Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-01-21
SWEDEN.

A. Nilsson of Brantevik wal the
only survivor of the crew Of one OF
the two boats in which those on board
the Danish steamer Mary tried to
save their lives when that vessel was
wrecked by a mine In the North sea.
He was at the helm of the steamer
when the mine exploded. The ship,
carrying a cargo Of timber, did not
sink until an hour and a half later.
This gave the men plenty Of time to
get into the boats. The two boats at
first kept close together. But In the
course of the night they were sepa-
rated. One after another Of Missions
comrades succumbed to the rough,
cold weather. He could stand it long
er than they because he Lad much
warmer clothes. When all the others
had been washed overheard he felt
that his turn might come at any time.
So he tied himself to his seat in the
stern of the boat. Being completely
exhausted, he went to sleep. When
he awoke he saw lights at a distance.
They proved to come from some Eng
lish trawlers, and as one Of them ap-
preached him he shouted and was
saved. Three days later he was land
ed at Grimsby, where he met the crew
of the other boat, all of whom had
been saved.
The government of Russia request
ed the governments Of Sweden and
Denmark to transport about 100000
Russians through those countries on
their way from Germany to Russia.
After little figuring the Danes came
to the conclusion that a piece Of work
of this magnitude would clog the rail-
way system of Denmark for at least
ten days. And there were other diff.
culties in the way, such as lack of
cars and the fact that 1t would seri-
ously interfere with the necessary
Christmas trade. Similar objections
came from Sweden. 1t Is admitted
that the proposition is interesting"
but the governments of Sweden and
Denmark felt unable to comply with
the request of their Russian neigh
bors.
Among the passengers in Stock
holm street car the other day was
a lady with her two little boys, who
were deeply interested in everything
within sight. An army officer dressed
in very SNOWY uniform entered the
car. This was something for the boys,
whose eyes fairly bulged out In star
ing at this magnificent sight. One Of
them exclaimed: Mamma, see, a tin
soldier! A real tin soldier who can
walk" And his younger brother en-
Enthusiastically echoed: Yes, live tin
soldier who can walk!" A furry OF
mirth swept the car and the tin SOL
der himself enjoyed the fun as much
as any of those present.
When poor people write to the king.
asking him for little help in a pinch,
he turns the request over to the local
authorities before taking any action,
In most cases his heart and his hand
are ready to respond. But woman
at Matters never heard from his ma.
jesty. The reason has leaked out
She is known to be very fond of the
cup that cheers and inebriates. This
was reported to the king. In fact. the
woman intended to use the gift for
Christmas brandy" In that particu-
lar case the king did what he could
to keep the woman's premises dry"
during the holidays.
The cabinet decided that there Is
no reason why the sale OF liquor
should be prohibited at the present
time. But it was agreed such meas
ure might be necessary in case of war,
famine or a general lack of employ
ment.
A sixteen-year-old boy was eager to
enlist as a volunteer in the South
SHANE infantry regiment, but was pre-
vented by his age. Then he appealed
to the king, who answered that he did
not see any reason why such young
fellow should be placed under the col
ors.
The Swedish newspapers thus far
have refrained. at the suggestion OF
the government, from making any
comments regarding the American pro-
test against the British attitude to-
ward neutral trade.
Five members of the same family,
the parents and three OF their chill
dren, were buried at the same time at
the church OF Gellivare. All of them
died Of tuberculosis. Owing to bad
roads the hauling of those who died
first to the church was delayed for a
few days. and meanwhile the dread
disease carried away the others.
The national government has per-
mitted the Limhamn fishermen's
union to remove dangerous rock