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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-10-17

Berne, Oct. 16.-During an artillery
duel between Germans and French
near Ffetterhausen ten shells fell on
Swiss soil. Considerable damage was
dcne in the village of Largen, near
Bonfl 1t is reported that Germans
have lost over 500. 1t is officially de-
clsred that cholera now exists in the
Russian and Servian armies
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-10-17

London, Oct. ia news agency
dispatch from Paris this afternoon
says the French are pressing toward
Metz from two directions and hope to
lay siege to the city within a week.
Metz is surrounded by a circle of the
strongest fCrtresses of the German
empire. The advance French guard
is now within u miles of the outer
works fMetZ. Ii
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-10-17
EXPECT GERMANS
TO OCCUPY OSTEND
War Flashes

Madrid, Oct ia steady stream
of German refugees are arriving from
Portugal. 1t is reported the plague
has broken out in Portugal.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-10-17

Vienna, Oct 16.-Russia's demand
for the surrender of Przemysl was
refused late today. Austrians are
forcing the Russians Lack through
Carpathians.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-10-17

Paris, Oct. 16,-At o'clock this
afternoon an official announcement
says the left wing of the allies has
been extended from Ypres to the
coast.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-10-17

Pekin, Oct. 16.-It is reported today
that all women and children and all
non-cCmbatants are leaving Using Tao
Japanese and British continue their
attack on the German lease-hold.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1914-10-17

Washington, Oct 16.-ProtesN5
against American ships coaling Ger
man vessels in the vicinity of the
Philippines was filed with. the state
department today by the British am
Dassador. =
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1914-05-21
Norway's History

AZ far back as reliable history al
Norway and Sweden have been in
babited by people OF Germanic stock.
with the exception OF the extreme
north. where Films have lived as ON
ads from time immemorial-
Until about nine hundred years ago
the people OF the north spoke prac.
ically the same language, generally
known as Old Morse. Before the year
800 they we're divided between a num-
Der OF petty kings. When King Har.
aid Haarfagre (Fairhalred) united the
various domains into one kingdom. In
S72. II Is said that he could boast that
he had subdued 81 petty kings. Den
mark became n kingdom under the
powerful CORN the Old, about the
year 900. Almost at the same time
large parts Of the present Sweden
were subdued by kings OF the Ynglin-
ga family.
In modern times the people Of the
North are generally called Scandina-
VANS. This appellation Is derived
from the name OF the s~outhernmost
portion Of Sweden. now called Skane.
which is sometimes Latinized into
Scania or Scandal. An English lin
guist suggested "Scandian" for Scan
dinavian, but he has found few for
lowers.
Attempts to Unite Countries.
For more than nine hundred years
attempts have been made time and
again to eliminate one or two of the
three Scandinavian kingdoms. Their
inhabitants are OF the same stock.
their languages are so much alike that
they can easily understand each other
and their religion is the same. This
argument has been-why not unite
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ever lived N Scandinavia. This
woman has Justly been called The
Semiramis OF the North" Upon the
death OF King Olaf, at the age OF
seventeen. she managed TO have her
cousin. Erik OF Pommern, a lad only
six years old. made king Of Den.
mark, Norway and Sweden. He was
crowned at Kalmar. Sweden, IN 1897.
Hence the union of the countries OF
the North Is known In history as the
kalmar union. This union has always
been an inspiration to those who
would like to see a united Scandina-
via. About twelve years ago an at
tempt was made I erect a monu-
ment Of Queen Margreta as q means
of molding public opinion IN favor OF
reviving the Scandinavian union. This
plan was swept away. however, by the
breaking up OF the union OF Sweden
and Norway.
kaImar Union Dissolved.
The Kalmar union experienced a
checkered career. The Swedes broke
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land and the Farce islands. which
had always belonged to Norway.
Napoleon was crushed. Denmark
was eliminated az a military power.
All OF northern Europe endorsed the
plan OF having Norway ceded to Swe
den. The Norwegians realized their
position at once. The country had
been impoverished by wars. and the
failure Of the crops IN 1872 has no
counterpart In the history OF the coun-
try. Thousands upon thousands Of
Norwegianc barely saved their lives
BY eating the inner bark Of the Nor
way pine. The terrible news anne in
the gloom OF the northern midwinter.
1t CALLED the people To be traded away
Ike dumb beasts.
Norway Declares independence.
Prominent ~Norwegians met at Eds
void February Is and agreed TO call
a national convention for the purpose
Of drafting a constitution for Norway.
Sunday. February %, was set aside as
a day OF prayer for the cause OF indie
pendence. and the people were sworn
10 stake everything. even to sacrifice
their lives. II need be. A constitu-
tional convention was called at Eds
void. which is located a few miles
north OF Krtstiania. The meetings
were held on the second floor OF the
main building OF the iron works Of
that place. There were 112 men from
all parts OF the country. The different
classes of people were eQuitably rep
resented. The new constitution was
drawn up May It, 1914. On the same
day kristian August, a Danish prince
who had held the position OF stat
holder" (regent) OF Norway, was
unanimously chosen king. On this
occasion the chair was occupied by
Prof. Georg Sverdrup. who was very
prominent before and during the con-
vention. After the election he made
a speech in which he said:
God Protect Old Norway"
Again we have raised the ancient
royal throne of Norway. from which
Adelstens and Sverres ruled the
country with wisdom and vigor. May
God protect old Norway"
Two days later the king and the
members OF the convention were
sworn to support the new constitu-
ton. They formed a chain OF brother
hood by linking hands. While in this
position they shouted.
United and true until the Dovre
mountains fall"
The constitution adopted was an
admirable document. Liberal use was
made OF the constitutions OF the Unit
ed States and Of France. But so many
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Oscar u, King of Sweden and Nor
way, at the Time Of the Dissolution
Of the Union Of Norway and Swe-
den, 1905.
away from IL several times, but the
final separation did not come until the
time OF the reformation. In 1920 King
Kristian ii was guilty of one OF the
o cruel deeds recorded in the an
nails OF the North. After a successful
wal against his enemies In Sweden
he had himself crowned king in Stock
holm. He then had So of the leading
on the ground that they were here
TICS" the pope having officially author
lied the campaign OF King Kristian.
In the course Of the next few day.
many other prominent Swedes in diff
ferent parts Of the country were killed
in cold blood. This aroused the
Swedes to a general uprising under
the leadership of Gustaf Vasa, n OF
the ablest and noblest men known to
the history of Sweden. After the
most miraculous escapes he overcame
the opposition and was made king OF
Sweden in 1923. This terminated the
Danish rule In Sweden. The reign
OF Gustaf Vasa, from 1923 to 1860.
marks the beginning of the golden
age Of Sweden.
Passing over a period of nearly
three hundred years we come to the
time of the Napoleonic wars, in which
all Of northern Europe was involved.
In 1909 Sweden was forced to give
up Finland to Russia This was a
great loss. A year later Jean Berna-
dotte, one Of Napoleon's marshals.
was made crown prince Of Sweden.
and changed his name to Karl Johan.
The nominal king Of Sweden, Karl
XIII. was old and feeble. and Karl
Johan soon became the real ruler of
the country. Napoleon and he
never very fond OF each other and In
1912 Karl Johan had a meeting with
the car Of Russia, the arch enemy
Of Napoleon. At this conference.
which was held in Abo, Finland, an
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Christian Nicholson, Premier OF Nor
way, 1905, at the Time Of the Disso-
luton Of the Union Of Sweden and
Norway.
features had to be changed and adapt
ed to the peculiar circumstances that
Sweden and Norway at War.
Norway was visited in June Of the
same year by representatives from
the great powers of Europe. who de-
manded the deposition Of the new
king. No satisfactory agreements
could be reached and war was the
outcome. To speak Of this val is
almost impossible without offending
either the Swedes or the Norwegians.
We shall not try to settle this on
suits. All parties agree on one point.
namely, that the new Norwegian king
was so afraid Of blood spilling that
time and again he ordered a retreat
when his men were most eager for a
fight. 1t is also agreed that the
Swedes had about 10000 men and the
Norwegians about 90, 900 men in the
field. The Swedes entered southeast
ern Norway. and made some head
way. The garrison at Fredrikstad fort
c~apitulated before a single man had
been wounded. Fort Fredriksten was
defended with great pluck. Karl Jo-
han began to suspect that the powers
would be Of little real help to him in
subduing Norway, and so he offered
a compromise to the effect that the
Norwegians could keep their consti-
tuition II they would drop their new
king and elect Karl XIII Of Sweden
In his place. King Kristian accepted
this offer and opened the gates Of
Fort F%redriksten to the Swedes. The
Norwegians were dismayed and Pro-
lessor Sverdrup said to his king:
'The N~orwegians complain not be-
cause they have shed too much, but
because they have not shed enough
blood"
The storting Qegislature) convened
in Kristiania, October Z, 1914. King
Kristian Fredrik resigned and left
Kristiania October 10. He lived rath.
er quietly until he became King Kris
tian VIII Of Denmark in 1889. Certain
parts Of the constitution were amend
ed, and King Karl XIII Of Sweden was
elected king Of Norway. November 1,
1914
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PAGE TWO

sources, has been marked and noted.
"While the constitution OF Eidsyold
has proved an inspiration to all the
people Of Norway, it has inspired most
Of all her explorers, her scholars, her
authors and her poets.
"Many of these are well known and
have a reputation throughout the civil
lied world and bear witness to the in
nate yigor and capacity OF the race.
And We. who are here assembled
today to commemorate the events Of
1S14, rejoice IL the fact that we come
from such a race. and join our kins
men on the othe~ side in paying tTibate
TO the founders OF constitutional lber-
~ in Norway"
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under n government? But It Ia Q
fact that these kingdoms have eve
been more completely separated from
and Independent Of each other than
they are today.
For q period OF ABA years Norway
was ruled by Danish monarchs resid-
ing in Copenhagen. and many were
the Danes who predicted that in due
time the two nations would be united.
For another 81 years Norway was
ruled by Swedish kings residing In
Stockholm. But Norway. deprived of
a ruler, a national government and a
legislature of her own for 525 years,
est degree of liberty eve enjoyed by
a nation.
AS early as the year 1880 Norway
was In such a condition that King
Knut Tor Canute, as he is known in
English history the Great, of Dem
mark, sent his son. Svein, to rule over
the Norwegians as their king. This
was the beginning Of a series of dy.
nastic entanglements with Denmark
which have continued until today.
The present kings Of Norway and
Denmark are brothers.
The last male descendant of King
Harald Haarfagre died in 1919. But
q princess Of that dynasty has mar
ried Duke Erik Of Sweden. and their
son, Magnus Ericsson, inherited the
thrones Of both Norway and Sweden.
The two countries remained under
the same ruler from 1919 until 1871.
scandinavian Countries United.
This brings us to the period when
the three Scandinavian countries werc
united under n ruler. To enter into
the details Of this union would take
too much space In a newspaper arti-
Gle. Suflce It to say that King Olaf
Of Denmark Inherited the throne of
Norway In 1880. and the union Of Den
mark and Norway II generally reck-
oned from this date. although 1t was
moi until 1850 that a formal agree
ment Was made that the two countries
should have the same king "for ever
and ever"
king Olaf died In 1887. But the
union was not severed, for his mother
was Queen Margreta, by far the
etrongest and ablest woman ruler VIVA
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The kings Of Norway and Sweden
Often found IT difficult to satisfy both
nations. The governments were sup
posed to be Independent OF each other.
But the two countries were 80 closely
connected that the actions OF one gov
ern-nent would be felt In the other.
Coasequently, there was a great deal
OF 'riction from time to time. In the
early eighties matters grew much
worse. The s%tortings amended the
coastitution 81 as to compel the men,
Der Of the cabinet TO appear In the
stcrting and explain and defend It's
policy, If need be. The constitution
provided that II three successive
strings passed a certain bill II
should become a law without being
ratified by the king. 1t did not say
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1914.
agreement was made that Kari Johan,
at the head Of 10000 Swedes, should
join the enemies of Napoleon. after
which Denmark should be compelled
to cede Norway to Sweden. England.
Austria and Prussia also agreed to
this bargain.
Norway Coded to Sweden.
Napoleon was defeated in the great
battle at Leipzig, In 1913, and Karl
Johan followed up the agreement by
turning against Denmark. BY the
treaty OF Kiel. January. 1914. King
Fredrik of Denmark coded Norway
TO Sweden, but kept Iceland. Green
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-28
Daddy: Bedtime
HowAne Keeper
NWV~-~-.~- Saved the
Fawnfs LIE.

~ AoK ana Evelyn sometimes went on trips o the zoo with daddy. but
they spoke about it. . .-. E
- II know" said daddy, 1--WE haven't been for q long, hong time, thatB
very true, but we'll surely go soon.
First though, I must tell you the story I heard Of one Of the desrS In
the 200.
"T&s mother deer had a beautiful young fawn, and, oh, she Yves 9 proud
Of her beautiful child! She gave the fawn all tine attention that any devoted
mother deer could.
"One day, alas. the fRwnL wh0 was somewhat delicate caught a terrific
cold. The mother deer was frightened, and by evening the & ms cough was
dreadful Now, the keeper had fed all the animals, and they b gone to bed
for the night But the deer cried 90 pfSeousiy that the good, kind keeper,
whose own home was near by, knew that something was the matter.
when he reached the little home Of tho mother deer and her beautiful
fawn he found the mother deer leaning her head sadly against the wire door,
and the fawn had her head by her mothers side.
"Oh, my child, my beautiful child, 10 Ill! She has such q dreadfus cold,
and rm afraid she'll diet! Oh, what can you do for herr waited the deer.
1.-THE keeper understood perfectly, and he took a big waRn rug and put IL
right over the fawn. Then he went back to Ibis home and heated some uMk,
The keeper sat up ali night with the fRwn, giving her warm milk and
keeping her we'll covered She did look % sick, and her big eyes looked so
pleading! They seemed to say:
ooh, Mr. Keeper, save me so I won't have 10 leave my mothTv
"And as the keeper began 10 soothe the fawn the mother deer looked on
and seemed 50 relieved.
TN the morning the fawnis cold was ever 80 much better Ee had almost
entirely disappeared, and by afternoon. when the fawn had been in the SUN
all the morning, she a really quite herself again.
"Once more her big eyes looked happy, and the mother deer, when the
keeper came to bring them their supper that night put her head on the keep
ers shoulder and cded-a very different cry from the night before. She cried
for joy because her lovely fawn was alive and well, and she cried O the
keepers shoulder because she knew the keeper had saved her beautiful chuds
life"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-28
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 1914.
BACK THE PRESIDENT.

The Forum believes that the people
of the nation, regardless Of politica
utilization are solidIy back Of the
president in his stand on the Mexican
situation. There has been a tendency
to play politics." however, on the part
Of some Of the representatives of the
people in Washington. While the
country faced one Of its gravest
crises, there were those at Washington
who dubbed with words. These men
will probably hear from their consti-
tuents later.
President Wilson held back in MeXi-
CO to the utmost limit Of human patti
ence. And while he held back, some
of the old guard politicians raved at
his waiting" policy. The moment he
proposed action, however, these same
men Immediately found fault with this
also, and while American lives were
in danger and America stood insulted
before the world, these men held back,
hoping to discredit the president with
the people.
This is no time to play politics. At
the banquet OF the International Law
association Saturday night in New
York Senator Root declared his loyal
ty to the president in the following
sentiment, which might well be taken
to heart by some Of the senator fell
lows in congress-:
Il have been feeling very un-
happy the last few days over our
affairs in Mexico. 1t isn't in the
possibility of human nature to
avoid differences Of opinion as to
policy, and everyone must act &C
cording to the dictates of his own
judgment and his own conscience
in the performance Of his duty. I
wish the cup could pass from us,
but the president has acted upon
his responsibility and his con-
science. He is the head of this
great nation. 1t Is for the nation
that he acts. No matter how we
may have differed in our opinions
of policy in the past, we must all,
every one of us. stand Loyalty by
him. There must be no backward
look, out forward for the success
n honor of our beloved country,
which we best serve in loyalty to
the chief magistrate upon whom
rests the responsibility Of leader
ship. Thank heaven, we have a
president in whose sincerity of
purpose. in whose genuine desire
to do what is right, wise, patriotic
and what is best for the country
and humanity, we can all trust alb
sOlutely. | trust it. l have differ
ed from him in the past on ques-
tions of policy, and doubtless shall
again. Men coming up with diff
ferent environment and associa-
tons and ideas must differ, but l
have confidence in the character
and purpose of the president Of
the United States"
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school and of the city. The May
vile Concert band serenaded him as
ne stepped off the train. The COVER
nor was the guest of Hon. M. L. Elken
OF the normal board of trustees during
his stay. After his visits to the nor
NAL and city schools, and before and
after his address in the opera house,
he met many of the citizens at their
places of business, escorted by Mr..
Elken.
Before an audience that filled the
opera house Gov. Hanna delivered an
address in the opera house in the al
tefnoon Hon. M. l.. Elken introduced
MIN as the present and next governor.
Mr.. Hanna's remarks We're non-po-
lltlcal and non-partisan. He detailed
some of his plans for state develop
ment, explained a plan he has in mind
for the furthering of good roads in
This state on a big scale, through in
creas1ng the automobile license from
three to five dollars and building up
the necessary finances on this founda-
uon. lie explained many matters Of
state government in an interesting
Inc informing way and held the at
teton Of his audience through quite
a lengthy talk.
1t is not very often thatrwe have a
real, live governor SIN our midst and
1t Is our belief that Gov. Hanna while
mere gave our citizens generally the
impression that he is a live one--a
I'VE Wire, energetic, and with ambi-
ton to give the state the best service
of which he is capable.
In his talk the governor compli-
mented the band and the band rect
procated by serenading him again as
he took the evening train on his de-
parture.
Mlnot independent: John Worst's
candidacy for the United States SEN
ate, has lent considerable interest to
the campaign. since this is a three.
handed tight. John Worst is strong
with the farmers and others and it
VIII not surprise his friends any il he
wins. He will not be able Is make
much Of a campaign. but will hardly
this necessary. Everybody knows
John 81. Worst and those who will
voIition.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-28
PettfbOne News.

pettibonef N. D, April 2z-To The
quardt are the proud parents of a baby
girl born April %.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. c.. Chapman are the
parents of a baby girl born April II.
The Pettibone Pets have their pitcher
and catcher hired for the season, they
being Herman and Anthem Peterson Of
Ruthven, Ia.
John Adams went to jamestown
Wednesday, returning Thursday in the
new Maxwell auto purchased while
there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Runyan were
passengers to Jamestown Saturday.
Frank Ennis was a passenger to
jamestown Saturday..
John Adams and family autoed to
Cleveland Saturday for an over Sunday
visit at the home Of Mrs. Adams par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Pomroy.
De Ihe surprise party on Miss Stella
report a most enjoyable time. ~>
II: j. Barnard autoed to Mercer, N.
d.. the f~orepart of the week.
ward Pomroy, who has been visiting
his sister, Mrs" John Adams for son,e
time, returned to his home at Cleve-
'aho saturday. Cor. p.