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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-05-16

THROAT AFFEOTtoNs AND tioARiENESe.--Allltn-r
ing from irrititiou of tuJ throat old hoarseness will
be agreeably Burprised at the almost immediate rehaf
affirded by the use of "Browu's dronchial droches.'
Chese fatuous "lozeuges" are now sold by most respect-
able chemists in taw C autry at 1.4 lid per box. Peo.ile
troubled with a `.ll•eking cough." a `•sliaht cold," or
bronchical affections, cannot try them too sOOO., as
similar troueles, if ailowed to rogress, conoult in
serious Palmo,ary aud zsttimatLJ aft cti ,us. See that
he words "Brown's Bronchial Troches" are on the
Government tit.inp around rise box.—Prepared by
J.RN 1. Brrown &Boers. B xi, US. European depot,
33, Farringdon hoed, bond o.
CORNS, BUNIONS, AND ENLARGED TOE JOINTS.—
DELLAR'S Coax AND bUNION PLANTERS sie the ou;y
remedy. They differ from all plasters, shields, or coal-
positions ever inVeuteut. B iLeta tly sotteniug the
callous surrounding the psiu.soes at once, the corn soon
following. Bunions and erdarged toe joiots require
‘, ore time for perfect cure, bat the action is certain.
Boxes, bold by Chemists, occ. everywhere,
GREAT BODILY, NERVE, MENTAL, AND DiOETivE
STRENGTH tollowa the Ud of PRITER's (4.slNi:cis; A:qD
!HON lONIC. By thfusir g Lew ife into tthee nnei:t:i laesse,uttin;
rlotting tue blood, aud atiet.g hening h
sy u3nopt..ins of weaki.ens uisappear, Lippe t•te, re-
turns, fatigue ceases, and r, ciu,leu health resu is. Insist
ou havi,:g Pepper's Tonic. It (au now ho obtained in
2s Gd bottles. Sold everywhere,. L. coats about lid
ezieh dose. .

ARaXaCI.I3I AND ruLoritri.Ll:s.—A liver I:act:kips
o.ithout mercu y 1, a mixtutts of juices of the maLdritke
.ud d„nue,ion p.au.s, goo.t fur headache, torriditv.
stiveuess, fl ulce, 11,a,tbUrxJ, inaigestion,
efts repugus,,e, to fOOO, tral dlcouioAt, depr„
mon, &u. Pt-pptr's A ar,.xacum and Pti,iopUyilin, by
btimulatLig the I,ver uitita 211.geutic. acti.,n on she
stoni.cu, is the saf s must retisbic mettle:lle, Botilts,
2s 90. bold t veryiatie. lust ou h4v ig peppees.

To DARKEN GREY HAIR.—LLCRYER'S SULPHUR HAIR
IiE3TURRIt produe, po I, c lyLoral shad, it, a few
Libya. 1,0 hair rebtozer tft r, o ist:qual to Lockyer's
z•ulphar for itb beaualyn..t4, c.ouublug aution on the
h.li
mai it always gtOW. Lbrge bottles, la 6d.
auld everywhere.

To Cl:lnn SKIN DIsEA-Es.—SULPHoLIME LoTIoN will
eundilekely remove all ettlptionts. P,n2Ples, redness,
b . in a few days. tt u
ph,uoti,,Lbelia,Lstcaac
,f; twzm.ksi,upsouatirbuiesi,s&acud
totaliy destroys
,Inra L i a peculiar, sgres.ble, lismaess fluid, pro.
lacing a clear main. buipao.me Lotion is sold by
Chemitst 0. Bottles, 2s 9d.

PHAINELss, NoisEs IN TEM Enn3, &a, DELLAIt's
Itaf,ENch, PA: 1/EAvNE.d atilt llie ui:ly realtdy of gm:,
leAl w,x,h. Its p.,:ski• t.fet:e.r.og ti•tl ear paStlegta bald
Otien it, iev ng hi eas,a Li B u proved atarrog a
tiurtst oi cte tak OGOOII9IOOI, Bottles.
18 14. Raid evorywhere.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-05-16

THE REPRESENTATION OF KINGSWINFOR D

DIVISION.
On Monday afternoon a meeting of the Liberal
Association of this diviFion was held at Brierley
Hill. Mr. Benjamin Hingley occupied the chair.
51r. George Green was elected president for the
!text twelve months, and the following were elected
vice presidents:—Mr. B: Hingley, Mr. Thomas
Walker, Alderman Nlajor, Mr. P. Pargeter, Mr.
John Harper, Dr. Boddington, Mt S. Wilkes, Mr.
B. Hadley, Dr. Turner, Mr. E. Birch, Mr. H. Car-
der, Mr. Barazila Hingley, Mr. John Slater, and
Alderman Bantock. Mr. John Adoison was elected
hon. secretary, and Mr. John Green hon. treasurer
xfter this a large Executive Committee was elected,
Mr. Adams the present hon. secretary. moved that
the fixing of polling districts should be made at a
public inquiry, so as to make the Conservative
magistrates feel the force of public opinion and
put the pol;ing station close to the population.
This was seconded and carried unanimously.—Mr.
Walker then explained that Mr. G. Harri-
son had been recommended by the provisional C rn-
mittee as a fit and proper person for the division.
—The candidate was then introducted. He claimed
to represent the division as an earnest Liberal, a
local man, as a business man who had wade his
way in the world, ant was willing to give his best
services to the constituencies. As to the blame
Laid on the Liberals as to the present crisis, he felt
that all honour wouid be due to the present Govern'
tnent if they succeeded in maintaining peace with
honour, for war was a terrible thing. He was in
favour of business like habits in the House of Com•
molts, of perfect religious equality, Free Trade,
reform of the Land Laws, and Local Option, but
no confiscation. He was also in favour of a County
Board doing the work of sone, five or six diff Tent
Authorities. In answer to questions put. Mr. liar-
risen said he was in favour of abolishii,..; oaths in
the House of Commons; not in the present oisssrab-
lishment of the Church of England, but in measure
for obliterating social distinction b&tween sects ;
in favour of some sum instead of perpetual pen ins
lowering of ratal qualifications.for guardians; foi
a representative House of Lords ; for the non intro-
duction of the Contagious Diseases. Acts ; in favor
of Sunday closing of public-houses and uniformity
of voting.—lt was unanimously agreed to accept
Mr. Harrison as the Liberal candidate, and he
briefly replied. The meeting concluded with a
vote of thanks to the chairman.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-05-16

ILTE.'

H. Higgs b Thompson... . .
H. James b Jones , . l5
S. Fiddian b Cartwright ..
D. Hatton c Skelding b Cartwrighte, 5
C. Heywood run out .... t 0
B Heywood c Jones 4
J. Hambury st Cartwright b Jones lB
Kurnock b Jones.
J. Chance run out 7
Hatton b Jones
Pope not out • • 1
Extras 14

Total 102

Lyn V. AMBLECOTE.—FIRST Tzmas.--This match
was played at Amblecots on Saturday ]at and
ended in a draw. The batting of F. Boberts for
the home team, and the bowling of Greenway for
the visitors was good,
AMBLECOTE,
F. Skidmore c Bloomer b Greenway
J. Jenkins b Greenway
E. Biddle b Greenway l4
A. Cause b Greenway.
1.), Stamford c E. Brooks b Beildoes ll
A. Biddle c Bloomer b Beddoes...
F. Roberts run out 33
F. Bosworth c 11. Brooks b Greenway 5
E. Bache not out .• 9
A. Skidmore run out 1
J. Wilcox b Greeu way 0
Extras 7

Total 102

LYE.
W. Taylor b Stamford 7
W. Mobberley cS. 8id.119 b Stamford 0
K. Bloomer F Stamford.
.1. Mason c Bache b Biddle
NV. J. Green way c A Biddlde b Biddle 0
S. Pope bStamforj
Beddo,s n out

E. J. Brooks
11. Brooks
To bat
J. T 11011139
J. Brettell
1
4
- 2 _

Extras 3

"
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-05-16

LORD GALTSBI7IY ON RN DEFENCE'.

In riot-on or Lonns, May 1:7 Lord Salisbury,
referring to recent speeches of Mr. Trevelyan and the
Prime Minister, denied that he had referred to the
conduct of Russia as that of either a swindler or a
bankrupt. He did the very reverse, and said that he
did not attribute to the Russian Government any inten-
tion to deceive. He also said that, with the lessons of
history before us, it was not wise to rest the defence
of India on the guarantee of Russia.
Lord Granville was glad to hear the noble Marquis's
disclaimer, but owned that he had read the observa-
tions in the speech in question with astonishment. It
was impossible that the general public should under-
stand them in any other sense az a direct insult to the
Great Power, with which, happily, we were at present
in friendly relations.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-05-16

AMBLECOTE.

A MISSION Room FOR AILDLECOTZ.—A. Mission
room is being prenared for the parish of Holy
Amblecote.—The building, whisth is being
altered so as to form the Mission Room, is an en
•ntr shop situated in Dennis Park. The room
forty to fifty persons. The Rev. W.
01 Amblecot e, will be the ofii: iating
will IAI hlioelnd, tclu'! r alat,
minister.—No doubt tnialy persons will avail theuu.
selves of,the opportunity of vioiting this room, and
a great daal of good work, for which there is plenty
of scope, may be done.

SPORTING NOTES.
- nen. Sporting Corresponden9
Northern I{dp. and the Man-
'-4q nast week wns some-
-mood which his
after a
• -a

(11,3 -
Epsom Derby, ti..
ehester Cup.—Paradox _
what un 'er a cloud owing to the b,_
stale companion, Luminary, received;
ht.le tint,sing Paradox lives again, re eatablisau-
fint favorite. No doubt the best of Porter's pair
tf all goes well with them will be returned th
winner. The betting on the Manchester Whit Cup
has up to the present been in tavor of
BORNEO AND PIZARRO.
one of whom should about win this valuable 2,000
soya stake. Next week the chief .v • the GrL,I!
Northern Handicap, will be decided at fork, ano
trout all accounts a fair field will face the starter.
Laucnit,ster, Bst 121 b, anct Coislehurst have plenty
of weight, and Amalfi has incurred a penalty.
Postcript and Penguin are aicely treated, and
Stoneolink's running in the Chester Cup must
make him very dangerous, therefore, if I couple
WOODLARK wiru STONECLINK.
should have got at the winner. I must congratu-
late my readers in having again stool the winner
of the Chester Cup in b% type in these columns
and trust it will be a foreruntn-r of good fortune
for them. Next week I shall dwell more lengthy
, on the Manchester Cup caldidates.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-05-16

GENERAL GORDON AND THE EX-
KHEDIVE ISHMAIL.

A few days ago his Highness Ismail Pasha received
at Naples, where he is now residing, a small packet
which a Soudanese messenger had by some means or
other at last contrived to bring to the Italian Consul-
General at Cairo. It contained an Arabic letter
signed and sealed by General Gordon just seven
weeks before his death, and a well-executed decora-
tion. The following is an exact translation of the
letter, which possesses now a striking and touching
interest:

"To his Highness the august Ismail Pasha, ex-
Khedive of Egypt!
"May God protect him!
Among the many honours which your Highness was
pleased to shower upon me during your glorious
reign you have bestowed on me many decorations
of which I am proud, and for which I am grateful.
Having been appointed Governor of the
Soudan, I repaired at once to my post,
and arrived safe and sound at Khartoum. Two
months later communication with the north was cut
off and the city was besieged. During the siege it
has been my lot to witness the many cases in which
soldiers, civil employes, and leading men of the
country displayed courage and self-sacrifice in
valiantly undergoing difficulties and privations. To
award their commendable conductand fidelity I caused
decorations to be made for distribution among them. I
have already sent a specimen of this decoration to
your Highness by the steamer Abbas, but as I fear it
may never have reached you I send to-day another
for your acceptance.
"Receive it, Highness, in remembrance of my
affectionate devotion with the respectful homage of
yeur grateful and faithful servant,
"Khartoum. Dec. 3. 1884. "0. G.floanow."

In "Stories and Stumbling" the Hon. Lionel
Tolemache gives the following story touching the
badness of Kinggley's handwriting: "I received
from Mr. Kingsley a most kind letter inviting me to
Eversley, and containing in the postscript the seem-
ingly harmless assertion My station is Wokingham."
I showed the letter to an extreme Tory and evange-
lical lady, iia the hope that the sight of his autograph
might soften, if not convert her. She read patiently
through the arcli.heretie's epistle until she came upon
the fatal postcript. She then exclaimed in a voice
more of sorrow than of anger: Oh, how mistaken
he is ! ' I modestly suggested that, in .i Efferent
matters, such as the name of a railway str. ion, even
a Liberal would generally tell the truth. 04, is
that it she said : I thought the words : "My
, trust is in the working man."' •

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-05-16

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-05-16

A SUICIDE IN CHURCH,

Great commotion was caused among the congrega-
tion of a Protestant church in the Rue Madame, near
the Luxembourg, by the report of a pistol shot while
the service was proceeding. A Swiss named Her-
mann Keller, aged 34, a teacher of languages by pro-
fession, had just blown out his brains with a revolver,
crying out, as he put the weapon to his temple,
"Down with hypocrisy! Truth for ever ! " The
female members of the congregation were thrown into
a state of the wildest panic, and made a precipitate
rush to the door. Two doctors wen, called in, who
found the unfortunate Keller still living. He was
taken as soon as possible to his lodgings, but died in
a short time.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-05-16

SMALL FARM AND LABOURERS'
HOLDING COMPANY.

A numerous party of gentlemen interested in this
movement, which was inaugurated at the influential
meeting recently held at Willis's Rooms, under Lord
Carnarvon's presidency, have visited Upper Lamborne
to inspect a farm of 400 acres lately purchased by
Sir Robert Loyd-Lindsay, V.C., M.P., for .E4OOO, and
presented by him to the company. The party in-
cluded Sir Robert Loyd-Lindsay, M.P., Sir George
Campbell, M.P., Mr. Albert Grey, M.P„ Hon. Auberon
Herbert, Hon. R. Preston Bruce, Lord Hobart, Mr.
Moueat, Mr. Fuller, and Mr. Saul Insull (organising
secretary). On reaching Upper Lamborne Sir Robt.
Loyd-Lindsay led the party over the farm, which
is situate in the midst of the Berkshire downs.
The nature of the soil may be described as red clay
loam on a chalk subsoil, with gravel in places, and
suitable for almost any kind of corn growing, poultry
rearing, and stock-farming, and particularly suitable
for sheep and cows. There is also an abundant
supply of water, and a line of railway is about to be
constructed which will bring the town of Lamborne
and several populous villages in communication with
the market town of Newbury and the Great Western
Railway system. The opinion formed by the prac-
tical agriculturists who went over the property was
that it is a very useful farm, well suited for the ex-
periment which the company is about to make in the
way of co-operative farming. It was also generally
remarked that the price at which Sir Robert Loyd-
Lindsay secured the property, viz., £lO per acre,
tithe free, was remarkably low.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-11-21

ARTIFICIAL IEETH,
WITHOUT PAllti.2

MR J. F APPERSON%

I;SE110 YON DENTIST,
ATTENDS EVERY
_TUESDAY

PRIDAY,
From 11 tlil 5

it.t.;120, HIGH! STREET
STOIIEBRIDGE.

BIRMINGHAM
ADDRESS -MMSTEAD ROAD
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-11-21

ME. WTLLIS.BIJND ANDIDATURE,

. d ft- n ervative irtdi :t f
the Ordb .ry Diision, act-I,n sse.r• a ,ar teeeti.:4.., at
the Tomp,rance Hall, Lye, on Monday night. Mr
H. T. Hickman presided.—Mr. Willis-Bund re-
ferred te political questions generally, and es-
pacially to the depression of trade, to its causes and I
1 be means ehich, in his opinion, were best adapted
for remedying the present state of things. He was
accorded a very fair hearing.
• A large and enthusiastic meeting of the sup-
porters of Mr. Willis-Bund. the Conservative can-
didate, was held in the Nat!onal Schools, Romsley,
Halesowen, on Tuesday.—Mr. F. D. Lea Smith pre-
sided, and *WO they required a Government wh
would adopt means to improve their trade and in-
crease prosperity among them—(hear, hear) They
also desired a Government who would uphold their
net utions, which had done a great good for the
country. He would, therefore, urge them to vote
for Mr. Willis-Band, who would, in the event of
being returned,:support Lord Salisbury-(applauE 0).
—Mr. Willis-Band, who received an enthusiastic
reception, dealt with the questions of free education,
the disestablishment and disendowment of the
Church, and the splitting up of the land, and said
that ,vith regard to the question of free education
there could be no such thing, as someone would
have to pay for it; and to disendow the Church
would be nothing short of robbery—(hear. hear.)—
On the motion of Mr. C. P. Noel, seconded by Mr.
R. Smart, and supported by Mr. W. Somers, a reso-
lution was passed pledging the meeting to use all
legitimate means to secure the return to Parlia-
ment of Mr. Willis-Bund.—A vote of thanks to the
Chairman terminated the proceedings, which
throughout were of a very enthusiastic) character.—
Mr. Willis-Band on Wednesday addresse I a large
meeting at Hasbury. and a resolution was after-
wards passes in support of his candidature.

THE POLITICAL CAMPAIGN AT
KIDDERMINSTER.

The political campaign is being prosecuted with
great vigour on both sides in Kidderminster. Mr.
Godson, the Conservatives candidate, addressed
three meetings Tuesday night, the first in the Horse
Fair, the second at Worcester Cross, and the third
in front of the Lion Hotel, High Street. All three
were largely attended, and very enthusiastic in
character. Those at the Worcester CrsB3 and in
front of the Lion Hotel were the two la:gest that
have been seen in the Own up to the present time.
Votes of confidence in Mr. Godson were carried
unanimously at all the meetings. Mr. Briuton
addressed meetings in Silver Street and Stourbridge
Street on the same evening. • •
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-11-21

BALES BY AtICTION

BAGLEY STOCK SALE.
EVERY MONDAY.
THE usual Supply of CATTLE, SHEEP,
PIGS. eire
°ATM!. PEitILENS, & WOOLDRIDGE

STOURBRIDGE STOCK SALE.
IiESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1885,
H. KING Auctioneer.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-11-21

FLOWER AND FOLIAGE I)ECORA-
TIONS:

At this time of year when Powers are scarce, and
in town houses where there is no garden, it becomes a
matter of consideration to the housewife how to keep
up a perpetual succession of table and drawing room
decorations without going to great expense. Of
course, flowers may always be bought, but when
economy is an object they entail more outlay than can
well be spared, and the question is, which kind are the
cheapest, the most effective, and most lasting when
very little can be expended upon them? The present
season, that of ehrysanthemums, affords some scope
for inexpensive and lasting out flowers, four bunches
of white or coloured chrysanthemums, which may be
had in the streets or shops for a few pence serving
well in low glasses for sweek as table decorations, if
the water is-frequently changed. But as a rule cut
flowers are double the expense of plants, as they re-
quire such constant replenishing, and are so unpleasant.
the moment they begin, to fade. The best and most
serviceable plant to get for the dinner table, and, in
fact, to use awa centrepiece for all meals, is a small
palm. These palms are hardy, graceful, and fresh-
looking, and do not suffer from the effects of gas, as
ferns always do, In a pretty china pot they will ha
for many weeks, only requiring a little water daily,
and most gardeners will supply them for a trifling
sum. Most other plants fade and die when
gas is burnt above them in the evenings, but gas does
not seem to injure palms, provided they are given
plenty of light in, the daytime, and put out of doors
once or twice during the week. For a drawing-room,
where no gas is used, a couple of primulas or oak
geraniums are- cheap and durable • but in choosing
primulas they should never be selected too full-blown,
or they do not last any time. Gas is most destruc-
tive to them, and they should always be placed in a
warm atmosphere and exposed to light. Coleus
plants are very effective, and will last a long time
near a window, if there is no gas in the room, but
they are more expensive to purchase. I have found
heaths, geristaa, and winter cherry plants rather un-
profitable, as the bloom soon goes off, and they fall
dreadfully, making a great litter on tables and car-
pets. Table and drawing-room plants in winter should
be watered: every other day with tepid water, and the
dead leavea carefully removed. When it is sunny
and warm, it does them a great deal of good to be
placed out of doors, but they should never stand in
draughts, or be left outside a window when the air is
foggy or- raw with damp. Plants, on the whole, are
so very much less trouble than cut flowers, and take
so much less time in management and arrange-
ment, that I hope these few hints about them may
prove useful to the lovers of floral decoration im
rooms.—Cinderella In the " Queen."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-11-21

THE ROYAL COMMISSION ON TRADE.

The following report of the Royal Commissioner 3
appointed to inquire into the depression of trade and
industry has been presented to the Queen: _ _

We, ihe undersigned Commissioners, appointed to
inquire into the extent, nature, and probable causes
of the depression now or recently prevailing in various
branches of trade and industry, desire humbly to
present to your Majesty the following report of the
steps which we have t%lcen up to the present time to
prosecute the inquiry entrusted to us.
Immediately on the issue of your Majesty's Com-
mission we caused to be addressed to the Chambers of
Commerce and other associations representing the
interests of the trading and industrial classes a series
of questions calculated, in our opinion, to (licit the
the facts of existing condition of trade and industry in the
country as compared with former periods.
These questions, together with the answers which
we have received, will be found in Appendix (A) to
this Report.

Through your Majesty's Principal Secretary of
State LI Foreign Affairs we have caused a somewhat
similar series of questions to be addressed to your
Majesty's Diplomatic and Consular Officers abroad
with regard to the condition of trade and industry in
foreign countries.
We have also issued within the last few days a
series of questions to trade societies and other organi-
sations representing the interests of the working
classes. These questions will be found in Appendix
(G.)
We have also taken oral evidence from representa-
tives of several departments of your Majesty's Govern-
ment with regard to the general economical condition
of the country.

Notes of the evilence so taken are appended to this
report!,
We propose next to consider in detail the condition
and prospects of some of the leading industries in the
country; and, availing ourselves of your Majesty's
gracious permission, to report our proceedings from
time to time.

All which we humbly submit for your Majesty's
gracious consideration.
Appended to this report is the evidence of the wit-
nesses who have already been examined.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-11-21

THE DISPUTE ABOUT THE CAROLINE
ISLANDS.

A correspondent, telegraphing from Madrid on
Monday night, says :—The Government has received
the Papal Note upon the Caroline Islands dispule,
which both Germany and Spain agreed to refer to the
Pope for settlement, it is skilfully worded, so as to
respect the historic pretensions of Spain, while not
offending the modern German theory that rights to a
territory are founded only on priority of occupation.
Leo XIII., as mediator, recommends Spain and Ger-
many now to renew their direct negotiations with
each other, on the understanding that Germany
ought to recognise the sovereign rights of Spain
over, the Pelew and Caroline Archipelagoes, and
accept in return the liberty of trade, of naviga-
tion, and of colonisation, together with the grant of
coaling and naval stations, which wcre offered by the
Spanish Note of September 10. I understand that
both Governments were consulted, and had agreed to
the tenour of the Papal award. The conciliatory
attitude of Germany during the latter part of the
mediation negotiations is chiefly attributed to the
kind interposition of the Emperor and the Crown
Prince, who throughout the Carolinas affair en-
deavoured to pave the way for extricating King
Alfonso from the domestic political embarrassments
created by this incident, which is now on the eve of a
satisfactory settlement.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-11-21

A MEXICAN ELECTION.

Parliamentary elections must be rather exciting in
Mexico, judging from the liveliness which accom-
panies municipal contests in that delightful country.
Even when local feeling runs high, it is rare that
these latter struggles give rise in England to any-
thing worse than strong language. In Mexico, on the
contrary, deeds are considered far more effective than
words, especially when carried out with revolver and
bowie knife. Thus we read without surprise that at
Burtamente the other day, the two factions turned out
heavily armed, and fought in the streets for several
hours. After a time, too, they appear to have fired and
stabbed quite promiscuously, without caring whether
they killed friend or foe. Tl.e fighting, we are told,
"was of a perfectly indiscriminate character," like
that which prevailed at Donnybrook Fair in its hey-
day. When hostilities were at last suspended by
nightfall, the state of the battle-field demonstrated
the prowess of the combatants. Six dead, 15 mortally
wounded, and a large number of less damaged Mexi-
cans were included in the list of casualties. The re-
sult was• not considered satisfactory, however, from
an electioneering point of view, and the leaders conse-
quently agreed to renew the struggle on the following
morning. We are not aware how often municipal
contests take place at Burtamente, but if they are of
frequent occurrence the population must be in a fair
way to reach its vanishing point.

17Do you know how I get into bed so quick,
mamma?" said a little girl. "No, darling; how do
you ?" was the reply. "Why, I put one foot on the
bed, and then holler out ' lats!' and scare myself
right in."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-11-21

A. LOCAL PRIZE
,FlCiar.

A. lire nnmber of men proceede I early on Dil•m-
!ay morning t:, a rendezvons about balf-wa:,
,t,urb:ndge Anrl
.Kiddertnitoter, for tn:
.purpoee of witnessing a prize-fight between tw,
_nen named Jim Garvey, of Kidderminster, anr!
Jack Jorda :, of Stourbridge, for £lO. a side. Tne
spectators procee.led in numerous venicles to the
pace tnat had been decided upon for the fight
and ropes and stakes had been fixed vvhon Sergeant
l'ayne and another officer made their appearance,
and these was of course an immediate staniped...
l'he party proceeded in the direction of Envillt
where the tight, which was stubbornly contested for
,ikbout two hours, was decided in favour of Jordan.
who severely puiti,hed Grirvey. Both men are &lin
to have been in training some time for the fight,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-11-21

CHINESE RAILWAYS.

A Standard correspondent, telegraphing from New
York on the 13th inst., said :—" Baron Delorme, who
was formerly in the French army, has invited up-
wards of 30 gentlemen connected with railway de-
velopment to meet him in this city to-night, to discuss
the railway concessions which the Government of
China is offering through him to make. Recent
military events have at last determined the Celestial
Empire to adapt a system of railways, somewhat on
the model of those made on this continent across the
Western States
.to the Pacific coast. The Chinese
Government proposes to issue bonds to such satisfac-
tory syndicate as may be formed, as sections of the
railway 25 miles in length are completed. These
Government bonds will not be the first hem on the
line, as the syndicate itself will be mithorised to issue
first mortgage securities. Baron Delorme has come
first to the United States, because a preference is felt
for the American system of railway construction and
for American financing. After a while, however,
European capitalists may be consulted."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-11-21

ORGANISED OPPOSITION AT
THEATRES.

Another plot against the peace of mind of drama-
tists and actors! The managers of the Opera
Comique have been "openly threatened with a con-
spiracy." One of the "conspirators "tried to get a
box on the first night for nothing. Then he said he
would pay for it; but he was told that all the boxes
were taken. Thereupon the conspirator threatened
to come "with some hundreds of others," and make
disturbance on the first night. The managers applied
to a magistrate, who said he could do nothing till the
actual offence had been committed. Naturally the
managers are somewhat anxious. They appeal "to
that spirit of justice and fair play which characterises
Englishmen" to give their piece a hearing and defeat
the "conspiracy." In this they will, let us hope, be
successful. The cabal is more likely to consist of a
dozen than a hundred, and, after this public announce-
ment, should ho quite powerless to " damn " the new
play, unless it deserves damning. But Mr. Harris
should not disdain the aid of the law. Let him have
a few policemen and detectives about. As he knows
his persecutor by sight, he will be able to deal with
that person if he takes any active part in creating a
disturbance..—St. James's Gazette.

"The British Erni/44, sir," exclaimed. a John Bull
to Jonathan, "is one on which the sun never sets."
"And one," rejoined Tcnathaul won which the tax
gatherer never goes to bed,"
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-11-21

THE JAPANESE VILLAGE.

After repeated announcement and delays the
Japanese Village at South Kensington is rising from
its ashes, and will in the course of a fortnight be open
to the public. But not the Japanese Village as of old.
The combustible conglomeration of sheds huddled
together without system or plan, the narrow gangway,
and the awkward corners with which the original
village abounded are all things of the past. The
Japanese Village opened in January was a show in
every sense of the word; the village about to be opened
is an artistic embodiment of the surburban life of Japan.
More than twice as large as before, with more
numerous buildings, and an arrangement as striking as
it is artistic, the new village will be a place to be seen,
and will, doubtless, far eclipse the popularity which
was awarded the old. The premises known as
Humphreys' Hall have been erected more quickly than
any other building of a similar the. Begun on the
15th of September, the structure was completed on
the 31st of October, and the village itself is, so far as
the buildings are concerned, complete. The new
Humphreys Hall measures 300 feet square, and is
60 feet high. It consists of three open courts, di-
vided by iron pillars, but communicating with one
another. The entire floor is of cement, and it is pro-
vided with three entrances from Knightsbridge, and
one from Raphael-street, facing Tattersalls'. The
village, entered from the main Knightsbridge en-
trance, is reached by passing under the " Torreay "
or gateway and crossing a bridge of native workman-
ship, over a rivulet emanating from a cascade 15 feet
high. On the right of the path is a little temple built
in Japan, and brought over intact, while the end is
faced by a larger temple similar to that shown before.
The village consists of 45 houses, 40 of which are
double-storeyed. The houses are ranged in six streets,
which are here and there bordered by little
gardens, provided with real trees specially brought
from Japan. The village has been laid out from
plans designed by Mr. J. Mariana, one of the direc-
tors. The entertainments, which formerly took place
in the village, will in future be given in the Shiban,
or theatre, constructed in the new western annexe,
which has been entirely rearranged. This hall was,
it will be remembered, opened by the Prince of Wales
in June last, on the occasion of a fete given by the
Female School of Art. Since then an extensive plat-
form has been erected, the flooring of which is cement.
The theatre will accommodate 1500 persons, and is
provided with five entrances, all of which are fitted
with iron doors. The entire front of the west court
has been taken by Messrs. Spiers and Pond (Limited),
who will shortly open a large restaurant, having
entrances from Knightsbridge-road.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-11-21

BRIERLEY HILL

ALLROED Trrairr op FONVIS.- At the Police Court
on Monday, before F Evers and W. G. NV ebb E qs.,
Josapl Wa sall, Bell-street, Brierley Hill, and
Alfred Parson. New-street, w -re charged with
aiing :hiee towi, vatic) 8 the Droper'y of F6rd•
ham Daudo, charcermaster, Brie:ley Hill ; and
Caroline Hope, Btierley Hill, was charged with re-
ceiving one of the fowl knowing it to have been
stolen.—A stable was broken open at Turner's-lane
and the fowls stolen by the two first-namd pri-
soners, one of the fowls being purchased by Mrs.
Hoae for is on the understanding that it was to Le
kept up for a day or two.—Prisoners were all com-
mitted for trial at Stafford Sessions.
A VERY VIOLENT WOMAN.—Emily Turbersolle
(24), a well-known character was charged with as-
saulting Eliza Bate, an inmate of the Stourbriige
Union Workhouse, on the 16th inst ; also with as-
saulting P.C. Reynolds.—Prisoner, who has only
been out of goal a week, obtained admittance into
the workhouse, and whilst there refused to work,
and assaulted Bate by striking her. P.C. Reynolds
was sent for, and prisoner kicked and bit at him.—
Prisoner was very violent in Court, and had to be
guarded in tbe dock by five constables. She re-
peatedly called witnesses liars, made an attempt to
fetch one of them out of the box, and snatched up
one of the law books from the table with the in-
tention of throwing it at Eliza Bate.—The Bench
sentenced prisoner to two months' hard labour for
assault on Bate, and four months for the assault on
the policeman.—Prisoner went below threatening
vengeance on the witnesseA, and said she could do
that on her,head for the six monts,

ROWLEY.

LOCAL BOAUD.—At a monthly meeting of the
above Board, held on Monday evening—Mr. W.
Bassin° presiding—the Public Works Committee
reported,that the clerk waited upon the Birminghan.
Town Clerk with reference to the alleged pollution
of the River Tame, and the latter statei that the
Corporation did not intend to force the Board to
hurriodly carry out the work of altering their
sewer tge arrangements, and that a fortnight's
notice would ha given before any further proceed-
ings were taken. The report further stated that
the required plans had not yet been prepared, for
want of information with regard to the streams.—
The Public Works Committee reported that a
leiter from Mr. E. Hooper (coroner) had been ro
ceived respecting the recent case of drowning at
Tividale, and calling attention to the unprotected
state of the footpath leading from Brades Village to
Tividale, in the neighbourhood of a pool in which
the woman was drowsed, They thought the
Board were not liable for the fencing of the high-
way, but they recommended the Board to do what
tbey could to get the dangerous place fenced. The
Chairman remarked that it appeared the fence in
question beloug .d to the proprietor of adjoining
land, and the Board therefore had no responsibility.
After considerable discass;on, it was resolved not to
entertain the matter.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-11-21

iIAGLEY.

WEEKLY STOCK SALE.—Messrs. Oates, Perrens,
awl Wooldridge had • a good supply of stock
at their sale on Monday last, including some capital
wether sheep, and a good entry of bacon and pork
pigs. There was a good attendance of buyers, and
trade for best quality showed a marked improve-
ment. Fat cows mado as high as £l9; wethez
57s 6d; lambs 325.

,TnnoAT AFFECTIONS AND HOLII,SENERS.—AII suf-
fering from irritation "of the throat and hoarseness
will be agreeably surprised at the almost immediate
relief afforded by the use of "Brown's Bronchial
Troches." These famous " lozenges " are now sold by
most respectable chemists in this country at Is. lid.
per box. People troubled with a " hackir-g cough,'
alight cold," or bronchial affections, cannot try
them too soon, as similar troubles, if allowed to pro-
gress' result in serious Pulmonary and Asthmatic affecr
unit Etc that the words "Brown's Bronchial Troches"
tes on the. G3vernnient Stamp around each box.—
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Ortropsan t re...noved to 33, Farringdoz Road,
.a

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THE COMING ELECTION.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-11-21

THE TROUBLE WITH BURNAHi

WAR DECLA.RED BY THE BURMESE KING.
A proclamation) writes a Rangoon correspondent
on the 12th inst.) has been issued by King Theebaw
declaring that the English have made ridiculous pro-
posals to the Burmese Government, which he (the
King) cannot accept. There will consequently be war
between Burmah and England. All loyal Burmese
are therefore called upon to tight in defence of their
country and their religion. The King will lead the
troops and the result will be victory. No Europeans
or other foreigners who are not Burmese subjects are,
says the proclamation, to be molested at present.
Only after the frontier is crossed by the invading
-army will the slaying of them be allowei. Many
Europeans are leaving Mandalay, the Burmese doing
nothing to hinder their departure. The Italian
Consul will remain therefor the present.
_

The correspondent of the Time... 9 telepraphed from
Rangoon on the 13th inst. : General Prendergast
has received orders from the Viceroy of India to
advance immediately on Mandalay. The gunboata
and launches have reconnoitred Minhla. The Bombay
and Burmah company's employees from Nyngyan and
the Toungdwen-gyee forests have safely arrived in
British territory. According to a new police regula-
tion at Rangoon no residents except Europeans or
officials are to leave their houses after nine p.m.
without carrying lanterns.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-11-21

RECOVERY OF LOST TREASURE.

In February last a Spanish mail steamer, named
the Alfonso XII., belonging to the Lopez Line, bound
from Cadiz ito Havana, sank off Point Gando,
Grand Canary, in 251 fathoms of water and about a
mile off shore. She had on board treasure valued at
£lOO,OOO. The underwriters who had insured this
treasure organised a salvage expedition, which was
despatched to the scene of the wreck in May last,
under the superintendence of Captain Stevens. On
Monday morning a telegram was received from that
gentleman. as follows: "Lambert has got both
scuttles open, and has got into the magazine. The
boxes of gold are there." Lambert is one of the
three divers employed with the expedition." If
successful, this salvage will have been from a depth
of water exceeding 150 feet.

Dr.-GUnther 'sayii there are 7000 species of fish now
known to men of science. When' a man sits on a
fiver bank half a day watching a cork idly floating
on the stream, and comes home with a sun-burned
nose and not a single -s-Tieeimen of these 7000 species,
he,is inclined-to think that Dr: Gunther resembles a
retent medicine advetisement.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-11-21

A NEW TAX.

As the City of London companies come within the
terms of the Act " imposing the duty on property of
bodies corporate and incorporate', (48 and 49 Vic.),
passed during the last session of Parliament, the clerks
of the various companies are busy preparing the re-
turns of the corporate incomes of their companies,
which have to be submitted to the Commissioners of
Inland Revenue on or before December Ist next. The
commissiorers then assess a tax of 5 per cent. upon
the net income as shown by these returns. The as-
sessment will ,:x3 made after deducting all necessary
outgoings, including the clerk's remuneration and
costs, charges, and expenses properly incurred in the
management of the property. In case of the default
of any body corporate or incorporate, or accountable
officer in sending in the returns, a fine of 10 per cent.
per month on the amount of duty payable may be
enforced. If the commissioners are dissatisfied with
the returns they have power to appoint persons to
make other returns, upon which they would assess the
duty. This assessment would be subject to an appeal
in the same manner as the assessment duty. A meet-
ing of the representatives of the livery companies has
been held at Mercers' Hall for the purpose of con-
sidering the form in which the returns are to be sent
in, and also to make the returns of the different com-
panies uniform in character.—City Press.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-11-21

WOODEN WEDDINGS.

"A wooden wedding" is the latest invention of our
cousins in the States. After the young couple have
settled down for a few years, say sewn, and the rose
of love has opened out into a perfection which it did
not show even on the happy marriage morning,, it is
deemed meet and right in New England for friends
and relations to hold high symposium. Presents are,
of course, de rigueur, but at a "wooden wedding-"
every gift must be made of wood. The wealthy
bachelor uncle lids a "wooden wedding," of course;
the most appropriate time for presenting a new dining-
room suite.: The maiden aunt with feminine adroit-
ness keeps the unwritten law of the day, and yet'
evades it, by giving a new wooden piano, whose walnut-
wood case is held to comply with the requirements of
the festival. Graceless wags of boys build an
enormous dog kennel, the size of a small cottage, and
which would stand on nothing straller than a com-
mon, and fill the souls of railway officials with anguish
by sending it. per rail, to the imminent danger of its
carrying away a few slices of tunnels or bridges. It
is astonishing what a number of pretty and useful ob-
jects in wood can be made or bought, and I should
really like to see "wooden weddings" popularised in
England. The fashion would bP sure to spread.—
Miranda is the "Lady's Pietorite.'
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-11-21

KIN VER.

THE KINVER SII,OOTING CiBE. —At the Stafford-
shire Asizes, onVfooday, before Mr. Justice Field,
Joseph Watkimi.`fariner, on :bail, was indicted for
shooting Joseph Chance, with intent to do him
grievious bodily harm, on the 10th September, at
Kiuver. Mr. Kettle conducted the prosecution, and
Mr. Bodham defended. It appeared that prisoaer
kept the Compton Hall Farm, at Kinver. On the
morning of the date named, he was out 'with his
gun and met the prosecutor, who was a school at-
tendaoce officer, and another man coming across
his land with mushrooms in their possession.
Prisoner asked them to give them up, but.
prosecutor refused, saying that he had not got them
from his land. Prisoner said "I'll pepper your
legs then." Ile withdrew a few yards and fired
his gun, several shots from which struck the prose-
cutor about the legs. Acting on the advice of his
counsel, the prisoner withdraw his former plea and
pleaded guilty to the charge of unlawfully wound•
ing, His Lordship concurred in this course, and
sentenced the prisoner to two months' hard labour.

PROSECUTIONS BY THE ROWLEY REGIS
LOCAL BOARD.

At the Old Hill Police Court. on Wednesday be-
fore Messrs. C. Ho!croft and Henry A. Wig,gin
(magistrates), Albert Lewis Williams. Terry Street,
Blackheath, was summoned at the instance of the
Rowley Local Board for erecting a building before
submitting notices and plans to the surveyor to the
Board. Mr. A. Wright, the clerk to the Rowley
Locql Board. stated that in May last the defendant
erected a building without previously submitting
notices and plans to the Board, and upon being re-
quested to attend a meeting of the Board he re-
fused to do so, and had set the law at defiance.
Although the defendant had rendered himself liable
Lo heavy penalties, the Board did not wish to un-
duly presithe case, but they were desirous of
letting the public know that the bye-laws of the
Board must be strictly adhered to. The Bench
imposed a fine of 40s and costs.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1885-11-21

RIOT AT A POLITICAL MEETING AT
DUDLEY.

REPORTERS AND OTHERS INJURED.
Riotous proceedings occurred on Wednesday
night at a meeting convened in support of Mr. H.
B. Sheridan. at the Public Hall, Dudley. In this
borough party spirit rens very high, and several of
the meetings on hot!' sides have been attended with
great disorder. At one of these last week, the Con-
s- rvative candidate w 43 refused a peering, and a
disposition shown to resort to acts of violence and.
rowdyism, On Wednesdly evening, however, re-
course was had to lawless conduct tn an alarming
degree, A riot took place much more serious in its
results than at any previous meeting. Mr Sheridan
was prevented from expressing his views, and the
meeting was broken up.. Several persons were re-
p)rted to be seriously injured, and had it not been
for the opportune arrival of a body of police, under
the command of Chief Superintendent Burton, the
consequences would be alarmingly increased. Not
content with cries and cheers for Mr. Brooke Robin-
son, the disturbers at length made a rush for the
platform, the occupants of which were assailed with
weapons improvised from broken chairs. Ur.
-aeridan and his supporters were driven from the
1141!, and among the injured were Mr. Dixon, of the
Brielley Hill Advertiser, who was seriously injured
about the head, and Mr. Russ, reporter for the
Express aid Star, who was out and bruised about
the head and face. After the meeting Mr. Dixon
had to be takea to the Guest Hospital, by the ad-
vie; of Dr. Goulder. The riot commenced after a
cry had been raised to fetch Sheridan down, and a
supporter of that gentleman bad thrown a chair off
the platform into the body of the hall. This waS
promptly hurled back, and then the platform was
stormed, with the results above mentioned. A
report tbat Alderman Thompson was seriously in-
jured was unfounded, but he was severely shaken.
Up to 'a late hour excited crowds were moving about
the streets, and the police had considerable diffi-
culty in preserving order.