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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-08-30

CANADIAN ADDRESS OF SYMPATHY
TO THE EMPRESS EUGENIE.

Mr. Barry, a young Canadian barrister, is now in
London charged with a special mission from his
countrymen to the Empress Eug&ie. It appears
that upon hearing of the daath of the Prince Imperial
the youthful Frenchmen resident in Quebec convened
a meeting for the purpose of recording their deep
regret at the loss France had sustained and expressing
sympathy with the bereaved mother. It was
proposed that these expressions should take a
tangible form, and a committee was appointed
to receive subscriptions and carry out the wishes
of the meeting. The result of their labours
has been the production of a magnificent funeral
wreath and an address of condolence, both of which
Mr. Barry is commissioned to convey to the Empress.
The wreath is a singularly beautiful piece of floral
workmanship. It is of oval shape, 61 t. in length by
about 41 t. broad, and is composed of white roses and
lilies, springing from a bed of white and yellow im-
mortelles interspersed with bunches of violets, the
Bonapartist emblem. Surrounding the inner margin,
and partially covered by the flowers, is the following
inscription in gold letters on a violet ground :

"A Eugium Louis Napoldan. La Jeunesee Canadienne
Frar catee ae Quebec."

The address to the Empress is on fine vellum,
inscribed in the Old English character in the
French language, emblazoned with the arms of
France and Canada, the flags of both countries, and
emblematis flowers of each nation. On either side
it bears a representation of the " Colonne des Braves"
and that erected to Wolf and Montcalm ; a fine view of
the city of Quebec occupying the lower portion of the
scroll. Is is signed by Edmond Duprd, president and
Taschereau Fortier, secretary, on behalf of the French
youth of the city; and expresses their sincere regret
at the irreparable loss sustained by the Empress, and
their deep and hearty sympathy with her in her
affliction, as well as the most patriotic sentiments for
their beloved country.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-08-30

CRADLEY HEATH.

THE CHAINMAKERS' STRIKE.

A large open-air meeting of the chainmakers on
strike was hold on Tuesday at Four Ways, Cradley
Heath. _ _ _ _ -

Mr. W. Breakwell, who presided, spoke of the
prevalence of truck in various forms in the chain
trade, and also of the exorbitant prices charged by
masters fog "gleads" used by the workpeople. An-
other form in which tauck existed was the provison
shop, which was kept by a relative of the master,
who compelled his workpeople to go there under
pain of loosing employment
Mr. Noah Forrest, who next spoke, adverted to
the case of allegedintimidation, which came before
the Dialey magistrates last week, and contradicted
remarks which were made at the hearing by Mr.
Burton, Chief Superintendent of Police. What
disturbance took place was caused by the com-
plainants themselves, who used vilifying langui3ge
towards the strikers. The objects of the mass
meetings and processions which had been held
were to get thelpeople out of their miserable homes,
to amuse and instruct them as well as was possible,
and to arouse enthusiasm and prevent apathy in
the outskirts of the district.
In the course of the meeting it was reported that
one firm of employers had sent in a :request that
their men should return to work at the advanced
price..., and that several others had made overtures
with a similar view. The meeting was unani-
mously against any returning to work until at
least half of the men out could resume their work
at the advanced prices.
The usual resolutions to "play on" ended the
proceedings.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-08-30

A FATAL THUNDERSTORM.

A correspondent of the Journca de Geneve describes
a strange disaster which a few days ago befell the vil-
lage of Valmala, situated in the valley of the same
name. Besides a beautiful parish church dating from
the Middle Ages the commune possesses the famous
sanctuary of Madonna de Valmala, at this time
of the year frequently visited by curious travellers
and much resorted to by the faithful of the neigh-
bourhood. On Sunday morning, the sanctuary
being crowded with worshippers, at the very
moment when the officiating priest was saying mass
a loud peal of thunder was heard, and the
building was struck by lightning which, entering by
the bull's•eye over the choir, ran round the cornice,
then fell on the paved floor, flashed through the prin-
cipal entrance and disappeared, leaving the congrega-
tion stupefied with horror. Six people had been
struck down by the fatal fluid, one of whom, a little
girl, who was kneeling near her parents, was killed on
the spot, and the others are injured beyond hope of
recovery. Several persons who were near the door
had the soles of their shoes torn off, and four goats
which had taken refuge from the storm under the
porch of the sanctuary were killed where they stood.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-08-30

MEETING OF RATEPAYERS AT

OLD HILL.

A meeting of ratepayers and householders of the
parish of Rowley Regis, was held in the Methodist
New Connexion School Room, Old Hill, on Tuesday
night last, for the purpose of protesting against the
48 6d poor rate levied in the parish, and also the
great waste of ratepayers money. Mr. Forrest, of
Cradley Heath in the chair.
The Chairman, on rising, said the meeting had
taken him by surprise as he had not known about
it till only a short time before, and was not prepared
to say much on the subject. He should therefore
call upon Mr. Hadley, whoiwould tell them more
about the subject than he could.

Mr. Cave said he did not go there to speak, but
as a listener, and was not prepared to make a
speech on that question. He said that Mr. Dassano
ruled the parish, Go where they may in local
matters they would se Mr. Bassano at the head.
There was not a single man upon the Board except
Mr. Hadley and Mr. 'Whitley, who seemed to be the
most outspoken men inthe parish. Not a single man
dare say his souls his own.
The Chairman said he was very glad that if he
could not enter into details there were two gentle-
men present who could, and it appeared from the
remarks of the speakers that the rates were too
much. In that parish they were in bit cer experience
with a certain party who had the sway, audit ap-
peared that they would still hold it. (A voice), ''We
shall not have them much longer," If they would
put au end to this state of things, they must unite
together and put fresh men on the Board, for he
thought as long as the present owners of power held
their positions they would never have justice done.
A resolution was moved by Mr. Hadley and
seconded by Mr. Grove to the effect that the Poor
Rate of 4s 6d in the pound, levie I in that parish was
illegal, and asking the members of the Board to be
more careful in the expenditure of the ratepayers
money, which was carried. _ _ _ . .

A .v.ote of tha iks to th 9 e'?airmin closed the
meeting.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-08-30

ADVICE TO BATHERS.

With the view of diminishing the number of deaths which
annually occur at this season of the year from incautious
bathing, the following notice has, by order of the Royal
Humane Society, been issued by the Secretary, and dis-
tributed throughout the United Kingdom:—

Avoid bathing within two hours after a meal.
Avoid bathing when exhausted by fatigue or from
any other cause.
Avoid bathing when the body is cooling after per-
spiration.
Avoid bathing altogether in the open air if, after
having been a short time in the water, there is a sense
of chilliness with numbness of the hands and feet; but
bathe when the body is warm, provided no time is lost
in getting into the water.
Avoid chilling the body by sitting or standing un-
dressed on the banks or in boats after having been in
the water.

Avoid remaining too long in the water, but leave the
water immediately there is the slightest feeling of
chillineis. . . _ _ -

The vigorous and strong may bathe early in the
morning on an empty stomach.
The young and those who are weak had better bathe
two or three hours after a meal ; the best time for
such is from two to three hours after breakfast.

Those who are subject to attacks of giddiness or
faintness, and those who suffer from palpitation and
other sense of discomfort at the heart, should not
bathe without first consulting their medical adviser.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-02-08

RECEIPTS for the Year Ending 31st December. 1878
1 Fnom ENDOWMENT.
Led Lad
Arrears of Rent Still due
for current year.. ) 43 19 8
„ Previous years .. 1 0 0
„ rent charges for current year 0 7 9
„ Previous years .. 015 5
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-02-08

ODDS AND ENDS FROM AMERICA,

The annual export trade of the United States
amounts to a value of about 656,000,000 dollars, or
£131,200,000. Towards this large amount raw cotton,
wheat, tobacco live stock, provis'ons, and dairy pro-
duce, contribute the largest share; but the export trade
of America includes many curious items which go to
show the resources of the country and the energy of
American producers in finding markets for their goods.
Regular exports of plum-pudding, for instance, are'
made, and the business of making and canning, or pre-
serving in tins, both plum•pudclings and mincemeat for
export to Europe is carried on at Dover (Delaware),
Philadelphia, and other places. American confectionery
is also regularly sent to South America and the West
Indies. Toys are also a considerable item in the export
Hat of the States—France and Germany being the
principal customers, though large quantities are bought
up by English houses. The correspondence which
lately appeared in The Times showed the extent to
which American locks are used in this country.
Among similar metal goods we find steel pens are
manufactured in Essex, Masswihusetts, for sale in
England, while American egg-whisks, nutmeg gratqrs,
and other small household articles are in greatdemand.
A Boston company turning out 8,000 cans, or 24,0001 b.,
of baked beans and codfish balls daily, find a large
outlet for both arricles in England. France, and South
America . Steamship agents in New York say that
"potatoes for Ireland are the commonest things in
the world; " and oatmeal is frequently Alsipped
to Glasgow. In Germany the clippings or refuse of the
cigars made in America have recently found a market
at from 2c. to Sc. per lb. Formerly these clippings
were allowed to accumulate in the cigar manufactories
for months, till a speculator happened to come across
a heap, which he bought "for a Bong." Not contcnt
with selling their own refuse at a prat, manufac-
turers have established regular agencies in Canada to
collect tobacco "waste," which is shipped in bulk to
Germany.—The Times.

A native of Marseilles; bas purcbaled the right of
extracting chlorate of potash from the Lead Sea, which he
expeots to be able to offer in London stns. a ton, whereas
the present price of that article is lOis.
The advantages of starvation have been curiowly
experienced by an impecunlons American in Albany Ue
had had nothing to eat for a whole day and in the evening
was allot through the body, but, thaws to his involuntary
fast, the bullet passed between the vtal organs instod of
though thew, as It 701114 !live done halt the min ban In
niao igo*Nti4 catOialaltailt,es,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-02-08

BENSON'S
GOLD AND SILVER

JEWELLERY.

Of every Description, in the Richest
and Newest Designs, at the Lowest
Prices compatible with good work-
manship. Brooches, Bracelets, Neck-
lets, lockets, Rings, Earrings, &c. :
and also in Diamonds and Precious
Stones.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-02-08

•MONEY TO LEND, "WITHOUT SURE-
TIES, BY THE IMPERIAL ADVANCED
BANK.—DISTANOE NO OBJECT.—AII respectable
Householders, whether they are private Gentlemen or
Ladies, Shopkeepers, Farmers, Car Poprietors, Cow
Keepers, Tradesmen, or Clerks, that they can be ac-
commodated by this Bank with Bums of Money from
£lO to £lOOO, repayable by easy instalments, extending
over one year and upwards, to enable them to increase
their stocks and afford them every kind of temporary
accommodation, without friends as sureties and without
any unnecessary delay Applicants would do well before
applying to any office to consider its respectability. This
office was established in 1873, and since that time its
business in advances has been rapidly increasing, and it
now makes more advances than any other single private
advance office in the provinces. Every information
willingly afforded. Apply, either personally, or if by
letter state amount required, to
LEWIS SIMMONS, Proprietor,
' 27, South John-street, Liverpool
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-02-08

£46 2 10

---
Rents for the year receivad 507 18 4
Arrears of Rent received .. 85 0 0
Rent charges • • 254 14 7
Dividends on 3 per cent Govern-
ment Stock .. 70 18 4 918 11 3

2 FROM FEES OF PUPILS.
TUITION FEES.

Ist Quarter.. •• 117 0 0
2nd Quarter .• 117 10 0
3rd Quarter •• •• 113 10 0
4th Quarter .. .. 116 10 0 464 10 0

3 INCIDENTALS.
Copies of Scheme .. 0 1 6
Consols sold 468 0 6 468 2 0
4 BALANCE AT DATE 07
Commencement of accountj 133 12 111
5 BALANCE DUE to
Repairs and Improvement 27 1 2
Account on 31st Dec. 1878.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-02-08


THE INGENIIITIES OF BOGGLING.

timugglifig has been largely on the txrease for soma
time past all along the Italian trader. On the
borders of Switzerland a large contoband trade has
been carried on, chiefly in petroleuu, and without
any very great attempt at secrecy. Titre is, however,
smuggling elsewhere. Some short tine ago (one of
our correspondents writes) a case' &rived at Milan
which was declared to contain linen, :hints, and per-
sonal effects, but which on careful emmination was
found to be packed With 270 kilos of cigars. In this
instance the parties probably ealcultted on success
from the very absene/ of attempt at concealment;
but sometimes ingenious plans are hit on to
avoid detection. One da7 there vas received, also
at Milan, a case containing slang° betquet of camellias:
in this there was nothing remarkable, for it is the
custom in the north of Italy to make enormous
bouquets, often several feet in circumference, the
camellias being opened and turned back with the
thumb, fastened on to twigs and boand in circles
round a thick stick like a broom-handle. When they ,
are sent by rail they are put in a case with a hole in it
through which the stick protrudes. The case in ques-
tion on arriving at Milan was opened ard the bouquet
appeared as usual, but something about the weight of
it raised suspicions, and an inquisitive guard poking
about among the flowers &covered that all round
the centre stick and the stalks were packed Swiss
cigars amounting to a weignt of about 901 b. English.
Another rather ingenious device was lately discovered
at Genoa. For some time it had been observed that
coffee was being sold in the market at a price that no
one could afford to compete with, and which could
leave no possible profit if the duty were paid. It was
suspected that it must be snuggled, but no one could
explain how. One day a consnment of oil, in barrels,
which was lying in the porto franc°, or bonding ware-
houses, was cleared into the town; the barrels were
examined, as usual, and the oil flowed out on their
being perforated. But by some chance, or from some
hint received, the revenue officers examined further,
and found that each barrel contained some oil, but, in
addition, a large tin case of cc:lee beans; the discovery
at once explained the cheap supply of ,coffee in the
town. —Pall Mall Gazette.

bein
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-02-08

To the Overseers of the Poor of the Township of Wolles-
cote, in the County of Worcester, and to the 6uperin-
tendent of Police of the Division of Stourbridge in the
said County.

JJJOSEPH BILLINGHAM, now residing
7 at Balls Lane, the Lye, in the Township of
Wollescote, in the County of Worcester, Beer Dealer
do herebylgive Notice, that it is my intention to apply
at the Special Sessions to be holden at the Public Office,
Stonrbridge, in: the Division aforesaid, in the said
County, on the 7th day of March next ensuing, for a
License to Sell by Retail, Beer Cider aLd Perry, to be
consumed off the Premises, in pursuance of the Acts 25
and 27, Viet. Cap 23, sec. 1, and 37 and 38 Viet. Cap.
49, s. 31, at a House situate at Balls Lane, the Lye, in
(ho Township of Wollescote, in the County of Worces-
ter, and being within the said Division. And that I
am the owner of the House in respect of which the
License is required.
Given under my hand, this 6th day of February, one
thousand eight hundred and seventy-nine.

JOSEPH BILLINGHAM.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-02-08

ENVILLE.

STOOK SALE.-Mr. Joscelyne held a sale of fat and
store stock at the Stamford Arms Hotel, on Tuesday
last. The sale comprised 38 head of cattle, 180 sheep, a
quantity of pigs and 10 horses. The cattle did not come
up to the quantity advertised (viz. 50) which was at
tributed to the very slippery state of the roads ai.id could
not be sent. Fat bullocks made £26 15s 01 ; heifer
£23 78 61 ; fat wethers from 60s to 72s 6d ; Ewes, 71° ;
fat lambs 26s 6d; store pigs from 15s to 35s ; porks £.5:;
cows and calves £2l 103 Od. The quality of the stool,
was remarkably good especially the sheep and the whale
was disposed of at good Market prices. There was a
very large quantity of buyers from all parts of the sur-
rounding districts, it is the intention of the auctioneers
to hold these sales quarterly.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-02-08

BRODISGROVE.

SaMOOL Bea h(i;
vf monthly.m uintmAeye
iwnaat
hheel
hoaitir
Thursday. The •
attributed the
an Kidd. complaining of the bad Attendattend-
haanfesec tOt of the
d all the J
members were presen t•—A. letter was read
from the Rev. J.
fpo dto
leirdrtweeather and the 'great distress.—The Vice-Chairman
ance at Catthsheillsamßecheoffoox laanndd
drew attention to the circumstance that persons unable
to pay the school fees could apply to the Guardians....
Mr. Humphrey's Attenchince. Officer, said the Guardians
refused to entertain applications of the kind, and men-
tioned as an instance the case of a man named Banner,
which was recommended by the Board for the consider-
ation of the Guardians.—The Clerk was instructed to
write to the Guardians upon the subject generally.—A
letter was read from the Education Department, stating
that their architect had given further attention to the
question of the site for the new Board schools, and
while the plan did not show the building line, taking
into consideration the fact that three-quarters of an acre
of land was selected to provide accommodation for 500
children, he thought such a large site unnecessary.
The Educat on Department added, that after this warn-
ing. if the Board purcha4ed the site the responsibility
would remain with them.—Plans by Mr. Cotton, and
Messrs. Yates and Day, for new schools, were received
and inspected, and the whole question was adjourned for
a fortnight.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-02-08

THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC IN MALTA.

The Bishop of Gibraltar' in the course of a speech de
livered at a meeting of the Church of England Temperance
Socitty, held in the military gymnasium, Valetta, on Janusry
16, de cll upon the excessive number of dtinking-houses in
Malta.

" In Malta and Gozo," the Bishop said, "there are
1,700 grogshons. In Malta alone there are 1,534. In
the city of Valetta there are 304. The supply far
exceeds the legitimate demands of a sober people.
It was stated by the Chief Secretary in a debate
which took place in Council ten years ago, on a
report presented to Government on these grog
shops, that there was at that time in Valetta
and the adjoining towns one grog,hop for every bix
dwellit.gheuses, and in Valetta iself one for every
four dwelling-houses Since that time the number has
increased. In the last five years there has been an
increase of more than 500. In 1874 there were less
than 1,000; now there are 1,t54. The Maltese were a
temoerate people before we took possession of the
island; hut, to our shame be it said, we have taught
many of them our national vice. But e'en now on
the whole they may be said to be a temperate rieople.
The gisi•elicipi are nob raeant f4o raith tccr them as for
. ' an aijs. Tb ,11A0r011.
fay tir's The 0101 a li nVe
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-02-08

BRIERLEY-HILL AND STOURBRIDGE
BUILDING SOCIETY.

The ADJOURNED ANNUAL MEETING is nn
avoidably POSTPONED to WEDNESDAY, 19th inst.
at Seven o deck.

J. M. GETHING.

let February, 1879.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-02-08

21:HROAT IRRITATION.—Soreness and dryness, tickling
and irritation, inducing cough and affecting the voice.
For these symptoms use Epps's Glycerine Jujubes.
Glycerine, in these agreeable confections, being in
proximity to the glands at the moment they are excited
by the act of sucking becomes actively healing. Sold,
only in,Ga. and is. boxes, labelled "JAMES EPXS & Co.,
Flomceopathic Chemists, London." A letter received :
" Gentleinen,—lt may, perhaps. interest you to know
that, after an extended trial, I have found your Glycerine
Jujubes of considerable benefit (with or without medical
treatment) in almost all forms of throat disease. They
soften and clear the voice, in no case can they do any
harm.—Yours faithfully, GORDON HOLMES, L.R.C.P.E.
Senior, Physician to the Municipal Throat bud. Ear In'
firaary."—Epps's Medicines are sold by Morris, High-
street, Stourbridge.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-02-08

HOLLOWAY'S PILLS.

World Known—World Tried ! !

For strengthening a debilitated constitution, these Pil
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IL nervous habit of body, and all who are suffering from
(tweak digestive organs, or whose health has become
eranged from whatever cause, should lose no time it
giving these Pills a fair trial; their action is immediate
beneficial, and lasting, restoring order, health, and vige
IL every case.
Pop Disorders- of the Liver, Stomaela,
Kidney s,r. and,Bowels.
These Purifying Pills are confidently reccommended as Ow
most simple and certain remedy for Indigestion, Flatulency
Acidity, Constipation, and all Disorders resulting from
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Powerfully tonic and satisfactorily aperient, they are mild
in their operation and beneficial to tho whole system.
Weakness and Debility—Nervous Irrita-
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The wnolesalo effect exercised by these admirable Pour
over the Blood and Fluids generally, is like a charming
dispelling low spirits and restoring cheerfulness. The
general aperient qualities well fit them for a domestie
medicine, particularly for females of all ages and period of
life. They quickly eject all impurities from the system
and regulate every function of the body, giving wondefull
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Old Coughs, Colds and Asthmatic
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Chest, and keeping those parts covered with the
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tranquillize the hurried breathing, soothe the irritated
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Complaints of Women and Children
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The Pills and Ointment are sold at Professor HOLLOWAY'S
Establishment, 533, Oxford Street, London ; also by nearly
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Civilized World, in Boxes and Pots, at Is. ltd., 2s. Lid.
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Full printed directions are affixed to each Box and Pot
and can be had in any language

N.B.—Advice can be obtained, free of charge
by applying at the above address, daily, between
h orshou a 11 and 4, or by letter
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-02-08

LONGEVITY OP QUAKERS.

"A Quaker" writes to the Pall Mall Gazette :—The
question of the greater longevity of the members of
the Society of Friends than teat of the population in
which they are placed is one of considerable interest ;
and the citation of some figures throwing additional
light on it may be useful. In addition to the annual
tabular statements of the incomings by births and out-
goings by death, valuable facts may be gathered from
the working of the assurance company which exists for
assuring the lives of Friends and those connected with
them. A short time ago an elaborate table was drawn
up from all available sources, from which the deduction
was made that the mean future lifetime (or expecta-
tion of life) at birth was in the case of a male" Friend"
about 45'34 years, the mean among the General
public being 40.36. In the case of females, the dif-
ference was not quite so large—that of the "Friend"
being 4572 and that of the general public 4216. But
the average life of the Quakers is above that of the
mean value, it having varied in recent years from
slightly over fifty-one years to fifty-eight years. A
summary and analysis of the age at death of members
who have died, for more than thirty years, show that
outof 943 deathsthere were 163 of persons under the age
of thirty at death, 224 of persons who died between
thirty and sixty, 517 whose decease occurred between
the ages of sixty and ninety, and 39 who died at the
age of ninety or above, three being reputed centena-
rians. All attainable facts prove that there is a greater
longevity among the Quakers than other persons; but
there is room for very great speculation as to its causes
and as to the probabilities of its continuance. It is far
from generally known (the writer adds) that the de-
cline in numbers in the Society of Friends has been for
many years arrested, and a comparatively rapid rate of
growth has been experienced. In 1864 the number of
members in Great Britain .was 13,755; and for some
years that number was not increased by more than
half a dozen or so yearly, and that even was an im-
provement on the decrease that had been known for
some years previously. In the decade ending with
1868 there was no addition to the number of members
—the deaths outnumbering the births, and the in-
coming by other methods barely supplying the defi-
ciency. In the decade ending with 1878 the death-
rate has still been higher than the births, but the
influx of members has more than counterbalanced the
loss; and thus the total number of members is raised
to about 14,600—the increase having been the most
marked during the later years.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-02-08

STOURBRIDGE GAS COMPANY.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the
next HALF-YEARLY ORDINARY MEETING
of the Shareholders of this Company will be held at the
COMPANY'S 011 ICES, GAS WORKS, AMBLECOTE, STOUR-
BRIDGE, on FRIDAY, the 14th day of FEBRUARY, 1879, at
2.30 p.m., for the purpose of receiving the report of the
Directors of the Receipts and Disbursements for the past
Half-year, and a Statement of the General Affairs of the
Company for that period; and also for declaring
Dividend on the last Half-year, and for the transaction
of the General Business of the Company.

Stourbridge, January 27th, 1879.
The Transfer Books will be closed from the 7th to
the 15th day of February, 1879.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-02-08

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with Gateway Entrance, and OFFICE adjoining,
fronting the above Street.
For further particulars apply, to Messrs. W. and T.
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-02-08

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-02-08

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DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN LONDON.

A serious firs, Which threatened at one time to be
of a very destructive character occurred in Worm-
wood Street, City on Monday night About half-
past six a policeman gave an alarm that there was a
fire in the upper part of one of Horniman's tea ware-
houses. Flames soon burst out of the top windows,
and it was not long before the roof itself was in a
blaze. The building contains five floors, and is 140 ft
long by 80ft high. Steam engines came from all
directions, and at one time there were as many as
twelve steam and elx manual ongines in full pa'.
There was excitement throughout the City, for the
flames shot high above the roof, and were percept-
ible for a long distance. Fortunately there was an
ample supply of water, but unfortunately, owing to
the great height of the structure, the firemen had to
run their hose through an adjoining building—
Homan's boot manufactory—in order to reach the
upper part of the house. Most of the engines were
in Wormwood Street, New Broad Street, and Old
Broad Street, but hose was taken round Bishopgate
Church in order to play upon the back part of the
warehouse. When the roof fell in, which it did no
long after the fire was discovered, the firemen were
enabled:to pour immense volumes of water on to the
flames. By this means the fire was got under in
about two hours The three upper floors were
nearly burnt out, while the ground and first floor
were severely damaged by both fire and water. The
fire came down the lift direct to the ground floor.
Wormwood Street is a narrow thoroughfare, and in
the vicinity there are blocks of warehouses stored
with all kinds of material. . Messrs. Superintendent
Gatehouse and Holmber were in charge.
The whole of the books, valuable papers, includ-
ing warrants for the delivery of tea from the several
tea warehouses, were fortunately saved. This en-
ables Messrs. liorniman to carry on their extensive
business without any Seriouo interruption.
The prembes and- stook are fully covered by
insurouice.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-02-08

A TREMENDOUS AVALANCHE.

An eye-witness, who lives in Basle, gives the following
account of the great avalanche which fell on the St. Gothazd
route at live o'clock in the afternoon of January the 24th.

The long procession of sledges started from the
hoqlice at the summit of the pass soon after four o'clock
and descended towards Airolo. At the first great bend
in the road, not far from the littie refuge house
known as San Guiseppe, the two chieftains of the cara-
van—Pezocchi, conductor of the fe3eral mail dili-
gence, and the postillion—noticed with alarm that a
huge snow-mass was breaking loose from the top of the
mountain. Immediately the cry," Backwards 1" was
raised. Every one sprang in an. instant from the
sledges, and rushed up the road as fast as possible. The
avalanche thundered down, and horses and carriages
were buried in a moment under the tremendous heap of
snow. Fortunately no one of the company lost pre-
sence of mind, but all returned to the buried horses
and sledges, and began the work of excavation with
hearty goodwill, All the horses, except two, were dug
out alive. No human life was lost, though one pas-
senger was so much benumbed that he was with diffi-
culty restored to animation. The passengers were too
much worn out and excited to continue thtir journey,
so the horses were fastened to the sledges, and the
whole party re ascended and spent the night in the
St. Gothard HQspice, where they amused thems:lves
with telegraphing the news of their wonderful escape
to the journals and to their frieads.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-02-08

CATTLE DISEASE IN THE UNITED
STATES.

The United States Cotiamissioner for Agriculture
hss received a telegram from Mr. Pope, the Canadian
Minister of Agriculture, stating that in consequence of
the existence of cattle disease in the United States, the
Dominion Government would be obliged to prohibit the
importation of American cattle into Canada. In reply,
the United States Comwisioner stated that there was
no unusual prevalence of cattle disease in the United
States such as to justify action of this kind. Pleuro-
peeumonia did not exist in the. Wet,t,3rn States
whence all the cattle intended for exportation came.
Moreover, the United States, Customs authorities had
been instructed not to allow cattle to be shipped with-
out inspection and a certificate that they were free
from disease.

The Governor of the State of Illinois has telegraphed
to President Hayes, saying that the apprehended pro-
hibition against the importation of American cattle
into England is greatly injuring the business of cattle
raisers in the North-Western States, where the animals
are healthy. The President informed the Governor,
in reply, that Mr. Evarts had made a full statement
to the British Government concerning the false re-
ports current respecting the prevalence of cattle dis-
ease in the United States, and added that there were
prospects of a favourable settlement of the matter,

Amass meeting of members from friendly societies
of Nortivimpton, whch number sorsa 8,000 members, was
held at the Town-hall a that town on Monday evening to
protest against the " obnoxious " 2 it'd elauss Of the Poor
Law Amendiner,t Act, which gives boards of guardians
power to attach the sick pay of members of friendly and
beneat societies. The meeting was addressed by Mr. C. G
Blerewetber, Q C., M.P., and others, and resolutions in
favour of Mr. Slellor's Bill were passed.

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A veritable centenarian has just died in S. Pancras
Aljzsboas,es, Ilaversitock,hill—Mrs Jane Hooper by name.
She sv.is, it is said to have been asartained, 102 years of age,
levying been brim at Tatfield, in4ent, in the early part of
1777, te all the Centenarians of whom hearr MA.
Voo. tatoctl lterlicultiels 1# full vigotir vittlll4 a
tow c; Usr de at; 10=1 resulted frOln bronthitis, pro.
dac,ed cold.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-02-08

BLAIR'S GOUT PILLS.

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in a few days by this celebrated Medicine.
These Pills require no restraint of diet during their
use, and are certain to prevent the disease attacking any
vital part.—Sold by all Chemists, at Laid and 20 9d
er box.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-02-08

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you when. Keep the blood pure, and the
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As this mixture is pleasant to the taste, and
warranted free from anything injurious to the
most delicate constitution of either sex, the
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Patent Medicine Vendors thryughout the United King-
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F. J. CLARKE,Caxxxsx, Apothecaries' Hall,Lincoln.
Agent for Stonrbridge : Mr. J. H. Bland, High-street.
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-02-08

STOURBRIDGE WATER WORKS COMPANY

(LIMITED.)

MOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the
.1.1 ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the
Share-holders of the Stcurbridge Water Wo:ks Company
(Limited), will be held at the Company's Office, No 1,
Church Street, in the Township of Stourbridge, in the
County of Worcester, on Tuesday, the 25th day of
February Instant, at Half-past Three o'clock in the
Afternoon, to receive the Directors' Report, and to
adopt the same or otherwise; to declare a dividend, and
for the purpose of transacting the general business o f
the Company.

By order,
GEO. HOLLOWAY, secretary,
Company's Offices, Stourbridge,
February Bth, 1879.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-02-08

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Address :—Watson A.P.S„ Shipley, Yorks., or an)
Chemist willget it for you.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-02-08

THE AFGHAN WAR.
The following has been sent from the India Office for pub-
ication

From Viceroy, 4th February,

..
Cavagnari reports civil commotions at Gabul ; dis-
putes between Yakoob and Kizilbashes. Numbers of
Sirdars have left Cabul with their families.
Continued repo' ts of sickness or death of Ameer in
Turkestan, but no authentic news.
Maude returns from Bazaar, satisfactory arrange-
ments having been made with the deputation from
Bara.
Sandeman has effected satisfactory settlement of
Chaman dispute. Mahsuds reported to be awaiting
further instructions from Cabul.

(FROM THE SECOND EDITION OF TUESDAY'S "TIMES.")

LAHORE, February 4.

An official telegram from Jellalabad reports that a
civil strife has broken out at Cabul. Yakoob Khan
is shelling Chandol, the Kizilbash portion of the city.
Numerous Sirdars hare left Cabul with their families.
The Mohmand and Bajari gathering at Mazari has
been dispersed.
Fighting has commenced at Nawagai Bojaur for the
succession to the chieftainship.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-02-08

COUNTY COURT.

• SMITH v. WOODHALL.—At the County Court, on
Monday, before Mr. Rupert Kettle, Judge, William
Smith, a miner, sued Edward Woodhall, coalmaster,
Tansey Green, for .t 1 16s sick pay alleged to be
due. Mr. Perry, for the defence, submitted that
plaintiff had actually received more pay than he
was entitled to, as he had admitted being paid
after the date when the pit stopped, while the
custom was that sick pay ceased when the pit
stopped work. frhe pit was "drowned out." In
the course of the case it appeared that by the
certificate of his 4nedical man plaintiff was not
entitled to the sick.pay he saed for, and his Honour
therefore gave a verdict for the defendant on that
ground without taking into account any question
of Custom. .
LONDON AND NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY COM-
PANY v. PARRISH.—The company sued Thomas
Parrish, nail manufacturer, Careless Green, for
913 64 alleged to be due for carriage of goodocon
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-02-08

THE PLAGUE IN RUSSIA.

The Vienna Medico-Chirurgtcal Central-Blatt of Yanuary 24
states the origin of ,the pestilence to bave been as follows :
A Cossack returning from the war to WetHanka had
brought his ladylove a shawl, which probably formed
part of his spoil. The girl wore it for two days, when
she sickened with all the symptoms of the plague and
died. During the following four days the rest of the
family, six in number, sickened and died. The disease
spread rapidly, but the local authorities did not pay
attention to it till half the inhabitants had died, and
those remaining were unable to bury the victims of
the "black woman." It is described as characteristic
of the way in which sanitary arrangements are conducted
in Russia— but, we fear, not there alone that
although the epidemic had assumed serious dialensto.na
on the 25th of November, the Government was in-
formed of it officially on the 11th of Decembr, and
that ten days further elapsed before any systematic
and energetic means were taken for preventing its
spreading further. The authorities have, however, now
exerted themselves to the utmost to make up for lost
time. As the only way of arresting the disease is to
prevent all communication between the distiicts where
it reigns and others which have still remained healthy,
a double cordon is being formed, firstly in the towns
and villages, shutting off the streets where the plague
reigns from the rest of the place, and secondly by
surrounding the places with troops so that nobody is
allowed to pass in or out of them. Quarantines are
also being instituted on the borders of infected gov.ern-
ments and strictly watched. The population is said to
take an active part in preventing any one from crossing
the sanitary line, which begins at Samyanowska, and
runs upwards on both berders of the Volga to Batag-
noska. Four quarantines have been founded in
Sarepta, Iwanpwka, Otrada, and Zaritzin. A great
drawback is, however, the want of medical -men, of
whom so large a number lost their lives in the late
campaign. The panic in Russia is almost incredible.
Persons belonging to every class and station in life
have petitioned for an entire cessation of all inter-
course, even of postal communication, between the
rest of Russia and the Volga. Letiers which are sent
from Astrachan and Zarit*in are not received by the
persons to Wt um they arb addiessed. 0344. pole
even reftw to 4. . •
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1879-02-08

THE BURNING OF THE NORTHAM.

The steamer Liguria, which arrived at Liverpool on Friday
In last week from Valparaiso, landed 22 of the crew of the
Liverpool pastenger ship Nor'hano, whih was dratroyeS by
lire while on a voyage from London to Sidney, New South
Wales.
The Northam, a large iron four-masted sailing ship
belonging to Sir James Malcolm, of Liverpool, sailed
from London about the beginning of December, with
some thirty passengers and a general cargo. having a
crew of thirty-nine hands. On the 21,-t of December,
when about four hundred miles off the Brazilian coast
smoke was seen is -tting fr.ina the fore hatch. Fortu-
nately it was discovered in the day time, and two force-
pumps were at once put into operation to extinguish
the flames. The fire had originated in the fore part
of the vessel, and had obtained such a strong hold that
after working energetically for four hours, the crew
found there was no possibility of saving their vessel.
In the meantime the passengers were busy getting
ready the boats. Notwithstanding the exciting oh-
cuiustances those on board were calm and collected,
and when there remained no hope of subduing the
flames six of the ship's boats were launched, in which
a quantity of provisions and water were placed. The
fire raged furiously and when the vessel was abandoned
the masts, sails, deck, and houses were completely
enveloped in flames, Three of the boats made for
the land, while the three remaining ones, one of which
contained the captain, stood by the vessel all
night, and when they left she was still in flames,
her iron hull alone remaining. The crew saved only a
portion of their effects, and had only just got clear of
thn vessel when the masts fell over the side. The
three last boats were fallen in with by the Nova
Scotian brigantine Albion after drifting for fourteen
hours, and their occupants were taken to Bahia.
While making for Bahia the Albion spoke an Italian
vessel, the captain of which, in answer to an inquiry,
said he had fallen in with three boats, and had the
occupants then on board. The name of the Italian
vessel could not be ascertained, but it was understood
that she subsequently landed the men at Batavia.