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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1887-11-19

MR. GLADSTONE ON THE RIOTS.

Mr. Gladstone, having received from the secretary
to the Bermondsey Gladstone Club a resolution con-
demning the conduct of the police on Sunday and a
recommendation for the holding of another meeting
on an early day, has sent the following reply :
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"Dear Sir,—l think you will expect me to meet
your request by an explicit answer expresting the best
judgment which, while absent from the spot, I am
able to form on the dep!orable disturbances of yes-
terday. As I understand the matter, the Home
Secretary stated on Saturday for the information of
the public that he intended to prevent yestercliks's
meeting in Trafalgar-square, and that he believed this
prevention to be within his legal power. The ques-
tion is one of great moment to the inhabitants of
London, and particularly to those who at present are
unhappily in circumstances of distress. And it will be
generally felt that the state of the law in regard to it
aught to be promptly tested and ascertained. But it
appears to me indisputable that until a decision can
be had it is the duty of every citizen to refrain from
all resistance to the decision of the Executive Govern-
ment, which is clearty entitled to ad minieter the laws
according to what it may be advised is their true con-
struction. Such abstinence iv, I think, due alike to
the high character of London for the maintenance of
public order, and to the respect we owe both to the
law and to the mode in which it is usually
applied through the medium of the admirable police
of the metropolis. But I must add that the appeal
to Parliament and the nation on the grave and solemn
issues now raised by the proceedings of the Govern-
ment in Ireland would suffer disastrous prejudice
were it to be associated in any manner by those who
make the appeal with metropolitan disturbances.—l
3M, dear sir, your faithful servant, "W. GLADSTONE.
"J. R. Johnson, Esq."
Mr. Gladstone, in another letter to a London
correspondent on the same object, but written on
Sunday, before receiving any news of the disturbance,
said: "I am not able to pronounce upon the law of the
question raised by Sir Charles Warren. But if it is
on his side—and I am bound to assume he has
examined it—l should be slow to question the exercise
of his discretion."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1887-11-19

THE PRINCES SILVER WEDDIIG.

At the meeting of the British Rome for Incurables
the Earl of Amherst, the president, stated that it was
proposed to found a bed and pension in commemora-
tion of the silver wedding of the Prince and Princess
of Wales. The Board intended to ask her lt,;
Highness to accept the nomination of the pension, as
some slight tribute for the many years the Princets
had been patroness of the institution. They owed a
great deal to her Royal Highness for the assistance
she had always rendered them, and he felt sure the
would be pleased to know the good feeling of the
friends of the home. Lord Amherst further stated
that it had also been resolved to have that which he
believed would be one of the leading features in the
next season—viz., an Anglo-Danish fête in London—
to commemorate the silver wedding, and the Board
had already received considerable support both here
and from distinguished persons in Denmark. Upon
the London committee were the Duke of West-
minster, the Duke of Portland, the Danish Minister,
and the Consul-General of Denmark. The Duke of
Cambridge had accepted the chairmanship of that
committee, and it was hoped that a lady of high posi-
tion would accept the presidency of a lady's com-
mittee it was proposed to form.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1887-11-19

MR. BRADLAUGEN ADVICE.

Mr. Bradlaugh, M.P., who was at Hull, sent the
following telegram to London: "Protesting in-
dignantly against the- illegal prohibition of the
Trafalgar-square meetings, and denouncing the brutal
conduct of the Governinent. I appeal to London
workmen to leave the right of meeting for decision
in the law courts, and for vindication in the House of
Commons when PBrliament meets."
--
RIOTERS IN THE DOCK.
- MR, CIINNINGIIIAME GRA '-
BURNS.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1887-11-19

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1887-11-19

TEE FRENCH DECORATIONS
SCANDAL.
SENTENCES ON THE ACCUSED.

The Paris Correctional Tribunal on Monday passed
a sentence in conttonaciam of five years' imprison-
ment and 3000 fr. fine, with deprivation of civil and
political right for 10 years, upon General Count
d'Andlau for fraudulent proceedings and attempted
swindling. Madame Rattazzi was sentenced, for the
same offences, to 13 months' imprisonment and
2000 fr. fine; M. Bayle to four months, and the
woman Courteuil to two months' imprisonment. Lao
woman Saint Sauveur was acquit'ed.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1887-11-19

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STRANGE CONOUCT AT A FUNERAL:

At the Croydon Borough Petty Sessions n Tues-
day, Edmund Cullen, an undertaker, of Westow-
street, Upper Norwood, was charged on a summons
with riotous, violent, and indecent conduct at the
Croydon Cemetery Chapel, on the 13th ult. The
prosecution was ordered by the Croydon Town
Council, for whom the Town Clerk appeared; Mr.
Dennis, solicitor, defending.—The opening statement
was that on October 13 defendant was conducting a
funeral appointed to be at the Cemetery Chapel at
half-past three. After waiting outside ten or twelve
minutes defendant went to the chapel door, and in a
loud voice informed the minister conducting the ser-
vice inside the building that his time was up. He then
retired, but after another two or three minutes re-
turned, and while the minister was saying "I will now
conclude with prayer," said in a loud voice, "Very
well, let it be a short one." At the conclusion of the
prayer defendant said "I won't wait another minute.'
He then went outside, and, on being spoken to, said
he had been waiting half an hour, and that the
minister could not have been surprised had he thrown
him out. In addressing the Bench, the Town Clerk
remarked that he believed defendant wanted to go to
another funeral; but this could have been arranged
by communication with the superintendent of the
cemetery. The Burial Board did not think that the
sufferings of mourners should be aggravated by
conduct like that of the defendant, and while if the
defendant expressed regret he should ask the Bench
to deal leniently with him, if he justified his conduct
it would be his duty to press for a severe penalty.
Evidence was called in proof of the charge, and wit-
nesses, on cross-examination' denied that the service
lasted three-quarters of an hour. For the defence
the Rev. Julius Friedberg, of Belgrave-road. South
Norwood, was called, and said be was the ofaciating
minister at the funeral of which defendant was the
undertaker. He spoke as to the length of the service
for the conclusion of which defendant's funeral was
waiting, and suggPated himself to the miniater that it
ought to be finished at the grave side. He saw
nothing indecent or-disorderly on the part of the
defendant. His funeral party was kept waiting
twenty minutes. The Rev. W. Hobbs, brother of the
Mayor of Croydon, gave defendant a good character,
and said fifteen minutes was the usual term for
services, any prolongation making it very painful for
other funeral parties. Further evidence to this effect
being given, Mr. Dennis contended that the defen-
dant had had the case distorted against him, and that
he had only intimately courteously to the minister
that ' his time was up on behalf of the other
mourners, who were waiting in the cold. The magis-
trates concluded that the conduct of the defendant
was unbecoming under the circumstances. If he had
a grievance he should have communicated with the
superintendent of the cemetery. Defendant would
be fined 10e. and 14s. costs. Mr. Dennis gave notice
of appeal against the magistrates' decision
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1887-11-19

KING JOHN'S TACTICS.

The Arabian organ Afret hears from Suakim that
King John of Abyssinia, who retired a few w.Aks ago
to Debra-Tabor, situated in the interior of h do-
minions, has lately sent for his family and tretsiures.
"It is believed in Abyssinia,' says the Afret, that
King John intends to follow the example of his pre-
decessor, King Theodore, and to withdraw to the
interior of the country before the advance of the
Italian troops. Then in May, when the heat compels
the Italians to remain inactive, he will come out of
the mountains and give battle in the open plains."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1887-11-19

ROMANTIC SUICIDE.

On Monday evening Mr. Braxton Hi-cks bold air
inquiry concerning the death of Mr. Henry Charles
George Somerset, aged 22 years, a brewer, lately re-
siding at Barnes, who shot himself at the brewery
offices in High-street on the preceding Friday evening;
11. appeared from the evidence of Mr. Dickenson, a
brewer and stepfather of Mr. Somerset, that his
engagement with a young lady living at Putney hld
been broken off, and that ever since the young man
had been mentally depressed, and his disappointment
had caused him to commit suicide. The medical
evidence showed that the bullet wound which caused
death had been self-inflicted. The coroner read a
letter written by Mr. Somerset to his mother just
before committing the rash act. In it he asked for-
giveness, and wished the jewellery and presents he
had received from the young lady to be put into the
coffin with him. The letter concluded with, " Her
photograph I wish pinned over the flesh of my
heart." The jury returned a verdict of " Suicide
while temporarily insane."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1887-11-19

METROPOLITAN CATTLE.

A firmer tone has ehiracterised the cattle trade. Supplies
were quite up to the average, but there was a better
demand, and prices had an upward tendency. As regards
be sts, the rrivals wire on a fair scale from on own
grazing districts. Although not active the demand was
healthy, ad full prices were realised for all choicqnhi
-
tics The best Scots and crosses made from 4s 10d to 58
per 81b. Foreign beasts were In moder tte supnly, and eve
in quiet request at bteady prices for choice qualities. The
sheep pens were moderately well filled. The market was
strong, particularly for choice breeds, which commanded
full prices; the b-rt Downs and half-breds made 5s to
Is 2d per Sib. Calves were quiet, on former terms. Pigs
sold at late rates. The quotations starc, ; Coarse and
inferior beasts, 2s 6d to Se Od; second quality ditto, 3s 6d
to 49 2d; prime large oxen, 4s 4d to 4s 8d ; ditto ticosch,
ize., 4s 10d to 58 Od; coarse and inferior sheep, 3s 41 to
Is od ; second quality ditto, 4e od to 49 ed ; prime
coarse woolled ditto, 49 8d to 49 10d; prime Southdown
ditto, 5s od to Is 2d ; large coarse calves, 38 ed to
se Rd; prime small ditto, Sc Rd to 4s 10d ; large hogs,
2s 6d to 38 ; and neat small porkers, Ss 6d to 4s 6d
per Sib to sink the offal.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1887-11-19

METROPOLITAN MEAT.

The supply was large anti the trade bad, especial 3 for
middling and inferior qualities. For top qualities there
was a bitter demon 1. Prices • Inferior beef, 2s Od to 2s 8d ;
middling ditto, 2s 8d to 33 41 ; prime ditto, 313 6d to
Ss 104 •, Scotchditto, is 6d to 48 Od; American, Liver-
pool killed, 3s 4d to is ed ; ditto killed, hind-quarters,
is 4,1 to 35 8d ; ditto, ditto, forequarters, 28 24 to
2s 64; English veal, is Ed to 4s 4d; Dutch ditto, 28 8,1 to
38 8d ; inferior mutton, 2s 04 to 2s 8d; middling ditto, is 0,1
to is 6d ; prime ditto, is Sd to 48 21; Scotch ditto, 4s 4,1
to 4s td ; New Zealand ditto, 2s 64 to 28 81; la-ge pork,
is 0,1 to 3s 41; small ditto, 3s 84 to 4s 4d per 81b by the
carcase. •
FISIT.
Good supply; fair demand. ft-ices, wholesale: Pt-ill, 9s
per stone; turbot, 12s per stone; plaice. 148 per box; cod,
10s to 20s per box; stiles £5 per box; whiting, C 8 per box;
fresh haddocks, 6s per box; sprats, Is s pr I.arrei ; Bye
eels, Dis per draft; dead ee's lOs per &aft ; mackerel, lOs
per score ; Jchn Dorys, 2s to 48 each; lot,sters, 20s per
sco' e; crabs, 205 per pad; smelts, 23 Od per basket;
bloaters, 3s per box; kippers, fds per round; dried had-
docks, is to 6s per dozen ; oysters, 45 to 125 per 100;
shrimps, is to 26 per gallon. Retail Brill, 10d per lb;
turbot, Is Od per lb ' • soles, 1544 per lb; , od, 64 to 81 per
lb ; fresh haddocks, 3d per lb; live eels, Is Od per lb; dead
eels Ed per in; sprats, 14 per lb ; plaice, 6d to is each;
mackerel, Ed each ; whiting, 44 each; Jelin Dorys, is to 58
each ; lobsters, 15 te 2s each ; crabs, is to 28 fel each ; dried
haddocks, 4d to is each • melts, 6CI per dozen ; bloaters,
9d per dozen; kippers, is per dozen; oysters, ed to 2s 61.1 per
dozen.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1887-11-19

ENGLISH PAUPERISM,

It appears from the comparative statement of pau-
perism in England and Wales, issued by the Board of
Trade, that in the fourth week•of August last the
number of paupers per 1000 of population was the
smallest on reecrd. The corresponding figure for the
same week in the prosperous years of 1870-71 was 40.
paupers for every 1000 inhabitants, but this year the
number was only 24-7. In the former period the
total number of paupers was about 906,000, but in the
latter period the number had fallen to about 697,000, •
while the population had increased by 5,700,000.
Since the last week of January, 1887, there has been
an almost continuous decrease in pauperism up to the
end of August. While in January last the number
of paupers was 783,403, by the end of August it was
697,181, hung a decrease of 86,222. There were in
London in 1870 nearly 40 paupers to every 1000 in-
habitants, while at the end of August, 1887, there
were only 21 per 1000 inhabitants, the ratio for the me-
tropols during the present year and the last baing the
smallest on record. Of course, as winter approaches,
the rate of pauperism increases, but, notwithstanding
the prevalent distress in certain districts, the rate is
not expected to be so high for the whole winter of
1887-8 as it has been in several previous winters.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1887-11-19

AN M.P.

A minute or so after four o'clock, which was the
hour announced for the meeting to tako place, six
wagonnettee, heavily laden with passengers, and
havine in the leading vehicle a brass band and two
red flags, approached the square from Shaftesbury-
avenue. The band was loudly playing, there was
much cheering, and the crowd rushed to meet the
new comers. Almost at the same instant about 100
persons crossed from the footpath in front of Aforley's
Hotel, as if to enter the square. Mr. J. Cunninghame
Graham, M.P., John Burn-, the Socialist, Mrs.
Besant, and others were in this group. Sticks
were flourished in the air, and a most resolute
rush was made to break through the cordon
of police who stood four deep. The crowd had all
but succeeded in penetrating through the police ranks
when the reserves inside the square rallied to Cie
support of the main body, and a score of police
troopers charged pell-mell into the fray. Sticks and
batons swished through the air, hats went flying, an-1
men ran off rubbing their bruises and seeking safety
in all directions. A comparatively small number,
however, battled on for a minute or so, but they wore
speedily knocked down or driven away by the police.
The wounded lay about after the affray as if it
had been a skirmish in real warfare, but with
this difference—in a brief space they came rouni,
and most of them, half a hundred or so, got up
and scrambled off. Several arrests were in this
instance made by the police, their chief captures
being those of Mr. C. Graham, M.P., and Mr. John
Burns,„ who were carried into the middle of the
square; and kept in custody there for some little time.
Mr. Graham is'alleged to have hit out with his hands.
He had no stick. In the struggle he received a
severe baton wound across the temple, and was other-
wise injured. Barns kept cool, did not hit out, and
was not struck, it is said, by the police. Mrs. Besant
and many other prominent Radicals were fairly swept
out of the street. The police had managed to turn
the six wagonnettes, one of which represented the
Plaistow branch of Socialists, along the front of the
National Gallery, and these made their way westward
towards the Haymarket, where they were subsequently
dispersed., The crowd about the square redcubled
the vigour of their hootings at the police, and the
latter were incessantly called upon to treak up
threatening mobs,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1887-11-19

POTATO.

Thei e was a good supply of potatoes on sale. The
trade was steady at the annexed prices : .blagenm bonnms,
50s to 80$; regents, 60s to 1108 ; Hebron. 90s to 110 s ; early
rose/. 80s to 110 s per ton. German reds, 3a to 4s per bag

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1887-11-19

THE MARKETS.

MARK-LANE.
Quietness has prevailed at Mark-lane without any par-
ticular cnange in prices. Tne sales of home-grown
wheat in the leading markets of England and Wales
during the first 11 weeks of the season were 735,591 qrs,
against 550,609 qrs last year, at an average of 22s -d,
against 30s led; barley, 81,791 qrs, against 672,337 qr..,
average 28s 7d, against 27s 5d ; and cats, 73,064 qis,
against 96,574 qrs, average 15s 2d, against 17s Oct pr
quarter. English wheat w.is in quiet request, at stea ly
prices. The demand for foreign wheat Was limited, but
primes were maintained. The flour mirket was kactivo, at
late currencies. Business in b irley was on a moderate
scale. Both malting and grinding sold at previous quota-
tions. Oats were in good supply awl quiet requ.st. There
was no disposition to force sates, and prices remained about
the same. Maize was quiet, without quotable change,
but was hardening. Beans and pas were quiet on firmer
terse a.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1887-11-19

and the collection of modern pictures arranged
in the Art Gallery was generally admitted by
connoisseurs to be one of the finest ever gathered
together. In the grounds also was a feature
which, since the erection of "Old London" at
the Health Exhibition at South Kensington in
1883, has been a feature in various shows of the
kind. "Old Manchester" was well-designed
and well-executed, and a climb up the church
tower was excellently worth making, and enjoy-
able in itself for the sake of the pleaaure to be
obtained at the top. The view from this over
the surrounding district was very striking, and
it was little wonder, when all the attractions of
the exhibition were considered, that many per-
sons went from as far a distance as London in
order to see it. Some of these provincial exhi-
bitions have not been as successful as their pro-
moters had expected or their guarantors had
wished. And, therefore, when one is such a
triumph as that at Manchester, it is worth
making a note of, and the causes of such ought
to be studied by all who are thinking of estab-
lishing similar shows, and who are naturally
desirous of knowing the best method of setting
about it. A. F. It.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1887-11-19

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TEE TAUNTON ELECTION;
RESULT:

The polling in connection with the electoral contest
at Taunton necessitated by the elevation of the Hon.
Charles Allsopp to the House of Lords took place on
Saturday, The candidates were Mr. J. Harris Sanders,
Liberal, and the Hon. A. Percy Allsopp, younger
brother of the late member, Conservative. Polling
commenced at eight o'clock in the morning at seven
polling booths, and proceeded so briskly that at ten
o'clock it was announced that one-third of the con-
stituency, comprising 2534 voters, had polled.
Matters became rather quieter until one o'clock,
when the presiding officers for an hour or so
had a very busy time. Being market day
the streets presented a very exciting appearance. The
proceedings throughout the day were of the most
orderly character. The motto of the Liberal candi-
date was "No Coercion. Vote for Sanders." That
of the Conservative was "Vote for Allsopp and
Liberty." At eight o'clock the ballot boxes were con-
veyed to the Municipal Offices, and at 8.15 the count-
ing commenced in the presence of the Mayor, the
candidates, and their agents. This process was soon
accomplished, and at 9.15 the result was declared to
the expectant crowd outside, as follows:
Hon. P. Allsopp (Conservative) 1425
Mr. H. Sanders (Liberal)
Majority for Allsopp
The announcement was hailed with frantic cheering,
and the bells of the Taunton churches were soon set
ringing in honour of the victory. Latei in the even-
ing Mr. Allsopp addressed the crowd from the balcony
of the Castle Hotel. He congratulated the Conserva-
tives on the splendid victory they had won, and said
it would convince the country that the people were
opposed to the dismemberment of the Empire, and in
favour of the maintenance of law and order in
Ireland. The Hon. George Allsopp, M.P., also ad-
dressed the crowd. He said the Grand Old Man had
been telegraphed to and informed that another
"Jolly Allsopp" had been returned to the House of
Commons to oppose his Home Rule schemes. Mr.
Sanders left the borough the same evening. The
crowd disperEed in the most orderly manner, and
there was not the slightest disturbance, The number
of votes polled was 2321. At the last general election
Mr. Allsopp was returned unopposed. In 1885 the
polling was—Allsopp (0), 1361; Sir Chas. James
Jesse), Bart. (L), 978; majority, 383.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1887-04-30

COLLAPSE OF A CIRCUSI

The Olympia Hippodrome and Circus visited
Yeovil on Tuesday, and met with a sad misfortune.
The day was very boisterous, and the procession
through the streets was shorn of much of its antici-
pated splendour. The large marquee was fixed in
field, and in the afternoon there was a good attend-
ance of children and others. The heavy rain made
it very uncomfortable, and suddenly a tremendous
gust of wind lifted the tent and poles from the ground
and then the whole collapsed. Fortunately the mar-
quee had been lashed to heavy caravans, and was not
at once brought bodily to the ground. However, great
consternation prevailed, and the attendants, in order
to allow the occupants to escape quickly, cut holes in
the canvas and many of the visitors crawled out. It
was reported that two children were injured, but if so
they soon made their way home. None of the animals,
performers, or attendants were hurt. The perfor-
mance had n,:t commelced when the accident hap-
pened, and the circus was not full, or more serious re-
sults might have occurred. The damage is estimated
at £l3O. On Tuesday night a performance was given.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1887-04-30

THE DE TOURVILLE CASE.

WRITING TO THE JUDGE.

At the sitting of the Chancery Court on Saturday
morning, Mr. Justice Kay, addressing Mr. Marten,
Q.C., said that he had received a letter addressed to
him at his private address from the junior counsel for
the petitioner in the case of in re Brigham's Trusts.
The letter was to the following effect; referring to re
Brigham's Trusts, which was decided at the end of
last sittings, and the affidavit used by Sir Henry James
on behalf of the solicitors whose conduct was i tn-
peached, the writer said that in that affidavit it was
stated that when instructions were laid before him to
settle the petition, full particulars were laid before
him of all the circumstances of the case, and of the
fact that young De Tourville was reputed to be still
alive. Ihe affidavit was only put into his hand
just before the case came on for hearing, and
no opportunity was given him of replybg to
it; BO acting on the advice of other
i mem-
bers of the Bar, who had felt that t was
extremely hard that the solicitors should be enabled
to cast the whole blame on counsel with impunity, he
addressed his lordship for the purpose of stating that
the statements in the affidavits as to the instructions
laid before him were entirely false and untrue. His
instructions were clear and definite that young De
Tourville was drowned in the Bay of Naples. He
therefore appealed to his lordship to give him an oppor-
tunity of replying to the affidavit on oath, and he un-
dertook, if the petition was restored to the paper, to
give to the solicitors proper notice to produce all the
instructions and other documents necessary for prov-
ing what the instructions were. His lordship said
that the receipt of such a letter, addressed to his pri-
vate house, was exceedingly embarrassing, and he
adopted with regard to it the rule which* he always
ifollowed in such casfe—namely; of waking the ietter
iimtnediately public. That court and every other
court was always open to any person, whether a member
of the Bar or not, who felt, himself aggrieved; but the
sending of a private letter to him at his private ad-
dress was a proceeding irregular and improper in the
extreme.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1887-04-30

VICTOR HUGO'S WILL:

Probate was granted in London on the 21st April
of the will (dated 9th April, 1875) of Victor Marie
Hugo, formerly of Rue de Clichy. Paris, No. 21, but
late of Avenue Victor Hugo, No. 50, gentleman,
member of the French Academy, Senator of the
Seine, who died on the 22nd of May, 1885, and the
value of whose personal estate in England is declared
at £92,126 Bs., by Pierre Philibert Rouillon, of Rue de
Noveme, Paris, Licentiate of Law, one of the execu-
tors until George Charles Victor Leopold Hugo, and
Leopoldine Clemence Adele Lucie Jeannie Hugo, now
minors, two of the residuary legatees named in the will,
shall attain the age of 21 years, power being re erved
to grant probate to Adrian Huard, the other executor.
The testator states, according to the official translation
of the document; "This is my will. I must leave, as
sole heirs, first, my daughter Adele Hugo, now in a
private hospital in consequence of her mental condi-
tion; secondly, my two grandchildren, Georges and
Jeanne, born of the marriage of my son Charles,
deceased." The greater part of his fortune, with the
exception of his books, being invested in foreign per-
sonal securitiews, the testator directs the realisation of
all these, excepting such as may be in the English
aovernment Funds, and their investment in French
Rentes or shares of the Bank of France, and bequeaths
in trust for his two grandchildren before named all
his disposable property (including two estates in
Guernsey and the furniture of the large house there),
in conformity with Article 915 of the Civil Code,
With respect to his published works the testator states
that the disposition of them is for the most part en-
gaged; but as to those which have not been published,
or are in manuscript, his will is the master as to
their disposition, and having regard to the interest of
his legatees in them for fifty years as property, and
"in the interest of the work itself, to secure the
method of examination, the superintendence, the soli-
citude, and the labour of the publications in a manner
consistent with my dignity as a writer and the idea
of the work," he would make during his lifetime ar-
rangements which are to be "scrupulously respected
and vigorously maintained by his assigns ;" and if
either of his residuary legatees should attempt to
alter them, the interest in his disposable property of
such legatee is to be forfeited. Provision is made for
an annuity of 10,000 francs for her life for Madame
Charles Hugo. The will is not in the testator's own
writing, but, as he states, "dict6 pat moi, et sisnd
apres lecture."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1887-04-30

THRASHING A GHOST,

For some days past the inhabitants of Mumbles
Read have been in a state of excitement over the
alleged mysterious visitation of ghosts round the
Mumbles after night-fall. It being determined to
fathom the mystery, a number of men secreted them-
selves on Newton-hill, when the spectre duly appeared
in the form of a figure clothed in white, with
blackened face. Hands were instantly laid upon the
ghost, who was discovered to be well known in the
district. He was stripped of his garments, and a
sound flogging administered, notwithstanding his
entr( atlas and protestations that it was only a joke.
Meanwhile, a crowd had assembled, including the
vicar of the parish. On being interrogated, the
" ghost" said what he had done was only to arou6
t,ho el.ildren. The vicar said he had acted in a very
PGolish manner.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1887-04-30

DOCKYARD DISCHARGES;

The discbarrs continue at the Royal Dockyard at
Chatham, and close upon 200 men have received
notice that thear time will expire on the first Saturday
in May. These discharges are creating considerable
consternation in Chatham, Rochester, and Brompton.
Sir John Eldon Gorst, M.P., has been interviewed on
the subject and has made the following statement:
"As I stated when I last addressed my constituents
in January, I made representations to the Admiralty,
and they gave me distinctly to understand that
there would be no more discharges. I have since com-
plained to the Admiralty that I made this statement
on their authority, but that the subsequent discharges
have quite discredited it. The reply that they have
made to me is that the first statement was perfectly
accurate, but that it only applied to the current finan-
cial year. There was money enough to keep things
going to the end of the financial year, and there were
practically no further discharges till the financial year
closed. The mode in which the discharges take place
seems to be Ltterly indefensible. No good employer
of labour would ever dream of sending men who had
been at work nine or ten years adrift at a week's
notice. The Admiralty promise me that on future
occasions efforts will be made to discharge the men
in a less obnoxious way, but I must say, after the ex-
perience I have had, I cannot place implicit reliance
unon anything that is said to me."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1887-04-30

SOIIIH LONDON SOCIALISTS.

For several Sundays past the Socialists have been
in the habit of holding "demonstrations in San-
croft-street, Kennington-cross, and other places ad-
jacent. Disturbances have taken place, and com-
plaints been made by many of tho inhabitants. On
Sunday week there was a regular " scrimmage " in
Sancroft-street, and ugly knocks given and returned,
but no arrests were made. It appears a counter-
party has been formed which is known as the "Prim-
rose Anti Socialistic League." On Sunday there was
a disturbance, and the police were called upon, it was
said, to assist the Socialists. The order given was
that the parties should disperse. Several Socialists
afterwards went to the Kennington-lane Police-
station and complained of the police in not taking a
man whom they mentioned into custody. The in-
spector on duty refused to interfere. At the Lambeth
Police-court on Monday, a man came forward and
asked for a warrant against a person whom he named
for robbing and assaulting him. Mr. Biron: Under
what circumstances? Applicant:'We had a meeting,
which started at twelve o'clock on Sunday, when we
were set on by a gang of roughs. Mr. Biron: Who
are "we ? " applicant: Socialists Mr. Biron:
Meeting in the public streets? Applicant: Yes; I
was pushed off a box, which they tried to take away.
It was an organised mob that attacked us, and the
police would not interfere. Mr. Biron And I do
not intend to interfere. Applicant: lam a working
man, and want protection. Mr. Biron: Don't talk
bosh. You will have every protection when it is ne-
cessary. If you desire to proceed against the ma.'i
you name givo him into custody, but recollect if
the charge fails you lay yourself open to an action
for false imprisonment. I shall not grant any pro-
cess. Another man then complained that whilst he
was listening to the speeches he had his hat battered
in over his head. Mr. Biron: The police will pro-
tect you if you are acting properly. Applicant: They
will not. Mr. Biron: As I said before, I refuse to
interfere. The applicant was proceeding to argue
the matter when Mr. Biron said: I have heard
enough, and will hear no more. The applicant was
peisisting in speaking, when Mr. Biron ordered him
to leave the court. Chief Inspector Chisholm said
that neither party would be allowed to hold these
gatherings, and arrangements for that purpose were
being made. Mr. Biron said that would be the
best course to adopt. If any of the parties were
brought before him belonging to one side or the other
for a breach of the peace he should know how to deal
with them.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1887-04-30

FISH.

Mackerel, 2s 61 to 3s Ed ii-2a-E;il ditto, is to 28; whitinvo,
Is 6d to 4s; trawl ditto, 9d to Is 3d; trawl haddocks, Ed to
is; Dutch sire ts, 9d to is 4d. English ditto, Is 3d to 3s ;
native oysters, 2s 3d to 2s (Id; Dutch ditto, Is 9d to Is;
common ditto, 6d to is per dozen; salmon, is 4d to is I'd;
grilse, Is 3d to Is 6d: trout, 18 2d to Is 5d ; and eels, 8d to
10d per lb.
POTATO.
There was a moderate supply of potatoes on aale. The
trade was dul', at the annexed rates: Magnum bonums,
60s to 120 s; regents, 70a to 120 a; champions, 00s to 80s;
and Victories, 80a to 120 s per ton.

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1887-04-30

AFGHANISTAN.

Although the negotiations relating to the remaining
strip of the Afghan frontier are only now beginning
at St. Petersburg, it is possible to indicate the course
they will take with approximate precision. It is
known that the frontier has been agreed upon and
delimited to as far as Dugchi—a place due north of
Andkhoi, ar d 40 miles short of the Oxus. Briefly
put, the contention of the English Commissioner was
that the frontier line should be continued due north-
east to Khain-i-Ab, while his Russian colleague
declared that it shou:d take an almost due easterly
course to Ziarat Kwaja Salor, reaching the Oxus
only a few miles below Kilif. The question has
not advanced an inch beyond this stage, but the
evidence of Russia'a desire and intention to
appropriate, if possible, the whole of the
Kwaja Salor territory, on account of its great fertility,
has accumulated. The only practical solution can be
obtained by a compromise based on the fact that one
side or the other will agree to waive its claims in this
district for compensation elsewhere, or of a different
character. What this compensation may be can also
be indicated with perfect accuracy, on the assumption
that Russia is induced to admit the Ameer's claims to
the Kwaja, Salor district, down to liham-i-Ab, and to
abide by tho Afghan-Bokbaran arrangement of 1873,
Russia wouli be compensated bya cession of pastur-
ages and territory at Meruchak. In the opposite
evEn', of Russia's persistence gaining the day, the only
compen9ation that could be obtained for the Ameer
would be of a pecuniary character, and it is doubtful
whether he would regard this as perfectly satis-
factory.

Intelligence received at Bombay through a native
source announces that the Ghilzais have had an en-
gagement at Baboo Castle, near Khelat-i-Ghilzai, with
the Atseer's troops, in which the latter were defeated,
with the lose of 100 killed.
ic ouw ttppears that the General Gholan, who was
recently reported t 6 have been murdered, while in
negotiatinge
pursuit of Mushki Aktinder, was not Gholara Haider
Khan Charki. as 0 OKI at the time, but merely a
Haider Khan,
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the obstinate oyster.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1887-04-30

OLD HILL

VLOLENT ASSAULT AT A COLLIERY.—At the Puhli°
Office on Wednesday, before Messrs. B. T. Llickinan
J Walker, and W. Llolcroft, John Westwood,
miner, :pringfield. was charged with assaulting
Benjamin Jones also a miner, on the 23rd
The complainant, who appeared Li Court with a
badly injured face, stated that upon going tc the
Sprinatield Colliery on Saturday for his mues ti e
defendant met h.m, and wit hint the sl gh:est
pie-
Vocation struck him a viol at blow in tie face, Be
then remarke l, -I know I ,hall hay..i to pay, and I
will give you some more." He then dealt him a
violent bl iw in the left eye, cousin .i it to be tally
injured —rhe defenuant, who had no defence was
fineu 20s and:costs, or in default 28 days' imprivm-
meat.

A VIOLENT CHARACIER —Jame Yonng,
Dudtey ttoal, Tlvi34le, was sum n.)n for t :reat
ening to murd,r Joh i litntnirrs, a el rk, residing a.:,
Tividale comp:ainant sate 1 that in cons-
quence of his giving evidence ktainst the :iefen•trat
at a previous Court tae defendant came to hii
house, broke the windows, and thrcatenel to trine •
der hini.—Tao niegistrat,s regarded it as a bad clod
and ordered defendant to dad two s•iretie, in I:50
to keep the peace for three mow hs. or in ti ',fault 0. e
month's impriconin rat,
Rsip o.s C AL STEALERS —.thee Ward, a yowl;
wouran resiciiog at Sp.ingfi .1.1, w:ts pen, nixd .to
one M, nth's iinprisono,en., with h tri !Amu-, for
stealing a qtranti.y of coal tro the IV,tre n's Jittl
helonging.to the Eat! ot D... ey The ac.
(lidera has been ,evcral tunes c.tnvie! te! of fel:my.—
Four married woalen, Liam Ile;,.
Mary J .-)hrah Spra4g, an .I Mary SLaiv, all re.
si ling ut Spciugfield, were eacn 04, or four-
teen dais imprisonment fur ste ting eo-I from the
same coiliery.—:siary Rock mon Mary Atm Hill were
etch fined 5s aA:i costs for ',striking iol from the
Saltweiis Colliery.— Iwo boys name I To
mans and James Bellingham ere each ordered t
receive six strokes with the ir h red for s:ett,ill.47
coal from the same colliery.
CRUELTY TO A boO.—Edwin Danis, Knowle Villa,
Dudley Road, was citargeti with ilitrea.t.ns a dog
helo:•ging to Mr. Ebenezer Pea tres on th • 14th
inst. Mr Hooper of Dudlt-y, defeaded.—lt V. as
daJwit taat in conseq• e cc ef the coinplaina .r.s dog
barkurg sty the uefennaut the latter dealt it several
blows on Ur- head wi:h as-ick, rendering it
sensible. It was subsequently iound that t e do 4
was badly injured, and -that oue eye was co tiplettly
destroyA. Eor tti oefeaes it was fst.ated the
deg was freqten ly attaching relpk, Delndaat
was ordered to pay £1 2s including coss.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1887-04-30

BRIE ItLEY HILL.

DR^l.7lo.—At-ti;i;.iie-e-q.--,Tt.-o-n 7t,dty before
=i He ry E tub •r, on 1 P. H. fro ey. Rig , n trd
S mitt) waa 611,,1 24 6i an I costs for being drunk and
lord in -he --_•tonrbrithe Road, Ainbleeote. on
the 16 b inst.—Arthur Lowe, for boing drunk and
di2or ierly at the matl9 tiniti an I plat.T. was finel
61 a,t(l costs.—flenry Thom Is was ::11,rged with
h ince •'-nnk awl in B.ick pool 1;.t1.
Br ,Atno on the 19 n anl was fitted 2.: 6
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glands He e mined the skirting microscopically
and there was no indication whatever that the
animal was suffering from "grapes." He pledged
his oath the animal hd no "grapes"; he could tell
by the appearance of the flesh. T ere was no
clarn-ainess about the meat; it was not firs'-31ass
meat. A har !ening of the liver would cause a
yellow tinge in some puts. He gave his certificate
not knowing at the tint: C.-at th,?re were legal pro-
ceedings going on; in fact he believed he was doing
it for the Local Board. Cross examined :—He said
positively that there were no ''grapes." He saw
no puss exuding or he should have called it an ab
cess ; an abeam; on the liver would affect the whole
WO. He believed the cow was overdriven. He
had seen worae livers in well fed cows, An ex-
amination of the heart would have been deciiire.
There was no in&cation of consumption ii the
head. Re-examined ;--There was no indication of
puss in the liver; if ttiere had been he s'ould have
condemned the whole carcase.—Joseph Webb,
Ernest Ward, Mr. Brecknall, and Mr. Hand,
butchers, were called. and ' stated that in their
opinion the 'meat was fit. for food, though it was
of se,ond rate quality.—After a short consu!tation
the Bench decided to dismiss the eas-, remarking
hat it was apr -per ense to bring before them.—
Mr. Waldron applied fo: costs. but the Bench re-
fused the appli, ation
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1887-04-30

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