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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-23
Now YORK Proone,

New York, Jan. %.
Wheat-May. 1875.
corn-May. 44l4.
Gutter Steady: 1922.
Eggs-Steady;; 1920
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Wheat 56
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corn.
LIVE STOCK
Receipts today, 500
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lots:
Selected light, 40 to 800 pounds Ass.
Selected heavy, ever 600 pounds, ass.
Stays and piggy SONS graded accord
ing to quality after reduction. Rough
includes thin old sows. milky bellies
and hogs unfit for packing Premium
hogs must be smooth and fairly well
fatted.
All hogs subject to government in
spection.
PROVISIONS.
Marshalltowi grocers quote the fol-
owing prices for country produce:
Potatoes-i0 cents.
Eggs2o cents.
Butter-1S cei3. s.5 n trade,
POULTRY AND FKONISIONS.
Butchers. commission and cold stor
age houses are paying the following
cash prices:
Eggs 10 cents. subject to inspection.
HIDES, TALLOW AND WoCL
H. Willard. Son & Co: are paying the
following prices:
No. i green hides cents.
No. . green hidss4 cents.
Pats 40 a SO cents
Horse hides-l 5uQ 9s225.
Taliow x cents.
Beef fat--l cent
Wool-159l6 cents.
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OatsN1nactive; No. white. 261a.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-23

Col. F. r. HITLER. chief clerk Of the
bureau of ethnology of the Smithsonian
Institution, died at Washington, d. c.,
aged 10 years. He was we'll known as a
magazine writer and lecturer.
According TO the Brussele Petit Bleu,
bubonic plague 10 raging among the
British troops in Cape Colony, and
many deaths that are attributed to en-
teric fever and dyssntery are really due
to plague.
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Dull NHEA1 MARKET
Dull and Inactive Day In the
Wheat Pit---Strone at
Close.
Narrow Corn Market. With Prices
Easy Early and Strong
Later.
Choice Cattle Steady Others
Slow=-Hogs Steady to Strong
-=Sheep Steady.

The following market letter is furnished.
The Times Republican by Martin & Slack
from their local Office. over % East Main
thru a J. Slnrk. local manager.
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The Glucose Sugar Refining Company
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-19

Thomas Hardy the writer is better
known locally as the Dorchester u. Pr
than as maker of popular novels. Al
though he lives quite near the town, it
was with difficulty I found my way
thither through local guidance. / sup
pose he has purposely obscured his per-
sOnailty here owing to the fact OF haV-
ing taken such liberties with the local
material, animate and inanimate. for
people who have quaint ways and &C.
centric manners do not always like
them to be published. This is quite
natural, for they got nothing out of it
except certain reputation not at all
desirable to those who wish to lead a
quiet life. while Tom Hardy has made
a fortune through the books to which
his neighbors unwittingly contributed
Hardy was born here in June. 1910,
near the house which he at present oc-
cupies and is consequently 81 years of
age. He looks his years and more, be-
ing cadaverous and careworn, with hair
thinning and growing gray and a list
less air that does not do Justice to his
really pleasing personality, for, though
not robust, he is yet in fairly good
form physically, and his life in the
country and quiet habits contribute to
health and longevity. He is cordial to
visitors and talks freely about his
books. the characters of which, he SAYS,
We're obtained within few miles Of his
present abode. In fact. from the win
dOws and porches of charming Max
Gate, the house which he planned with
his own hands (for he was an architect
OF repute before turning to authorship,
he pointed out to me many of the
scenes identified with his most famous
books He does not, he laughingly ad-
mitted, claim to be the creator of any
of his scenes or characters. but only
the discoverer- Tt is something how
ever, to know a good thing when one
sees it, and Tom Hardy certainly de-
serves credit for recognizing the rich
material at hand in his native county
and immortalizing his naive neighbors
by preserving them like flies in amber
for the entertainment Of his readers.
Mr.. Hardy has a charming companion
in his wife, to whom he has been mar
ried q years and with whom he ram
bIes the country adjacent to their home.
takes a run up to London for a month
or so in the winter season or spends a
brief vacation on the continent. His
independent fortune and the ample lei
sure of an English petty magistrate
afford him abundant opportunities for
investigating any scene or people he
desires to exploit. The house at Max
Gate stands on the site of an ancient
Roman burial mound, and some of the
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:: : THE HOME OF :. :.
THOMAS HARDY, THE NOVELIST


having been reported In London
by members of a literary club
who recently made a pilgrimage
- to Wessex that admirers Of
Hardy, the novelist. would soon
have the pleasure of perusing another
romance from his pen, I undertook to
satisfy myself as to the matter by fol-
lowing in their wake and visiting the
famous author in his home. He lives
I'm the country most Of the time, far
from the madding crowd" as the title
Of his most noted novel puts it, near
lovely Dorchester. ON the south coast of
England. There he was born. there he
has built himself a house and there he
now resides in af1uence. a u P" and a.
man of solid reputation
Hardy is known as the author of the
fascinating "Wessex ROmances,' but
you might look long and vainly for
Wessex on the map, for 1t is not so
much a geographical designation as a
historical Renaissance Of ancient
times. Wessex. an abbreviation Of
West Saxony. was a kingdom of the
Saxon heptarchy during the sixth, sew
enth and eighth centuries and compris-
ed Dorset. the county in which Hardy
lives. and three counties contiguous.
One Of its sovereigns, Egbert. who
fourished nearly LOO years ago, is
generally known as the first king OF
England The region roundabout Dor
set is rich in traditions of his time and
stin boasts many descendants of the
Saxon settlers. To one of antiquarian
habit like Mr.. Hardy it offers a fertile
field. and during the past 80 years and
more he has certainly worked it for all
Sit would yield Such sturdy characters
IS his Jan Coggan and Gabriel Oak and
such remarkable women as his Bath
sheba and Tess yet live there and may
be found domiciled amid the lovely
lanes and hedgerows OF the charming
Dorset country. Working with a foun-
dation of historical tradition and quaint
people and folklore. Hardy has pro-
duced such world renowned books as
Far From the NIadding Crowd" his
first famous novel published in 1874:
Return of the Native 1878; 1.-Two on
a Tower" 1882; THE Mayor of Caster
bridge" 1884; 'fWessex Tales" 1888.
Tess of the 'UrBerviIles," 1891:
-'Iife's Little Ironies, 1894: Jude the
Obscure 1855. and several others of
lesser note. Wessex has proved Won
derfuI field for a literary artist like
Hardy, and he has proved a deft weav-
er of fact and fiction into the cloth of
gold that comprises the warp and wool
OF his romances.
Famous as he is. however. in the
world Of letters at home and abroad,
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It is related that when Rudyard Kip
ling lived in America he tried system
Of paying all household expenses by
check. Naturally these checks varied
in amount, most of them being small.
The majority were about a dollar.
Butchers bills and grocery bills were
settled promptly in that fashion, and. OF
course Mr. Kipling's checkbook at
home provided him with accurate
account of expenditure. But when he
sent in the handbook monthly to be ex-
amined the result would never balance.
He invariably found that the amount
to his credit was greater than it ought
to be. and he tried to persuade himself
that this was owing to his own defect
i've bookkeeping or his own bad head
for figures. It was only by accident
that he discovered the secret. Many OF
those small checks were never present
ed at all. Their value as autographs
was greater than their bank value.
Tradesmen sold them to customers at a
profit Instead Of finding their way to
the bankers the checks were carefully
treasured. Visiting at a gentleman's
house, Kipling had the pleasure Cor the
reversed of seeing one of his checks
hanging framed on the wall. It was
check given for a case OF bottled beer.
No wonder the novelist's books would
not balance. Indignant at this discov-
cry, he is said to have burned his check
book and afterward paid all accounts
in hard cash.
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CHAIRS OF HISTORICAL VALUE.

Among King Edward Wis art treas
ures at Windsor is a seventeenth CEN
fury table made of silver. There are
plenty of dealers who would gladly give
Sc, 900 for it. There is also a silver ta-
BILE at Lord SackviIle's seat, Knole
Park, Kent, with a square looking glass
and two large candelabra, en- suite. This
unique specimen is worth $1,000. At
Highclere castle, the Earl of Carnar-
von's seat in Hampshire. there is the
chair which Napoleon used when he
drew up his justly celebrated code. The
earl also owns the table Napoleon used
at st. Helena.
The oldest chair in England possess
ing historical interest is the coronation
chair of Edward l. made in 1896 and
now in Westminster abbey. 1t was last
used in the jubilee year-1SS7-when the
four lions on which the body of the
chair reposes were richly gilded- The
chair in which Charles sat during his
trial is now the property Of the Cottage
hospital, Moreton-in- the Marsh, Lam
cashire- There are many rich people
who would cheerfully give $500 for it.
King Edward has at Windsor castle
Venetian state chair upholstered with
embroidered velvet of such splendid
quality that, although the chair bears
the date 1870, it otherwise betrays no
sign of great age. An expert values
this chair at $4,000.
In the Indian museum is an octagonal
chair the wood of which is completely
covered with a layer of pure beaten
gold.
In a collection recently presented to
the South Kensington museum are
some valuable ivory chairs and a rich
ly gilded table taken from Tippoo Sahib
at the storming of Seringapatam. A
similar suit was sold not long since in
Vienna for $12, 500.
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are accepted all over the United States
They had lived, so far as the cities are
concerned in a state of civic filth al
most unimaginable to resident of the
United States The cleansing Of the is
land was of the first Importance, and il
was done so thoroughly that contagious
diseases like yellow fever and cholera.
which were looked upon by some as
endemic, have practically disappeared.
Then there is smallpox, which was re-
garded by all, high and low alike, as an
unavoidable plague. There were 500
deaths from smallpox the year previ-
Gus to American occupation. Last year
there was not one. This radical i'm
provement was brought about by the
wholesale vaccination Of nearly two
thirds the entire population. There is
another disease-anRmia-wh has
been induced by filth and a starvation
diet that does not yield so readily and
from which there were il 600 deaths in
1893 But even this is being overcome
The disease of illiteracy is fast yield
ing to drastic treatment, for. the youn-
ger population being eager to learn,
schoOlhouses are being erected in every
"barrio" and teachers by the hundred.
mainly native. appointed to carry on
the good work. The illiterates COM
prise 80 per cent of the population, but
the percentage is fast being reduced
and viii in a few years be universally
spoken in place of Spanish.
On the whole. 1 am optimistic as to
the future of Porto Rico, now that ev-
erything has been granted which it de-
sired, except absolute autonomy and
exercise of the national franchise. for
this island is rich in resources, is pop
ulous and has been taught much needed
lessons of economy and restraint. I
firmly believe that under the tutelage
of the United States it viii become a
model for other West Indian communi-
ties and one of the most prosperous
spots on the globe; always. of course
barring hurricanes and disasters pro-
ceeding from natural causes, over
which, though there are many here who
think to the contrary, Uncle Sam has
no control. AS to the increased posi-
bilities for Americans to make their
fortunes here, that is quite another stO-
~, for, although the natives are now lib
orally ruled and though they owe their
great advance mainly to the Americans.
they are inclined to sound the slogan.
Porto Rico for the Porto Ricans."
And when we consider that there are
about a million Porto Ricans, accord
ing to the last census, who occupy an
island (tropical and fertile though it
be) only $500 square miles in area, it
may be readily imagined that they have
little room to spare for outsiders"
The action of the executive council
in persistently opposing the granting OF
franchises to Americans shows the
Porto Rican disposition in this regard
But meanwhile the merchants here
expect from the United States a large
influx of goods which have been held
back in anticipation of the prociama-
ton, and, by the same token" we
have accumulated vast quantities Of
sugar, tobacco and cigars, which were
dispatched to the United States with a
view to arrival there just after free
trade was declared.
JAMES L. BATHURST.
San Juan, Porto Rico.
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but one which she might hesitate to
put into the hands of her innocent
mother
After having met the author of these
books and found him unquestionably a
refined and thorough gentleman, and
after having visited him amid the
scenes he has so faithfully depicted
the luxuriant wales. the humble cot
breathing of homely virtues and the
heather covered moors so wild and
restful-I cannot believe that there is
about Tom Hardy's novels an atmos-
phere other than of perfect sanity.
EGBERT SWYNTYN.
Dorchester, England.
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range his drawings thereby lacking in
perspective. This is the most charita-
bic view one can take of the lapses in
some of his later novels which Hardy
defends by claiming that the characters
are drawn from and are true to life, be
they coarse or refined, leaving his
readers to censure or praise, as they
may feel inclined. A rather equivoca1
criticism of Tess was lately uttered
by an American lady. who said, 1T is a
book that the modern young woman
could read with impunity and profit,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-08-19

rooms are ornamented with grewsofne
relics of the Romans in the shape Of
bones and funerea1 ornaments taken
out when the cellar was excavated-
The land formerly belonged to the
crown, having been purchased direct
through the consent Of King Edward
when Prince of Wales, to whom it had
come by succession from the famous
Black Prince 1T is in the garnet Of the
house at Max Gate that Hardy writes
his novels. only putting pen to paper as
inspiration takes him. though prefer
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as few changes as possible. left all the
local alcaldes, etc, in office and Sc
lected his official advisers from among
the Porto Ricans, the latter being
known as the insular cabinet, or coun-
Gil of secretaries. The machinery Of
the courts and municipalities was
practically undisturbed, but the island
was divided into military districts, con-
trolled by army officers of experience.
General Brooke was succeeded by Gen
eral Guy ". Henry, who governed justly.
but in the main with a leaning toward
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statement here, but even then the Porto
Ricans were not satisfied as to their
status. In fact, if I may judge by the
opinions of those with whom I have
conversational I have seen many intel
lfgent persons in every part of the is
they had any status at all. But they
still chung to the flag, with few excep-
lions Loyalty, and believed in their
hearts that all would come out right in
the end. These hopeful ones have had
their expectations gratified, and now
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ment, which was finally established
May /, 1900. but in the nature of things
could not be granted until after a pc
Rod of probation had been passed. The
continuance of military rule and the
deferring of civil government became
the pretext for the local politicians to
raise an exceeding great outcry, and
the fixing upon Porto Rico of a special
tariff was the cause of popular diseon-
tent. Actual independence the Porto
Rieans did not seem to crave, for they
recognized the necessity Of attaching
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the Porto Ricans. who became more
and more impressed with the idea that
the home government was so wealthy
and so beneficent that they were to
pass the remainder of their days in a
blissful state of dolce far niente.
To General George s. Davis, who sue
ceeded the 1amented Henry, fell the
thankIess task of initiating reforms and
of paving the way for the civil govern
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the harbor of San Juan. Peace COM
missioners were later appointed by the
president to meet and confer with those
assigned to similar service by the Span
ish government. and on the 18th of Oc-
tober the formal transfer of authority
took place and the American flag was
raised at San Juan.
The first military governor was Gen
eral John r. Brooke, who wisely made
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rences since the American occupation
is almost essential On July %, 1898, a
little more than three years ago, Gen
eral Miles landed his little army of oc-
cupation. On the 2Sth the invaders
were enthusiastically welcomed at
Ponce, and a few days later the Span
iards were fleeing over the great mill
tary road in the direction of San Juan.
The peace protocol halted the Ameri-
cans in the flush of victorious pursuit,
and the middle of August saw the en-
trance of the cruiser New Orleans into
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How the Natives Regard Free Trade.

themselves to some strong government
for their own protection. But they did
desire territorial autonomy and protest
ed theoretically against the imposition
of a tariff on their imports and exports
while still being considered as an ap-
panage, if not an integral portion OF
the United States The involved deci-
sion of the supreme court in this mat
ter is so recent as to need no further
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mouth from day to day, the bounteous
charity bestowed upon them by our
people after the destructive hurricane
of two years ago having given them the
impression that they are always to be
fed, clothed and housed by a generous,
paternaI government
The march of events has been rapid,
and for the comprehension of our pres
ent condition a recapitulation of occur
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one hour would yield pillar of steel 3
feet in diameter and 140 feet high. the
altitude of a tall church steeple- The
work of a year would construct a steel
wall FIVE feet in thickness, 20 feet high
and 100 miles long. sufficient to inclose
London and its suburbs in a circle Of
about 80 miles in diameter. The foun-
dation of the wall itself would occupy
so acres
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The worlds annual production of bes-
semer steel would make a column 100
feet in diameter-the size of a moder-
ately sized gas tank and a mile and a
third high.
The worlds steel production during
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Prince Nixita OF Montenegro. who has
already achieved some literary reputa-
ton as the author OF a drama entitled
THE Empress Of the Balkans" is about
to publish a romantic novel dealing
with the career Of his ancestor, Duke
Stephen of Herzegovina.
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Grated in any writer less liked and less
famous than Hardy. This may be at
tributed to constant dwelling among
the coarse though quaint rustics of
Dorset and to viewing them at close
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work may seem out of place at this
time, as it has already been passed
upon, and his place is assured as one
of the foremost writer's of fiction of the
time. He may never write another
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The United Kingdom has $50 blast
furnaces; France has go.
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work just like Far From the Nadding
Crowd though some held Tess of the
D'Urbervilles to surpass it. In his
later productions, like the one last men
toned and especially in Jude the OBJ
scure,' there is much coarseness and
even vulgarity which would not be toll
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-12-20

land with the assurance that Il fund of
100000 will be raised. \ committee OF
Twenty-Five has been selected for this
purpose.
In their statement to the American
public Messrs. Redmond, McHugh and
O'Donnell say: I'VE came here at the
request OF the United Irish League,
which is the organization of an absolutely
united Irish people at home. The organ.
ization has been indorscd by the votes
of the people at the general election
which took place twelve months ago, and
which resulted in the return to the Eng
fish Parliament of a body of Nationalist
members, all bound together in one po-
litical party and under the same leaders.
I'VE have no quarrel with 1rishmen
who desire to go further and who con-
slider that our policy is insufficient. Ev-
cry 1rishman who desires to strike an
effective blow against English govern
we have come to America to ask sym
pathy and support for the present Irish
movement which is organized upon lines
that the experience of the last twenty
years has proved to have been wise and
successful.'
The policy of the United Irish League,
It is announced, is the policy of Parnell
and the Land League taken up anew.
After pointing to the fact that the Irish
people at home contributed S150,00O to
spread the organization. Mr.. Redmond
and his associates ask that 'in the flu
.ure this burden shall he shared in Amer
.o,
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1901-12-20
A Good Word for Corn bread.


It is the misfortune OF Europeans that
they have not always been acquainted
with the virtues of corn bread. Prop
erly made, 1t is the best bredd that is
made, more Wholesome, nutritious and
healthy. 1t is II remarkable and a la
mentable fact that comparatively few
cooks IN this country know how to
make good corn bread. 1t is rarely 10
be found in a hotel; it is comparatively
unknown in boarding houses. where SO
many crimes are committed in the mat.
ter of cooking; few. people in the city
know how to make 1t. and 1t Is not often
met with in the country, where orn
bread is largely used and . where. it
Sught to reach perfection. 1t would be
! wise beneraction If some wealthy
philanthrdpist would endow a'school, to
leach the art of making good. corn
'bread and the variety of ways in which
,orn meal can be made palatable. When
The European peasant learns to appre-
:iate the virtues Of corn bread he will
10 more be content with the abomina-
Sic black bread and the cigar-shaped
Dawes of a%damantine crust and spongy,
iIctilc contents. which he calls BREAD.
Nashville American.