The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1872-06-29 00:00:00

THE IRON TRADE.

Business in the local market is quiet, pending the set-
tlenient of the wages question, and it will probably con.
Beare no until quarter-day, when ironnaimteru hope to be
in • position to negotiate contracts upon something like
a stable basis Meanwhile they will only quote prices
from day to day. and ite many cases where order books
arc full, not at all. The shipping department, however,
is still characterised by coneiderable activity, and good
specifica.i.e s at cheater miii s Are brieg daily retired
on account of Australia, Canada, end the Ciiited States.
The buoyancy of thi, branch, combined with the
ution of production daring the hot weather, and the
prospect of further early advances in fuel and wages, is
still strengthening price. for the description of iron
elletiv in demand, such as plates, sheets, gas strip. wire
rod, and nail iron. For some of these kinds prices may
he quoted from 10. to 20s per ton higher than !met week
for prompt delivery, and scarcely any other orders are
taken. :the, Is are quoted els to £l9 for singles; nail
rods, £l3 10s to £l3 12,; gas strip, £l4 10. to £l9, and
3.4 much as EN 103 for special size.; and Shropshire
fencing Bars are nominally £l.l to £ll 12.
01 with the leading makers, but unless for export there
is not much present demand for bars of this quality, and
the reline prices in the local market is quite 21 per ton
lower. Pig-seen, which was last week quoted £0 lris to
V per ton for bot.blast native all-mine, is now priced £7
54, and other description, in proportion. Both in the
iron and coal industties, productiuu has been greatly cur.
tailed of late by tile irregularity es ith which the men are
working, and rite consequent deficiency of raw material
is causing great Meorivemenee to manufacturers, braided
enhancing prices. The memolial of the coal and irou.
stone miners of this district for a reduction of the work-
ing hours to eight per day, sad of the pikemeu's stint by
one.ninth, was on Thursday conceded by the matters, who
compensated themselves by advancing the price of coal
2s, snit of slack lie per too.

MORE CURIA Or ASTHMA AND CODOEIS Ili DR. LOCOCR'S
PULMONIC Wanton—From Mr. C. Collins, Chemist,
Brettell Lane, Stourbridge Several have taken them
for asthma, coughs, A:c., and in evry case they have had
the desired effect. In my opinim, they surpass anything
that has been offered to the public. In Asthma, Con'
sumptiou, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds, Gout, Rheumatism,
all Hysterical and necrosis pains instant relief is
given by Da. LOCOCK'S WAFERS, which taste plea.
tautly. Sold by nil Druggists at Is lid.
ELECIR S.GENISKATING is. BANDS, BOLTS, &C. Mr.
Pultermacher, ever anxious to diffuse amongst the mu.
In, the great boon of his Medico galvanic System, has
hsppily succeeded by hie new mechanical process of
manufacture in establishing a is. Electra-diffusing Band,
Belt, &c., of aelf•sustaining action. While insuring the
greatest efficacy in the speedy recovery from thrum°.
limn, Gout, Lumbago, Nem ralyia, Lira. Com-
giaiuts, Indigestion. Spasnas, C'ramp, Paralysis, Epilepsy,
Debilaty, Functional Disorders, d'e., de., these
apposeces combine chespuess with the utmost mine, and
greater comfort of applicatein by bring used in a dry
state. Henceforth ratienta of small means and delicate
afalilitutioll may advantageously avail themselves of the
truly marvellous efficacy of Galvanic Electricity by self.
application, au efficacy unrira'led by any remedy extant.
These Bands. dtc., are forwarded, post free, on receipt of
pest office order, or stamps, with full particulars, on lip,
lication to J. L. Pnhvnemacusn, 168, Regent-street,
London, W.
MR, WINSLOW'II 8001111 Ne SYRCP FOR CHILDRRNI
Slioald always be used when Children are cutting teeth.
it relieves the little sufferers at once, it produces natural
quiet sleep by relieving the child from pain, and the little
cherub awakes as bright as a button." It is perfectly
barioleas, and very pleasant to taste. It soothes the
child, it softens the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind,
regulates the bowels, and is the best known remedy for
dysentery and diarrhoea, whether arising from teething
or other causes. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup is sold
by thousands of Medicine Dealers in all parts of the
world at Is lid per bottle, and Million; of Mothers can
testify to its virtue.—Manufactory, 493, Ozford-street,
Loudon.

noemrs• ! For the Thrill and BREATH. A few
drops of the Fragrant Floriline on • wet tooth brush pro-
duces a delightful foam, which cleanses the Teeth from
all impurities, strengthens and hardens the gums, pre-
vents tartar, and arrests the progress of decay. It gives
to the Teeth a peculiar and beautiful whiteness, and Mx-
p trts a delightful fragance to the breath. It removes all
unpleasant odour arising from decayed Teeth, a diem,
dered stomach, or tobacco smoke. The Fragrant
Flort!int is purely vegetable, and equally adapted to old
and young. It is the greatest Toilet discovery of the age.
Sold at 2s 6d by all Chemists and Perfumer*. Prepared
only by H. C. GALLOP, 493, Oxford.street, London. The
word •• Floriline " is • "Trade Mark."

VALCABLE DISCOVERY 1,0501151:1R I I—A very nicely
perfumed hair dressing called "The Mexican Hair
Renewer," now being sold by most Chemists and Pert°,
mere at Its 6d per bottle, is fast superseding all "Hair
Restorers "—for it Rill positively restore in every ease
Grey or Whitehall. to its original colour, by a few appli-
cations, wlthout dyeing it. or leaving the disagreeable
smell of most " Restorers." It mikes the hair charm-
ingly beautiful, as wrll as promoting the growth on bald
spots, where the hair glands are not decayed. Certificate
from Or. Venemann on every bottle, with full particulars.
Ask for " Tux MEXICAN HAIR RENEWER," prepared by
II C. GALLUP, 493 Oxford•street, London.

BRoWN's BRONCHIAL TROCHES, for the care of Coughs,
Colds, Hoarseness, Bronchitis, Asthma, Catarrh, or any
irritation or soreness of the throat, rue now imported and
sold in this country at Is lid per box. put up in the form
of a lozenge." It is the most convenient, pleasant,
sof, and sire remedy for cleanup and strengthening the
voice known in the world. The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
says : I have often redoin mended them to friends who
were public speakers, and in many cases they have proved
extremely serviceable." The genuine have the words
" Bee on's Bronchial Troches" on the Government stamp
around each box. Sold by all medicine vendors.—Lon.
don Depot, 493 Oziord•street.