The L'Anse sentinel., 1916-03-25

According to the report Of the med
iral bureau Of Nosway, there were
6.s2e deafra from tubercuIosis In
Norway durinS me, year 1913. 800 OF
the victims dying rom tuberculosis
Of the lungs The part >Ql NQrway,'
where the dread plague findo-1(s rich-
est harvest IL Finmark@--, ID the ex-
treme northern end OF the country.
Here 800 OF every 1900 Of the inhati-
tarts die OF tuberculosis. Southern
TroLdhjem county comes next with q
death rate OF s.05 out Of each 1000
peorle. The death rate per every
1000 people 1 Norway decreased from
ESQ IN 1900 to 200 In 1909. since
which time II has remained about the
same
A farmes walked gravely along the
streets OF the city OF Lillehammer Of
fering red fox skin for sale, II was
queer sight But the man evidently
knew his customers. for soon he was
surrounded by number OF ladies from
the fashionable winter hotels Of the
city. The price? Exactly 1920 A
Danish lady. who evidently was very
eager TO got the fur. suggested that
this might be rather stiff price. But
the farmer knew his business and as
sured her that nothing less than $500
would land the treasure. She seemed
to be very happy to get the skin for
$500. And the farmer knew only boo
well that no furrier would have paid
him more than half that much.
Sweden.
The policy OF the Swedish govern
nent with reference to the belliger-
ent powers is stated very clearly and
succinctly by Eric Trolle. former
Swedish minister of foreign affairs and
minister to Germany, Sweden" said
he, in recent interview, Sis Just as
determined as eighteen months ago
not to interfere In the war so long
as she can maintain her national
honor and dignity. The only consid-
Grafton on which Sweden would end
her neutrality would be one involving
violation of her sovereign rights by
belligerents. do not believe. how.
ever, that any OF the belligerents
would take the risk OF adding to the
enemies they have at present. The
Swedish government and people are
unanimous in favor OF peace. but not
peace which means sacrifice of
rights"
Lieutenant Won Mentzer. an aviator.
had narrow escape from death at
Malmslatt recently. He was alight-
and he was pinned beneath when 1t
struck the ground. He was badly
crushed and taken unconscious to the
hospital. but will probably recover.
Some timo ago mention was made
Of the lack OF pastors in Norway. II
now appears that in Sweden the need
OF duly ordained pastors is still great
Ell and appeals are being made to the
church department to allow laymen TO
serve as pastors. otherwise many con-
gregations will be unable to obtain
pc stors.
A sad story comes from MaasjO.
Sweden. An aged woman has been
living there all alone in great pow
erty. Recently there came a letter
containing 5000 crowns left her by a
son in America. who had died. But
the letter came too late. She had died
the day before.
A resolution has been introduced
| in both branches of the rigsdag re-
questing the government to provide
the necessary funds for the construc-
tion OF the Kapelskar railway which
has been under consideration for \
long time. It is proposed that the new
lire be completed in 1919. It WIN be
OF Importance in facilitating direct
communication with England and
Russia.
Knut Jern. young sculptor, has
designed a statue which is to com
memorate the march of the 30.000
Swedish peasants into Stockholm two
years ago for the purpose of urging Q
strengthening Of the national defense.
The statue portrays peasant peer
ing thoughtfully into the future. with
rife in his hands and spade at
HIS feet. Men OF prominence who
helped to organize the movement cul-
minating in the march OF the 10000
peasants are said to be enthusiastic
over the statue and favor placing a
huge replica OF II In one Of the open
spaces OF Stockholm. This would cost
10000 crowns, however. and It is
doubtful whether SO large sum would
bc expended for such o purpose ex-
cept after competition among the
sculptors OF Sweden for the best de-