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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-09-08

IN THE MIDLAND COUNTIES

GEORGE 111 ORRIS, PROPRIETOR,

NAG'S HEAD INN,

KING STREET (Late of Stone Street), AND BAIT AND LIVERY STABLES, DUDLEY ABS,

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GOULD, Undertaker, Crad'ey Heath.
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-09-08

THE COTTON STRIKE.

On Monday evening a large meeting of cotton
operatives was held at erawshaw's-haff, Accrington,
to consider the Ashton and Padiham strikes. Mr.
Burrows, Padiham, and Mr. Harris, Padiham, repre-
senting the subscription committee, explained the
position of affairs.
Mr. Harris deprecated the proposed reduction. He
was a working man, and if his employers reduced his
wages to the Ashton rate, it would make a difference
of 4s. a week to him. Therefore they should put their
shoulders to t)e wheel and help the Ashton weavers to
stop out until the masters agreed to different arrange-
ments. If some practical sympathy was shown the
strike hands wculd stick out. Masters had broken
their pledges to the workpeople. To reduce wages
was not the right course to empty a glutted market.
Production should be reduced. If Ashton wages were
reduced they would soon be holding crowded meetings
in East Lancashire to consider the reduction their
masters were about to propose. Eight thousand men
wer on strike.
Mr. Burrowes said that the Lancashire operatives
were awakening to the fact that great injustice was
being imposed on Ashton weavers, and if they per-
mitted it, they themselves would soon feel the oppres-
sor's foot. Two members of the employers' committee
had said that if the Ashton weavers submitted to the
Preposterous proposal l of the Ashton employers they
Would go in, not for 5 but 25 per cent. reduction.
A resolution was passed unanimously expressing
sympathy with the operatives of Ashton, and in favour
of a subscrition of id. per loom per week until the
struggle should be concluded.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-09-08

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a few doses of them carry off all gross humours, open
all obstructions, and bring a our all that i rt quired.
No female should be a ithout them. Tlit!re is no remedy
to be found to equ4l I3E e.CH A It' sPI L for removing
any obstruction or irregularity f the ,y,teal, if taken
according to the directions given with each box, th.y
will soon resto.c feraa'es of all ages to sound bud ro-
bus' lir alth.

Fors weak Stomach, impaired digesti n, and all dis-
orders of tho liver, they act like '.31.t0ic," and a few
doses wid be found to work wonder= u On t!.e mo,t
important organs in the hutua, machine. They
strengthen the whole muscular srtein, res'ore the
long-lost comp exion, bring back th keen edge of
appetite. and aroa,e ii,to action, with the llosEnup of
health, the whole physical 5, ergy of the human fram
These are "FacTs" Admitted by thousands embracing
all classes of Society, and one of tee best guarantees to
the Nervous and Debilitated is, BEECHAM'S Pita.s
have the largest sale of any Patent 51e:tic:no in the
world.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-09-08

TRADEMENS ADDRESSES

PUBLIC NOTICES

TOWLE'S PENNYROYAL AND STEEL PILLS
FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities and
relieve the distressing symptoms a prevalent with the
Boxes is. lid. and Its. 9d., of all Chemists. Sent
nywhere on receipt of 15 or 34 stamps by the maser
L. TOWLE, Chemist, Nottingham
Holloway's Ointment and Pills.-3hortness of Breath
Wheezing, Coughs, and Colds.—Thousands of testi-
monials can be produced to prove the power possessed
by these corrective remedies in cases of asthma, incipi-
ient consumption, and all disorders of the chest, lungs,
and air passages. The Ointment, well robbed upon the
chest and back. penetrates the pores of the skin, is ab-
sorbed and carried directly to the lungs, where. in im-
mediate contact with the whole mass of circulating blood
it neutralizes or expels those impurities which are the
foundation of consumption, asthma, bronchitis, pneu-
monia, and similar complaints. On the appearance of
the first threatening symptons the back and chest of the
patient should be fomented with warm brine, dried with
a coarse cloth, and Holloway's Ointment then well
re:4W in. Its absorption will check and subdue them

VALVARLII DISCOVERY TO VIE HAIL—If your
hair is turning grey 9r white, or falling off, use "The
Mexican Hair Renewer," for it will positively restore
(is every case Grey isr White hair to its original colour,
(Without leaving the disagreeable smell of most
"Ilikatorers." It makes the-hair charmingly beautiful,
as well as promoting the growth of the hair on bald
!pots, where the glands are not decayed. Ask your
Chemist for "Lie MEEICAN HAIR RENEWER," sold
by Chemists and Perfumers everywhere at 80.6 d. per
lott4e. Wholesale depot rumored to 83, Sarriugdoa
We% IMAM
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-09-08

THE DYNAMITE OUTRAGES IN
GLASGOW.

Nine Irishmen are now in custody at Glasgow
charged with complicity in the dynamite outrages
committed during the early part of the year in that
city. Six were arrested at a late hour on Friday night
in last week, two were taken into custody on Satur-
day, and two on Sunday afternoon, while one whc.
Wal apprehended on Saturday was liberated on Sun-
day. The names of the prisoners are : Terence Mac-
dermott, ; Henry M'Cann, 47; Peter Callagan, 47;
Thomas Devany, 40; Patrick Maccabe, 50; Patrick
Drum, 50; James Donnelly, 35; Dennis Casey, 39;
and James Kelly, 50. The man who was liberated is
named Thomas Donnelly. Two are quay lumpers, two
navvies, and the others are either small dealers or
labourers.

The following is the charge laid against the men as
stated in the police books :—" For examination as to
having, on Saturday, Jan. 20 last, maliciously, and
by means of some explosive substance, exploded a
gasometer, to the serious destruction of property
belonging to the magiitrates and Council of Glasgow,
and to the severe injury and damage of the lives of
the lieges. Further, at the time aforesaid, maliciously
and by similar means, destroyed a shed in the Cale-
donian Railway Station, and laid down a tin box con-
taining explosive material upon an aqueduct of the
Forth and Clyde Canal, over the Pos9el-road, within
Glasgow, with intent to destroy the said aqueduct,
and liberate the water of the aaid canal, all to the
danger ot the lieges."
It will be remembered that Bernard Gallagher,
brother to Dr. Gallagher, now id penal servitude, was
arrested on the same Charge, but was afterwards
transferred to London, and acquitted at the Old
Bailey.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-09-08

of makir.g up for lost tine. It is a really interesting
Bight to watch the ladies who have the collections under
their care on such a day as that with which they were
the Fear favoured. Their evident de-ire that the
passers.by should gist something, bowever litCe, to
wards the good cause is the means of extracting a dona.
tion from many who would not think of dropping their
money into the box if there were not someone living
seated beside it and obviou.ly interested in its being
well lined, Too much praise can scarcely be given to
those devoted ladies who in the cause of charity, are
willing to brave any weather in order that they may
superintend the collection of a good round sum in aid
of those most deserving of institutions, the infirmaries
and hospitals.
Some idea of the wealth of London may be gathered
from a parliamentary return just issued which shows
the total amount of house duty charged on dwellings
in the metropolis during the last financial year. On
the face of it, it would seem almost incredible that
the amount could be more than three-quarters of 9,
million, but such is the case, the exact figures
being £797,891. Some notion of the comparative
wealth of various parts of the great city can be gained
from the figures that make up the total. The parish
of Kensington is that which pays the most, its due
being close upon seventy thousand pounds, St.
George's, Ffanvoer-aquar?, following with rather more
than sixty thousand. These are, of course, West End
districts, and from these we have to travel to the
North, St. Mary, Islington, paying over fifty-four
thousand; next in succession comes St. Marylebone,
Paddink ton, and St. Pancras, and so on through St.
Mary, Lambeth, St. Giles, Camberwell, St. John,
Hackney, and St. James, Westminster. The last-
named of these includes what is technically known as
"The Verge of the Palaces,'' and it is this fact which
causes the English Court to be known to all diploma.
lists as "The Court of St. James's." The old com-
parison between the condition of St. James's and St.
Giles's (not this time of Camberwell) stands as good
to day as ever it did; none but those who have had—
whether from pleasure or professional pursuits—to
mingle among the toiling millions of London can at all
estimate the whole extent of the difference; but this is
one of those painful facts which are so often en-
countered in the march through life.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-09-08

GALLANT RESCUE OF BRITISH
SEAMEN.

The Correspondent of the Daily News, writing from
San Sebastian on Tuesday, says :
'I he crew of the British steamer Coldra, wrecked on
Sunday night off Port Passages, were saved by boats
from that place alter several attempts made against
one of the most terrible gales on record, and three out
of sixteen hands on board were drowned during their
desperate attempts to reach our steamer, which was
aground on the rocks. The British captain says that
two boats from a Spanish and a French man•of-war,
which also had taken refuge at Passages, were upset.
Their crews were in great danger until picked up by
the shore boats.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-09-08

CUTTINGS FROM AMERICAN PAPERS,

Said a customer in a New York grocery store, "My
wife's sister, out in Injanna, is dead, and she's wear-
ing mournin', and she thol/ght it'd be more appropriate
like to use black tea for awhile now,"

An Ohio farmer has named one of his hogs Maud,
because she comes into the garden so much. . ..

"Don't talk to me about beginning at the bottom
of the ladder 1" observed the " crushed " actor to a
brother professional recently. "Don't talk to me
about beginning at the bottom of the ladder. I began
there ten years ago, and I'm there still. If it was to do
over again I'd begin at the top. It's much easier to
fall down than to climb up."
" Boss, will you tell me bow to make root beer?"
asked a coloured man of a clerk in a Wood ward
avenue drug store. —" Why, yes, I can. Take a
hickory stick, three gallons of water, an old hat, a
quart of molasses, a paper of tacks and a pound of
cayenne pepper and boil, skim and set in a cool
place."—" Say dat agin, boss, so I kin di remember."
—The clerk repeated his directions, and the customer
brought his fiat down on the counter with the exclama•
tion : "1 sees whar' I spiled my hull batch! I left out
de tacks I"

The Daily News says :—We understand that the
Indian Budget for the year 1884-85 is not likely to
present any striking feature, but that in the Budget
for the following year 1885-86 some great fiscal reforms
are contemplated. The surplus of next year (1884-5)
will be swallowed up by the loss on opium.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-09-08

DEATH OF MARWOOD.

Marwood, the public executioner, died at Horncastle
et Ir.lf-past one o'clock on Tuesday afternoon from
inflammation of the lungs, aggravated by jaund.ice.
Fle had been gradually sinking since Monday evening.
When Calcraft retired from the post of common hang-
man Marwood was one of a large number of persons
who were ambitious of sueceeding him, and was even-
tually selected for the office. He has held the office
of executioner for 12 years, his first engagement being
at Lincoln in 1871, and his last about a fortni,lat ago
-London. Ile took much pride in the manner in
which he perfornpd his executions, and was never
weary of recounting his experiences and of speaking
of the great improvement or the long drop over all
other systems previously adopted in this country or
elsewhere. He leaves a widow but no children.

Lin
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-09-08

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THE MAGIC REMEDY provides the
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and furnishes vitality, health and strength in nervous or
general weakness. It instantly relieves headache indi-
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The first dose will couvinee any fagged. rervons, worn-
out sufferer of its marvellous powers in arresting disease
and physical decay. On receipt of directed envelope
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"My general health is much improved that er .0 inp
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-09-08

THE CHOLERA IN EGYPT.

In a telegram on Sunday, the Alexandria Corre-
spondent of the Daily News says
The cholera has not disappeared altogether in
Alexandria. There are still twelve to fifteen cases
daily. The official bulletins for 48 hours state that
there Are 441 deaths for the whole of Egypt, of which
23 were in Alexandria, and returns from the villages
comprise all sorts of periods. The local relief fund
has started well. The Khedive gave £BOO and each of
the Ministers £5O.

At the request of Earl Granville and Sir Edward
Malet, the Lord Mayor of London has consented to
open a fund at the Mansion House to mitigate the die.
tress caused by the epidemic of cholera in Egypt. It
is estimated by the authorities in Egypt that no fewer.
than 30,000 persons have Icst their lives, most of them
having been the sole support of their families, who
belonged to the poorer classes, and who are in a pitiable
and helpless condition,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-09-08

THE ELCHO SHIELD.

. The Elcho Shield arrived in Cork on Tuesday and
was accompanied by the Irish eight, who won the
trophy at Wimbledon. They were received at the
terminus by the Mayor and some members of the Cor-
poration. The band of the Hampshire Regiment was
drawn up on the 'platform and played "See the Con-
quering Hero," as the train containing the team ar-
rived. The shield was removed to a gun carriage,
which was in waging outside the station, and was
escorted through the city by a mounted guard of the
Scots Greys, whose band also attended. Large crowds
lined the route of the procession, notwithstanding
that the weather was most inclement, and cheers
were occasionally indulged in along the way. The
procession went through the streets in a drenching
downpiur, but the way and the houses were filled
with spectators. On arrival at the Exhibition the
shield and the Irish eight were received by the Execu-
tive Committee, who presented an address, to which
Major Leech, the captain of the Irish Rifle Ass?cia-
tion, replied. The visitors were afterwards entertained
at luncheon, at which the Mayor presided. The shield
will be placed in the Exhibition until the buildings are
closed.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-09-08

ADVICE GRATIS. A Medical man up.
wards of thirty years in London practice, has
published a work chewing the true cause of Nervous,
hitntal, and Physical Debility, lowness of spirits, indi-
gestion, want of energy, premature decline, dcc., with the
means of cur.; whereby the following maladies are
speedily and permanently removed.and vigorous health
restored. Every form and variety of debility, sper-
matorrhcea, lassitude, depression of spirits, lose of energy
and appetite, pains in the back and limbs, timidity, self-
distruit, dizziness, love of solitude, groundless fears,
palpitation of the heart, noises in the bead and ears, in-
decision, impaired sight and memory, indigestion and
bodily prostration of the whole system. The most im-
portant fact that these alarming complaints may be
easily removed is clearly demonstrated, and the entirely
new and uniformly successful treatment as followed out
by author fully explained, by which all sufferers are en-
abled to cure themselves perfectly, and at the least
possible cost, without taking quack medicines, or run-
ning a doctor's bill. The book will be sent, enveloped'
on receipt of 2 penny stamps, by Dr. RUSSELL, 17,
Crown Terrace, Haverstock Hill, London. Thousands
of sufferers who had fallen into a bad state, have borne
grateful testimony to the value and simplicity of the ad-
vice given, which has perfectly restored them to health
Dr. RUSSELL will Bind to any sufferer his opinion, ad
vice, and ample directions for the speedy restoration of
health, on receiving a full history of the case, and de—
tails of symptoms, itc., with a stamped and directed en-
velope.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-09-08

THE CALIFORNIAN WHEAT CROP."

Reports from various districts in the State of Cali-
fornia show that the wheat harvest will be the largest
ever known in the history of the State. The figures
which have been furnished are from moderate esti-
mates and from all possible sources, and it is thought •
that the result may prove to be considerably larger.
The total alreage in wheat is 3,532,900, and the yield
in centals 33,216,600, or a totalln bushels of 55,361,000
This may be exceed-d 10 per cent., and is not expected
to be lees than 60,000,000 of bushels, or 36,000,000
of centals. The first estimate would give 8,00.000
centals for seed, consumption, manufacturos, &c.,
leaving 24,716,600 centals, or nearly a million and a
quarter short tons; the latter 27,500,000 centals, or
1,375,000 tons. Many estimate the crop at a million
and a half tons surplus, bat they place the consump-
tion at a low figure. Oregon and Washington territory
will add 7,000,000 centals, or 350,000 tons, to the above
figures, making the total surplus of the coast not less

than 1,000 010 tons, with a fair probability of actually
realizing 1,850,000 tons. In the conveyance of this
enormous quantity of produce the ship and railway
companies of the West will findemployment for a con.
siderable time to come.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-09-08

SALES BY AUCTION

lIAGLEY ANNUAL SALE OF RAMS AND

EWES.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10t1, 1883.
40 SHROPSHIRE and other RIMS

300 STOCK EWES from the flocks of Messrs
Webb and Sons, Hy. Smith, W. Yates, J. B. Hill, W.
- •11. Rickman and others.
Sale at 2.30. p.m.
OATES, PERRENS and WOOLDRIDGE.
4.4 r
SALE OFt PROPERTY, AT THE
4fAit T, No. 102, HIGII .STREET, STOURBRIDGE.
MEssns.

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Propszst

ATES, PERRENS, and WOOLDRIDGE will
hold a Sale of HOUSES, LIND, and other
..Zy at their ROOMY, 102, Mall &TAUNT, STOUR-
.IIItOII, in the MONTH Of SEPTIEMBER.
Seale of charges may be had on application.
itutries should be made rn the confect of a few days,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-09-08

THE GROWTH OF THE SALVATION

ARMY.

The Salvation Army is about to celebrate its
eighteenth anniversary, and it is authoritatively stated
that whereas at the last anniversary there were only
320 corps and 766 officers, the Army now possesses at
home and abroad 591 corps and 1,439 officers. A new
order of serjeants has been created; 245 outposts have
been occupied under their command, and each ser-
jeant, taking with him a detachment of from two to
twenty soldiers, marches on Sundays, frequently
from five to ten miles, to some village, where
service is conducted in any schoobroom, barn, or
other building that may be available. The Army
has 180 officers abroad. In India a sufficient
number of natives has joined the Army to pro-
vide interpreters in the most prevalent languages
of the principal cities; and the work has been, with
the exception of £lOO or .£2OO, entirely supported by
funds raised in India. The growth of the Army in
the Australian Colonies has been the marvel of the
year. Twelve months ago there were only some three
or four corps established in South Australia. Now,
in the four Australian Colonies and in New Zealand
the Army has twenty-four corps, under some forty
officers. Half a dozen buildings have been erected or
purchased. The English War Cry, issued once a
week twelve months ago, has bee Jule a bbweekly,
whilst no fewer than eleven other War Crys are al-
ready published in different parts of the world, and
there is a prospect of four others before the close of
the year,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-09-08

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,ure of NERVOUS DEBILITY, Indigestion, Pa'pita.
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Ihsken in nerves, or weakened in frame should sea
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-09-08

.THE QUEEN AND THE NEW
ABERDEEN PARK.

Her Majesty the Queen having been invited to open
the new park at Aberdeen, presented by Miss Duthie,
of the locality, at a cost of £70,000, the following reply
was received last Saturday by the Lord Provost of
Aberdeen :

." Balmoral, August 31, 1883.

"My Dear Lord Provost—l have laid your letter
before the Queen, who commands me to express to you
her Majesty's regret that she will not be able to open
Duthie Park.

"The Queen desires me to add that Princess
Beatrice will be happy to perform the ceremony.—
"HENRY PONSONBY. Yours faithfully,

"The Lord Provost of Aberdeen."

The park will be opened at the end of the current
month, when the Princese Beatrice visit 3 Aberdeen to
open a bazaar in aid of the local Sick Children's Hoe.
pital,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-09-08

AMBLECOTE.

A meeting was held on Thursday night, in the
Boys' School Room, Amblecote, to consider the pro-
position made by the Stourbridge Commissioners' to
include Amblecote in the proposed incorporation
scheme. Mr. W. Corbett presided.—The Chair-
man stated that he thought the only reason why
the Commissioners' wanted the outside
parishes to join was because they were richer
and the population more than that of Stour-
bridge. Mr. Pargeter then read a list of
acreage, population and rateab'e value of the differ-
ent townships which the commisisoners' proposed
to join in the incorporation. After some discussion
Mr. Joseph Williams moved a resolution electing
the following persons as a committee to watch the
proceedings of the Stourbridge Commissioners'.
Messrs. Corbett, Pargeter, Williams, Aston
Johnston, Davis and Guest. The proceedings
closed with a vote of thanks to the chairman.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-09-08

CETEWAYO'S SUMMONS TO THE
lISUTITS.

A _Renter's telegram, dated Durban, Sept, 5,
says :
Cetewayo, at the head of a strong force is still in
the Reserve territory. He maintains a defiant atti•
tude towards Mr. Osborne, the British Resident, and
declines all intervention of the colonial authorities
The Zulu King has summoned the Usutus to join him.

The Correspondent of the Standard, writing from
Durban on Tuesday, says :
The Special Correspondent of a paper here, now in
Zululand, renorta that Sornkeli has been completely
subdued by Uaibepu, to whom he has sent in his sub-
mission. At present this has not been accepted.
Over six thousand of his cattle have been swept away,
Usibepu's impi pursuing him and his tribe even as far
as Santa Lucia Bay.
Usibepu aud Oham's men are now harassing Mnya.
mena's people. The Zulus in Cetewayo's territory are
unable to sow their crops, and are in a wretched con-
dition; there is safety neither for life or property
there. Usibepu is entire master of the situation.
Commissioner Osborn has made a second attempt to
have an interview with Cetewayo. He not only
failed in so doing, but was personally threatened and
defied by an armed force.
Cetewayo has sent a second message to the Govern-
ment, a,king permission for his adviser Grant to go to
him. This has again been refused.

I3dipe of the Natal Mounted Police are guarding
the drifts of the Tugela.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-09-08

JIAGLE Y.

STOCK SALE.—At this sale on Monday last, there
was a capital supply of sheep and lambs, but not a
large entry of beasts and pigs, 1% ith a full company of
buyers. Last week's prices were maintained. Fat
bulls made as high as £2B; cows, .£24 12s 6d;
sheep, 79s 6d ; lambs, 475; calves, £5 6s. The
annual sale of rams and ewes will be held on
Monday next.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-09-08

THE RELEASE OF MR. SHAW.

In a telegram dated Pietermaritzburg, Sept. 4, the
correspondent of the Daily News says :
Mr. Shaw has arrived at the Cape in the Taymouth,
Castle, and has forwarded his case to the Imperial
Government, describing the hardships he has endured.
He says that the accounts given so far have been
guesses, some wonderfully close, others most in-,
accurate but none came from his lips. The French
prevented him from communicating with any.
body. He was charged falsely with harbouring spies,
and was imprisoned ashore. He was then moved on
bard the Nievre and charged with attempting to
poison Frencn troops. The only foundation fJr each
an allegation was that the ground round his hou-e was
strewed with food stolen by unknown thieves from his
dwelling whilst he was absent. He was never tried
by court martial, and was only periodically examined
upon freshly trumped-up charges. From the Nievre
he was removed on board the flagship Fellona, and 22
days after the first charge was made he was charged
with imprudence in not warning the French that an
attempt would be made by the natives to poison the
troops. After two months' confinement he was so ill-
supplied with food as to be on the verge of starvation,
and was told to go to Europe. He was not allowed to
communicate with the shore.

FALL OF A BRIDGE AND LOSS OF
LIFE IN SWITZERLAND.

A disastrous accident has occurred in the Swiss
valley of Wessthall. A bridge crossing the Wess had
just been built ai-, Zell Kykou, and on Ft iday in last
week the first vehic!es waggons with bales of
cotton—were being taken across it. The opening
of the bridge was being celebrated with much re-
joicing in the quiet locality, and local magnates
were witnessing the inauguration. When, how-
ever, a very heavy weight of waggons was allowed
to remain stationary for a minute or two in the very
centre of the bridge, the structure was unable to
support this excessive weight, and gave way. The
horses and waggons were precipitated into the rapidly
flowing river. Among others who were accompanying
the waggons on this first passage over the new bridge
were the Mayor of the township of Zell, who was
killed, a French sub•contractor, named Gominelle,
who received injuries which must pr,ve fatal, a mem•
bar of the Zurich Council. who was terribly huit, and
a number of workmen, some of whom lost their lives.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-09-08

THE FRENCH IN TONQUIN.

The Special Correspondent of the Standard writing
from Hong-Kong, on Monday, says :
Much excitement has been caused here by the receipt
of news which, if confirmed, means that China has
accepted the gage thrown down by France, and that
war is inevitable.

The report comes from the French at Haiphong. It
is there stated that fifteen thousand Chinese troops have
crosse 1 the frontier of Tonquin at Mongkai, a sea-
port, at the point where the frontier line starts.
They are said to be moving in the direction of Haid-
zuong, which is at preselit occupied by two companies
of French troops. An additional company has started
from Haiphong to reinforce them. More probably
the Chinese are upon their way to join the Black Flag
army at Bao Ninge.
The missionaries have taken flight from the stations
along the route which the Chinese troops are follow-
ing, and two Anarnite converts have been killed.

Nearly two thousand Chinese troops from Shanghai
passed through here on Saturday and Sunday on their
way to Canton. A telegram from Canton says that
they came there by mistake, and are intended to re-
pair the fort at Whampoa.
Four thousand Chinese troops stationed at Pakoi,
a town on the Gulf of Tonquin, have been sent to the
frontier. The Anamite troops aiil threaten the French
gari ison at Nam Dingh.
The mandarins of Tonquin express their dissatis
faction of the Treaty signed at MI6 with the King o
Anam.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-09-08

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THE DYNAMITE CONSPIRACY AT

LIVERPOOL.

At Liverpool Police-court, on Tuesday, Joseph
McDermott, who some weeks ago was arrested on the
steamer City of Montreal, on arrival at Liverpool from
New York, was again brought up, charged with being
concerned in the dynamite conspiracy. The prosecu-
ting salicitor „Raid that since the last remand a pocket-
book had been found among the prisoner's effects con-
taining entries of a very important character. He
asked for a further remand to ißvestigate them. The
prisoner was remanded for a week.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-09-08

THE DUTCH ARCTIC ,EXPEDITIOVS.•

A Renter's telegram dated Vardo, Aug. 30, ease :
The steamer Obi, belonging to M. Sibiriakoff, has
arrived here. The captain picked up on the 25th inst.
near Waigatz the members of the Dutch Polar Expe-
dition steamer Varna, which foundered on July 4 in
latitude 711, longitude 63.
The captain states that the Daniell exp'oring vessel
Dijuiphna had been icebound iu that region through-
out the winter. All was, however, well on board, and
the captain of the Dijmphna felt confident of getting
out into open water.
The crew of the Varna, which left the Dijniphna on
the let inst., will be brought to Hammertest by the
steamer Nordenskjold.

SLANOw.7.-ia,,odt-

A telegram under date of Aug, 31 has been received
at Lloyd's from their agent at Vardo, Norway, as
follows :

" Dijmphna in the Kara Sea, all well. Varna lost.
Louise lost propeller. The Nordenskjold, with the
Varna's crew on board, towed Louise into a Nor-
wegian harbour. The Varna had on board the Dutch
section of the International Polar Expedition. She
left Amsterdam on July 5, 1882, bound for Dickson's
Haien, in the Arctic Circle. The Danish Polar
steamer Dijmphna, under command of Lieutenant
Hovgaard, left Copenhagen on July 18, 1882, also
bound for the Arctic Seas; and the Nordenskjold,
Swedish exploring steamer. left Tromso about July 3,
1882, bound for Novaja Zambia. The Louise i a
trading steamer, which left Bremen on June 27 last
and Hamtnerfest on July 17, bound for the Yenesei."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-09-08

GREAT FIRE IN VIENNA.

A fire broke out at three o'clock on Sunday after-
noon in a wood warehouse on the Danube Canal, in
the Rosau suburb of Vienna, and spread over all the
wood warehouses and habitations near, extending over
a large area on account oi the high wind.
A Reuter' s telegram received on Monday morn-
ing says that the fire, which was partly subdued
to wards ten o'clock, was fanned into fresh activity
by a vio'ent gale which commenced raging at
midnight. Immense sheets of flame rose from the
burning mass aud seemed to mount as high as the
adjacent church steeples. Four large timber yards,
with the adjoining buildings ware burned down.
All the fire brigades of Vienna and its environs,
assisted by a strong military force, made super•
human efforts to stay the progress of the confla-
gration and save the surrounding houses from destruc-
tion. In some cases, however, the inhabitants were
obliged to leave their dwellings. Several persons have
been injured.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-07-17

DEATH OF WILLIAM JERDAN.

Forty years ago there were few names better known
in London society and in the world of letters than that
of William Jerdan. Surviving almost all his literary
contemporaries, he died on the 11th inst., atHushey-
heath, in his 88th year.
A native of Kelso, and educated at Edinburgh for
the Scottish law, he came to London to push his way
in literature. Of his varied fortunes in this pre-
carious profession he has given a faithful record in his
Autobiography, published about fifteen years ago.
His genial spirit, ready wit, and abundant anecdote
made him a welcome guest in other than mere literary
circles. With most of the notable personages of the
last fifty years he had personal acquaintance, and with
some of the men of highest mark in literature and
politico he VMS on terms of intimacy. An interesting
volume of personal recollections, entitled Men I have
Known, appeared two years ago, inscribed to the then
Chief Baron (Sir Frederick) I'ollock, also a Borderer,
with whom Mr. Jerdan since boyhood had maintained
an unbroken friendship.
It was Mr. Jerdan who, in the lobby of the old
House of Commons, seized Bellingham, the assassin
of Mr. PercevaL At that time one of the reporters for
the Press, his connection with periodical literature con-
tinued for half a century. In recent numbers of
Fraser's Magazine are contributions from his pen, and
the last two parts of the Gentleman's Magazine contain
an article on the celebrated Beef-Steak Club, which no
other living man cculd have written from personal
knowledge. For several years recently he has con-
tributed to the Leisure Hour a series of reminiscences
of distinguished men, illustrated by characteristic let-
ters. Of the Royal Literary Fund in its early days he
was a zealous advocate, and by his influence greatly
aided its prosperity. His kindly help was always
afforded to young aspirants in literature and art, and
his memory will be cherished by many whom he helped
to rise to positions of honour and independence.
Late in life he received a pension of £lOO a year for
his long services to literature.

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THE LYE.

On Friday evening lust, the 9th inst., an interesting
presentation was wade in ronneetion wills the Lye insti-
tution. A deputation of about half a doe unientbers of
thi histitate waited spa Mr. J. F. Coddington at his
resideuce, and, on behalf of the subscribers, presented
biro with a testimotilal consisting of a writiog desk, fad
French work in stg volomea Mistoire de La
ReVolution Alleluias). The testimonial n'a ,dated to be
'' Presented to Mr. Coildington by a few of the In.mbers
of the Lye Institution, as o slight token of their spore.
ciatil of the services rendired by hint to the LIAILLUie
dartait the are years of hid socrttarysliip,” and all the
members and friends of the Invtitute who are aware of
the groat monot of time. labour, aril ability dev.ited by
Mr. Coddington to Its liiterrste, will be grntal,lto learn
that tile eirotts have been appreciated, especially when
they consider that Lhe eooeeN2l of illtitiLLlLell of tlio, hind
depends so mald billy Lyon the boner ity services of
those who take other in connection with them.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-07-17


ORDER OF DISCHARGE.

In the County Court of Worcestershire, holden at
Stourbridge.
TN the Matter of WILLIAM TOLLEY, of
High street, In the parish ut Kinver, in the county of
Stafford, Painter, Plumber, Glazier, and Paper Hanger,
adjuged bankrupt on the 2nd day of June, 1869.
An order of discharge will be delivered to tbe bank-
rupt after the expiration of thirty days from this dste,
unless an appeal he duly entered against the judgment of
the Court, and notice thereof be given to this Court.
VILLA 14th day of July, 1869,
C. EVERS,
High Bailiff.

THE BANKRUPTCY ACT, 1861.

ORDER OF DISCHARGE.

In the County Court of Worcestershire, holden at
Stonrbridge.
TN the Matter of JAMES SMITH, of the
Castle Inn, High-atreet, Brierley HAL in thy parish of
Kingswinford, in the county of Stafford, licensed victu-
aller and forge manager, formerly of the Bird-in-Hand
Inn, Park-street, Brierley Hill aforesaid, licensed victu-
aller, adjudged bankrupt on the 4th day of January,
1869.
Au order of discharge will be delivered to the bank-
rupt after the expiration of thirty days from this date.
unless an appeal be duly eaten.' against the judgment of
the Court. and notice thereof be given to this Court.
I Dated 14th day of July, 18.11
C. EVERS,

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-07-17

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CRAB LEY.

BCIIOOI. TIIPAT.—On Monday last the Day and Sunday
Schools connected with the Wesleyans, received their
annual treat. At an early hour the children met to•
gether, formed themselves, and marched to field, where
they indulged in a number of games and amusements,
after whicn they were all regaled with tea and cake, and
appeared thoroughly to enjoy themeelses.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-07-17

BREACH OF ?ROMIhE OF MARRIAGE

At Reading, the cause of "Irvine v. Vickers" has been
tried, which was for a breach of promise of marriage.
Mr. Kenea Q C., in opening the caw, nail this
was an action brought by Mien Elizabeth Trvine against
Mr. Austin Vickers (a member of a distilling firm in
London). to rec"ver damages for breach of pronii,e of
marriage, and also for services rendered as housekeeper.
The defendant had entered into an engagement which
he appeared to have broken for no reason. The parties
had been known to each other, and hart been on the
clowst terms f intimacy from the year 1862 till sonic
time last year. The learned counsel produced a num-
ber of letters which had been written bv the defendant,
and he read several which were of the usual imp:is.
cloned character. The following specimen was read
amid much laughter :

" Friday.
" My darling L.zrie,—On this charming day, when heaven
seems by the war:nth of its carefwes to make love to earth, I
must confess I am not cold to such it delicious Inspiration,
fool I gather lip for my contemplation and charm your
lovely int .ge. Fancy. little nose, bright blue eyes, a coop
plexi sn Of roses and lilies. anal a MOUIII so mutine end tempt-
ing that a mail would suffer a gre at punishment to net one
little kiwi It must be wrong to care for a girl whose attrac-
tions are Co modfold, and a man must have something lit
hint who bars everyone else from attempting a progress
which he call see only with sorrow. Write to me, little
pestle—Au revoir, Bah. " A. V."
Frequent appointments appeared to have been made
by letter for both parti-s taking Ming exercise in
Rotten row. In one of the letters reference was made
to the presentation of a jewel-came to the plaintiff.
In support of the fmtion, Rebecca J. Spriggs was
called, and she said that in the wear 1862 she
entered the service of the plaintiff, who was
residing at No. 18, Hanoveracottages, St. John's.
Wood. The defendant was a frequent visitor
there, and was sometimes accompanied by hni
brother. Before and after the year 1865 she heard
the defendant on several occasions prom se to marry
the plaintiff. He said he then only had £5OO a year,
hot when his father died he should be all.' to marry
her. She heard the defendant say he hail ordered the
wedding carriages of a Mr. Brain, and also that he
should take a house at Knightsbridge, where he
intended to live after the marriage.
Mr. Ward WAS called to prove the tneanft of the
defendant, and said no doubt he was a gentleman ad
large property, but he did not know what was his
yearly income.
Mr. Huddleston addressed the jury far the defence,
and denied that any of the letters contained a promise
of marriage.
Mr. Baron Pigott having briefly summed up, the
jury returned a wrclict for the defendant.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1869-07-17

A LUNATIC NURSE.

At Rottingdean, on Sunday morning last, a woman
named Lucy Miles, between twenty and thirty years
of age, took her nephew, a child aged two years and a
half, out for a walk. After she had been gone for
some time she was met by a Coastguardsman, to whom
she said she had thrown a child over the cliff. She
added, "Go down, and you will find it."
At this part of the cliff it is estimated to be 100 ft.
high. Some persons went down immediately by the
nearest of the narrow tracks by which here and there
the cliff is descended. They found the child all but
lifeless, and totally unable to move from the fearful
injuries he had received. Medical aid was at once pro-
cured, and every effort made to give the child relief,
hut the fearful fall he had sustained rendered all surgi-
cal assistance useless, and the child soon died. The
Coastguardsman, as soon as passible called the police,
and the woman was taken into custody. She was
brought to Lewes, and was lodged in the police-station.
The child was the sonof a shepherd. The accused is his
mother's sister, and her parents reside at Kingston,where
her father is a labourer. She had been staying at Rutting-
dean, and had been in the habit of taking out the
deceased, of whom she had always appeared very fond.
She had been an inmate of Hayward's-heath Lunatic
Asylum some time back. It was between eleven and
twelve o'clock on Sunday when she took the child out
and when she met the Coastguardsman.
When the accused was taken to the lock-up, she
was seen by Dr. Smythe, and it is said he is of opinion
that she is insane. She was charged the following
afternoon before the magistrate with the wilful mur-
der of the deceased, when some short evidence was
given, and she was remanded.