Cheshire Observer

FISCAL REFORM. > SIR WILLIAM HAROOURT. Sir William Harcourt was the principal speaker at a Radical meeting held at Rawtensta.i l on Saturday. Replying to various statements put forward by Mr. Chamberlain, he declared that the iron exports for the six months ending Juno 30 last shewed an increase in value of tin or. mil- lion pounds as compared with the figures for the eamo period in June. 1901. In regard to the irn- port of watches, the latter had decreased, which indicated that the deficiency must have been sup- plied by watches of English make. He denied that British trade was decaying. At this moment our exports were higher than ever they had btvu in the history of this- country, and higher, he be- lieved, than those of any nation in the world. Ha had no fear that the gospel of universal dear- noss of everything would prevail. Ask any house- holder what it was he wanted dearer; that was a practical test, and they would find that the scheme would break down before it. MR. PENNEFATHER ON COTTON. I Some of the peculiar sort of blessings for which the cotton industries of Lancashire are indebted to the long-cherished one sided Free Trade are set forth by Mr. do F. Ppnnefa-ther in a pamphlet he has just. prepared to assist the business public in the solution of the fiscal problem. The facts and figures here concentrated and marshalled in effec- tive array tell a very different story from such as ara perpetually vibrating on the lips of "con- vinced Free Traders," and no doubt many of those concerned in British commercial and manufactur- ing interests will study Mr. Penncfather's "Rela- tive Progress of the Cotton Industries of the World under 'Free Trade' and 'Protection.' Though wo still have considerable cotton manufac- tures. having still the top position, how long will this be maintained? While in the past decade British spindles increased from 45,350.000 to 47,000,000, the Continental spindles have increased from 26,405,000 to 33,900,000. Thus while our spindles increased by only 3 3-5ths per cent., the Continental spindles increased by no less than 28 2-5ths per cent., and the increase in the United States has bs-en 40 4.5ths per cent. And, while millions of people have been added to the popula- tion of the United Kingdom, the numbeis em- plcyed on our cotton industries has diminished by 23,000. At the same time other associate inter- ests have suffered; and the welfare of the cotton trads interests many others besides those employed at the mills. Shipowners, merchants, bankers, brokers, insurance companies, colliers, agents' clerks, shippers, salesmen, engineers, etc., are all concerned in the state of the cotton industries, and suffer more or less when the cotton trade is depressed. Mr. Peimefather a array of facts and figures is well calculated to induce even "con- vinced Free Traders" to reconsider their position, and to hesitate in regard to the wisdom of con- tinuing to let foreigners monopolise the advantages of commercial and industrial development. RIDER HAGGARD ON REFORM Mr. Rider Haggard on Tuesday, at the council meeting of the Central As5ociated Chamber of Agriculture, proposed a resolution that the time had come for the reconsideration and reform cf our fiscal system, and that the Chamber cordially welcomed the proposals submitted by Mr. Cham- berlain. Sir Edward Strachey moved as an amend- ment that an inquiry b, held to ascertain how Mr. Chamberlain's proposals would affect agri- culture. The amendment was defeated, only ten supporting it, and the debate was adjourned. STRONG GERMAN VIEW. I The Berlin correspondent of the "Times" says: In a long article dealing with the position of the British Empire, the "National-Zeitung" main- tains that, whil? the South African war furnished Englishmen with welcome proof of the patriotic sentiment, which prevails throughout "all the Britains," it also revealed certain grp.ve defects of the Imperial system. The Free Traders of Cobden's time had no conception of Imperial unity in the modem sense of the term, and the present organisation of the British Empire is ex- ceedingly loose compared with that of Russia or of the United States of America. In spite of the vast development of the wealth of Great Britain, the expansion of her Colonial possessions, and the increase in her naval armament, the situation has changed to her disadvantage since 1840. Neither on the seas nor even in the commerce of her own Colonial ports is she any longer without rivals. Mr. Chamberlain is perfectly right in regarding the German "Zollverein" as having been the pre- cursor of German Imperial unity, and it is only natural that he should endeavour to approach the problem of Imperial federation from this point of view. In the opinion of tho National Liberal organ it is requisite for the British Empire that a larger proportion of its population should be en- listed for military service, and possibly also that its fiscal system should hC) altered. even if this should involve fresh burdens for the Mother Country. In view of British prosperity in the past and of the uncertainty attending the splendid futuio which is heralded for the British Empire, it may be difficult for Englishmen to bring them- selves to abandon Free Trade for Protection, a mercenary for a national army, and preferential treatment of the Mother Country for preferential treatment of the Colonies. But, "if England de- Rires to draw closer the bonds which unite her with her Colonies and to make a political unit and a political power out of the loosely connected portions of her Empire, s he must first establish for the structure economic and political foundations on a basis common to the Mother Country and the Colonies. An 'Empire' is only possible where, notwithstanding the utmost measure of liberty and self-government in local affairs, one. will and one law directs and sways the whole." COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS. I A large assembly of commercial travellers from all parts of the country met at the Holbom Town Hall on Saturday, at a conference on the fiscal question, which had been convened by the United Kingdom Commercial Travellers' Association. Mr. C. A. Montague Barlow, honorary counsel to the association, occupied the chair.—Mr. J. H. Taylor (a representative of the soap trade) sub- mitted the first proposition, viz. :—"That this meeting of commercial travellers declares its ad- herence to the present fiscal policy of the country, which has placed England at the head of the nations of the world, and expresses its strenuous opposition to taxation of the food of the people and to Protection in any form, believing that tho free and unrestricted importation of goods and mate-rial into this country is essential to its con- tinued progress and well-being.—Mr. J. R. Red- ding (of the cork trade) seconded.—Mr. W. Hay- woo d (perfumery trade) moved an amendment: "This conference, is of opinion that the time has arrived for the reconsideration of the present fiscal policy of th? United Kingdom, for the pur- port of consolidating and developing the Empire in view of the continually increasing restriction of foreign imports and competition of other coun- tries."—Mr. J. A. Arnold (furnishing trade) seconded thig.-On a division, the amendment was rejected by 42 against 47, and the original reso- lution was adopted by 48 votes against 39. I RESULTS OF "DUMPING." I A large number of iron and steel workers at I Barrow have received notice of dismissal owing to tho slackness of trade. The manager states that the outlook for the winter is very dull. Mr. Aslett. manager of the Furness Railway, says that pig iron cannot be produced in the Fumess dis- trict except at a loss of 2s. 6d. per ton. England is the "dumping ground" for German iron, which is at present being sold below cost of production in order to secure the favours of future orders. AGRICULTURISTS. I The Warwickshire Chamber of Agriculture on Saturday decided by twelve votes to eight to sup- port Mr. Chamberlain in his efforts to broaden the basis of taxation, and to place some charge on products from those foreign countries who have the free, use of our markets, while imposing heavy duties on our exports to them.—Mr. R P. Yates, who seconded the resolution, regretted that the question was looked upon as a party question. There were men working four, three, and even two days a week, and what they wanted was that they should have full work. In his experience ho knew five or six trades in Birmingham which had been nearly ruined by the present unfair system. —Sir Henry Fairfax Lucy attributed the present depression in trade to the heavy expenses of the war.—At a general meeting of the Worcestershire Chamber of Agriculture on Saturday, the Chair- man (Mr. W. S. Lane) and Mr. H. Gardner. both tenant farmers, moved and seconded a resolution welcoming inquiry into the fiscal system of the country, and generally approving of an amendment in the manner proposed by Mr. Chamberlain. An amendment to the effect that while not averse to inquiry, the Chamber reserved judgment on Mr. Chamberlain's proposals until they were be- fore the country in detail, was defeated by 14 votes to 9. and the resolution was carried.—At a meeting of the Staffordshire Chamber of Agriculture, held at Stafford, on Saturday, a resolution was unani- mously passed favouring a thorough inquiry being made into tho fiscal conditions in operation in this country, and recording the opinion of the Chamber that Mr. Chamberlain's policy is in the right, direction. FREE FOOD LEAGUE. I A SECESSION. I The Central News says ;-Mr. Ian Malcolm, M.P., has ceased to belong to the Free Food League because in his opinion its recent manifesto does not afford the Prime Minister the whole-hearted support to which he is entitled by the vote of the Sheffield conference, and which is due from those who are pledged to the policy of retaliation. I 1__ TORO -NTO'S SUPPORT. I Toronto, Saturday. I The Toronto Board of Trade yesterday unani- mongly adopted a resolution supporting the policy I of Mr. Chamberlain.

A BOMB IN A CHURCH.—A Paris correspon- dent says :—A panic was caused at four o'clock, on Saturday in the church of Belleville, by the explosion of a bomb at the foot of the pillar to which the poor box is affixed. There were between two and three hundred persons m the church at the time, either engaged in their devotions or waiting to take their turn in the confessional. The alarm was increased by the explosion, being followed by flames, which ara described as having licked the pillar and shot up almost to the roof. Fortunately, no real damage was done. The construction of the bomb has not yet been exactly ascertained, but it was not very dangerous, because the poor box on the pillar above the spot were it exploded was left intact. The police have, however, discovered that the infernal machine was contained in a small deal box wrapped up in a copy of an Anarchist journal. CHESTER DAIRY SHOW.—The first, second and third prizelche.,ese from the above show are now on sale at lowest prices at A. Stonely's, 94, Northgate-street. BOOTS TO ORDER—not "liond-sewn prin- ciple," but real Hand-sewn, made on the premises by expert workmen in the old-fashioned way with ok bark tanned Leather these are a comfort, walking becomes a pleasure, and the price is reason- able. I-IEW'ITT'S, ABBEY GATEWAY, the Old established Hand-sewn Bootmakers.

I A SPOUTING SWINDLE. j I .A SPOltTlNG SWINDLE. [ BOOKMAKER "DONE. BOOKMAKER "DO"E." The? "W estminster Gazette" gives details of how a Thames riverside bookmaker was defrauded to a very considerable extent recently. The bookmaker in question was out fishing the other day, and in [ the course of tha afternoon a professional ifsher- man mooted the subject of racing, said he had re- ceived an unexpected £ 5 that morning, and ex- pressed his inclination to have a "flutter" of a couple of sovereigns on a certain horse in the three o'clock race. It was a little past the time, but the two men were by themselves in the middle of the river, practically deserted at this time of the year. The fisherman had had no intercourse with anyone, and there could be no possible ground for suspicion. The bookie took the two sovereigns, and found when the twain returned to shore that the horse had won at 20 to 1. He weirt fishing on the following- day. and to give his lucky client a chance took £ 5 off him on a named horse in pre- cisely the same way as on the preceding day. This won at 6 to 1. On the Cambridgeshire day the fisherman had a gamble of £10 on Hackler's Pride, while the two were again fishing. Later in the evening the bookmaker overheard a casual remark from the keeper of the lock below where he had been fishing, to the effect that some people must have had a wonderful fancy for Hack- ler's Pride, for he had found the horse's name written on over half-a-dozen wooden chips floating about the lock. The remark set the bookmaker cogitating, and he came to the conclusion that with the combined aid of the telephone, a con- federate in a boat a little higher up the stream and the judicious floating, down of sundry wooden chips with a winning horse's name upon it, some of which were certain to lodge behind the punt, he had been clearly defrauded of a sum which the fisherman afterwards gleefully described as "his winter's keep."

CHURCH AND EDUCATION. I LETTER FROM THE PRIMATE. I OFFER TO NONCONFORMISTS. I The Archbishop jaf Canterbury, on baturday, forwarded the subjoined letter to the Rev. Dr. Horton, of Hampste-ad:- Lambeth Palace, Oct. 31, 1903. Dear Dr. Horton,—I have to apologise for some delay in embodying in a letter what seems to me to be the natural outcome of the conversa- tions and correspondence upon education matter which it has been my privilege to hold with your- self and with other Nonconformist friends during the last two months. The more I think of it the more firmly I am persuaded that the differences of opinion and of fundamental policy which separ- ate those who think with you from those who think with me are much smaller than is commonly supposed. I venture, therefore, to express a very "earnest h-cpe that you and your friends will, at an early date, give me the opportunity of some further conference with you. Such conference, however, oould, as it seems to me, be valuable only if we avowedly recognise as common ground certain large and leading principles. I have re- iterated those principles from the first, and they have not, so far as I remember, been, repudiated by any of those- with whom I have been in per- sonal communication, least of all by yourself. We agree, I think, in earnestly desiring that the ele- ments of the Christian Faith as taught in Holy Scripture should form part of the regular instruc- tion given in Elementary schools, subject, of course, to the strict observance of a Conscience Clause. Where security is given by Trust Deed for the continuance of such teaching, you would not wish, I imagine, any more than I should, that such security should be destroyed. Further, we agree, I think, in maintaining that those to whom is entrusted the privilege (usually so highly valued) of giving this teaching should bo persons quali- fied to give it genuinely as well as efficiently. Yet further, I believe us to agre-e that, m the present state of English feeling on the subject, it would, not be right to banish wholly from our Elementary school system the giving erf denominational re- ligious teaching within school hours, under proper restrictions, to those children whose parents desire it. Of course, each of these general principles admits of a great variety of modes in which effect could be given to it, and a great variety of restric- tions which oould be imposed. These are the very questions which we might profitably discuss to- gether. What, for example, ought to be the mini- mum or maximum of religious or denominational instruction allowed? In what way and under what limitations ought a teacher's qualifications to be ascertained? Ought denominational teaching to be allowed under proper safeguards in all Ele- mentary schools in which the parents of childTen desire it; or ought it to be restricted, and if so, under what conditions, to schools in which a denomination pays the cost by supplying gratui- tously the school buildings? It is easy to pro- long a list of questions which would arise. Every- one of them would require careful and considerate handling. What seems to me to be certain is that between reasonable Nonconformists and reason- able Churchmen there is a larger measure of agree- ment than is supposed by a public deafened and dazed by present clamour. People have almost come to suppose that the recent Education Act was ocnoerned mainly with this religious dnti- culty' as it is called, whereas that question is, of course, merely incidentally involved in a measure which (whether wisely or unwisely) attempted to amend our educational system as a whole, and, inter alia, to keep Voluntary schools abreast of the line of educational progress. If, as I do not doubt, you are yourself prepared to accept the largo principles which I have tried to state in such general terms as to avoid raising minor questions of disagreement, I would ask you to let me know, after such consultation with others as you may think necessary, whether you would be willing to co-operate in a fresh endeavour to remove existing causes of offence or misunderstanding on either side. Such an endeavour, whether it succeed or fail, seems to me tóoe practically obligatoiIJ" upon us as Christian men.—I am, yours very truly, (signed) Randall Cantuar."

— — I THE SHROPSHIRES' COLOURS. I An announcement that the old colours of the 53rd Regiment, now the 1st Shropshire Light Infantry, were to be offered by auction in Edin- burgh on Saturday caused a good dead of feeling, particularly at Shrewsbury. It was announced on Friday evening that, on hearing of the proposed sale, the Mayor of Shrewsbury (Major Southam) at once communicated with the auctioneers. As a result it was decided to withdraw the colours from sale, and negotiations are now proceeding with a view to their being secured for the county of Salop. The colours were presented to the regi- ment in 1774, and saw a deal of service, especially in Canada. Once they were cut from the poles by an officer and concealed about his person to prevent their falling into the hands of the enemy. They were replaced in 1790 on the regiment's return to England, and the old worn companions of many battles, in accordance with the custom of the times, became the property of the then Colonel, and have since remained at Logie Elphinstone, Aberdeenshire.

LLANGOLLEN RANGE CONDEMNED.— Colonel Mainwaring, O.M.G., and District Mili- tary Inspector De la Bere conducted a board of inquiry at Llangollen on Monday, to consider the condition of the Abbey Range at Llangollen, ex- tensively used by various companies of the Royal Welch Fusilier Volunteers. The commission fur- ther attended to inquire into the unfortunate acci- dent on the range on October 3 last. when Sergt.- Instructor Jones, of Ooedpoeth Volunteers, was wounded. From the evidence given it transpired that during the progress of a series of shooting competitions promoted by the Ruabon C Company Royal Welch Fusilier Volunteers, Sergt. Jones was engaged superintending the firing operations. and while in the sholter near the butts a bullet pene- trated the shelter and passed through the unfortu- nate man's leg. The butts were hitherto considered perfectly secure and bullot-proof. After a da- tailed examination and inspection, Inspector De la Bere said, as an expert, he pronounced the butts and range unsafe, and therefore condemned them as unfit in their present state. The range will consequently be closed until extensive alterations have been carried out. Meanwhile, neighbouring Volunteer companies, to complete their annual shooting contests, will be compelled to decide their events at Erddig Range, near Wrexham, Sergt. Jones still has his wounded limb bandaged. 2ND (EARL OF CHESTER'S) V.B. CHESHIRE REGIMENT. -Head quarterm, Chester, November 4th, 1903. Regimental orders, by Colonel T. J. Smith, V.D. commanding, for week ending 12th November, 1903. 1, Officers attending the Smok- ing Concert at the Drill Hall on Saturday next, will wear" Mess dress." 2. Enrolment of recruits is now being carried out, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at the Drill Hall at 7.30 p.m. Those intending to join must do so during the months of November and December.—By order (signed), W. MARTIN-LEAKE, Captain, Adjutant 2nd V.B. Cheshire Regiment CHESHIRE VOLUNTEER INFANTRY BRIGADE BEARER COMPANY. Head- quarters, Chester. Orders by Brigade-Surgeon Lieut.-Colonel H. W. King, M.f)., commanding, for week ending November 14th, 1903. 1. Parades on Monday and Friday at St. Michael's Hall, at 7.30 p.m. The Instructor will give a course of instruc- tion from 7.30 p m. to 9 p.m. An advanced class for N.C.O. only on Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. 2 Parade on Wednesday for drill in Drill Hall at 7.30 Dress, drill order. 3 The company will parade as strong as possible at the Drill Hall on Sunday. November 15th, at 10.15 a.m., for divine service Dress, church parade order. Swords to be drawn from armoury on Friday, November 13th, at 7.30 p.m. 4. Orderly N.C. oiffcer for the week, Sergt. Pritchard. 5. Recruits for all branches of his Majesty's Army may apply to the sergeant- instructor, St. Michael's Hall, Volunteer-street, Chester, any evening after 7 p.m.—(Signed) H. W. KING, Brigade-Surgeon, Lieut.-Colonel, officer com- manding C.V.I.B.B.C.

THE LANCASHIRE AND YORKSHIRE RAILWAY ACCIDEiNT.-The only passenger killed in the recent accident was G. E. Croysdale. of Liverpool, a young man (21 years of age) who, presumably, was about commencing responsible life as a commercial traveller. It was only in July last that he insured with the Railway Pas- sengers Assurance Co. TRUMAN'S BOTTLED BEER (Eagle Brand) is sold at 2/6 per dozen pints, in screw stoppered I bottles, by H. MARTIN & Co., Foregate-street. CHESTER DAIRY SHOW.—The first, second and third prize cheese from the ahove show are now on sale at lowest prices at A. Stonely's, 94, Northgaet-street.

I CHESHIRE OFFICER WOUNDED I THE EKET EXPEDITION. I- T l l fl, E K-E T- I Opobo, Oct. 1. Major Mackenzie's column, which left here on September 1(5, have encountered some severe fighting since news was last heard of their movements. On September 24, the column left their bivouac at Efoi and proceeded towards Okwo, another of the unfriendly villages. It was found to be deserted' and the column, after setting it alight, moved on to Ikpa, with the intention of encamping there. Shortly after ten a.m., as the column was near- ing the town and passing through one of those interminably thick pieces of bush which usually mark the approach to an African town, the enemy, in considerable number and at close range, suddenly opened fire. Captain Roddy, of the Cheshire Regiment, who was commanding the ad vince guard, and scouting carefully through the thick scrub, received a shot in the leg. Although severely wounded and suffering from loss of blood, he pluckily held his ground until relieved by Captain Hume, who then led the advance. The enemy fired with great determination on the column, subsequently killing two men and wound- ing nine others. Major Mackenzie, having in the meantime made provision for the safety of the wounded, gave an order for a general advance, and on nearing the town sounded the charge. The Houssas readily responded, and rushed the market square, clearing the enemy out. While the Maxim gun was being placed in position, the enemy crept up again and wounded two men who were serving the gun, but as soon as it opened fire they were rapidly dispersed. The rear guard, under Captain Carlton, at this moment came safely in, and in a few moments the town was in possession of the British. The coolness displayed by the officers in the sudden emergency and the steadiness of the Houssa soldiers under fire were conspicious features of the day's work. All the wounded are doing well.

I NEWS OF TIIE WOULD. Nearly five yards of rain have been registered at one station in South Wales during the present year. The Melbourne Cup result is as follows :-Lord Cardigan, 1; Wakeful 2 Seaport, 3. Lord Goschen was on Saturday unanimously elected Chancellor of Oxford University in succession to the late Lord Salisbury, A branch of the Navy League has been formed at Adelaide, South Australia, under the presidency of Sir John Lancelot Stirling, President of the Legis- lative Council. The Leeds Daily News announces that Mr. Stuart Cunningham Macaskie, Recorder of Sheffield, died on Monday night in London. Mr. Macaskie, who was aged fifty, had been ill since August. Mr. William George, a well-known meat sales- man. fell dead in Derby Cattle Market on Tuesday while paying tribute to the memory of an old friend, an auctioneer, who was buried on Saturday. The Candidates' Committee of the East Man- chester Liberal Association on Tuesday decided to recommend for adoption Mr. T. G. Horridge K.C., as Liberal candidate in opposition to Mr. Balfour at the next election. A meeting of tbew Scottish Liberal Unionist Association is to be held, at which it is expected Sir A. Conan Doyle will to be asked to contest the Border Burghs in opposition to Mr. Thomas Shaw, M.P. The Central News states that Princess Eadzwill has commenced an action to recover from the trustees of Cecil Rhodes's estate kl,400,000 claimed under an agreement stated to have been made on or about 20th June, 1899. Two more cases of maiming occurred at Landy- wood, a portion of Wyrley. near Cannock, on Monday night. A mare had it3 belly cut in a similar fashion to the previous outrages, and was found dead this morning. A horse was also terribly cut, but this animal may recover. On Wednesday General Sir George White, V.C., the defender of Ladysn.ith, completed fifty years of service, he having received his first commission as an ensign in the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers on the 4th of November, 1853. when in his nineteenth year. He passed as a captain into the Gordon Highlanders, of whom he is hon. colonel, in 1863. A sensation was caused at a meeting of the Russian Petroleum and Liquid Fuel Company, Limited, in London on Tuesday, by the chaIrman I stating that an official in Baku had committed irregularities, the gross liabilities amounting to about £ 70,000. The actual loss to the company he estimated would be between 930,000 and P,35,000. The Appeal Court on Tuesday granted leave for a new trial in the Worslcy divorce suit, in which the husband was granted a decree nisi because of the wife's ailcged adultery with the petitioner's uncle. Since the trial one of the the witnesses who gave evidence against the wife has been sentenced to five years' penal servitude for perjury. Lord Selborne at Portsmouth on Tuesday, informed the officers and men of the Prince George, battle-ship, that he had been desired to express the King's approval and appreciation of the calmness and courage displayed by them after the collision with the Hannibal. His Majesty considered that the discipline was perfect, and that the bravery displayed splendidly upheld the best traditions of the British Navy. A workmen's train from Tynemouth, full of passengers, was entering the Central Railway Station at Newcastle-on-Tyne on Tuesday, when an outgoing train dashed into the rear of the workmen's train, overturning one carriage and derailing another. J. Cowen and J. Traddles, two guards, were cut about the head, and the former had his shoulder blade broken. John Hall, a goods porter, was also injured. Traffic was much delayed. A cable message has reached London that Major G. E. Leckv, who served as an officer of the Second Canadian Mounted Rifles in the Boer war. has been attacked bv an infuriated leopard in Somaliland, and so dreadfully injured that his life is despaired of. Major Lecky, who belongs to a Canadian family of high social standing, retired from the service at the close of the war in South Africa, and is now on the Canadian reserve list. He went out to Somaliland before the outbreak of the hostilities there, with a commission to conduct a survey for mining purposes. Lady Battersea, as president of the National Union of Women Workers in Great Britain and Ireland, delivered her presidential address at the annual conference which opened on Tuesday at Cheltenham. Having dealt with the general objects of the Union, she warned the members that, should their body ever become connected with Party politics, or, indeed, with any of the burning questions of the day. then she believed its useful- ness would be impaired, and its life might be doomed. Seeing a policeman in difficulties when making arrests a plucky young lady, of South Shields, went to his aid and relieved him of one of his prisoners. In spite of the hostile demeanour of the crowd Miss Brown held on to her charge, and although badly assaulted in the struggle succeeded in getting the woman safely to the police station. Miss Brown set a splendid example to the cowardly crowd of men, and was on Tuesday complimented by the magistrates for her bravery. )

EVERY-DAY DANGERS. I REMARKABLE STATEMENT BY A I CHESTER RESIDENT. It is astonishing how many lives, even here in Chester, are wrecked through apparently insigni- ficant causes. Sitting on damp grass, suddent change of temperature, stooping at work, bathing too long, getting over-tired, strain.ng, dressing in- judiciously—hew many deaths are these seemingly slight occurrences responsible for? Every day we lay ourselves open to,similar dangers. We get ill, and the doctor gives some long name to our com- plaint but we cannot understand the cause of it. The great secret of a healthy constitution ia healthy kidneys. Weak kidneys invite illness, be- cause they cannot filter the blood properly, and bad blcod must eventually prove fatal. A Chester resident gives us the secret of how to make weak kidneys strong. Mr. J. C. Lowe, of 7, Park gate-road, Chester, writes:—" Gentlemen,—I have pleasure in saying what good your Doan's backache kidney pills have done me. Since using them I have been quite free from pain in my back. But for weeks before I commenced with the medicine I could not stoop, or turn from side to side in my bed. My kidneys were unwell, and I could get nothing to cure them until I used your Doan's pills. I shall be pleased to recommend Doan's medicine to others, for I have confidence in it.- Yours faithfully (si'gned), John Chas. Lowe." The principal symptoms of kidney complaint are backaches, pains in the side, loins, hips, and be- tween the shoulders, dropsical swellings in the limbs, puffiness under the eyes, poor bloodi, sallow complexion, and a constant feeling of exhaustion. If you ha,ve any of thfese signs, check the advance of kidney trouble in time by the use of Doan's backache kidney pills. If you are ill, write and tell us your symptoms. We shall be pleased to give you the best advice in our power, free of charge. Your letter will be treated in strictest confidence. Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are two shillings and nineppnce. a box (six boxes for thirteen shillings and nine- pcnce). Of all chemists and drug stores, or posted frea on receipt of price by the proprietors, Foster- MeOeUan Co., 8, Wells-street, Oxford-street' London, W. Be sure you get the same kind of pills as Mr. Lowe.

PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE COMPANY — We understand the invested funds of t! e Prudential Assurance Company now exceed the enormous sum of £ 50 000,000. FOREST TREES. &c.. CATALOGUE.- Messrs. Dicksons have this year issued a separate list of forest trees and shrubs, which they are now prepared to supply. The trees are stated to be throughly healthy, hardy and well-rooted, an d a look at the prices in the catalogue shows moderation in the charges for all Messrs. Dicksons' products. The catalogue is sent free to applicants. i I WINTER CRUISES IN SUMMER SEAS.— The attractions and tho advantage from a healths point of view of escaping the rigour of the Fngli,Il I climate in winter, are forcibly suggested by the comprehensive programme of winter cruises just issued by the managers of the Orient-Pacific Line There is a delightful cruise to the West India Islands, with a prospect of viewing Mount Pele and if quite safe of visiting St. Pierre. Othe; cruises comprise:-Sicily, Cyprus, Palestine (Jeru- salem. Bethany, Bethlehem, etc.), Egypt, Naples and Constantinople. The cruises vary in length from a fortnight to two months There is a short Easter cruise to the South of Spain and Morocco and a Whitsuntide cruise of 15 days, extending as far as the Balearic Isles, and visiting Tangier Palma, Algiers, Gibraltar, and Vigo.

I THE KING'S SANATORIUM- -0 The King left London on Tuesday for Mid- I hurst, Sussex, to lay the foundation-stone of the King Edward VII. Sanatorium. Four miles from Midhuist and seven miles from Haslemere, the new hospital for consumptives, which will be buiit from the funds of Sir Ernest Cassel's munificence, will form the centre of a stretch of land over 600ft. above the level of the 6ea. The site is a veritable paradise of a place; is sheltered from the winds of the east and north, and open to the genial breezes of the south and west. Sir William Broadbent, th? chairman of the Advisory Committee, has taken infinite pains in the preliminary arrangements, while the names of Sir Richard Douglas Powell, Sir Francis Laking, Sir Felix Trevor, Sir Hermann Weber, and Sir Frederick Treves are. sufficient to ensure that all will be done that can be done by medical and surgical skill. One hundred beds are to be pro- vided in this institution which will be probabiv the finest of its kind in the world, and is intended for the use of patients able to contribute towards their support, the idea being to charge about JS1 a week for those of the humbler class, and JB5 for those in better circumstances. The main building has been designed on the terrace system, ample accommodation being made for open-air beds. No fewer than 150 acres of laliql have been ac- quired.

WHAT "THE WORLD" SAYS. I The King visited St. James's Palace on Satur- day morning, and gave a sitting to an artist en- gaged upon a portrait of his Majesty, the seen.1 of which is laid in one of the State apartments of the Palace. In the afternoon the King received Sir Francis Plunkett, British Ambassador at Vienna, and Mr. Arthur James Herbert, Charge d'Affaires at. Darmstadt and Carlsruhe, in audience at Buckingham Palace. On Sunday morning his Majesty attended service in the Marlborough House Chapel, and in the afternoon he visited the Princess of Wales at Marlborough House and Princess Louise (Duchess of Argyll) and the Duke of Argyll at Kensington Palace. The King went down to Windsor Castlo by motor-car on Monday morning to inspect the pre- paration for the reception of the King and Queen of Italy. Atr lunching at the Castle, his Majesty returned to town in his motor in the afternoon, in time to be present at the dinner of the Benchers of the Middle Temple in the evening. The interior of Sandringham Hall has been en- tirely dismantled during the last six months, in order that electric lighting might be substituted for gas. The work has just been completed. Every room in the house is now lighted by elec- tricitv, which has been extended to York Cottage aaid to the stables and other outbuildings, and to Pa.rk House, the residence of Sir Dighton Probyn. The King land Queen will receive a shooting party at Sandringham next week, after which their Majesties will remove to Windsor Castle for the visit of the King and Queen of Italy. The Court is to return to Sandringham during tho last week in the month, and there will be a number of guests there from Saturday, the 28th, until Monday. December 7th. There will bo a week-end party at Sandringham from Saturday till Monday next. The fino estate of Strathgarve, in East Ross- shire, has been privately sold by the representa- tivefi of the late Mr. R W. Hanbury to Captain G. Stirling. The Strathgarve shootings, which ryxtond over six thousand acres, include a small doer-forest, and the ground afford3 excellent and varied sport. The> house is large, and beautifully situated on the Biackwater, which affords good fishing. Strathgarve has been let during the past eoason to Mr. R. Lucas Tooth. Sir Windham Anstruther. who has died at the age of twenty-six, was the. owner of large esta.tes in Lanarkshire, and was one of the most popular "lairds" in Scotland. He was fond of coursing, and owned one of the best kennels in Great Britain. He was also a fine shot and an expert golfer. His father was for some years the Conservative member for South Lanarkshire, and Sir Wyndham himself intended to come forward at the next election. Lord and Lady Penrhyn, who have been enter- taining a large house party at Penrhyn Castle. Carnarvonshire, for two balls, will spend most of the hunting season at Wicken Park, their place in Northamptonshire. Sir Thomas Liptcn's proposal for a Transatlantic yacht race next season has been waived owiyg to the German Emperor's presentation of a cup for a similar event, in which, however, it is definitely stated that the object is to develop a sound type of cruiser." The other proposal was rather severely criticised because it was thought likely to dervelop a risky form of boat for crossing the Atlantic. Doubt-less the German Emperor's views with regard to the type of boat to take part in tho race will be fully s-tated in the oonditions for the event. It is significant that, following on the Emperor's offer, comes the announcement that Mr. G. L. Watson has the commission for a 95ft. racing schooner, which one report says is for the Kaiser. Whatever may be thought of the advis- ability of Transatlantic racing, there is no question of the great efforts that the German Emperor has made to encourage sport both by building and raoing boats, and by the institution of various races.

THE CHURCHES. DIOCESE OF CHESTER. I The Bishop of Chester will hold his next Ordination on Sunday, the 20th December next. Candidates for Ordination should com- municate with the Rev. Canon Maitland Wood, The Vicarage, Runcorn, Cheshire, Examining Chaplain to the Bishop. The examination will commence on Tuesday, the 17 th November, and the papers of accepted candidates must be sent in to the Bishop's Secretaries, Messrs. Gamon, Farmer, and Co., Cathedral Chambers Chester. on or before the 15th November next. DIOCESE OF LIVERPOOL. I It is the intention of the Bishop of Liver- pool to hold an Ordination four times in every year. Candidates for Deacon's Orders will be ordained at each Ordination if three candidates at least present themselves. The next Ordination for Deacons and Priests will be held on Sunday, the 20th December next. The Examination will commence on Wednesday, the ISthNovember, and the papers of accepted candidates must be recei ved by the Bishop's Secretaries, Messrs. Gamon, Farmer, and Co., Church House, Liverpool, on or before the 18th November next. FRENCH "PASSIVE RESISTER." I Passive resistance is not unknown in France. At Besancon, says Dalziel's Agency, an ordinary barndoor chicken owned by a "passive resist2r" has fetched the remarkable price of J67. A sym- pathiser with the Clerical Party, who had refused to pay his taxes as a protest against the operation of the Religious Congregations Act, was distrained on, and the fowl was put up to auction. The man's friends bid merrily for it until the sum re- quired was raised, and the bird was returned to its owner. PRIMATE ON PASSIVE RESISTANCE. I Addressing a Church gathering at Erith on Tuesday night, the Archbishop of Canterbury, referring to passive resistance, said he found it hard to understand on what possible principles people could refuse the ordinary duties of citizen- I ship in a way which, if persevered in, would reduce the nation to anarchy. It was said that if the position were reversed Church people would do the same, but they should act loyally as citizens even if Parliament ever treated him and those who thought with him unfairly. In writing to the Press he believed the great mass of Church people and Nonconformists earnestly desired that the elements of the Christian faith as taught in Holy Scripture should form part of the regular in- struction in elementary schools, but he confessed to surprise when his letter was met by a direct negative on the part of one at least of the fore- most leaders of Nonconformity.

I FREE CHURCHES. Preachers for next Sunday in the various Free I I Church places of worship :— Congregational, Queen-street: 10.45 and 6.30, Rev. Wynne Evans. Congregational. Upper Northgate-street: 10.45 and 6.30, Rev. W. H. Towers. Congregational Welsh Chapel, Albion Park: 10 45 and 6.0, Rev. Ivor Jones. Congregational. Great Boughton: 10.45 and 6.30, Rev. J. LI. Jones. Congregational, Handbridge: 10.45 and 6.30, Rev. W. Jones. English Presbyterian, City-road: 10.30 and 6.30, Rev. John Edwards. Presbyterian Church of England, Newizate-street 11.0 and 6.30. Rev. J. Mitchell, B.D., F.R.A.S. Baptist, Grosvenor Park: 10.45 and 6.30, Rev. D. Hughes. Baptist, Milton-street: 10.45 and 6.30, Supply. Baptist, Hamilton-street 10.45 and 6.30, Mr. J. Emerson. Welsh Baptist, Penri Memorial: 10.30 and 6.0, Supply. Wesleyan Methodist, St. John-street 10.30 and 6.30, Supply. Wesleyan Methodist, City-road 10.30 and 6.30, Supply. Wesleyan Methodist, Garden-lane 11.0 and 6.30. Supply. Welsh Wesleyan, Queen-street: 10.30 and 6.0, sup IY. Welsh Calvinistic Methodist, St. John-street: 10.30 and 6.0, Rev. J. Pryce Davies, M.A. Primitive Methodist, George-street: 10.45, Rev. J. E. Leuty 6 30, Rev. G K. Fawell. Primitive Methodist, Hamilton-street, Hoole: 10.45, Rev. G. K. Fawell; G.30, Rev. J. E. Leuty. Primitive Methodist, Hunter-street: 10.45, Rev. J. Stark; 6.30, Alderman John Jones. Primitive Methodist, Saltney: 10.45 and 6.30, IRev. H. Davenport. Primitive Methodist, Boughton: 10.45 and 6.30, Mr. T. F. Weaving. Methodist New Connexion, Pepper-street: 10.45 and 6.30, Supply. and 6.30, Su Presbyterian: 10.45 and 6.30, Rev. D. Manuel, M.A. Matthew Henry, Unitarian 11.0 and 6 30, Rev. H. E. Haycock. nC' hu" l?h of Christ, Upper Northgate-street: 10.45 And 6.30, Pastor Newton. Church of Christ, Saltney: 10.45 and 6.30, Pastor Dobson. New Jerusalem Church, Temperance Hall: 6.30, Supply. Society of Friends, Frodsham-street: 11.0.

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TIDE TABLE. HIGH WATER AT CHESTER. NOVEMBER. MORN HT. BVBlf. H. M. FT. IN. IL M. 7 Saturday 13 58 19 1 117 8 Sunday 1 18 9 155 9 Monday o 16 18 0 2 38 1<1 Tuesday. 1 16 7 I 316 11 Wednesday 353 15 2 4 23 12 Thursday 4 47 13 10 5 36 13 Friday 6 17 13 1 7 0

I CHESTER I DISTRICT NURSING ASSOCIATION. 9, WATER TOWER-STREET. WEEKLY REPORT. Old cases 53 I Removed (' New cases 25 Deaths. 3 Cured 22 I On books 4D Relieved 4 J Visits 331 E. BATESON, Lady Superintendent. October 31, 1903.

CHESTER INFIRMARY. I I WEEKLY STATE. ENDED SATURDAY LAST. I In-patients are admitted on Tuesday morriinars at 11 o'clock In-patients Discharged. In-patients. Cured. 20 Adnlitted 16 Relieved lu Remain in the House 58 Made Out-Patients. Unrelieved Irregularity 1 Dead 1 OUT-PATIENTS. Medical cases are seen on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday mornings at Eleven o'clock. Surgical cases are seen on Thursday mornings at Eleven o'clock. Ophthalmic cases are seen on Friday mornings at Eleven o'clock. Dental cases are seen on Tuesday and Saturday mornings at Ten o'clock. Out-patients admitted since Saturday last. 78

NATURAL HISTORY NOTES. (From The Field. ") A PROLIFIC FERRET. I I have a ferret in my possession which this summer produced twenty young in two litters, ten in each, all alive and strong. The first lot have been at work a long time, and the others are now all ready for work. I have been keeping ferrets for nearly thirty years, but have never had so many before from one jill.—C. Langley (Redfield, Winslow). EIDER DUCK ON THE ESSEX COAST. A fine young male ider duck was killed on the Blackwater last week. It was in good condition and weighed 41b. 15oz. three days after it was killed. Is not this very early for one to appear so far south?—R. H. Eve (Maldon, Essex). [The eider is a winter visitor to the Essex coast, arriv-j ing about the end of October or beginning of November. The earliest date noted is Ootober 7. This was in 1881, when three were seen, of whi'ch two were shot near Levington Creek on the Orwell.—Ed.] WATER RAIL IN COAL-CELLAR. My friend, Mr. E. Beal, shewed me lately a water-rail in beautiful plumage and uninjured, which crept the previous night through a small aperture in the ooal-cellar of a house in Beach- street, Herne Bay, for refuge from the storm. We have had a heavy gale off shore from S. W. since the 24th, and this bird must apparently have bejen blown seawards by the violence of the storm from its natural haunts by the brook some dis- tance inland, and curiously enough alighted in the middle of a town of nearly 7,000 people, to avoid being carried out to sea.—William Arnold Burgeiss (Herne Bay, Kent). BUSTARD COURSING. I It may interest some of those who read the re- marks in your issue of September 5, 1903, about bustard coursing, to know that in Rural Sports," by the Rev. W. B. Daniel (vol. 2.), there is a picture of the bustard. In the background greyhounds are coursing another bird of the sa.me species, a man following the chase on horseback. The date on this and on other plates in the book is 1801. The author claims to have shot a bustardi weigh- ing nearly 281b. on the edge of the fens with snipe shot as it flew low over his head. The- shepherd, who found the bird wounded, sold it in Cambridge for a guinea.—Canon Ernest T. Burges (The Parsonage, Howick, Natal). TWO HEADED SNAKE. Some time ago, when in Australia, I was one day helping the men on a sheep station to collect wood previous to the shearing seamen. In cutting up some old timber we came across an old snake with several young ones. One of there had two perfect heads on, so I secured it and brought it home. I have made most searohing inquiries, but up to the present can hear of no other such speci- men. Can any naturalist kindly give me any in- formation ?—H. S. Fulton (Applebv, Westmor- land). [The existence of this character is not so frequently observed in snakes as in the more fami- liar animals, owing to the want of opportunities of observation, but there can be no reason why an egg with two yolks should have only one animal perfectly developed and the other cnly imperfectly, when the two become attached together producing two-headed creatures and other monstrosities. We have illustrated ttwo-headed fishes in our columns, the production of which is only to be explained in this manner.—Ed.] DEATH'S HEAD MOTH IN LONDON. I On Tuesday morning (27th ult.) my attention was attracted to a curious looking mi'lky splash under an oxcreserice on one of t.he giant planes in the central walk of Lincoln's Inn Fields. On. a closer examination the splash turned out to be the skull mark of a very fine specimen of Acherontia otropos, which had chosen the nook in question as its resting place pro tern. From the almost perfect oondation of its plumage, it appeared to be newly emerged. As there are neither potatoes nor tea trees growing anywhere near the spot in which I found this specimen, the only reasonable assump- tion for its presence there is that it was brought. in a cargo of potatoes to Covent Garden either as a pupa or an imago, and in the latter state made its escape. As soon as the moth was boxed I noticed a sound very strongly resembling the creaking of a door subdued by distance. This was repeated at intervals, and was evidently a sign of anger at being placed in such restricted quarters. ° The sound was sufficiently loud to be heard at least a dozen, yards away. Messrs. Watkins and Don- caster, of the Strand, in whose hands the moth now is, inform me that they have had on a pre- vious occasion a specimen of A. otropos brought to them from Agar-street, Strand, where 'it was taken at rest on a house.—G. E. Simms (38, Alexandra-road, N.W .). [We know of several oc- currences of this species in London; being possessed of powerful flight it is net surprising to find it in such situations. It is the common habit of this moth to squeak loudly when disturbed.— Ed.] CORVINE IMMIGRATION ACROSS THE I NORTH SEA. On October loth a remarkable immigration of land birds was observed on the Norfolk coast, and the next day there were great rushes of hooded crows, rooks, crows, and jackdaws from over the North Sea. The whole day long, from before dawn, incessant streams of corvine visitors were seen winging their way towards their winter quar- ters, t rooks and crows in straggling flocks of from a dozen to thirty in number, apparently still strong on the wing, and progressing in that fashion denoting a fine passage and no wind to tire them. Hundreds of jackdaws passed over in compact, little flocks as is their wont, but at an elevation higher than I have generally observed them and for once were they remarkably mute. Usually they announoe their arrival with miuch noise. One fine rook alighting on the beach to rest himself was pounced upon by a stroller and brought to me, and being turned into one of my aviaries, and supplied with some boiled potatoes, deliberately set to work, and in my presence de- voured a couple. Having satisfiedl the cravings of hunger, he began to inspect the wires, with a view to a continuance of his journey, but so far he has not found a loop-hole cf escape In conversing with an intelligent. engineer of a, herring lugger, he informed me that a number of jackdaws and others had dropped down on the boom of his vessel, and others, for rest; this was on the 20th insr., after a wet and baffling night; I myself thought the birds flew mere wearily on that day. Star- lings in numbers have come in, as also have chaffinches, and many other finches, beside black- birds, and the usual thousands upon thousands of larks. On the 17th a great many redwings made for a clump of trees in the centre of the town, where they rested awhile, and then passed on: hard by them. under an euphorbia shrub, crouched a short-eared owl. There has been a remarkable paucity of shore b'Tds, and up to the 22nd I had not seen a woodcock, dead or alive, except one, in a refrigerator sent over from the Continent. Mr. Lowne, taxidermist, had in on the 21st. a wax- wing; up to the 23rd straggling flocks of corvine birds were still arriving.—A. Patterson (Great Yarmouth).

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MAltKETS AND FAIRS. I WREXHAM CATTLE, MONDAY.-Owing probably to the wretched weather prevailing the supply of stock at to-day's market was below the average, and consequently trade was brisk. Pigs however, were not in great demand. Quotations Beef, 5fd. to 7d. per lb mutton, 7d. to 8id. lamb, 7id. to 'J^d. veal, 7d. to 8jd. and pigs from 9s. 3d. to 10s. per score lb. LIVERPOOL CATTLE, MONDAY.-The supply of cattle in the market to-day was consider- ably less than on Monday last. Demand fair and prices unchanged. Sheep again shewn in considerably reduced numbers. Trade in consequence had a firmer tendency, and a slight recovery on the last two weeks' depression in prices was obtainable Beef, (id. to 4W. peril).; mutton. 8d to 5d. per lb. LONDON CATTLE, MONDAY.-Beast supply compared with Monday last shewed a decrease of 150, due to smaller arrivals from midland counties and Ireland. Trade for fat beasts of all descriptions was slow, but last week's rates were well supplied. The demand for fat butchering cows was rather limited, but rates favoured the seller to the extent of 2d. per 81b. Fat bulls and I rough cattle were almost unsaleable, except at very low prices. Top value: 90 to 95-stone Hei-efords and 80st. Devons, 4s. 4d. to 4s. 6d. per 81b. 95st. runts, 4s. to 4s. 6d. 100-stone shorthorns, 3s. 10s, to 4s. Decrease of 70 in the number penned in ) sheep market, and trade, taken as a whole, was slow, but salesmen succeeded in maintaining late rates for all classes with the exception of Irish, which are 2d. per 81b. lower. The few lambs offered were very unsaleable at 2d. per 81b. less money. Calf and pig trade nominal. Quotations Beasts, 2s. 6d. to 4s. 6d. sheep, 3s. 8d. to 5s. lOd.; lambs, 5s. to 5s. (;d. per 81b. BRADFORD WOOL, MONDAY.—The maiket shewed a quietness not altogether accounted for by the municipal elections, and there is little doubt that with inquiry for Colonial wools and tops some small users have here and there been able to get some lots at less than current rates. But while there was a slight tendency in favour of buyers there was no general weakness British sorts are there was no I rut there i is no fairly steady, but there is no special activity. SALFORD CATTLE, TUESDAY.—At mar- ket Cattle 2,712, slow trade at late prices sheep 6,823, with better demand calves 89, with satis- factory trade. Quotations: Cattle, 4id. to tid. sheep, 5M. to Sd. calves, Hd. to 8d. per lb. BIRKENHEAD AGRICULTURAL PRO- DUCE, TUESDAY.—Hay, new, 67s. Gd. per ton ditto, clover, 75s. to 80s. second crop clover, Cos. Potatoes, 3s. 4d. to 4s. per cwt. Manure. 2s. Gd. to 4s. per ton. MANCHESTER CHEESE, TUESDAY. Buyers are operating a little more freely in Cheshire and Lancashire cheese, and art securing dairies suitable for the Christmas trade. The market continues to be well supplied with stocks, and prices are practically unchanged from last week. Stiltons also meet with a good general inquiry. QuotationsFinest, white and coloured, 74s. to 78s., with a few named and prize dairies some shillings more; fine white and coloured. 658. to 70s. medium, 55s. to GOs. Lancashire finest, 74s. to 78s. fine, 65s. to 70s. per 1201b. Real Stiltons, ripe, lid. to is, green, 8d. to 9d., and Cheshire Stiltons 7d. to 8d. per lb. The market for American and Canadian is still quiet, but steady, and there is a firmer undertone for best qualities Quotations -Finest, 53s. to 55s. fine, 50s. to 52s. per 1121b. Stocks in Liverpool at the end of October were 120,539 boxes, against 62,202 in the corresponding month of last year and 126,708 in October, 1901. CHESHIRE BUTTER AND EGG.-Steady inquiry at all centres. Home dairy butter at recent favourable figures. New-laid eggs continue at un- satisfactory quotations. Stockport (Friday) Butter, Is. 2d. per lb. eggs, 6 for Is. Altrincham (Tuesday) Butter, Is. 2d. and Is. 3d. per lb.; eggs. 6 and 7 for Is. Macclesfield (Tuesday): Butter. Is. Id. and Is. 2d. per lb.; eggs, 7 for Is. Crewe (Friday): Butter, Is. per lb. eggs, 7 for Is. Sandbach (Thursday): Butter, Is. 2d. and Is. 3d. per lb.; eggs, 7 and 8 for Is. Congleton Butter, Is. 2d. per lb.; eggs, 7 for Is. Northwich Butter, Is. 2d. per lb. eggs, 8 for Is. Nantwich Butter, Is. 2d. per lb. eggs, 8 for Is. Knutsford Butter, Is. 2d. and Is. 3d. per lb. eggs, 7 for Is. Runcom Butter, Is. 3d. per lb. eggs. 6 for Is. Chester: Butter, Is. Id. and Is. 2d. per lb. eggs, 7 and 8 for Is. CHESTER CORN, SATURDAY. Market continues quiet for all descriptions of Eng- lish grain, with the exception of the finer samples of oats, which are in better demand. Indian corn is about 6d. per 2401b. lower on the week. Foreign wheat moderate business, at about late rates. Quotations:— N" ( OLD Wheat, white.. S. D. S. P. 8. D. 8 D. Wheat, white.. per 751b. ? & D. IL a D. Wheat, red 751b. 0 0 4 0 0 ú 0 0 Maltm?Bartey. 601b. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Grinding do <?!b. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Oats „ 461b. 20—2f30—33 Beans 801b. 0 0 — 0 05 3 — ft d Egyptian Beans „ ?401b. 00—00 00—00 Indian Corn 2401b.!10 9 -11 0, 0 0-11 6

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