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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-05-03

'bin which some years ago found the most favour
was that, owing to Waterloo being a toll-bridge,
it was less used by passengers than the others,
and was, therefore, more suited to the purposes
of the reckless and the unfortunate. But, happily
for thczz portions of the metropolitan area connected
by this structure, the halfpenny fee has now been
abolished, and yet the number of suicides has not
materially decreased. The real reason most probably
is that strange affinity for certain spots which
criminals possess, and which has been alluded to
above. It is on record that during one of the French
campaigns, a particular grove of trees close to head.
quarters became so notorious for the number of
suicides committed in its shade, that the commander,
in despair, ordered its destruction. It would be rather
a drastic measure to raze Waterloo Bridge for the
same reason; but an extra policeman or two might do
something to prevent the continuance of its suicidal
memories.

The use of rockets for purposes of warfare is now
confined to our campaigns against savage tribes, for
though disturbing to the morale of undisciplined hordes
they are comparatively ineffective upon a trained army.
Balloons, however, which have hitherto been used only
in wars between civilised nations are now to be used
as well against those who know "little Latin and less
Greek." It is pointed out by the advoeates of this
new form of war material that had the officer com-
manding at Isandula been possessed of a balloon on
that fatal morning in January, he could have as-
certained the Zulu formation without practical
danger, and could then have placed his force with
their backs to the hill and defied Cetywayo's
army, without fear of disaster. But, as Scott's Duke
of Argyll said of kings to Jeanie Deans, balloons are
" kittJe cattle to shoe ahint," and occasionally play
fantastic tricks which seriously discompose all calcu-
lations. Only a few days since, whilst one was about
to be experimented upon at Woolwich, it flew from
the keeping of those who were holding it, escaped into
a rarified stratum of the atmosphere, and burst ere
it could be recovered. An accident of this kind when
battle was impending might have the most baneful
results, and those who object to the introduction of
any new•fangled notions into the army will probably
point to this as a justification of their views. But the
task of retaining hold of a balloon does not seem over-
whelmingly difficult to an outsider, and it is highly
improbable that such another accident will soon
occur.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-05-03

GREAT LAKE TROUT for THIRLMERE.

On the above subject, Mr. Frank Buckland publishes the
following in Land end Water :

"When inspecting the outfall of Thirlmere Lake,
Cumberland, into the River Greta, which passes
Keswick, I suggested to Mr. Alderman Grave, who is
so much interested in the scheme of bringing the water
of Thirlmere Lake to Manchester, that Thirlmere
ought to be properly stocked with first-class fish,
as these in time would 'afford excellent anglieg
for the visitors to the lake district, and especially
for the citizens of Manchester. Mr. Searle, therefore,
ordered from the Continent a considerable number of
eggs of the great lake trout. These were taken to South
Keinington Museum, and were hatched out in my
troughs. At the beginning of last week Mr. Edon
reported that the fish had nearly absorbed the
umbilical sac, and were fit to travel. Accordingly, on
Friday last, April 18, the youngsters were cmight and
placed in proper travelling cans, and taken off directly
to Keswick by Mr. Edon On arrival there he was met
by Mr. Grave, and having taken the fish to the resi-
dence of that gentleman, the west side of the lake,
they attendedto the fish for the night.
The following morning Mr. Edon and the Alderman
took the boat and deposited the trout in localities which
I had chosen when last in the district. These localities
were just at the entrances into the lake of the numer-
ous burns or brooks which run down the hill aides from
the mountains.

The fish were turned out just at the side of the main
current of these brooks, and especially at spots where
the stones where cuvered with green water plants in
which the young fry would find the food from the insect
life among them.
The Alderman was especially pleased to observe the
way in which, the moment the young trout were
turned out, they dived direct to the bottqya, and con-
cealed themselves among the crannies of the stones,
their instinct telling them, no doubt, that their safety
in their infantile condition consisted in concealment
from their enemies.

The fathers and mothers of these trout were taken
in the lakes of Geneva and Neuchatel, in Switzerland;
in these lakes, as we all know, the lake trout grow to a
considerable size, and are excellent eating. •

Should this experiment succeed, in about three or
four years these Swiss trout will become fit for the rod
and the table. They will, I am convinced, thrive and
do well in Thirlmere, which contains the purest of
water distilled directly from the mountain tops.
Altogether the number of trout turned out was nearly
six thousand, besides some charr ; a fish which I
believe has not hitherto existed in Thirlmere."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-05-03

COOKING BY GAS 1I 1

rug:lE STOULBRIL-GE GAS COMPANY
beg to call the attention of Gas Cousawrs and
the Public generally to their well asaorted and carefully
selected Stock of Prize Medal Gas Cookers which they
now offer at remaraably low prices
These Cooking Stoves are by the best known makers
and can be confidently recommended,
The Company have atm) a capital rmsortioneut of Gaa
Boiling Stove, a.id Gag .If,'Ting,f of ovr irliou at
:loftily low
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-05-03

"NEVER TOO LATE TO MEND."—Procraetina-
lion with many is the besetting sin. Everything is put
off till" to-morrow." The torpoid liver is unheeded
until jaundice, consumption, or abscess of the liver is
established. These maladies are curable if arrested in
time by that fine tonic and alterative medicine, PAGE
WOODCOCK'S WIND PILLS. Thousands are taking
them for almost every complaint, and are being cured
"Its never too late to mead." 01 all Chemists, at
lalidond a. 941 pot boi.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-05-03

SALES BY AUCTION.

TRADESMEN' ADDRESSES.

ONE Box of CLARKWS B 41 Pills is
warranted to cure all discharges from thaUrinary
Organs, in either sex, acquired or constitutional, Gravel
and Pains in the Back.—Sold in boxes, 4s 6d each, by
all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors; or sent to
any addresa for 60 Stamps by the Maker, P. 3. CLARK'
Consulting Chemist, High-street,Lin.—Nbtlaille
Agents, BAMMAY & BONO, Londopooldelithewhelessie
Houses.

VARMERS not wishing to dispose of their
crops at the present low rate of prices can obtain
sash advances from £lO to £lOOO by applying to
F mar FLOOR, 48, UNION PASSAGE. BIRMING-
ArAm. Money also advanced to respectable House
hollers, Cab Proprietor', Cow Keepers, Professions
Gentlemen and others, without any loan office routine
apply u.sbove.

BENSON'S,

CLOCKS,

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For Churches, Turrets, or Public
Buildings, Dining or Drawing Room,
Library, Carliags, Church. Hall,
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NOVELTY—" EARLY ENGLISH"
Clocks, in Wood and Ormolu De-
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-05-03

PUBLIC NOTICES.

NITIONAL OFFER PALVIE COMPANY
(Limited).—Frienda of the elm, who may be
aware of suitable localities in the Proviners for the
establikhwent of Coffee Palaces. are i)sraestly Meited to
communicate with the Company's
troviasial kinkureIINIMAJOYSIVOS OVVIS 1

PUBLIC NOTICES.

STOURBRIDGE IMPROVEME NT ACT
1866.

Tenders for Cleansing and Wattriniz th., Streets
and Roads. and for Euipt3ing
Privies, Ash Pits, and Cess

THE STOURBRIDGE IMPROVEMENT
COMMISSIONEit r, quite ~..eparAt:e 'ft,n,lers for
Oa exectu.ton uf the above I.Vorks in the lown-hip 01
Stourbridgf..
Specifications with all necessary particulars, may be
seen at the Office of the undersignee, any day. between
the hours of ten ar.d four.

Security will be required on e,.tch f...ltrq to the
ext,nt of £lOO.

Tenders to tu, eent in not latf r trjwo,ve o'clonk on
Wectnesday. zar• znz,t,
bated this 2nd day of :INT, 1579.
TAYLCII,
Clerk.

66, High 'keret,
Stourbridge,

EMIGRATION TO NEW _ZEALAND.

In consequence of the enormous number of applications
for Free and Assisted Passages to New Zealand.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,
That, for the present, further applications, except from
Domestic (Women) Servants are not invited,
and, if sent, cannot be replied to.
J MAUS VOGEL,
Agent-General for New Zealand,
7, Westminster Chambers, London, S.W.
April 23rd, 1879.

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-05-03

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-05-03

THE FORTHCOMING AGRICULTURAL
EXHIBITION IN LONDON.

On Monday a meeting of the Finance Committee of the
Mansion-house Fund, in connexion with the holding of a
great International Exhibition in London in July next, was
held in the Venetian Parlour, the Lord Mayer presiding.

The Show promises to be the most interesting- ever
held under the auspices of the Royal Agricultural
Society. Already 24,002 ft. of shedding have been
applied for by 651. exhibitors, of which area 5,683 ft.
are in respect of machinery in motion, 2,220 ft. for
seeds and models' and the remaining 16,C00tt. for
ordinary exhibits. The entries for horses, asses, mules,
cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, and various commodities will
close on the let of May, but certain post entries will
be admitted up to the 15th on an additional payment.
Over £13,000 is offered in prizes, including £4,000 by
the Mansion-house Committee, and the ground, which
is centrally situate at Kilburn, is being rapidly pre-
pared for the exhibition. ' Interesting operations con-
nected with some department of agriculture will be
shown daily, including butter and cheese making, and
a museum of ancient and modern farm implements.
The total expenditure is estimated at £40,000, and the
object of the Mansion-house Fund is to assist the Royal
Agricultural Society in defraying a portion of the costs
of the site, in offering additional prizes, and generally
in affording practical co-operation with a view to
making the exhibition a great success.
At the meeting it was reported that the amount re-
ceived at the Mansion-house, or promised, was £8,089,
of which £2,000 had already been voted to the Society
in connection with the expenses of the exhibition, and
£4,000 had been allotted for prizes.
Colonel Kiugscote, M.P., said a much larger sum
w:uld be required to make the show a success, and he
hoped the tradesmen, who would largely benefit by the
influx of visitors, would subscribe to the fund. He
added that the exhibition would be the largest on
record, and Londoners especially would be interested
and attracted by the show.
After some further conversation it was resolved to
bring the matter before the notice of the Stock
Exchange, and the Lord Mayor undertook at a con-
venient time to make a fresh appeal to the public for
support.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-05-03

DUDLEY,

THE NEW CORONER.—The first inquest since
the election of Mr. Robert J. Watts as Coroner,
was held at the Guest Hospital on Tuesday, on the
body of Henry Blocksidge (22), late of 72, Horseley
Road, Tipton. Deceased was subject to fits, and
on the 6th of April his father found him struggling
on the fire in the kitchen. He was so shockingly
burnt that be died at the hospital on the 26th:.
The jury returned a verdict of "Accidental death."
Mr. Watts was congratulated by the jury and the
representatives of the press upon his recent ap-
dointment as Coroner. In acknowledging the
compliment Mr. Watts referred to the assistance
he had always received as Deputy-Coroner. grate-
fully alluded to the unanimous support given to
him by the freeholders, and expressed satisfa, tion
at the kind and unexpected demonstration of good
feeling that had been evinced at that inquest, which
was the first since his election.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-05-03

MR. GLADSTONE'S SURPLUS.

The Sheffield Independent prints the following letter,
written by Mr. Gladstone, in reply to a correspondent who
sent him an article headed "The Surplus Imposture"

Sir,- -I have no time to read the article, but I will
give you a brief explanation, which you are quite
welcome to publish as given on my authority, The
word surpins. is used in two senses, and by a juggle the
one appears in this case to be often substituted for
the other :-1. It means the realized surplus of an
expired financial year. This in 1874 was only
£954.000. because we had paid out of revenue
£3 200,000 for the accidental charge of the Alabama
claims, besides having a vote of credit of £BOO,OOO for
the Ashantee war. 2. It means an estimated surplus
of a commencing financial year. Ihe basis of such
estimate is the coming charge compared with the
coming revenue, and the coming revenue is taken
mainly on the past year's receipts. I affirm that had
we remained in office we should have presented an
honestly estimated surplus of near six millions; and
even in the hands of the present Government the
surplus estimated correctly enough was taken, if I
remember right, at over five millions. From these
brief notes you will understand the case.—Yours
faithfully. W. E. GLADSTONE.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-05-03

KIDDERMINSTER.

THE CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY.--The annua
meeting of the Kidderminster branch of the above
society was held in the chantry of St. Mary's
Church on Monday night. The Rev. G. D. Boyle
presided, and the meeting, which was well attended,
was also address by the Rev. J. Lawood and the
Rev. S. Dyson, D.D. (the latter gentleman being
the deputation from the parent society).—Mr.
Dyson stated that the chief difficulty which the
missionary had to contend with in India at the
present day was not so much,Hindooism as atheism.
The system of secular schools established by the
Government some years ago was eagerly and
largely taken advantage of by the youth of India,
the result being that their religious views became
unsettled, and in the absence of religious teaching
they became infidels. The works of Tom Paine,
George Jacob Holyoak, and Professor Tyndall
were sold in great numbers throughout the vast
continent of India. He urged upon his hearers the
necessity of sending out as many scholarly clergy-
men as possible to India to give religious teaching:
to the young, and to make every effort to stem tho
torrent of infidelity which was threatening to
overflow the land.—The Chairman, in proposing .a
vote of thanks to Mr. Dyson, stated that the col-
lections in aid of the society made in St. Geo-rge's
Church on Sunday amounted to .219 12s 3d, and in
St. Mary's Church to £l6 2s 10d.
CONSERVATIVE MEETLNG.—A meeting of. Conser-
vatives was held at the Lion Assembly :doom, on
Tuesday evening, in support of the can didature of
Messrs. W. Boycott and E. Shaw for the vacant
seats in the Council Mr. S. Tovey, J .P., presided.
—A resolution was passed in support of the candi-
dates named.
CHARGE OF STEALING YARN.—At the Police
Court, on Wednesday, befoie Messrs. T. Banks,
W. Boycott, and S. Tovey, John Knott, dyer, was
charged with stealing 131 b of yarn, the property
of his employer, Mr. B. Woodward, carpet manu-
facturer.—The prisoner asked foe an adjournment
to obtain the assistance of a solicitor, and this was
granted. Prisoner was released on bail.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-05-03

DEATH of the INFANTA CHRISTINA.
Writing on Tuesday, the Madrid Correspondent of the
Daily Telegraph gives the fallowing particulars of the death
of the Infauta Christina : _ _

-- -
On Monday afternoon, at about four o'clock, King
Alfonso received the anticipated telegram which an-
nounced the death of the Infanta Christina. The con-
dition of the hapless young Princess, though varying
considerably from time to time, had been during the
last twenty-four hours of her life regarded as hope-
less. The subtle malady which terminated fatally had
nearly run its course, and had so prostrated and
weakened the sufferer that the intelligence cf her
death was momentarily expected throughout the day.
The Duke and Duchess de Montpensier were with her
to the last moment, as were the Count and Countess
de Paris. Surrounded by the attached members uf the
household, and in the presence of her parents, the
dying Princess reoeived the last sacred offices of
the Catholic Church, which were administered by
the Archbishop of Seville. The Infanta had
succumbed to the insidious malady which de-
prived Spain of a Qeeen, and the young King
Alfouso of his six mouths' bride. She bore the suffer-
ings entailed upon her by the lengthy and fluctuating
malady with the utmost patience, and the announce-
ment of her approaching dissolution evoked only
affectionate messages for the King and her relatives,
and soothing words for her afflicted parents. Her
last conscious moments are said to have been de-
voted to administering comfort and consolation to
the Duke and Duchess de Montpensier, who have
twice within a brief twelvemonth been called
upon to witness the death of a loved and loving
daughter. The demise of the Infanta took

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COMMISSIONP,RS' MI4;ETING.

The monthly meeting of this body was held in the
Board Room, on Monjay last, Mr. Hughes in the
chair. There were ills.) present Messrs. Kelley.
Perkin, Uickltn, Woolly, Hill, Griffin, Edwards,
and Ick.

'lke minutes of the last meeting were read and
contirmed.

FlssaccE CoSatrirsz.—Your Committee report
that the Treasurer's balances on the several accounts
to this dete to be as follow, viz :—Highway Account
due to Treasurer, to this date, £173 17s Od ; Im-
provement Account balance due from treasurer at this
date, £ll5 7s Id; Urban Sanitary Authority due
from Treasurer £415 13s 3d. Your Committee recom-
mend the following acceunts to be Raid ; Highway
Account, £llB 6s 9d; Improvement Account, £2SO
13s Id; Urban Sanitary Authority, .294 7,, Od.
Mr. Kelley moved and Mr. llicklin seem ded, that
the accounts read be received. Carried.
REPORT OF THE GENERAL PURPOSES COMIIITTRE.
MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH'S REPORT.—N urn-
ber of deaths registered inthe township from March
24th to April 25th is 9, viz: —4 males end 6 femeles.
Death rate 11.9. The officer reports the death-rate
has considerably decreased since last month, which
fact is entirely to be attributed to the weather hav-
ing improved. One death !tom measles, and one
from hooping cough are reported, these are the only
zymotic disease reported this month. Number of
births regisl ered 29, viz :-14 males and 15 females.
Birth rate 37.1.
Tows OFFICER'S REPORT. Nuisances brought
forward, 10; reported during the month, 56; total,
66. ltemov,:il, old, 8; new, 60 ; remaining, 8
Night soil removed, 11l privies, 88 ash pits, and 2
cess pool. beloneing to 198howe s. have been eAiptied
and cleansed. Number of loads 230. The slaugh• Cr.
houses and lodging-houses, excep* one oi the
latter, are reported to be in good s,initacy condition.
The extra work done to the roads formerly turnpike
roads amounts to .24 134 6d. The commit tee advise
that amount be paid to Mr. Horsley, end, further,
that the same system be carried on to the next meet-
ing.—Your Geimnittee recomuaen,; the Coramiesion-
ers to instruct their clerk to arrange with Mr.
Horsley, to carry on his contract for another month.
The specifications of contracts for watering and
cleansing the streets, and emptying and ,:...leansing
privies, were laid before your Committee, and ap-
proved.
The chairman moved, and Mr. Edwards seconded,
that the report read, be received. Carried,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-05-03

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I
LIBERTY A LA RUSSE.

Now that the worse half of Russia is under martial
law, and the citizens of the more important towns have
to provide spies to watch their own houses, other coer-
cive measures may be confidently expected. Without
pretending to share the secrets ot the Czar Mr. Zuncit
may hint that the following regulatione will be shortly
promulgated :

1. Agents of the q-o-itnagleut will be placed under
the dinuer-tahlo at banquets of six or more persons.
2. 'very keyhole will be furnished with an observer,
whose duty it will be to listen to all conversations held
in the room to which the door belongs.
3. All letters will be opened at the Post Affice, and
copies kept thereof, with the exception of correspond-
ence passing between engaged persons.
4. An Inspector of Diaries will be appointed to every
ten houses, whose duty it will be to read and take
notes for the Third Section Li the daily records of
meals, amusements, conversations, businesses, and
pleasures, which tho residents will be required to keep,
on pain of arrest and imprisonment in a fortress.
6. When a person is suspected of disaffeation to the
Government, an aeent will he stationedin his bedroom
(at the expense of his family) to listen to any remarks
he may make in his sleep. Remarks of a compromising
character will render the speaker liable to arrest.
6, Duplicate keys of all cupboards, bureaux, and
writing desks, must be kept by householder; and
hand6d to the agents of authority on deargtod.
7. Births, deaths, and marriave, will not in future
be pumitted without tho sanction of the General
Commaeding the Disteict.
8. All persons will be required to think aloud in the
presence of a G fvernment
And 9 and last, A Licence will be required for every-
thing—the right to pay taxes inclu4ed,—Pur„ell,.

Her DlOPsty has approved of the Vittoria Cross
beink oontei7ed won 4,ltutensnt R. C. Hart, Royal
gugineM, in recognition of personal gallantry he dis-
played whilst serving in face of the enemy on the frontier
of India.

The wheat crop is generally reported to be exceed-
ingly backward, and indifferent in appearance. On favour-
able soils, and with the land in goodcondition, the backward-
ness inly yet be made up for; but wnere these conditions do
not exist the prospects of the harvest are not encouraging.
Tillage operations are,fairly forward, but vegetation is tut.
usually late, and there is esnecially a great scarcity o: keep
for sheep.—Pall Ma Gazette. • ' •
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-05-03

A JOURNEY ACROSS CHINA.

The Monday evening's sitting of the Geographical
Society was occupied with the reading of a paper by the
Rev J McCarthy (Central China Mission) descriptive of a
Journey across China from Chin Kiang to Bhamo. Sir R
Alcock occupied the chair. Amongst the visitors were the
Chinese Anina,sadur and suite.

The chairman when opening the proceedings noticed
his excellency's presence, and stated that he had come
expressly to hear what Mr. McCarthy had to say about
that great and interesting country. The chairman
added that Mr. McCarthy during his long journey
right across China, a distance of 2,000 miles, and even
into Burmah, had never received an act of incivility
nor been asked for his passport. On the contrary, he
had everywhere received courtesy and what facilities
and information he required. He (the chasrman)
hoped that the facts he bad stated would be of good
augury as to our future friendly relations with China.
Before sitting down he had the gratification to
announce that the gold medal of the society had been
awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel Nicholas Rejavalsky,
of the Russian army, and to Captain W. J. Gill, R.E,,
of the British army.
The reading of the paper was then proceeded with.
It was the itinerary of a journey made by Mr.
McCarthy up the great river Yang•tse, with a running
description of the features of the riverain country and of
the manners and customs of the people. Mr.
ALCarthy had found the country healthy, fruitful,
and careful), cultivated. The poppy flourished in
many places, iron and sulphur were abundant, as also
coal, but the latter was not well or profitably worked.
The roads were good, being composed of granite
bloeks, and are constructed, as in other parts of
China, at the expense of private individuals.
Turning to the commissariat, the lecturer had
found abundance cf meat, beef, pork, and mutton,
which was to be purchased at the rate of twopence-
halfpenny the pound,. One drawback to all these
attractions, however, was the fact of which he had
been informed, namely, that in many towns along his
route were to be found opium-eaters and gamblers.
The women worked harder than the men, and in the
mountainous districts suffered terribly from goitre.
Having glanced at his entry into Burmah, Mr.
McCarthy concluded by adding that he walked nearly
his whole journey, and had never been offended by one
insulting remark. The members of the mission to
which he belonged had been of late allowed to make
journeys of 3,000 miles.
The Chinese Ambassador expressed (through Dr.
Mezartnoy, his interpreter) his deep regret that he
had not baste 4ble to follow the whole of Mr.
McCarthy's address, hat so much of it as he did
understand had given him great pleasure, and no
part so much gratification as that which had reference
to the reception the missionary had been offered
throughout his 2,000 miles of journey.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-05-03

TRADESILENS ADDRESSES

Cousolarrrox Is CIIRABLB.—A certain method of cur
has been discovered for th:',distressing complaint by a
physician, who is desirous tast all sufferers may benefit
Tram this providential discovery. It is beyond all doubt
the most remarkable remedy of the age. 'I bonoands
have been cured by it. Full particulars of tl,e remedies
will be sent by post to any person free of charge.—
Address:--kfr. Wxxxxime, 10, Oxford Terrace,Hyde
Park. Loudon.

RHEUMATISM.
RHEUMATISM, Gout, Lumbago, rains
In the Head, Side, Back, Joints, and Limbs
cured by DAY'S RHEUMATIC PILLS. Price is. lid.
per box. Sold by Mr. Pugh, Patent Medicine Vendor,
11, Coventry Street, Stourbridge ; and, all Chemist'
Wholesale by all the London Houses.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-05-03

REPORT OF THE IMPROVEHENT COMMI'ME

NEW 13mi:otos—Plans for a proposed house to
I be built in Hill Street, by Mr. Hobley were laid
I before your Committee, who recommend them to be
oas-ed. subject to their being in compliance with the
bye laws.
. Practusu OF ' Am.—Your Committee have au-
thorised Aeon, Boxy Hugh% William Zilwaido)
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-05-03

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A NEW TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT.

I A new temperance movement has lately been
-organized in New York. It seems founded on prin.
cii.Oes of common sense, and this is more than can be
8-‘ki,of some other well-meant endeavours in the same
alifslnti:on. The objects of the "Business Men's
for the Encouragement of Moderation in the
STZlit,lntoricating Liquors," as explained at a meet-
ing of ;that body held in New York on the 11th inst.,
are as fo.llows
The society, it was atated by the secretary, believe
in plekes. They accordingly propose different forms
of pledge. The white pledge binds the signer not to
drink duricg business hours. By this modified en-
gagement he is not deprived of a glass of wine in the
evening at " socal institutions."
The blue pledge binds him who signs it "not to
offer the glass to ano'.ther nor to drink at another's
expense.' The next pls,OFe is the red, white, and
blue. It limits the signer • .(3. drink nothing stranger
th.an wine or beer, and these 914 at meals and in
moderation." It was pointed out at the meeting that
English physicians, who had lately written much
about alcohol, differed on many points, but all were
unanimous in their opinion that alcohol when taken
should be taken at meals. Total abstinence, it was
suggested, might be tried for a specified term, and
if at the end of that time the abstainer was not con-
vinced that no liquor is better than a little he might
take such one of the moderation pledges as may be
found best suited to the circumstances of his ease.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-05-03

PO CATO.

The arrivals of potatoes have been moderate, and trade
remains quiet rent regents, 1201. to 1305. ; Essex ditto,
85A. to llos. ; Scotch ditto, 100 s. to 130 s. ; champions, 961
to 1104.; Victorlas, 1105. to 1405.; and foreign, 955. tot 101
per toll. . 2__

GAME AND POULTRY.
Goslings, 55. 9d. to 16s. Gd. ; ducklings, 41. Gd• to lato;
thick,, Zs. to 41. ; Irish fowls, 28. ed. to 46. 6d. ; Essex ditto,
Bs. to ti.; Boston ditto, 25. Eld.' to 45. 3d.; Surrey
s. Bd. to Bs. 6d.• Sussex ditto, 2s. lod. to ,
ve hens,
Bs. to Si. ; pigeons, 9d. to Is.; Bordeaux dittO,
and live quails, Is. to el each.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-05-03

STOMIBRIDGE OBSERVER_

A LECTURE ON TELEGRAPHY.

In London, on Monday evening, at the Society of Arts, Mr.
W. H. Preece, of the Postal Telegraph Department, gave the
second of the Cantor lectures on recent Improvements in
telegraphy.
In the course of his lecture Mr. Preece mentioned
that the Pest Office has effected improvements in the
quality of wire used for telegraphy by the strict ap-
plication of the laws discovered by experimental
science, so that the working power is increased 50
per cent. The new insulator introduced by the
office has made it possible to carry on operations
during the late bad weather without any trouble or
difficulty. There are in Great Britain 10,000 miles
ot underground lines, but the known facts which
tell against the extension of underground lines are
that there is an increase of three or four times in the
cost, and the capacity for carrying currents is reduced
three or four times. The gutta-percha coating em-
ployed is found to be attacked not only by rats and
mice, but very largely by an in3cct, 2'empeltenia
Crystallina (Lubbock), and is 141/30 influenced by
fungus.
Speaking of submarine cables, Mr. Preece,pointed
out that the chief dangers to them were from ships'
anchors, from grounding icebergs, from atone
corrosion where mineral veins are present, from sub-
marine landslips, volcanic outbursts and sinking ships.
The General Post Office have, apart from company
cables, asmuAi as 3,809 miles of cable. Their total
length of land wires is 110,095 miles, which runs on
24,885 miles of line. Many lines in the country have
several wires to each line. The totals are made up
thus, the numbers being miles :—Reads—line, 11,055;
wire, 39,821; railways—line, 12,952; wire, 58,127;
canals—line, 432; wire, 4,123; underground- -line,
446 ; wire, 9,024.
The lecture was very fully illustrated by specimens,
and besides some of historical interest there was shown
a piece of the new cable for the Cape.