. until they
saw how well !; worked In New-York. and then
We Weld the palm: however. TO the design Of their
badge a sun DIAL. with the motto Dies Nisi
Screnos. Non Signo." mark only tho peasant
days: "hich IL a beautiful thought ana very APP
proprlate TO the veterans. The BROOKLYN vets have
also good motto The best Of life Il yet 70 come
but New-York Is the father and mother OF them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-26
WHIT OF STRPRLNES

Crescent Lodge No AZ met for the first time
since vacation. There was TO degree work. but =
degree OF enthusiasm prevailed and a string %
surprises were 'spwug' upon several OF The MEM
bers which made the meeting more than usually
Interesting FIRST q all. when the routine business
WAS disposed -. Past Mister Wallace \. Downs
arose and addressing the Master. Il. w. Charles
W. Drake. u D. OF the Sixth District. In = very
feicitous speeoh presented him. IN behalf Of the
brethren Of Crescent. with very handsom" Grand
Lodge apron This surprise No. l. as the
Right Worshlpful said IN reply that ne was told
when entering IN" l0dg"room 70 bee prepared 70
make a .lttle speech. but he had no idea OF what
coming Then Brother Drake turned about
and Oh behalf OF the brethren. presented TO ".
Brother Downs a magnificent Past Master - jewel
THIS broke him all up and IN" eloquent Downs
was 80 aNrctt' that he could scarcely do more
tfan utter his thanks 20 the brethren. but he vas
obliged TO recover himself. as he was called upon
FOR another presentation speech. This time beau
urul Past Masters jewel WAS given 70 Past Master
Richard l.. Gibbs. who In very entertaining
speech thanked tho members for the courtesy and
the many k!ndnesses shown him.
Addresses were made by Z. W Brother Lopez
James s. Manning. Joseph 4 isckey. Herbert T.
DERRICK John v. Allison. VS. Pierce. Coils II. /.
Barnes. Wall. Williams and many others
banquet rounded ont this very pleasant open
Ing right OF Crescent lOdg'.
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Metropolitan chapter 40 30 held IFS stated con-
vocation last Wednesday and conferred he Mark
Dcgice. The attendance vas .fry good, as was me
working Of the degree.
Standard Chapter opened it, Tabernacle last Sat
urday evening. with the Mark degree conferred In
. Hlase assisted by x E's David AIckelsey. \.
Muehsam and NJ f. George y. Drew and Others.
Caldean chapter No. 95 conferred tho Royal
Ing. " l. Horace NJ oliver presided. ard wa. a.
-iSl.d by Il. l.. Ado!ph ,lu'hsam. William j. Max
well Fred r.. DAVIS, Fred II. Capp. EdIhIsier'
S.oggatt. Stewart ana Powers.
Cor!nthlaa Chapter No 15e Of when 4. James
H. Cartss T. H. r.. conferred the Marx Degree
In the presence Of L Urge gathering Of ROYAL Arch
Kelsey and Il. T.. George W. Anderson Corinth.an
is the afternoon chapter and IS doing exceedingly
well.
Tanner chaptor No pa Of which +. George r.
ah.-n nigh priest. held very enthusiastic con
grees were conferred IN exceedingly good form and
strictly according 10 standard formula Present
and past high priests. headed by u T.: PAul hIes
crowded the Tabernacle OF Banner. ana the officers
and members were accordingly much encouraged
70 pcrseyerc IN the good work
sylvan CHAPTER No lss resumed labor with vim
large attendance OF members and visitors was on
hand TO show their appreciation or me good Work
lanes NJ Twss is high priest ard NJ. f. George
NJ Wnlzrove is secretary. sylvan Chapter meets
A; the corner OF Third-aye and hundred
II each n.onth See Masonic Directory on TINS page
Americas Chapter. at It's last stated conyocatGn'
hal no degree work but the companions were de-
.ecye;ary reminded them 'Aa; this was INC ovtn
ocaion they seized upon this 70 celebrate and
a,y,5resaid good time. The H. p. e Comp Lutgen.
closed the chapter In short form. and the compan-
ions adjourned 10 flote. Ordenla. "here The pro-
r. f.. Muehsam and Maxield Henry Comstock.
bennett John T. PaGwin: Twiss. ~ sylvan Chap,
te-. L. W Haven. o. Dallas. Ten Decker and