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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-02-21

Brown. 1t was Justice Swayze who
presided in the state prosecution of
the meat packers in New Jersey,
In addition to the cast against the
meat packers he has dealt with a num-
Der Of important prosecutions in :Jer-
sey. notably the graft investigation in
connection with the new Hudson coun-
~ courthouse and the proceedings
against the exhibition of prizefght
moving picture films. In the picture
controversy he barred the films from
the state on the ground that they ..pan.
dered to the vicious and disorderlv
elements Of society,""
His home is in Newark. He ia siv.
ty years old. was educated at Har-
ward and then studied at the Harvard
law school. In 1882 he was admitted
to the Jersey bar as attorney and in
1885 as counselor. He practiced law
at Newton and in Newark until 1eoo
when he became Judge Of the circuit
court. Since 1903 he has been Justice
OF the state supreme court.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-02-21

III Advised.
Lawyer-My client painted a picture
Of this young lady. your honor. and she
claims 1t does not do her Justice.
Judge-Does not do her justice. did
you say?
Eyes. your honor. and she was fool
ish enough to think she could get it by
bringing the cas- before you!"-Yon-
kers Statesman.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-02-21
FRANCIS J. SWAYZE.
New Jersey Jurist a Possibility For the
United States Supreme Bench

New Jersey Jurist a Possibility For the
United States Supreme Bench
Francis ]. Swayze, justice Of the SUI
preme court of the state of New Jer-
sey, who is said to be under consid.
Grafton by President Taft for appoint.
ment to the United States supreme
court to succeed the late Justice John
NJ. Harlan, has long been regarded as
he foremost jurist of New Jersey, and
his name has come up as a candidate
for the supreme court on several oc-
casions in recent years. He is a Re-
publican and was a delegate to the
national convention in 1892. He is
also a member of the board Of over.
seers of Harvard college.
Justice Swayze was under consider
alton when the last previous vacancy
occurred on the supreme court. He
was also mentioned back in 1906 as a
possible successor Of Justice Henry B.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-02-21

ample. She drew a tiny roll Of scent
ed tobacco and paper from a gold case.
lighted it and pulled nonchalantly
while she chatted with her husband.
The Biddles Of Philadelphia are
among the wealthiest families in the
country, being related to the Drexels,
who are connected with the Morgan
financial interests. Another member
Of the Biddle family, Tony Biddle, has
frequently got in the public prints
through his fondness for the prize ring,
in which he has shown some ability
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-02-21
BALFOUR
AND.HIS
SUCCESSOR

RTHUR j. BALFOUR. who has
resigned the leadership OF
IA the British Conservatives, had
long been in a most difficult
position as a result Of the many dis
asters that have befallen his party.
Born in 1S4S, he entered political life
thirty-f1ve years ago. Rich, Of good
family and a nephew of the late Mar
Quis Of Salisbury. he entered parlia-
ment and before long was private Sec
rotary to Lord Salisbury when the lat
ter was foreign secretary. In 1856
he was secretary Of the local govern
ment board and afterward secretary
for Scotland. It was not, however,
until 1887. when Mr.. Balfour was thir-
ty-nine years old, that he really show
ed his capacity. He then became chief
secretary for Ireland, and in the curse
Of his administration the Crimes act
was put into force. The Irish in par
lament hated him so intensely that,
p%aradoxical as it may seem, they almost
anne to love him, and the verbal duels
between him and the Irish leaders in
the house of commons are to this day
remembered as among the most notable
battles that parliament has ever known
His name was calculated to infuriate
wen the calmest of his opponents. He
neve lost his temper and always
seemed bored. even when the most
violent invectives were hurled at him.
Mr.. Balfour became government lead
er in the house Of commons upon the
death of the Right Hon. w. H. Smith,
and throughout the session of 1892 he
displayed increasing ability in leading
the Unionist party. With the return
Of Gladstone to power Mr.. Balfour di-
rected, his speeches against the home
rule measure for Ireland. On the re-
turn Of the Unionist party to power
in 1895 he again became leader of the
house. In the affairs Of Egypt, West
Africa and China, the Jameson raid
and the Boer wal Mr.. Balfour was at
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-02-21

sThe other place won't rhyme.
-YnARa
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-02-21
Revised Version.

THAT story of the building of the
tower of Babel should be modernized."
But how would you account for the
confusion of tongues?"
"Why, l suppose they had the tower
pretty nearly up and then somebody
yelled Graft! and everybody accused
everybody else and the job vas held
upl"-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-02-21
Ih.cc32EES7oS DEAD.
!iii!n Appropriate Remarks by
Brother Gardner.
EULOGISTIC AND OTHERWISE.

Tho Honesty Of the Departed Was at
Least Sufficient, With Luck. to Keep
Him Out Of Jail-"Just Fair. Like do
General Run" Of Sinful Humanity.
ey N. QUAD.
copyright. 1911, by Associated Literary
Press.1
T was generally known to the local
members of the Limekiln club
as they gathered for the Satur-
day night meeting at Paradise
hall that Brudder Asbestos Sly had
passed from earth away. The meeting
opened very quietly. all members SEEM
ing to feel the subduing influence Of
the occasion. When the routine bust
ness had been transacted Brother
Gardner arose in his place and said:
my fr'en's, death has ag'in invaded
our ranks. 1t am my painful duty to
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-02-21
MRS. CRAIG BIDDLE.

Philadelphia Society Woman Who
Smoked a Cigarette In Public.
Mrs. Craig Biddle. one of the leaders
of Philadelphia society. occasioned
something of a sensation recently
when she deliberately lighted a ciga-
rette and smoked it in the public din
ing of a leading Philadelphia no.
tel.
Mr.. Biddle and his wife had finished
their meal when he lighted a olga
rette, and his wife followed his ex-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-02-21

This bank solicits accounts, and
offers to depositors absolute security,
prompt and careful attention, and the
most liberal treatment consistent with
safe and profitable banking. Buys
and sells foreign exchange, drawing
direct on ell principal American and
European cities, and issues its own
Letters of Credit.
Interest paid on time deposits. The
highest cash price paid for approved
state, county, city and school bonds
and warrants.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-02-21
Enthusiastio

Enthusiastic.
Are you in sympathy with this new
movements"
Thoroughly. l expect to get about
5000 a year as its attorney."-Chica-
90 Tribune.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-02-21
A Usual.

My last years calendars I shelve.
But now and then I mention heaven
When In the place OF 1912
From habit I write 1911.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-02-21

DIVERSIDE CAMP lO593, Modern Woodmen
Thursday of each month at Odd Fellows hall at
= O'Clock. Visiting neighpors cordially invited.
j. E. E%PpERsoN, Clerk.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1912-02-21
Two Points Of View.

!. The man In the automobile
: finds it difficult to understand
!. why people should grumble be-
!. cause the walking Is poor.-Chi-
!. cago Record Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20

blue jackets and marines has restored
confidence to the foreigners at Mana
qua.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20
This LADY'S
GOOD APPETITE
Mrs. Hansen, In q Letter From
Mobile, Tells isW She Gained Il.

Mobile, Ala suffered for seven
years, with womanly trouble" writes
Mrs. sigurd Hansen in a retter from
this city. II felt weak and always had
a headache and was always going 20
the doctor. At last was operated on,
and felt better, but soon had tie
same trouble
My husband asked me to try Cardui.
felt better after the first bottle, and
now, ! have good appetite and sleep
well. I feel hne, and the doctor tells
me am looking better thar he ever
saw me-"
II you are sick and miserable, and
suffer from any Of the pains due to
vomanly trouble-try Cardui.
Cardui Is successful because It Is
composed Of ingredients that have been
found to act curatively on the woman
iy constitution.
For more than fifty years, it has been
used by women Of all ages, with great
success Try it. Your druggist sells It
n. B.-Prite 70: Ladies Aavaso-y Dept. Chsisa-
eooz1 he3ciae Co. Chsffzaoozz Tenn. for Special
Isstrl.cfESis, ara 64-IzEe book. Eoae Treataea.
o Hs0sa- s<ai N pain vEsppeE. 90 request
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20
ALEDO

The 18th annual Mercer county sol.
diers' and sailors reunion closed here
Wednesday evening with an attend.
ance of 112 veterans. The reunion
opened Tuesday morning and the city
was thrown open TO the soldiers. Free
tickets were given by the chautauqua
management TO every soldier who en-.
rolled at headquarters at the court
house. The attraction for Tuesday
afternoon was the Dixie Jubilee sing.
ers, who sang many patriotic sele,
tons in honor Of the soldiers who az.
tended in a body. The soldiers and
their friends then repaired TO the
rooms OF Warren Shed post, G. A R,
where the ladies OF the Woman's Re
lief corps served a o'clock dinner,
which was followed by a campfire in
the circuit court room. The first
speaker at the campfire was Attorney
Oscar z. Carlstrom OF Aledo. He was
followed by Rev. Pittenger, Alex
Calhoun, NJ. L. Danford and others.
One OF the most pleasing features OF
the campfire was the singing by the
Dixie Jubilee singers. Wednesday
morning Colonel Clark E Carr OF
Galesburg gave an address to the sol
diers at the Aledo opera house. At
torney l. n. Barrett presided. Rev T
S. Pittenger made the opening prayer
which was followed by the song, 'Illi-
nois." by quartet composed OF
Messrs. John McHard, Grant Kramm.
A. X. Philleo and T. H. Cobb. Nj
Bsssett then introduced Colonel Carr.
who gave what his friends consider
the greatest speech OF his long and
brilliant career as an orator. A hearty
vote OF thanks was then given TO all
who had contributed TO the comfort
and pleasure Of the soldiers. At bus
ton the following officers we're re-
elected for the coming year: A. A.
Rice, commander; J. L. Roberts. vice
commander: c. c. Walters, adjutant.
The executive committee composed OF
one member IN each OF the 10 town
ships in Mercer county, were reap
pointed BY an unanimous vote 1t was
decided TO permanently locate the an.
nual reunion at Aledo and confine it
To q one-day session.
Mrs. J. W. Swanson. who has spend.
ing q few days here with her brother.
I. L. Robinson, went to Joy Wednes-
day TO visit relatives before returning
10 her home in Keithsburg
Mrs. W. J. Cunnin CHAM and little
son OF Chicago are visiting with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Eakin.
Miss Mabel Field went TO Joy We'd
nesday TO spend a few days with home
folks.
A baby daughter vas born to Mr..
and Mrs. H. z Anderson Thursday.
A party OF Il spent Thursday at the
Watch Tower.
Liberatfs band and grand opera
singers consisting OF AZ musicians. IN
Guiding IL grand opera stars and I'M
der the personal direction OF Alexan-
der Liberati. VIII give three concerts
IN Aledo IN the big chautAuoua tent
in Monument park Monday evening.
| Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday even
\ ing. Aug. 1920. The proceeds will 90
20 William and Vashti conservatory
Of Music.
| Misc Lillian Bissell who has been
spending . few days with her cousin,
Miss Martha Gregory. returned 20 her
home in Viola Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. y. Z. Bowen. SOD,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20

Breaks Plate GIass.-Leaving a trail
of blood behind him from Carlson
Bros store, where he had fallen
through one of the plate glass front
windows, Fred Smith of Burlington,
was tracked to a saloon by an officer
who heard the crash and arrested him
on a charge of disorderly conduct.
Smith was in a highly intoxicated con-
dition. say the police, when Fifteenth
street near Carlson Bros. store became
to narrow for him at 1870 Saturday
night. When captured, Smith was re-
lating the story Of his adventure to
several interested auditors. 81 kicked
in a saloon on Fifteenth street" he
said. He was badly cut by the broken
pieces of glass. The window is en-
tirely ruined, having a large hole
where Smith stuck his hands through
and is cracked in several places the
entire length of the pane. Smith was
locked up at the police station and
brought before Justice Harvey Will
liams yesterday. He admitted that he
had broken the window, but contend
ed that It was purely accidental.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20

to two months ago, had continued one
of vigorous purpose, and word OF
death comes as a shock to friends from
one end Of the county to the other.
Heart trouble was the immediate cause
of death. John Devinney was son of
Andrew and Edith Wainwright De
vinney, and was born in Hampton
township Sept. IS, 1887. His parents
were honored pioneers and highly re-
spected citizens of Rock Island county.
The father was a native Of Indiana
county, Pennsylvania, born in 1906, of
Irish ancestry The birth Of the moth
er occurred in England. They were
married in the keystone state, where
they lived until 1894, when they came
west and settled in Hampton town
ship, this county. Andrew Devinney
in those early days not only farmed
his place but engaged in numbering
and rafting logs down the river to the
three cities. He died at the age Of
70, having survived his wife only
about three months, and both were
buried in a private cemetery on the
home farm.
John Devinney, at the age Of II, be-
gan a career that continued through
ity. With his brother he started OPP
Grafton of a steam saw mill on the
Devinney farm, from which, in early
days, nearly all the hardwood lumber
used in Rock Island, Moline, and DAY.
export was furnished He was inter-
ested in that business for Is years.
At the age of IS he began investing in
land, from which he would cut the
timber and then sell. During all this
time he looked after farm interests as
well, aud at the time OF his death he
owned 800 acres in this county and
100 acres in Jasper county, Iowa
He was married Feb. %. 1853, to
Fannie F. Cook of Hampton township,
doughter Of Horace and Harriet E
tMears) Cook, whose brother now re-
sides on Fourth avenue in Moline
Eight children were born to this union,
of which six survive. The two who
preceded the father in death are Mrs.
Hattie Searls and Mrs Mary Segur
Survivors are Samuel A., who lived
for a time in Moline and who is now
in Grinnell, Iowa; Mrs. Ella Hermes,
living on Forty-ninth street, Moline,
and George, John, Albert and Andrew,
all on farms in Hampton township.
John Devinney voted in 1854 for
Abraham Lincoln. later supported
Weaver. and in 1886 voted for Bryan.
He was member Of Alpha lodge No
APO, A. F. & A. NJ. of Port Byron, and
was a member of the Methodist church
of that place. in which he had served
as trustee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20

All the news all the time - The
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20

old, passed away at 1890 O'Clock yes
terday, at st. Mary's home, where he
has been located for the past three
years. Deceased was born In Ireland
So years ago, coming to the United
States when Ryoung man and settling
In Dubuque. He lived in that city up
to three years ago. then removing to
Davenport. He is survived by three
children-Sister Aloysia of the Vile
De Cantal, in Rock Island; Sister Wis
itation Of St Mary's home OF this city,
and John Flaherty OF Dubuque.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20
HEALTH SITUATION is
TERRIBLE IN NICARAGUA

washington, Aug. l9.-The revolu-
ton is spreading in Nicaragua Health
conditions are distressing, the state
department reports today. No effort
has been made to dispose of the 1000
dead from the bombardment of the
city. Hena, the rebel leader, has re-
ceived large quantities Of supplies and
shows indications of having financial
backing The presence of American
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20
lnhamniatory Rheumatlsm Quickly
Relieved.

says: My wife had infiammatory
rheumatism in every muscle and joint
her suffering was terrible and her body
and face were swollen almost beyond
recognition; had been in bed for six
weeks and had eight physicians. but
received no benefit until she tried DR..
Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism. II
gave immediate relief and she was able
to walk In three days. ! am sure IL
saved her life" Sold by Otto Grotjsn.
1901 Second avenue. Rock Island. and
Gust. Schlegel & Son. 220 Second
street. Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20
VATICAN DENIES REPORT
Pope's Sister Said Almost Recovered
from Paraiytic Stroke.

Rome, Aug. 20.-A statement that
the pope went out of the vatican to
visit his sister Rosa. who was said to
have been stricken by paralysis, was
officially denied at the vatican today.
officials declare the stroke of paraly.
sis suffered by the Pope's sister,
which occurred as far back as June,
was of a slight nature and never caus-
ed serious anxiety. Rosa has almost
entirely recovered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20
HAMPTON

Funeral services for John Devinney
were held in the family home here at
l o'clock this afternoon and at at
the Rapids City church. Burial was
in Port Byron cemetery. Mr. Devin-
ney died Sunday. Though Mr. Devin-
ney had rounded out more than the
three-score years and ten, his life, up
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20

trip from Paris to Berlin, having made
intermediate landings and resting dur
ing the night at Bochum. Audemars
started Sunday On his trip of 535 miles
from Issy, five miles from Paris.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20
MOLINE

Name Police Matron.-Commission-
er Eastman presented the name of
Mrs. Rose E. Salisbury, for the posi-
ton Of police matron, left vacant since
the retirement of Mrs. Carrie O'Con-
nor the first of June, and the city COM
mission in session yesterday morning
confirmed the appointment. Mrs. Sal
isbury will enter upon her new duties
Sept. 1.
Hunting Lost Son.-Cyriel Ryckeg-
hen Of 1715 Second street Monday
evening called upon the police for
assistance in locating his s-year-old
son, whom he reported as missing
from home since Saturday evening.
When the lad disappeared he wore a
white shirt and overalls and was bare
footed. The police are Of the opinion
that the boy has gone camping with
other boys without notifying his par
ents.
Sent to County JaiI.-Herman Junge
was taken to the county jail Sunday to
serve out a 20-day sentence for viola
ton OF his promise to stay well-behav-
ed. He was arrested about week ago
for threatening his wife and for car
rying concealed weapons. but on his
promise to stay away from home and
avoid trouble, his fine Of 800, or the
jail sentence. was suspended. Sunday
morning about 7, he happened to meet
the woman on Railroad avenue be-
tween Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets
and Immediately he proceeded to ad-
minister corporal punishment, after
which he fed the city. The police were
notified and followed him to East Mo-
line where he was arrested and imme-
diately taken to the county bastile.
Boys Shoot craps.-Nine young
men of this city ranging in age from
Is to 25 were arrested in Sylvan park
Sunday afternoon for using the public
place as a rendezvous for a crap
game, in which they were openly in
dulging. Small amounts were being
wagered and the play was frequently
punctuated with profanity and heated
argument. The lads were taken to the
station, where they gave fictitious
names in order to conceal their iden
! tity. All were home talent, say the
police. Two were up for hearing yes
terday morning and were fined SIS and
costs each.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20
DAVENPORT

Licensed 70 Wed-Wallace A. War
rem and Miss Charlotte A. Anderson
of Rock Island; Fred R. Clifford Of
Davenport and Miss Bessie Marshall
of Rock Island.
Starts Fight on car.-For creating
a disturbance on a Bridge line car
on the way from Rock Island, Henry
BELL was arraigned in police court
yesterday morning and fined 81 and
Ecourt costs.
To Name DeIeaates.-Three dele
gates TO represent Davenport at the
18th annual convention Of the Upper
mississippi River Improvement associ-
alton, 20 be held IN Burlington. Sept.
10. II and IL. will be selected at the
next meeting OF the board Of directors
of the Commercial club.
Two Small FIres.-The FIRE depart
ment was summoned TO the Target
residence at 1927 Eastern avenue Sun.
day at 1875 o'clock, where a small
fire had started in a clothes basket
in the basement. The flames spread
70 the walls OF the house
and made the blaze a difficult one to
combat Hose Co. No had a run to
the old Lindsay & Phelps lumber
yards, where rubbish had caught FIRE.
Two Houses Ralded.-The police de-
partment was busy Sunday night in
making two raids on houses alleged to
be disorderly. In one house raided on
lower Iowa street, a party of seven dis
orderlies was brought In. All forfeited
bonds in the sum OF SIS each this
morning with the exception OF the
keeper who forfeited SIS bonds. At
the second house visited four were
brought 10 the station. Two were re.
leased. The other two forfeited their
bonds.
Obituary Reeord.-Henrich Heuck
died Sunday morning at o'clock at
his home, Sturdivant and High streets,
after a lingering illness, at the age OF
IS years. He was born In Germany,
Feb. 3. 1847, where he was married TO
Miss Christina Est. They lived in
Davenport three years. He is surviv-
ed by the wife and the following chill
dren Mrs. Emma Koch and Adolph
Heuck OF Davenport, Johannes Heuck
a Maysvilla. Mrs. Lizzie Jacobsen Of
Long Grove. Mrs. Anna Sueverkruebbe
OF Walcott and Louis and Clara Heuck.
AZ home. The funeral services will be
held at O'Clock Wednesday afternoon
from the home. with interment in Fair
mount cemetery.
After a lingering illness Of several
months, Thomas Flaherty, IS years
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-08-20

Berlin-Ecmund Audemars. Swiss
aviator, completed the first aeroplane