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The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-02-07

lawmaling. Here Gov. Bond used to
hold levees and here the hunter and
1Rtboat men Of tho early days came
70 study the prevailing fashions in
the capital s'ty after n season in the
woods or thu nip 10 New Orleans and
return. On the east bank OF the river
stiu stands Riley's mill. the FIRST erect
ed In Illinois, aud about half mile
west. IN a lonely. tangled wildwood
sleeps Elias Kent Kane. the FIRST sec
rstary OF Illinois, who served under
Gov. Bond.
Tho encroachment OF the river fow
years ago became so serious that the
graves OF the pioneer dead in Kaskas-
kla were in danger Of being washed
into the waters. A removal was made
and A fne cemetery was located on the
BLUFF near by the ruins OF Fort Gage
and beautiful monument erected
which bears the following inscription:
Those who sleep here we're nrst bur-
fed at Kaskasda and afterward re-
moved 10 this cemetery, They were
the early pioneers Of the great Missis-
slppi valley. They planted free insti-
buttons in the wilderness, and were the
founders OF great commonwealth.
IN memory OF their sacrifices Illinois
gratefully erects this monument In
1892"
AcrorI the river few ancient
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-02-07

wanted to kill tho Indian Instantly.
but Bernard would not allow II. for. he
said, they should leave him to deal
with his daughters lover.
When the party reached Kaskaskla
the girl was placed In the convent
there Then Bernard took the Indian
to the bank OF the Mississippi and
binding him tightly to a log turned
him adrift in the river. IA the help
less Indian drifted away TO his death
he raised his eyes to heaven and
cursed Bernard. who. he declared. would
die a violent death. The Indians last
words were a prophscy that within 200
years the waters which were then
bearing him away would sweep from
tho earth every yestlgo OF the town,
SO that only the name would be left.
The unhappy girl died in the con-
vent Bernard WAS Killed In 1913 In a
duel. The last trace OF Kaskasia has
been obliterated. On dark and stormy
nights the ghost OF tho Indian Is said
TO appear. The spocter. with strong
arms bound and face upturned, floats
slowly by on the river where the
stream sweeps by the site OF the van.
lshed city In which Marie Bernard once
lived and In which she died mourning
the red man TO whom her affections
had been given.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-02-07
Pictorial Bunlor


Little Lulu c.. aged 4. does much TO
make a certain Columbus home one
OF the brightest to be found anywhere.
Not long ago little Lulu saw a small
colored child for the FIRST time, lnsher
life. and the little black mite inter-
estod her greatly. She asked her
mamma a great many questions con-
corning the colored girl. and then for
a time she remained silent Suddenly
Lulu queried with now interest:
Mamma. does little black girls 20
20 heyunT
yes, dear" replied the mother; "oi
course they do"
Lulu was quiet Tor time. then she
said aloud hut apparently TO hersolt;
"Doodness. they must be ofiul bikzy
keepln' their wings BACKED upl"--ohlo
State Journal.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-02-07
cnur,raom n.narlss.

One OF Kentucky's ablest lawyers IL
Col. Thomas p. hin OF Stanford Some
years ago he appeared before Judgs
Mike 0wsley with quito an array Of
legal authorities 10 argue question
concerning the construction OF u will.
lie had no moro (lhan straightoned
himself 10 address the court whdh the
Judge said:
"Mr. Ill., | do not want TO hear any
argument from you. have already
made up my mind 70 decide the case
for you. and fear II you were to ar
que II might change my opinion"
THAT is all right, Judge" retorled
Mr. Hill. ''rhe only reason that | ro-
greet you have prevented me from MAX
ing an argument is that you viii never
be able TO give any good or sufficient
reason why YOU have rendered your
decision"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-02-07

stated that the story OF Eve was a
myth and that the Christian churches
should abandon all croeda. Mr.. Pear
sons life has been one Of practioal OK
perience. Al the age OF II no left his
home in England and became a sailor
before the mast Ho spent several
months in India, and then went to
South America and taught in a mis-
sion school Later he entered the
academy OF Northwestern University,
and was graduated from the College
OF Liberal Arts In 1871.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-02-07

its meeting in Boston. Will be request
ed TO assume direction Of the proposed
national scientific institution TO be
founded here by Andrew Carnegio's
gift OF 310,oOo.oOo. DR.. Gilman was
formerly president OF Johns Hopkins
university and Is regarded az an ideal
man TO lay the ground plans for tho
great school which will grow from Mr..
CarneEie's benefaction. DR.. Gilman
It was who developed Johns Hopkins
into one OF the foremost postgraduate
schools in the world. II is understood
that he has already mapped out a plan
for an Institution Of learning unique
among schemes for liberal education
In the sciences
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-02-07

houses and heaps OF rubbish are all
that now remain Of the former me
tropolis. Most Of tho principal busi-
ness streets and many buildings Of
historic Interest have been swallowed
up by the relentless waters. The
old Pape house. the FIRST brick house
built west OF the Allegheny noun
talus, IS still standing. Tho bricks
TO build this house were brought from
P!ttshurg on a ilatboat In 1892. The
house has been used for various pur-
poses Ia It's time The hrst state con
Btitutlon was drafted in IT, rooms. OF
late years II has been used as a store
aud posloiiice building. The river has
now almost reached Il.
In tho Church OF the Immaculate
Conception sim swings the old church
bell a memento Of the past. This bell
was presented b.. the king OF France
Louis XIV. to one OF the citizens Of
Kaskaskla. Louis Buyatte, 20 be given
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-02-07
Once Proud City
Now d Memory


The ancient capital OF Illinois is
now practically wiped from existence.
The waters OF the Mississippi have
for years been making steady inroads
upon the town and today flow over
the spot whore once the sages Of the
great prairie state OF the west conven-
ed TO enact laws for the government
Of its people. The postmaster general
has driven the last nail in the coffin.
20 20 speak, OF Kaskasila. and no long
or are mails delivered at the old
town site. and oficially the place Is
merely a memory OF the past Since
the FIRST Of the present year the post
ONCE department has had no knowl-
edge OF Kaskaskla, once the pride OF
Illinoisans and thought TO be 4 future
metropolis OF trade and commerce and
a center OF political activity
when FIRST laid out by the surveyors
the town OF Kaskaskia was situated
on the Okaw river. and In early days II
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-02-07

to the church OF Illinois. The old Kas-
kaskla bell. the liberty bell OF the west.
is ten years older than the old liberty
bell. with which II shared honors at
the worlds fair. This bell weighs
about $50 pounds and is ornamented
on one side with groups OF iieur-do-lls
In relief, and on the other with
cross and pedestal The following in
scrlption Is cast in the bell; Pour
legllse des Illinois par les soins du
Sr. Dulleleau l.. II. NJ. Normand a la
Rochelle. 174l." The old church con-
tains other things OF interest besides
the bell. Among them are the challce
and paten presented TO the church by
tho king OF France, the table on which
was written the nrst constitution OF
tho state OF Illinois and the signature
OF Col. George Rogers Clark. ITS. The
old parish records are kept here
Some superstltious people associate
the fate OF Kaskaslia with tragedy
OF early days. II was over 100 years
ago that the young chief OF the Kas-
kasltla Indians fell in love with the
daughter OF one, Of the early settlers
named Benard. The young people. de-
spalring Of the consent OF the father
Of the girl to their marriage. eloped.
They were pursued and captured. the
father OF the girl being tho leader OF
the party.
The Indian surrendered without re-
sistanee and the posse started on the
journey back 10 Kaskaskla. Most OF
the men who composed Benards party
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-02-07
FAMILY RUNS TO TWINS

one Of the Nest EemArhabis iAoidsnt
Recorded siaes Bibileai Times.
Mrs. Susanna Pennoek, recently a
patient at the 81. Louis City hospital.
has family treO which ia one OF tho
most remarkable recorded since bibll-
cal days. Mrs. Pennock, who is Il
years old. stated Friday to DR.. Willis
Of the hospital stan. that she was the
mother OF throe pairs Of twins. and
that she was herself twin and one Of
twenty-four children OF her mother.
one-half OF whom were twins. Eight
cen OF her brothers and slsters are liv-
ing, the woman said. and each has
been father or mother OF twins.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-02-07

Pats FIRST visit TO Hades was made
In a dream Satan received him kind
" and showed him everything Of in
terest
Sure. 'tis foine." said Pat. and
phwat plalsos me most is that you've
no oirlshmin here, at all, at all"
His Satanic majesty pointed to =
closed door.
Il keep the Irish locked up in there"
he said; they're too green to burn"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-02-07

was thriving trading post. Here,
when St Louis was practically I'M
known, trappers and hunters QUILTED
for the winters work in the wilder
ness further west-here they returned
with their peltry aud held high car
niyal until forced by their necessities
10 take the trail for the hunting
grounds. 10 face the savage beasts and
savage men. II was first settled
In 1878. and for nearly 200 years II was
believed to be destined to be the
great metropolis OF the southwest. In
1926 Gen. Lafayette visited Kaskas-
ha. and was so impressed with the
hustle and activity witnessed that he
predicted n great future for the French
settlement.
These hopes were blasted by the
great food OF 1874. followed forty
years later by the Mississippi getting
on rampage and cutting channel
through the sandy soil above the town,
uniting It's waters with those OF the
okaw. thus leaving the town on an
island and destroying It's last hope for
eminence.
or aIlftke baildings which 6hce
adorned the place the Randolph county
courthouse 10 the only one remaining.
A portion OF the statehouse where tho
legislators OF the then territory OF IL
linois assembled Htill clings tenacious
ly to the bank OF the river. the rest
OF the buildings have gone down with
the bank. Here many men who after
ward attained emlnence In the councils
OF the nation first tried their hand al
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-02-07

While had Just passed the age OF
kilt skirts and shirt waists and taken
on knickerbockeu and waistcoats Just
like papas" He was out OF sorts the
other day. and his mother, calling him
10 her. said:
Let me sec your tongue
The boy did as he was told, and the
mother then remarked;
why While. your tongue has a coat
ON III"
HAS II got two pockets In II, man.
mar" the little fellow inquired,
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-02-07


That man is a drlveling idiot" said
u trust magnate.
A plumb fool" agreed the coal
bon.
Al unmitigated lunatio," assented
N aleel king.
'rasy as a March hare" asservated
III great iinancler
k'hopeiess imbeclle." asserted the
poer In Wall street
Absolutely and utterly devoid OF
aSse," chimed In the Senator
As brainless as a barrel" added the
expiration lawyer
But what has he done7' asked the
ofinary citizen.
rhe crowd was conyulsed with
hghter.
Why. he says" they replied ehok-
lig and gurgllng. che actually says
eat money isn't everything"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-02-07

Tho German emperor is very fond
Of modern music and modern seulp-
ture, but he has no sympathy with
modern painting and poetry. Recently
he spoke very sharply against mod
ern art. II is believed that his enmity
has a political source. He detests the
social democrats and classes with
them the modern painters and poets
who depict and describe the wretched-
ness OF the lower classes In realistic
coloru.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-02-07

In deciding TO Issue magazine deal
ing with aerial navigation we make ne
attempt at prophecy, but there iS no
question that flying by human being
is nearer realization than many peo-
pie imagine. and when we reflect upon
what has been done in other branches
OF engineering II requires a very small
effort OF the Imagination to realize
what may transplre in the Develop
ment OF aerial navigation in the near
future.-London Flying.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-02-07
Cold rect

Doctor-You say you are troubled
with insomnia; did you ever try bath
ing your feet In hot water before go
ing TO bed7
Mr.. Henpeclr-Alas; II isn't my feet
that keep me awake, but my wife's.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-02-07
A 10 Rsspsctabui,y

70 heApfctAhAltys
what bald TO her was the truth, +"
she protessd.
"Admitts." he replied.
"And ~ truth 10 always respect
able
rAdmitia again"
and therefore should be well
coined"
"oh, dc't know Aunt Jane. who
has such PECULIAR ways, IL the very es-
aenee OF repectabillty. but I don't no
tIce uit sbe Gets an elusive welcome
when ihe comes TO visit us, although
We always speak well OF her when she
Il absent"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-02-07

Mrs jenks-Did you really pay $3.50
a yard Tor III That docsn't seem
much oi bRrgaini
MIRA Newllwed-0f course not.
ThAtt why bought II. You see. l
bough ever 30 many bargains last
week, and my husband was real angry.
He sad ia have to stop buying bar.
gains
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-02-07

shaughnessey Cat the six day bicycle
raeel-Are thin six day boyeyele roid-
efa union min, OF wonder
OToole-Nol scabsl II they was
union min sure tAeyd hove athruek
long ago for eight hours a day.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-02-07

"Yes, they coaxcd the girl from
Boston 10 hang M her stocking"
"Well?"
well. somebody put one OF those
long striped candy canes In H."
"Yos."
"And there wasn't room fCfsahy-
thing else" s'se -' =
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-02-07

70 you don't go to call on the FAR
MIA Allspud any more. ! think l can
sec her fathers hand In that"
AAybe you're right, but all l can
remainder OF him Is his foot"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-02-07

Speaking OF the responsibilities that
riches bring. no sooner have our
wealthy classes learned to pronounce
Chef with confidence than "ehAuf-
feur" begins to come in.-Puok.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-02-07

20 you think the devil Is worse
tah those who talk about him.
Well, sub, hit ponds pa VINO 40
b Do tallin'."
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-02-07
ooUeTs eIeLE MIRACLES.

Northwestern univeraity Professor Taxes
Decided stand.
Charles W. Pearson. professor OF
English literature In Northwestern
University. who has published a payeF
declaring that the Bible is not infal-
lible. has long been an advocate OF the
revision OF the creed OF the Methodist
church. Two years ago. in a paper
read before the General Conference OF
the Methodist Episcopal church, he
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1902-02-07
DIR. GILMAN NAMED.
rrobabls Head Of Proposed NanssAI
Scientific Institutisn.

Or. Daniel Colt Gilman Of Baltimore.
who was recently reelected president
OF the Civil Service Reform League at
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-03
NUTMEG GRATiNGS.
Interesting Items Boiled Down for tie
Bslrtit CT Our Busy Readers.

Interesting Items Boiled Down for the
Bslr'it CT Our Buss Readers.
The quarterly meeting OF the Roman
Catholic pastors of the diocese Of Hart
ford was held yesterday afternoon la
the conference room of st Joseph's ca
thedral, about 100 pastors being pres
ent from all over the state. Religious
questions or interest to the church
were discussed, and the meeting last
ed from 2:30 o'clock to about 4. Bishop
Tierney presided. In three months
Il conference OF the assistant pastors
will be held.
The board of pharmacy commission
ers, which met Mt the capitol yester-
day, examined the following candi-
dates for druggists licenses: Mrs n.
w. Poindexter, Mianus; Charles III.
Burman, Naugatuck; ID. A. Murphy,
Monson, Mass; w. ID. Nolan, jr, Stanl-
ford; F. "a. Beebe, New London; B. wv.
Harrington, Waterbury; Louis @. Har-
ris, New York city; ]. ]. 'Dupre, Putt
and J. 9. Mara, Norwich.
An attempt was made last evening
or early this morning to set fire to the
South school on Air Line avenue, Port
land. Upon investigation, rags sat
lurated with oil were found on the cell
lar staircase ana a hole as large as o
mans hat was found burned in the
stairway. 1t is strange that the fire
didn't gain more Roadway Several
attempts before this. have been made
to fire the building, and active meas
ures will be taken to discover who the
incendiary is
G.. l.. Hilton Of East Hartford, for
merly employed as an assembler at
Pratt x Cady's, Hartford, was found
dead about y o'clock last night on
culvert between the third rail tracks
and steam road tracks, about 100 feet
southwest of Francis court In PARK
VILE He was either struck by a
southbound train or had fallen of one.
but It is not known what train. The
body was first seen by the conductor
of a third rail ear, who notified Police
man Tucker at Union station. The
police patrol with Medical Examiner
Fuller, went to the scene and took the
body to the morgue.
The Pole who committed suicide In
a cell in the Thompsonville JAIN last
Friday was identified as John Pom
rytski of TerryvilIe by Stephen Eel
lensxi. his brotner-in-law, Of Bristol.
Pomrytski was about % years OF age
and had been a resident of his native
country till about four months ago,
when he came to America. He had
been In i'll health and had been In the
Hartford hospital Tor treatment. II
Is thought that the condition OF bis
health and worrying about his wife
and child had caused him to become
Respondent. No claim has been made
by the relatives for the body as they
have no money with which to pay the
expenses OF burial
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-03
BOARD OF CHARITIES.
DR. David VIII Be City Physician for
the Next Month.

Ia baflu w III De lily EnySlcldu Lor
the Next Month.
DR. A. ID. David was appointed city
physician for the month beginning
September 8, at the meeting OF the
board OF charities yesterday afternoon
at which Commissioner Pilling presid-
ed. Commissioners Disley and Brewer
Superintendent Moran and Clerk Nc
Mahon were also present. In regard
to the case of John Ka1aher, who is
now an inmate kof the Post Graduate
hospital, New York, being a sufferer
from spinal trouble, 1t was the opin-
ion of all the members present that the
city should do all in it's power to as
sist the poor cripple. It was the opin-
ion of the board that Ka1aher should
be kept at the Post Graduate hospi-
tal indefinitely or until an operation
may be performed on him by DR.
Phelps, a noted surgeon and expert In
spinal diseases. DIR Ballard of this
city, who has interested himself much
in Kalaher's case and was instrument
tai In having him sent to the New
York hospital, has much confidence
in DR. Phelps and believes that an OPP
Grafton by DIR Phelps, who will soon
return from Europe, will be success
full and will restore to Kalaher the use
of his lower limbs. Such an opera
tion will cost about $3.50 and the funds
are being raised by voluntary contri-
buttons. The whole amount will
probably be contributed in two or
three days.
The monthly bills were read and APP
proved and d favorable report of the
outside poor was given by Superin-
tendent Doran.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-03
READY FOR BRIDGEPORT.
Municipal Ball Team Waiting Patient
IL for the Park City Team.

The municipal base ball committee
met last night and completed plans for
the reception-probably humiliation
would be better-of the Bridgeports on
September 10. Those present were
Sheriff Mcdonald, Commissioners La
hey, McEyoy and Alderman Brophy.
The following reception committee was
appointed: Mayor e. G. Kilduff, Presi-
dent &c. o. Goss of the board of alder
men, City Clerk M. j. Ryan, City
Comptroller M ID. Russell, City Tax
Collector W. q. Thoms, Town Clerk IT,.
r.. Brett, City Attorney J r. Kellogg,
Judge r. A. Lowe, City Treasurer
George A. Gibson, President r. r.
Lawlor OF the board Of health, Com
missioner II. a. Taylor of the board
of public safety, Judge T..
r. Burpee, Judge q. H. Cowel,
Alderman II. E. Stanley, first ward.
Alderman Louis Gates, second ward;
Alderman II. w. Chesson, third ward;
Alderman y. Ell. Murray fourth ward;
Alderman Daniel Foley, fifth ward; .
Vice Chairman Kent Of the board of
education, Commissioner Filling Of the
board of charities, Commissioner
Scully Of the board of public works,
Commissioner Wells of the board of
finance, Assessor Clohessey, T. A. Spen-
Ger of the bureau OF assessment
Commissioner McEvoy and Sheriff
Mcdonald were appointed to secure
suitable badges. Aldermen Brophy
and Commissioner Lahey were appoint
ed as a committee to procure police es-
cort.. 1T Is understood that over hum
dred Bridgeport people will be in at
tendance The Hon Mayor MulvihilI
viii head the invading army Of base
ball men and their friends. The game
will be played ON the West End
grounds. After the game clambake
will be held and the vanquished put on
the Goals. Admission to the grounds
will be 70 cents.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-03
PRESIDENTS SON HUNTING.
Teddy, Jr,' Shooting Prairie Chickens
in South Dakota

in South Dakota.
st Paul Mimi, Sept 3.-Theodore
Roosevelt, Jr, is a guest of President
Marvin Hughitt- of the Chicago and
Northwestern railway on a hunting ex-
petition in South Dakota. Their spe-
cial Is at a side track nine miles east
of Huron, $. D.
The party got on the prairie Monday
noon with the dogs, but they had little
success. They bagged about forty
chickens, and of these Teddy is cred
tied with twelve, though he says he
missed many shots, "for the reason
that he never mad much experience.
Yesterday he was in better luck and
rarely missed a shot. A special tele-
gram received last night says the party
dined solely on birds brought down by
young Roosevelt. Early yesterday
morning Engineer Nolan took the
young man for ten-mile spin along
the prairie at mile-a-minute speed, to
SOW him the vastness of the west. The
party will move west to-day and may
go to the Black Hills.
Teddy is very much pleased with
his first real hunting trip, but Is hay.
ing some trouble to get used to shot.
gun. He is a good marksman with q
rife, but this is theefirst time he has
ever had occasion to shoot on the wing.
and his hosts say he Is little nervous.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-09-03

Mrs Casey and family Of Charles
street have returned from q weeks
vacation at Savin Rock.
John Yost Of Brooklyn, N. T., has
returned home, after a visit with Fred
Schmidt OF Seymour street.
Patrick Hickey, William Brickel
John Brickel and Timothy Hickey have
returned from vacation at Savin
hock.
Miss Minnie Russell is again issu-
ing money orders at sub-postal station
No /, after pleasant vacation in Hart.
ford, New Britain and Southington.
MIR and Mrs Henry J. Sondericker
and Mrs Elberling of New York have
returned home, after q weeks visit
with Mrs Charles. Hassel Of Porter
street
Miss Louise Malone OF Bank street
has returned from a months vacation
at Indian Neck and other watering
places. Miss Malone will resume her
music teaching at once and her pupils
should make arrangements for their
lessons as soon as possible.