Omaha daily bee., 1911-10-08
Danish Crop Yield
This Year is Best
for Forty Years

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, oct. 7.-Ac-
cording to all reports the harvest OF 1911
in Denmark will surpass all records since
1865. Not in forty-three years has weather,
labor and other conditions proven so
suspicious to the farmer, and hereafter
when the agriculturist wishes to point TO
an ideal harvest, no will refer to 1911.
| There is only one discordant note, that
OF the turnip and grass growers who
have suffered on account of the long
drouth.
1t was feared that labor would be
! scarce, but the employment agencies did
their work SO well that no shortage was
felt, and with the exception Of the large
farms, harvest was completed within
three weeks.
Danish Reporter Gets ScoOp.
Following a discussion on the safety
of art works in local galleries which re-
suited from the theft of "Mona Lisa"
reporter on a local paper distracted
valuable Dutch painting from the Danish
National gallery Tho picture was taken
to the office of the paper, and although
the manager of the gallery was informed
over the telephone that a painting had
been stolen from his collection, he re-
| that none was missing.
-Four hours later the reporter returned
the painting to the manager. The affair
has caused much comment, and the min
istry, which has charge of the gallery,
has Instituted an inquiry which is ex-
pected to lead to plan for the better
safeguarding of art treasures
King of Greece is Thrifty,
! - to-
! business monarch, has been making his
annual visit to Denmark, where he spent
some time in looking after his extensive
interests. King George did not make his
usual visit last year on account of
troubles at home which demanded his at
tention.
The Grecian king displayed his fine
business acumen by investing in real
estate holdings which promise. on ac-
count of their location TO increase enor-
mously in value. His buildings here have
already brought him a nice profit. The
king is also interested in vineyard
here, and he sells his wine to local deal
ers and continental exporters
Brun May Come Back.
1t is reported that Constantin Brun,
Danish envoy to Great Britain, may
again be sent to washington where he
served his government for thirteen years
1t was much against his will that Brun
was transferred to London, and It is said
he will welcome the chance to return to
the United States.
Danish Politicians Work.
That some OF the Danish cabinet Of
ficers take their well-earned vacations
seriously is evident from reports received
from their summer homes. Minister of
the Interior Jensen Sonderup is rest
ing at his farm by arising at o'clock
| each morning and following the pillow for
the remainder of the day, Anders Mel
sen, minister OF agriculture, Is getting
valuable experience by taking active part
in the harvest at his home.
Panama Canal IA Benefit.
1t is hoped here that the decline in the
population OF the Danish West Indies.
which has continued since lS40 may be
ended by the opening of the Panama
canal. In 1910 there were 1900 people
on the islands, and by 1870 the number
was reduced to 3S,O00 Ten years ago the
Danish West Indies reported a population
of SO,5OO and the number today is given
at q, 100 OF this number, st. CroiX has
1000 and st. John little over 900.
That the feeling here that the opening
of the canal will increase the population
is shared abroad, is indicated by the eff
forts of the Royal Mail Packet company
of London to secure from the Danish
government an extension of the dock
privileges which it enjoys in ST. Thomas.
To the representative of the company now
here, the government has given only a
vague answer, saying that no decision
would be made within a year or eighteen
months.
Praise for Our Army.
Lieutenant Becker of the Royal Danish
Life guards has returned from a visit TO
the United States full of praise for the
American army, In company with Ad-
miral Togo, the lieutenant watched the
army maneuvers at West Point, and he
was delighted with the training Of the
American forces.
At the Danish autumn maneuvers n
new military bridge invented by Lieu
tenant Won der Maase will receive its
first test. The bridge is designed to
enable infantry to cross streams quickly
and noiselessly.
Judiciary and Bar