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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-04-07

EASTER VE.,TITRES.

KIDDERMINSTER.

ST. MiTtY'S.— The Vicar (the Rev. Si Philips)
residcd at the vestry meeting in connection with
churl, on Monday, and nominated Mess-s. F.
!Archer and R Tom,duson as bis wardens for the
,orough and foreign respectively; Messrs W. C.
~'dry (rot the borough) and Isaac Hampton (for
he foreign) were elected people's wardens; Messrs
I'. Aston, E. Hampton, J. Grant, and E. Bird were
-,l.eted sidcatesn. Votes of thanks to the churchwar
'ens, silesmen, and Church Council were passed on
he motion of the Vicsr, seconded by Mr. Stretton.
ST. JAhlisies.-11r. L. V. Bish ,p was nominated
vicai's warch-n, and Mr. L d with elected pariah
varde.n. The statement of tLcounts showed a balance
nh.nioLCllls

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Sr. Gsonos s. —The Vicar (the R-v. Theobald
-Jhutch) presided —Mr. T. Wallis was nominated
a vica:'s warden, and Mr. J. F. H. Saunders parish
wardell.—lt was decided to accept the suggestion
of Mr. Me:edith (architect) with respect to the
of ih gallery staircase, and Mr. Maylott
:Jr u.i.ht forward the ques ion of the proposed al -
41-a'ioil of th oc_lesiastical parishes of the town.
,le o nsidored that it was undesirable that any ,
.hanges should be made, and that the .veatry shoeld
dxpt ess its approval ot the present arrangement and
,s determination to objeetto all changes. Alder-
man Coxon expresved siniilar.views. and said that
lieved the people in .St. Mary's Parish would
bd as opposed to the proposed changes as
those in St.-Grerge's.—Mr. Wallis, while Approving
ot the views of t••e prev'ons speakers, did not con-
sider it was necessary that any resolution need be
p sssed at pi esent. —The Vicar said it seemed to him
that it was most important that the pariebes,houle
not be disturbed at th will of anyone after they
were once settled. It vr.,s not as if St. George's was
in a state of confusion, and as if both clergy and
pati-uioners were not doing their best They were
tying to strougdien every po ton of their work.
1/.114 therefore any change except the formation ot
new pivish would be the greatest possible mistake,
—No resolution was paseed on the suLject. but the
meeting was unanimous in sappsrt of the vicar's
views.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-04-07

A CRICKET QUESTION.

At the special general meeting of the County Cricket
Council it will be remembered that the following reso-
lution was passed: "That the attention of the M.C.C.
be called to the unsatisfactory effect of law 24, and to
recommend that it shall be so altered as to secure
that a batsman shall be out if with any part of his
person, being in a straight line from wicket to wicket,
he stop the ball which, in the opinion of the umpire,
would have hit the wicket.' " This was submitted by
Mr. A. J. Webbe, the honorary secretary of the council,
to the M.C.C. committee, who decided: "That a sub-
committee be appointed to consider and 'report
to the general committee whether any undue
advantage rests with the batsman or with
the bowler under the existing laws ot—tricket;
and, if so, what steps should be taken to remedy this
defect." The sub-committee were: "Lord Bess.
borough, Lord Lyttelton, Messrs. C. E. Boyle, W. E
Denison, A. W. Ridley, V. E. Walker, and A. J. Webbe,
with the treasurer and secretary of the M.C.C. The
outcome of the sub-committee's deliberatiens has
been that the committee of the M.C.C. have declined
to alter the existing law; and till following letter has
been received by Mr. Webbe, giving their decision.:
"My dear Webbe,—l am desired by the committee
of the M.C.C. to inform you, as secretary of the
Cricket Council, that, after the most careful con-
sideration, they are not at present prepared to suggest
any alteration in law xxiv. of cricket.—Believe me,
yours sincerely, HENRY PERKINS."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-04-07

NOVEL EXHIBITION.

An exhibition of "posters, placards, and show
cards" of every kind, pictorial and otherwise,
gathered together "from every part of Europe," is a
notion which will probably be regarded very
differently by different persozs. The wsthetic mind
will perhaps simply make a note to avoid Vienna,
where this collection, which if it is carried out accord-
ing to the promoter's idea must be of a stupendous
kind, is to be held "early in the month of April."
Others may think this a good opportunity for study-
ing what sympathetic persons call "the science of
publicity," or, in other words, for getting a wrinkle
from their neighbours' modes of attracting attention
to their wares. No one can have failed to observe that
posters and placards have of late grown, if not less
ugly and irritating, at least much more ingenious
than of yore. Perhaps that may be due to the
absolute liberty which is accorded in this country to
placarders and posters. On the Continent municipal
authorities exercise supervision, and will not let any-
thing they are pleased to object to be intruded on the
public eye. The forthcoming exhibition, which is said
to be of "an unique character," is under the direc-
tion of Baron Schwarz-Senborn.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-04-07

A CHELSEA MYSTERY.

Dr. Diplock, coroner for West Middlesex has con-
cluded an inquest at Chelsea on the body of Elizabeth
Gorman, a chimney-sweep's widow, aged 27, the cir-
cumstances of whose decease have been the subject
of a police investigation since the revelations made at
the opening inquiry. From the facts already brought
to light, it appears that the husband of deceased, who
carried on the business of a chimney-sweep, at 4,
Callow-street, Fulham-road, Chelsea, died a few
months ago. Since that date a man named Miller has
resided at 4, Callow-street, and managed the business
for Mrs. Gorman. For about a fortnight prior to the
14th of March (when Mrs. Gorman died) four medical
men were called at different times to attend
the deceased. She at last. however, declined
to receive any medical advice, asserting that
she was only suffering from a cold. Death oc-
curred very suddenly on the 14th ult., and a post-
mortem examination then left no doubt that internal
injuries had been received from an unlawful opera-
tion.. Caroline Lockwood, a bricklayer's wife, lodging
at 4, Callow-street, now stated that since the death of
the deceased's husband a man named Miller had
managed Mrs. German's business, and lived in the
house. There were two rooms for Mrs. Gorman
and Miller, but witness could not swear whether
they occupied the same bedroom. Miller had
not been there since the inquest. Emma Young, a
labourer's wife, residing in Callow-street deposed
that eight weeks ago Mrs. Gorman complained
of a "violent chill." Witness recommended her to
put her feet in mustard and hot water, and subse-
quently at Mrs. Gorman's request, she purchased
some pills for her. A Juryman asked Dr. Lancaster,
who was called at the opening enquiry, whether the
deceased could have inflicted the injuries on herself,
and the witness replied, "I don't think so; it is most
unlikely. Police-constable Albert Cove, 26 B. in reply
to the coroner; stated that there was no further
evidence to be adduced. Several persons had come
forward to make statements, but their testimony was
not of a direct character. After a deliberation in
private, the jury returned a verdict of wilful murder
against some person or persons unknown.

Thi
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-04-07

A CANTA.L INVESTAENT.

The man who hal antlered and be .n relievNi, is
the practizal atchority, compered to rnoin th:2
theorist is as the froth upou a inuiz of ale. Thouiss
Bellow, of Leighton Buzzard, Bedforlahiru, writes
that until he 'enured and used St. ja.loes Oil, he :or
year suffered great peat in the back; tt:e effeot of a
evere Amin across the loins. The 'he un-
equivooafly declave, cn-td him.. an 3. 4..,ireciatiug
how many of his fel ow men ar.; ie-cliq in the
eufferiug ~'eortdition he wa4,, he unhesitatingly
ived testimony ae to the source I his relief. Tos
24. Oil., that a bottle of St. Jacobs Oil cuat., in as
nothing when taking', into consjdernion thi iu.
creased earning capacity the sufferer st,curos when
pains and 'whet; ,iisappear. In Call 4 your chemists
may not have the remedy, send .to Tue 'Chat lea A
Vog-ler Company; 45, Fa,ringdou !toad, London.
Price 2e. 6d., by post 2s. 9tl. .

Ointment and Pills.—Ls spring ap..
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rectifying irrevlaritiss, r.tuoviig impariti s. and,
erasing bletashes wo:cit hove &man from the pre-
sence of matters forbad by winterifrom being trans-
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well rubbed upon the skin, penetrates to the deeply-
seated organs, upon which it extrts a wholesome
and benefisial Whence. Wll nigh all tin in..
digestions give way to tods eimplo treatmt!nt aided
by purifying and aperitive doses of Holloway's Pills,
round each bbx of which plain instrurtions "
folded. Bilious diyorders, loss of appetite, fuln.as
after eating, lastitude, gout and rheumatism may
be effectively checked in their. painful progress, and
the seAs of long suffering eradicated by time
remedies.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-04-07

VI CT ORIA

MANTLE VAi-rAREHOITOID

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-04-07

DIY D LSI TO W N COUNCIL.

On Taday the monthly tueetin4 of thii Cdnucil
;van 1101 . ktr. 13njmuiu Wrigley, WY. (Mayor),
pro,ouin ,-,aid t'iat suioug tuts corn.
untuiciti u was ono from the Boundary Cow.
nij ne,,, :Ind this rt:uoned that th,fir desire to re.
alain;;;..l v 4 roesterwiire ".7 AS lak ly to be boireded to.
Tney woul have a Aepaitc• Union consisAng of
Untley •at I Ruw:ey. Tl.esti two parisir:s were
.. valuation and population, and thry
wo•
uld r • rbs tie of the Workhouse a: Sedgley
eaT long L ey utigirt desire it. To so tame, how.
Lver, w. .700 t to the final sanction of the Loz,tt
(loran,' is 30ard. I'h' isi. of Air.
*as xei., the 8 h „lay. whoa he hop.,d
chain° n Ib, coutirrned. the May ~r tuen
stated the., 2.3t'i of April hvi bee u tix4 for
the unveilin.., h st:stue of Lord flurrLy. He
hop.d the Cori.it:il and the whole of
.the in:iabitante
wo 11 take the opporttwity of tnakieg nottie :ie.
wo,itration and of deoorating the town. Ile Loped
too that the emitted won1:1 joiu to prcoeset,.o
fr Jai the Priery to the site of the statue.—. Alderman
4gott, in p. opo.ing the adoption of the repo, t of
Li Streets Committee, said tut+ co t of paving thie
yoar would be £1,600 When the sch*ne was cow
pleted,which would be in six years. there would
millet); one streets vred, or a total len,th or tbtee
Tt is extensive improteineut would
car•
ried out without addiag"e pbany to the ent•rent
rates —Al:ormolu llowat . eeeunded Ike • inotion.—
lir. tieorge Dunn moved. as. au ansinam it that
dill Streit, Netherton, .be included lir the a
Round, swot:tied Us* and urged teL that
Nuttier, on was not receiving a fair quota of at.
tention.—A long direassion ensued, and altimstsiy
, the report of site Committee was approvel-t-devetal
ltrmat rap-)rte were then passed.

QUI.RBY BANK.

BAD DIANN 01a TMADIeMAI. r,. Edwin
Hooper (South S:aff9rdshire Coroner) held en
inquest ea Wednesday. at . the Bportarean Inn,
Old Hill, respecting the death of Eli B.ooraer. 71,
on. of the trustees to the Halesowen Building
Society, and residing in livers Street, Quarry Bank,
who WU found-drowned ia the Birmingham Canal.
—On Saturday.,. lag the deeeamil left haute to
transaot business: a: Bleekkeetit., Late :in the
evening he was sees in Waterfall Lnne, and lik eon'
nooses if Ills not resehiag bona by Mosby
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-04-07

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-02-11

SPEECH BY PRINCE BISMARCK.

Prince Bismarck spoke in the German Reichstag on
Monday on the first reading of the Loan Bill. In the
course of his speech the Chancellor stated that he
perceived no cause and no pretext for a Russian or a
European war, and added that even a war with
Prance would not necessitate a war with Russia,
although the latter eventually would involve the
former. After giving reasons for the conclusion of
the treaty between Germany and Austria, the Chan-
cellor added that while Austria is the natural ally of
Germany, there is no reason to fear the hatred of
Russia. The speech was well received.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-02-11

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-02-11

THE INQUEST.

The inquest in connection with the Salford tragedy
was held on Monday. From the evidence there was
no doubt that Derby had become temporarily insane,
and whilst in this state had committed the murders
and suicide, the jury returning a verdict accordingly.
Prussic acid was the poison used.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-02-11

TAUGHT LAW BY A TRAMP.

A somewhat amusing case, in which a tramp
showed the advantage of a "little learning" was de-
cided by the Brighton magistrates the other day. The
tramp had been given over to the police for alleged
"refractory conduct," consisting of swearing at a
workhouse attendant, and refusing to put on any
clothes except his own. The workhouse authorities
maintained that by the regulations of the union they
were justified in retaining a casual's clothes until he
left, it appearing that the authorities supply suits of
their own which have no pockets, so as to prevent the
smuggling into the labour yards of tobacco and other
contraband luxuries. The prisoner maintained, on
the other hand, that the regulations of the Local
Government Board entitled him to receive his own
clothes next morning, and he declined to wear the
official suit, and he remained undressed until the
windows were opened for the usual ventilation, when
he lost his temper. The stipendiary magistrate re.
manded the case for the production of the regulations
of the Central Board, and as these confirmed the
tramp's dictum he was discharged. He escaped the
fortnight's hard labour usnally awarded for " refrac-
tory " conduct, much to the amusement of those in
court.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-02-11

cRADLEy HEATH, HALESOWENI AND DISTRICT CHRONICLE.

j REMSTERF,D FOR
s TR•INSMISSION ABECs.". D

TRADESTAENS' ADDRESSE3

2,—Fmcs FROM PUPILS.-
Ist Term .. . ..... 214 13 4
2ud Term 191 6 8
3rd Team ...... 198 15 6

3.—INOIPZNTALS.
Cap badges sold . . 10 4 0
Mr. Deakin,
proportion of
Inhabited
House Duty
Rev. %V J. J.
Welch's ex-
ecutors, do. 0 15 10 117 6

1 1 8

4,—BALANCE at com-
mencement of
acc0unt...............

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1888.

RECEIPTS for the year ending 31st December, 1887
I.—Fuom ENDOWMENT. 8. d. b. a.
ts for the year (£338 4s.
ed., less £67 ICs. Od.
arrears) ..
Arrears of rent received.. 37 10 0
Bent ch ,rgefo 203 1 101
Arrears of rent charges
received ..... 0 0 Oi
Tensions . ...
Dividends on 3 per cent.
Government Annuities,
including dividends
from £6l 8s 6d invested
towards Laboratory
Sinking Fund..., 253 17 0

768 9 6/

604 15 G

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-02-11

VERDICT OF "WILFUL: MURDER."

The inquest o the body was held at the Cross
Inn, Oldswinford, on Tuesday evening, before Mr.
Edwin Docker, County .Coroner The excitement
sad in no dei4rae abated, and, there was a large
crowd in V.., vicinity of the residence of the
murdered wo.: an and the place of the inquest.
sir; Janata Lind% appotrod to watch tho proceed.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-02-11

5.--INVZSTMENTS DURING THE
YEAR,
£2l 11s. Id. Consols
purchased for the
Laboratory t.inking
Fund .. •• • •• • • • 22 0 0
6.—NET EXPENDITURE ON
ScsooL.'
Grammar School.
Salary ofilleadmaster ... 428 13 4
Payments for Assistant
Masters, plant. and
apparatus .. .. 544 10 2
Examination expenews .. 10 0 0
Prizes .. .. 16 1 6
Paper, pens, ink, &c. .. 57 11
Gas, water, coals, Lc. ... 20 5 4
Cleaning porterage, &c.. 10 0
Special payments .. 19 10 0
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7.—CHINF AND CT!! Eit RENTS 0 1)
S.—BALANCE in Birininghani
Bank .. • • .. ... 791 1 0
Balance in Clerk's liana.% 5 15 Si
Balance in Head Master's
hands (Fees) 5 0 0 8)1 is si

£2130 4 91
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-02-11

SWORN TO AVENGE.

Madame Barreme, the widow of the murdered Pre
fect of l'Eure, has taken up the task of trying to bring
the assassin to justice. She has had several inter-
views with M. Sarrien, Minister of the Interior, who
assures her that M. Barreme had no secret-service
money about him at the time of the crime. Robbery
therefore does not seem to have been the motive.
Madame Barrome professes to know the criminal, who
has already been examined several times. She
declines, however, to mention the name of the sus-
pected person, as she and her son have been warned
that if they be over-communicati.-e they will share
the fate of M. Barreme. She vows, however, that
neither herself nor her son will rest until the murderer
has been punished. Young Barreme, who is a boy of
15, searches the newspapers assiduously for any
mention of his father's name, and practices with the
foils in order that some day he may be able to avenge
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-02-11

FIELD SON
GENERAL PRINT I;

PRINTING DEPARTMENT.

Auctioneers' Catalogues , Sermons ,Concert, and
other Posters.
Handbills, Circulars, Cards, Programmes ,Bi
Read.

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STATIONERY.

Envelopes,Nete Paper, and ALL TIN ik
PLAIN and FANCY STATIONY fl
Large Stock of PLAYING C4LbS, ;Sew

Designs and Patterns.
BILL PAPER, PENS, INK, &a.
POCKET BOOK , CHILDRE.Ni Is 800
Toy Books, Spelling sad Ren3iuh coke
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-02-11

PAYING TWICE.

In the Lord Mayor of London's Court a curious
action about a lost cheque has been tried. In July
last the defendant, a fancy box manufacturer in the
City, was indebted to a Belgian firm in the sum of
£47. The defendant received a request that he should
forward the cheque direct to Belgium. But according
to his evidence he had sent it to the London agent by
post. The cheque was cashed at the bank, £37 being
paid in gold and £lO in two £5 notes. The endorse-
ment on the back of the cheque was undoubtedly not
the endorsement of the plaintiffs. The two £5 notes
had been traced and they bore the endorsement
" Martin " (the name of the agent) on the back. The
defendant contended that payment to the plaintiff's
London agent was payment to themselves. Mr.
Waddy, Q.C., argued that the defendant had given no
evidence of payment, but had, on the other hand, ad-
mitted that on invoices and by letter he had received
Instructions to send the money direct. He was saying
he would prove that the cheque never arrived at
Martin's office, when the jury stopped the case, and
said they found for the plaintiff for the amount
claimed.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-02-11

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-02-11

A THING OF BEAUTY.

Several minor details go towards making an effec-
tive a: d non-wasteful bouquet. The modus operandi
is as follows :—Take a pair of shears, some rushes,
10in. to 12in. in length, a handful of box-edging, and
several pieces of non-elastic iron wire, of about 3in.
long, and as thin as horsehair. Then tie the box
firmly round with twine, and cut it into the shape of
a circular foundation with the shears. Attach the
wire dexterously to each flower, which have been cut
off with short stems, and without any buds to pre-
vent any unnecessary waste, and insert the ends of
the rushes into the circular box foundation. Place in
the centre of the bouquet a fine open rose, such as a
Gloire de Dijon, surround it with heliotropes, then
place flowers of "celestial, rosy red, Love's proper
hue," afterwards add yellow, which has been called
the soul of flowers, tone with variegated pelar-
goniums, and surround with fragile, star-like gyp-
sophilas. Shorten the rush stems to a convenient
length, and insert the bouquet into a holder, or sur-
round it with fringed or laced fancy paper. A
finishing touch may be given by the addition of a
border of fuchsias, or other drooping flowers. A
skilfully designed bouquet may serve a love's messen•
ger, a declaration, a peace offering, or an eloquent
interchange of friendship and goodwill. ,
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-02-11

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Founded 1835. Funds, £4,280,000.
Claims Paid, £7,000,000. Profits Declared, £3,400,000.
ENDOWMENT Assuwfrua u irer7 favourable
Xoonomical Management. Liberal Ootloas. Large Bonnie&
48, GRACECHURCH STREET, E.C., LONDON.
AGENTS WANTED WHERE NOT REPRESENTED.

" REVO LUTION
rir In the Price of TEA. .401
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-02-11

SAVED WITH DIFFICULTY.

Tommy Atkins is at all times merry, but never,
perhaps, so prone to jocularity as on the eventful day
when he re-enters the pale of liberty, and dons again
the garb of the civilian. Unfortunately for him, how-
ever, he occasionally allows his former discipline and
discretion to forsake him, and plunges headlong into
carousal, happy in freedom from visions of mounted
patrols and shady military police-officers. A number
of time-expired men, elated with the prospect before
them, the other day created a great sensation at
Aldershot. Before leaving the scene of their military
bondage, they imbibed no less than five bottles of
whisky. When they reached Waterloo they were
found to be insensible. They were at once conveyed
to St. Thomas's Hospital. For a considerable time the
lives of three of the men were despaired of, and it
was only with repeated applications of the stomach
pump that they showed fair signs of recovery.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-02-11

PIPES

mum WITH BOILING MILL

r Oi APB IS TERESTRO in the Search for a
tthciunatisin :slid Neuralgic Pains you are hereby
to obtain of any clicrnist I'OWILL'B RIIIIIII LSI° a V
!lON. lts extraord:uary efficacy has been attested B
Clarendon, Lady Waldegrale, the Countess of 4 a Inc
General Wood, and many other eminent persona.
external application oal7. 0014 la laoltika a e.
Is 14_ by a,u chemiato.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-02-11

Ruptures Cure.

iItTrTURES.! iIVF-Ttjalr

IS 11flq PAT ENT
3an Self-adjusting
AU POMA.TIC TRuss
SOFT RUBBER SHEL

is the most perfect we ever examined."—
Afe,licalPss and Circular, Oct. '2l. 1885

RIIPTURES.—"HODGeB Patent Truss
is the most comfortable and effective
truss, it gives an elastic pressure, possessing
a very great advantage. Adapts itAelf read-
ily to the mov,ements of the body, and is
very effective.' —Lancet, Oct. 3, 1885.

nUPTU R-14S..—"VERY ingenious nnd
successful truss.''— British Mediriii
Journrtl, May 23, 188',

UPTUR ES. "Wanoul enlarging
U the opening as eonical pads are apt
to do, whilo its resiliency ensures the pad
keepH„r itp place without exerting injurion
pressure:',lfedical Timeg, October 10, 18e0

UPTURES.—"Possmss decided ad.
1:1) vantage both in efficiency and com-
fort {lver all ahem with which we are ac-
lir-tinted." Liverpool MeXcal Joignal, Ju
~fy 7, 1886.

—"A Tyr( ingeni.ou
truss."—EtThiburv4 3ledica2 Joiona
Feb. 1, 1886.


EI%S FIG STOCKINGS
AND BELTS IN srocii.
Desc:ription, a Stamped Addres-
sed Envelope.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-02-11

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It Cures Old Sores.
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Cures U_cerated Sore Legs.
Cares Blackheads, or Pimples on the Face.
Cures Scurvy Sores.
Cares Cancerous Ulcers.
Cures blood and Skin MINIM.
Cures Glandular Swellings.
Clears the Blood from all impure matter,
1" urn whatever cause arising.
As this mixture is pleasant to the taste, and warranted
free from anything injurious to the most delicate con-
stitution of either rex, the Proprietors solicit sufferers to
give it a trial to teat its value.
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h.ve paved five years of continued suffering. I
used to feel all the changes of the ainio4itere
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shoulsi never get writ, for I had attended nt.
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-02-11

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Common ci cap teas sold, are oftcn quits
un'it fr e• litinitit.on, and would be nauseous
Ln !linkable e icepl for the lUtS all i sug ir ut
ole
the eqp, it is far 1,..ttel NOT To TAKK *IBA LT Al L
unless you tan yet it pure and wAolesoms. Use
ilori.i,u;ai's pure tea iu packets, its puri4 beyond
compare. List of Agents in this locality.
List of Agents in this !ocality : u1:01.311BRIDGH
Clarke, Chemist, High reet ; Baker, Chemist, High
'itreet ; 13C, High Street. Brierley Hill :
Rawlings. Chemist. Kiddercniusttr stewari, 801 l
iong.—Halesowin: Lawt3r, Chemist, Murrsy it C0.,-
1 Chemists Lye: Greenwood, Chemitit. WUrdsley
i White, Chemist.— winfori, Male.—Brettell Late
ICollins, Chemist. Birmingham, Banks (St Co., Bill
Ring.—Lewciley, Gaseoigns, eau:cast.

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nce causing Pretnatare De-
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tt V 0 U K B I I. I T Y.—GItATIS
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' A...areas. SSCUSTAKT, InStittlii of Ant.t,ptil),
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-02-11

THE NEW MAGAZINE RIFLE.

Sir Henry Halford, recently a member of the Small
Anews
ACI
doemr
smh
oi ttt hasMilitar
yg
si voecni e
ttyh,e
ifirr sAt r
cl ehci
bt uarl ed to
st
ohne
presiding. The lecturer described the weapon which,
it is believed, is about to be adopted, explaining its
various parts, and especially the magazine, which will
hold eight cartridges, and is detachable, and can even
be cut off from the working while attached, so that
the gun can be used as a single loader. The reduc-
tion of the bore was stated to have lessened the
trajectory and so made shooting more accurate
up to extreme ranges, while the smaller size and
better make of the cartridge will enable men to miry
more ammunition and also make the replenish-
ment from store waggons more easy. One great
reason for having a magazine rifle, the lecturer stated
to be the necessity of giving confidence to the soldier
that he has as good a weapon as his enemy, and all
great European nations were now adopting magazine
arms. The arguments that waste of ammunition
would be induced was combated by Sir Henry Halford
with the statement that in long-continued firing, and
having to fill the magazine, a man could not fire pro-
portionately many more rounds than with single load-
ing. The mechanism was strong and serviceable, the
recoil had been reduced to the lowest, and the new
rifle, in the lecturer's opinion, was the best that could
be devised. The bayonet was also shown, the blade
being only about a foot long and straight, very much
like a big hunting-knife. A discussion followed, in
which Sir Archibald Alison, General Philip Smith, and
other officers took part.

WIFE (to sick husband) : "The doctor says your
System needs a stimulant, and has prescribed whis-
key." Patient (eagerly) : "That physician has
diagnosed my case correctly; he knows his business.
When are we to begin ?" Wife: "Right away. You
are to take half a teaspoonful after each meal,'
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-02-11

with the bitterness I felt at the treatment I had from
those I had a right to expect kindness from. How-
ever, my utterances will soon be at an end. I wish
every earthly blessing to you and yours. Good-bye.
—S. H. DERBY. I cannot allow my darling wife and
children to suffer more than they have already
done." _

The postscript of a letter addressed to Wm. J.
Derby, Magherafelt, was as follows : " Tuesday
morning—Yesterday morning I would have thanked
you from the bottom of my heart. It is now too late.
My darling wife and children are past the aid of man,
and I will soon follow. What a terrible ordeal you
might have saved me if you would but have agreed;
but money has blinded you to everything. Neverthe-
less, acting in the spirit of your letter, I will send
back the papers.—Your once affectionate brother,
SAMUEL."

The Coroner said, from the date of the foregoing
postscript, it would appear that Samuel Derby's wife
and children were already dead, and that he afterwards
made his will. ~
. _

In the course of another letter to his sister, he said:
"My darling wife and children are now out of reach
of trouble and storm; I am about to follow. The
world has no more use for heart-broken men. Money
misfortunes three years ago and the selfish greed of
my relations have made my life a misery. I could
endure it no longer. Annie always said she would
like to go when I did, and a few days ago declared
she was ready any time. She was a noble-minded
woman and a devoted wife and mother. I could not
leave any of them behind; they are better off now
than millionaires, they have not had a particle of
pain. I hope you will not think too much of this.
Annie took her dose as comfortable as her tea, with
the understanding that we should all go, and wished
to be remembered to you all. I wish you every
earthly blessing. I am sorry for mother.—S. H.
DERBY."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-02-11

A MOVING HILL.

The correspondent of the London Daily News at
Athens telegraphs: During the last three days a
strange phenomenon has been observed between the
towns of Egium and Patr.as. One of the ranges of
hills, on the slopes of which the new railway passes,
is moving gradually towards the sea. It has moved
since yesterday about 40 centimetres. On the slopes
above the railway great fissures have appeared. The
soil is stiff clay. As a precaution passengers are
obliged to descend and walk about 80 yards whilst
the train proceeds slowly over the uncertain part of
the line. Engineers have been sent to investigate the
matter.

A NEW answer to an old qucetion: Why is a ship
designated as "she ?" Because she always keeps a
man on the look out
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-02-11

BREACH OF PROMISE.

An action for breach of promise of marriage was
brought on Monday at the Manchester Assizes by a
widow of mature years, named Mrs. Woodhead, against
Thos. Robinson, a widower, who also brought a cross-
action against the plaintiff, claiming damages and
pleading that he was willing to perform his promise.
The plaintiff, who resides at Liverpool, became
acquainted with Mr. Robinson at her brother's house,
the Royal Hotel, Hyde. He proposed to her, and she
accepted him, and they went to look at various houses
in which to live, but several times he declared that he
was not fit to be married, and could not marry. He
was frequently drunk, and plaintiff at last got tired of
his changes of mind, and she drew up a note which he
signed, promising to pay her £3OO for the breach of
promise.
The defendant said that he was drunk when he
signed this paper. Mrs. Woodhead had tried to keep
him sober, and had taught him all kind of innocent
amusements. He was still fond of plaintiff and willing
to marry her.
The jury found for Mrs. Woodhead in both actions
and awarded her £lO damages.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-02-11

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Are Now Enabled to Offer to the Public

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Superseding everything hitherto offered at the Price.

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TiIOLISANDS of TESTIMONIALS.

oid in itottles g 9.1 each, and in cases. eont%ining

y, lii ei.Th—AufEltertt to effbet a

ciiie in the great majprii7 wf 1°,4 standing
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-02-11

PIUSONEit 1: :.:01t1,1 M.A.'IISTRA.TES.

At the Court L.onse, yeseid y, Pea:sail was
brought up befor • Nit. F. Eros an I Mr. W. J.
'I urn chir.;efi i,itit the W. t I murder of hi, wi:e,
Harriet Pearsall, on t,le 6th inst.
Mr. J. Hinds watched the ease on behilf of the
friends of prisoner.
The so :1 James added that his father fancied he
saw sha-I ),vs in the lamp, and he heard thre
knoclis the house. There was noCiing lii the
house to , ause the knocking, and also one night
about tii:•.3e weeks ago he was going to the closet
andcam back and paid that s ni,ona hail given
him a a khoek, but there was no one about at the
time, He also picked up pieces c,f paper and Najd
ho could see they were planning to sen 3 him to
Puwick, and also said that ne wor,l 1Ni...1K was
written on the paper. His fitth,r kept hini.,;!lf
until within the last few weeks.

kmily Hill, Elizabeth BArlow, Police coriata'Ji•
Hayes, Sergeant Hard wicke and Dr. G. W, iti„h rd
repeated their ericl:n,e.
Elizabeth Change, widow, 113 athi ii. said
h 1 kuown prisoner sari dec tor $0 ye o s
they had always lived happ:ly toi.e her. 5.313.
deceased's illness some months igo pri: nor 3,
altered very much, and was strange in hi, maho •
She had recommended decea-ed to have him e.
fined bet she replied that he was not danize,:uw.
Primonor used to set " decer.sod with P s es
She found the shoe iron unie,' the hail / aüdi
it to Dr. Itichard3. 10 answer to Mr. W.A., Dr.
Richards said from the evi knee iivea by 'th-
y ri•mis wituessta hr. shoal I tni .k that fri 33n ,c's
demeanour indicate I ius.(Lity.
Ater the dep-nitions were re 3 ovr the
priner was coinniiiteA take. his tr.a.l 111,2
ensuing Worcester AtiA:Z‘2V, on a ci.a ge of
" Wilful Murder."

Bo.kitpOF UnArini,vis.—Mr. Burr presided et the
usual wetkly meeting of tl.i Board yesterday.
Admitted into the house during the week 6, di.
charged 4, dead 1, reinai,,ing in the house 501,
against 561 in the .corresponding Treedi last year.
Out-door relief :—Kiugswinford district £43 6s 7d,
Stourbridge £39 6s 11d, llalesowea i:2O 12s 41,
non-resident paupers £1 13s 6d, total £123 19s 6d,
against All 6 12e
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-02-11

EXPENSES,

I.—MANAORMRTZT or TRUST. iEd
Salary of Clerk .. 35 u
Postages, Stationery, Stamps,
10 12 101
Advertisements.. .. '5 16 8
Law Expenses .. .. 12 1 6
63 11 Oi

2.—EXPENSES ON PROPERTY NOT
OCCUPIED BY SCHOOL.
Repairs 2 10 0

Rains and Taxes (excluding
Property Tax) .. .. ... 17 4 4i
Insurance .. .. .. .. 6 2 3

25 16 71

3.—EXPENSES ON PROPERTY
OCCUPIED BY THE SCHOOL.
Grammar School.
Repairs and Improvement
Fund 30 0 0
Ditto in excess of Repairs
Fund 57 0 111
Rates and Taxes (t-xcluding
Property Tax) .. 98 1 0
Insurance .. 2 3
117 5 81

4.—TEMPORARY OR EX -
OBDIFARY EXPENBII.B.
Interest on money borrowed
(balance of £850) 6 3 7
Pensions, or other like an-
nual paymerts.. 0 0 0
Principal paid off .. 28 6 8
Property Tax .. 2 15 8
---- 37 5 11
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-02-11

AFFAIRS IN THE SOUDAN.

It is reported in a Cairo telegram that Wad
Nedjumi, the rebel commandant cf Dongola, has been
poisoned by his servant acting under the orders cf.
his cousins Khalifa, Abdulla, and Taisha. If this
report should prove true, says the Cairo correspondent
of the Standard, the event may be of considerable
importance in restoring tranquility on the frontier,
but this is by no means the first time that Nedjumi
has been reported dead. It was also rumoured that
Osman Digma was severely wounded in the left foot
at the same action in which Colonel Kitchener was
disabled, but this also needs confirmation. The con-
dition of Colonel Kitchener continues to show good
progress.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-02-11

NTERVOUS DEBILITY and General Weakness
IN Less of Power and Energy, speedily cured ,nd
natural vitality restored Persons who live in the
country should send details of their case, aad advisa fer
their cure will be sent free of charge. Only addres
Dr. Bunter and Co., 44, Great Charles Street, Eirminv

ham.
No eas, sadertakeet *aim a eare.oaa be erenaated.

-.A.. _
KEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES.
Over 60 years ago a celebrated Physician, after a
lengthy successful practice wrote the prescription
from which these Lozenges arc made. Being
recommended from One patient to another, thnre
arose a considerable demand; row they have bv
far the largest sale throughout the we Id of any
Bimil ar Medi.ine and are unrivalled in the cure of
cough and bronchial troubles. Sold everywhere
in tins ind. sac 3.

II E F f 5.::
When I say cure I do not mean merely to stop ths-ra for a
time and then have them return again. I mean a realm' are
I have made the diaseuse of FITS, ItI'ILBPBY or YALU NO
sicEN FAS a lite-long study. I warrant my remedy to rem
tee worst caw. Because others have failed is no reason fur
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Wee Baths of myinlelhble remedy. Clive Addrore in ;ea
It soots you optiung for a trial, and I ill cure you. Address
Cis BOOT, 4 Bum Taos Pio Feamiorka-41., Lawlor
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-02-11

THE CHARGES AGAINST THE

LONDON POLICE.

Since the trial of Miss Cass and the subsequent
charges of blackmailing made against the Metropolitan
Police by Mr. W. S. Caine, M.P., and others, inquiries
have been made under the direction of Mr. Monro,
Assistant-Commissioner of the Criminal Investigation
Department. The men of the W Division were
specially named in these charges. The inquiries have
now been brought to a close, and a report has been
made by the Commissioner to the Home Secretary, the
result of which is to exonerate the police. The follow-
ing order bearing on the subject has been promulgated
by Sir Charles Warren In July, 1887, Mr. Caine,
M.P., in the House of Commons, and the Press,
charged the police with systematic levying of black-
mail from prostitutes on Clapham-common. The Com-
missioner expressed his readiness to institute the
fullest inquiry into this grave charge on any definite
information being furnished. Mr. Caine failed to
supply such information, but a careful and ex-
haustive inquiry was instituted in the interests of the
public and the police. The result of this inquiry,
which was reported to the Secretary of State, was
that the grave charge brought against the police was
found to be unsupported by a tittle of proof, and the
Commissioner expressed an opinion to that effect. Mr.
Caine, although asked to do so, failed to bring forward
any proof whatever of the truth of the accusation pre-
ferred, and the charge was similarly unsupported by
any evidence either of interested or disinterested
persons. The opinion of the Commissioner has been
endorsed by the Secretary of State in the following
letter, which the Commissioner has satisfaction in
communicating to the members of the police force
With reference to the general question, I am to state
that Mr. Matthews is glad to find that the result of the
inquiry is that no evidence has been forthcoming
against the police, and that the charges made against
them have not in any manner been sustained.'"
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1888-02-18

METROPOLITAN MEAT.

The supply was large. There was rather more de-
mand for prime beef and mutton, and 2d per 81b above
quotations was in some cases realised. Veal also sold
better, but for pork there was little demand. Inferior
beef, 2s Od to 2s 8d ; middling ditto, 3s Od to 3s 4d ; prime
ditto, 3s 6d to 3s 10d ' • Scotch ditto, 3s 10d to 4s oil;
American, Liverpool killed, 3s 6d to 3s 8d; ditto
killed, hind-quarters, 3s 6d to 3s 8d; ditto, ditto.
fore-quarters, 2s 4d to 2s 8d; English veal, 4s 4d to 45 8d ;
Dutch ditto, 2s 8d to 4s ; inferior mutton, 2s 4d to
28 8d; middling ditto' 3s to 3s 8d; prime ditto, 48
to 4s ; Scotch ditto, 4s 4d to 4s 8d ; New Zea-
land ditto, 2s 6d to 2s 8d ; large pork, 2s 8d
to 3s 2d; small ditto, 3s 6d to 4s per 81b, by the
carcase.