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The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1886-09-18

AN AMUSING INCIDENT.

On Sunday afternoon, during the annual proces-
sion of the Amalgamated Temperance and 'trades
:Sueieties in North London, an accident occurred,
which had a rather amusing aspect. It it ppeAr. that
in the procession a large dog, belonging to a member
of the Ancient Order of Foresters, was dressed in the
costume of that body, and mounted on a very small
pony. When the procession was passing the Star
and Garter Hotel, Caledonian-road, a tram, which
was passing, caused the pony to shy, and it rider
not being used to such conduct on the part of its
friend, was thrown under the wheels of the tra 111, and
instantaneously killed. The bystanders, thinking it
was a boy who had been riding, procured a cab, and
were in the act of conveying the body to the Great
Northern Hospital, when the truth was revealed.
A general laugh at the ludicrousness of the inci-
dent followed, and the procession proceeded on its
way.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1886-09-18

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Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1886-09-18

THE CIVIL SERVICE ESTIMATES.

The House was again in Committee of Supply all the
evening on the Civil Service Estimates.
On the vote for Secret Service, the Chancellor of the
Exchequer, in reply to Mr. Bradlaugh and Mr. Sexton,
declined to give any information as to the disposition
of the fund; and on a division, which was challenged
by Mr. Sexton, the vote was carried by 159 to 54.
The vote for the Scotch Fishery Board gave rise to a
long discussion, in the course of which Mr. Barclay and
other Scotch members complained that no practical
fisherman had been appointed to the Beard. Mr. A. J.
Balfour having defended its constitution, an amend-
ment to reduce the vote, moved by Mr. Hunter, was
negatived on a division by 154 to 65.
THE LORD-LIEUTENANT'S 11017SEHOLD.—IRISH SCENE.

The vote fo: the household of the Lord-Lieutenant of
Ireland, which was the first of the Irish votes, was
discussed at considerable length. Several amendments
were considered, but ultimately the vote was agreed to.
Some other Irish votes were also agreed to, and the
Government then proposed to proceed with the educa-
tiou vote in Class IV. This was opposed by the Irish
members, and a long and angry wrangle ensued. A
motion to report progress was debated for an hour and
a-half and negatived on a division by 150 to 54; and a
subsequent motion that the Chairman do leave the
chair was negatived on a division by 154 to 55.
Mr. Hunter next moved to report progress

BULGARIAN ,AFFA IRS.
In the HOUSE OF Commorts, Sept. 14, Sir J. Fergussom
in replying to a question from Sir H. Tyler as to the
position of affairs in Bulgaria, said there was no infor-
mation in the possession of the Government which
could justify them in saying that the abdication of
Prince Alexander had been brought about by the
Emperor of Russia. He could not undertake, he said,
to lay before the House at present the communications
which had passed between the Powers; but the consti-
tutional forms were being followed in Bulgaria, and all
parties seemed determined to maintain the peace. In
answer to another question, he stated that Sir E.
Thornton had presented a memorandum to the Porte
on August 16 in reference to the reforms to be carried
out in Armenia. He also stated that the fishing smacks
arrested at Havre have been released.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1886-09-18

POTATO.

There was a good supply of potatoes on sale. The tr tclo°
was dull, at the annexed rates: Magnum bonums, 605 t,
80s; Kent regents, 71)s to 90s; early roses, 60e to 80 '
Essex slums, 00e to 70s per ton.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1886-09-18

BURNT TO DEATH.

The danger attending the Practice of reading in
bed was exemplified at an inquest, held on Saturday
before Mr. Arnold, coroner for Chichester. The de-
ceased, Selina Willsteed, a parlourinaid, in the em-
ploy of Mr. Barnes, a member of the Portsmouth
Town Council, had been staying at Chichester with
her mistress, and retired to her bed-room the other
evening at ten o'clock. Two hours later screams were
heard, and on Mrs. Barnes and another lady going to
her room, they found the girl's clothes and the bed on
fire. She also saw a candle and a book on the bed.
The flames were extinguished, but the deceased was
frightfully burned, and after lingering for several
days she expired in the West Sussex Infirmary. A
verdict of" Accidental death "was returned.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1886-09-18

THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT.

The command of the Rawul Pindi Division of the
Bengal Army, which the Duke of Connaught is about
to take up, is one of the most important in India
With the exception of Peshawur, Rawul Pindi is the
last great northern military station on the road to the
Khyber Pass. There is always a considerable force
of British and native troops at the headquarters itself.
The corps now quartered there are the Ist King's
Dragoon Guards, the K Battery B Brigade Royal
Horse Artillery, the J Battery 2nd Brigade Field
Artillery, the -2nd Battery Cinque Ports Garrison
Artillery, and the Ist Battalion Duke of Wellington's
(West Riding) Regiment, of European troops; while
or native soldiers there are the 15th Bengal Cavalry,
the Ist and 21st Bengal Infantry, and a company of
Bengal Sappers and Miners. But beside these there
will be under his Royal Highness's command at Seal-
kote the 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabineers), the 3rd
Bengal Cavalry (Skinner's Horse), the D Battery A
Brigade Royal Horse Artillery, the Ist Battalion of
the Border Regiment, and the 31st Bengal Infantry;
at Campbellpore, the N Battery 3rd Brigade Field
Artillery, and the 7th Battery Eastern Division and
let Battery London Divi-ion Garrison Artillery; in
the Murree Hills, the let Battery Northern Division
and the 2nd Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment; and
at Jhelum, the 18th Bengal Cavalry (Mahrattas), and
the 14th Bengal Infantry. Altogether the Duke of
Connaught's command, as at present constituted, con-
sists of five regiments of Cavalry, eight Batteries of
Artillery, and seven battalions of Infantry; in all
about 12,000 officers and men. His Royal Highness
is the youngest qenekal officer in the Service.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1886-09-18

BRITISH BORNEO.

One of the discursive subjects treated periodically
by the Balloon Society of Loltdon has been intro-
duced to the members by Mr. E. J. Wells in the
shape of a paper on "North Borneo and the Straits
Settlement." The lecturer referred to the importance
of North Borneo, lying, as it does, directly between
China and Australia, and within five days' steam of
Singapore and Hong Kong. Its soil and climate are
favourable for the cultivation of Eastern agricultural
products. Among its exports, which have advanled
from 145,000 dols. in 1881 to 387,000 dols. in 1885,
timber takes a prominent place. The position of
Singapore, he painted out, was even of greater im-
portance to us, and he commended the Govern-
ment for having at length acknowledged this fact
by laying down a line of fortifications to pro-
tect that important coaling station. The lecturer
referred to the advantages of the colony from com-
mercial and climatic points of view. For a country
so near the equator the nights are rarely oppressive,
and the day temperature does not exceed 85 deg. in
the shade. One of the chief aids to the healthy
sanitary condition of the town is the supply of water,
which is the most complete and efficient out of Eng-
land. The colony, however, is not a favourable field
for emigrants, as it is full of Chinese labourers. After
discussion, Captain De Bisson moved, and Mr.
Matthew Little, of Singapore, seconded, a resolution
declaring the importance of recognising the ad-
vantages of our latest possession in the Straits Settle-
ment as a field for the enterprising Englishman, and
as the future highway to Australia. This was adopted
by a small majority.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1886-09-18

ROWLEY REGIS.

THE WAKE—The annu tl. Wake carnival was
held on Monday and Tuesday last at Blackheath,
Old Hil!, and Cra'lley Heath. in the Old Fields,
Cradley Heath, there was a fete and gala, and ox
and sheep roasting; and in the evening there was
a display of fireworks. At Blackheath and Old Bill
a variety of amusements were provided, all of
which were well patronized.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1886-09-18

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

THE SECRET SERVICE BILL.

In the HOUSE OF LORDS on September 13th, several
private bills ware advanced a stage, and the Secret
Service (Repeal) Bill was read a second time.

PUBLIC DEPARTMENTS COMMISSION.

In the HOUSE OF Comm°tis, Lord R. Churchill
announced the names of the Royal Commission on the
Public Departments: Sir M. W. Ridley, 111. P., chair-
man; Lord Brownlow, Lord Lingen, Lord Rothschild,
Mr. Sclater-Booth, M.P., Mr. H. Fowler, M.P., Mr. A.
O'Connor, M.P., Mr. C. E. Lewis, M.P.. Mr. Ryland,
M.P., Sir E. Guinness, Mr. Cleghorn, of the North-
Eastern Railway, Mr. Harvey, of Glyn, Mills, and Co.,
Mr. Mitford, and Mr. Wa:pole, of the India Office, as
secretary. Among other things the Commission will
inquire into the numbers, salaries, hours of labour,
superannuation, and organisation generally of the
public offices, into the efficiency of the present control
over them, and also into the non-effective charges of
the Civil Service.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1886-09-18

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(Trade Mark—" Blood Mixture.")
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1886-09-18

A BURGLAR IN A POLICEMAN'S
DWELLING,

At Sevenoaks, on Tuesday morning, a rough-look-
ing man, giving the name of Charles White, was
charged with burglariously entering the dwelling.
house of Police-constable Sandown, of the Kent
County Constabulary, at Westerham, about two
o'clock on the morning of the 12th inst. Charlotte
Sandown, wife of the policeman, stated that on the
night in question her husband was out on
duty. About two o'clock in the morning
she heard a noise downstairs, and on going
there she found her husband had hold of the pri-
soner, and after much trouble her husband handcuffed
him. The prisoner gained an entrance by the door.
Police-constable Sandown said he left his house about
eleven o'clock on the night of the 11th inst., and his
wife then locked the door. He proceeded to Seven-
oaks on duty, and on returning to Westerham, about
two o'clock in the morning he saw the door of his
house widely open. The prisoner was standing about two
yards from the door inside, and had a bag by his side.
Witness asked him what he wanted there, but he
made no reply at first, and endeavoured to escape.
Witness then caught hold of the prisoner, and after a
struggle they both fell down in the room. Witness,
however, managed to handcuff the prisoner, and
afterwards conveyed him in a trap to Sevenoaks
Police-station. The prisoner, who complained that
the constable dealt him several hard blows, was com-
mitted for trial e+- ±4e assizes.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1886-09-18

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BALES BY AUCTION

PUBLIC NOTICES

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(Regd.) 28, Bedford Street, Strand, London.
Capital £150,600. Reserve fund £50,000.
Advances immediately made upon promissory notes as
ollows, without dednctions,
Advan £25, 12 monthly repayments of £2 6 10
50 1, 11 411 8
100 9 3 4
Larger amounts the same in proprtion.
Advances of £25 to £2,000 granted at a few hours
notice in town or country, male or female, on mortgage
of furniture, trade and from stock, pant, crops, &c ,
without removal, and to assist persons into business.
Also on deeds, policies, and reversions, at 5 per cent.
for one month to 14 years. Distance no object. Easy
repayments. Strictly private. t all or write.
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an old establish (1870). sefe and bona fide Bank. Having
large capital we do business cherper than others. Re-
sponsible 1 radersf Farmers, and abers can have money
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Current accounts oper ed according to the practice of
other banks. No charge for keeping accounts, or clear-
rig country cheques. Interest at the rate of 4 per cent.
llowed on the minimum monthly balances.
Deposits of £lO and upwards received at 4 per cent.
• annum, payable in demand.
..:abject to tbre months' notiee of veithdrawal, 6 per cent
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Subject to twelv months'nbtice of withdrawal, 8 per cent
Interest,paid monthly, quarterly, or as agreed.
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