biglam/hmd_newspapers huggingface dataset:
The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-07-23

MONEY LENT FROM 1!10 to £l,OOO,
()N easy Terms and without Sureties to re-
spectable Householders, Farmers, Cabowners,
Cowkeepers, Professional Gentlemen, Lodginghouse
Keepers. sod Others,
APPLY TO

MR. T. BANNINGTOr,
First Floor, 48, Union Passage, Birmingham.
. .........._.

Distance tao object.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-07-23

HER MAJESTY'S SHIP " DOTEREL."

The Beunos Ayres Standard says ;—"Mr. Stant,
C.E., who has just arrived from the Straits of Megel-
lan has kindly favoured us with the following latest
particulars about this sad accident. On the 24th of
May, the divers, of whom there are eight at work,
three constantly down, recovered four corpses from
the vessel ' • those of Lieutenant Creigh ; Taylor, a
marine • Prior, a marine ; and Driscoll, a gunner.
Next day they were solemnly interred with naval
honours, the chaplain of Her Majesty's ship Garnet
officiating. The bodies were carried on four gun car-
riages, escorted by sixty marines from her Majesty's
ships Garnet and Penguin, with arms reversed and
muffled drums. Athough there was 2ft. of snow on
the ground, fully 400 people were present, among
them all the officers of the Garnet and Penguin, the
port captain, Dr. Fenton (the Government doctor)
and his son, Rev. Mr. Foran, Roman Catholic
chaplain at the Falkland Islands, Mr. Stant,'C.E.,

The divers are now engaged getting out the 64-
pounder guns, beneath which and the chains, anchors,
&c., all in a confused mass, the bodies are to be seen
lying in all attitudes. Lieutenant Creigh's corpse was
found in a sitting posture, with his head leaning on
his hand, as if he were reading when the accident hap-
pened; he was drowned, and not injured in any way.
Some of the corpses were parboiled. One boiler has
been uninjured, Lut another is not to be found. It is
surmised that the ship was short of water, and, when
the donkey-engines pumped in the salt water, the
boiler burst."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-07-23

THE HEAT.

801te

that. statistics issued by the Registrar-General show
„gle mean temperature at Greenwich last week
e,07 o'l deg., and 6.9 deg. above the average in the
de,,endijig week of the 20 years ending 1868,
seed—eu from photographic records. The mean ex-
th—e,d the average on each day of the week;
nottest day of the week was Friday, when the
ee2n was no less than 79.5 deg., and showed an ex-
tg, of 16'1 deg The lowest night temperature was
per;deg..on Wednesday, and the highest day tem-
r. Lure in the shade 07'1 deg. on Friday; the extreme
lege in the week was, therefore, 41.2 deg. The
qiest temperature in the sun, as shown by a self-
:gaitering thermometer with a blackened bull? in
4ello placed on the grass, was 1537 deg. on Friday.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-07-23

THE CROPS IN AMERICA.

~,„•A. Renter's telegram dated Washington, July 15th,
,718 that the condition of the wheat crop, as reported
illy the let inst is much better than as described in
la returns of .june 1, and averages 83 for the whole
e.°Linntry. The increas3 in the area planted -with corn
e "'early 2 per cent. over last year, while the average
eorlition of the crop is 90 against 100.
Fairfield, the Secretary of the Agricultural
sik7etY Of the State of lowa, reports a deficiency of
million bushels in the corn crop, and seventeen
ti;"l°D. bushels deficiency in the spring wheat, and
there is only a half crop of winter wheat, corn-
With last year in that State.
tke • e Washington Agricultural Department reports
itv
elz rn pro vern en t in the cotton crop since June. Its
dr.ed'afie condition is ninety-five, as against one hpn.
t, -last year. Wheat is stated to have also ira-
-I;ri'ved, and will average eighty-three against one
Tlllred, while corn will average ninety.
on
bale Georgia cotton crop is estimated at seven mil-
es. -
It ;
k;xe,t;s reported from the San Francisco Produce
,
krui —No that over twelve million centals of wheat
illearly one hundred and thirty-five thousand
cr,!!',..of flour from the crop of 1880 are still on hand
.ntornia.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-07-23

DEPARTURE OF THE QUEEN FOR
OSBORNE.

On Tuesday morning, at half-past nine o'clock, her
Majesty the Queen, accompanied by Princess Beatrice
and Royal suite, left Windsor Castle, drove to the
Great Western Railway station, and proceeded by
special train at 9.40 for Osborne. The weather was
very 4rn and there was a large ae.setAly of.peiii)le at
the station
stay tai
stoia; aitrtil Ile of v
s her
NigMajesty'sht until departure.
the 3
ture2rd o
.Thef
August, and then leave for Scotland.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-07-23

THE MARKETS.

METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKEZ-MONDAY.
The cattle trade is quiet in appearance. Supplias were
not large, but were sufficient, the extreme heat checkinfr
business. From our own grazing districts the receipts of
beasts were about the same as usual, the quality and con-
dition being up to the average. The tone of the market was
dull and quotations were Itot so strong as last week. The
beA Scots and crosses realised Is. 2d. to Is. 411. per 81b.
From Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex we received about 1,200,
from the midland and home counties about 800. On the
fore.igu side of the market there was a moderate supply of
beasts, which sold slowly, at rather weak prices. The
sheep pens were only moderately well filled. There
i
was no feature n the trade, sales progressing slowly,
at barely late rates. The best Downs and half-breds made
65. 241. to 6s. 4d. per 81b. Lambs were quiet, at Is. to 7s. Bd.
per 81b. Calves and pigs were disposed of at previous
currencies. Inferior beasts, 43. 6d. to 4s. 10d. ; second quality, 45. 101. to Is. ; piiine largo oxen, Is. to ss. 2d ; prime deots, Is. 4d. to Is. ; inferior sheep, Is, to Is. 6d. ; second quality, Is. Ccl. to 6s ; prime coarse woolled, 6s. to
65. 2.1. ; prime Southdowns, Cs. 2d. to 65. 4d. ; large coarse
calves, ss. to Is. 4d. ; prime small ditto, ss. 4d. to Is. Bd.
large hogs, 45. Bd. to ss. ; small porkers, 55 to Is. 4d. 1
lambs, Gs. to 7s. 80. per bib., sinking the offal.

METROPOLITAN MEAT MARKET.—MoNDAY,
Supply of meat in good condition and very small, bat
equal to the demand Trade very slow. Inferior beef,
23. Bd. to 33 4(1.; middling ditto, 35.. Bd. to 4s. 4d. ; prime
large ditto, 4s 4d. to 4s. ; prime small ditto, 4s. 6d, to
48. 8,1. ; veal. ss. to ss. Bd. ; inferior mutton, 33, 4d. to 4s. ;
Middling ditto, 43. 4d. to ss. 4d ; prime dittio, ss. 4d. to
CA. 41.; largo pork, 33. 8,1. to 4s. ; small -pork, 41.4. 2d. te•
4s. Bd. ; lamb, 6.3. 4d. to 7s. per 81b. by the carcase,

HOP.
The hop market is much in the same po,ition. & qniet
business is passing in ad quaiities, and pric,.s remaiu much
about the same The appearance of the plantations is still,
in the main, satisbetoiy. Kent, 1880, £4 to 41 ; Sussex,
1880, its. to £6; Farnham, 1880. £7 to £7 15s. ;
(country), 1880, £0 123. to £7 10s. ; Atnericla, 18F:0, £4 10s.
to £6 les, ; ltelgian, 1880, a 14s. to £2 18e. ; .English, 1579,.
lOs to ; foreign, 1879, 10s. to £3; old, all kinds, 10s. to
£2 per cwt. .
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-07-23

C TG AIRS

07 THE DZST BRANDS

2'0.8.40008 01'.1,;..z.-61 IaSORIPTIO2J

Lately Publisked.—Semonth Edition.

STAMMEhING, STUTTERING, LISPING,
lbeir CAUSES and CURE;
By Wm. ABBOTT,
Physician L;thc Dispensary Ar APctions (if the Sletelt

This is the only special work upon the subject of
Impedimenta of Speech, written by it qualified medical
man for many years. It is calculated to improve our
knowledge of a remarkable group of affections." Medi-
cal Review.

l'ullished by GEO. PITMAN, 140, 3owkß STREET,
LONDON, W.C.
Price 2s : sent post-free for 26 Itamp3.

Htilarged Edition, pr. 861), bound, Is or 14 stamps.
tiMO(EOPATHIC FAMILIN Y STRUCTOR
liY Du,. lacuna, AND W ASHINGTON EPP,.
Describes full) arid ptescribem for a bunored di,eases
I.ondon—Jstnes Epps d; Co.. 48, Tbreadueeelle.st., and
170,Piccadilly. lii tourbridge, 1. pp's tiomceopatn:e
‘iedietues .te ot.ly sold by A. F. Mottis. 136.

\i‘l-I:TE LION COCOA
tell.Zlauestlea. . Lateß.E.lones&Co
PURE -
• P".-- • / REFINED
EXTRACT •
OF 1 4i '?; CHOCOLATE
..;
COCOA. . POWDER,
2 •
-MAI`iiIERSTON - LONDON E
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-07-23

CHARLES MUDD, FISH SALESMAN
and GAME DEA.LER, 55, WWI STREET,
in (Aiwa% 1.4.1 his numerous katrons his best thanks for
their liberal tippoit duling i.is residence in,tourbridge,
begs to inform t—em that, 0,,‘ Mg to the tailing health of
ars. Aludd end himself, he is very reluctantly cow-
pelied to give up Business and leave the neighbourhood.
rre is glad to be'..ble to say that the Ti.u, in ail its
branches, wid he carried on by his blotter, J
idU.U.I), who has set %ed nib time as a Deepsea Fisher-
man, end has also been or iiiteen years engaged in the
kish, Game, and Emit 'Ensues, w,th allot which he is
• thoroughly COLlVeifia t. UEAILa MUDD is conli•
dent that the 'Lade will not sutler by the change nf
proprietorship, solicits for his brother the gotxlWl,l
and patronage enjoy ed tor so log y hituseis, and tor
which he will alv,a.)s lee! most glut aut.

OSEPH MUDD, in taking to the Business
lately carried up by his blether Charles, assures
the Nubility, Cieigy, Cre. try, ad Geueral Public ut
tutil bridge, th...t. no alba wili be wautiag uu his par,
to eusure a batisiactury c utinuauce of the 4 ride iu-
every Department, a..no hopes so to couduct it as to
deberve auO eujuy their cuuli,Aeuee ad suppurt.
Multauumer,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-07-23

sStourbribge &setter.

SATURDAY, JULY 23rd, 1881.

THE IRON TRADE.

WOLVERHAMPTON, Wednesday.

There was a fair attendance on 'Change, but
business was rather slow. Although numerous
buyers bought rather heavily at the quarterly
meetings, prices to-day were stronger, and many
cases were mentioned (1 manufacturers asking
more money. Marked harsremain at the rates
which ruled throughout the past quarter, but
common unmarked bars are from 2s 6d to 58 a
ton dearer than a month ego. Galvanisers'
sheets are up lOs a ton at some of the works,
though nail sheets are no higher. Hoops are
about 5s extra. Boiler and girder plates are in
quiet demand, at an unchanged value. There
is considerably more cluing in puddled bars, and
sales were made to-day at 58 and 7s 6d above
the last contract prices. Many of the finished
iron manufacturers report the receipt of suffi-
cient orders to keep them on full time for half
ti e quarter. The pig trade is steady, and prices
are much stronger. High-class pigs are in good
inquiry, while a great deal of part-mine iron is
on the order books. Common :cinder was sold
at 428 6d. The action of the Cleveland smelters
for reducing the output had but little influenea
on the vain() of Middlesborough brands. Derby.
shire and West Coast ligs are in more favour,
and prices are upheld. Ironstone and nalnufae-
titling coal sells better, but quotations are no
higher.

1311{MINGIIIM7 Thu rs day

'1 he tone of the market was steady, and the
v,lutue of business large, low prices being the
cl.ief cause of complaint. Common bars and
sheets were in good request, and makers are
alceady fail up with orders. Numerous sales of
bneets and hdops took place at a
price above that ruling a fortuight ago. Boiler
plaes ero in very slow demand, though some
goo I girder ,5 co iions,wer a offered. Medium pigs
were most saleable. Manufacturing fuel was in
better demand.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-07-23

A NEW TORPEDO-BOAT.

A New York telegram says that at Newport the
second official trial of a new submarine torpedo-boat
was made on Friday in last week before several army
and navy officers. It was directed from the shore by
an electric current, and the adjustable switch on
board wcrked perfectly. It went half a mile in two
minutes fifty-three seconds, was made to stop and
start at will, go to port. and starboard, and brought
back to the starting point. The trial was ssuccess
in everything except SPI, Woich wpo little more
than ten knots an W.our instead of thirteen, as the in-
veu.tors claimed. At the third trial on Saturday
the time was two minutes forty-two seconds.

At Portsmouth on Monday orders were issued in
the garrison that during the continuance of the excessive
heat all drills and fatigue parties are to be suspended be-
tween the hours of nine and four, and only the necessary
guards are to be mounted, the sentries in every case being
vosted on the shady side of their patrol.
"
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-07-23

lIALESOWEN.

HALESOWEN RECTORY.—We are informed that
the rectory of lialesowen was not accepted by the
Rev. Wiliam Barker, of West Cowes, to whom it
was offered by Lord Lyttelton. The living has now.
we b lieve, b een offered to the Hon. and Rev. F.
Godolph Pelham, of Beverley, Yorkshire.
A.LESOWEN &ND HASBURY INDUSTRIAL CO-
OPERATIVE SOCIETY (LIMITED). - The forty-first
qu irterly meeting of this society was held at the
stores, Peckingham Street, Haleowen, on Wednes-
day last; Mr. H. Hiycrck in the chair. The
balance-sheet was submitted by the secretary, and
approved. It showed the sales at the stores for
the past three months to have been £2,294., the
working expenses amount to £BO, which left the
sum of £l5O to be divided in the shape of interest
and dividend. A dividend of is 2d in the pound
was declared.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-07-23

DOGS AND THE TROPICAL HEAT.

Although the continued hot weather in London has
caused a variety of changes in the modes of clothing,
living, and out-door exercise of the community, and
temporarily in all the conditions of life, very little, if
any, alteration appears to have been paid to the state
of the numerous owned and ownerless dogs that
are constantly in the streets, the latter class of
animals being particularly plentiful in the poorest and
most crowded districts of London. It has been during
the put week 4 Very usual thing to see dogs in the
streets, their tongues hanging out of their mouths,
and evidently parched through want of water.
Several cases of people—especially children—being
bitten by dogs, have occurred since the tropical
weather set in. A day or two since a Newfoundland
dog—generally a very quiet breed—bit a little girl in
Stamford-street, and created an alarm by snapping at
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-07-23

OUR RELATIONS WITH FRANCE.

The Times says :—" It would be a poor service to
France if the Government ef this country should try
to convey the impression that her proceeding in Tunis
have been regarded, either by Parliament or the
people, with approval or with indifference. It is /veil
that France should see that on every ground the affair
ought not to take any further extension. We
trust, indeed, that now that a military display
has been made, the moderate poition of the
French people will see that it is time to stop.
They have been rudely awakened from the
complacent dream in which their rapid apparent
success in Tunis led them to indulge, and in the
presence of a revolt, actual or threatened, which may
easily spread through the three millions of Algerian
and the two millions of Tunisian Arabs, in the
presence of an indignant Italy, an alienated Spain,
and a cynically jubilant Germany, sensible men of all
parties may well ask themselves whether the game has
been worth the candle. We ourselves greatly prize
the French alliance. But the way to make it per-
manent is for neither country to embark upon schemes
of aggression and adventure which may lead it, in
spite of itself, into dangerous collision with the senti-
ments and the interests_ of the other.'
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-07-23

MEERSCHAUM

BRIAR-ROOT PIPES,
PLAIN AND FANCY

CIGA R AND CIUARIUTE HOLDERS

And Every Description of

TOBACCONIST'S GOODS

ALSO A FINE STOCK OF
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-07-23

SAT U i it I, JULY .23, 1881.

made by them at the outset was a little excessive,
and thle- a reditetion in that demand will have the
effect ef iter ae'ng ,heir chance of ultimate success.
Consieer ,hle agiatien his been manifested by the
nailers on the questirn, and in accordance with the
expressed de,ire of a large number of the people,
a meeting of delegates was held on Thursday, at
Halesowen, to consider the proposal. The follow-
ing districts were represented :—Rowley, Oldswin-
ford, Halesowen, Bt-dgley, Bromsgrove, Lye Waste,
Old Hi 1, Blackheath, Gorsty Hill, and Haysech.
The Chairman (Mr. John Price) explained that the
conference was called to consider an important
suggestion, which had emanated from some of the
districts, as to the advis ibility of altering their
demand from the list framed in August 1878 to
that accepted in 879. He was personally opposed
to such a step, because he thought the prospects
of success exceedingly good. He believed that if
the operatives held out a little longer they would
receive the 30 per cent advance demanded by them.
He also reminded the meeting that some of the
most important districts were opposed to the pro-
posal to reduce their original claim. The delegates
from Bromsgrove, Blackheath, Halesowen, Old
Hill, Gorsty Mil. and Haysech all spoke in favour
of theiproposed alteration of the original demand
and urged that the operatives would secure
the August list, 1,878, if they held out until the
masters had disposed of their sticks. After a long
discussion, it was resolved to alter the demand of
the operatives, and that the strike in the future ,

should be for a return to the list framed in 1879,
instead of the Augu-t 1878 list—the list which the
naders now claim ia a reduction of about 10 per
ci nt. upon the original demand, and represents an
mivance generaliy of about 29 per cent. It is con-
sidered probable that this offer of compromise on
tit • part of the operatives will lead to a s-ttlement
o t! e unhappy dispute.
A meeting was held in the Town Hail. BromF-
grove, on Wednesday evening to consider what
practical steps could be taki.n to provide work for
the unemployed nailers. Mr. John Green, the
bailiff, presided ; and the Rev. J. Kidd, Messrs.
Parry, Brown, Cozen, Tu.ton, Leadbetter, Byng
and others were present. Some striking instances
of destitution amongst the working nailers were
mentioned, and it was acknowledged that it wa.:
almost impossible to deal with the difficulties of
tl,e nail trade unless the number of nailmakers can
be sensibly reduced, as over-production is the root
of •11 the present evils. Toe introduction of a new
industry into the town, emigration, and the
employment of the females in domestic service,
were mentioned as the most likely to eff,et the
desired object, and it was thought the manufacture
of boots and shoes might be advantageously in-
troduced. It was decided to present a requisition
to the bailiff to call a public meeting to further
consider the subject.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-07-23

THE, WESLEYAN CONFERENCE,

The one hundred and thirty-eighth annual Con-
ference of the Wesleyan Methodist Church com-
menced on Tuesday in Brunswick Chapel, Liverpool,
when 800 ministers were present. After filling up
the vacancies in the legal hundred caused by the
deaths of the Revs. Dr. jobson. Dr. Morley Putushon,
Elamuel Coley, and Wm. C, Simpson, and by the re-
tirement cf others, the Conference proceeded to the
election of President. The Rev. William Arthur
having .informed the Conference that the state of his
health rendered him incapable of filling the office, a
ballot was taken, and the Rev. Dr. Osborn was elected
by a large vote.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-07-23

THE CAMP AT WIMBLEDON.

TRE WINNER OF THE QUEEN'S PRIZE.
The
il„ nrincipal contest of the meeting, that for the
reen'a- Prize of £250 and the Gold Medal of the
ational Rifle Association, was decided on Tuesday,
Zider tolerably favourable conditions for shooting,
Wit' the result of placing at the head of the coin-
tetitors for this, the Wimbledon Blue Riband. Private
raeLlc, of the 3rd Devon Rifle Volunteers, with a score
°') points, three higher than had ever been made by
3' "previous winner of the Gold Medal. (The highest
Possible score would be 105 points.) Corporal Cald-
,w,ell, of Renfrew, was second. The victory of the west
n*Yroan was hailed with great enthusiasm. There
"4 a large concourse of people present, and the shouts
se again and again, and then in a lull of cheering the
(leorge's band was heard playing, "See the Con.
eri
clupng Hero."
Eck's rifle having been tested and declared correct,
-4arl Brownlow, President of the Council, advanced
into the open space in front of the Executive Offices
41,11, shaking hands with Beck, congratulated him on
L 4 victory. Lady Brownlow then graciously fastened
the badge on his arm, and the rifle with which he had
'hot having been formally presented to him a chair
brought, and the Queen's Prizeman of 1881 was
413,1:ne Of on the shoulders of four sturdy Devonshire
The band led the way, playing Handel's trium-
E 441 march, to the camp of the Victories, where
volonel Walrond, on behalf of the Devonshire men,
tit'anked those present for their hearty reception of
• hero of the day.

aft;rii. vate Thomas Beck, aged twenty-three, is the son
r- Thomas Beck, Town Councillor of Tiverton.
ea:ri"as been a volunteer for about seven years. He
raaa- „3' distinguished himself in competitions at local
Of I:4_B* gaining reputation as a reliable steady shot.
Years he has taken several prizes at county
t setin
a, ,gBs and was chosen as member of the county
in the last competition between Devon and
--Clesex. Beck scored the highest for Devon. This
foins third year at Wimbledon. His father was
—LerlY a volunteer and a crack shot.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-07-23

DISASTER AT giE4.

The ship Cardigansh,ire has arrived in the Mersey
with the widow and child of the late Captain Scott, of
the Liverpool barque Davina. While the Cardigan-
shire was on her voyage for Rangoon, the captain, on
the 9th of May, in lat. 5550 S., long. 25'45 11.,
sighted a barque flying signals of distress. There Was
a strong gale and heavy 80 which prevented any
attempt at succour. The captain of the Cardiganshire
waited till the weather moderated, and next morning
despatched the lifeboat to the vessel, which proved
to be the Davina. The .barque had experienced
terrible weather, and the captain, chief officer,
and three seamen had. been lost overboaril. The
vessel was in a sinking state, and the remainder of the
crew (eight) were taken on board the Cardiganshire. The
second mate, one of the rescued,
had his thigh broken.
Captain Scott's wife and infant were on board the
Davina, and were safely transferred to the, Cardigan-
shire. The Davina, which was of 425 tons, was sugar
laden, and was proceeding from Sourabaya to Queens-
town for orders. On the 4th of June When the
Cardigansh ire arrived at St. Helena, the shipwrecked
mariners were handed over to the shipping master of
the island,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-07-23

J. W. BENSON,

WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER

By Special Warrant
TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN,
And by Special Appointments to
lI.R H THE PRINCE OF WALES, HIM, THE EMPEROR OF RUSSIA,
PRIZE MEDALS-LONDON, DUBLIN, AND PALIS.

BENSON'
CLOCKS,
For Churches, Turrets, or Public
Buddings, Dining or Drawing Room
Library, Carriage, Church. Hall,
or Shop, Perpetual Calendars,
Wind Dials, do.
NOVELTY—" }ABLY ENGLISH"
Clocks, in Wood and Ormolu, De-
corated with Blue China, Wedgwood,
Irom ai es. Made solely vy
Bzirsow.
BENSON'S "Workman's" e.,5 Se Silver English Lover. (Trarnont.d.)
BENSON'S "Everybody's" Silver Watch, ZS 3s, with Crystal Glass. (Wa.A.icinisd
BENSON'S Silver and Electro-Plate.—For Race and Atiaslic Me•tings, Presentstsona •
Household Use, Special Disrupts and Estimates Free.

BEN ON'S,

BENSON'S

WATCHES.
Of every Description, suitsblegfor
all climates, from 2 to £OO guineas.
Chrouographs,,Chronometers Keyiess
Levers, Presentation, Repeats's,
ltailway Guards', Boldiere, and
Workmen's Watches, of Mars
Strength.

GOLD AND SILVER
JEWELLERY.

Of away Description, in th• /tie/last
and Newest DOSIQUit, st the Lae..3
Prices compatible with grad wsrk•
manship. Brooches. Bracelets. Nock-
lets. Lockets. itu4s, Earrings, ac.
and also in Diamonds sad Precious
atones.

BENSON'S new PAMPHLEI of WATCHES the most comprehensive;in the WORLD, &ivies
prices and illustrations a every kind. Just published, 2 stamps.
BENSON'S new PAMPHLET of L:LOCKS, the largest yet published, with designs sad prises
Free, 2.stamps.

BENSON'S new PAMPHLET of JEWELLERY, illustrated. 2 stamp
BEN:ION'S new PAMPHLET of SILVER and ELECTRO-PLATE, illustrated.
BENSON'S new PAMPHLET of TURRET CLOCKS, illustrated.
Watches sent Free and Safe by Post.
Watches, Clocks, Jewellery andPlatie Repaired by Skilled Works's.**
PLATE, JEWELLERY, AND WATCHES EXCHANGED.
MERCHANTS, AND SHIPPERS, SUPPLIED
STEAM FACTORY AND CITY SHOW ROOMS—

tarrips.

CLUBS,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-07-23

No 881

NILES BY AUCTION

FOR SALE.

IVIONEY.—WHERE AND HOW TO GET IT
The Everlasting Perplexing Question.'
How to Solve the Mystery.
Nee Borrow it? Yes. Bat Where?
- at a Loan Office where business is co. ducted in such
IWI7 that it violates all the Laws of Equity.
N here then?
list! the IMPERIAL ADVANCE BANK. Why there?
)41.-7,ttaa business has been carried on at that Establish-
-47,` tor the past six years in an honourable and liberal
never in a single instance taking an undue
wi:ritage, bat always treating its numerous customers
kabdllienoy. The Imperial Advance Bank can produce
114„--`,1124 of :etters, from borrowers (whose yormiseion
'lva to do so) expressing gratitude for the liberal
14:4,:if'set they have received from this bank; and &pia-
-1-„". Ma) test assured that businees will be carried on in
Its—er6 it has been in the pest Ihe at 41elity of this
4,7 will be at once recognised when s pplicants are
pii-'lllcd that it was built and is the property ,of the
end is valued at l'a) 000.
IL
itth. " ruperiel Advance Bank has at its command
bojereuh sumi s voryinc from £lO to £l,OOO. ready to
(4,1," to Partners. Private Householders, (Ladies or
Vi Shorkeepers Car Proprietors. Licensed
el:lusters. Cowkeepers, Tradesmen, school Pr- prietore,
Xeez,ll„,""ii. Builders. NV areheusernen, Lodgic g-house
Professioeel Gentlemen, Clerks Lolling
situations, Persons about entering into
Te, j and all other responsible persons.
bet it perial A.4lvence Bank requires NO SURE IIES,
siatkriti,,l2 to borrowers wittier'. requirieg their friends'
itent."kta•
.
of te.r tUttone and Loans paid cif, and every kind
arty P.rt brY accozemodsti, n granted without delay, in
tri
glsnu and elem.
lotto: further Ir:formation N
call, at Bank, or apply by
etetieg amount required, to
70 L. sIAIMON s, (Principal),
72, VIZaOEIA STBEILT, LIVERPOOL
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-07-23

ANOTHER COMET.

.Mr. J. M. Schieberle. an amateur astronomer using
tilp instruments of the University at Ann Aibor' in
Michigan, discovered new PorliPt Rt 0;W 0'0.514 on
the morning of July the 14th. Its position Is right
ascension five hours, forty-eight minutes, declination
north, thirty-eight degrees forty-five minutes in
Auriga. Its motion is north-west, and it is probably
crossing the path of the present comet. Astronomer
Swift Warner, of the Observatory at Rochester, New
york, has also seen this comet. He says that at the
end of July Enckels comet will be leen !n'ths con-
stellation called tho Flr.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-07-23

DUDLEY AND MIDLA.ND GEOLOGICAL

SOCIETY.

The members of this soiety had their fourth
fill rase in' of the presmt season on Wednesday
at th ‘Violhope Valley in Herefordshire, a district
fmnous Lr its geological features and attractive
se, nery. Th party were joined en route hy a
detachinent from the Malvern Naturalists' Field
ClUo under Mr. G F.G S.. who had kindly
ualertaken to act as pilot. Mr. A Freer, presi-
dent of the l'udley Society, was with the members
oi the exp dition. On reaching Stoke Edith
Station t.:Air, was a short stay at the Foley Arms
Hwel, Tartin4ton, nireshments being served in a
room interesting to geologists as the spot where
Sir Ro leick Murchison wrote his great work on
Sibiria. The walk before the visitors was one of
seven or eight miles, but the weather was as favour-
able as could well be desired and the district was as
rich in its panoramas, as it was in those physical
features which it was the spscial object of the
pedestrians to examine. The old red sandstone was
cro-sed, and the party was soon on the Silutiaa
measures, which have been so well hammered out
by Murchison, Phillips, and Symonds. In. the
course of the walk capital sections of the typical
Ludlow, Aymestry, and Wenlock beds were met
with, and some little time was spent at diff rent
points in tearch of the characteristi.: fossils for
which they are noted. At Dornington Mr. Piper
read an interesting paper on the geology of the
Woolhope Valley, and it gave rise to porno debate
as to whether the views of Murchison as to the
formation of the valley were tenable. A vote of
thanks was paPed to Mr. Pip r for his paper, on
the motion of Mr. A. Freer, seconded by Mr. Made.
ley (secretary to the Dudley society). The walk
back to Torrington was very enjoyable, and the
whole excursion was an txceedingly interestinv. one.
The visitors dined at Torrington, and then took
train homewards.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-07-23

THE COMTE liE CHAMBORD.

Banquets were given in most of the Paris arrondisse-
ments on Sunday to celebrate the fete-day of the
Comte de Chambord, and at each an address was read
signed by his adherents present. This docunpnt,
after remarking that under an odious yoke everything
is on the decline b • that incapable plci greedy hands
dispose of the puLlio fortune and of French blood ;
that Algeria., thatlast jewel added to the Crown by the
national moimrchy, is threatened ; that formidable
ventures are in preparation, and the renown and
security of France are jeopardised in the name of the
Republic, which, to satisfy its cupidity, is risking her
destiny, continues :—" The time has come to awaken
men's energy and excite their courage. All tlny,t
seems Io.A will be saved in the nain,, of the Ring,
towards whom this ;;trilcAit Wishe4 of all who are mind-
ful of the future are directed, in the name of the King,
who announces to us the triumph of justice, the re-
vival of honour, and the rule of honesty."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-07-23

TriE POPULATIONS OF TOWNS.

prtf,il:l 'T. R. Holland, senior M.P. for Brighton,
C ed on Monday night at a distribution, of prizes.i
ttontiection with a Workpeople's Flower Show ,
eve'l'ple Encouragement Sciety at Hove. He. said
~()ne must see that there was a great tendency
touaYs for the greater number of people to live in
011.17,4' Looking over the Oen:us Return, he was
.sed to find that the population of towns had
nutrr"-i to au en,rinous exteut compared with the
rter of nd A-` Persons living in the country. For every
were Persons living in the country thera
tl hundred and ninety -nine in towns,
eountr,v-el'efore, if people conic' not get into the
the c the -only thing they could do was to firing
viork°l"„ntriv to them, to surround the homes of the
•rem' (I%.?'"ses in towns with everything that could
In
thing, wh. In, of the country, and amongst all tho,e
a
aPpe l le" reminded them of the country, nothing
411 ed e
who assisted in making the home of the
to them so directly as the growth of flowers.
•Wor3ic°ll
r Ing an happy, and assisted in introducing a
pleasure, benefited the whole world. He felt
that the
uch society with which they were connected did
M in th*
is way.
Ite •
h ;Laid people in
fernng to the
e outcry of depression in agricult.
k ure,
what to g
England did not appear to now
row on th
And all the tun' e e soil with benefit to themselves,
this cry of depression was raised they

were importing things from abroad, especially vege-
tables, which they pretended they could not grow
themselves. Vegetables grown close to towns in Eng
land must be of much greater value than those im-
ported; and if they would devote more attention to
their production he believed that the condition of the
country would be greatly improved.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-11-26

Soul anb gistritt germ.

COUNTY COURT.

KING AND CO. V. BROMWICII, FOSTER, AND Co.
—At the County Court, on Thursday, before Sir
Rupert Kettle, judge. This was an action brought
by plaintiffs, Messrs. King and Company, brick
manufacturers, against defendants, who reside at
Rugby, for £47 9a 3d, balance due for bricks sold
and delivered to the defendants. Mr. Perry appeared
for plaintiffs and Mr. Horufray defended. Mr.
Perry, in opening the case, said that the defendants
were engaged in building a house at ;Malvern,
the bricks were sent there at the order of defend-
ants. They had paid into court £23 16s 2d, and
they now sued for the balance. Quotations were
given for certain sized bricks and several tracings
were made. On the third tracing the bricks were
much larger, and they were quoted at 58 per dozen.
His friend toldhim that the figures paid into court
were intended to be 3d each tor those Woks they
had charged 5d for. After hearilg th. evieouce
his Honour gave judgment for plaintiffs'
SIOIIIOIY V, kialumue, iL11,5 was ag stotiou W

-----------
-'r----
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-11-26

You are invited to participate in the chances
of winning in the grand drawings of prizes
guaranteed by the State of hamburg in which
more than 9 'pillions 100,000 marks have

to be won.
In the course of these advantageous drawings
which contain according to the prospectus only
100,000 tickets, the following ,prizes will be
forthcoming, viz.:

The highest prize will be ev. 400,000 Marks.
Premium of 250,000 Marks.-1 Prize of
150,000 Marks-1 Prize of 100,000 Marks
—1 Prize of 60,000 Marks— 1 Prize of
50,000 Marks-2 Prizes of 40,000 Marks
—3 Prizes of 30,000 Marks— 1 Prize
of 25,000 Marks-4 Prizes of 20,000
Marks— 7 Prizes of 15,000 Marks-1.
Prize of 12,000 Marks— 23 Prizes of
10,000 Marks-3 Prizes of 8,000 Mark
—3 Prizes of 6,000 Marks— 55 Prizes of
5,000 Marks— 6 Prizes of 4,000 Marks
109 Prizes of 3,000 Marks-212 Prizes of
2,000 Marks-10 Prizes of 1,500 Marks
2 prizes of 1,200 Marks —533 Prizes of
1,000 Marks —1074 Prizes of 500 Marks
—lOO Prizeb of 300 Marks-49 Prizs of
250 Marks-60 Prizes of 200 Marks-
-100 Prizes of 150 /darks-29115 Prizes of
38 Marks ctc etc. in all 50800 Prizes
which will be sure won in 7 drawings within
the space of a few months.
The first prize-drawing is officially fixed for
for the 14 and 15 of DECEMBER, of this
present year and the prize is for
1 a whole original ticket only 6 sh—d or 6
1 Marks, a halt original ticket only 3 sh—d or 3
Marks, a quarter original ticket only 1 sh —6d ,
or .14 31azka, and I will forwarded these
original tickets guaranteed by the State (not
prohibited premissory notes) even to the most
distant countries in return for the amount for-
warded prepaid. Every ticket holder will
omoringliengral
receiveticke ticket
thefr a tpi alongis.os
p ee
tu ws i
rt hr 0 t
vhi ed originaled
u.iwith
I I rile arms of the State and immediately after
1 tee drawing, the official list without any
Icharge.

The payment and forwarding of the sums
won to those concerned will have my special
and prompt attention, and with the most ab-
solute secrecy.

IW' All orders can be sent by the medium of
a Post Office Order, or in English Postage
Stamps.
cc-ut. Please address the orders before the

on account of the approaching drawing of the
prizes, in ail conlidenaa to
SAMUEL HECKSCHER, SR.,
BANKFR AN, -EYCFLINGE AGENT AT HAMBURG
GERMANY.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-11-26

RHEUMATISM.

FIEUMATISM, Gout, Lumbago, Pains
_ILA in the Head, Side, Back, Joints, and Limbs
cured by DAY'S RHEUMATIC PILLS. Price ls. lid.
per box. Sold by Mr. Pugh, Patent Medicine Vendor,
al, Coventry Street, Stourbridge ; and all Chemists
Wholesale by all the London Houses.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-11-26

THE MARKETS.

MARK-LANE.-MONDAY.

Heaviness prevails in the grain trade. There is not much
doing, and prices favour buyers. English grain is in
moderate supply. Foreign wheat is plentiful, but other
grain is rather short. English wheat is dull of sale, and may
be quoted is. per quarter lower. In foreign wheat not
much is doing, the prices realised being 6d. to is. per quarter
easier than on Monday last. Flour is a dull market, and
drooping in value. Barley sells slowly, and grinding is
weak, hut malting supports late rates. Oats met with but
little alteration, and, with the prospect of increased sup-
plies of Russian produce, prices have favoured buyers.
Maize remained steady at late rates. Beans and peas were
quiet on former terms.
METROPOLITAN CATTLE MARKET.—MONDAY.

The cattle trade is firmer in tone. Supplies are not so
liberal as they were, and there is a better demand ; hence
quotations are firmer. The supplies of home-fed stock were
moderate, and those from Scotland were limited, but from
Ireland liberal. Beasts moved off steadily, at better prices.
The best Scots and crosses sold at ss. Sd. to ss. 10d. per 81b.
From the Midland and home counties we received about 2,000,
from Scotland 61, and frem Ireland 1900., The foreign
department of the market was sparingly supplied, mainly
with Danish beasts, which sold at full prices. Sheep were
very scarce, and there was a good market for them, the best
Downs and half-breds selling at is to is 2(1 per 81b. Calves
and pigs were steady at late rates.
.At Deptford were 1,000
6dCotaorse
g:;anydrizmnfeerlsiorgr
large oxen,
4d Sd
to
4bse.a beasts
caonidl
d94ouoaosheep. l
ity,
150sc16;nictooaOrsse;
panridmeincfoearssiner
ss. to 5s Gd ; second
55 6,1 ; prime Scots,
large coarse•calves, 56 to is Gd ; prime small ditto, Os 6d to
woolled, Gs Sd to Gs 8d ; prime Southdown,Ga lod to 7s 2d ;
ssBdq
quality, istay ,
Os; large hogs, 48 Sd to Os; neat small porkers, 55 to 5s ad
per 81b to sink the offal. .
METROPOLITAN MEAT MARKET.—MONDAY.
A modsrate supply of meat was offered. Fine qualities
were steady. Other kinds was dull. Prices :—lnferior beef,
as to as 8(1; middling ditto, 45 to 4s 6d ; prime large
,8.; 111 pproirmke,
4dsit4dto, t 0 554 s 4dBdto per Osa ldb by large
the
carcass.
ditto, 4s 8d to 5s ; prime small ditto, 4s 10d to 51 ; veal,
5s to 59 4c1.; Inferior mutton, 35 4d to 4s; middling
_
pork. 34s88d4dto 4sto 58 6
; sm
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-11-26

A CURE FOR HYDROPHOBIA.

Dr. John Ruxton, of the Army Medical Depart-
ment. was called in, at Peshawur, in 1874, to a boy,
aged five, who had severe symptoms of hydrophobia,
following one month after a bite received from a rabid
bull-dog. Considering the case to be hopeless, and
remembering the soothing effects of Indian hemp,
taken by himself on one occasion for experiment, Dr,
Ruxton administered five minims of the tincture of
that herb simply to relieve the child's sufferings. To
his surprise, the child fell asleep for ten hours, and, on
awaking, felt very drowsy and slept again for twelve
hours. The symptons of hydrophobia never recurred,
though the medicine was repeated as a mr.astue to
insure perfect relief.
In an account of seven ca,es of hydrophobia, all
fatal, Mr. F. A. Southam, assistant-surgeon to the
Manchester Royal Infirmary, gives his experience of
four drugs which he employed for the relief of the
patient's sufferings. Chloral, by its sedative action
on the nervous system, gave most relief. It is best
administered by subcutaneous injection, as the prick
of the needle does not appear to set up spasm, and, if
given by enemata, may cause irritation of the rectum,
and interfere with nutrient injections, by which alone
the patient can be fed. Morphia is of far less value.
Curare absolutely adds a new element of danger to the
case ; in two instances alarming symptoms of failure
of the respiration suddenly appeared, without any
relief being afforded to the spasms. Chloroform,
absolutely useless as a curative agent, is of value as a
means of producing a complete, though temporary,
cessations of the convulsions, during which I ause
food may be introduced into the stomach,—British
Medical Journal,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-11-26

LYE.

WAGES AGITATION AMONG HORSENAIL MAKERS.
—At a meeting of horsenail makers, held at the
Lye Waste, on Tuesday night, it was resolved to
demand from the employeis lan advance of 3d per
thousand. The men stated that they had been
waiting a month or more for the masters, and if the
advance was not conceded notices to expire on the
3rd December would be given in. As wages are
low in the horsenail trade, the operatives expect an
amicable se t tlement.

IRON TRADE SUMMARY.

THE FOREIGN IRON AND COAL TRADE.

The Iron markets of the Continent—if we exo9pt
that of Austria, which appears to be entering on a
period of comparative quieiness, owing to purely
local circumstances—till display all the signs of an
unabated activity, which promises to last through
the winter. In the Belgian market prices are still
rising, the demand being excellent for all descrip-
tions of iron. France, the serenity of the iron in-
dustry of which is at present somewhat perturbed
by the unexpected favours bestowed on Belgian
manufacturers in the new Franco-Belgian treaty,
presents a picture otherwise free from any mis-
givings as to the prosperity of its iron trade.
Prices remain very firm, with a tendency to rise,
and the prevailing briskness is not at all affected
by the large quantity a work which has to be
placed abroad, entirely due to the impossibility of
getting orders quickly, executed at home. The iron
market of Germany is at the present moment the
most active on the continent. The past week has
again witnessed a rise in nearly all descriptions
of pig iroa ; manufactured iron following this ad-
vane Some works are now asking 140 marks for
bar iron, and several contracts have been signed
at 135 marks. Angle-iron, joists, and plates have
made a start of 10 marks per ton. The continental
coal markets, notwithstanding the exceptionally
mild weather, continue brisk. Any falling-off in
the demand for domestic fuel is fully compensated
for by the growing requirements of the iron trade
Consequently, production does not slacken, while
quotations show no signs of giving way. Priees
have again risen both in the Belgian and German
markets. The American market for scotch pig.
iron is reported weaker, while the continued
high freights militate against any new orders.
American pig is fairly supported.
Iron.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-11-26

OLD HILL.

CONCERT AT TILE TRINITY HALL.-01:1 Monday
last a concert of great merit was given in the
Trinity Hall, and from the names of the ladies and
gentlemen that appeared on the programme it
could not fail to be attractive. Notwithstandinz,
the inclemency of the weather there was a good,
and certainly an enthusiastic audience. The ob-
ject of the concert being for the benefit of the
Trinity Qrieket Club, nodoubt the funds will be
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-11-26

HOUSEKEEPING EXPENSES IN NEW

YORK.

The St. James's Gazette remarks :—" Housekeeping
expenses in New York have much increased of late.
Prices of nearly all articles of food are, it is stated, con-
siderably higher than a year ago. Taking the average
of the rise in peices, it is estimated that the house-
keeping expenses of a family in New York are fully
25 per cent. higher now than they were at the same
period of last year. Some articles have gone
over 100 per cent. ; others have risen only 10.
Potatoes, which. sold last autumn for 1 dol. 25 c. to
1 dol. 50 c. per barrel, now cost 3 dols. to 3 dols.
po c., and would be still higher but .for the
importation of Canadian potatoes, which find a
profitable market notwithstanding the high tariff of
15 c. per bushel. Good apples, which last year sold
for an average of less than 2 dols. per barrel, now
range from 4 dole. to 5 dols. The prices of meat show
an advance of from 10 to 20 per cent., and would be
still higher were it not for the fact that the low transit
rates on live stock bring the beeves of Illinois, lowa,
and Kansas, and even of Texas, in competition with
those raised upon the pasture•lands of New York and
Pennsylvania. Flour has risen about one dollar a
barrel. The advance in butter and cheese averages
about 25 per cent., and eggs are nearly 50 per cent.
above usual prices at this season of the year. The in-
creased cost of living falls heavily upon the poorer and
middle classes, and stringent household economies
seem likely to be the order of the day."

Miss Sate Shelley, of lowa, who saved a train from
wreck in a washout, has been presented with a watch by the
railroad conductors of that State. On the case is engraved
a picture of the scene at the bridge, where the young woman
At the risk of her We stopped the train.

:
.• •
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-11-26

EMIGRATION TO THE CAPE.

We (Standard) have been requested to state that the
Cape Government are desirous at the present time of
calling attention to the resources of the Colony as a
field for agricultural emigration.

The position and prospects offered to immigrants
by the several Acts and Regulations of the Colonial
Government are briefly summarised in the following
heads of information, forwarded to us from a source
which may be taken as an ample guarantee of their
trustworthiness.
The class of emigrants specially desired are farmers,
possessing some capital, or farm labourers accustomed
to and desirous of pursuing agricultural employments.
Frugal and sober men prepared, especially at the out-
set, to face the difficulties inseparable from any in-
dustrial avocation, may fairly look for success.
The Cape Government undertake, subject to certain
reasonable conditions, to transport emigrants and their
families from the port of embarkation in England to
their respective locations in the Colony, providing
food during the sea passage. Adequate arrangements
are made by the Cape Commissioner of Crown Lands
and Public Works for receiving and locating emigrants
on their arrival in the Colony.

Grants of land are made to emigrants on excep-
tionally easy terms, and assistance may be given in
the form of small advances without interest, repay-
able within two years. Agricultural farms' with im-
provements in the way of building, are to be pur-
chased in some of the best localities, close to markets
and lines of rail, at a rate of about £1 per acre. The
beauty and salubrity of the climate are beyond doubt,
affording undeniable promise of health and vigour to
Europeans proposing to follow outdoor avocations.

The advantages which the country offers are agri-
culture, viticulture, and ostrich, sheep and cattle
farming, on all of which subjects reliable information
will be given on application to the Cape Government
Emigration Agent, 10, Blomfield-street, London, 8.C.,
or by any one who has lived in the country, and can
speak from personal knowledge of its proven capabili-
ties and resources.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-11-26

IN THE MIDLAND COUNTIES

GEORGE MORRIS, PROPEILTOI?,

NAG'S HEAD INN,

KING STRBET (Late° Stet e Street), AND BAIT AND LIVELY STABLE, DUDLEY ALMS ROTE

DUDLEY.

, DANKS. St. Thorcaa-atrcet,Nethertop.
GOULD, Undertaker, Cradle). Heath.
MOOItI i,(l FERRER, Undedakers,liincavinford
AOSICTS:•-•- G. WOODALL. Market-art.
...
EMERY
W HITFI ELD,
do.
do. Brierle/ Hill
DORREL, do.
do. do.
do.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-11-26

HOP.

The hop market is firm in tone, with a fair business doing.
The principal demand is for the best qualities, for which
very full prices are paid. Both home and foreign sorts are
steady. Prices :—East Kent pitting, £7 7s to £9 Os ; Mid
Kent ditto, £6 6s to £8 8s ; Weald of Kent, £4 15s to £7 78 ;
Sussex, £4 4s to £6 15s ; Farnham, £6 15s to £8 lOs ; country
ditto, £6 lOs to RI ss; Bavailans, £7 to £8 15s ; Alsace £7
is to £8 ; yearlings, £.3 lOs te £7 7s per cwt.

POTATO.
There was a moderate supply on offer. The trade was
Very &Tithed, as follows :—Kent Regents, 100 s to 110 s;
ditto Victorias, 100 s to 120 s ; ditto champions, 70s to SOS;
Essex ditto, 60s to 70s; ditto Regents, 80s to 99s per ton ;
German reds, 3s 6d to 4s 6d per bag.