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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-23
THE CONVICT TOLD HIS STORY.

and yelling and grooming to show their
contempt for the new warden, and it
was half an hour before silence could
be restored. The new warden had been
making and enforcing new rules and
taking away many of the Convicts'
privileges. That midnight outbreak was
protest and warning, and he should
have needed it, but in his anger and
chagrin he vowed that every man
should be punished for the insult TO
him. He did punish five or six and
was then forced to dcsist or face gen
eraI revolt. To get even with the mass
of men the warden ordered that no
breakfast be prepared, and all marched
TO the shops without having tasted
food.
AT 10 o'clock in the forenoon every
convict laid down his tools. There was
no case of insolenCe or insult. 1t was Il
quiet demonstration Of their power. but
it needed only spark to set their tenn
per atiamc The warden was fright
encd and made a pacific speech TO the
men, and they returned TO work. An ex-
ira dinner was prepared, and the trou-
bic seemed To be ut an end.
After they had been locked up for
the night the warden began hauling out
men he had marked down and admins
tered punishment.
Among the twenty men whipped
that night not one deserved the lash
and least OF all convict No. SI4. whose
name was Thomas Burke. He had
come 10 the prison three years previ-
ously on ten year sentence for arson.
1t was claimed 10y all his friends that
he was innocent of the crime. but no
matter how that was he was certainly
"A model prisoner He had held the pO-
sition OF a trusty and had the conf
dence of all.
NO. S14 was not only punished that
night. but again next morning. and two
days later he was whipped for the
third time 1t was rank injustice. and
there could be but one result From be-
ing n patient. even tempered man.
anxious To please and eXertng his in
fiuence. No. S74 became sulky, morosc
and dangerous.
zone afternoon as he was working
in the yards he made a dash for the
gates as they We're opened To admit q
team. and. though fired on 10y five or
six guards and pursued by dozen
more, he managed to escape into the
village and secure a hiding place
The man had but one object in eS-
capinE-revengc on the warden. The
official occupied a house about eighty
rods from the prison and had 4 wife
and two children there. the youngest
n babe about a year old. No S14 had
often been TO the house. which had
been occupied by other wardens, and
knew its arrangements
His escape was made late in the
afternoon. and he made straight for
the house and hid in the wood shed
Owing TO the escape and the excite
ment among the prisoners the warden
did not leave the prison that night.
At about midnight the wife, sleeping
in a room downstairs, was awakened
by the convict creeping into the room
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-23

FOR TRAMP|.
HotO 1be ST.. Louis Police fire
Preparing For The 0OorfG,r
Fair HobOeS.

The police of st. Louis are preparing
TO give the beggars and hoboes Il lively
reception next summer. Hundreds OF
these gentry are said To be preparing TO
descend on the worlds fair city The
police. anticipating their arrival. have
been busy with plans to entertain them.
Many plans of coping with the situa-
ton have been suggested by the police,
but the one which seems to find most
favor with the officers of the law
smacks Of Puritan day methods of pun
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-23
The Songs That Reach the Heart.


At time when the fashionable opera
was in highest vogue Jenny Lind came
to America and achieved her greatest
triumph by singing such simple airs as
Comm Through the Rye" They
touched Il popular chord. and it vibrat-
ed throughout continents. 1t is the
touch of nature that makes the whole
world kin. And just as the simple
songs of Burns gave pleasure without
initiating against the culture of Il
taste for the higher creations in vocal
music. SO the enjoyment of the simple
melodies which we know as ragtime
are harmless and without danger of
taking the place of the more elevated
style of music. We cannot play trag
edy all the time. but must have the
mclOdrama and the farce as the lighter
features of the stage And so in mu-
sic. literature and art the philosophy
applies with the same force.-LOuisville
Courier-JOurnal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-23
Hnnen and STRINGS.

He seems TO think he's winner
with the girls"
Yes. he thinks he knows the ropes"
Il guess that's why its 50 easy for
them To- get him on u string "-Phila-
delphia Ledger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-23
AConufcf's
Re'OenSe
Story of One of the mos1
Remarkable Occurrences
In Prison .HnnoES
HotO q tOorden s I1juSTice Made
a Demon Of One Of His
PriSonerE - Tragedy
ADerTed by q Baby.

While in a reminiscent mood the 9TH
er day a well known business man of
Cleveland, who in his younger days
had been a prison warden, relates the
following extraordinary incident that
came under his observation while in
that employment:
''One night at midnight the 800 con-
victs in Blank prison began shouting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-23
The CnnarN-

Do not give your canary bird sweets.
It is said to develop an asthmatic tend
ency. and as with the human voice
after sugar is eaten the notes lose their
liquid purity. becoming rough and
eventually shriIl. Gagged birds are very
susceptible 10 drafts. and even in warm
weather care should be taken TO hang
the hand-his wife,-London Tit-Bits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-23
hmm unity.

You want TO marry my daughter.
do you: Well, I'm free TO say you're
the most impudent upstart that ever
Yes, you're free to say it because
you're her dad If you wasn't I'd
knock you old head off'n you!'-Chica-
go Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-23

Shells she a business woman:
He-Yes.
She-What business is she interested
in?
He-Eyery bOdy's.-BOston Herald
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-23
Plausible Inference.

GiIbert-Pray. how do you know Miss
Merlin has remained single from
choice?
Horace-Because 1 never heard her
say she had.-BOston Transcript.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-23

Carry brightness with you TO the
home. Worry should have no place
under the roof that shelters your wife
and chiIdren.-Maxwell TaIisman.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-23
Starting the Trouble.

posed:
Ethel-No. 1 don't think so.
MabeI-RealIy? He must have i'm
Iroved.-Punch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-23
ObsfTnafe.

Magistrate (sternlyJ-D Didn't / tell you
the last time you were here / never
wanted you 10 come before me again?
Prisoner-Yes, sir. but / couldn't
make the policemen believe il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-23
In Doubt.

Hes bald, believer
yes"
whats the reasonT'
81 can't say. don't know whether
Father Time or his wife got at him
Hrst."-ChIcago Post
The Washington times., 1904-08-23
CLOSE GAME SHOULD
REWARD SPECTATORS
Fourth and Sixth Play Off Postponed
Match This Afternoon on Mount
Pleasant Grounds.

The Mount Pleasant grounds will be
the scene Of a good ball game this az
tcnOCn, when the Sixth and Fourth
Presbyterian teams play off a game that
was postponed on account Of rain.
This game should Doe an right. for the
Sixth boys have been forging for the
top ever since the reorganization. which
took place some time ago.
Another thing that viii prove Of in
terest TO the fans is that probably the
best two first sack men Of the League
Iynham ANA King-wiu play on the
different teams
King as everyone knows who has
followed the league and its happenings.
IS an exceptionally good ball player and
understand the game from beginning
TO end. He Is captain Of the Fourths
and VIII probably get the thousand-dol-
lar insurance policy that goes to the
captain Of the team winning the pen
naut
The Washington times., 1904-08-23

PASCAL. the big fellow who for two
years was center at Lehigh. VIII be
candidate for snapper back Last sea-
son he served his one year of probation.
and as he VIII be in the second year in
the law school next term, he is eligible.
PASCAL is greatly overweight at pres
ent. but a couple Of weeks in charge Of
the graduate coach should get him in
condition to put up a stiff fight for one
Of the line positions
Nell, new candidate for guard. is
another man who Is expected here be
fore the beginning Of the year. also
Stanley, the stroke Of the varsity crew.
who has announced his intention Of try
ing for tackle or guard.
Captain Mahoney is not expected back
before September /. but as he is al
ready in condition. he will be able 20
commence practice with the back field
candidates.
The Washington times., 1904-08-23
CANNOT WHOLLY STOP
POLLUTION OF RIVER

Capt W NJ Meredith. chief Of the
Bureau Of Engraving and Printing, has
reported 20 Secretary Shaw that the pol
luton Of the Potomac River by acids
and inks from the bureau cannot be
totally stopped until the sewage disposal
system is completed
He adds that the completion of q
catch basin at the new laundry of the
bureau will reduce the amount OF OBJ
jectionable fluids deposited in the river
In this way, IL is believed. the whole
sale destruction of fish in the Potomac
Will be greatly diminished.
The Washington times., 1904-08-23
LATEST NEWS AND GOSSIP OF THE DAY IN tt II WORLD or SPORTS
Georgetown Lnen1en
Practice Next Week
Coach Reilly Calls Them Out for a Few
Weight Reducing Stunts-New Center
Unearthed in PASCAL.

The first preliminary practice for the
candidates for the Georgetown foot ball
team has been set for next week.
Official practice will begin on Scptem-
Der IA. but as DR.. Reilly, the graduate
coach. Is quite anxious to get the line
men In condition before that time. he
intends to get as many Of the candi-
dates who live in this city cut on the
heights to put them through a course
Of sprouts to reduce their weight and
teach them to start quickly. The work
VIII consist principally Of running and
passing and catching the oval
Three Gaps to Fill.
As there will be three gaps in the var
sity line to be filed next fall Or. Reilly
Is most anxious to get his forwards
out as carly as possible 20 get line
On what sort OF big material will be
available.
The Washington times., 1904-08-23
AMATEUR BASEBALL.

The Young Princetons defeated the PO-
tOmac Stars on the formers grounds by
the score of Il to 4 The feature of the
game was the triple play in the sew
enth inning. which ended the game The
Young Princetons want games with
teams raging from thirteen to fif-
teen years. Address Richard Brown III
Twenty-Jhird Street northwest
The Athletics want games with teams
averaging twelve TO fourteen years.
Challenges to Joseph Orally. Gal Norris
Street northeast
The Washington times., 1904-08-23
TWO GAMES ON CARPET
FOR THIS AFTERNOON

Two ball games are on the cards be-
tween the Washington and Detroit clubs
at the Seventh Street grounds this ar
ternoOn, and the Senators should land
one OF them. The first game began an
? p. m. and the second VIII begin ten
minutes after the first
Muilin and killiau are expected 70 do
the twirling FOR the visitors while
Jacobsen and Townsend VIII probabi,,
do the honors for the home team.
The Washington times., 1904-08-23
CAPITAL CITY LEAGUE
SCHEDULE THIS WEEK

The schedule of the Capital City
League for the present week is:
Tuesday-Turner VS.. Gonzaga. George
town College; St Stephen Is. Library,
White Lot
Wednesday-YFO & Lothrop vs.
St stephens, White Lot.
Thursday-Turner Us. Library, Four
teenth and ID Streets northeast.
F'riday-Turner VS. Gonzaga Four
teenth and d Streets northeast: Wood
ward < Lothrop VS. Library. White Lot
Saturday-Carrou Institute vs. IL
brary, White Lot.
The Washington times., 1904-08-23
.LEANDER KILLED
IN PARIS RACES
Noted Cyclist Meets Death While Trav-
cling Behind Motor Cyclette at
Terrific Speed.

PARIS, Aug. 23.-George Leander, OF
Chicago. the well-knOwn American
cyclist, Is dead as the result Of an acct
dent at Pare Prices. The accident oc-
CURED while he was riding behind
motor cyclette. which was travelling at
the rate, it is stated. of nincty-two kilo-
meters (about fifty-seven miles) and
hour.
The Washington times., 1904-08-23
FIERCE DOINGS
DOWN IN JERSEY
Basketball Players Have
Cute Little Riot.
OFF THE YACHT
Rutted Into Scrap and Got Two Per-
fectly Awful Black Eyes-Cop
Took the Count.
WILLIE OFF THE YACHT

MELVILLE, y. J.. Aug. IA dis
graceful game of basketball took place
recently on the Ocean City pier between
the Ocean City aggregation and the five
from Millville
From the start the game was a rough
and-tumble tight. and before the ref
eree's whistle was sounded for the close
OF the game many OF the spectators
were nursing BACKED eyes. while others
visited the physicians to have cuts and
bruises dressed. In many Instances the
actions of the frenzied crowd closely APP
preached riOting.
The most serious bout occurred when
BOssert, the great goaI-thrower Of the
National League. struck Jack" Hitch
ems. Millville's favOrite defense man.
Kitchens went for Bosscrt and a broad
shOuldered yachtsman gained entrance
10 the cage 10 help BOssert The Mill
Vile team set upon him I'm defense of
Kitchens. ana other spectators inter
fered. a general free fight being the
result.
The Washington times., 1904-08-23
COMES FROM PHILADELPHIA.

The Rev Father Holm. 3 J.. who
succeeds the Rev. Father T. X. Mulva-
ney as pastor OF Trinity Catholic Church
corner Thirty-sixth and O Streets north
west, is from St. Joseph's College. Phil
adelphta. Several years ago he was
transferred 70 Philadelphia rom George
town University. where ne was project
Father Holm arrived here a few days
ago and has already assumed his du-
ties Father Mulvaney left this morn
ing for his new charge at Bowie Nd
The Washington times., 1904-08-23
WILL OF H. L. ATCHISON.

Tho will Of Harris Lehman Atchison.
dated January II, 1883, was today offered
for probate. He leaves his estate 10 his
wife, Eliza Ann Atchison, so long as
she remains unmarried. In the event Of
her rcmarridge the estate reverts to the
t-stator's daughters, Annie Cecilia
AtChisOu.
The Washington times., 1904-08-23
DISTRICT HAS BOUGHT
ANOTHER SCHOOL SITE

The District has bought a school site
on Benning Road. at the corner OF Nine
teenth Street northeast. embracing d .-
COO square feet. II IS known as the " est
half OF block p. IN RosedaIe and Isher-
wood subdivision.
The cost Of the new school lot WAS
81. go. and IL was bought from Mary "A
Emery and William V. Cox trustees ~
the estate Of the late Matthew c. En-
e-y.
The Washington times., 1904-08-23

Leander had been before the publ,
a number Of years as an expert follower
of motor pace, and won many races
Last year ne spoiled his championship
chances by inefficient training, and did
not do as well as his friends expected
He won one first. two seconds. and two
thirds In the national paced circuit
championship.
The Washington times., 1904-08-23
A Horrid Mystery.
NEWS FROM GEORGETOWN.
HURT IN A MANHOLE-

While Wilson Young. a colored laborer.
was working In a manhoIe at the corner
of Potomac and NJ Streets northwest.
the heavy iron cover fell I'm upon him.
inhicting painful injuries. He was carried
10 the Georgetown University Hospital.
corner Thirty-fifth and y Streets north
west. In the patrol wagon Of -he Seventh
precinc,. where the wounds were dressed.
The Washington times., 1904-08-23

The weight In the match between Sam
Langford and Joe WaICott. when they
meet at Manchester, has been set for l42
pounds at Y o'clock, noon. and the ar
ticles call for them 70 be I'm the ring at
D. m ready 10 box for the wrlter-
weight championship OF the world
owen Kenny has been selected TO ref
cree.
The Washington times., 1904-08-23
HORSE RUNS AWAY.

A horse attached to a delivery wagon
belonging 70 Joseph Kengla. Of Wiscon-
sin Avenue northwest. became fright
ened and dashed up L Street On turn
ing the corner Of Thirty-fifth. opposite
the Georgetown Convent the wagon
collided with a letter box fastened 10 a
lamp post completely demolishirig IL. The
horse was stopped before further dam
age resulted.
The Washington times., 1904-08-23
SHAMRoCKS LEADING.

The Shamrocks, who are leading the
Georgetown juvenile league in the pen
nant race, have already attained an av-
erage sufficient 20 carry OF the honOrs
this season. Their victory over the WIZ.
ards last Friday practically ended the
contest for the banner. The game was
played on the Georgetown field the
score being to g.
The Washington times., 1904-08-23

best experts have agreed that they are
III every way unsuited 10 the harness
game
Hugh Duffy, by displays Of favoritisni,
IS said TO have made himself responsible
for the dissensions among the Phiuies
Lush and Hulswitt both want To QUIT
the team at the first opportunity rs
they are constantly being knocked.
Ethics or etiquette in golf varies &C
cOrding to the location g. Il. Lindsay.
an aspirant at the Deal Tournament.
hailing from Manoa. Pa. was pitted
against s D LOuudsberg IN one of the
match rounds. The last named pulled
his ball into the rough. and when he
and his caddy started 10 look for it. the
ManOan sat on the Rulings with a stop
watch n his hand ready TO call time "
Wigs is New Orleans winning
pitcher.
Charley Smith is winning regularly
for Atlanta.
Manager Garry. Of Scranton. Pa. has
been suspended for the season for as
saultinS Umpire Cunningham.
Down in Columbus they are mad be
cause Cleveland did not take Jimmy
Jackson right away when it bought him
His batting has been raising havoc with
the Columbus twirlers-
New York hasn't won a game from
Lynch since he began as a professional
Don't know whether It is New York's
fault or the fault Of Lynch Looks as l.
II might be trouble with the latter He
is a good pitcher. always has been q
good pitcher and Barney Dreyfuss
scOOped up the best Of the college talent
when he got him.
Frank Brown has returned the three
year-old Don de ORC colt Orthodox TO
Maurice L. Hayman, and Hayman has
placed Orthodox in the hands Of R +.
Watkins 10 train.
IF we had Fred Clarke we would beat
the Giants I'm a walk said Barney
Dreyfuss. Still he had the nerve TO
the ether afternoon
The stable Of J. E. Seagram will be
shipped 10 Buffalo after the Saratoga
meeting. A number OF stables go from
Saratoga TO Kenilworth. George Hen
drie. \ G. Weston, with a division OF
the Goughacres stable string: J. r. Pur-
Z. De Arman. W. L. Oliver. II. c. Schulz
J. II. Carr and G. A SapOrtas all are
booked FOR Kenilworth.
H 3. Duryea's Cricket has teen re
named SandTia There being a hose
named The Cricket in training the
change was made 10 avoid misunder-
standing. Cricket Is one Of the many
good FLIES in the Duryea stable tins
season, and despite the fact that she did
not train well at Saratoga, is regarded
as worthy Of stake company around
Sheepshead in the fall.
Dorothy Gray Will not race again. John
r Madden says that she will be shipped
To Hamburg Place and kept for The stud.
The Washington times., 1904-08-23
GONE TO ATLANTIC CITY.

Anthony Hanlon. Of 1928 Thirty-fourth
Street northwest, has gone 10 Atlantic
City for seevral weeks. During the sum
mer Mr.. Hanlon's health was greatly
improved.
The Washington times., 1904-08-23
Personal Comment on Men and
Things in the Field of Sports

While 1t is denied that there is a fac
tiOnal fight between the older Of the
Phillles' players and the youngsters. it
IS asserted that Hulswitt broke his
hand in a fight with Jack Doyle. Doyle
has been released.
Ned Sawyer. the golf player. IS not
yet twenty-one years Of age.
Jeffries says he will knock Munroe out
in "a minute and half"
The Observation-Disclosures dOuble-header
at Baltimore Saturday drew l2,24f PEG
pie
The Washington times., 1904-08-23
WAGON IN COLLISION.

A large delivery wagon owned by ]. +.
Dyer. Of NJ Street. near Thirty-fourth.
cOlided with the front porch Of a house
on Thirty-third Street, near the corner
of NJ yesterday morning. badly damag-
ing same.
The Washington times., 1904-08-23
Information for Fishermen

The Potomac is cloudy and unfit for
fishing.
No catches have been made recently
I'm the vicinity of Georgetown.
The Washington times., 1904-08-23
The Damage.

After the crowd had been separated by
wiser heads the yachtsman had two
black eyes and q long cut across his
temple. Bossert had two eyes Of q
dusky hue. Kitchens was bruised and
had one eye BACKED, a policeman lay on
the floor in semi-cOnsciOus condition,
and many others were more or less
injured.
The game was finished ana the score
was Millville, 30. Ocean City. 26 The
game of Saturday night VIII probably
end basketball for all time at Ocean
city. and IL is understood mat the au-
thorities will interfere before the start
of the next game.
The Washington times., 1904-08-23

There Is said to be a deal on. between
the Brooklyn and St. Louis National
League clubs. whereby Pitcher Jones
will go To the Cardinals for Pitcher Nc
Farland, Catcher O'Neill and Outfielder
Barclay.
The Washington times., 1904-08-23

Sprint races have been liven fail
trial at the Brighton Beach and En-
pire City tracks this season. and the
The Washington times., 1904-08-23

Kid Parker. Of Denver. and Perry
Queenan. of Salt Lake. have been
matched by Manager King, OF the WaIIa
WalIa Athletic Club. for a ten-round
boxing contest on August %. Each has
had a decision over the other and this
go will settle which is the better man
The Washington times., 1904-08-23
LIVESTOCK SHOW
ON AT ST. LOUIS
Greatest Exhibition in His
tory Of the World.
PRIZES AMOUNT TO 100000
Horse Department Has 1900 Entries
Harness and Saddle Mays Predomi-
nating-Forum Seats 1000.

ST. LOUIS. Aug 23.-The Worlds Fair
livestock show has opened 70 continue
until November 4, and IS one Of the
principal features Of the Exposition.
The scope Of this enterprise. which ex-
tends 70 every department Of livestock.
ranging from cattle and horses down 70
Belgian hares. exceeds that Of any other
event in the history Of livestock shows.
The total valuation Of the prizes 10 be
awarded is placed at $4,000. The list
Of jurors appointed TO Judge the several
exhibits includes the names Of the fore
most men in the livestock world. The
livestock forum. where all the events
are scheduled TO take place. is the Iarg-
est arena ever erected for livestock show
purposes.
The Washington times., 1904-08-23
Interest IN Horses.

Great interest is centered on the ex-
hibit Of horses. the first Of the. series Of
livestock shows, which opens tomorrow
In number of entries this exhibit OK
ceeds that Of the Columbian Exposition
by over 100 per cent
Among the large list Of 1000 entries.
which includes the best stations and
mares Of both continents. the harness
and saddle horses viii predominant
The livestock buildings cover over 900
acres. The forum, the largest building
on the livestock grounds, is go bv 90
feet and has a seating capacity Of LOO
The Washington times., 1904-08-23

Leach. the Pittsburg third baseman,
will probably be unable 10 play for the
balance Of the season.