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The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1905-06-30

once again the Declaration In hls nerve
less hands he holds.
And before the waiting statesmen iiu
prophetic hope unfolda.
Reads again the word puiHsant' IAN men
aro created free"
Claims, again Tor man his blrthriEht,
claims the worlds equality,
Hears the coming und the going Of an
hundred nfm-Hct feet.
Hears the summer prcczcs blowing mid
the oak trees cool ana sweet.
Bees again tall Patrick Henry by the side
Hears him cry. And will ye sign tf-lt
viii make all nations frcol
Fear % not the axe or glbbct. Il shall
topplo every throne
Sign Il Tor the worlds rcdcmptiOni-Au
mankind H. truth shall own
Stars may fall, but truth eternal shall
not faltcr. shall not fan.
sign II, and the Declaration shall the
Sign and set your dumb bell ringing
that the people all may know
Man h9s found demonstrations sign. The
And the clock Of Monticello. In the a.
lence. In the silence,
Seemed repeating DER and DER
T ToSiSaTs j jamsIsl
What u done IN done forever.
What N now IN cVcfmnrci
Then the dream began to VnniHh-buf.
gcsHcsi the wars red flames.
Charging Tarloton, proud CORVALLIS
nnvloH moving ON the James.
Years Of peace, and years OF gi0Fy. All be.
gan to melt away.
And the statesman woke from slumbor In
And his lips moved. friends lhore gath.
cred, with loves Hilkcn footsteps
near.
And he whispered softly whispered In
loves low ana tender ear
TITS the Fourthg Not vet" they an.
awcrcd' then again hc sought the
past,
For the Fourth immortal Whiting
-, dreamed OF tho iuturc vast
TN the ilnshc, Of the morning M the far
And The SUNS rays Ger the forests In
And the clock q Monucello. In the NJ.
lencr. In the silence
Seemed repeating DER and DER.
ja@Sisi T oaiioa
What u now n evormorol
Bright and beauteouH from the wood.
lands fell the midnight dowH like
In mnEnollas cool and shady sang the
hooking bird again.
And the statesman woke from slumbor.
saw the risen sun. and heard
Ripping brcczes mid the oak trees and
the lattice singing bird.
Heard the hrcezeH Of Rlynnnh through
the cool mngnnlins now
Heard the whispers Of the roses. heard
the ring dove nuting low.
AND hlH eye serene uplificd, as rejoicing
"'Tls Tho Fourth7' his souls one ouos.
tion-to the world hls nnai one
And the clock Of Monticello. In the NJ.
lenCc. In tho silence
Seemed repeating DER and DOR.
IuuloufHi Jumnisi
TouiOuwl Jamaisi
What N done IL done forever
What IL now Is eveTmOrei
Silence fell on Monticelo-for the last
dread hour was near
And the old clocks measured ticking
only broke upon the cur
All the summer rooms were silent where
the great of earth had trOd
And the summer blooms seemed silent as
the messengers Of God
Silent were the hall and chamber whore
old councils off had met
Save the Tar boom of tho cannon that re.
called the old dny yet
Silent, silent, all Is silcnt-ho Is breathlnF
slowly now.
In the splendors of the noon tide. with
the death dew on his brow,
Silence, silence. hush and silence cease
the moCking birds 10 sing
Sable faces lean ana listen as 10 hear the
angels wing
silent. save the clock sim ticking where
his soul had given birth
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1905-06-30
FIREWORKS IN OTHER LANDS.
Where They Were First Used and
When Gunpowder Was Discovered.

Where They Were First Used and
When ounpowder Was Discovered.
What do you suppose the little PEG.
pie OF foreign countries do where they
do not celebrate the Fourth Of July
where they have no Independence
day.
wouldn't u be- sad u there were no
day In the United States when you are
all at liberty To make just as much
noise as you pleaso7 when there
would be no opportunity to burn IN.
gers and scare babies and generally
upset things7
Did you ever think Of this7
over In England they celebrate the
5th Of November In memory OF a great
plot that was discovered on that day
many, many years ago 10 murder the
king and all his counselors. There
was a man named Guy Fawkos. who
agreed TO blow up the council cham.
Der when brlbed by the men who were
conspiring against the government
lie was captured when Just setting
firo To the fuse that was attached to
the gunpowder. and the anniversary.
known ms Guy Fawkcs' day" II al.
Ways a great display Of fireworks.
In France the lith Of July IL a holt.
day. This day celebrates the fall OF
the great French prison. the Bastile.
and 80 the little French children en-.
Joy their frecrackers then.
Did you ever know that the Chi.
nose were the FIRST to discover gun.
powder and 10 make froworks7
Well, they werel Hundreds OF years
before the European people know any.
thing about IL, the Chinese understood
the combination Of saltpetre. charcoal
and live sulphur. aud knew that this
MIXTURE would explode very easily. In
an the Aslatlo countries this knowi
edge spread until the time OF the frsi
historians In Rome and Greece. who
speak about the rockets used by theii
fierce Eastern foes
Then. about six or seven hundred
years ago. II was introduced into Eng
land by some sailors from the East
and, AZ you probably know. great i'm
proyements have been made In ~
manufacture up to the present day.
The Chinese always celebrate New
Years day, and II Is strange 10 thinl
that 10 very long ago they had won
derful rockets and displays Just az M
tie Americans do nowl
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opposite me In the harbor rode The
United States frigate Constitution
her square. white portfolios loohins
like an immense checkcrboard a. she
gently rose and fell on the waters.
Above her In the bright sunshine
swayed the stars aud Stripes. haa
read the Story ~ the gallant HUI.
ANA how Ii. shin. the Constitution.
had ca 'urod the British frigats
Guerricre. in the war OF 1879, and a.
mother pointed out 10 me our naS
over the frirate and said My 80.
that is our nag. ! felt the strongest
emotions of patriotism that ever came
to me ON a Fourth NJ July
My feelings we're the more eSclt
ed. AZ standing next To my mother was
the widow NJ Commander Huh. who.
with her sisters, vas making y trio on
the Constitution, the guest Of the cous
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1905-06-30
Evolution of the Fourth

boldly on and watched for the ap
proach OF the hand OF "oallithumnlanS'
that was to furnish fun for the day
This band consisted Of young men
arrayed In brilliant costumes Of blue,
red or yellow cotton, much after tho
style Of the circus clowns. Hldcous
masks were worn. and those who could
not AFFORD complete cnllithumplan
outfit blackenod their faces. donned
false boards and turned their coats
wrong side out. Their appearance pro.
duced terror In the hearts Of the chill
dren and set the hearts Of the maid
ems expectanuy nuttoring. Who knew.
but what ones fate lay hidden be-
hind one Of these masks Free lem,
onade. furnished by the barroi, was
served In bright new tin cups 10 the
callthumplans by the maidens, whose
alluring endeayon 10 elicit verbal
thanks was In many cases but dumb.
ly rewarded.
Then Came Dancing.
After the passing OF the combinA.
ton Sunday school picnic and Fourth
W 'AAA ''iNhAhNANA wv hhHNi NNlti "
the day took on lighter character.
with the Sunday school went the Dee
laratlon OF independence The speak
ers' platform was enlarged. smoothe0
and turned into a dancing pavilion
Instead Of the patriotic hfe and drum
or the local brass band that gladly
played for nothing came the orchestra
that played for hire. and frivolous
keeping time to music took the place
Of sedate listening TO speeches among
the young people. ice cool lemon.
AIDE. made In the shade" was distrih.
uted only for profit. and not served
free as In former days.
A. the country developed and
wealth Increased pyrotechnics ana
iirecrackers took leap 10 the fore.
Torpedoes and toy pistols add TO the
interest Of the day, and the Fourth Of
July has become a synonym Of noise.
and fireworks. The more dangerous
the noise or cause thereof and the
more extensive and expensive the IRE,
works the better satisfied the celo
orators feel. whether the feeling lsl
onA q pRts.otfsp = a question. III lei
Alno question vAsther the Fourth
q July OsiebrataP kas evolved on the
upward or downward grader ana,
whether the original import OF the day
has not altogether been lost 20 sight
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1905-06-30

mandcr So that was one hne Fourth
I had wasn't ~"
"t'd like to have been there and
heard the Shooting said John
And see the Teller smash the crown
with the Ak" added Jim,
An med like 10 had banner"
said little Dot
And d" said Mary, the oldest. with
dignity. would have been most afcct-
ed by the spectacle Of the glorious
nag Of freedom waving proudly from
the grand old warship In the harbor."
"wcll. they were each a part Of tho
day" said Uncle Ned. an he relit his
pipe for the twentieth time, "and I
shouldn't wonder but what rs time
for you all to run along now"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1905-06-30

How can guns kick when they have
no legs? They kick with then
breoches.
Why is n rife an insignificant weap
on? Il IL within 80 OF being a
trlne.
Why Is a newspaper like an armyi
Il has leaders. columns and reviews.
Why Is a society lady Ike a wiso
general? She knows enough to keep
her powder dry.
Why is tho Fourth OF July like oys.
ters? Because we must have crack.
ors 10 properly enjoy them.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1905-06-30

Uncle Ned had
stolen out into the
orchard to take a
quiet snoole under
a tree. but the
children spied out
his hiding place
aud begged him
for a story Uncle
Ned pretended to
he provoked, but
Of course he WAS
not really and the
children knew a.
Well. what shall
u be this tims7'
he demanded
Tell ~ "a story
about the Fourth
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1905-06-30
Tgr CLOCK or


The clock stood in Jcfcrson's room
and the statesman arose each morning
trhen he could see the time by the
light
July ith 1886
Twas midsummer, cooling hrCczcs all the
lanEuid forests famed
And the angel OF the evening drew her
curtain DER the land
Like an lslc rose Monticello through the
shades u rippllng trees,
Like an Isle M rippllug starlight In the
silence u the HtuH
And the cool Ri,anne nuwiul through the
ancient OAKS nfar
On her placid bosom mlrrorcd shadowy
twiliEhts hermit star
Ceased the moCklnE bird his singing
said the slaves with faiterinE
q" 'Tis the third day. ON the morrow
heaven will send the Angel Death "
Aud the clock " Monticello. iu the 81
lencc. in the silence.
seemed rcpcntlng DER nnd o'er
The old legend u tho dial rrovencal
art and lore.
js%siI.ll TTSa alo,,5.i
What I done h done forever.
What ~ now u Cyermorei
For the Fourth immortal waiting. lost In
dreams the statesman slept.
Seeing not the still forms round him.
seeing not the eyes that Ncpti
Hearing not the old clock ticking In lifo's
Knowing not when night came Ger him
like the shadow u cloud
IN the past his soul d. living ~ IN nfty
years ago.
HaHtes again TO Philadelphia. hears
again the SchuNlkiil How
Meets again The elder Adams knowing
not that ftr away
lie L. waiting Tor deaths morrow. on old
Massachusetts Hay.
Meets with Hancock. young and courtly.
meets with Hopkins bent and old
Meets again calm Roger sherman fiery
Lee and Carroll bold
Meets the sturdy form ~ Franklin, meets
the half u hundred men
Who have made themselves immortal
brcuthea the ancient morn again.
And the clock " Monticello. In the III.
leuco. In the silence
Seemed repeating DER aud DER.
Jumnls' TuuinurHi
Jamnis' Tuuiourai
What IL now ~ cvcrmorel
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1905-06-30

In the twenties Of the last century
great preparations were made by the
pioneers Of southern Ohio for the
Fourth Of July celebration. says the
Cincinnati Enquirer. In some In.
stances an OK was roasted and people
came for miles 10 the barbecue. At
other times the "foremothera" proyid-
ed great tanks Of venlson and beef
for the feast with buffers Of apple
and pumpkin, bread Of wheat or rye
an agreeable change from the com.
mon fare OF cornbread- pies by
the quantity OF all varieties known to
the time.
The men folks prepared speeches
those who could make them-their
subjects being king George the
Third" and "England's Tyrannical
Policy" Every man. woman and child
congratulated themselves that they
were living In the free wllds OF Ohio
rather than on England's Isles The
reading OF the Declaration OF Indie.
pendence was listened to with serious
attention, the youngest children be
ings compelled TO Vt as quietly as
though they were In church.
courted Then az Now.
Young men In Jeans pantaloons
with knitted wool "galluses" and cot.
ton shirts with white linen bosOms
finely handstltchod, paid court to
maidens IN gowns Of linen or tow.
"hetoheled." spun or woven by them.
selves. The buggy.top calash modest.
ly hid their faces from the ardent
gaze Of their country suitoH.
Flies and drums furnished music for
the occasion, the strains OF Yankee
Doodle Come To Town" with "Tippe
canoe and Tyler too" setting the
proud pace for the heroes OF 1872
Patriotism glowed warm In the TWEEN
tiet.
E-"n as late as the Mites and six
ties the Fourth Of July was taken serl-
ously. Sunday school picnics had
come into vogue. and there was
mlngling Of religion patriotism and
fun. Brass bands played "The Star
spangled Banner" Marching Through
Georgia" and "Tenting on the Old
Camp Ground" The war Of the no
belllon oyershadowed the war Of the
Revolution, and there was a new
theme for speeches. Sunday school
children interpreted the speeches
with their favorite hymns.
The "cSlllthumplans."
The Declaration OF Independence
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1905-06-30

The Declaration Of Independence
was read as formerly. but was listen.
ed TO only by conservative elders who
bore remnants OF the New England
conscience. The young people instead
OF sitting deeorously by as had tho
youths Of the twenties. wandered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-07
"AUTOS" BURN UP ROADS.
Fast Time Made in Practice Rounds
for Vanderbilt Race.

The Vanderbilt Cup course was the scene Of
much activity yesterday morning. More than
half Of the cars entered IN the race were driven
over the circuit at faster than g mile minute
speed.
George Heath. the winner OF last years race.
caused q good deal Of interest by making his
first appearance IN the big PanhaTd racer. and
covered the 28.3 miles in less than thirty min
utes Hsnery also cut loose with the Darracq,
and was timed a circuit n tWenty-eight min
Uteg.
The other cars that made fest time over the
course were the two Flats, driven by Lanca and
Cecrino, Szisz with the RenauIt, Janatzy with
the Mercedes, and Wagner in the other big Oar
racQ- The American cars at practice were Ding
ley IN the Pope-Toledo. and Walter White IN the
White steamer
H. I. Bowden's ninety horsepower Mercedes
car arrived on the course yesterday. It is 10 be
examined by Z. T Birdsan Of the technical
committee OF the American Automobile Assocla-
ton and he is TO report TO the commission, at a
meeting to be held at the Garden City Hotel
next Monday night. whether the car IS eligible
for the race
t Is probable that a redrawi for starting
positions On the German team VIII take place
at the Garden City Hotel this morning. as OK
hail ?. Keene has made strenuous protests
about starting No. 13 in the race. Il has been
decided that the start Of the race VIII De MADE
a. a n on October Il. cars leaving at one
minute intervals.
Instructions n French German and English
for the contestants will be distributed next
week The Automobile Club Of America has de-
cided 70 have z special tent for its members
q the day Of the race and VIII serve early
breakfast and luncheon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-07
WORK ON THE GRIDIRON.
Columbia Mag Lose Duder'-L'ght
Work for Wesleyan Game.

Football ardor at Columbia was dampeneo
Yesterday by the announcement that FRED
Duden. the big guard. may not be able 10 play
this year. Duden receives an income from ms
guardian in Europe who, it seems opposes t1e
American game Of football Duden mas OeeLl
told that If he continues TO play his income VIII
be discontinued. He did not take part IN me
practice yesterday.
The practice was light in preparation IoF 'iI'
game with Wesleyan. which will De pIaseo at
american League Park this afternoon at $50
o'clock Two teams were lined up and run
tbroupb signal practice Afterward there was
a short scriranage during which Davis slightly
injured his ankle. 80,
While Columbia students expect q victory ms
aftarooo, thew do not look for an easy time, nor
do they predict a large score WESLEYAN IS
known TO have q heavy team. many OF "hom
o~a exnerienced men. In addition, she held
VsIe down TO a score Of ) to 0 for the first half
Tbs lineup will probably be as follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-07
INDURSES TAMMANl.
Then. in the Same Breath, Woman,s
Club Denounces Graft.

Prociairning as the first plank in its platform
millions for education and justice. but not one
cent for graft" the Womans Democratic Club
Yesterday Endorsed Tammany Hail Mrs Phyllis
Leveridge said she had had the honor and pleas
ure OF being present al the meeting at which
the Wigwam nominated its candidates for
Mayer. Controller and President OF the Board Of
Aldermen. and whereas she considered these
candidates 70 be men of integrity and honesty
of purpose" she moved that the club fully and
unanimously iudorse" the nominations, which
motion was carried without dissenting voice
The meeting was held al the Hoffman House,
and Il was decided that an evening reception
should be held some time during the month Tor
the formal introduction Of the infant organlza-
ton 10 the Democratic party and the political
world. 80, !
rs il intended asked Mrs. Leroy Sunderland
Smith after the vote had been taken, that men
shall be invited to this reception
I supposed said Mrs. Harry Hastihgs So
verelv. THAT that would be taken for granted
from the fact that IT IS to be held III the even
ing I never go out in the evening without nay
husband and / could not oelieVe that any otner
good Democratic woman would think Of doing
80 Certainly we expect men 10 come 10 the
recention Those Of you who have husbands
rna,- bring them and those of ycu who are un-
ma Triad nav bring other voters l have no OBJ
ferrfn,7 TO bachelors. unattached or about 10 DO
attached" a.. ~, Cit ..u.
those democratic women who have Republican
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-07
1.-THE DELIVERANCE," 45c.

husbands viii be at liberty 10 bring those black
sheep in
Mrs Hastings. who had moved to give the
reception said that they would. and added that
the function was 10 be purely q social AFFAIR
and would have bearing on political events
that would shortly fellow H. dinner at
which men will also be present. will probably be
given later
Before coming to the question Of receptions
and dinners the club spent considerable time
wrestling with It's bylaws and appeared 10
perience great difficulty in getting them ad-
ilIst4d 10 its satisfaction. The clause relating
to the quorum proved such stumbling block
would be reached in the afternoon. The byIs VS.
committee wanted to make the majority Of
those present az any meeting quorum. and
when Mrs. Harry Hastings pointed out that this
was utterly impossible proposition neither
the COMMITTEES the presiding officer Mrs
John s. Crosby. nor. as il seemed. any one else
able 70 II. Mrs. Hastings stood her
ing amendment to make the clause read
simply those present The committee ac-
cepted this, but still seemed unable to see that
It's own reading not good
AS II has been decided that an enumeration ~
Democratic principles according to Thomas Ief
ferson shall form part of every meeting IN.
business was followed by talk on this subject
hy MIS- Hastings She explained among ofhAr
things, that JeffeTsonian simplicity ana Jefgar
sonian Democracy were two different things and
that the former was not altogether desirable.
II might do in Jeffersons day 20 receive Am
bassadors In ordinary clothes with sinners down
at the heels. bur II would be Impossible to-day
sun she thought that less fornlaF.y at the
White House would be good thing
The club voted TO join the CITY Fedora tion.
anu at O'Clock adjourned for tea.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-07
sTUDENT BODY SEES TIGERS WORK

by Telegraph The Tribune
Princeton n. J., Oct 6--PrinCetou undergradu-
ates held mass meeting this afternoon 20 prac-
tise football songs and cheers. After the meeting
the student body. thousand strong. marched 10
the varsity field and cheered and sang the Tigers
through twenty minutes of the best work they have
done this season
Mccormick. the varsity fulIback who has beer
on the sick list for week. was out again to-
day and played fast, strong game He made one
of The 'ysrsity's two tOuchdowns- Phillips, o. who
has been doing good work on the scrub, has been
taken TO the varsity table, and to-day played well
in He-ring's position at tackle Fryer, the fresh
man end played lockers end again to-day and
Moscrip VINO has PLAYED fEllback during MsCoE-
r,ioLxs absence was today shifted 70 hanbaCk
and showed up strong, making the varsity's sec
ord touchdown Dillon IS still! out Of the game.
and Percy Waller is holding the position credit ably
The Tigers play the strong Georgetown ele ven
to-n0rrow and q hard game IS expected. ! ne
nrobable lineup will be: Left end. Brasher; Ief-
tackle. Cooney left guard, T. Waller; centre,
FSarothersS right guard. Rafferty,; right tackle.
Phillips: right end Fryer; quarterback Dillon IeLt
haIfback. Bard: fullback. MctoTIniek' right haiI-
har
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-07
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.

With patched-up team the Giants put up a
sorrowfuI exhibition Of fielding in the game with
Philadelphia, at the Polo Grounds yesterday, and
lost by g score of to 4. wiltse covered left
field and his work was exceptionally bad.
Ames pitched for the Giants and was far more
effective than Pittinger. Anes allowed only
seven hits. while fourteen were made off Pittin-
gers delivery, and but for wretched fielding the
Giants would have won.
The fielding Of the visitors was quick and
sharp. The features Of the game were two
home runs, one by Donlin, in the first inning
through the centrefeld ropes, and another by
Strang, in the fourth inning to the rightfeId
ropes Strang made a brilliant catch in the
seventh inning Of fly from Gleason's bat. which
resulted in double play The score follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-07
association FOOTBALL.
FISHING English Team Beats Al
Philadelphia E[eUen.

Philadelphia, Oct. 6:-The English Association
footoaA team. nader the leadership Of Sir
Charles Kirkpatrick. defeated a picked team Of
Philadelphtsns to-day by the score Of / 20 I. on
ne grounds OF the Merton Cricket Club, at
Eayerford
The home team was composed Of cricket play
eTs selected from the several clubs OF this city
ana TWO former college football men The Phfla-
oe.pn1ans played & superior game IN the first
hall OF forry-hve minutes and scored orc goal
while the visitors failed 70 tally. In the second
largely because OF the lack Of physical condition
~ The home players
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-07
AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDING,

Boston. Oct. Gin a tame and uninteresting
game Boston defeated the Highlanders to-day
by score Of B to l. The only redeeming feat
ures were -OIdrtngs fine catch of Godwin's hot
liner, in the second inning. and the clever field
ing OF Goodwin. Oldring further distinguished
himself in the eighth inning by sending out a
timely single, on which Laporte scored and thus
saved the visitors the disgrace of a shutout
Clarkson pitched for the Highlanders and
showed much speed with the exception OF the
eighth inning, when he became cratic Two
bases on balls, two singles and fly made 1t
possible for Boston to score two runs. enough to
win the game The score follows: