The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-10-17 00:00:00

THE IRON TRADE.

BIRMINGHAM, THURSDAY,

As usual at the meeting succeeding the quarterly
meetings the iron market to-day was thinly at-
tended, and a quiet tone prevailed. The uncertainty
as to the future prices of coal, owing to the demands
of the colliers for increased wages, prevents manu-
facturers from accepting forward contracts at the
present low rates, as an advance in the cost of fuel
would mat3rially increase the cost of production.
Consumers having covered their immediate require-
ments, showed no _disposition to make new con-
tracts, and the transactions effected were not
numerous, and the aggregate tonnage changing
hands was small. Specifications were given out
steadily in respect of the business done at the
quarterly meeting, and the 'works were reported to
be in regular operation. The sheet mills are nearly
fully employed, and the demand for galvanising
purposes was well sustained. The decision of the
Government of Victoria to levy a 30s per ton duty
on galvanised-iron roofing, however, has produced
a. feelitig almost of consternation amongst the gal-
vanisers, as the Australian Colonists have for years
been the largest consumers abroad of galvanised
corrugated sheets manufactured in this district.
Prices of merchant iron have somewhat reced d
during the past three weeks, and the ordinary prices
current are about the same as those prior to the
recent spurt. In regard to pig iron, production
continues in excess of the demand, and the rates
are unprofitable. Northampton pig is selling at
398 to 408 a ton, and Derbyshire about Is extra.
For these descriptions there is a moderate demand,
but makers are scarcely repaying the coat of pro—
duction.

EARTHQUAKE IN ROME; SEVERAL LIVES
LOST.
REUTER'S TELEGRAM.

Rom, OCT. 15th.—A shock of earthquake oc-
curred at Palermo this morning. A large house
fellburying the inmates. Eight bodies aye been
recovered from the ruins.

RETURN OF AN ARCTIC STEAMER
[REUTER'S TELEGRAM]
ST, Jontes, OCT. 161h,—The Arctic steamer Alert
has returned hither from Hudson's Bay, where she
has been engaged in scientific xploration,

DEATH OF JOSH BILLINGS.
[CENTRXL NEWS TELEGRAN.]
NEW YORK October 15th.—Josh Billings, the
hunioutist, 8 dead,

A RUSSIAN TRIAL.
[CENTRAL NEWS TELEGRAM]
ST. PETERSBURG, October 15th.—After ten days'
trial Sara Beca, the'Socialist, has beenac quitted o
murder.

LOUIS RIEL.
[CENTRAL NEWS TELEGRAM]
NEW YoaK, October 15th.—The French Cani-
dians have obtained proof of Riel's American
citizenship and urge the United States to interfere
on his behalf.

lie floway'B Ointnient.—Miners !and Workers in the
Goldfields.—This invaluable and renowned Ointment is
extensively used and patronised by such people to their
very great advantage, being easy of application and port-
able in small compass. When need in conjunction with
Holloway's Pills in accordance with the clear and con•
cise directions for use which aeco,nl..ny each pot and
box, there are but few of the dieas-,s which afflict man-
kind which will not yield to the manative powers of the
combined remedies. Holloway's Ointment and Pills do
not detet iorate by keeping nor by change of climate,
and as they contain no deleterious mineral drug, they
eau be used with the most perfect safety under the most
adverse climatic and sanitary conditions.

TEIROAT AFFECTIONS AND EIOARSENESS.--All suffer
ing from irritation of the throat and hoarseness will
be agreeably surprised at the almost immediate retief
afforded by the use of "Brown's Bronchial Troches '
These famous "lozenges" are now sold by most respect-
able chemists in this cauntry at is lid per box. Peotilc
troubled with a h.clang cough," a "slight call," or
bronchical affections, cannot try them too soon, as
similar troubles, if allowed to progress, coniult in
serious Pulmonary and Asthmatic affections. See that
Use words "Brown's Bronchial Troches" are on the
4ioyernment Stamp ,round each box.—Prepared by
,Tonri I. BROWN & SONS, Boston, ÜB. European depot,
33, Farringdon Road, London.

Whether in sickness or health, real tea leaf is what
the consumer craves for, and this is what Horniman &
Co„ import from many of the fairest fields of the
Flowery land, placing it at a moderate price within the
reach of all tea drinkers, who thus secure a rich and de-
licious tea

,THROAT AFFECTIONS AND HOARSENESS.—AII
fe+'- Put-
e from irritation of the throat and bo,rgeness
<tgeabiy rwrprised at the almost tiu
relief afforded by the use of "Brown's Bronchial
Troches." These famons " lozenges " are now sold by
cost respectable chemists in this country at is. lid.
per boa. People troubled with a " hackkg cough,'
a "slight cold," or bronchial affections, cannot try
them too soon, as similar troubles, if allowed to pro-
Fees, result in cerious Pulmonary and Asthmatic affec•
F.ce .1;m• the words "Brown's Bronchial Troches"
on thc. G3vernment Stamp around each box.—
Freparetl by Joux I. BROWN * BONS, Boston, U.S.
tar depot mond to $B, Farringdou iloade
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