Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-03-15
Recent Occurrences of Interest
in Sweden, Norway and
Denmark.
PRINCE EUGEN NOW IN PARIS
No Confirmation of the Eumor of
His Engagement 90 Swe-
dish Actress.
SWEDEN.
Stock holm.

80 ~ u.s. ~ - = 49,
been made of the rumored engage
uent of the prince 10 a Swedish
actress. although there are many who
believe the story. At any rate the
story has been given wide publicity in
the European and American press. but
time will 500 tell whether or not the
story lacks a foundation. Prince Eu
gen is a popular prince because of his
democratic ways. AS an artist he
ranks high and cares more for the
brush than royalty. One always finds
him i'm company with artists and ii
Is said that he will cheerfully
his rights TO the throne Of Sweden. He
is certainly not a statesman and hates
a uniform. If Is said that when he
studied art i'm Paris a few years ago,
few If any OF his fellow pupils in the
various studios knew his identity. Dur
ing his stay i'm Paris he lived in the
most u~npretentious quarters and the
Latin section and 1t is even reported
that one time when he neglected TO
pay his rent. he returned home late at
night only to find his furniture and
personal belongings had been dumped
into the street. His portrait collec-
tons in Stockholm are rare md his
own groups OF Swedish landscapes"
have been exhibited in all the leading
art galleries Of Europe. Prince Eu-
gen has now a large income from his
paintings.
Socialism md capitalism will be
reconciled when land monopoly has
been abolish IS the opinion of Mr..
Johan Hanson, n Swedish economist.
Writing in the Social Tidskrift Stock
holml Mr.. Hanson reviews the land
ownership in both Europe and Amer
ica. As early as the middle century
those who foresaw the evil results of
private ownership of land the writer
reminds us and the man TO whom he
longs the credit of bringing the land
ownership forclbly to public notice.
was Henry George. "In Denmark"
continues the writer, ''the reformers
are organized in the Danish Henry
George association. The question is
vigorously discussed in word and print
and the new liberal governn ent seems
to be In favor of the movement. In
Sweden there are signs that the real
estate question will soon become a
public issue. The large domains of
the country need legal protection. An
organization Is also under formation
the purpose Of which will be to
open up the land and Its riches to the
people and control private exploita-
ton"
King Oscar Is In need Of rest and
his physicians have recommended a
trip to southern Europe. His majes-
ty will therefore depart I'm the near
future for the Riviera. where he will
be Joined by the queen. Later on he
will extend his trip to Italy. He will
return to Sweden during the first part
of May. During his journey he will
be accompanied by Vice Admiral
Polander, Cabinet Secretary Aker-
helm. Count Stromfelt, and his physi.
clan, DIR. Flensbnrg. He will pay a
visit TO Emperor William in Berlin
during the latter part of this month.
Judging from the general attitude
OF the Scandinavian press. the Swedish
and Norwegian papers are now hav-
Ing a hot conflict over the reindeer
question In the north and the alleged
Punishment ot Swedish subjects In the
south. The Swedish papers accuse
the Norwegian officials Of brutality
and heartlessness In driving the Lapps
and poor Swedes out Of the country.
and the Norwegian papers deny the ac-
cusations IN the most positive manner.
There has been no end Of comment
In the Norwegian and Swedish press
regarding Minister Grip, who is still
serving the Swedish government at
Washington. He has been granted
rights as q Swedish citizen and II IS
assumed that he has thereby severed
all connection with Norway. his native
land. He has always been n warm
personal admirer OF King Oscar and
will not renouncc his allegiance 10 the
Swedish government.
Eleonara Dnsc. The famous Italian
actress. Is at present appearing at the
Dramatic theatcr in Stockholm. She
brought with her not less than sixty
trunks She has been drawing In
mense audiences ana has taken Stock
holm nv storm.
Miss Greta ~Strindhcrg. daughter Of
the celebrated author. August Strind
berg and at present engaged with the
Swedish thcater in Helsingfors, Fin.
land. has signed a contract with the
Ronnblai company for next season.
Mr.. ]. II Mathcr. president Of the
CHI Iron company. In Cleveland. o..
has purchased Eugene Jansson's ia
mons painting. "Evcntide." for 1000
crowns. Mr.. Mather was n visitor In
the Swedish capital last mouth.
"Hambnrger Bars," the famous
Stockholm cafe. has been sold TO d.
rector Anton Berg. OF Stockholm's
bank. for 100000 crowns. This is one
Of the Swedish capitals most historic
cafes and is over $50 years ora.
The Swedish minister In Christiania
recommends to the foreign department
the purchase Of new quarters for the