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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-10-18
VALUABI Il HINTS.

OLD ORcHARDs.-The present is COOL time
to 90 through your orchards; scrape off the
moss and Inches. cut away the dead and bro
ken limbs, ami apply a mixture Of soh-soap,
sulphur and carboic acid A gallon Of soap,
pound Of powdered sulphur, AMI few drops
Of carholic acid will make a mixture, sufficient
for a large number Of trees, which will...clean
them thoroughly, destroying all insetcts and
their eggs, AS well as parasitic vegetable growth
Apply the mixture with an ordinary white
wash brush, to the trunk aud all the larger
limbs
CoLTs.-Do not work a colt too hard during
his third year. From some cause. young
horse is not as able for hard work from to 81
years old, as he was at q. and we are satisfied
that many horses are permanently Injured by
too hard work and improper treatmeat.at this
time Of life Its an old saying that each year
saved before the animal is five years old, is t.
quail to three in its old age.
SALT is a remedy for many things 1t will
cure sick headache, make cream freeze, make
the butter come, take ink out Of cloth Of all
kinds, kill weus, kill worms make the ground
cool, so it is more congenia to celery, cabbage,
etc, produce vomiting or stopit' as you like,
eases the itching pain caused by irritable skin
diseases. like hives, tch aud it cures many
other things too numerous to mention.
FnENcH MUsrAED.-Slice up an onion in
bowl cover with good vinegar; leave two or
three days; pour of the vinegar into a basin
put into it one teaspoouful Of pepper, one of
salt, one tablespoonful Of brown sugar, and
mustard enough to thicken; smooth the mus
tard for vinegar as You would flour for gravy
mix it all together; set on. the stove ard stir
till it bois, when remove and use it cool
Muck This is good time Of year during
dry weather to dis muck for use in the stables,
or to add to the compost heaps.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-10-18
Deferred Articles.
of the Russian Grain Crop.
( From The Ncr York bulletin, Gh instl

From The Nc,r York Bulletin Gh inst.
Partial and highly important information
has been at length received Of the results Of
the grain crops in Russia, in reference to which
so much interest has been manifested both in
Europe and America. According to au Off
cial circular recently issued by the Russian
Minister Of Agriculture, the drought in South
ern Russia. which is known as the grain gra-
nary Of Europe, has been much more extensive
and severe than was supposed. In some dis
tricts there is not only short crop, but there
is danger that heiuhabtants will suffer for
want Of food before the commencement Of
next harvest.
The importance Of this news can hardly be
over estimated. Southern Russia is the chief
source Of grain supply for the nations Of north
cru Europe, and these supplies are now not only
cutoff, but there is probability that the in
h h.bitantsvill become competitors for cereals at
all the Mediterranean ports.
The position Is serious. It's now evident
that the margin between European supply and
consumption will be exceedingly close. Ex-
traordiuary efforts will be required to bring
forward the surplus of other graiu-producius
countries in time to meet the deficiencies OF
France aud England. The situation now
stands thus Europe viii require tlis year
nearly If not quite twice as much brcalstuG-
as usual, while the most important source OF
supply is cut oG. That the news from Russia
admits Of later and better notifications /,
scarcely tobcbopcd for The eRossiau Govern
mcut would naturally be supposed to be sufii-
cieuty well informed Of the facts before max
ing au announcement to the world of 50 por-
tcutious character The publication of the
news was no doubt determined upon, and wise
ly so as a precautionary aud remedial mea-
sure, 81, as to lead to proper economies and
foresight on the part Of the people more direct
ly concerned
Later uufav.rable news has lso been re-
ceiycd Of the partial blight Of the potato crop
which, until within a sAor. tme since, exhibit
cd the most prosperous indications. The loss
Is estimated by Mr. Thomas C. Scott, tie statis-
tician, at total Of 100000 tons, equal in
money Value at present prices in England, at
from S4000OOO0 $l5 100000. The effect Of
this partial failure of the potato crop will, Of
course, be to augment the already large food
requirements Of the cluutry which are now
likely to exceed last years demand in place Of
falling below it, as was anticipated.
1t remains to be seen what effect the failure
of the South Russia grain crop will produce
upon prices That it will stimulate competi-
ton for the worlds surplus OF breadstulscar-
not be doubted
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-10-18
What Politics did for Him.

1t Is related that plain, honest farmer, The
friend Of Mr. Clay, being solicited to become a
candidate for the legislature called on the
great statesman and sought lis counsel as to
the proprieiy Of serving bis country as a ma
ker Of laws aud records "Ny advice 70 You"
said Mr. Clay, earnestly, is to keep out Of
politics. They viii trump up all kinds Of
charges against you and rui your character" E"
"But, replied the honest old farmer, "they
can't say anything against my character
Everybody knows that have led blameless
life" Try it, added Mr. Clay, who knew
how it was himself "try it" The good old
gentleman did try it, aud before the canvass
was over be withdrew from it in very deep
disgust Meeting Mr. Clay afterwards be was
asked what were his chances for election. Il
have witdrawn, he replied somewhat earnest
ly. do you think, said he, they not only
charged me with stealing a sheep once, but,
what is worse, they came ID near proving
it; am done with politics"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-10-18
Tie Bravest Of the Brave.

Gov. Lctchcr the other day related very
interesting incident Of the war while in Kem
pcrs room at the hotel. He said that in one
Of the battles below Richmond, four ag-bearers
had been shot down aud call was made for a
volunteer to carry tbecoloEs. 4 stripping took
the torn standard. IN a few minutes the staff
was snapped by a shot. The boy sat down,
unloosoued a shoe-string, and tied it, lie
started in front again Another bullet spln-
tered the staff Il was then fastened by the
other shoe-string lie had hardly shook the
folds out second time, when down fell the
flag. struck by ball The shoe-strings had
given ont. He uubuttoned his jacket, ripped
his shirt to ribboas and wrapped the broken
rod, aud carried the tattcred ensign through
the fight
Gov. Letcher said, "When they brought me
the boy with the shattered staff patched up
with sboe-strings and sbirt-tail made him
an officer and gave him the best sword Virgin
ia had"
T< gallant fellow was from Monroe coun-
ty. lie was killed in battle.-Ler. Gazette.
\ report prepared by authority Of the rail-
road committee Of the Philadelphia city coun-
ellis. appointed to oiuquire into The non-payment
ofdiyidenas by the Philadelphia Erierailroad
LEASED to the Pennsylvania Railroad company,
which is sigued by Fred Doeby, chairman,
and john c. Bickel, makes some astonishing
charges against the managers Of that road, and
asserts an Indebtedness by the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company of more than Sll.O0O,OO0
to the stockholders of the Philadelphia and
Erie railroad .-Phild Age.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-10-18
H. q NEW SERTFS CHARLESTOWN JEFFERSON COUNTY, w v
POETICAL.
THE. OLD SURPRISE.

Now what had entered my loved woods,
And touched their green with sudden change
What is this last Of Natures moods,
That makes the roadside look so strange?
Who blauched my thi.tle's blushing face,
And gave the winds her silver hairy
Set goldenrod within her place,
And scattered asters everywhere
Who splashed with red the sumach hedge
The sassairas with purple stain;
Gave ivy leaves ruby edge,
And painted all their stems again?
Lol the change reaches high and vide,
Hath toned the sky 10 soitef blue;
Hath crept along the river side,
And trod the valleys through and through
Dscoored every hazel copse,
And stricken all the pasture lands;
Flung wells across the mountain tops,
And bound their feet with yellow bands.
Is, then, September come so soon?
Full time doth summer ne'er abide ?
While vet il seems but summers noon,
We're floating down the autumn tide.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-10-18

We are told that nothing is made in vain
but how about pretty girl Isn't she maiden
vain
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-10-18
Collection Depot.

TNHE Charlestown Depot. Winchester & Stras-
burg Branch of the B. 4 o. Railroad, has
been madea Collection Depot. Freights will here
after be collected at Charestowu. instead as here
tofore. AZ the points from which shipments are
made. All persons receiving freight on and after
August Isl 1872. will be required to pay for the
same before removal. j. ID. STAhkl,
Aug. 3, 1872. Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-10-18
Mans Better Half"


MY wife has made ny fortune" said a
gentleman Of great possessions, by her thrift,
prudence and cbcerfulncss when was Just
beginning"
g. Aud mine has lost my fortune" answered
his companion, by useless oxirayagance and
rcpining when was doing well.
What world does this open to the indu-
ences which a wife possesses over the future
prosperity Of her family Let the wife know
her Influence and Try to it, wisely and
we'll
BE satisfied to commence on = small scale
1t is too common oryoung housekoepers to be-
gu where their mothers ended. Buy all that
is necessary to work stlrully with adorn
your house with all that will make It coulor-
table Do not look at richer homes aud coyet
their costly furniture. Ifsccret dissatisfaction
is ready to spring rp, 90 a step further and
visit homes Of tie suffering poor behold dark,
cherries apartments, insufficient clothing, and
absence of all the comfort and re-
fnement OF social life, then return to your
own with a joyful spirit. You will then be
prepared to meet your husband with grateful
heart. and lie ready to appreciate the toll or
self-leuial which he has endured in the business
world 20 surround you with the delights Of
home, and you viii be ready to cooperate
cheerfully with him in so arranging your ex-
peuses that his mind will not be constantly
harassed with fears lestbis family expenditures
may encroach upon public payments. BE in
dependent a young housekecper never needed
greater moral courage than she does now to re-
sist the ignorance Of fashion Do not let the
AS and Bis decide wha; you must have, nciih-
er let them hold the string Of your purse.
You know best what you can and ought to
a1ord. 1t matters little what people think,
provided you are true to yourself aud family
UsGron BALIoJNs. Mr.. Furgusou Of Front
Street, goes home drunk for the forte,h time
and his wife holds up her hands with vexation
and Indignation
Don't sa'er word, LA CbicD-don't sa'er
word J I'm goin' to buy a balloon, (hic)
bloom"
"What on earth arc you going to buy bal
loon for, Mr Fursuson ?"
"Ill tell you, lhicl Liza. Ysee they've
gossomany, lhic,) got s'maoy rum shops long
Chesn't street, a ieler can't get home without
gettp' drunk. can get way with balloon
lhc you know. You can come to the store
an blow it up an lhicl l-au then you won't
have to bio. me up"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-10-18

An uneasy boy whose mother tried to quiet
him, on Boston aud Maine train, the other
day, b. telling bin the conductor sometimes
swallows naughty boys, asionished her few
moments after as the porty form Of the con-
dnctor appeared at the door, by creeping be-
hind her and exeIaimins in a whisper, Ma,
guess he has swallowed one already
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-10-18
UPWARDS OF FIFTY FIRST PREMIUMS
AND


Gold and Silver Medals
VETERE awarded to CHAS. NJ. STIEFF, for
w the best PIANOS in competition with all
the leading Manufacturers Of the country.
OFFICE AND WAREROOMS,
No. 0 ~ Liberty ST., Baltimore, Maryland.
The superiority of the Unrivalled StieT Piano
Forte, is conceded by all who have compared it
with others. In their New Grand Square Scale,
7l5 Octaves the manufacturer has succeeded in
making the most perfect Piano Forte possible.
Prices willbe found as reasonable as consistent
with thorough workmanship.
large assortment of Second Hand Pianos al
WAYS on hand from SO to $500.
We are agents for the celebrated Burdett Cabi-
net Parlor and Church Organs, an styles and pri-
ces 10 suit every one, guaranteed to be fully equal
% any made.
Send for illustrated catalogue containing the
names of over l,50O Southerners, 900 OF whom
are Nirginans, two hundred North Carolnans,
one hundred and fifty East Tennesseeans, and o.
theirs throughout the South who have bought
the Shel Piano since the close Of the war.
July Is, lS72-yearly. April 10, 1873.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-10-18

An old minister of ninety, who lives near
Spencer, Owen County, has eleven sons who
are ministers. Chickensare paralysed by look
ing upon him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-10-18


The capacity Of R2mes theatres was hbu-
lous. The wooden theatre Of Shanrus had
$4,000 seats the Coliseum lad $1,000 seats,
besides $4,000 standing places. Rome had
between three and four million inhabitants.-
The Circus Mazimus had room for $50 900
spectators. There were at that time 900 pub
lie bathing places. In the fifth century, after
Rome was plupdered by the Germans aud Van
dals, Zlcbarias historian, reports from Rome
3S4 stJee;s, so golden statues, 57,jC7 palaces,
1862 fountains, 2,785 bronze statues Of en-
perors and officers. % colossal horse statues,
II theatres, $500 perfhmery stores, and 2,29l
prisons.
A NEWPORT RESIDENCE The sale Of the
summer residence at Newport, Rhode Island, of
Hon. F. L. Barreda, late Peruvian ipiaister. and
formerly resident Of Baltimore, was effected
on Monday. The price paid was S25OOOO
aud the purchaser was Wm. =. Blodgett, of
New York.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-10-18
GEO. w. WIGBIs * co

CORNER oF BALrW0UE LlGur Sis,
BALTIMORE,
L EEP constantly ON hand a very elegant as
IN sortment 0t
DIAMONDS,
FINEJEWELRN,
AND ELEGANT SILVER WARE.
PATEK, PHILIPPE a co.
JULES JURGENSEN,
And ;Se Celebrated
LEMON WATCHES,
4 H. manufactured expressly "a our order, and
y which we guaranty o. give entire tisiaction'
GEO. W. WEBB / co.
March :, lS7l-lv.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-12-19

Said an old topper to Quaker gentle.
man, "how can succeed in becoming a
total abstinence man. have often tried
it. hut wonld always get back to my
drinking again" Said Re Quaker, :"
is Just as easy as to open your hand. "
Then tell me what it is, aud I will do
it 1T is this, said the Quaker, "ev-
cry time thou gets the glass filled, and
in thy hand, and just before it reaches
thy mouth, open thy band" He was SO
pleased with the novelty and ea,iness7 Of
the act thot be became total abstinence
man from that day aud through life,
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-12-19
COMMON SENSE.

II you want to make your wife or
friend present give a fine French
china tea set, IA pieces, only $50, or
beautifully decorated toilet set, II
pieces, SIS, or one dozen fine glass COB
lets, 81, or some other beautiful and
useful house furnishing article, imported
and sold at wholesale prices at Marren' S
2g1 Broad street, opposite post Office.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-12-19
HOSIERY. FANCY GOODS. ETC.

Messrs. Callman Brotho $, No. 1913
Broad street, take pleasure in informing
their many patrons that they will sell
after this date as follows Ladies
Windsor scrfs, forty cents-extra
quality fifty cents; Coates and Clark s
cotton six cents. Purchasers are also
invited to examine their stock Of
zephyr wool, Germantown yarn and
wooden yarn also large stock OF hosiery,
gloves, trimmings, etc. Agents for
Sohopper's celebrated iron frame hose,
selling at thirty five cents per pair,
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-12-19
S4AR--

a Deeply enamored youth, whose
home IS in the Second ward, recently
received permission to "speak to my
father" He did speak. He stated to
the old gentle man that as to this worlds
goods he was incapable of making much
of show. But with truly commend
abe presence of mind, he Immediately
added that ho was 'chock full of day
works. A young man with sense enough
to make such Il statement, and 10 make
it in thlt way, commended himself to
the iatherIy heart. The young man is
happy now, very hnppy indeed.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-12-19
TO THE LADIES OF ELlzAsEru.

We would respectfully invite the
ladies of this city to visit our elegant
rooms, 1903 Broad street, and examine
onr light and quiet running Domestic
Sewing Machines. which we Will sell on
the most accommodating terms. For Il
Christmas present they would combine
both beauty and utility. We are also
in receipt of full assortment of the
latest winter styles of Domestic Paper
Fashions. DOMESTIC $. M. Co.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-12-19

MIR. J. 0. Tichenor has purchased
the interest of the business at No. 1 Ar
cade. He invites the public to inspect
his stock of stationery, music, books
and fancy articles, among which are
many novelties. His prices are Just,
and everybody will he treated with due
courtesy, whether they purchase sheet
of initial paper or grand square piano
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-12-19
eAEIA GAAus psPOr
AT BIRDS, No, 153 BROAD STREET

N DIND - NO 100 DI'7fU 7lNEEI'
We have Just opened large and
varied stock of Gcrm,n French, Eng
liah and American toys, bought for cash
within the last week. and marked below
specie prices. Also, work boxes and
baskets, vri ing desks, prrfumery, peck
ct books, brackets, jewelry, games, toy
books, which, with our large assortment
OF fancy goods and bottoms, make the
largest variety and cheapest goods we
have ever had the pleasure OF Offering.
f. L. BIRD, No. 1873 Broad street.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-12-19
UNION COUNTY COURTS.

BEFORE Judge Depue and associates Bovine,
Glbby. aud Farnham.
THE TRIAL FOR AT ,E&PTs MURDER
The trial OF Koewing, for the attempt
ed murder of his vito, near Schardne's
woods, on the night of November u,
was begun i'll the county court yestor-
day. The court room was dens, ~
crowded. The woman whose life was
attempted to be taken made tho follow
ing statement :
met Herman Krull first at Hamburg
in August last, aud was married to him
iii September Wearrived in Philadel-
phia 0n Nov. ) and remained there sew
eral days, he going IN the meantime to
Brooklyn, rs ne said, to see his chi
dreu, and returning on the 1lth, Ga
the next day he told me we would go to
Newark, there be had moved his family
He said he should have to stop at Eliza
beth aud take a long walk ON II dark
road on some business. | gave him Il
watch set with diamonds and two dia-
mond rings, which he ptwned, and We
lett Philadelphia. We got off at ElizI-
beth, walked some distance along II
dirk road to the outskirts OF the city,
VIII II he drew me- to one side Of the
rond nDd said " Here. Lucy, we have
both got to die. said, Are you
crazy = and lie answered, Yes. "
Hethen drew revolver and fred in
TO the air, then second shot, the bail
entering my eye, and l became uncon-
scious. On becoming conscious | found
/ had been cut and was covered with
blood 1 struggled to take the kuife
from him, but he cut me and 1 again
fell He then struck a match aud set
my clothing on fire, then went away.
The fire smoulaertd and finally pnt it
ont with blood from my wounds. tried
to crawl away, but got in the mud aud
waited until morning, whoa | saw
Sayres's house and tried TO creep to It,
identity the prisoner.
The prisoner testified that he was not
married to previous witness that he
slept on the train and missed her as he
woke in Newark. She had been drink
ing He looked for her in Elizabeth.
but could not find her
lie is to be further examined to-day.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-12-19

LAST evening, twenty-four members
os Lincoln division Sons of Tenn en-
ance. and like number of members of
Irvington division, paid visit to Essex
division Newark. At lenst two hundred
members OF the order were present. The
large hall was tastefuliy decorated, and
on an arch was the word "welcome. ="
The speeches were good-tho singing
excellent. The meeting was one Of the
best ever held in Newark, and will long
be remembered for its pleasant ieatures.
Five candidates were Initiated.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-12-19

HE morning opened very gIoomily
When the ball rung for breakfast tie
prospect for dreary day WAS unani-
mously conceded to be favorable, That
business should be brisk was not expect.
ed. Orershoes and rubbers were in de-
mand, but rs these articles afford but a
small profit and are sold for cash only,
some would-be customers failed to get
these desirable goods. Tradesmen, in
some instances, passed the morning in
making out their bills for the quarter,
and in re6-cting on the vicissitudes that,
during the closing year, have prevented
many purchasers from making prompt
payments.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-12-19

SENTINEL Lodge, No. 228, I. 0. G.
Il, Of Railway, about which there has
been some controversy in Good Tenn
plar circle, has had its charter revoked,
having failed to fill the requirements
decided upon by the executive commit
tee at a recent meeting. The require
ments, We understand were that the
lodge should be located In Upper Roh-
way and to commence operations by the
LIST of December.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-12-19
CnMPErITInN NkFItD.

Captain John A. Epgel succeeds Mr.
John Engel at No. 50 Broad street
Splen id patterns for fall and winter
wear just received All suits warranted
to tit Give the Captain call, examine
his goods, and leave your measure,
SS 3m
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-12-19

And his unequalled orchestra will favor
the music loving portion OF the city at
Library hall this evening. Those who
love good music and who does not 2
viii find rich musical treat in store for
them, Mr.. Myron W, Whitney, the
celebrated oratorio and concert singer,
Mr.. Louis Lubbock, the distinguished
v.o enc, 10 virtuoso and host OF 9th
ers will take part in the uurival!ed con
cert Mr.. Theodore Thomas, who is
well known by many Of our citizens will
WELD the eaton. Those wishing to pur-
chase reserved seats may do 50 by call
ing at the bVo@ drug store OF Messrs.
Oliver Il Drake, 2U2 Broad street.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-12-19

SOME OF the ice dealers are getting
little apprehensive as to the prospect
OF proc ring "A good supply of that com
midity this winter Last season we had
plenty Of ice before the holidays. There
is plenty of time yet, however.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-12-19

SIR james Watts, Treasurer of the
Grand Commandery, Knights Templar,
of New Jersey, died on Saturday in
Burlington. He was buried with
kuightly ceremonies on Tuesday after
noon.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-12-19

For cut flowers, and choice flowers
and plants, in pots, call at Mr.. Ii. Does
green house, corner of East Grand and
Spring streets. Mr.. Doe has also fine
assortment of fruit trees and shruhbery.
His prices are very reasonable.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-12-19
The Elizabeth Daily Monitor.
THE WaAr4EK I0-DAY.

The signal office predicts for the mid
dle states increasing cloudiness with less
pressure, light TO fresh variable winds.
and probably areas Of rain by Friday
afternoon or evening.