The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1883-07-14 00:00:00

THE STOURBRIDGE OBSERVER.

On the other hand, owing to the limited supply,
prices are advancing, and orders for sheets were
received oc Thursday at .£8 10s. for singles, being '
nearly £1 a ton above the price hitherto current.
It is almost needless to say that this is the result
of the artificial state of things, and could not be
maintained with the works in operation. No altera- '
tion was made in the standard quotations for crude
or finished iron. All-mine iron was unsaleable at
£3 2s. 6d. to £3 ss. for hot air, and 20s. extra for
call blast. Ciader pig was in but nominal inquiry
and Northampton and Cumberland pig was oily
bought in small parcels. List iron was uneeanged
in value at V 10s. to stB2s. 6d, the latter being
Earl Dudley's quotation but the business done was
virtually nil. The conference between the Lon-
masters and represontativea of the strikers which
was held on 'Change during the afternoon excited a
good deal of interest, and the decision of the em-
ployers requiring unconditional submission on the
part of the men and obedience to the umpire's
award until a new wage basis has been established
give thorough satisfactior. A. proef of the un •
reasonable conduct of the men in striking is lc uud
in the fact that in January, ISSI, when wages were
7s. 31. a ton, the men were loyal to their engage-
ments, whereas they refused to week at the recent
reduction, which leaves them 31. a too in advance
of the former price. In January last the sliding
scale gave the msn Bs. 31. a ton, and the automatic
regulation of wages based on actual prices now
gives "i's. 61, a tan. At the time of the strike
prices were again moving upwards and trade was
expanding, and no deubt under the automatic
princip'e the men would have obtained higher
'wages in the succeeding three months. Mr. Capper
showed at the Wolverhampton meeting that the
ueen have obtained higher wages under the sliding
scale than by any other arrangement, but it is
quite e‘ident that no pr'nciple wilt approve itself
to it section of the men which does not give con-
ssant increases ia wages, the argument of some of
their so-called leaders being to the effect that it is
immaterial whether the maste s make profits or
j not, they will not lower the price of their labour,
; Some of them seem totally oblivieus of the
economic principle that the value of labour as well
as of commodities is regulated by the law of supply
and demand. The masters having shown their
Jod sly to the Wages Board when wages were un-
expectedly advanced, have certainly the moral
righ':: to require similar acquieseenee on the part of
the men when wages by the logic of facts are
iaduced. A meeting of the Galvanised Iron Trade
Ascosiation was held during the afternoon at the
Exchange, under the rresidency of Mr. J. Jones, of
Wolverhampton. Owing to the unsettled state of
the trade, the meeting WAS unable to fix prices for
galvanised iron for the ensuing qu trter. A resolu-
tion was adop ed “That the members of the gal-
v wised iron trade express their sympathy with the
ironmasters at the great trouble and loss thsy have
experienced through the dishonourable ac:ion ot
the men, and pledge themselves to do their utmost
to meet the o eivenience of the masters as regards
contracts on hand, to enable them to resist the
unjust demands of the men." The majority of the
seven hundred men employed at Earl Dadley's
Round Oak 'Works have consented to resume em-
ployment on Monday, and it is expected thst the
ironworkers generally will resume work e slay next
week, the fortnight's play having exhausted their
means of subsistence, and public sinapathy iB
deciledly against them. It is estimated that in the
Sinethwick district alone the working men picked
up nearly £lo,oooless money in wages on Saturd
last than is usual, for in addition to the iron-
workers on strike Mea-rs. Tangye's Soho works arol
other large establishmen's were closed for stock
taking purposes. The losses of employers and
workpeopls during the fortnight must oe enor-
mous, and not far short of a quarter of a million
sterling. The tin-plate trade was in a somewhat
healthier condition on Thursday than for achne tune
past, and prices were advanced upon the extremely
low rates that have hitherto been current, Ordinary
coke plates were fixed at IGs. to 17$. per box, and
charcoal at 20s. to 225. Cookley charcoal plates
sold at 245. per box. Although the new American
tariff is reduced sd. per box on tin-plates the ad-
vantage is counterbalanced by a corresponding
advance in the shipping freights. Otherwise a re-
markably bri k trade would to doubt be done with
the United States. Stocks of tin-plates at the
home ports have declined nearly 100,000 boxes
since January, owing not only to an increased de-
mand but to the closing of about eighty mills in
South Wales. In the coal trade business was stag-
nant, and deliveries of fuel have been cancelled to a
large extent dnrin; the fortnight. The coalma.sters
are aiding the ironmasters in every way they can to
break down the strike of ironworkers. The redue
tion of wages in.the Caunock Chase coal district,
amounting to lid. per stint, came into operation
yesterday uader the sliding scale.

have been made when the purchase was effected',
but that the land was not to become Smith's until
the money was paid. If the land had been con-
veyed to him what was the inference that the
money had never been paid? Still the non-pay-
ment of the money ought not to prejudice Mr.
Talbot's case if the jury were agreed that Smith
became th 3 owner of the property. If Smith had
not paid the purchase money then it might be as-
sum2d that he would have had to pay interest upon
the amount.

The jury, after consultati9n, found for the plain-
tiff.

A recent writer in our local papers has wisely
observed that "one of the follies of the age is to '
buy dear Wines and Spirits." Another folly is to
suppose that buying from tho3e who make the
largest return of duty is buying them in the
cheapest marke`. The Merchant who pays duty
upon thousands of gallons, pays in exa,,t propor-
tion to the retailer clearing a single cask. A great
profit must be gained to cover enormous expenses
of large business premises, cost of a ivertising, and
an allowance ef profit to the Agent, greater in
many instances than taken by them in the respec-
able Merchant. To buy cheap is to buy were but
one profit is made, and we cannot better illustrate
our argument than by pointing out the way in
which our townsmen, Messrs. J. Rutland and Soo, of
63, High-st, have opened up the trade. We have
no hesitation in saying that 25 per cent., is now
saved by their bringing the producer and the con-
sumer together, over the pcices paid a few years
ago, and a trial will fully bear out our assertions
Dudley Herald, December 24th, 1881.
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' AN AMBULANCE ASSCCIATION.—A numerously at-
tended meeting was held in the Corn Exchange, on
Monday night, at wnich Lord Lyttelton presided,
with the object of forming a lccal branch cf the
Ambulance Association. Among to e piesent
were the Revs. 11. Sherrard and Dr. Wel-h,Me Ars.
A. Worthington, H. Hickman, C. Cochrane, W.
Roberts, Hammond Smith, &c. A letter of apology
for non-attendance was read from Mr. W. J.
Turney.—His L :rdship said his object in coming
there was to show his sympathy with an entirely
beneficent movement, and to ask those present and
those who might read what he said to support it. A
large sum would not be required, but it would be
necestary to raise sufficient to purchase an atnbu-
lance litter, and to cover certain expenses. If the
movement was to take root there it would benecessary
to have some lectures given gratuitously to working
men and their wives. If such an association were
required anywhere it appeared to him that there
should be one in Stourbridge, where a large
number of persons were engaged in occupations and
trades of a more or less hazardous character. He
went on to describe the general objects of the as-
sociation, which were more espe&ally to teach
members how to deal with accidents and other oases
until skilled help arrived. He hoped that women
would attend the classes in considerable numbers,
as he though it was one of the objects of the asseci-
ation to give same elementary knowledge of nurseag.
rho association was base' upon the noble principal
of sympathy between man and man, and it ap-
pealed to the highe-t and most unselfish instincts
in their nature.—The Rev. Or. Welch and Mr.
Hammond Smith gave explanations as to the ob-
jects of the society and what was proposed to be
done by the classes, and this was followed up by
resolutions approving of the proposal to establish
ambulance classes in Stourbridge, and to invite em-
ployers of labnir to co-operate in the formation of
them.—A number of interesting addresses were
U livered, and the proceedings closed with a vote of
thanks to the Chairman.

At the auction of properties in the neighbourhood
on Friday, July 6th, " The Lawns," a residence in
the Hagley Street, Stourbridge, was sold by Mr, H.
King for £1,585. The property was knocked down
to Mr. Jordan, solicitor.
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consumption, Sent to any address for three letter
postages Ptamps. World's Di-pensary Medical
Association, No. 3, New Oxford Street, London,
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men, suffering from nervous debility, lack of self-
confidence, impaired memory, loss of manly powers,
or kindred affections, the result of excessive in-
dulgence, or early indiscretions and pernicious
solitary practices, should addres3, with three letter
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Association, No. 3, New Oxford Street, London
W. C,
THE LATE CHARGE OF PERJURY.—At the Wor-
cestershire Assizes t.n Thursday, before Mr, Justice
Butt, William Aston, butcher, svis charged with
committing perjury, at the St9urbrid 40 Petty Ses-
sions, on April 27th last Mr. Darling prosecuted,
and Mr. Godson deferded. The prisoner was before
the justices on a charge of having removed certain
sheep from Staffordshire into Worcestershire, cot,-
trary to an order made by the local authority of the
latter county under tile Contagious Diseases (Ani-
mal-) Act, and denied on oath that he was the man
who drove the sheep down a certain lane which
crossed the boundary. This statement was contra-
dicted by the man who prisoner said had driven the
oheep, and at the adjourned hearing prisoner,
through his solicitor, pleaded guilty to the charge,
and was fined 10s. Prisoner was convicted and
sentenced to a month's hard labour.

DRUNKENNESS.—At the Police Court, yesterday;
before Col. Fletcher, 11. 0. Firinstone and T. D

Thomas, Esq., Zen i Wooldridge was charged with
being drunk at the Lye, on the 7th inst. P.S.
Cope proved the case. Fined ss. and costs ;in de-
fault 7 days.—John Newey was charged with being
drunk at the Lye, on the 7th inst. P.C. King proved
the case, also several previous convictions. Fined
di. and costs.—Robert Heath was charged with be-
ing drunk on the 10th inst. P,C. Chare proved the
cis'. Fined 2 61. and costs.—Charles Newey was
chirged with being drunk at the Lye, on the Bth
inst. P.C. Iliirrison proved the case. Fined 2s 6d
and costg —William Baylis, of Ctadley, was charged
with being drunk on the 7th inst. P.C. Gillatn
proved the ease. Fined 2s. 6d. and costs.—David
Barnbrook was charged with being drunk and dis-
orde.ly on the 9th inst, at Stamb r Mill. P.C.
King proved the case. Fined 2s. 6d. and costs
Henry Dovey was charged with being drunk at the
.Lye on the Bth inst. P.C. Brazener proved the
case, also several previous convictions. Fined 10s.
and cosre.—Joseph Timmins was charged with being
drunk in the public street; on the 9th inst. P.C.
Bird proved the case. P.C. Webb proved sever il
previous c navictions. Fined 10s. and costs.—Laban
Freeman was cha-ged with being drunk at the Lye,
Oti the 7th inst. P.C. King proved the case, also
previous convictions. Fined 10s, and costs; in de.
ta.ult 14 days.—Samuel Brettle was charged with
b.,ing drunk at the Lye, on the 9111 inst. P.C.
Davies proved the case. Fined ss. and costs.
Joseph Hughes was charged with being drunk aril
di•orderly at the Lye, on the 9th inst. P.C. Harri-
son proved the case. Fined 2s. 6d. , and costs; in
default 14 days.—William Pitt was cnarged with
being drunk at llngley, On the 7th inst. P.C.
Croucher prove 1 the ens-. Fined 2s. 6d. and costs.

TAKING- WILD BIRDS —Samuel Binton was k um:
monel for taliing.tive thrushes from a field on the
4th ins-. PC. Croutle proved the case. Pleaded
guuty Fined 2s 6d, to include costs.
CARRYING A GUN,—EdWard Smith was charged
with carrying a gun on the highway at Blakedown,
on the 19th April last. P.C. Croucher proved the
case which was admitted by defendan!. The de-
fence was that he was going to scare some crows
that were eating his garden produce. The case was
dismissed

PERMITTIG DRUNKEN.IESS. - Benjamin Wood-
hall, Lindlord of the Fish Inn, Cradley, was charged
with permitting drunkenness in his house, on the
30th ult. Air. ILlis defended. P.C. Chare
said he visited defendant's house and saw a man
named Goulding there drunk. Ile had t pint jug
of ale before him. Witn 353 cal'ed defendant's at-
tention to the state the man was in and he said he
would get him out. Goulding was convicted last
week. P.C. Hack c zroborated. Several witnesses
were called for the defence. The Bench said de
fendant admitted the slie and they should fine him
lOs and co•t•,, but shou'el not endorse his licence.

CARD PLAYING.—EIijah Thomas and Abel CI od-
head were charged with aambling n the highway
on the 4th inst. Sergeant Oakey proved the case.
Ordered to pay 64 6 leach.
ASSAULT CASE. Dakes was charged
with n.3aulting Lydia Dukes, on the 9th inst. Mr.
H. Collis appeared for complainant. From the
evidence of complainant it appears that they are
related and live near each other. A dispute arose
between them about some pigeons, when deftmlant
struck her three times, male her nos..) bleed, and
,eratmed her. The case was not pressed and on
defendant piotid3ing not to offend again he was let
c•ff on payment of costs.
CIIIItGR Or STEALING MONEY.—liarriet Bailey
wr.s charged with ste ding Ss. in Februlty last,
the property of Mary Wheeler. Complainant said
that the deteldant came to her house on the 3rd o
February, and asked her husband to lend her twet
bhidings. Ile told her he had nothing less than a
soveretegn,. and had not seen her since. Alice
Cooper said she was present when the defendant
came to borrow 2s. Complainant said she had no
Ipss tha,a a half-sovereign. Defendant said she
would give the change on'. P.S. Jones proved
apprehending the prieunL. oa a warrant. Fined

40s awl costs; in default one month

BOARD OF GUARDIANS -Mr, Raybould presided
at the usual weekly meeting of this Board, yest.n!-
d r—Admitted 12, discharged 10, dead 2, remain-
ing 494 against 500. —°Reref, Kingswinford,
£4O 13s 10d, Stourbridge, £3l Os Od, Halesowen,
£24 18s Od, Non-residents, £1 2s Bd, total
£97 14s 64 against £97 14s Od. In accordance with
the notice, Mr. Plant moved that the resolution
passed on the 29th June, cal!ing upon Mr. Yates, to
resign be rescinded. In doing so he said the Board
could not sanction one of their officers to go about
day after day, in a drunken condition, but the cir-
cumstances connected with this unfortua.te man
were singular. On the day for which he was sum-
moned, he had been r,moving his goods and had
not had a sufficient quantity of solid food. Being
exhausted, he had taken rather more beer than was
good for him. Mr. Yates had served the Board
well for 19 years, and during that period about
£lOO,OOO had passed through his hands, with not a
farthing mistake—(hear, hear). He hoped they
would consider these good faets before making up
their minds to ignore his services, and send him into
the world witn a bad character, especially as he
had a wife and family and wid,w mother to keep.
—Mr. liaskew seconded the idea of giving Mr.
Yates one more trial. Ile was led to understand
that Mr. Yates had now signed the pledg and
woul I keep it faithfully. After considerable die
cussion it was voted by 11 to 1 that Mr. Yates have
; another trial.

Local, FAILURES.—John Miller, milliner, 3G,
High Street, Brierley Hill, has filed his p.ltition
for liquidation in the Stourbridge County Court,
with liabilities estimated at £550. Messrs. lionaf ray
and Holberton are the solicitors for the debtor, and
Mr. J. E. Chappell is appointed receivet.—Charles
Brettell, chainmaker and licensed victualler, of the
Anchor Inn, Lye, has filed his petition with liabili-
ties estimated at £350. Messrs. Homfray -aud
Holbert on arc solicitors for the debtor.