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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-21

grade of prisoners, which entities him
to all the privileges that the best be-
haved may enjoy. AS such he need
not wear the stripes save when he IS
on the outside of the building, the
warden. William H. Meyer, having dis
carded this mark in favor of the blue
uniform.
Morse must abide by rules that gov
ern the employment Of every moment
Of his day. Speech is denied him ex-
cept at stated times, even at his meals.
Still to Fight For Freedom.
he is still full of fight and said to a
reporter shortly before the prison doors
closed on him:
My last words as a free man are to re-
iterate that l am an innocent man. am
the victim largely Of circumstances and
INSCRIPTIONS methods, but the battle is
not yet over. although 1 have suffered a
heavy defeat.
1 shall protest against Imprisonment on
the ground that by commitment is Illegal
But this is more or less a formal motion.
There are other steps to be taken, and on
these 1 am raising high hopes. Martin
LittIeton. my counsel. will be here in a
day or two. and then we shall discuss in
detail tho plans to be pursued.
1 detest whining, but in justice to my
EelI i must say, NIl8I every man WHO Is
conversant with affairs in New York
must know, that / was the victim of a
clique who feared me. I incurred their
enmity. and they set about to encompass
my destruction. How they did It is a
matter of history. But 1 have suffered
reverses before and have survived them.
I SHALL hope. survive this too But 1t is
hard, hard to make myself think this way
at my time of life. I am an old man
now, and fifteen years out of my life-oh.
e of NTH - hal
One of his companions recalled the
lines from Oscar Wilde's beautiful
Ballad of Reading Gaol' running:
''His step seemed light and gay, but
never saw a man who looked so
wistfully at the day.
Takes Pleasure In Poem.
Morse unused for a moment.
at can feel those things now" he
said. They come straight home.
While / was in the Tombs a friend
sent me the verses called Invictus,' by
w. e. Henley. 1 wish 1 had brought
them with me-"
He was glad when he learned that
one of the party recalled them and
wrote them out for him. The lines
of the poem "Invictus" are as follows:
Out or the night that covers me,
Black as the pit from pole to pole,
thank whatever gods there be
For my unconQuerable soul.
In the fell clutch of circumstance
have not WINGED or cried aloud
Under the blud geonings OF fate
My head Is bloody. but widowed
It matters not how strait the gate.
How charged with punishment the SCROLL
am the master of my fate
am the captain of rn3 soul. s.--s
He read the lines and as he put them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-21

in his pocket remarked that he hopec
he would be permitted to keep them.
did / feel myself guilty my outlook
would be black indeed" he said, but
1 do not think my life a failure, AZ
least not yet No matter what they
do to me, they can't kill my spirit. 1t
is because of this sentiment that lows
Henley's lines. Every mans voice.
raised for me or against me. is of
avail, and so 1 ask the aid Of every
man who may believe that a wrong
has been done me. That is all / want
to say. Goodhy."
That was his valedictory.
Allowed Two Visitors a Month.
Morse is permitted two visitors each
month. besides special calls of urgent
nature. so long as he IS IN the lrst
grade. He may receive letters and
books and may write one letter every
two weeks. but all of his commanica-
lions are subject to the warden's svru-
tiny.
He can purchase out Of the money
he left with the warden. something
like $500. black tie and tooth pas1o,
and hairbrush and a looking glass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-21
The Light in the Face of Jesus
Christ
VALET TO AID OF PATRICK
Murdered MiIlionaire's Body Servant
Says He Will Confess.

New Orleans, La, Jan. 21-Rela-
tives of Albert T. Patrick, the New
York lawyer now confined in Sing
Sing prison for the murder of Mil
lionaire William Marsh Rice, have
obtained a promise from Charles F.
Jones, Rice's former valet, who has
turned up here after having been
missing for three years, that he will
go back to New York and give evi-
dence which it is believed may open
up a way for the release of Patrick.
He declared that he had returned for
the purpose of making a clean breast
of it and settling the whole affair.
The testimony of Jones at the trial
went a long way toward securing Pat
rick's conviction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-21

but he is not permitted to buy any
additions to the menus. Here is the
daily bill of fare:
Breakfast-Potatoes. bread. butter and
coffee
Dinner Roast beef. sweet potatoes
bread and water.
Suppor-Pie. bread. butter and tea.
A sample OF the daily routine for
convict No. 2S14 Is: G:3O n. No., rising
gong; 7:15, a. m. roll call; 30; a. m.
sick report; T:3O a. m. breakfast; 8 q.
m, work: II 40 a. m. recall; 12:15 p.
n, dinner; 1915 p. m. work; 4:15 p.
m. recall; 4:35 p. m. supper; 6 p. H..
musical hour; to Q, quiet and reading.
smoking permitted; 8 p. M, lights out.
sleep.
At meals different motions OF the
hand Indicate different wants. The
hand appraised means water. extended
TO the right means something else, and
then to the left it has another meaning
1t is likely Morse viii be put TO cleri-
cal work. as he Is not strong enough
to do outside work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-21

Remember this includes everything in our stock We
have reserved nothing. Everyone knows the quality and
workmanship in SteinBoCh Clothes You take your pick
from the entire stock We start to remodel the interior
of our store Feb $50 get in onthis tomorrow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-21
VICTORY over SIN
Subtle Influences Deaden Keen
Sensibihties of the Soul,
Says Rev. Boving.
WILL MUST BE IN ACTION
Fourth in Series of Sermons Deliver
ed at the Central Presbyterian
Church Revival.

The fourth of the series of evangel-
istic sermons being preached by Rev,
Charles B. Boving, D. D., of Hannibal,
Mo, at the Central Presbyterian
chapel was delivered before large
audience last night.
The subject chosen by the speaker
was Repentance" and he spoke in
part as follows:
The theme of repentance is as old
as time The voice Of God has been
calling to men and women of all ages
to repent Sin with its glittering per
sonality and winning smile placed a
whitening blight upon the souls Of
men In each epoch OF the worlds his
tory. History records the battles
fought in settling civil and religious
questions. but some of the greatest
battles, unrecorded though they be.
that have been fought, have been the
noiseless and smokeless battle OF tbs
individual in rescuing the soul from
the thraldoi14 Of sin.
Deadens Keen SensibiIities.
"The first step in repentance Is a
quickened conscience Sin with It's
subtle influence deadenS the keen SEN
sibilities of the soul and before there
can be a true repentance conscience
must be quickened.
"The second step in repentance is
a new perception The sinner must
realize the error of his way and see
the beauty of the new life.
THE third step is new formed af-
lection. The love for old things must
be cast away and a love for the cleaner
and brighter things of life formed.
Conversion of VIII.
The fourth and last step in true
repentance must be a converted will
The man or woman must will to
do better. They must swing into &C
tivity that most powerful element of
the mind, the WILL
Mr. 9oving will speak tonight on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-21
President Helps Orphans.

Hundreds of orphans have been
helped by the president of the In
dustrial and Orphans Home at Ma
con. Ga, who writes: I'VE have used
Electric Bitters IN Jn=s institution for
nine years. 1t has proved a most ex-
cellent medicine for stomach, liver
and kidney troubles. We regard 1t
as one of the best family medicines
on earth" 1t invigorates the vital
organs, purif1es the blood, aids d.
gestion. creates appetite. To strength
en- and build up thin, pale, weak
children or rundown people it has no
equal. Best for female complaints
Only so cents at all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-21
ANOTHER DAM is PLANNED
Cmcagoans Would Develop 10000
Horse Power at St. Louis.

CmcagoanS Would Develop 100, 900
Horse Power at St. Louis.
st. Louis, Jan. 21-A deep har-
Dor. by means of a dam, from which
may be developed more than $50, 900
hores power Immediately and $780,
600 horse power eventually, is plan
ned for St Louis by Lyman E. Cooley
of Chicago, if congress appropriates
money for a deeper Mississippi river
channel.
Mr.. Cooley says, to accomplish this,
a dam should be placed either at Car
ondelet or Jefferson Barracks, SUI
burbs just south of st. Louis, which
Will create a deep channel from the
mouth of the Illinois river to ST.
Louis. Any line of steamers could
easily harbor here and the rise of
water would in no way harm the
banks, he says.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-21
is OUT OF WORLD
Charles w. Morse, Recently
Leading Financier, Non
entity in the Pen.
is UNDER RIGID ROUTINE
Secures Some Privileges as First
Glass PrisOner-StiII Main
tains Spirit.

When the big steel door of the Unit
ed States penitentiary at Atlanta, Ga,
recently swung shut behind Charles
W. Morse of New York, but yesterday
a man of millions, he had ceased to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-21
Program at St. Joseph's.
-o5TpIslsT cIsFoissT NAsH'

The high school pupils OF st. Jo-
seph's parochial school viii give pro
gram this eveningsin the convent par
Tors in honor of Miss Cecilia Burkhart.
a member of the class of 1910.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-21
STOCK BROKERS'.

~~~-~-----~---~-~-----~@----
ii. J. TOHER A. L. ANDERSON.
LII. J. TOHlEIR &k CO..
Brokers.
sTOCKs
GRAIN.
PROVISIONS.
COTTON.
PRIVATE WIRES TO NEW YORK
AND CHICAGO.
iOs ElATig STREET. DAVENPORT
PHONE WEST 407.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-21

banker and master of great fleets, who
was intrusted with the care of many
millions and convicted of being faith
less to the trust, had begun his fifteen
year sentence. He had become convict
No. 2S14, and after all the formaltties
had been concluded, clad in an Ill fit
ting suit Of rough blue clothes. he was
marched into the big dining hall and
with negroes, Indians, Cinnamon and
whites of every condition took his first
meal under the roof that is to shut out
his liberty for fifteen years
No. 2S14 henceforth supplants Morse's
name. He has been put in the first
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-01-21

All the news all the time The
Argus.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-09
CLUB HOLDS ITS
FIRST REHEARSAL
Good Beginning Made in Pre-
lininary Work for Music
Festival.

With prospects brighter than at any
time in it's history. the "Wednesday
Club held its first rehearsal in the
auditorium of the High School last
night. The auditorium, which has
been donated by the City school Board
for all of the clubs rehearsals, proved
an admirable place. 1t was well lighted
and heated, and the acoustics were
pronounced better than in any other
building In which the club has held
rehearsals. The attendance was un'
usually large for the first meeting.
Arthur Scrivenor directed the sing.
ing of .Hora Novissima," modern
composition, by Horatio w. Parker. an
American composer This is not q
heavy work. but is considered one OF
the finest of its kind. Mr.. Parker has
q brother in Newport News, and 1t is
said that aIn auxiliary chorus from
that city will attend the performances
of the club.
Manager Corley reported that he al
ready had about twice as many con-
tributing members as the club has ever
had in any one season. The number
is increasing daily. and probably will
reach 500 before the first performance.
The chorus Will be larger than ever
before. and the artists viii be OF
world wide reputation. The orchestra
is TO be the best obtainable in the
East.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-09

From New York comes the simple
statement that an agreement has been
reached between Charles Frohman and
Klaw & Erlanger. on the ono side, and
John Cort. representing the National
Theatre owners Association. on the
other. whereby the attractions of the
former will hereafter be booked In
the houses controlled by the National
Theatre Owners Association
Only to those more or less familiar
with the long and bitter warfare be-
tween the two theatrical factions Is
the statement of any interest at all.
but to the chronic theatre-goer In
cities of the size Of Richmond and in
smaller towns. the importance OF this
announcement cain hardly be eSag-
gerated 1t means that war extend
ing through years has been brought
to a close: 1t means that system
of practical boycott has been ended;
1T means that the lion and the lamb
will lie down together--as to which
is the lion and which is the lamb. con-
suit Rennold Wolf. OF the syndicate. or
Token Worm. of the independents. Lo-
cally and practically. 1t means that.
IL there are many more long stretches
of darkness at the Academy of Music
II will not be on account OF the
theatrical war.
What Fence Means.
a brief review of the situation ex-
listing heretofore viii probably make
clearer the Importance 10 Richmond
playgoers of the joint proclamation Of
peace from the men who control. to
large extent. theatricals in America
For many years. under the manage
ment of Thomas G. Leath, the Academy
of Music was what IS known as a
e., al iI,,., -
the attractions sent out by Klaw e
Erlanger the Frohmans and their as
sociates. who, on their part. would hot
send their shows to theatre that
booked attractions other than those
belonging to some member OF the syn
dicate. When Jake Wells became man
ager OF the circuit to which the
academy Of Music belongs, he became
dissatisfied with this form OF tyranny,
and almost Immediately began to use
every effort to break away from the
monopolistic rule OF the syndicate. He
Joined the Independent Producing Man
ayers Association, indeed, was made
director OF the association, which. In
conjunction with the National Theatre
Owners Association, instituted a de-
termined and bitter attack upon the
syndicate
Cause of Attack.
MS attack. led by the Shuberts and
William A. Brady. was ayowedly for
the purpose OF compelling Klaw &:
Erlanger and their associates to open
their houses to the attractions of the
| shuberts and their associates, Henry
w. Savage and Liebler & Co., for in
stance. and the war soon became
known as the fight for the open door,
between the Independents and the syn
dicate. The independents based their
struggle upon high and noble plat
form-that they We're fighting the flgh,
OF the people: that they wanted tc
open every theatre In America to every
attraction in America; that they, anc
| all the people. We're sick Of trusts
that the syndicate was a GRADING anc
heartless monopoly; that "Britons neve,
| would be slaves" and hundreds OF
| other high-flown arguments and pleas
Misled by belief in the sincerit,
of purpose OF the Independents. JAKE
Wells entered into the fight with FL
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-09
INSPECT POLICE FORCE
Richmond's Bluecoats to Parade Before Git

Ricrmond's Bluecoats to Parade Before Git
liens To-Day.
The annual autumn INSPECTION OF the po-
lice force viii be held this afternoon, the
parade forming at Ninteenth and Broad
Streets at o'clock Everything IN every
ward has been furnished up, and the men
will be dressed In their fuli-!eHstH W'''e'
uniforms, bearing batons
After the inspection of the three stations
the line of parade will form. MAJOR Mes'
ner. mounted. will head the line OF men ~
followed by the mounted squad, commanaeu
nv Sergeant r. b. Sowell. The bicycle
SQUAD sa al's headed by -sergeant Bryant,
viii come next. and then the frs. District esaana
men, washington Ward men. the sse o'iaa
District, and the automooiies any po'No
From Nineteenth and Broad Streets inc nc
column will move into Main. thence up 70
Fifth street. to Franklin, to Kyano y, ene citv
nan where the men will be Inspected py
the board OF Police Commissioners.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-09
MEETS SUDDEN DEATH
Waterman Seal Expires While at Work l
Firing Boilers. s&5i3,$, Ear

Waterman Seal Expires While at Work
Firing Boilers.
Horace ". Seal. Waterman for the Darby
town Distillng Company. dropped dead at
Acting Coroner j. F'ulmer Bright viewed
tho body and pronounced death duo to pa
fra'ysis OF the heart. He did not think an
Inquest necessary.
Part of Mr.. Seals work was to fire UP tha
boilers in tho morning before the arrival OF
the workmen. He was In the act of putting
IN shovel OF coal when he gasped ana
'ell backward. Before another Waterman
who was standing nearby. could reach MN
he was dead
Mr. Seal lived at 5000 GILLIAN Street. and
caves his wife and fvo children. He was
sixty-two years OF age. After tho body was
to Nelson's undertaking establishment.
The funeral will take place this afternoon
from Fulton Baptist Church, and the inter-
rient will be made In lakewood Cemetery.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-09
THIRD PRESBYTERIAN MAY
ELECT NEW PASTOR TONIGHT

1t is probable that a Succession to
DR.. r. B. Eggleston, who resigned
the pastorate Of the Third Presbyte-
riaon Church some weeks ago, will be
named at a meeting of the church
committee which will be held to-
night. The congregation will meet
tee of seven which was appointed to
select new pastor to fill the vacancy.
DR.. +. T. McFaden, D. D., will preside
and preach at the meeting. While no
out as to the exact nature of the re-
port, 1t is believed that 1t will be
unanimously adopted and the COM
mittees choice of a new pastor APP
proved,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-09
NEVER IN ROANOKE
gorge weiss VIII Resist Being Taken There

c.orcc weiss Will Resist Being Taken There
for Trial on Charge of Speeding
The case of Georgc Weiss, of THIS CITY
who is wanted on a warrant charging him
Iaws In RnanoI,e county on September t.
VIII be called in the Polcey Court to-mor,
row morning. He has been bailcd for that
date.
otbnr nennic WIS sent hero some weeks
ago by sheriff C. L. Hatcher, of Roanoke
conrty Rut Mr.. Weiss declares that he
was not in or near Roanoke county on the
date specified in the warrant ana m, me
charge declared that they had never been
In Roanoke county In an automobilo or
anything else Mr., Weiss, declaring his m
nocence will resist being taken 70 ROANOKE
county for trial II seems probaple mat
the number now used by Mr.. Weiss on MS
car was used BY some one else under mo
re yistration OF 1900.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-09
NURSES GRADUATE
commencement Exercises OF sheltering Arms
---- Will BE Held -Erl,faX Night

Comm encemcnt Exercises OF Sheltering Arms
VIII BE Held Friday Night,
commencement exercises of tho shelter
Ing Arms Hospital Training School will ba
held Friday night in tho Elks' Home, EleY.
,enth and Marshall Streets.
DR.. Joseph A. White will act as nlaste<
az ceremonies and introduce tho Bpeakers
T'he nurses oath will he administered by
DR.. Stuart Michaux, and the diplomas Will
he presented by DR.. William s. Gordon DR.
Mcclure Newt on Will present tho class Aplns.
which we're given to the graduates by Miss
Frances scott, of 7l2 West Franklin Street.
tirhe graduates are Miss Blanche Nedckcr.
az Henrlco county, and Miss Elizabeth Hear,
Y Tho ushcrs will bc Messrs, Smith, Clutch
ina Goad and Dalton. OF the University
College. Of Medicine.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-09
CROWDS ATTEND
PURE FOOD Show
Marriage Ceremony May Be Per
formed as Special
Attraction.
Attraction.

Great crowds attended the Greater
Richmond Pure Food Show and In
dustrial Exposition in the Masonic
Temple Yesterday afternoon and even
ing. AS the days go by the number of
visitors is constantly increasing. 7 e
crowd last night was estimated at
1000 /.
W. H Dodd. who is in charge of
the exhibit. states that he Is now in
communication with a couple who
want to get married one night during
the show. The couple has written h m
Joint letter saying that they are
willing to be married. but admit being
little shy when it comes to facing
the crowd which is sure to be present
to witness the ceremony. However,
they agree to give the director
definite answer before the end OF the
week
Director Dodd has arranged doll
matinee for Saturday afternoon. All
children in the city under the age
of twelve are Invited to enter the con-
test. Prizes will be awarded to the
child having the prettiest doll and to
the one with the largest collection.
night. has always been the day OF
me most 1t is fine to see the little
ones together and notice the prouu
way they exhibit their dolls.
| 1t is estimated that the visitors last
| night carried home with them 10000
samples OF all kinds of food products,
which are being distributed by the
manufacturers and their agents This
! feature appeals particularly to house
| wives, and many have taken advan-
tage of the opportunity to sample old
and new delicacies.
The Pure Food Show Will be open
| afternoons from 2 to 3 o'clock and
! at night from to 1920 o'clock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-09
OYSTERS .HEALTY
Engineer Nfcsser Finds Con-
ditions Satisfactory.

ditions Satisfactory.
Sanitary conditions. In the Virginia
oyster region are entirely satisfactory,
according to State Sanitary Engineer
Richard Messer, who returned yester-
Way from Chincoteague Island Mr.
Messer has been inspecting the dis
posal of sewage In the fields Tor the
taking of oysters.
One Of the most important features
of the work Of the State Health De-
partner is In watching health condi-
lions in Tidewater SO as to prevent
of sewage is vital point, as much Of
the disease In Northern cities. which
was attributed to the oyster, was
traced to Infection from sewage.
So far as the department knows. no
one runs any risk whatever in devour-
ing as many Virginia oysters as his
physical capacity or his financial re-
sources NAV stand.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-09
INQUIRY POSTPONED
Lynch Investigating Com mittee to

LYNCH Investigating Committee to Hear
Witnesses Tonight.
Because of interest In the election re.
turns and tho fact that yesterday was =
holiday, Chairman John i. Lynch of tho
CouncIlmanic investigating Committee, ap-
pointed to inquire into affairs of the City
Engineers Office, postponed the meeting
scheduled for last night to tonight at 8
o'clock, when the four assistant engineers
will be examined in order of their senior
ity.
No other municipal meetings arc on the
calendar for this week, and 1t Is proposed
for tho Investigating committee to sit night.
IN until 1t has completed tho taking Of ten-
tlmnnY. Il. lAl 60 .l.L-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-09
Comm,.s,oner Cabell Here.

Commssioner OF lnteTHHl IteVuI!!uu
Of Richmond, came to Richrnond yes,
terday morning from washington, and
cast his ballot for the Republican
nominee for Congress, Mr.. Vawter,
Mr.. Cabell spent the. day In ealing on
personal business. returning to Wash
ington last night
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-09
BIG ATTRACTIONS
WILL COME NOW

New York, November s.--Nntionnls
hnye withdrawn NIL opposition to
xlnw q ErlnnScr and VIII accept
their bookings, we expect to plny
attractions OF both mt Academy.
GIud OF the outcome and that we
Gun once more bring to Richmond
and other southern cities, where we
operate, the mcritOrlOns attractions
of all producers. This IN the oncn
door policy for which we have con-
sistently fought. JAKE WELLS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-11-09
Sent to Grand Jury.

John Smith and Milton Jackson, coll
ored, charged with breaking Into the
home of Hattie Harper and stealing
therefrom a stove. were sent on 70
the grand jury from the Police Court
Yesterday morning.