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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31
An Important Decision.

The Albany Lao0 Journal publishes a
recent decision of Judge Andrews of the
Court of Appeals in New York, in which is
laid down the doctrine that no plaintiff can
recover damages against liquor seller for
injuries suffered by an intoxicated relative
of such plaintiff, whenever the latter has
actual and adequate means of maintenance
from sDy other source than the labors Of
the relative in question. This doctrine, it
will be seen, effectuallv aud exceedingly
circumsorbes the range Of practical cases
which can arise under the civil damages
law.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31

DR.. T. G. THOMPSON formerly of Galveston but
now of Finlay & Thompson, wholesale druggists
of New Orleans, unhesIratingly says that, TO his
own personal knowledge and observation, English
Female Bltters is most wonderful medicine for
the cure of chronic female complaints. He knew
Of case in Galveston, considered almost hopeless
ana resisted all medical aid from the profession.
She was induced to try these Bitters others had
spoken of them in the highest terms, and she COM
menced improving at once and was finally entirely
cured by their use Similar cases are recorded ali
over the country and no fem lie afflicted with any
disease peculiar to her sex, ehould fail to use
them. As q uterine tonic ana female gularor
they have no equal. Can be used by married and
single at all times
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31
Radon.Radan.

Thousands of Americans seek health during the
summer months by quaffing the crystal waters OF
some fash lonable springs while jest as many suf-
erers remain at hume through sheer necessity,
The Baden Baden Springs, of Germany, are per-
haps the most noted in the world. The water Of
these springs is Aperent, acting pleasantly and
gently upon the stomach, bowels and kidneys,
The active principles of these celebrated springs
have been combined, forming a beautiful white
salt which has been bottled Tor family use, and is
offered to the American people under the name of
Balley's Saline Aperient at so cents per bottle.
The Salt possesses all the qualities of Baden baden
water, is very pleasant. effervesent and sparkling
relieving constipation, sick headache, sour stom-
ach, etc., at once.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31
so.--s.rzng for New Years.


The world renowned success of Hostel
ter's Bitters, and their continued popular
ity for quarter of century as a sto-
machic, is scracely more wonderful than
the welcome that greets the annual appear
ance of Hostetter's Almanac. This valu-
able treatise is published by Hostetter
u Smith, Pittsburgh, Pa, under their own
Immediate supervision, employing so
hands in that department.. Ten cylinder
printing presses, s folding machines, 5 Job
presses, DC, are running about eleven
months in the year on this work, and the
issue of the same for 1879 will not be less
than ten millions, printed in the English,
German, French, w elsh, Norwegian, Swed-
ish. Holland, Bohemian and Spanish Ian.
guages. Refer TO copy of it for valuable
and interesting reading concerning health,
and numerous testimonials as to the efica-
cy ofTIostetter's Bisters, amusement, var
led information, astronomical calculations
aud chronological items, &c, which can be
depended 90 for correctness The Alma
nae for 1879 can be obtained free of cost,
from druggists and general country deal
ers IN all parts of the country.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31
A Sudden Death.

There is something terrible In the
thought of having our friends stricken
down at our side, without a parting word
of endearmeut or consolation-one moment
at our side 10 the flush of vigorous life,
cheering our hearts with their loving sym
patty; the next at our feet, pale with
death, deaf to our cries and needless of
our tears. Every excessively fat person is
10 instant danger of such death. Seven
tenths of the victims of obesity die OF
heart disease or apoplexy. Allan's Anti
Fat, the only remedy for obesity, reduces
the weight by regulating the digestion and
assimilation of the food. It is perfectly
harmless. and its use will insure, in every
instance, a reduction of weight from two
to five pounds week.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31

Following are names of ladies who viii
receive callers, tomorrow:
Mrs. Henry Curtis, Jr,, No. 1902 Third
avenue. assisted by Mrs. I. j. Buford, Miss
Sallie Buford, Miss Mary Truesdale, Mrs.
Chas. NJ. Osborn.
Miss e. Z. Reynolds, No. 2939 Fifth
avenue, assisted by Mrs. Thos. Saulpaugh,
Mrs. 9. w. Skinner and Mrs. V. M.
Blanding.
Mrs. James Carl, No. 1924 Fourth ave.
due, assisted by the Misses Eta NJ. Nc
Donald. Daisy L. Hardy and Nellie Brown,
OF Chicago.
Mrs. Chas. Buford, assisted by Mrs. L.
~. Buiord, Mrs. Edison, Mrs. Buiord, Miss
johnson, Miss Cable. Mrs. Barbee.
Mrs. Judge Lynde, with Mrs. Pleas.
ants. Mrs, Carter. Mrs. Eggleston. Mrs.
Meigs, Miss Peasants, Miss Garter, Miss
Eggleston, 'Do
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31
lannon's Fever Foe.

Frightful and fendish chlls, and flushed fret rul
fever, found fecitous Fanny Forest while frolick-
ing and frskIng in forsaken foggy forest. Fanny
forthwith few TO her fore fathers fore orn farm
house, feeling feeble, flung her faultless form
fcndly in her fathers faithful fortr IS Fine
feat hered fashionable Fanny fortified the ferocity
of frenzed chils and fever with outline ferventIy
feeling fate favored freedom from the frightfuI
fevered fend Tickle qufnine freely failed Fanny
huenty told her fate Her eet-footed iather forth.
with, fortified with flial fondness flew as a fleet
tootman, and faced the form and features of Frank
Fnlsom at his fancy drug store and found Day.
Ague Tonic full ami fresh. Fast and far was the
feversh tends flight Fanny's features freshened
and she became fond of fashionable feasts and
fnery.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31
River business for 1873.

During the past year the K. N. Line
Packet Company has shipped from this city
and Davenport freight as follows:
From Rock Island:-2.313 tons up, and
843 tons down the river. They have re-
eeived here 1926 tons.
From Davenport tons up, and
6.032 tons down the river. They received
at Davenport 1872 TONS
This does not include the amount han
died by the Diamond 10 Line. which
amounts to probably four times as much
sent up the river and fully as much re-
ceived here for shipment by rail to st. Louis.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31
IRE pest and most Ecunom1ca1

HOusekeepers are giving the cheap,
adulterated baking powder a wide berth"
and why? Because experience has taught
them that an absolutely pure, full
strength, full Weight article. such as
DooLEYs YEAST POWDER, which never
fails to produce light, wholesome, and
nutritious biscuits. rolls. mullins, waffles,
and griddle cakes of all kinds is by far
the cheapest and the most economical.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31
an Honest msaioi ne Free of Charge

OF all medicines advertised to cure any
affection of the Throat, Chest or Lungs, we
know of none We can recommend so highly
as Dr. KINGS New Discovery for Con
sumption, Coughs, Colds. Asthma, Bron-
chitis, Hay Fever, Hoarsness, tickling in
the throat, loss Of voice, etc. This medi-
cine does positively cure, and that where
everything else has failed. No medicine
can show one-haif so many positive and
permanent cures as have already been ef-
fected by this truly wonderful romedy. For
Asthma and Bronchitig-ft IS perfect spe-
c;fc cu1iss the very worst cases in the
shortest time possible. We say by all
means give it trial Trial bottles free.
Regular size 800. Fer sale By c, SPDEL,
Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31
n1AMoNn-The hast in the world 4

DIAMOND best in the world
so acknowled by all who have tried EvoRY' S
CELEBRATED CALIFORNIA DIAMOND
CATARRH REMEDY. 1t gives immediate
RELIEF, aad few bottles cure the worst
cases. Be sure you get the DIAMoNI
(trade mark as there are worthless imita'
tons offered for sale. The genuine il
prepared only by DR.. A. F. EvoRY & Co.
90 Hall street, Brooklyn. P, U. Boz
1862, New Work City. Sold by all Drug
gists SO cents Bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31

Frank Miller's Harness Oil and Backing
is pronounced by the trade generally to be
the best manufactured. The grade Of
these goods is always standard and their
reputation unsurpassed anywhere. The
firm is one of the Oldest in the country and
has the largest trade in its line in The
country. dwtf
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31
Masonic Notice.

The regular annual communication and
installations of officers of Trio Lodge, No.
81, A, F, Il A. NJ, will be held Thursday
evening. January 2, 1879. Brethren OF
Rock Island Lodge, and al! Master Masons
in the city are cordially invited to visit.
A good time may be expected, By Order.
J. M. MONTGOMERY, W. M.
NJ. NJ. CoRBETT, Secretary.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31
Rncklan,a Arnina saliva.

The BEST sALvEi in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum. Tet.
ter, Chapped Hands. Chilblains, Corns
and all kinds of Skin Eruptions. This
salve is guaranteed to give perfect salts.
faction in every case, or money refunded.
Price rs Gents per box. For sale By g.
SPIDEI4. Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31

EVERYBODY CALL and get q bottle Of
Tdylor'S OIL of Life,-it is wonderful--its
equal was never found. 1t heals the flesh
it heals the lungs,-it does all that it is
recommended for, aud more-something
unusual for patent medicine to do, but it
does do it every time, For sale by John
| Bengston. tu-f&w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31
Condurango

is the best known specific for dyspepsia,
nausea, biIliousuess aud nervousness. 1t
will give you keen appetite, help dlges-
ton and tone the stomach. Ask your drug
gist for Maguire's Condurango and be sure
you get it; take no other, 1t is absolutely
free from any injurious drugs.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31
Nobby Suits

made to order at short notice and in best
style, at prices as low as any other place
10 Rock Island for the same quality OF
goods. at Dixon's, LIS Second avenue.
Make yourself present of new suit OF
clothes made by Dixon.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31

Get ready for winter by taking course
Of Reeds ''Gilt Edge Tonic Nothing
tones up the system so well, and fortites
Il against the diseases peculiar to this
season. Il will save doctor bills. Ask
for the Gilt Edge" O.. Tegeler Il Co.,
wholesale agents, Rock Island.i
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31
New Yaar,s Nav.

To-day the old year of 1873 passes away |
and the events that have transpired become
matters of history. No paper WILDE issued
from this Office to-morroW-the day is le-
gal holiday, and. with the rest of the bust
ness world, THE ARGUS employees will OBJ
serve it as such. We have too few holidays
too few days on which to rest, turn back
the leaves of our business and count the err
rors made too few days on which to pause
and institute those changes which shall
make US better citizens, better men to our
selves, our families and our neighbors. Of
all the holidays the American people have,
| New ears is, perhaps. the most appropri-
ate for these kind of reviews. We fear.
however. the reviews that majority of the
business men of the country will make to-
morrow will not be as satisfactory as desir.
| ed. With the decrease of business, the
shrinkage of values of all property. except
1 mortgages and debts, with tho disastrous
failures and the low prices of our produc-
tions, there is not much to encourage bust
ness men or the laboring classes. 1t is but
a natural enquiry, why this state OF at
/ fairs2" This is land of plenty-our peo-
pie are all workers, none are more intelli-
gent or more enterprising, and why this feel
ing of uncertainty, thus universal distrust
in business circles? 1t cannot be from ma
tural causes, although it may be the very
natural consequence of political action
During the past year, as in years before, il
has been the aim Of THE ARGUS to point
out many of the causes that have led to
J this condition of things and to urge its
: readers to adhere to those principles of pc.
> litical and financial policy which have beer
, the venerated landmarks of the party il
t the past, and especially the financial policy
f "born in the stern wisdom Of jackson and
( Benton" and which ruled in the manage
8 ment of our national finances from the date
e of Jackson's famous specie circular" il
! 1886 up to February Is, 1862, when dirt
e necessity placed violent hands upol
n our financial policy and alopi
:, with the greenback gave us oul
o public debts,fo fold augmented by reason
e of this meddling with the legal tender,
= and private debts which now and to
e morrow blot the books and mar the pros
poets Of the country's business-And now
with the old year going out, the Secretar.
y of the Treasury makes still more desper
NJ ate attempt to change the nations time
= honored policy of taking and receivin
70 specie"-a policy which domesticates gol
70 and silver by making them the money Q
is the people-a policy that he himself, whe
N chairman of the senate finance committe
* in 1876, adVocated-a policy which ha
lie carried this country through wars an
ill crises and made this land the paradise
ut labor and the refuge of laborers from a
i'd the world The ARGUS will not close tn
I'd year without asking democrats and a
n others who believe iu honest money hol
is est government, aud desire return {
IS prosperity-to get back within the o.
10. landmarks, that another twelve month
as may bring better times, greater prosperi
ut and to all happier new year"
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31
A. o. U. w.

Island City Lodge. No. 4, A. o. U. w.
will meet Thursday evening at the office
of P. Munger, over Mansill's commission
store. By order,
A. KNIcKERBoCKER NJ, W,
D. LAFFER, Sec'y.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31

Nausea, headache, furred tongue, Bit
ter mouth and bad breath in the morning,
are all dismissed by Milk of Magnesia, a
remedy Endorsed by the family. The ner-
vous sensations produced by indigestion
are always conqured by it. Druggists sell
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31

The fritteriug away of wealth is Of min.
or account compared to the expenditure
OF vital force by delay in treating . cough
or cold. DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup saves
time and strength in its effect upon coughs
and colds. rs cents bottle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31

THE ARGUS JOB PRINTING Rooms
turn out Cards, Circulars, Note Heads
Bill Heads, Law Briefs, and all Other
kinds of Printing, in the highest style of
the art, ard on the most reasonable terms.
And THE ARGUS Book BINDKRY is doing
all kinds of work 10 that line, neat, quick
and cheap. The friends of the paper and
the public generally are invited 70 give our
work trial. dWk
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31
The WanHner--To-Dau.

The following shows the temperature
at THE ARGUS OFFICE to-day as in
Dictated bv thermometer:
7AM. 300 above zero ZAP. N 26o above zert
ga n, 230 a." p. 2S7
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31
ROSSMAN'S CURE.

ITCHING PILES is generally preceded by
a moisture like perspiration producing a
very disagreeable and distressing itching,
particularly at night, after getting warm
in bed. No humbug-as trial will prove.
For sale By all respectable druggists.
RossMAN 4 McKINsTRY. Hudson, NY,
Proprietors.
Sent by mail for SO cents.
For sale by all Druggists in Rock Island
Fuller d Fuller. and VanSchaack,
Stevenson d Reed. Chicago, wholesale
agents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31

1t is very difficult to keep our little ones
free from the disorders of babyhood, and
we advise all mothers to keep DR.. Bulls
Baby Syrup handy in case of need.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31
why Charlie = didn't know you got

a whipping at school last week.
Didn't you Antie2 why knew it at the
very time" A hard cough or cold, or
the whooping cough is worse than a good
whipping. AS a precaution we always
liked two pair Of trowsers when boy; but
for colds, &C.. we like Divine's Pitch Loz-
enge. For sale by John Bengston.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31

Large reductions 10 oyercoats and suits.
tor men and boys, at GoIdsmith's. Beng.
ston'a Block. 19dtF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31
Remember

that TWENTY-FIVE cents will buy a
genuine DR.. Warner Health Corset, at NJ,
q. Mills, dry goods, emporium. If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31
ANNOUNCEMENTS,

"'Tis beauty truly bIent whose red and white,
Natures own sweet and cunning hand laid out ~
Pozzoni's powder imparts richness
Making the skin soft down.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31
95 cENTS!

will buy the celebrated DR.. Warner Health
Corset at NJ. q. Mills mammoth dry goods
emporium, If
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31

Chew Jaokson's Best Sweet Navy TObacoO

Hats, caps, and gents furnishings.
Assortment large, cheap for cash at Henry
Reoensburger' 9, Rock Island. LII. t&t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31

Positively cared-also Blind and BLEEDING
Piles, Fistula, Salt Rheum, and all dis.
eases of the Skin. by the use of
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31
New Years Calls.

Malaga grapes, California fruits, choice
celery, etc., at Dart & Gregg's.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31
OVARIAN TUMOR (!
OF TEN YEARS GROWTH CURED
by DIR. Railways Remedies.

DR.. RADWAY g. CO., 80 Warren St., New York
BEvERI Y, Mass, July IS, 1869.
DIR. RAILWAY: have had Ovarian Tamor in the
ovaries aud bowels. All the doctors said There
was no help for 1t. tried everything that
recommended, but nothing helped me- saw your
Resolyent, and thought wOulo try 1t; but had no
faith In Il, because had suffered Tor twslve years
took six bottles Of the Resolvent and one box of
Railways PILLS. and two bottles of your Ready Re
lci; and there is not sign OF tumOr TO be seen or
felt and feel better, smarter and happier than
have for twelve years. The worst tumor was in the
left side OF the bowels the groin. write this
TO you for the benefit of others. You can publish
II II you choose. HANNAH p. KNAPP.
PRICE, 81 PER BOTTLE
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31
Dr. Radway's
REGULATING PILLS

- q sl@7eclees Seieghntly coated with sweet
gam, large, regulate. purify cleanse and s,re,,h
en-. hadways Pills. for the of all Disorder Of
the stomach, Liver, Bowels, Kidneys Blade.
NerN0ust1AseAses, Headache, Constipation, Costve,
ness, indigestion, ID /spepsa, Bilionsnees Bilious
EeVer, Inflammation of the Bowels, Piles and all
arrangements OF the Internal Nlscera. Warranted
70 eject positive cure. Purely Vegetable CON
baihang no mercury, minerals or deleterious drugs
- observe the following symptoms resulting
from disorders Of the Digestive Organs.
CONSTIPATION, Inward Piles, Fullness of the Blood
the hea4, Acidity OF the stomach, Nausea.
aearsnurn, disgust of Food, Fullness OF Weight
~ inc stomach, Sour Eruptlons, Sinking or Fiutter.
Snngs IN the III OF the stomach. Swimming OF the
mead, Hurried and Difficult Breathing, Flutterinos
- Ine Heart, Choking or SuffOcating Sensation
WEI s "a Lying Posture, Dimness OF Vision Dots
% webs before the Sight. Fever and Dull Pain IN
M hsad deficiency Of Respiration YeIlownass 81
sus SKIN and Eyes, Pain In the side Cheet. Iimhe
ana sudden Fiushes of Heat Burning IN TIE Fiash
q avW doses q RAILWAYS PILLS viii free the
slssem from All the above named dieordare prscs Az
- oents per box, Sold by druggists AAoe
Read "FAIsE AND TRUE.n
aSren I 4, letter H stamp TO RADwAY CO., Noss
@Niu Resent non. v0'sn tnou-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-12-31
RAILWAYS REMEDIES.
FROM THE HON. THuR1ow wEEr

INDoRsING DIR. RAILWAYS r. R. R.
REMEDIES,
National Republican., 1878-11-08
Baltimore General Market.

BALrIMoRk, Nov, !, is7t.
Cotton shade more steady. Middliug, 81 gsI.c
Flour In good demand especially. tor medium and
low grades. Howar,-slI eet aud Western superhne,
s.TSGSd co. do. extra, % T59il2 do. family, n 5O5
CITY Mills superhne, t39S CO., do. extra, tIt .; do
Rio brands sS 25eg6 6Oi PAiRpsco family, t6A
Wheat-soulheTn steady and hrm. Western quiet
aud firm. Southern red, sGgI 90 do. amber o. U76,
"; No. Pcnnsy lvunia red, o. O6; No. 2 Western
winter rcd, spot aud November. d ON; December
o. Oi@l G4i Janunry,si ON.
CouI-Soulhorm steady and in good demand. West.
cru quiet and shade easier. Southern white and
yellow. new, +S4Ee; Western mixed spot, fISc; No
vember FA@f'c; December, 6gi6l.ci January,
i6'ACi steamer, tlc-
Oats quiet aud hrn. Southern, g7d83Cc; Western
white, yQJJlei do. naked. 3g2sci Pennsylvania, n
0Jlc
Rye quiet and steady, southern. isd|6lc
Hay dnil and heavy. Maryland aud Pennsylvania
PROVISIONS quiet with n Jobbing trade only. Pork
-Mess. ss SNgs 10. Bulk meats-EOOse shoulders, 3l
eJisC: CleRTTib sides, p,ci packed, a. Case bacon
shoulders SCI Clenr.rIb sides, ba9Bc. llams-New
uAl2 Lard Refined tlercos 7Lc Butter steady
for choice; Western pack ed and ron I6GnIsc.
PeIoleum duh and nominal Crude.i .iA.ci rehued
sa4@ec.
Ice
sugar In good demand and hrm. A son, aaOI.c.
Whisky quiet aud steady nj 81 Il9l M.
fTeights 10 Liverpool per steam steady. Cotton
b-i6l Hour, Is 9di grain, SD.
keceipIs-Flour. l6S obls wheat, ll3.2OO bu corn
800 bi; oats, 900 bu.
shipments-Mh heat, iH,jOO bu
National Republican., 1878-11-08
An intermediate Husband.
fErnzar's Mauazinn


Among Moslcms divorce is even simpler than
among Jews No "bill Of divorcement' IL
necessary, but only the short verbal formula Of
we'll thyself, taka thy marriage portion, and
co. A wife may be thus repudiated twice and
taken back. but if the fatal formula have been
pronounced q third time she eau only be rccov-
cred after a fully consummuted marriage with
and divorce by another husband. This latter
condition sometimes results In awkward con-
trs,emps. The person chosen to play the part
Of Intermediary husband Is generally the old
est aud feeblest poor man that can be found.
For a Consideration" he consents to discharge
the provisional function, and engages to divorce
the lady on the morrow.
But II occasionally happens that the faithlcA
old sinner, having pocketed and earned his fec,
refuses to surrender pretty and healthy bride,
or only docs so after much longer usufruct
than was bargained for, and for further con-
siderable money ransom. As may readily bo
supposed, such condition and its incidents
have weight with even the hastiest. tempered
husbands. and co-Rct with other considerations
to protect wives against the risk of taiGk trepu-
diationl except for grave and sufficient reasons.
Certain II is that, barring in such cases divorces
are now quite MS rare among the MOslem AZ
among the Christian sub jerts OF the Porte, aud
hundred times less common than among our
"more civilized" selves Before the Cadi, how
ever, Us before Sir James nanncu, the law in
this respect iavUrs the wife less than the hus-
band. The latter may brave social feeling and
cut the COnIugal knot when he likes but the
positive ill.trcatnent or for one or two other
grounds of complaint aud even then at tho
cost of abandoning her dowry and hOuSssdu 10
her pcccaut husband.