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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-11-28

CHARITY ELECTIONEERING.

The Coirditittee of the Charity Voting Reform Association,
30, Charing-dross, London, have sent copies of an address,
signed by their Chairman, Sir Charles E. Trevelyan. and dated
the 21st lest , in which they say to the whole body of the
subscribers, numbering altogether several hundred thousand,
scattered over every part of the United Kingdom :
"It is now upwards of twelve months since the
manifold evils of charity electioneering have been
publicly and prominently brought before the managers
of the charities, and they have been commented on
and universally condemned by the Press, and by a
large number of the subscribers, who have joined this
Association as a protest against the continuance of the
voting system. We have circulated about Ci0,0(10 sum-
maries of our objects and views among the subscribers
to nineteen of the principal voting charities, and we
feel that it is now time for the subscribers themselves
to take action in furtherance of the necessary reforms.
Under theseci rcumstances this committee recommends
to all those subscribers who desire a reform of the
' system, but are still willing, for the present, to con-
tinue their subscriptions-1. That they endeavour
to form a committee among themselves in each
' charity to bring the question of reform before their
fellow subscribers, and to urge a selection and classi-
fication of cases either by the present managers or
by a special committee, and that they call uleetings
in each charity for the purpose. 2. That, in the
meantime, they intrust their votes to the managing
committees of the respective institutions, under the
specific responsibility of investigating and classify-
ing the cases of the candidates before they make
use of such votes. Numerous subscribers have already
adopted this plan; but it is desired to give to these
scattered efforts the force of a combined movement, in
the hope that the managing committees will of them.
selves propose measure of reform. 3. In the event of
any managing committee declining to accept such
responsibility, and giving no means to the subscribers
to bestow their votes properly according to a classified
lint, we trust that such subscribers will make their
opinions unmistakably known to the managing com-
mittee, in order that a full reform may be obtained,
and that, failing this, they will select for their charit-
able donations institutions which are not open to the
BIWA serious .vile."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-11-28

NORTHWARDS HO!
(From Punsh.)

To the North once again I to the islands of ice,
And the desolate seas few have sailed over twice.
And the great moving mountains, a fear to behold,
And the keen freezing touch of the Spirit of Cold t
Again 'tis decided our isle shall send forth
A flotilla to search the mysterious North,
Where Winter forbids the great Ocean to roll,
And terrors and wonders keep guard round the Pole.
" But why ? " asks the cynic. "It can't give us traffic I
I. It worth while, to please the big wigs Geographic,
Who are tired of the Nile, where it '8 sadly too hot,
And want news from a land where it clearly is not,
That the Traveller, returned, as a Lion may nod at us,
And tell us a tale In the vein of HIRODOTUS,
Tor. R. G. g.-dom by Swelldorn relieved,
And be after cold travel most warmly received ? "
kh, the Pole is magnetic in more ways than one—
To seek it is daring and desperate fun :
Such fun as our blue-jackets seek with swill,
All the more for the danger that tries pluck and skilL
If Science gained nothing—and Science moat gain—
This good to our Navy will surely remain,
Though War's risks step by step with War's tools should
increase,
None will dread them who face this stern peril of prime.

So Abniksh PBICH to the Minister sends
Ms good-speed : on this tack we shall always be friends.
Thema one chill more depressing than North Polar cold,
Pluck and science brought down to their value in gold.
High Admiral /Nowa would himself volunteer,
But for duties immensely too onerous here.
Besides, he long since found his Pole—where he Eta
At the 'entre magnetic of wisdoms and wits
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-11-28

POTATOES.

The supplies of potatoes on sale are moderate, and the
trade is steady, at the following prices : Regents, 80s to
1005. Victorias, 1005. to 1105 ; nukes, 1105. to 130 s. ; and
rocks, 60s. to 70s per ton. Foreign Potatoes.—The imports
of foreign potatoes into London bult week amounted to 220
sacks from Boulogne, four from Amsterdam. 1,771 from Dun-
kirk, 179 from Rotterdam, 10550 from Antwerp, 19 from
lane, 404 from Bremen, tog from Brussels, and two bags
from Hamburg.
110 PS.

The market Is finn, and there are a few planters who seem
to require higher rates for the hops they possess , hut brewers
are operating very slowly, and speculation is wholly at a
standstill. These remarks apply to this season's hops, the
quantity of which remaining is extremely light. Continental
markets are reported firm. Last week's imp rts of foreign
hops into London consisted of 224 bales from Hamburg, 151
from kli.ntreal, 114 from Bremen, 145 from Tenseuzeu, 110
from Rotterdam, 815 from New York, 70 from Ostend, and
Set from Antwerp.
FISH.

Salmon, Is. to Ss. per lb. ; pickled herrings, 30a. to gas,
red ditto, 128 to 208 ; roused ditto, laa. to 235. ; fresh ditto,
108 to 151 per barrel ; kipper ditto, 20. to tn. ; bloater ditto,
18 9d. to Is. led.; plaice, 188 to 2.55. ; whiting, 12a to 151.. ;
haddock, Pls. to 20s. per basket turbot as to 13. 64. ;
brill 01. to Is. 3d. ; cod, 5s to Bs. 64. each ; mackerel, 2s. Ott.
to 38 ; lobsters, 158 to 350 ; crabs, 128 to 308 per dor.o ;
aatira oysters, £lO ; common ditto, 138 to Ws, per bushel.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-11-28

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Swellings, Cancerous Ulcers. Spots, Pimples,
Pustules, Boils, Carbuncles, Ringworms, Scald
Heads, Sore Eyes, Erysipelas, Itch, Scuds,
Disenlbrations of the Skin, Humours and
Diseases of the Skin of whatever name or
nature, are literally carried out of the system
in a abort time by the use of this world-famed
Medicine.

THOUSANDS OF TESTIMONIALS FROM ALL PARTS.
IMPORTANT ADVICE TO ALL.—Cleanse
the vitiated blood ywhenever you find its im-

--
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eruptions, or sores ; cleanse it when you find
it obstructed and sluggish in the veins ; cleanse
it when it is foul, and your feelings will tell
you when. Keep the blood pure, and the
health of the system will follow.
As this mixture is pleasant to the taste, and
warranted free from anything injurious to the
most delicate constitution of either sex, the
Proprietors solicits sufferers to give it a trial
to test it, value.
CLARKE'S WORLD-FAMED BLOOD
MIXTURE is Sold in Bottles 2s 3d each, and in
Cases, containing six times the quantity, Ils each--
sufficient to effect a permanent cure hi the great
majority of loug-standieg eases, by all Chemists and
Patent Medicine Vendors tbrvughout the United King-
dom and the world, or sent to any address on receipt
of 27 or 132. stamps, by the Proprietor,
. . . .

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The Use of

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The Admiration of the Beholder,
And the Comfort. of the Wearer.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-11-28

IMPORTANT TO COUNTRY PATIENTS.

CONSULTATION BY LETTER WIT ROUT FEE
DR. H. SMITH, the Eminent Specialist for
the Cure of all Debilitating Diseases, will,for the
benefit of Country Patients who cannot consult him per
tonally, on receiving descriptions of their case, send his
opinion. with advice and directions for the most success.
tut restoration to health and igour.

IMPORTANT .—A form Lf c-orrespondence containing
questions. &e., to assi,t the Patient in IMscribing bis
ease, will be sent post-Ire on receiving a directed
envelope. . -

Address, Dr. 11. SIIIT II , 8, Burtnn-ereseent, London
we.

4"FOR THE BLOOD IS THE LIFE."-
See Deuteronomy, chap. zii., verse 23.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-11-28

WAY TO PRESERVE HEALTH.

Illustrated by numerous testimonials from grateful
patients who have been restored to health through the
author's instrumentality.
Sent post free for 2 Stamps; or by letter post, three
stamps.

Mr' Address: Dr. BARNES, 48, Lansdale Square
Barnabury, London. N.

IMPORTANT TO COUNTRY PA'fIENIM.
DR. IiAttNES may be consulted personally
or by letter in all private and confidential cases
and for the benefit of Nervous Sufferers who eaunot visit
him, he will, on receiving • description of their case, en.
closing a stamped envelope for reply, be ready to give his
opinion upon the nature of the case, and the principles
of treatment necessary to effect a permanent cure.
Address, Dr. BARNES, 48, Lousdale Square, Barns.
bury, London, N.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-11-28

TO THE NERVOUS AND DEBILITATED.

Read the New Work entitled
HOW TO ENSURE HEALTH.

Just published for two stamps.
BY DR. BARNKS, M.D , (U.S.)

• .
A. TREATISE on the LAWS GOVERNING
LIFE, and the CAUSES, SYMPTOMS, and
TREATMENT of all diseases depending on Exhaustion
of Nervous Vitality, such as Nervous Debility, Mental
and Physical Depression, Palpitation of the Heart,
Noises in the Head and Ears, Indecision, Impaired bight
and Memory, Indigestion, Prostration, Lassitude, De-
pression of Spirits, Loss of Energy and Appetite, Pains
in the Back end Limbs, Timidity, Self-Distrust, Dizzi-
ness, Love of Solitude, Groundless Fears, and many
other ailments, which, if neglected, bring the sufferers
to an early Death; together with Hints on Chronic
Rheumatism, Gout, Neuralgia, Epilepsy, Hysteria, and
all diseases of the Nervous and alimentary system.

The Appendix to this valuable work c-onlains many
useful PRESCRIPTIONS for the alleviation of suffering
and the cure of minor disorders, with full instructions
for their preparation and use.
Contains also some friendly advice on Hygiene, or th
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1874-11-28

GREAT FLOODS IN MADRAS.

Advices from Madras are to the 24th Oct. A tele-
gram from Raichore, dated Oct. 23, reports that the
northern part of the Presidency has been afflicted
by one of the greatest floods it has experienced for
many years past. On the morning of Friday, Oct. 23,
heavy rain began to fall, and continued to do so with
great violence until Sunday. Journeying from Rai-
chore eastward, three days after the rain had ceased,
one could not but be struck with the desolation caused
by the floods. Whole fields of bafree and jowaree have
been swept away, and where the grain has been left
standing, the stalks and ears have become black with rot.
Many of the tanks with which this part of the country
abounds have burst their banks clearing the crops
from the lands below. The Madras Railway has be-
come nothing less than a wreck. The extent of damage
done is not yet correctly known, as the telegraph lines
have been washed away; but sufficient information
has been received to show that the lose must have been
very great. The first break on the lines between
Rawhore and Madras is at the Pennair River. Here
one pier of the railway bridge has been entirely washed
away, and another has been thrown down at ofie end.
The rails still remain connected although much twisted.
Beyond the Pennair River the embankments have
much sunk in several places, and at the Chittoowatty
river all communication of any kind was cut off for
four days. Telegraphic communication, however,
, was made with Cuddapah on Friday, Oct. 23, at 4
p.m. The Chittoowatty railway bridge, a fine struc-
ture, half a mile broad, was built partly on screw
piles and partly on masonry piers. Five of the
ruasonery piers have been entirely swept away, and
two others have sunk. Such was the force of the
current that two of the iron girders, weighing several
tons, were carried down the stream about a hundred
yards, where they now appear sticking up on end out
of the sand. Between hondapurain and Camalapore
the train conveying the passengers and overland mails,
which left Bombay on the 23rd, had been blocked in
for five days. As there is no refreshment-room be-
tween these two stations, it was feared that the pas-
sengers had nut fared very well.