Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1906-11-10
Recent Occurrences of >rterest
in Sweden, Norway and
Denmark.
EWEDENs MARK TWAIN" DEAD
Alfred Hedenstjerna, or 'sSigurd,'
Passes Away After Long
and Painful Illness.
SWEDEN.
Stockholm.

ease few days ago after a long and
painful illness. aged "a years. He
leaves to mourn him a wife, a son and
daughter "Sigurd,' or Alfred Heden-
stjerna, was born in Ryssby, Smaland,
March -. 1852, and was the only son
of @. T. Hedenstjerna and his wife.
He at first attended the Agunnaryd
public school and afterwards received
private instruction. But "Sigurd," as
he was popularity known, was not
fond of hard study and in spite Of
his fathers severe protest he aban-
doned the learned ''line'' and devoted
himself to newspaper work and was at
first engaged as a newspaper reporter
for the "Smalandsposten." He became
associate editor of that paper in 1879
and it was about this time when his
humorous KALEIDOSCOPE was first
published and which shortly after
wards made him famous. What ''Mark
Twain" is to America, "Sigurd" was
to Sweden and the humor of the
two have often been compared by
those who We're familiar with both
Swedish and English. His serial
stories have been read very extensive
ly in the United States and there are
but few Swedish Americans who have
not at some time or other read some
thing from the pen Of the good-natured
"Sigurd." Among his most popular
books are: "Ljud och Oljud," 1886;
"Vett och Ovett," 1887; "Svenska
Vrangbilder," 1885, and numerous 9th
er humorous novelties, which have
made their appearances chiefly about
Christmas time every year. His books
have never been translated into the
English language. but they have been
widely read in Germany. Personally
"Sigurd' was a man Of very quiet dis
position and preferred to be ex-
elusive He has lived in Stockholm
during the past twenty years. Swedes
all over the world miss the jovial
''Sigurd," but his humor still lives on
the printed page.
Not long ago the bishop of Carl
stad's diocese peacefully departed this
life in the Episcopal palace, Carlsbad.
He was Claes Herman Rundgren, and
was Sweden's Oldest bishop. He was
born in Stockholm, Aug. II, 1919, and
was at his death over 81 years old.
The bishop had for some time been
very fral and his death did not come
Unexpectedly. Several days before he
lay unconscious most of the time.
When Bishop Rundgren died one Of
Sweden's most remarkable men and
bishops died. In 1912 he was promoted
to doctor of philosophy at the Uni
in HOmilethics, simultaneously pastor
of the Cathedral church. In 1852 he
became rector in the city of Norrko-
ping, holding this position with honor
for twenty years. or until he was
elected bishop. He was not only one
ops. but was very original. He was
the nestor, not only in his diocese, but
also among the bishops. In word and
deed he often seemed to be the young
est of them all. Being at one time
one Of the most conservative among
radical. Wherever he appeared a
genuine surprise was generally in
store. Not long ago he was called
upon to speak at what we would call
a commencement at a young ladies'
seminary. On this occasion he said,
other things that the most ac-
young lady is that one
who can make the best gravy. This
was a surprise of course but indeed
not the only one. The venerable
bishop was very outspoken and ex-
posed himself to severe criticism, but
not even his most ardent adversary
doubted that he had the welfare of the
church and his countrymen at heart
Sweden was glad to love him and she
will miss him now that he is gone
Maxim Gorky. the Russian author,
md his companion, Nine Andrieva,
Unlike New York, Stock |
holm was not slow in recognizing the |
luthor and during their visit in Swe-
len they made many friends and were
oyally entertained
Prince Erik, the duke of Vermland,
vas confirmed Sunday, Oct z, at the
stockholm cathedral in the presence
f his parents and members of the
oval family.
Johan G. Anderson has been ap-
ointed chief of Sweden's geological
urvey to succeed Professor A. E.
who recently rendered his
esignation.
Count Costa san6els celebrated his
LIST birthday Oct. 10. Count sandels
a son of the famous hero General
andels, who gained fame in the
finnish war.
Rear Admiral c. F. Virgin. of the
weiish navy, died while enjoying a .
isit with some of his friends in Hell
ngborg. He was born in 1924.
e. B. Bostrom, university chancel-
II, has resigned. His successor has
,t as yet been appointed.
MnRAlAN