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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1876-07-22

THE ECLIPSE

SA UCE'
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and sold retail by all Grocers and Oilmen,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1876-07-22

THE SOLDIERS AND THE HARVEST.

The Daily News publishes the following letter :
Sir,—The fine weather and the hot sunshine are
pushing forward the cereal crops so fast that they will
soon be ripe for cutting. Uofortunately labourets are
few, and in some districts they cannot be had at all.
As an impression very generally prevails that an order,
is;ued from the Horse Guards in 1867, permitting
soldiers to assist in harvest under certain conditions,
-had been rescinded or materially altered, I wrote to
his Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge on the
subject; and as it is important that the rules now in
force be made widely known, I trust you will give
space in your columns to the following extract from a
communication I have received in reply from the War
Office, nnder date 14th instant.
"There will be no objection to soldiers being
allowed, at the discretion of general officers in com-
mand, to assist in collecting the harvest, when appli-
cation is made for that purpose, provided that the em-
ployment of the population is not thereby interfer ed
with; such prmission, however, will not be granted
in cases where strikes or dieputes between farmers
and their labousers exist. In such cases applications
for the assistance of soldiers are to be forwarded to the
Adjutant-General for immediate submission to the
Commander-in-Chief for the information of the Secre-
tary of State for War."
This will be acceptable news to farmers in their
exigence, who are often much hampered by their
labourers making extravagant demand, forming com-
binations, and striking work at a time when their ser-
vices are most needed. A large percentage of corn is
annually lost by delay in reaping, and experience has
proved that soldi-rs perform harvesting admirably.
Moreover, that they are punctual, active, orderly, and
civil, which is more than can be said for the great
majqrity of the rustic class. This of course results from
an excellent system of military training and discipline.
I am, Sir, yours faithfully,
D. G. F. MACDONALD.
July 17.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1876-07-22

CORRESPONDENCE.

STOURBRIDGE CANAL COMPANY V. PEARSE.

To the Editor of the" Observer."

Sir,—At the conclusion of your riport of the trial
of this acti3n, in your paper of Saturday last,
it is stated that the judge refused an application by Mr.
Powell for leave to move on the ground of mis-direction.
It was not so. His Lordship declined to direct judgment
to be entered for the plaintiff at the trial, and left all
points of law open to the defendants, On the morning
following the trial Mr. Powell applied to the judge for
leave for the defendants to move to set aside the ver-
dict, and have a new trial, and leave was given
accordingly. _
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1876-07-22

SEED.

LONDON, Moncity, July 17 —Nothing passing In Cloverseeds
for want of supplies. New English Trefoil will b 3 of fine
quality, and prices are likely to set in srm3what low. New
French Trifolium is offering at very mlderate rates, but sales
are not niatv•rous. White mustardseed was !cold in smell lotS
on former teims, but no brown of good quality appears, and
buyers seem determined to wait untd the new crop comes
forward. Canaryseed was dull, and again cheaper. Foreign
rares could be bought for less money, and the demand we'll
very limited.

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FISH.
is. to is. 4d. ; grilse, 81cL to lit. ; trout, eid.
kipSaplemr odnit,tolo, d. to 1L; criwped ditto, IL 6d. to Is. 9d. ;
to Bd,; eels, 10d. to is. ; halibut. 91. to IL 4d. ; sturgeon.
101. to is. ed. per lb. ; lobsters, 5... 61. to 30s. ; crabs, ss. to
25s ; mackerel, is. to 2s. ; and mullet, is 61. to 2s. 9,1. per
dozen; native oysters, £t2; pearl ditto, a ; and commotl
ditto, £1 to £.2 per bushel.
PROVISION.

LONDON, Monday, July 17 iti arrivals last week front
TrelanA were 415 packages But..er, and 3,449 bales Bacon:
.1 from toreic, ports 24,629 packages Baer, and 3,272
b Bacon. There was a good demaud for foreign Butters
ng the w eek, wiLhaa v.tuce of from 41 to 6a la she prices
o. and lirittauy. Best Dutch advanced to 12.0 t. to
1245. In Irish a tew salts were made in C rks. The Bacon
market ruled firm, aud at the close of toe week Irish'
atly,nced 2. and Hamburg 4s, with a firm market.

Butter, per cwt.
Dorset . l2O to 180
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1876-07-22

ONSULT A LONDON PHYSICIAN BY LETTER

WITHOUT FEE.

DR. H. SMITH, the Eminent Specialist fo
the cure of all debilitating and contagious diseases
will for the benefit of country patients who cannot consult
him personally, on receiving description of there case, send
is opinion, with advice and directions for the most success
restoration to health and vigour.
dress Dr. H. SMITH 8, Burton Crescent, Loudon, W.O

Tobacco.

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PICTURES FRAMED
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A NEW SELECTION OF PATTERNS,
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1876-07-22

KIDDERMINSTER.

Tows COUNCIL.—A meeting of the Town Council was
held on Wednesday, the Mayor presiding. The only
report received was that of the Improvement Committee,
containing details of certain agreements entered into
with owners of property in view of proposed street im-
provements. The report was adopted.
SCHOOL OF ART.—The examiners of the Department
of Art and Science have just sent down their awards to
this school for the recent examination. Last year it
stood so high that the head master (Mr. Tucker) received
a bonus of £5O, the highest amount awarded. This
year, although not quite so successful in consequence of
the changes of the pupils, it still holds its position as
one of the best in the country. The following are the
prizes :—(1) National competition: Vincent Smith
gained a bronze medal (ornamental analysis of flowers
from nature; George Barker, Queen's prize of books
(design for a carpet) ; Thomas H. Westwood, Queen's
prize of books (ornamental analysis of flowers fr.=
nature) (2) Second Grade, Freehand : The following
were excellent, and gained prizes :—Andrew Bedford,
Arthur Danby, Joseph Steward, and John R. Taylor,
Seventeen others passed in this grade and received
certificates. (3) Second grade model drawing: Excellent,
Mrs. Howes; Alfred Winbury ; fourteen passed and re-
ceived certificates.--(1) Second grade geometry: Ex-
cellent, Moses Piper, Horace H. Taylor, Thomas H.
Westwood ; eight passed. (5) Perspective : Excellent,
Henry Beaher, Moses Piper; four passed and obtained
certilicattas. The following completed their second
grades, having passed successfully in all the subjects :
G Barker, H. Beaber, C. A. Downton, J. S. Hussey.
(ti) Third grade prizes were awarded to the following:—
Albert Pugh, Arthur Whittall, George Barker, Arthur
Frank Kent (outline of foliage from nature) ; Peter
Adams (historic ornament) : George Barker, W. Bullock,
J. Hussey, William Winbury, William Major, Frederick
Mountford (analysis of flowers from nature) ; Henry
Beaber, William Bullock, William Gething, John
Hussey, John Arthur Lees, Vincent S. Smith, William
Winbury, Fergus Haycock, William A. Piper (designs
either carpets, floor cloth, tiles, or tablecloths); Fdwin
Greenwood, Albert Dangerfleld, Joseph Oliver, a.. W.
Pugh, John Scholes, Henry R. Westwood (outline either
from cast or copy) ; Miss _Lizzie Taylor (designs to fill
given spaces) ; Miss E. M. Smith (outline of human
figure from copy) ; Thomas Westwood (shading from the
cast) ; total number of third grade prizes, thirty-one.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1876-07-22

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We are, dear sir,
Yours respectfully,
HARWARDS, SFIEPHEED, AND MILLS,
Defendants' Solicitors.
Stourbridge, 18th July, 1876.

RAILWAY ACCOMMODATION

To the Editor of the " Observer."

Dear Sir,—.A letter appeared in the Kidderminster
Times of last week's publication in reference to the
railway accommodation of this neighbourhood which
letter I entirely agree with.
The writer of it complains that such' a populous
neighbourhood should suffer, or I may say undergo such
punishment as it is at the present time through the very
inconvenient railway system, now existing in this •dis-
triet. I think it a great pity that the scheme brought
before Parliament last session, viz. the West Stafford-
shire Railway Bill should have been upset by the
interference of Great Western Railway Company authori-
ties, if it had passed it would most certainly have pro-
vided such necessaries as required, but I am sorry to say
the Great Western Railway Company have as yet done
nothing to add to the convenience of the railway
passengers of this district. Is it not possible for the
Midland Railway Company to step in, who have provided
so many comforts for their passengers, if so, it doubtless
would have a tendency to remove that great evil for
whieh we now have to suffer. May I not very particularly
ask why the representation of Stourbridge do not bestir
themselves in a matter of such vital importance to such
a promising and thriving district. The Great Western
Railway Company have made repeated promises to them
and with such promises they appear to put up with. In
my judgment this is a matter which the Stourbridge
Commissioners should be more vigilant in the exercise
of their duties to bring reasonable pressure upon the
Great Western Railway Company to at once complete
what has been so long promised, and I trust that we
shall hear of something being doae for the benefit of
railway travellers of the district.
Thanking you for allowing me this space.
I am, dear sir,
Yours obediently,
AGITATOR.

GOUT AND RHEUMATISM.—Tho ex-
oraciating pain of Gout or Rheumatism quickly
removed and cured iu a few days by that celebrated
Medicine, BLAIR'S GOUT and RHEUMATIC PILLS.
They require no restraint of diet or confinement during
their use, and are certain to prevent the disease attack-
ng any vital part.
gold by all Cliemiete at le. lid, and 2e. 94. per boa.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1876-07-22

EXTRAORDINARY WILL CASE.

At the Mullingar Assizes an action, "Pardon and
Othets v, Earl of Longford and Others," is being heard
to ascertain the right of claimants to .the property of
the late Adolphus Cooke. The testator died in March,
1876, being then more than 80 years of age. He had
never been married, and he had been for years subject
to aggravated bodily ailments. He was possessed of
valuable property in the county of Westmeath, the
rental amounting to about £5,000 annually. He had
been in the army, but was generally stationed in
remote countries, and never rose beyond the rank of a
subaltern. He was a total disbeliever in all religion,
revealed or otherwise, and he also repudiated the exist-
ence of a God. He was a believer in the transmigra-
tion of souls. He would not allow his servant to flog
a dog as his notion was that the soul of his grand-
mother ,was destined to dwell in a dog at some
period or other. His fixed idea was that he was
destined to be a fox at some remote period. He
believed that all animals were gentle unless provoked
by man, and on one ccc%sion he went into a field
where there was a bull. He was anxious to conciliate
the bull, but the animal did not understand this
attention, and very nearly demolished Mr. Cooke. He
annually caused sticks to be collected for the crows to
facilitate them in nest building. He thought that
trees, when cross-cut, would have no difficulty in
growing if again stuck into the ground. Mr. Ci oke
also refused to allow himself to be burled in cone°
crated ground. He caused a tomb to be built for him-
self in a field, at a cost of £6O. In that tomb were
arm chairs and loutigeA, which he frequently used.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1876-07-22

HOPS.

The amount of business pa,tiog in hops is very moderate,
Choice qualities of produce are scarce and command full
prices, but medium and inferior produce is dnlL Reports
from the plantations state that a fall of rain would coonfec
considerable benefit upon the growing plants.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1876-07-22

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Darlington Forge Company. "Prompt replies—ap-
prove of the Confirmatory style adopted."
Lackenby Iron Company, Middlesboro'
"Conscientiously recommended. Members 8 years."
Darlington Waggon Company, Darlington.
" Prompt—rehable information—various sources."
Stanbridge, Sydney, Esq., Maltster, Camberwell,
London, S.E. " Charges are higher than any other
office, but the results justify the additional outlay."
Oldroyd and Sous (Limited),Dewsbury. "Reliable."
Hudson, Sykes and Bousfield, Leeds, " Satisfied with
the thoroughness of the manner you answer Continental
Inquiries."

, Robinson, Repton, and Robinson, Longton, Selves, v.
—Beg to acknowledge receipt of cheque, £2O 14s 2d,
and are exceedingly obliged for your care and attention.
Belfast Ropeworks Co Belfast, Selves, v.—Beg to
acknowledge receipt of cheque, £75 17s 14.
Rogerson, M. and Co., Bradford, Selves, v.—Beg to
acknowledge receipt of cheque, £27 us Od.
Leedham, Binns and Co., Bradford, Selves, v.—Beg to
acknowledge receipt of cheque, £2l 71 ld.
Barnes, H. Three Cranes Lano, Upper Thames Street,
B.C. Selves v.—Beg to acknowledge receipt of cheque,
£34 63 2d.
J. and W. Taylor, Tanners, &c., Bermondsey, S.E.-
Selves, v.—Beg to acknowledge receipt of cheque, £5O
03.0 d.
Wilkie, J, and A. Musselburgg, Selves, v.—Beg to RC
knowledge receipt of cheque, £BO 4s 6d.
I smay, J, and Co.. Newcastle-on-Tyne, Selves, v.—
Beg to acknowledge receipt of cheque £67 10s 6d.

hfaconochie Brothers, Fish Factors, Lowestoft . . - - Increase our Subscription to £l5O,
Wallace Bailey and 'Wilkins Tanners, &c., Long Lane Bermondsey, London ,S.E. ditto ditto £5O.
John Blade and Co., Boot and Oboe Manufacturers, Lane,
. . . ditto ditto £2O;
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1876-07-22

DID DLEY.

UNJUST MEASURES.—On Monday at the Police Court
the following persons were fined for unlawful possession
of unjust weights or measures :—Thomas Baker, is
and costs; Josiah Johnson, 2s 61 and costs ; Ann
Hobbs, is and costs ; David Peacock, is and costs;
Bejamin Hancox, 5s and costs; Joseph Silvers Smith,
5s and costs ; Josiah Brown, 5s and costs; John Hick-
man, lOs and costs ; William Buskin, 5s and costs
William Bennett pay costa. Oakeywell Street, Wood-
side, and Hart's hill were the localities visited by Chief
Superintendent Burton in his capacity as inspector of
weights.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1876-07-22

A DOG CASE.

In the High Court of Justice, the cause "On the
part of Mrs. Honeywood—in the matter of a dog " has
been before the court. The case had arisen under the
Dog Act, 34 and 35 Viet., cap. 56, which empowers
the magistrates to order dangerous dogs to be destroyed
or impose penalties on the owners in case of default.
A complaint had been made to the magistrates at
Witham against a Mrs. Honeywood, in respect of a
deg of hers, described as a "Pyrenean wolf hound,"
and which was alleged to be dangerous. On the 23rd
of May last the csse came on for hearing, and the
magistrates, "on hearing the complaint," made an
order that the dog should be destroyed, and that a
penalty of 20s. a day should be imposed on the owner
for every day's delay of execution of the order. The
lady now applied to the Court to set aside the order, as
not warranted by law, and, in the meantime, it ap-
peared that the dog had been removed to tee Conti-
nent, and thus withdrawn from the jurisdiction of the
Courts. But as, under the order, the lady would be
liable to payment of the dsily penalty.
Mr. Philbrick, Q.C., on her behalf now moved for a
c:erteriorari to bring up the order, with a view to quash
it, as not wairanted by law, inasmuch as merely on
the hearing of the complaint, without any adjudica-
tion, it ordered the dog to be destroyed. It was, he
said, just as if the record of a judgment of a Criminal
Court purported, merely on the hearing of a charge, to
eentenFe the prisoner to be executed, without fiLding
any crime to have been cJinmitted.

Mr. Justice Q lain asked of what consequence it
was, as the dog had been removed Irom the country,
but,
It was pointed out that the lady would be liable to
the penalty of a sovereign a day, and
The Court granted a rule nisi for a certiorari to
bring the order before them.

A VALUABLE BULL.— £2,500 seems a large
sum tor a bull, but this has ju-t been given by the
Canaoian Company, through Mr. At.hburner for the
Fourth Duke of Clarance, by Eighteenth Duke of
Oxford, from Duchess 109. (says the Leeds Mercury)
This animal which is a 'LAI roan, was hoki last year to
Mr. Lodge by Colonel Gunter, from his Wetherby
herd, and the price it has now realised is, we believed
the largest ever obtained for a bull for exportation.

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1876-07-22

BROMSG-ROVE.

PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH A COTTAGE HOSPITAL:—A
public meeting was held in the Town Hall on Tuesday
night to discuss the desirability of establishing a cottage
hospital for Bromsgrove and district. Dr. Prosser pre-
Bidet The Rev. NV. H. Colmore moved the first,
resolution, "That it is desirable to establish a cottage
hospital in Brorosgrove for the town and neighbourhood."
The resolution was seconded by the Rev. D. Davies, sup-
ported by Mr, Russon, chairman of the Bromsgrove
Board of Guirdians, and all the medical men in the town
au e carried unanimously. On the motion of Mr. Arthur
Ryland, a committee was appointed to carry out the
work.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1876-07-22

CRICKET T.

KIDDERMINSTER v. BELBROUGHTON.-012 Saturday a
match was played between these clubs on the Kidder-
minster Cricket Ground. The Belbroughton Club had
no less than three matches on that day—an extra-
ordinary thing for a country club—and they therefore
obtained the assistance of friends from various parts to
make a good match of it, Occupywg the wickets grit,

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they sent in Captain Hickman and A. W. Best. Blunt
soon got the latter, but the captain played a very careful
and cricket-like innings of 21, when Mr. Chaytor, who
bowled in fine style throughout, got him. Timmiss
made a good 9, as did also F. Smith, and, although the
batting was good, the bowling was again in the ascend-
ant, the innings closing for 61. Kidderminster sent in
Messrs. Butcher and W. H. Moore, but the first ball the
latter received from T. Hobbes was fatal, as he lost sight
of it owing to the sun, and was caught. Blunt and
John Hughes, however, pulled up the score, and
Butcher, having been caught by Beat, after a fine 38,
made up of three 4's out of the ground, three 3's, four
2's and singles, a good stand was made by Mr. Charles
Jefferies for 24, including a fine forward drive for five,
three hits out of the field for four, and the balance of
two's and singles. He was well assisted by Hill and
Chamberlain, who batted very finely for their respective
scores, and the innings terminated for 136, or 75 on.
Belbroughton again took the bat, and after Blunt had
bowled Timmiss for four, T. G. Hobbes and H. Dean (a
Kidderminster man) got together, and held up the
wickets till time was called, making 15 and 24 by ex-
cellent cricket, the score for one down being 49. The
following is the score :
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1876-07-22

Ctaeese, per cwt. : I. r.
Cheahire........ 44t0 74

Friesland ...... 116 120 I Dble. Glononter 70
Bacor

Ttney . 93 115 i I Cheddar .. 7O 80
Fresh, per dcz. 14 16 American .....• 44 /54
aeon, per cwt.: Hams : York 108 --.
Wiltshire ...... FO F 4 Cumberland lOB
Irish,green,Lo.l. 86 . 'rah
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1876-07-22

REPULSE OF THE SERVIANS.

[REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.]

CONK ANTINOPLE,
WEDNESDAY.

Yesterday eighteen Servian battalions advanced
from Saitschar, and attacked the position occupied
by Osman Pacha at Izvor, but were repulsed with
great loSs, abandoning five guns and a quantity of
arms and ammunition. 3,000 Servians have been
defeated near Vichegrad in Bosiva. They lost 300
men, and were pursued as far as Servia,n territory.
A body of Montenegrins has been defeated in
the vicinity of Podgoritza.
Further intelligence received here confirms the
news that the Servians have lost their positions
round Nissa.
The commander of a band of volunteers who
had committed acts of rapine in the neighbourhood
of Philippopoli was hung to-day.
Mr. Baring, secretary to the :British Etnbasy,
left to make enquiries into the reported outrages
in Bulgaria.
CONSTANTINOPLE, THURSDAY.

The Porte has despatched the following tele-
gram to its !representatives abroad :—" Five
hundred horsemen belonging to the Abazia, Militio
who left Haler Adlie on the 18th inst., have en-
tered Servia and had an engagement with the
Servians inhabiting the village of Ghemish..: The
village was burnt, and the enemy lost 150 men.
In another engagement the previous evening, with
the Montenegrins, our troops completely defeated
the mountaineers, and seized their cattle. A body
of Servians, who had left Suitschar with 18 bat-
talions, advanced on the 18th inst. upon our lines,
but not being able long to withstand the vigorous
attacks of our troops they were compelled to re-
treat. They left in our hands five guns, two cais-
sons, and seven artillery horses. The route of the
Servians was complete, and there were captured
from the enemy a considerable quantity of arms
and ammunition. Our . troops encountered on
Sunday, on the heights of Regeruria, a corps of
3,000 Servians, with two guns, divided into three
columns. An engagement enstied, .lasting five
hours.
The enemy was beaten, and pursued over
slt:iltdoe sasi7eNtszl.s.,tonuo
tilietde
in
no
addition
thanon to
thosethree
the frontier upon the opposite bank of the Okdja.
in
nreetil,
We made six pris.wit rs and captured
thiruon:vl
tome pistols, and
a flag, one hundred muskets,
ammunition,"
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1876-07-22

[" TIES" TELEGRAIKS.]

PARA.KIN, W-EDNESDAY.

There was a serious contest yesterday at Iswor,
near Saitschar. Neschjamin, with about 10,000
men, attacked the Turks, 12,000 strong, in order
to drive them from their positions. The fight
lasted from nine a.m. until midday, when three of
the positions were taken by the Servians. The
Turk s hi vinz, received reinforcements, the fighting
went on for tv. o hours more, and the Servians were
compelled by the :numerical superiority of :thei:
autgioahit4 to returu to their At positioia. The

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losses on eaeh side were considerable.
According to a communication from Colonel
Protich to Alexinatz the Turks have sent Bashi-
Bazouks and Teherebesola to places where no
operations are being earriod on with instructions
I.) burn and destroy. They have set fire to the
village of Lozan, with the church and the school,
and in that part of the country between Alexinatz
and Nisch, where there are neither Servians nor
Turks, these irregulars have destroyed by the same
means the village of Patraire without any reason.
Twenty thousand volunteers from Bosnia, Bul-
garia, &c., are in the field. There are 32 squadrons
of cavalry with the army. Horses, wagons, and
oxen for the cavalry and the Commissariat have
been lent by the Servians to the Government.
The reserve is composed, but has not yet been
called out. Much enthusiasm prevails.
• RAGUSA, TUESDAY.
On Sunday the Montenegrins attacked one of
four block-houses between Medtm and Podgoritza
with artillery, and captured it. Yesterday the
Turks came from Podgoritza to protect the three
other forts, but, finding the positions commanded
by the Montenegrins, they attempted to cover
with artillery fire the space arround the block-
houses. The garrisons attempted to escape to the
Turkish lines, and part succeeded. part being
killed. The Montenegrins set fire to the block-
houses and then engaged the Turkish army, driv-
ing it first to Fundina and thence at night to
Podgoritza. The main body was twice obliged to
return to disengage the rear guard. The losses
are not yet known, the combat having lasted till
night, and the express leaving immediately after.
The taking of these forts is most important, as
they separated Kutchi from Krania, and make the
capture of Medun easy. Mukhtar Pacha is pre-
paring to give battle to the Montenegrins at
Blogai.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1876-07-22

THE LATE DR. HEARDER,

The Plymouth correspondent of the Pail Mati Gazetta,
writing on Monday, says:—
"Dr. Jonathan Hearder died last evening from a
sudden paralytic seizure. He was the last remaining
of the group of men who made Plymouth famous for
scientific discoveries forty years ago. Dr. Hearder's
researches in science, especially in connection with
electricity and chemistry, were not only extensive, but
profound. He made his name well known among
the leading physicists not only of England, but
Europe and America. Almost at the outset of
his scientific career an accident befell him which,
in the case of a less determined lover of knowledge,
would have put an end to research. While experi-
menting with a fulminating compound he was de-
prived of Fight by an explosion.- Yet his chief
honours were won after that event. He was 'lntimately
associated with Sir William Snow in his elec.
trical researches. His own discoveries and inventions
in connection with the induction coil and the thera-
peutic appliance of electricity were many and valuable.
Dr. Hearder was one of the earliest to perceive that a
telegraphic cable across the Atlantic was not only im-
portant, but practicable and he invented a cable for
which he took out a patent, a slight modification of
which was ultimately adopted for Atlantic telegraph-
ing. Dr. Hearder had a marvellous memory, and was
never at a loss for a fact or a date. He was a zealous
lover of all matters connected with local antiquities
and history. The bent of Dr. Hearder's mind was
quite as practical as it was investigative. He invented
special forms of stoves, gas and other, and was a
specialist in the matter of fishing gear. He not only
contrived medical electric apparatus, but practised as
a medical electrician, and was electrician to the South
Devon Hospital."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1876-07-22

CRADLEY HEATH.

J. Penn, b Hicks ...
It. Barnsley, c Matthews, b Rodgers 19
T. Penn, c Parkes, b Rodgers
R. Langton, c and b Rodgers 3
R. Grffiths, c and b J. W. Parkes 2
W. Barnsley, c Green, b Rodgers 6
M. Fletcher, b Fothergell ..
A. Barnsley, b Hicks
F. 0. Yates, c Rodgers, b Hicks 1
A. Johnson, b Fothergell 0
W. Woodhall, not out ...
Extras

STOIIIIBRIDOB v. KIDDERMINSTER.--A lIIIiiCh was
played between the above clubs at Kidderminster on
Wednesday last. Kidderminster wen the toss and sent
in Btourbridge to bat. Messrs. J. F. Otter and T. Lowe
were the first to go in and before they were separated
51 was hoisted on the telegraph board. Lowe being
caught by Elgood for 30. Otter was at the wickets
nearly an hour and a half for 20 runs. Green made the
top score, 38, and all were disposed of for 106 runs.
For the Kidderminster Club Jefferies made the ton
score 49, W. H. Moore 33, A. Buteher 31, J. Hughes
2i, and W. Broomfield 27. It will be seen by the
names belcw that Kidderminster played a very strong
team, in fact as stated by themselves it was the strongest
team they.had played this season. The following is the
score :--

STOURBRIDGE.
J. F. Otter, b Ivens ... 2O
T. Lowe, c Elgood, b Blunt 3O
J. Fothergell, 1 b w, b Blunt 4
W. Green, c Moore, 'o W. J. Hughes 38
H. Dean c and b Ivens
Derricoti, thrown out, b Jefferies 0
J. W. Parkes, b Blunt
J. Davis, b Blunt .. 4
W. S. Davis, 1 b w, b W. J.
Hughes
W. Yates, b Blunt .
F. Pearson, not out .. .
Extras
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1876-07-22

ROWLEY.

THE THUNDERSTORM.—During the thunderstorm on
Sunday, the signal-box, at the Rowley station, on the
Stourbridge Railway, was struck by lightening and
wrecked. The signalman had left the box only a few
minutes previously, and probably escaped serious injury
by doing so.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1876-07-22

MESSRS. WEBB AND SONS' STAND AT THE
ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY'S SHOW
AT BIRMINGHAM.

At Stand No. 391 Messrs. Edward Webb and Sons,
seedsrnen to her Majesty the Queen and 11. R. H. the
Prince of Wales, Wordsley, Stourbridge, exhibited their
Royal Collection of Agricultural and Horticultural Pro-
duce, which was decidedly the best of it kind that we
!lave ever seen. No trouble or expense had been spared
in its e:ectiou and arrangement, and everything was
ehoyra that was likely to please the eye of the farmer or