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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-12-10

THE UNITED STATES DEBT.

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The report of the Secretary of the United States
Treasury, which
.was presented on Tuesday to the
Congress at Washington, discusses in detail the
various financial problems, and states that the United
States debt would, according to the present rate of
redemption, be paid off in 10 years. Some reductions
in taxation are recommended.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-12-10

KIDDERMINSTER.

ME PROPOSED NEW WORKROUSE.—A. special
meeting of the members of the Board of Guard-
ians was held on Tuesday morning, to consider
the desirability of erecting a new Workhouse at a
cost of £30,000, in Kidderminster. Mr. J. Brinton
M.P., presided, and th-re was a large attendance
of guardians.—The Clerk said the Local Govern-
ment Board had communicated to the effect that it
was the practice to send children to Board and
other elementary schools, and they had no objection
to that being done. They could not. however,
allow the Guardians to do anything in the way of
paying towarde the expense of erecting schools
where the necessary accommodation did not exist.
With regard to the queadon of carrying on a
separate establishment for the Workhouse children.
it would involve an annual outlay for staff, officers,
itc., of .2610.—The Rev. R. P. Turner moved :
"That in view of remedying the serious overcrowding
of the Workhouse it is desirable the Guardians
should take measures to obtain about twelve acres
of suitable land for erecting the necessary
&c.. iii conformity with the requirements of
the Local Government Board."—Mr. J. J. Harvey
seconded this.—Colonel F. Winn—Knight, 24. F.,
proposed, as an amendment, "That the authorities
of the neighbouring Unions be asked. whether they
would unite with this Union in establishing an in.
dustrial school on the same principle as the Quatt
schools."—This was seconded, and on being put to
the meeting there were twelve votes for it and
fourteen against. It was therefore lost. —Mr.
Boucher moved an amendment as follows :—" That
the Board, having considered the question of
providing additional Workhouse accommodation as
required by the Local Government Board, is of
opinion that the ace6mmodation required can be
provided without a new Workhouse," and supported
his amendment by a long speech.—Mr. Pitt secon-
ded this amendment. The Chairman said the
amendment was out of order, but he should allow
it to be put to the meeting.—Mr. Boycott supported
the amendment.—Mr. Chadwick e-adorsed the views
of Mr. Boucher and Mr. Boycott.—After some
further discussion the amendment was put to the
meeting, and there were thirteen for and the same
number against it. Amongst the latter was the
Chairman, who said he should give his casting vote
against the amendment, and it was therefore lest.
The voting on the original resolution was E
and the Chairman gave his casting vote for it, and
it was therefore carried.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-12-10

PRESIDENT ARTHUR'S MESSAGE.

President Arthur's Message was sent to Congress on
Tuesday. It opens with an allusion to the appalling
calamity which had occurred since the last session, and
states that otherwise the nation might be content with
the rare prosperity of the past year and the un-
disturbed relations of amity and peace exist-
ing with foreign Governments. General Gartield's
memory would be preserved as a sacred treasure. The
tributes of sympathy from-abroad were tokens of the
kinship of nations and the federation of mankind.
The feeling of goodwill between the United States
Government and that of England was never more
marked, in recognition qf whioh the salute of the
British flag at Yorktown 14. s ordered. The Fortune
Bay claims had been satisfactorily settled.
The participation of Americans in the Australian
exhibitions was a matter of congratulation. The
negotiations for a copyright convention were pro-
gressing lawfully. The surrender of Sitting Bull had
allayed the apprehensions which prevailed. The pre-
sence of the French representatives at the Yorktown
celebration had strengthened the goodwill existing
with France. The Bi-metallic Conference in Paris had
reached no accord, but there had been a valuable
interchange of views and the Conference would be
revived next year. Americans had been generally
successfully represented at the Electrical Exhibition.
The complaints of American naturalized citizens in
Germany had practically ceased, the Imperial Go-
vernment liberally accepting the views of the United
States Government. The application of the Treaty of
1868 to Alsace-Lorraine had received earnest abten-
tion, and a definite agreement was confidently ex-
pected. The participation of the Steubens family in
tho Yorlt Town colciorntion woo ovidonoo of tho good-
will which prevailed between America and Ger-
many. The intercourse with Spain was friendly,
and it was expected that the awards of the
claims commission would soon be paid. The question
of the onerous tines imposed upon American shipping
in Spanish colonial ports would, it was hoped, be
adjusted in, a friendly manner. It was desirable to
strengthen the cordial relations existing with Russia,
assuring protection for peaceable American visitors
to that country, and especially for Israelites, whose
treatment had evoked energetic remonstrances from
the United States Government.

After dealing with various other subjects, President
Arthur concludes by saying :—" Deeply impressed
with the gravity of the responsibilities which have so
unexpectedly developed upon me, it will be my con-
stant purpose to co-operate with you in such measures
as will promote the glory of the country and the pro.
sperity of its people."
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-12-10

RHEUMATISM.

RHEUMATISM, Gout, Lumbago, Pains
in the Head, Side, Back, Joints, and Limbs
cured by DAY'S REBU.MATIC PILLS. Price 18. lid.
per box. Sold by Mr. Pugh, Patent Medicine Vendor,
&I, Coventry Street, Stourbridge ; and all Chemists
Wholesale by all the Loudon Houses.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-12-10

THE IRON TRADE.

WoLvEttHAmProN, Wednesday.

The market this t afternoon was steady- but
quiet, the transactions being rather limited in
number. The business done however, may be
looked upon as a favourable Character, consider-
ing that the stock-taking season is so near at
hand. Many fresh inquiries were made with
regard to bars, together with offers to place re-
peat orders at the same pries. Where, however,
heavy lines were offered merchants declined to
accept them, and would only sell in small lots.
A number of sales of medium bars were recorded
at £6 10s, all offers of £6 53 being promptly re-
fused. In consequence some of the merchants
held over their orders for bars, and 'stated that
they should place them in other districts where
they could get them for £6 55 or 46 7s 6d. In
the hoop branch there were plenty of inquiries
on export account, but the Lurg,eins struck were
very few. Tin plates, stamping sheets, and
black sheets for galvanising purposes, were
sought for in larger quantities than during the
last week or two. The demand for boiler and
girder plates was very quier, but in nail rods,
tip iron awl other small a;izes, there is a good
trade being done, and rives point upwards.
Raw materials were quotably stronger, though
only in exceptional instances could local makers
44 boat suottlo be Wooed to give e QUOtatiolle
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-12-10

The POST OFFICE and the TELEPHONE.

The Post Office authorities have established between
Liverpool and Manchester a double wire fcr tele-
phonic purposes, and seven or eight firms have already
become subscribers. The plan is much the same as
that which is in use by the Telephonic Exchange. A
person in Manchester wishing to speak to his agent in
Liverpool, or vice versd, simply asks through the
telephone that he may be put in communication with
such an office, citing the number, and unless the wire
happens to be engaged his desire is at once complied
with, and then from his own office he enters into con-
versation with his agent or principal about forty miles
away. A private wire was established twelve months
ago; but this is believed to be the first that has been
laid by the Postal Telegraph Dapartment—at all
events for so great a distance.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-12-10

ROWLEY.

HOSPITAL SERVICES AT ROWLEY.—On Sunday
afternoon a demonstration in connection with the
friendly societies in the Rowley and Blackheath
districts took place in aid of the Guest Hospital
and Dispensary, Dudley. The members of the
various
,societies met at the Blackheath Board
Schools, and headed by the Netherton Brass Band,
marched to St. Paul's Church, Blackheath. Con-
sidering that the weather was most unfavourable,
there was a large number of persons present. The
service in the church, which was filled to excess,
was conducted by the Rev. W. Taylor, M A., of
Oldbury. At the close of the service a collection
was made, and a good amount was realised.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-12-10

IRON TRADE SUMMARY.

THE •FOREIGN IRON AND COAL TRADE.

Like that of the English iron market, the iTsi—tion
of the market of the Continent continues highly
satisfactory. The Austrian market has become
very film again, prices having a rising tendency, in
consequence of fresh accessions of orders. The
Belgian iron market remains very steady; among
other descriptions of iron, boiler-plates are much
asked for, 'The French iron market continues to
preserves its healthy tone, and its activity shows no
signs of diminution. In Germany, the tendency of
the market is for a rise. The ,Rhenish blast-furn-
aces have engaged their production up to April of
next year. Pig-iron is again very buoyant. Manu-
factured ir,-;n is still going up. The coal markets
of the Continent are very active, with quotations
very firm. The American iron market, though no
very large transactions have taken place during
the week, has gained strength upon the whole.
Much Scotch pig has been sold.
Iron,
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-12-10

HOLDERS

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-12-10

A SHARK'S DREADFUL WORK.

Anthony McDonald, a sailor belonging to the
Envlish ship Forest Rights, was drowned on Sunday,
while bathing near the Central Wharf (says the
Detroit Free Press). The mate of a vessel lying near
went to his rescue as soon as it was known that he was
in pen), but before reaching the spot the unfortunate
youth had sunk out of sight. The body was dragged
for, but was not recovered until the next morning,
when it was found to have been horribly mutilated by
sharks. Deceased was aged 18, a native of Liverpool,
and this was his first voyage. He seems to have been
a great favourite with his shipmates. The body was left
moored to a ship lying at the wharf, awaiting the arrival
of a coroner, who decided, upon his arrival, that
an inquest was unnecessary. We are told
that yesterday morning an immense shark—estimated
to be more than fifteen feet in length—arose to the
surface, and, seizing the body, instantly carried it
undetPlbe wharf. Parties Standing neat tbs- wharf
took hold of the rope, and, after a tug with the
monster, deprived him of his prey. This is the second
death of the kind that has come to our knowledge
within the year. The other was that of the mate of
a small vessel who was knocked overboard between
here and Mobile a few months ago, and who was
seized by one of these large fish and carried below in
the presence of his shipmates.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-12-10

PUBLIC NOTICES

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-12-10

GREAT JEWEL ROBBERY.

A most daring and successful burglary took place on
Sunday at Brynkinalt, the seat of Lord Hill Trevor.
The mansion of Brynkinalt is situated close to Chirk,
orth Wales, on the Great Western Railway, and is
one of the oldest and finest residences in North Wales.
On Sunday morning Lord and Lady Hill Trevor went
to the neighbouring parish church as usual, 4nd at
about twelve o'clock the housemaid went up to Lady
Trevor's room, and found it locked, the key being
inside. She thought her ladyship had returned from
church, but immediately acquainted the groom of the
bedchamber and others on her finding that her lady-
ship had not returned. The butler and other
servants then went up and forced the door, finding to
their dismay that her ladyship's private drawer had
been forced open, and her jewel casket with the con-
tents had disappeared.
Among an immense number of jewels stolen were a
magnificent and costly diamond necklet, diamond pen-
dant with pearl in centre, diamond cross, two diamond
sprays, diamond hair-pin, a large number of diamond,
ruby, pearl, onyx, and other rings, bracelets, and a
beautiful heirloom watch. Also from another small
case had been taken a large amethyst necklet, with
bracelet and earrings to match. The whole of the
property taken, the above not being a quarter of the
total quantity, is estimated at the value of forty
thousand pounds.

An advertisement has been published containing a
list of the missing articles, and offering a reward of
£5OO to any person giving such information as shall
lead to the conviction of the thieves and recovery of
the property.

The following is a description of some of the
articles st2.len :—A diamond necklace, value £10,000;
a diamond crown, value £5,000; a pearl necklace,
with clasp, value £4,000; a coral necklace and cross,
set with diamonds; an amethyst necklace set with
diamonds ; a pair of earrings and bracelet; a large
diamond coronet locket ; a snake pattern bracelet;
three sets of diamond earrings; several diamond
brooches and pins; four gold watches and two
emerald brooches set with diamonds; besides several
articles of smaller value.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-12-10

I

THE PRINCE OF WALES'S VISIT TO

LONGLEAT.
The Prince and Princess of Wiles, attended by the
suite, left Marlborough House on Tuesday .afternoon
on a, visit to the Marquis of Bath at Longleat, near
Warminster. Their Royal Highnesses reached War-
minster at 5 45 p.m., after a rapid run of two
hours and forty minutes. The modest little station
on the Great Western line was gaily bedecked with
appropriate devices and festoon work in ever-
greens. As the train glided into the station vigorous
cheers were raised by those present, and coloured
lights were burnt on Cop Heap, with very picturesque
effect. Their Royal Highnesses, on alighting, were
received by their host, the Marquis of Bath, and also
by Lord Henry Thynne and Lord Weymouth. With
the Royal visitors were the Marquis of Hartington,
Lord and Lady Spencer, Lord Fife, and Lady Maccles-
field. The Warminster contingent of the let Wilts Rifle
Battalion, under Colonel Everett, acted as a guard of
honour, and the Warminster troop of the Royal Wilts
Yeomanry Cavalry, of which regiment the Marquis
is commander, rendered service as an escrt to
Longleat, which is about 41 miles from Warminster.
The streets of the town were ablaze with illuminated
devices. Four gay double arches spanned the main
thoroughfare leading to Longleat, the crossbeams of
the first from the station bearing the inscription
"Welcome to our Prince and Princess." The pre-
sentation of addresses was dispensed with, as the visit,
as far as Longleat itself is concerned, is of a purely
private character.
The carriage containing the Prince and Princess
was drawn by four elegant horses, with postillions and
outriders. On their way through the town the party
were vociferously cheered from almost every window.
Many thousands of persons perambulated the streets,
but, unfortunately, the weather was wretched.

It may be mentioned that the Prince when a boy,
travelled through Wiltshire incognito, and at Longleat
was shown over the house, and had the various
articles explained to him. It was only after he had
signed his name in the visitors' book that his identity
was discovered.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-12-10

LYE.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NAIL MAKFRO.-4
meeting of this association was held in the Tem-
perance Hall, Lye, on Monday afternoon; Mr.
John Pearson presiding. Tile Chairman expressed
his sympathy with the movement, and was pieased
to see the efforts that were being made to secure a
thorough organisation, pointing out that its ultimate
success would not depend on the action of others
but that it was for themselves to bring about an
improvement of their condition. After addresses
from members of the Brassworkers' Association,
Mr. Williams, junior (general secretary), entered
into the details of organisation, and dwelt on the
evils that arose in consequence of their resorting
to strikes, which proved disastrous to both parties
His efforts would be directed to the establishing of
an Arbitration Committee, before whom all griev-
ances could be mutually ventilated ; and he im.
pressed upon them the necessity of honourably
abiding by the awards. The following resolution
was adopted.: "That this meeting heartily
approves of the schema laid down, and pledges
itself to use its utmost endeavours to ensure its
success." A meeting of horsenail makers was held
on Monday, at the Rose and Crowu Inn, Old Hill
with reference to the agitation which has been
going on lately in the Sedglev, Gomel, Lye Waste,
and surrounding e:istricts for an increase of wages.
It was stated that the action of the employers in
refusing to grant the advance of 3d. per 1,000 was
causing a great deal of dissatisfaction. One of the
delegates pointed out that the operatives now
received 35. per 1,000, as compared with 4s. 31. a
Low years ago. It was resolved to demand an
advance of 3d. per 1,000.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-12-10

A HUNTING PROSECUTION,

At the Reading County Petty Sessiocis, on Saturday,
William Sammons, whipper-in to Mr. John Har-
greaves, master of one of the Berkshire packs of
hounds' was summoned by the Rev. B. R. Body, a
Church of England clergyman, with doing wilful
damage on his farm at Shinfield, near Reading, on the
9th of November.
Mr. Elkins, solicitor, appeared for the prosecution;
and Mr. Creed, solicitor, for the defence.
It appeared that on the day in question Mr.
Hargraves' hounds met at Shinfield, and while stand-
ing in a field on his farm Mr. Body saw the defendant
leap his horse over a hedge on to his lands. Com-
plainant stopped him and asked him what business he
had there, nut defendant made no answer. Mr. Body
then said, "I hope you will be good enough to leave
the field," at the same time pointing to the gate
entrance. Defendant still refused to move or answer
him, but upon complainant repeating his request be
set his horse at the gallop and leapt the hedge into the
road. The distance from where complainant was
standing to that part of the hedge which defendant
cleared was about a hundred yards greater than it was
to the gate, and Mr. Body's case was that the damage
was caused by his deviating from the course which
complainant asked him to leave the field by.
It was stated that in February last Mr. Body gave
Mr. Hargreaves notice not to hunt over his land,
but this evidence was overruled as inadmissible against
the defendant.
For the defence it was contended that defendant'
was simply performing his duty to his employer in
going on to complainant's land, and that it could not
be regarded as a wilful act. Under the statute a
person was privileged to hunt over another person's
land unless the former received a notice from the latter
not to do so. Had the case been brought before a
civil court doubtless damages might have been ob-
tained, but it was held that there was no ground for a
criminal prosecution.
The Bench having retired, the Chairman said such
cases were of a very delicate nature, and they were
,generally settled by a little give and take on both
:sides. Prim/ facie, persons hunting, fishing, or in
'pursuit of game were exempted from liability by the
Act, and to convict in such cases it must be shown
that the law had been departed from, and that damage
had been done wilfully and maliciously. A whipper-in
had a professional character to maintain, and he did
not stop to open gates, but always made straight for
his hounds. In-this case it was not shown that the
'course the defendant took was not the nearer way to
Ihis hounds, neither had it been proved that the course
he took, instead of that ordered. by Mr. Body, was
done wilfully and maliciously. The decision of the
magistrates was to dismiss the case. ,
There was a large attendance in court, the prosecu-
tion having excite, great interest in ,Reading and the
neighbourhood.—Daily News. .
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-12-10

SPIRITS.

Per Gallon.
Finest London Gin los. 6d. is. 14s.
Finest Jamaica 8um....
Colonial Brandy .„ I 12s, 15s. 16s. 6d
Finest Burgundy
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Brandy .. ......••• —; 24e. 26s 28e.
Ditto, very old ...., 30s. 32s
Finest ,Scotch Whisky
Ditto Irish Ditto, l:.'s. 15s. 18s 208
Hennessy's and Martelle Case Brandy.

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-12-10

A. SHOOK' TO GLEN ELG.

The strange shock of an earthquake, although very slight,
Was, we read, at Glenelg felt one Saturday night;
And what's more, as we read further on, it appears
Tie the third time an earthquake has come in three years.
If the place upside down had been turned, just the same
'Twould have been, as you'll see if you read o'er the name.
—Punch.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-12-10

FOOTBALL

LAWNESVirOOD V DUDLEY VICTORIA 2ND TEAME3.--:-
On the 3rd instant, at LawneswoA, these clubs
contested the first of two Rugby union matches
arranged bAween them for the present season.
Some really good play was sh ,Wll throughout the
match by members of both teams, which, after
being hard fuught, ultimately terminated in a draw
very much in favour of Lawneswood who scored no
fewer than five touches down to two points of a
similar character gained by their antagonists. The
names and positions of the respect ive players are :
Launteswood. Back: T, Newnan, Three-quarter back
Bridge (captain). Half backs: Williams and G
Robotham. Quarter backs :G. Du.:ley ai D.
Compson. Forwards : Edwaids,
Corbett, Riley, Capewelli

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-12-10

STOtrit BRIDGE MAIN DRAINAGE.

The first meeting
,of, the above Board was held
on Tueiday afternoon. There were present Messrs
W. I. Turney, Hughes, and Hieklin (the members
representing the Stourbridge Commissioners), and
Mesers. Pargeter and Forrest (on the part of the
Rural Sanitary Authority), Mr. W. J. Turney was
elected chairman of the Board. The Chairman
thanked them for the compliment they had paid him.
It was a position of considerable importance and
trust, and he hoped the mtepaieravrouid.not have
the opportunity of saying their money had been
unwisely
_spent in the execution of this drainage
!whelps:- `4.fheinterest,s of the different townships
represented at the Board appeared to be identical
and he therefore hoped they would work together
as one man. It was necessary that this should be
so, if they were to carry oat a work of such import-
, anee to their own credit and to the eitisfaction of
the ratepayers generally.
Mr. W. Perry (manager of the Birmingham and
Midland Bank) was appointed treasurer to the
Board.
There was an application from Mr. H. Mills for
the office of clerk to the Board ; and on the motion
of Mr. Pargeter, seconded by Mr. Hughes, he was
elected to the office, the question of salary being
left in abeyance for the present.
The Chairman proposed that Messrs. J. Taylor
anl W. Fiddian be instructed jointly to prepare a
scheme, with the necessary plans and sections, for
the main sewering, and the disposal of the sewa3e
of the contributory places comprised in the district
for which the Board had been formed, and report
to the Board as early as possible. Mr. Hughes
seconded the resolution, and it was carried.
_ _

It was arranged that meetings of the Board
should be held at 6.30 p.m., on the first Monday in
each month.
An official communication was read as to the
question of loans required in the ensuing financial
year. The Board did not think there was likely
to be any considerable expenditure upon the works
in the ensuinc, year. It was resolved to give formal
notice to the 'Public Works Loan Commissioners
that the Board might desire to borrow a sum not
exceeding 5,000.
A vote of thanks was passed to Mr. J. Taylor,
clerk to the Stourb:idge Commissioners, and to Mr.
Wall, clerk to the Guardians, for the trouble they
had taken in regard to the formation of the Board.
The meeting then terminated.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-12-10

HALE SOWEN.

THE CHURCH RESTORATION FUND.—On Monday
evening a concert was given in the Infant Schools,
Halesowen, on behalf of the Church Restoration
Fund. There was a large and fashionable audience
and an excellent programme was provided, which
was gone through in a creditable manner. The
soloists were Mrs Fon.° ter, Miss Fremming, Miss
E. K. Moore, Miss Downing, Mr. W. H. Scott.
Mr. C. R Rowley, Mr. F. Ward, Mr. J., Owen, and
Mr, T. Thomas, M B.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-12-10

A PIGEON SHOOTING MATCH.

An interesting match was shot oil on Monday at
the Union Club Grounds, Hendon, between Dr.
Carver and Mr. A. Stuart•Wortley. The rather
heavy amount of £5OO a side had been staked, and
the conditions were at 100 birds each at thirty yards
rise.
The beginning was made soon after half-past
twelve, when Mr. Stuart-Wortley led off with a kill.
Dr. Carver was unlucky enough to miss his first bird,
and his opaonent continued to keep ahead, until when
a fourth Of the allotted number had been released
from the traps, Mr. Stuart-Wortley had killed 19
against his opponent's 17. Dr. Carver showed to
much better advantage a little later on, and when
half the birds had been released, the score showed that
each had killed 40. - - -
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-12-10

After an intet val for refreshment, the firing re-com-
menced, and Dr. Carver registered 32 kills in 'succes-
sion. Mr. Stuart-Wortley shot so well, howe-ver, that
when each had fired at 65 birds the score was even. The
closeness at this point naturally caused every shot to
be watched with great interest. When the ninetieth
bird had been fired at, it was registered that Mr.
Stuart-Wortley had killed 75, and Dr. Carver 74.
During the next ten shots the excitement was intense,
and at 95 the iivls were once more level, at which
result the match ended, each having brought down 83
birds out of the hundred.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-12-10

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THE LABOUR MARKET.

Trade, on the whole, keeps fairly good. The
woollen industries, especially for home demand, con-
tinue active, and they export business, for the time
of year, is unusually good. The various branches
of the linen trade show a healthy tone, and the
general demand for the last month has been beyond
the average. Lace manufacturers are very busy,
and the hands are making full time. In the boot
and shoe trades great activity prevails, and in
most of the centres the men are working overtime.
Business in the cotton industry is not quite so good.
Buyers are not disposed to operate so freely at the
rates quoted, but prices still keen steady, and, on the
whole, there are signs of a good ' winter's work. The
coal and iron trades continue active, especially in the
North of England. The finished iron branch in
Staffordshire is very busy. At Sheffield all the divi-
sions of the hardware trade are active, and the demand
for armour plates and rails is good. The great strike
of operatives in the Potteries continues without any
signs of termination.

The Pall Mall Gazette, hi its "City Notes," re-
marks :—" Provincial trade reports continue on the
whole very satisfactory, especially the reports from
iromproducing districts. In these the indications all
point to a time of greater activity and higher prices.
Even Sheffield is busy, although that centre has been
severely pressed by the success of the process for
making steel out of Cleveland are and the hardware
and finished iron industries of Birmingham and
Wolverhampton are full of orders. Birmingham,
indeed, is experiencing an exceptionally good export
demand from our Australian colonies and from the
Continent, especially from France and Spain. The
orders from Egypt are on a larger scale than for many
years past.
In the textile industries the same characteristics are
visible. Although the wool trade is tot quite so active
as it was some weeks ago, it is evidently in better
heart and in better circumstances now than for some
time past. At Huddersfield, prices of all new goods.,
are going decidedly against the buyer, and at
Leeds the 'purchases of French merchants appear to
he particularly noticeable, and prices on account of
both the foreign and the home demand are i
very firm. Much the same s the case with
the cotton, linen, and jute trades. All hre busy,
and the feeling everywhere is cheerful. Prices have
so hardened at Manchester as to check the demand
from India and China, and this has somewhat damped
the market, without, however, leading to any reac-
tion. Everything would thus seem to point to an
unusually busy winter, and the opinion of country
bankers is that the trade of the country has now
reached a point where larger and larger drafts upon
credit will have to be made. Should this be so, a
gradually hardening money market is to be looked
for.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-10-22

THE TRANSVAAL CONVENTION.

The new Transvaal Volksraad met on the 21st ult.,
the first day being taken up with the swearing in
of the members and the reading of the inaugura-
tion address by the Triumvirate (Messrs. Joubert,
Kruger, and Pretorius). After thanking God
for past favours and relying on His support
for the future, the address stated that the Convention
with the British Government had been signed for the
good of the country, but at the same time the Trium-
virate hoped that England would agree to certain
modifications. Referring then to the sympathy shown
to the Boers on all sides in their recent conflict, the
address went on to urge the necessity of adjusting the
taxation, of forming schools, and establishing per-
manent cavalry and artillery corps.
In the debates in the Volksraad on the two follow-
ing days much opposition was shown to the ratifica-
tion of the Convention. The sub-commission on
claims is still sitting, and has received claims amount-
ing to £1,500,000, of which £300,000, being for direct
losses, will probably be at once recommended for pay-
ment.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-10-22

POTATO.

Short supply and trade slow tollowe :—Essex champions
555. to 60s. ; magnum bonum, 80s, to 90s. ; Kent regent; 70s.
to 80s. ; Essex ditto, 80e, to sos. per ton; German blues, 4a.
per bag.

FISH. , • , •
Native oystexs, 18s. 6d. to 225. ; Dutch ditto, 1540 Waifs ;
American ditto, 6s. to Bs. 6d. ; Spanish ditto, Is. N. to 2444*
Portuguese ditto, 2s. 6d. to 34. 3d.; Os_tend,ditto Si..fkl. $o•
104. .td ; pearl ditto, 104. -9d: 31.;_corrinion ditto
64. Od.to 10s. ; fresh herrings, as. to 45.; rottired—ditto, 41:to
Os.' pickle ditto, Si. to Be. ed. ; red ditto, 34. 6d. to be. 6d. per
hundred..
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ARRAIGNMENT OF GIIITEAU.

The Correspondent of the Daily News, writing from
Washington, says that Guiteau was arrainged in the Dis-
trict Supreme Court, befcre Judge Cox, on Friday morn-
ing, in last week. When told that he was to be arraigned
he fell into a paroxysm of terror, and begged for a
postponement as he was not well. Before leaving the
jail he besought the guards piteously for protection
against attack. All the way to the court he was in
lbject terror. When he entered the court his gaunt face
was bloodless, and his eyes moved restlessly about as if
dreading attack. He stood while the indictment was
read, leaning on the table with his eyes closed. When
his counsel near him whispered, he turned quickly
with a frightened look, to see who he was, When the
reading was ended he was asked to plead guilty or not
guilty. He fumbled in his pocket, saying he would
like to read a statement. The Judge said this was
not the proper time. He must simply plead now.
Whereupon he pleaded Not Guilty.
After Guiteau had pleaded, the counsel for the Go-
vernment moved for a prompt trial, and suggested
Monday. Mr. Scoville presented affidavits by the pri-
soner and himself, in which it was said that the afence
would be made on three points—insanity, jurisdic-
tion, and malpractice. Many witnesses had been
summoned, and the accused had no means to de-
fray the expenses. The Court said the question of
granting the cost of witnesses would be considered, and
appointed the day for the trial to begin, viz., Novem-
ber 7th, adding that the question of jurisdiction must
be argued before October 30. Mr. Scoville has been
unable to obtain an associate counsel, though a Wash-
ington lawyer offers to argue the question of jurisdic-
tion.

On the way to the carriage G-uiteau crouched
between the guards, his hands twitching convulsively
in the manacles, and chattering entreaties to be
hurried from danger. In the carriage he became com-
posed, said he was pleased so large a crowd was present
in the court, and gratified that his prediction that no
attempt would be made on his life was fulfilled.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-10-22

FOOTBALL.

BRIERLEY HILL v,:LAWNESWOOD IST, TICAI4.—At
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clubs played a match under Association Rules;
which, after being pleasantly contested, terminated
in favour of Lawneswood who scored one goal to
nothing by their opponents.

HILL.—On the 14th mat, Mr. Edward Hill, Heath
Street, Stourbridge, aged 72 years.
ULIFF,—On the 16th Wet, Mary Ann, relict of
William ()lilt, of Cecil Street, Stourbridge, aged
38 years.

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THE VICTORIA CROSS.

The London Gazette states that the Queen has been
pleased to signify her intention to confer the decoration
of the Victoria Cross upon Captain (now Brevet Major)
William John Vousden, of the Bengal Staff Corps, for
the exceptional gallantry displayed by him on the 14th
December, 1879, on the Koh .Asmai Heights, near
Cabul; upon Captain (now Major) Arthur George
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upon Lieutenant William Henry Dick Cnnyngham,
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Buffs), for conspicuous gallantry displayed by him at
the assault on the Asmai Heights, round Cabul, on
the 14th December, 1879.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-10-22

EPITOME OF NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN,

The Customs duty on wine in the late financial yea
was £1,376,219 7s, 2d. net. _ _ _

During the excavations in connection with the right
bank of the Rhenish railway at Sayn, two molar teeth of a
mammoth have been discovered. They are respectively
twenty-eight and thirty inches in length.
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In Barbadoes it is reputed that one-fourth of the
sugar crop, equal in 'value to 4200,040, is annnally destroyed
by rats. At one time a penny per head was given for these
mischievous rodents, according to an Act of Parliament, but
since the Act has been repealed they have rapidly in-
creased.
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According to the report of the Alpine Club 64
ascents of Mont Blanc were made this year-19 by French
tourists, 17 by English, 11 by Swiss, 6 by Americculs, 6 by
Germans, 3 by Italians, and 2by Austrians. Among the
number were three ladiee.
A meeting of the Farmer's Alliance was held on
Tuesday to confer on the Landlord and Tenant Bill for Eng-
land, prepared by a Committee of the Alliance. Mr. James
Howard, M.P., who presided, ezplained the steps that had
led up to this Bill, and observed that the only question for
I the Alliance was, how to give effect to their plans by legis-
lation. Professor Hunter showed that the leading feature
of the Bill was compensation for improvements: There was
i.p. long discussion as to the principles of the proposed mea-
sure, especially the abolition of the law of distress • resolu7
tionftsm urivecV.at .ousygietuf matters of clop:A:awl:0e
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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1881-10-22

THE ALBERT MEDAL.

The Londcn Gazette announces that the Queen has
been pleased to confer the Albert Medal of the
Second Class on William Henry Burt, of Devizes.
The following is the account of the services in respect
of which the decoration has been conferred :
"At two o'clock on the afternoon of July 15 last a
fire broke out on the premises of Mr. Ernest
Wellings, Italian warehouseman, Market. place,
Devizes. After the fire had been raging some time,
and all the inmates of the house had effected
their escape, it was reported that there was
a certain quantity of gunpowder stored in the
shop, and Mr. Burt at once volunteered to enter
the burning premises and remove the case containing
the gunpowder. At this time a great body of flame
was distinctly visible on the other side of the shop
counter only a few feet distant from the spot where
the gunpowder was deposited. It was under these
circumstances that Mr. Burt made his way into the
shop, effecting his entrance through the window, and
eventually succeeded in finding and removing the box
containing ten or twelve pounds of gunpowder, thereby
preventing an explosion, which might have been at-
tended with serious loss of life amongst those neces-
sarily engaged in dealing with the fire, as well as
amongst the crowd of onlookers."