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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-02-21
Concerning HOusekeepers.

THERE is an old saying that poets
are born, not made, and we believe the
same is true of housekeepers. Some
women fit into the position perfectly.
They assume the dictatorship of the
household 50 quietly, and rule it so
easily that we quite forget the labor in
the results, or, perhaps, imagine there
is no labor at all. We all look on adj
miringly when we get glimsc of such
a household, or of such a presiding
genius, and wonder why we cannot do
as well. For we are not all born house,
keepers, and to some of us the post
brings care, vexation ard WEAKNESS of
soul and body. Bat let us console our
selves if we fail, or correct our pride if
we succeed, by remembering that to be
a perfect housekeeper demands nearly
all the known virtues and qualities.
One must be wise, dignifed, prudent,
firm, methodical, skillful, cheerful and
gentle; possessing also tact, courage in
emergencies, inventive faculty and
teachableness. There! if that is not
enough to make a perfect woman, what
more would you have? Yet there are
many women among us who are scarce
ly known outside of their family circle,
who have never written line or paint
ed a picture, who have never been Di-
rectress of a hospital or manager of a
charity, but who are entitled to claim
all these aforementioned attributes for
their own. And they 20 on quietly
from day to day, never knowing their
worth, content with scant praise or
none at all, well satisfied if only they
can harmonic their many cares and
duties, and thus avoid friction! These
are domestic heroines, whose praises
should be sung appropriately. Their
less gifted sisters should crown them
with garlands, while they sit at their
feet and strive to learn something of
their ways. And their husbands and
children should count themselves espe-
cially blessed that the guiding spirits
of their homes are SO near perfection.
Christian Intelligencer.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-02-21
Dealing With London Cabman.

HANDED the cabman shilling. The
legal fare is shilling for two miles; l
had been driven about three-fourths of
one mile. placed the shilling in his
outstretched palm. He did not with
draw it, but held it out, and an express
sion of amazement and disgust came
over his face.
What's that?'' he asked, in a
doubtful tone, as if he were not quite
certain.
"That? That's shilling''
"a shilling, is it? and wot's a shill-
ing for?''
"For bringing me up from Kings
Cross
"a shilling for that! A shilling from
Kings Cross! All that distance for a
shillingr'
"Why, isn't that enough?''
"Of course not! Only a shilling from
Kings Crossr'
"How much more do you want?''
Eighteen pence more. 'Alf a crown
is little enough from Kings Crossr'
Certainly, if you say so. l didn't
know, you know
reached inside my buttoned coat
A genial smile supplemented the amaze
ment and disgust which had occupied
his face. l pulled out some silver
coins; and then a notebook and PEN
Gil. With serene composure / wrote
his number in my book, returned it de-
liberately to my pocket, and then with
a benevolent smile, l said:
"I'm sorry, you know, didn't
know. Eighteen pence, was it? Well,
here is eighteen pence. Make it two
shillings if you say so.''
81 won't ave yer eighteen pence, >
said he, with foul oath, as he struck
his horse a furious blow and tore away,
leaving the air sulphurous with profan-
ity. insert this occurrence, in the
first place because it took place exactly
as narrated; and, in the second place,
because it gives method for handling
cabmen, who are the biggest thieves
and extortionists in all London. The
law is strict and unrelenting as to over
charges. have scarcely had anything
to do with any cabman who has not IT.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-02-21
Fight with Wolves.

On Wednesday night last Nor
wegian farm hand (whosc name we
can't spell to save us), living northeast
of this town, Spring Valley, Fillmore
County, Mimi, in the edge of the big
timber, had lively fight with three
wolves. He started out after dark, with
a single-barreled shotgun, to shoot
down a wolf whose howls he could hear
some distance off in the timber. The
stars were bright in an unclouded sky,
and even in the woods the hunter could
see quite plainly for a short distance
The bowls of the animal led him in the
right course, and the sounds grew
palmer as he advanced; and after about
an half-hour's search he espied the
wolf crouched upon brush-heap in an
"opening'' in the shrubbery-evidently
a den. The wolf, not retreating upon
his approach, he Immediately fired at
it. The wolf sprang at him before he
could make the first motion toward re-
loading his gun, and in about three
seconds the snow and shrubbery were
flying right and left in a tussle between
man and beast. Emboldened by hun
ger, the fierce animal endcavored to
fasten on the man s throat, and, though
the hunter succeeded in giving the wolf
two Or three severe blows on the head
and sides, it seemed only the more en-
ragged and ferocious, and gave tongue
to continual bowls and snarls while
maintaining the fight. Two other
wolves, evidently called by the bowls
of the first, appeared on the scene.
The last two were smaller than, but as
ferocious as, the leader. Clubbing his
gun, the man finally planted a terrible
blow on the neck Of one, laying it out
lifeless, and then began a retreat for
the timber edge, beating off the brutes
as well as he could. When the clear
field was reached the weapon was
minus the stock, and he held only a
bent gun-barrel in his hands, having
hit the trees about him oftener than the
wolves; but he succeeded in keeping
them from doing any serious injury I'M
til he came to the open country, where
he turned and ran for dear life. The
wolves followed him but q short dis
tance.-Sprimg Ialley (Minn.) Fidettc.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-02-21
FACTS AND FIGURES.

The French Life-Boat Society saved
fifty-fivc persons in 1877.
SWITZERLAND, which has 100000
inhabitants, has 100000 cows.
LAST year Illinois had $500, 600 hogs,
and packed 113,S45-about one-half
of all that were packed in the United
States.
THERE are no less than 1874 foreign
entries in the five great races of 1878
in England, and among these are five
American horses.
The gold yield of Georgia is now half
million a year, and the Atlanta Con-
stitution thinks it may be carried to that
amount per month.
INDIA, last year, sent nearly $780,
600 cwt. of wheat to England, one-sixth
as much as the United States and one
third as much as Russia.
RESIDING near York, Pa, is a farmer
who has kept a record of the number
of tramps visiting his premises. From
April /, 1877, to Nov. Is, there were
545, or an average of 16 per week.
THERE were more miles of railway
constructed in Iowa in 1877 than in any
of the other States, except California
and Minnesota. The figures are: Iowa,
1856; California. 100; Minnesota, 1872.
ENGLISH authors produced and had
printed last year 3,O49 books. There
were also 2,046 new editions, making
the total book production of England
5,O95 against 1883 the preceding year.
The exports of corn in bulk from the
Port of New Orleans, since the first of
September to Jan. l, 1878, amounted to
2,O75,11S bushels, against 795,362
bushels for the same time last year.
Of flour, the exports foot up 60,479
barrels, against 81, $50 last year.
THE Suez Canal is doing profitable
and increasing business, as the follow
ing figures will show:
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-02-21
sketch OF the Life of the Late Pope.

For long time there have been re-
ports of the failing health of Pope Plus
TX; and his death. which is announced
as having taken place yesterday, Feb. Z,
at Rome, has not been unexpected. His
life and his reign have both been pro-
longed, the latter beyond precedent.
Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti was
born May -, 1892, in Sinigaglia. His
parents intended him for the military
profession. In 1902 he attended the
college at Vattena, and in 1908 began at
Rome his theological studies. In 1918,
at the age oftwenty-six, he was ordained
q priest, and in 1928 he accompanied
the Papal Legate to the newly
formed Republic of Chill, and
for two years resided in San
tiago. In 1925, on his return to Rome,
he was appointed President of a
hospital, and two years later was APP
pointed Archbishop of Spoletto. He
was then but thirty-five years of age.
During the political disturbances of
183O-'31, he was Civil Administrator of
the Provinces of Spoletto and Perugia,
displaying great ability in his civil
duties. In 1882, he was translated to
the See of Imola, and in December,
1889, was appointed Cardinal-Priest by
Pope Gregory XVI. That Pope died
in 1916, and on June 16 the College,
by an unanimous vote, elected Cardinal
Ferretti Pope. He was crowned Pope
June q, 1876, by the title of Plus TX.
He has survived all those who par
ticipated in his election, and the
present College of Cardinals is
exclusively of his own appointment.
In this respect we suppose his
reign is an exception. Though men
holding the office of Pope have died
at more advanced age, there has
been no other who had such a long
reign. or who filed the days of Peter
that is, served as Pope for twenty-five
years. At the time of his death he
lacked three months Of being eighty.six
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-02-21
THE TURCO.RUssIAN WAR.

Servia also has demanded admis-
sion to the Conference with consultative
voice.
\ Bucharest dispatch of the 9TH says
both houses had passed joint resolution de-
clarn- that they were determined to maintain
the integrity Of Roumania, and would not
agree to the cession Of Bes>arabia to Russia.
The Greeks and Turks have signed
an armistice, upon the Understanding that all
causes of dissension between the two Powers
shall be referred to the forthcoming Confer
encc for settlement
The British Parliament has granted
the Cabinet the e6,OOO,OoO credit demanded.
The vote stood: For the credit, :}2S: against
14; Government majority, 204.
\ st. Petersburg special of the Sth
says an offensive and defensive alliance be-
tween Turkey and Russia is to be included in
the Detinitive Treaty of Peace.
The Provisional Government of Thes-
sally has addressed proclamation to the Hell
lenic Government, declaring Thessaly annexed
to Greece and entrcating the protection of that
country.
The Russians have occupied Chatalja,
Silivria and Osmanly on the Sea Of Marmora.
The London Globe of the Sth saws
Osman Pasha, the Turkish Comman(lant at
Plevna, was to be court-martialetl some time
during February or March. He was charged
with burying Russian soldiers alive.
The authorities of the Black Sea
ports have removed all restrictions on the ex-
port of grain and provisions.
Austrian and Italian war-vessels have
been ordered to the Bosphorus.
The action of the British Parliament
has produced serious impression both at
Berlin and st. Petersburg. and fears are enter
tanned that war with Britain may result.
The Turkish forces, on the 10th,
evacuated Widin, Rustchuk, Silistria, Isclik
and Erzeroum.
A Paris telegram of the 10th saws a
dispatch had been received from Ragusa,
stating that a renewal of hostilities between
Turkey and Montenegro was imminent.
The Turkish Province of Epirus has
decreed its annexation to Greece.
A ConstantinOple dispatch of the
18th says the Porte had refused firman per
uniting the British fleet to come to CONSTANT
nople. London dispatches of the same date
say that negotiations for obtaining the permit
were still pending, and that meanwhile til,
British fleet remained at Besika Bay.
A St. Petersburg telegram of the l ltt
says that if the British fleet approach Con
stantinople it will be met by the Grand Dukes
Army, which will enter Constantnople Gin o
peaceable way" A later dispatch says the
orders had been issued for the entry into Con
stantinople.
A Berlin dispatch to the London
Times of the 18th says Russia had declared hcl
resolve to reannex Bcssarabia despite Rou
mania's protest.
Greece proposes that her troops con-
tinue to occupy the territory in their posses
sion until the European Congress decides the
questions at issue between that Government
and Turkey. The Chamber has approved the
Governments action in withdrawing from
Thessalv.
A Constantinople dispatch says the
Turkish Parliament had by large majority
declared the Turkish Cabinet to have been
unconstitutionally formed
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-02-21

IT is announced that the Indian fam
inc fund collected in England reaches
the fine total of f5OO, 900, or 81, $780, 900.
This is the largest collection which has
been raised since the patriotic fund for
the relief of the widows and orphans of
the soldiers and sailors in the Crimean
War.
The Permanent Exhibition at Phila-
delphia has assets amounting to $751;
COZ Al, while its liabilities are $780,
OO4.31. Among the latter are Sl71,57
due the Centennial Board of Finance,
but it is expected that it will be settled
on payment of $4,000, which will
leave the company all right, rs it has
got the expenses about down to receipts
now.
TROY, N. Y, banks have agreed to
pay only per cent. OH special or other
deposits; and will notify all who have
special deposits at higher rate OF in
terest that such deposits must be with
drawn or the rate of interest reduced
to per cent. 1t is complained that
the Government taxes are so onerous
that higher late cannot possibly DC
paid.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-02-21

To Cardinal Simeoni's protest
against the accession of King Humbcrt, all
the European Powers have reulied that they
could not accept the protest, as they were
friendly to the new ruler.
Augustus NJ. Turncy, paying-teller
of the Bank of North America, New
York City, has proven defaulter to the
amount of 100000, a small portion of which
was recovered by the bank, on the 9th, and the
dcfaulter was arrested and locked up.
In the case of Anderson of the Louisi-
ana Returning Board, on trial at New Orleans
for conspiracy and forgery in making up
election returns, the jury, on the evening of
the 9Th, after being out one hour, returned a
verdict of guilty. The jury was discharged
and the prisoner remandcd to await sentence.
Mr.. Wells was still in confinement, but his
bail had been reduced to $4,000.
The Michigan Greenback State Con-
vcntion met at jackson, on the eth. The plat
form calls for the repeal of the Resumption
act: the reTonctization of silver; the payment
of the National debt in greenbacks unless coin
is specially called for in the bond; the aboli-
ton of National Banks; the restoration of the
income tax; the establishment Of Postal Saw
inys Banks. etc, etc. Delegates were chosen
to attend the National Convention, at Toledo.
Augusta, Ga, was struck by tor
nado, on the evening of the 9TH. The lower
market house was demolished, as were also
several other buildings, and several lives were
lost.
1t was reported from New Orleans,
on INT no t,ln rclp i,,rc In ho
Anderson trial had stated to responsible par
ties that their verdict Of "Guilty, but recon-
mcndcd to the mercy of the Court was rem
dered under an impression that such verdict
was tantamount to an acquittal, and that they
were SO Informed by the other jurors. Both
are very young men, and it is claimed that one
of them is disqualified as juror, having been
born in 1883. Mr.. Wells had given bail in the
sum of $4,000, and had been released from
confinement.
Washington dispatches of the 18th
say that Sec'y Sherman, Stanley Matthews, j.
A. Garfield, Eugene Hale and Harry White
had sent telegram to Mr. Anderson, of the
Louisiana Returning Board, few days pre-
vious in which they assured him that they be-
lieved he was guilticss of any otfense against
.he h""' 'lat III was laiscly accuSeu anu
maliciously prosecuted; that the proceedings
against him, though in the form of law, were
without the substance of justice, and express
ing the hope that the people of Louisiana
would protect him and not permit the best in
terestS of the country to he disturbed By a re-
vival of sectional animosity. They expressed
confidence that the American people would
redress any in justice of which he might be
made the victim. 1t was also stated that the
President had written letter to the Attorney
General on the subject of Anderson's cunvic-
ton, in which regret is expressed that such
proceedings had taken place, as, apart from
all other considerations. they tended to disturb
the conciiiation which. it was hoped, would
be satisfactory to all parties in Louisiana.
The letter Is said to be temperate in its Tone
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-02-21

In 1876, seven and half miles of
railroad were built in Tennessee; in
1877, twenty-one and three-quarters
miles. Up to date, Tennessee has 1867
miles of railroad. Five hundred miles
are projected, but it is a question of
time and money whether they will be
put in operation.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-02-21

The citizens of Albany have wit
messed the strange spectacle of fire.
hydrant on fire. Things are not what
they seem. any more than q wooden leg
can ache.-Detr0N Free Press.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-02-21

The Pope died on the afternoon of
the eth. His last moments were lucid, and
his last words were, ''Guard the Church
loved so we'll and sacredlv."
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-02-21

Bismarck has instructed the German
Ambassador at Rome that Germany refrains
from all interference until the new Pope is
elected, after which she NAV act.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-02-21

tempted an ovcrcharge, and l have
never yet seen one who would take the
overcharge after had taken his num-
ber.-London Cor. Chicago Times.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-02-21
G ENERAL.

The German Parliament was opened,
on the 9TH, by the Emperor Wilhelm in per.
son,
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-02-21

Intelligence has been received at st.
Petersburg that the khanate of Kashgar had
ceased to exist, having been captured and alb
sortcd by China.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-02-21

ident Fillmore. died at New Orleans, on the
9th. He was seventy -three years old.
4 Washington dispatch of the sth
says that Nicc-Presi,lent Wheeler and Speaker
Randall were strictly enforcing the rule pro
hh;ting the sale of liquor (ncluding bcer) in
the Capitol.
Theodore Roosevelt. recently nomi-
mated as Collector Of the Port of New York,
aud defeated through the efforts of Senator
Conkling. died at his home in New York CITY.
on the evening of the 9th.
LloydP. Baker and Eugene l.. Meyer.
crt Mclean, of Maryland were appointed by
President Hayes, on the 10th, Honorary Com
msSionerS TO the Paris Exposition
Hon. Gideon Welles. Secretary of the
Navy under President Lincoln. died at Hart
ford. Conn, on the evening of the 18th, from,
the effects of a Carbuncle, which had confined
him TO the house for two weeks.
The man named Joseph Henry
Shrack, who pretended to die and come to life
again in Philadelphia. some weeks ago, is pro
transparent fraud. The church Of which he is
member has investigated the case, and ar
rived at the conclusion that the suspended, an
imation was altogether simulated.
On the 10th. Il letter from Archbishop
Wood was read in the Catholic Churches. in
Mauch Chunk. Pa. in which the recent al
legged raising of Il young woman from the
,,1 hN., nf L.,
nounced a deluson and piou> fraud. The
Archbishop further stated that repetition of
anything of the sort in his Diocese would be
visited by the scverest cenSure authorized by
the laws of the Church.
The proposed Sixteenth Amendment
10 the Constitution. comforting suffrage upon
women. was voted upon in the Judiciary Com
mittec of the National House of Representa-
tives, few days ago. with the following re-
suit: lcas-Messrs Lynde, Frye, Butler.
Conger and Lapham. Nays-Messrs. Knott.
llartridge, Stenger, Mcmahon and Culberson.
Mr.. Harris of Virginia, who is opposed to
female suffrage. was absent. 1t was thought
there was no probability that the committee
would, at any future time, take favorable ac-
ton on the subject.
On the 9th, at New York. a Young
lady, whose alleged insanity had been the
subject of inquiry by Commissioners since the
9TH OF December previous, was declared to
have been of sound mind and never to have
been insane, although she had been confined
IN an asylum for over seven years. ltappeared
that III case she was adjudged a lunatc, her
brothers and sisters would receive about
100000 more from their fathers estate, as
she would be unable to dispose of her share
by will. The jury found that all of her broth
erS and sisters approved, and some of them
We're Instrumental in bringing about her in
generation.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-02-21

Hon. Chas. Nj. Conrad, former
United States Secretary of War under Prcs
ident Fillmore. died at New Orleans, on the
9th. He was seventv-thre wears old
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-02-21
EPITOME Of THE WEEK,
Condensed Telegraphic News.
CURRENT PARAGRAPHS.

Up to Feb. I. the subscriptions to
the i-pcr-cent. loan had reached about $780,
900.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-02-21

A Washington dispatch of the Sth
says that Nice-Presiient Wheeler and Speaker
Randall were strictly enforcing the rule pro
hih;ting the sale of liquor (including bcer) in
the Capitol.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-02-21

Theodore Roosevelt. recently nomi-
mated rs Collector Of the Port of New York.
and defeated through the efforts of Senator
Conkling. died at his home in New York City,
on the evening of the 9th.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-02-21

Lloyd T. Baker and Eugene l.. Meyer.
of Kansas. and Thomas H. Buckler and Rob
ert Mclean, of Maryland were appointed by
President Hayes, on the 10th, Honorary Com
misSioner> TO the Paris Exposition.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-02-09
A GEORGIA CYCLONE.
Many Buildings Destroyed and Several
Lives Lost

Many Buildings Destroyed and Several
Lives Lost.
AUGUSTA, Feb. S.-About7 O'Clock last night
this city was visited by shower of hail, and
this was followed by rain storm, accompanied
by thunder and lightning, while there was a
rumbling and tremor like that which accompa-
MES light shock of earthquake. This storm
passed away, but was followed by cyclone
which left destruction in its path. A little af-
ter one o'clock this morning cyclone struck
the city on the southwest, near Centre street,
and demolished many houses. The lower mar
ket house, a large structure in the middle of
Broad street was literally lifted and smashed
into atoms. Several brick and wooden build
ings were wholly or partially destroyed. The
cyclone travelled from southwest to northeast,
and covered space about three hundred yards
wide. Some casualties are reported.
The Columbia Railroad depot was totally
wrecked and some damage was done to the Cen
were injured. Charles Dives and wife, color
ed, were found dead under the ruins of their
house. The track of the tornado is blazed out
as if by fire.
A colored church on the outskirts was COM
pletely destroyed. A cotton compress was par
depot was completely unroofed. Nearly the
entire eastern end of the Charlotte. Columbia
q Augusta Railroad depot was destroyed. Two
hundred feet of it was blown in and the freight
was buried beneath the ruins. Tin roofing
fences and franks of trees were scattered about
the streets. Outhouses were lifted from their
foundations, brick walls and iron fences level
led and massive stone pillars of residences were
twisted and blown from their places. In one
case brick building was blown over upon a
dwelling smashing furniture and crushing the
beds in which family were sleeping. The to-
$50, 1000