The Inola Register. (Inola, Okla.), Vol. 8, No. 21, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 1, 1914 Page: 3 of 8
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INOLA, OKLA., REGISTER
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Jfirtf A/Serf"
of Belgium
wa umm
'HEN 60 years ago Henrlk Ibsen In
"Peer Qynt"—that most remark-
able of all his metrical works-
held up to ridicule Id the person
of "Huhu" the language reformers
of Norway, he little thought that
the movement, then In Its Infancy,
would develop Into a national Is-
sue of such importance as to have
brought about the downfall of a
powerful administration, and In the
accession to office of a liberal cab-
inet under the premiership of General Bratlle. In-
deed, the last general election In Norway was fought
mainly on this Issue of language, and resulted In an
overwhelming victory of the left party, which la
committed to the reform of the vernacular.
Perhaps the word reform, used In Chrlstlanla, Is
misleading. For the measure now In process of
adoption Is not the revision of the existing language,
namely, Danish, but the adoption of an entirely dif-
ferent one, known as the Landsmaal. It was Invent-
ed toward I860 by the eminent Norwegian philologist,
Ivar Aasen, who, in its construction, embodied much
of the ancient Norse of the Sagas, as well as some of
the dialects of the remoter regions of the kingdom,
where the peasantry have clung through the four
centuries of Danish domination to the tongue spoken
by their forbears In the days of the Vikings.
Employing these and other materials, adapting
them to modern requirements, Ivar Aasen succeeded
In evolving so melodious and so poetic a language
that the vast majority of his countrymen, commenc-
ing with the rural population, have accepted It for
their songs, their plays, their sermons, their schools,
and their vernacular. It has caught their fancy; it
appeals to their pride in the romantic past when the
■way of the Norse Vikings extended over Scandi-
navia, northern Germany, Russia, and the greater
portion of the British isles; and it has become identi-
' fled In their eyes with Norwegian nationalism.
The spurious Danish—In which Ibsen wrote and
which has been the official language of the Nor-
wegians for more than 400 years—recalls to them
those centuries of Danish oppression and persecu-
tion, when, robbed of her independence, Norway was
ruled from Copenhagen, not even as a province, but
as a colony, (it only for spoliation, exaction, and
tyranny. Everything that serves to recall Danish
domination is hateful in Norway. Indeed, his Dan-
ish birth Is the only real cause of the unpopularity
of King Haakon's sagacious and conscientious rule.
Early this year Norway will celebrate the centen-
nial anniversary of her emancipation from Denmark,
of the recovery of her independence as a separate
kingdom with a constitution of her own, though
united by dynastic ties with Sweden until 1905. It is
proposed to signalize the national rejoicings in honor
of the occasion by the legislative adoption of Ivar
Aasen's I.andsmaal as the official and national lan-
guage of Norway. The government, an overwhelm-
ing majority of the Storthing, the press, and the bulk of the people have all
determined upon the change, and a royal commission appointed Jointly by
crpwn, cabinet and parliament is now engaged In completing the necessary
arrangements for the execution of the proclamation decreeing the new ver-
nacular, which is to inaugurate the centennial.
It will be a remarkable and unique event. For, while there are plenty of
Instances of a government forcing its language upon provinces and dependen-
cies acquired by conquest or statecraft against the wishes of their popula-
tion, there has been no case until now, to my knowledge, of a people com-
pelling its rulers to abandon the national language for an entirely new tongue.
Ivar Aasen, its creator, already celebrated as a philologist, will from hence-
forth enjoy new and more lasting fame, and will occupy an isolated place in
history, as the one man who invented and constructed a language, which
so pleased and fascinated his countrymen that they relinquished the tongue
that had been theirs for hundreds of years, to adopt his for official and na-
tional use. , *
Ivar Aasen, who was the son of a small peasant farmer, waa born Just a
hundred years ago in the district of Sondmore, and was honored on hla
death, in 1896, with a great public Mneral at Christianla, where a national
memorial Is about to be erected over his tomb.
There are but two things more to be mentioned in connection with this
remarkable linguistic change In Norway. The first Is that Landsmaal la
phonetic In Its spelling. The second is that its adoption as the national ver-
nacular will present no difficulty. For, as I have mentioned above, It haa
been taught in schools for 20 and 30 years past—and in Norway everybody
attends school, popular education being of an extremely high order. More-
"bver, the people have become so accustomed to it, and have developed such
• liking for it, that It is they who forced its adoption by the state.
While this question of language has thus ceased to be a subject of po-
litical strife In Norway, It remains a fertile source of trouble almoat every-
where else in the world. It has been so ever since the time, when, in the
words of the Old Testament, the Almighty "confounded the language" of the
builders of the Tower of Babel, "so that they might not understand one an-
other's speech," thereby creating s« much discord among them that they
were compelled to abandon their Impious undertaking. Here in the United
States the trouble has been largely confined to the Roman Catholic church,
the hierarchy of which has patriotically refused to countenance proposals of
any ecclesiastical or educational character calculated to Interfere with the
Americanization of the Immigrants and of their children. In Europe, how-
ever, the language problem continues nearly everywhere to constitute an im-
portant and disturbing political Issue.
Particularly is this the case in Germany and In the Austro-Hungarlan
empire. The latter comprises some 16 or more distinct races, each at dag-
gers drawn with the others, and with a language of its own, the preservation
of which it regards as neccssary to protect it from absorption by its neigh- *
bors, and from disappearance as a national entity. To such an extent Is this
question of language identified with that of nationalism in the dominions
of Francis Joseph that his lieges are convinced that they cannot fight for
the one without combating for the other.
Austria and Hungary have repeatedly, during the last decade, come al-
most to blows about this question of language, which has created more ill-
feeling between these two moieties of the dual empire than anything else
since the sanguinary Magyar Insurrection of, 1849. The Hungarians, who
defray one-half of the expenses of the Imperial army, demand that their
language shall be used In lieu of German for the commands given those
troops stationed in the Magyar kingdom. To this, neither the monarch, nor
the Austrian government, has been willing to consent, realising that any con-
cession in the matter would lead to similar pretensions on the part of the
Czechs in Bohemia, of the Croatians, of the Slovak*, of the Rumanians In
Transylvania, of the Italians in the southern provinces, of the Poles in
Calida, and so along the whole gamut
Each of these races entertain the same nationalist aspirations as the
Hungarians, ami the quarrels which have taken place about this question of
language during the last quarter oT a century have done more than anything
else to discredit parliamentary institutions in the duel empire and to render
legislative government well nigh Impossible.
Nor Is this strife on the subject of languages confined within the limits
of Austria-Hungary. It affects very seriously the foreign relations of the
Utter. Formerly the Finns were renowned for their unimpeachable loyalty
to the Russian crown, and it used to be a boast that no citlsens of this
northern grand duchy were ever to be found In revolutionary or nihilist
ranks. This condition of a (Tain haa been radically changed during the
last 16 years or so by the endeavors of the St. Petersburg government to
Russlanlse the language of the population, compelling the use of Russian
Instead of Finnish not only In official, administrative, legislative, and Judicial
procedure and communications, but even in the schools, in the churches, and
In tho everyday life of the people. A similar process of RussianixaUoo haa
been carried on in the German-speaking provinces of the west and In Rus-
sian Poland, the Idea being to gradually crush out of existence nationalist
particularism and to weld the various non-Muscovite races of the csar's
empire into a wholly Russian bomogeneoua unit. Thus far the experiment
has proved a failure, and haa only served, aa also In Finland, to develop a
greater hostility toward everything Russian and a more pssstonsle attach-
ment to their own language.
The Emperor
of Russia
Ktn<f Haakon
offforwAY
fmperor William
any
It Is the same in Germany, where the imperial gov-
ernment has for decades past been striving Its ut
most to substitute the German language for Pollab
in the province of Posen, of German for Danlah in
the duchies of Bchleswig and of Holsteln, and of
German in lieu of French In Alsace and Lorraine.
The agents of the government Intrusted with this
work, rendered Impatient by opposition and re-
sistance, resort, as In Ruasla, to all sorts of harsh
measures to attain their, ends, measures that must
appear to the people of this country as partaking of
the most intolerable tyranny and cruel oppression,
especially when young children are punished fot
declining to repeat In school their prayers and their
catechism In any other language than that In which
they learned them at their mother's knee.
Belgium Is literally torn asunder by the rival
claims of the Flemish and the French speaking prov-
inces for the official supremacy of their respective
languages. Of the population of near 8,000,000, 52
per cent, speak Flemish and the remaining 48 per
cent. French, and each moiety Insists that lta lan-
guage should be the national tongue. So bitter has
the light become that the king haB even been called
upon In parliament at Brussels to consent to the par-
tition of the country into two separate and inde-
pendent states, the one embracing the Walloon, or
French-speaking provinces, and the other the Flem-
ish provinces, each having its own autonomous form
of government, and united only by dynastic ties, in
the person of the sovereign. This fight about the
languages In Belgium is a perpetual source of po-
litical discussion, Invading every form and walk in
life, and has contributed more than anything else to
obstruct legislation, and to Interfere with the prog-
ress of this amazingly rich littlo kingdom.
In Greece a few years ago there were sanguinary
riots throughout the country, notably between those
who favored the modern Greek version of the Scrip-
tures, and those who clung to the ancient Greek
language, where the Bible waa concerned. Even
Great Britain has had her troubles in connection with
the question of language. A short time before Jo-
seph Chamberlain retired from the secretaryship of
state for the colonies, he stirred up such a horneta'
nest at Malta, by some unpopular decrees concerning
the language to be used in official matters on the
island, that he was forced to rescind it, this being
the only Instance in his long and masterful career
at the colonial department of his having to beat a
retreat. Moreover, to this day the rival claims of the
Taal, or Dutch patois, spoken in South Africa, and
of English, to official and administrative supremacy,
remain a source of dissensions, which are not with-,
out bitterness. They every now and then become
acute, and seriously Interfere with the reconciliation
of the Boer element to British rule.
While It is Impossible to refrain from admiring
the liberal policy which the British government has
adopted in South Africa in relation to this problem
of languages, it must be a source of amazement that
Germany, Russia, and other European powers should be so blind to the lessons
of history in this particular connection.
INET
fmpervr Franz-Jox/A
of Austria
FUNNY TALES
"Hang It!" said Oppman to hl^daughter. "You made a great selection at
the public library! Of the three books you brought me one is about an
orphan asylum, another about an old folks' home and the third concerns a
pesthouse."
"But they're good books," Insisted Julia Oppman.
"I don't want to read about a pesthouse, and I have all I can do keeping
out of the poorhouse myself, so I don't care to read about it," growled her
father. "Can't you get me a cheerful sort of book?"
"Now, papa," objected Violet Oppman, "you always read the books first
and then tell us about them before we have a chance to read them ourselves.
That spoils the book."
"Yes, he does." assented Mrs. Oppman.' "He tears the book all to pieces
and destroys our appetite for It by telling us that both the hero and heroine
are fools."
"Well, they mostly are," said Oppman.
"That pesthouse story that you are growling about Is really a funny
story- It "
"A what?" demanded Oppman. "Yes, I suppose it is. So is the story
about the two old folks walking hand In hand to the poorhouse."
"Well, there are quaint little things in it, and the orphan story is so
fascinating," said Mrs. Oppman. "The little girl reconciles an unhappy pair,
and it all turns out well."
"Well." explained Oppman, "I didn't read as far as that. I can't stand to
read about orphan children getting abused. I suppose that was a funny yarn
about the girl who moved to town to get work, and there was an elm tree that
AKE yourselves neits of pleM-
_ ant thoughts, bright fancies,
■atlsHed memories, noble histories, fsith-
tul saying*, treasure houses of precious
and restful thoughts, which care cannot
disturb, nor pain make gloomy, nor pov-
erty take sway from us—houses built
without hands, for our souls to live In.
—John Ruskln.
THC SUNDAY SUPPER.
The Sunday supper Is usually the
most Informal meal of the week, and
if a guest arrives he is given a part
to perform in the preparation of the
meal. The most delightful part of It
all to men, especially. Is being al-
lowed to make something, and the
men and women worth while are those
who are learning how to do things.
It may be the most appreciated ac-
complishment that a man possesses. If
he may add to the comfort of some-
body some time by being able to pre-
pare a cup of cocoa or coffee, a piece
of toast or cook a steak.
One hot dish for Sunday night is
considered sufficient. The chafing
dish Is very popular, or If one has an
electric plate or appliances, the meal
may be made especially delightful.
The nice thing about a chafing dish—
if one has the fuel, It is just as easy
to use it out on the plains as in a
model city apartment.
A plain salad with sandwiches, a bit
of fruit, either fresh or preserved,
with some kind of cake, will make a
good meal, even for company.
Beef With Savory Sauce.—Cut cold
boiled or roast beef in thin slices.
Heat together one tablespoonful of
butter, two of tomato catsup and a
cup of thickened gravy. The gravy or
sauce may be made of stock, if not
at band. Season well and lay in the
meat to be heated through.
Egg and Cheese.—In a saucepan or
chafing dish put a tablespoonful of
butter and a half cupful of milk; add
a quarter of a teaspoonful of dry mus-
tard to a half pound of finely cut
cheese, a dash of salt and a half tea-
spoonful of Worcestershire sauce-
Heat slowly until the cheese melts,
then add six well beaten eggs, and
stir until thick. Just before serving
add two tablespoonfuls of orange
juice. Serve "hot. A creamed dish
making a rich white sauce and adding
any kind of diced meat from chicken
to cold roast pork, makes a good hot
dish to serve with or on toast.
Deviled Meat —Rub together one ta-
blespoonful of softened butter, a quar-
ter of a teaspoonful of dry mustard, a
dash of cayenne and a half teaspoon-
ful of Bait. then add gradually one-half
teaspoonful each of Worcestershire and
vinegar. Cut underdone slices of
roast and dip in this mixture, then
saute in a little butter until well Seat-
ed.
, Happy
New Year
Being happy is the se- ^
cret of being well, look-
ing well and feeling
welL Start the New
Year right, by resolving
to assist the Stomach,
Liver and Bowels in
their daily workby nseof
HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BITTERS
It tones, strengthens and
invigorates the entire sys-
tem. Try a bottle today.
a/Teax ,
Immigration figures show that the {
population of Canada increased dur- ,
fog 1915, by the addition of 400,000 *
new settlers from the United States
and Europe. Most of these have gons!
on farms in provinces of Manitoba, ■
Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Lord William Psrcy, aa lasltah He
says:
"The possiblttUet and onpoftunHlee offered!
bv the Canadian Wast are so Inflnfcely j
greater than those which exist in Ireland. 1
that It seems absurd to think that p
should be Impeded from coming to
country where they can iroS easily
certainly improve theii position.
Hew districts are being opane
which will make accessable a «
number of homesteads in districts
especially adapted to mixed (sm-
Ing end grain raising.
For Illustrated literature sad
reduced railway rates, apply tol
Suet, ol Immigration, Ottawe.|
Canada, or to
0. A. COOK
129 W. eth Street
Kansas City, Ms.
He that is proud of the rustling of his
silks, like a madman, laughs at the rat-
tling of his fetters. For Indeed, clothes
ouKht to be our remembrancer* of our
lost Innocency. —Puller.
NOVEL FORM OF WINTER SPORT
Vehicle Made to Run on Ice by Gasoline Power.
she fell In love with, and when It was cut down she died. Where waa the
Joke In that?"
"Oh." said Violet, "that was a sweetly sad story. But the peat house story
Is uprosrioualy funny all the way through,"
"I never noticed It They were In the pesthouse and that Institution over-
looked the graveyard. The Idea of being separated from your family and put
there to contemplate the graveyard strikes me aa anything but fanny!"
"Well. If you had Just read a little further you woull have come to the
fun. The smallpox patients organised a baseball team and played every after-
noon. They called themselves 'The Pesthouse Plpplna.' They challenged all
oomera. and there wasn't a team In the state that darsd tackle them:"
"Hera. ■<«« that hook!" cried Oppmaa.
WHAT TO EAT.
A left-over cup of mashed potato,
with the addition of milk scalded with
a slice of onion and thickened with a
little flour and butter will make a
good soup for a chilly night.
So snany of these ideas will appeal
to the busy house mother; but will
quickly pass from the mind unless
Jotted down. This idea of keeping a
book of left-over ideas is a fine sav-
ing of both material and nerves. For
example, on a page headed potatoes,
add recipes for the use of such left-
overs, or indicate the page of cook
book where such recipes may be
found, so that no time be lost in look-
ing Up dishes. A card system is found
most advantageous in all business
places, why not In the profession of
house keeping.
Apricot Souffle.—Take three-quar-
ters of a cup of apricot pulp made
from dried apricots soaked over night
and put through a sieve; add sugar
to taste and fold In the whites of three
well beaten eggs. Bake in a moderate
oven for half an hour.
8mothered Fish.—This dish Is great-
ly relished on a cold winter night:
Put six slices of fat salt pork In the
frying pan and brown well; take out
the pork and slice five or six small
onions Into the hot fat When the
onions are beginning to turn yellow,
remove them and lay in pieces of fresh
uncooked fish In the fat; spread them
with the partly cooked onions, season
with salt and pepper and cover the
onions with a layer of sliced potatoes
Cover closely and cook slowly on the
back part of the range where there
is no danger of burning. Cold cooked
fish and cooked potatoes may be used
In place of the raw material. Allow
an hour or more of slow cooking for
this dish.
Well Worth Two Cents.
When a Los Angeles man received
a notice that an unstamped totter ad-
dressed to him had been deposited In
the postofflc* there he did not think
It worth while to furnish two cents
for Its transportation, but a second
notice Induced him to provide s
stamp. The letter contained a check
for 91.193.
Wise Johnnie.
Little Johnnie had been naughty all
day. At last, to cap the climax, he
slapped his small sister.
When father came home from the of-
fice the mother told him of his son's
misdeeds.
"The next time you tease your sis-
ter you go to bed without dinner," the
father said sternly.
The kiddle sat in silence for a few
moments. Then all of a sudden ha
turned to his father.
"The next time I want to hit sister
rn wait till after dinner," he remarked.
GIRLS! GIRLS! TRY IT,
BEAUTIFY YOUR HAIR
Make It Thick, Gloasy, Wavy, Luxur-
iant and Remove Dandruff—Real
Surprise for You.
Tour hair becomes light, wavy, fluf-
fy, abundant and appears as soft, lus-
trous and beautiful as a young girl's
after a "Danderine hair cleanse." Just
try this—moisten a cloth with a little
Danderine and carefully draw it
through your hair, taking one smaU
atrand at a time. This will cleanss
the hair of dust, dirt and excessive oil
and in Just a few moments you bare
doubled the beauty of your balr.
Besides beautifying the balr at once.
Danderine dissolves every particle of
dandruff; cleanses, purifies and Invig-
orates the scalp, forever stopping Itch-
ing and falling hair.
But what will please you most will
be after a few weeks' use when yoa
will actually see new hair—fine and
downy at first—yes—but really new
balr—growing all over the scalp. If
you care for pretty, soft hair and lota
of It, surely get a 25 cent bottle of
Knowlton's Danderine from any store
and Juat try It Adv.
Not Quite.
"Is he what you might call a police
captain at large?"
"No; he's only out on ball."
During tire last year about ten per
cent, of all marriages were terminated
by divorce.
Tomatoes Provide New
Extracting the oil from tonato
seed has become a considerable indus-
try In Italy.
The Wretchedness
of Constipation
Can quickly be overcome *
CARTER'S LITTLE
LIVER PILLS.
Purely vegetable
surely and
Head
ache.
Dixit
■2* ??
liver, cure
They do their tat*
SMALL ITU. SMALL DOSB. SMAU «JC*.
Genuine must b«r Signature
PiSO'S "EMEDV
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