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Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-03-12
How They Conduct an Inquest in China.

A correspondent of the China Telegraph
gives the following account of a recent
scepe in Chinese court. The case was
one of homicide Of Chinese coolie by q
British subject, and Cinnamon generally
were greatly exercised over it, besieging
their lord and master, the magistrate OF
the city, in his Office, in crowds, and
bawling for vengeance for days together:
It appears that the accused was wran-
cling with six coolies about the
amount of wages due to them, when he
lost his temper, and went for his gun to
| friphten them of. This he succeeded in
doing. but not until after he had fired
both barrels and blown off the head Of
one of them, and for this he has been SEN
fenced to two years. Imprisonment. The
preliminary inquest was held by Chi
nese Coroner, conducted, of course, on
Chinese legal principles, and more ri
diculous and unsatisfactory inquiry 1t
would be difficult to imagine. The wit
nesses who gave evidence were four of
the coolies present when the man was
shot, about twenty relatives of the de-
ceased, who were none OF them within
twenty miles of the spot when the crime
occurred, but who unanimously testified
and about 500 friends from the decased's
| native village, who had as much to do
with it as Congress, and who kept on
"testifying" at the pitch of their voices
| to the virtues of the deceased and TO the
| foulness of the crime. The four coolies
all spoke at once when they were asked
| by the Coroner the usual string OF ques-
tions, utterly foreign to the point
at issue, which Chinese officials
| put on such occasions, and their answers
were accompanied with chorus OF wall
ing by the twenty relatives and of male
| diction by the 500 friends. The hubbub
was fearful, and the Coroner soon thought
he had had enough of it, so, ordering the
dead body TO be sealed up in its coffin and
taken away for burial, he began to make
for his chair without given any verdict.
Neither relatives nor friends would hear
Of this, so they kicked the coffin over,
pulled down the matshed that was doing
duty for court house, and began TO hus-
| tie the Coroner and his people. His sedan
chair was banged against a wall and kept
there, and while he was covering with
terror inside free fight ensued between
his retainers and the deceased's relatives
and friends, in which few enterprising
foreigners, who were only too happy TO
espouse the cause Of law and order by
punching somebody's head, joined. The
aged mother and sisters, who were in the
fore front of the battle, Jared badly, as the
scattered chignons and back hair plenti-
fully scattered on the road betokened, and
a few of the more prominent friends
noses bled, but no great harm was done
in the scufile. A sudden rush by the
chair. bearers, an extra hard knock or two
to the noisest relative and the Coroner's
chair was clear of the crowd. Next day,
when he had sufficiently recovered from
his terror, he gave verdict of willful
murder against the man.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-03-12
General News Summary


Customs receipts for week ending February
81 were: New York, e2,755, 555; Boston,
3412,70s Philadelphia, tlss, e3S; Baltimore,
SO, sO4.
The Senate on the 9th confirmed the nomi-
nation of VIM. A. Simmons to be Collector OF
Customs At Boston. His confirmation was
opposed by both Senators from Massachu-
sets, and 10 regarded ~ . triumph Of Repre-
sentative Ben Batler. The vote stood n FOR
TO II against confirmation.
A Washington dispatch Of the 9th says that
Mrs Myra Clarke Gaines, Of New Orleans,
had been before the subcommittee In the case
Of Judge Dureli, and that her Testimony was
regarded Of such character rs TO require the
prompt presentation Of the articles Of impeach-
ment. According TO her evidence Durell had
agreed, for ccrtais considerations, TO cit in her
case and decide In her favor.
II was stated at the Treasury Department
In Washington on the 28th ult. that the
whole amount 30 far refunded for duties
collected on fruits decided 10 be In the free
iist was e7I ,000, and the whole amount still
due and unpaid was $4,000
The Attorney General has decided that the
Secretary Of the Treasury may withdraw from
. railway company compensation for trans
portation services when such company has
received from the United States, 70 aid In the
construction Of It's road, bonds upon which II
has not paid interest, though services were
rendered upon another Of Its roads to which
NO Government aid was given.
The public debt statement March Is as
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-03-12
Deafness Caused by Cat.rrh.

Catarrh not unfrequently produces deafness
Mr.. LEVI SPRINGER, OF Nettle Lake. or. or
Williams Co, Ohio. formerly OF Durban,s
Corners, Ohio, has been cured Of deafness OF
fourteen years standing by using DIR. Sapp,s
Catarrh Remedy. He was SO deaf he could
not hear person talk when seated by his
side, and can now hear the church bells ring
two miles distant--so he writes.
MARKED CASE OF DEAFNESS cuRED.
DIcKERsoSvILLE, Mag. Co., N. T., Feb ~ 1871
About one year ago caught a severe cold
IN the head, which terminated In q severe
form OF Catarh. During the time ujcera.
tons occurred in the nasal passages, and he.
came wholly deaf In one ear, with martial
deafness In the other. The inflammation had
involved all the delicate structures of the
ears, and was In immediate danger OF per-
manent deafness. The discharge became pro.
fuse and fetid, both into my throat and from
my ears. In this condition / called on Dr
Pierce for aid, who prescribed his Golden
Medical Discovery and Catarrh Remedy, and
under their use have rapidly recovered Nv
hearing Is restored, and my Catarrh is en- n
tirely well. JoHN s,.,r,, gu
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-03-12

THE New York Weekly Witness, at One
Dollar per annum, is the best Weekly
newspaper in America. 1t has increased
in circulation ten-fold within year.
The New York Daily Witness, at Three
Dollars, is best for business men. Send
(by postal card) for sample copies.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-03-12

accessible, preserve II from spoliation and
complete the survey Of its boundaries.
The ladies Of Columbus, Ohio, commenced
active work In the cause Of temperance on the
I'd, Prayer.meetings were held at 10 a. m.
and ut 2 D. m, and about p. m. 200 ladies
| left the church and marched TO the American
Hotel, headed by the Chief Of Police and one
patrolman 10 keep the streets open,
leaving the church filled with people
to pray for those who went out TO
work. The bells Of the churches were toiled
while the procession was moving They
called upon several saloons and hotels,
prayed, sang and appealed to their proprictors
to abandon the traffic, and then the process
sion returned TO the place OF starting, where
they were heartily welcomed and congrafu-
lated Letters were read from prominent
saloon. keeper stating that he had stopped
selling liquor, and from brewer, saying he
would never brew another keg OF beer. The
ladies were greatly encouraged, and would
renew the warfare on the following day.
The movement was inaugurated also In various
| other portions OF the State. In Indianapolis q
Women's Temperance Union was organized
| and the prayer movement would soon be
started In that city. In Waukegan, ILL.,. the
temperance question was the issue In the mu-
nicIpal election. The temperance candidate
received 3S4 votes and the anti-temperance
| 1914 A majority of the Aldermen were under
stood 10 be liquor men.
The Maryland State Grange met In secret
session at Baltimore on the 4tb. OF the nifty
two Oranges In the State forty-seve were rep
resented.
A call has been issaed for On Independent
State Convention TO meet at Salem, Oregon,
April IS.
James B. Groome was inaugurated Governor
OF Maryland on the 4th.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-03-12

THERE are probably hundred or more per-
sons in this and neighboring towns, who daily
suffer from the distressing effects of kidney
troubles, who do not know that Johnsor's
Ayodune Li,aiment is almost certain cure. In
severe cases, great relief may be obtained il
not perfect cure
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-03-12

WE notice that the agricultural papers
all over the country recommend the use of
Sheridan's Cavalry Condition POWDERS.
change.
Farmers and Others in this section have long
known and appreciated the advantage of these
powders over all others.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-03-12
Triumph or American Pianos.


George Steck a. Co.. Of New York, Re-
ceive the Gold M edal at the Vienna Expo
sition.
The Imperial Commission at Vienna
have decided the question of merit in
piano-forte manufacture by awarding the
only Gold Medal within their gift to
Messrs. George Steck 81 Co, Of N. Y.
This is magnificent testimonial to the
wonderful beauties Of tone and workman
ship in the Steck instruments, and will
unquestionably add to their already we'll
established presti0e.--N. Y. Tribune.
The official letter is as follows:
VIENNA, Dec. ID. 1873.
"GEo. STICK, Esq.--SIR: have the pleasure
of informing you that | this day received
from the Baron Schwarz- Senborn Gold Medal
awarded TO you for the Pianos exhibited by
you at the Vienna Exposition"
"THoMAs McELRATH, U. 8. Com's'ner."
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-03-12

The Locomotive Engineers ADJOURNED thcir
convention at Cleveland on the 2Sth ult. IL
was stated that there was good reason for be-
licying that large majority Of the conyen-
ton voted against ordering new strike.
The Massachusetts, Total Abstinence Society
has adopted the following resolutions:
Rssolped, That, inasmuch ~ women and children
are the chief sufereYs OF the untold evils
Of intemperance, It % eminently appropriate
part In the efforts Of the day for the sup,
precision OF this universally acknowledged
immortality, and we look with deep interest on
the women's movement IN regard TO temperance
reform. and cherish the hope that divine Proyi-
dcnce will direct and override u Tor permanent
good.
great success In temperance reform cen be ex-
pected TIL the Christian church and ministry take
! de cided stand on the side Of total abstinence.
The Erie Railway officials In New York
city state that all the recent difficulties be-
tween the company and employees have been
adjusted.
A disastrous fire occurred In Boston on the
4tb. II broke out in the Eastern Railroad
freight sheds, and was caused by the break
ing OF a carboy OF vitriol. A train OF twenty
loaded freight cars was burned. large
building Of brick and wood was thoroughly
Quilted. Loss between 800, 600 and s2O0,OoO
A Worcester (Mass.) dispatch of the 4th
says IL had been decided to abandon Dio
Lewis plan OF operation against liquor deal
ers, and new and entirely original plan had
been adopted. A large committee had been
organized, and In subcommittee of two or
three It WAS proposed TO first visit the owners
OF buildings occupied by liquor-dealers, and by
pra Yer and interteesion induce them to Sign q
builders pledge not toilet their premises to any
one for the sale of liquor. They would also
visit dealers at their homes. The movement
was to be private, and no street work would
be done.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-03-12

on the Cd, killing twenty persons and wound
Ing thirty, some Of them fatally.
British journals generally approve the YER
dict in the TicAborne case. dispatch OF the
I'd says that his counsel had entered motion
for new trial and In the event OF the failure
OF the motion would appeal to the House OF
Lords.
AIRY Tortugas dispatch Of the I'd states
that steamer had Just made that Island from
Havana, and reported great excitement In that
city owing 10 the alleged departure from bal
timorc OF the steamer Edgar Stuart on
nlibustering expedition, and that the Spanish
naval officers had determined to sink her, with
all on board, II she was found near the Cuban
coast.
A Paris letter Of late date says the agents
Of the Prince Imperial were at work In every
village In France rs patiently and tenaciousiy
a. New World pioneers.
Later advices from Nagasaki, Japan, say
that the insurgcnt forces, which according 70
previous accounts were marching upon the
city, had been totally defeated by the Govern
ment forces.
A Bayonne dispatch Of the 9Th says that
Don Carlos had been proclaimed King OF
Spain, and that the coronation would take
place nj Bilboa.
A Madrid dispatch OF the 4th says that the
recent successes OF the Carlists had aroused
the national spirit Of the people, who were
coming 10 the aid Of the Government In Its
efforts to crush the insurection. Contribu-
tons Of money and clothing were being re-
ceiyed from the provincial authorities.
A Havana dispatch Of the 4th reports the
killing OF cr-President Cespedes, and his
burial at Santiago de Cuba.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-03-12

THE National Surgical Institution, of In
dianapolis, Indiana, after fifteen years of
growth has become the largest institution Of
the kind in America, and has been remarkably
successful in the treatment of Paralysis,
Human Deformities, Piles, Catarrh, Flstula,
and Chronic diseases. We understand they
treat none but durable cases, and that thev
are reasonable in their charges. Send to the
Institute for their new general circular.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-03-12

BEST AND OLDEST FAMILY MxpICIsE.-.SdJords
Lfper Lnoi0ordt0r-a purely Vegetable Cdthartfc and
Tontc-for Dyspepsia, Constipation, Debility, Sick
Headache, Bilious Attacks, and all arrangements OF
Liver, Stomach and Bowels. Ask your Druggist for
1t. Bet1dre Of limitations
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-03-12
Children Often Look Pale and Sick
From no other cause than having worms In the stom
ach.
BROWNS yERMIFUGE CoMFITs

win destroy Worms without injury to the child, being
perfectly WHITE and free from all coloring other
injurious Ingredients usually used In prspsra
tons
CURTIS q BROWN, Proprietors
No. 215 Fulton street. New York.
.oM by Druggists and Cnemfsn. and Dealers IN
Medicines. a. TwRRTY-FIvK CENTS A Box
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-03-12
The Hudson has q dam at Troy O,

The Hudson has dam at Troy over
which the water goes down an incline OF
thirty feet. Above the dam ice Is cut for
the city's use. Six men were at work
when a space Of nearly half an acre upon
which they stood became detached. II
fioated rapidly toward the fall, TO the
horror of the six men and ofthe spectators
on shore. Over they went and-were
neither drowned nor seriously hurt. The
ice was not badly broken in the shoot, as
the water on the incline ran very smooth
and high, and they were uninjured.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-03-12
Thirty Years Experience or an Odd
Nurse.

MRS. wIssLows SOOTHING SYRUP is the prescrip-
hon of one of the bestFemale Physicians and Nurses
In the United States, and has been used for thirty
years with neverfailing safety and success BY mill.
ions of mothers and children from the feeble infant
of one week old to the adult 1t corrects scdity Of
the stomach, relieves wind collie, regulates the bow
els and gives rest health and comfort to mother and
child. We believe 1t to be the Best and Surest Rene
dy in the World in all cases of DYShETERY and
DIARRHGA IN CHILDREN, whether IL arises from
Tsething or from any other canse. Full directions
for using will accompany each bottle. None Genuine
unless the fac-simile OF oURTfS & PERKINS Is on
the outside wrapper.
SOLD By Az MEDICINE DEALHRs.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-03-12

"NOTHING BETTER" said DIR. John Ware; Of
Boston, than Cutler Bros. celebrated VEGETABLE
PULMONARY BALSAM. for Colds and Consumption.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-03-12

A letter recently received In Washington
from New Orleans says Judge Durcll had for
warded his resignation 10 tr listed friend, TO
be rendered In the event Of the Judiciary Com
mittce Of the House reporting articles Of I'm.
parchment.
A Washington dispatch OF the I'D says the
receipts OF the Government from all sources
for the quarter ending December 81 were $780,
b2I, 300. The expenditures for the same
period were s62, 1923 1897.
Chief. Justice Waite was indicted into Office
at Washington on the 9TH.
President Grant has appointed the following
named gentlemen TO be Government Directors
Of the Union Pacific Railroad James y. Will
son, Iowa; J. IL Willard, Nebraska; John G..
d. Harrison, Indiana; John A. Tibbets, Con.
necticut, and Francis b. Brewer, New York
oil for one year from March IL, 1874.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-03-12

"A very ingenious system of bank
robbery has been discovered at Copen.
hagen. One of the tellers of the Ma
tional Bank of that city who was special
ly charged with the counting and check.
ing of the old notes which were to be de-
stroyed, managed by clever manipula-
ton to tear out piece of each note in
such manner that out of the fragments
of about ten notes he made q whole one
by cumming the pieces together. These
notes he placed between the others, alb.
stracting genuine note for the false one
substituted. The fraud was discovered
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-03-12

MODERN MEDICAL DIsCovERY.-ft ia
claimed that disease, with few excen-
tions, has been conquered by the research
and intellect of enlightened men; and vet
a noted professor of New York admits
that "of all sciences, medicine is the mos.
uncertain" and that thousands are an.
nually slaughtered in the sick room.n
Certain schools" of medicine are in ex
istence, one of which "makes the patient
ILL.," in order to claim cure; and another
administers "sugar-coated bread pills.
relying upon nature to effect her own
cures. DIR. j. WALKER, of California an
old and respected physician, tried both
modes Of treatment and both failed. He
then appealed to natures curative-herbs;
and now enjoys rugged health. He has
given the benefit of his discovery to the
world, in the shape of VINEGAR Buffers,
and since its Introduction has sold a
quantity almost large enough to make a
small harbor, or to float the "Great East
ern." Its curative properties are attested
by grateful thousands. 81
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-03-12

DoH'r TAMPER WITH COUGH. -Perhane w
the whole category Of diseases to which hn.
manity Is susceptible, the cough lis most neg.
lected In its early stage. A simple cough
generally regarded as . temporary affection /.
unpleasant and nothing more; but to Hose
who have paid dearly for experience, it is the
signal for attack for the most fearful of ali
diseases Consumption A cough win lead 10
consumption-if not checked sure az the
rivulet leads to the river, yet 1t is an easy enc.
my to thwart, II met by the proper remedy.
Aliens Lung Bdlsam is the great cough rem.
edy Of the age, and has earned its reputation
by merit alone. Sold by all good druggists.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-03-12

1T Is gratifying to learn that the saw.
ings banks in New York are receiving
largely. deposits from persons
of small means. This looks as If the hard
times had spent their force, and, although
there is doubtless good deal of destitu-
ton, these evidences of frugality and
thrift among the laboring classes are Ger.
tainly encouraging. 1t will be well If the
experiences of this winter are turned to
account in greater economy and provi.
dence among those classes who are In
especial need of them.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-07-09
ASK YOUR DRUGGIST ABoUrIT,

No person can use Bosehee's German Syrup
without getting immediate relief and cure
We have the FIRST case Of Coughs, Colds, OF
Consumption, or any Diseases Of the threat
aud Lungs, yet TO hear from that has not been
cured. We have distributed every year for
three years over $4,000 sample bottles by
Druggists in all parts Of The UMrED SrATEs.-
No other Manufacturer Of Medicines ever gave
their Preparations such a test as this, and con.
tinue il for number Of years. Go 10 A. O.
VAN GlLDER'S and get Bottle for Is cents
aud Try it; two doses will relieve you.
inch 5 3m;
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE!

hVhas IL laiej eStf ~ ShanteIJ W lue
VS.. Circuit Court Of Ma.
James H. Lewis, &c. son county, West Va.
Decree entered 10 the above cause October
18Th, 1873.
at appearing 10 the Court that the Supple.
mental Report Of Special Commissioner, O, P.
T, Moore, sscertaining the parties entitled to
dislributive shares in The proceeds o. the sale
Of the real estate in this cause made, has been
lost, and there being no record Of the. conir.
nation Of said Report, the Court doth adjudge,
order. and decree that =. W. Sissou, who is
appointed Special Commissioner for that
purpose, do execute the requirements Of the
decree heretofore made by this Court directing
10 be ascertained Of said paities; and it appear
ing to the Court, that some Of the parties have
received their distrbutive share in said pro.
ceeds, the said Commissioner is further order
ed to ascertain aud report how much is due
the respective parties upon their said shares"
The parties in the above entitled cause will
take notice that | have fixed upon the 10Th
day of July A. D. 1874, at my Office in the
town Of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, to as.
certain the requirements Of the foregoing de.
cree. 7. W. S1SS0N,
Howard, sol, Special Commissioner.
june lS-4w,
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-, CORRECTION.

An article signed Reviewer" cfitici-
sing the Institute; appeared 10 the journal
lately; an answer to which appears in 1.-The
Register Of later date. 1.-THE wish is faith.
or, to the thought and I will state for
the benefit Of those who think | wrote that
article because they hoped did, that |
had nothing to do with it whatever,
=. D.. P. GUTHRIE.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-07-09
CREDITORS NOTICE!
To the creditors of Robert Sebrell,

In pursuance Of a decree Of the Circuit Corrt
Of The county Of Mason, rendered in cause
therein pending 10 subject the real estate Of
the said Robert Sebrell 10 the payment Of bis
debts, you are requested to present your
claims against the said Robert Sebrell for ad'
Indication, 10 F, W. SissOn, Commissioner, at
his Office in the said county, on or before the
81 day Of August, 1874
Witness; Charles D. Waggcner, Clerk Of
said Court, this 18th day Of June, 1874.
CHAS. B. WAGGENER, Clerk.
june 25-4w.
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NOTICE.!

NOTICE is hereby given that on the first
IN day Of the next term Of the Circuit Court
Of Mason county, West Virginia, to be held on
the fint Monday in October, 1874, the under.
signed guardian for John Lawson, an infant,
resident in the county Of Dallas, and State Of
Texas, will present a petition to said Court
praying The removal Of certain funds amount
Ing to about seven hundred dollars, and now
in the hands Of Albert Mcdaniel, from the
county Of Mason Aforesaid, to the County Of
Dallas In the State Of Texas.
r. H. WAGGENER,
= Guardian for John Lawson,
july 2-4w by Counsel.
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RoAsE CousrY.-A correspondent in
Roane county says:
We have not had but two showers Of
rain since the 2Sth Of April, aud on that
day it showed to the depth Of two inches.
In this portion ofthe county corn isjust in
the manner gone up. The meadows are
worthless; wheat is better this spring than
ithas been for "a number ofyears.