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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-10

BURTON ALES.
X s. d.
BEER Q 12 0 per Kild.
XLE, X T
1 1 01
„ XX
XXX 1 7 0 Less Five per Cent. for Cash
BakTk.:R. . 1100
0 0
1180

DUBLIN STOUT.
Z s. d.
DOUBLE EXTRA 1 10 01Per Ralf.barrel, less 2s.
STOUT
PORTER 1 4 01 Less 5 per cent. for Cash.
Ditto 1 1 0

DEVONSHIRE CIDER AND PERRY,
In quantities to suit Families.

The TRADE btiFYLIED on the beet ttime from the It holetale WM> in the ibld of the Cattle Hotel, Castle
Street, Dudley, where they can ',elect from a large stock of each quality.
Delivery free, to any distance.

WOR.,CSTETZ 131ZW-R.)-Y*.

MEssßs• J. W. STALLARD
BEG to inform the Public generally that they have, in connection %Ali their Bream
lOpened Stores at .Cldswinford,
For the convenience of their Customers at Stonrbridge and surroundlng towns, *here their

1./lILDI STRONG') AND PALE
ALES, STOUT, AND _PORTER,
Stay be obtained on the same Terms as at the Brewery, from
SOLE...AGENT FOR THE DISTRICT.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-10

KLVE.

INQUEST.—An inquest was held at the White Hart
Hotel. Kinver, on Monday list, before W. H. Phillips,
Eq., Coroner, to enquire into the cause of a child that
was found alive id' a privy at the Rock Houses, Kinver
Edge. about 6 p.m. on Sund.sy last, by Sarah Fletcher,
who took the child out of the privy with a pair of tongs.
Sergeant Baldwin and Mr. I'. Holyoake, surgeon. Kinver,
were soon on the spot, and found that one Ann Edwards
had delivered herself on the floor of the privy, and after.
wards put the child into the privy alive, ,and having
placed some soil on it, she pushed it down with a spade.
There were about sixteen cuts and bruises on the child
from the spade. The poor little thing died at half.past
four on Monday last. Evidence having been given to the
above effect, the inquest was adjourned until the 17th
inst. The mother is at present under the supervision of
the police.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-10

BRIERLEY HILL.

LOCAL Roann.—On Monday afternoon last, the ordi-
nary monthly meeting of this body was held at the Sur-
veyor's Office, High-street. The members present were
Messrs. E. Cook (chairman), T. Fereday, Grove, Dethe-
ridge, Scriven, Preston, Coley, Shipley, Skidmore, R.
Thompson, T. Wood, and I. Itoliinson.—The Sanitary
Committee reported that small pox was considerably on
the decrease in the district, and that the number of deaths
during the past month from all diseases was much less
than in the previous month.—The Registrar stated that
there had been 36 deaths during the month. Ten were
under one year of age, six were between the ages of one
and five, four between five and 20, eleven between 20 and
50, and five were 50 and upwards. Nine persons had
died from small-pox during the month. The annual
mortality returns showed that during the year there had
been 363 deaths-203 males and 160 females; 100 were
under one year of age; eighty-two were between I and 5;
fifty-five were between 5 and 20; sixty-seven were be-
tween 20 and 50; and fifty-nine were 50 and upwards.
Eighty had died from small-pox, and thirty.four from
bronchitis—The Roads Committee reported that a letter
had been sent to Messrs. Harris and Pearson, dmblecote,
Stourbridge, calling upon them to show cause why a
certain brick wall which has recently been erected moss
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-10

TO BUILDERS AND OTHERS.

DERSONS willing to CONTRACT for the
_l_ ERECTION of a BOARD ROOM and OFFICES,
at the Workhouse, at Kineswinford, and making certain
Alterations at the Vagrant Wards, are requested to send
SEALED TENDERS (properly endorsed) to me, on or
before the 15th inst.
The Work will have to be done according to Pleas and
Specifications which have been prepared, and may be
seen on application to Mr. Smalman Smith, Architect,
Stourbridge, any day between the hours of Nine and
The Party whose Tender may be accepted will be
required to complete the work within a limited time, and
to enter into a Contract with the Duardians and give such
security for the due performance of the work as shall be

required.
'the Guardians do not bind themselves to accept the
Lowest, or any Tender.
By Order,
GEO. HOLLOWAY, Clerk.

Church-street, Stourbridge,
2nl August, 1872.

STOURBRIDOE UNION.

1410 It SALE, about Four Acres of standing
12 WHEAT, adjoining the Workhouse, at Kingswin.

ford.
TENDERS for the PURCHASE of the same, to be
sent to we, on or before the 15th inst.
ity Order,
OEO. HOLLOWAY, Clerk.
Workhouse, 2nd August,
1872.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-10

STOURBRIDGE WATE It WORKS COMPANY
(LIMITED).

vOTICE IS HEREUY GIVEN, that the
ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the
Shareholders of the Stourbridge Water Works Company
(Limited), will be held at the Company's Offices, No. 1,
Clirlicil-STREET, in the Township of Stourbridge,ni the
County of Worcester, on MONDAY, the 26th day of
ACGURT inet, at Four o'clock in the Afternoon, to receive
the Directors' Report, and to adopt the same or other.
wise; to declare a Dividend; and for the purpose of tran-
sacting the general business of the Company.

(By Order),
GEO. HOLLOWLY, Secretary.
Company's Offices, Stourbridge,
Aug. 6th, 1872.

STOURBRIDOE UNION.

NAILS FOR SALE.

I I IHE Guardians have about TWO TONS of
-I- 16, IS, and 21 Rose NAILS for SALE.

- . .
TENDERS, for the Purchase of the same, to be seat
to me, by the 15th
The Nails can be seen at the Workhouse, at Slaw
swinford.

By order,

_
GEO. HOLLOWAY, Clerk.
Workhouse, Kingswinford,
August 9th, 1872.

STOURBRIDGE UNION.

I.IOR SALE, about 64 ACRES of Standing
WHEAT, opposite the Workhouse, at Itingewin-
ford.
TENDERS for the PURCHASE of the game, to be
sent to me on or before the 15th inst.
(By Order),
tiEO. HOLLOWAY, Clerk.
Workhouse, 2nd August, 1872.

STOURBRIDOE UNION.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-10

SIR BERTRAM and HEADINGLEY.

NEMO.

'DEATH IN THE POT ."—Half a century ham elapsed
since a pamphlet bearing this title was published, but the
facts which led to its publication still exist ; every person
is aware that Tea is very largely adulterated, and is made
up so skilfully with mineral povider) as to defy detection ;
it is, therefore, to the interest of all classes to secure only
such tea as is guaranteed pure by the high reputction of
the merchant; for 30 years Horniman's PACKET Tea has
commanded constant preference, because it is pure,
strong, and " aboays good alike."
A GOOD INVESTMENT.—Any one desirous of making a
first-class paying investment, should take one or more
Shares in the National Racing Association, now forming
for the object of purchasing racehorses, anl training
and running the same. Each Shareholder becomes a part
owner of racehorses, and can confidently reckon on re-
ceiving good interest on the money he has invested. In
consequence of the great demand for Shares, to prevent
disappointment, immediate application should be made.
For further particulars see Advertisement in another
column .—Adrt.

A SINCERE VOICS Or WARNING against Quacks, or an
unerring Guide to the Nervous and Debilitated, by J. L.
Pulvermacher. An infallible means of detecting the
Quack Doctor, and thus preventing the above class of
patients from falling into his clutches, a danger into
which they are likely to be entrapped through his spe-
cious and enticing forms of advertisements and Treatises.
The well known name and position of the author is •
sufficient guarantee of sincerity. To be had through any
bookseller, of direct of J. L. Palvermacher, Galvanic
Establishment, 168, Regent-street, W., London.
MORS Cents Or ASTHMA AND COCOMI BC DR. LOCOCICII
PULMON/C Warapa.—From Mr. C. Collins, Chemist,
Brettell Lane, Stourbridge : " Several have taken them
for asthma, coughs, &c., and in evry case they have had
the desired effect. In my opinian, they stools. anything
that has been offered to the public. In Asthma, Con-
sumption, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds, Gout, Rheumatism,
and all hysterieal and nervous pains instant relief ii
given by Da. LOCOCICS WAFERS, which lute
wetly. Bold by all Dasatata at la led.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-10

ACTS OF IRISH FAITH.

Tug faithful Irish, though they've ch ins their backs on,
Of lismoit's Mho do bonfires make.
Himself, but for the laws of the base Saxon,
Och, wouldn't they have roasted at the stake ,—Punch.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-10

`...,.O...CHEAPEST PASSAGE TO
ALL THE COLONIES.

URNUIDIE TURF ADVICE.— Messrs. H. Wilaon

and Dixon Turf Herald Office, Hull, are now really in the
1 possession of the winner of the Ebor Handicap—now at
NI.W Z EALA N 11, AUSTRALIA, THE 20 to 1. It will equal Not Oat last year. Send at once
DIAMOND YIELDS, AMERICA, CANADA, It stamps for it ; and our Doncaster St. Leger horse now
CHINA. JAPAN, ,tc . &c., by Royal Mail and other at 30 to 1, sent for 26. Telegram. from Course, 2/..
Steamers and Sching Packets, legolarly drepetched from bCCEPHALUS (the property of Messrs. Wilson and
al,l Seaports in England. Books, Maps, and Tickets of throat is now for sale, and is one of the best Thorough-
Itiaberkation, obtained of Edward Bent, Emigration bred Stallions eder foaled. Pedigree, dm., sent on appli-
Ofteee, Bant-elrest, BMW', MU. cation m above.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-10

L- -
WER GROUNDS, ASTON.-
THESE BEAUTIFUL GROUNDS ARE
OPEN DAILY.
SUMMER DISPLAY OF FLOWERS.
BOATING on the Lake, which has been enlarged and
made perfectly safe by the water being only 4 feet 6
inches deep all over.
SYN YER and GILMER'S MILITARY BAND will
perform in the New Orchestra every Monday and
dap, from three till dusk.
ADMISSION 2D. EACH.
On every Friday a GRAND MUSICAL PROMENADE
from five till eight, when Synyer and Gilmer'. Band will
perform a Select Programme of Music. Admission, 61
each ; Juveniles, 3d.
1 he ASSEMBLY ROOM will be OPEN for DANCING
every Monday and Saturday, from 7 till 10.30. Admission
6d each.
SEASON TICKETS may be obtained. Family
Tickets, 11s. Single Admission, 10s 6d. These Tickets
will admit to the Promenade.
11. G. QUILTER,:
GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY.

Proprietor

UNTIL Farther Notice, EXCURSION
TRAINS will run to WORCESTER &Da MAL-
VERN as follows :—On SATURDAYS, from Jane 22nd,
from Birmingham (Snow Hill) at 2.10, Hockley 2.15,
Handsworth 2.20, bmethwick Junction 2.25, th.i.tury
2.30, Rowley 2.36, Cradley 2.44, Stornbridge 2.52. Bagley
2.58, Kidderminster 312. Wolverhampton Corsi level) 2 5,
Bilston 2.13, Daisey Bank 211. Princes End 2.21, Tip-
ton 2.25, Dudley 2.30, Round Oak 2.35, and En:tall Lana
2.40 p.m. On MONDAYS, from June 2418, from Wol-
' verhampton (Low Level) at 10.0, Bilston 10.8, Daisey
Bank 10.12, Princes End 10.16, Tipton 10 20, Dudley
10.25, Bound Oak 10.30, Brettell Lane 10 35, Stourbridge
10.45, Hanley 10.51, and Kidderminster 11 5 am.;
returning in each mite on tie came evening.
/fur farce and full particulara see Ilandbilla.
J. ORIERSON, General Manager.
Paddington Terminus.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-10

CUTTINGS FROM AMERICAN PAPERS.

A Chicago dry goods dealer advertises "the most
alarming sacrifice since the lith s of Abraham and Isaac."
A maiden lady being asked why she had never
married replied that she had never seen the man for whew
she was willing to get up four meal. a day I, forty hears.
Dr. Mary Walker has created a sensation in the
streets ef Washington by appearing in • Dolly Varden coat
end pantaloons.
The word " love " in the Indian language Is" where-
lendwneurtchwegor." How nicely it would sound whispered
Is • lady's ear—. I schaniendamourtoltwager you."
An enthusiastic Greeleyite says--" The reported
earthquake of last Thursday morning was only the almost
unanimous ascent of thanks at the nomination of Greeley and
Worn.
A Connecticut loveslorn swain, much given to
serenading his Duicinea with "I'm lonely to-night, love,
without thee? was interrupted by dogs the other evening,
who effectually dispelled his loneliness in a two mile race.
That man in Windham county who wee working tip
saw -log thirty feet long into a Ste for the Jubilee, to be
blown by nitro-glycerine, does not seem to have been ready,
or the man may have fallen into one of the air holea.
" Jimfiscated " to a new word cropping out in the
American papers. It seems to mean confiscated In a private
stolen.waya oby a burglar with the aid of his jemmy—ln fact,
A Virgins girl attempted to elope by means of a
pulley and rope attached to her window, but the enraged
parent appeared on the scene, hooked the young man
' securely, hoisted ninl In the air, gave him a long and mount
moral lecture, and then left him danglinr, under the window
till rn,,, •
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-10

AGRICULTURAL SHOW WEEK.

TO PUBLICANS AND OTHERS.

WANTED TENDERS, to SUPPLY
REFRESHMENTS on the STOOK3111)01
CRICKET UROUND, for 26th, 27th, and 26th larrann.
To be sent in not later than the 15th inst.
Address, Observer Office, Stourbridge.

WORCESTERSHIRE AGRICULTURAL

SOCIETY.

MEETING AT STOURBRIDGE.
AUGUST 27TH, 28TH, AND 29, 1872.

r1:11E Committee are prepared to receive
TENDhItS for the sole privilege of supplying
IthFRESHAIENTS in the Show Yard, aud the PUBLIC
LINN kat on the Second Day. 28th August. Partieslard
to be obtained of the Secretary.
ALBERT BUCK,
Worcester.

Satnr.

141 LEC TRO -GENERATING 58. BANDS.
BELTS, for the care of Rheornatia, Nervous,
and functional disorders.

ELECTRDOENERATING ss. BANDS,
BELTS, Ito., sent Post-free on receipt of Stamps
or r.O. Order.

ELECTRO-GENERATINO ss. BANDS.
PELTS, Sze., for the million— read Pamphlet
gratis, on applicati,n to

JL. PULVEIMACHER, Galvanic
• li•talai•tanoo, 18, ItegLut.strret, London. W.

ONE Box of CLARKE'S B 41 Pills is
warranted to cure all discharges from the Urinary
Organ., in either sex. acquired or constitutional, Gravel
and Pains in the Mack.—Sold itt loxes. I. 6d eseli. by
all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors; or sent to
any address for 60 Soul'tn by thi. 11,-her, l. J CLAItKE.
Consulting Chemist, High-strict, Lincoln —Wholesale
Agents, BASCLAY & SoN3, London ,ad allths Wholesale
House..
Soli by A. P. Morris, Clismist, Mon:bridge.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-10

THE MARKETS,

MARK.LANE

A rather firmer tone has been noticed at Slack-lane to-dry,
ing to the finer weather. 'cry little English wheat has
been on sale, and the i,how of fortign has been limited.
Althcaph not active, the demand has been firm, at full prices.
A moderate supply of barley has been on sale. 'The trete
has been quiet, but steady, at late rates. Maire has realised
full prices, with a fair inquiry. Beans and peas have been
inactive, on former terms. The flour market has been quiet,
on former terms.

METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARE ET.-MONIotY.
There was a want of animation in the cattle trade to-day,
notwithstanding the shortness of supplies. As regards
beasts the receipts from our own grazing districts were only
moderate, but amply sufficient for requirements. In all breeds
salts progressed slowly, at barely late rates, the best breeds
niaking 6s. to is. 2d. per &h. With reference to the foreign
inipply there were 203 liporto, 230 Dutch, and 42 Cottle],
burg. As in theca. of home-fed stock the demand was heavy,
the best animals making 5e Cl, to Os. lud. per Blb Then was
no Twining stock in the market, but at Deptford there were
1,730 head, in addition to ISO from Hiunburali. From Lincoln-
shire, Leicestershire, and Nortbsmptonshire we received
about 750 shorthorns, ; from Norfolk and Suffolk, 250
Beets and cruses ; front other perta of England, 300 of
various breeds and from Ireland IS oxen. Sheep have been
In shut emptily. The trade Ilse Uwe quiet, but prices have
been tolerably firm. The ehoiceet mall Downs ad half-
bred, hare occasionally fetched 7., bat IMAM. to O. 10d.
lea bee' the general top Ogure. lembs sold at 7s. 44. to
Si. Id. per 4174 Calve. hare been disposed of at about late
rates. rip have been dulL
Per SI b. to sink the Ufa
5. el. 5. 41. 4. d s. d.
Inferior beasts 3 3 6 Pr. Southdown .. 6 8 6 I
Second quality ditto 3 1 4 6 Large coane calves 4 ISO
Prime oxen
Prime Scota
Inferior sheep
Second quality
Pr. coarse woolled 6 6 61
FISH.
Pickled herrings, ies. to 335.; red ditto, 164. to 24s
roused ditto, 225. to 28s. ; fresh ditto 20e. to 265. Per
barrel; kippers, 2a. to tia. ; bloaters, 2.5. 6d. to 441. Per bee ;
smoked haddocks, 20s. to 30s. per barrel; trawl ditto, 12u
to 14s. ; plaice, 125. to 171. per basket; turbot. les. fd. to
13.. . • brihl. is to to, 64. ; dorey, Rs. to 54, ; goosed, Is. to 25.
each; mackerel, 22. to 3e. mullet, is. to Bs. ; lobsters,
6s. Cd. In 235. 1 crabs, 7s. 64. to 255. per dozen whiting,
125.
to 18s. per basket ; soles, Is. to 3s. 64. per paw 1 eels, Is. to
Is. Id. ; trout, Is. to Is. 44. per lb; native oysters, ale 10s.;
1 pearl ditto, £3 3..; common ditto, 131. to 233 pee Muria
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-10

THE WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

A very important debate is likely to be held in the
Conference shortly, and it is not at all unlikely that
the debate will turn upon whether or not the denomb
national system shall continue to receive the support
of the Conference. But, however this point may be
decided, it is certain that the great majority of Wes-
leyan ministers are in favour ii the use of the Bible in
the national schools for primary education.
In pursuance of a notice of motion given on Satur-
day, the Rev. H. W. Holland on Monday moved the
following resolution :
"That the Education question be discussed by the Con-
ference before the stations are confirmed; that the time for
the discussion be announced on the day previous : and that
the discussion of the notices of motion on the Education
question take precedence of the business of the Education
Department."
Dr. Itigg seconded the resolution.
Dr. Osborn felt the importance of having the subject
discussed, but they had institutions and trusts which
might be affet.ted.
Dr. Stamp said he would like to know what Mr.
Holland intended to pro; lose in the discussion.
The Rev. W. Shaw said he could give grave reasons
why the question should not then be discussed.
The Rev. W. Arthur thought the request of the re.
solution should be granted, especially as it was not to
' be made a personal question.
Dr. Osborn said that the Rey. W. Shaw sliculd be
heard against the resolution, whereupon
Dr. Rigg rose to order, and Bahl that if Mr. Shaw
was to be heard Mr. Holland should be heard in reply.
Finally, it was agreed without a vote that the re-
quirements of the resolution should be complied with,
and the Preeident undertook that the necessary arrange-
ments should be made for the debate.

IHE GOAL OF "PROSPERITY."
(From Punch.)
Nor by mere strides, but leaps and bounds.
Prosperity advances ; true
Statistics, fl,wery WILLIAM founds
That saying on—but whereunto
Does WILLIAM ace
l'osterity
Advancing like a Kangaroo?
Prosperity heaps gold on gold,
Whiht money's worth still tumbles down,
What two- and-sispenee was of old
V. e find no lor ger half-a-crown,
For coals and meat,
And all we cat,
Alike in Country and iu Town.

Workpeople strike on every hand ;
As wages, an will prices rise.
Hence will Prosperity demand
More and more greedy enterprise
To make both ends
Meet ; else, 0 friends !
We go without what money buys.
Pr,sperity will have more made,
And hazard must that more obtain,
Which none can make by steady Irate;
Or you must overwork your brain,
And keep your whole
Heart, mind, and soul
Devoted to the quest of gain.
Prosperity from Happiness
A very different thing we find •
By leaps awl hour do advancing? Yes,
And dancing down a plane inclided :
The broad highway—
Needs mint they say,
When that old Delver Is bolded.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-10

ACTION FOR WRONGFUL DISMISSAL.

THE BOSTON JUBILEE.

A young American lady writes as knows to her
father in England :
" Boston, June 19, 1572.
" Yesterday was our first experience l, the Jubilee. It
was the English day. The building is exactly like the former
one, but much larger, so that you can never feel In a crowd.
In a letter I cannot go into particulars, but yesterday the
great Fit' of the performance was the Grenadier Bawl,
under Dan Godfrey—elegant six.footers, in fresh, superb
scarlet, laced with gold, and to I fur caps. They filed down
the centre to the front of the stage, looking as if they had
just marched out of St. James's l'alaee ; and Don Godfrey
was as handsome and big a Mend man as the Grand Duke of
Russia. The applause was maddening, and, after their play.
jug, the encores were endless and when at last his hand a.
compacted by twenty thon”nil chorus singe., the big organ,
the cannon, and church bells, struck up 'God save the (linen,'
with every spectator standing on their seats, waving hand-
kerchiefs, the scene became so exciting that tears of deliglit
ran down the cheeks of thousands.
"The celebrated German soprano, Peschka-Lenteer, is a
beautiful woman, and achieved wonders. She sang the song
Irons the Magic Flute, and her notes were light mid flutelike,
and were clearly heard throughout the hitilding—qiiite as
well as Nilsson did it for the small Lys ique In Parts. Unlike
anything I ever before witnessed, except once with Wachtel,
she was interrupted some seven times before she finished her
notes, her hi amen becoming so excited. It must have peen a
happy day for her. I anticipated muchfrom the German bands,
and was not disappointed. They make a grand show in their
green uniforms, trimmed with red, and brass helmets; butt
was astonished to find what an Englishwoman I am, for
although they played most exquisitely, they did not once
thrill me and bring the tears to my eyes as the jolly red St.
James's men did. Yes, fight as we may with the English
about Alabama claims, the same blo id runs in both veins
and we are brothers, and it is just like a family quarrel—
when It is all over you love the better for it. The stolid old
Germans cannot excite you like that.'
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-10


TEN YEARS' PENAL SERVITUDE.
•

At the ass!res held at Manchester. John Reardon has been
charred with the wilful murder of DAV Id ithitohead, at 11.n-
el:ester, on the lot of hp. il last
It appcsred that the prisoner, with three friends,
came at eleven o'clock at night to the rifle gallery or
tube kept by a man named Smith in an open space in
Mancheettr during Knockhill Fair, in April last.
All four shot with the rifts in a sort of match, and
the prisoner lost and had to pay, and then the
three friends shot again. The rill ) was loaded an
eighth time, and handed to the prisoner by Smith
in the usual way, with the barrel pointing within
the tube, but just then two men passed by, one
of whom said, according to the evidence for the prose-
cution, "lU shoot; who pays," whereupon tha pri-
soner turned round, and with an exclamation that lie
would "Shoot the ," shot a man standing at a
neighbouring tube, three yards off, who died almost
immediately afterwards. A witness was called for the
defence, who said that the was who spoke in pawing
said, "You can't shoot," whereupon the prisoner
turned round with the rifle only half raised, and that
it struck against his breast and went off when not
pointed at anybody, although the deceased had the
misfortune to be shot. In the result the jury returned
a verdict of manslaughter.
The prisoner, when called up for judgment, read a
statement to the effect that he had only a few days
before the occurrence been discharged on a ticket of-
leave from a long period of penal servitude, during
which his conduct had passed without complaint, and
that it was the s ffect of a few glasses of ale taken at
the fair after so long a period of abstinence which led
to his recklessnese, and he, therefore, begged for
another opportunity of showing himself the reformed
character which he had intended to prove himself on
his first discharge.
His Lordship (Mr. Justice Brett) however, said that
the prisoner asked him for what it was not within his
province to grant—namely, mercy in the sense of pity.
Ile had been a man of very bad character, having
suffered previously both imprisonment and penal servi-
tude, and be had, therefore, had the opportunity for
reformation which he now demanded again, but he had
neglected it. His Lordship said he had carefully con-
cealed and guarded the jury from acting upon the sus-
pinion which he strongly entertained that the prisoner
had pointed the gun intending to let it off; but now
his duty was clear, and was one imposed by the law,
to pass a very severe sentence. The prisoner, therefore,
was sentenced to 10 years' penal servitude.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-10

SPUTTERINGS FROM " JUDY'S " PEN.

QUITE RIGHT. --A correspondent, who oWDS a valuable
horse, objecta to turning him into a paddock for fear he
should graze his knees.
WILL the future motto of the High Churchman be—" Sly
site there is none to dispute "
A BLACK Subject—The coal question.
A Lo VILE THOUGHT.—HoW to empty our Workhouses—
Starve the paupers out.
WIIAT would a bird do when deprived of his beak
for his bill.
WHAT is never left till called for ?—The right arm.
WHAT are " fancy" goods ?—Often things that people don't
fancy.
AN Awful Swell—The cheek after a toothache.
lisii have not feet this Is strange, as we have only to go
to the fishmonger to behold the sole, the (Wed, and the
skate.
ADVICE to the Fire Brigade—Co to blazes.
THE Worst of Downs—Down in the dumps.
VOICES of the Night—The dogs that bark.
QualtrlPS for Hungry Men—Quarters of LaMIL
NOT Suitable for a Bridle—A twopenny bp
THIS Rightful Han—seldom a chignon.
ct.Orll for a Raker—Dough-Akin.
CRISP Quietude—A threepenny peace.
THE Best Weather tor Cabmen—Fare weed,.
WREN doer The moor take d When obev av tn.
wine.
apeaking belles ought to make good housewives, be
cause they put up with little or no waist.
To Wm:du TT MAT CONCERN —Persons who take inulic,
wholesale are informed that they can procure it of the street
organ-grinders, who dispose of it by the barrel. —Judy.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-10

THE IRON TRADE.

There was by no means so large an attend.
ance on 'Change at Birmingham, on Thursday,
as might have been expected, considering the
peculiar position in which the trade is placed by
the uncertain attitude of the colliers and the
large number of orders on hand. Certainly the
business transacted was very limited, and prices
were unaltered. The increased price of men
and material has led to an unwonted firmness on
the part of buyers, who look forward to a relaxa-
tion, from several causes, of the present condi-
tion of affairs. Still, standing orders keep all
hands busy, and this accounts for the fact that
no very great earnestness is displayed. Foreign
shipping orders are still largeboth for the United
States and for Europe. The prices for pig iron
are firm, at late quotations. With the cooler
weather that has set in since the recent thunder-
storms, there has been greater activity at the
forges.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-10

TOSSED BY AN ENGINE.

An amazing instance of escape from sudden and ap-
parently inevitable death occurred recently on the
Hudson River Railroad. A man named Carter was
walking up the road on the down track by night,
about a mile south of the New Hamburg station.
his back he carried a trunk. Soddenly a train hove in
sig., thundering down the track on which Carter was
walking. It was an extra freight-train, and moving very
fast. To see the red glare and to hear the crashing
advance of the engine were the work of one moment;
in the next Carter had leapt for safety upon the other
track. But as he jumped upon the up track the Pacific
express came hurtling along upon it at his back,
running 40 miles an hour. The engineer saw Carter.
shut off steam, and whistled "down brakes." But it
was too late. The speed of the locomotive was hardly
slackened when it struck the poor fellow, and he and
his trunk were flung 20ft. into the air. Probably
it was a thousand to one at the moment of collision
that Carter would never draw another breath. Yet he
is alive and well. 'When he fell it was on the fore part
of the engine. His clothes caught in what is called the
"draw-bar," his person not striking any part of the
locomotive at all. Thus, when discovered, he was
lying across the iron bars of the " zow-catcher " with
his head down and his feet up- the head being within
two or three inches of the rails. The train dashed
furiously on, Carter continuing to bang in his perilous
irreiti,,n until it r.-ached New ltan.bsirg. Calter had
been been by the firemen in the meantime, and one of
them had crawled down the engine and seized his
clothes, clasping with the other arm the flagstaff.
At New Hamburg the train stopped, and Carter
was taken off. lie was insensible, but soon revived
with simple remedies, and WM found to be absolutely
unhurt. There was not even a scratch or abrasion
of the skin, and Carter lived to tell an ex2erience
doubtless unknown, with one possible exception, to any
other living individual. We believe it is true that a
lady is alive who has gone through something of this
kind. This VaLB at Cold Spring station, some years
ago. She was crossing the track in a waggon, and was
in like manner struck by a locomotive. The horse was
instantly killed and the waggon wan smashed to atoms.
But the lady, strange to say, after being thrown into
the air, was caught ty the Hag staff through her hoop.
skirt, and carried on unhurt. She Wa. rescued
no
soon as the train could be stoppeli, and sustained no
injury.
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-10

S. FIMIJD
HAS JUST RECEIVED A LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF
FOREIGN CIGARS,

INCLUDING THE BEST BRANDS,
NE Pus 'ULTRAS, INCOGNITAS, INFANTAS, MORALES, CALLIOPES
HENRY CLAY'S, &C.

-
JUST ARRIVED, DLRECT FROM VIENNA AND HAMBURG,
A large quantity of
CIGAR HOLDERS
AND
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-10

RICHMOND and PLOUGHBOY.

In the Middlesboro' Handicap Spennithorne
heads the list with Eist 111 b, and Astrologer has
the minimum of sst 131 b, but as the distance is
only one mile and a half I think the issue will
be left to
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-10

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IVEItVOUS DEBILITY.—Gratie a Medical
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-10

THE WEATHER AND THE CROPS.

The moderate temperature of the past week (accord.
ins to the Mark Lane Repress) was a welcome change
from the sultriness of that previous, and the hest part
of it being dry in some parts was favourable ti harvest
operations, which in many places hove been vigimonaly
commenced. Still, a quantity of rain has since fol-
lowed, making matters doubtful, and the corn pre-
viously beaten down is less likely to ri-e. 'rhe grass
lands, however, have had the full benefit of the rain-
fall and high temperature, and naver looked greener
than at present, giving good promise in many places
of a fair second crop. Bat potatoes are more com-
plained of, though their abundance may counter-
vail the effect of partial disease. There has not been
settlement enough about the weather to produce any
further decided decline, if the example of the French ,
markets has tended that way, rates there being quoted
again somewhat lover, new samples becoming more
plentiful and generally of fair quality ; bet old have
' grown rearm, showing plainly that stocks were
running out, and that there will not be much for
raising without foreign imports. They have had a fine
week in Belgium and Germany for the commencement
of spring corn, and a great deal of barley has been
successfully got in of first-rate quality, so that should
our own not turn out PO well as usual, maltsters will
still have prime samples to work with. About the
10th inst, wheat was expected to be cut, with fair pros-
pects as to quality and yield. But we regret to say
that the more our own growth is examined the loss
satisfactory does it appear, and this has made factors
less anxious to quit at present rates ; as, though there
is Timm for a heavy fall, there is the same possibility
of an important advance, mom especially as stocks are
everywhere low: anil should the new be harvested in
a damp condition, it will, of course, not be fit for the
mill without a free admixture. A portion of South-
ern Russian too is again in jeopardy from continuous
showers; while there is great eompiaint of mildew in
our own fields. We have thus reached another crisis,
of which no human foresight can discern the end.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-10

. OLD HILL.

WOMEN'S QUARRELS.—At the Police Court, on Wed-
nesday, before Messrs. Barra and Clarke, Sarah Ann
Foster was charged with assaulting Sarah Bridgwater, at
Rowley, on the 24th ult. Mr. Prescott appeared for the
complainant, and Mr. Addison for defendant. Complain-
ant said she lived at Rowley. close to defendant's house.
On the above date defendant knocked one of her pullets
down, and broke its back in two places. They had some
words together, and ddendant struck her several times.
She did not strike defendant in return. Complainant's
mouth was cut, and her eye was very badly bruised. She
struggled to get out of defendant, but did not strike her.
Cross.examined A. man named Payne lodges at my
house. He is a single man. Payne does not sleep in my
room. Payne did not attempt to join in the fight. We
did not have • fair stand up fight. Several witnesses
were called, and Mr. Addison addressed the Bench for the
defence, and said that from his instructions it appeared I
that complainant set upon defendant first, and they had •
a fair stand up fight. After hearing the evidence of one
of Mr. Addison's witnesses, the Bench ordered each •
party to find one surety of .E 5 to keep the peace for two
months.
ASSAULTING A SISTEIL—Jtunes and Sylvia Billingham,
man end wife, were charged with:absaulting Ann Maria
, Harris, sister of the male defendant, on the 24th ultimo.
Mr. Addison appeared for complainant. Complainant
• said on the above date she went to Mrs. Nutting's to pay
I for some ginger•beer, and the male defendant followed
I her and struek her several times with a stick. His wife
I then came up, and set about :her and beat her with her
fists. Mrs. Nutting corroborated complainant. Defend-
ants were fined is each and costs.
WAGES Case.—James Robinson was summoned by
Edward NVlsitehouse, his master, for neglecting his work
as a chaiumaker, on the 29th ult. Mr. Addison appeared
for defendant. Complaisant said defendant was engaged
as a chaminaker. The agreement was to give or take 14
days' notice, and on the above date he left without giving
any notice. He claimed 15a as compensation. Defend-
ant was put on his oath, and said there was no agreement
at all between complainant and himself. There were no
rules in the shop. He did not agree to give or take 14
days' notice. Complainant would not give him the price
list, and he left. The Bench ordered defendant to go
back to work, and pay costs.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-10

PUBLIC NOTICES.

13MNSO1T'S
WATCHES, CLOCKS, GOLD JEWELLERY
SILVER AND ELECTRO•PLATE.

To the Queen

By:Special
Appointaiaktpo

B.R.H. the

Prince of,Wales.

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-10

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SPORTING NOTES.

The betting on the Doncaster St. Leger has
undergone some great changes since my last.
Prince Charlie (as recommended in these col-
umns) has been supported for most money, which
has now placed him at the head of affairs.
Khedive and King Lud, Lord Zetland's pair, are
backed at 7 to 1 and 10 to 1 respectively, but I
think that Khedive will prove the best of this
pair. Queen's Messenger was driven from 2to
1 to 20 to 1, and I fully prepared my readers for
this event taking place; but why he has been
stopped in his work I am at a loss to understand.
Gladiolus, late Sunbeam colt, Mr. Merry's colt
is reputed a flyer, and the followers of the
" Thormanby "interest will no doubt have a good
run for their money. Next week the Stockton
Meeting takes place, and as the Stockton Trades-
men's Handicap has received a fair entry, a good
, race may be anticipated. Yellow Oak heads the
list of weights with with fist 121 b, and Spennie
thorns with just one pound less carrying Bst lib.
Agility has flat 71b, Bothwell fist, Field Marshal
fist, and Flutry fist, and of the middle weights
Amor, four years old, carries bat 121 b, and if the
latter is in this year's Beverley Cup form he will
take some beating. Hector reads well with only
Oat 131 b, Dr. Temple fist 01b, Star and Garter
6st 01b, Richmond fiat 71b, and Ploughboy fist
91d; and in making a selection I shall leave the
issue to
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-10

Please observe the Addres----7260, Castle-street, Dudley

PIANOFORTES and HARMONIUMS may
be had on the NEW SYSTEM of HIRING, for Two or
Three Years; after which, end without any further pay-
sent, to become the provrty of the hirer. All Instru-
ments had on this systein, or otherwise, will be
lizehanged any time within six months for any other, if
sot approved of, and returned carriege free. And fur-
ther, after a trial of three years, any Pianoforte or Har-
monium would be taken back, at Its original coat, and
the money returned, deducting the usual charge for hire
thus offering greater advantages than the London or Bir-
mingham Houaes.—Apply 0. F. OttEEN, Pianoforte
Twirler and Tuner, Neste Warehouse,26o,Castle-street,
Dudley.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-10

TEARING A WILL.

At Leeds Assizes, the cause of " Barker e Barker," has
been heard, and was an is,.ue from the Probate Court,
directed to try the validity of a will under peculiar circuit.
stances.
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The teetator lived at Bromley, near Leda, and was a
tcher In 1866 he 'made hie will, which 7sur cos.: pro-
doced in court, sod had evidently been torn end pasted
together irstain by mems of pisee's of toile,. One
side maintained that the twitetor had ess °lied hie
will by tearing it, And :be other aide maintained
that the testator'e wife hod ,nrn it in a rnr,
end +hot the teatator bed talus eor it woe and
hod sin..a oAnowledged it as hie ear The will left
all the tisarator'e property to hit age. Arcording to the
case in enpport of the will, he came home one day and
accused his wife of looking at his papers, and they had
words together. She then took the will and tore it
into five pieces. The testator said, "What a fool you
are to tear it as it is in your favour." He then picked
it up and put in a cupboard. After his death the wife
and the wife's sister pasted it together again. The
wife stated that a fortnight before his death the
testator had said that he had left everything to her.
She admitted in cross-examination that she and the
testator had often quarrelled, but she added, "not
frequently for married people, only once a week or so ;"
they had squabbled about money matters and about
her looking over his Issuers.
Witnesses were called who stated that the testator
had shown them the will after it was torn, and had
said that his wife had torn it. He said that it was the
first and last will, and he should not make another.
He also said that his relations should never have two.
pence.
Mr. Field, Q.C., began to open the case upon the
other side, when Mr. Seymour, I tC., said that he was
willing to take a verdict for the plaintiff, and the
widow had corsented to pay EtO towards the costs of
the other side.
Mr. Field accepted these terms, and said he thought
the widow had behaved very handsomely.
His Lordship said that prinDi facie a will found in
the state in winch this was found would seem to have
been revoked, and it was quite right of the relations
to inquire into the matter.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-10

SENTENCED TO DEATH.

At the Wells Assimi, William Tites, • labourer, nod it,
ham been oharged with the wilful murder of hie wife at
Blandon on the 23rd of April hit.

The prisoner wain the employ of a mining company
on the Mendip hills and bore an excellent character
for sobriety and good temper. The wife also bore
an excellent character, and they had four children,
the two eldest aged fifteen and twelve respectively,
and the youngest a baby in am. The only dispute
known between them before that which ended in
the death of his wife occurred on the day before that
on which the wife met with her death. On Mon-
day, the 22nd of April, the prisoner left his home
as usual about seven in the morning to go to work,
saying he should not return until eight o'clock. He
come back, however, before that time, and expressed
some alight vexation at his supper not being ready. On
the next evening he left work at five o'clock, and
reached home, which was about smile off, stunt seven.
About 500 yawls from his home he was spoken to by a
neighbour, who noticed nothing peculiar about him. At
the gate of his garden he met his eldest daughter, and
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-17

LABOUR AND WAGES QUESTION.
AMALGAMATED SOCIETY OF RAILWAY

SE It VAST S.
On Sunday evening last a large meeting of
the members of the Stourbridge branch of the
above eociety was held at the Labour-in-Vain
Inn, Oldswinford.
. . .

A Chairman having been appointed, he called
on one of the men present to read a scale of
we gee to be adopted by the men in this district,
which was as follows :—Porters and policemen
to receive from 18s to 21e per week ; signalmen
and pointsmen to receive from 23s to 25s per
week (at principal stations where the work is
more arduous, but at smaller stations that the
signalmen nrul poietemen have given 20s to 228
per Week) ; yard firemen 258 to 308 per week ;
Yardsmen from 20s to 25s per week; horse dri
vets from 19s to 235.
The Secretary then read a scale which deviated
a little from the preceding one.
After some conversation, it was decided to
adopt the same course as the Birmingham men.
The Chairman said it had been stated that
their secretary had been applied to by the Lon-
don and North-Western Company's men on
strike in London for relief, and that he had re-
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-17

THE STOURRAMGr 013SE'

plied that they could not give the men any sup-
port. The Secretary denied saying anything to
the effect that they could not give the men any
support, and it was proposed, seconded, and car-
ried unanimously, That each member of the
Stourbridge branch should contribute threepence
towards the support of the London and North-
Western men on strike in London."
_

It was stated that the whole of the platelayers
in the district had struck work. They applied
for a rise of 6d per day, but they had not yet
received it. Several platelayers present expres-
sed their determination not to work until their
demands were acceded to.
A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the
proceedings.

and cried out. The dog bit ms on the thigh.
Defendant was at the back of his house at the
time. He could not see the dog bite me. Was
not bit but once.
Benjamin Lowe gave similar evidence.
William Lowe said he heard the cries of his
son. Went to him and found he had been bitten
by defendant's dog. He told defendant he ought
to keep the dog muzzled, and remonstrated with
him, when defendant said he meant to see what
the dog would do.
Mr. Hayes addressed the Court for the de-
fence, and admitted that the dog bit the plain.
tiff, and was willing at the time to make compen-
sation, but had not been asked. First the plain-
tiffs took out a summons, which was withdrawn,
and next a County Court summons.
Defendant was called, and said that ho heard
Matthews say to the dog, "Fetch him out,
Jack."
Thomas Matthews was next called, and said
that defendant did not set the dog upon the boy,
but he (witness) said to the dog, "Jack, fetch
him out." The dog, however, did not bite him
then, but plaintiff was throwing turf at him, and
he (witness) picked him up to carry him, when
Lowe began to kick and make a noise, and the
dog bit him.
After other evidence,

His Honour gave a verdict for .£5, and I.os 641
surgeon's fee.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-17

GLENFIELD

STARCH the only kind need in
t Het ddajesty'a

IS THERE ARE ANT LADIES who have not yet used the
GLENFIELD STARCH, they are respectfully solicited
to give it • trial, and carefully follow out the directions
printed on es( ry package, and if this is done, the, wi4
say, like the QuLen'sl.aundr( it is the fitest STARCH
they over used. Who vu ask for GLENFIELD
STARCH, see that you get it, As INFERIOR MMUS AIM
oitlN SOBSTITOTED FOR TEE RARE OF WIRE nal?.
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-08-17

THE IRON TRADE.

Though fairly attended on Thursday, the local
market for finished iron was again inanimate.
The limitation of business, however, had no
percebtible effect on prices, which continue re-
markably firm on the basis of £l6 for leading
brands of bar iron. Makers for the most part
are still well under order, and though home re-
quirements are slacker, the specifications coming
in from Canada, Australia, and the United States
are so heavy as to make the home demand a mat-
ter of subsidiary importance. For Australia, in
particular, the orders for 8.8. H. bars and sheets
are large beyond precedent. Local manufactu-
rers are taking large quantities of sheets for
galvanising and tinning, strip for tubes, hoops
and bars for metallic bedsteads, foundry pig,
wire, screw, and nail iron; but a considerable
proportion of these supplies have been contrac-
ted for at much lower rates than those now pre-
vailing, and the business done at current rates
is very limited. To some extent the market is
injured by the underselling of merchants and
middlemen, who having laid in stocks before
prices attained their maximum, can now afford
to under-bid producers, who have to pay maxi-
mum prices for coal, labour, and raw material.
The mischief arising from this :competition,
however, is limited, of course, by merchants'
stocks. Another source of weakness is the in-
creasing importation of Belgian and other
foreign iron, which is delivered here at consider-
ably lower prices than the same make of iron
can be produced at in this district. Competi-
tion, however, is scarcely capable of affecting
prices under the actual circumstances of the
trade, and until the large orders in hand are exe-
cuted, or the cost of production considerably
lowered, South Staffordshire makers are not
likely to reduce their prices. One special cause
of firmness of late has been the diminished yield
of mills and forges since the advance of wages
enabled ironworkers to earn comparatively high
wages with little work. It is stated, "on good
authority," by the Wolverhampton Stipendiary,
that even at the present advanced scale, the am-
ount distributed in wages weekly in this district
is .t 70,000 or £BO,OOO less than the average,
which, if correct, would seem to show that the
ironworkers are not content with the measure of
relief afforded by the advance, but take some-
thing over and above. The remark, however,

woula have been more applicable during the hot
weather of a few weeks back than now, when the
men, as a rule, are working steadily to the full
extent of their contract. The pig-iron market
continues firm, at from £8 to £8 5s for hot-blast
native all-mine, and other kinds in proportion.
Prices are supported in this department by the
firmness of the Cleveland market, as well as by
the great demand which has arisen of late for
South Staffordshire pig for mixing purposes in
place of hematite iron, which is now scarcely
obtainable.