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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-02-03

sidered rare and as representing the
higher classes of society.
Pipes decorated with the output OF
the mines of Cuba are not rare. One
will see pipe bowls of the description
shown in Fig. produced from shell or
other substance, decorated with jew
ell. These pipes are costly and, OK
course, carried only By the richer peo-
pie of the country. In Fig. Is shown
ore of the rotary forms OF plows used
by the miners In the interior OF Cuba
1t is all wood and of native make and
design. think there is a good open
ing in Cuba for the sale of mining ma
chinery and tools and this may be
worth looking into by makers of these
goods. -"Ex- Soldier" in Ores and Met
ais.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-02-03
ENGINEER OF HIGH RANK.
Ralph ModjeskI Elected President Of
the Western Society.

Ralph Modjeski, recently elected
president of the Western Society of
Engineers. is a noted American engi-
neer who has held many important po-
sitions, particularly in the construc-
ton Of great bridges, notably the Rock
Island bridge. At present he is the
engineer of the bridge that is going
up at Thebes. ILL.,, which, when COM
pleted, will have cost $3.50 900, and
will be one Of the greatest structures
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-02-03
Primitive Tools Used
by Cuban Mineowners
Advanced Methods Employed In But Few Places-Writes
Tells of Wealth That May Be Gathered From the Earts
Interior with Skill and Enterprise
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rope over the wheel In this block
as at (e). The boring tool is at (g).
The shock device is merely a lever
like that at (O, secured to the earth
with a stand and connected to the
rope. Pressure on the lever brings
down and releases the rope alternate
ly 80 that the necessary shocking
motion is impaired to the pointed bor-
ing tool and the earth Is loosened In
the hole.
Reference will be next made to some
of the crude mining tools noticed by
the writer in use in the mines Of Cuba
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TIC X

In which q surface we'll Is first sunk
by excavating with ordinary working
tools. The sides are lined up and
masonry put In with brick or stone
rs at (c). Then the processes Of
sinking the shaft begin and often the
boring is with crude revolving de-
vices attached to the end of ropes or
10 long, spliced portions of bamboo.
When the tool at the lower end frees
4 quantity of the earthly substances,
the process involves the lowering Of
a cylinder of wood with valve In
the lower end. BY working this tube
up and down on the loose matter in
the bottom Of the boring, the debris
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-02-03

the last pot for the night. Well, there
was about $25 900 in the center before
we drew cards.
81 didn't draw. These are good
enough for me- said, and bet SIC, 900
on my monkey straight
"Well, to be brief, l cleared up $780,.
900 on that bluff. AS we got up from
the table borrowed half dollar from
one of the players to get my break
fast with.
"You see, this was just after the war
and I had found a trunkful of Confed.
crate money. That's what we were
playing with.
Eyes, thanks, plain water on the
side."-New York Telegraph.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-02-03
GET LITTLE GOOD OUT OF LIFE
William Allen White Cdcss Class Of Citizens With Whom We As
All Familiar

~~~~

money they put 1t out at interest In
another county and keep the mort
cages in Missouri to escape the as
SCISSOR.
The question that naturally rises Is:
what do they get out Of life? Where
are they ahead Of the game? Board
and clothes are little compensation for
living. What else is there in 1t for
these old ROSTERS? Certainly there
can be little fun in peddling gossip and
gloating in the misfortunes of others.
Certainly these sour headed dodgers
would be happier II they would lend q
hand, not a hammer to the world.
Certainly their children would be
prouder among other children, and
their names more blessed II they put
in little time for the good OF the
order!"
But what's the use of wasting time
on that crowd. The Bad Place must
have some fuel and 1t might as well
be them-might indeed be better than
to be good straight timber, that Is
bent by the wind of circumstances to
it's own fall.-William Allen White. In
Emporia Gazette.
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of these boxes is very grand. Evt
IDENTIFY great amount OF labor is ex-
pended in making and finishing these
boxes. The box in Fig. A will give an
idea of the construction. A lid Is fur
nished which fits into the top and,
being Hanged. remains firm. These
types of metal boxes can be seen In
use by the Cubans for matches. for
sugar on the table, for cigarettes. CT.
CARS. cigar ashes, toothpicks, etc.
Visits to the native jewelry stores
Of the islands convince one that the
natives must now and then roam the
hills and discover little deposits OF
rare metals. There were numerous
instances of small nuggets shown IN
the stores and seen In use by natives
similar to those presented In the next
cut. In Fig. 8 q little nugget OF gold 10
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-02-03

tesque design may be observed m use
in Cuba. Sometimes these heads are
fixed with plain silver dollars. set on
fiat, or again you can see them Ar
ranged with five and ten-dollar pieces.
In this figure 81, is carved head
fitted with teeth of ivory and a crown
OF gold. Canes Of this kind are con-
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-02-03
Won sTERNBERe is POPULAR
New German Ambassador Will Be
Welcomed at Washington.

Baron Speck Won Sternberg, VINO
succeeds Herr Won Holleben at Wash
ington temporarily and may be made
ambassador, was formerly secretary
of the German embassy at Washing
ton. He came into much prominence
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-02-03

sross-pieces Of the tripod a pulley
and rope is fixed and the required
system of shocl, for thel boring tool
IS obtained by passing thle boring tool
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-02-03

r rs generally known
among the mining and
commercial men OF
Cuba that the greater
wealth of the country
lies upon the surface
and is procured from
the soil. At the same
time those who are In
position to know the
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-02-03

facts will infoym you of centers In the
islands in which the mining interests
sorm one Of the important elements.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-02-03

Of it's kind in America Mr. Modjeski
was born in Poland, and was gradu-
ated from the Ecole des Points des
Chaussees, Paris. He Is a son of Nine.
Modjeska, the celebrated tragedienne.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1903-02-03
EXHAUSTED BUCK TOOK A TOW

Strange Action Of Hunted Deinstnct Told Animal How
o Save Its Life
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fixed to pin and in the nugget IL set
q pearl which glistens. The nugget 10
put on in the rough and very novel
effect results. also saw rings
mounted In the manner shown In Fig.
6.
The ring itself Is made from horn
and the nugget is strapped to the ring
very securely.
Cane heads Of artistic and gro
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-22
WHOLESALE ELOPING
IN THE COAL REGION
Eight Hearts Beat Like Four, But Four
Hands Only Were Joined.

CARBONLALE. Pa, Nov. 21.-Single
elopements having proved too common.
four schoolgirls and four schooIboys. all
in their teens. planned 30 elope in a
party and be married. The plot was
only partly successful, for what might
have been a quarto elopement has
turned out a double one
At the last minute the plans miscar-
ried. A tardy love-sick quartet remain
in this city. closely guarded by their
parents. while the successful quartet
Of runaways are somewhere IN New
York State, eniC wing their honeymoon.
The clippers are Frank Gramer, nine
teen years old, and Miss Rose Jordan.
thirteen. Harold Quinn, nineteen, and
Miss Margaret Howley. seventeen. All
four left home on Wednesday.
Fhe youthful clippers and two other
girls and boys ''chummed" together
and II was generally accepted that all
We're sweetheartss although no one be-
Eeved the matter was of a serious ma
ture.
Miss Jordan left home on Wednesday
70 go to school az St Roses. and Miss
Howley left her home to go TO Scranton
10 buy new coat Gramer and Quinn
left CarboudaIe "A few hours later The
four met ~ PittstOn and then went to
Albany. n Y where the marriage was
performed The news OF the elOpement
became known through friends
An effort is being made 20 find the
runaways and have them return home
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-22
Fronani With Media.

The rapid rise of q young Washington
pianist. Angelo Fronani viii Interest,"
that young mans friends and "A large
portion OF the local public which has
heard and Judged his work. NIr FrOnani
is now ia London where he is filling "a
number of concert enga scmeuts. He ap-
peared recently at one Of the ballad
concerts at Queens Han. London, a
series Of entertainments that have come
10 be a musical institution in the Eng
fish capital, and scored an instantaneous
success. In addition to two cncores
which he was compelled 20 play, he re-
sponded 10 four recalls before the audi
ence would permit him to leave the con-
cert room.
Mr.. Fronaui expects 20 leave London
within "a few days for Glasgow. where
he has been enga ged for recitals. At the
conclusion Of his series there ne viii go
on a concert tour Of the English
provinces and the continent.
one Of the most hattering features OF
Mr. FtonanIs season IN England is that
he has been engaged 10 appear AT two
concerts ia conjunction with Melba.
When this young pianist signed a con
tract with Zelie de Lussan TO tour the
United States his engagement was re-
garded as of great Importance, but this
later contract with Media seems TO JUS
tify all the hopes his stanchest friends
harbored for his early and assured sue
cess on the professional concert stage.
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Carroll Institute Choir.

Honorary advisory and supporting
nolnbers of the Carroll Institute ehoir
have been invited 10 hear lecture reXt
Wednesday evening in Carroll Institute
Han by the Rev William Ennis, s j.,
of Georgetown University Father Ennis
viii speak on the Stabat Mater.
Rossini's noted work, and its great re-
ligious significance. A musical pro-
gram for the same evening has been
arranged and viii include the following
numbers: Tenor solo. Domino" Mod
eIatD. John c. WeiGman; piano solo,
concert etude. (1dacDowelD. Arthur ID.
Mayo; tenor solo, r. Q. Ballinger, alto
sclo, violin obligato. Miss Mamie Grant,
Miss May King; bass solo, Bernard
Green; soprano solo. Mrs. Helen Dono-
hue DeYo; chorus, 'Laudate Dominum'
(AfoderatD
The sacred concert which the Carroll
Institute choir coDsemplates giving on
December 1& at the Columbia Theater
promises TO be an important feature Of
the winters musical events The choir
will be assisted by the Washington
symphony Orchestra, under the leader
ship OF Reginald DeKoven. Mrs. Clara
Baker Smith will direct the chorus, and
the soloists engaged TO interpret the
"Stabat Mater are Mrs. Annie Grant
Fugitt. soprano. Mrs. Margaret Nolan
Martin. contraito William y. McFar-
land. tenor. and arthur W Porter, bass
The orchestra numbers arc 10 be as
follows: Overture TO "Euryanthe
Weber, (a) AdagiO, from Symphony No.
>: (b) -Tarentele. in a minor, Saint
saens: "Eligie. for strings, Carl Busch:
Peer Gynt Suite Grieg I. AT Dawn
o Aca-s Death . inirra's Dance
In the Hall of the Mountain King.
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Series Of Concerts.

A series OF high class concerts at the
Uuiversalist Church is contemplated by
George Lawrence organist Of the
church. The FIRST VIII be ia The Luter
part OF December ard viii be an ora
torio concert with professional talent
All the selections VIII be from Handels
The Messiah The second concert
which win Doe given IN January. viii
comprise the cantatt Queen Esther.
Tho third recital wiz be- Barnbv's Re
bocca; The fourth, Rossini's "Stabat
Mater" and The fourth is 10 c9mprise
selections from Gounod' $ The Redelnp-
ton
The choir at the Church Of our Fashef
viii sing "a special musical program al
the morning service today Preparations
have been made FOR "A fine thanksgiving
Day service when the congIe gations oi
the Universalist and All SOUS churchee
will con Inc in a service Of praise
Special music VIII De provided.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-22
ChevaIier Gargiulo &c.

Chevalier Enrico Gargiuio, who open
ed studio Ga Washington last winte~,
and met with so much success. has Re-
turned here and taken house at 1913
New Hampshire avenue. where he is
instructing classes in music. the Ian
guaees. and fencing CheValier Car
giulo is particularly interested i'm fenc-
ing which mas come To be the liver
sion 90 the smart set in New York
Boston. Philadelphia. Chicago, ana
Washington.
Classes have been formed I'm many Of
the young womens seminaries of Wash
ington. and before long every dey0tee of
fashionable sports will undoubtedly Join
"a fencing class.
Chevalier .Gareiulo has taught in many
OF the iarSe cities Of Ame lea and EC-
rope and comes ~ Washington with the
hearty Endorsement Of a score Of prom
nent people.
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knights Entertain.


Washington Council. knights of Co
lrmbus. viii give "a concert at the han
tonight. when "a varied program is 20
be offered by Mrs Eittie Thompson
Berry. Miss Margaret EichhOrn. Miss
Ainna Heinrichs william d. McFar-
land. Frank A. Rebstock, Dore Wolf
steiner. and William WalGecker. The
program has been arranged by Mr..
Waldecker The fun program viii De
as follows Organ solo. overture to
Stradeila n Won Flotow). William
Waidecker. address, the Rev Charles
Warren Currier. King of the Winds
az DAVID. Frank A Rebstoek; An
Dante con motto tranquillo' and 'Scher-
70, from Trio opus 49 lF Mendeissohn-
BarihOldy). Miss Heinrichs. DOre Wolf
steiner, and William Waldeckeri All,
QucI GioUno. from 'Semiramide' O..
Rossinn. Miss EichhOrn 'Iejre kati-
from scenes de la Csarda, opus 81 NO
u HubayJ, Miss Heinrichs. TIL
Death a. NascheronD. Mrs. Berry;
violin obligato. Miss TieinSichs, piano
SOLO ia Fileuse 81. RafD etude opus
- no. CA Rubcusteinl William
Waldecker, 20. Vision Fntrancing.
from The Enchantress' "a. @ Thomasl,
William y. MacFarland; "fhe S,mg OF
the Birds a. Rubeustein1 Mrs Berry
and Miss Fichhon; andante from con-
certo in + mbe= a. Lin lner), Dore
Woifsteiner; quartet from ''Rigoietto
g. Verdi. Mrs. Berry. Nf:s Eichbou,
Ar. MacFarland. a-d mr. Jtebstock
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MATTERS OF INTEREST TO
WASHINGTON MUSIC LOVERS
campanari Concert.

IAN panaTl concert.
Miss Mary a. Cryder. who has been
closely identified with musical affairs
in New York and Washington during
the past few seasons. announces that
she VIII present signor Giuseppe Cam
panari. Of the Metropolitan Grand Opera
Company. in a recital at the Lafayette
Theater on The afternoon OF Tuesday.
December s. at Ais p. IN. Miss Janet
Spencer. contralto, and Miss Ninou Ro-
maine Curry, pianist viii DE the assist
ing soloists
Signor Campanari has long been ac-
knowledged one Of the leading baritones
in The world. and this winter he is
again singing principal roles in the
metropolitan Opera House. View York.
under Mr. Conried's management. He
has rich, resonant voice. beautiful in
quality; is good actor. and an artist
Of unusual merit. Signor Campanari
VIII sing arias from well-kHown operas,
and this opportunity Of hearing him win
no doubt be appreciated by the music
loving people of Washington.
MISS Janet Spencer. who has been
heard here on several occasions. viii no
doubt be warmly welcomed She has d
beautiful highly cultivated cOntralrJ
voice. and a magnetic personality.
Auss Ninon Romano Curry is said TO
be gifted young pianist. who received
her education az the Royal Conserva-
tory. Leipzig, Germany. and Of Alex
ancer Silou Miss Curry has played
with success abroad. notably with
orchestra ia Chemnitz. Germany. She
IS an American. and has achieved dis
tinct success on the American concert
stage
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-22

The program Of music at ST Andrew
Church on Thanksgiving Day VIII DE ms
follows. Gloria iu Excelsis, p a
Schneider; tie Deum. in G.. Dudley
Euck. "Jubnate." Pattou: oncrtory am
them. the l45th Psalm, arranged for
soprano and alto duet and chorus by
IT, w Lohr. The choir has in prepara-
ton two arrangements of the Mag
nihcat' and "Nunc Dimitus, by Dudley
Buck; art Thou Weary by p. A.
Schnecker. How Lovely Are the Mes
seugers. from AIeudelssOhn's st
Paul" rJcrusaIem. from Gounod $
Gala sweet Day of Rest for
tenor and baritone and chorus. by Eu-
gene Thayer; Festival ne Deum in
O. by Dudley Buck. and For Unto Us
a Child is Born" Cor Christmas), from
Handles Messiah.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-22
Smoker in Prospect.

William Edward Todd, Jr- who was
recently selected By the faculty Of Co
lumbian University to take ciI.=rge or
the mandolin club newly organized at
the college. viii give a smoker some
time In The early new year for members
of the glee and mandolin clubs Of Co
lumbar Mr. Todd friends Ia Wash
watched his success with the ColriEhl I
Mandolin Orchestra and other organize
tions are much gratided at mis- engage
ment as director OF the new club and
predict much success for its members
and glory for the institution iu conse-
quence.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-22
Miss Wilson'S Concert.

Miss Katie V. Wilson viii give a re.
cital at the WashiHgton club next Tues
day evening. when she viii present her
pupils Miss Eta Noah. soprano, Mrs
AdeIa Knight Taylor. mezzo soprano.
and Miss Rosamond Meacham. contral-
to. Miss Ruby stanford. vlOlinist and
p. Frank Gebest pianist, VIII be the
assisting artists.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-22
Program at St Aloysius.

The program o. music al ST. Aloysius
Church today VIII be as follows:
Asperges Me- KolrOss. mass. st
Cecilia. Gounod; onertory. Domino
DOminus NOstcr bv weiss. duet for
bass and soprano
Nespers VIII be sung at $50 with
Psalms. Muiard Nespjers in d hat;
hymn Salve Regina, MillaSd; 20
Saiuraris. soprano solo. Willard; Ten
tum Ergo tenor solo and chorus, Mil
lard.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-22
New Vocal Quartet.

-fNW WA
A vocal quartet that promises TO sur
prise the Washington music pubhc IS
now rehearsiug under the direction of
Mrs. Harriet Mills Johnson The young
women composing The quartet are
school girls and their voices are eNcep-
tionalIy beautiful The combined work
of the young singers has attracted much
attention from those who have heard
them. as they are said to sing with much
temperament and beauty Of tone. Wash
irgton has number of vocal quartets,
but the new organization viii be some
thing of a novelty in that it's members,
while very youthful possess voices that
produce effects equal 10 those attained
by more mature voices The young VIC
men whose joint debut viii be pleas
antly anticipated are Miss Rose Bige-
low. Miss Grace Rials, Miss Eliza eth
I-eckie and Miss Flora Bernheimer.
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Pupils Recital

George Lawrence has been making
continual preparations for his pupils
musicale which is 10 be given ON Fri
day evening December U.s. at the Church
Of Our Father A public recital BY
Mr.. Lawrence pupils is scheduled for
the early part OF January
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-22

Members OF the aoy Name Society
Of 81 Joseph s. church Capitol ill., viii
give "a minstrel Performance tomorrow
and Tuesday evening" for the benefit Of
the church. The company which VIII
appear has been rthearsins for several
weeks and ana entortaint Performance
is anticipated.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-22
Mr.. webster at St. James.

George A. Webster has succeeded
Louis Lester as organist ut ST James
Church Eighth Street northeast Mr.
Webster is an organist OF well-known
ability. and under his direction the choir
at ST James Church should maintain.
its eaviable position among the vested
cho-rs of Washington
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-22
DISTRICT GUARD
SOON TO BE PAID

made in past years to remedy the ekil,
but the good done then seems to have
been forgotten.
The enlisted men of Company G, Sec
ond Regiment will assemble in their
meeting room on the evening OF De
cember az 8 o'clock for the purpose
of electing second lieutenant Capt
Charles r. Siegel viii preside. This
command is known as the Bush
Guards
Signal Corps Election.
The Signal Corps lads are expected to
do some electing within the near future.
Lieut.. VIII Niemeyer, who has been al
the head Of the organization for sever
al years. ana is wholly responsible FOR
the present efficiency of the wig-wag
ging organization. purposes TO resign
and go West. The first sergeant and one
or more of the lower non-commissioned
officers, are also TO give up their po-
sitiOns leaving several vacancies 90 be
hned Lieutenant Niemeyer has made
the Signal Corps what it is today. and
wishes TO see il flourish and prosper in
its present condition. with that end in
view he is remaining in the organization
until his successor is chosen by the
members Of the corps. The successor
TO the present Incumbent viii necessar-
ily need time in which 10 famiharize
himself with the position. the men. and
the work. in order 10 be prepared fer
the next annual encampment For that
reason Lieutenant Niemeyer wishes TO
vacate the position in order to give tn Z
one who follows him an even chance.
The boys in the organization have been
acquainted with the fact that they
would be called upon TO choose an officer
before Lieutenant Niemeyer went 20
camp this year. but nevertheless they
are now undecided as to whom they viii
favor with the position. There appear TO
be one or two men entirely eligible. but
there is no popular choice and il Is
rumored some one other than a member
of the corps at the present time has
been mentioned for the office From this
il would appear that the signal men arc
of the impression there is no one in their
ranks capable OF engineering their af-
fairs 10 suit them. The election viii
probably be held within the next week
or two in the Signal Corps rooms. Center
Market Armory.
Address by Major Bell
Major Bell delivered an address on
The Rifle Gallery before the aficers
Club in Philadelphia. on Wednesday
evening The club is composed of the
company battalion, and regimental STAFF
and field officers of three OF the
Pennsylvania National Guard reg
iments. Major Bell was given rousina
reception. and on Thursday he was
taken around by the officers and shown
the sights. He was much impressed with
the workings Of the Frankfort Arsenal
on the outskirts Of Philadelphia In this
arsenal about 800 90 cartridges used ir
/ the Krag and Springfield rifles are
manufactured. Major Bell watched thi.
work for several hours and described
minutely the manufacture OF the cart
ridges from the time the sheets of bras,
are sent into the arsenal until the com.
pleted shells are turned out.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-22
Adjutant General Brett IS
sues Order for Prepara-
ton Of Pay Rolls and for
Quarterly Inspection.
PRIZE PRESENTATION
TO THE SHARPSH00TERS
Major Bell Hopes to Have
Insignia Here Next Week
Merchants Accused of Pre-
venting Attendance.

The following order was issued from I
headquarters OF the National Guard of
the District. yesterday by Adjt Gen. /
Lloyd NJ Brctt:
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RIack Silks

sI.75 Black Peau de Sole; ST 90
- inches wide; pure SILK. LIZ