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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-20
MANY MARRIAGES
HELD TO Be VOID
illinois Supreme Court Rules on
Ceremonies Performed
Year After Divorce.

Springfield, ILL.,, Dec. 20.-Thous-
ands of Illinois couples must remarry
if they want their union recognized as
legal, under a decision of the Illinois
supreme court.
The court ruled that when a person
violates the Illinois statute prohibiting
remarriage within one year after di-
vorce the ceremony is not legal even
II performed in another state. Neither
has one party any claim upon the es-
tate of the other The children result
ing from the illegal marriages are
without moral protection and have no
standing in law.
Many thousands of Illinoisans have
gone to other states and remarked
within less than a year after the Illi-
nois divorce. They have considered
their unions and their-children Iegiti,
mate, but the final court decision will
compel them to remarry now if a
year has elapsed or wait until a year
has elapsed.
The court says that in some states
where the remarriage of only the
party at fault is prohibited the law
hes been construed as penal and hav-
ing no extra territorial effect
In Illinois, however, as in Wisconsin,
I there is no part of its purpose to pun.
ish wrongdoer, for it treats the in
nCcent and guilty alike. 1t is posi-
tive policy Of the state for the pTotec-
tion of morals and the good order Of
| society against serious social evils,
the opinion says.
The case was that of Robert ]. Will
/ son, administrator of the estate of
/ Mary A. Cook, against Robert ].
Cook. Cook remarked three months
after he was divorced from a former
wife. He claimed homestead and
/ dover in the woman's estate.
The same liability attaches to mu-
inequalities as to private citizens for
the proper observance of the laws of
the state, is the finding of the su-
preme court. The city of Chicago
sought to escape fines for violation OF
the women's ten hour law in the en-
ployment of women in institutions un-
der the control of the city.
A judgment of the municipal court
of Chicago, wherein the city was fined
S25 in two cases for employing fe-
male help in the Chicago detention
hospital for a longer period than ten
hours in any one day was affirmed
The Cook county civil service com
mission has no Jurisdiction over the
juvenile court or it's judicial officers.
The head probation officer, by the pc
culiar nature of his duties. is a judi
cial officer. These two points the su,
preme court holds in decision in the
case of John H. Witter against the
county commissioners and county civil
service commission.
That a county judge is without pow
er to sit in judgment with members
of an election commission in cases
where lodging house keepers testify
falsely. was the finding of the supreme
court in the case of the people in rela,
tion to Judge John f. Owens OF Cook
county against Edward ]. Hogan.
Chicago's ordinance against fortune
telling is a dead letter The supreme
court says the city had no authority
to pass such messEres. Decision was
in the case of the city Of Chicago
against Professor Ross.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-20
DEFENSE IN DYNAMITE
CASE BEGINS ARGUMENTS

indianapolis, Dec. 20.-"If you be-
Ieye these men guilty. it is your duty
TO convict them; but if you undertake
to piece evidence together with sus-
picion and differences, you should think
of the lives you are about to wreck"
Henry l. Nowlen Of Peoria so appeal
ed 10 the jury today in behalf of the
40 defendants in the dynamite" trial.
Nowlen referred 10 McManigal as an
arch fiend" and attacked his confes-
sion in duplicating others in explosions
as not sufficiently corroborated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-20
DIES SAVING HIS HORSES
Peorisn Rushes into Burning Barn
Just Before Roof coIlapses.

Peoria. H., Dec. 20.-One man and
se~ eral horses were burned To death in
a fire which destroyed the main barns
OF the Thede Brothers Transfer com
pany here early last night. The man
burned to death was a stable helper.
After the fire lines had been stretched
he broke through and rushed into the
burning stable, ostensibly ID rescue
horses. Just after the man entered
the building the roof collapsed and he
was buried under burning timbers. The
property loss is estimated at SIS, 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-20
UNVElL ILLINOIS SHAFT
ON ANDERSONVILLE SITE

Andersonville. Ca, Dec. 20.-ln the
presence Of Governor Deneen Of Illinois
and stan and a large party of Illinois
veterans and representatives, the gov
ernment monument erected TO the
memory Of Illinois soldiers buried here,
was unveiled today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-20
FLORIDA SHRINERS ARE
TO GIVE DEGREE TO TAFT

Jacksonville, Fla. Dec. 20.-President
Taft will be made an alligator to
night by Morocco temple, Ancient Ara
bic Order Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine
The honor is the highest that can be
conferred or a Shriper in Florida.
Nerden, Okia.-In an alleged attempt
10 destroy evidence against prominent
citizens of Chickasha, who shipB@S
their Christmas liquor" through this
town, the Rock Island station was
broken into and several leaves of the
freight and express books were stolen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-20
HUYLER, CANDY MAKERS
SON, FATALLY INJURED

Morristown, n. j., Dec. 2O.--John 5.
EIuyler, 10. youngest son OF the late
John s Huyler, millionaire candy man.
ufacturer. was perhaps fatally injured
this morning by falling beneath a
train. Both legs were crushed to the
kree. Immediate amputRtion was
necessary. Huyler died this after
noon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-20
FITZGERALD SET
FREE BY JURORS

Chicago. Dec. 20.-George w. Fitz-
gerald, former asserting teller at the
subTeasury in Chicago. charged with
the theft of s173.0OO from the govern
ment in February, 1907, today was
found not guilty by jury.
The Fitzgerald - took i've bal
lots.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-20
The Weather
Forecast Till p. m. Tomorrow for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline,

Forecast Till p. m. Tomorrow for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.
Fair tonight and Saturday, colder
tonight with the lowest temperature
about Is degrees.
Temperature at a. m, rs. Highest
yesterday, 35; lowest last night, 2S.
Velocity OF wind at a. m, Is miles
per hour.
Precipitation, none.
Relative humidity at p. m, so, at
z a m, Ga.
Stage of water, 1.s, fall of A in
last "a hours.
I'M. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
From noon today to noon tomorrow
Sun sets 4:36, rises 721. Evening
stars: Venus, Saturn. Morning stars;
Mars, Mercury, Jupiter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-20
SERVICE FOR
REID IS HELD
Rare Honor Paid Ameri-
can Ambassador by
English Government.
$500 PEOPLE ATTEND
Royalty Represented in DiStin-
guiShed Congregation at
Westminster Abbey.
$500 PEOPLE ATTEND

London, Dec. 2o.-The memorial
service for the late Ambassador Reid
celebrated today in Westminster alb
hey, was an impressive ceremony. The
honor of such a service in Great Bri
tain's most historical cathedral has
only on few occasions been accorded
to any but British subjects of great
distinction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-20
MEXICO is TO
BE JERkED Up
Government Continues In
different to the Inter-
ests of America.
REBEL PROPERTY RAIDS
First Hand Reports Come to
Administration and New
Action Is Ordered.
REBEL PROPERTY RAIDS

Washington, Dec. 2o-Determina-
ton to adopt a sitter policy toward
Mexico, as disclosed in the announce
ment last night of a purpose to make
fresh representations to that govern
ment regarding continuation of the re-
bellion, is directly attributable to the
recent return to Washington of sever
al persons thoroughly cognizant with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-20
Moose Make Home at Aurora.

Aurora, Ill, Dec. 20.-The Loyal Or.
der Of Moose Of the state of Illinois
has decided to move its headquarters
to Aurora and to build $1,50O, 900 in
dustriai school and home for the
aged on a 1000 acre tract it has
bought here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-20

In the congregation Of $500 as
sembled this morning nearly half were
American residents in England, includ-
ing the staff of the American embassy
and consulate general. Royalty of gov
ernment of every class in public life
together with the artistic and literary
worlds were represented. The day
was gray and gloomy, typical London
winter.
DEEPEST BLACK WORN.
All Of the congregation were dress
ed in deepest black. Robes of the cler-
gy and choir and flames from clusters
Of candles before the altar were only
spots of color against the dark stone
wall lined with tablets and busts Of
hundred of noted dead.
Funeral marches were played while
the great congregation assembled.
Prince Arthur Of Connaught as rep
resentative of the king and queen;
representatives and other royal per-
sonages; Prince Louis of Battenberg;
Grand Duke Michael: Russian Foreign
SECRETARY ltAnACA AElutt
Home Secretary McKenna, Colonial
Secretary Harcourt, Indian Secretary
MARQUIS of Crewe, and Sydney Bux-
ton. president of the board of trade,
were seated in front pews OF the chan
eel
SOLEMN AND BEAUTIFUL.
Shortly after noon a professional
was played on the great organ and the
archbishops of Canterbury and York
( in robes Of scarlet and white, with Rt
Rev. Herbert Edward Ryle, dean OF
/ Westminster abbey. in black robes, went
to their places while the choir soft
/ ly chanIed the opening sentences OF
I the burial services. Dean RyIe read
part of the burial service.
Music was sung by the abbey choir
reinforced by the chapel royal. and
! the great organ was played by SiI
/ Frederick Bridge. who had a band oi
drums and trumpets TO assist. The
sonorous roll Of fvIms and bursts o.
! trumpets in the dead march in Saul
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-20

Harrison of Fulton, Ill, was arrested
here for conspiracy after testifying in
the divorce case of Emma Refer VS..
Frank Reter. Harrison, according to
the testimony of a witness, received
$50 from Reter for inducing Mrs. Ret
er to go to Davenport, where she was
arrested with a man in the Kaiserhof
hotel Other arrests may follow Mrs
Reter was granted a divorce yester-
day and S2,5O0 alimony
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-20

and the accompaniment of many boys
voices in Wesley's hymn, Let Saints
on Earth in Concert Sing" was un-
surpassable in solemnity and beauty.
Wreaths from President Taft and
Secre- -ary Knox were displayed in the
abbey.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-20

Doctor Held for Conspiracy.
Clinton, Iowa, Dec. 20.-Dr. Charles
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-20

Associated Press
Exclusive Wire
Evening star., 1912-09-08
IMPROVING POTOMAC PARK.
Large Force of Men at Work Pre-
pairing for New Roadway.

A large force Of men is employed along
the Georgetown channel side Of the part
Of Potomac Park to the eastward OF the
railroad tracks, grading and making
ready for the putting in of a new road
way that will be extended along the wa
ter sides of this part Of the reclaimed
area. The last dredging done in the
Washington channel has raised the grade
of the eastern section of Potomac Park
to the height desired by the engineers
and no more material from the river will
be deposited upon it
The plans Of the officials in charge of
the beautifying Of the park call for NE
laying out Of driveways. erection of foun-
tains and other work that will beautify
the unimproved portion Of the park.
The work now in progress along the
south side of this section is the starting,
it is stated. of improvements that will
take year or two to complete. Since
it was first raised above the water level
twenty or more years ago, this portion
OF the park, except the portion used by
the Agricultural Department for It's ex-
detrimental farm, has been a wilderness
Of scrub willows and other underground
in which rabbits and other game could
be found.
Evening star., 1912-09-08
SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY HELD.
Services Conducted at the Baptist
Church at Leesburg.
special Correspondence of The Star.


LEESBURG, Va, September :. 1912.
An all-day rally in the interest of Sun
day school work was held at the Baptist
Church here today. Rev. j. T. Watts,
state secretary, was the principal speaker
and made an interesting and instructive
address. There were also a number Of
other talks by local speakers.
On Sunday Rev. DR.. Charles T. Hern-
don of Salem. Va, will preach at the
church. DR.. Herndon was formerly pas
tor of the Baptist churches at Hamilton
and Waterford, this county.
Information has been received here of
the death of Mr.. William Chiever of
Paeonian Springs He was a native of
Petersburg. Va, at which place his body
was inferred. He was about sixty-five
years old. and is survived by widow.
DR.. j. II. Copeland of Round HILL this
county, suffered stroke of paralysis at
the Leesburg railroad station Thursday
evening, and is at the Leesburg Hospital
in critical condition. DIR. Copeland is
one of the Oldest and best known physi-
clans Of this county.
Announcement has been made of the
marriage of Miss Helen Covington Haw-
ley. daughter of Rev: and Mrs. j.. y.
Hawley of Hamilton, this county. to John
c. Daniel of Manning, s. c. The cere-
mony was performed at the home of the
brides parents Wednesday, Rev. Mr..
Hawley officiating.
Lewis Rose. who was injured in a race
at the heavy draft show Wednesday, Is at
Leesburg Hospital suffering from 4
crushed leg. Both bones below the knee
were broken when Rose was crowded
into post. He was riding Lady Wash
ington and finished the heat before falling
from the horse.
Mrs. j. r. Janney of Purcellville. Va.
has sold her residence IN that town to
j. n. Mount of Leesbur5 for $500.
Evening star., 1912-09-08
Had Bad Case
0fHennOrrIhoidS
Itching and Burning, Could Not
Sleep or Rest. Afflicted Parts
Irritated and lnflamed. Cured
by Cuticura Soap and Ointment.

okalona. Ars.-"I had a bad case Of itching
ard burning piles, and tried many remedies
without relief. I could not sleep nor rest at
night The affected parts were irritated also
'niamed, and my family physician said ! would
have 10 undergo operation
II bathed good with Cuticura Soap in pure
water about fifteen minutes then ] applied the
Cuticura ointment. ] did this four times day
other week, and IN the space of three weeks /
cured sound and well. One box Of Cuticura
Ointment with Cuticura Soap cured my case of
piles OF six years standing. When / commenced
the Cuticurs Sop and the Cutcura Oint-
meat I only weighed hundred and twenty
eight pounds. Now I weigh one hundred and
Dec II. 1911.
For pimples and blackheads the following Is
most effective and economical treatment
Gently smear the affected parts with Cuticura
Ointment. the eud OF the finger. but do not
rub. Wash OF the Cuticura Ointment in 1--WE
minutes with CuticIra Soap and hot water and
continue bathing for some minutes. This treat
ment i best rising and retiring. At other
times use Cuticura Sap freely for the toilet
and bath, Ia assist in preventing inhammat tion
irritation and clogging of the pores Sold
throughout the world. Sample OF each mailed
free. with 32p. skin Book. Address postcard
"Cuticura. Dept II. Boston,
kETender-faced men should use Cuticura Soap
Shaving Stick. 25c. Sample free.
Evening star., 1912-09-08
THE BYSTANDING MIND.
BY DR.. Frank Crane.

Hence little souls have been shaken.
The prospect has SO oppressed them that
they cry, Eat, drink and be merry, for
tomorrow we die"
Men tend to run to extremes and that
is one of them.
The other extreme is to imagine that
the church. the state. the bar, the medi-
cal profession. the business or whatever
small world we may be in is entirely upon
our shoulders.
Z The middle way between these two ex-
! tremes Is both the wisest and the most
comfortable.
Ihere are some proper responsibilities
that rest on me. Let me bear them
seriously. not because no one else could
bear them SO well, but because they hap
pen 10 be on me. Not for the sake of the
universe, but for my own sake, let me be
serious enough. l cannot remain on the
earth with self-respect unless l pay my
way.
But on the other hand let me not for
get am but lodger for 4 night i'm this
mn OF the world. l am but bystander in
the great game OF destiny, 1 am only a
laDorer hired by the day in the construc-
ton works of the edifice of the coming
race.
Then let us not sweat and fear over
the large aims of fate. Evolution will
go on evolving. whatever YOU do. The
"one increasing purpose that through the
ages runs" will run right ahead. The
United States will not stop for you Art,
literature, music, work and amusement
will flow on as broad human rivers when
you have passed down the stream into the
ocean.
Let us do our days work, enjoy the
sunshine eat our dinner in thankfuness.
and get as worthy satisfaction out of ii
all as we can.
Let us be as happy as We can for our
little day, and as nobly. much like great
spirits, and as little like beasts we can.
Let us cultivate the Outstanding mind.
wit" says Bersot, lis the gift of
penetrating things without becoming en-
tangled in them"
Evening star., 1912-09-08

| We sometimes say OF a man that he
takes himself too seriously.
| What do we mean? That one should
regard himself as a joke? Hardly.
| 1t seems that the point Is this-that a
person should not overestimate his i'm
portance in the scheme of things.
| No one Is indispensable. In any place,
except perhaps in the heart Of one who
loves him.
We are tenants at wilr' in this life:
and liable to be ousted any day.
| The white-goods clerk who gets the
notion that the department store could
not get along without him is on the way
| to become a nuisance. Some Monday
morning he will be looking for a job, and
the store will still be doing business as
before.
| This huge express train we call human
| ity rolls right along. If you or l drop
off the rear platform it goes on just the
same.
| If you die tonight the suffragettes will
keep on agitating, and affairs in Chile
and Afghanistan will proceed as if moth
ing had happened.
The flying bird leaves no track in the
air. the speeding ship no furrow In the
sea.
If you drop a pebble in the pool it
leaves no hole
| The great ones Of earth are removed
and village affairs are not disturbed.
Even when Napoleon is captured and
taken away, Lincoln assassinated or the
richest man in the county dies, Martha
must still go on with her spinning and
Mary with her studies at the woman's
club.
We are at this passing show Of life but
a few days, and when we go out another
stands ready to take our place. |,
| It's huge affair. this world, and none
| Of US will be missed.
Evening star., 1912-09-08
ANACOSTIA.

The boys who serve in ST. Teresa's
Church in Anacostia as acolytes have
organized what they are to term an Altar
Boys Association for the purpose of pro-
viding entertainment among themselves
and also to assist in raising funds to re-
duce the debt on the school hail. which
was recently erected on v street
Several citizens associations in this
part of the District resume their meet
ings this week, following a recess during
the summer months. Tomorrow evening
the Hillsdale Association meets. Tues
day eveningsthe Rand.e Highlands. Con-
gress Heights and East Washington
Heights associations are scheduled to
hold meetings, and Wednesday evening
the Anacostia Association resumes it's
meetings. Thursday evening the Garfield
Association will again resume its busi-
ness sessions.
The funds in the treasury of the Rup-
pert Home for the Aged in Anacostia
are to be increased as a result of the
work of Mrs. De Grain. a member of the
board Of lady managers. Mrs. De Grain
has made handsome pillow. worked
almost entirely with small beads, and it
is to be sold.
Evening star., 1912-09-08
UNCLE JOE'S LIMOUSINE
SOLD UNDER HAMMER
Former Speaker of House
Gets $500 for Large
Machine.

"Cncle joe Cannon, able wielder of
the gavel for SO many years in the House
Of Representatives, had little job yes
terday that required the welding Of a
hammer. but he let somebody else do
the knocking. He wanted to part with
his seven-passenger, orty-horsepower
limousine. and so put it in the hands OF
street auctioneer company.
''We have here the automobile belong
ing to former Speaker Cannon" an
nounced the auctioneer. What am l
bid?'
1.-TWO hundred dollars for Uncle Joe's'
machine" proclaimed a stentorian voice
from the crowd.
1.-Two fifty" echoed another voice.
I'll make it $780," called third per-
son.
Auctioneer Protests.
What, only $500 for the automobile of
a former Speaker of the House of Rep
resentatives?' protested the auctioneer.
why, a pair Of George Washington s
socks would bring more than that
Sure can break it up and sell it for
souvenirs for more than that. came the
cry from an unheard district. ''Pll make
it three twenty-five
It's mine at three fifty declared an
other voice.
So 1t went on, finally stopping at $500.
The auctioneer told his auditors that the
machine had originally cost $1,000. But
the bid stuck, and finally the hammer
fell, declaring sold the limousine of the
former Speaker. M. G. Oliver was the
purchaser.
Evening star., 1912-09-08
HIS MOVEMENTS UNCERTAIN,
So John Go0dback Will Have Mental
Condition Examined.

John Goodback, charged with vagrancy.
seemed so uncertain about his move
ments for the past six or seven years
when he was arraigned in the Police
Court yesterday that Judge Mullowny
sent his to the hospital to have his men,
tai condition examined into.
John said he had been employed at the
"Kestwood' for seven years. When the
judge asked him where it was he an
Swered "Out there somewhere
"Out where? Is it in Washington"
"Out there" John replied, with q sweep
ing gesture including the whole universe.
What state is it in?"
Il don't know"
"Is it in Europe. or Africa, or Chna?''
"No. sir; it isn't in any of those places. y
This vas the only point John was posi-
tive OF.
Evening star., 1912-09-08
REs1STs HIS WIFE's SUIT.
Max Gerber, Charged With Non.
Support, Alleges Non.Residence.

Max Gerber, a tailor, appeared before a
United States commissioner in Baltimore
yesterday and had his attorney oppose an
effort made by Detective Berman Of this
city to have him surrendered on a war
rant alleging failure to support his wife
Annie Gerber, who resides at 44S NJ
street northwest.
Gerber resides at 1856 East Eden street,
Baltimore, and when told of the issuance
of the warrant for his arrest he furnish
ed security in the sum of $500 for his ap-
pearance before the United States COM
missioner.
1t is alleged that complaint was made
against Gerber In August of last year,
when he was charged with failure to sup
port his wife. and Judge De Lacy requir-
ed him to furnish bond TO support her for
one year. At the expiration of the year,
1t is charged, Gerber ceased his pay
ments.
Gerber contends that he is a resident
of Baltimore and that the Washington
courts have no authority to deal with
him. A continuance of the case was or
dered until September 23.
Evening star., 1912-09-08
CHILDREN AT PLAY INJURED
Tank of Garbage Wagon Slides and
Two Are Hurt.

The tank Of a garbage wagon slid from
the truck yesterday afternoon while in
the alley in rear Of 221O Ontario road
northwest. and Catherine Adamson, three
years old. 2236 Champlain street. and
Louise Bell, four years old. residing at
23OS Ontario road, were injured.
The children were playing in the alley
when the accident occurred. Louise
Bells foot was caught by the tank and
pinned to the ground Her mother ran to
her assistance and tugged at her until
she released her. The childs foot was
bruised .and she was taken to Garfield
Hospital. Catherine Adamson was only
slightly hurt. She was taken home.