Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1905-03-30

his bride Will therefore be the hrst
of the house of Bernadotte-Vasa to-
identify themselves with Norway.
Says The Skandinaven tChicago) in
one of its recent editorials entitled
"Let Us Be PEACEFUL" "Skandinaven
has during the past few days received
large number Of articles and letters
regarding the stirring events in the
north. That a great number at this
time would like to express themselves
as to what Norway should do at this
time, is natural enough and 1t is need
less to state that all articles and let
tiers breathe spirit Of patriotism and
love for the mother country. Some
contributors, however. seem to think
that the Norwegians of America
should Immediately begin to prepare
themselves to extend the help that
would he needed. The editorial opin-
ion of this paper is that Norway's
cause would not be benefited by pub
Of these contributions are based on
false premises and do not explain what
the real point at issue Is. There exists
no iii will between Swedes and Nor
wegians as people or as individuals.
But such problem as this destroys
.heir social unity. and IT Is evident
that it cannot be long now before this
question must be settled 1t is no
small object that Norway hos before
small object that Norway has before
itself; but the people of Norway Will
stand for their rights with unan-
unity which awakens joy among this
nationality. They only insist on their
rights and do not in any way wish to
interfere with the rights OF their broth
err neighbor, Sweden. The Norwegians
of America cannot give any advice OF
value in this question. What they can
do, on the other hand, is to advocate
peace and urge unity; but even this
is not necessary. Nor are hot words.
This paper will inform its readers
from time to time of the succession
Of events in Norway. which will be
written in a spirit which will cast a
just light on the two political phases
of the question"
Gunnar Hazelius, Phi. D.. son OF
the late Arthur Hazelius, the founder
OF Skausen, died at his home in Stock
holm, Sweden, last MONTH after q few
months illness. He was the only son
and In May. 1901, at the time OF his
fathers death, he had barely attained
the age Of 30. He succeeded his father
as curator of Skansen, the famous
open-air museum. position which he
fiiled in way which reflected on him
nothing but credit and also honor in
behalf Of his fathers memory. Dur
ing the short time that he was at
Skansen he secured the enviable repu-
tation of being Hazelius III, and II is
doubtful If such an able successor as
he can be found for a long time. Like
his father he was man of exclusive
habits. conscientious worker and pos
sessed an excellent education and
seemed naturally fitted for the great
work he had in hand. He is mourned
by wife and daughter and hundreds
of friends and admirers.
Russian tourist who recently
registered at the Hotel "Saltsfobaden."
where King Oscar is at present resid-
ing became very much surprised the
one of his Swedish friends that he was
living under the same roof as the king
Of Sweden. He Immediately started
for his room to pack up his satchel.
thing that II would not be permissible
for him to live under the same roof
as royalty. Had this been in Russia
such thing would, Of course, not have
been allowed. Therefore when his
Swedish friend told him that IL would
make no differences even II he was
registered at the same hotel as the
king, he became very much elated and
Immediately telegraphed to his friends
In st Petersburg: II am living in the
same hotel as his majesty, the king Of
Sweden and Norway"
The Swedish consumptive sanatori--
UNI has recently been organized in
Denver, Colo, with DIR. c. A. Bundsen
as president and John A. Holmberg as
vice president. This organization con.
templates erecting a sanatorium for
consumptives and will raise funds by
means of appeals for voluntary sub
scriptions among the Swedish-Ameri.
cans in this country. The cost Of
erecting and equipping this institution
Is estimated at not less than $3.50.
600.
A. T. Lindholm, the Swedish-Amer-
lean poet and author. Is seriously iii at
his home In Saltwater, MINI. Mr..
Lindbolm has for years been one Of the
leading Scandinavians in Minnesota
and has written poetry which has been
recognized on the other side Of the
Atlantic. He has for years been In
ill-health and II Is now learned that
his doctors entertain no hope for his
recovery.
Upsala college, at New Orange, N.
j., has rendered the University male
chorus, Of Upsala, Sweden, formal
invitation to make concert tour to
America year from now and ia
donate half OF their proceeds to thu
American institution. IT Is, however
regarded rather uncertain whether the