The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-04-28 00:00:00

A TREATISE
_ON NERVOUS DEBILITI

THIS little work is a valuable Medical Friend
It gives a graphic de,cription of the Canoes arii
ears of NERVOUS DICBILI rY, Indigestion, Palpita-
tion, Lose of Brain Pester, Memory, tkc. All persons
r‘lo, front various ceases, are depressed in spirits
cisen in nerves, or weakened in frame, should Ben
(4 cad read this work.

IXIZPISNeVra }Dalt RasTORICIL LOCXYZen SULPHUR
Raiz REiTOZER will darken gray hair, in a few days
bringing back the colour. The effect is superior to
that produced by a direct dye, and does not injure the
akin. Lockyer's is equal to the most expensive. Pis
Cle boat for restoring hair to its brmor colour.
Pr-cinrt4 a perf,-c:ly nittural snerie Valuable for des-
treymit rend and rocati,aging growth of new hair.
:.nuirher highly prized for it 4 stimulant, cleansing
heaittatil action on t-b• heir glands, Lockyer's Restorer
• la 4lruNey tecommended. it is most agrees hie in use,
r..rer fails in its action. No other hair dressing is
r••pli-ie. Large Bottles, Is 61. Sabi by Chemists
liairdr(-saers, Red Perfumer everywhere.

k re son troubled with Indigestion; Headache, Heart
bin. (:s.onstipation, Distress after eating. Poor Marnory
ow FTirits, Pain in the Back, Great Weakness, Bad
B ,•ei)..ir any other ayropton of that horrid nightmare
i ate, Dyspepsia ? If so, there is no medicine equal
ii:e weil-!(nown Jr.i.ruyNs' Pitts. They purify,
erci.fiti:.-n and inCr.nte. They errata a bealthyappo-
i,. Tl' overc Ptrfcts of disq.ipation ad late
btr.,.,- c!-:. tiu syst,in, They prevo..it
u, spaaf.u.:,u and ti,,—.•uiti,nt fevers. They ourify toe
a.e a!,.1 acciri;.• ! the titornael.i. They care Ws-
pep- ia Consttp,tion. They cure Diarrorts. They
curs I ,rsr Complgpiat and Nervous Heafialhe_ A good
effee is 1.l at onC,e. ruakil!s, Lrial No
F:ii.;.avr our directions and
ooe feel weii. strovg, ri.i iP•iArty. Al!
01;14,i. tt, 41.E.tika jaaisysts' elLs Ere sold by
in Loies at la. 10, and 2a,
ra. Sigarbsidge, jig egui. 51. each Xr.

NTERVOUS AND PHYSICAL DEBILITY
A G.lntlernae, having tri(d in vain every ad
tertired reatedy, he discovered a simple means of self-
core. *Fie will be happy to forward the ra,tionlars to
Erlyß;7rerer 11,0314 of a stamped at.d. directe.l
Achirf:34 J. T. SEWELL, Esq Brook Villa,
;.!aasinersroltli, L,,rlCon.

SAT URDA.Y , APRIL 23th, 1883.

CONSIDF,RATIONS OF LOCAL
GOVERNMENT.

A Parlianientary return which has jest been
issued contains some startliag figures as to the
cost of Local Governtrent. It appear a teat
during the year 1880-81, being the last year for
which the statiknics have been compiled, a sun
of nearly twenty-seven milgons sterling was
raised in Englerel alone in the form of local
rates, and this affords soine idea of the total
amount contributed throughout the United
Kingdom for the purposes of government, pro-
tection, and sanitation. Bat startlieg as this
figure is, even in days when millions are mattus
of frequent consideration, it is still mom re-
markable when looked at from a comparative
point of view, and the basis of comparison the
short terni of only ten years. In the financial
year, 1870-71, the payments under the heals
referred to amounted, in round numbers, to
seventeen millions and a half, thus showing an
increase in one decade of over fifty per cent.
'Phis rapid growth might be a matter for serious
alarm if it were not for the consideration that
the last ten years have been a period of un-
wonted activity in local public expenditure. For
instance, the period covered embraces tho
establishment of the School Board system,- the
cost of which is not likely to increase in the next
ten years in the same ratio as in previous years.
When the total conies to be analysed, one
division particularly shows an astonishing in-
crease—urban rates, excluding the metropolie,
whicn have advanced in ten years by 183 per
cent., and it becomes not only an interesting
but a necessary exercise to consider the reason
for this remarkable development. Among many
contributing causes, one of the most important
will probably be.found in that spirit of the tiLnes
which finds its expression in the growth of the
centre eof population at the numerical cost of
the rural districts. It is but another illustre-
tion of the proverb that nothing eucceds like
success, and this teodency of towns to attract
the " bold peasantry," once "its country's
pride," is a question involving many serious
considerations. Confining it to its bearing on
this particular point of increased cost in local
government, there can be no doulit that the too
rapid growth of a town may in some respects be
a source of weakness rather than of strength.
An artificial stimulus is likely to be given to the
extension of tha various lines of muncipal life.
The effect is not less serious on the rural dis-
tricts which are affected by this tendency of
their populations to gravitate townwards. Not
only have much the same local burdens to be
borne by a reduced population, but the exodus
is naturally on the part of the young and strong,
leaving an undue proportion of old and infirin,
who, instead of being able to bear the rates, ale
more likely become chargeable to them.
These are considerations which should have due
weight in any scheme tar a reform of the rating
system. Another evil which the over-gro eth of
towns his a tendeecy to devslop is that of losing
the keen interest in local affairs which is felt in
smaller communities. There is a decrease in the
sense of individual responsibility when that re-
sponsibility extends to a large number. This is
a matter of no small moment in view of the in-
crease in local expenditure which is shown to be
taking place. On the other hand, the figures
which have been given are not without their
compensating consolation. It is something to
known that the country hs been able to bear
the great increase in the burden laid upon it by
civilization without any very great effort; and in
that respect it is an evidence of the resources
and elasticity of the empire. Of course, these
is a limit to all human pewess ; but there do not
at present seem to be any means of defining the
limit to which those powers can be successfelly
extended.

()NE BOX of DR. THOIISON'S UNI
VERSAL PILLS is guaranteed to cure paies in
the back, gravel and all discharge.,, and impart health,
tone and vigour, in every disorder arising from de-
rangement of the nervous system, c:r loss of nery ,us
bodily force. In all cases of weakness, nervousness.
depression of spirits, trembling of the limbs, palpitation
of the heart, irritatioa of the liver and kidneys, rheu.
matism, neuralgia, pains in the back or head, gravel. (tc ,
they are an absolutely certain remedy ; having been
rigidly tested in a :ergo London practice for mors than
a quarter of a century, and never known to fail in crest-
ing good appetite, proper digestion, refreshing seep
and restoring health and strength. Sample box se, t
free to any one, on receipt of 3 penny stamp, by Dr
THOMSON, 55, Bartholomew Road, Kentish Town,
London.

JTEROAT AFFECTIONS AND HOARSENE.—AII 51:t-
iering from irritation of the throat aud hoarseness
will be agreeably Aurprised at the almost irr,media:s
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. I id.
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-
grew, result in serious Pulmonary and Asthmatic affec•
tiara. See thauthe words "Brown's Bronchial Troches"
ate on tho Government Stamp around each box.—
Prepared by JOHN I. BROWN dr SONS, Boston, U.B.
ikropeun &pot removed to 88, Farringdon 11°34
lioadoa.

FLORILINEI—POII THE TENTH AND BREATH .—A
tow drops of the liquid " Florilins" sprinkled on a
wet tooth-brush produces a pleasant lather, .which
thoroughly cleanses the teeth from all parasites 02
impurities, hardens the gums, prsvents tartar, stops
decay, gives to the teeth a peculiar pearly-whitetess,
and a delightful fragrance to the lireath. It reit:K.-7es
all unpleuaut odour arising from cicayed teeth or
tobacco eLooke, "The Fragrart: being COrn•
pelted in part of Honey and sweet herbs, is deliciouiito
the taste, and the greatest toilet discovery of the age.
Price 23. Cd., of all Chettlists and Petro:nee. Whole-
Ida depot reniove4 to aa.

UNSWEETENED CONDENS7.ID
medicsl and scient fin authorities E a!e that the eu
ormous quantity of 40 per cent. of putr added to_ tii•
ordin,ry condensed m,lk is injurious, and they ill-re.
fore strongly recommend the pive uo-weeten•d ‘• First
Snitsfrnd" Ry far the bec iufant-' food kt.k f
the Fi,st Swiss Brand " Sold everywhere. Sale Con.wgnei, Hartman, Roll End Co., Boro', London, 13. E.

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iVALUABLE DIBCOVERV rolt Tag ILIAIR.—If von!
'hair is turn;ng grey or white, or falling off. ii6e 6; 'file
P Mexican Hair Renewer," for it will positively reeore -
1 in every case Grey or White hair to its original colour,
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without leaving the disagreeable smell of 'nest
1
"Restorers." It makes the hair charmingly- beautiful,
as well as •
promoting the growth of the hair on bald
1 spots, where the
Cheraist for glands are not decayed. Ask your
"TEE bIExICAN HAIR IIENEwEiz," sold
: by Chemists and Perfumers everywhere at 3:4. 6d. per
Road, London.
! Bottle. 'Wholesale depot remoTed to 23, Farringdon
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I Tay TP,..; a WEIGHT !—llydroleine (Tive....lted Oil)
i bss provci of the highest value as a I.,i_ in con-
Livpelair
nOiclodialitovenrict:i
ic.ligielayt
di vreoleainade
uumption r.r.d all wasting diseaaes, iLs::riably Dro.
ageing increase in flesh and weight. 11 L.
n. preparation
e Hydrated Cod
ten tunes more nourishing, as well as fu more
wPliellw n(rafnt t°,shtaaant'ed pthrodancce increase of weight in those
eases where oils or fat, not so treated, are difficult or
f,-poEsii;le to digest. All tendency to emaciation and
Ices of weight in arrested by the use of Ilydroleine.
Of all chomists, 441, gd. New depot, 113, Farringdon
Vasil, bsodea. PeAsavidst Irma "
Tie DandelitnA Extract cunutsined in Dr. ling 'a P.lls
by its wi li-known acuon on the Liver (the :no 4 in
pseoerrtaitongslatn! In,
wt hi
With tip, Tor4;c ingteciitv.l.,. greatty i zivigo. stes. so teic ti
en
awbree.l?enlairreznelVn.nee:,e:nedi tehee7
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tii.in t:, I, PC121,! W.r la litt,lV‘. Tilt he Pills have been in
widespread use fur a great number of years. and nothing
tint guod is spoken of them everywhere. Any Chemists
sells Utah in &kW lie lad. sail 3ii 148 00111