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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06
SWEDEN.

Hjalmar Nilsson is chairman OF q
committee on which are John Lind
Aaron Carlson and G. K. Wallerstedt
Swedish consul, which will consider a
plan for Swedish-American steam.
ship line that II is proposed to put
into operation by 1916. Henry Skantze
financial agent of the company, Is
in America. A line direct from New
York to Gothenburg that. with -four
ships. would maintain a seven-day
schedule. Is planned. II is expected
that 100000 can be raised in the
form OF subscriptions In the United
States and that Minneapolis, with its
large Swedish population. will contrib
ute an important part of the sum-
II was mentioned in a former issue
that Doctor Akerblom OF Falun re.
stored the eyesight of Blind Emil, I"
who was born blind, and is thirty
years old. II was also mentioned
that the only kind OF objects that
Emil recognized by sight was a tree
Later II was found that he could rec.
ognize colors. Different colors made
different impressions even on his
blind eyes, and when he saw those
colors he also experienced the same
sensations as before. The doctor was
greatly surprised when Emil looked
at the bedspread and said: There
Is the red bedspread." His eyes are
so sensitive that he must stay in a
dark room most Of the time.
The Identification of the Riksgrans
railway. the northernmost in the
world, Is completed. The power sta.
tion at Porjus is not finished yet, SO
the steam power station at Kiruna
must supply energy for the time be-
ing.
II is proposed that the national gov
eminent buy the Jungfrun (virgin)
island in the Sound OF Kalmar and
turn IL into a national park before II
is too badly disflgured by the work
going on in stone quarries on the
island.
Infantile paralysis, much dreaded
disease, has broken out in Ed parish,
Angermanland. The epidemic broke
out at the same time and place last
year.
A Swede who has lived In Australia
for 80 years has opened headquarters
In Cafe for the purpose Of turning as
many Swedish emigrants as possible
TO Australia.
Many oatfelds in Halland have
been so badly damaged by drought
that the stock has been turned loose
on them to eat what has not been
burned up. Many farmers have made
up their minds to sell all their stock
except one COW, which they will keep
during the coming year.
Knut Wallenberg. one OF Sweden's
leading business men, paid the OK.
penses Of the $50 members of the
Swedish riksdag who visited the ma
tional exposition In Christiania, Nor
way, in the early part of July.
July was very hot day. and the
city of Stockholm used 10000, 600
gallons of water on that day, thereby
establishing new record.
Forest fires have been raging in diff,
ferent parts OF Sweden. The damage
is not known at this time. But II
must be very great, for thousands
upon thousands of acres of valuable
timber has been destroyed. Thou.
sands of soldiers were called out to
fight the flames, and but for their aid
the fires would have assumed the dI.
meDslons OF a national calamity.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

Great Britain rushed its prepare
lions for general war, both on land
and sea, and Germany, France and
Italy prepared for immediate mobiliza-
ton.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06
Personal

AIRS. Bessie Wakefield was convicted
at New Haven, Conn, of numbering
her husband. and given a life SEN
tence.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

Austrians and Servians fought sew.
eral battles, both suffering heavy
losses.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

The Prince de la Tour d'Auvergne
Lauraguais was killed in an automo-
bile accident while returning TO Paris
from Lourdes
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

Germany demanded an explanation
of Russia's mobilization of troops.
The car replied 1t was too late to
stop it, and ordered his entire army
modified
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

The National One Cent Letter Post.
age association has begun campaign
for a reduction of one cent In letter
postage and is asking business men
all over the country to join in the
movement.
Telluride, Colo, was practically
ruined by a food originating in a
cloudburst and two women were
drowned.
A homing pigeon that was released
two years ago from a balloon near
Chicago has just returned to its home
in Kansas City, Mo.
The Michigan supreme court fined
the National Cash Register company
$4,000 for violating the states anti
trust law.
The markets of the world were de-
moralized by the war news. Wheat
rose sharply in price and stocks de-
clined.
Four persons we're killed and four
injured when a train smashed a
stalled automobile at Ravinia, near
Chicago.
Arthur Gentsch, diver, descended
212 feet in Long Island sound, estab-
fishing, 1t was said, new record in
deep sea diving.
Henry L. Ford, former United States
commissioner, convicted of malfeas
ance in office at Eureka, Cal, haa
been sentenced to one years imprip
onment and fine of $1,000.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06
Domestic

Governor Goethals Of the Panama
canal zone announced that the first
trip through the canal by an ocean
going vessel will take place August 8,
when the steamer Cristobal viii go
from Colon to Balboa. Opening of the
canal to world traffic win be August
is. when the steamer Ancon will make
the first Official trip.
Prohibition Democrats will continue
to have a majority In both houses OF
the Texas legislature, according to
final election returns received from the
primary last Saturday.
Thomas E. Taylor. an undertaken,
was shot and killed on street Of
Jackson. Miss. by his brother. Robert.
business rival. who then killed him
self.
An epidemic of rabies broke out In
Pittsburgh. IL persons being bitten by
mad dogs in one day.
The army worm, which has been de-
stroying Michigan crops, has been
routed. say DR.. @. d. Shafer and G. C..
Woodin, Michigan Agricultural college
experts, who have been helping farm
eys wage war on the pest. They report
the total loss 100000.
Owing to the spread of local option
In Illinois the governments special tax
on spirits, collected In Chicago, will be
$4,000 less than last year.
Fire in Seattle did more than s1.00o.-
900 damage to the docks.
Charles @. Worthington has offered
the state OF New Jersey 5000 acres Of
mountain land for game preserve.
Two bandits held up Louisville q
Nashville train near New Orleans,
killed brakeman.
Col H. A. Greene, commander-in-
chief OF the central department OF the
army. at Chicago. received orders from
Washington transferring him to the
army service schools at Leayenworth.
Kan.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

Telluride, Colo, was practically
ruined by a food originating in a
cloudburst and two women were
drowned.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

Three hundred and ten members Of
the United States house of represen-
tatives have sent q joint letter to the
Nobel committee of the Norwegian
parliament at Christiania recommend
ing that the Nobel peace prize Of 1914
be awarded to Representative Rich
ard Bartholdt OF Missouri.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

The Michigan supreme court fined
the National Cash Register company
$4,000 for violating the states anti
trust law.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06
DIGEST OF WORLDS
IMPORTANT NEWS
EPIToME OF THE BIG HAPPEN.
iNes OF THE WEEK.
TO Be READ At A GLANCE
Items, Both Foreign and Domestic,
That Have Interest for Busy Read
ere, Arranged and Classified
for Their Convenience.
Washington

The treasury department discovered
oleomargarine frauds amounting to
$10.000,0OO and seized two oleo plants
in Providence, r. l.. and one In Co
lumbus, o.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

A homing pigeon that was released
two years ago from a balloon near
Chicago has just returned to its home
in Kansas City, Mo.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

Former Speaker Cannon announced
his candidacy for congress.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

- SAA A-SAAdCos
Former Speaker Cannon announced
his candidacy for congress.
Prof Paul Reclus, noted French sur
geon and member of the Academy of
Medicine, died at the age Of sixty
seven years.
Nine. Caillaux was found not guilty
of murder In killing CASTOR Calmette,
editor Of lie Figaro. Paris, on the
ground Of temporary insanity.
Giovanni Caviggia and passenger
were killed at Novara, Italy, when
their aeroplane fell from a height Of
500 feet.
Lieutenant Harry Hammerstein, u.
stein, the impresario. died in New Lon
don. Conn.
Augustus N. Smith. ninety-nine
years old, the Oldest graduate of Yale
university, died in Washington.
James ]. Glennon was killed at
GAINESVILLE, Wis. while fishing when
his steel rod touched a live" electric
wire.
Miss Helen M. Angle OF Stamford.
Conn. was held criminally responsible
by the coroner for the death of Waldo
r. Ballou. who was found dying out
side her apartment.
Rev. G. w. Lutz. superintendent OF
the Winona Mimi district of the
Methodist church, took her life by
drowning in Lake Winona-
Landini. italian aviator, with pas
senger. few over the Monte Rosa
range of the Alps.
Henry Strut, second Baron Belper.
died In London at the age Of sixty
four years. He was an aid de camp
to King George and chairman Of the
county council
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

DR.. Henry Knox stratford. known as
the Oldest parcticing physician In the
United States and acknowledged to
have been one Of the country's fore.
most authorities on eclectic medicine
and surgery. died m Chicago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

A special meeting OF the ting OF
Akershus amt resolved to buy the
Raanda falls in the Glommen for
s270.o00. The amt win have to Dor
row about 100000 for paying this
amount and building power plant.
The capacity of the falls is said to
be 5000 horsepower.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

The Norwegian missions in MAZDA
gascar have established s27 congre-
cations. having total membership OF
$3.50. About $4,000 children attend
800 Sunday schools. One hundred ma.
tives are serving as ordained ministers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

Prof Paul Reclus, noted French sur
geon and member of the Academy OF
Medicine, died at the age Of sixty
seven years.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

Arthur Gentsch, diver, descended
212 feet in Long Island sound. estab-
fishing, 1t was said, a new record in
deep sea diving.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

Four persons we're killed and four
injured when a train smashed a
stalled automobile at Ravinia, near
Chicago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

The Japanese steamer Komagata
with $50 Hindus who resisted the
Canadian governments order OF de
portation more than three months, left
the harbor OF Vancouver bound for the
Orient.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

The markets of the world were de-
moralized by the war news. Wheat
rose sharply in price and stocks de-
clined.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

1t is proposed that the national gov
eminent buy the Jungfrun (virgin)
island in the Sound Of Kalmar and
turn 1t into national park before It
is too badly disfigured by the work
going on in stone quarries on the
island.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

Nine. Caillaux was found not guilty
of murder In killing CASTOR Calmette,
editor Of lie Figaro. Paris, on the
ground Of temporary insanity.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

The electrifcation OF the Riksgrans
railway, the northernmost in the
world, Is completed. The power sta.
tion at Porjus is not finished yet, so
the steam power station at Kiruna
must supply energy for the time be-
ing
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

The report of the committee on the
defenses was discussed behind closed
doors by the storthing. 1t carries an
extra appropriation of $4,000, 900,
which is large amount for coun.
try of the financial standing OF Nor
way. II is proposed to use almost one
half of this amount for forts along
the Christiania ford. v
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

A Norwegian seamen's church is to
be built In Hamburg. Germany. A
site has been bought and plans and
specifications have been completed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

Knut Wallenberg. one Of Sweden's
leading business men, paid the Ok.
penses of the $50 members of the
Swedish riksdag who visited the ma
tional exposition in Christiania. Nor
way, in the early part of July.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

A Swede who has lived In Australia
for 80 years has opened headquarters
In Cafe for the purpose of turning as
many Swedish emigrants as possible
TO Australia.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

The city council OF Mosjoen, Nord.
land, has voted contribution of s45.-
900 tc the Nordland rSilroad on con-
dition that the road be built TO Mos.
Ioen in the near future
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

Infantile paralysis. much dreaded
disease, has broken out in Ed parish,
Angermanland. The epidemic broke
out at the same time and place last
year.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

At Thai. Nisserdal, large deposits
Of iron ore have been discovered. In.
vestigaticns have proved that the per.
centage OF iron is large enough to
warrant mining.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

Many oatfields in Halland have
been so badly damaged by drought
that the stock has been turned loose
on them to eat what has not been
burned up. Many farmers have made
up their minds to sell all their stock
except one COW. which they will keep
during the coming year
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

American surgeons congress opened
in London and Dr. J. B. Murphy oil
Chicago was installed as president.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

Two suffragettes belonging to the
British nobility, Lady Barclay and
Hon. Miss Edith Fitzgerald, were ar
rested at Buckingham palace, where
they made persistent attempts to pre-
sent to King George letter written
to his majesty by Mrs, Emmelins
Pankhurst.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

Gar Of Russia warned Austria he
would uphold Servia. ordered an army
of 1.2S0.00o modified and called out
a great number of reserves.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

Nestor Wilmart. Belgian banker,
railroad man. newspaper proprietor
and sportsman, was sentenced to ten
years Imprisonment and $500 fine on
a charge OF swindling the public out OF
IS, 40O, 900 by over-issuing shares in thu
Ghent-T erneuzen railway in 1912.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

Giovanni Caviggia and passenger
were killed at Noyara, Italy. when
their aeroplane fell from a height Of
500 feet.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

Lieutenant Harry Hammerstein. u.
s. A.. eldest son Of Oscar Hammer
stein, the impresario. died in New Lon
don, Conn.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

July z was very hot day, and the
city of Stockholm used 10000, 600
gallons of water on that day, thereby
establishing new record.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

Henry Strut. second Baron Belper.
died in London at the age of sixty
four years. He was an aid de camp
to King George and chairman Of the
county council
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

Augustus N. Smith. ninety-nine
years old. the Oldest graduate of Yale
university, died in Washington.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

Rebels In Haiti were defeated twice
by the government troops, losing
heavily.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

Miss Helen M. Angle Of Stamford.
Conn, was held criminally responsible
by the coroner for the death of Waldo
r. Ballou. who was found dying out
side her apartment.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-08-06

James J. Glennon was killed at
GAINESVILLE, Wis. while fishing when
his steel rod touched live" electric
wire.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-03
Bl-CENTENARY OF THE BRITISH
 REICNING HOUSE OF HANOVER

This day marks the twentieth anni- Eersary of the reign of the royal touse of Hanover over Great Britain. The death of Queen Anne on the first # August, 1714, brought the dynasty # the Stuarts to and end. and the British crown fell to George Lewis, the Elector of Hanover as the nearest keir in tho Protestant line Queen Anne, the last of the Stuarts, was married to Prince George. g, brother if King Christian of Denmark, and lad thirteen chiIdrens but all of them lied young.
 The Hapoverian ruler who first founded a new British dynasty two J 5kentur1 es ago was the son of Ernest [, the drst elector of Hanover. and of he Princess Sophia, daughter of Frederick, Elector-PaIatine, and of Elizabeth. the daughter of James I of England. The father of the first George was the son of that George 2 pf Brunswick-Luneburg. whos entered Into an agreement with his six broth Ars that only one ofSthem should mar fy. and cast lots to decide the issue George was the winner in the lottery For wife. which was to decide the, future dynasty of a mighty empire.
 The Hanover succession Nvas ssdecided. zby a statute passed in 1 TO l. whereby Sophia, grand daughter of J lanes and spouse of the ,Iet tp--of IItnover, was declared next heir to the British crown, after William H. 2An11e,f and their descendants, and the succession was vested upon the heirs of her body, being Protestants.'' s.sss
 The first George succeeded his fath . CT as Elector of Hanover in 1898, so he had had an experience of sixteen years as a ruler when he was called 9o the British throne. When notified That he was King of England. after the death of Queen Anne, the sto1id German Betrayed no exciseTaent and but sscant enthusiasm His knowledge Of English was limited to asfew words and he had little desire tosextend his yocabulary Through out his reign Fss often induIgen in comparisons be- tween Eng1ishmen and his own peo-- I1e which were not at all f1attering to the former
 Although Queen Anne left a Tory aaainistry which was thought to be favoraB bic to the restoration of her brother James,, the esPretender,'' the parliamerntar ary senactTnents for the suc-' cession of the House of HamoVer were carried oi1t without any opposition Tt was nottuntil September 18th. how lever, that the Electer of Hanover, now become George IT of Great Brit iain. sailed away for Erigla d Landing sat Greenwich. the new King was re- sreived by the lords of the regency. iwho hads been conducting affairs since the deaths of t7ne Queen.
 On the day following Georges arr rival he held a great court iI1sfne pal ace at Greenwich, and it wass speedily evident; that the official left overs of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-03
BEST EFFORTS OF NEW PRIEST ARE
 PLEDGED CHURCH
Saint Patrick's New Pastor Speaks to New Flock For
 First Time.

Rev. John c. Lynch, who assumed the pastorate of St Patrick's parish. last week preached yesterday at all the masses. He said in part: eThe election of this church is a test of your generosity. It is work of zeal and sacrifice of the former. pastor. I have been sent here by the bishop to labor among you and. as you all realize, we have 8 very heavy burden to face but. with your loyal co-opera- stion. we will reduce this debt mater tally every year.
 .'I will do all in my power to ad- vance the cause of the poor and the sick to alleviate their sufferings and be a so1a,ce to them in their afflic- tionS''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-08-03

Queen Anne's administration were due to lose their official heads. Lord Treasurer Oxford was barely permit ted to kiss the Kings hand, while the Duke of Or1nond was refused admit tance to the royal presence. and Ha<s-1 court, the Lord Chancellor, was turned out of office at once.
 When the first of the Georges ar rived in England he was in his nfTy-
 fifth year. To the masses of English
 man the monarch was .sbloonnin' furriner,'' and his inabtlityD to speak the tongue of his. adopted coelntry'
 was a great disadvantages When he reached London there were some
 demonstrations in his homer, but they
 were hollow and lacking in 6fervor.
 Two hundred coaches filled with mo-
 bles preceded the royal coach in the triunphal procession into the capi- tai The city fathers met the King with
 expressi ohs of loyalty on their lips,
 but with very little love in their hearts. The hatred of the new King led to many quarrels* between his en-
 enies and his. adherents, and Charles A1dworth, a member of Parliament,
 was killed in n duel with Col. Chud- Neigh, a Whig, following a discussion of the merits of the new monarch.
 King George V is the eighth ruler
 of the House of Hanover to sit on
 the British throne. The first George
 died in 1727, after a reign of nearly thirteen yeaTSt ana was -SIICC0oded edsf)yH
 his son, who, as George IT, ruled for
 thirty three years His son, Prince
 Frederick Louis, died several years
 before George IT. and the latter's grandson ascended the throne sas
 George III in 176O. The reign of the third George covered a period of near ly sixty years, although during his lat ter years he was incapacitated by in sanity. George w ruled from 1920 fo 1880. Queen Caroline, whom he tried to divorce, gave him no heir, and he was succeeded by his brother, whose reign continued for seven years. Queen Victoria. his successor and the first woman ruler of the House of Hanover, was the daughter of Ed ward, Duke of Kent, the fourth son of the third George. Victoria's un- cle, the Duke of Cumberland be- came King of Hanover, because Of the law which excluded females from that throne, and so the long connec- ton between the crowns of Great Britain and Hanover was terminated. Queen Victoria's reign of nearly sixty-four years, surpassing even the three-score years of the rule of George III, was the longest in Eng lands history. George TIT stands sec l ond in. the. list of long reigns Henry l III, a. thirteenth century monarch, !, l TIT in the succeeding century. had a reign Of half a century. Queen Eliz- abeth,s rule extended over a period of
 forty-fite years
 The present English dynasty, now