The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-09

Copenhagen, May s.-The possibiI- ity of a defensive alliance between Norway, Sweden and Denmark is oc- cupytng the serious attention of states men in all three of these scandina- vian countries
 Up to a few months ago such a. conn bination was considered out of the question because of the friction be- tween Norway and Sweden. whose un- ion was dissolved in 1905-
 If Sweden joins such an alliance, 1t will be because of the so-called Rus sian peril. On most questions since the dissolution of the lsnion with Nor way, Sweden has not been on very cordial terms with the other Scandi-s navian countries and it will take some great common danger to bring her in to closer relations with her imme- diate neighbors.
 The feeling that such an alliance will come is very strong in Norway One of its strongest prophets is the arctic explorer, Dr. Frfdthj of Nansen, who believes that the understanding will come as soon as the necessity for it grows little stronger With Nor way and Sweden seeking such an alli- ance it is certain that Denmark would make no objection to Joining
 Every ride on street car in Co-
 
 irresistible temptation to participate in a municipal lottery. The litter of used tickets which passengers throw into the streets was such serious an- noyance that The city decided to make the tickets valuable as lottery coupons. Automatic machines have been placed at the various trolley stations, and when the passenger steps from his car he may convert his used ticket in-S to a lottery coupon by inserting an oere, (about the equivalent of half a cent. The machine stamps the ticket with it's number in the drawing. Every month goods of local manufac- ture are given as premiums in this lottery.
 Denmark's ideal methods of agrf- culture will be exhibited in Russia by motion pictures. A Russian court of hciaI Leonidas V. Pjankhoh, will tour the agricultural districts Of Russiat showing the pictures and explaining the r17etfo ods which have made Danish farming the standard of Europe.
 The little Crown Prince Oiav, like severy Norwegian boy. Is striving to be- come the champion ski jumper of the world. He was given his first skis at the age of three years and during the has been jumping from forty to fifty feet. He Is as clever as any boy of his age at the sport and is so enthu- siastic about it that he attends all the big contests.
 When King FIaakon and Queen Maud came to Norway in 1905 they knew nothing about winter sports, but. before their first winter was over, the royal pair became fascinated with skiing. and, under the tutelage of Cap of the most expert ski runners in Norway. they became so proficient thatsthey could compete with any na-. tive born Of their age.
 In the winter the royal family live for several weeks in a small house. est ski derby This house, which was a gift from the people, is built in the Norwegian peasant style and is; furnished in true sportsman fashion. Neither the King or Queen care much for royal ceremony and etiquette, so grounds constitute the most enjoyable season of their year.
 They found particular pleasure re- gently in entertaining the Prince Of Wales their neph CIV, Wflo los tried skiing for the first time. The Prince took that during the last day of his visit he made a trip to the high @noun-s tains and glaciers, a feat that is not considered lightly even by experience ed mountain climbers. When he left for home he expressed the intention Of corning back next winter. if pos sible.
 Not since it's Supposedly invincible battalfons were rolled back by the has the Turkish army experienced a greater shock than the order issued by the new Secretary of War. En- vers Bey, that hereafter all Turkish soldiers must eat with 8, knife and fork. The enlisted men are not only alarmed at the, prospect of handling the strange implements, but are hurt by the intimation that faithful hands, which have always served the pri- mary purpose of conveying food toi their mouths, should be deemed no longer fit for that useful service
 The Turkish private is mot proving an apt pupil When his auperiors are absent he sauats upon the floor and, devours his food in the good old fashioned way, but at the approach of an officer he scramb1es to 9seat at the table and falls to yielding his can command
 The ciyilizing process is not to stop with teaching the Turkish Soldier ta-; ble manners. The edfct has also gone forth that he must learn to read and write
 The refusal of landlords in Vienna to rent flats to persons with children has become such an obstacle to fam flies of the working c@asses that they are suffering real hardship in thelr quest for suitable living quarters. The condition of affairs has been present ed to the city council and a propo- sal made to lower the taxes on houses whose owners would permit children to live in them. While this partic- ular motion was shelved it is not inn probable that something may be done lsin this direction. Since taxes on ! m RFl Il