The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1873-10-16

that after paying for their own board, our
bees present us with revenue of over
$S,800,O0O To reckon it another way,
they make clear gift of over pound Of
pure honey to every man; woman and
child in the vast domain of the United
States. Over twenty-three and one-third
million pounds of wax are made and
given to us by these industrious workers.
The keeping of bees is one of the most
profitable investments that our people can
make of their money. The profits arising
from fifty to two hundred per cent. of the
capital invested.
Foreign Gossip.
ireland has over a quarter of mill
ion dogs.
Charles J. McDermott, the prince of
Coolavin and associate of Daniel O'Con-
nell, is dead.
The project of Lyons has ordered
that the bodies of free-thinkers must be
buried before sunrise.
Bismarck can't sleep o'nights. Mel
Their could Richard of England, who
smothered the princes.
Mr. Gladstone's salary as First Lord
of the Treasury and Chancellor of the
Exchequer will be about $37, 500 year.
The work of rebuilding the Column
Vendome, Paris, is progressing. 1t is o
very expensive work, and will take long
time to complete.
Sister Gabrielle, who was decorated
personally by the Emperor Napoleon III.
on the field of Solferino, for her noble
services, died recently at Valparaiso, South
America.
The Bavarian Government has for
hidden Bavarian students of theology to
enter the German college at Rome as long
as it remains under the direction of the
Jesui:s or any kindred order.
"A youth of eighteen, who claims to
be the grandson Of the Duke of Bruins
wick, was refused permission to attend
the funeral by the authorities, on the
ground that to accede to the request
would be to oppose entirely the prOvis-
ions of the Dukes will.
The boxes placed in st. Paul's Cathe-
dral in London for the contributions were
recently broken into and their contents
extracted. The iron padlocks of the boxes
were sawn through, but the work was so
we'll done that detection was not easy
until suspicious were aroused.
Her imperial highness, Princess
Maria Alexandrovna, is honorary colonel
OF the hamburg regiment of uhlans; and,
in the uniform of this troop, with czapka
on head, and the white sultana hanging
gracefully down, she is said to be the
most charming officer in the service of
"all the Russias."
"A colossal statue of Nelson, modelled
hvy1 r6 Do
yelled by Lady Clarence Paget and touch
ingly dedicated to all mariners, on rock
on the Anglesea bank of the Menai
Straits, and, apart from its artistic and
Legendary interest, will serve as a very
useful landmark and guide.
"A member of the Internationals who
was condemned to two years imprison-
ment at Toulouse, was let loose for the
purpose of marrying, and the ceremony
was followed by repast and stroll on
the banks of the Rhine for a three hours
honeymoon. The bridegroom then re-
turned to his cell for his remaining
eighteen months confinement.
Thomas Brassey, member of Parlia-
ment for Hastings, has just passed the ex-
animation of the local marine board of the
port Of London, and obtained his certifi-
cate of proficiency as master in the mer-
camille marine. Mr.. Brassey is the first
amateur sailor who has obtained this GER
tificate, which requires thorough knowl-
edge of practical navigation.
"A new daily paper is announced in
England, at an altogether unprecedented
low price. It is called the Country Daily
Newspaper, and its special object will be
to supply the rural districts with a daily
paper of conservative principles at such a
price that every one above the status of a
pauper will be able to take it. The price
will be half a cent per copy.
The Eoenement estimates the number
of industrial establishments in France at
10000, employing 100000 hands, and
steam-power equal to 5000 horses. The
business done amounts to 10000, 900, 600
francs. The Department of the Seine
occupies the first place, with a sum of
1888, 738, 600 francs, and the Cantal comes
at the bottom Of the list, with 3,577 ,458
francs only.
Won Moltke, whose admirers have
held that every victory he gained was the
result of profound strategic movements,
says, with the truthfulness of a gentleman
and the frankness of a soldier, that, ex-
cept in two instances, his success was
due to the impetuosity of his lieutenants,
who rushed on to action in direct contra.
diction to his orders. Napoleon owned
up to the same facts in some of his most
celebrated campaigns.
| "A complete uniform of Frederick the
Great, in which he died on the terrace of
Sans Souci, is now for sale. 1t was in the
possession of the heir to Frederick's valet,
it being the old custom in Prussia that a
valet receives the last uniform of his mas
| ter when the latter dies. The uniform in
question was first sold for $500. Then an
Englishman bought it for $1,000 and now
asks $4,000 for the same. A prince of
the Prussian royal family wanted to buy
it, but found this price too high. 1t is
coming to America for moral wax
works.
Tropical Vegetation "A Panama pa
per gives striking illustration of the
vigor and rapidity Of vegetation in the
tropics by referring to the bushes and
trees growing in the ruins of the burnt
Aspinwall hotel at Panama. It is scarce
ly more than two years since this confia-
grafton occurred, and yet there are now
growing within the walls trees at least
thirty feet in height. They belong to
what are called trumpet trees (Cecropia,)
out of the highest doors and windows, SO
as to render It probable that in their fur
Their growth they will throw down the
wall with which they are interlaced.
Miscellaneous.
-Hardships Of the ocean-Iron-clads.
The best color for faces-Water-
color.
An Intellectual feast-The entertain
ment of an idea.
"A shoe dealer advertises "Woman's
Rights-and Let's"
"A Detroit scavenger is going to Scot
land to get $4,000 left by his uncle.