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Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-02-26
there was not . rat on board that ship when

there was not Q rat on board that ship when
| started on my homeward voyage, for
smothered them with sulphur while the
vessel was on the stocks, and took their
dead bodies out by the basketful.
ITO conclude, may say that have
read natural history not little, and have
heard of and read great deal concern
ing animals and their habits. l have
known dogs and horses to do wonderful
things-I concede the ingenuity of the
beaver, the cunning of the fox and the
sagacity of the elephant, but have never
yet met with any incident which seemed
to have in 1t so much of reason as the
one which / have above narrated
Fraacis s. Smith, in ~ Y. Weekly.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-02-26

SKIIIFUL French cooks have discov-
cred, it is said, 1865 methods Of cooking
eggs. Surely American ingenuity should
be able to devise something near an equal
number of different ways Of cooking
apples-a kind of fruit whichis healthful,
appetizing and nourishing. There are
scores of recipes for making apples into
buildings, pies, tarts, cake aid preserves :
for mingling them with -four, butter, eggs,
etc, and forming thus very agreeable
compounds; but perhaps taere is no more :,
palatable way OF serving apples on the
table than by baking them, and adding
sugar and cream when they are eaten.
Each family can easily :hoose Its fayorite
method of cooking apples; but IN some
form they will be founi most desirable
substitute for preserves, sweetmeass ana
other condiments.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-02-26

neither to the right nor the left; others
kept a watch upon their feet, which, to
their bewildered minds, were perhaps GO
ing sadly astray.-Nese York Times.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-02-26

The Terry island Adventists will hold
q convention In the spring and figure II
out again.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-02-26
FrakshiOnal Kurrency.
by JOSH billings.

HAv made up mi mind that human
happiness konsists in having good deal to
do, and then keep doing it.
The greatest man ov all IL he who haz
the most friends and the most enemys.
1t liz cay enuff TO find people who talk
like philosophers and akt like children.
4 man Of genius never wants opportu-
nitys: If he kant find them handy he
kreates them, and then uses them.
Thare liz 2 kinds ov pashunce-one
man liz born with, and IL nothing more
than numbness, the other he gifts by
praktising on all sorts ov trials and trub-
bles.
Honesty, capacity, and energy will
alwus win, don't kare what's trupps.
Most ov the plezzures ov this life hav to
be paid for with repentance at the highest
market price.
Nothing to do IL one ov the hardest jobs
| kno ov.
Money haz been the kause ov more sor-
row than the want ov II haz.
| hav allwuss notissed that the more vir-
tew and branes man really has, the less
he seems to kno 1t.
Every one haz right TO accept just
praze, but no one haz right TO accept
| fiatery.
In MI Opinyun III IL prosperity thae
proves man--adversity he yields grace
fully to, bekauze he liz obliged to
| II liz so natral TO phind fault that won
der we are ever suited with ennything.
| He liz alwuss poor who continually
! wants more.
| If man feels that he IL in the right, 1t
should not be in the power Of emmy one,
| nor NV all the world combined, to make
him think he liz in the wrong.
| II liz alwuss safe thing To listen, for 3
men out oy 10 had rather talk than be
| talked 10.
/ hav seen men so obstinate that the
only way TO convince them they waz
wrong waz to agree with them.
Oh the plezzure oy feeling, and knoing,
that yu hav dun yure whole duty, 1t lifts a
man up so that he kan look an angel in
the face without blushing.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1874-02-26

How To MAKE GRATING WAX
Thomas Matteson, Mexican County, Penn
sylvania, writes: take two parts mutton
tallow, three parts beeswax; melt the tai
low first, and put the beeswax and resin
into IL. When 1t Is all melted, stir 1t all
up and pour 1t into cold water and work
it over. If there are Jumps In it, mash
them with your thumb and finger. The
longer you work it the more sticky it
grows. When II begins to stick to your
hands put some tallow on them. Work it
till it is all sticky as you want it. Put in
tin pan with . cover TO 1t, and it will
keep for number of years. / think 1T is
as good as sticking salve to put on any
sores. Some people put in more tallow
than they put in resin or beeswax, to make
it softer TO work In cold weather; but IL
there IL too much tallow in it, it will melt
and run out in warm weather. have
had about forty years experience in graft
ing, and used Q number Of sorts Of graft
ing wax. Some people put In hotwater,
and make more trouble than there is need
Of. I wet my finger with my tongue, and
don't fnd any diflculty In putting the
wax on: ! put : little wax on the end Of
J the graft"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-20
NEW-YORK, THURSDAY. AUGUST 90, 1874.

law Of all parties. State Senator Cooper dec'"ie
that any who thought that Grant. or an "ns''
from heaven could for a third term was TOOL EN-
Congressman Kountz said he glad to know tha' r'
Dickey authorized to speak for the President U"
the subject, to which Mr. Dckey replied that ne was
not but that he had faith in Grants sanity. ko""H
then deprecated any expression OF opinion on the aue
ton, and moved to strike out the recommepda'ou VI
Harrant for Presidency in the resolution referrhs
to him. Only about dozen members voted yea A"o
resolutions were then adopted. and the Convention "u
journed when 1t was dark that they couid Ell ho
longer.
or the general results OF the Convention, IL may DC
said Hrst that 1t nominated ticket bad III sone To
spects and thoroughly good In none; second that III N
resolutions 1t adroty lodged nearly all the important
national questions occupying the public mind or eN
pressed itself upon them in sounding but meaningless
generates third wed that the power OF the sys
TEN of rings that has controlled the State, Shaping
its legislation and distributing its Offices Is still uh
broken but at the time it developed the TACT tna
there exists a strong element within the Kepuoic'h
party whose discomfort with this denunciaon OF COZ
rupt cques already them almost to the verge W
open resistance This element is neither as united or as
courageous could be wished, but 1t affords all the
hope there Is Of publication OF Pennsylvania politics;
fourth it puts its foot upon the thirdterm movement
in manner so emphatic to deprive 1t Of all vitality
in PeunsyIyapia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-20
TRE4SURER RAINES TRANSLATED.

ACTING TREASURER LANSING TURNS THE OFFICE
OVER TO MR. RAINEs-THE GOVERNORS ORDER.
ALBANY, Aug. 19.-The following CORE
spsndence took place TO day:
STATE OF NETWORK, TREASURES OFFIcR,l
ALBANY, Aug. II, 1874. }
The Hon. THOs RAINEs.
MY DEAR IL gives me great pleasure ts hand you
herewith certified copy OF order OF the Governor OF
the reiusaIng you State Treasurer very truly
yours, ABRAHAM lansing.
The following order by Gov Dix. terminating the
temporary appointment Of the Hon. Abraham Lansing
as state Treasurer has been filed in the office Of .he
Secretary OF State:
sEAFIELD Westhampton, Aug. 10, 1874.
Thomas RaiBes having recovered his heath. and the
cause OF hrs suspension State Treasurer being thus
removed IL ia hereby ordered and declared that such
suspension Is terminated and Abraham Lansing. who
was appointed 10 discharge the duties OF the Office
hereby relic we'd therefrom. JOHN A. DIX.
The following letter has been forwarded to the Hon.
Abraham lansing by Treasurer Ranes:
TREAsURER's OFFICE, ALBANY, Aug. 10. 1884
The Hon. ABRAHAM LANSING.
ny DEAR SIR: am In receipt Of your letter OF this
18th ns with accompanying copy OF the order Of Gov
DIX. will Immediately resume the discharge OF my
dules and yet before doing desire that for
your unvaryiug courtesy and kindness TO the employees
Of the office, AS well as 10 myself return my hearty
acknow edgmens. With my best wishes for your future
success aad happiness, remain truly yours.
THOMAS RAISEs.
Mr.. Raines resumed his position to-day ana received
the congratulations Of many citizens his recovery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-20
THE CUBAN INSTRUCTION.

DEFEAT OF SPANISH TROOPS AT IGUARA-sPANlsH
OPERATIONS IN THE NEIGHBoRHooD OF HoL-
GUN - AMENDMENT OF THE CONSUMPTION
LAWS.
HAVANA Aug. 19-The Spanish guerrillas on
the 18th OF August discovered o band Of insurgents
under Jimnez, aud pursued it to Iguara. There the
rebels made stand and the Spanards attacked them;
but under unavorable circumstances. suffering severely
from CALLING fire from the woods. Afterward the In
surgents heavily reinforced chargedwth the Machete
Notwithstanding their nferiority in numbers the guer-
rillas valianry defended themselves and, although
compelled finally TO withdraw, succeeded In carrying OIL
their wounded The killed they were obliged to leave
on the field OF battle, among whom were one captain
and two eutenants. The losses Of the insurgents must
have been quite heavy the guerras fought with
great courage.
In consequence Of this check all the Spanish forces at
the different headquarters in the vicinity have taken
the field.
The insurgents who raided through Sancti Spiritus
previously reported all mounted They ran over
the town crying VIVA" and dscharging pistols and
rifles in every direction They remained only an hour
but attacked no houses.
Brg.-Gen Yea, Chief of staff of the Island left
Havana this morning to take command in person OF the
troops in the Jurisdictions Of sanct spiitus, Remedies
Moron and Cego de Avla.
Five battaons OF reGnforcements have been sent to
the CincOVllas.
Dispatches Holguin to the 18th Of August report
that the commandant Of the jurisdiction and OF the
column encamped at Fray Benito continues TO pursue
the bands OF insurgents everywhere. The latter, who
have seriously punished. are afraid to encounter
the Spanish troops The commandant does not confne
himself to pursuing the enemy. He Is pushing on the
works for the defense of the cultivated zone which he
proposes to make proof against rebel surprises Many
propretors and others contributing laborers, carts
material and money to the work Hopes are entertained
OF grand results from the Winter campaign If the army
division of the Eastern Department is reinforced.
On the night of the 18th OF August the insurgents
burned dowe,g house the plantation near Estrella
Sagna by band supposed to be that Of
Caoba. The insurgents succeeded in securing guam
tty OF money and goods which they carried off, One OF
the men garrlsonlng the place was wounded:
The following Is the decree issued yesterday In regard
to exemptions from the draft.
The authorized exemption from military service on
payment OF one thousand dollars without exception
having caused great numbers 10 exempt themselves
largely diminishing the forces OF the different corps or
the contingent strictly necessary for the SER
vice. therefore found convenient 10 cease, FOR the
future exemptions for 81 900 In the cavalry corps ana
colOred militia. Only substitution OF abe-bOdied men
Will be permitted Exemptions from service In the IN
fantry on pay eut OF q, 900 Will be continued
COsCUA.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-20
WASHINGTON.
THE WORK OF THE REDEMPTION AGENCY.

THE WORK OF THE REDEMPTION AGENCY.
WASHINGTON, Wednesday. Aug. 10, 1874
The National Bank Redemption Agency Of the Treasury
Department has about q 100000 in National bank notes
assorted and prepared for delivery the Controller OF
the Currency.
Treasurer Spinner will within day or two make the
call upon the banks by which the notes have been issned
deposit with him equal amount OF legal tenders 10
make good the five per cent deposit for redemption OF
circulation required by the act Of June 90 1874 Thiscall
will embrace banks in Boston, NswYork, Philadelphia,
and Providence. The redeemed notes OF other banks
throughout the country are being prepared as rapidly as
possible In the manner. and similar call VIII soon
be made upon them. These calls do not embrace the
whole redeemed for the several banks Dut only
that part of the redemption which has been assorted
The requires the Treasurer to call upon the banks
for legal tenders, whenever the redemption OF
their notes amount to $780, but i. has been been
the requirement.. The great amount OF work suddenly
thrown upon the Redemption Agency by the act June
experienced counters and assortsrs ana proper rooms
and furniture has caused the assortment to fa much
behind the redemption that tue Treasurer unable
to call upon the banks orthe full amount OF their re-
deemed notes The utmost efforts are GenS maze 20
soon to be able promptly 70 inform the banks OF the
amount OF their notes redeemed by him A., ,. o..
The amount OF National bank notes received today Tor
redemption was t6Tl ,926.
COL. WHITLEY AND HIS ASSISTANT TO BE Dis.
MISSED.
The dismissal OF Col. Whitley Chief Of the Secret
Service Division Of the Treasury Department and his
assistant Nettleshp, has been decided on by the secre-
tary OF the Treasury who looking about him for
successor 10 the former. Their connection with the
District safe burglary Is sufficiently established to war
the Secretary In taking TINS action and ne IL only
wating until the subject OF the burglary Is taken up ny
the Grand Jury 10 carry out his determination
DISTRICT AFFAIRS
It 10 not probable that o full statement OF all the
claims against the District Government will be ready
TO be presented to Congress at the commencement OF
their next session. Some 1000 Chains have already been
presented against the late Board OF Public Works The
Sinking Fund Commissioners of the District are now
paying the interest on the Improvement bonds wmch
was due. July l. Controller Taylor OF the Beard OF
Audit to-day made the first issue OF the new 800 Dsrct
Bonds. The issue four OF them OF the denoniDa-
ton OF $4,000 each
THE DEMAND ON THE PACIFIC RAILROADS.
The Chief Clerk Of the Treasury 10 busiy engaged In
gathering data to be embraced In the demand now being
drawn BY the solicitor the Pacific Railroad for the
payment OF the withheld s per cent tax their net
earnings required by the original charter law. The
demand will DO flushed within week aud ct once pre-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-20
The second ballot resulted:
On the third ballot Olmstead was nominated by the

The nomination of Audltor-General resulted In dis
graceful OF disorder, More than nine-tenths OF
the Convention wanted renominate Gen. Allen by ac
camation, to save tine. small but noisy minority
would not permit this TO be DONE and after creating
pandemonium OF uproar, screaming. shouting below
ing and swinging their fists for quarter OF an hour
forced the Convention to let them have their way
as the easiest method OF getting rid OF blatant
nuisance. The roll called and Allen nominated by
votes. to s for II. W. Jones' and 20 for j. H. shaer
The argument used IN Aliens behalf was that be had
emerged from the cloud that hung him when he
went into office had efficiently discharged his duties
and ought 10 be nominated. Robert b. Beath was unah
imously nominated for Secretary of Internal Affairs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-20

days the cases will he seit to the Attorney General for
prosecution. as required by law.
THE MAIL SERVICE CONTROVERSY.
President Hinckley having informed the Post-Omce
Department that the Baltimore Central Railroad Com
pany will not continue TO the mails at the reduced
rates, based upon the readjustment according to the
later weiehngs. the Department has consented to
reweighing OF the mails carried that road, with
view correct the errors any are found to exist
WASHINGTON NOTES.
The President has signed the commissions OF the fol-
lowing named Postmasters: John Hopley at Bucyrus,
Ohio Charles O. Burton, at Stockton, Cali Horace A..
Jarvis at Cortland Village. N. Y; Chas Omstead AT
Norwalk Conn. VIM. A. Stafford, at Little Falis, y: l.
Vim. A. Pollock, at Brownsville NeD Albert Is. o0cn-
ran at Abingdon. ILL., John Algoe, at Flint, Mich Ed
ward W. Shoemaker, at Fort Union. New-Mexlco.
The Acting Secretary Of the Treasury to-day author
zed the establishment Of bonded warehouse at Pitts
burgh for of the appraiser aud for the storage
OF goods This action taken at the urgent request
OF prominent merchants, ana was recommended Ny ne
Customs Revenue officers in that city as well as by the
Congressional elegation.
The of the purchase money for the site OF the
new public building at Pittsburgh was today RENTED
by the Actin, Secretary OF the Treasury.
Jos. Crawford to-day appointed superintendent
of the Mint at Carson City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-20
THE CARLIST WAR.

REPORTED DEFEAT OF MORI0NTs - CARLIsTs RE-
PULSED AT ALCANIZ.
BAYosNE. Wednesday. Aug. 10. 1874.
Carllst advces report second engagement
ut Oteza between Morioncs and Dorregaray, IN which
the former was defeated with heavy loss, and driven
back to Larraga.
MADRID. Wednesday, Aug 10, 1874.
IL IS Officially announced that three assaults OF the
Carsts on Acanz been repulsed with loss to the
garrison Of co killed and wounded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-20
EQREIGN NOTES.

The Brazilian Parliament has been dissolved
The seventh annual Convention of the
Young Mems Christian Association Of Canada opened
at Port Hope, Ont. yesterday large number OF del
egates were present.
The cable between Cayenne and Demerara
will not be finished before october. The cable steam
ship Hooper will to London for an additional
supply OF cable duplicate the lines between Demerara
and Jamaica.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-20
CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATIONS.

RUTLAND, Aug. 19.-The Democrats OF the
Istl District Of Vermont at Mddlebury to-day and
nominated Homer W. Heaton OF Montpelier for Con-
gress
WHKEsBARRE, Penn, Aug. I19.-The Demo-
Gratis Of the XIIth District nominated the Hon. Hend-
rick b. Wright fer Congress to-day the first ballot
ATLANTA, Ca, Aug. 19-M. A. Gambler of De-
kalb County nominated for Congress today on the
eighth ballot.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-20
THE BRUSSELS CONGRESS.

THE HUMANE PROVISIONS OF THE GENEVA coNvEN-
TON ENLARGED.
BERLIN. Wednesday. Ang. 10, 1874
The Post says the Brussels Congress has
abandoned the Russian programme. The delegates
have transmitted for ratification to their respective
governments the resolutions adopted which merely en-
large the humane provisions of the Geneva Convention
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-20
FOREIGN NEWS.

WAR BETWEEN CHINA AND JAPAN PROB
ABLE.
JAPAN GIVEN NINETY DAYS BY CHINA TO WITH
DRAW THE TROOPS FROM FORMosA-CHINEsE
PREPARATIONS FOR WAR;
HONG KONG Tuesday, Aug. 1s. 1874
The Chinese Government has given Japan
ninety days to withdraw the troops from the Island OF
Forhosa. In the meantime China Is making extensive
preparations for with Japan which, it generally
believed, Will ensue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-20

THE SURPLUS GRAIN CROP OF CALIFORNIA.
Boston, Aug. ia Boston merchant states
that no has information from San Francisco to the
effect that 100 ships OF about 400 tons eacn
will be required carry the surplus grain crop 70
Europe season, and that than so sail can
e he reckoDed that purpose
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-20
MIR. BEECHER AND JEFFERSON DAVIS.

LOUISVILLE, Aug. 9.-Ihe COurier-JOurndl
tomorrow will publish a letter from the Rev. Henry
Ward Beecher pronouncing the reputed sermon OF MS
which has been widely published, advising the hang
ing of Jefferson Davis In 1865, an unbushing
forgery. He says: mot only did never
utter write such miserable stuff but the whole world
knows that while many clamoring for some sacr
fee or victim, every where and always opposed Win
intense earnestness the shedding OF drop OF
blood, and resisted with all my might the III
fuences which sought the execution OF Jefferson DAVIS
1t is not the first shameful forgery upon me which has
been circulated in the South and West. am SO heartily
DESTROYS Of the establishment Of good will between al
who have alenated. and so much value the good
will of my feowctizens of the South that step aside
from nv usual and make reply to this
SANDER"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-20
FATAL DUEL IN LOUISIANA.

IN st. James Parish yesterday between DIR. Charles
Gray and Deputy Sheriff Richards Is confirmed They
fought with r-volvcrs at distance OF nffcen PAGES.
Both fell at the tbrd lire and both expired 10 few
minutes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-20

RUSSIA AND SPAIN.
LONDON, Thursday, Aug 2o-o:so a. m.
1t is reported that Russia has at last con-
sented to recognize the Spanish Republic.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-20

REPUBLICAN COUNTY NOMINATIONS IN MAINE.
LEWISTON, Aug 19.-The Republican County
Convention for AndpOscoggin County, held in Auburn
this morning, renomnated State Senators Rounds ana
Burrill by acclamation. John Read was renominated
for County Commissioner, and Alexander F. Merrill for
County Treasurer An eloquent speech made py inc
Hon William Frye on national topics propOsi',H ION
United States Senat6rship made but not seconded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-20
sEMIANNUAL SESSION OF THE BLUE GRASS TEN
PERANCE CONVENTION.

LEXINGTON, KY, Aug. 19.-The semi-annual
session of the Blue Temperance Convention was
held here to-day About 100 delegates were present
Resolutions adopted favoring the formation OF tenn
perance alliances throughout the Sates also submitting
to the Attorney General Of Kentucky the question
whether it will be lawful. under existing legislation 10
submit the Local Option law to a vote OF the people al
Congressional elections asking the Legislature to
embrace q prohibition against the manuiactue OF
liquors in the Local Option law
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-20

sented Should the companies not respond within sixty
days the cases will he seit the Attorney General TOT
prosecution. required by law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-08-20

OINCINNAII, AUB. I5.-IH OIHCIHH"I 1IO HI'
jority for the Constitution Is $780, and for license lo
from other OF the State indicate the re-
lection OF the Constitution by majority variossy esti
mated at from 10000 to $1,000.