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An Extraorainary Case.

Probably the most remarkable case
ever tried in this county, and one that
has perhaps attracted more attention
ana excited more comment than any
other, was that of Flora a. Spurlock
VS.. Charles w. Green, for annulment
of marriage contract We cannot
learn that the case has any precedent
in this state. The complainant is the
daughter of Rev. NJ. Spurlock, Metho-
dist preacher now stationed at Kewa-
nee, and formerly at Geneseo; and the
defendant is Methodist minister sta
toned at Fairyiew, Fulton county.
The parties were formally married
nearly two years ago, and lived togeth.
er as man and wife, having one child
born to them, now nine months old.
For some time past the complainant
has not lived with the defendant, and
recently she brought suit for annul-
ment of the marriage contract, on
the ground that she had entered into
it under duress of her mother, and
against her choice and protest. This
she swore to on the witness stand,
testifying that she had never loved the
defendant, and had not willingly mar
ried him; that he was and had always
been repugnant to her; that her parents
had all of the time known this, but
they had persisted that she must
marry him, and her mother had watch
ed and guarded her to that end; that
her letters to Green had been written
or dictated by her mother, and filled
with expressions of affection that she
conld not voluntarily make; that she
had loved another man, and had pray
ed for death and contemplated self-de.
structiou rather than submit to it land
finally had been wearied out, and,
Worn and distracted, had submitted
herself an unwilling partner in the
marriage ceremony, but did not con-
consider that in spirit she had ever
been married TO Green.
Mrs. Spurlock, the mother of the
girl, appearing as witness for her,
fully corroborated this testimony in
all essential particulars, astounding
the crowd of spectators by solemnly
avOwing i'll all its particularly her
own part in this extraordinary bust
ness, and pleading belief that she
was doing right, and securing her
daughters happiness and well being.
The popular impression left by such
testimony was in the highest degree
unfavorable, and there is not heard
anywhere any dissent from that i'm
preston.
After the submission of this and
other corroborative evidence, the de-
fense consented to a verdict. Mr..
Green testified that he had never
known of the facte testified to by the
mother and daughter, and that he had
no desire to hold an unwilling wife,
and only wished to guard his own
honor and reputation from a reproach
that he didfnot merit. Accordingly,
verdict was rendered. annulling the
marriage, and declaring it void that
is, that the marriage had never exis-
ted; that the parties were not in law
husband and wife when they lived to-
gether. and that the child was not born
III lawful wedlock. That such decree
should be desired, seems to us almost
as incredible as that mother should
have thought she was pursuing a
righteous course in competing her
daughter to marriage that she loath-
ed.-Kesoanee Independent.
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LOUISIANA.
Potter sub-commitsee Investigation

NEW ORLEANS, j uly "a. The Picayane
publishes statement that fourteen cases
OF yellow fever have occurred, seven fatal.
The Board of Health hopes to check the
spread Of the disease.
Two fatal sunstrokes are reported to-
day.
The subcommittee take recess and leave
to morrow.
The ice ring have raised the price from
$25 to $50 per ton.
Judge VIM. R. Whitaker testified TO ir-
regularities 10 the signatures of the second
set of election returns.
Thomas Ii. Nolan testified that Kellogg
Packard and Dibble had told him that the
Republicans would lose Louisiana through
the failure Of tickets to have the names
of electors printed on then 10 proper form.
Witness had prepared afidavits of intimi-
dation and found very few who had
actually seen violence, etc.; made the
| afidavits as strong as possible; the visiting
statesmen were interested spectators in the
room where the afhdavits were made out;
il was the understanding among republicans
that the state had gone democratic and
afidavits were necessary to enable the re
turning board 60 throw out enough votes
to reverse the result.
Wesley Jackson testified to belonging tc
a colored club formed to kill whites; it was
said, The whites bulldoze us, let us bull
doZe them
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-25

1t does not lake any difference how Sc
we're the case of bilious arrangement is,
Simmons Liver Regulator will cure i
speedily and effectually without salvation
or that nrosjration of the system ensuing
from the use of drastic purgatives.
AS there are many spurious limitations
of this valuable medicine, take care you ge
the genuine.
I'VE have been selling your medicine
for some time, and we fnd it better adapt
ed to the cure of bilious attacks than an,
other uedicine we have ever used or sold
JAS. NJ. BEAsLEY & Co., MagBoli
Ark"
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Many Dollar formerly spent on expen-
sive Sulphur Baths is now saved by substit-
uting therefor Glen's Sulphur. Soap. which
is Just as beneficial but infinitely cheaper.
Local diseases of the skin, rheumatism and
gout are all relieved by this standard re-
medy. Complexional blemishes are era
| dicated by it, and it imparts to the cuticle
pearly witness and velvety softness
which greatly enhance the effect of female
charms. ltssoothing, aDtiphogistic action
constitutes it a prime remedy for sores
ulcers, ruts; sprains, scalds, bruises. and
in fact every abnormal condition of TIE
cuticle attended by inflammation. swelling
or itching. Ladies moving 10 our best so
ciety speak of its beautifying properties il
enthusiastic terms. and give it decided
preference to cosmetics which merely cen
ceal but do not, like Glenn's Sulphur Soap
eradicate defects of the complexion. Th,
i use OF ointments for eruptive complaint
is to be deprecated because of their havinl
a tendency to clog the pores and in som'
cases to aggravate rather than remedy tn,
i disease. They are besides. seldom
thorough enough in their effects to preveD
the recurrence OF eruptions of an inveter
ate type, and have the disadvantage O
soiline the linen of persons VINO use them
4 GIenn's Sulphur Soap, on the contrary
radically cures the diseases to which it i
adapted and still further recommends it
self on occount of ats cleanliness. 1t Is be
sides, an admirable disinfectant of elothin
! which has been worn by persons ofiiete,
] with diseases of q contagious nature. A
La specific preventive and promoter of tn
general health it presents advantages Q
the most unequivocal description.
i Sold by Druggists. Price 25c. per cake
/ Box Is cakes) 75c., sent by mail, prepal
ed, on seceipt of price. G. n. CRrTTENTos
Prop'r, Sixth Avenue, New York.
1 HILLS HAIR AND WHIsKER DYE, Blac
J Tor Brown, SOC.
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WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, D. c., July 24.-Inqui-
ry at the Executive Mansion and at sever
al departments fail to produce any infor
nation of the report that Capt. jerks has
been appointed to Federal Office on the
Pacific coast
Nothing has been received at the War
Department either confirming or denying
the report that Mackenzie, with 800 men
at his back, has crossed the Rio Grande
into Mexico.
Four per cent. subscriptions to-day
$5O4,0OO.
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Telegraphfc Rrev1t,es

CINCINNATI. July 25.-J. i. Davis,
dry goods. Of Ironton, o., has made an
assignment; liabilities $50,000; assets
nominaliy the same amount.
ST. JOHN, N. B., July 25.-Tne water
is rough and fears are entertained it will
continue so all day.
A few bets are reported. the largest be
ing four hundred to one thousand dollars
on HanIon. Some bets of two TO | are re
ported, but generally 3. 4, and to l arr
expect d. The Ross backers entertain
aaulon and party at banquet after tht
race.
SHARON, Pa, July 25. -Bowder's car
riage factory and several buildings wer
burned this a. M; loss $4,000; insured.
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ATLANTIC CrTY; n, j. July 25. Sec
-etary Sherman resumed his testimony
before the Potter committee
Tie related the action of the republicans
and democrats who went down 70 New
Or eaus The republicans stated they
came to New Orleans at the request ni
President Grant to witness the count, MT
TO interfere with the official duties of the
board
Secretary Sherman denied em phatically
that he was ever privately or alone with
any member of the returning board,
mentioned the duties of the return
ing board, or alluded to Investigation OF
protest to any member of the board wbils
in New Orleans; did not remember ever
having met Anderson or Weber except it
| a causual way.
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ILLINOIS

ST. Louis, July 24.-Affairs remained
comp paratively quiet at East St Louis this
afternoon. This evening one or two per-
sonal rows occurred between Deputy Mar
shals and Metropoilans, and warrant,
was sworn out against one Of tie former
which was executed by Sheriff Weber. but
nothing serious took place. The Belle
vile Guards are being supplied with blan-
kets and eommissary in sufficient quantity
to indicate that they will not be sent
home for several days.
Mayor Bowman telegraphei the Gov.
ernor this afternoon that the removal OF
the Metropolitaus alone will give quiet.
ii this were done he could then reG:ove
must of the Deputy Marshals, Ii the
Metropolitans are not removed order can
be maiDtalned only under the presence oi
armed forces lie also says ii the Govern
or will furnish arms strong company oi
good citizens will organize Immediately.
SPRINGFIELD, July 24-The Attorney
| General to-day gave an opinion that there
| il no existing law under which any money
can be paid out of the State Treasury fo
the subsistence OF Illinois National Guard
when caied into active service, and tha
they will have TO await an appropriation b.
the next Legislature. The Attorney Gener
al holds that the only payments that can nov
be made from the military fund is for rent
heating and lighting of armories, paymen
of insurance on State property 10 armories
and payment of expenses of courts mar
tial, and the necessary expenses OF lnspec
ton of fines, as provided for in the militia
~ code.
CHICAGO. Julv ID AT the meeting O
the Southwestern Rate Association her
to-day Ii. II. Courtright Was unanimous
IL confirmed General Agent OF the South
western Association of the lines to Missol
ri River points, with power to made al
rangements to protect the traffic over th
Missouri river roads, etc.
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Last Nights Dispatches.
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FOREIGN.
FRANCE.

PARIS, July 24,-Gambetta in an inter
view regarding the Berlin treaty. says
that while he may not approve of the
treaty in all its features yet he generally
is pleased with it and cannot be counted as
one of the adversaries. He especially re-
joices that it has made the interests of
France and England identical, although
for while England's narrow policy had
separated them.
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POLITICAL.

SYRACUSE, July 24.-Upon the re-
assem- bling OF the state national labor con-
vention Gideon j. Tucker was nominated
for judge of the court of appeals. A COM
mittee was appointed to reorganizs the
party in New York city. S. Myrs Hall
addressed the convention on woman s suf-
frage, favoring Butler as president and a
woman as vice president.
Adjourned.
CHICAGO, July 24-The Tribuae's
Shelbyville, H., special says the demo
Gratis to-day nominated for congress from
the Fifteenth district Judge Hiram B.
Devens on the l82d ballot. This Is the
district hitherto represented by Eden.
| TERRE HAUTE, July 24.-Henry A.
White, editor, of Clinton. Indiana, wat
nominated for congress at Gosport bJ
the national greenback party of this dis
trict.
HYDE PARK, N. Y. July 24--The re
publicaus of the third district nominated
Gen. Grout.
| LINCOLN, Neb., July 24-The repub
lican state central committee met her,
to-day and decided to hold convention
| Oct. l.
i INDIANAPOLIS. July 24.-The nation
ais 10 the Seventh congressional district
to-day nominated Rev. Gilbert Della
matter and 10 the Eighth district Henr,
A. White.
I AUSTIN, July 24.--The democratic con
lventlon adjourned to-day after pominatin
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$50 Rev ard.

They cure all diseases OF the Stomach,
Bowels, Blood, Liver, Nerves, Kidney and
Urinary Organs, oud $500 will be paid for
a case they will cure OF help, or for any
thing impure or Injurious found in them
Hop BtterS Test it. See Truths OF
proverbs" an ther column.
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CLEVELAND. July 24-In the 2:2S class
Lucille wou, Mountain Quail second, Croxie
third. Time 2;22, 2:252, 2:25,
In the pacing race, Sleepy George Won
Lucy second. Time 2:2l4, 2:lS. 2:2l2.
In the 2:24 class, Edward won the first
heat. Edwin Forest the second and third.
Time 2:20, 2:294. 2:2O3. Postponed or
account of darkness
Base Ball.
BURLINGTON, Ia, July "a 4-Base-ba!l:
Davepports I, Athletics, Of Burlington. !,
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Weather Probabilities

WASHINGTON, July 25.-1ndieations for
the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri
valleys warmer, partly cloudy and cloudy
weather, with frequent rains, southerly
winds, and falling barometer, followed il
the north and west portions by rising
barometer. and colder northwest winds.
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The Turf.

SARATOGA, N, Y, July 25.-The purse
race for Maidens, one mile, was won by
Bromide; Lonlanier second, time las
Cup, two miles and quarter, was won by
Parole Gallop by four lengths. Joe secoud;
time 4:082.
SARATOGA, July 25.-Perfection won
the ! mile dash. Bonnie Wood I'd, time
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TELEGRAP.E.HEIC. e E
lTsssrsDasd sosa. Roes1.lana Arou..
To-Dav's Dispatches.
FOREIGN NEWS.
The Eastern Question.


VIENNA, July 25.-News has reached
here that the treaty of Berlin caused great
irritation among Bulgarians, who since the
Russian occupation have been the rullng
class in Eastern Roumelia. A so-calied
Pan Bulgarian committee has been formed
at Adrianorle to agitate for Bulgarian
unity. The committee telegraphed Prince
Labanoff, Russian ambassador at Con
stantinople, to Aksakof. of the Pan Slavic
propaganda at Moscow, and to the
CzareWhich, Informing the of Pan Bulgarian
10 oyement, Arrangements for the march
of Austriau troops into Bosnia are com
plete. but the order to march will not be
given before the end of the week. The
Turkish authorities in the provinces have
received direction from Constantinople
that they are to meet the Austrians 10 q
friendly spirit.
The Italian demonstrations absorb the
political interests here, but it is well under
stood the whole affair is directed against
the Carroll ministry.
ENGLAND.
LONDON, July 25.-In the house oi
commons to-day, JosephCowaD. radical, vii
present the petition of a small faction oil
extreme Turcophiles, demanding the i'm
impeachment of Lord Beaconsfeld. Wher
the petition was presented Chas. Edward
Lewis, conservative, rose to the point oI
order, but the speaker allowed the presen-
| tatioD.
24,000 nail makers are on strike. They
express unanimous determination to hold
out. The nail makers of Bromsgrove anC
Blackheath districts will join the strike.
The bark Eldra has just arrived at Ply
mouth, The officers state they passed tn,
steamer Scandinavia the 7th of this montl
in latitude %. longitude 19; at that tim
the Scandinavia was going along unde
sail; the steamer had lost her propeller
but was otherwise in good condition.
PARIS.
PARIS, July 25. The international ches
tournament has finally resulted in tie be
tween Wlnaner aud enkertort for the frs
prize, and between Mackenzie and Bir
for the fourth prize; ties to be played Of
1 next wnaE
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Tofants and children can't digest starchy

Infants and children can't digest starchy
or farinacsous food until they have their
teeth,if you want food that the baby will
thrive on then try Horlicks 10 health OF
sickness, this sells from physicians pres
criptions who acknowledge its superior
merits to all other artificial food yet in
troduced.
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ROSSMAN'S CuRE.

ITCHING Piles is generally preceded by
a moisture like perspiration producing a
very disagreeable and distressing itching,
particularly at night, alter getting warm
in bed. No humbug-as trial will prove
For sale by all respectable druggists.
RossMAN & McKINsTRY, Hudson, NY i.
Proprietors.
Sent by mail for SO cents.
For sale by all Druggists in Rock Island
Fuller 4 Fuller, and VanSchaack
Stevenson & Reed, Chicago, wholesale
agents.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1878-07-25

9 The great celebrity Of our TIN TAG ToBAC-
: co has caused many limitations thereof to be
= placed on the market, We therefore caution all
2 Chewers against purchasing such limitations.
All dealers buying selling other plug tobac-
. co bearing hard or metallic label, render them
8 selves liable to the penalty of the Law, and all
: persons violating our trade marks are punish
z able by fne and Imprisonment. SEE ACT OF
:. CONGRESS, AUG. IA, 1876
: The genuine LoRILLARD TIN TAG ToBAC-
Z co can be distinguished by TIN TAG on each
: lump with the word LORILLARD stamped
2 thereon.
Over 7,oss tons tobacco sold in 1877, and nearly
z 5000 persons employed in factories.
= Taxes paid Govt in 1877 about So 5oO, ,oOO and
: during past 12 years, over $a0ooo,0eo.
g These goods sold by all jobbers at mapufactur-
z ers rates.
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HAVING CONCLUDED TO REMAIN IN
u Rock Island 1 respectfully announce to the
public that have taken back my old interest in
the dry goods business formerly Of H. c. WIvill &
20, and will continue business at the old stand un-
dertthe firm name of Wivin & Murray and respect
fully solicit a continuance of our former patron
age. h c. WIVILL.
Rock Island, Ills, July a5th, 1878. 25-d3t
Union COW
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W. M. Walsh for commissioner of the
general land Office and endorsing Gov
Hubbard.
CHICAGO. July 24.-The republican
state central committee to-day elected A
M. Jones, of Davies county, chairman
Daniel Sheppard was elected secretary
The following executive committee was
chosen: John W.:BunD, A. G. Babcoek
r. B. Mcpherson. Geo. E. Williams. A.
j. Hopkins, L. w. Scott, John Gordor
aud e. j. Pearce.
SPRINGFIELD, July 24.-The nationals
of the Twelfth congressional district, al
Ashland, to-day, nominated Hon. John
Mathers, of Jacksonville.
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SPECIAL N T1cES.
scHENcK,s SEA WEED TONIC

In the atmosphere experienced here during the
summer months, the lethaIgy produced by the heat
takes away the desire for wholesome food and
frequent persArations reduce bodily energy, par
tieuarly those suffering from the effects OF debii-
ting diseases. In order to keep a natural health
ful activity of the system must resort to art1f-
cial means. For this purpose Schenck's Sea Weed
Tonic is very efectual. few doses will create an
appetite and give fresh vgor to the enervated body
For dyspepsia, it is invaluable. Many eminent
physicians have doubted whether dyspepsia can be
permanently cured by the drugs which gener-
ally employed for that purpose The Sea Weed
Tonic in its nature is totally different from such
drugs. 1t contains no corrosive minerals acids
in fact it assists the regular operations of nature
and supplies her deficiencies. The tonic in its na-
| ture much resembles the gastric juice that it is
almost identical with that Au;d. The gastric juice
is the natural solvent which, in healthy condition
of the body causes the food to be digested; and
when this juice is not excreted in sufficient quanti
ties indigestion, with all its distressing symptoms
follow. The Sea Weed Tonic performs the duty
of the gastric juice when the latter is deficient.
! schenck's Sea Weed Tonic sold by all Druggists.
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To-DAYS' ADVERTISEMENTS.
Co-PartnershiU Notice.

4 TAKE PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING TO
U my customers and the public in general that
my former partner H. C. Wivill having concluded
10 remain in Rock Island has taken back his for
mer interest il the dry goods business. The firm
hereafter will be Wiyill & Murray. Hoping to re-
.eive the same liberal patronage as heretofore
am respectfully yours, HUGH MURRAY.
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FoR SALE.-Two carom billiard tables,
Brunswick make; in first-class order. Will
be sold cheap. Apply at this Office.
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Established Oct. ls, 1876,
PONDS EXTRACT
I'D e w 4 e "a
IMPOSITION!


The Patrons OF Ponds Extract
are cautioned against the uncer-
tain, strengthless decoctions of
fered to the public as being equal
to this faI-famed, old established
remedy.
DO not be deceived by similarity
Oh odor and appearance These
mutations cannot in dRy instance
be compared with Ponds Ex-
tract.
This great Curative is olwave of =
steady and uniform character.
The extensive facilities for the
manufacture of Ponds En-
tract enables the Companv to
guarantee this, while the imitator
does not produce the same result
twice in succession.
The true secret of the manufac-
ture of Ponds Extract is
too well guarded and too wisely
transmitted 10 escape
Other interruptions trades
men, desirous of making a larger
profit, are in the habit of stating
TO their customers who ask for
Ponds Extract, that they
do not keep it in bottles. but have
it in bulk
This Company Is most sOIici-
tous to protect their patrons from
this dishonOrable trick, resorted
to for the purpose of palming off
on the public cheap dec oction
that can not in any way compare
in purity and quality with this
old established remedy
some of our friends are in the
habit of taking old Ponds
Extra ct bottles to the druggists
to be reilled. No dealer can
refill a bottle with genuine
Ponds Extract except by
emptying another bottle
The Ponds Extract Company
will feel indebted 10 any one who
furnishes them with the name of
any dealer who attempts 10 sell
them any article in bulk as
Ponds Extract. or the same
as Ponds Extract. Those so
doing are violating an act Of Con
gress passed Aug. 14th, 1876, the
penalty of which is fine and i'm
prisonment.
PONDS EXTRACT co
96 MAIDEN LANE, New YORK
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A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and in
discretions OF youth. nervous weakness, early de
cay loss of manhood, &C., will send recipe that
win cure You. FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary in South
America. Send a self-addressed envelcpc to the
REV. JOSEPH T. INMAN section D, Ellie House
New York City,
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Positively cqred-also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, Fistula, Salt Rheum, and all dis
eases of the Skin, by the use OF
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:. Boarding Club. Good board 81 so to 81 week
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o Superior individual instruction in keeping.
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