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Morris tribune., 1891-05-13
RECENT POLITICAL EVENTS.


The old controversy between the two
existing parties in Norway as to the pro-
priety of effectuating change in the re-
lations to Sweden has recently brought
about the resignation Of the kings cabi-
net. This council since 1889 has been
composed of representatives of the Right
party. In view of the unmistakable pub
lie sentiment in regard to the question of
equality in the adjustment of diplomatic
affairs the Norwegian and the Swedish
cabinets agreed upon a few changes in
the "rigsakt" Ghe laws relating to the
union), whereby it was thought the for
mer country would get an opportunity
| to exercise a greater power in these re-
spects than heretofore. By the time the
storthing opened in Christiania, in Feb
ruary last, Premier Stang laid before that
body proposition to effect the changes
thus agreed upon. This proposition, how
ever, did not meet with the approval of
the Left, that party having adopted
plank in its platform demanding perfect
equality in the relations with Sweden,
and consequently took the standpoint
that any change in the "rigsakt" which
did not fully comply with the Norwe-
gian peoples desire for a minister for
foreign affairs of their own was not
worth their consideration. One of the
members-Mr. G. Berner, of Bergen
therefore moved that the storthing de-
clare itself in favor of absolute equality
with Sweden in the settlement of all
questions relating to foreign countries.
As this proved to be the opinion of the
entire party, Premier Stang and his COL
leagues almost Immediately after the
adoption of Berner's resolution handed
in their designations to the king.
Though undoubtedly very conserva-
tive in his views, and specially so in this
case, King Oskar had to yield to the
inevitable, and at the demand of tho
Left extend call to Rekter Steen, of
Stavanger, the recognized leader of the
party, to form new cabinet. Mr.. Steen
did not long hesitate, and the cabinet was
formed within short time. It is with
out a single exception composed of rep
resentatives from the radical wing of
the Left. The new ministry, it is gen.
orally conceded, is strong one.
For the time being nothing can be
done toward carrying out the ideas of
the Left in regard to the relations with
Sweden, neither by the storthing nor the
cabinet. Before taking any further steps
in this direction the people in the gen.
eral election, which is to take place next
fall, will render its verdict If it returns
to the storthing a majority of the Left
party it will very likely be only ques-
ton af short time when Norway is
placed on an equal footing with her
sister state in the diplomatic world.
Actual danger of dissolution of union
so universally beneficial to the contract
ing parties is hardly to be feared. The
people in both lands are well satisfied
with it, and there is no apparent reason
why Sweden should disapprove of an
endeavor on the part of Norway to OBJ
tain its simple right. JOHN WEST.
Morris tribune., 1891-05-13

As in most nations, the settlement of
the government on liberal principles,
after season of storm and revolution,
was followed quickly by revival of art
and literature, and the leading poet of
the new regime was Henrik Arnold
Wergeland. Born in Christiansand
June IL, 1903, and dying August 10.
1915, his life was but brief enc, yet it
was long enough for him to become the
most popular dramatic and lyric poet of
Norway, and to found a new school.
The true poet is always lover of liberty,
and liberalism glows through all of
Wergeland's poetry. His many con-
troversies with those who criticised his
''provincialism" may now be passed over
with smile.
The principle of the present form of
government in Norway as laid down in
the constitution of nth of May, 1914, by
the constitutional assembly at Edswold,
gives free scope to a pronounced democ-
racy. The kernel, at least, is and will
always remain democratic; as to the
nature of the shell, it matters but very
little.
Under this constitution Norway has
passed rnrougn
prosperity and progress, economically
and otherwise. Several reforms of great
Importance are still needed, however.
A new army organization adapted to the
peculiar conditions of the country, and
less burdensome, is one of them. Initia-
tory measures toward the disestablish-
ment of the state church are also being
agitated. Of still more Importance, per-
haps, is the question how to deal with
the large number of tenant farmers hus-
mandy. Though immeasurably better
situated than are the Irish tenants, their
condition is not above the need of radical
improvements. These and other reforms
will undoubtedly become living issues in
the near future, as we'll as the question
of universal suffrage, which has been ad-
vocated by the party of the 'Left' for so
many years past.
Morris tribune., 1891-05-13
pnxa rnr IIls Entertainment.

1t is said that when the czar visits his
father-in-law, the king of Denmark, he
pays all the cost of entertainment, other.
wise such a grand potentate might be O
very inconvenient guest. AT the same
time the emperor of Russia draws his
Supplies from taxpayers who are not
only poor, but are often on the verge of
starvation and the means which are
used to enforce payment when the mis-
cradle peasants are unable to pay, dis
grace Nineteenth century civilization
Montreal Star.
Morris tribune., 1891-05-13


It was in Leipsic that his first sym
phony was produced, March 2, 1S43. II
remains one of his greatest works. Short
ly after its appearance Gade travelled in
Italy, returning to Leipsic in 1914 to con-
duct the Gewandhaus concerts during
the temporary absence of Mendelssohn.
In the winter of 1866 he was Men
delssohn's assistant conductor, and on
March of the latter year he produced
his cantata OF ''Camala." On Mendels-
sohn's death Gade conducted alone until
1849, when he returned to Copenhagen.
In 1886 he was made commander of the
order of the Dannebrog. For the past
forty years he has led an uneventful life
in the capital of Denmark, honored by
all, and there he died on Dec. %, 1890.
His amiable and kindly character is re-
fected in his works, as well as his rare
refinement and delicacy of mind. His
compositions are northern in sentiments,
but it is not the rough vigor, the ber-
serker rage of the Norseman that are
heard in them; it is rather the simple
pathos, the delicate cadences of the Scan
dinavian folk-song.
Among living musicians, Johan Sven
sen takes place in the front rank, and
musical people in New York express a
desire that he may take the place which
Theodore Thomas so successfully has
filed for many years, and recently va
Gated by removing to Chicago.
Svensen as musician, composer and
orchestra leader has created for himself
an enviable national reputation, and the
Scandinavian countries can rightly be
proud Of the stock of this kind fostered
by them, and who repeatedly has been
brought more and more into prominence
in the last quarter of a century, till they
today demand due recognition for their
abilities.
In Copenhagen, where Svensen for
several years has been the musical di-
rector of his majestys royal orchestra,
splendid opportunity has been given him
to devote all his energy to perfect him.
self in his art Of composing, and the re-
suit has been that we at various times
hear Of some new compositions by him
for orchestra, though us far westerners
do not have the opportunity to hear the
music played until long time after
ward.
Of the young and rising musicians, B.
Mollersten, of Stockholm, has gained an
enviable reputation as a pianist; Gustav
HolmstronA a native Of Finland, is de-
lighting Christiana as tenor; the Misses
Lunde, of Boston, and Mrs. Kath1nka
Pauiison-W White have made their debut
in Boston with brilliant success, and
Ellen Nordgren- -Gulbrandsen has scored
great triumph at Copenhagen in Wag-
ners ssDie Walkure." Others of note are
Miss Sigrid Arnoldson and Miss Martha
Petrini
Sigrid Arnoldson appeared in con-
cert in Wiesbaden last September, and
entirely captivated the audience by her
soulful song.
The poet Bodenstedt wrote an auto
graph in her album in commemoration
of the day as follows:
AN SIGRID ARNOLDSON.
Dein Name will sich deutschem Rein nicht
fuegen,
Doch du bist selbst elm schoengereimt Gedicht
Morris tribune., 1891-05-13
NEW NATIONAL HOLIDAY,

Professor R. B. Anderson, the we'll
known author and late United States
minister to Denmark, through the Scan
dinavian press in this country for some
time past has been urging the Scandi-
navian population to come together the
first day of October each year for the
purpose of celebrating the discovery of
America by the Morse Viking Left Erik
son in the Tenth century.
Morris tribune., 1891-05-13

in his own country as we'll as abroad.
The Danish king was lover of music.
He admired the "Ossian Overture in
the young man of twenty-four who had
produced it; he was rare and great
genius. A royal stipend was settled on
Gade to enable him to take trip to
Germany. Naturally his steps turned to
Mendelssohn and the Gewandhaus at
Leipsic. Mendelssohn welcomed him
with open arms. In the "Ossian Over
ture" he had recognized a disciple of his,
informed, however, by an original spirit
and a national character that had not
hitherto displayed itself in the higher
forms of instrumental music.
Morris tribune., 1891-05-13

the erroneous impression that Norway
was nothing but a dependency of
Sweden. Of late years this notion has
been effectually dispelled, but Norway's
lack of influence on foreign affairs is
still source Of discomfort to her people
and just now causes some i'll feeling be-
tween the two kingdoms.
Morris tribune., 1891-05-13
MAY SEVENTEENTH. H.
Celebration Of Norway's Day Of
independence.
THE sCANDINAyIAN 4TH OF JULY.

Historical Review of the Scandinavian
Government and Peoples-The Consti-
tuition Was Framed After q Careful
Study of Those of France and tho
United States.
We saved our own, dear native land
From ancient strife and battles CORY,
And brought it in the suns bright glory;
By law and plow we made it grand.
We blasted mountains for their treasure;
Our spreading sails the seas did measure;
And thoughts beamed over polar snow,
As when the midnight sun doth glow.
By trust in God our ground we hold,
Each spot improved by cultivation;
Each fortune made by navigation;
Each youthful mind which we untold
Each gem OF thought through darkness beam
Morris tribune., 1891-05-13
Bach dead increasing and redseminc-

Each dead, increasing and redeeming-
A province new is for the land,
And for our freedom guard will stand.
B. Bjornson.
As the 18th of May draws near the Nor
wesians all over the world begin to pre-
pare themselves for celebration. Since
the days of Henrik Wergeland, the
famous poet, who succeeded in establish
ing the custom of celebrating this day,
the protest of King Carl Johan not
withstanding, the people of Norway
each and every year have assembled in
honer of the adoption of the constltu-
ton of 1914.
As is we'll known, the 18th of May cor
responds to American Fourth of July.
The United States constitution of 1857
and the Norwegian constitution of 1914
naturally differ in many respects, as the
former is the fundamental basis of the
grandest republic in the world, while
Morris tribune., 1891-05-13

Won edlem Bau und feingeschwungenen Zue
gen,
Verklaert durch gluthenvoller Augen LIGHT.
Du weckst, erhebt Den Hauch sich zun
Gesange,
In jedem Herzen reinen Widerhall;
OBJ Deiner Stimme seelenvollem K1ange
Heisst Du NIT Recht die "schwedische Nachti
gall"
FRIEDRICH Won BoDENSrEDT.
Wiesbaden, 6ten September, 1880.
Morris tribune., 1891-05-13
s. ]. StebbinS \ Go.

Have a largely increased stock Of Staple and
Fancy Groceries, Crockery, Glassware, etc.
Their stock Of canned and evaporated
Fruits, Preserves and Bottled Goods was
never as large and choice as now. Fresh
Fruits and Vegetables always on hand.
Choice Tobaccos and Cigars speciality.
Eggs, Good Butter and all kinds Of Veget-
ables always wanted at the highest market
price. All kinds of goods will be sold very
low for Cash Remember, S. j. STEBBINs
& CO. are always glad to see you, and will
do their best to serve you il
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-06
THE BUILDERS EXCHANGE.
Topics To Be discussed at the Ans
nual Meeting Tonight.

The Builders Exchange holds its annual
meeting, tonight. The Importance of being
present is manifest to all the members, when
it Is borne in mind, that aside from the
consideration of questions closely related to
the material interests of builders generally,
a new board of officers Is to be elected. The
board, about to retire, was chosen on the
socfety's inception year and a half ago.
and was subsequently reelected. At that
time the success Of the body was matter of
conjecture. Some of the builders doubted
the utility of such an organization, in city
like Portland, but its use has been happily
proven In many ways to large number of
those engaged in the building business, as
we'll as to their patrons.
A commendable feature of this organize
tion is the fact that membership is refused
to all who are considered unskillful or un-
reliable, when any such have applied for adj
mission. Under the guidance of President
Smith and his brother officers nearly all the
reputable builders Of Portland and many
of tile prominent firms, that deal In builders
supplies, have become members. To judge
of the organization by the past its future
pkOopCAiby cocuo dSoukcus vi CuuEoo d Stcdt
deal of time and effort Is essential to its CON-
plete development.
At tonights meeting two amendments to
the bylaws offered at a previous meeting
will be discussed and voted upon.
The first is to reduce the time necessary to
be in business before making application for
membership from two years to one year.
The other contemplates raising the initiation
fee from S. to S15.
The National Association of Builders,
with which this Exchange is affiliated, is
preparing for its fifth annual convention to
be held in New York on the 9th, 10th. 18th
and 18th of next February. At that conven-
ton Portland will be entitled to three dele
gates. Their appointment will be made at
the meeting tonight.
Among the propositions to be acted upon
at this convention are those of the proposed
Builders Surety Company and the recoms
mendations of special committees upon ar
bitration and reforms in the methods of SUBJ
contracting. These matters will be dis
cussed at the meeting Of the Portland Ex-
change. Printed copies of the reports have
been received.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-06

Quite a severe storm began yesterday
morning and continued all day. The wind
was from the northeast. and last night Capt.
Trundy, at the Life Saving Station, reported
a bad storm but no wrecks then reported.
The trains the Boston 81 Maine were
considerably delayed. The morning train
was an hour and five minutes late on the
Eastern Division, but only 10 minutes on the
Western. The trains due at and o'clock
in the afternoon respectively, were the one
20 minutes, and the other hal an hour late.
The train due at 8 p. m. was two hours and
10 minutes late, the Pullman due at IL was
15 minutes late at Portsmouth.
The Maine Central trains due at noon were
from 20 minutes to half an hour late. The
afternoon trains were not much delayed.
The Grand Trunk trains were from an hour
to 20 minutes late. and the Rochester about
half an hour late.
The boat did not 60 to Boston.
There was few inches of snow fell, but
the wind blew 1t into drifts.
The weather was not very cold. The mer-
curry ran down to about 150.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-06
PERSONAL.

Rev. o. r. Dennen of Boston is In the city.
Hon. j. Manchester Haynes of Augusta is
at the Falmouth.
Col. J. B. Peaks of Dover was at the preble
House last night.
Hon. Mark P. Emery received severe
fall on the icy sidewalk Friday noon. and
while he did not break any bones famed him.
self SO severely as to confne him to the
b use.
Rev. A. j. Rackliff, who has been pastor of
the Congregational church at Skowhegan
for long time. offered his resignation to
the society. Sunday. the same to take effect
in February.
Prof. 81. Liantard, dean of 1.-THE American
Veterinary College Of New York City. says
DR.. Bailey, state veterinarian of Maine, is a
most skilful and valuable veterinarian and
ii his words had been needed there could
have been no tuberculosis in Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-06
BRIEF JoTTiNcS.

The photographs Of the Sheridan Rifles
will be placed ON exhibition at Owen, Moore
g. Co.'s.
Al aged lady named Clayton. living near
Salem street, fell on the ice and sustained
bad injuries.
The Portland LoEghoremen will give the
18th annual ball at City Hall. Thursday
evening, January 22d.
The Portland Eye and Ear Infirmary has
bought the vacant lot on the corner of Con-
gress and Bramhall streets.
Never In the history of Portland has any
one article gained such great popularity
among all classes as Brussels SOAP
Rev. DR.. Blanchard will deliver the lee
ture on ''Gustavus Adolphus" that was post
poned from last week, next Thursday
evening.
The regular monthly meeting Of the Wom-
ans Maine Indian Association win be held
in the vestry of High street church this
afternoon at 8 o'clock.
Mr.. G. b. Greenleaf of Portland has pre-
sented a pair of hymn tablets to st. Philips
church. Wiscasset. as Christmas gift. The
tablets are of heavy oak, tasteful in design
and harmonious with the finish of the chan
eel
The union temperance meeting under the
auspices of the four lodges of Good Templars
and the Gospel Mission Society, will be held
at the Gospel Mission Hall, this evening at
7.45 O'Clock. Good music and speaking. All
are cordially invited to 60 and aid In this
good work.
There has been leak in the gas pipe near
the corner of West street and Pine street.
Friday night, the gas In house In that
neighborhood was so strong they investiga-
ted and had hard work to awake a servant
whose room was full of it. The gas pipe was
beside the sewer, and the gas had followed
beneath the sewer where the earth had
settled slightly and had entered the
house,
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-06
The amounts apportioned to the cities are
Grand Ball and Reception Of st. Al
ban Commandery.

City Hall presented busy appearance
yesterday, and as we go to press the decora-
tiers are still at work and wonderful trans
formation scene has been enacted. The can
vas which has already been laid on the floor
OF both halls gives the complete effect to
the elaborate decorations and furnishings.
TO those Sir Knights and their ladies who
are fortunate enough to be present we can
assure the pleasure of taking part In
one OF the grandest affairs which has ever
taken place in Maine. The committee of ar
raDgements has been assiduous in their la
bors, and nothing has been left undone for
their comfort and pleasure. Large parties
are expected from Lewiston. Bath, Augusta
Gardiner, Biddeford and Saco. All Sir
Knights and their ladies are requested to be
at the hall promptly at o'clock, that every
Sir Knight may be in costume when the
lines are formed for the reception of the off.
GERS of the Grand Conmandery Choice
seats In the balcony are still to be had which
can be secured at the store of Harrington
Brothers.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-06

In another column appears the dividend
notice of the Atkinson House Furnishing
Company, which must be gratifying to those
interested. The Atkinson Company was or.
ganized in 1887, under our laws, to do Gen.
eral House Furnishing business, and now
operates ten Stores In the State, doing a
business of nearly $1,oOO,0OO per year. Their
stockholders number over 400 This is the
7th regular semi-annual dividend paid since
the company organized. Surely with such
investments in our midst, 1t is unnecessary
for investors to seek either mortgages or
other securities In the far west or south. A
ten per cent annual dividend and knowl-
edge that the capital invested is not only
growing but absolutely safe, must be pro.
ductive of contented mind to the Atkinson
Co. stockholders.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-06
MAR RlAEES.

In scarboro, Jan. /, Chas. F. Walker and Miss
Elizabeth A. Libby. both of Scarboro.
In Alfred, Dec I24, Jas. q. Moulton of Scarboro
and Miss Minnie L. Farr of Alfred.
In Biddeford Dec. 81, Ralph W. E. Milliken
and Miss Minnie Etcnels
In Biddeford, Dec 81, Bert L. Bean and Miss
Eva Water ouse.
In Richmond, Dec. 81, Clarence Il. Wakefield of
Gardiner and Miss Susie +. Lancaster of Rich.
mond.
In Gardiner, Dec. 81, Pelley NJ. Whitney of
Bangor aud Miss Lizzie l.. Wiley of Gardiner.
In Belgrade, Dec 20, Edward Page aud Miss
Ella Perkins.
In Cranberry Isles. Dec. 90, Frank l.. Stanley
and Miss Maggie N. Harding.
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-06
MUSIC AND DRAM a.
THE LONG STRIKE

Last evening this Sam E. Ryan Combina-
tion appeared at Portland Theatre in Bouci-
cauit's Long Strike" and greatly pleased
the audience. The play is produced at pop
ular prices. 1t is replete with thrilling
situations. there is murder, an innocent man
unjustly accused of crime, great telegraph
ic scene and the innocene of the accused es-
tablished. In the play Mr.. Ryan aeppars
as Moneypenny, an irrascible old lawyer,
the character always placing him before the
public In the light of cross, unreasonable
old miser, yet beneath all his gruffness there
is vein of generosity which is constantly
appearing. apparently against his will. Sew
eral OF the scenes, especially the one with
the telegraph operator, are very strong.
Those who attend performances given byMY.
Ryan are certain to enjoy comedy treat out
OF the usual order. The support includes
Max Freeman as Jem Starkes, foreman of
engineers; Miss Catherine Rober as Jane
Learoyd; Addie Phillips, the charming little
soubrette, as Betsy; James Hall as Crank
shaw; John Phillips as Johnnie Reilley; j.
j. Owens as Ri:hard Readily; Charles
Burnham as Noah Learoyd and VIM. Half
ford as Jack O'Bobs. The play will Re re-
peated tonight and Wednesday.
VIENNA.
Wednesday night the Stoddard course will
open with Stoddard's Accordingly interest
ing lecture on vienna" Within the last
few years this headquarters of the musical
world. and the city that has received the
title of second Paris, has been more beauti-
full than ever owing to the enlargement of
its area and the superb buildings erected
there. All these features will be fully illus
trated in Wednesdays lecture. Get tickets at
Stockbridge's.
UNION COURSE.
The Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows
OF W0odfords open their Union Course" of
entertainments with concert by the Boston
Rivals at Lewis Hall tomorrow evening
with the following admirable programme:
Piano-Waltz (from Faust. ...........Mr. Conant
sopIanO-"Spanish Bolero". ........... Miss Esy
viiin -Faniaise, aOthello,n ....H Herr Winternitz
Recital-"Mandy. storyof the s,uth,,
Piano Home, Sweet Home" with iefs hand
sopiano-Ara ircm lie Pre- aux cercsj oonan'
Neutrality-suspicious. OF Genius" -.
volin-.Mirnon Fantastic, 1....aers W SHiS
Suprauo-t Perfect Love- =. -. Miss Esty
Recital-"The Lullaby of fhe Angels ........
....Mrs. Southwick. assisted by the Company
HOME TALENT COURSE.
The sale Of course tickets will begin at
Chandler's music store tomorrow morning
at 9 O'clock. Six splendid entertainments
have been arranged, and indications point to
a large sale. Secure your tickets early and
be sure of good seat.
NOTES.
There will be full rehearsal of the
Wheel Club minstrels at Prof Ranklin's
room, Brown block, this evening. Every
one who Is to take part must be present
The Portland daily press., 1891-01-06

In yarmouth, Jan. A, Mrs. Olive Prince Hill,
aged " years months.
Funeral or Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock
IN Naples, Jan. 8, Luther Fitch, M. d., aged 50
years months.
In Golden, Col, Jan. l. Miss L. Mira Littlefeld,
iate OF Alfred, Maine aged 25 years 2 months.
~ h0cKport, Dec. 8, George r. Cameron, aged
40 years months
In Thomaston Dec Q. Mrs, Mary Z. Wight.
aged 20 years months.
In Kennebunk. Dec. 20. Nathaniel T. Lowe.
aged 80 years months,
In North Turner, Dee. 27. Clara Young. aged
81 years.
In Thomaston, Dec Is. Mrs Maria N. Thomas.
aged 81 years IL months
In Thomaston, Dec. Is, Malinda Wotton. aged
10 years.
In South Boston, Jan. /, Hattie f. McQuarrie,
"a years. ~