The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-06-09 00:00:00

THE DRAINAGE SCHEME.

At the recent Local Government enquiry held in ,
th's town, before Mr. J. T. Harrison, our readers
will ree llect that the inspector made pointed refet- ,
ence to the possible disposal of the sewage on the I
Farnwee th plan—by gravitation instead of pump—
ing. The latter was the method the Drainage
Board lad resolved ; but in view of what fell
fr m Mr. Harrison it was resolved to make full en—
quiry into the other system. A committee was
subsequently appointed to visit Fara worth, and the
report of that committee, and that of the surveyors
to the Beard (Messrs. Taylor ant Fiddian), were
prE sented to a meeting of the members on Monday
n ght Mr. W. j. Turney presided. The committee
reported that the tenk system used at Farnworth
seemed efficacious for obteining a clear effluent, but
they pointed out that the main object of their en-
quiry was as to whether the adoption of a similar
system would reduce the local cost of sewage dis.
posal. The surveyors had prepared estimates of the
cost of adopting the tank system at Bell's Mill,
carrying the sewage there by gravitation. There was
land there, twelve acres in extent, belonging to Mr.
Foley, and used as osier beds, which had been
pointed out as suitable for the purpose, and detailed
estimates as to this appsared in the surve)ors'
report. The total estimated cost of carrying out
the Whittington scheme was £24,997., and if the
money was borrowed at 4 per cent. tor fifty years,
the annual charge would be £1,163 13s. 3d. The
excess of working expenses over returns was s, t
down as nil (i.e, the rental or produce ot the
sewage farm was believed to meet the cost of pump-
ing) In the case of the Bell's Mill scheme, the
total outlay was computed at £21,174., the annual
ehargo for which would be .t 935 13s. 10d., but the
excess of working expenses over returns was in
this case put down at £275 making the total
annual cost £1,260 13s. 101. The details of the
atove estimates had been very carefully and fully
gone into, and they (the committee) believed them
to be trustworthy in eschcass. It therefore ap-
peared that to adopt the Farnworth scheme at
Bell's Mill would increase instead et* re‘luce the
annual expenditure of the Board. Further at the
end of the period the money was borrowed for, the
Board would still have the working expenses to pay
of the Bell's Miil scheme with only a small pro-
portionate return, whereas in the other case the
rent or return from Whittington Sewage Farm
would cover working expenses, and the farm would
be the unencumbered property of the Board Whilst
to), there was no reason to apprehen zany difficult)
with landowners and others in the Whittington
scheme, there might arise embarrassments and
tr in`various ways in the Bell's Mill scheme,
which would probably increase the cost of the latter
beyond the amount above named. The committee
also pointed out advantages in favour of the
Whittington scheme as regarded the prevision for
increase of population without additional expense,
whereas there would be additional proportionate
expense in the case of the Bell's Mill scheme.
Messrs. Taylor and Fieldian's Tepee described in
d. tail the scheme carried out at Farnworth, and
then mentioned the works would be requisite if the
same plan was adopted at Stourbridge. It was
stated inter a/ia that at the latter place the fall
from the lower part of Stourbridge to the propo.ed
outfall works would be only lin 900. The con-
ditions under which Mr. Lomas's system was
eanied out at Farnwoith were very much more
favourable than thoee which were obtained at
Stourbridge, and there would be an advantage
at Farnwerth over similar works at Stourbridge
;n the matter of working expenses, and, to some
extent, of first cost. They were of opinion that
the adoption of the Farnworth, or any other tank
system of equal efficiency under the adverse con-
ditions referred to, would prove more costly to the
ratepayers than that of the proposed sewage farm at
Whittington and pump ng scheme, for the carrying
out of which, at a comparatively moderate outlay
the Board's district was favourably eitueted.
Detailed estimates and sections accompanied the
surve) or's report. The discussion of the two re •
ports ended in a resolution to adhere tu the original
scheme of sewage disp sal by pumping to Whittaig.
ton. The Clerk was instiucted to send copies of
both reports, and of the details to the Local Govern.
went Boald.—The provisionel order relating to the
original scheme has already been made, and the
Confirmation Bill, in which it is included, is now
before Parliament.

FIR.—On Wednes lay last a fire broke out in a
wheat rick on the yard of Meesrs. J. &A. Wool-
dridge, Pedmore Farm, near Stourbridge, caused
by a spark from a thrashing machine engine which
was at work in close proximity to tba ricks. The
Stourbridge Fire Brigade were on the spot with
praisworthy promptness, with the steam and
manual engines and through their exertions they
were enabled to prevent the flames reaching two
other ricks and some adjacent outbuildings. The
damage, which is estimated at £5O, is covered by
insurance.

LOCAL FAILURE.—In re Thomas Allen, of Wollas-
ton, coal dealer, and hay and straw merchant and
haulier, a meeting of the creditors was 11.1 d at the
offices of Mr. C. ilerbPrt Collis, Stourttridge, on
Tuesday. Mr. Cooper from the office of Mr.
Clulow, solicitor, was voted to the chair. The
meeting was adjourned until the following Tuesday, as a quorum was not present.
THE WORCESTEILEIHIRE AGRICLLTURAL SOCIETY.
—Every effort is being made by the committee and
stewards to make this society's exhibition attractive
notwithstanding the drawback that, owing to the
foot-and-mouth disease, cattle, sheep, and pigs will
not be among the exhibits, The Mayor and Sheriff
and others ate offet ing additional premiums for the
bee show. There will be a poultry and pigeon
show on an extensive scale; and the horticultural
snow will be unusually large. The Aylesbury Dairy
Company will also exhibit, and this will be a
great feature. The en‘ries for the implements and
other specialities included under that heading are
numerous, and the show of horses promises to be
the best ever held under the auspices of this
society. In additiiin to the premiums in the various
classes for horses, there will be prises for jumping,
and also for teams with their geara on.
"ROUGE ON R.LTB.'—The Thing slesited found at
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on Rats. It clears out rats, mice, beetle,, roaches,
flies, bcdbugb, insects, ground moles, &c. 7id. and
Is lid boxes. - _ -

A-recent writer in our local papers has wisely
observed tbat "one of the follies of the age is to
buy dear Wines and Spirits." Anotinr folly Li to
suppose that buying from those who make the
! largest return of duty is buying them in the
cheapest market. The Merchant who pays duty
upon thousands of gallons, pays in exact propor-
tion to the retailea clearing a single cask. A great
profit must be gained to cover enormous expenses
of large business premises, cost of advertising, aud
an allowance ...f profit to the Agent, greater in
many instances than taken by them in the raspec-
able Merchant. To buy cheap is to buy were but
one profit is made, and we cannot better illus,r.ite
our argument than by pointing out the way in
which oh r townsmin, Me.ssre J. Rutland and Soe, of
63, High-st, have opened up the trede. We have
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saved by their bringing the predueer and tha con-
sumer togethe-, over the p ie.es paid a few yeas
ago, and a tiial will fully ton, out our ass ntiona
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PILUNKENNBSB. At the Police Court yesterday,
before Messrs. C. P. Noel. W, J. Turney, and T. D.
homas, John Smith was charged with being drunk
on the 14th ult. P,C. Brazener proved the ca e.
Defendant, Who did not appear, was fined 7s. Gd.
and costs.—William Pearson was charged with be-
ing drunk on the 2nd inst. Defendant was fined
and costs.—Thomas Macfaddian was charEed
with bein.: drunk and incapable at Wc!liatton, on
the 30th u.:tt. P.C. Cartwright prove . the case.
Fined Z' sad coats.—Thom .8 Pardoed\cas charged
with being drualt a• d incapable on the 3rd
Oldswinford. P C. Ring proved the case. Fined 2 6
and costs.—Henry Page, of Blakedown,was
with being drunli and incapable on the 2nl inst.
P.C. If olloway proved tho case. Fined ss. and costs.
Cornelius Homer was fined 2s. Gd. and costs for be-
ing drunk at Cradley on the 3rd inst. P.C. Hillier
Proved the case.—William ILP, lodginglionse
keeper, wets 'charged with being drunk on the
310 ut, Sergeant Otdrey proved the case, and
several previous convictions. Fined 20s, and
co was chrrged with, being drunk
ansts. d
di--s!rodhonlyNw
on
bteY the 2nd inst. Sergeant Oakey
and P.O. More proved the case and said defendant
used filthy language. Fined ss, and coste.--Frank
Jones was fined 2s. Gd. and cos's for la, lag drunk
at Careless Green, on the 26th ult. Sergeant Cope
fined
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edtbaendecasosei—William EiU,B
o fri uwaslt.
P.C. Chore proved the case.—Thomas Bradley was
4140 with Whig drunk en the Mk of Isloary.
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P.O King proved the case and defendant was•fined
se. and costs.

OBsTztranoL—Edwin Joins was charged with
causing an obstruction in Euville street, on the
15th ult. P.S. Oakey proved the case and said
the street was very narrow and the defendant was
in cipirge of a brake and two horses. Fined 2s. 6d.
and 11110itS.

CAUTION TO CARTER.S.—Jamcs Irish was charged
will being drunk at Hagley, while in charge of
horse and cart. P.C. Croueher proved the case and
said the defendant was very abusive. Fined 10a.
and costs.

CAUTION TO WAGONERS. George Tranter,
wagoner, was ctiarged with being drunk and using
bad language at Hagley, while in charge of three
horses and a wagon, on the 3rd. P.C. Croucher
proved the ease and said nefendant's language was.
most filthy and disgusting. Fined 103. and costs
in default one In, nth.
CHARGE OF WOUNDING. David Kitson was
charged with unlawfully wounding David Pearson
on the 4th inst.—Mr. Addison appeared to prosecute
and Mr. Perry defended. Prosecutor who is 14
years old said the defendant stabbed him tw!ce on
the face.—Hannah Pearson was cslled and said
that on the 4'h June she went out of her house and
saw her boy bleeding. She toJk him to the de-
fendant and asked him what he did it for.—Dr.
Mellwraith was also called and said the boy was
brought to his surgery about 1 p.m. He found
two incised wounds on the forehead. The wounds
would be caused by some sharp instrument.. The
wound was about a quarter of an inch in length.—
S3rgeant Cooper was called and said he arrested the
defendant. On the way to the station the defendant
said the boy was on a washtub and challenged him
to fight. He told him to be off. He then fell down
on some bricks and cut his forehead. But there
was no one else by only children.—Mr. Perry ad-
dressed the Bench for the defence and said pr:soner
though tthere was no one by but he had since ascer-
tained that there were two persons by who saw all.
tie therefore should call two witnesses.—Alerander
Collins was then called and said he saw the boy
standing on a tub. Kitson saw the boy and told
him to get off. Pearson then put up his fists and
began sparring and said "I'll fight you one hant"
Kitson then made a feint at the boy, and the boy
lseti jumped off and fell on some bricks.—Joseph
Collins was next called and cerroborated the last
witness's evidence. The Bench retired to consider
; their verdict and on returning into Court said they
' should sead the defendant to the next quarter
sessions, bail being allowed in two sureties of .t 5.
THREATS.—John Jeffs was charged with using
threats towards Richard Attwood, of Cra.dley.—Mr.
Perry prosecuted.—Richard Attwood was called
and said he ewnel a piece of land which was a
favourite resort of persons. He passed the defendant
I when he said he would put his daelight out.—Da-
fendant was bound over to keep the peace for six
months in £5 and to pay costs.
NEIGHBOURS QUARREL,— Frederick Moore was
charged with damaging a quantity of garden stuff
belonging to Richard Attwood. Pleaded guilfl •
Dismissed.—Emma Moore, Harry Moore, Frederick
Moore, and Emma Edmunds were cherged with
assaulting Richard Attwood junr. It appears th it
on the 30th of May they. _set about Attw.e4 and
kicked him. After lasaring several wituesses the
Ben% said they should dismiss the two women,
but the men were fined 10s. and costs.
DRUNK ON LICENSED PREMISES.—Francis Ev ans
David Leedham, and Joseph Meredith were charged
aith being drunk on licensed premises, the Cross
Guns Inn, the Lye, P.S. Cope and P.C. Harrison
gave evidence to prove the_ case. Several witnesses
were called to prose that Evans was not drunk,
and the case against him was dismissed. Meredith
and Leedham were fined 2s 6d each and caste.

Pzumrrriso DRUNKENNESS.— Thomas Hayes,
landloid of The Cross Guns, was charged with per-
Initt'ng drunkenness in his house on the 2nd inst.
P.S. Cope and P.O. Harrison gave evidence for the
posecution. Several witnesses were called who
proved that Meredith was drunk, but denied that
he had any ale in the house, and was in but a few
minutes. Case diimissed..
SCHOOL BOARD PROSECIITIONS.—A number of
p nous were summoned by Inspector Baker, and
fined for nut sending their children to school.
BOARD or GUARDIANS.—Mr. Raybould presided
atthe usual weekly meeting of this Board.—Re-
lief ; Bingswinfurd £4l 9s. ; Stourbridge £24
41. 2d.; Hales° wen £l9 4s. 5i.. Admitted 19,
deal 0, discharged 20, remaining 497, corresponding
period last year, 498.