New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-10-16
NOTES FROM SCANDINAVIA
ADVENTURES OF BARON WEDELL-LETTERS
OF CHARLES XII.
stockholm. September Il.

stockholm. September L.
one OF the wcalthlest and most nrisocratc
families Of Denmark. with noble branches III
half the countries Of Europe, has been thrown
into mourning by unhappy news from The
distant Empire of Persia. Baron von Wedcll-
wedellsbore a lieutenant in OF the crack r'ei-
mems OF swedcn's nelghbor kingdom. received leave
OF absence last spring to undertake an extensive
Oriental journey. Last month he crossed the
borders OF Persia. and continued his way toward
Tehcran. At Of the stations between Resent Una
the Persian captal-consdercd a safe road for tIav-
cllers-Von Wede and his attendants changed horses
The young Lieutenant, being a fine rider. decided to
pnsb on rapidly and await his companions at the
next relay As he approached an inn near small
village the owner. I'm The hope OF earning an extra
large fee. rushed toward him, To aid In attending To
the horse Won weden. however, misunderstood III"
mans Intentions aud believing that robher was
about TO attack him. drew a revolver and shot the
poor nnkeeper dead. Too late he realized his
mistake. according to Danish papers. The people Of
the neghboring village. inccnsed nj the murder. and
unable 10 understand the explanations Of the
foreigner seized him. dragged him from his horse
and drove him before them 10 the principal building
OF the town. There after beating the poor fellow.
they dashed him. Mazeppa-llkc. TO a Here" horse.
which sent galoping along the road TO Iehcrhh'
followed by the bowling natives. The Barons
attendants finally overlook the strange cavalcade led
by the maddened horse. but were unable 10 induce
the PcrsIans TO release him. messenger was
dispatched finally to the Russian consul at Resent.
who eventually gained possession OF the Danish
officer But the unfortunate man had lost his
reason during the terrible ordeal 10 which lac had
been subjected, and is now raving maniac In an
asvlu.n Of TGis international complications may
follow the Incident which has caused considerable
excitement I'm Denmark and Sweden.
Tho literary and historical circles Of this capital
,,1JI ~ yara1
hundred imprinted letters Of King Charles XII, The
hero OF Pultova' The work Is In charge OF Pro
fessor Ernst Carlson % the University Of Gothcn-
burg son o. Frederick Carlson the famous historian
The documents. It Is said will throw new Hight upon
the character OF His Majesty whom Noltair" made
I'm certain sense-a romantic hero in his History OF
Charles XII The frs, volume Of the work Will In
cluds large number OF letters written 10 the Kings
father Charles XI; his grandmother Hedwg Econore;
his mother Ulrike Eleonore his sisters Hedwig
Flconore and U1rike Eeonore, his brothersinlaw.
carl Frederick OF Holsein and Frederick OF lIesse.
and 10 the Kings Frederick OF Prussia and Augustus
Of saxony POLAND The second volume Will contain
CORRESPONDENCE with Generals Rellnskiod. Scnhoch'
Horn. Meyerfcld Lewenhaupt and Won Roscn; s'n'e
documents prepared by the King and lctera written
hy him when n Young man. Two letters addressed %
Count Gyldcnstope are in Latin. King Charles was
master O, that classic tongue, and according to an
amiabe tradition. accustomed to converse III '''e
language of Niril and Horace WIN M"A'PP' WV"
nvrons hero was follower OF his camp and fortunes
Professor Carlson has prepared an essay upon tue ne
and character OF the King which will accompany The
letters and documents In the two volumes. He has
devoted much time to the work. having had access 10
the archives OF Russia, Germany and Ausum' ana
fully appreciates the Importance Of the publication 10
students Of international and swedish history.
While in Egypt last winter Crown Princess Victoria
ordered excavations made In an ancient Egyptian tomb
a
Ileblen. Of Chifstana. who. with Professor Sch'H
rarel WAS asked 20 translate inscriptions discovered
in the grave the Investigations brought valuable his
,orical and geographical material to Hight Inc TOMB
II appears was that OF Iierchuf an official who lived
under King Pcp OF the sixth dynasty, about .ooo
wears before Christ. The inscriptions which are to
be published with elaborate notes, give detailed
descriptions OF the Egyptians Journeys to Aman ana
other places the time TO make the journeys
tho neople their habits and customs The Crown
Princess Is naturally proud OF the results OF her under
taking. 49,, ..,,
rd oy Minister OF state Is great blow to King
When II young man he was chosen as ne tutor OF ,he
three eldest grandchildren OF Carl Johann XIV lie
had almost sole charge Of the education OF King Oscar
until Is4s and his instructor not only IN The
Norwegian language history and literaure but also In
marine affairs lie had great influence over His
Majesty. who distinguished him upon all OCCASIONS.
the Stang cabinet OF 1861 strong 9ppo,l ION on me
part Of the stortling however forced him to resign ten
vrare later But King oscar hOlaced MS lOrmcr
teacher by appointing him member OF the Regency
established at various times while he was absent RON
Tho country IIofner was a man OF ability and
writer OF force.
Letters from Hesingfors prophesy terrible famine
in Finland this wlpter. The crops are said TO be
almost worthlcss The Governor has returned recently
from Journey about the country and Is said to be Of
The opinion that The suhcrlngs q the people VIII be
greater this winter than they were last year.
Fvrrythng possible Will be done TO preserve the In
habitants from actual want, but the outlook Is dis
cOuraging.