Early on the morning of the 9th inst. the body of a respectable-looking man was discovered outside Fumeng, Soochow, by farmer who passed that way. Attracted by disagreeable odour the farmer began tu investigate, and was horrified to find the corpse of " middle-egod man with severed from the body. The authorities on receipt ut the news held an examination on the body, and it was found that the deceased was the victim of foul play. Steps have been taken to bring about the arrest of the author of the tragedy.
SUMMARY JURISDICTION NEAR WOAN, An incendiary Intely received deserved punishments from those whom he wished to destroy. While attempting to set fire toa straw stack itt a village near Wuba he was detected by the owner, who immediately called out for help. All the: neighbours began flocking to his side and the criminal was captured. The crowd suen made things uncomfortable for' the- would-be incendiary. Having got tired of chastising the wretch, they tied'a stone to his neck and pitched him into the river. Soon after they
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