Morris tribune., 1904-03-05

| Ildu UeeH Sedfeu. III lUelT cartridges,
| they We're literally covered with floral
bouquets. On the evening Of their ar
rival they were tendered banquet.
M. A. Ween, civil engineer of
prominence in Christiania, and mem
Der of the Norwegian Geographical
| society, has by the czar of Russia
been awarded the gold medal of the
Stanislaus order for his services as a
member of the so-ScandinaviaR
boundary commission. The 'Trerigs-
rosen," near Kolta Javre, has now
been officially recognized as the bound
airy line between the Scandinavian pen
Ursula and Russia.
The sultan of Turkey recently gave
q private audience to j. -Friis, the
Swedish-Norwegian envoy, and d. Hal
lin, secretary of the Swedish foreign
department The latter brought a
pair of polar bear rugs as presents
from King Oscar to the sultan. The
officers of the Norwegian cruiser
"Ellida," now at Constantinopae, have
received the gold medallion decorations
Of the Medji Order
Unusual interest concerning the
Russo-Japanese war is displayed in all
naval and military circles. In view Of
possible Russian invasion, Norway
and Sweden stand ready to fight and
defense battleships and torpedo boats
have been ordered to be prepared for
active service. 1t is possible that
troops will be modified near the north
ern boundary line of Russia and Nor
way.
One Of the huslsiest lumber jacks in
all Norway is old Sven Mikkelrud,
who in spite of his 81 years still fol-
lows the business of chopping down
huge pine trees. He is just as strong
as he was fifty years ago and still
holds the highest record for speed and
perseverance.
Emperor William, of Germany, re-
ceived hundreds of letters and tele-
grams Of congratulations from Nor
wegians ON his recent birthday. Con-
spicuous among those who thus hon
ored the emperor were Frithiof hansen
and Bjornson.
DR.. Mjoen's senatorium was burned
to the ground a few days ago. 1t was
located at Gneffenasen, near Christi
ania. Fortunately all the patients es-
capped and were taken to Mjoen's villa.
The loss entailed is estimated at $4,000
crowns.
Money orders, representing the
amount of 100000 crowns, were re-
ceived at Farsund during the year Of
1908. Nearly all of this amount came
from America, while part OF it came
from sailors from different ports in the
world.
Two storthing representatives, viz
Messrs. Andersen and Ellingsen, who
were made knights Of st. Olaf by
King Oscar. on his recent birthday,
have declined with thanks to accept
the decoration.
Minister of State Lowenskjold has
donated a sum. of 100000 crowns to
the Christiania university, which shall
form legacy bearing the name
of their son. the recent attache, Otto
LowenskjOld.
Large focks of moose are causing
much damage to forest owners in
Osterdalen and vicinity. They eat
the bark from the fir trees, thus caus-
ing these to dry and eventually die.
The Bergen Steamship company
has in Middlesborough ordered pas
senger steamship, which will be |
launched in March. 1905. 1t will, |
when finished. cost $4,000 crowns.
From Gundbrands valley comes the
report that 1.-The American fever has
again set in and hundreds of young
men from This section will start for
the far west this spring."
Professor Anton f. L'Abee, teacher
Of languages. died at his home IN
Bergen Feb. 10, aged 90 years. Pro
fessor L'Abee is said to have spoken
seven languages f1uently.
A diptheria epidemic has broken out
among the students of Jaederus high
schools. Not less than thirty students
ire at present afflicted with the
dreaded disease.
In Hamburg Germany, 10000
marks have been subscribed for the
sufferers.
A new bank will be started in
this spring, with a capital
# 100000 crowns.
DENMARK.