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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-09
The Farmers Oranges.

"The Patrons Of Husbaudry," organized
into oranges, it is claimed by their order, num-
Der 900 600 members, or nearly 1000 gran
gcs in Iowa alone. Missouri is said to have
Increased its number from IA to 200 oranges
Iowa from G52 to nearly 1000, Illinois G5
Kansas -. Alabama :. South Carolina 100
Tennessee f. Ohio 8, Mississippi 50, Michigan
g. Nebraska 40, Louisiana 3, Georgia >. Nlr-
giuia l, Minnesota 45, kentucky !, Arkansas
/ Wisconsin -. Vermont y, New Jersey J.
Canada 8. California has 80, and will soon
have so, making % States in which grangcs
are organized.
\ grange Is composed Of master, overseer,
lecturer, steward, assistant steward, chapline,
treasurer secretary and gate-keeper, all gcutle-
men; and ceres pomona, fora AMI lady assiS-
tant steward, all ladies'.
We quote the following from an address Of
Judge 7. Hart Hyatt, formerly Of New York
and Rochester, but now Of California, and mas
ter of a California grange:
Uc propose to become rero'u:ionists! Yes,
we propose to try our hand at revolution until
we can overthrow the perverted, rotten system
bv which the industrious farmer, the producer
Of the very elemeuts Of mans existence and
subsistence has been made TO toll and sweat
and suffer priva:iouj aud too often penury and
ruin. in order that the bloated mouop0!ist, the
grasping middcmau and the ring sharps, who
rob the farmer Of all bis profits, may roll in
luxury and wealth, and by which the farmer
has been made to support the political dema-
gosues who ride Into power Oh the backs Of the
honest, but duped, tilIers Of the soil, who are
taxed and taxed, aud squeezed aud robbed, to
support these Unsuitable monopoliSts and polit-
cal bummers, until it has come to be a serious
question with many farmers whether they had
not better abandon their farms aud their homes
to those who already absorb nearly all the
profits their farms and labor can produce.
JJe propose 10 break up the noRopo.ies, to
combine our strength in one mighty power that
shall be able to hur from place and power all
these dishonest harpies who steal into Office,
bctray the farmers interests and make them
selves millionaircs ard lorily aristocrats at the
expense Of the honest but too conhjins far
fDprs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-09
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
/. \. 6 WV B. GlLLlHIl. EDITORS.
Deferred Articles
Book Notices.

Every reader Of TIE ALDINE FOR August Is
sure to be charmed with its beautiful and sea-
sonable Illustrations, as well as pleased with
its fresh and pquant literary contents \
magnificent full page marine view opens the
number, from the pencil Of II. L. II. de Haas,
y. A.. one of our great painters Of wa er scenes.
Mr.. L. II. Vance contributes series Of onSi-
nal pictures of the grand Adirondack noun
tains and lakes which are very timely, as that
region is now full Of pleasure seekers. There
is a page-picture of Lake Golden" remarka-
bic for its lights and shadows, depth and feel
ing; one of Avalanche Lake y another of
Calamity Pond Brook y and charming one
of "F!ume Falls Of the Opalesceuce four as
fine views from the proposed great National
Park, as ever appeared in an Art Journal. a
tender and eloquent full-page picture illus
trates poem called y Good Dog The re-
naming illustrations, all fine works Of art
The literary contents of The ALDINE keep pace
with its gems Of art, and are this month unu-
sually interesting. Music, Art and Literature
receive, each, careful attention. Subscription
price So, including Chromos Village Belle -
and Crossing the Moor" James Sutton a
Co., publishers 5S Maiden Lane, New York.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-09
Storing Potatoes.

As the time has arrived for potatocs-tho
early 5or.s-to be harvested, wish to say to
those who have them to harvest, to put them
10 barrels as the best mode Of disposing Of them.
There are those who have tried this for years,
aud can not be persuaded to keep their pota-
toes in any other way Dig aud expose to the
air till dry; then put up as directed, taking
the barrels to the field The advantage is that
the air is not exposed as with open bins, which
often yitiate it, aud always leaves potato olor
You have nothing Of this. Another advantage;
you can put where most convenient, aud moro
at pleasure, with little difficulty, and you may
place tier upon tier Of barrels til up to tho
floor When it is wished to use any, a barrel
is opened and used, and so on with the rest,
leaving no dirt, the ground remaining in the
barrel Or, iii. is wished to sell, they are al
ready put up. Any barrel will do, 50 that u
is strong euough-a sal. barrel as good as any.
Correspondent Country Gentleman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-09
Lynch Law and Ku-KluX Murders
in Ohio and Kentucky.

CINcGNNATI, July zs--At Eogersville, Ohio,
on Saturday nigh, during the trial Of man
calling himself JEFF Davis, for an outrage COM
mitted on little girl nine years Of age, the
lights were ex.inguished and the prisoner
knocked down, dragged out Of doors, shot
twice with reyolvers, and then dragged two
squares and hanged to tree until dead.
\ band Of Ku-Klux made an attack upon
the farm of Mrs Mason Brown, mother Of B.
Gratz Brown, in Owen County, Ky, on Friday
night week, killed Louis Wilson, colored, burn
ed his house and damaged other farm proper
ty. The farm contains large growing crops Of
tobacco and corn, which it will be difficult to
harvest in the absence of the labor driven of
by the Ku-Klux. Other farms were also yisi-
ted and warned not to employ negroes as work
men. It is said the Ku-Klux came from
Henry County.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-09

A farmer and his wife called at Detroit
photogr ph gallery last week 10 order some
photographs of her, and while theoperator was
getting ready the husband gave the wife lit
tie advice as to how she must act: "Fasten
your mind Oh something" lie said, cor else
you will laugh andspile the job. Think about
early days, how your father got in Jail, and
your mother was an old scolder, and what you'd
have been if hadn't pitied you, jest fasten
your mind on to that" She didn't have any
photographs taken. Neither will he for some
time.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-09

A YoUNG WIFE DRowNED.-The wife Of
Mr.. Wesley Cave was drowned in Briery
branch, about four miles from Saugersville. in
this county, on Friday week Her husband
was in the corn-feld plowing, and in his alb
sence she took bucket and vent to the bank
of the creek for water. The bank was quite
steep and she must have fallen into the water
which is about eight fee. deep, Her little SOD,
two years old, wandered away from the spot
aud was found weeping BY Mrs. Cage's father,
who was passing by. He led the child back
to the House and failing to find the mother,
dragged the creek, at the bottom Of which her
body was found with the hand still grasping
the bucket. Mrs. Cave was only "a years Of
age aud was highly esteemed by her neigh
ors.-Staunton indicator
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-09

To KEEr TOMATOES FQR WiSTER UsE.-A
correspondent sends the RiTal Ne,c Yorker the
following: "As the tomato season has COM
mencCd, l caU give one way Of keeping them
for winter use that may be new to some Of
your readers ate them in February, sliced
and seasoned with sugar and little vinegar,
that seemed every way as nice as tomatoes
fresh picked from the vines. They are pre-
pared thus: Dissolve teacup Of salt in a gal
lon Of water. Pick ripe tomatoes, but not
Oyer-ripe, leaving little Of the stem on Tho
tomatoes must be kept well covered with brine
aud they will keep til Spring or longer"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-09
3 TNEW SFRIFSJ CHARIESTOWN JEFFERSON COUNIYM. Y
POETICAL.
LITTLE CHATTER-BOX.

They call me "Little Chatser-Boz -
Ny name Is little May;
have 20 talk so much, because
have so much to say.
And oh ! have so many friends
So many! and you see
cant hel p loving them, because
ThOy every one love me.
Hove papa and my mamma
love my sisters, too;
And it you're very, very gooc,
Iguess that I'll love you.
But love God the bestof all
He keeps me all the night
And when the morning comes again,
He wakes me with the light.
think it is SO nice 20 livej
And yet if should die,
The Lord would send his angels down
To take me to the sky.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-09

WOUNDS IN HORSESHOE Of the best
washes that we know Of for ordinary wounds
on horses, is to take one-quarter Of a pound of
saltpetFo, half plot Of tnrpentine, aud put
theminto bottle shake up well before using
apply to the wound three times a day with a
Gather,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-09
Death Of DR.. Beckenbaugh.

DR.. John Beckeubaugh, son Of Mr. George
Beckenbaugh, of Frederick, died at the resi-
dence Of his mother-n-law-Mrs. Robert
Douglas at Ferry Hill, near Shavpsburg, on
last Monday morning, after a lingering illness,
age about 80 years Some few years ago says
the Frederick Examiner, he went to Sbarps-
burg where he practiced medicine, soon &C
quiring an extensive practice, but his health
failing him, he retired from business about a
year ago. DR.. Beckenbaugh, gave much pro-
mise of attaining distinction in his profession !;
he was a correct, upright man, and enjoyed the
respect Of the community in which be lived.
He leaves an esdnable young wife-daughter
Of the late Rev Robert Dougas-and small
child to mourn bis premature demise De-
ceased was a brother-in-law Of Hon. John \.
Lynch, Of Frederick.-HagerSiorn laa
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-09

FOUNDER IL HoRsEs.-The following RENE
dy, says an experienced farmer Of Texas, is a
sure cure for founder, viz: A large table
spoonful Of pulyerizei alum, and a ;easpoonful
Of pulyerized saltpetrs mixed. A1oisten the
dose and administer it by pulling out the
tongue and placing the spoon as flr back in the
mouth as possible"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-09

WozAN LoyED.-What wonderful thing
love is to g woman How it helps her to know
that some one is always fond Of her, and re-
ioices when she rejoices, and sorrows when she
grieves; to be sure that her faults are loved,
and that her face is fairer TO one, at least, than
faces that are more beautilul-that one great
heart holds her sacred to its inmost recesses
above all other women she can do anything,
suffer anything, thus upheld. She grows pret-
tier, the sweet influence, brighter, kinder,
stronger, and life seems but foretaste Of hea-
ven, and her dreams are golden.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-09
Collection Depot.

THE Charlestown Depot, Winchester Stras-
burg Branch Of the B. 4 0. Railroad. has
been made Collection Depot Freights will here
after be collected at Charlesown, instead, as here
tofore, at the points from which shipments are
made. An persons receiving freight on and after
August lst 1872, will DC required topav for the
same before removal. ). u. - lAhhl'
Aur. 3. 1872. Agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1873-08-09
STLEFES PLANOSL
UPWARDS OF FIFTY FIRST PREMIUMS
AND

UPWARDS OF FIFTY FIRST PREMIUMS
AND
Gold and Silver Medals
VXTERE awarded to CHAS. VI. STIEFF, for
w the best PIANOS in competition with all
the leading Manufacturers OF the country.
OFFICE AND WARER0OMS, ..
No. Q n. Liberty ST., Baltimore, Maryland.
The superiority of the Unrivalled Shef Piano
Forte, is conceded by all who have compared 1t
with others. In their New Grand SQUARE ; Gale,
ia Octaves, the manufacturer has succeeded N
making the most perfect Piano Forte possible.
Prices will be found reasonable as consistent
with thorough workmanship.
large assortment of Second Hand Pianos al
ways on hand, from SIS to $500.
We are agents for the celebrated Burdett Gao.
net Parlor and Church Organs, all styles and pri-
ces, to suit every one guaranteed to be iulyequal
10 any made.
Send for Illustrated catalogue containing the
names Of over 500 Southerners, 500 of whom
are Virginians two hundred North Carolinians,
one hundred and fifty East Tennesseeans, and o.
theirs throughout the South who have bought
the Stieff Piano since the close Of the war.
July -, ls72-yearly. April 10, 1873.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-10-16


Tup Nxw TIcKEr.-The ticket recommendeded
nv the members of the Central Committee who
met last week, contains the names of four men
who were not already on the track-Messrs Rob,
ertson, Wilson, Archer, and Snyder.
James G. Robertson resides near Troy. He
was formerly resident Of Wathena, and three
years ago, was a candidate for Representative in
that District, but was defeated. For over q year
past, be has been engaged in the stock business.
He possesses the requisite go ahead to make an
efficient Sheriff.
Henry Wilson has been County Surveyor most
of the time since we have been in Donphan
County. The only fault that we have heard
charged against him, was that he does most of
his work by deputy. But We regard Wilson as
far preferable to Mr.. Waters, if for other res-
son, on account of the latters course as appraiser
Of lands through which q railroad was located.
DIR. Archer, the candidate for Coroner, is Q res
ident Of Wolf River Township, and bears good
reputation.
Daniel Snyder, who is recommended for Com
missioner for this District, is prosperous farmer
residing mile or two south of Troy, and is said
to be man of good intelligence and business ca
pacity.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-10-16
CORRESPONDENCE.
(F0r the CkidI

DoSrPHAx Oct g. 1873
EDuoR CHIEF Permit me- through the columns cf
your paper to saw few words in behalf Of many Of
Wayne Township We pleased with the action Of
the District Caucus The Convention in the man did
well while the Caucus did poorly and air IL doe, .e,m
that there other Influences at work not alto
gether legitimate The insdious workings in Pome
interest that has always characterized cause we
secretly carried through this Convention We
find the at work for Mr. Stout that worked
for the interest of Mr. Pomeroy last Fall and Winter
with the object in view there is to be United
States Senator elected this Winter and know that
Pomeroy viii be candidate 1t is significant find the
same men now pushing Mr. Stout on in this raee-for
what To accomplish that in which they failed year
ago-he election TO the legislature this Fall Pomeroy
Look at the three candidates. VIII the farmers
who supposed to be working against corruption be
willing to be the instruments in electing Mr. Pomeroy
the Senstei Surely not Then let them look e1 to the
trap sprung te catch the unwary Mr. Stout worked
for his nomination would under ordinary
cunstaDces and he is elected Is 10 likely that he
win refuse the solicitations Of these friends when besieg
cd oDriscoll last winteri No sir; never Some
will be found to justify his support of Mr. Pome
roy-a petition showing change in public sentiment;
delegation Of citizens interested in his election outside
pressure that few withstand when coupled with
promise Of Office be il small All this was done
last Winter and and win be done again.
How long has It been since heard say to this
people they not in favor of Mr. Pomeroy election
And yet when the time vote found them the
advocates well supporters of Mr. Pomeroy The
pie of this Township willing to support any man, to
relieve themselves from this corruption which has been
prevalent throughout this whole country and especially
in Kansas but do want q whom rely up
on when the trial With the history the past
fresh in memories. ask is Mrtout tnat mani In
the words of the immortal johnson would say
farmers of this County: "Look Lestie outr BEAUS.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-10-16

FARMERS TIcKEr.-ws think that a good
many persons arc deceiving themselves about the
Ieeiing among farmers relative to their ticket
We have heard it said that the farmer. were u,p.
orally dissatisfied with the ticket, and would no,
support it. This may be true of some, especially
men who were delegates to the Convention. and
failed to secure what they were after. But with.
in the past week, We have talked with number
OF substantial farmers, who expressed themselves
heartily in favor Of the whole ticket, and gave i,
as their opinion, that large majority of those
who participated in the farmers movement
would stick TO the ticket
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-10-16
Senseless Panic,

If ia hiUn ma ha rtrhii liz IL.
son. '"e'i ies
| The manic has ;,,6,;tslv ax.a.a.5
easion In the situat;on of tn. So. ' i'"i "0
With the excsntion of an rn,ina .x,,.;o =;
| thu ra;IraaJ ;,rs, ~, - t eAPaus'oh ih
reod,. 49, ~ s.t ,io ie: "on ,ue panic mas al
| tLing s,n,a e N''''' mas iouiiu every
occnrraS ,,,, a' iaiures that nave
! insoIven, NV o"' ''" Vi '''''''"''o" mas proven
The Union Trust CompaDy. aIlovinc for tbs do
| its danos;,s 10 a"'e W iqu'hate
| The National Trust Cop,panv sbouvs a ,oo5 s,r
| plus of 81 600 OW $40 SUI
Fisk & Hatch have a maen;6..,, .,,,,,s ,o-
| their liabilities. and can resume immaJ;atsIy o.
! the recovery of confidence ''
JAY Cook. A Go. sltho,,h ..r;,,,
rassr,l by advances 10 The Noytb.rn pa";S. 30.
large wealth and with t;ms ca,, ~. a.no, nav
in full, even if their Northern Paci6 asset, havs
TO be thrown overheard.
in not snspeudipo unti thev had na;d Ar 30 s,oa
of deposts; and their REMAINING assets Nv mi fr
more than provide for their nn5,;d u,h;i;,;.s
Their suspension must be only temporary'
The Bank of the Common wealth will h. all. IN
nav every dollar to its dennsi,ors .nJ -. - =.
its stocL boldars uost of IT, anu Ie'urn 10
The other banks upon which tbsre wasa nor
sistent run for two days, have stonned the drain
by paying every Legitimate demand.
These suspended firms, holding deposits to the
90 close their doors entiraIy Tron s.NaIaIPP ~.
anu IN the lace OF the fact that they were abund-
anrIy ao,e To pay every dollar of Indebtedness.
ihere mas not been one banking or commercial
iaInre 1,' caused by insolvency.
,.,, ,ne panic, .nen5tne severest known for six
eeen eas-insteah of developing rUttenness, has
proved tne exceptionally strong condition of the
osrkihg interest
Inc crisis has tested the merchants by depriv-
ing them OF banking facilities for six days and
vel all stand firm ~. 1.
ter.isy notwithstanding.
Was ever panic more groundless or recklrssi /
OF the financial and commercial situation.
prises il is not the breaking mp of rottenness-
the ordinary work Of pauie,-it !. The r.cIIs..
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-10-16
SIN Dissatisfied.

The RspEbIioan refuses 70 be eomforted, no
mstter whst re nay do. Because we speak fa-
vorably Of Sbefff Hsqailken, IS we always have
done, it finds fault. Had we taken mp for Van
ierslice, and against all other candidates fr
Sheriff, then 1t would have accused us OF going
back on Maquilken. Now, the fact Is, we pro-
pose. in this campaign TO do justice, to ell par
ties. AZ nearly As we know how; and we trust
that. when the election is over, no candidate can
saw that we have dealt uufairly by him. We have
not been instrumental in bringing any msa up
on the track, and we eoncede the right OF every
man to become q candidate who choose 70 40 s''
When vanderslice was nominated, We spoke
well Of him, and even defended him HUM oia
charges which had been resurreeted aeslnss niu'
We have known him for many years. nave al
ways been on terms Of friendship with him, and
have always found him to be gentleman. sner-
iff MaauiIken has been our friend during the al
most seventeen years that va have known him.
We have sustained him in the discharge Of the
duties of his Office, and denounced the malicious
persecutions with which he has been beset. We
shalI not 20 back on him now, snd denouDce him
without cause. If We ever 60 back on q man
who has been our friend, that msn must take the
first retrogade step. Mr. Shepherd has been one
of the best friends we have had in the County.
He is wbole-sould man, fully competent to dis
charge the duties of the Office Of Sheriff. We
shall not say to the contrary, regardless Of who
may be in opposition to him. Our acquaintance
with Mr. Robertson has been more limited, but
it has been perfectly friendly. We have nothing
to say in opposition to him.
Another charge that has been freely made
,roiast us Il that W ha Ave been instrumental in
bringing out certain men, in order to divide the
Republican vote, and elect Vanderslice. While
such will inevitably be the result of the division,
we say, as We said before, that We have not been
instrumental in bringing any man cut. We shall
continue 20 pursue the cOurse indicated-treat
all the candidates fairly, and vote for the man
who suits us best If this course loses Us patron
age, let it 60. We do not ask patronage OF any
man who would require us to do otherwise to
obtain it,
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-10-16

PoNERoY OUT OF LucE.-Senator Pomeroy is
said to have been heavy loser by the bank fail
ures, and his property in Kansas has been at
tached by his creditors. On the heels of this,
comes the report of an attempt to assassinate
him, by Martin F. Conway. We suspect that the
real trouble in this last affair has not yet been
revealed. Conway has for some time been a
seedy desd-beat about Washington, living on the
money earned by his wife in q Government clerk
ship. Pomeroy says he obtained the clerkship
for her. We have heard good deal about clev-
er Congressmen obtaining positions for needy
women, and trying to get their reward for it in
peculiar manner. When the facts in this case
all come ont, we expect to hear that Pomeroy
has been foolng around Conways wife.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-10-16

DKSIsos, TEXAS, October e. Is7J
Mr. EDITOR; As our city is being rapidly evacuated
think few lines TO your paper before
would be read with interest.
Last Saturday the cholera broke here and is now
raging rfuy-the extent Is unknown. Many Of our
ctizens with their families. leaving The young
take carpet bag Of clothes and blanket and jump
first train without thought whether 1t Is going north or
south Cholera in the Infant Wonder has caused great
excitement Eight to fourteen are dying each day.
young man from Shawnee took sick last Monday. No
one 10 for him. stranger and notice taken
Of him. He was carried and laid in old unoccupied
building to die alone not to soohe him in his last
hours earth He died in five hours after taking sick
On his body found bank check on the Shawnee
bank for 5000
woman that did her washing Tuesday morning died
before night Mr.. Rogers, young man, took sick last
evening at o'clock and corpse before the ap
peared this morning; and yet will admit that
the cholera in their midst The have clear
ed and every precautiou used prevent lis spreading
CorbOc acid and lime have been sprnked through the
streets and alleys.
will write again The yellow fever is In Dallas
and Densons rival has been called The cholera is do
ing Its work there. WILL
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-10-16

QuAEERs.-The spirit Of progress has broker
out among the Quakers. At the late Yearly
Meeting of Friends, held at Richmond, Indiana
the Discipline was revised and some radical
changes were made. Te first was relative to di
vorce, which win hereafter be permitted, uncon.
ditionally, but for no other cause than fornica.
tien. Another clause sweeps ont all restriction.
against marrying out" of the Society This is
regarded as triumph Of Young America. The
subject of oirthright membership was also dis
cussed, and laid over for future consideration.
A number Of changes were suggested in regard
10 the Queries" and were ordered to be printed
IN tue minutes, to be considered one year hence
eOne Oh these read very much like the questions
IN Presbyterian Catecbism.