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Effect of Color on Plants.

It is no longer the practice to hang
red curtains round the rooms occupied
by patients with the smallpox, and in
deed color is not supposed generally to
exercise any influence on health or dis
ease. Yet, however true this may be
as regards animals, there can be little
doubt that color has an important rela-
tion to the growth and existence OF
plants. NJ. Bert has (says Gazignoni)
addressed an interesting Communication
on this subject to the Academy Of Sci
ences. Having placed twenty-five kinds
of plants in greenhouse provided with
glazed frames Of various hues. he
watched their progress under the inAu-
ence of the different lights they receiv-
ed. Milfoil, mullen, violets, cactuses,
and houseleeks were among them be.
sides green cryptogamia, plants strongly
tinged with red, such as perill@, and,
lastly, frs. The individuals of each
species we're Of the same size, having.
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From the Indiana Granger.
Minnesota Address.

A committee appointed by the Anti-Mo-
nopely members of the Minnesota Legisla-
ture has issued powerful and pungent ad-
dress to the people Of that State, reviewing
the Objectionable record Of the majority
party in the late session, and pointing out
the remedies that are within the reach of
the Reformers. The committee recommend
the organization Of the people in townships
and counties, and the appointment of dele
gates to Congressional and State Conven-
tions, and set forth the position of parties
and the objects Of the reform movement, as
follows:
The man who now appeals to old party
prgudices to divide the people, should be set
dosvn at once as an enemy Of the people. What
good purpose can be served by keeping
alive old hates and bigotries ? What would
be thought of the man who, while confla-
grafton was raging, would seek to set the
fremen by the ears by sounding the war
cries of party? There would be only one
explanation Of his conduct: He acanted to
steal something.
What are parties? Simply concentra-
tions of the people in defense of some
right. If ouz property, our prosperity,
our future development, all our material
interests are assailed by rapacious crew
who have no creed but deceit, and no pur-
pose but plunder, why should we not come
together and organize for self-defense:
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Cattle from South America.

A steamship came last week into
port, which, if We mistake not: will mark
an era in the food question, and help to
cheaper beef for the poor man more
than the most careful marketing. We
allude to the North, which has Just ar
rived from the River Plate with many
hundred head Of cattle, all in good con-
dition, and brought across from the
Argentine Confederation in "a days.
How excellent the condition of these
South American beeves was, may be
judged by the fact that after few days
test and fresh food they have all been
sold to Berkshire farmers for store
beasts, at an average price Of G16 a
piece. Now the supply Of these oxen on
the River Plate and adjoining terri
tories is simply enormous; they are
killed by ten Of thousands for the value
of their hides and fat, and the very best
Of them may be bought, brought over,
and landed at an outside cost of G7,
excluding freight. Here, therefore, is
profit of 100 per cent. to set on foot a
mighty live stock trade with South
America. Not oxen only, but horses of
an excellent breed are running wild in
thousands upon the estancias of those
boundless plains and uplands.
Aldridge's and Tattersalls will shud-
der to hear that herd after herd of fine
shaped mares and foals are annually sold
there for few shillings head, and
slaughtered wholesale for their SKINS
After so successful an experiment, moth
ing prevents the regular importation into
this country Of the La Plata horse. It
is by no means Of bad breed, and might
be landed here at half the price Of a
grocers pony. But the actual landing
and sale of 500 live beasts from those
exhaustless pastures oug hit really to be
regarded as an event in the economic
history Of the two worlds and we sin
cerely trust that it may lead to a steady
and established trade with South Amer
ica.-London Paper.
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planting. All kinds of fruit trees are in
bloom now, or little past blooming peri
cd. The prospect Of all fruit is lattering.
Please send me some Heralds to Washing
ton till June Goth; want to see one again.
The State Grange holds special session
June 10th, and the railroads carry MEM
bers at half price-or return free. They
regard it dry here and desire rain. Real
estate is very high. Many farmers have
much surplus capital and invest in land
when they feel it is safe, and so many de-
sire to do so it makes the land bring $3.50
to $500 per acre for common farm land.
This will prove a very fertile field for this
order. Fraternally,
T. A. THOMPSON.
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Better Whistle than Whine.

As was taking a walk early in Septem-
Der, noticed two little boys on their way
to school. The smaller one stumbled and
fell, and though not very much hurt, he be.
gan to whine in \ .boyish way-not regu-
lar roaring boy cry. as though he were
half killed, but a little cross whine.
The older boy took his hand in kind
and fatherly way and said
Oh, never mind, Jimmy don't svhine ;
it's great deal better to svhist;e''
And he began in the merriest way a
cheerful boy whistle.
Jimmy tried to join in the whistle.
81 can't whistle as nice as you, Charlie, "
said he; "my lips won't pucker up good. :"
"Oh, that is because you have not got
all the whine out yet," said Charlie but
you try minute, and the whistle will drive
the whine away"
So he did, and the last saw or heard Of
as earnestly as though that were the chief
end of life. l learned a lesson which I
hope l shall not soon forget, and it called
out these few lines which may possibly
cheer another wilmer of mature years, a.
this class is by no means confined to the
children:
1t is better to whistle than whine;
1t is better to laugh than cry;
For though it be cloudy, the sun will soon shine
Across the blue, beautiful sky.
1t is better to whistle than whine
Oh! man with the sorrowful brow,
Let the words of the child scatter of thine
And gather his cheerfulness now
It is better to whistle than whine,
Poor mother so weary with care,
Thank God for the love and the peace that thine,
And the JOY of thy little ones share.
It is better to whistle than whine,
Though troubles you find in your way.
Remember that wise little fellow of mine,
And whistle your whining away.
God bless that brave boy for the cheer
He brought to this sad heart of mine;
When tempted to murmur that young voice hear,
1T is better to whistle than whine!
". W. C.. A.
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BLUE EARTH CITY, MIMI,
May ,23d, 1874.

May 23d, 1874.
Editors Grange Advance
The following resolutions Of respect and
coincidence for the death of Sister Mrs.
Clarissa Stockman, Matron, were adopted
by unanimous rising vote of the Grange
to-day: 49,
WHEREAS, it has seemed good to the Al:
mighty Disposer Of events to remove from
our midst our late worthy and esteemed
member, Sister c. Stockman,
Resolved, That we deplore the loss Of
Sister Stockman with deep feelings of re-
gret, softened only by the confident hope
that her spirit is with those, who having
fought the good fight here, are enjoying
perfect happiness in better world.
Rssolved, That we tender to her afflicted
relatives our sincere coincidence, and our
earnest sympathy in their affliction at the
loss of one who was fond mother, de-
voted wife, and an amiable woman.
Resolued, That q copy of the foregoing
resolutions, with the signatures of the W.
NJ and Secretary, be transmitted to the
family Of the deceased.
J. G. PACE, W. NJ.
II. R. keller, W. Secretary.
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simple and humane treatment is pretty
generally employed by native Califor-
mans, and is always accompanied with
success: Take an ordinary packing
rope, pass the same under the horses
belly; let a man take hold of each end
Of the same and draw it saw-fashion
against the inside Of the fore-legs. No
sooner will the horse feel the saving of
the rope than he will commence STEP
ping forward. Follow him up a few
steps, continue saving his legs with
the rope, and he will 90 ahead without
further trouble.-Phizadelphia Gazette.
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From the Wabasha Herald.
The Marvel of the Age.
FROM THE GRAND LECTURER.
TowANDA, Pa, May 21, 1877

TowANDA, Pa, May 81, 1874.
Editor Herald:
DEAR SIR IL came into this State April
9th. and have travelled through 20 counties
and lectured at Allentown, Reading, Me-
chanicsburg, Carlisle, Troy, Williamsport,
Warren, Cory, Erie, Girard, Edinboro and
Meadville and also at many other smaller
towns, and next week lecture in Centre and
Schuylkill counties, and June 1st at Lewis
town, Miffiin Co., and finish up my work in
this State at York the evening Of June 5th.
and 60 on to Washington the 9th. Shall
remain there ten days. l expect to spend
September in New York State, and may
spend last half Of June till after July 4th.
l expect to spend the hot season with the
Master Of the State Grange of N. c., among
the mountain districts Of that State. The
order is extending wonderfully. 1t is the
marvel Of the age: $4,000 Oranges now,
increasing at the rate Of 80 per day. Five
months ago not a Grange in this county,
now forty, and some have $50 members.
260 Oranges in Pennsylvania, and nine
months ago not a Grange in the State.
Thirteen months ago only % Oranges in
Ohio, now over 1000. Iowa, Missouri,
and Indiana, each {, 1000; and other States
rapidly crowding on. Before we eat anoth-
er Christmas dinner we shall have 2,0OO,-
600 Patrons ;-one-third the agricultural
classes. At the organization of the council
at Cory, the l4th, IT'S Patrons assembled,
and the so ladies present gave all dinner,
which convinced all they were interested in
the order. In the social and Intellectual
advantages, the order is incalculable in its
benefits and in its pecuniary returns it is
all the members ask. All kinds Of farm
implements used here are sold direct to the
Patrons. The manufacturers have dispensed
with agents entirely and deal direct with
the farmers. Making sales to outsiders at
usual retail prices and to Patrons at per-
fectly satisfactory discount, and they are
not able to supply the demand. 1926 and
$110 mowers for $50 and $63; $40 horse
rakes for $25. The principle of association
Is working satisfactorily among the farm
'~ers here, and they are applying it in pur.
y "bases Of everything by the car load
at Syracuse, and in selling their products.
Tb;s> = the pleasantest State for my labors
in wh;. h have travelled. Farmers are
r;ch ,t ;nt., igent, good livers, and fine homes,
on1 ..u .n'en It fine audiences and earnest
I;u I;st tan"I .urn o. facts Of this order. No man
can Ie as" W mo the difference between the
Nn..S Sru comprehend 7ithout witnessing it. I
.u wi 80 ana south nth was never cursed
with slavery. readth Of what
There was a great b and it looks e. re-.
~"x, 'vwa iast 1all in this State,, ick and even
'na well. It stands tn. ). all is sown
nv = oyer . foot high. Nearly. nd back
n.e : a5llls: The season is cold 4 # corn
"1u' iney are in the midst s.
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UARDIAN SALE,

- CUARDIAN SALE.
"
Notice is hereby given, that I, as guardian of
Charles H. Woodley, Annie NJ. Woodley, John NJ.
urday, the twentieth day Of June, A. D. 1874 at ten
O'Clock in the forenoon Of said day. at the front door
ofthe Court House in the city of Red Wing in said
est bidder the following real estate situate in said
county Of Goodhue, belonging to said minors, to wit :
The undivided one-ffth interest each, in the north
half of the southeast quarter of section twenty (2O
of township one.hundred and twelve ll2), north Of
range fifteen 15) west subject to the dover estate of
Aretta Ellsworth therein.
Dated this 26th day of May, A. D. 1874.
PERRY T1CE, Guardian, &c.
Terms Of sale made known on day of sale.
4w33.
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How TO BREAK A BALKY HORSE.
"A balky horse succeeded in blockad-
ing SAMSON street, Wednesday week, and
had to be taken out Of the shafts of
the wagon to which he was har-
messed before the blockade could be
raised. Few persons engaged in hand.
ling horses know how to successfully
treat balky animal. When he evinces
his obstinacy, loss Of temper, impreca-
tions and liberal beatings and kickings
are the customary applications, all Of
which tend to increase rather than d.
minish his obstinacy. The following
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\ FINANCIAL PARADox.-A we'll
known contributor, after acknowledging
the receipt Of a check, closes with thu
appending neat epigram:
Herein paradox is found
For some inquirer's testing sieve:
In that our means should more abound
The oftener they a check receive.
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From the DeleYan Bee.

From the Delevan Bee.
The doctrine which Grantism i'm
presses upon the mind is that there is
no important difference between right
and wrong, morality and corruption,
manly industry and larceny, truth and
falsehood. honesty and fraud, veracity
and perjury. Get money is the maxim
Of Grantism !; and if you are caught
stealing it, Grant will write you GER
tihcate that you are true Republican,
and that he is your friend.
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The Davenport { (Iowa) Gazette says
encouraging news has been received
concerning President French's negotia-
tions for the sale, in Europe, of 3,000,-
900 Of the bonds of the Davenport &
St. Paul railroad. This,i if true, is " en-
couraging news'' for Minnesota.
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ITEMS FOR PATRONS.

OFFICERS OF THE STATE GRANGE
OF MINNESOTA P. OF H. r
Master, George ]. Passons, Winona.
sLsctufe5, John A. jackson, Lake City.
Overseer, George c. Chamberlain. Nosthheld.
Steward, A. J. Murphy, Lake Crystal.
Asst. Steward, VIM. E. Lea, Rice Lake, Douglas Co.
Chaplain, I..C. steasns, Zunbsots.
Treasurer, Lorenzo Hoyt, Saint Paul.
Secretary, VIM. Paist, St. Paul.
Gate Keeper, J. 7. Price, Eyota:
Ceres Sister Sophia Parsons.
Flora i" C.P Chamberlain.
Pomona..... r. C. jackson.
Lady Steward - Mary E. Lee.
, 1874-12-08
4 Convincing Argument In Favor Of
Resumption Of Specie
Payments.
The Resources and Liabilities
Of the National Banks.
The Naval Budget---S16, ,436 Re-
quired for Next Years
Expenses.


MESSAGE OF PRESIDENT GRANT.
Dtcnotea Ia tAe pt.,+ro i a.xoc,ottd fres.
WASHING ron. Dec. r-Con,.ress met ut noon
to.daY and, at abous 1850. tho Presidents An
nual Message Was received aud read. ~ folloys
THE MESSAGE,
70 the staatc and Hous. Of Representatives:
Sinco tho convcning Of Congress oue year sgo,
tho Nation l,aa undergone
paosgEATsox IN BuslSrss AND 1SDusgnzsa
such ~ haa not been witnessed with ua for
mauy yoara. Speculation no to tho causes for
Tits prostitution might DO inlulgod in w1thont
profit. because rs many theories would bo ,ad-
yaneed as thero would bo independent vsitors,-
those rho expressed their own views, without
borrowing upon tho subject. Without indulging
In theories AZ to tho causo of this prostratton,
therefore, rill call your attention only to the
iact, and to some questions As to which It would
seem tlore should bo no disagreement.
During this prostrstton, two essential elo-
monts Of prosperity hayo hocn moat abundant.
L.Don AND CAPITAL
both hare been largely unemployed. Where
SECURITY has been uuloubteu. captaI las baau
attaipabie at very moderate rateg, Whoro labor
Laa been wanted, It has beon found in abundance
at c],cap rates, compared with what Of the nec-
aosarios and comforts Of life coula bo purchased
with tho wnt,es demanded? Two great eienonta
of prosperity therefore hayo not bepu donioit liz.
4 third might bo added, Our aoi aud climata
arc uneoualel rith,n tho limits Of any oou-
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-22

LOOK A LITTLE OUT."-The store
keepers on the Island have been victim
lied to some extent OF late by a girl
said 10 have red hair and who is only
sixteen years OF age or thereabout
This "heathen Chinee," clothed in the
garb Of youth and beauty, plays the
confidence game by suddenly dropping
in on our over ooDfding shopkeeper,
nearly out of breath and bareheaded,
calls for a ham, peck OF potatoes, a
choice roast or some other equally es-
sential necessary OF life, for some family
10 good standing with the shopkeeper
and requests it 10 be charged as
"missus" has no change. Certainly
SAYS the creduIous grocer, AMI off starts
the gentle creature with her stock in
trade, while the victimized individual
proceeds 10 charge up" number one
customer. When the bill is renderered
of course no one of the family Knows
anything about the transaction and
the grocer carries the account to profit
and loss, with mental reservation
he'll make that girl pay for il
vet These times when work is scarce
and money hard to get. such tricks
will continue 10 be practiced o'tener than
ever before, and it beboov.s our over
eonfding grocers to ITO lock a lettle
out"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-22
SECURE Your SEATs.-The grea

SECURE Your SEATs.-The great
Duprez and Benedicts Minstrels tos
night and to morrow night at the Opera
House. Secure your seats Immediately
to see these gigantic and famous min
strels. Box Office open to-day at the
Opers House for the sale Of reserved
seats between 10 A. NJ. and Ann. This
celebrated Minstrel Band will remain
only two nights, and to avoid the rush,
secure your seats during the day. The
Duprez and Benedict Ministries, Burles.
que Opera Troupe and Brass Band, are
an Organization Of many years standing
which is an excellent test OF their
superlative merit, and as everybody goes
To the Ministries, why OF course every
body will be to see them tonight and
tomorrow night.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-22
n,suoSrsr SrpvISr- Npsterd

A Dishonest SERvANT.-I esterdsy
morning, Mr.. Jacob Arpdt, living en-
Market street. North Wheeling. dis
covered that a box containing between
sixty.6ve and ,eventy.ive dollars had
been taken from bis residence the night
before. A negro servant girl was GUS
pected OF being the thief and the case
was put in the hands Of officer Junkius,
who worked it up to a successful ter.
mipation. All the money with the
exception Of sll or SEQ was recovered
the girl having disclosed the place
where she had hid it. She will not be
arrested as Mr.. Arndt does not desire Ia
prosecute he-.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-22

The CHARLESTON FiRE,-Tbe losses
by the different, Wheeling companies,
in the recent fire at Charleston foot up
as follows
Peabody, s4.533.33; Franklin, sl3,-
1883; Fire 4 Marine, $1,000; Ger
man, IS. AIS; Nail City, 81, 40s.33. We
clip the following from a dispatch to
the Cincinnati Enquirer. which state,
where the Losses are placed:
A. II. Wilson, hardware dealer, in
sured in Continental OF New York,
$1,000; E. C. Stole g. Son. jewelers., in-
sured in Peabody of Wheeling, 1900;
Toucy Fiuney, billiard saloon and bar
room, insured IN Nail City Of Wheeling,
for |, 523.3S, Peabody oil Wheeling, for
| 533 SO, and Franklin OF Wheeling, for
!, 533. 80: D. Eagsn insured on building
5000; as follows: Nail City, for l 500;
German of Wheeling. for 800; Pea
body, for 1900, and Franklin of Wheel
ing, for $780, l.. Stern, boot and shoe
dealer, insured in Franklin Of Wheel
iny, 1000; B. Franken berger. insured
10 Franklin OF Wheeling, !, 00G Frank
lin, 500; Fire and Marine, 5000: Ger.
mania, 1906; State, Of Parkersburg,
500; total on building and stock. $500.
II. Il. Mays, insured in Fire
and Marine on building. $780, j.
N. Chamberlain, insured in Franklin,
of Wheeling, 1000. NJ. Mason, liquor,
insured in Nail City 500; Union 1000.
Charles jacobson. dry goods, insured
in Atlantic and Pacific, Of Chicago,
500; Nail City, 1900. L. w. Levy,
dry goods and notions, insured in Sum
bury, of Sunbury county, 700; Nail
City, 500. L. B. Sheerer, on household
furniture, insured in Franklin, oil
Wheeling, 900. H. Reed, baker and
grocer, insured in Fire and Marine 900
State, 500. 2. T. Arnold + Co, dry
eoode, franklin, Of Philadelphia, 1000;
Underwriters, 1000; Union. of Bslti-
more, 3,0OO Continental, Of New
York, 5000. J. R. Hodgson, insured
in German, LOCO. J. d. Ferguson, in-
sured in Franklin, 1900. Fred Clark,
insured in Franklin. OF Wheeling, 200.
Laidley & Miller, druggists, insured in
German. Of Wheeling, 1875; franklin!
1875; Union. Of Baltimore, 1875; Nail
City. 1875.
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A BOLD RoBBEnr.-Yesterdsy even,

A BOLD RoBBERY.-Yesterdsy even>
ing about five o'clock three men enter
ed the Office of Kingdom d. Co., Of the
Eagle Brewery, with the ostensible pull
pose Of buying some ale. The book
keeper, Mr.. Schaffer, received the men
very politely, and inquired what kind
Of ale they wanted. Not being able to
tell exactly what they desired, Mr.
Schaffer took one OF the men down into
the cellar 10 sample the ale, leaving the
other two in the Office. While below
he heard the sale "click," and immedi'
ately suspecting some Thing was wrong
rushed up Stare, closely followed
by his pseudo purchaser. Mr.
Schaffer just arrived in time to
see the two men he had left in the
Office rushing out Of the door. He
followed them for several squares, but
they managed to elude him and made
their escape. In the meantime the
third man had taken his departure FOL
unknown parts.
The robbers succeeded in getting
forty or forty-fve dollars, all the money
that was 10 the safe. Mr.. Schaffel
says the menr were stranges but h'
would recognize them ifhe should evel
have an opportunity OF putting his op'
tee on them. The robbery was a bolG
and successful one.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-22

MISSES. l. BLUM & BRo.-This pop
ulsr Dry Goods House is one OF the
most active in the trade, and their de-
sire to DO business is exhibited through
their continuous attractive inducements
offered. During the late panic, this
house has purchased goods on a very
extensive scale, avajling themselves OF
the low prices ruling Messrs. Blum
e. Bro. are uow prepared 10 meet the
views Of their customers, and will offer
this morning special drives in tleached
and unbleached S1eetings, Shir;ings,
Table Linens, Cambrics, Nainsooks,
Jaconettes, and housekeeping goods
generally. Also some desirable Spring
Dress Gooda, particularly Black AL
pscas and pure Mohairs, to which they
solicit an examination by ali who are
fastidious and close buyers. We can
assure our lady readers that Messrs;
Blum & Bro. mean business, aud will
offer their stock in their usual style al
flattering prices Give them an early
call.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-22

TRANSFER OF SrccK.-We understand
that John Handlan, Esq, President Of
the Citizens Street Railway Company,
has disposed Of all his stock 10 the
shove corporation. The Fire and Ma
rine INSURANCE Company WAS the pur-
chaser. We did not learn the price
paid.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-22

"AMERlcUs." We have received
from Mr.. James Fitzsimmons, Lessee
and Manager Of the 0pera House, q
picture Of the child Americas, the
infant yiolinist, whose sudden death
has caused such a universal regret, and
whose last words "MercIul God make
room for little fellow" is the subject
Of newspaper srticlea throughout the
country. The picture shows the little
artist with his violin as he appeared
standing before an audience. The like.
ness is pronounced an accurate one. 1t
was the intention OF Mr.. Fltzsimmons
to introduce him to this public this sea-
son on the stage Of the Opera House
in spectacular play, aside from which
though, he sincerely regret the sudden
death OF the little inspired musician.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-22

BOILER ExpLoaoN.-The boiler con-
nected with the steam printing press of
the Washington Reporter burst yester-
day Three young men were burned
and scalded, but only one, whose name
is Cool, was badly injured. He uas
terribly burned about the head and
face