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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-10-20

A FATAL JOKE.

In London, on Tuesday, Mr. William Carter I
coroner for East Surrey, held an incoiry at Rother
hithe, relative to the death of Mr. John Pooley, aged
51 years, a master carman, lately residing at Boll.s-
road, Bermondsey.—Joseph Hutchings, a carman, stud
that last Saturday afternoon, shortly after four o'clock,
he was m the stable carry log out his duties. There wa.
also a man named John Bradney, in the deceased b
empny, working in the stable. At that moment de-
cea,,ed filtered the stable, and Bradney asked him to
pay him his week's wao-s, as he wanted to go. The
deceased, jokingly, said, "I 11 pay you," and there-
upon he lifted Bradney up and placed him in the torn
bin, head foremost, and shut down the lid. Bradney
was a heavy man, weighti g twelve stone, and the
deceased must have exerted himself to have lifted
Bradney up. The deceased having shut down the
lid, threw up his arms and exclaimed "Oh," and
then fell to the ground. He did not speak again.
Mr. Thompson, surgeon, having deposed to death
being due to apoplexy, which was produced by hemorr-
hage consequent on the rupture of a blood vessel of
the brain, a verdict of "Death from natural causes '
was returned.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-10-20

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HARVEsT FESTIVAL &T THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
—Harvest Festival services were held in this church
on Sunday, and it must be confessed that no year
have they been more successful. The music both
morning and evening was very fine. In the morn-
ing Beethoven's Mass in C, was sung it was certainly
a treat alone to hear this masterly and noble com-
position so well rendered. The choir and band
under the conductorship of the two Mr. Griffins, did
their work well,
....110,.de orAtions tbiS year aro
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-10-20

CUTTINGS FROM AMERICAN PAPERS,

A Bay City, Mich., man tried to shoot a rat, but
shot off the little finger of his wife's right hand, and
now she uses her left hand when she wants to count
five.
It was on the pima of the Grand Union, Saratoga.
"How beautifully that woman sings," said one lady
to another who was in gorgeous attire and blazing
with diamonds. "Is she a meszo•soprano " " No,
I guess not. I think she is a Swede," replied the
other.
Describing a domestic episode a Titusville reporter
says :—" The sun had sunk behind the western hills,
and the bright rays which streaked the horizon had
disappeared, when a lovely female, who had been but
six short weeks a bride, sat .in a secluded apartment
with her husband. She slowly moved her sylph-like
form towards the partner of her bowm, raised her
delicate hand, and—stappoct his face I"
The hair of a girl employed in an Eastern cotton
mill was caught in the machinery, torn off her head
and ground into bits. But the girl didn't mind it
much. She kept right on at her work, simply remark-
ing that it ot ly cost four dollars, anyhow. This is
one of the advantages of art over nature.
"I brought my aunt inter the city to-day to show
'er round," said a rustic to a Boston police officer,
"and she's got kinder tired walkin', ao I wanter find
some place where she kin sit down an' rest a bit and
have a bite of suthin' to est. Kin yer direct me to
any place "—" Certainly," responded the repre-
sentative of Boston's assthetic and literary police force.
What you want is a "rest your aunt." Go right
into that eating saloon.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-10-20

PUBLIC NOTICES

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restores the colour, eradicate scurf and dandruff, keeps
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Ladies will find it promotes the curl and wave if the
hair, and that the exquisite perfume is unique ; it:is used
, by thousands of Mothers to beautify childrens hair, and
prevent baldnees, scurf, or any failing in after life. A
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receipt of 8 penny stamps. by Dr. THOMSON, 55. Ear-
tho!oinew Road, Kentish Town, London. "It produced
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whiskers were poor and thin, now they are thick and
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-10-20

You are invited to participate in the chances
of whining in the grand drawings of prizes
guaranteed by the Sta.e of Hamburg in which
9 millions 620,100 marks have to be won.

In the course of these advantageous drawings
which contain according to the prospectus only
100,000 tickets, the following prizes will be
forthcoming, viz.:

The highest prize will be ev. 500,000 Marks
Premium of 300.000 Marks.-1 Prize of
200,000 Marks-2 Prizes of 100,000 Marks
—1
Prize of 90,000 Marks— 1 Prize of
80,000 Marks-2 Prizes of 70,000 Marks
—1 Prize of 60,0J0 Marks-2 Prizes of
50,000 Marks-1 Prize of 30,000 Marks
—5
Prizes of 20,000 Marks— 3 Prizes of
15,000 Marks-26 Prizes of 10,000 Mark,
56 Prizes of 5,000 Marks
—lo6Prizes of 3,000 Marks-253 Prizes of
2,000 Marks— 6 Prizes of 1,500 Marks
515 Prizes of 1,000 Marks-1036 Prizes of
500 Marks— 60 Prizes of 200 Marks
63 prizes of 150 Marks— 29020 Prizes of
145 Marks 3450 Prizes of 124 Marks
—9O Prizes of 100 Marks-3950 prz s
of 94 Marks-3950 prizes of 67 Marks-
-3950 prizes of 40 Marks-3950 Marks of
20 Marks in all 50500 Prizes.
which will be sure won in 7 drawings within
the space of a few months.
The first prize-drawing is officially fixed and
the price is for
a witole original ticket only 6si or 6
Marks, a half original ticket only 3 sh—d or 3
Marks, a quarter original ticket only Ish 6d
or 11 Marks, and I will forward these
original tickets guaranteed by the State (not
prohibited promissory notes) even to the most
distant countries in return for the amount for-
warded prepaid. Every ticket holder
receive from me gratis along with the original
ticket the original prospectus provided with
the arms of the State and immediately after
the drawing, the official list without any
charge.
The payment and forwarding ef the sums
won to those concerned will have my special
and prompt attention, and with the most ab-
solute secrecy.
All orders can be sent by the medium of
a Post Office Order, or per cheque, or in
English Postage Stamps, or by Postal Orders.. •

Please address the orders before the
31st of October

on account of the approaching drawing of the
prizes, in all confidence directly to
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-10-20

ROBBERY FROM LORD TRURO.

At the Middlesex Sessions on Monday John Walter
Cowley, 30, was indicted for stealing two shawls,
jewellery, and other articles, value £2OO, the property
of Lord Truro, his master. He at first pleaded not
guilty but afterwards withdrew that plea, and con-
fessed his guilt.
Mr. Montagu Williams appeared for the prosecu-
tion ; Mr. Warburton for the prisoner.

The prisoner was in the service of Lord Truro from
the 19th of December last, and it coming to his lord-
ship's knowledge that a valuable bracelet was missing
and had been seen in the possession of the prisoner, a
drawer in the housekeeper's room, of which the pri-
soner had the key, was broken open and there the
bracelet was found as well as several pieces of jewel-
lery, all belonging to Lord Truro. On the jewel case
being opened the companion bracelet to the other
was found, as well as some broken pieces of jewellery.
In a large wardrobe Lord Truro had himself placed
12 valuable shawls and a quantity of lace, and in a
box belonging to the prisoner one of these shawls was
found. Another shawl was found in the housekeeper's
room in a paper parcel with a letter attached to it written
on Lord Truro's note paper. and addressed to Miss
Kerry, 28, Ventra-villas, West Brighton' Sussex.
The parcel omit .ined a card, having on it the words,
1, With Mr. J. W. Cowley's compliments" It further
appeared that about the middle of August the pri-
soner went to a fancy ball, and wore a great quantity
of jewellery, the ball being held at the Kensington
Town-hall, and the prisoner said it was given by some
of his friends. The prisoner appeared there in his
livery, but wore some very valuable and pecuhar kind
of buckles in his shoes. He wore Lord Truro's Court
hat, and had round his neck a chain of diamonds and
crystals. To his watch chain was attached a piece of
jewellery, and on his wrists he wore the bracelets. At
this ball he showed the footman a roll of lace and a
lady's garment with lace on it, which he said was his
wi e's work. The prisoner was apprehended by
William Pugsley, a dettcrive-sergeant of the C Divi-
sion, on the morning of the 18th ot September at Lord
Truro's villa, Falkland's Wood, Shooter's bill, and on
being told the charge he ex pressed a wish to be taken
to Lord Truro and that he should then be able to
explain everything, but at the station•house, when
the charge was read over to him, he made DO reply,
The Assistant-Judge sentenced the prisoner to be
kept in penal servitude for five years.

In London, on Sunday morning, four young men,
brothers, went out for a sail on the Thames. On near-
ing Putney Bridge they met a very heavy wind, and
the boat suddenly capsized. Two of the occupants
were rescued, but the other two, being unable to swim,
sank before assistance could be rendered.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-10-20

THE CASE OF MR. SHAW.

The Paris TilEgraphe of Monday evening contains

thi;following note
" It ii thought at the Ministry of Marine that the
Shaw incident is definitely settled by a double conces-
sion to the English Government. The ex-prisoner of
the brave arid regretted Admiral Pierre is to receive
an indemnity of 60,000 f. (22,400) as compensation for
his detention. At the same time the Minister for
Foreign Aff lira is to &Wren to the Foreign Office a
letter if diplomatic regret. This arrangement will,
it is said, become official as soon as M. Waddington's
return to London allows of the drawing up of the terms
of the diplomatic despatch which is to accompany the
transmission of the indemnity accorded to the mis-
sionary. Pourparlers are still going on respecting the
wording of this despatch."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-10-20

ALLEGED MURDER OF A BROTHE

At an early hour on Sunday morning a chain-striker
named James Groarke, 24 years of age, was arrested
on the charge of having caused the death of his
brother, William Groarke, in their father's house in
Chapel-etrest, Dudley. The facts are stated to be as
follow :—Williarc, who was the elder brother, re-
turned home late on Saturday night and quarrelled
with James. Later on he struck him four or five
times, and then James cried out that he would stab
I,,im if he did not desist. Deceased again assaulted
him, when prisoner snatched up an old butcher's
knife with a blade nine inches long, and plunged
it into his brother's left side. William fell at
once, and his mother's screams brought in the neigh-
bours. When the police arrived the prisoner an-
nounced that he would go quietly to the station. He
denied the offence, hut at the police•station he said
he had killed his brother, who would not cease beating
him.
On Tuesday a coroner's jory returned a verdict of
"Wilful murder" against James Groarke. The evi-
debce showed great proeec +Oen on the part of the
deceased towards the prisoner, and also that the blwa,
was given with such force as to pierce the left lung,
the point of the knife passing through the heart of the
murdered man.

WHAT CHINA MIGHT BAT TO FRANCH,—" Heads, I
win; (Pig-)Tails, you lose! "—Punch.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-10-20

EPITOME OF NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

Last week's receipts of cotton at all. United States
ports were 228,000 bales; since Ist September, 711,0t10
bales. Week's exports to Great Britain, 38.000 bales;
week's exports to the Continent, 36,000 bales ; total
since let September, 256,000 bales. Stock at all ports,
519,000 bales.
There were 2,504 births and 1,438 deaths registered
in London last week. Allowing for increase of popu.
lation, the births were 143, and the deaths 69, below
the average numbers in the corresponding weeks of
the last ten years. The annual rate of mortality from
all causes, which had been 170, 16 6, and 165 in the
three preceding weeks, rose last week to 190.
A gas explosion took place late on Monday night at
the house of Mr. Haywood, in the Albert•road, Aeton,
Birmingham, through a defect in the gastflttings. The
explosion took place in the sitting-room, which was
unoccupied at the time. One side of the room was
blown out, and the stairs were demolished. Ns one
was injured.
1 On Monday an inquest was held at Rochford Bridge,
county Westmeath, ea to the death of Patrick Crowley,
, serg.ant of the Royal Irish Constabulary, who was
stabbed by a shoemaker named Eigban on his wedding
day. The jury returned a verdict of "Wilful murder
against Eighan.'
The exports of plain cottons, cottons, and cotton
yarns from Liverpool, London, Southampton, and the
Clyde to the East for the nine months ending Sept. 30
amounted to £32,532,695, against £3.1,017,224 in the
corresponding period of last year. The shipments
were chiefly to India, representing £20,770,620.
The United States Agricultural Department esti-
mates this yeae 'otton crop at six millions of bales ;
the crop of whea. at from 400 to 420 million bushels, the
quality being somewhat below the average ; and the
crop of Indian corn at 1,600 million buAels ; and the
crop of oats at 500 million bushels. The crop of
tobacco will be below the average yield.
John Robert Derby, roller-man at Appleby's Corn
Mill, Blackburn, was killed on Tuesday while sweep-
ing the floor of a passage with a long brush. Some
cog- wheels projectii g from the wall caught him by the
shoulders and tore off his right arm and his clothing.
He walked twenty yards, leaving his arm behind him,
when a comrade saw him and got assistance. Death
ensued in fifteen minutes, the sufferer not speaking
once,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-10-20

DAIRY SHOW IN CHESHIRE,

The annual exhibition of the Cheshire Dairy
Farmers' Association was held on Tuesday in the
Linen Hall, Chester. The exhibition was inaugurated
last year under the patronage of the Duke of West.
rninster as President of the Association, and Lords
Con.ibermere and Tollemache as vice• Presidents, and
has been a thorough suc3ess. The object of the a,socia.
tion was, by offering handsome prizes, to bring the fine
cheesecnakars together in competition at an annual
dairy show. Ths association also gives attention to
all matters affecting the transit and distribution of all
kinds of dairy produce.
The show was in every sense a success. The entries
in tbe half.dozen classes for cheese numbered 94,
against 72 last year, and in classes for butter 65,
against 51. There was a magnificent competition in
Class I. for the best 20 cheests owned and exhibited by
any dairy farmer within the association's district. The
first prize was taken by Mr. W. Brown, Handley,
near Che,ter. One of the prism cheeses was afterwards
cut up and distributed, and was pronounced to be of
perfect flavour and quality. The Duke of West.
minster's factories at B .Idorton and Aldford took the
first and second prizes respectively in the class open to
factory cheese made in the United Kingdom. There
was a keen competition for £24, of which £2O was
given by the Cheshire Land Agents' Association and
£4, by Lord Alexander Paget, for the best average
d.nies of cheese. The juages were e.
the &dries to insure that a whole dairy, and not the
pick, should be of high average excellence.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-10-20

-)AY, OCTOBER 20,1883.

TREDESMEN'S ADDRESSES

I,lc, 2s 6kl"iieating's .Powder"
Nothir„, Tial It
g Equal it
Niii ii o &lasi It
g it.qual It
i.ow.ler, so celebrated, is pezfectly unr.valtcd te•
IitJUS, FLEAS, Dtl.ol HS, IiEETL.PitS, and at:
Insects (whilst perfectly harailes3 to all antral life.) All
Woollens and Furs should be well sn.tinkle,l i tit tho
Powder before placing awcy. It is invaluttble to tck• to
the tieadd,-. To,cvold disap:ointment insist up.)a having

"KEATING'S POWDER."
No (Wier Power is eff:ctud. Sold or.ty in tins, 6i.
is. aud 2s. Gti, Beware of itbitatica. Dee% be deceived

DEAFNESS, NOISES IN THE EARS, &C. DELLALE
ESSENCE FOR DEAFNEss should always be tried. :xs in
numbers of cases, seemingly incurable, it has do:
wonders. Slight Deafness, obstructions in the Lars,
and the incessant humming sounds so frequent with
affected hearing, are removed after two or three nights'
applications. Dellar's Essence can be spoken of as sure
to give some relief in any case of Deafness without
causing the slightest injury to the delicate organisms if
the ear ; and, however surprising, persons for ytars
Deaf have heard sounds after a fair trial of Dekars
Essence. Bottles, ls. 10. and 2s. 9d. Sold by all
Chemists, Post free for 18 Stamps sent ta Boalurci
Laboratory Bayley Street, London, W,C.

ADCION TO liorraßitt'll—Are you broken th. your
test by a tick child sullering with the pain of cutting
teeth? 6-o at m:ce to a chemist udget a bottle of
INSLOW'S SOOTIIING EiaeCp. It will relieve
the poor sufferer immediately. It i 3 perfectly harm-
less P,nd pleasant to .taste, it produces natural,
quiet sleep, by relieving the child from pain, and the
tittle cherub awakes "as bright as a button." It
wothcs the child it softens the gums, allays all
min, relieves winds regulates the bowels, and is the
6ect known remeay far dysentery and diorama,
Whaller arising from teething or other causes. a Mrs.
WigligOW'S Soothing Syrup is sold by Medians dollen
evervinse lè4 ps bottlik

TRADESMENS ADDRESSES

HOLLOWAY'S -OINTMENT
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-10-20

POTATO.

There was a good supply of potatoes on sale, for which the
demand was quiet, as follows :—Magnum bonums, The to 2.58 ;
victortas, The to Ess ; regents, 75s to 90s; champions, 604 to
70s; io ;ks, 60s to 70 per ton. Foreign blues, Ss to
snowflakes, 39d to is per bag.
GAME AND POULTRY.

Capercai'zie, 4s 6d to 8s ; pheasants, 2s to ss; partridges,
is 6il to Sc ; grou.e, 2s 6d to 4c; black game, 2r to Sc 9d'
wi'lgeon. Is 3d to 2s; teal, is Sc to is 9d ;harc, Sc ad to
4s 9A ; white Scotch dittu, 2s to 2s ; rahbits, 2s to 28 3d;
wild ditto, Is Sd to is 8d; geese, 6s to Sc 6d; ducks Is 9d to
lid ad ; and fowls, ls 6d to 2s LOil each.
Large soles, Ss to 3s 6d per pair; slips. 6d to 9d per lb.
cod, £6 bs to £lO per score ; crimped ditto, 10s 6d to lbs 6d
each; native o).ssers, Si 9d to a, ad -per dozen; common
ditto, tin 6d to 10 per hundred ; bloaters, as to be per box;
kipper herrings, es to Sc 6d per pad ; smoked haddock, 201
to 40s per barrel ; turbot, Sc 6d to lTs ed each; eels, 10d to
ls per lb.; Mlckerel, 9d to 2.3 per dozen; and red mullet, 10s
ti 164 per score,

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-10-20

NATIONAL CAT SHOW AT THE
CRYSTAL PALACE.
The fifteenth National Cat Show was opened at the
Crystal Palace on Tuesday ; the numher of entries
and the attendance of visitors alike testifying to the
popularity of the exhibition. There were 50 classes
and 333 entries, a considerable proportion f the latter
heing represented by cats belonging to working men.
Toe judges were Lade Dorothy Nevin, Mr. Ilarri•ein
Weir, and Mr. J. Jenner Weir; and their duties
having been got through early in the afternoon,
the zitiow war thrown open to the public Much in-
tereet wse manifested in the various specimens, and
so far as the ki‘tens were a ncerned interest was
to a large degree c.imbieed with amu-ement. A
charge varying from is. to 34. 6d. was made for each
separate Cat or each group collectively of kittens
entered; but the animals was received for exhibition
only on the express condition that the company would
not be responsible for any loss or damage arising from
accident or from any cause whatever—a reasonable
stipulation enough when the fancy prices set upon
some of the cats are taken into consideration. In Class
13—tortoiseshell and white—Mrs. Devies's "Minnie,"
age seven years, and the winner of the second prize
at the Crystal Palace two years ago, was appraised
at £lO,OOO, s figure placed also upon the head of
"Talley," two years and six months, one of the prize
winners, and belonging to the same owner. Mrs.
Molyneux's tortoiseshell and white " Peter " taking
the first prize in his class, was valued at £lOO ; Mr.
Mason's spotted tabby "Joe " (third prize), at a
hundred guineas; and Mr. Mason's black ' Witchet"
(first prize), at a like figure. In the Tortoiseshell
Class bliss Hammond showed "Jenny Lind," ten
years old, and the winner of nine first and two second-
class prizes ; in this class also was Mrs. Molyneux's
" Polly "(third prize) ; these este being valued at a
hundred pounds each. In the Brown Tabby Class
was Dr. Strang's " Minnie " (third priz.), secure from
sale at £l,OOO. while the spotted tabbies included Mr.
Willteott's " D ,11y," the winner of first prizes at
the Crystal Palace in 1881 and 1882, " Dolly" being
n.ew in the estimation of its possessor worth £1,050.
There was one class which comprised any variety of
colour, and in this was Miss Hammond'e " Bob," it
yeara old, the winner of 17 first prizes and which any
ecluiirer could have for £2,000, and Mr. W. Crole's
" Tommy," which war not for sale at any price, these
winning the first and second prizes respectively. Pro-
hibitory figures, of which there were numerous other
instances, were, however, not the order ot the day,
and a bridle sale was done at the office, where many a
good cat was obtainable for ss. The prizes varied
from a sovereign to 2s. 6d., but in addition to the
money awards nine silver medals were given away,
six to the best cat in the various classes, and three to
the best pairs of kittens.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-10-20

WORCESTERSHIRE SESSIONS.

The following cascs were 11)Ard at the above
Sessions on Wedneday :
MALICIOUS WOUNDE,G AT BELBROUGIITON.—
Charles Spilsbury, an ol t man on bail, wat indicted
for maliciousl:lwounding Jamcs, Parkes, on the 20th
July. Mr. Foley appeared for the prosecutor, ant
Mr. Marshall Todd for the prisoner.—Both parties
were in the employ of Ii s. Wyld. They had a dis-
pute about some coals, when the prisoner picked
up a coal-hammer and dealt the prosecutor a severs 3
blow on the head. He Qlso aimed a second blow.
but it was parried.—Prosecutor was laid up for
some time from the etlects of the blow, which
caused a contused and lacerated wound.—Prisoner
was found guilty of ioflicting g:ievous bodily harm
and he was sentenced to nine months' hard labour.
STEALING IRON AT HALESOWEN.— Samuel Williams
(32), libourer, was convicted of stealing 591 b of
iron, on th:: 4th September, the property of Mr. A.
l'ric,%—Being an old offender, he was sentenced to
five years' penal servitude and seven years' police
s..;per,son. The Hon,. A. Lyttleton appeared to
prosecute.
STEALING A RABBIT :AT iIALESOWFN —James
Withers (52) nailer, was convicted of stealing a
tame rabbit, the property of Alfred Parsons, and
having been previously convicted he was tentenced
to nine months hard labour. _ _

RINGING THE CHANHES AT AmmucoTE.--William
Weeks,(lB), clerk, and Thomas Hollis (.28) gasfitter,
charged wit:, 51ca1in2 a sovtreign, the property of
Char;es Parkes by the process kr-own as "ringing
tthe ellatigee," were found guilty.—They: were sf-m-
-teuced to twelve months liA.(l lour
Godson prosecuted; Mr. U. Amphelett defended

_
THE CHARGE AGAINST A SOLICITOR AT STOUR-
BRIDGE.-WIE. lienly Fellows (44), solicitor, was
indicted for havi,; unlawfully pretended that a
c,rtaia cheque ca. paper wri ing,—which was as
follows : "liaud Cr s, Crawley, Bocsex. To the
Capital and Counties Bankiug Company. Pay
to myself or bearer .£2., and of the value of £2 on
the 9th May, 1882, at Stiurbtidge.—The Hon. A.
Lyttelton said the prosecution did ncot; propose to
offer any evidence, and the prisoner was therefore
discharged.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-10-20

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time, thick hair an.l whiflers ; it also prevents the hair
flon falling off.

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-10-20

IVOLLASCOTE SCHOOL BOARD.

A Special Meeting of the Wollascott Schcol
Board was held on Wednesday evening last,—Mr
Hill in the Chair present Messrs, Brooks, Heath-
ck, Perks, and Smith. The principal business
be ng to consider the late conduct es Mies Brettle,
the assistant Mistress. It was moved by Mr. Parkei,
that the matter be placed in the handy of a srlicitor
at once, seconded by M. Sa!ith, and carried un-
animousily. lt was also decided that the final
ating of the Old Board beheld on Tuesc:ay even-
ly g next.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-10-20

THE ENGINEERS' MIKE IN
SUNDERLAND.

The strike in the engineering trade in Sunderland
has now assumed a more formidable aspect, and one
which may hasten a solution of the dispute. In addi.
tion to the strike of a_ large proportion of Messrs.
Doxford's apprentices, the majority of the lads
engaged at the North - Eastern Marine Engine
Works, came out on Tuesday morning, and the
remainder were expected to follow it. The fol-
lowing resolution was unanimously passed We,
the apprentices of the engineering trade of Sunder-
land, pledge ourselves not to resume work until i
the strangers engaged n the various shops are
removed, as we do n.•;t consider them qualified to
teach us our trade." In addition to the defection of
Messrs. Doxford'a apprentices, it is stated that there
are about 130 of Mr. Dickinson's apprentices on strike,
and the apprentices of other firms. Forty summonses
were applied for on Tuesday against the bound ap-
prentices who have joined the men on strike, for
having absented themselves from their employment.
It is expected that other employers will also summon
their apprentices, but it is contended that the loose
mefh”d of making out the indentures now in vogue
renders them invalid in law, and that the apprentic-s
have a perfect right to leave work if the conditions are
suah as prevent them receiving instructions from
skilled workmen.

Prince Alfred Albert, eldest son of H.R.H. the
Dulls of Edinburgh and the Grand Ductless Marie of
Russia, was born on October 15, 1874, and thus
attained his ninth birthday on Monday.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-10-20

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-10-20

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RECEIPTS.

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3rd Oct )ber, 1883
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-10-20

THE NEW SPANISH MINISTRY.

The new Spanish ministry has been definitively
constituted; and on the whole Spain, France, and
Europe may be congratulated on the change (says the
M.ify News). It terminates the difficulty, and will
abate, if it does not at once remove, the estr.ngement
between the two kindred natiots north and south of
the Pyrenees. It promises a liberal domestic policy
in Spain itself. The character of the new Ministry is
such as has been fore-hadowed during the past
two or three dap, though its personal composition
is not in all respects such as was anticipated.
The Dynaetic Left does not gain all the seats in the
Cabinet which it desired, and probably it has had to
accept something short of the conditi ms which were
laid down no its behalf in the preliminary negotiations.
But tho Ministry is essentially a Ministry of Reform.
Its aLcepta.nce by King Alfonso is a pledge of at least
his present dtspo,ition to go as far with Liberalism as
Liberagsm will go with the Monarchy. More could
not he expected of a King who naturally desires to
remain a King.

The ship .Renfrewshire left Liverpool for Brisbane
on Friday in last week, having on board 102 single
men, 17 single women, and 150 married people—in all
269 adults.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-10-20

A SINGULAR CASE.

The Geneva Correspondent of The Times writes :
A man, who by dint of sheer courage and energy over-
came almost insuperable difficulties atd showed that
life, even when it seems almost a curse, may be well
worth living, died last week at Arare, in the canton
of Geneva. Jean Trottet, the man in question, was
born in 1831 without hands and without feet. His
short arms were pointed, and his legs, mei as they
were, not being available for. progression, he was able
to move only by twisting his body from aide to side.
His case greatly interested the surgeons of the neigh-
bourhood, and local Barunms made the parents, well-to-
iii'peasants, many tempting offers to turn their child's
misfortune to account by exhibiting him about the
country. But these offers were invariably declined,
and when Jean was old enough he was sent to school.
In writing he held his pen at the bend of the elbow,
and as he grew older he took great interest in hus-
bandry, became an active haymaker, used the reins
with dexterity, and was so good a shot that he often
carried off the first prize at the village tirs. He en-
joyed, too, some reputation for sagacity, was consulted
by his neighbours on matters of importance, and has
left behind him a widow and four children amply pro-
vided for.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-10-20

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-10-20

THE MARQUIS OF LORNE.

Renter's telegram from Montreal, of Monday's
date, states that the Marquis of Lorne and the Prin-
cess Louje had arrived tiere, and had been pre-
sented with several farewell sticks- see. A grand hall
was given in their honour, at which they met with an
enthusiastic receptiGn.

The Mayor of Liverpool has received a reply from
the Marquie of Lorne to a telegram fr,,m hia Lord-
ship, intimating that he will he happy to receive
addre-ses from the Mayor and Clrporation on the
landing of himself and he Princess at Liverpool on
thdr retutn from Canada, on or about the sth of
November. It Le al-o probable ti:at, should the
arrangements of the Royal party permit, they will
be entertained at luncheon at the Town Hell.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-10-20

ROWLEY REGIS.

ALLEGED OFFENCE AG .lI.`TST THE TR ID IRK.
LA.ws,—At the Stafford Quarter Sessions on Mon-
day, before Sir Rupert Kettle, Assistant-Chairman,
Thomas Williams, on bail, was chargei with un-
lawfully causing' to be 4p:ion to certain chattels—
to wit, iron rivets—on Lilo 1 lta of May, at R...wley
counterfeit 6r atioulark yiZ„
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-10-20

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-10-20

THE RISING IN HAITI.

Lloyd's agent at Port-an Prince telegraphs, vid
Jamaica, ttie folio wirg with repppct to the rising
which has occurred at Port-au-Priuce :
" Half the city was destroyed by incendiarism
and bombardment. The town was pillaged and the
people slaughtered. Five foreign war ships were in
port."

The New York Herald publishes the following
despatch, dated Kingston, Jamaica, Sept. 20 :—" The
steamer Alps, which has arrived from Jeremie, brings
an account of an unpleasant incident attendant upon
the revolt in Hayti. By order of the British Consul she
went from Port-au•Prince to Jeremie to take away some
refugees. Shortly after her arrival there the Govern-
ment fort opened fire on her. Shells struck her aft
and passed through the mail room and through
the saloon, completely wrecking the pantry and the
wine-room, and damaging the steward's room. All
the passengers fortunately escaped unhurt. The
second steward and the pantryman had a narrow
escape. The passengers sought refuge on the main
deck forward. Three miles outside the harbour of
Jeremie the vessel was boarded by the British Consul,
who came off under the American flag, being afraid
that his boat would be mistaken for the Alps boat.
Another shell was fired when the Consul was going
on board, but it fell short. Pieces of shell wpre
picked up on deck. Great excitement prevails here.'
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-10-20

THE IYEARKETSt

METROPOLITAN CATTLE Id ARICEL—M COAT.

The cattle trade has, on the whole, been firm, and some-
what more life has been noticed, notwithstanding the dulness
of the dead meat maTket. There was a fair average supply
of beasts received from the midland and home counties,
and a fairly good show from Ireland. Prime breeds
were firm, and the best Scots and crosses realised CS to
ts 2d per Sib. Inferior qualities were dull, and not so
strong as last week. As regards foreign beasts, the
supply was not so nnmerous. About 130 Danish were
offered, with a few Swedish. The trade was quiet, but
at steady prices for fine breeds. At Deptford, amongst
others, were about 1,705 American and 2,000 Canadian
beasts. A moderate supply of sheep was in the pens. Fine
breeds were firm at full prices, otherwise the trade was
quiet. The best Downs and half-breds made 7s to 7s 2d per
91b. At Deptford were about 7,000 sheep. Calves and pigs
were quiet at about late rates. Coarse and inferior beasts,
is to 45 6d ; second quality ditto, 45 6d to ss; prime large
oxen, 5i 8d to es; ditto Scots, dm., 6s to 65 2d; coarse and in-
ferior sheep, is Sd to Os; second quality ditto, 6s to 6s 6d •
prime coarse-woolled ditto, 7s to 7s 2d; prime Soutbdown
ditto, 7s to 75 2d; large coarse calves, is Ed to 6a; prime
small auto, 6s to 6s 6d ; large hogs. 45 4d 104 a td; neat small
porkers, 4s Sd to is per Sib. to sink the offal.

MSTROPOLISAN MEAT MARKET.—MoNDLT.
A large sutsply, but very slow trade :—lnferior beef, 3s to
3s 4d; middling ditto, 4s to 43 td; prime large ditto, 4a ed to
ss; prime small ditto, 58 2d to 5s 4d; veal, 68 8d to es ; in-
ferior mutton, 3s 4d to Is ; middling ditto, 4s to 43 8d ; prime
ditto, 5s 4d to es 4d; large pork, 31 led to 4a; small ditto,
4s 3d to 4s led per alb. to auk the offal.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-10-20

pc:l Wit

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-10-20

RALESOWEN

EXTRAORDIN ART CONDUCT OP A SALVATIONIST.
At the Police Court on Tuesday, Mary William, a
Salvationist, was remanded for systematically rob-
bing her brother George Williams, an engineer.
Accused is 17, and during the past 12 months she
has several times pledged her brother's valuable
gt ods, and "gone on the spree" with the money.
She joined the Salvation Army, and promised to
reform. She, however continued to rob her rela-
tives, and ultimately absconded, and was found by
tt.e police at midnight hiding in an outhouse.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-10-20

IMPENDING CABINET CHANGES.

The series of winter Cabinet Councils is heralded by
the usual Cabinet changes. Upon this subject (says
the World) it may not be amiss to make two remarks.
In the hrrt plac-, next ses,ion is not likely to be a
week rid before the composition of Mr. tiladstone's
Adtnini.trai ion has been materially modified ; in the
sec.ind, note of these impending moditications is likely
to he an accomplished tact he:ore the end of the long
vacati n. Sir Henry James is about to visit the Prime
Minister at Elawarden. He has never done so before,
and the tapers and Tadpoles are curiously asking what
it means. it does not necessarily mean anything
or portend any triirg, but there is the best reason to
think that the office which Sir Henry James holds
now he will not hold eix months hence. His long.
continued and conspicuous cervices to his party aud
to the Government in other than purely legal matters
culminated in his able conduct last session of the
Corrupt Practices Bill. He has earned a place in
the Cabinet; it is expected by the public that he shall
receive a place, and this expectation is on the eve of
fulfilment. It will not surprise the well informed if
the present Attorney-General is transformed into Home
Secretary before the end of February next. That Sir
Henry Brand will not enter upon the labours of a new
session is an open secret; mid upon that tolerably
safe assumption there is good reason to anticipate
that Sir William Harcourt will be the Steaker of the
House of Comrziohs. Popular conjecture had destined
Sir William Harcourt ior the woolsack. The future
occupant of that distinguished position will more pro-
bably be found in Lord Coleridge, whose place as Lord
Chief Justice will not improbably be taken by Sir
Farrer Herschell. The new Attorney-General may be
found in Mr. Horan Davey. As regard, the Solicitor-
General all speculation would be at the present
moment premature. It may, however, be stated with
some conicience t,at amid these Ministerial changes a
place would be found for Mr. Cour ney in the Cabinet,
The effect of this step would be to strengthen the
Ministerial position of the Rtdica's.

FORTY WOMEN KILLED IN A PANIC.

A Renter's telegram dated St. Petersburg, Oct. 15,
694 :-
A despatch from Siwonka (Podolia) states that
during Divine service at the Syna,ogue at that place
an unfounded alaim of fire was raised in the women's
balcony. The eor,gre4at3on were immediately seized
with a panic, and rushed in a body tiywards the door.
A terrible crush ensued, in which 40 women were
killed, and 30 other+ injured.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-10-20

THE REBUILDING OF SZEGEDIN.

A Reuter's telegram dated Szegedin, October 14,
Bay s
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The Emperor of Austria arrived here at eleven
o'clock this morning in order to inspect the work at
reconstruction of the town, which has now been com-
pleted. His Majesty, who was accompanied by M.
Tisza, President of the Hungarian Ministry, Baron
d'Orozy, Minister of the Court, and M. Ludwig Tisza,
the Royal Commissioner appointed to superintend
the works, was received by the Burgomaster and
numerous Deputations, and was enthusiastically
cheered by an immense crowd of spectators. The
town is gaily decorated in honour of the occasion.
The Emperor's visit will extend over three days.
The work of rebuilding has been accomplished very
completely. Reduced in 179 by the tremendous
overflow of the River Theias to a heap of ruins, only
three hundred and thirty houses being left standing
nut of nearly seven thousand, Szegedin now, after the
lapse of four years, wears the aspect of a modern
town, with two main streets and seven others radiat-
ing from them. The new buildings number three thou-
sand, and comprise a theatre, a law court, telegraph
offices, a town hall, barracks, schools, various charitable
institutions, and four churches of diffeient confessions.
Nrw quays and an iron bridge over the river have also
been constructed, and, above all, three large dams have
been made to protect the town from future inunda-
tions. In all some thirty million florins have been
laid out on the new town. In commemoration of the
generous succour afforded by the nations of Europe
at the time of the destruction of the old town, several
of the new streets are named after the cities of Paris,
London, Berlin, Rome, Brussels, and Vienna. Iro,crip-
tions are also to ho seer in various parts of the town,
testifying to the gratitude of the population to the
Pre-s. The place is filled with vHtors from all,parts
f Hungary, ii.cludii g deputations from twenty-seven
different towns or communities.

AGRICULTURAL PROSPECTS.—The Magnet of Monday,
in a revn w of the British corn trade during last week,
says :—"With more settled weather, agricultural
work has made fair progress, and in the northern
districts the harvest is now rapidly approauhing com-
pletion, A fair average of land has been ploughed up
and prepared for seed. The general outlook is not
unsatisfactory." •
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-10-20

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